Comms Group Limited (ASX: $CCG) has reported its financial results for the half-year ended 31 December 2023. The company's underlying EBITDA for the reporting period has shown a significant increase from the prior corresponding period, reaching $2.971m. However, the Group reported a Net Loss of $0.265m, compared to a Net Profit of $0.729m in the prior corresponding period, which included a Gain on the write back of contingent consideration of $2.464m. The increase in Underlying Earnings is attributed to the restructuring performed in April 2023 and further operating cost synergies realized since the prior corresponding period.
The Group's increased underlying EBITDA and the decision to classify the ICT business as held for sale reflect our strategic focus on telecommunications services. We are committed to providing a full range of telecommunications services from the Cloud, including cloud communications, UCaaS, and CPaaS services to business and wholesale customers in Australia and internationally. The benefits from the restructuring and cost synergies have positively impacted our financial performance, and we remain dedicated to emphasizing cost control and operational efficiency to drive sustainable growth in the future.
Comms Group's H1 FY24 results demonstrate a significant increase in underlying EBITDA, driven by the benefits from restructuring and cost synergies. The decision to classify the ICT business as held for sale aligns with the company's strategic focus on telecommunications services. Looking ahead, the Group aims to continue its provision of telecommunications services from the Cloud, emphasizing cloud communications, UCaaS, and CPaaS services to business and wholesale customers in Australia and internationally. The company's commitment to operational efficiency and cost control positions it for sustainable growth in the future.