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SensOre (ASX: S3N or the Company) is pleased to present its quarterly activities report for the period ending June 2023.
Highlights
- Record quarterly invoices $1.89m (revenue from sales and grants) in Q4 FY2023
- Total revenue and grants increased 80% year-on-year to $7.02m (based on invoices for financial year 2023) when compared to combined SensOre-Intrepid 2022 performance of $3.89m.
- Operating cashflow positive for the quarter - excluding one-off items such as technology investment ($0.39m) and non-recurring exploration expenditure ($0.21m)
- Total Contract Value (TCV) has increased to $3.13m up from $2.50m in Q3 with several long-term software contracts being renewed
- Software and services significant milestones achieved:
- Commercial sales of new products Cauchy Downward Continuation (CDC), Simclust and AGLADS
- Significant inbound interest coincident with positive global developments in Artificial Intelligence
- Advances in utilising natural language processing on continental-scale geological meta data
- Exploration gathering momentum:
- Lithium targets – ramping up of joint-venture fieldwork and negotiation of final lithium targets in collaboration with Deutsche Rohstoff AG
- EIS Funding – successful in applications for $0.35m from the Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) WA to fund drilling on Auralia (nickel) and Moonera (copper)
- Corporate – completed capital raising $1.00m, SPP $0.95m (SPP $0.55m and $0.40m shortfall placement).
- Cash balance at 30 June 2023 $1.88m
CEO Richard Taylor commented:
“The team at SensOre are extremely encouraged by the performance of the group across all business segments this quarter and financial year. Operationally we reported another record quarter for invoices, an increase of 67% versus the prior quarter. TCV increased 25% compared to Q3 FY2023. Importantly for a high growth company, we achieved positive operating cashflow this reporting period.
We continued to see strong demand from existing and new clients for our technology, with sales of key geochemistry and geophysics tools accelerating in the June quarter. Our Lithium targeting with Deutsche Rohstoff is ramping up and we expect this to be a key focus area next year. Post the capital raise in the June quarter we are poised for another transformative year of growth across Technology Products, Services and Exploration.”
Figure 1: SensOre deployed technology on client and joint-venture projects across Australia in the June Quarter
Contracts and Financial Results
Invoices raised during the quarter were $1.89m, an increase of 67% over the prior quarter. Cash receipts from customers and grants during the quarter were $1.51m, an increase of 46% from Q3 FY2023. Operational cashflow was positive for the quarter excluding one-off capital costs. The June quarter is historically strong for sales revenue. 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 $1.08m at the end of the quarter, cash receipts related to this will be received next quarter.
Total Contract Value (TCV) increased 25% compared to Q3 FY2023, on a net basis after depletion, with TCV of $3.13m this quarter compared to $2.50m previous quarter. TCV is the remaining value of current contracts. It depletes monthly, as the remaining term of the contract reduces. Several larger software renewals for 3-year periods contributed to the increase.
Figure 2: SensOre Financials by Quarter
Technology
SensOre’s technology applies advances in AI and machine learning to large geoscience datasets to increase discovery performance, reduce exploration costs and minimise both the environmental footprint of exploration.
Productisation of Key Products
SensOre continued customer trials of its data platform solution for client engagements and a broader customer base to deliver seamless continental geoscience data. The commercial rollout continued at a measured pace as new learnings from client interaction and feedback were assimilated into the data layers in the platform.
SensOre accelerated sales of key geochemistry and geophysics services through proprietary innovation tools including SimClust, AGLADS, Moksha 2.5D and Cauchy Downward Continuation (CDC) in the June quarter.
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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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