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ETHERSTACK PLC Regulatory Filings 2021

Jul 21, 2021

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Corporate Presentation Etherstack plc (ASX:ESK) 22 July 2021 Authorised for release by David Deacon, CEO and David Carter, CFO

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First Global Teaming Agreement Carrier Contract

▪ Etherstack has today signed a long term supply contract with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, to provide Etherstack software solutions and ongoing support services to Samsung for a telecommunications carrier client of theirs as part of it’s 5G network rollout

▪ The 5G network being rolled out by Samsung incorporates next generation Mission Critical Push To Talk (MCPTX) technologies utilising core Etherstack network software elements

Samsung Contract

▪ By embedding Etherstack’s MCPTX related network components within Samsung’s advanced 5G network solutions, the Etherstack technology enables interoperability between existing digital narrowband public safety network infrastructure used by public safety agencies globally, and the new 5G network

▪ Today, and in the future, national telecommunications carriers are expected to provide high availability public safety communication capacity to public safety agencies in each country. There are many regulatory & government driven initiatives around the world in this sector creating demand on 5G carriers for these services

▪ Typical users of MCPTX networks and services will be blue light agencies (police, ambulance, fire service etc), utility workers and transportation authorities

▪ The contract consists of an initial roll-out, during which Samsung will pay a software licencing fee to Etherstack. Subsequent to the network becoming operational, Etherstack will provide support services to Samsung under contract to maintain its software within the 5G carrier network

Key Terms of the Samsung Contract

▪ The initial support services contract term for the carrier is for three years post deployment, with an option to extend the arrangement with Etherstack

▪ With the useful life of the network estimated by Etherstack to be 15 – 20 years, Etherstack expects there is a high probability the support services arrangement remains in place for the lifetime of the network, as is typical with major infrastructure projects

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First Global Teaming Agreement Carrier Contract (cont…)

▪ Total revenues for Etherstack comprising licence fees, project deployment revenues and support revenues are US$8.5 million, which includes US$1.2 million revenue previously announced on 18th February 2021

Key Terms of the ▪ The term of the contract is 5 years, with the majority of the licence revenues expected to be recognised across the Company’s Samsung Contract 2021, 2022 and 2023 financial years (31 Dec year end). Initial support revenues included in the deal are expected to commence (cont..) in 2022 and be earned over 3 years from the date of delivery of the solution to Samsung’s customer

▪ Management expects further long term annual support revenues, while not yet currently contracted, to renew in FY25, with a typical minimum lifespan of 10 – 15 years for public safety infrastructure projects

▪ Etherstack has partnered with Samsung to deliver next generation MCPTX over LTE solutions on the rollout of new 4G & 5G networks globally

▪ Government awareness, planning and demand for MCPTX over LTE solutions has been steadily growing and is expected to rise rapidly over the next 36 – 48 months

Potential future impact ▪ As previously advised, Etherstack and Samsung have a number of telecommunications carrier pursuits in progress

▪ Etherstack estimates that over the next 3 – 5 years, telecommunications providers in OECD countries alone will roll out between 60 to 90 5G networks incorporating next generation MCPTX over LTE capabilities. Many more network deployments of this type will occur in non-OECD countries as well

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

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Etherstack Overview

Etherstack is a leading licensor of wireless communication software, enabling push-to-talk (PTT) communications for essential services, within and across advanced digital land mobile radio, cellular and satellite networks

  • Core network products are high margin. These software solutions typically include long term support contracts

  • Etherstack core revenues transitioning to an Enterprise SaaS (software as a service) model;

  • This is due to migration of existing PTT network solutions from specialised infrastructure hardware to network cloud based services

  • Etherstack’s software is underpinned by complex intellectual property developed over the course of 20+ years

  • Global teaming partnership with Samsung Electronics with respect to Mission Critical Push To Talk (MCPTX) over LTE to drive additional growth

  • Etherstack has a globally diversified client base

  • Etherstack maintains R&D and support offices in the UK, US, Japan and Australia

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Our Three Core Markets

Etherstack licenses innovative wireless communications technology across three key platforms

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Cellular networks (4G & 5G)

