REG - NCC Group PLC - Disposal of Non Core Fox Crypto

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01/08/2024 17:00

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1 August 2024

NCC Group plc

 

Disposal of non-core Fox Crypto business

NCC Group plc (LSE: NCC, "NCC Group" or "the Group"), a people-powered,
tech-enabled global cyber security and software escrow business, announces
that on 1 August 2024 it agreed the disposal of Fox Crypto B.V. part of its
European Cyber division in the Netherlands, for total consideration of
c.€77m (c.£66m) to CR Group Nordic AB, payable in cash on completion which
is currently expected in October 2024 subject to customary conditions.

Fox Crypto B.V. contributed revenue and EBITDA of c.£18m and c.£4m
respectively in the 12 months ended 31 May 2024. The consideration therefore
represents a 2024 EBITDA multiple of 16.5x. Fox Crypto was previously a
standalone entity, and the disposal will not impact the Group's continuing
Cyber capabilities.

Group net debt at 31 May 2024 was £38.5m. The expected net proceeds of
c.€74m (c.£62m) will clear Group net debt and facilitate organic and
inorganic growth in the Group's Cyber Security business.

The disposal represents a continuation of the Group's transformation strategy
to simplify the business and create a more focused Cyber Security business.
Both our Cyber and Escode businesses provide the benefit of a portfolio effect
to the overall Group performance with clear future growth opportunities to
enhance shareholder value.

IA Global Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to NCC Group on
this transaction.

The person responsible for the release of this announcement on behalf of the
Company for the purposes of MAR is Guy Ellis, Chief Financial Officer.

Contact information

Investor enquiries:

 Yvonne Harley                                         Tel: +44(0)7824 412405

 Director of Investor Relations & Sustainability       Email: Investor_Relations@nccgroup.com
                                                       (mailto:Investor_Relations@nccgroup.com)

Media enquiries:

 H/Advisors Maitland             Tel: +44(0)207 379 5151

 Sam Cartwright/Genevieve Ryan   Email: NCCGroup-maitland@h-advisors.global
                                 (mailto:NCCGroup-maitland@h-advisors.global)

 
About NCC Group plc
NCC Group is a people-powered, tech-enabled global cyber security and software escrow business.
Driven by a collective purpose to create a more secure digital future, c. 2,200 colleagues across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific harness their collective insight, intelligence, and innovation to deliver cyber resilience solutions for both public and private sector clients globally.
With decades of experience and a rich heritage, NCC Group is committed to developing sustainable solutions that continue to meet client's current and future cyber security challenges.

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