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CLOSE THE LOOP LTD. — Investor Presentation 2026
Feb 22, 2026
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1H26 Results Presentation | February 2026
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Disclaimer
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Investor Presentation
1H26 Results Schedule
Agenda
4. Business Overview
9. Financial Statements
14. Outlook
16. Investor enquiries
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Presenters
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Kesh Nair
Executive Director & CEO Australia and South Africa
Kesh is the Executive Director of Close the Loop and has worked with CLG for 17 years. Throughout his tenure, Kesh has led numerous strategic initiatives, including product development & sales/marketing.
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Marc Lichtenstein
Group Chief Financial Officer
Marc is Group CFO and has been with the group since 2017. Marc is an accomplished and purpose driven senior executive with deep cross functional experience spanning finance, strategy, M&A, governance and risk management.
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Business Overview Stabilising and Reset for Growth
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Business Overview Divisional Summary
01 Resource Recovery and Recycling
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Information Technology Asset Disposition (ITAD) includes the refurbishment of laptops, printers, computing, gaming accessories for resale in addition to the refurbishment and recycling of print consumables
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Customers are primarily global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of consumer electronics
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Key geographical locations in Australia, US, Europe & Asia
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Hardware supply agreements with key OEMs allow returned goods to be refurbished, repaired and re-sold through established sales channels.
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Zero waste to landfill — recovering a wide range of end-of-life materials, including electronics, print consumables, cosmetics and plastics, and repurposing outputs such as reclaimed toner and post-consumer soft plastics into products like asphalt additives.
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Globally, 1.3bn inkjet cartridges are sold per annum, with 15%20% recycled. Cartridge network of 260k collection points in US, Australia, and Europe, processing c.50m cartridges p.a.
02 Packaging
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Made to order reusable (environmentally friendly) packaging flexibles, & pouches
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Key clients include major Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturers, with product ranges spanning across consumer goods, confectionary, bulk bags, seafood, pet foods, and snacks
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Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions is driving positive momentum within the packaging division
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Focused on cross-sell opportunities within existing customer base, a key management initiative to increase average revenue per customer
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Solution provides a ‘one-stop-shop’ . It enables a holistic outsourced packaging solution from design to end-product
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Future initiatives include expanding growth via product diversification into different categories including health and beauty
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Expanding R&D program toward a smart packaging design solution
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1H26 Snapshot Strategic realignment underway
Key Points
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Revenue was higher in 1H26, ($92.3m +2%) despite a product mix shift in Resource Recovery and continued growth in the Packaging division
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The Group incurred a loss after tax of $26.9M, including a write down of $23.2M in intangible assets. Excluding the write down and one-off costs, the Group delivered 1H26 Underlying NPATA of $2.5M vs $5.7M in 1H25
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Management continued its strategic review of underperforming business units. This resulted in exiting Alliance Paper & O F Flexo within the Packaging division
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Packaging delivered strong organic growth, capitalising on growing sustainable packaging demand
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The Group complied with banking covenants throughout 1H26, with loans reclassified as non-current as at the 31st of December 2025
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Segment Overview Resource Recovery
Key Points
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Resource Recovery increased processing volumes in 1H26, introducing new collection programs complementing the traditional imaging/consumables business
