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Half Year Results22 November 2023RAKInformation Technology

Rakon Limited
Interim Report

2024


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Table of Contents

Unaudited Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income ..................................................... 3

Unaudited Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity .............................................................. 4

Unaudited Consolidated Interim Balance Sheet .......................................................................................... 5

Unaudited Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows ......................................................................... 6

Notes to the Financial Statements ............................................................................................................... 8



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Unaudited Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the period ended 30 September 2023


For the NZ segment, research and development expenses was previously aligned to the R&D grant claim. With the change in the

grant scheme introduced by New Zealand Government (which was adopted for 31 March 2023 reporting), the research and

development calculation was reassessed for the period ending 30 September 2022, resulting in a reclassification of $2,010,000

from general and administration expenses to research and development expenses.

Change in classification of selling and marketing expenses in France HiRel led to the reassessment of prior year costs which resulted

in a reclassification of $1,138,000 from general and administration expenses to selling and marketing expenses.

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.



Restated

Unaudited six Unaudited six Audited year

months ended months endedended

30 September 30 September 31 March

202320222023

Note $000s$000s$000s

Continuing operations

Revenue461,25487,164 180,334

Cost of sales(35,133) (43,641) (91,542)

Gross profit26,12143,52388,792

Other operating income92267401

Operating expenses

Selling and marketing(5,827)(5,620) (10,626)

Research and development(8,856)(8,507) (16,979)

General and administration(14,135) (14,223) (31,214)

Total operating expenses(28,818) (28,350) (58,819)

Other gains/(losses) – net53,3747,4342,969

Operating profit76922,87433,343

Finance income28095371

Finance costs(265)(547)(891)

Share of net losses of associate(625)(18)(1,460)

Profit before income tax15922,40431,363

Income tax credit/(expense)340(6,391)(8,144)

Net profit after tax for the period attributable to equity holders of the Company49916,01323,219

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Decrease in fair value cash flow hedges(1,613) (19,664)(2,517)

Cost of hedging (310)(1,218)(1,494)

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income5385,8471,123

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations9683,9241,774

Long term incentive plan176163347

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Changes in fair value of equity investments – Thinxtra10(628)(753)

Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax (231) (11,576)(1,520)

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to equity holders of the

Company

2684,43721,699

Earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the CompanyCentsCentsCents

Basic earnings per share0.2 7.1 10.2

Diluted earnings per share0.2 7.0 10.2


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Unaudited Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

For the period ended 30 September 2023


The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.






Share capital

Retained

earnings Other reserves Total equity

$000s$000s$000s$000s

Balance at 31 March 2022

181,024 (23,126) (22,733) 135,165

Net profit after tax for the half year ended 30 September 2022-16,013-16,013

Currency translation differences

--3,9243,924

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

-- (15,035) (15,035)

Changes in fair value of equity investments at fair value through

other comprehensive income – Thinxtra

--(628)(628)

Contribution of equity net of transaction costs

Employee share schemes

Value of employee services--163163

Total comprehensive income for the half year

-16,013 (11,576)4,437

Balance at 30 September 2022

181,024(7,113) (34,309) 139,602

Net profit after tax for the half year ended 31 March 2023

-7,2067,206

Currency translation differences

--(2,150)(2,150)

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

--12,14712,147

Changes in fair value of equity investments at fair value through

other comprehensive income – Thinxtra

--(125)(125)

Contribution of equity net of transaction costs

Employee share schemes

Value of employee services--184184

Total comprehensive income for the half year

-7,20610,05617,262

Balance at 31 March 2023

181,02493 (24,253) 156,864

Net profit after tax for the half year ended 30 September 2023-499-499

Currency translation differences

--968968

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

--(1,385)(1,385)

Changes in fair value of equity investments at fair value through

other comprehensive income – Thinxtra

--1010

Contribution and distribution of equity net of transaction costs

Issue of shares

568--568

Dividends

-(3,482)-(3,482)

Employee share schemes

Value of employee services--176176

Total comprehensive income for the half year

568(2,983)(231)(2,646)

Balance at 30 September 2023

181,592(2,890) (24,484) 154,218

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Unaudited Consolidated Interim Balance Sheet

As at 30 September 2023


The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

Unaudited six Unaudited six Audited year

months ended months endedended

30 September 30 September 31 March

202320222023

Note$000s$000s$000s

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents17,87925,74421,717

Trade and other receivables45,84850,59551,421

Inventories59,95972,04362,614

Derivative financial instruments 292441,100

Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss5-96

Current income tax asset367266362

Total current assets124,350 148,692 137,310

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment38,56330,10334,387

Intangible assets8,5946,8837,671

Right-of-use assets3,9744,2223,435

Interest in associates13,52516,46014,154

Trade and other receivables2,1512,0703,615

Financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income – Thinxtra61,9362,0531,927

Derivative financial instruments3582531,228

Deferred tax asset4,0657,6873,543

Total non-current assets73,16669,73169,960

Total assets197,516 218,423 207,270

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Bank overdraft7-1,417-

Borrowings71,3741,3231,635

Trade and other payables24,84336,22229,978

Current income tax liabilities(825)3,2891,688

Lease liabilities1,5772,1391,562

Provisions1,1537271,176

Derivative financial instruments4,79216,3054,107

Total current liabilities32,91461,42240,146

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings73,1124,6043,600

Trade and other payables--92

Provisions3,0962,9403,057

Lease liabilities2,9032,7132,507

Derivative financial instruments 1,2737,142940

Deferred tax liabilities--64

Total non-current liabilities10,38417,39910,260

Total liabilities43,29878,82150,406

Net assets154,218 139,602 156,864

Equity

Share capital181,592 181,024 181,024

Other reserves(24,484) (34,309) (24,253)

Accumulated losses(2,890)(7,113)93

Total equity154,218 139,602 156,864


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Unaudited Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

For the period ended 30 September 2023


The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.