Terrestrial digital land mobile radio networks

Satellite Push to Talk (PTT) networks

Mission Critical Push to Talk (MCPTX) over LTE for new 4G & 5G networks

Wireless communication networks, technology licensing to equipment vendors, cryptographic and defence solutions

Developing secure wireless communications software for Satellite over past 3 years

  • First contract under Samsung Global 13 significant network deployments with Teaming Arrangement announced. Multiple long term support contracts currently in other pursuits advancing rapidly place driving recurring revenues

  • Discussions with satellite communications suppliers to incorporate Etherstack technology in progress

Able to leverage skillset, R&D and intellectual property developed over 20 years to enable wireless communications for customers within and across key platforms in the essential communications sector

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Customer Base

Etherstack has a globally diversified base of high quality customers/End users across various industries

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Key Developments Timeline

Land mobile radio networks

Cellular networks

Recurring / Potential for recurring revenue (i.e Network has 10 year+ life)

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30 June

Government client

Global Teaming Agreement with Samsung announced

January – March April – June July – September 2020 2020 2020 24 January 29 May Ergon Energy Network Contract with CSE Expansion Order Crosscom for WA (A$520,000) resources project (Initial value A$400,000)

11 February

North American Equipment Sale to Codan (US$1.35 million)

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22 July First contract under Samsung Teaming Arrangement (US$8.5 million, including US$1.2 previously announced)

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18 February

18 December

Samsung integration activities license US$1.2 million

A$5.0 million Institutional Placement to accelerate growth, invest in R&D and strengthen working capital

October – December January – March April – June July 2020 2021 2021 2021 20 October 11 February 14 May Licensing agreement EOS Defence WA Iron Ore with TPL Systèmes Systems subcontract Resources Network (Min royalties of (A$500,000) follow on order EUR 440,000) (~A$600,000) 28 October 26 May Royal Canadian Mounted Australian Police network delivered Government contract

26 May Australian Government contract win (A$515,000)

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7 December

27 May UK Ministry of Defence win (GBP 220,000)

Australian Department of Defence licensing contract (A$4.1 million)

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Etherstack 1H 2021 Guidance

▪Etherstack provided a trading update on 6 July 2021,
announcing revenue guidance for the half year ending 30 June
2021 to be US$4.2m
1H 2021 ▪Half year 2021 revenue of US$4.2m represents a 76% increase
Revenue against p-c-p
Guidance
▪It is not expected that any revenue from the contract announced
with Samsung Electronics today will be recognised in the first
half of 2021 i.e. significant underlying growth in Etherstack’s
traditional business, excluding Samsung
▪Etherstack has achieved contracted revenue for 2H 2021 of
US$4.2m, comprised of:
‒ USD $3.0m in contracted revenues not associated with
Samsung teaming agreement
2H 2021
Outlook ‒ USD $1.2m of Samsung related revenue announced in
February 2021, expected to be recognised in 2H FY2021
▪In addition, the company expects further 2H 2021 project wins
and revenues from other parts of its business, such as defence,
equipment sales and technology licensing

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Etherstack Revenue
Contracted
2H 2021
US$4.8m
US$4.7m
US$2.3m
US$3.1m
US$4.2m
US$2.4m
US$1.7m
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CELLULAR NETWORKS (4G & 5G ) (MISSION CRITICAL PUSH TO TALK OVER LTE)

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Evolving public safety communications – hybrid networks

Etherstack’s software enables interoperability between traditional and new 4G & 5G networks for public safety communications.

Mission Critical Push To Talk (MCPTX) over LTE

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  • Availability of new wireless technologies (wifi, 4G & 5G) is transforming public safety communications

  • Traditional digital radio (VHF& UHF) networks are still essential – these being the networks used by police, firefighters, ambulance and electric utility personnel today. Governments today spend billions of dollars on these types of networks. These are 15 – 20 year infrastructure projects

  • Interoperability between new and existing networks is key to enabling a smooth transition to newer technologies, without disrupting current service capabilities

  • Etherstack technology enables interoperability within and between, traditional (digital radio and new (4G & 5G) networks for MCPTX public safety communications

  • Etherstack entered into a Global Teaming Agreement with Samsung in June 2020 to deliver this solution to telecommunications carriers

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Cellular networks (4G & 5G)

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Rollout of new communications technologies – migration

