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FBR Limited Quarterly Report | June 2024
Thursday, 11 July 2024 – Robotic technology company FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) (‘FBR’ or ‘the Company’) is pleased
to provide its quarterly update for the period ended 30 June 2024.
Highlights
FBR‘s Hadrian X® arrives in the United States ahead of Demonstration Program with CRH Ventures
FBR commences trading on U.S. OTCQB Market
A$3.74 million cash balance (excluding cash guarantees) at the end of June quarter
Business Activities Update
FBR Ships the Next-Generation Hadrian X® to the United States
On 18th January 2024, the Company announced it had executed a binding suite of agreements with CRH Ventures
Americas, Inc. (‘CRH Ventures’), a subsidiary of CRH plc, which included an agreement to conduct a Demonstration
Program in the United States with CRH Ventures utilising FBR’s Hadrian X® robotic bricklaying technology, and an
exclusive Option to trigger a United States joint venture.
On 21st February 2024, FBR announced that in accordance with the announcement above it had completed Factory
Acceptance Testing with CRH Ventures representatives in attendance to observe the test.
As a further step forward in FBR’s expansion to the United States, on 17th May 2024 the Company announced that
the Hadrian X® had departed Western Australia by ship, bound for the United States to undertake the Demonstration
Program. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Hadrian X® arrived at its destination port in the United States
ahead of Site Acceptance Testing and the Demonstration Program with CRH Ventures.
Construction Activities
During the quarter FBR continued construction of the St James project, with the ground floors of eight townhouses
completed and the team preparing to mobilise to complete the second storey.
FBR commences trading on US OTCQB Market
During the quarter, FBR advised that the Company’s shares have commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market
under the ticker “FBRKF”.
The OTCQB Venture Market is a U.S. trading platform operated by OTC Markets Group in New York, United States.
The structure provides U.S. investors with live-market access to OTC-listed securities during North American trading
hours, in U.S. dollar denominated terms. FBR’s listing on the OTCQB Venture Market comes as part of the Company’s
planned market entry into the United States, where it will undertake a 5-10 house Demonstration Program in Florida
with CRH Ventures. It is expected that FBR’s planned activities in the U.S. will increase exposure to, and generate
increased interest from, U.S. domiciled retail and institutional investors and by listing on the OTCQB Venture Market,
the Company can improve accessibility to FBR for that investor base.
OTCQB compliance requirements such as financial reporting and disclosure requirements, and ongoing compliance
in relation to the company’s capital structure and market capitalisation, will be satisfied by FBR through ongoing
satisfaction of ASX primary listing obligations. There will be no additional disclosure requirements in respect of the
OTCQB listing.
FBR Board appointments
During the quarter, FBR announced the appointment of Ms Shannon Robinson and Mr Glenn Cooper as Independent
Non-Executive Directors of the Company and the retirement of Mr Grant Anderson and Mr Greg Smith from the
Board.
FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) | ABN 58 090 000 276
+618 9380 0240 | www.fbr.com.au
122 Sultana Road West, High Wycombe, Western Australia 6057
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Ms Robinson is an experienced company director and a former corporate lawyer with 20 years of corporate
experience. Ms Robinson is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and a fellow
of the Governance Institute of Australia (GIA). Ms Robinson has been a director of several ASX-listed technology
companies, including as Chair of FBR Limited from 2015 to 2018, and is currently a Non-Executive Director of Yojee
Limited (ASX:YOJ).
Mr Cooper has an engineering, sales and business operations background with over 25 years’ experience as a senior
executive in the construction, manufacturing and quarrying industries working with and for global OEMs such as
Liebherr, Sandvik and Hitachi. He is experienced across all business functions in the construction equipment industry
including sales, commercialisation and operational management. Mr Cooper has held previous (and current)
directorships and senior executive roles at regional and global levels for major global OEMs and has recently been
group CEO of ASX listed company, Bisalloy Steel Group Limited (ASX:BIS). Mr Cooper is a Member of the AICD.
Corporate and Finance
During the quarter FBR drew down $2.47 million of its revolving R&D tax loan facility with FC Capital.
Receipts from customers for the June quarter was A$131,000 for Wall as a Service® construction activities.
During the quarter, FBR spent A$6.7 million on payroll, overheads and corporate costs, an increase from the previous
quarter. FBR spent A$1.7 million directly developing and manufacturing the Hadrian X ® technology, a decrease from
the previous quarter. FBR spent approximately A$0.5 million developing its house and land properties in Western
Australia.
Note to item 6 in Appendix 4C: Payments to related parties and their associates were made in the quarter.
Approximately A$391,000 was paid to related parties as Executive and Non-Executive Director fees, salary and
superannuation.
FBR’s cash balance at the end of the quarter was A$3.74 million. The Company continues to engage with various
stakeholders as part of its capital strategy. The funding initiatives under consideration contemplate the operational
requirements of the Company and its strategic endeavours, and includes non-dilutive methods. For the avoidance
of doubt, this process remains ongoing and incomplete.
Events subsequent to the end of the quarter
On 8th July 2024, subsequent to the end of the quarter, FBR confirmed that the Hadrian X® had arrived at its
destination port in the United States. The Hadrian X® has cleared customs and is ready to be transported to a facility
in Fort Myers, Florida, to undertake Site Acceptance Testing before the commencement of the Demonstration
Program, wherein FBR will construct the external walls of between five and ten single-storey houses utilising the
Hadrian X®.
