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WINGARA AG LTD Interim / Quarterly Report 2023

Apr 27, 2023

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Wingara AG Limited ACN 009 087 469 Level 1, 10 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn, VIC 3122

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ASX Announcement 28 April 2023

Quarterly Activities Report

Q4 FY23 headlines:

  • The sale of the Raywood facility for $15.0m, excluding working capital adjustments, was completed on 14 April 2023 meaning the proceeds will be reflected in the June 2023 quarterly cash flow report.

  • Receipts this quarter of $5.5m, down 32% from prior quarter as export markets reduce exposure to current season Victorian hay due to poorer quality caused by the weather events late last year as well as Chinese New Year shutdown. This resulted in a deficit of $1.3m in Net cash flows from operating activities.

  • Production volumes will be minimal until the new Hay Season in the December 2023 quarter as the business continues its focus on reducing its cost base to meet current season outlook and investing in its Epsom facility to meet its revised growth strategy.

Wingara AG Limited (ASX: WNR), (WNR or Company) the owner and operator of value-add, midstream assets specialising in the processing, storage and marketing of agriculture produce for export markets, is pleased to provide this quarter’s activities report alongside its Appendix 4C (Quarterly Cashflow Report) for the three months ended 31 March 2023 (Q4 FY23).

Commenting on Q4 FY23, Wingara’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Marcello Diamante said:

“Whilst performance was below par this quarter, it reflects the difficult market conditions being faced in the Eastern States given the quality of this season's hay. The recently completed sale of the Raywood Facility to Balco Australia enables the business to ride out a challenging season, invest for the next season and focus our attention on exploring new opportunities to compliment our existing operations at Epsom. The Raywood Site sale proceeds will be reflected in the June quarterly update.

Post transaction, the business is debt-free, and we are working on reducing our cost base to reflect a lower throughput business. It is expected sales volume for the next two quarters will be minimal given the low demand however we will use this opportunity to invest in resetting our operational processes and culture at Epsom in time for the new hay season.”

Wingara AG Limited ACN 009 087 469 Level 1, 10 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn, VIC 3122

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Challenging operating environment

($m) Q1 FY22
Jun-21
Q2 FY22
Sep-21
Q3 FY22
Dec-21
Q4 FY22
Mar-22
TOTAL
FY22 YTD
Q1 FY23
Jun-22
Q2 FY23
Sep-22
Q3 FY23
Dec-22
Q4 FY22
Mar-23
TOTAL
FY23 YTD
Receipts from customers 11.6 12.2 14.5 12.8 51.1 13.7 15.0 8.1 5.5 42.3
Net Cash from Operating activities 1.5 0.2 0.2 2.4 4.2 1.2 1.0 0.0 -1.3 0.8
Total Hay volumes MT (JCT) 19,852 24,344 26,919 25,466 96,581 26,949 24,491 18,001 12,867 82,308
Available Hay MT (JCT) 10,520 11,476 12,069 8,389 8,389 6,390 4,607 7,520 3,215 3,215

Hay volumes processed at JC Tanloden ended Q4 FY23 on 12,867MT, down 26% and 49% on prior quarter, respectively, as a result of the lower demand from customers combined with business interruptions due to safety upgrades as part of the completion of the sale of the Raywood facility. Financial update

Receipts from customers and net cash from operating activities were $5.5 million and a deficit of $1.3m, respectively for Q4 FY23. Investing activities include refurbishment of the Epsom facility in preparation for post transaction operations. Net financing cash inflow from financing activities of $1.7m relate to fluctuations in our revolving loan facility and repayments of lease liabilities. The table below provides a summary of Receipts and Expenditures and business activities for Q4 FY23 (refer also the accompanying Appendix 4C):

Receipts from customers
Operating costs
SG&A (corporate overhead)
Investing activities
Financing (payments) / receipts
Q4 FY23
(3 months to 31 Mar 2023)
FY223
(YTD)
$’000
$’000
5,485
42,285
(5,525)
(29,865)
(1,280)
(11,653)
(144)
616
1,697
(1,864)

Note: Numbers in the table are presented on a cash basis, consistent with the Appendix 4C.

The sale of the Raywood facility for $15.0m, excluding working capital adjustments, was completed on 14 April 2023 meaning the proceeds will be reflected in the June 2023 quarterly cash flow report.

Payments to related parties over Q4 FY23 were $48,462, which included fees paid to directors.

This announcement has been approved for release by the Board of Directors of Wingara AG Limited.

