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MYECO GROUP LTD — Investor Presentation 2011
Aug 29, 2011
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TO: COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE ASX LIMITED DATE: 30[th] August 2011
INVESTORS PRESENTATION
Attached is Cardia’s Investors Presentation document.
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PAT VOLPE Chairman
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GLOBAL BIOPLASTICS RESIN SUPPLIER (ASX CODE: CNN)
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Disclaimer
Forward looking statement disclaimer
"This presentation contains “forward-looking statements”. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation:
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(I) estimates of future earnings;
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(ii) estimates of future production and sales;
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(ii) estimates of future cash costs;
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(iv) estimates of future cash flows;
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(v) statements regarding future debt repayments; and
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(vi) estimates of future capital expenditures.
Where the Company expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, forward looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to increased production costs, as well as political and operational risks in the countries and states in which we operate or sell product to, and governmental regulation and judicial outcomes.
The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to any “forward-looking statement” to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this presentation, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
All financial amounts are expressed in Australian dollars unless otherwise indicated."
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ASX-listed company with Chinese manufacturing and global distribution and marketing of Bioplastics resins.
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Current Nanjing Manufacturing Plant
Cardia Bioplastics: A Value Proposition
The Market
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Plastics Industry 230Mt ($500B).
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Bioplastics approx 1Mt in 2011 or <1% of Plastics market: - still in its infancy – strategic opportunity to position Cardia globally.
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Bioplastics market is running at double digit growth (DDG) since 2010.
The World
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Globally, governments, consumers, brand owners & packaging companies are shifting to “lower carbon economy” and looking for environmental benefits.
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Recently, USA, EU, Latin America, Australia, Japan, India, China, Middle-Eastern governments have legislated against plastic bags with moves to reduce carbon foot print. Kyoto protocol: Govt’s pledging to reduce carbon emissions by 2020
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Market opportunity in Bioplastics for carrier bags, packaging and organic waste management.
Cardia Sales
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Cardia Sales expected to at least triple in F2012 compared to F2011 as global shift now taking place.
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Sales Sept 2011 Qtr expected to exceed June 2011 Qtr by at least 100% with sales expected to be greater than $1M for that quarter.
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Sales ramp up should contribute to cash flow and reduce burn rate in F2012..
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Confirmed global brand owners and packaging companies aligned with/or customers of Cardia, its distributors/convertors:
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Nestlé, P&G, Kimberly-Clark, Colgate-Palmolive, Henkel, KFC, McDonalds, 7-Eleven, Kmart, Jusco, Indofoods, Nature Organics
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Collaboration with key partners in Australia - BASF, Sulo & SITA (waste management)
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Multinational packaging companies marketing Cardia products include Sealed Air, Wipack, Jockey Plastik, RPC Group, Jatco, Polyden & Stellar Films
Manufacturing
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Manufacturing capacity in China is planned to be expanded in 2011 to 11,200t p.a. and further review 2012 based on anticipated sales growth..
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Malaysian J/V film manufacturing expected to commence production by Nov 2011.
Management and Expertise
- World-class technical and management expertise in Bioplastics.
Distribution, Marketing & Sales
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2009/10 - first year of commercialisation with sales/marketing.
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Nine distributors now established in strategic countries globally. Including: EU, UK, USA, South America, China, Malaysia and Australia
Recognition
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Since 2008 – winner of four internationally recognized achievement awards for business excellence, commercialization, green technology & SME company expected to have most influence in new Aust-Asian markets.
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Major Global Achievement – Cardia Bioplastics awarded sole and exclusive supply contract to 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Patents and International Accreditation
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Family of 9 patents covering 29 individual formulation, process and application patents .
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lodged
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Internationally accredited in all key countries (ticket to operate).
Point of Difference
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Diversified product offering: resins for films and rigid packaging plus finished goods.
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Product portfolio includes: Biohybrid™ (less oil) to compostable (environmental) resins.
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Development projects with global brand owners and packaging companies.
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R&D - already working on next generation of Bioplastics.
Technology Breakthrough
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World’s first biodegradable bag made from CO2 emissions and starch
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Corporate
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Only ASX-listed stock focused on Bioplastics following 2009 merger with Biograde.
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Dual listing on OTC-QX in USA.
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Since incorporation in 2003 in excess of $20M invested into Bioplastics business
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Current Market Capitalisation approx $11M: Net Assets (incl. intangibles) $15M.
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Positioned to grow significantly with world leading brand owners and packaging companies in F2012 and beyond.
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Barrier to entry and lead time gives Cardia market advantage.
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Low cost to upscale capacity & quick pay back on capital equipment investment.
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49% interest in Malaysian J/V with no capital outlay.
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Rare opportunity at lower than cost - entry point.
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Competitors market values at up to 5 times of Cardia.