Unaudited six Unaudited six Audited year

months ended months endedended

30 September 30 September 31 March

202320222023

$000s$000s$000s

Operating activities

Cash provided from

Receipts from customers75,67985,497 173,137

R&D grants received8821,7592,092

Other income received339207506

76,90087,463 175,735

Cash was applied to

Payment to suppliers and others(35,346) (51,366) (95,749)

Payment to employees(31,593) (29,865) (58,375)

Interest paid(282)(735)(1,004)

Income tax paid(2,369)(5,480)(9,495)

(69,590) (87,446) (164,623)

Net cash inflow from operating activities7,3101711,112

Investing activities

Cash was applied to

Purchase of property, plant and equipment(6,015)(9,420) (17,342)

Purchase of intangibles(46)(306)(1,356)

(6,061)(9,726) (18,698)

Net cash outflow from investing activities(6,061)(9,726) (18,698)

Financing activities

Cash was applied to

Dividends paid(2,915)--

Repayment of borrowings- (10,000) (10,746)

Lease liabilities payments(1,733)(1,491)(2,472)

Cash was applied to financing activities(4,648) (11,491) (13,218)

Net cash inflow from financing activities(4,648) (11,491) (13,218)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents(3,399) (21,200) (20,804)

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(439)6,2983,292

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year21,71739,22939,229

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period17,87924,32721,717

Composition of cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents17,87925,74421,717

Bank Overdraft-(1,417)-

Total Cash and cash equivalents 17,87924,32721,717

Breakdown of net debt (excluding lease liabilities) at the end of the period

Cash and cash equivalents17,87924,32721,717

Borrowings(4,486)(5,927)(5,235)

Net cash (excluding lease liabilities) at the end of the period13,39318,40016,482

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Unaudited Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows (continued)

For the period ended 30 September 2023


The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.



Unaudited six Unaudited six Audited year

months ended months endedended

30 September 30 September 31 March

202320222023

$000s$000s$000s

Reconciliation of net profit to net cash flows from operating activities

Reported net profit after tax49916,01323,219

Adjustments for

Depreciation and amortisation expense3,5033,8967,777

Net increase in allowance for expected credit loss14-222

Provisions provided-2091,103

Movement in foreign exchange rates2,209(673)(1,333)

Share of net profits of associate625181,460

Deferred tax movement--(644)

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment(88)--

Employee share based expense175163347

6,4383,6138,932

Change in operating assets and liabilities

Decrease/(Increase) in trade and other receivables5,708(6,202)(8,794)

Decrease/(Increase) in inventories2,654 (14,724)(5,293)

Increase in provisions17219785

(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables(5,228)213(7,125)

Increase/(Decrease) in tax provisions and deferred tax(2,778)885(612)

Total impact of changes in working capital items373 (19,609) (21,039)

Net cash flow from operating activities7,3101711,112


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Notes to the Financial Statements

General information ........................................................................................................................ 9

Statement of significant accounting policies ................................................................................... 9

Segment information ....................................................................................................................... 9

Revenue ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Other gains/(losses) – net .............................................................................................................. 12

Financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income – Thinxtra ............................ 12

Borrowings ..................................................................................................................................... 13

Contingencies ................................................................................................................................ 13

Subsequent events ........................................................................................................................ 13

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
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General information

Rakon Limited (‘the Company’) and its subsidiaries (‘the Group’) are a global technology company that design and manufacture

advanced frequency control and timing solutions for a wide range of applications. Rakon’s core markets are Telecommunications,

Space & Defence, and Global Positioning. The Company is a limited liability company, incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand,

and listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX code: RAK). The address of the registered office is 8 Sylvia Park Road, Mt

Wellington, Auckland.

The Company is registered under the Companies Act 1993 and is a FMC reporting entity under Part 7 of the Financial Markets

Conduct Act 2013. The financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Part 7 of the

Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and the NZX (Main Board) Listing Rules.

The unaudited interim financial statements of the Group have been approved for issue by Rakon’s Board of Directors on 22

November 2023.

Statement of significant accounting policies

These unaudited interim financial statements of the Group for the half-year reporting period ended 30 September 2023 have been

prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (NZ GAAP). They comply with New Zealand

equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS), other New Zealand accounting standards and authoritative

notices that are applicable to entities that apply NZ IFRS, in particular NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The consolidated

financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Group is a profit-oriented entity for

the purposes of complying with NZ GAAP. These financial statements comprise Rakon and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared

on a going concern basis.

The unaudited interim financial statements of the Group have been presented in New Zealand dollars and have been rounded to

the nearest thousands unless otherwise indicated.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and

assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual

results may differ from these estimates.

This unaudited interim financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report.

Accordingly, this report should be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 31 March 2023 and any public

announcements made by the Company during the interim reporting period.

Segment information

The chief operating decision maker (CODM), is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating

segments. CODM for the Group is the Chief Executive Officer.

The operating segments are presented in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the CODM. Significant

judgement has been applied in the determination of reportable operating segments. Ownership of products’ intellectual property

have been used as the key factor to identify reportable operating segment and aggregation criteria, based on synergies between

the businesses not limited by geography.

The CODM assess the performance of the operating segments based on ‘Underlying EBITDA’, a non-GAAP measure, defined as:

‘Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, impairment, employee share schemes, non-controlling interests,

adjustments for associate’s share of interest, tax & depreciation, loss on disposal of assets and other cash and non-cash items’. The

CODM also receives information about the segments’ revenue on monthly basis.










Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

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Segment results

Information relating to each reportable segment is set out below.





NZ

France/

India

France

HiRel T'maker Other

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Total

$000s $000s $000s $000s $000s $000s

Segment revenue by market

Telecommunications

23,393 13,323 152- (2,703) 34,165

Global Positioning

7,53131 234- (618) 7,178

Space and Defence

6,245 756 8,864- (582) 15,283

Other

2,34787 2,468- (274) 4,628

Total segment revenue by market39,516 14,197 11,718- (4,177) 61,254

Underlying EBITDA6,821 (1,503) 880 566 (1,509) 5,255

Total assets

2

102,388 51,209 28,700 13,914 1,305 197,516

Additions of property, plant and equipment, and intangibles3,583 2,135 1,611-- 7,329

Total liabilities

3

21,932 14,345 5,968- 1,053 43,298

Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2023

NZ

France/

India

France

HiRel T'maker Other

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Total

$000s $000s $000s $000s $000s $000s

Segment revenue by market

Telecommunications

30,634 19,255 298- (2,660) 47,527

Global Positioning

17,1989763- (974) 16,384

Space and Defence

5,209 1,061 6,366- (346) 12,290

Other

8,90647 2,636- (626) 10,963

Total segment revenue by market61,947 20,460 9,363- (4,606) 87,164

Underlying EBITDA32,149 2,998 (1,123) 1,050 (6,995) 28,079

Total assets

2

127,434 48,806 23,484 16,868 1,831 218,423

Additions of property, plant and equipment, and intangibles2,606 6,617 502-- 9,725

