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MURRAY COD AUSTRALIA LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2020
Jul 30, 2020
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Murray Cod Australia Ltd
ASX:MCA
31 July 2020
June 2020 Quarterly Activities Report
The Board of Murray Cod Australia Ltd (MCA) is pleased to provide the following update of operational and sales progress in conjunction with the release of the MCA quarterly cashflow report.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Revenue growth of 117% over June 2019 quarter
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There were no exports for the June 2020 quarter
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Average sale weight of 1.6 kilograms per fish
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Super-site construction continues
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Significant work underway on establishing live domestic market
Total revenue increase of 117% to June 2019 quarter
Total revenue grew 117% for the quarter ending June 2020 compared to the June 2019 quarter. This is despite a significant drop in sales during the quarter due to COVID-19, causing changed trading conditions.
Sales had been tracking well in-line with the production and harvest of mature fish until mid-March until COVID-19 began to impact export sales, with the result that we are currently not exporting any commercial quantities of Aquna Sustainable Murray cod.
There were no exports during the June 2020 quarter.
Grow-out performance
To-date the 2020 calendar year has seen excellent growing conditions, that have allowed stock to perform well. Fish growth and health in the ponds has been in-line with expectations for this period. Growth has slowed over the winter months, as expected, and we anticipate growth to increase as temperatures increase moving into spring.
Ph +61 269 625 470 www.aquna.com
Murray Cod Australia Ltd ABN 74 928 625 Level 1, 153 Yambil Street Griffith NSW Australia 2680
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Murray Cod Australia Ltd
ASX:MCA
Domestic sales
Average sale weight for the quarter was 1.6 kilograms per fish, down slightly on the previous quarter which is a reflection of the higher demand in retail markets and live markets that demand smaller sized fish.
MCA has begun selling live Murray cod domestically. With the purchase of a new live transport truck, we are now servicing markets into New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. We see this as a reasonable growth area for the business.
Export performance
Prior to Covid-19, MCA was shipping weekly to Japan, Europe and the USA, with regular shipments also being made to Singapore and Hong Kong. Exports temporarily halted and we are currently working on re-entering these markets with regular shipments now going to Japan and the USA. We expect shipments to Europe to begin in August 2020.
There were no export sales for the June quarter.
The management team is currently focused on the logistics of delivering a high-quality frozen product to service export markets, which will target retail supply chains, to assist with freight costs and logistics.
Construction continues on super-site
Construction of the first stage of eight ponds on the super site at Whitton, NSW continues. The plan caters for 35 ponds that will increase effectively triple our holding capacity. Construction on stage one is expected to be completed and ponds stocked in spring of 2020.
Conclusion
The management and board of Murray Cod Australia are very pleased with the significant progress that has been made operationally and the continued development of our domestic and export sales. We look forward to a providing future updates and our Annual Report to shareholders on our continued progress.
Murray Cod Australia Ltd ABN 74 928 625
Ph +61 269 625 470 www.aquna.com
Level 1, 153 Yambil Street Griffith NSW Australia 2680
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Murray Cod Australia Ltd
ASX:MCA
Related party payments
During the quarter the following payments were made to related parties of the entity and their associates as disclosed in Item 6 of the Appendix 4C;
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Executive chairman and Managing Director salary and super for $57,487;
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Non-executive director fees for $16,462;
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Payments to Aquacomm, a related entity of Roger Commins, as a contract grower on commercial terms for fish which were on-sold by MCA, for $65,623;
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Payments to Commins enterprises, which is a related entity of Roger Commins, for engineering and repair works on commercial terms, for $4,827; and
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Payments to Andersons Tax and Investment Services, a related entity of Ross Anderson, for accounting and administrative services on commercial terms for $81,029.
ENDS
This announcement was authorised for release by Ross Anderson, Executive Chairman.
For more information contact: Ross Anderson Murray Cod Australia +61 269 625 470
Murray Cod Australia Ltd ABN 74 928 625 Level 1, 153 Yambil Street Griffith NSW Australia 2680
Ph +61 269 625 470 www.aquna.com
Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
Murray Cod Australia Limited
ABN
74 143 928 625
Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 30 June 2020
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Total 1.2 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 |
1,302 <1,869> 1 <24> - |
4,217 <8,185> 6 <102> 223 |
| <590> | <3,841> | |
| 2. Cash flows from investing activities 2.1 Payments to acquire: (a) entities (b) businesses (c) property, plant and equipment (d) investments (e) intellectual property |
<1,900> <3,836> |
<2,500> <4,571> |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (01/12/19) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (f) other non-current assets 2.2 Proceeds from disposal of: (a) entities (b) businesses (c) property, plant and equipment (d) investments (e) intellectual property (f) other non-current assets 2.3 Cash flows from loans to other entities 2.4 Dividends received (see note 3) 2.5 Other (provide details if material) 2.6 Net cash from / (used in) investing activities |
10 | 20 | |
| <5,726> | <7,051> | ||
| 3. Cash flows from financing activities 3.1 Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) 3.2 Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities 3.3 Proceeds from exercise of options 3.4 Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities 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 |
- - 60 <42> |
15,000 <448> 223 <794> |
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| 18 | 13,981 | ||
| 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 |
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) |
12,373 <590> <5,726> |
2,986 <3,841> <7,051> |
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (01/12/19) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 |
Year to date (12 months) $A’000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 4.5 4.6 |
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
18 | 13,981 |
| 6,075 | 6,075 | ||
| 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 |
Previous quarter $A’000 |
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| 5.1 Bank balances 5.2 Call deposits 5.3 Bank overdrafts 5.4 Other (provide details) 5.5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) |
6.082 <8> 1 |
12,402 <30> 1 |
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| 6,075 | 12,373 | ||
| 6. Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates 6.1 Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 and Item 2 |
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| Current quarter $A'000 |
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| 225 |
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments
All payments at item 6.1 are made for Directors Fees or in respect of contractual arrangements on arms-length terms.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (01/12/19) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
| 7. Financing facilities Note: the term “facility’ includes all forms of financing arrangements available to the entity. Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity. Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 7.1 Loan facilities Nil 7.2 Credit standby arrangements 2,600 7.3 Other (Equipment Finance Facility) 1,317 7.4 Total financing facilities 3,917 7.5 Unused financing facilities available at quarter end |
Total facility amount at quarter end $A’000 |
Amount drawn at quarter end $A’000 |
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| Nil | Nil | |
| 2,600 | Nil | |
| 1,317 | 1,317 | |
| 3,917 | 1,317 | |
| 2,600 |
- 7.6 Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
7.2 Westpac Overdraft Facility and Credit Card Facility, Variable interest rate, secured by land and water assets.
7.3 Westpac Equipment Finance Facility.
| 8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities |
$A’000 |
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| 8.1 Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (Item 1.9) 8.2 Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (Item 4.6) 8.3 Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (Item 7.5) 8.4 Total available funding (Item 8.2 + Item 8.3) 8.5 Estimated quarters of funding available (Item 8.4 divided by Item 8.1) |
<590> 6,075 2,600 8,675 |
| 14.7 |
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8.6 If Item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
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Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not?
Answer: NA
- Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful?
Answer: NA
- Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?
Answer: NA
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (01/12/19) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 4C Quarterly cash flow 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.
Date: 31[st] July 2020
Authorised by:
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Ross Anderson Chairman
Notes
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This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity’s activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.
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If this quarterly cash flow 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 cash flow 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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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the board”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: “By the [ name of board committee – eg Audit and Risk Committee ]”. If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: “By the Disclosure Committee”.
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If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations , the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (01/12/19) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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