Our opinion on the current state of TELEMASTR(TLM)Telemaster (TLM) is a company that provides voice, data, and cloud communication services through a variety of offerings, including fixed line, fixed cellular, fixed data, and PBX services. The company operates through three main divisions: voice, cloud PBX, and internet. Its business consists of four key entities:
1. Catalytic Connections (Pty) Limited: A diversified ICT managed solutions provider serving medium and small enterprises.
2. Contineo Virtual Communications (Pty) Limited: Operates a Next Generation Unified Communications (UC) platform based on Cisco Broadsoft technology.
3. PerfectWorx Consulting (Pty) Limited**: A niche network systems integrator.
4. Ultra Data Centre (Pty) Limited: Built and operates a data centre located outside Pretoria.
In its results for the year ending 30th June 2024, Telemaster reported a 6.7% decline in revenue and a 16.05% drop in headline earnings per share (HEPS). The company is very thinly traded, with only around R2,000 worth of shares changing hands daily due to most of the shares being held by a single shareholder—the Maison D-Obsession trust. This lack of liquidity makes the stock impractical for private investors, as it is difficult to trade in meaningful volumes.
While the company may have some attractive elements in its service offerings and divisions, the thin trading volume presents a significant challenge for potential investors looking for liquidity and flexibility in their investments.