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AMBERTECH LIMITED — AGM Information 2023
Nov 22, 2023
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AGM Presentation 2023
ASX:AMO 23 November 2023
A leading value-added distributor of high-technology audio visual, broadcast and communications solutions
PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
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Media Systems
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Commercial Installations
Supply, installation and support of systems for the Broadcast and PostProduction industry
A range of exclusive brands focusing on commercial and educational clients
Residential Installations
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Defence Law Enforcement Security Specific products focussed on defence, law enforcement, emergency services.
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A range of exclusive brands complementary to the residential installation space.
Professional Products
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Specialist Hi-Fi
Products for professional users across music, studios, broadcasters and postproduction.
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Renowned high-fidelity brands for personal audio devices, advanced home audio components and digital accessories.
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Musical Instruments
Guitars, instruments and music technology for musicians of all levels.
RETAIL
Home Entertainment
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Exclusive brand representation in areas where product differentiation is clear in capability and value, including remote controls, portable projectors, TV stands and headphones.
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140 staff servicing a Centralised, highly Recognised as industry Unmatched after wide-range of skilled operational, preferred supplier sales support, with customers across Aus customer service and across multiple +35 years experience and NZ technical support segments staff
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2023 Highlights
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$84.2m $4.9m $1.9m $2.1c Revenue EBITDA NPAT EPS up 9.4% on pcp $10m[[1]] 1.5c Convoy Strong Headroom to Dividend per Business acquired pursuit further share and integrated position
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$10m [[1]]
Headroom to
pursuit further
M&A
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Strong Working capital position
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- After Net Debt of $4.7 million as at 30 June 2023
FY23 Financial snapshot
| (A$m) | FY23 | FY22 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 84.2 | 77.0 |
| Cost of Goods | (55.5) | (50.0) |
| Gross Profit | 28.7 | 27.0 |
| GP Margin (%) | 34.1% | 35.1% |
| EBITDA | 4.9 | 7.5 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| EBIT | 3.8 | 6.2 |
| EBIT Margin (%) | 4.5% | 8.1% |
| NPBT | 2.7 | 4.6 |
| NPAT | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| Adjusted NPAT (Jobseeker FY22) |
1.9 | 3.1 |
| EPS (cents) | 2.1 | 4.2 |
| Div PS (cents) | 1.5 | 3.1 |
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| (A$m) | FY23 | FY22 |
|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | 42.9 | 35.1 |
| Current Liabilities | 23.2 | 14.4 |
| Working Capital | 19.7 | 20.7 |
| Adjusted Working Capital (excluding cash) | 18.1 | 18.5 |
| Non-Current Assets | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Non-Current Liabilities | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| Net Assets | 22.5 | 22.2 |
| Intangibles | (4.7) | (4.3) |
| Net Tangible Assets | 17.8 | 17.9 |
| (A$m) | FY23 | FY22 |
| Cash provided by Operating Activities | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| Cash used in Investing Activities | (3.0) | (2.0) |
| Cash provided by Financing Activities | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| Net (decrease)/ increase in cash | (0.6) | 0.5 |
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Strategic updates and priorities
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Business Growth of M&A Expansion into Brand development development Australian Monitor aligned verticals investment Continued Ability to leverage Proven track record Opportunities are Significant growth investment in established of M&A with developing for potential with business infrastructure and successful expansion into existing portfolio development knowledge base, to integration, aligned verticals. with largely activity, develop AMO including the Witnessing exclusive strengthening owned Australian successful competitive representation of relationships & Monitor Brand for integration of advantage as leading brands. increasing barrier to new export January 2023 diversified business Business structure entry. Ongoing markets Convoy acquisition. technology ensures that belief in value add Further growth via converges across individual brand via marketing, the addition of new multiple markets. focus is retained as training, service and brands, & business business grows technical support acquisition
Expansion into Brand development aligned verticals
Diversified brand portfolio drives competitive advantage
Ambertech is well-positioned to capitalise across differentiating segments as a complete supplier, leveraging our full-service distribution model
Suppliers are Dealer Competitors Ambertech is expanding networks are don’t traverse uniquely across multiple expanding the breadth of positioned to markets via capabilities to Ambertech’s understand and product service multiple offering to support each of development markets market these markets and business as a complete acquisition supplier
