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DC Two Limited (ASX: DC2) (“DC Two” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated revenue generating data centre, cloud, and software business, is pleased to provide its quarterly report and Appendix 4C cash flow statement for the period ended 31 March 2023.
Highlights:
- Continued growth in cash receipts, up by ~40% compared to Q3 FY22.
- Strong reduction in operating expenses, down by ~44% compared to Q3 FY22.
- Strong acceleration of the Company’s “Next Phase of Growth” (ASX: 31 October 2022), with:
- Completion of the Attained acquisition. (ASX:4 April 2023)
- Progression of the disposal of non-core assets for $3m in cash. (ASX: 27 February 2023)
- Completion of the Attained acquisition. (ASX:4 April 2023)
- Dynamic progression of the Company’s operations within the cloud microservices sector.
- Company continues to assess strong opportunities for growth in critical technology sectors for the second half of fiscal 2023.
Quarter Overview:
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company has continued to focus on the transition to its next phase of growth (ASX: 31 October 2022). Management has implemented critical strategic initiatives aimed at building a unique technology offering into the broader cloud microservices IT sector.
In particular, the Company continued the strategic review of its operations and existing core assets, to enable an effective transition to its next phase of growth via its stated four-step strategy (ASX: 2 May 2022, 31 October 2022, and 14 December 2022):
This overarching strategy has delivered a strong quarter, with:
- Cash receipts growing by ~40% compared to Q3 FY22.
- Operating expenses down by ~44% compared to Q3FY22.
- Total revenue for the quarter was ~$1.1 million, up by ~21% compared to Q3 FY22.
M&A Overview:
- Attained:
Following the quarter end, the Company announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Attained Group Pty Ltd (“Attained”) and its expansion beyond data centres and infrastructure. (ASX: 4 April 2023)
Attained is a profitable Australian leading managed IT and cloud services provider, deploying and managing technology solutions across a variety of enterprises to improve performance and efficiency. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the Company’s strategic move into the broader cloud microservices IT sector, leveraging the IT infrastructure foundations built over the last three years.
The acquisition of Attained is deemed an initial, strategic steppingstone for the Company, covering several technology layers, deemed critical to build an end-to-end market offering. These include, among others:
- Cyber Security.
- Managed IT services.
- Cloud services.
- Network and Voice solutions.
During the last three years, Attained has demonstrated its ability to generate profit while achieving an average of ~$3 million in unaudited revenue. Via this transaction, the Company expects to drive further growth by leveraging its IT infrastructure foundations built over the last three years.
- Disposal of non-core assets for $3M in cash:
On 27 February 2023, the Company announced the proposed divestment of the DC Modular business assets to D Comm Infrastructure Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of D Comm Ventures Pty Ltd, a leading Web 3.0 technology company, to generate $3 million in cash (before costs).
The DC Modular business assets have been identified as non-strategic towards the Company’s tech- focussed growth objectives. The completion of this transaction is subject to conditions precedent.
The Company expects to settle this transaction by the end of the fiscal year.
Outlook:
Aligned with its transition to the next phase of growth (ASX: 31 October 2022), the Company will continue to assess several M&A growth opportunities aimed at building a unique technology offering, within the cloud microservices sector.
The Company intends to focus on critical technologies and services towards this goal, including a continuous assessment on non-critical divisions.
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Streamplay Studio Enters into Agreement to Acquire North American Indie Gaming Leader, Noodlecake Studios
HIGHLIGHTS
- Streamplay expands global reach and direct-to-consumer gaming presence across North America with acquisition of Noodlecake.
- Established in 2011, Noodlecake boasts a proven track record with a variety of over 60 in-house and published games achieving over 270 million downloads.
- Noodlecake has over its history generated over ~A$42 million through primary monetisation channels, with additional revenue from other sources.
- Noodlecake averaged annual revenue of ~A$7.3 million and EBITDA of ~A$1.8 million over the 3 years ending 31 December 2023.
- Noodlecake’s lean, high-impact operating model, maximises publishing reach with a focused team and global collaborations.
- Established partnerships with leading Tier 1 brands such as Apple, Google, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Steam and more.
- Provides Streamplay with immediate product and geographic revenue diversification via Noodlecake’s flexible publishing and monetisation strategies (premium sales, in-app purchases, advertising, and subscription-based models).
- Strengthens global expansion opportunities, including continued collaborations with Zplay in the Chinese gaming market.
About Noodlecake
Founded in Canada in 2011, Noodlecake is an established, reputable and profitable indie game studio and publisher. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 games listed across more than 10 storefronts and available in over 45 countries, Noodlecake has engaged players worldwide with award-winning content, achieving over 270 million downloads to date.
Since incorporation, the studio has generated significant revenue through its multifaceted monetisation strategy, including over A$15 million in in-app purchases, over A$9 million in direct game sales, and over A$18 million in advertising revenue, alongside other significant sources.
These revenues are strategically driven by the studio’s presence on major digital storefronts such as the Apple App Store, Google Play, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Noodlecake’s adaptability to emerging opportunities is evident in its recent expansions into Xbox and PlayStation, with future releases targeting premium storefronts and subscription platforms.
Noodlecake boasts an impressive track record of publishing award-winning titles that have captivated both players and critics alike. Among its successes, “Yes, Your Grace” recently won Best Indie Game on Google Play for 2024,1 showcasing their ability to support compelling and engaging indie experiences. “Golf Blitz”, an innovative multiplayer spin on the classic golf genre which was developed inhouse, earned critical acclaim and was featured as an Editor’s Choice by Apple in 2019.2 Additionally, “Alto’s Odyssey”, another title published by Noodlecake, received an Apple Design Award in 20183 for its exceptional artistry and gameplay.
Their games employ a range of revenue models tailored to each platform. Premium titles generate revenue through direct purchases, while free-to-play games monetise via in-app purchases and targeted ads.
Additionally, Noodlecake has a history of securing exclusive, curated partnerships with Apple Arcade, Google Play Pass, and Xbox Game Pass which provide consistent revenue through subscription-based engagement.
The studio’s upcoming game, “Winter Burrow”,4 set for release on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox storefront, Switch and Steam, early in 2025, is just one example of how Noodlecake leverages these partnerships to generate stable, upfront revenues.
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Next-generation Hadrian X® Completes US Site Acceptance Testing
Highlights
- FBR receives confirmation from CRH Ventures that first next-generation Hadrian X® successfully completes Site Acceptance Testing at Fort Myers facility in Florida
- Confirmation received from an independent structural engineer that the structure is consistent with design requirements and meets applicable building standards
- FBR to receive next tranche of non-refundable payment from CRH Ventures of US$600,000 under Demonstration Program agreement
- Construction of the first house in the Demonstration Program to commence shortly
An independent structural engineer provided confirmation that the walls of the test build were consistent with the design and met applicable building standards.
Completion of Site Acceptance Testing triggered a US$600,000 payment by CRH Ventures to FBR and the commencement of the Demonstration Program. The Demonstration Program requires FBR to construct the external walls of five to ten single-storey houses utilising the next-generation Hadrian X®. The Demonstration Program will commence shortly.
The Demonstration Program will be deemed complete when FBR completes construction of its five houses plus up to five houses added to the program by CRH Ventures, with all houses to be certified by an independent structural engineer. Upon completion of the Demonstration Program, FBR will receive a payment of US$400,000 from CRH Ventures under the Demonstration Program agreement. The completion of the Demonstration Program also marks the commencement of a 45-day period for CRH Ventures to exercise the option to form a joint venture for the delivery of Wall as a Service® in the United States.
This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by the FBR Board of Directors.
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