Another Update... You likely know the story but here are some timely reminders...
"...Please see key points on Photon Control after today’s desk presentation:
· Outlook: Sluggish growth expected in the September and December quarters, however longer term trend remains positive. Lam Research (LRCX), which accounts for almost 50% of PHO’s revenue guided for (-8%) YoY growth for the September quarter and PHO has similar expectations. We anticipate a sequential increase for the December quarter, but relatively flat y/y. Management re-iterated the view that the long term trend is positive and PHO is well positioned to benefit from the trend towards more accurate sensors. Management highlighted new disruptive products in the pipeline and expects an increase in new product revenue in 2019 of 2-3 times the level of 2018.
· Balance sheet and NCIB: PHO has a strong balance sheet with $41mm in cash and zero debt. The company also has an NCIB with a target of up to $3mm in share repurchases this year.
· Potential acquisitions: Management continuing to look for potential acquisitions in the range of $2-10mm in sales. EBITDA margins would not be impacted and are expected to remain in the 30-35% range.
· Valuation: PHO trades at 10x F2019 EV/EBITDA, below a broad set of Canadian tech peers at 12x despite PHO’s superior growth and ROIC metrics.