Hybrid Software Group announces share repurchase programme

Cambridge (UK), 10 December 2024 (18.00 CET): Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has authorised a share repurchase programme with immediate effect. Under this programme, the company plans to repurchase common shares for a total amount of €1 million. The programme reflects the company’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility for future growth initiatives and market opportunities.

Commenting on the announcement, Guido Van der Schueren, Chairman of the Board, said, “We believe that our current stock price does not fully reflect the intrinsic value of our business and represents an attractive investment opportunity. The share repurchase programme underscores our confidence in the company’s financial strength while creating long term shareholder value.”

Hybrid Software Group PLC intends to fund the share repurchase programme using existing cash balances on hand. The share repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions, share price, and other factors, with the timing and amount of repurchases to be determined by management.

The programme is expected to be executed over the next 12 to 24 months. The programme will be executed by a financial intermediary in compliance with applicable rules and regulations, including the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, and based on the authority granted by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders on 8 May 2024.

 

About Hybrid Software Group

Through its operating subsidiaries. Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen, and hundreds of packaging printers, trade shops, and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are colour technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists Meteor Inkjet, and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

 

Contacts
Floris De Ruyck
Legal Counsel & Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: florisdr@hybridsoftware.group

Notification of transactions in shares by persons discharging managerial responsibility (“PDMRs”)

Cambridge (UK) 2 December 2024: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name Congra Software S.à.r.l.
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Controlling party
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hybrid Software Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

 Ordinary share

 

GB00BYN5BY03
b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of shares.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price

EUR 3.50

 Volume

365,000
d) Aggregated information

– Aggregated volume

– Price

  

365,000

EUR 1,277,500
e) Date of the transaction 27 November 2024
f) Place of the transaction Outside of market

 

About Hybrid Software Group

Through its operating subsidiaries. Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP. Canon. Durst. Roland. Hymmen. and hundreds of packaging printers. trade shops. and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are colour technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists Meteor Inkjet, and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

Contacts
Floris De Ruyck
Legal Counsel & Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: florisdr@hybridsoftware.group

Joachim Van Hemelen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: joachimvh@hybridsoftware.group

Financial reporting calendar 2025

Cambridge (UK) 22 November 2024 – Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) plans to publish the following financial information before market opening on the following dates:

Date Publication
20 March 2025 Annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024
1 May 2025 Quarterly trading update for the quarter ending 31 March 2025
24 July 2025 Condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ending 30 June 2025
23 October 2025 Quarterly trading update for the quarter and nine months ending 30 September 2025

Quarterly trading updates will include unaudited, condensed financial information primarily focused on providing information about revenue and EBITDA across the Group’s operating segments.

 

Annual General Meeting

The Company expects to hold its annual general meeting on Wednesday 14 May 2025.  The meeting’s timing, venue, and final agenda will be provided in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory provisions.

 

About Hybrid Software Group

Through its operating subsidiaries, Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen, and hundreds of packaging printers, trade shops, and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are colour technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists Meteor Inkjet, and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

 

Contacts
Floris De Ruyck
Legal Counsel & Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: florisdr@hybridsoftware.group

Joachim Van Hemelen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: joachimvh@hybridsoftware.group

Hybrid Software delivers consistent performance in third quarter

Cambridge (UK) 23 October 2024 (18.00 CEST) – Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) provides a trading update for the nine months ended 30 September 2024.

CEO Mike Rottenborn comments, “Our operating performance for the third quarter was consistent with our performance in the third quarter of last year, with revenue for the period of €11.57 million versus €11.64 million in 2023 and an adjusted operating result for the period of €0.70 million or 6% of revenue versus €0.66 million in 2023.  Q3 is normally our weakest quarter in end-user sales because of the summer holiday period, and this year was no exception.  However, all of our business segments have experienced year-over-year sales growth for the first nine months of 2024, with consolidated revenues 5.3% higher than the first nine months of 2023. The cost optimizations completed last year contributed to more than €5 million in adjusted operating profit for the first nine months of the year, up 133% from last year.  With a busy fourth quarter of trade shows and industry events, as well as continuing momentum from the Drupa show, we anticipate continued good results for the remainder of 2024.”