In A Nutshell…
- All pieces are in place: Cardia is ready to capitalise on the global shift to Bioplastics - creating a rare business opportunity to establish Cardia Bioplastics brand as a force in the “new plastics”- “Bioplastics” arena
”THE NEW PLASTICS WORLD”
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The Board & Senior Management
| Pat VolpeCPA Chairman |
Expertise in capital markets, corporate structuring, and fund raising. Chairman and founding shareholder of Cardia Bioplastics. |
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| Dr. Frank Glatz Managing Director |
Expertise in international plastics and packaging industries. Track record in global commercialization of bioplastics products. |
| Dr. John Scheirs Technical Director |
International expert in polymer technology and biodegradable products. |
| Jacky Chen General Manager China, Director |
Experienced General Manager responsible for China Operations. Founding shareholder of Cardia Bioplastics. |
| Rekha BhambhaniACS,CPA Company Secretary, Financial Controller |
Internationally experienced Company Secretary and Financial Controller |
| Graeme WardACA General Manager |
Experienced General Manager Finance with track record in packaging industry and corporate development. |
| Alex Fernando Chief OperatingOfficer |
Expertise in international business management in China and Asia. |
| Chen Chan Ping Technical Director China Operations |
Inventor of technology, Vice Chairman, China Degradable Plastics Association. Founding shareholder of Cardia Bioplastics. |
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Key Financial Metrics
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Volume('000) Share Price Performance and Volume Price ($)
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| ASX LISTED with subsidaries in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and the USA |
ASX LISTED with subsidaries in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and the USA |
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| Established | 2003 |
| Top three shareholders: Polarity B Pty Ltd.13.%, Ver I.E Properties Pty Ltd 3% |
mar Pty Ltd 9.% 25% |
| Debt | Nil |
| Current monthly burn rate.(a | pproximately) $350,000 p.m. |
| Capital Structure | Capital Structure |
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| Shares on issue (ASX: CNN) | 1,341.8 M |
| Share price (as at 7 July 2011) | 0.8 cents |
| Market capitalisation | $10.7 M |
| Listed options on issue (ASX: CNNOA)* | 223.6 M |
| Option price for 30/6/2012 exercise Piggy back option on exercise 30/6/2103 |
1.5 cents 2.0 cents |
| Rolling monthly turnover | 75.6 M |
| Top 20 shareholders (number of shareholders 2694) |
42.53% |
| Board & management shareholding | 12.41% |
| Financial Metrics | Financial Metrics |
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| Net Cash (as at 31/7/2011) | $2.85M |
| Net Tangible Assets | $8.552M |
| NTA per share | $0.006 |
| Book Value per share | $0.011 |
| EBITDA^ | $(3.325)M |
| EPS^ | (0.38) cents |
| P/E^ | 0 |
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Cardia Bioplastics Product Offering
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Cardia Bioplastics resins are made from renewable resources replacing traditional petroleum-based plastics.
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Cardia has positioned itself to manufacture, distribute and market globally sustainable resins and packaging derived from renewable resources. Its product portfolio is represented as follows:
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Bioplastics resins replacing up to 66% petroleum-based content in standard packaging applications and reducing carbon foot print and green house gas emissions
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High performing Bioplastics resins certified to international standards for biodegradability and compostability
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Customer service: design, development and production of ready to use film and bag products
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Next generation Bioplastics development. World’s first biodegradable carrier bags made from CO2 emissions and starch
CO2S™
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Patents & International Accreditation
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Currently 9 patent families with 29 individual patents
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In 2010 lodged provisional patents adding to patent portfolio: - CO2S™ technology – world’s first biodegradable bag using CO2 emissions blended with starch
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- Multi-layer Film technology
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- Biohybrid™ Foam Technology
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International Accreditation
- Accredited globally, in all countries with certification schemes including USA, EU, China, Australia, Sth America, Japan & Asia.
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- Food contact approval in Europe and USA
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Business Model
Development Business
Packaging development with leading packaging producers and users
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Strategic relationships
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Development of product and application technology
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Long term sales agreement for large resin business
Intellectual Property
- Generation of know how and IP through development business and own R&D activities
Resin Business
Sales and distribution of Cardia resins for standard packaging applications
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Direct sales
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Sales through agents and distribution network
Licensing and Branding
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Licensing of converters
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Co-Branding of products
Finished Goods Business
Sales and distribution of Cardia Bioproducts
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Direct sales of ready to use compostable film and bag products
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Sales through agents and distribution network
Branding
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Branding and Co-Branding of products
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Licensing of converters
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• Substantial patent portfolio
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Market Potential
World Plastics Consumption 230MT ($500B)
World Plastics Production 2009
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Rest of
Asia, 17% Europe,
25%
230M
China, 16% tonne Middle
East,
Japan, 6% Africa, 8%
Latin
NAFTA,
America,
24%
4%
2010
Plastics Demand by Segments 2009 Plastics Demand by Conversion
Process
Blow
Others,
27% Moulding,
6%
Packaging,
40%
91%
Injection Film &
Moulding,
E&E, 6% Rigid Extrusion,
25%
60%
Automotive
, 7%
Building &
Constructio
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Global Plastics Production 1950 - 2009
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Mtonne
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Plastics Demand by Resin Types 2009
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PE-LD,
Others,
PE-LLD,
18%
17%
PUR, 7% PE-HD,
12%
PET, 8%
PS, PS-
E, 8% PP, 19%
PVC,
11%
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Source: Plastics Europe, Plastics Fact Sheet 2010
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Bioplastics Industry
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Bioplastics Consumption by Region
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Other
4%
Asia
North
Pacific
America
29%
29%
Western
Europe
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Source: Fredonia Group, 2008
Represents less than 1% of the plastics resins manufactured annually.
