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SCHOOLBLAZER LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2023
May 22, 2023
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HANCOCK & GORE

FY23 Half-Yearly Financial Results Presentation
Half Year Results - 31 March 2023
Hancock & Gore Ltd (ASX: HNG)
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
Not investment advice
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Financial information
This presentation contains certain financial information that has been presented in an abbreviated form insofar as it does not include all the presentation and disclosures, statements or comparative information as required by the Australian Accounting Standards, the International Financial Reporting Standards (including the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee) and other mandatory professional reporting requirements applicable to financial reports prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act. The financial information provided in this presentation is for illustrative purposes and is not represented as being indicative of HNG's (or anyone else's) view of its, nor anyone else's, future financial condition and/or performance. All dollar values are in Australian dollars ($ or A$) unless otherwise stated. A number of figures, amounts, percentages, estimates, calculations of value and fractions in this presentation are subject to the effect of rounding. Accordingly, the actual calculation of these figures may differ from the figures set out in this presentation.
Company information
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Historical information
Past performance information in this presentation is given for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as, and is not, an indication of future performance.
Forward looking information
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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR ENDED
31st MARCH 2023
| $2.2m | NET PROFIT AFTER TAX | $63.5m | NTA VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55% | FUM GROWTH | $0.28 | NTA PER SHARE |
| 33% | OF NTA IN CASH & LISTED SECURITIES | 0.5c | FULLY FRANKED INTERIM DIVIDEND |
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H1FY23 HIGHLIGHTS
- H1 FY23 ~$2.2m NPAT down 11% on H1FY22. Importantly, the 1HFY23 result didn't include any unlisted balance sheet asset revaluations despite strong underlying asset performance
- H1 FY23 ~$4.2m Revenue was up 419% on H1FY22 reflecting the contribution of dividends received and performance fees
- Strong earnings performance of Mountcastle Group with H&G dividends received of $1.5m. Progressing attractive M&A opportunities with potential for significant value uplift across Mountcastle and other balance sheet assets
- 56% growth in Funds under Management since FY22 year-end driven by increased FUM and positive fund performance with management & performance fees up 276% on H1FY22
- Increased weighting to property & high-yielding fixed income assets with new investments during the half
- Exploring M&A opportunities in investment management targeting debt, special situations and property strategies in a balance sheet light structure
- Strengthening of board and investment team to allow for greater investment in value creation for portfolio companies

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H1FY23 INCOME STATEMENT
| ($m) | H1 FY23 | H1 FY22 | Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from continuing operations | $4.2m | $0.8m | $3.3m |
| Fair Value Gains/(Losses) | ($0.0m) | $3.3m | ($3.3m) |
| Other income | $0.2m | $0.2m | ($0.0m) |
| Costs | $2.1m | $1.7m | $0.5m |
| Operating Profit | $2.2m | $2.6m | ($0.4m) |
| Tax | $0m | $0.1m | ($0.1m) |
| NPAT | $2.2m | $2.5m | ($0.3m) |
| Underlying NPAT¹ | $3.3m | $0.1m | $3.2m |
¹ Underlying NPAT is after adjusting for employee share-based payments, depreciation and amortisation expenses and net fair value movements in unlisted financial assets and liabilities

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H1FY23 BALANCE SHEET
| ($m) | Mar 23 | Sep 22 | $ Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $5.1m | $13.5m | ($8.4m) |
| Listed Investments | $15.9m | $11.0m | $4.9m |
| Unlisted Investments | $33.8m | $31.5m | $2.3m |
| Loan Notes | $7.6m | $3.9m | $3.7m |
| Intangibles | $0.7m | $0.7m | $0m |
| Other Assets & Liabilities Net | $1.1m | $3.5m | ($2.4m) |
| Net Assets | $64.2m | $64.1m | $0.1m |
| Intangibles | ($0.7m) | ($0.7m) | $0m |
| Net Tangible Assets | $63.5m | $63.4m | $0.1m |

$63.5M
NET TANGIBLE ASSETS
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STRONG OWNERSHIP CULTURE
Strong alignment of interests between shareholders, fund investors and the H&G board and management team
| H&G Directors & KMPs own ~25% of ASX:HNG & material investments in managed funds | |
|---|---|
| Investment team consists of experienced professionals from institutional backgrounds, joining H&G to build long-term wealth with shareholders | |
| Demonstrated ability to originate attractive and unique investments and products across all sectors & cycles | |
| Track record of distilling complexity to mitigate risk & make investment decisions in a timely manner |

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BOARD & MANAGEMENT
Building a high-quality, well-aligned investment team with broad experience and networks
GROUP / GOVERNANCE

SANDY BEARD EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
- 30+ years of investment experience and director of numerous public and private companies

KEVIN ELEY NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- 30+ years of investment experience and director of numerous public and private companies

JOSEPH CONSTABLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- 7+ years of experience across public company directorships, capital markets and investment management

