Carbon Revolution Announces Record Revenue Results for Fiscal 2024
- Achieved Record Full Year Revenue of US$47.3 million, up 87% year-over-year
- Makes substantial progress on operational and liquidity actions
GEELONG, Australia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Revolution plc (NASDAQ:CREV) (the "Company"), a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight advanced technology automotive carbon fiber wheels, today announced fiscal 2024 results for the period ended June 30, 2024. Full year revenue was a record US$47.3 million, up 87% year-over-year. Full year loss after income tax was US$146.4 million compared to US$52.5 million a year ago, with transaction costs comprising US$20.9 million for the current year compared to US$16.4 million for the prior year. Impairment of assets in accordance with IAS 36 of US$68.0m was also taken in FY24.
"Carbon Revolution delivered exceptional growth in fiscal 2024, with full-year revenue growing 87% year-over-year," said Donald Hampton, Jr, CEO of Carbon Revolution. "This performance was driven primarily by a ramp to full production of the Range Rover Sport SV program combined with increased volumes shipped for the Corvette Z06 / E-Ray program."
"The completion of our Mega-line initial commissioning is a significant milestone," added Mr. Hampton, Jr. "The Mega-line, combined with associated expanded capacity, enhances our operational efficiency and we believe positions us to meet the demand from global OEMs. Spend on capacity expansion required for expected volume from currently awarded programs is concluding and we have recently restructured and lowered our cost base, both items combined bring a new level of resilience to our business."
"With all that has been achieved in the last 18 months, the Company expects to be well placed for growth and is moving toward profitability from our first plant in Australia."
Business progress includes:
- Appointed Robert A. (Bob) Lutz as Chair of the Board of Directors
- Strengthened leadership with appointments of Donald Hampton, Jr. as CEO and Alia Comai as Chief Revenue Officer
- Key customer vehicle launches, including Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Lamborghini Temerario
- Completed initial Mega-line commissioning, driving operational efficiencies
- Achieved industry recognition at the prestigious 2024 PACE Automotive News awards with dual awards
Webcast and Conference Call Information
To listen to the conference call via the Internet, please go to the Events section on Carbon Revolution's investor website. To listen to the conference call via telephone, please call (877) 407-9716 (domestic) or (201) 493-6779 (international).
A replay of the conference call will be available from 3:00 pm Eastern Time on May 15, 2025, until 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 29, 2025 under the Events section of Carbon Revolution's investor website, or by calling (844) 512-2921 (US domestic) or (412) 317-6671 (international), Access ID: 13753730.
About Carbon Revolution plc
Carbon Revolution plc (NASDAQ:CREV) is the parent of Carbon Revolution Pty Ltd, an early-stage growth company which has successfully innovated, commercialized and industrialized the advanced manufacture of carbon fiber wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world's most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world.
For more information, visit carbonrev.com
Financial Highlights
| Metrics(1) (US$ unless otherwise specified) | FY24 | FY23 | Change % | ||
| Revenue (US$m) | 47.3 | 25.3 | 87% | ||
| Loss for the year (US$m) | (146.4 | ) | (52.5 | ) | (179)% |
| EBITDA(2) (US$m) | (120.5 | ) | (42.3 | ) | (185)% |
| Adjusted EBITDA(3) (US$m) | (35.0 | ) | (23.5 | ) | (49)% |
| Unrestricted cash at April 30 2025(4) (US$m) | 1.0 | ||||
| (1) | All USD figures converted to USD at a rate of 0.6624:1 (USD:AUD) for convenience. Financial years ending June 30. | |
| (2) | EBITDA differs from the most comparable IFRS measure, net loss for the year, primarily because it does not include interest expense and interest income, income taxes, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, and amortization of intangible assets. | |
| (3) | Adjusted EBITDA adjusts EBITDA for capital raising transaction costs, share-based payment expenses, impairment of assets, loss on modification, loss on extinguishment, supplier financing costs, realized foreign exchange loss, gain on remeasurement of warrant liabilities and unrealized foreign exchange gain. See additional information at the end of this release regarding non-IFRS financial measures. | |
| (4) | The Company expects to draw down the remaining US$5m from OIC funds in CY2025. As of April 30, 2025 the Company has US$1.0m of available cash on the balance sheet and US$3.6m in restricted Trust fund in relation to the PIUS agreement. | |
Use of Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Other Operating Metrics
In addition to results determined in accordance with IFRS, management utilizes certain non-IFRS financial measures such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, which are not financial measures as defined by IFRS. Non-IFRS measures have certain limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results of operations as reported under IFRS. The Company believes non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The Company's management believes that the use of non-IFRS financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating projected operating results and trends in and in comparing the Company's financial measures with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-IFRS/GAAP financial measures to investors. These measures should not be used instead of, or considered as alternatives to, the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with IFRS and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies.
