Videndum is positioned right at the heart of the content creation market, with market-leading, premium brands in defensible niches; approximately 90%* of our revenue comes from content creators who use our products to make a living, and about 80%* of our products are often considered to be mission critical to our customers.   

The business is committed to continually improving the sustainability of our products and reducing the direct and indirect emissions of the Group. Managing climate change risks is a critical aspect of our global strategy.

Investment case

Strong business in an attractive market with structural growth drivers, well positioned for recovery and improving returns.

  • Operating at the heart of the content creation market, which is underpinned by long-term structural growth drivers
  • Market-leading, premium brands with high-quality products in defensible niches, which are often mission critical for customers
  • Strong R&D and product development capabilities generate innovative proprietary technology supporting pricing power and leading to shorter product replacement cycles
  • Well-invested manufacturing footprint, efficient operations and sourcing drive operational leverage
  • Worldwide channel strength ensures efficient route to market
  • A responsible business with a clear purpose and strategy

*Management estimates

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Our strategic priorities

Organic growthplus

We focus on the growth areas of the content creation market, and we have recently increased our product offering in the adjacent vertical market of audio capture. We estimate that c.75% of the Group’s business is exposed to five main structural market growth drivers which we believe remain valid in the medium-to-long term. These are: (1) internet/e-commerce; (2) subscription TV/original content creation; (3) video sharing platforms such as TikTok/ YouTube; (4) live streaming; and (5) increasing environmental consciousness in our markets.

We expect organic growth to be driven by these five drivers underpinned by technology advancement which reduces product replacement cycles. We use our customer-led R&D expertise to develop innovative, differentiated technology to improve customers’ productivity by developing products which can lower operating costs and unlock creativity. Key focus areas include robotics and AI-driven technology for broadcast studio automation, high-end audio capture, wireless video transmission systems, heavy-duty lighting stands, and a new range of sustainable portable power solutions based on sodium technology (Anton/Bauer’s Salt-E Dog) for the cine and scripted TV, broadcast and other markets. Salt-E Dog received the “Excellence in Sustainability” Award at the National Association of Broadcasters (“NAB”) annual show in Las Vegas in April 2024. We also leverage our sales organisation to expand geographically where markets are growing, and our presence is low; whilst recognising barriers to entry of this strategy.

Margin improvementplus

The Group continues to manage costs tightly, and control capital expenditure and working capital. Long-term margin improvement drivers include targeted pricing increases to reflect product quality and brand strength, growing online sales, continued operating efficiencies, and capturing cross-Divisional synergies. Exiting non-core unprofitable segments (gaming and medical) will also deliver improved margins.

M&A activityplus

While we remain focused on post-strike recovery no acquisitions will occur in the near-term. However, we will continue to review opportunities which could increase our addressable markets and expand our product portfolio, customer base and technology capabilities.

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