Total liabilities

3

49,390 18,888 8,935- 1,608 78,821

Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022

NZ

France/

India

France

HiRel T'maker Other

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Total

$000s $000s $000s $000s $000s $000s

Segment revenue by market

Telecommunications

65,874 39,215 453- (4,961) 100,581

Global Positioning

35,287 112 233- (1,790) 33,842

Space and Defence

10,448 2,846 16,248- (640) 28,902

Other

12,223 234 5,390- (838) 17,009

Total segment revenue by market123,832 42,407 22,324- (8,229) 180,334

Underlying EBITDA39,117 7,580 1,642 622 (6,779) 42,182

Total assets

2

111,435 52,032 28,126 14,154 1,523 207,270

Additions of property, plant and equipment, and intangibles5,935 10,905 1,858-- 18,698

Total liabilities

3

26,869 14,055 7,930- 1,552 50,406

Audited year ended 31 March 2023

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
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1

Revenue is (losses)/gains on cash flow hedges apportioned to each segment based on hedged currency.

2

Segment assets are measured in the same way as in the financial statements. These assets are presented as it is regularly provided

to the CODM.

3

Segment liabilities are measured in the same way as in the financial statements. These liabilities are presented as it is regularly

provided to the CODM.

Segment description and principal activities

The New Zealand (NZ) operating segment designs and manufactures products for Telecommunications, Global Positioning and

Defence markets. The segment includes research and development (R&D) engineering teams located in NZ and UK which develop

new products and process innovations.

The France/India operating segment designs and manufactures products for the Telecommunication market. Design and support

services are in France and NZ, with manufacturing in India.

Rakon’s India facility in Bengaluru contract manufacture products exclusively for the Group. They also design and manufacture

products for the local Indian defence, aeronautics and space markets. Though there is potential for future growth in the domestic

market, this business currently is not large enough for the CODM to view separately, therefore is aggregated with France Telecom.

The France HiRel operating segment designs and manufactures products for the Space & Defence markets. Design, support services

and manufacturing are predominantly carried out in France.

The Timemaker Group (T’maker) produces crystal blanks and represents the Group’s 37.07% (2022: 37.07%) ownership interest.

All other segments (Other) includes Rakon Financial Services Limited, Rakon UK Holdings Limited, and Rakon Investment HK Limited.

These are not operating segments and are not separately included in reports provided to the CODM. Also included are the head

office, and group sales and marketing services segments. These are reported separately to the CODM.

Reconciliation of Underlying EBITDA to net profit after tax for the year


Revenue

The Group designs, manufactures and sells frequency control solutions for a wide range of applications. Revenue is derived from

the transfer of goods over time and at a point in time at an amount that reflects the consideration the Group expects to be entitled

to in exchange for products and services excluding any applicable taxes. Arrangements are agreed with the customers, set out in

the terms and conditions which cover the pricing, settlement of liabilities, return policies and any other negotiated performance

obligations.

Reportable segment revenue from contracts with customers


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Continuing operations$000s$000s$000s

Underlying EBITDA5,25628,07942,182

Depreciation and amortisation(3,503)(3,877)(7,777)

Adjustment for associate share of interest, tax and depreciation(1,191)(1,066)(2,100)

Finance costs – net15(452)(520)

Long term incentive scheme(270)-(376)

Other non-cash items(148)(280)(46)

Profit before income tax15922,40431,363

Income tax credit/(expense)340(6,391)(8,144)

Net profit after tax for the year49916,01323,219

NZ

France/

India

France

HiRelOtherTotal

$000s $000s $000s $000s $000s

Products transferred at a point in time39,516 14,197 8,875 (4,177) 58,411

Products and services transferred over time-- 2,843- 2,843

Sales to external customers39,516 14,197 11,718 (4,177) 61,254

Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2023

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

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Revenue by geography

The Group’s trading revenue is derived in the following regions. Revenue is allocated based on the country in which the customer

is located.


Other gains/(losses) – net


1

Includes realised and unrealised gains arising from bank balances, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income – Thinxtra

Subsequent to losing significant influence in Thinxtra and ceasing equity accounting of the investment on 1 June 2018, the Group

elected to present changes in fair value of its investment in other comprehensive income (FVOCI).

The FVOCI are strategic investments which are not held for trading, and which the Group has irrevocably elected the classification

at initial recognition, considering this to be more relevant. For assets measured at FVOCI, gains and losses on revaluation are

recorded in OCI reserve. On disposal of these equity investments, any related balance within the OCI reserve is reclassified to

retained earnings.


NZ

France/

India

France

HiRel Other Total

$000s $000s $000s $000s $000s

Products transferred at a point in time61,946 20,460 6,459 (4,605) 84,260

Products and services transferred over time-- 2,904- 2,904

Sales to external customers61,946 20,460 9,363 (4,605) 87,164

NZ

France/

India

France

HiRelOtherTotal

$000s $000s $000s $000s $000s

Products transferred at a point in time123,832 42,407 19,437 (8,229) 177,447

Products and services transferred over time-- 2,887- 2,887

Sales to external customers123,832 42,407 22,324 (8,229) 180,334

Audited year ended 31 March 2023

Unaudited six months ended 30 September 2022

Unaudited six Unaudited six Audited year

months ended months endedended

30 September 30 September 31 March

202320222023

$000s$000s$000s

Asia24,89737,54282,516

North America22,59335,30661,892

Europe12,88112,02830,750

Others8832,2885,176

Total segment revenue by geography61,25487,164 180,334

Unaudited six Unaudited six Audited year

months ended months endedended

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$000s$000s$000s

Gain/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment, intangible, and right-of-use assets96(7)(33)

Foreign exchange gains/(losses) – net

Forward foreign exchange contracts

Financial asset at fair value through profit or loss(745)(3,116)(880)

Revaluation of foreign denominated monetary assets and liabilities

1

4,02310,5573,882

Total foreign exchange gains – net3,2787,4413,002

Total other gains/(losses) – net3,3747,4342,969

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
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Thinxtra

Thinxtra Pty Limited (Thinxtra) is an 'Internet of Things' (IoT) business that started in 2016. Thinxtra's focus is on establishing an IoT

network in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong and providing products, services and solutions enabling connectivity of devices

to the network. Thinxtra’s business model is based on subscription for access to the network, platform solutions and the sale of IoT

products. Further information is available at www.thinxtra.com.

