Beam Communications generates positive operating cash flow
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- Beam Communications Holdings reported a positive net operating cash flow of $160,000 for Q1 FY27 despite a 62% year-on-year revenue decline.
- Operating revenue rose 20.2% quarter-on-quarter to $3.4 million, driven by a 34.1% increase in core hardware sales.
- The company expects to maintain positive operating cash flow throughout FY27 as it stabilises ongoing operations following the Zoleo divestment.
Beam Communications (ASX:BCC) generated $160,000 in positive net operating cash flow during the first quarter of FY27, ending the period with $2.9 million in cash.
While total operating revenue of $3.4 million fell 62% compared to the prior corresponding period due to completed contracts and the Zoleo Inc. divestment, it increased 20.2% quarter-on-quarter.
Core hardware sales grew 34.1% sequentially to $2.8 million, helping offset a 3% quarter-on-quarter decline in recurring revenue to $516,000 and a 43% drop in SatPhone Shop revenue to $149,000.
Major operating expenses for the quarter included $2.3 million in manufacturing costs, $810,000 in staff expenses, and $218,000 in administration fees.
Following the announcement, the Beam Communications share price was up at $0.044.
The cash balance of $2.9 million was achieved after disbursing a $1.2 million dividend payment in Q1 FY27 and a $12.1 million capital return in Q4 FY26.
Beam stated that its cost optimisation programme is designed to support long-term operational sustainability while it explores new avenues to build shareholder value.
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