Source: European Bioplastics Association
Major Countries Moving to Bioplastics
Cardia Sales Performance: round $M’s
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 China/ USA Sth Asia/In Country EU Aust. /CAN America dia
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Year 2009 2010 2011 2012
sales
Amount $2M $2M $2M
ramp up
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Cardia’s Specific Target Market
| Definitive market segment | Volume | Value | |
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| Global plastics resin market | 230 MT | $500 B | |
| …% that is PP, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE | 50% | 115 MT | $250 B |
| …% used in plastics packaging market | 40% | 46 MT | $100 B |
| …% converted to rigid & plastic film packaging | 91% | 42 MT | $91 B |
| …% of rigid/film packaging potential to switch to Biohybrid™ | 50% | 21 MT | $46 B |
| →Biohybrid™ marketpotential | 15% | 3 MT | $6.8 B |
: Cardia’s market potential
| Assumed market penetration |
Resultant revenue |
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| 1% | $68 M |
| 2% | $136 M |
| 3% | $204 M |
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Market Valuations of Bioplastics Companies
| Company | Stock Symbol |
2011 Sales Revenue |
2011 Operating Profit/(Loss) |
**Market Cap ** | Listing |
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| Cereplast Thermoplastic Starch |
CERP | $6.3M | ($7.5M) | $50M | Nasdaq |
| Metabolix (PHA) |
MBLX | $0.5M | ($38.8M) | $170M | Nasdaq |
| Cardia Bioplastics Thermoplastic Starch |
CNN | $1.7M | ($3.3M) | $11M | ASX |
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Cardia’s Revenue Contribution by Country\Region
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F2011 Revenue
Australia
21%
Europe
6%
China
52%
USA
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Cardia’s Achievements
Company Achievements
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Year 2003 2005 2009 2010
China/ CNN Full
Biograde
Achievement Biograde Takeover Commer-
Inc.
Merger of Biograde cialisation
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Manufacturing Capacity
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Est.
Year 2005 2007 2010 2011
2012
Capacity
Amount 1000t 3100t 5200t Expand review
11,200t
Major Contracts
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011
Over 30 Dev
Beijing Nestle
Shanghai Proj with
Achievement Olympic Preferred
World Trade major Brand
Games Partner
Owners
AUSTCHAM Clean Equity Global NWUS Frost & Sullivan
Awards Business Monaco Business Malaysia Green Excellence
Excellence Award Excellence Award Award Award
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Cardia Bioplastics Global Profile
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Corporate and operational centre in Melbourne (Australia)
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Manufacturing & product development in Nanjing (China)
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Malaysia J/V for manufacturing film & finished goods.
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Sales & operational offices in Aust, China, USA, Germany, UK and Malaysia.
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Establishing global distributor network (nine established so far)
Office Agents/Distributors
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Manufacturing Capabilities
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Established manufacturing facility for Bioplastics resins and films in Nanjing, China with cost effective manufacturing.
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Manufacturing capacity expansion to 11,200 t p.a expected to be completion by end of 2011.
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Plans to consider further resin capacity expansion in 2012.
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New J/V in Malaysia on track to commence film manufacturing in November 2011.
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Current Planned Production & Potential Sales Matrix with existing Nanjing China Plant
Production Capacity in tonnes Sales in A$'000 at 85% capacity utilisation
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25000
$22M
20000
15000
$12M
11,200t
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5,200t 5,200t
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$2M
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F2011 Current Capacity Expansion (internal
funding)
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Actual sales F2011: 15% capacity utilisation.
Capacity now available for expected sales growth.
Plant Capacity increase expected to be completed by end of 2011 to cater for expected sales growth ramp up.
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Reasons to Invest
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Massive international opportunity within multi billion $ industry with clear evidence of global shift to Bioplastics now experiencing Double Digit growth.
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Strong Cardia sales growth expected to follow from F2012 and beyond.
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Sales to high profile brand owners and retailers.
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Cost-effective manufacturing in China expanding to Malaysia.
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Set up of global operations and distributor network to cater for expected growth
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Fully accredited internationally and strong patent portfolio with industry recognition
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Sales growth to contribute to cash flow.
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So far investment in excess of $20m made in the business with market cap of $11m.
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Current competitors market value up to 5 times that of Cardia.
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Well positioned to build Cardia’s brand with sales and marketing expanding globally.
In A Nutshell…
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All pieces in place: Cardia is ready to capitalise on the global shift
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to Bioplastics creating a rare business opportunity to establish Cardia Bioplastics brand as a force in the “new plastic” - ”Bioplastics” arena.
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