Investing In Vianet

Investing In Vianet

Founded in 1995 and AIM-listed since 2006, Vianet connects 40,000 retail machines and 10,000 hospitality venues with unmatched technology and insights that boost performance across 300+ customers.

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Why Invest?

Why Invest In Our Company?

Vianet Group plc, AIM-listed and UK-based since 1994, transforms raw data into actionable insights that boost efficiency, sales, and profits.

With 40,000 connected retail systems and beverage solutions in 10,000 hospitality venues, Vianet supports global blue-chip clients and drives growth, particularly in the expanding U.S. market.

Focused on core strengths and scalable opportunities, Vianet’s innovative IoT solutions position it as a key player in the growing demand for data-driven insights.

Vianet Group plc, AIM-listed and UK-based since 1994, transforms raw data into actionable insights that boost efficiency, sales, and profits.

With 40,000 connected retail systems and beverage solutions in 10,000 hospitality venues, Vianet supports global blue-chip clients and drives growth, particularly in the expanding U.S. market.

Focused on core strengths and scalable opportunities, Vianet’s innovative IoT solutions position it as a key player in the growing demand for data-driven insights.

Results

Interim Results

To 30th September 2024

£7.69m

Revenue

(2023: £7.19m)

£7.69m

Revenue

(2023: £7.19m)

£7.69m

Revenue

(2023: £7.19m)

84%

Recurring Revenue

(2023: 87%)

84%

Recurring Revenue

(2023: 87%)

84%

Recurring Revenue

(2023: 87%)

£1.43m

Adjusted Operating Profit

(2023: £1.30m)

£1.43m

Adjusted Operating Profit

(2023: £1.30m)

£1.43m

Adjusted Operating Profit

(2023: £1.30m)

£1.00m

Net Debt

(2023: 2.09m)

£1.00m

Net Debt

(2023: 2.09m)

£1.00m

Net Debt

(2023: 2.09m)

£2.25m

Cash In Bank

(2023: 1.32m)

£2.25m

Cash In Bank

(2023: 1.32m)

£2.25m

Cash In Bank

(2023: 1.32m)

£0.02m

Profit Before Tax

(2023: Loss £0.17m)

£0.02m

Profit Before Tax

(2023: Loss £0.17m)

£0.02m

Profit Before Tax

(2023: Loss £0.17m)

0.06p

EPS

(2023: Loss 0.58p)

0.06p

EPS

(2023: Loss 0.58p)

Operating Cash Generation
Pre Working Capital

£1.61m

(2023: £1.26m)

EPS

0.06p

(2023: Loss 0.58p)

Operating Cash Generation
Pre Working Capital

£1.61m

(2023: £1.26m)

Operating Cash Generation
Post Working Capital

£1.92m

(2023: £1.28m (pre tax rebate))

Operating Cash Generation
Post Working Capital

£1.92m

(2023: £1.28m (pre tax rebate))

Shares

Share Information

29,005,164

Shares in issue as of 26th March 2025

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The shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange AIM Market, are not traded on any other stock market, and there are no restrictions on the transfer and dealing of the shares. As far as the company is aware, the percentage of shares not in public hands, (not in public hands is defined as shares held by Directors and Substantial Shareholders) is 37.22%. Vianet have ongoing coverage from their house broker Cenkos Securities plc.

So far as the company is aware, the identity and percentage holding of significant shareholders as of today’s date is;

James Dickson

17.82%

Gresham House

17.54%

Liontrust Asset Management

6.18%

Dowgate Group Limited

6.18%

Interactive Investor Trading

5.74%

Cannaccord Genuity Group Inc.

3.64%

Teviot Partners

3.57%

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Mgt.

3.53%

HSW GmbH

2.24%

Seguro Nominees Ltd

2.14%

Unicorn Asset Management

2.12%

Financial Updates

December 2024

Interim Results For The 6 Months To 30 September 2024

April 2025

Trading Update

June 2025

Full Year Financial Results To 31 March 2025

July 2025

AGM & AGM Results

Reports, Results & Regulatory News

Interim Results To 30 September 2024

Reports, Results & Regulatory News

Interim Results To 30 September 2024

Information

Advisors & Committees

Company

Vianet Group plc
One Surtees Way
Surtees Business Park
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3HR

Solicitors

Gordons LLP
Riverside West
Whitehall Road
Leeds
LS1 4AW

Registrars

Link Group
Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL

Auditors

BDO LLP
Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL

Bankers

HSBC UK Bank plc
3rd Floor
Central Square South
Orchard Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3AZ

Advisor & Broker

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
One Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BL

Audit Committee

This consists of;
Stella Panu, Senior Independent Non-executive Director (Chair)
Dave Coplin, Independent Non-Executive Director

It meets at least twice in any year, and is attended as a minimum by the Chief Executive, CFO, and the Group’s External Auditors.

The Audit Committee as terms of reference (which are available for inspection) to report on matters such as the Group’s annual accounts, interim reports, major accounting issues and developments, the appointment of external auditors and their fee, the objectivity of the auditors, the Group’s statement on internal control systems and the scope and findings of external audit.