This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by the FBR Board of Directors.
Ends
For more information please contact:
FBR Limited
Andrew Edge
Investor Relations Manager
T: +61 8 9380 0240
andrew.edge@fbr.com.au
FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) | ABN 58 090 000 276
+618 9380 0240 | www.fbr.com.au
122 Sultana Road West, High Wycombe, Western Australia 6057
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About FBR Limited
FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) designs, develops and builds dynamically stabilised robots to address global needs in a safer,
more efficient and more sustainable way. These robots are designed to work outdoors using the company’s core
Dynamic Stabilisation Technology® (DST®).
The first application of DST® is the Hadrian X®, a bricklaying robot that builds structural walls faster, safer, more
accurately and with less wastage than traditional manual methods. The Hadrian X® provides Wall as a Service®, FBR’s
unique commercial offering, to builders on demand.
To learn more please visit www.fbr.com.au
FBR Limited (ASX: FBR) | ABN 58 090 000 276
+618 9380 0240 | www.fbr.com.au
122 Sultana Road West, High Wycombe, Western Australia 6057
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Rule 4.7B
Appendix 4C
Quarterly cash flow report for entities
subject to Listing Rule 4.7B
Name of entity
FBR Limited
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
58 090 000 276
30 June 2024
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (12
months)
$A’000
131
2,418
(1,657)
(4,651)
(b) product manufacturing and operating
costs
(881)
(1,890)
(c) advertising and marketing and business
development
(217)
(1,004)
-
-
(e) staff costs
(5,189)
(15,057)
(f)
(1,312)
(5,156)
-
-
24
286
(120)
(1,123)
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
(a) Hadrian Development costs
(d) leased assets
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
-
73
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
- R & D rebate
-
8,768
(9,221)
(17,336)
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(7)
(6,180)
-
-
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) investments
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
2.2
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date (12
months)
$A’000
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
(a) entities
-
-
(b) businesses
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
113
(e) intellectual property
-
-
(f)
-
-
other non-current assets
Proceeds from disposal of:
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)
- Shuttle Development costs
- Intellectual Property, Patents and
Trademarks
(383)
(544)
(1,419)
(390)
(8,030)
-
18,792
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
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
-
(1,443)
3.5
Proceeds from borrowings
2,469
9,342
3.6
Repayment of borrowings
(176)
(9,753)
3.7
Transaction costs related to loans and
borrowings
(35)
(227)
3.8
Dividends paid
-
-
3.9
Other (provide details if material)
3.10
Net cash from / (used in) financing
activities
2,258
16,711
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
11,095
12,397
(9,221)
(17,336)
4.
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents for the period
4.1
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
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)
(390)
(8,030)
4.4
Net cash from / (used in) financing activities
(item 3.10 above)
2,258
16,711
4.5
Effect of movement in exchange rates on
cash held
-
-
4.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
3,742
3,742
5.
Reconciliation of cash and cash
equivalents
Current quarter
$A’000
Previous quarter
$A’000
at the end of the quarter (as shown in the
consolidated statement of cash flows) to the
related items in the accounts
5.1
Bank balances
2,098
2,767
5.2
Call deposits
1,644
8,328
5.3
Bank overdrafts
-
-
5.4
Other (provide details)
- Guarantee facilities
- Term deposits
-
2,768
-
3,742
11,095
5.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
quarter (should equal item 4.6 above)
6.
Payments to related parties of the entity and their
associates
6.1
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 1
(391)
6.2
Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their
associates included in item 2
-
Current quarter
$A'000
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.
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.
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
6,993
6,993
7.1
Loan facilities
7.2
Credit standby arrangements
-
-
7.3
Other (corporate credit cards)
200
-
7.4
Total financing facilities
7,193
6,993
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.
200
A secured revolving corporate credit card facility with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia
at an interest rate of 17.99% p.a.
A senior secured revolving residential construction finance facility with FC Capital at an
interest rate of 9.00% p.a., maturing on 31 August 2024
A senior secured revolving R&D tax finance facility with FC Capital at an interest rate of
12.50% p.a., maturing on 31 December 2024.
A senior secured Hadrian construction robot lease finance facility with FC Capital at an
interest rate of 15.00% p.a., maturing on 13 May 2025
A secured chattel mortgage equipment loan facility with HP Financial Services (Australia)
Pty Ltd at an interest rate of 5.50% p.a., maturing on 30 November 2026.
A secured chattel mortgage equipment loan facility with HP Financial Services (Australia)
Pty Ltd at an interest rate of 9.04% p.a., maturing on 31 August 2028.
8.
Estimated cash available for future operating activities
$A’000
8.1
Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9)
8.1b
Net cash from / (used in) other investing activities (Item 2.5)
(383)
8.2
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6)
3,742
8.3
Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5)
8.4
Total available funding (item 8.2 + item 8.3)
8.5
Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.4 divided by
item 8.1 and 8.1b)
(9,221)
200
3,942
0.41
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.
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: Yes
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 Company continues to engage with various stakeholders as part of its
capital strategy. The funding initiatives under consideration contemplate the
operational requirements of the Company and its strategic endeavours, and
includes non-dilutive methods.
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, based on funds on hand, further receipts from its R&D tax refund, sale of
residential properties, expired director loan funded share sales and unlisted options
on issue. In addition, the Company continues to consider equity capital initiatives as
required.
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:
11 July 2024...............................................................
Authorised by: Aidan Flynn, Company Secretary..............................................
(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 committee – eg 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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