Forward Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this communication are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "project," "forecast," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," "target" or other similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future financial performance, business strategies, financings and expectations for the Company's business. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Carbon Revolution's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from such assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Carbon Revolution.
These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including (i) Carbon Revolution's liquidity, including its ability to pay its obligations and to issue equity, refinance its indebtedness or otherwise obtain financing at all or on acceptable terms, (ii) risks related to our ability to meet financial covenants and other key covenants under existing financing arrangements, (iii) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (iv) the ability to maintain the listing of Carbon Revolution's securities on the stock exchange; (v) risks related to the rollout of Carbon Revolution's business strategy and the timing of expected business milestones; (vi) the effects of competition on Carbon Revolution's future business and the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth, establish and maintain relationships with customers and retain its management and key employees; (vii) risks related to domestic and international political and macroeconomic uncertainty, including tariffs and trade policy and the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas and Israel-Hezbollah conflicts; (viii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Carbon Revolution; (ix) the impact of pandemic and governmental responses on any of the foregoing risks; (x) risks related to Carbon Revolution's industry; (xi) changes in laws and regulations; and (xii) those factors discussed in the documents Carbon Revolution filed with the SEC, including the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended June 30, 2024.
If any of these risks materialize or Carbon Revolution's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Carbon Revolution does not presently know or that Carbon Revolution currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Carbon Revolution's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Carbon Revolution anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Carbon Revolution's assessments to change. However, while Carbon Revolution may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Carbon Revolution specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, unless required by applicable law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Carbon Revolution's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed 1Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | |||||||||
| June 30, 2024 US $'000 | June 30, 2024 AU $'000 | June 30, 2023 AU $'000 | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,454 | 3,705 | 19,582 | ||||||
| Restricted trust fund | 446 | 674 | 14,677 | ||||||
| Receivables | 5,656 | 8,538 | 6,430 | ||||||
| Contract assets | 9,242 | 13,952 | 8,239 | ||||||
| Inventories | 19,101 | 28,836 | 22,173 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 1,453 | 2,193 | 378 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 38,352 | 57,898 | 71,479 | ||||||
| Non-current assets | |||||||||
| Restricted trust fund | 4,637 | 7,001 | - | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | - | - | 62,638 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets | - | - | 7,446 | ||||||
| Intangible assets | - | - | 16,774 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 4,637 | 7,001 | 86,858 | ||||||
| Total assets | 42,989 | 64,899 | 158,337 | ||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||
| Payables | 29,973 | 45,247 | 15,474 | ||||||
| Borrowings | 9,282 | 14,013 | 13,829 | ||||||
| Lease liability | 467 | 705 | 645 | ||||||
| Contract liability | 730 | 1,102 | 748 | ||||||
| Deferred income | 1,400 | 2,114 | 1,919 | ||||||
| Provisions | 2,887 | 4,359 | 12,957 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 44,739 | 67,540 | 45,572 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities | |||||||||
| Borrowings | 93,301 | 140,853 | 70,833 | ||||||
| Payables | 10,064 | 15,193 | - | ||||||
| Derivative liability | 352 | 531 | - | ||||||
| Lease liability | 4,677 | 7,061 | 7,368 | ||||||
| Contract liability | 2,999 | 4,527 | 1,755 | ||||||
| Deferred income | 8,825 | 13,323 | 15,235 | ||||||
| Provisions | 1,877 | 2,834 | 1,843 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 122,095 | 184,322 | 97,034 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 166,834 | 251,862 | 142,606 | ||||||
| Net (liabilities) / assets | (123,845 | ) | (186,963 | ) | 15,731 | ||||
| Equity (Deficit) | |||||||||
| Contributed equity | - | - | - | ||||||
| Warrants | 4,971 | 7,504 | - | ||||||
| Reserves | 1,317 | 1,990 | 7,166 | ||||||
| Accumulated losses | (130,133 | ) | (196,457 | ) | 8,565 | ||||
| Total equity (deficit) | (123,845 | ) | (186,963 | ) | 15,731 | ||||
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1 All USD figures converted to USD at a rate of 0.6624:1 (USD:AUD) for convenience.
| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 2For the Years Ended June 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||
| US $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | |||||
| Sale of wheels | 44,752 | 67,560 | 37,477 | 38,276 | ||||
| Engineering services | 1,702 | 2,569 | 530 | 464 | ||||
| Sale of tooling | 881 | 1,330 | 253 | 1,596 | ||||
| Revenue | 47,335 | 71,459 | 38,260 | 40,336 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold | (65,262 | ) | (98,523 | ) | (55,094 | ) | (57,445 | ) |
| Impairment of assets | (55,472 | ) | (83,745 | ) | - | - | ||
| Gross loss | (73,399 | ) | (110,809 | ) | (16,834 | ) | (17,109 | ) |
| Other income | 1,423 | 2,148 | 3,096 | 4,320 | ||||
| Operational expenses | (2,505 | ) | (3,782 | ) | (2,997 | ) | (2,013 | ) |
| Research and development expenses | (23,914 | ) | (36,102 | ) | (16,180 | ) | (16,933 | ) |
| Administrative expenses | (11,979 | ) | (18,084 | ) | (14,566 | ) | (13,146 | ) |
| Marketing expenses | (1,166 | ) | (1,760 | ) | (1,494 | ) | (1,550 | ) |
| Capital raising transaction costs | (20,921 | ) | (31,584 | ) | (24,746 | ) | - | |
| Finance costs | (19,937 | ) | (30,100 | ) | (5,502 | ) | (1,390 | ) |
| Finance income | 5,955 | 8,990 | - | - | ||||
| Loss before income tax expense | (146,443 | ) | (221,083 | ) | (79,223 | ) | (47,821 | ) |
| Income tax expense | - | - | - | - | ||||
| Loss for the year | (146,443 | ) | (221,083 | ) | (79,223 | ) | (47,821 | ) |
| Other comprehensive income / (loss) | ||||||||
| Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: | ||||||||
| Foreign currency translation differences – foreign operations | 201 | 303 | (62 | ) | (147 | ) | ||
| Other comprehensive income / (loss) | 201 | 303 | (62 | ) | (147 | ) | ||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year | (146,242 | ) | (220,780 | ) | (79,285 | ) | (47,968 | ) |
| Earnings per share | US $ | AU $ | AU $ | AU $ | ||||
| Basic | (77.90 | ) | (117.61 | ) | (59.20 | ) | $(36.17 | ) |
| Diluted | (77.90 | ) | (117.61 | ) | (59.20 | ) | $(36.17 | ) |
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2 All USD figures converted to USD at a rate of 0.6624:1 (USD:AUD) for convenience.
| Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Deficit) – AU$ For the years ended June 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share Capital* | Share Premium* | Warrants | Share buyback reserve | Share based payment reserve | Accumulated losses | Foreign currency translation reserve | Total equity (deficit) | ||||||||||||||||
| AU $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | AU $'000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of July 1, 2021 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 5,979 | (131,067 | ) | (9 | ) | 136,726 | ||||||||||||
| Loss after tax for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (47,821 | ) | - | (47,821 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (147 | ) | (147 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (47,821 | ) | (147 | ) | (47,968 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share options exercised | - | - | - | - | 1,235 | 1,932 | - | 3,167 | |||||||||||||||
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | - | - | - | - | 1,235 | 1,932 | - | 3,167 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2022 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 7,214 | 85,178 | (156 | ) | 91,925 | |||||||||||||
| Balance as of July 1, 2022 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 7,214 | 85,178 | (156 | ) | 91,925 | |||||||||||||
| Loss after tax for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (79,223 | ) | - | (79,223 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | - | (62 | ) | (62 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (79,223 | ) | (62 | ) | (79,285 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share options exercised | - | - | - | - | 481 | 2,610 | - | 3,091 | |||||||||||||||
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | - | - | - | - | 481 | 2,610 | - | 3,091 | |||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2023 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 7,695 | 8,565 | (218 | ) | 15,731 | |||||||||||||
| Balance as of July 1, 2023 | - | - | - | (311 | ) | 7,695 | 8,565 | (218 | ) | 15,731 | |||||||||||||
| Loss after tax for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (221,083 | ) | - | (221,083 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the year | - | - | - | - | - | - | 303 | 303 | |||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (221,083 | ) | 303 | (220,780 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share options exercised | - | - | - | - | (886 | ) | 886 | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Equity-settled share-based payment | - | - | - | - | (410 | ) | - | - | (410 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Cancellation of share-based payment plans | - | - | - | 311 | (4,802 | ) | 4,491 | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Settlement of share-based payment with cash alternative | - | - | - | - | (1,597 | ) | - | - | (1,597 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Equity-settled share-based payment to non-employee | - | - | - | - | 1,905 | - | - | 1,905 | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition transaction | - | 10,684 | - | - | - | - | - | 10,684 | |||||||||||||||
| Capital reduction | - | (10,684 | ) | - | - | - | 10,684 | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Issue of warrants | - | - | 7,504 | - | - | - | - | 7,504 | |||||||||||||||
| Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | - | - | 7,504 | 311 | (5,790 | ) | 16,061 | - | 18,086 | ||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2024 | - | - | 7,504 | - | 1,905 | (196,457 | ) | 85 | (186,963 | ) | |||||||||||||
* Comparative periods have been re-stated with the capital structure of Carbon Revolution PLC being the continuing legal parent. Refer to note 6.7 of the financial statements in the Annual Report on Form 20-F.