Global rollout of 5G networks is expected to drive demand for Etherstack MCPTX over LTE technology in coming years

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  • 5th generation mobile network (5G) delivers higher peak data speeds, ultra low latency, and more reliability

  • 5G is used across three main types of services: enhanced mobile broadband, mission-critical communications, and the Internet of Things

  • 5G network coverage expected to grow from ~15% of global population in 2020 to ~60% in 2026

  • National carriers are expected to provide guaranteed public safety communication capacity to public safety agencies in each country

  • As a result, demand for Etherstack’s MCPTX over LTE technology, is expected to rise significantly over next 36 – 48 months

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Source: 1. Ericsson Mobility Visualizer 2. Management estimates

Cellular networks (4G & 5G)

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Targeted Contracts Going Forward

Etherstack is targeting 25+ contract wins over the medium term

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Etherstack targeted additional contract wins under teaming agreement
1 – 2 new contracts 4 – 6 new contracts 6+ new contracts
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
2 – 4 new contracts 6+ new contracts
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  • Samsung’s telecommunications client will be the first carrier to roll out a 5G network incorporating Etherstack’s MCPTX related software elements

  • Each incremental network provides Etherstack with upfront licensing and deployment revenues, as well as long term support revenue tails, as is common with essential communications infrastructure projects

  • Etherstack and Samsung are currently actively involved in multiple carrier pursuits globally to roll out the combined MCPTX solutions into 4G / 5G networks

  • Etherstack management is targeting 25+ contract wins over the medium term

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Cellular networks (4G & 5G)

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Cellular Networks: Etherstack Market Opportunity

Contracts available for competition

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60 – 90

in OECD countries over ~5 years[1]

Etherstack target addressable market

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US$250 – 750m Upfront licensing fees in OECD and other near target countries[1]

Upfront licensing fee potential US$2 – 8m

Typically per contract

Key market participants Samsung (Etherstack’s partner), NSN, Ericsson, Huawei & NEC with national 5G deployment network rollout capabilities

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comparable to enterprise SaaS peers

Non-OECD contracts for competition 100 – 200 over next 5 – 10 years[1]

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Notes: 1. Management estimates

Cellular networks (4G & 5G)

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DIGITAL LAND MOBILE RADIO NETWORKS

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Digital LMR Networks

Etherstack has deep experience delivering software based digital land mobile radio networks across public safety, utilities, resources and transportation industries

  • Digital Land Mobile Radio ( LMR ) networks typically used in public safety, utilities, transportation and resources sectors

  • Public Safety – Digital LMR networks used by first responders for dayto-day operations and in times of emergency. Network is mission critical infrastructure for the success of operations. These contracts are commonly Government backed

  • Utilities, Resource & Transportation – Digital LMR networks used by industry for essential services and high safety hazard environments to enable rapid and reliable communication across the network

  • Typical lifespan of networks is 10 – 15 years (which in turn generates long term support revenues)

  • Typical Etherstack networks deployment deals generate US$1 – 8m in upfront licensing fees, followed by support and other recurring revenues often ~15 – 20% p.a. of upfront fees

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Digital LMR Networks

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Case Studies

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are the federal and national police service of Canada, providing law enforcement at the federal level

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November 2019 – Etherstack contracted for delivery, commissioning and on-going support of a secure encrypted digital radio network spanning 26 sites

Key details

Western Australia Iron Ore Network

Large resources projects require essential communications for operations and safety in hazardous environments. Operations would cease without 100% continuous communications, hence the need for “government grade” communications systems.

May 2020 – Etherstack’s subsidiary, Auria Wireless, entered into a contract with CSE Crosscom, to use Etherstack software to deliver the first stage of a multi-stage P25 digital LMR network project to CSE Crosscom’s mining client

  • Initial order value CAD$1.7 million

  • RCMP network will be Etherstack’s second largest network in Canada (after 82-site ATCO Electric network in Alberta)

  • Etherstack successfully delivered and commissioned initial digital radio network for the RMCP within the Arctic Circle as at November 2020

Key details

  • Initial order value A$400,000

  • End user is a major mining company with activities in Pilbara region, WA

  • Recurring SaaS-like support revenues expected at 15 – 20% pa

  • Recurring SaaS-like support revenues expected at 15 – 20% pa

May 2021 – Follow-on order

Engagement from Etherstack engineers globally to deliver

  • Etherstack engineers in Canada, Australia, Japan, UK, and US were involved in the solution delivery

