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SensOre Ltd (ASX: S3N) is pleased to present its quarterly activities report for the period ending September 2023.
Highlights
- Quarterly invoices $1.4m (revenue from sales and grants) up 71% on September 2022 ($0.76m)
- Software and services significant milestones achieved:
- Delivery of phases 2 and 3 of the Barton Gold Central Gawler Project (contract value $0.4m)
- Completed NSW data-cube with support from NSW government Critical Minerals Fund and lithium targeting project with Stelar Metals (ASX:SLB)
- Contracts signed with large international Oil and Gas (O&G) companies for Cauchy geophysics
- Exploration gathering momentum:
- Lithium targets – field work at Abbott’s North AI target returns lithium grades up to 1.25%
- Corporate – advanced discussions in relation to value generation from SensOre’s portfolio of early- stage lithium assets
- Total Contract Value (TCV) has decreased to $2.35m from $3.13m down 25% in Q4 with completion of several large contracts in the quarter
- Cash balance at 30 September 2023 $1.005m
CEO Richard Taylor commented:
“The lithium targeting collaboration with Deutsche Rohstoff is bearing fruit with highly encouraging results from the Abbotts North project. The identification of a new lithium fertile pegmatite system in an area previously not known for lithium is a great demonstration of the SensOre technology to objectively define prospects that have been overlooked by previous explorers.
The quarterly performance of $1.4m up from the equivalent quarter last year but down from the previous record quarterly performance of $1.89m in the June quarter remains positive. The seasonality of revenues, particularly software licence renewals at the end of the financial and calendar years contributes to this variability quarter on quarter. SensOre has put in place cost reductions to improve cash availability throughout the year.”
Figure 1: SensOre deployed technology in support of lithium exploration at Abbotts North
Contracts and Financial Results
Invoices raised during the quarter were $1.4m, an increase of 71% when compared to the same September quarter 2022. Cash receipts from customers and grants during the quarter were $1.4m, a decrease of 5% from Q4 FY2023 on the back of high end of financial year sales. Operational cashflow was negative for the quarter. The September quarter is historically weaker for sales revenue due to the strength of the June quarter results. Billings, and subsequently cash receipts, vary month-by-month and quarter-by-quarter due to the anniversary dates of key contracts and the timing of services revenue in reaching project milestones. With closing trade receivables of $0.9m at the end of the quarter, cash receipts related to this will be received next quarter.
Total Contract Value (TCV) decreased by 25% compared to Q4 FY2023, on a net basis after depletion, with TCV of $2.35m this quarter compared to $3.13m previous quarter. TCV is the remaining value of current contracts. It depletes monthly, as the remaining term of the contract reduces. The completion of several large services contracts contributed to the decrease.
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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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