The board of 4Sight, a South African diversified technology business, has approved an investment of R20 million in artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives for the financial years 2025 and 2026.
4Sight Holdings Limited, which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, announced the news yesterday while releasing its results for its financial year that ended February 28, 2025.
During the period, the company's operating profit increased by 49.3%, driven by a 28.4% increase in cash balances, resulting in 75.7% earnings per share for shareholders in the two-year comparison.
The company's 2025 net profit after tax climbed by 20.4% year on year and 42.7% over two years, with net margins rising from 3% to 4%, showing improved profitability, productivity, and cost discipline
It went on to explain that it contributed significant value to the balance sheet in the year prior, with net asset value up 8.3% and tangible net asset value up 23.6%, reaching R116.8 million.
Headline Earnings Per Share (HEPS) increased from 6.0 cents to 7.3 cents, a 21.7% increase from the previous year, and HEPS has tripled over the last two years, according to the company.
On a two-year comparative basis, group revenue climbed 19.9%, and all profitability indicators were positive, with gross profit growing by 16.8%.
Over the last two years, the Operational Technologies cluster has contributed the most to higher profits, increasing by 24.5% and accounting for 42.2% of total company profits.
The Channel Partner cluster was the business's largest revenue source, accounting for about R390 million in FY2025, a 27.6% rise over the previous two years and 39.3% of total revenue.
4Sight stated that it vested and secured this growth with its main partners, Microsoft and Sage in this space, extending markets in Africa and the Middle East, resulting in distribution agreements with over 1000 partners.
Tertius Zitzke, Group CEO of 4Sight Holdings, explained the company's year-end performance as follows: “Our latest set of results reflect the continued success of our dual go-to-market strategy - Direct and Indirect, and our steadfast dedication to innovation, for our partners: both customers and vendors.
“Our sharpened focus on delivering 4Sight Automated Intelligence (4AI), driving Agentic AI in business solutions, enabled real-time decision-making integrated with predefined business rules is already delivering tangible benefits in procurement, operations, and customer engagement.”
Commenting on the funding planned for AI, Zitzke commented: “This investment emphasises AI as a cornerstone of our strategy, with a plan to develop AI-powered business solutions that address real-world customer challenges, ensuring both practical value and a competitive edge.”
Looking ahead, he remarked: “The rate at which the business world is adopting AI is accelerating rapidly, with agentic AI emerging as the next hyper-growth sector.
“Its ability to make decisions offers immense business value, which will make it a valuable addition to our traditional 4AI offerings.
"As we continue to innovate and explore the potential of these technologies, we remain committed to leveraging their strengths to drive progress and create a better future.”
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