Sales in the Printhead Solutions segment for the third quarter grew 6.7% over the third quarter of 2023 and 8.3% over the first nine months, continuing the recovery which began last year after the component shortages of 2022 and against a backdrop of industrial sectors experiencing cyclical headwinds, increasing the breadth of its customer base in the process.

The Enterprise Software segment quarterly revenues were in line last year with revenues for the first nine months up 6.1%, with increased sales in the largest regions of DACH and North America to power further growth in the future.

The Printing Software segment saw its third quarter sales decline with 11.5% compared to 2023 but for the first nine months of the year saw its income increase with 2%, as sales of its new Digital Front End, SmartDFE, continues to gain traction. Printing Software has contributed to more than €3 million in adjusted operating profit for the first nine months of the year, up 624% from last year.

Increased sales coupled with continued vigilance on expenses resulted in an EBITDA growth of 50% year-over-year, from 15% of revenue to 22% of revenue.

 

Financial highlights for the nine months ended 30 September 2024

The following information is unaudited.

For the quarter ended 30 September 2024:

  • Revenue for the period was €11.57 million (2023: €11.64 million)
  • EBITDA for the period was €2.01 million, or 17% of revenue (2023: €1.95 million, 17% of revenue)
  • Operating result for the period was €0.75 million, or 6% of revenue (2023: €0.99 million, 8% of revenue)
  • Adjusted operating result for the period was €0.70 million, or 6% of revenue (2023: €0.66 million, 6% of revenue)

For the nine months ended 30 September 2024:

  • Revenue for the period was €38.49 million (2023: €36.54 million)
  • EBITDA for the period was €8.50 million, or 22% of revenue (2023: €5.66 million, 15% of revenue)
  • Operating result for the period was €4.87 million, or 13% of revenue (2023: €2.69 million, 7% of revenue)
  • Adjusted operating result for the period was €5.08 million, or 13% of revenue (2023: €2.18 million, 6% of revenue)

 

Segment analysis

The following tables provide unaudited information about revenue from external customers, EBITDA, operating result and adjusted operating result for the Group’s operating segments for the current and previous financial years.

For the quarter ended 30 September 2024:

In millions of euros (unaudited) Enterprise Software Printhead Solutions Printing Software Group Total
Revenue from external customers 5.62 3.17 2.78 – 11.57
 
Segment EBITDA 1.02 0.71 0.69 (0.41) 2.01
as a % of revenue 18% 22% 25% – 17%
 
Segment Operating result 0.58 0.56 0.02 (0.41) 0.75
as a % of revenue 10% 18% 0% – 6%
 
Segment Adjusted operating result 0.58 0.52 (0.15) (0.25) 0.70
as a % of revenue 10% 16% (1%) – 6%

 

For the quarter ended 30 September 2023:

In millions of euros (unaudited) Enterprise Software Printhead Solutions Printing Software Group Total
Revenue from external customers 5.53 2.97 3.14 – 11.64
 
Segment EBITDA 1.16 0.62 0.30 (0.13) 1.95
as a % of revenue 21% 21% 10% – 17%
 
Segment Operating result 0.90 0.39 (0.17) (0.13) 0.99
as a % of revenue 16% 13% (5%) – 8%
 
Segment Adjusted operating result 0.69 0.40 (0.30) (0.13) 0.66
as a % of revenue 12% 13% (10%) – 6%

 

For the nine months ended 30 September 2024:

In millions of euros (unaudited) Enterprise Software Printhead Solutions Printing Software Group Total
Revenue from external customers 17.40 9.13 11.96 – 38.49
 
Segment EBITDA 3.36 1.70 4.34 (0.90) 8.50
as a % of revenue 19% 19% 36% – 22%
 
Segment Operating result 2.03 1.21 2.53 (0.90) 4.87
as a % of revenue 12% 13% 21% – 13%
 
Segment Adjusted operating result 1.96 1.00 3.04 (0.92) 5.08
as a % of revenue 11% 11% 25% – 13%