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In North America, the Mexicali facility continues to ramp effectively, with improved throughput, expanding capacity, and increasing labour efficiency
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The European business continued to grow its pan-European multi-vendor collection program, which resulted in growing interest from all major print original equipment manufacturers
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Europe experienced continued momentum, winning new contracts and programs in 1H26
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Increase in Australian business driven by organic growth during the period, driven by new cosmetics customers and expanding relationships with existing clients
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Segment Overview Packaging
Key Points
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Packaging achieved organic revenue growth of ~18% compared to pcp, a strong performance. NPAT performance also improved as the division achieved operating leverage due to a fixed cost base
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Sales growth was attributable to the South African & Australian businesses due to increasing demand for premium/innovative flexible and carton packaging
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Moderate pricing pressure was experienced during 1H26, to enable the division to grow the client base
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Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions is driving positive momentum within the division
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Sustainable packaging continues to be an increasing trend, with this division benefitting from secular industry tailwinds
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Financial Statements Turnaround Underway
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1H26 Performance Financial highlights mix in ITAD
1H26 1H26 1H26 Revenue Gross Profit Gross Margin 34.9% $92.3m $32.2m +2% on pcp +10% on pcp Vs 32.4% in pcp 1H26 1H26 1H26 EBITDA EBITDA Margin NPBT 10.1% $9.3m ($28.6m) (23%) on pcp Vs 13.4% in pcp Vs ($1.3M) in pcp
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Income Statement
EBITDA lower due to higher opex
Key Points
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Revenue increased due to the higher performance from the Packaging division, which was offset by a decline in Resource Recovery contribution
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Gross Profit increased to $32.2m vs $29.4m pcp, due to improved margins across the Group
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EBITDA reduced to $9.3m vs $12.1m pcp, as the rise in Gross Margin didn’t offset the increase in opex during 1H FY26. This was reflected in a reduced EBITDA margin, which declined to 10.1% vs 13.4% pcp
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Net finance costs increased to $5.0m vs $3.8m pcp, attributable to increased interest payments during the reporting period
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Adjusted NPATA (excluding one-off items) reduced to $2.5M vs $6.3m pcp
| A$m | 1H26 | 1H25 | $ Change |
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| Revenue | 92.3 | 90.7 | 1.6 |
| (-) Cost of Goods Sold | (60.1) | (61.3) | 1.2 |
| Gross Profit | 32.2 | 29.4 | 2.8 |
| Gross Margin (%) | 34.9 | 32.4 | +250 bps |
| (+) Other Income | - | 1.1 | (1.1) |
| (-) Selling and Distribution Expense | (4.8) | (1.7) | (3.1) |
| (-) Administration Expense | (4.8) | (4.9) | 0.1 |
| (-) Employee Benefits | (9.5) | (9.6) | 0.1 |
| (-) Occupancy Costs | (3.6) | (2.2) | (1.4) |
| (-) Other Expenses | (0.2) | - | (0.2) |
| EBITDA | 9.3 | 12.1 | (2.8) |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 10.1 | 13.4 | -330ps |
| (-) Depreciation & Amortisation | (32.9) | (9.7) | (23.2) |
| EBIT | (23.6) | 2.4 | (26.0) |
| (-) Net Finance Costs | (5.0) | (3.8) | (1.2) |
| Net Profit Before Tax | (28.6) | (1.4) | (27.2) |
| (-) Tax Expense | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Net Profit After Tax | (26.9) | (0.1) | (26.8) |
| Adjusted NPATA | 2.5 | 6.3 | (3.8) |
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Balance Sheet
Write-down reduces intangible assets
Key Points
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Intangibles decreased in 1H26, reflecting the impairment of assets associated with Close the Loop Renewed Solutions (ISP) and the sale of Alliance Paper & O F Flexo
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Bank debt has been reclassified as non-current in 1H26, with the Company adhering to renewed banking covenants
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Ongoing support of the bank facility, which expires in 2029
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Receivables balance was higher as at Dec ‘25, correlating with increasing revenue in 1H26
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Inventories decreased due to better processing in the ITAD business and the sale of Alliance Paper
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Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities reduced, due to the sale of non-core business operations
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Net debt increased to $57.0m vs $53.5m Jun ’25, primarily due to costs associated with divested businesses and increased finance costs
