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AFT reports record sales and invests for growth

Half Year Results20 November 2024AFTHealthcare

AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited, Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand Incorporated in New Zealand ARBN: ARBN 609
017 969 investor.relations@aftpharm.com


21 NOVEMBER 2024

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

AFT reports record sales and invests for growth

AFT Pharmaceuticals (NZX:AFT, ASX:AFP) today reports record sales for the six months

to the end of September 2024 led by double digit sales growth in Australasia despite

subdued economic conditions.

Both International and Asia sales were lower due to specific significant one-off factors,

but a strong recovery is forecast in the second half of the financial year. These factors

included a temporary one-off reduction in demand as several of our largest customers

reduced stock in response to the improving supply chain outlook. In Asia, a doctors

strike in South Korea, which has now been resolved, significantly impacted Maxigesic

IV sales.

In line with prior years, AFT expects a strong recovery in the second half of the year,

with the results assisted by the resolution of the demand disruptions and new product

launches. However, given the trading challenges of the last six months, the company

expects its operating profit for the year to the end March 2025 to range between $15

million to $20 million

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.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Half-year operating revenue up 4% to $86.7 million led by growth in the core

Australasian business

• Revenue in International and Asian markets dropped largely due to short term,

significant one-off reductions in demand from several of our largest customers

• Operating loss of $1.8 million down from operating profit of $3.3 million

• EBITDA

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loss of $0.7million down from EBITDA gain of $4.1million. Net loss after tax

of $2.4 million down from net profit of $1.8 million

• Balance sheet strong with net debt

2

down 37% to $18.9 million from $30.6 million,

and working capital reduction with lowering inventory cover post pandemic

supply disruptions

• Momentum expected to accelerate in H2 FY25 assisted by product launches in

multiple markets.

• FY 25 guidance for operating profit to range between $15 million to $20 million

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.

(All comparisons are to H1 FY 24 unless otherwise stated)


AFT Pharmaceuticals Chair David Flacks said: “The first half of the financial year has

underscored the value of our strategy to diversify our business across geographies and

therapeutic categories. We remain confident of a strong finish to the year, and while our

outlook is lower than the expectations that we had at the start of the year, we believe


1

This range is lower than guidance given at the company’s annual meeting in August for an operating profit of $22

million to $25 million.

2

Excludes related party loan


AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited, Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand Incorporated in New

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we will deliver a result that will further extend the company’s long-standing record of

growth.”

Co-Founder and Managing Director Dr Hartley Atkinson said: “The demand disruptions

of the last six months,

primarily caused by two significant one-off events have

overshadowed what is a resilient underlying performance in both the core Australasian

markets and further afield.

“We have benefited from double digit revenue growth in Australasia. In the markets

affected by the destocking we have seen the in -market sell through continuing at a

similar rate seen in prior periods.

“We have meanwhile made significant strategic progress in the new business hubs in

North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Africa,

where we are investing to capture the significant potential we see for our broader

portfolio of medicines.

“The sales disruptions have impacted earnings in the six-month period. However, with

accelerating sales, we remain confident of a recovery of momentum in the second half

of the year and going forward in line with prior years Encouragingly, October

International and Asia sales were double prior year”

“During the half year we concluded licensing negotiations for Maxigesic IV for Brazil and

China so that we now cover nine of the top ten global pharma markets. We are seeing

increased interest in the company’s products with 19 separate licensing negotiations

currently in progress, with one of these anticipated to be concluded shortly,” Dr Atkinson

said.

“In North America we have launched Maxigesic IV

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and are readying for the launch of

the rapid dissolving form of the medication around year end, alongside several of our

OTC medicines. The planned launch of Crystaderm in China by our distributor Hainan

Haiyao Co. later this year will also represent an important milestone for the company.

“We continue to see strong interest from China for a number of our products.”

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Revenue from the sale of products and royalties grew by 6.0% to $86.6 million from $81.7

million.

Growth in the Australasian business – led by the OTC portfolio of medicines - making

the largest contribution to the increase. Revenue in Australasia was up a pleasing 17%

to $76.8 million.

These gains were diluted by the disruption to sales in the International and Asian

businesses. The net impact of these one-off events was a combined reduction in

income from product sales and royalties in these two markets from $16.3 million to $9.8

million.

Total revenue, which includes licensing income of $0.2 million, rose 4% to $86.7 million

from $83.6 million.


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In the US and several other markets Maxigesic is sold as Combogesic, however for simplicity we refer to the medicine

in this release with the name familiar to Australasian audiences.


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Gross Margin on product sales and royalty remained steady at 41.6%. The overall gross

margin reduced to 41.7% from 43.0% due to the lower license income.

Operating expenses increased with start-up funding for the new business hubs in North

America, the United Kingdom, and South Africa; marketing for new products and

markets; and an increase in research and development expenditure.

The resulting operating loss was $1.8 million, down from an operating profit of $3.3 million

in the same period of the prior financial year. For the same reasons EBITDA

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fell from

$4.1 million to a loss of $0.7 million, while net profit after tax fell from $1.8 million to a loss

of $2.5 million.

Further detail on the performance of AFT’s individual markets is contained in our interim

report also released to the NZX and ASX today and available at the following link:

https://investors.aftpharm.com/Investors/


RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Research and development expenditure (expensed and capitalised) in the half year

period rose to $8.9 million from $7.0 million in the same period a year ago, all of which

has been funded through earnings.

The development portfolio also offers the company significant opportunities in

international markets either through out licensing or through distribution in markets

where we have established a presence. Collectively the medicines in the portfolio

open multibillion addressable markets to the company. Reinforcing this potential is the

existing strong interest in both the companies recently developed products and those

closer to commercialization.

Just after the balance date we rounded out the research and development

programme with the addition of a significant late-stage commercialization project for

a novel injectable medicine containing a patented New Chemical Entity (NCE).

Following the addition of this project the programme now extends to a range of

products across the dermatology, eyecare, pain and drug delivery categories.

The therapeutic application of the NCE presently remains confidential, but it is targeted

at a global market that is forecast to grow from around US$3 billion in 2024 to more than

US$7 billion in 2033. The medicine will be delivered as a single dose for the majority of

patients, offering potential advantages over existing treatments, which generally

require two injections.

The conditional agreement envisages AFT undertaking a final confirmatory Phase III

clinical trial of the medicine involving approximately 1,000 patients to confirm the

efficacy of the medicine and its safety. The company has already received significant

interest from potential licensing partners including China, the world’s second largest

pharma market.


3

EBITDA is non-GAAP measure of earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation. It is defined and

reconciled to GAAP measure of net profit after tax in the company’s Interim Report and the investor presentation

released to the NZX and ASX today.


AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited, Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand Incorporated in New

Zealand ARBN: ARBN 609 017 969 investor.relations@aftpharm.com


The timeframe for the commercialisation of these projects varies between the long

term such as our topical Keloid Scars project to the more immediate such as NasoSURF,

Pascomer and the new novel injectable project.

