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GB Group wins new business but sales cycle still lengthy

There has been reduced underlying demand in some parts of the business, though customer churn and levels of insolvency are at normal levels

GB Group PLC (LON:GBG) said it continues to win new business but sales cycles are still lengthy amid the coronavirus crisis.

The identity data intelligence specialist has experienced reduced underlying demand in some parts of the business, though customer churn and levels of insolvency are at normal levels.

READ: GB Group to pass final dividend to save cash amid the coronavirus crisis but expects strong full-year results

The firm announced in April it would not declare a final dividend to save cash.

In the year to March 31, revenue climbed 38% to £199mln, for profit before tax up 40% to £20mln. Net debt was reduced to £35mln from £66mln last year.

“The tone of the outlook has improved with customers ‘speeding up digitalisation… With structural drivers boosted, medium term looks stronger than ever,” house broker Peel Hunt commented.

Shares were flat at 671p early on Tuesday.

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