Rakon was one of the founding members of Thinxtra in 2016, and has a 7.0% ownership interest at 30 September 2023 (March

2023: 7.0%). This is calculated on a fully diluted basis including the exercise of any existing options.

Based on the information and observations available, the valuation remains unchanged from 31 March 2023 at A$1.8m or A$2.29

per share.

Borrowings

The Group is reliant on its bank facilities and equity as the principal sources of capital management.

Line of credits

The Group maintains following line of credits.


ASB

The Company maintains a working facility of $10 million (2022: $10 million). During the period Company operated within its

required financial covenants.

Crédit Agricole Provence Côte D’Azur

The bank borrowings include a €2.4m French government backed loan that was made available to Rakon France (2022: €3.2m). In

May 2021, the Company exercised its option to extend this loan for a further five years. Repayment of the loan is spread equally

over the final four years to June 2026. The effective interest rate is 1.24% for the remaining term of five years. This loan has certain

restrictions that limits it to be used for working capital/treasury support for the French business. There are no covenants on the

loan and no additional security is required.

HDFC Bank

In June 2022, Rakon India secured a new credit facility with HDFC bank including ₹200m (NZ$4,000,000) that can be used for funding

working capital requirements. The facility is secured by inventories and debtors.

Contingencies

There are no material changes to contingent liabilities or assets from 31 March 2023.

Subsequent events

The Directors are not aware of any material events subsequent to 30 September 2023.

Unaudited six Unaudited six Audited year

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$000s$000s$000s

Current

French Government loan1,3071,2581,513

Other borrowings6766122

Current borrowings1,3741,3231,635

Bank overdrafts-1,417-

Total current borrowings1,3742,7401,635

Non-current

French Government loan2,9684,3373,450

Other borrowings144267150

Non-current borrowings3,1124,6043,600

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Market Release

23 November 2023

Rakon continues to focus on efficiency initiatives and investment for future growth

Global high technology company Rakon (NZX: RAK) has today released its financial results for the six

months ended 30 September 2023.

All numbers are stated in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) and relate to the six months ended 30

September 2023 (HY24), with comparisons to the six months ended 30 September 2022 (HY23) unless

stated otherwise.

Financial Highlights

 Revenue of $61.3 million (HY23: $87.2 million) reflects industry-wide challenges and the

completion of one-off chip shortage contracts

 Telecommunications revenue down $13.4 million to $34.2 million and Positioning revenue down

$9.2 million to $7.2 million, reflecting anticipated normalisation of customer inventory levels.

Space and Defence recorded its highest revenue to date of $15.3 million, up 24% from HY23

 Gross margin of 42.7% (HY23: 49.9%) reflects non-recurring costs associated with workforce

restructuring and lower production due to the move to the new India facility

 Operating expenses were relatively flat at $28.8 million (HY23: $28.4 million) reflecting both

increased investment for future growth and inflationary pressures, and the offsetting effect of

Rakon’s focus on efficiency initiatives to improve long-term competitiveness

 Underlying EBITDA

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of $5.3 million (HY23: $28.1 million) reflects the fall in revenue, non-recurring

costs and sustained investment for growth

 Reflecting the deferment of 5G infrastructure deployment by mobile network operators as they

adjust to current macroeconomic pressures, and longer than anticipated inventory normalisation

by Rakon’s Telecommunications and Positioning customers, Rakon now expects FY24 Underlying

EBITDA

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of between $13-$19 million.

Strategic Highlights

 Continued market share gains and an all-time high design win rate, which has increased 33% YoY

with a conversion rate of over 90%

 Planned production of select New Zealand and France product lines at the new India facility is

progressing on an accelerated schedule – delivering margin improvement from FY25

 Now established in the fast-growing NewSpace and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite ecosystem;

highest order book for Space over 12-month period and expecting this growth to continue

 Launched the latest Rakon semiconductor chip, the first of its AI computing hardware portfolio,

and working with leading players in AI computing hardware on next generation platforms

 Continued delivery of three-year growth strategy and on track to deliver all FY24 milestones.

Chief Executive Officer, Sinan Altug says “There is no doubt that we continue to deal with a tough short-

term macroeconomic environment. Our customers continue to work through their inventory levels, after

stockpiling through the global supply chain disruptions, and mobile network operators are deferring

some planned 5G capex. As evidenced by recent announcements, we are now seeing these conditions

lasting for longer than previously anticipated. However, we share the confidence of our tier 1 customers,





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who are seeing these adjustments as temporary pauses on the path to growth, and equivocally

expecting the deployment of this deferred investment to return.”

“We are focused on diversifying and growing in new markets. A great example of this is our Space and

Defence segment, which is going from strength to strength, delivering highest revenue to-date in HY24,

and has become another strong vertical alongside Telecommunications. We have also taken the first

steps towards AI computing hardware becoming a core market. The launch of our next generation

semiconductor chip, Niku, lays the foundation for our AI computing hardware portfolio and we will add

more next-generation products to this portfolio in the coming year.”

“We are also leaving no stone unturned as we focus on optimising and running our business as

efficiently as possible. The steps we have taken to date are already providing tangible benefits, but we

continue to look for more efficiencies across our global operations. This will put us in the best position

to navigate the current macroeconomic conditions, offset inflationary impacts and improve our

resilience and competitiveness into the future.

“The medium to longer-term growth fundamentals for Rakon’s core markets remain strong. We

continue to deliver and execute on our three-year growth plan, which will ensure we’re well positioned

to capture and maximise significant opportunities. The strategic and focused investments we are making

today will enable us to grow market share, revenue and margins“, says Mr Altug.

Financial Result

Total revenue was $61.3 million, compared with $87.2 million for HY23. This reflects a $10 million impact

from the completion of one-off chip shortage contracts as well as the normalisation of inventory levels

– impacting both the Telecommunications and Positioning segments.

