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AMBERTECH LIMITED — Investor Presentation 2024
Feb 21, 2024
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Half Year Results Presentation December 2023
ASX:AMO 22 February 2024
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 focused 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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H1 2024 Highlights
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$50.9m
$3.6m $1.6m $1.7c
Revenue
EBITDA NPAT EPS
up 25.6% on pcp
Organic $8m [1]
1.2c Strong
Business growth Headroom to
Dividend per Working capital
driven by existing pursuit further
share position
agencies M&A
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- After Net Debt of $5.8 million as at 31 December 2023
FY24 strategic updates and priorities
Business development investment
Growth of M&A Australian Monitor
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Continued Leveraged investment in established business infrastructure and development knowledge base activity • Further
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Proven track record of M&A with successful integration
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• Strengthened development of relationships, AMO owned increasing barrier to Australian Monitor entry Brand
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January 2023 Convoy acquisition, integration completed
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Further growth potential via the addition of new brands, & business acquisition
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Investment in value Export market add via marketing, expanding via new training, service and distribution partners technical support
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1[St] Half Operational Highlights
Brand development
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Significant growth potential with existing portfolio
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Implementation of new AP automation system
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Expansion of HR platform to further engage with our people
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Largely exclusive representation of leading brands
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Business structure ensures that individual brand focus is retained as business grows
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Commissioning of business wide CRM to provide reporting efficiencies and inform future decision making
Momentum continues with further wins
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Project Wins and agency gains
Integrated Solutions Professional Major Retail • • Expansion into Contract for the supply of $3m worth building automation of SSL consoles delivered in H1 and lighting control FY2024 systems. • Ongoing contribution of the Network • Ten contract. Revenue in the order of Continued emphasis $12m over 5 years with $4.0M due in on brands with FY2024 unique features. • • Major law enforcement agency Brands address contract for $2.2M retailers’ growth strategy.
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^ |
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| 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 | $5M |
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^ Based on preliminary FY24 brand estimates.
Own brand development and expansion
Developing AMO owned Australian Monitor Brand for new export markets:
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Engineered in Australia, Australian Monitor is a leader in commercial AV amplifiers and speakers
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Currently over 90% of sales are domestic
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Significant opportunity to leverage international relationships for this brand
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Growth in international sales to assist with scale and pricing of manufacture
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- Expansion of international dealer network underway in H1 FY24 with three new dealers added.
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Strong project contributions underpinned earnings
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Revenue ($m)
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50.9
40.8
38.3
1HFY22 1HFY23 1HFY24
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25.7% increase in revenue, totalling $50.9 million for the half
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Significant project deliveries in the half, underpinned profitability
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Strong improvement in EBITDA with an 80% increase on pcp to $3.6 million
NPAT ($m)
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1.6 1.6
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1HFY22 1 1HFY23 1HFY24
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Delivery of important project work during the half, including Network 10 and The Sydney Opera House supported top-line growth
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NPAT saw ~114% increase to $1.6 million compared to pcp
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Fully franked interim dividend of 1.2 cps
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1H FY22 adjusted for Covid-19 support payments received.
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H1 FY24 Financial snapshot
| (A$m) | H1 FY24 | H1 FY23 |
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| Revenue | 50.9 | 40.5 |
| Cost of Goods | 33.9 | 26.4 |
| Gross Profit | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| GP Margin (%) | 33.3 | 34.8 |
| EBITDA | 3.6 | 2.0 |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 7.1 | 4.9 |
| EBIT | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| EBIT Margin (%) | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| NPBT | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| NPAT | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| EPS (cents) | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Div PS (cents) | 1.2 | 0.5 |
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| (A$m) | H1 FY24 | FY23 |
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| Current Assets | 42.4 | 42.9 |
| Current Liabilities | 21.6 | 23.2 |
| Working Capital | 20.8 | 19.7 |
| Adjusted Working Capital (excluding cash) | 19.2 | 18.1 |
| Non-Current Assets | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Non-Current Liabilities | 5.7 | 6.6 |
| Net Assets | 23.7 | 22.5 |
| Intangibles | (4.3) | (4.7) |
| Net Tangible Assets | 19.4 | 17.8 |
| (A$m) | H1 FY24 | FY23 |
| Cash provided by Operating Activities | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Cash used in Investing Activities | (0.2) | (2.0) |
| Cash provided by Financing Activities | (0.1) | 0.6 |
| Net (decrease)/ increase in cash | - | 0.5 |
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Revenue growth across the business
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Revenue growth ($m)
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1HFY23 Integrated solutions Professional Major retail 1HFY24
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FY24 updates and outlook
Continuing to execute on our expansion objectives
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First half included completion of multiple project milestones.
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Second half has begun well with an ongoing focus on strategic growth, margin improvement and EBIT/Sales %
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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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Appendices
Capital Structure
| Capital Structure | Capital Structure |
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| Share price (20 February 2024) | $0.255 |
| 52-week range | $0.20/$0.295 |
| Shares on Issue | 95.2M |
| Options on Issue | 3.5M |
| Market capitalisation | $24.3M |
| Net debt (31 December 2023) | $5.8M |
| Enterprise Value | $30.1M |
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| Substantial Shareholders | % |
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| Appwam Pty Limited | 30.7% |
| Wavelink Systems | 7.8% |
| Amos Super Fund | 5.6% |
| Greig & Harrison | 5.5% |
| Sub-total | 49.6% |
| Top 20 | 70.1% |
Important Notice and Disclaimer
The material contained in this presentation has been prepared by Ambertech Limited (“AMO”) and is general background information only about the businesses, operations and activities of AMO and its subsidiaries, current as at the date of this presentation. The information is provided in summary form only and does not purport to be complete or comprehensive. The information in this presentation should not be considered is advice or a recommendation for investment purposes, as it does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial position or needs. These factors should be considered, with or without independent professional advice, when deciding if an investment is appropriate.
This presentation may contain forward looking statements with respect to the operations and businesses of AMO. The assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements involve circumstances and events that have not yet taken place, and which are subject to uncertainty and contingencies outside AMO’s control. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. AMO does not undertake any obligation to public release the result of any revisions to forward looking statements in this presentation or to otherwise update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, after the date of this presentation. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance.
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