First Read Planisware 1H26 Result: Beat and raise

Research evidence excerpt

First Read Planisware 1H26 Result: Beat and raise

Forecast returns

Forecast price appreciation -3.0%

Forecast dividend yield 1.8%

Forecast stock return -1.2%

Market return assumption 7.9%

Forecast excess return -9.1%

Company Description

Planisware is a provider of B2B project management software with a strong heritage in

industries characterised by complex research and development projects, particularly in life

sciences, automotive, energy, and aerospace & defence. The companys core PM software was

originally developed within French aerospace and defence firm Thales in 1992. Following

early success, it was spun off as a separate entity in 1995-96, with pharmaceutical company

Sanofi as its first external customer.

Valuation Method and Risk Statement

We value Planisware on a blended DCF and relative valuation (EV/FCF) basis. The company

faces a range of risks that could materially impact operations, including: (1) Cybersecurity

breaches and data loss from hacking, ransomware, or insider threats; (2) Supply chain

disruptions affecting critical hardware and third-party software; (3) Platform outages or

performance issues leading to service interruptions and penalties; (4) Reliance on third-party

security providers and challenges in securing favourable cyber insurance terms; (5)

Macroeconomic pressures reducing IT and R&D spend and impacting subscription revenues;

(6) Execution risks from ineffective strategies or failure to grow recurring revenues; (7) Brand

and market recognition challenges, customer churn, and service quality issues; (8) Product

development delays and interoperability failures; (9) Loss of key personnel and difficulties

attracting talent; (10) Dependence on web search engines and app marketplaces; (11)