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Updated Outlook

Guidance24 September 2020GTKInformation Technology

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25 September 2020


Updated Outlook

Gentrack Group Limited (NZX/ASX: GTK), a leading provider of software solutions for utilities

and airports, today informs the market that consistent with expectations provided at the Half

Year update in May 2020, trading in H2 FY20 has been ahead of H1 FY20.

As a result, EBITDA

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for FY20 is expected to be ahead of the top end of analysts’ forecasts of

around $11m for FY20 (post IFRS 16). Cash generation in H2, also in line with comments made

at the Half Year update in May 2020, is expected to be positive. Profitability in H2 has been

driven by reduced costs partly as a result of the reduction in workforce programme in

February/March 2020, and other cost reductions from further employee attrition and COVID-

19 related cost savings.

The business plan will be reviewed further with Gary Miles, CEO, joining Gentrack on 1

st


October 2020. As a result, and with the current uncertainty in the economic environment,

Gentrack does not intend to provide guidance at this stage for FY21. However, the company

continues to see market opportunities and will invest in product against a backdrop of

increased competition as well as the need for on-going investment in people. With this upward

pressure on costs and competitive intensity it is expected that the FY21 EBITDA

1

run-rate will

be well below the H2 FY20 run rate, potentially reducing FY21 profitability (EBITDA

1

) closer to

break-even depending on levels of future product investment and other factors.

Full year FY20 results will be announced on 26

th

November 2020.


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EBITDA: Earnings before depreciation, amortisation, impairments and non-operating expenses related to

acquisitions



ENDS

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Contact:

James Spence – Interim CEO

Fiona Oliver – Acting Chair

+64 9 966 6090

About Gentrack

Gentrack provides essential software for essential services, pairing powerful platforms with

deep market knowledge to help utilities and airports lower service costs, foster innovation and

confidently navigate market reform. It employs over 450 people in offices across New Zealand,


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Australia, the UK, Singapore, USA and Europe and services over 200 utility and airport sites

globally with its leading solutions.

Gentrack Cloud is a subscription-based billing, customer information, market interaction and

portfolio analytics solution for energy and water utilities in markets where flexibility,

uniqueness and compliance are essential. Its meter-to-cash capabilities and managed services

offering are designed to enable utilities to differentiate their businesses in competitive

markets, to deliver great customer service experiences, achieve lower service costs, launch

innovative products and stay compliant with market regulations.

More information: www.gentrack.com

Veovo is Gentrack’s world-class solution for airports, enabling them to unlock operational,

revenue, concession and passenger insights across the airport ecosystem. Over 100 airports

globally are using Veovo to operate more efficiently, uncover new growth opportunities and

deliver outstanding guest experiences.

More information: www.veovo.com

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