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| A$m | Dec 25 | Jun 25 | $ Change |
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| Cash | 24.2 | 32.3 | (8.1) |
| Receivables Inventory |
29.3 23.6 |
28.8 24.1 |
0.5 (0.5) |
| Other | 7.8 | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| Total Current Assets | 84.9 | 90.5 | (5.6) |
| Investments | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 22.5 | 24.8 | (2.3) |
| Right of Use Assets | 23.4 | 28.5 | (5.1) |
| Intangible Assets | 92.6 | 124.7 | (32.1) |
| Other | 11.7 | 8.1 | 3.6 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 150.4 | 186.3 | (35.9) |
| Trade and Other Payables | 15.4 | 15.9 | 0.5 |
| Borrowings | 30.4 | 85.4 | 55.0 |
| Lease Liabilities | 4.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 |
| Income Tax Payable | 2.5 | 0.3 | (2.2) |
| Provisions | 2.4 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| Deferred Revenue | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 1.4 | 2.5 | 1.1 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 56.3 | 111.2 | 54.9 |
| Borrowings | 50.8 | 0.4 | (50.4) |
| Lease Liabilities | 23.7 | 26.3 | 2.6 |
| Provisions | 0.3 | 0.1 | (0.2) |
| Deferred Tax Liability | 14.9 | 17.3 | 2.4 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 89.7 | 44.1 | (45.6) |
| Net Assets | 89.3 | 121.5 | (32.2) |
| Net Debt | 57.0 | 53.5 | (3.5) |
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Cashflow Statement
One-off costs impact cashflow
Key Points
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Operating cashflow lower due to overall financial performance and costs incurred to divest non continuing assets
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Capex was primarily to fund the investment in the Mexicali plant, with no significant future capex anticipated going forward
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Lease payments reduced on pcp, attributable to the cessation of discontinued operations
Capital Management
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Debt reduction remains a key priority for management
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• Management continue to assess non-core businesses within the group, seeking divestment opportunities
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Significant cash balance as at 31[st] December 2025, with ending cash balance of $24.2m
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Long-term support of the Group’s financiers remains
| A$m | 1H26 | 1H25 | $ Change |
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| (+) Cash Receipts | 92.0 | 107.9 | (15.9) |
| (-) Cash Paid to Suppliers | (93.4) | (102.7) | 9.3 |
| (+) Other Revenue | 0.2 | 1.3 | (1.1) |
| (-) Interest Paid | (3.6) | (1.7) | (1.9) |
| (-) Tax Paid | (0.1) | (2.2) | 2.1 |
| Operating Cashflow | (4.9) | 2.6 | (7.5) |
| (-) Capex | (0.6) | (2.0) | 1.4 |
| (-) Acquisitions | 0.0 | (0.2) | 0.2 |
| Investing Cashflow | (0.6) | (2.2) | 1.6 |
| (-) Lease Payments | (0.8) | (3.1) | 2.3 |
| (-) Net Proceeds from Borrowings | (1.9) | (0.3) | (1.6) |
| Financing Cashflow | (2.7) | (3.4) | 0.7 |
| Starting Cash | 32.3 | 40.6 | (8.3) |
| Net Cash flow | (8.2) | (3.0) | (5.2) |
| FX Impact | 0.1 | 0.2 | (0.1) |
| Ending Cash | 24.2 | 37.8 | (13.6) |
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Outlook Focusing on key priorities
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Outlook Statement
2H26 key business focus
EXPANDING OEM STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS REVIEW GLOBALLY UNDERWAY
TARGETING MANAGEMENT GROWTH EXPERTISE INITIATIVES
The company continues to The company has identified Targeting growth initiatives Recent key management strengthen relationships potential divestment to expand market presence appointments will bring with key OEM partners by opportunities for non-core and strengthen CLG’s extensive industry expertise expanding into new business units for share and competitive position. and leadership, with a clear jurisdictions and or asset sales for the mandate to sharpen introducing additional businesses that are no By pursuing strategic operational focus and opportunities, broadening product lines. longer considered expand globally. the customer base, and complementary to the Management is leveraging enhancing service Combined regional Group. This remains a key established infrastructure capabilities, CLG aims to knowledge and operational priority for management. to drive material volume accelerate expansion while capabilities are expected to growth, and in doing so, delivering sustainable strengthen execution, creating long-term value value across our business. improve efficiencies, and for shareholders. capture growth opportunities in their respective markets.
BUILDING REVERSE SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS
CLG is building reverse supply chain logistics for the circular economy. This includes refurbishment, repair, recycling and an endto-end reverse supply chain to support OEMs anywhere in the world.
By becoming one encompassing solution for its clients, CLG will win more market share.
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Investor enquiries: Daniel Ireland, DataIR 0428 607 884 [email protected]
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