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Me Group - Trading ahead of forecast

December 2022

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ME (formerly Photo-Me) said it has confirmed further strong trading momentum in H2 and it now expects the full year to come in “well ahead” of guidance. The Photobooth side has benefited from price increases and a return of travel related spend (c.35% of Photobooth revenues). Meanwhile, rollout of Revolution laundry machines in Europe and expansion of Feed.ME fresh fruit juice machines in Japan continues. Net cash at the end of October after paying £25.7m in dividends was £38.2m. In light of the statement, broker Canaccord upgraded its eps estimates by 12%/21%/23% for the years FY’22-’24 to 11.2p, 13.1p and 13.9p, respectively. Tipped in January ‘22 at 67p, it seems certain to become a doubler in due course. Keep on buy list.< ...

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