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AMBERTECH LIMITED — AGM Information 2021
Dec 6, 2021
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AGM Information
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 7 DECEMBER 2021 ASX: AMO
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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS
Chairman’s Introductions Managing Director’s Presentation Questions Formal Business Closure
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CHAIRMAN’S INTRODUCTIONS
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Board Members
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Peter Wallace Chairman
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Peter Amos Managing Director
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Tom Amos Non-Executive Director
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David Swift Non-Executive Director
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Santo Carlini Non-Executive Director
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Robert Glasson COO, Company Secretary
Auditor
Martin Coyle BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Registry
Nakul Joglekar Boardroom
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Managing Director’s Presentation
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Important Notice and Disclaimer
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This information has been prepared by Ambertech Limited. This document contains background information about Ambertech Limited current at the date of this presentation. The presentation is in summary form and does not purport to be all inclusive or complete. Recipients should conduct their own investigations and perform their own analysis in order to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy and completeness of the information, statements and opinions contained in this presentation.
This presentation is for information purposes only. Neither this presentation nor the information contained in it constitutes an offer, invitation, or solicitation or recommendation in relation to the purchase or sale of shares in any jurisdiction.
This presentation may not be distributed in any jurisdiction except in accordance with the legal requirements applicable in such jurisdiction. Recipients should inform themselves of the restrictions that apply in their own jurisdiction. A failure to do so may result in a violation of securities laws in such jurisdiction.
This presentation does not constitute investment advice and has been prepared without taking into account the recipient’s investment objectives, financial circumstances or particular needs and the opinions and recommendations in this presentation are not intended to represent recommendations of particular investments to particular persons. Recipients should seek professional advice when deciding if an investment is appropriate. All securities transactions involve risk, which include (among others) the risk of adverse or unanticipated market, financial or political developments.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ambertech Limited, its officers, employees, agents and advisors do not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the currency, accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information, statements, opinions, estimates, forecasts or other representations contained in this presentation. No responsibility for any errors or omissions from this presentation arising out of negligence or otherwise is accepted.
Forward Looking Statements
This presentation may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are outside of the control of Ambertech Limited. Actual values, results or events may be materially different to those expressed or implied in this presentation. Given these uncertainties, recipients are cautioned not to place reliance on forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this presentation speak only at the date of issue of this presentation. Subject to any continuing obligations under law and the ASX Listing Rules, Ambertech Limited does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any information or any of the forward-looking statements in this presentation or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such forward-looking statement is based.
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FY2021 HIGHLIGHTS
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Revenue EBITDA NPAT EPS DPS
$80.1m $8.0m $5.1m 6.7c 3.1c
Up 36.5% Up 143.3% Up 549.2% Up 5.3c Up 2.8c
Record full year sales and NPAT despite early impact of COVID-19 Return on equity of 37.6%
Strong operating cash flow, net debt reduced to $0.9m Working Capital up 27.4%
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INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
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Supporting our dealer network with world class product solutions and support. Executing Business Strategy
October 2021: Acquired Connected Media
Revenue FY21
$36.3m
Australia
% Of total revenue 45%
Segment EBIT $3.6m
New Brand Partnerships
Complementing existing portfolio
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PROFESSIONAL
Supporting a strong dealer network and a range of media and communications users with world class product solutions and ongoing support including SaaS.
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Revenue FY21
$32.6m
% Of total revenue 41%
Segment EBIT $4.0m
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Executing Business Strategy
September 2021: Acquired business of Noise Toys Imports
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New Brand Partnerships
Complementing existing portfolio
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RETAIL
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Exclusive brand representation in areas where product differentiation is clear in capability and value.