 

For the nine months ended 30 September 2023:

In millions of euros (unaudited) Enterprise Software Printhead Solutions Printing Software Group Total
Revenue from external customers 16.40 8.43 11.72 – 36.54
 
Segment EBITDA 3.16 1.22 1.95 (0.67) 5.66
as a % of revenue 19% 15% 17% – 15%
 
Segment Operating result 2.29 0.78 0.29 (0.67) 2.69
as a % of revenue 14% 9% 2% – 7%
 
Segment Adjusted operating result 1.78 0.64 0.42 (0.66) 2.18
as a % of revenue 11% 8% 4% – 6%

For more information about the Group’s operating segments, refer to the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2023, which is available from: https://www.hybridsoftware.group/investors/financial-reports.

EBITDA is calculated by adding back interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation to net profit.

Adjusted operating result is calculated starting from IFRS reported operating (loss)/profit from continuing operations and deducting other expenses and capitalised development expenses, and adding back other income, amortisation of acquired intangibles and capitalised development expenses and other non-recurring items in nature.

 

About Hybrid Software Group

Through its operating subsidiaries, Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen, and hundreds of packaging printers, trade shops, and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are colour technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists Meteor Inkjet, and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

 

Contacts
Floris De Ruyck
Legal Counsel & Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: florisdr@hybridsoftware.group

Joachim Van Hemelen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: joachimvh@hybridsoftware.group

Global Graphics Software and Mark Andy expand partnership to integrate SmartDFE into Digital Series HD Press

Cambridge, UK and Chesterfield, USA, September 11, 2024: Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software company and the leading developer of smart software components for digital print OEMs, and the leading provider of label and print solutions, Mark Andy, announce an extended collaboration to license SmartDFE™ to drive the new state-of-the-art Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 press. The press sets a new industry standard, doubling the speed of its predecessors at 1200dpi resolution, establishing it as the fastest narrow web digital press in the marketplace. It is driven by Mark Andy’s new ProWORX Digital Front End, powered by SmartDFE, which enhances productivity by optimizing prepress workflow and color management.

SmartDFE is the only AI-powered, inline Digital Front End specifically designed for high-speed, single-pass digital inkjet presses. It offers an award-winning suite of components, from job creation and prepress workflow to printhead drive electronics. Powered by the world’s fastest PDF raster image processor, Harlequin RIP®, SmartDFE integrates advanced workflow and color management tools from Hybrid Software.

The Mark Andy Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 press is a hybrid solution, seamlessly integrating both digital and flexographic printing. It prints full-color labels at an impressive 480 feet per minute, with 1200dpi resolution and fully variable data capabilities. This high performance is enabled by streaming real-time raster data directly to the printhead electronics provided by Meteor Inkjet, another Hybrid Software company.

“We are thrilled to contribute to the development of this groundbreaking digital press,” said Justin Bailey, Managing Director of Global Graphics Software. “The Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 is exactly what SmartDFE was designed for. We are proud of its capabilities and the significant impact it will have on digital printing.”

Mark Andy Chief Technology Officer Scott Warhover adds: “The Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 is a game changer for this industry. Mark Andy is excited to have partners like Global Graphics who help us drive smart innovation that allows our customers to achieve new levels of productivity.”

To enhance flexibility for hybrid (digital/flexographic) users, Mark Andy will offer an optional 12-month subscription to PACKZ, the versatile, all-in-one PDF editor from Hybrid Software, providing users with advanced tools for managing complex label and packaging designs.

Both Global Graphics Software and Mark Andy are exhibiting at Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, September 10th – 12th 2024. Global Graphics Software will be on the Hybrid Software Booth 3015, where the company will demonstrate SmartDFE; Mark Andy will host live demonstrations of the Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 on Booth 319 at the following times each day of the show:

  • 10:00 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 2:30 PM
  • 4:00 PM

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Global Graphics Software and Dantex Group announce strategic partnership to integrate SmartDFE into Pico UV digital inkjet presses

Cambridge, UK and Bradford, UK, 10th September 2024: Global Graphics Software, a Hybrid Software company and the leading developer of smart software components for digital print OEMs, and specialist digital label press manufacturer, Dantex Group, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. The collaboration will see Global Graphics Software’s cutting-edge SmartDFE™ technology integrated into Dantex’s acclaimed Pico range of digital UV inkjet printers.