BALANCE SHEET

AFT remains well funded. Net debt

1

at the end of September 2024 was $18.9 million, up

slightly from the $16.2 million as at the end of March, but down from $30.6 million at the

same time a year ago.

Reflecting the improving supply chain situation, consistent with some of our

international customers, we have further reduced inventory now at $47.9 million down

from $49.1 million at the end of March 2024 and $54.6 million at the end of September

2023.

OUTLOOK

Dr Atkinson said the company is expecting revenue growth for the year to the end of

March 2025 to accelerate in the second half in line with patterns established in prior

years. This growth is expected to be assisted by a strong program of new product

launches especially in International markets, building momentum in the new markets,

and the normalisation of demand following the two unexpected, but significant events

seen during the first half of this financial year.


We now expect to deliver an operating profit for the year to the end of March 2025 to

range between $15 million to $20 million. Finally, Directors continue to expect to declare

a dividend for the full year. Our focus is now on next annual rolling revenue target of

$300 million annual revenue which we aim to achieve by the end of FY2027.

Released for and on behalf of AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited by Malcolm Tubby, Chief

Financial Officer.

For more information:

Investors Media

Dr Hartley Atkinson Richard Inder

Managing Director The Project

AFT Pharmaceuticals Tel: +64 21 645 643

Tel: +64 9488 0232


About AFT Pharmaceuticals

AFT is a growing New Zealand based multinational pharmaceutical company that

develops, markets, and distributes a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical products across

a wide range of therapeutic categories which are distributed across all major

pharmaceutical distribution channels: over the counter (OTC), prescription and hospital.

Our product portfolio comprises both proprietary and in-licensed products, and includes

patented, branded, and generic drugs

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. Our business model is to develop and in-license

products for in our markets of Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong,

USA, Canada, EU ex Ireland and UK, and to out-license our products to local licensees

and distributors to over 125 countries around the world. For more information about the

company, visit our website www.aftpharm.com

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excludes related party loan

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2025
INTERIM

REPORT

Results for the half year to

30 September 2024

Contents
Highlights 02

Chairman and Managing Director’s Report 04

Regional Performance 10

EBITDA Reconciliation 12

Financial Statements 16

Company Directory 35

This report provides a summary review of AFT’s operational and

financial performance for the six months to 30 September 2024

and should be read in conjunction with the company’s financial

statements on pages 16 to 34 of this report.

The information provided in this report has been compiled in

accordance with relevant law, rules and corporate governance

recommendations for investor reporting. Financial information

has been prepared in accordance with appropriate accounting

standards and has been reviewed by Deloitte Limited.

Throughout this report we have focused on what we believe

matters most to our stakeholders and our business. We have

endeavoured to ensure all information is accurate through

internal verification and other approval processes.

AFT is a growing multinational
pharmaceutical company that

develops, markets and distributes

a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical

products across a wide range of

therapeutic categories around the world.

We are focussed on, and are delivering,

long-term sustainable growth.

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERIM REPORT 2025 | 1

Record Sales; Investing for Growth
$

86.7m


Total operating revenue increases 4% with gains in Australasia

diluted by sales disruptions in international markets.

$

1.8m


Operating loss down from an operating

profit of $3.3 million following sales

disruptions and investments for growth.

$

18.9m


Net debt down 37% to $18.9 million*

from $30.6 million at the end

of September 2023.

OUR STRATEGIC ACHIEVEMENTS


Maxigesic IV and

Maxigesic Rapid

go on sale in the

US and we are

preparing for the

launch of other

OTC products in

that market.


Maxigesic IV

licensed in

China to Xizang

Weixinkang

Pharmaceutical

Co, a Shanghai

stock exchange

hospital

injectables

focused company.


Crystaderm gains

approval for sale

in China, licensed

to Hainan Haiyao

Co with the

launch planned

for this year

together with

a further four

products agreed

this week.


Investment in

business hubs

North America,

the United

Kingdom, Europe,

Singapore, Hong

Kong, and South

Africa, to capture

the significant

potential we see

for our broader

portfolio of

medicines.


Extended our

development

portfolio to

eight projects

with the addition

of a late-stage

commercializa-

tion project for a

novel injectable

medicine

containing a

patented New

Chemical Entity.


Acquired licenses

for a portfolio

of niche

intravenous

medicine in

Europe and

advanced com-

mercialization.

* excluding related party loan

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Extending Our Record of Growth
AUSTRALIA

Revenue:

$50.8 million

up 19%

Operating profit

$4.0 million

from $0.5 million

Key drivers:

Strong growth across

all channels.

NEW ZEALAND

Revenue:

$26.0 million

up 14%

Operating profit

$3.7 million up

from $2.6 million

Key drivers:

Strong growth across

all channels.

ASIA

Revenue:

$4.4 million

down 18%

Operating profit

$0.5 million down

from $1.6 million.

Key drivers:

Disruptions to demand

in Korea,

INTERNATIONAL

Revenue:

$5.6 million

down 57%

Operating profit

$4.6 million down from

a profit of $3.1 million

Key drivers:

Destocking in response to an

easing of supply chain pressures

and lower licensing income.

A strong performance from our core operations

New Zealand 27.1%

Australia 51.1%

Asia 6.5%

International 15.3%

New Zealand 30.0%

Australia 58.5%

Asia 5.1%

International 6.4%

1H FY24 Revenue1H FY25 Revenue

$200

$180

$160

$140

$120

$100

$80

$60

$40

$20

$-

NZ$ MILLION

AFT Pharmaceuticals Revenue

2014 20152016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022202320242025

$40

$49.0

$56

$69

$64.0

$85

$69.0

$80.0

$85.0

$106.0

$56.0

$113.1

$130.3

$195.4

$111.8

$83.6$86.7

$156.6

FULL FINANCIAL YEARFIRST HALF FINANCIAL YEARSECOND HALF FINANCIAL YEAR

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1H FY 2025 FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC HIGHLIGHTS

Extending Our Reach,
Diversifying Our Earnings

AFT Pharmaceuticals has again delivered

another record sales result for a half year period.

However, the result has underscored the value

of our strategy to diversify our business across

geographies and therapeutic categories.

We have benefited from double digit revenue

growth in Australasia. But in international and

Asian markets, sales were lower due to specific

significant one-off factors. These factors included

a temporary one-off reduction in demand as

several of our largest customers reduced stock

in response to the improving supply chain outlook.

In Asia, a doctors strike in South Korea, which

has now been resolved, significantly impacted

Maxigesic IV sales.

These disruptions have impacted earnings

and overshadowed what is a resilient underlying

performance.

In the markets affected by the destocking we have

seen the in-market sell through continuing at a

similar rate seen in prior periods. We have made

significant strategic progress in the new business

hubs in North America, the United Kingdom,

Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Africa,

where we are investing to capture the significant

potential we see for our broader portfolio

of medicines.

