Datalex PLC on Wednesday remained optimistic about its growth prospects for the year ahead, but warned of the impact of non-recurring revenue after seeing service sales fall in the first half.

For the six months ended June 30, the Dublin-based software company reported total revenue of $13.2 million, up 3% from $12.9 million a year prior.

Platform revenue rose 14% to $7.2 million from $6.3 million, which Datalex attributed to the ‘ongoing activation of product capabilities’, while consultancy revenue rose 40% to $545,000 from $388,000.

By contrast, services revenue fell 11% to $5.5 million from $6.1 million. According to the firm, this decline occurred because revenue from Scandinavian Airlines and Virgin Australia didn’t recur, offsetting positive momentum with existing customers.

Adjusted loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation narrowed to $2.0 million from $3.1 million a year prior. Gross profit was up 25% to $3.8 million from $3.0 million.

‘Looking at the first half of 2024, I am pleased at the continued progress we have made in building a solid foundation for future growth,’ said Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Rockett.

‘When I look at 2024 as a full year, the year on year revenue growth will be held back by some non-recurring revenue from 2023. However, we expect to see several positive steps that will start to come to fruition in the year but will be more evident in 2025. We do expect 2024 will be another year of platform growth and gross margin expansion which points to this positive trajectory for the business.’

Separately on Wednesday, Datalex announced a capital raise for €25.0 million via a firm placing, placing, and open offer of newly issued ordinary shares at €0.45 each. The firm placing is for €17.0 million, with the remaining €8.0 million to be raised via the placing and open offer.

Shares in Datalex were up 4.7% at €0.40 in Dublin on Wednesday morning.

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