Telecommunications, Rakon’s largest market, fell to $34.2 million (HY23: $47.5 million) on the back of

anticipated industry-wide normalisation of inventory levels among customers. Positioning fell $9.2

million to $7.2 million (HY23: $16.4 million), reflecting the completion of one-off chip revenue of $4

million in HY23 and normalisation of customer inventory levels. Increased activity in Space and Defence

resulted in a 24% revenue increase to $15.3 million (HY23: $12.3 million). Rakon’s ‘Other’ segment

revenue fell from $11 million to $4.6 million, also reflecting the completion of one-off chip shortage

contracts.

Gross profit was lower at $26.1 million and margin percentage was 43% (HY23: 50%), impacted by one-

off costs associated with workforce restructuring, lower production due to the move to the new India

facility, and lower order volumes impacting economies of scale.

Operating expenses were relatively flat at $28.8 million (HY23: $28.3 million) even with continued

growth strategy investment (R&D up to $8.9 million) and incurred inflationary pressures. Rakon’s focus

remains on investing for growth while proactively carrying out efficiency and cost control measures.

Underlying EBITDA

1

of $5.3 million reflects the fall in revenue along with non-recurring expenses and

investment for future growth. Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) was $0.5 million, reflecting Underlying

EBITDA

1

, as well as a share of a loss made by an associate.

Net cash was $13.4 million, down from the prior year after investment of $6.1 million in capital

expenditure, including the completion of the India manufacturing facility, and payment of $2.9 million

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Balance Sheet

Rakon’s balance sheet remains robust, with net assets of $154.22 million. The company had $13.4

million in net cash at balance date, $5 million lower than a year ago as it continues to self-fund key

growth-focused projects and paid its first dividend in August 2023.

Since 31 March 2023, inventory levels have reduced from $62.6 million to $60 million and are down

$12 million YoY as Rakon used up safety stocks that were accumulated to mitigate supply chain risks

and support the transfer of Rakon India’s manufacturing operation to the newly built facility. The

company will continue to focus on lean and agile inventory management going forward.

Rakon is committed to managing its balance sheet to support the company’s long-term sustainability

and growth strategy, including maintaining capacity to execute ongoing growth opportunities over

time.

Efficiency initiatives

As Rakon continues to invest for growth while navigating the challenging market environment, it is also

taking a multifaceted approach to driving efficiency across the business. By streamlining the business

without compromising core capabilities Rakon can ensure resilience and maintain market leadership

and competitiveness in the years ahead.

In HY24 Rakon reduced its global workforce by over 10% compared to its business plan, optimising

production efficiencies while ensuring retention of the right capabilities for continued execution of its

growth plan. General and Administrative costs were flat at $14.1 million (HY23: $14.2 million), a positive

reflection of the effectiveness of ongoing efficiency actions to offset inflationary pressures. Rakon

continues to proactively look at all expense categories, and associations with revenue and future growth

objectives.

Growth strategy

Rakon’s three-year growth strategy, as outlined to shareholders at the 2022 and 2023 annual meetings,

sets a path for building long-term shareholder value by diversifying revenue with focused investment

to grow Rakon’s market share, revenue and margins over time. The growth strategy investments made

to-date have allowed Rakon to successfully diversify into higher margin products and are estimated to

have increased the serviceable addressable market by 10% in just one year to almost $3.7 billion.

Rakon is on-track to deliver all FY24 milestones for the growth strategy, including the planned

production of select product lines from France and New Zealand at the new India facility. This is

progressing well on an accelerated schedule and once completed will bring margin improvement from

the second half of FY24 and gain increasing efficiencies from FY25.

Rakon launched its latest semiconductor chip, Niku

TM

, the first of its AI computing hardware portfolio

and continues to work with leading players in AI computing hardware on next generation platforms –

projecting tangible substantial benefits within the next 12-18 months. The next product in Rakon’s AI

computing hardware portfolio, MercuryX™, is scheduled for launch before the end of 2023 and has been

released to selected customers for testing.

The Space and Defence segment continues to outperform for Rakon. The company has its highest order

book to-date over the 12-month period and is now established in the fast-growing NewSpace and Low





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Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite ecosystem. This growth is expected to continue as Rakon focuses on

expanding into new geographies and moving up the value chain for this market.

Rakon continues to evaluate and consider acquisition opportunities to expand into the US market. This

would provide access to top-tier US customers through local manufacturing, strengthen existing

customer relationships and significantly increase Rakon’s Total Addressable Market. Rakon is taking the

necessary time to ensure any acquisition can be funded, integrated and is value accretive. Rakon is also

working on organic expansion into the US, focusing on getting the appropriate market certifications

underway.

Outlook

Overall, HY24 Underlying EBITDA

1

performed in line with the July market update. However, market

dynamics continue to evolve and following further dialogue with customers, and a number of recent

peer and customer announcements, Rakon now believes the risk to FY24 guidance is higher than the

$10 million (implied FY24 Underlying EBITDA

1

of $16 million to $24 million) indicated to the market in

July. In the Telecommunications market, mobile network operators are continuing to defer some capex

investments for the roll-out of 5G infrastructure as they navigate current macroeconomic pressures.

Additionally, both the Telecommunications and the Positioning segments continue to be impacted by

inventory corrections. This is partly offset by the outlook for the Space and Defence segment, which

continues its strong performance and is set to benefit from seasonal delivery orders driving H2 revenue.

The fundamental growth drivers supporting Rakon's core markets remain resilient, reflecting robust

medium to long-term prospects. Tier 1 Telecommunications customers remain confident in the

deployment of delayed investment for the next stage of the 5G network build-out and forecasts show

5G accounting for half of all mobile subscriptions by 2030. Positioning is now showing early signs of

recovery and key customer inventory normalisation, and the order book for Space and Defence remains

strong, extending beyond FY25.

Opportunities are significant and growing with the ongoing evolution of 5G, Cloud and Edge

Computing, AI, autonomous machines and vehicles, aerospace and the entire NewSpace ecosystem.

Building on the strong foundations of its products, innovation and customer service, Rakon’s

programme of investment for growth and efficiency initiatives will ensure it is well placed to capture

and maximise future opportunities.

Ends

Authorised for release to the NZX by Rakon’s Board of Directors.