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Continued focus on growth via brand development
Ambertech’s strong reputation is attracting market leading brands to seek representation
Expansion into aligned verticals becoming realistic with new suppliers recognising our business expertise and market reputation
Current brand portfolio consists of brands at various development cycle stages
Over 25% of current brands retain high growth capacity with potential to deliver further revenue growth in coming years
Ongoing evaluation of emerging brands to bring new technologies and solutions to market
Business structure ensures that individual brand focus is retained as business grows
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Increasing scale with a disciplined acquisition strategy
Adding further scale in a sustainable manner by targeting opportunities, which:
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Increase market share and footprint in current markets
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Enhance value proposition and cater to evolving customer needs
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Gain technological competence and owned IP to foster sustainable growth
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Achieve economies of scale through operational efficiencies and improved customer satisfaction
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Limit brand conflict and retain focus on individual brands through growth journey
Demonstrated track-record of successful integrations
| Acquisition | Date | Market | Acquisition Price |
Goodwill | Annual Revenue^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hills AV Business | Nov 2019 | Commercial AV | $4.6m | $0.8m | $25M |
| Noise Toys | Sep 2021 | Musical Instruments | $0.6m | $0.2m | $2M |
| Connected Media Australia | Oct 2021 | Commercial & Residential AV | $1.3m | $0.3m | $3M |
| Convoy International | Jan 2023 | Specialist HiFi | $2.8m | $0.5m | $5M |
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^ Based on preliminary FY24 brand estimates.
Own brand development and expansion
Developing AMO owned Australian Monitor Brand for new export markets:
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Engineered in Australia, Australian Monitor is a leader in commercial AV amplifiers and speakers
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Currently over 90% of sales are domestic
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Significant opportunity to leverage international relationships for this brand
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Growth in international sales to assist with scale and pricing of manufacture
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Momentum continues with further wins
YTD Project Wins and agency gains
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Major Retail
Integrated Solutions Professional
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Contract for the supply of $3m
worth of SSL consoles delivered in
H1 FY2024
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Ongoing contribution of the
Network Ten contract. Revenue in
the order of $12m over 5 years with
$4.0M due in FY2024
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Major law enforcement agency
contract for $2.2M
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Several upgrades with national
broadcasters.
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FY24 updates and outlook
Continuing to execute on our expansion objectives
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YTD FY24 has started strongly with multiple project milestones completed and new wins secured.
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Dealer based business continues to grow despite ongoing economic challenges.
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Strong pipeline of Defence, Law Enforcement and Emergency Services work for future periods.
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Current expectations for 1H FY24:
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Revenue forecast in the range of $47m to $50m (Dec 22: $40.5m).
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EBIT forecast in the range of $2.8m to $3.4m (Dec 22: $1.5m).
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NPAT forecast in the range of $1.5m to $1.9m (Dec 22: $0.7m).
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Ongoing dividend payout commitment (target payout ratio of min 50% of NPAT)
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Projected Growth
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1H FY22 & 2H FY22 adjusted for Covid19 support payments received.
Strong project contribution this half and growth across the business.
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Appendices
Capital Structure
| Capital Structure | Capital Structure |
|---|---|
| Share price (22 November 2023) | $0.21 |
| 52-week range | $0.20/$0.355 |
| Shares on Issue | 95.2M |
| Options on Issue | 3.5M |
| Market capitalisation | $20.0M |
| Net debt (30 June 2023) | $4.7M |
| Enterprise Value | $24.7M |
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| Substantial Shareholders | % |
|---|---|
| Appwam Pty Limited | 29.8% |
| Wavelink Systems | 7.8% |
| Amos Super Fund | 5.6% |
| Greig & Harrison | 5.5% |
| Sub-total | 48.7% |
| Top 20 | 69.9% |
Important Notice and Disclaimer
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