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SIMBLE SOLUTIONS LIMITED Interim / Quarterly Report 2019

Jul 28, 2019

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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

29 July 2019

June 2019 Quarterly Report and Business Update

Simble Solutions Limited (ASX:SIS) ( Simble or the Company ) an Australian software company focused on energy SaaS solutions, is pleased to present its consolidated quarterly cash flow report and business update for the quarter ended 30 June 2019 ( June Quarter or Q2 FY19 ).

Highlights for the June Quarter

  • Net cash used in operating activities shrinks to $0.15 million, a $0.9 million or 86% improvement over Q2 FY18

  • Customer receipts of $0.7 million (up 46% vs pcp) and $1.2 million for H1 FY19 (up 54% vs H1 FY18)

  • Deals of up to $7m of contracted revenue (over a 3 year term), subject to customer rollout program, signed in the last 6 months – including with UCR, BidEnergy and Powercor

  • Further operational efficiencies realised - gross costs of the business 21% lower compared to Q1 FY19

  • Successful completion of $1.89 million placement to professional and sophisticated investors providing working capital to further accelerate the Company’s growth and expansion strategy, in particular in the UK

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Simble's progression since IPO
$3,000k
$2,500k
$2,000k
$1,500k
$1,000k
$500k
$0k
Q1 FY18 Q2 FY18 Q3 FY18 Q4 FY18 Q1 FY19 Q2 FY19
Receipts from customers Operating costs
in A$
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Chart: Simble’s operating performance. Excludes the impact of R&D investments, R&D tax offsets and financing.

Simble Solutions Limited (ASX:SIS) ABN: 17 608 419 656 Level 2, 383 George Street

Sydney 2000

P +61 2 8208 3366 E [email protected]

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Customers receipts growth vs pcp

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$800k
$600k
$400k
$200k
$0k
Q2 FY18 Q2 FY19
in A$
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Operational Highlights

  • Simble executed updated agreement with UK energy broker UCR Consultants in partnership with BidEnergy during quarter worth up to A$6.4 million (over a 3 year term) – to deliver recurring cashflow in coming quarters.

  • Initial contract priced for up to 10,000 meters to be connected to the Simble Energy Platform, with potential to move to 60,000 meters in the short to medium-term.

  • UCR appointed as non-exclusive distributor of the combined solution targeting the broader UK energy market. UCR's imminent distribution network includes 250,000 meters, a market opportunity estimated to be worth approximately £15 million (~A$27 million).

  • Award of five-year SaaS contract to Powercor and Simble to provide energy efficiency services to a leading UK Confectionery Manufacturer. Simble contracted to provide the energy analytics and management component.

  • The Simble Energy Platform – an integrated software and hardware solution bundle to enable businesses to reduce their energy consumption – will be installed across manufacturing sites to provide detailed measurement, reporting and verification of energy efficiency initiatives.

  • Roll-out to commence with 30 hardware and software bundles in initial stage 1 deployment, which is expected to expand to 450 bundles within the next 12 months providing a total contract value of $750K

  • Deployment has commenced with contribution to revenue from Q3

  • Award of five-year SaaS contract to Powercor and Simble to provide energy efficiency services to RATP Dev London, the leading operator of bus services in London.

  • Simble Energy Platform will be deployed across all 13 operational garages and maintenance depots to help Transport of London reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions.

  • Deployment has commenced with contribution to revenue in Q3

Simble Solutions Limited (ASX:SIS) ABN: 17 608 419 656 Level 2, 383 George Street Sydney 2000

P +61 2 8208 3366 E [email protected]

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  • Simble Energy Platform deployed and displayed at corporate head office of FM Conway UK ahead of broader roll-out to prospects and potential customers

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Customers sites on the Simble Energy Platform
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200
150
100
50
0
2017 2018 2019
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Hardware devices connected to the Simble Energy Platform
700
600
500
400
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200
100
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2017 2018 2019
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Total number of SimbleSense subscriptions also excludes a further 150 bundles of hardware devices and SimbleSense subscriptions which have been contracted in the quarter and will be connected in the next quarter.

*total number of building locations where the Simble Energy Platform has been installed. The average number of device bundles required to service the site may differ (average ~3 hardware devices and SimbleSense Subscriptions)

**total number of SimbleSense subscriptions; excludes the 10,000 meters from UCR Consultants, which is a software-only product subscription (SimbleConnect) at a different price point

Simble Solutions Limited (ASX:SIS) ABN: 17 608 419 656 Level 2, 383 George Street Sydney 2000

P +61 2 8208 3366 E [email protected]

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Changes to Board of Directors

  • Mr Ben Loiterton appointed as independent non-executive director, effective immediately.

  • Mr Loiterton's career spans over 28 years in investment banking, executive management and entrepreneurial activity. He is an experienced public company director having served on three ASX-listed company boards, most recently Aeeris Limited (ASX: AER), and various private company boards and advisory boards. He has extensive experience with driving commercial strategy and providing advice to fast-growth businesses.

  • Ben to succeed David Astill who has retired from the Board to pursue other business ventures.

Corporate Highlights

  • Simble announced on 24 July 2019 the successful completion of a $1.89 million placement to professional and sophisticated investors.

  • The funds raised will strengthen the Company’s balance sheet and provide working capital to further accelerate the Company’s growth and expansion strategy, in particular in the UK.

  • Managing Director Fadi Geha and Chairman Phillip Tye have agreed to subscribe for $100,000 each in the Placement, subject to shareholder approval.