During the half year we concluded licensing

negotiations for Maxigesic IV for Brazil and China

so that we now cover nine of the top ten global

pharma markets. We are seeing increased interest

in the company’s products with 19 separate

licensing negotiations currently in progress.

In North America we have launched Maxigesic

IV

1

and are readying for the launch of the rapid

dissolving form of the medication around year

end, alongside several of our OTC medicines.

The planned launch of Crystaderm in China by

our distributor Hainan Haiyao Co. later this year

will also represent an important milestone

for the company.

We continue to see strong interest from China

for a number of our products.

We also remain confident of a recovery

of momentum in the second half of the year

and going forward in line with prior years.

Financial Results

Revenue from the sale of products and product

royalties grew by 6.0% to $86.5 million from

$81.7 million.

Growth in the Australasian business – led by the

OTC portfolio of medicines – made the largest

contribution to the increase. Revenue in Australasia

was up a pleasing 17% to $76.8million.

These gains were diluted by the disruption to sales

in the International and Asian businesses. The net

impact of these one-off events was a combined

reduction in income from product sales and

royalties in these two markets from $16.3 million

to $9.8 million.

Total revenue, which includes licensing income

of $0.2 million, rose 3.7% to $86.7 million from

$83.6 million.

Gross Margin on product sales and royalties remained

steady at 41.6%. The overall gross margin reduced to

41.7% from 43.0% due to the lower license income.

Operating expenses increased with start-up

funding for the new business hubs in North

America, the United Kingdom, and South Africa;

marketing for new products and markets; and an

increase in research and development expenditure.

The resulting operating loss was $1.8 million, down

from an operating profit of $3.3 million in the same

period of the prior financial year. For the same

reasons EBITDA

2

fell from $4.1 million to a loss

of $0.7 million, while net profit after tax fell from

$1.8 million to a loss of $2.5 million.

NZ$ MILLION

Revenue by Region

1H 20241H 20251H 20241H 20251H 20241H 20251H 20241H 2025

AustraliaNew ZealandAsiaInternational

$60

$50

$40

$30

$20

$10

0

$42.7

$50.8

$22.7

1

In the US and several other markets Maxigesic is sold as Combogesic, however for simplicity we refer to the medicine in this release

with the name familiar to Australasian audiences.

2

EBITDA is non-GAAP measure of earnings before interest tax depreciation and amortisation. It is defined and reconciled to GAAP measure

of net profit after tax on page 12 of the company’s Interim Report and in the investor presentation released to the NZX and ASX today.

$26.0

$5.4

$12.8

$4.4$5.6

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Dr Hartley Atkinson | Co-Founder and Managing Director David Flacks | Chairman
CHAIR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

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Research And Development
Research and development expenditure (expensed

and capitalised) in the half year period rose to $8.9

million from $7.0 million in the same period a year

ago, all of which has been funded through earnings.

The development portfolio continues to offer the

company significant opportunities in international

markets either through out licensing or through

distribution in markets where we have established

a presence. Collectively the medicines in the

portfolio open significant addressable markets

to the company. Reinforcing this potential is the

existing strong interest in both the companies

recently developed products and those closer

to commercialization.

Just after the balance date we rounded out

the research and development programme

with the addition of a significant late-stage

commercialization project for a novel injectable

medicine containing a patented New Chemical

Entity (NCE). Following the addition of this

project the programme now extends to a range

of products across the dermatology, eyecare,

pain and drug delivery categories.

The therapeutic application of the NCE presently

remains confidential, but it is targeted at a global

market that is forecast to grow from around

US$3 billion in 2024 to more than US$7 billion in

2033. The medicine will be delivered as a single

dose for the majority of patients, offering potential

advantages over existing treatments, which

generally require two injections.

The conditional agreement envisages AFT

undertaking a final confirmatory Phase III clinical

trial of the medicine involving approximately 1,000

patients to confirm the efficacy of the medicine

and its safety. The company has already received

significant interest from potential licensing partners

including China, the world’s second largest

pharma market.

The timeframe for the commercialisation of these

projects varies between the long term such as our

topical Keloid Scars project to the more immediate

such as NasoSURF, Pascomer and the new novel

injectable project.

Balance Sheet

AFT remains well funded. Net debt at the end of

September 2024 was $18.9 million

3

, up slightly from

the $16.2 million as at the end of March, but down

from $30.6 million at the same time a year ago.

Reflecting the improving supply chain situation,

consistent with some of our international

customers, we have further reduced inventory now

at $47.9 million down from $49.1 million at the end

of March 2024 and $54.6 million at the end

of September 2023.

Governance

Just after balance date we announced the

appointment of Allison Yorston as an independent

non-executive director. The appointment fills

the vacancy left by Anita Baldauf who retired

from the Board at the shareholders meeting in

August. We are delighted to welcome Allison,

currently the Chief Marketing Officer for Suntory

Beverage and Food Oceania, to our Board. Alison

has outstanding experience as a senior marketing

executive in Australia and New Zealand and brings

valuable expertise as we grow and consolidate

our position in Australasia and build our presence

internationally. We also thank Anita for her

contributions to the company.

Outlook

In line with prior years, AFT expects a strong

recovery in the second half of the year, with the

results assisted by a strong program of new

product launches especially in international

markets, building momentum in the new markets,

and the normalisation of demand following the

two unexpected, but significant events seen

during the first half of this financial year.

However, given the trading challenges of the last

six months, the company expects its operating

profit for the year to the end March 2025 to range

between $15 million to $20 million

4

. We also expect

to declare a dividend for the full year.

While this outlook is lower than our earlier

expectations, we believe we are positioned to

further extend the company’s long-standing record

of growth. Indeed, we are now setting our sights

on a rolling annual revenue target of $300 million,

which we aim to achieve by the end of the 2027

financial year.

We look forward to updating you with

on our progress.

David Flacks Dr Hartley Atkinson

Chair Managing Director

3

Exclusive of related party loan.

4

This range is lower than guidance given at the company’s annual meeting in August 2024 for an operating profit of $22 million to $25 million.

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“We are positioned
to further extend the

company’s long-standing

record of growth.”

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERIM REPORT 2025 | 7

CHAIR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

AFT’s Global Reach
Our medicines are now available in nearly 80 countries

AFT medicine launched

AFT medicine launch pending

AFT New Zealand

Head office

AFT Australia

AFT Singapore/

Malaysia

AFT South Africa

AFT USA

AFT UKAFT EuropeAFT CanadaAFT Hong Kong

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AFT medicine launched
AFT medicine launch pending

AFT New Zealand

Head office

AFT Australia

AFT Singapore/

Malaysia

AFT South Africa

AFT USA

AFT UKAFT EuropeAFT CanadaAFT Hong Kong

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERIM REPORT 2025 | 9

Australia
GROWTH ACROSS ALL CHANNELS

Revenue in Australia grew 19% to $50.8 million

from $42.7 million in the same period a year ago.