SmartDFE is the only AI-accelerated, inline Digital Front End (DFE) specifically designed for high-speed, single-pass digital inkjet presses. It comprises an award-winning collection of innovative components, including everything from job creation and pre-press workflow through to printhead drive electronics. It is built on the Harlequin RIP®, the world’s fastest PDF raster image processor, and incorporates workflow and color management technologies from Hybrid Software.

The Pico range of digital UV presses offers print platforms from entry-level to full hybrid, 8-color, high-speed models. Central to the company’s developments in digital UV inkjet printing is the launch of its PicoJet Digital Resolution System (DRS). Featuring 8 grey levels and providing 2400 dpi – marking the first time in the industry that a digital inkjet system has reached this level of precision – PicoJet DRS is a pioneering technology that is setting new standards in the digital inkjet printing world. By integrating SmartDFE into the Pico digital press, Dantex will deliver a unique, more powerful and versatile printing solution, enabling customers to achieve even higher productivity and superior print quality.

“For us, partnering with Global Graphics Software represents an exciting new venture that aligns with our commitment to innovation in digital printing,” says Ben Danon, CEO of Dantex Group. “We were looking for a DFE and workflow that would take the Pico range to the next level of performance and support our DRS technology, and SmartDFE will help us to achieve that. Not only does it expand our offering to our customers, it also enhances our digital platform and helps future-proof workflow automation.”

Managing director of Global Graphics Software, Justin Bailey, shares his enthusiasm: “We’re thrilled to partner with Dantex Group. From our first engagement, it was clear Dantex shares our dedication to innovation. Unlike typical DFE solutions, SmartDFE isn’t a ‘black box’, allowing Dantex to selectively implement components that complement their existing technology. Dantex also wanted a partner with full control over its core technologies, independent of third-party roadmaps – a unique advantage we offer.”

With SmartDFE, Dantex will build its own customised solution, enabling the company to add unique value and differentiate its product offering. Additionally, SmartDFE enhances the Pico’s ability to print variable data even faster, which is crucial in the labels and packaging sector, which requires high levels of personalisation and data-driven printing.

“A significant factor in our decision to partner with Global Graphics Software is the convenience of sourcing our workflow software and printing technology from a single supplier, Hybrid Software,” continues Danon. “We already use printhead drive electronics from Meteor Inkjet, another Hybrid Software company, so we now have seamless integration and support across our printing solutions.”

Both Global Graphics Software and Dantex will be exhibiting at Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, 10th – 12th September 2024. Global Graphics Software will be exhibiting on the Hybrid Software Booth #3015, where the company will demonstrate SmartDFE™; Dantex will showcase its new DFE for the Pico range of digital presses on Booth #6129.

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About Dantex
Dantex (www.dantex.com) is a leading manufacturer and supplier specialising in digital and conventional printing solutions, particularly for the packaging industry. Founded in 1967, the company offers a range of products including water-wash photopolymer plates, digital inkjet printing systems and plate processing equipment. Dantex is recognised for its innovation in printing technology, providing solutions tailored to sectors, including labels, packaging and luxury cartons. With over 50 years of experience, the company maintains a strong global presence through a network of distributors and subsidiaries across more than 30 countries, ensuring comprehensive after-sales service and technical support

About Global Graphics Software

Global Graphics Software (www.globalgraphics.com) is a leading developer of smart software components for print OEMs and independent service vendors, including SmartDFE™, Harlequin Core™, ScreenPro™, PrintFlat™ and Mako™. Customers include HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Kodak and Agfa. The roots of the company go back to 1986 and to the iconic university town of Cambridge, and today the majority of the R&D team is still based near here. Global Graphics Software is a subsidiary of Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG).

