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PHOSLOCK ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED — Management Reports 2021
Nov 15, 2021
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November 2021 Business Update
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World leaders in water remediation
Strategy progress over last 12 months
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Delivery remains on track
with focus on geographic
expansion and product
development
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Reset stable, Accelerated geographic Board renewal process restructured business commercialisation platform in China
A more balanced Manufacturing review geographic exposure and decision on new plant location
Resume trading on ASX A more balanced Manufacturing review geographic exposure and decision on new plant location Appoint commercial R&D review Improved reporting; leads……. expand commercial resources; manufacturing / supply chain efficiencies
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Canadian product registration review
Focused R&D investment Deliver revenue growth to deliver new products / and return company to services sustainable profitability
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Canada
Europe
Significant resources deployed and generating good demand, but regulatory position remains complex and slow to resolve
Kralinglse Plas (Rotterdam) application 50% complete, significant promotion and media coverage – COVID watch
Delays due to COVID and elections
Application at Lyngsø Lake in Silkeborg, Denmark will be invoiced end 2021 / applied early 2022
Projects ready to start in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta – R&D permit as interim step unlikely in short term
New Commercial Lead in place, generating positive leads
Several western Europe projects planned, including newer Spain and France markets
USA
Distribution expansion discussions progressed – further announcement soon
South America
Strong leads emerging with previously untapped customers
Solid progress in Brazil despite COVID and freight issues hampering current sales
Opportunities in other South American countries opening up
Current and prospective activity
China
New General Manager commenced
8 projects completed (end October 21 ) of 22 currently contracted across various provinces
Australia & NZ
Completed works in Western Australia and Queensland
City of Auckland application on hold due to COVID
Strong projects developing in both countries, with NZ distributor, sales agent, applicators and public relations support appointed
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2021 project status summary – updated
Contracted sales[1]
Heads of agreement[1]
High probability[1]
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18% of forecast tonnes
63% of forecast tonnes
19% of forecast tonnes
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ANZ China Europe South America United States
1As at November 2021
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People, Research & Performance & Development Culture
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Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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R&D Rapid Review
Focused R&D program Priority new growth opportunities
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Scored and ranked more than 30 R&D projects
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Prioritised 5 within the portfolio to address key customer drivers – further work on flowing water phosphorus capture
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Hiring for new Group Executive Product Solutions role – recruitment continuing
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Initiated new research collaboration with a leading university – university engaged; PhD projects shortlisted
Adjacent
Transformative
Core
2 projects that, if successful, would enable phosphorous and other nutrients to be removed from flowing water.
2 projects to enhance Phoslock effectiveness, affordability and ease of use and expand to new / underserved markets
1 project to cross-sell products and services that address a key customer pain-point — harmful algal blooms.
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Phoslock
Enhancement
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Mechanical
Restoration Remedies
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ZEEP
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New Technology
Contaminant Binder
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Phoslock
Market Expansion
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Manufacturing review update
A review to determine preferred location options for a second manufacturing plant is nearing completion.
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The review considered :
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Site and plant establishment costs
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Raw material access, as a key cost driver
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Customer transportation requirements
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Potential government incentives and tariff implications
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Other supply chain risks
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Short list of options has been completed and was presented to the Board in October 2021
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A final decision is now expected toward the end of December 2021
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Phoslock is currently manufactured in an ISO compliant factory in Changxing, China
- Potential site inspections currently underway
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People, Performance & Culture review update
Capability Culture Networks Structure
Customer Excellence
Restructure of business to align with growth strategy is progressing
- Damian Whelan, Commercial Lead Europe commenced October 2021; Nigel Traill appointed CEO of Limnological Solutions International but still highly active
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Viktor (Xiaoming) Li, General Manager China commenced October 2021
• Dr Kate Waters-Hart appointed as Group Manager Aquatic Science, to commence role in early 2022
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Multiple initiatives underway to underpin culture, operating structures and business engagement
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Recruitment underway for R&D Lead
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Connecting the team globally via appropriately designed supporting structures
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HSE management process upgraded
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Strategy implementation is delivering
Positive growth outlook
Successful trial work ongoing and being reviewed by prospective customers
Consistent & strong leads on new projects
Business structure in place or in process to capitalise on the opportunity
Focused expansion into existing and new target geographies
Increased opportunities as COVID-19 impacts recede –
Addressable market continues to grow due to increasing challenge of addressing water quality issues
Strong funding position
Cash / cash equivalents (as at 31 October 2021) $22,845,000
Debt free
Abnormal costs associated with China investigations and audit reducing in FY2021 but higher than normal
Lower fixed cost base following review of overheads
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Refined brand and marketing approach to better support business & portfolio growth
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ASX Code – PET
Level 16, 1 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA
Lachlan McKinnon – CEO E [email protected]
T +61 3 91100002 W www.phoslock.com.au
Greg Slade - Investor Relations E [email protected]