For further information please contact:

Marcello Diamante Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer E: [email protected]

Wingara AG Limited ACN 009 087 469 Level 1, 10 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn, VIC 3122

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About Wingara AG Limited:

Wingara AG Limited aims to be the leader in the sale of agricultural products to the domestic and international markets, particularly focusing on the export of hay products to Asia. By adhering to the highest standards of production we ensure a reliable source of hay to our clients, enabling them to meet their business demands confident in the quality of our product.

We are also dedicated to supporting local producers and our commitment to providing an equitable relationship with Australian farmers allows us to source the best product available. Wingara is committed to ensuring we uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout the organisation, ensuring that we create an environment in which individuals continue to strive to meet our goals.

For further information, please visit: https://wingaraag.com.au/

Forward-looking statements:

Certain statements made in this release are forward-looking statements and are based on Wingara AG’s current expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “guidance” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Although Wingara AG believes the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, they are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Wingara AG’s control. As a result, actual results could materially differ from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements made in this release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Wingara AG will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this release except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.

Rule 4.7B

Appendix 4C

Quarterly cash flow report for entities subject to Listing Rule 4.7B

Name of entity

Wingara AG Ltd

ABN
58 009 087 469
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
58 009 087 469 31 March 2023
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
Hay Purchases
(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
5,485
(1,588)
(3,937)
-
(1,019)
(129)
(132)
-
-
42,285
(14,718)
(15,148)
-
(9,868)
(904)
(845)
(36)
(1,320) 766
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(a) entities
(b) businesses
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
(e) intellectual property
(79) (461)

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + 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 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
-
-
(65)
1,208
25
(156)
(144) 616
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)
Payment for leased assets (i)
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
4,050
(1,996)
-
(4)
(353)
11,450
(9,739)
(14)
(79)
(3,481)
1,697 (1,863)

(i) The Group has adopted accounting standard AASB 16 Leases with effect from 1 April 2019. In accordance with the requirements of AASB 16 cash payments for the Group’s Lease Liabilities are presented within financing activities.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + 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.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
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)
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
914
(1,319)
(144)
1,697
1,628
766
616
(1,863)
1,147 1,147
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
Other (provide details)
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
1,147 914
1,147 914
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
Current quarter
$A'000
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
48
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
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.
48
-

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + 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.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
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
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
Loan facilities
10,121
9,248
Credit standby arrangements
25
-
Other (please specify)
-
-
Total financing facilities
10,146
9,248
Unused financing facilities available at quarter end
898
Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest
rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing
facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end,
include a note providing details of those facilities as well.
Facility
Facility
Limit
($,000)
Drawndown
($,000)
Interest Rate
InventoryLoan Facility
5,000
5,000
BBSY + 1.12%
Westpac Facility-Elect Performance Group
436
436
BBSY+1.58%
WBC BBBL
1,830
1,830
BBSY+1.55%
Commercial Loan
780
780
5.00%
Asset finance facility
1,475
1,202
5.50%
Bankoverdraft
600
-
8.09%
Corporate Card
25
-
Total
10,146
9,248
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Total facility
amount at quarter
end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
Amount drawn at
quarter end
$A’000
10,121 9,248
25 -
- -
10,146 9,248
Facility Facility
Limit
($,000)
Drawndown
($,000)
Interest Rate
InventoryLoan Facility 5,000 5,000 BBSY + 1.12%
Westpac Facility-Elect Performance Group 436 436 BBSY+1.58%
WBC BBBL 1,830 1,830 BBSY+1.55%
Commercial Loan 780 780 5.00%
Asset finance facility 1,475 1,202 5.50%
Bankoverdraft 600 - 8.09%
Corporate Card 25 -
Total 10,146 9,248
8. Estimated cash available for future operating activities $A’000
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
(1,320)
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
1,147
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
898
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
2,045
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1)
1.5
Note: if the entity has reported positive net operating cash flows in item 1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a
figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5.
If item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions:
8.6.1
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?
(1,320)
1,147
898
2,045
Answer: No, as the entity has sold its Raywood facility on 14 April 2023.

ASX Listing Rules Appendix 4C (17/07/20) + 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

  • 8.6.2 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: Yes, the entity has sold its Raywood facility on 14 April 2023 for $15.0m to extinguish its debt facilities and fund the business going forward.

  • 8.6.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis?

  • Answer: Yes, the business has right sized its cost base following the sale of its Raywood facility to meet current season outlook.

Note: where item 8.5 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.6.1, 8.6.2 and 8.6.3 above must be answered.

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.

Date: 28/04/2023...................................................................

Authorised by: The Board...................................................................

(Name of body or officer authorising release – see note 4)

Notes

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  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. 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 committeeeg 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”.

  5. 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 (17/07/20) + See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.

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