Revenue was lifted by strong growth in all channels.

OTC market growth was led by eyecare, pain relief

and the iron supplements. Hospital growth was led

by the company’s broad portfolio of injectables.

The prescription channel growth was broad-based

across the product range.

Our new product launch program continues to roll

out as planned. Growth is primarily driven by existing

products but new launches will then contribute as

they become established in the market.

Australian operating profit rose to $4.0 million

from $0.5 million in the same period of the prior

year. Selling and distribution expenses reduced

as a percentage of revenue, as the benefits of the

prior year’s additional investment into the sales

team were bedded down.

Revenue:

$50.8 million

up 19%

Operating Profit:

$4.0 million

from $0.5 million

Australia Channels

68.4%

8.1%

23.6%

66.8%

7.8%

25.4%

Asia

READYING FOR THE LAUNCH

INTO CHINA

Asia revenue was down to $4.4 million from

$5.4 million in the same period of the prior year.

We have seen good growth in the OTC business

and particularly via the online cross border

e-commerce channel (CBEC) into China.

These gains were diluted by the doctors strike

in South Korea.

Operating profit was down to $0.5 million from

$1.6 million in the prior year reflecting the lower

revenue driven by the Korean doctors strike and

increased spending on marketing and business

development initiatives.

We secured approval for the sale of our Crystaderm

antiseptic cream in China last year, signed a

distribution agreement with Hainan Haiyao

Co in July and are targeting a launch this year.

Additionally, we have just completed a further

four distribution agreements with Hainan Haiyao

for Vitamin C LipoSachets, Vitamin D LipoSachets,

Ferro LipoSachets and Kiwisoothe tablets which we

expect to generate sales from the next financial year.

We signed Xizang Weixinkang Pharmaceutical

Co Ltd (WXK), an established hospital injectables

focused company in China and listed on the

Shanghai Stock Exchange main board, to distribute

Maxigesic IV in this market.

We continue to see strong interest from China in our

products and expect to conclude further agreements.

Revenue:

$4.4 million

down 18%

Operating Profit:

$0.5 million

down from $1.6 million

Asia Channels

18.5%

8.0%

73.5%

34.5%

61.7%

2025

2024

OTC – Over the counter

Prescription

Hospital

3.8%

OTC – Over the counter

Prescription

Hospital

2025

2024

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New Zealand
HOSPITAL AND PRESCRIPTION

LEAD DEMAND

Revenue in New Zealand grew 14% to $26.0 million

from $22.7 million in the same period of the

prior year. Revenue was led by the OTC and

prescription channels.

Growth in the OTC business was driven by eyecare

and dermatology. The hospital and prescription

channel were steady across all categories. Similarly

in New Zealand our new product launches

proceeded as planned.

New Zealand operating profit improved to

$3.7 million from $2.6 million in the same period

of the prior year, driven by the revenue growth.

Selling and distribution expenses reduced a little

as a percentage of revenue.

Revenue:

$26.0 million

up 19%

Operating Profit:

$3.7 million

up from $2.6 million

New Zealand Channels

51.9%

32.3%

15.8%

54.4%

32.0%

15.8%

International

INVESTING IN NEW BUSINESS HUBS

Revenue from product sales and royalties in the

international business fell 50% to $5.4 million from

$10.9 million in the same period of the prior year.

This result was driven by large customers reducing

inventory in response to an improving supply chain

outlook. Licensing income of $0.2m was down on

the $2.0 million of the prior year.

Including licensing income, we recorded an operating

loss of $4.6 million compared to a profit in the prior

year of $3.1 million. In addition to lower sales this

followed from lower license payments as well as the

increased costs associated with the establishment

and operation (selling and distribution costs) of our

new business hubs in the UK, North America and

South Africa together with an increase in expensed

research and development investment.

Maxigesic IV

5

is launched in North America and we

are readying for the launch of the rapid dissolving

form of the medication around year end alongside

several of our OTC medicines.

In the UK we are making steady progress with

Maxigesic tablets through pharmacies and Amazon.

During the period we were approved as a supplier

to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) and our

first round of contract bids for hospital injectable

medicines were 100% successful with first sales due

Revenue:

$5.6 million

down 57%

Operating Profit:

$4.6 million

$4.6 million down from

a profit of $3.1 million

to commence in February 2025. We see this as an

encouraging sign given the significant size of the

UK hospital injectable market. Sales of Maxigesic IV,

like the US, will require inclusion of the medicine in

hospital formularies, but we are confident of closing

in on these in the coming months.

In Europe we continue to make significant progress

in commercializing the products that we acquired

last year with a significant number of licensing

agreements signed for Austria, France, Germany,

Ireland, Italy and the Nordics. Sales of these new

products will commence next financial year.

Our South African operation is still in the early stages

of development. We have acquired a company with

an existing South African Health Products Regulatory

Authority license. This acquisition has fast track the

establishment of the AFT subsidiary by two years

and we plan for sales to the private hospital market

to start during the next financial year.

5

In the US and several other markets Maxigesic is sold as Combogesic, however for simplicity we refer to the medicine in this release

with the name familiar to Australasian audiences.

OTC – Over the counter

Prescription

Hospital

2025

2024

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REGIONAL PERFORMANCE

Reconciliation of EBITDA to GAAP
AFT’s standard profit measure prepared under New Zealand GAAP is net profit after

tax. AFT has used the non-GAAP profit measure of EBITDA when discussing financial

performance in this document. AFT directors and management believe that this measure

provides useful information as it is used internally to evaluate performance of business

units, to establish operational goals and to allocate resources. Non-GAAP profit measures

are not prepared in accordance with NZ IFRS (New Zealand International Financial

Reporting Standards) and are not uniformly defined, therefore the non-GAAP profit

measures reported in this document may not be comparable with those that other

companies report and should not be viewed in isolation or considered as a substitute

for measures reported by AFT in accordance with NZ IFRS.

GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation

NZ$’000’s Six months ended 30 September

2025

$000

2024

$000

Net (Loss)/profit after tax attributable to owners of the parent (2,456)1,816

Less: Finance income (22)(30)

Add back: Interest costs1,357 1,814

Add back: Other finance loss/(gain)(299)(502)

Add back: Depreciation490 457

Add back: Amortisation653 391

Add back: Income tax expense/(benefit)(383) 152

EBITDA(660)4,098

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AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited
CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS

For the Six Months Ended

30 September 2024

Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Shareholders of AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited

Conclusion

We have reviewed the condensed consolidated interim financial statements (‘interim

financial statements’) of AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited (‘the Company’) and its subsidiaries

(‘the Group’) on pages 16 to 34 which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as

at 30 September 2024, consolidated income statement and the consolidated statement

of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated

statement of cash flows for the six months ended on that date, and notes to the interim

financial statements, including material accounting policy information.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the

interim financial statements of the Group do not present fairly, in all material respects, the

financial position of the Group as at 30 September 2024 and its financial performance

and cash flows for the six months ended on that date in accordance with NZ IAS 34

Interim Financial Reporting and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

Basis for Conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) Review of Financial

Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity (‘NZ SRE 2410 (Revised)’).

Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Review

of the Interim Financial Statements section of our report.

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements in

New Zealand relating to the audit of the annual financial statements, and we have fulfilled

our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

Other than in our capacity as auditor, we have no relationship with or interests in

AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited or its subsidiaries as auditor of the Company and Group.

Directors’ responsibilities for the interim financial statements

The directors are responsible on behalf of the Company for the preparation and fair

presentation of the interim financial statements in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim

Financial Reporting and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and for such internal control

as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation

of the interim financial statements that are free from material misstatement,

whether due to fraud or error.

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Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the interim financial statements
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim financial statements based

on our review. NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) requires us to conclude whether anything has

come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim financial statements,

taken as a whole, are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with

NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

A review of the interim financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised)

is a limited assurance engagement. We perform procedures, primarily consisting of making

enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and

applying analytical and other review procedures. The procedures performed in a review

are substantially less than those performed in an audit conducted in accordance with

International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) and consequently do not enable

us to obtain assurance that we might identify in an audit. Accordingly we do not express

an audit opinion on the interim financial statements.

Restriction on use

This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our review has been

undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s shareholders those matters we

are required to state to them in a review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest

extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than

the Company’s shareholders as a body, for our engagement, for this report, or for the

conclusions we have formed.

Bryce Henderson, Partner

for Deloitte Limited Auckland,

New Zealand

21 November 2024

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Consolidated Income Statement
For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

Note

Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2023

$’000

Revenue 486,71383,614

Cost of sales(50,514)(47,678)

Gross profit 36,19935,936


Other Income -85

Selling and distribution expenses(26,695)(23,797)

General and administrative expenses(6,008)(5,468)

Research and development expenses(5,299)(3,506)

Operating (loss)/profit (1,803)3,250


Finance income2230

Interest costs(1,357)(1,814)

Other finance gain / (loss)299502

(Loss)/Profit before tax (2,839)1,968


Income tax benefit/(expense)383(152)

(Loss)/Profit after tax (2,456)1,816


(Loss)/Profit is attributable to:

Equity holder of the parent(2,186)1,816

Non-controlling interests(270) -

(Loss)/Profit after tax (2,456)1,816


Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share ($) ($0.02)$0.02

The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

Note

Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2023

$’000

(Loss)/profit after tax (2,456)1,816


Other comprehensive income

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit and loss

Foreign exchange difference on translation of foreign operations(188)(59)

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax (188)(59)


Total comprehensive (loss)/income (2,644)1,757


Total comprehensive (loss)/income is attributable to

Equity holder of the parent(2,374)1,757

Non-controlling interests(270) -

(2,644)1,757

The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

NoteShare capitalShare optionsreserveForeign currency translation reserveRetained earningsTotalNon-controlling


interestsTotal

$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000

Balance 31 March 2023 78,240 -226(5,198)73,268 -73,268


Unaudited

Six months to

30 September 2023


Profit after tax - - -1,8161,8161,816

Other comprehensive income - -(59) -(59)(59)

Total comprehensive income - -(59)1,8161,757 -1,757

Movement in share options reserve -35 - -3535

Dividends paid - - -(1,154)(1,154)(1,154)

Balance 30 September 2023 78,24035167(4,536)73,906 -73,906


Audited

Year ended 31 March 2024

Profit after tax - - -15,60915,60915,609

Other comprehensive income - -(67) -(67)(67)

Total comprehensive income - -(67)15,60915,542 -15,542

Movement in share options reserve -139 - -139139

Dividends paid - - -(1,154)(1,154)-

Balance 31 March 2024 78,2401391599,2578 7,79 5 -8 7,79 5


Unaudited

Six months to

30 September 2024


Loss after tax - - -(2,186)(2,186)(270)(2,456)

Other comprehensive income - -(188) -(188) -(188)

Total comprehensive income - -(188)(2,186)(2,374)(270)(2,644)

Movement in share options

reserve

-56 - -56 -56

Dividends paid - - -(1,678)(1,678) -(1,678)

Balance 30 September 2024 78,240195(29)5,39383,799(270)83,529

The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet
As at 30 September 2024

Note

Unaudited

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Audited

30 Mar 2024

$’000

Unaudited

30 Sep 2023

$’000

ASSETS

Current assets

Inventories47, 8 7449,05754,648

Trade and other receivables28,00044,22233,411

Cash and cash equivalents10,68612,0406,172

Derivative assets12216408893

Total current assets86,776105,72795,124

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment440363433

Intangible assets56,50053,45949,717

Right of use assets3,0593,4583,665

Deferred tax 1,1182,2509,933

Total non-current assets61,11759,53063,748

Total assets 147,893165,257158,872

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables25,28034,14032,151

Provisions4,1927,3316,540

Lease liabilities7752796748

Related party loan7439 - -

Current Income tax liability1,0583,8015,321

Derivative liabilities12195 - -

Interest bearing liabilities7 - -3,585

Total current liabilities31,91646,06848,345

Non-current liabilities

Lease liabilities72,8483,1943,421

Interest bearing liabilities729,60028,20033,200

Total non-current liabilities32,44831,39436,621

Total liabilities 64,36477,46284,966

EQUITY

Share capital878,24078,24078,240

Retained earnings/(losses)5,3939,257(4,536)

Share options reserve819513935

Foreign currency translation reserve(29)159167

Equity attributable to equity holder of the parent83,7998 7,79 573,906

Non-Controlling Interests(270) - -

Total equity 83,5298 7,79 573,906

Total liabilities and equity 147,893165,257158,872

The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

On behalf of the Board on 21 November 2024


David Flacks Dr Hartley Atkinson

Chair Founder and Chief Executive Officer

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2023

$’000


CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers103,666102,317

Payments to suppliers and employees(98,084)(93,722)

Tax paid(1,229)(1,127)

Net cash generated from operating activities 4,3537,468


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchases of property, plant and equipment(150)(76)

Purchase of intangible assets(3,789)(4,769)

Net cash used in investing activities (3,939)(4,845)


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from issue of share capital - -

Dividends paid(1,678)(1,154)

Payment for lease liabilities(408)(331)

Borrowings drawn1,400 -

Related party loan439-

Interest received2230

Interest paid on lease liabilities(146)(145)

Interest costs paid on borrowings(1,211)(1,669)

Net cash used in financing activities (1,582)(3,269)


Net decrease in cash(1,168)(646)

Impact of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents(186)(58)

Opening cash and cash equivalents12,0403,291

Closing cash and cash equivalents 10,6862,587


Made up of:

Cash and cash equivalents10,6866,172

BNZ overdraft -(3,585)

10,6862,587

The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

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Reconciliation of Profit After Tax with Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities
30 Sep 2024

$’000

30 Sep 2023

$’000


Loss after tax(2,456)1,816


Non-cash items and items classified as financing activities

Depreciation7393

Depreciation ROU assets417364

Amortisation653391

Intangible disposals96292

Interest on lease liabilities146145

Share option expense56-

Interest and finance expense1,2111,669

Unrealised (gain)/loss on foreign currency movements385(239)

Provision for tax expense(1,612)(975)

Interest received(22)(30)


Movement in working capital

Decrease/(Increase) in inventories1,183(12,251)

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables 16,22213,307

(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables, provisions(11,999)2,886

Net cash generated from operating activities 4,3537,468

The accompanying Notes form an integral part of the condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements.