ANGUS MURNAGHAN NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- 35+ years of investment/transaction experience in the Australian equities markets in senior roles
INVESTMENT TEAM

PHILLIP CHRISTOPHER INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
- 12+ years of experience across private equity, capital markets and investment management

MICHAEL MAEJI INVESTMENT MANAGER
- 5+ years of experience across corporate finance, M&A and investment management

NICHOLAS ATKINSON INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
- 25+ years of experience across capital markets, corporate finance and investment management

JOSEPH CONSTABLE PORTFOLIO MANAGER
- 7+ years of experience across public company directorships, capital markets and investment management

ARTHUR FOKSCHANER INVESTMENT ANALYST
- 4+ years experience in security analysis, market strategy, and funds management
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BALANCE SHEET INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
Progress in H1 on pursuing value creating initiatives

Key Assets
- Mountcastle
- Mint Payments
- FOS Lighting
- Disruptive Packaging
- Anagenics
- Other Listed
- Hyde Road Trust
- T-Shirt Ventures
- Other Unlisted

DISRUPTIVE PACKAGING
Better packaging. No compensation.
Mountcastle
Progressing multiple accretive M&A opportunities. In negotiations with strategically important bolt-on school uniform suppliers
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Mint
T-shirt ventures
Mint Payments
Continued revenue and earnings growth from travel sector payments solutions
T-Shirt Ventures
Continued revenue growth in NDIS technology solutions and completion of further growth investment
Anagenics
H&G cornerstoned capital raising to pursue M&A opportunities
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H&G INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
56% H1 Increase in FUM driven by strong performance by H&G High Conviction Ltd (ASX:HCF) & inclusion of the Hyde Road Trust
HCF successfully completed ~$2.75m (~15%) placement at $1.04 per share post half balance date (May 23). Strong support by Perennial Value & new strategic high net worth investors
HCF generated material performance fees on the back of strong alpha generation in a volatile market
HCF FUM ~$28m post raise, that equates to an increase of 100% since H&G acquired the SIAL Funds Management vehicle in 2021. Material value creation for HNG shareholders, with platform set to build out FUM & Fees
Reposition work, increased rental income, & increased ownership interest in Hyde Rd Trust (76%). Actively analysing new property assets. Leveraging expertise for asset value maximisation
FY23 Priorities - Continued HCF performance; Explore inorganic growth opportunities; Build out distribution capability; Launch new private asset syndication fund; Add material sized new private/listed investment
| Strategies | High Conviction | Private Credit | Property | Private Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Class | Ex ASX300 Listed Equities | Private Credit | Commercial Property | Private Equity |
| Status | Open | Late Stage DD | Advancing JV | Syndication |
| FUM | $28m Post Raise | $85m | $10m | $5m |
| Fund Target | $100m+ | $150m+ | $100m+ | $50m |
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EVENTS POST HALF YEAR AND OUTLOOK
Private Assets
Mountcastle (MTC) – Strengthening board and advancing M&A opportunities
- Steven Doyle (ex Lovisa, Super Retail) appointed as Chairman
- MTC in due diligence on multiple acquisition opportunities
- H&G intention to support Mountcastle’s growth through equity participation
- MTC on track to deliver c. $10m of EBITDA for FY23
Disruptive Packaging (DP) – Customer demand accelerating growth
- Commissioning of Tecate, Mexico production line underway to supply USA market
- Progressing rollout of Unicor click & collect product for Coles
- North American orders continuing to grow rapidly (c. US$30m of written and verbal commitments)
- Exploring accretive capital raising opportunities to accelerate manufacturing capacity expansion
- YTD sales up c. 100% on last year
H&G Investment Management – Acquiring a controlling stake in experienced Private Credit fund manager
- NBIO signed to acquire 51% of Causeway Asset Management – a leading small to mid-market private credit provider
- Portfolio Managers each have 30+ years’ experience & currently manage over $75m FUM & with strong growth in new and existing products
- Provides synergistic funding competence to H&G Alternatives platform.
- Further details to be announced when due diligence is complete
Group
Dividend
- H&G Ltd declares 0.5c fully franked interim dividend – its fourth consecutive dividend since new executive team’s leadership
- Intention is to maintain the payment of regular franked dividends
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H&G STRATEGY – 2025 GOALS¹
Diversified Investment Company with an Active Value investment style that targets minimum 15% p.a. compound growth
Plan to double H&G’s Balance Sheet Assets
Plan to triple H&G’s fee-generating FUM
Plan to triple H&G market cap
Aspirational targets¹

Balance Sheet Assets

Fee Generating FUM²

Run-rate Fee-related Revenue

Ratio of Fee Generating FUM to Balance Sheet Assets
¹ 2025 Goals are aspirational targets and are not to be construed as Guidance
² Third-party Funds Under Management (FUM)
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MR. SANDY BEARD
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
0412 308 263
www.hancockandgore.com.au
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