Heliad Equity Partners
Strong FY20 results backed by flatexDEGIRO
8 April 2021
Heliad’s FY20 results were supported by 165% share price growth at flatexDEGIRO (formerly flatex), its largest portfolio holding, representing c 68% of NAV at end-FY20, and a partial exit from this company announced in July 2020. Liquidity was high at end-FY20 (cash at c 19% of NAV), which we believe could be used for new investments. Heliad continues to trade at a notable discount to NAV. MORE »
Largest portfolio holding delivers
1 September 2020
Heliad’s H120 results largely reflect the strong share price performance of its main holding, the online broker flatex, which was up 91% in H120. Heliad executed a profitable partial exit from flatex post period end, generating gross cash proceeds of c €21.5m. Meanwhile, management continues to reposition its portfolio, with further reduction of its exposure to listed holdings in 2020 to date. MORE »
NAV performance driven by flatex
14 April 2020
While Heliad Equity Partners continues its reorientation to unlisted companies initiated by the new management in early 2019, its FY19 results reflected the strong share price performance of its largest holding, online broker flatex. Heliad’s market valuation so far in 2020 has been supported by the continued robust share price performance of flatex, which has recorded improved results on the back of the increased stock market volatility caused by the coronavirus pandemic. However, Heliad is still trading at a sizeable discount to the last reported NAV of c 36%. MORE »
Portfolio clean up under way
16 September 2019
Heliad Equity Partners is repositioning its portfolio following the management changes earlier this year. This involves the gradual disposal of holdings in listed companies (with stakes in DEAG Deutsche Entertainment and Cyan already entirely sold) and selected funding measures in non-listed companies (such as Springlane). The company also booked further write-downs on unlisted holdings in H119. The potential acquisition of flatex by a strategic investor at a price ahead of the market value remains Heliad’s key equity driver. MORE »
Management change amid weak results
25 April 2019
Heliad has experienced a c 50% reduction in NAV per share in FY18 and reported a loss per share at €5.72. This was driven by the overall negative market sentiment, but also company-specific challenges, in particular at Sleepz. We understand that the recent changes in the company’s management (with two board members of its largest shareholder FinLab replacing the previous CEO) are a consequence of this poor performance. The company’s shares now trade at a c 29% discount to last reported NAV. MORE »
NAV decline driven by listed holdings
19 November 2018
Heliad’s results and NAV were influenced by the overall conditions in the equity markets, with all but one listed holding (DEAG Deutsche Entertainment) posting a share price decline in H118. Major portfolio developments during the period include the reduction of the FinTech Group stake, participation in the pre-IPO funding round of Cyan and acquisition of Cubitabo by Sleepz. Heliad’s shares currently trade at a 29% discount to the last reported NAV of €10.38 (as at end-June 2018), with an even wider discount if we take into account FinTech’s current share price. MORE »
NAV decline driven by listed holdings
5 October 2018
Heliad’s results and NAV were influenced by the overall conditions in the equity markets, with all but one listed holding (DEAG Deutsche Entertainment) posting a share price decline in H118. Major portfolio developments during the period include the reduction of the FinTech Group stake, participation in the pre-IPO funding round of Cyan and acquisition of Cubitabo by Sleepz. Heliad’s shares currently trade at a 29% discount to the last reported NAV of €10.38 (as at end-June 2018), with an even wider discount if we take into account FinTech’s current share price. MORE »
Strong returns being driven by listed holdings
21 June 2018
Heliad Equity Partners (Heliad) achieved a NAV total return of 47.3% in 2017, driven by the strong performance of its listed holdings, including its largest investment, FinTech Group. Diversification continued in 2017, with some of Heliad’s listed holdings reduced to fund new investments in Sleepz, Elumeo and Urbanara. In 2018, Heliad has invested in Cyan and merged Cubitabo into Sleepz. The portfolio now comprises seven listed investments and eight private equity investments, all operating within the technology and digital brands market segments. While NAV declined in the first quarter of 2018, Heliad’s listed investments have recovered strongly so far in the second quarter, and the manager expects strong growth in the value of portfolio companies to drive NAV higher over the full year. MORE »