  • Follow-on order expected to generate A$600,000

  • A third expansion order is expected later in 2021, or early 2022

Additional tranches

Additional tranches

  • Additional sites expected in 2021 & 2022

  • Management expects long term support revenues to commence in Q3 2021 and believe will likely continue for a further 15 years

  • Completion of deployment and network commencing live communications will signal start of recurring support opportunity

  • Potential to rollout to many of client’s 50+ other mining sites globally over the next 10 years as existing networks renewed

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Digital LMR Networks

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Market Snapshot

▪ The global market for critical communications was estimated to be US$14.4b in 2020[1]

US$14.4b

  • The global critical communications market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2020 to 2027, to reach a value of US$22.7b[1]

Value of global critical communications market in 2020

  • Global growth over the next 7 years in the critical communication market is expected to be driven by the defence, public safety and transport industries[1]

6.7%

Forecast CAGR of the global critical communications market from 2020 - 2027

Etherstack Target Market (US$b)[2]

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Scope for target market expansion through new products

US$3.0b Etherstack target market

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  • Within the global market for critical communications, Etherstack currently targets network contracts valued between US$0.5 – 20.0m in upfront revenues

  • Typically engagements result in support and other recurring revenues worth ~15 – 20% p.a. of upfront fees following deployment

  • Significant market opportunity exists for growth in target contract size and volume as Etherstack grows

  • Delivery of larger networks typically require in-country prime contractor partners currently

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Notes: 1. Critical Communication – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics, Research and Markets 2. Management estimates.

Digital LMR Networks

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Digital LMR Networks: Terrestrial Market Opportunity

Scores of target sized contracts available for competition

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150 – 250

in target regions annually[1]

Limited market participants

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Less than 10 major manufacturers globally

extraordinarily high technical and commercial barriers to entry, with market dominated by a handful of very large players

Etherstack target network contract size US$0.5 – 20m

per contract

Recurring revenue growth

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31%

Support revenue CAGR over the past 5 years

Etherstack target addressable market

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US$3.0b

addressable network deployments annually[1]

Recurring support revenues

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15 – 20%

of upfront deployment fees annually[1]

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Notes: 1. Management Estimates

Digital LMR Networks

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SATELLITE NETWORKS

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Secure Push To Talk Communications over Satellite

Etherstack is ready to capitalise on emerging wireless communications opportunities made available by new low cost satellite technology

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  • Advances in satellite technologies has seen an unprecedented number of satellites launched in the past 12 – 24 months

  • Explosion in satellite bandwidth availability and lower costs to operate driving satellite communications costs (tariffs) down

  • Etherstack has been developing secure push to talk (PTT) over Satellite solutions for the past 3 years and trialing them with pilot public safety customers in Australia, the US and Canada.

  • Recently delivered a PTT over Satellite solution for a Canadian federal policing and security agency

US$56.0b Value of global satellite communications market in 2019[1]

9.2% CAGR Global satellite communications market CAGR from 2019 – 2027[1]

  • Etherstack is currently in discussions with well known satellite communications suppliers to incorporate Etherstack’s technology into their networks

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Notes: 1. Satellite Communication Market by Application, Component, and End-Use Industry: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020–2027, Allied Market Research

Satellite Networks

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FINANCIALS

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Recurring Revenue

Etherstack recurring revenue has been steadily growing year on year

Revenue (US$m)

Revenue Composition

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Samsung contract impact

Other revenues

Recurring revenues Other revenues Samsung contract impact Notes: 1. Pro Forma adjustment of US$0.8m recurring revenue in FY20 for the purposes of illustrating Samsung contract impact to revenue composition.