Media Contacts

Dantex Group:
Sarah Newell, Marketing Manager, Dantex Group
newells@dantex.co.uk  | Tel: +44 (0)1274 777777

Global Graphics Software:
Paula Halpin, PR & Marketing Manager, Global Graphics Software
Paula.halpin@globalgraphics.com | Tel: +44 (0)1223 926017

 

Global Graphics Software und Dantex Group kündigen strategische Partnerschaft zur Integration von SmartDFE in digitale Pico-UV-Inkjet-Druckmaschinen an

Cambridge, UK und Bradford, UK, 10. September 2024: Global Graphics Software, ein Unternehmen von Hybrid Software und führender Entwickler von intelligenten Softwarekomponenten für Digitaldruck-OEMs und die auf digitale Etikettendruckmaschinen spezialisierte Dantex Group, geben eine strategische Partnerschaft bekannt. Im Rahmen der Zusammenarbeit wird die hochmoderne SmartDFE™-Technologie von Global Graphics Software in die bewährten digitalen UV-Inkjet-Drucksysteme der Pico-Serie von Dantex integriert.

SmartDFE ist das einzige KI-unterstützte Inline-Digital-Front-End (DFE), das speziell für digitale Single-Pass-Inkjet-Druckmaschinen mit hohen Geschwindigkeiten entwickelt wurde. Es besteht aus einer vielfach ausgezeichneten Sammlung innovativer Komponenten, die von der Auftragserstellung über den Workflow in der Druckvorstufe bis hin zur Druckkopf- Ansteuerungselektronik alles umfassen. Es basiert auf dem Harlequin RIP®, dem weltweit schnellsten PDF-Rasterbildprozessor, und beinhaltet Workflow- und Farbmanagementtechnologien von Hybrid Software.

Die Pico-Reihe digitaler UV-Druckmaschinen bietet Druckplattformen vom Einstiegsmodell bis hin zu 8-Farben-Highspeed-Hybridmodellen. Im Mittelpunkt der Entwicklungen des Unternehmens im digitalen UV-Tintenstrahldruck steht die Einführung des PicoJet Digital Resolution System (DRS). Mit 8 Graustufen und einer Auflösung von 2400 dpi – das erste Mal in der Branche, dass ein digitales Inkjet-System diese Präzision erreicht – ist PicoJet DRS eine bahnbrechende Technologie, die neue Maßstäbe in der Welt des digitalen Inkjet-Drucks setzt. Durch die Integration von SmartDFE in die Pico-Digitaldruckmaschine wird Dantex eine einzigartige, leistungsfähigere und vielseitigere Drucklösung anbieten, die es den Kunden ermöglicht, eine noch höhere Produktivität und eine hervorragende Druckqualität zu erzielen.

„Für uns stellt die Partnerschaft mit Global Graphics Software ein aufregendes neues Projekt dar, das sich mit unserem Engagement für Innovationen im Digitaldruck deckt“, sagt Ben Danon, CEO der Dantex Group. „Wir waren auf der Suche nach einem DFE und einem Workflow, der die Pico-Reihe auf die nächste Leistungsstufe hebt und unsere DRS-Technologie unterstützt, und SmartDFE wird uns dabei helfen. Es erweitert nicht nur unser Angebot für unsere Kunden, sondern verbessert auch unsere digitale Plattform und trägt zur zukunftssicheren Workflow-Automatisierung bei.“

Der Geschäftsführer von Global Graphics Software, Justin Bailey, teilt seine Begeisterung: „Wir freuen uns sehr über die Zusammenarbeit mit der Dantex Group. Schon bei unserem ersten Kontakt war klar, dass Dantex unser Engagement für Innovation teilt. Im Gegensatz zu typischen DFE-Lösungen ist SmartDFE keine ‘Black Box’, die es Dantex ermöglicht, selektiv Komponenten zu implementieren, die ihre bestehende Technologie ergänzen. Außerdem wollte Dantex einen Partner, der die volle Kontrolle über seine Kerntechnologien hat, unabhängig von den Roadmaps Dritter – ein einzigartiger Vorteil, den wir bieten.“

Mit SmartDFE wird Dantex seine eigene maßgeschneiderte Lösung entwickeln, die es dem Unternehmen ermöglicht, einen einzigartigen Mehrwert zu schaffen und sein Produktangebot zu individualisieren. Darüber hinaus verbessert SmartDFE die Kapazität der Pico, variable Daten noch schneller zu drucken, was im Etiketten- und Verpackungssektor, der ein hohes Maß an Personalisierung und datengesteuertem Druck erfordert, entscheidend ist.