Conference call details

Sinan Altug (Chief Executive Officer) and Drew Davies (Chief Financial Officer) will present the HY24

Financial Results and Business Update at 11.00am NZDT. All shareholders are invited to listen and view

the presentation broadcast. To join the live broadcast online please pre-register using this link.

Contact:

Investor and media relations

Nick Laurent

investors@rakon.com





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+64 21 240 7541

www.rakon.com

About Rakon

Rakon is a global high technology company and a world leader in its field. The company designs and

manufactures advanced frequency control and timing solutions. Its three core markets are

Telecommunications, Positioning and Space and Defence. Rakon’s products are found at the forefront

of communications where speed and reliability are paramount. Its products create extremely accurate

electric signals which are used to generate radio waves and synchronise time in the most demanding

communication applications.

Rakon has three manufacturing plants, six research and development centres, and sixteen customer

support offices worldwide. Founded in Auckland in 1967, Rakon is proud of its New Zealand heritage.

It is a public company listed on the New Zealand stock exchange, NZX, ticker code RAK.

1

Non-GAAP disclosures

Refer to note 4 of the FY2023 consolidated financial statements for an explanation of how ‘Non-GAAP

Financial Information’ is used, including a definition of Underlying EBITDA and reconciliation to net

profit after tax (NPAT)

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Results announcement



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Rakon Limited

Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2023

Previous Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2022

Currency New Zealand Dollar


Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$61,254 -30%

Total Revenue $61,254 -30%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$0.499 -97%

Total net profit/(loss) $0.499 -97%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

No dividend proposed to be paid

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

Not Applicable

Record Date Not applicable

Dividend Payment Date Not applicable

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$0.64


$0.58

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

Please refer to the Commentary and the unaudited interim

financial statements released in conjunction with this

announcement.

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

Maureen Shaddick

Contact person for this

announcement

Nick Laurent, Investor and Media Relations

Contact phone number +64 21 240 7541

Contact email address nick.laurent@rakon.com

Date of release through MAP


23/11/2023

Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement. Dividend Policy on www.rakon.com

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HY24 financial results and business update

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Six months to 30 September2023

1
3 HY24 highlights

4 Core market performance

7 Financial overview

8 HY24 performance overview

13 FY24 guidance

14 Strategy and outlook

21 Q&A

Agenda

Sinan Altug

Chief Executive Officer

Drew Davies

Chief Financial Officer

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Key highlights and core market performance

Sinan Altug, CEO

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2

4

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Continued focus on cost control and

driving efficiency

HY24 highlights

Balancing efficiency and investment for sustainable growth

Continuing to invest in growth strategy

and initiatives ($8.9m for R&D in HY24)

H1 revenue reflects industry-wide

challenges (Telco; Positioning) and reduced

earnings due to non-recurring costs

Continuing to gain market share; design

win rate at all time high

Space and Defence outperforming;

record revenue and strong order book

intoFY25 and beyond

On track to deliver FY24 strategic

milestones; key initiatives on schedule

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Source: Nokia Global Network Traffic 2030 report

"5G will account for half of the world's

mobile subscriptions by 2030"

$13m

$16m

$18m

$20m

$11m

$32m

$38m

$42m

$48m

$34m

HY20HY21HY22HY23HY24

Gross MarginRevenue

Telecommunications

Recovery taking longer than anticipated; design win rate at record high

HY24Revenue and Gross Margin (NZD)

FY24 and beyondGlobal mobile subscriptions (by technology) (Bn)

•Revenue down 28% to $34.2m;​ continuing to grow market share but H1

revenue impacted by temporar y downturn and inventor y normalisation

•Gross margin down 46% to $10.9m;reflecting one-off costs associated with

workforce restructuring, production ramp-up at new India facility and lower

volumes impacting economies of scale

•Design win rate at an all-time high, increased 33% YoY (conversion rate over

90%), including for next generation projects like O-RAN and edge computing

•Gross margin normalisingat historical levels

•Design wins for latest products positions Rakon to secure a high share of next-

generation application orders

•Tier 1 customers see recover y taking longer than early 2024, but still confident

in deployment of delayed investment for next stage of 5G network build-out

•Nokia 'Global network traffic 2030 report' forecasts 5G subscriptions will reach

5.6billion by 2030 (approx. 50% of total subscriptions)

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5

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Positioning

Market remains constant in H1; early signs of recovery

HY24Revenue and Gross Margin (NZD)

FY24 and beyond

•Revenue down 56% to $7.2m;H1 performance as expected

•Customers drawing down stockpiled inventories –particularly

for higher gross margin 'Precise Positioning' segment

•Gross margin down 67% to $3.1m; end of TCXO chip shortage

one-off business impacted YoY gross margin

•Working alongside customers to manage current inventory

drawdown; seeing signs of recovery and increasing order volumes

•Focus remains on 'Precise Positioning' witheffortstostabilise

pricing and margins

$8m

$9m

$10m

$6m

$14m

$16m

$7m

$4m

$3m

$6m

$7m

$3m

$10m

$6m

$10m

$12m

$7m

HY20HY21HY22HY23HY24

TCXO shortageGross MarginRevenue

$4m

$4m

$2m

$2m

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$9m

$8m

$7m

$9m

$10m

$12m

$11m

$10m

$12m

$15m

HY20HY21HY22HY23HY24

Gross MarginRevenue

Space andDefence

Record revenue and performing ahead of expectations

HY24Revenue and Gross Margin (NZD)

FY24 and beyond

•Highest ever revenue, up 24% to $15.3m; increase across all sub-

segments –Space, NewSpaceand Defence

•Gross margin up 12% to $9.6m; expect this trend to continue

throughthe expansion of our Space product portfolio

•Expanded Space product portfolio has tripled Rakon's addressable

market for NewSpacesubsystems to an estimated $250m

•H2 revenue to benefit from seasonal delivery orders

•Strong order book extending beyond FY25

•High customer interest in NewSpacesubsystem products, eg-

GNSS receivers and MROs (Master Reference Oscillator)

•In next 6-12 months, targeting contract wins/design-ins for

large LEO (Low Earth Orbit)satellite constellations

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HY24financial overview

Drew Davies, CFO

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HY24 EBITDA performance in line with expectations

Reflects industry wide challenges and non-recurring costs

Revenue

Underlying EBITDA

1

Revenue

$61.3m

$25.9m -30%

Operating expenses

$28.8m

$0.5m +1.6%

Operating cash flow

$7.3m

$7.3m n/a%

Underlying EBITDA

1

$5.3m

$22.8m -81%

Gross Margin

$26.1m

$17.4m -40%

1

Refer to note 4 of the FY2023 audi ted cons ol i datedfi nancial s tatements for an expl anati on of

how ‘Non-GAAP Financial Information’ is used, including a definition of ‘UnderlyingEBITDA’

Capex

$7.3m

$2.4m -25%

$57m

$60m

$85m

$87m

$61m

HY20HY21HY22HY23HY24

$7m

$11m

$26m

$28m

$5m

HY20HY21HY22HY23HY24

9
1

99% of revenue is non-NZD currencies (mostly USD) with more significant exposure NZD/USD. Hedging covers up to 36 months exposure on a net basis.