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERIM REPORT 2025 | 21

INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

Notes to the Financial Statements
For the six months ended 30 September 2024

1. Reporting Entity

AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd (the “Company” or

“Parent”) together with its subsidiaries (the

“Group”) is a pharmaceutical distributor and

developer of pharmaceutical intellectual property.

The Company is incorporated and domiciled in

New Zealand; it is registered under the Companies

Act 1993. The address of the Company’s registered

office is 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna,

New Zealand.

The Company is a FMC reporting entity under the

Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and is listed

on both the NZX and ASX.

These condensed consolidated interim financial

statements were approved by the Directors on

21 November 2024 and are not audited but have

been reviewed by Deloitte Limited in accordance

with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) Review of Financial

Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor

of the Entity

2. Basis of Preparation and Principles

of Consolidation

Statement of compliance

These general-purpose financial statements for

the six months to 30 September 2024 have been

prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally

Accepted Accounting Practice (NZ GAAP).

They comply with NZ IAS 34 and IAS 34, Interim

Financial Reporting. The Group is a for-profit entity

for the purposes of complying with NZ GAAP.

The condensed consolidated interim financial

statements do not include all the notes normally

included in an annual financial report. Accordingly,

this report should be read in conjunction with the

audited financial statements for the year ended

31 March 2024, which have been prepared in

accordance with the New Zealand equivalents

to IFRS Accounting Standards (‘NZ IFRS’)

and IFRS Accounting Standards (‘IFRS’).

The same accounting policies and methods

of computation are followed in the condensed

consolidated interim financial statements

as compared to the audited financial statements

for the year ended 31 March 2024, as described

in those annual financial statements

Basis of accounting

These consolidated financial statements have been

prepared under the historical cost convention,

as modified by the revaluation of financial assets

and liabilities (including derivative instruments)

at fair value through profit or loss and/or other

comprehensive income.

Functional and presentation currency

The consolidated financial statements are

presented in New Zealand dollars (NZD), which is

the Company’s functional currency rounded to the

nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise stated.

Items included in the financial statements of each

of the subsidiaries are measured using the currency

of the primary economic environment in which the

entity operates (the functional currency).

Foreign currency transactions and balances

The results and balance sheets of all foreign

operations (none of which has the currency of a

hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional

currency different from New Zealand dollars are

translated into the presentation currency as follows:

• Monetary assets and liabilities for each balance

sheet presented are translated at the closing rate

at the date of that balance sheet

• Income and expenses for each income statement

and statement of comprehensive income are

translated at average exchange rates, unless

this is not a reasonable approximation of the

cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the

transaction dates, in which case income and

expenses are translated at the dates of the

transactions, and

• Exchange differences arising are recognised in

other comprehensive income and accumulated

in a foreign exchange translation reserve.

• Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are

denominated in foreign currencies are translated

at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair

value was determined. Non-monetary items that

are measured in terms of historical cost

in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

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Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate

the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of the

Group as at the balance date and the results of all

subsidiaries for the six-month period then ended.

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised

gains on transactions between subsidiary companies

are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated

unless the transaction provides evidence of the

impairment of the asset transferred.

Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In applying the Group’s accounting policies,

the directors are required to make judgements

(other than those involving estimations) that have

a significant impact on the amounts recognised

and to make estimates and assumptions about

the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that

are not readily apparent from other sources.

The estimates and associated assumptions are

based on historical experience and other factors

that are considered to be relevant. Actual results

may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions

are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to

accounting estimates are recognised in the period

in which the estimate is revised if the revision

affects only that period or in the period of the

revision and future periods if the revision affects

both current and future periods.

Significant estimates are disclosed in each of the

applicable notes to the financial statements and

are designated with an

symbol.

Accounting policies

Accounting policies are disclosed in each of the

applicable notes to the financial statements and

are designated with an

symbol. All mandatory

amendments have been adopted in the current

year. None had a material impact on these financial

statements. The accounting policies applied by

the Group in the preparation of the condensed

consolidated interim financial statements are

the same as those applied by the Group in the

preparation of its consolidated financial report for

the year ended 31 March 2024. The accounting

policies have been applied consistently throughout

the Group for the purposes of this interim report.

Standards and interpretations in issue

not yet effective

At the date of authorisation of these financial

statements, the Group has not applied new and

revised NZ IFRS standards and amendments that

have been issued but are not yet effective. It is not

expected that the adoption of these standards

and amendments will have a material impact

on the financial statements of the Group.

In April 2024, the International Accounting

Standards Board introduced IFRS 18 Presentation

and Disclosure in Financial Statements (effective for

reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January

2027). This standard replaces IAS 1 Presentation

of Financial Statements. An equivalent, NZ IFRS 18

was issued on 23 May 2024. NZ IFRS 18 also applies

to reporting periods (including interim periods)

beginning on or after 1 January 2027 and will

replace NZ IAS 1. Management are still assessing the

impact and note this may change the presentation

of primary statements.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The income statement and the statement of

comprehensive income have been prepared so that

all components are stated exclusive of GST. All items

in the balance sheet are stated net of GST, with

the exception of accounts receivable and payable,

which include GST invoiced. All components of the

statement of cash flows are stated exclusive of GST.

3. Significant Transactions

and Events in the Financial Year

The Group has received confirmation from the

Inland Revenue Department that its application

for amending each of the 2018 to 2022 income

tax returns for capitalised product development

expenditure to be treated as deductible has been

approved. The Group has therefore calculated the

current tax and deferred tax expense on that basis

in the current year which includes the deduction for

2018 to 2022 tax years approximating $4.5 million.

Inland Revenue Department declined to amend

the 2018 to 2022 income tax returns for capitalised

product registration expenditure but did not make

any determination or advise on the deductibility,

nor did it advise or make any determination in

respect of deductions claimed for the 2023 income

year or in respect of claims in future years. Given

this uncertain tax position, no deductions have been

accounted for. Based on previous advice received

the Group remains confident a case for deductibility

exists and it will be taking further advice on how

to progress this matter to a resolution.