  • The Company welcomes new shareholders to the register and also thanks existing shareholders for their continued support.

Simble CEO Fadi Geha commented:

“Simble’s operating cash flow improved by almost $1 million compared to the same quarter last year, as we continue to grow the business while simultaneously realising operational efficiencies across all business units. Net cash used from operating activities shrunk to $0.15 million, the lowest level since our IPO and an 86% improvement compared to twelve months ago.

“We have signed deals of up to $7m of contracted revenue in the last six months as demand for our energy analytics software solutions continues to grow. We will now strategically deploy capital to grow that number significantly through diligent execution of our partner-led growth strategy.

“These contract wins highlight the universal application of our powerful IoT energy platform, which helps end-users automate and streamline their energy consumption – regardless of size and industry – and allows our partners to create a more fruitful customer experience, increase revenues and reduce churn.

Simble Solutions Limited (ASX:SIS) ABN: 17 608 419 656 Level 2, 383 George Street Sydney 2000

P +61 2 8208 3366 E [email protected]

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“Moving forward, we will further strengthen our UK presence as our solutions continue to resonate with the utility and energy brokers in those markets. We have a high-quality pipeline and have put in the work to validate and de-risk these opportunities so that investors can be confident that our growth trajectory will continue to accelerate.

“We have invested in our people and technology to capitalise on the enormous opportunity in the global energy market as technology’s role is only set to expand in coming years. Our IP sits at the core of this opportunity and we are at an inflection point of our growth strategy."

ENDS

For more information please contact:

Investor enquiries Boardroom Pty Ltd [email protected] +61 3 8622 3355

Analyst and media enquiries IR & Communication [email protected]

+61 2 8208 3366

About Simble

Simble Solutions (ASX:SIS) is an Australian software company focused on energy management and Internet of Things solutions. The Simble Energy Platform or ‘SimbleSense’ is an integrated hardware and real-time software solution that enables businesses to visualise, control and monetise their energy systems. The Company’s Software as a Service (SaaS) platform has Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities and empowers enterprises and consumers to remotely automate energy savings opportunities to reduce their energy bill. Simble operates in the SME and residential market and targets the distribution of its platform through channel partners. Simble has an international presence with offices in Sydney and Melbourne (Australia), London (UK) and Da Nang (Vietnam).

More information: www.simblegroup.com

Simble Solutions Limited (ASX:SIS) ABN: 17 608 419 656 Level 2, 383 George Street Sydney 2000

P +61 2 8208 3366 E [email protected]

Appendix 4C Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

+Rule 4.7B

Appendix 4C

Quarterly report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

Introduced 31/03/00 Amended 30/09/01, 24/10/05, 17/12/10, 01/09/16

Name of entity

Simble Solutions Limited ABN Quarter ended (“current quarter”) 17 608 419 656 30 June 2019

Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 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) marketplace and channel expansion
(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
Research and development tax offset
recovered
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
Payments for prior year operating costs
(i) marketplace and channel expansion
(ii) staff costs
(iii) administration and corporate costs
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
701
-
(259)
(211)
-
(157)
(221)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,175
-
(605)
(445)

-
(340)
(575)

-

-
-

-
31


-
-
-
-
(147) (761)
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire:
(a) property, plant and equipment
(b) businesses (see item 10)
(c) investments
(d) Payments for software development,
net of research and development tax
offsets
(e) other non-current assets
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 (provide details if material)
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
-
-
-
-
(431)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-


-
-

-
-
(887)

-


-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
(431) (887)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
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
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
-
238
-
-
-
-
(1)
-
-

-
1,162

-

-

-

-

(55)

-
-
237 1,107
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms

1 September 2016

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Consolidated statement of cash flows Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(6 months)
$A’000
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
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)
4.3
Net cash from / (used in) investing activities
(item 2.6 above)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter
751
(147)
(431)
237
-
951
(761)
(887)
1,107
-
410 410
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
5.1
Bank balances
5.2
Call deposits
5.3
Bank overdrafts
5.4
Securities on deposit
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
316
51
-
43
606
51
-
94
410
751
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 -
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
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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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 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
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
Trade Finance
200
86
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
200 86
Trade Finance facility to allow purchase of hardware for resale to meet increasing demand, and
thereby managing payment cycle of creditors and then subsequent receipt of receivables. Lender:
FIFO Capital. 2.65% per Month. Unsecured.

Trade Finance facility to allow purchase of hardware for resale to meet increasing demand, and thereby managing payment cycle of creditors and then subsequent receipt of receivables. Lender: FIFO Capital. 2.65% per Month. Unsecured.

9.
Estimated cash outflows for next quarter
$A’000
9.1
Software development, net of research and
development tax offsets
9.2
Product manufacturing and operating costs
9.3
Channel Enablement & Marketing
9.4
Interest on Convertible Notes
9.5
Staff costs
9.6
Administration and corporate costs
9.7
Expenses of the Offer
9.8
Total estimated cash outflows
308
200
244
-
225
325
90
1,392
  • See chapter 19 for defined terms 1 September 2016

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10.
Acquisitions and disposals of
business entities
(items 2.1(b) and 2.2(b) above)
Acquisitions Disposals
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

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.

Sign here: ............................................................ Date: ............................................. 29 July 2019 ___ (Director/Company secretary)

FADI GEHA Print name: .........................................................

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.

  4. See chapter 19 for defined terms

1 September 2016

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