Revenue FY21
$11.3m
% Of total revenue 14%
Segment EBIT $0.7m
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New Brand Partnerships Strategic brand partnerships
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BUSINESS UPDATE: Acquisition – Noise Toys Imports
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| Overview and strategy | | Addition of leading key brands and an industry recognised and | |
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| respected resource capable of assisting in further growth in the MI | |||
| market. | |||
| Products | | Guitar effects pedals | |
| | Guitars | ||
| | Guitar accessories (straps, picks) | ||
| Customers | | Musical Instrument resellers. | |
| Size | | New agencies expected to provide $1.2-$1.5m in ongoing revenue pa. | |
| | First half FY22 (4 months) forecast $0.5m-$0.6m. | ||
| Transaction Overview | | Purchased the assets of Noise Toys Imports for $0.56m, including | |
| saleable inventory of $0.37m. | |||
| | Transaction funded out of cash reserves. | ||
| Integration | | Fully integrated straight away. | |
| | 1 additional staff, no further overhead required. |
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BUSINESS UPDATE: Connected Media Australia Acquisition –
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| Overview and strategy | | Expanded solutions for existing markets | ||
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| | Develop relationship with key new suppliers | |||
| Products | | Smart control and automation for residential and commercial | ||
| settings | ||||
| | Audio control and distribution for commercial spaces. | |||
| Customers | | Residential and commercial installers, many of whom are existing | ||
| Amber dealers. | ||||
| Size | | New agencies expected to provide $2.0m-$3.0m in ongoing | ||
| revenue pa. First half FY22 (2 months) forecast $0.5m-$0.6m. | ||||
| Transaction Overview | | Purchased the company for adjusted net assets. Total payment for | ||
| the acquisition of $1.28m. | ||||
| | Transaction funded out of cash reserves. | |||
| Integration | | Operating as separate entity until 31 December | ||
| | Full integration by 31 March | |||
| | 5 new staff | |||
| | Minimal additional overheads | |||
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BUSINESS UPDATE: Equity Capital Raising
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Assist with funding of recent acquisitions.
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Supporting the growth strategy of the business across multiple sectors.
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Allows AMO to be more agile in addressing acquisition opportunities.
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| Source of Funds | $m |
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| Share Placement | 4.7 |
| Share Purchase Plan | 0.7 |
| Total Raised | 5.4 |
| Use of Funds | $m |
| Completion of recent acquisitions | 1.5 |
| Debt reduction & costs of raising | 1.3 |
| Total Utilised | 2.8 |
| Available for acquisition opportunities | 2.6 |
| Total Raised | 5.4 |
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BUSINESS UPDATE: Executing Growth Strategy
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Ambertech has a strategy for revenue and margin growth across each of our market segments. These include the following key initiatives:
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Expanded our reach into more system sales where we take the role of a complete supplier. Recent examples being the ABC project and Ausbiz.
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Professional Focused on increasing our recurring services model where multi year support contracts are entered into. Increasing sales by further developing existing brand opportunities. In particular, video conferencing and streaming products have significant ongoing growth potential due to the high demand resulting from the work force working from
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Integrated home. Solutions Increasing our own IP capability with the acquisition of Australian Monitor. The R&D for new product development has seen the successful release of new products.
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Further market expansion of our range of low cost LED based projectors.
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Retail Introduction of personalised Headphone brand Nura. Recently completed the acquisition of the MI business of Noise Toys Imports – a strategic addition to grow our reach and reputation in the MI market.
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Noise Toys adds $1.2-1.5m in annual revenue and circa $0.4m-$0.5m in Gross Profit to the business. Recently completed the acquisition of Connected Media Australia to expand into residential and commercial control
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Acquisition systems.
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Connected Media adds $2.5m-$3.0m in annual revenue and circa $0.8m-$1.0m in Gross Profit to the business. Ambertech is continuing to evaluate other identified acquisition opportunities that fit the Company’s acquisition criteria We have a disciplined framework for approaching relevant acquisition opportunities. 13
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BUSINESS UPDATE: 1[st] Half Trading and Forecast
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1[st] quarter results were patchy due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Positive results since that period across all markets with strong forward order book.
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Strategic acquisitions providing growth:
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Noise Toys business fully integrated.
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Connected Media full integration by March ‘22.
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Results forecast for the 1[st] half to December 2021 of revenue in the range of $38m-$40m, EBIT of $3.2m-$3.4m and NPBT of $2.7m-$2.9m.
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| Forecast | Range $M | 1H FY21 $M |
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| Revenue | 38.0-40.0 | 38.9 |
| EBIT | 3.2-3.4 | 3.8 |
| NPBT | 2.7-2.9 | 3.2 |
| JobSaver/ JobKeeper |
0.7 | 1.1 |
- Dividend payout ratio reaffirmed as 45%-55% of NPAT.
Key Challenges, Risks
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Logistics remains difficult with availability of containers and ships an issue, and escalating freight costs.
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Timing of arrival of international supply shipments is a key driver of the timing of revenue recognition.
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Questions
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