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

4. Revenue from Operations
Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Unaudited

6 Months

Ended

30 Sep 2023

$’000


Sale of goods85,59581,030

Royalty income950625

Licensing Income1681,959

Total revenue from operations86,71383,614

Revenue is measured based on the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in a contract

with a customer and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties:

• The sale of goods, which are recognised when control of the product is transferred to the customer

at a point in time.

• Licensing income, the Group has entered into a number of out-licencing contracts whereby the

Group’s obligations are the provision of territorial rights to the company’s intellectual property and

the provision and support of the documentation required to enable registration of the product in the

territory. The Group typically receives an upfront fee, milestone payments for specific registration and/or

development-based outcomes, and sales-based milestones or royalties as consideration for the license.

Licenses coupled with other services, must be assessed to determine if the license is distinct (that is, the

customer must be able to benefit from the IP on its own or together with other resources that are readily

available to the customer, and the Group’s promise to transfer the IP must be separately identifiable

from other promises in the contract). If the license is not distinct, then the license is combined with other

goods or services into a single performance obligation. Revenue is then recognised as the Group satisfies

the combined performance obligation.

A license will either provide:

• A right to access the entity’s intellectual property throughout the license period, which results in

revenue that is recognised over time;

or

• A right to use the entity’s intellectual property as it exists at the point in time in which the license

is granted, which results in revenue that is recognised at a point in time. For sales- or usage-based

royalties that are attributable to a license of IP, the amount is recognized at the later of:

– when the subsequent sale or usage occurs; and

– the satisfaction or partial satisfaction of the performance obligation to which some or all of the sales-

or usage-based royalty has been allocated.

• Royalties Royalty revenue is recognised on an actual and accrual basis in accordance with the substance

of the relevant agreement provided that it is probable that economic benefits will flow to the Company

and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Royalty arrangements are recognised by reference

to the underlying agreement.

AP

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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5. Joint Operations
Hyloris Pharmaceuticals SA and AFT have been collaborating in the development of the

Maxigesic IV product. AFT has now licensed the product to a number of partners covering

multiple countries. Maxigesic IV is protected by several granted and pending patent

applications. Under the terms of the development collaboration agreement between

Hyloris and AFT, Hyloris is eligible to receive a share on any product related revenues,

such as license fees, royalties, milestone payments, received by AFT. The arrangement

constitutes a joint operation whereby the Group recognises, in relation to its interest in the

joint operation, its share of assets and liabilities in the consolidated statement of financial

position and share of revenue earned and expenses incurred in the consolidated income

statement. The Group accounts for the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses relating

to its interest in the joint operation in accordance with the NZ IFRS standards applicable

to the particular assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.

Interests in joint operations

A joint operation is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement

have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities relating to the arrangement. Joint control

is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when decisions

about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

6. Segment Reporting

Operating Segments

Australia

$’000

New

Zealand

$’000

Asia

$’000

Rest of

World

$’000

Head

Office

$’000

Total

$’000


30 September 2024

Revenue - Sale of goods50,76225,9654,0404,828 -85,595

Revenue - Royalties - -395555 -950

Revenue - Licensing - - -168 -168

Total revenue50,76225,9654,4355,551 -86,713

Other income - - - - - -

Depreciation - ROU assets26026 - -131417

Depreciation - Other7 - - -6673

Amortisation - - -653 -653

Operating (loss)/profit3,9783,710496(4,637)(5,350)(1,803)

Finance income - - - -2222

Interest expense - Loans - - - -(1,211)(1,211)

Interest expense - Lease

liabilities

(54)(3) - -(89)(146)

Other finance gains/(losses) - - - -299299

(Loss)/profit before tax3,9243,707496(4,637)(6,329)(2,839)

Total assets51,35436,571458,8461,118147,893

ROU assets1,05162 - -1,9463,059

Property plant and

equipment

84 - -2354440

Pascomer IP - - -12,500 -12,500

Other intangible assets - - -44,000 -44,000

Total liabilities11,21020,384(1)70032,07164,364

Capital expenditure *67 --3,862844,013

AP

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025



**Restated Operating Segments

**Australia

$’000

**New

Zealand

$’000

**Asia

$’000

**Rest of

World

$’000

**Head

Office

$’000

Total

$’000

30 September 2023

Revenue - Sale of goods42,70422,6775,09310,556 -81,030

Revenue - Royalties - -323302 -625

Revenue - Licensing - - -1,959 -1,959

Total revenue42,70422,6775,41612,817 -83,614

Other income - - -8585

Depreciation - ROU assets20529 - -131364

Depreciation - Other8 - - -8593

Amortisation - - -390 -390

Operating (loss)/profit5492,6031,6213,094(4,616)3,251

Finance income1 - - -2930

Interest expense - Loans - - - -(1,669)(1,669)

Interest expense - Lease

liabilities

(46)(5) - -(94)(145)

Other finance gains/(losses) - - - -502502

(Loss)/profit before tax5042,5981,6213,094(5,848)1,969

Total assets45,63149,444551,25212,541158,872

ROU assets1,340117 - -2,2083,665

Property plant and

equipment

32 - -2400434

Pascomer IP - - -12,500 -12,500

Other intangible assets - - -37,217 -37,217

Total liabilities11,36128,81227844,71384,966

Capital expenditure *1 - -4,785744,860

* Capital expenditure includes both intangible and tangible asset additions.

** Restatement of segment note

The structure of the segment note has been updated to reflect enhanced internal business

reporting and the comparative segment notes have been restated to reflect this change.

Head office costs that were previously reported within the NZ operating segment are now

separately disclosed under the Head Office column as these costs support all operating

segments. Head office functions include maintaining all supplier relationships, procurement

of inventory, regulatory activity, governance marketing activity and finance activity.

No other segments have been changed. Total assets and Capital expenditure for Rest

of World have been restated to reflect the fact that this segment manages intangible

assets and incurred capital expenditure.

The below items were previously reported under the New Zealand Segment, the table

below shows the restatement into the new operating segment.

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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Australia previously reported$’000New Zealand previously reported$’000Asia previously reported$’000Rest of World previously reported$’000Australia restated$’000New Zealand restated$’000Asia restated$’000Rest of World restated$’000Head Officerestated $’000
Depreciation -

ROU assets205159 - -20529 - -131

Depreciation -

Other885 - -8 - - -85

Amortisation -390 - - - - -390 -

Operating profit549(2,013)1,6213,0945492,6031,6213,094(4,616)

Finance income129 - -1 - - -29

Interest expense -

Loans -(1,669) - - - - - -(1,669)

Interest expense -

Lease liabilities(46)(99) - -(46)(5) - -(94)

Other finance

gains/(losses) -502 - - - - - -502

Profit / (loss) before

tax504(3,250)1,6213,0945042,5981,6213,094(5,848)

Total assets45,85562,850550,16245,63149,444551,25212,541

ROU assets1,3402,325 - -1,340117 - -2,208

Property plant and

equipment32400 -232 - -2400

Pascomer IP - - -12,500 - - -12,500 -

Other intangible

assets - - -37,217 - - -37,217 -

Total liabilities3,16178,1582,5111,13611,36128,81227844,713

Capital expenditure14,847 -121 - -4,78574

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided

to the chief operating decision maker (CODM). For the purposes of NZ IFRS 8, the CODM is a

group comprising the Board of Directors, together with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief

of Staff, the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of International Business Development.

