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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:

  • Revenue for the period was $4.15M, an increase of 19.6% from the last quarter.

  • Total monthly recurring revenue for September 2017 was $1.31M, an increase of $94K, 8% QoQ.

  • Total data centres enabled were 173 at the end of the quarter.

  • Customers increased by 6% QoQ to a total of 783.

  • Total Ports increased in the quarter to 2,064, or 13% increase QoQ.

  • 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.

  • Average revenue per Port in September 2017 is $636

  • 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
Megaport Limited
ABN
46 607 301 959
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
30 September 2017
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)
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
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
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
Current quarter
$A'000
221
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
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

  • 1 This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.

  • 2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.

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Sign here: ............................................................ Date: 26 October 2017
(Director)
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Print name: Vincent English

Notes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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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