Strong gains allow further diversification
11 April 2018
Heliad Equity Partners (Heliad) posted strong results for FY17, with profit before tax of €39.6m compared with a loss of €22.2m in FY16. This was principally driven by share price gains among listed holdings, notably FinTech Group and MagForce. These increases allowed Heliad to realise gains of €19.5m, supporting further diversification of the portfolio through additional participations in some existing private holdings, and new investments in both listed and unlisted companies, including mattress and home furnishing specialist Sleepz, and vertically integrated jewellery company Elumeo. A FY17 dividend of €0.20 has been recommended. MORE »
Strong gains allow further diversification
11 April 2018
Heliad Equity Partners (Heliad) posted strong results for FY17, with profit before tax of €39.6m compared with a loss of €22.2m in FY16. This was principally driven by share price gains among listed holdings, notably FinTech Group and MagForce. These increases allowed Heliad to realise gains of €19.5m, supporting further diversification of the portfolio through additional participations in some existing private holdings, and new investments in both listed and unlisted companies, including mattress and home furnishing specialist Sleepz, and vertically integrated jewellery company Elumeo. A FY17 dividend of €0.20 has been recommended. MORE »
Scale Update - Key portfolio holdings drive results
14 September 2017
Heliad Equity Partners benefited from the stock price appreciation of its major listed portfolio holdings (most notably FinTech and MagForce), posting a considerable increase in PBT to €10.9m from a pre-tax loss of €24.8m in H116. Importantly, this includes a considerable proportion of realised gross capital gains of €7.8m (above €2.5m in H116), translating into an improved cash position (net cash of €0.5m compared with net debt of €2.1m in FY16). Consequently, net asset value improved by 8.7% vs FY16 to €9.16 and the stock is now trading at a 23% discount to its NAV. MORE »
Focused DACH tech investor
12 June 2017
Heliad Equity Partners (Heliad) is a DACH-focused (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) closed-ended fund investing in the tech, e-commerce and lifestyle sectors. It is managed by Heliad Management GmbH, a company wholly owned by Heliad’s largest shareholder, FinLab (A7A). Stakes in listed tech companies FinTech Group (FTK) and MagForce (MF6) account for 69% of the portfolio value and their value currently exceeds Heliad’s market cap, having appreciated 36% and 82%, respectively, in 2017 to date. The performance of these holdings and the diversification offered by Heliad’s 12 other investments may make it an attractive way to access the German tech, e-commerce and lifestyle sectors at a discount. MORE »
Scale Initiation - Focused DACH investor
6 June 2017
Heliad Equity Partners (Heliad) is a DACH-focused investor in the tech, e-commerce and lifestyle sectors. It is managed by Heliad Management GmbH, a company wholly owned by Heliad’s largest shareholder, FinLab (A7A). Stakes in listed tech companies FinTech Group (FTK) and MagForce (MF6) account for 69% of the portfolio value and their value currently exceeds Heliad’s market cap, having appreciated 34% and 76%, respectively, in 2017 to date. The performance of these holdings and the diversification offered by Heliad’s 12 other investments may make it an attractive way to access the German tech, e-commerce and lifestyle sectors at a discount. MORE »
German tech growth and venture portfolio
16 November 2016
Heliad Equity Partners (HPBK) is a private equity investment company with a Germany-focused portfolio comprising listed and unlisted investments across four sectors: internet & tech, e-commerce, life sciences and media & entertainment. NAV returns of over 20% have been achieved in each of the last three financial years, driven by largest portfolio holding FinTech Group, although 2016 performance has been weaker, with listed holdings affected by market volatility. Management sees positive developments at portfolio companies supporting its aim of growing NAV by over 25% pa and also targets a narrowing of the discount through greater transparency. MORE »
