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MEGAPORT LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2017
Oct 25, 2017
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C
Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
26th October 2017
September 2017 Quarter Cash Flow Report and Performance Highlights
Megaport Limited (ASX: MP1) has today released the September 2017 quarter Appendix 4C.
1Q FY18 Performance Highlights
1Q FY17 highlights:
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Revenue for the period was $4.15M, an increase of 19.6% from the last quarter.
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Total monthly recurring revenue for September 2017 was $1.31M, an increase of $94K, 8% QoQ.
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Total data centres enabled were 173 at the end of the quarter.
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Customers increased by 6% QoQ to a total of 783.
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Total Ports increased in the quarter to 2,064, or 13% increase QoQ.
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Total Services were increased to 4,422 this quarter (17% increase QoQ), of which VXCs increased in the quarter to 1,761 or 28% increase QoQ.
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Average revenue per Port in September 2017 is $636
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At the end of September 2017, the Company’s cash position was $28.1M .
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Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
1Q FY18 Cash Flow Commentary
Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Operating Activities
Receipts from customers were up slightly for the quarter to $4.0M, representing an increase of 14.9% QoQ. The increase is attributable to increase in monthly recurring revenue QoQ and improvement in management of working capital.
Network operating costs cash outflows of $3.6M are up by 44% on previous quarter representing bandwidth, colocation, and cross connect expenses across our expanding network. The increase is in line with the increase in data centres, ports and services during the quarter.
Advertising and marketing spend was $246K in the quarter, an $88K decrease from the previous quarter reflecting the move to more cost effective digital marketing strategies.
Staff costs of $4.2M have decreased by $507K from previous quarter representing savings in headcount and some movements in staff.
Administration and corporate costs were $1.7M, up slightly by $168K from the previous quarter, reflecting additional costs for the capital raising which concluded on 3rd July 2017.
Investing activities
Capital Expenditure was $1.3M, an increase of $348K on the previous quarter, reflecting the addition of 8 new sites to the network. Current capital investment is for locations being deployed in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Intellectual Property increased to $298K for the period relating to the increasing investment in software development.
Other non-current assets reflect $1.6M for partial Singapore and Hong Kong IRU payment during the period.
Financing activities
The $16.1M net cash inflow represents the final settlement capital raising placements took place in June 2017. More information regarding the capital raising can be found in the market announcement and investor presentation released to the ASX on 28 June 2017.
Cash Position
The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the Quarter was $28.1M. There is $1.0M of funds held in escrow for future settlement of prior year acquisition of business. This amount
is included in the closing cash and cash equivalents.
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Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
| Name of entity | |||
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| Megaport Limited ABN 46 607 301 959 |
Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 30 September 2017 |
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| Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter $A’000 Year to date (12 months) $A’000 1. Cash flows from operating activities 4,030 4,030 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (71) (71) (a) research and development (b) product manufacturing and operating costs (3,645) (3,645) (c) advertising and marketing (246) (246) (d) leased assets (47) (47) (e) staff costs (4,231) (4,231) (f) administration and corporate costs (1,656) (1,656) 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) - - 1.4 Interest received 73 73 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid (31) (31) 1.6 Income taxes paid (16) (16) 1.7 Government grants and tax incentives - - 1.8 Other (provide details if material) - - 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (5,840) (5,840) |
Consolidated statement of cash flows 1. Cash flows from operating activities 1.1 Receipts from customers 1.2 Payments for (a) research and development (b) product manufacturing and operating costs (c) advertising and marketing (d) leased assets (e) staff costs (f) administration and corporate costs 1.3 Dividends received (see note 3) 1.4 Interest received 1.5 Interest and other costs of finance paid 1.6 Income taxes paid 1.7 Government grants and tax incentives 1.8 Other (provide details if material) 1.9 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities |
Current quarter $A’000 4,030 (71) (3,645) (246) (47) (4,231) (1,656) - 73 (31) (16) - - (5,840) |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 4,030 (71) (3,645) (246) (47) (4,231) (1,656) - 73 (31) (16) - - (5,840) |
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Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter $A’000 2. Cash flows from investing activities (1,319) 2.1 Payments to acquire: (a) property, plant and equipment (b) businesses (see item 10) - (c) investments - (d) intellectual property (298) (e) other non-current assets (1,568) 2.2 Proceeds from disposal of: - (a) property, plant and equipment (b) businesses (see item 10) - (c) investments - (d) intellectual property - (e) other non-current assets - 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities - 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) - 2.5 Other (Net movement in term deposits) 3 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (3,182) |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 (1,319) - - (298) (1,568) - - - - - - - 3 (3,182) |
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| 3. Cash flows from financing activities 16,495 3.1 Proceeds from issues of shares 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible notes - 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of share options - 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of shares, convertible notes or options (409) 3.5 Proceeds from borrowings - 3.6 Repayment of borrowings - 3.7 Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings - 3.8 Dividends paid - 3.9 Other (provide details if material) - 3.10 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities 16,086 |
16,495 - - (409) - - - - - 16,086 |
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Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter $A’000 4. Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period 21,027 4.1 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of quarter/year to date 4.2 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) (5,840) 4.3 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) (3,182) 4.4 Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) 16,086 4.5 Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held (39) 4.6 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter 28,052 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 21,027 (5,840) (3,182) 16,086 (39) 28,052 |
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| 5. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter (as shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows) to the related items in the accounts Current quarter $A’000 5.1 Bank balances 27,097 5.2 Call deposits - 5.3 Bank overdrafts - 5.4 Other (provide details) – Funds held in escrow for future settlement of acquisitions 955 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) 28,052 |
Previous quarter $A’000 20,012 - - 1,015 21,027 |
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| 6. Payments to directors of the entity and their associates Current quarter $A'000 6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 221 6.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 - 6.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 6.1 and 6.2 |
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| Current quarter $A'000 221 - |
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| 7. Payments to related entities of the entity and their associates Current quarter $A'000 7.1 Aggregate amount of payments to these parties included in item 1.2 123 7.2 Aggregate amount of cash flow from loans to these parties included in item 2.3 - 7.3 Include below any explanation necessary to understand the transactions included in items 7.1 and 7.2 |
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Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| 8. Financing facilities available Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the position Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 8.1 Loan facilities - - 8.2 Credit standby arrangements - - 8.3 Other (please specify) - - 8.4 Include below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include details of those facilities as well. |
Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 - - - - - - |
Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 - - - - - - |
Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 - - - - - - |
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| 9. Estimated cash outflows for next quarter 9.1 Research and development 9.2 Product manufacturing and operating costs 9.3 Advertising and marketing 9.4 Leased assets 9.5 Staff costs 9.6 Administration and corporate costs 9.7 Other (provide details if material) Property, plant & equipment Intellectual property 9.8 Total estimated cash outflows |
$A’000 85 3,827 259 47 4,655 1,799 414 744 11,830 |
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| 10. Acquisitions and disposals of business entities (items 2.1(b) and 2.2(b) above) Acquisitions 10.1 Name of entity - 10.2 Place of incorporation or registration - 10.3 Consideration for acquisition or disposal - 10.4 Total net assets - 10.5 Nature of business - |
Disposals - - - - - |
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Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Compliance statement
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1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
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Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 26 October 2017
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Print name: Vincent English
Notes
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The quarterly report provides a basis for informing the market how the entity’s activities have been financed for the past quarter and the effect on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information is encouraged to do so, in a note or notes included in or attached to this report.
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If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standard applies to this report.
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Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
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