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Northamber PLC

Technology First-pass screen £7.40m

350/1000 Overall fit

AI beneficiary 35% 25

Operating leverage 25% 48

Valuation 25% 30

Downside protection 15% 48

First-pass take

Traditional IT distributor (UC&C, cyber, AV) with zero AI strategy mentioned despite detailed narrative. Revenue down 16.5% YoY in cyclical market; operating loss widened to £1.4m. Gross margins improving (14.4%, up from 13.3%) and £750k cost cuts planned, but current negative operating leverage and loss-making status undermine fit.

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