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Recurring Revenue Contracts

Number of support contracts

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Growing recurring revenue base driven by increasing number of support contracts

  • Recurring revenues predominantly driven by support contract revenues, however also includes royalty revenues

  • Support contracts are typically required for the life of a communications network

  • Support contracts have a lifetime duration of ~10 – 15 years, and typically agreed at initial network rollout

  • Customer retention rate is currently 100%

  • Estimated Average Remaining Life of Networks: ~10 years

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Income Statement

US$'000 2017 2018 2019 2020 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customers 4,142 5,264 4,792 4,699
Recurring Revenue 1,508 1,682 1,838 2,331
Project and Product Revenues 2,634 3,582 2,954 2,368
% Recurring Revenue to Total Revenue 36% 32% 38% 50%
Cost of Sales (1,857) (1,668) (1,507) (2,032)
Gross Profit 2,285 3,596 3,285 2,667
Gross Margin 55% 68% 69% 57%
Other Income; R&D & Government Incentives 97 102 100 125
Other Overheads (2,290) (1,835) (2,292) (1,712)
EBITDA 92 1,863 1,093 1,080

EBITDA positive operations supported by steadily growing recurring revenues

  • Revenue guidance for the first half of financial year 2021 is US$4.2m, which represents a 76% increase against p-c-p

  • Etherstack gross profit margins vary depending on the mix of Etherstack product (relatively high margin) vs third party product (relatively low margin)

  • Gross profit margin lower in 2020 due to changes in the revenue mix, which may vary year to year depending on substantial contracts delivered in the period

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Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statement

Balance Sheet

US$'000 31-Dec-19 31-Dec-20
Cash and cash equivalents 931 4,180
Trade and other receivables 1,870 1,410
Other current assets 247 446
Intangibles 3,295 3,516
Other non-current assets 119 552
Total assets 6,462 10,104
Trade and other payables 2,467 2,760
Deferred revenue 1,332 1,744
Borrowings 1,262 572
Convertible notes 1,417 233
Other liabilities 604 699
Total liabilities 7,082 6,008
Net assets (620) 4,096

Cash Flow Statement

US$'000 2019 2020
Net cashgenerated from operatingactivities 1,364 1,733
Net cash flow(used in)investingactivities (1,223) (1,470)
Net cash flow(used in)financingactivities 739 2,901
Net increase/(decrease) in cash 880 3,164
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes - 85
Cash and cash equivalents at start ofperiod 51 931
Cash at end of period 931 4,180

Strong balance sheet position a foundation to invest in growth

  • Estimated cash and receivables at 30 June US$4.8m (~US$2.4m cash balance + US$2.4m receivables due July 2021)

  • Remaining outstanding convertible notes were converted in March 2021 into equity

  • Operating cash flows consistently positive even throughout COVID-19 pandemic

  • Continued investment into intellectual property builds on Etherstack’s competitive advantage

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FUTURE MILESTONES

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Summary

Key operational milestones achieved by Etherstack leading up to 2021

  • April 2019 – New radio network contract for public safety and emergency services personnel in the State of Idaho

  • June 2019 – Order from the US State Department & supply contract with an Australian state police force

  • October 2019 – Order from Australian energy utility for equipment and software at 18 new sites

  • November 2019 – Etherstack wins Federal Police Digital Radio Network in Canada

Strong outlook for 2021 and going forward driven by focus on key strategic initiatives:

  • ✓ Supply of MCPTX over LTE solution for first 5G networks under Samsung Teaming Arrangement

  • ✓ Progress towards 2nd stage of Western Australia resources project and grow resources sector clients base

  • Procure initial contracts with satellite network terminal providers to incorporate Etherstack technology into their network solutions

  • Expansion of existing Australian & International public safety networks

  • May 2020 – Etherstack enters contract with CSE Crosscom

  • June 2020 – Etherstack signs Global Teaming Agreement with Samsung for 4G/5G Public Safety

  • October 2020 – Etherstack signs licence agreement with TPL Systèmes

  • November 2020 – Etherstack signs $4.1m first stage Australian Defence Contract

  • License and supply of defence communications solution to other nations

  • Commencement of upgrades to virtualised switching solutions across installed base

  • Supply of MCPTX over LTE solution for additional 4G / 5G networks under Samsung Teaming Arrangement

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London +44 207 734 0200 [email protected]

Sydney +61 2 8399 7500 [email protected]

New York +1 917 661 4110 [email protected]

Yokohama +81 45 342 9050 [email protected]

Etherstack plc

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93A Shepherd Street, Chippendale NSW 2008

Phone +61 2 8399 7500

David Deacon, CEO, [email protected] David Carter, CFO, [email protected]