cBrain Adjusts Revenue Growth Expectations, Maintains EBT Margin

cBrain, a leading software engineering company specializing in e-government solutions, has announced a revision to its expected yearly revenue growth, adjusting it to a range of 10-15%. Despite this adjustment, the company maintains its earnings before tax (EBT) margin at a targeted range of 24-28%.

The company's growth strategy is anchored in two primary revenue streams: "Base" and "Stepping stones". The "Base" stream aims to achieve annual revenue growth of 10-15% by strengthening and expanding existing operations and customer relationships. In parallel, the "Stepping Stones" initiative aims to lift annual revenue growth to 30% by increasing contract values and winning larger international contracts.

cBrain's international growth plan is on track, with a robust pipeline of major opportunities facilitated by a growing number of international pilot projects. However, larger government procurement projects often face delays in decision-making, leading to a reduced likelihood of substantial revenue from these projects materializing in the fourth quarter. Consequently, cBrain has adjusted its 2024 revenue growth forecast to 10-15%, down from the initial estimate of 20-25%.

To maintain its EBT margin, cBrain has earmarked financial investments to support "Stepping Stones" projects in Germany and the U.S. These reserved funds have not been deployed yet, providing a positive impact on earnings. The company remains optimistic about the potential materialization of these projects during the fourth quarter, which could positively affect this year's revenue.

cBrain's focus on leveraging standard software for fast digital transformation at scale has positioned it to challenge one of the largest global industries, government digitizing. By investing in the "F2 Climate software" and the "F2-for-Partners" concept, the company aims to further accelerate growth and build an F2-ecosystem of customers and consulting partners.

In conclusion, cBrain's adjustment in revenue growth expectations is a strategic move to balance its international growth plans with maintaining a strong EBT margin. The company's commitment to innovation and standard software solutions positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for digital transformation in government and private organizations.