Remuneration Committee

This consists of;
Dave Coplin, Independent Non-Executive Director (Chair)
Stella Panu, Senior Independent Non-executive Director

The Remuneration Committee has terms of reference (which are available for inspection).

The committee meets at least twice per year and is attended by the Chief Executive in relation to senior management matters on the agenda however is not in attendance for matters related to the Group Chairman and Chief Executive remuneration

The Remuneration policy is to attract, retain and motivate high quality executives capable of achieving the Group’s objectives and thereby enhancing shareholder value.

The remuneration of the Executive Directors consists of a basic salary and benefits, performance-related bonuses and share options.

Nominations Committee

This consists of;
James Dickson, Chairman
Dave Coplin, Independent Non-Executive Director
Stella Panu, Senior Independent Non-executive Director

The Committee meet once during the year to consider membership of the Board and succession. The Committee has terms of reference which are available for inspection. The information contained within the Vianet Group plc website is disclosed in accordance with Rule 26 of the AIM Rules (February 2007).

Corporate Governance

UK City Code on Takeover and Mergers (“City Code”)
The company is subject to the City Code.

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One Surtees Way
Surtees Business Park
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3HR

Vianet Group plc. All rights reserved. © 2025

Registered in the UK, Company No 5345684

One Surtees Way
Surtees Business Park
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3HR

Vianet Group plc. All rights reserved. © 2025

Registered in the UK, Company No 5345684

One Surtees Way
Surtees Business Park
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3HR

Vianet Group plc. All rights reserved. © 2025

Registered in the UK, Company No 5345684

Shares

Share Information

The shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange AIM Market, are not traded on any other stock market, and there are no restrictions on the transfer and dealing of the shares. So far as the company is aware, the percentage of shares not in Public hands, (not in public hands is defined as shares held by Directors and Substantial Shareholders) is 37.22%. Vianet have ongoing coverage from their house broker Cenkos Securities plc.

Financial Updates

December 2024

Interim Results For The 6 Months To 30 September 2024

April 2025

Trading Update

June 2025

Full Year Financial Results To 31 March 2025

July 2025

AGM & AGM Results

Reports, Results & Regulatory News

Interim Results To 30 September 2024

Reports, Results & Regulatory News

Interim Results To 30 September 2024

29,005,164

Shares in issue as of 26th March 2025

View Details

View Details

So far as the company is aware, the identity and percentage holding of significant shareholders as of today’s date is;

James Dickson

17.82%

Gresham House

17.54%

Liontrust Asset Management

6.18%

Interactive Investor Trading

5.74%

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Mgt.

3.53%

Cannaccord Genuity Group Inc.

3.64%

Teviot Partners

3.57%

Dowgate Group Limited

6.18%

Seguro Nominees Ltd

2.14%

HSW GmbH

2.24%

Unicorn Asset Management

2.12%

Information

Advisors & Committees

Transforming the way businesses operate with innovative contactless and telemetry technology

Company

Vianet Group plc
One Surtees Way
Surtees Business Park
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3HR

Solicitors

Gordons LLP
Riverside West
Whitehall Road
Leeds
LS1 4AW

Registrars

Link Group
Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL

Auditors

BDO LLP
Central Square
29 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 4DL

Bankers

HSBC UK Bank plc
3rd Floor
Central Square South
Orchard Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3AZ

Advisor & Broker

Cavendish Capital Markets Limited
One Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7BL

Audit Committee

This consists of;
Stella Panu, Senior Independent Non-executive Director (Chair)
Dave Coplin, Independent Non-Executive Director

It meets at least twice in any year and is attended at a minimum by the Chief Executive, CFO, and the Group’s External Auditors.

The Audit Committee as terms of reference (which are available for inspection) to report on matters such as the Group’s annual accounts, interim reports, major accounting issues and developments, the appointment of external auditors and their fee, the objectivity of the auditors, the Group’s statement on internal control systems and the scope and findings of external audit.

Remuneration Committee

This consists of;
Dave Coplin, Independent Non-Executive Director (Chair)
Stella Panu, Independent Senior Non-executive Director
James Dickson

The Remuneration Committee has terms of reference (which are available for inspection).

The committee meets at least twice per year and is attended by the Chief Executive in relation to senior management matters on the agenda however is not in attendance for matters related to the Group Chairman and Chief Executive remuneration

The Remuneration policy is to attract, retain and motivate high quality executives capable of achieving the Group’s objectives and thereby enhancing shareholder value.

The remuneration of the Executive Directors consists of a basic salary and benefits, performance-related bonuses and share options.

Nominations Committee

This consists of;
James Dickson, Chairman
Dave Coplin, Independent Non-Executive Director
Stella Panu, Independent Senior Non-executive Director

The Committee meet once during the year to consider membership of the Board and succession. The Committee has terms of reference which are available for inspection. The information contained within the Vianet Group plc website is disclosed in accordance with Rule 26 of the AIM Rules (February 2007).

Corporate Governance

UK City Code on Takeover and Mergers (“City Code”)
The company is subject to the City Code.

Statement of Compliance with the QCA Corporate Governance Code