Investor Presentaiton
A significant year of transformation, delivery
and growth
Headline growth
in adjusted EBITA*
performance and dividends
Execution of growth
strategy and brand
alignment
1H23 Operational Review
actions complete
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Adjusted EBITA reflecting the Group's trading and M&A activities is $10.4M, an increase
of $+1.5M (+17%) from adjusted EBITA in FY2022 of $8.8M.
Adjusted EBITA in 2H23 of $5.4M, an increase of $400K (+8%) from adjusted EBITA of $5M in 1H23.
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Final fully franked dividend of 2.25 cents per share at FY2023, an increase of 0.25 cents (+13%) from 2.00 cents
per share in FY2022.
Count declared total dividends of 3.75 cents per share in FY2023, an increase of 0.25 cents (+7%) from 3.50
cents per share in FY2022.
Share buy-back successfully completed, acquiring 2,693,671 shares for $1.7M creating shareholder value.
Shareholder vote approved brand consolidation to one single, strong business.
Acquisition of Affinia Financial Advisers from TAL on 29 May 2023, transforming Count's presence in Wealth.
Appointment of key leadership talent in Risk, People & Culture, M&A and Business Integration.
• Net cash on hand $4.3M at FY2023 (FY2022: $11.74M) due to delivery of strategic acquisition activity.
Count Limited banking facility with Westpac of $25.0M until 21 December 2025 (drawn down $11.7M).
Decisive action taken to discontinue the operations of an underperforming asset ($429K) following an
operational review resulting in a non-cash impairment of ($1.4M) in 1H23.
A non-cash write-off in 1H23 of ($0.6M) in deferred consideration receivable was recognised due to a
material event not arising.
The Group is now well positioned to benefit from a stronger base, reflected in the improved trading results in
2H23.
Notes:
* Count's preferred measure is adjusted EBITA as it provides transparency to our core-trading results. Adjusted EBITA includes the removal of once-off, irregular, and non-recurring items from EBITA
(Earnings Before Interest Taxes, and Amortisation).
2023 Full-Year Results Presentation
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