2

excluding NZ IFRS 16

•Revenue: down 30% YoY (down 20% YoY excluding prior

year one-off chip shortage revenue)

▪Drop primarily due to lowerTelecommunications and

Positioning orders; offset by 24% growth in Space

and Defence

•Gross Margin % reduction attributable to one-off and

temporar y costs incurred, driven by:

▪Reduced production in India during moveinto new

manufacturing facility

▪Workforce restructuring labour costs

•Operating expenses of $28.8mrelatively flat YoY, despite

high inflationar y pressures and increased strategic

investment in R&D

•Inventor y down 17% YoY as wecontinue to focus on

inventor y management optimisation

Hedging NZD/USD FY24FY25FY26

% of net exposures covered by hedging74%45%6%

average rate of cover0.64600.61500.6098

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Performance for the year to 30 September

NZ$m

HY24HY23variance% change

Revenue61.387.2-25.9-30%

Gross profit26.143.5-17.4-40%

Gross margin %42.6%49.9%-7.3 ppts

Operating expenses28.828.3+0.5+2%

Net profit after tax0.516.0-15.5-97%

Underlying EBITDA

1

5.328.1-22.8-81%

Capital expenditure7.39.7-2.4-25%

Operating cash flow7.30.0+7.3n/a

Financial Position

Cash and cash equivalents17.925.7-7.9-31%

Debt

2

4.57.3-2.9-39%

Inventor y60.072.0-12.1-17%

HY24 key financial results

10
•As anticipated, slower customer inventory

drawdown impacted Telecommunications and

Positioning

•Telecommunications down 28%, also reflects drop

in orders as a result of deferred 5G Network

deployments by carriers globally

•Positioning down 56%; also reflects completion of

one-off chip shortage Positioningrevenue

(HY23: $4m)

•Space and Defence revenue grew 24% YoY

reflecting increased demand across core products

H1 revenue by core market (HY21-HY24)

Revenue from core markets

Impactedby Global Telco and Positioning markets and completion of one-off chip shortage contracts

$38m

$6m

$11m

$42m

$14m

$10m

$48m

$16m

$12m

$34m

$7m

$15m

$10m

$12m

TelecommunicationsPositioningSpace and Defence

-

$5m

$10m

$15m

$20m

$25m

$30m

$35m

$40m

$45m

$50m

TelecommunicationsPositioningSpace and Defence

HY21HY22HY23HY24TCXO shortage

$4m

$4m

11
How net profit translates to operating cash

How operating cash translatesto

movement in net cash

•Decrease in receivables reflects reduction

in Telecommunications revenue

•Focus on reducing inventor y (lower supply

chain risks and transfer from former sites

to new India facility completed)

•Operating cash up due to decreasing

inventor y balances as we optimise

inventor y sell-through

•Capex includes completion of India facility

to enable transition from former sites

•Net dividends paid in August 2023: $2.9m

Othe r

1

– non-cash i tems including unrealised foreign exchange, s hare of net profits of associate (Timemaker), employee share-based e xpense, a nd

move me nts i n other provisions

Net cash

$13.4m

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How net profit translates to net cash movement

Inventory management and investment for growth impacting cash position

12
Focused onefficiency and investment

Ongoing cost savings will improve resilience and competitiveness

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Workforce efficiencies

•HY24: global workforce numbers>10%below business plan; proactive initiatives ensure workforce count is within optimal levelsfor cost of

production while retaining rightcapabilitiestocontinue execution ofgrowth plan

•Incurred restructuring costsin H1 with reductions in manufacturing operations personnel in New Zealand

New Indiafacility operational

•New Bengaluru manufacturing facility complete and operational late in H1; will drive more Cost of Sales efficiencies as production ramps up

Operational Expense management

•Proactively looking at all expense categories and association with revenue and future growth objectives

•G&A expenses down slightly YoY – continued focus on efficiency and automation initiatives globally to offset inflationar y pressures

Inventory management

•Continued focus on optimising inventor y led to $12m overall decline YoY and will continue to drive reductions

Operational efficiencies / Future planning

•Ongoing process to streamlineoperations globally,ensuring all key expenditures across the boardcontribute to Rakon's growth strategy

•Optimisation of manufacturing cost structures includes accelerated schedule for India facility production of select NZ/France product lines

13
Updated FY24 Underlying EBITDA guidance

•HY24 Underlying EBITDA performed in line with July Market Update

•H2 macroeconomic conditions more challenging than forecast:

•Telecommunications market impacted by longer inventory corrections and deferred 5G deployment

•Positioning market continues to be impacted by inventory corrections

•Space andDefenceH2 outlook is strong, reflecting strong order book and seasonal delivery orders

•Risk higher than the $10m(implied UnderlyingEBITDA of $16m-$24m) indicated in July market update

•Now expect FY24 Underlying EBITDA between $13m-$19m

•Board anticipates level of dividend sustainable through current macroeconomic pressures and three-year growth plan

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Strategy and outlook

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Sinan Altug, CEO

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Telco market leadership –

products using proprietar y

technologies

Space and Defence – market

access in North America

Precision industrial

Positioning applications

New technology design-in

Rakon semiconductor chips –

accelerate time-to-market

XMEMS

®

– deliver next

generation products and

performance

Space and Defence – move

upward into equipment and

subsystems

NewSpace

Cloud computing

Autonomous vehicles

A.I.