„Ein wichtiger Grund für unsere Entscheidung, mit Global Graphics Software zusammenzuarbeiten, ist die Tatsache, dass wir unsere Workflow-Software und Drucktechnologie von einem einzigen Anbieter, Hybrid Software, beziehen können“, so Danon weiter. „Wir verwenden bereits Druckkopf- Ansteuerungselektronik von Meteor Inkjet, einem weiteren Unternehmen von Hybrid Software, so dass wir jetzt eine nahtlose Integration und Unterstützung für unsere Drucklösungen haben.“

Sowohl Global Graphics Software als auch Dantex werden auf der Labelexpo Americas in Chicago vom 10. bis 12. September 2024 ausstellen.  Global Graphics Software wird auf dem Hybrid Software Stand #3015 ausstellen, wo das Unternehmen SmartDFE™ demonstrieren wird; Dantex wird sein neues DFE für die Pico Reihe von Digitaldruckmaschinen auf Stand #6129 vorstellen.

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Über Dantex

Dantex (www.dantex.de) ist ein führender Hersteller und Lieferant, der sich auf digitale und konventionelle Drucklösungen, insbesondere für die Verpackungsindustrie, spezialisiert hat. Das 1967 gegründete Unternehmen bietet eine Reihe von Produkten an, darunter wasserauswaschbare Fotopolymerplatten, digitale Inkjet-Drucksysteme und Geräte zur Plattenverarbeitung. Dantex ist bekannt für seine innovativen Drucktechnologien und bietet maßgeschneiderte Lösungen für verschiedene Sektoren, darunter Etiketten, Verpackungen und Luxuskartons. Mit über 50 Jahren Erfahrung unterhält das Unternehmen eine starke globale Präsenz durch ein Netz von Händlern und Tochtergesellschaften in mehr als 30 Ländern, die einen umfassenden Kundendienst und technischen Support gewährleisten.

Über Global Graphics Software

Global Graphics Software (www.globalgraphics.com) ist ein führender Entwickler von intelligenten Softwarekomponenten für Druck-OEMs und unabhängige Dienstleistungsanbieter, darunter SmartDFE™, Harlequin Core™, ScreenPro™, PrintFlat™ und Mako™. Zu den Kunden zählen HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Kodak und Agfa. Die Wurzeln des Unternehmens gehen auf das Jahr 1986 und die berühmte Universitätsstadt Cambridge zurück, und auch heute noch befindet sich der Großteil des Forschungs- und Entwicklungsteams in der Nähe dieser Stadt. Global Graphics Software ist eine Tochtergesellschaft der Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG).

Media ContactsDantex Group:

Sarah Newell, Marketing Manager, Dantex Group

newells@dantex.co.uk  | Tel: +44 (0)1274 777777

Global Graphics Software:
Paula Halpin, PR & Marketing Manager, Global Graphics Software
Paula.halpin@globalgraphics.com | Tel: +44 (0)1223 926017

 

Hybrid Software Group PLC Publishes 2024 Interim Report

Cambridge (UK), 24 July 2024 (18.00 CEST): Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) announces it has published its half year report and unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024.

The full document is available to download from the financial reports section of the Company’s web site at  https://www.hybridsoftware.group/investors/financial-reports.

Mike Rottenborn, Hybrid Software Group CEO comments, “Hybrid Software Group performed well in the first half of 2024, with rising revenues in all business segments.  Overall, our revenues grew 8.1% over the first half of 2024, with all three reporting segments seeing growth in the range of 7% – 10%.  The first semester also brought a significant boost in profitability, with our EBITDA up 75% and adjusted operating profit up 188% from last year’s figures to €6.48 million and €4.38 million, respectively.”

