Q4 FY22 Activities Report & Appendix 4C
New and repeat orders from Tier-1 customers demonstrate Mobilicom’s strength in delivering secure, reliable, leading-edge systems
Key Highlights
- Secured new Tier-1 customer with initial order, bringing the number of Mobilcom’s Tier-1 customers to eight
- Tier-1 drone manufacturer selected recently launched SkyHopper Micro for integration into its new drone platform planned for mass production
- A$19 million cash balance at 31 December 2022
- A$620,000 confirmed order backlog for delivery in 1H C
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Operational Overview
In Q4 FY22,
New and repeat orders
During the quarter,
Commenting on the Company’s Q4 2022 performance,
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“We are working on a substantial pipeline of potential contracts and design wins with Tier-1 customers across the globe. As the drone market is set to rapidly grow over the coming years, Mobilicom’s reputation for performance, security, and excellence supports our momentum across a broad range of applications and customers.”
SkyHopper Micro selected by Tier-1 drone manufacturer
Mobilicom’s recently launched product, SkyHopper Micro was selected by a Tier-1 manufacturer that is a global leader in its field selling similar products for decades to serve government, military, intelligence, and kamikaze applications. This Tier-1 manufacturer selected SkyHopper Micro due to its superior performance both in line-of-sight (LOS) and urban non-LOS conditions and its lightweight miniature size, making it ideal for integration into mini-and-small-sized drones. Following flight testing, the Tier-1 customer successfully demonstrated SkyHopper Micro to potential customers such as the
Sales & marketing activities
Corporate developments
Financials
Government grants for CY22 totalled
Related party payments noted in Section 6 of the accompanying Appendix 4C relate to payment of executive and non-executive Director fees and salaries.
Outlook
A number of Mobilicom’s 44 design wins are moving toward commercialisation, which is expected to deliver a significant order volumes going forward. This, combined with the Company’s expectation to fulfill its order backlog during the first half of 2023, will contribute to revenues.
With each major Tier-1 customer and design win,
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About
The company holds patented technology & unique know-how for Mobile Mesh networking. It has a large, field proven portfolio of commercialised products used in a variety of applications.
Mobilicom’s large solution portfolio has been deployed worldwide, seeing the Company derive revenue from hardware, software sales & licensing fees and professional support services for its solutions.
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Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B (Unaudited)
ABN | Quarter ended (“current quarter”) | |
26 617 155 978 |
Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A’000 | Year to date | |||
1. | Cash flows from operating activities | | |||
1.1 | Receipts from customers | 516 | 2,670 | ||
1.2 | Payments for | ||||
(a) research and development | (184 | ) | (952 | ) | |
(b) product manufacturing and operating costs | (194 | ) | (733 | ) | |
(c) advertising and marketing | (267 | ) | (1,090 | ) | |
(d) leased assets | (152 | ) | (452 | ) | |
(e) staff costs | *(1,499 | ) | (4,179 | ) | |
(f) administration and corporate costs | *(843 | ) | (1,559 | ) | |
1.3 | Dividends received (see note 3) | - | - | ||
1.4 | Interest received | - | - | ||
1.5 | Interest and other costs of finance paid | 95 | 88 | ||
1.6 | Income taxes paid | - | - | ||
1.7 | Government grants and tax incentives | 187 | 924 | ||
1.8 | Other (provide details if material) | 3 | 35 | ||
1.9 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities | (2,338 | ) | (5,248 | ) |
* The net cash for current quarter includes significant one-time payments related with retroactive director fees, superannuation, and partial redemption of accrued salary components (vacation and recuperation), as well as annual Director and Officers insurance payment | |||||
2. | Cash flows from investing activities |
| |||
2.1 | Payments to acquire or for: | ||||
(a) entities | - | - | |||
(g) businesses | - | - | |||
(h) property, plant and equipment | (7 | ) | (22 | ) | |
(i) investments | - | - | |||
(j) intellectual property | - | - | |||
(k) other non-current assets | - | - | |||
2.2 | Proceeds from disposal of: | | |||
(b) entities | - | - | |||
(l) businesses | - | - | |||
(m) property, plant and equipment | - | - | |||
(n) investments | - | - | |||
(o) intellectual property | - | - | |||
(p) 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 | (7 | ) | (22 | ) |
3. | Cash flows from financing activities | | |||
3.1 | Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) | - | *21,531 | ||
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 (NASDAQ listing related costs) | **(89 | ) | **(691 | ) |
3.10 | Net cash from / (used in) financing activities | (89 | ) | 20,840 | |
*Proceeds from issues of equity securities are net of underwriters’ discount, underwriters non-accountable expense allowance and US legal counsels’ fee. **NASDAQ listing related costs include non-recurring costs | |||||
4. | Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period | | |||
4.1 | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 22,216 | 3,996 | ||
4.2 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) | (2,338 | ) | (5,248 | ) |
4.3 | Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) | (7 | ) | (22 | ) |
4.4 | Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) | (89 | ) | 20,840 | |
4.5 | Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held | (846 | ) | (630 | ) |
4.6 | Cash and cash equivalents at end ofperiod | 18,936 | 18,936 |
5. | Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents | Current quarter | Previous quarter | ||
5.1 | Bank balances | 18,936 | 22,216 | ||
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) | 18,936 | 22,216 |
6. | Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates | Current quarter | |
6.1 | Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 | *463 | |
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. |
* The Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 includes one-time payment related with retroactive director fees
The following amount are included in section 6.1 above:
- Director fees paid to director related entities amounted to
7. | Financing facilities Add notes as necessary for an understanding of thesources of finance available to the entity. | Total facility amount at quarter end | Amount drawn at quarter end |
7.1 | Loan facilities | ||
7.2 | Credit standby arrangements | ||
7.3 | Other (please specify) | ||
7.4 | Total financing facilities | ||
7.5 | Unused financing facilities available at quarter end | ||
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. | ||
8. | Estimated cash available for future operating activities | $A’000 | |
8.1 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) | (2,338 | ) |
8.2 | Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) | 18,936 | |
8.3 | Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) | - | |
8.4 | Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3) | 18,936 | |
8.5 | Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by item 8.1) | 8.10 | |
Note: if the entityhas reported positive net operating cash flowsin item1.9, answer item 8.5 as “N/A”. Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.5. | |||
8.6 | 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? | |||
Answer: N/A | |||
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: N/A | |||
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: N/A | |||
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
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2 This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date: ...........31 January 2023........................................................................
The Board of Directors
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