FBR Completes Placement
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FBR Limited
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FBR Well Positioned Following $12.5m Placement
Key Highlights
FBR has completed a share placement raising $12.5 million following strong support from existing and new
domestic and international institutions and sophisticated investors
Proceeds from the Placement will provide additional working capital to deliver key milestones including
funding the company through the anticipated exercise of US JV Option with CRH Ventures
Post transaction pro forma 30 June 2024 cash balance of A$16.2m
Monday, 5 August 2024 – Robotic technology company FBR Limited (ASX: FBR; OTCQB: FBRKF) (“FBR” or “the
Company”) announces today that it has completed an institutional Placement (“Placement”) to raise approximately
A$12.5 million, before costs of the raising, comprising the issue of approximately 328.9 million shares at a price of
A$0.038 per share.
The Placement received strong support from new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors both
domestic and offshore.
Funds raised by the Placement will provide additional working capital to deliver a number of key upcoming
milestones including the 10 home Demonstration Program to be undertaken in Florida leading to the potential
exercise of the US JV Option with CRH Ventures, which if exercised, triggers a purchase order for 20 Hadrian X®
robots and CRH Ventures Americas providing a US$40m debt facility to the Fastbrick Americas JV.
Details of the Placement
The Placement will raise A$12.5 million via the issue of approximately 328.9 million new ordinary fully paid shares
at the Placement Price of A$0.038 per share. The Placement Price of A$0.038, representing a 20.8% discount to the
last closing price per share on 31st July 2024 and a 22.6% discount to the 15-day Volume Weighted Average Price
(VWAP). New Shares issued under the Placement will be issued utilising FBR’s existing capacity under Listing Rule
7.1A and will rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares from the date of issue.
Allotment of the New Shares under the Placement is expected to occur on Friday, 9 August 2024 with trading of
the New Shares commencing on the ASX on the same date.
Bell Potter Securities Limited acted as Lead Manager and Bookrunner to the Placement.
FBR Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mike Pivac said:
“The Company is at a pivotal juncture, having deployed the first of its world-leading Next-Generation Hadrian X®
robots to Florida and preparing to undertake the Site Acceptance Test, the first of many upcoming milestones, it is
pleasing to have completed a strongly supported capital raise that positions the Company well ahead of exciting
months ahead. The support from our existing institutional shareholder base and the new shareholders joining the
register is appreciated and I look forward to providing further updates as we take our Company to the next-phase in
its evolution.”
The Company will be hosting an investor call to provide an overview of the capital raising. The call will be held at
9am, Tuesday 6 August, Sydney time. It will be presented by FBR CEO Mike Pivac.
To register, please use the following link:
https://bellpotter.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_by4HIn0SSjKIr7WwYgBhhA
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This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by the FBR Board of Directors.
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For more information please contact:
For investors:
Andrew Edge
Investor Relations Manager
T: +61 8 9380 0240
andrew.edge@fbr.com.au
For investors: (United States)
Jonathan Paterson
Managing Partner - Harbor Access
jonathan.paterson@harbor-access.com
For media (Australia):
Peter Klinger
Cannings Purple
T: +61 (0)411 251 540
pklinger@canningspurple.com.au
For media (United States):
Rafael Brazon-Di Fatta
Sachs Media
T: +1 850-702-9791
rafael@sachsmedia.com
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
Forward Looking Statements and Investment Risk
This announcement contains certain forward looking statements. Forward looking statements can generally
be identified by the use of forward looking words such as, “expect”, “anticipate”, “likely”, “intend”, “should”,
“could”, “may”, “predict”, “plan”, “potential” or “potentially”, “propose”, “will”, “believe”, “forecast”,
“estimate”, “target” and other similar expressions within the meaning of securities laws of applicable
jurisdictions. Indications of, and guidance or outlook on, future earnings or financial position or performance
FBR, the outcome and effects of the Placement and the use of proceeds from the Placement are also forward
looking statements. Forward looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties
and assumptions which are outside of the control of FBR.
These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include (without limitation) currency fluctuations, economic and
financial market conditions, environmental risks and legislative, fiscal or regulatory developments, supply
chain risks, operating risks, intellectual property and data loss and increased competition. Actual values,
results or events may be materially different to those contained in this announcement. Given these
uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place reliance on forward looking statements.
Neither FBR and its related bodies corporate and affiliates, nor any of their respective officers, directors,
employees, affiliates, agents and advisers (each an FBR Party and together the FBR Parties), gives any
representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward
looking statements in this announcement will actually occur. Any forward looking statements in this
announcement reflect the views of FBR only at the date of this announcement. Subject to any continuing
obligations under applicable laws and ASX Listing Rules, FBR does not undertake any obligation to update or
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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revise any information or any of the forward looking statements in this announcement to reflect changes in
events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward looking statements is based.
This announcement contains selected summary information and does not purport to be all-inclusive,
comprehensive or to contain all the information that may be relevant, or which a prospective investor may
require in evaluations for a possible investment in FBR. It should be read in conjunction with FBR’s periodic
and continuous disclosure announcements which are available at https://www.fbr.com.au/. This
announcement is provided for general information purposes only. It should not be relied upon by the
recipient in considering the merits of FBR or the acquisition of securities in FBR.
An investment in securities in FBR is subject to known and unknown risks, some of which are beyond the
control of the FBR Parties. This includes possible loss of income and principal invested. FBR does not
guarantee any particular rate of return or the performance of FBR, nor does it guarantee any particular tax
treatment.
Not an offer in the United States
This announcement has been prepared for publication in Australia and may not be released to US wire
services or distributed in the United States. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or a
solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any securities described
in this announcement have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 and may
not be offered or sold in the United States except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the
registration requirements of the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws.
Important Notice and Disclaimer
This announcement is not financial product or investment advice, a recommendation to acquire securities or
accounting, legal or tax advice. It does not constitute an invitation or offer to apply for securities. It has been
prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial or tax situation or needs of individuals. Before
making an investment decision, prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information
having regard to their own objectives, financial and tax situation and needs and seek legal and taxation advice
appropriate for their jurisdiction. FBR is not licensed to provide financial product advice in respect of an
investment in securities.
The FBR Parties do not make any recommendation as to whether any potential investor should participate in
the Placement. Further, no FBR Party accepts any fiduciary obligations to or relationship with any investor or
potential investor in connection with the Placement or otherwise, and by accessing this announcement each
recipient expressly disclaims any such fiduciary relationship and agrees that it is responsible for making its
own independent judgements with respect to the Placement and any other transaction or other matter
arising in connection with this announcement.
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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