 

Financial highlights (unaudited)

For the six months ended 30 June
In thousands of euros 2024 (unaudited) 2023 (unaudited)
Revenue 26,922 24,906
Operating profit/(loss) 2,344 (521)
Profit/(Loss) before tax 1,870 (922)
Tax credit 281 588
Profit/(Loss) for the period 2,151 (334)
EBITDA from continuing operations 6,483 3,707
Adjusted operating profit 4,383 1,518
Adjusted net profit 3,998 1,359

 

About Hybrid Software Group

Through its operating subsidiaries. Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP, Canon, Durst, Roland, Hymmen, and hundreds of packaging printers, trade shops, and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are colour technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists Meteor Inkjet, and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

 

Contacts

Floris De Ruyck
Legal Counsel & Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: florisdr@hybridsoftware.group

Joachim Van Hemelen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: joachimvh@hybridsoftware.group

Notification of transactions in shares by persons discharging managerial responsibility (“PDMRs”)

Cambridge (UK) 3 June 2024: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name Congra Software S.à.r.l.
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Controlling party
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hybrid Software Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

 Ordinary share

 

GB00BYN5BY03
b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of shares.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price

EUR 3.92

 Volume

20,000
d) Aggregated information

– Aggregated volume

– Price

  

20,000

EUR 78,400
e) Date of the transaction 30 May 2024
f) Place of the transaction Euronext Brussels

 

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name Congra Software S.à.r.l.
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Controlling party
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hybrid Software Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

 Ordinary share

 

GB00BYN5BY03
b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of shares.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price

EUR 4.00

 Volume

31,156
d) Aggregated information

– Aggregated volume

– Price

  

31,156

EUR  124,624
e) Date of the transaction 31 May 2024
f) Place of the transaction Euronext Brussels

 

About Hybrid Software Group

Through its operating subsidiaries. Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP. Canon. Durst. Roland. Hymmen. and hundreds of packaging printers. trade shops. and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are colour technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists Meteor Inkjet, and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

 

Contacts

Floris De Ruyck
Legal Counsel & Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: florisdr@hybridsoftware.group

Joachim Van Hemelen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: joachimvh@hybridsoftware.group

Notification of transactions in shares by persons discharging managerial responsibility (“PDMRs”)

Cambridge (UK) 29 May 2024: The Company makes the following announcement and notification in respect of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

1 Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a) Name Congra Software S.à.r.l.
2 Reason for the notification
a) Position/status Controlling party
b) Initial notification/Amendment Initial notification
3 Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a) Name Hybrid Software Group PLC
b) LEI 213800ZFW446QIHAB654
4 Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a) Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument

Identification code

 Ordinary share

 

GB00BYN5BY03
b) Nature of the transaction Acquisition of shares.
c) Price(s) and volume(s) Price

EUR 3.90

 Volume

487
d) Aggregated information

– Aggregated volume

– Price

  

487

EUR 1,899.30
e) Date of the transaction 28 May 2024
f) Place of the transaction Euronext Brussels

 

About Hybrid Software Group

Through its operating subsidiaries. Hybrid Software Group PLC (Euronext: HYSG) is a leading developer of enterprise software for industrial print manufacturing. Customers include press manufacturers such as HP. Canon. Durst. Roland. Hymmen. and hundreds of packaging printers. trade shops. and converters worldwide.

Hybrid Software Group PLC is headquartered in Cambridge UK. Its subsidiary companies are colour technology experts ColorLogic, printing software developers Global Graphics Software, enterprise software developer HYBRID Software, 3D design and modelling software developers iC3D, the industrial printhead driver solutions specialists Meteor Inkjet, and pre-press workflow developer Xitron.

 

Contacts
Floris De Ruyck
Legal Counsel & Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: florisdr@hybridsoftware.group

Joachim Van Hemelen
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +32 (0) 9 329 57 53
Email: joachimvh@hybridsoftware.group