| 3Carbon Revolution plc Condensed Statements of Cash Flows For the years ended June 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022 | |||||||||
| 2024 US $'000 | 2024 AU $'000 | 2023 AU $'000 | 2022 AU $'000 | ||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||||||||
| Receipts from customers | 44,198 | 66,724 | 45,742 | 33,643 | |||||
| Receipt of grants and research and development incentives | 134 | 202 | 15,446 | 3,767 | |||||
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (75,545 | ) | (114,049 | ) | (80,215 | ) | (81,005 | ) | |
| Interest received | 134 | 202 | 61 | 94 | |||||
| Capital raising transaction costs | (7,758 | ) | (11,712 | ) | (9,030 | ) | - | ||
| Borrowing costs | (5,978 | ) | (9,025 | ) | (20,676 | ) | - | ||
| Finance costs | (6,087 | ) | (9,187 | ) | (3,810 | ) | (2,475 | ) | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (50,902 | ) | (76,845 | ) | (52,482 | ) | (45,976 | ) | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||||||||
| Payments for property, plant and equipment | (13,004 | ) | (19,632 | ) | (13,082 | ) | (15,634 | ) | |
| Payments for intangible assets | (3,607 | ) | (5,446 | ) | (4,874 | ) | (6,007 | ) | |
| Sale proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (16,610 | ) | (25,076 | ) | (17,953 | ) | (21,641 | ) | |
| Cash flow from financing activities | |||||||||
| Proceeds from third-party borrowings | 71,508 | 107,953 | 124,963 | 33,657 | |||||
| Repayment of third-party borrowings | (20,211 | ) | (30,512 | ) | (43,212 | ) | (29,370 | ) | |
| Reclassification (to)/from restricted trust fund | 4,638 | 7,002 | (14,677 | ) | - | ||||
| Capital raising transaction costs | - | - | - | (422 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from capital reorganization | 719 | 1,085 | - | - | |||||
| Repayment of lease liability | (277 | ) | (418 | ) | (604 | ) | (596 | ) | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 56,377 | 85,110 | 66,470 | 3,269 | |||||
| Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents held | (11,135 | ) | (16,811 | ) | (3,965 | ) | (64,348 | ) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of financial year | 12,971 | 19,582 | 22,693 | 87,257 | |||||
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 618 | 934 | 854 | (216 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of financial year | 2,454 | 3,705 | 19,582 | 22,693 | |||||
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3 All USD figures converted to USD at a rate of 0.6624:1 (USD:AUD) for convenience.
| Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to Net loss for the year |
EBITDA differs from the most comparable IFRS measure, net loss for the year, primarily because it does not include interest expense and interest income, income taxes, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, and amortization of intangible assets. Adjusted EBITDA adjusts EBITDA for capital raising transaction costs, share-based payment expenses, impairment of assets, loss on modification, loss on extinguishment, supplier financing costs, realized foreign exchange loss, gain on remeasurement of warrant liabilities and unrealized foreign exchange gain. The table below provides the buildup of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA described in the Financial Highlights table above.
| 2024 US $m4 | 2023 US $m | 2024 AU $m | 2023 AU $m | ||||||
| Net loss for the year | (146.4 | ) | (52.5 | ) | (221.1 | ) | (79.2 | ) | |
| Income tax expense | - | - | - | - | |||||
| Depreciation & Amortization | 8.8 | 7.0 | 13.2 | 10.5 | |||||
| Effective interest on third party borrowings | 10.6 | 1.0 | 16.0 | 1.4 | |||||
| Cash Interest on third party borrowings | 6.1 | 1.8 | 9.2 | 2.7 | |||||
| Interest on lease liabilities | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||||
| Interest other | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | |||||
| Interest income | (0.1 | ) | (0.0 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (0.1 | ) | |
| Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation & Amortization (EBITDA) | (120.5 | ) | (42.3 | ) | (182.0 | ) | (63.8 | ) | |
| Capital raising transaction costs | 20.9 | 16.4 | 31.6 | 24.7 | |||||
| Share based payment expenses | (0.1 | ) | 2.1 | (0.2 | ) | 3.1 | |||
| Impairment of assets | 68.0 | - | 102.6 | - | |||||
| Loss on modification | 0.6 | - | 0.9 | - | |||||
| Loss on extinguishment | 1.4 | - | 2.1 | - | |||||
| Supplier financing costs | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | |||||
| Realized foreign exchange loss | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | - | |||||
| Gain on remeasurement of warrant liabilities | (4.4 | ) | - | (6.7 | ) | - | |||
| Unrealized foreign exchange gain | (1.4 | ) | - | (2.1 | ) | - | |||
| Adjusted EBITDA | (35.0 | ) | (23.5 | ) | (52.7 | ) | (35.6 | ) |
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4 All USD figures converted to USD at a rate of 0.6624:1 (USD:AUD) for convenience