Targeting key customer

partnerships in new markets

Global Manufacturing

Roadmap

Manufacturing capacity and

capability expansion

Advanced supply chain

management

XMEMS

®

nanotechnology

volume manufacturing

GROW OUR CORE

BUSINESS

MAINTAIN PRODUCT

AND TECHNOLOGY

LEADERSHIP

EXPAND INTO

NEW MARKETS

DELIVER

WORLD CLASS

MANUFACTURING

S T R AT E G I C A Q U I S I T I O N S S U P P O R T I N G G R O W T H S T R AT E G Y

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A clear growth strategy to build long term value

Diversifying andgrowing market share, revenue and margins in high growth markets

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NEW

MA NUFA CTURING

FA CIL ITY IN INDIA

RA KON DESIG NED

SEMICONDUCTOR

CHIPS

XMEMS

®

NA NOTECHNOL OG Y

MA NUFA CTURING

NEWSPA CE

B USINESS

FY 2023

FY 2024

FY 2025

•Construction completed

•Fitout / capacity expansion

•Existing manufacturing

transfer

•Substantial increase in

R&D and chip design

capability

•Release of Niku

TM

next

generation chip

•Continued investment in

XMEMS

®

capability

•Release of initial XMEMS

®


based products

•R&D and supply chain

investment

•Strategic relationships

established

•India facility transfer of select NZ

products

•India facility transfer of select

NewSpace products

•Launch of enhancedMercuryX

TM

•Chip based product revenue

growing to over 60%

•Volume production of XMEMS

®

•XMEMS

®

products qualified into

key 5G platforms

•Recognised player in the NewSpace

ecosystem

•Significant orders secured

•India facility transfer of

select Space subsystems

•Chip based product

revenue growing

•Release of Vulcan

TM

next

generation chip

•Leadership in targeted

market segments

•Expansion into other product

categories

•Become a top 3 player in

subsystems

•Delivery of orders

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Continued delivery of 3-year growth roadmap

Strategic investments to deliver long-term value for shareholders

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Deliverables post three-year growth plan

Focused investment with high ROI to grow market share, revenue and margins

3 year

growth plan

investments

Return on

investment

Plan already

delivering

value

What we expect to deliver

following 3-year plan

•Targeting 15% annual revenue growth

•Improved economies of scaleand higher

margins

•Diversifyingrevenue providing increased

protection through the cycles

•GrowServiceableAddressable Market

by over $1.5 billion toalmost $5 billion

ExpandedServiceable

Addressable market by 10% in

12 months to $3.7 billion

Rate of design wins at

all-time high

Highest ever Space and

Defencerevenue, and

growing substantially

Tripled Space opportunities, to

an estimated $250 million

Return on

investmentsrange

from 100% -175%

Focused investment into

strategic initiatives, including

$8.9m R&D in HY24

(HY23: $8.5m)

Plan

already

delivering

value

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"The space market... has grown to

approximately $447 billion—up

from $280 billion in 2010—and

could grow to $1 trillion by 2030"

•40-year legacy of working with leading space agencies NASA, ISRO and ESA

•Now established in the fast growing NewSpace and Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

satellite ecosystem

•Highest order book over 12-month period; expect this growth to continue

•GNSS Receiver product used in earth observation satellite launched in April

2023; released two new GNSS Receivers in November 2023

•Focused on expanding into new geographies and moving up the value

chain, developing more complex subsystems

Space and NewSpace: continuing to outperform

Established in high-growth NewSpacesegment; strong order book beyond FY25

Source: McKinsey & Company: ‘A giant leap for the space industry’

January 2023

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•Rakon’s tech and products ideally suited for overcoming the

synchronisation challenges that datacentres face with AI workloads

•Launched latest semiconductor chip, Niku™, in October 2023, which

lays foundation for Rakon’s AI computing hardware product portfolio

•Working with leading players in AI hardware to enable the next

generation platforms

•Projecting tangible substantial benefits (design wins, collaborations

and potentialrevenue growth) in next 12-18 months

Recently launched Rakon-designed semiconductor chip, Niku™,

which lays the foundations for our AI computing product portfolio

In next six yearsAI

infrastructure

market predicted to

reachUS$400b

In next 10 years

Generative AI market

predicted to grow

toUS$1.3 trillion

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Source: Bloomberg Intelligence

Source: Data Bridge Market Research / WSJ

AI: emerging core market for Rakon

Delivering substantial benefits in next 12-18 months

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•Telecommunications market challenging in the short-term with inventory corrections and deferred5G capex

investment by wireless network operators

•Positioning remains challenged due to inventory correction, starting to see signs of recovery

•Space and Defence market outperforming expectations

•Continuing to grow market share - winning new customers and highest ever rate of design wins

•Continued focus on efficiency initiatives driving annualisedcostsavings andimproving future resilience and

competitiveness

•Continued execution of 3-year growth plan focused on growing market share, revenue and margins

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Summary

Underlying growth drive to capture andmaximisesignificant growth

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Q&A

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This presentation contains not only a review of operations, but also some forward looking statements

about Rakon Limited and the environment in which the company operates. Because these statements are

forward looking, Rakon Limited's actual results could differ materially.

Although management and directors may indicate and believe that the assumptions underlying the

forward looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate or incorrect

and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward looking

statements will be realised.

Media releases, management commentary and investor presentations are all available on the company's

website and contain additional information about matters which could cause Rakon Limited's

performance to differ from any forward looking statements in this presentation. Please read this

presentation in the wider context of material previously published by Rakon Limited.

All figures are presented in New Zealand dollars unless otherwise indicated. All comparisons are to the prior corresponding

period (six months to 30 September 2022) unless otherwise noted.Refer to note 4 of the FY2023 audited consolidated

financial statements for an explanation of how ‘Non-GAAP Financial Information’ is used, including a definition of ‘Underlying

EBITDA’ and reconciliation to netprofitaftertax (NPAT).

Disclaimer

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Appendix

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Net profit and Underlying EBITDA explained

Financial result reflects investment for growth and inflationary pressures

Decrease in net profit compared to HY23 explained

How the current period net profit

translates to EBITDA

Other

1

- include movement in finance

cost, other operating income, general

administration expenses, sales &

marketing expenses, & balance of other

(losses)/gains – net

Timemaker share

2

- adjustment for

Timemaker share of interest, tax and

depreciation

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