Management report on operating segments net of intersegment revenue so that the revenue

amount reflects the end customer’s reportable geography. Inter-segment transactions are

eliminated for Management reporting. This has been determined on the basis that it is this group

that determines the allocation of the resources to segments and assesses their performance. The

Group has four operating segments based on geographical locations reportable under NZ IFRS

8, as described below, which are the Group’s strategic groupings of business units. The following

summary describes the operations in each of the Group’s reporting segments:

• New Zealand – Includes the sales and distribution activity relating to the New Zealand market.

• Australia – Includes the sales and distribution activity relating to the Australian market.

• Asia – Includes the sales and distribution activity relating to the Asian market.

• Rest of World – Includes the out-licensing of IP developments to markets in which the Group

does not have a presence and the export of products to export markets. The costs of research

and development and new market development activity not specific to the other segments are

expensed to this segment.

• Major Customers – Revenues from one customer of the Australian segment (being a

licensed wholesaler) represents approximately NZ$15.3m (6 months to 30 September

2023 NZ$ 16.4m) and from one customer of the New Zealand segment (also being a

licensed wholesaler) represents approximately NZ$ 12.7m (6 months to September 2023:

NZ$12.3m) of the Group’s revenues.

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

7. Interest Bearing Liabilities
Unaudited

as at

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Audited

as at

31 Mar 2024

$’000

Unaudited

as at

30 Sep 2023

$’000

Current lease liabilities752796748

Non-current lease liabilities2,8483,1943,421

Related party loan439 - -

BNZ overdraft - -3,585

BNZ Term loans current portion - - -

BNZ Term loans non-current portion29,60028,20033,200

Total33,63932,19040,954


Opening balance of BNZ loan28,20033,20033,200

BNZ loans drawn down1,400 - -

Repayment of principal -(5,000) -

Closing balance29,60028,20033,200

The BNZ loans have a general security over the assets of the Group together with a Group

guarantee.

On 30 September 2022 the BNZ facility was renewed for a further three-year term through

to April 2026. The facility retains a) the $18.2 million term loan, b) the $10.0 million working

capital facility, c) the $3.0 million overdraft and d) the $5.0 million Business Finance

Scheme Loan (BFS). The maturity date for the BFS is May 2026.

Interest on the term loan and working capital facility is the BNZ CCAF or CARL plus

a margin of 1.45%. Interest on the overdraft is the BNZ market connect base rate plus

a margin of 1.00%. Interest on the BFS is fixed at 2.30%. The non fixed interest rates

are reset on a quarterly basis.

As at 30 September 2024 the Group overdraft facility was nil (September 2023:

drawn down by $3,585k).

All covenants relating to the BNZ facility have been complied with for the six months

ending 30 September 2024.

The related party loan consists of financing provided by the minority shareholder of

AFT Pharma UK Limited. Shareholder loans bear interest at AFT ‘s borrowing rate plus a

margin of 1.5%. AFT’s reciprocal financing contributions, as the majority shareholder of

AFT Pharma UK Limited, are eliminated upon consolidation. AFT Pharma UK Limited was

incorporated in December 2022 and has recently begun trading.

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions and other

short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known

amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts.

Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet.

AP

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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8. Share Capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

Unaudited

as at

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Audited

as at

31 Mar 2024

$’000

Unaudited

as at

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Audited

as at

31 Mar 2024

$’000

Ordinary share capital104,866,260104,866,26081,40681,406

Less capital raising costs - -(3,166)(3,166)

Total104,866,260104,866,26078,24078,240

Unaudited

6 months

ended

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Audited

12 months

ended

31 Mar 2024

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

ended

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Audited

12 months

ended

31 Mar 2024

$’000

Share capital at beginning of the year104,866,260104,866,26078,24078,240

Issue of ordinary shares for exercised

share options

- - - -

Total104,866,260104,866,26078,24078,240

Ordinary shares

No shares were issued during the period (In the six month period to September 2023: no

shares were issued as a result of staff share options being exercised as detailed below).

Staff share options

In May 2023 510,000 options were granted. A total of 25,000 have since lapsed, through

voluntary employee separations. None of the 485,000 outstanding options remaining have been

exercised and in the six month period to 30 September 2024, no new options were granted.

The Company has a share option plan for employees of the Group. In accordance with the terms of the plan,

as approved by the directors, certain employees on 5 May 2023 were granted share purchase options.

• Each employee share option converts into one ordinary share of the Company on exercise.

• No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the option.

• The options carry neither rights to dividends nor voting rights.

• Options may be exercised at any time from the date of vesting to the date of their expiry.

• The number of options granted is calculated in accordance with the performance-based formula

approved by the directors at previous Board meetings. The formula rewards employees to the extent

of the Group’s and the individual’s achievement judged against both qualitative and quantitative criteria

including the following financial and operational measures:

• Market share

• Net profit

• Target sales thresholds; and

• Product registration and licensing targets.

Staff share options are valued at fair value at the grant date as calculated using the Black Scholes model.

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on

a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of equity instruments that

eventually vest, with a corresponding increase in equity. At the end of each reporting period, the Group

revises its estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest. The impact of the revision of the

original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised

estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the equity-settled employee benefits reserve.

AP

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

9. Dividends per Share
On 4 July 2024 payment of a dividend of 1.6 cents per share or approximately $1.7 million

was paid. This was not imputed. In July 2023 a maiden dividend of 1.1 cents per share,

or approximately 1.2mil, was paid to the ordinary shareholders.

10. Contingent Assets and Liabilities

The Group has provided a guarantee to Investec Limited for the lease premises AFT

Pharmaceuticals (AU) PTY Limited occupies in Sydney, Australia. A deposit of AUD$84,000

is held with NAB bank as security for this lease.

The Group has provided a guarantee to Robt Jones Investment Holdings Ltd of $100,000

as security over the leased office premises at 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Auckland.

The Group placed NZD$75,000 on term deposit with BNZ bank as security for a guarantee

issued by BNZ in favour of the NZX.

The High Court of Auckland made judgement in late August 2023 in a case brought against

the Company by a former contractor to the Company, PBL Solutions Limited (PBL), in

Southeast Asia. In essence the case involved PBL’s opportunity to participate in Pascomer

drug development opportunities. As part of the judgement the Court ruled AFT is not

required to account to PBL for any profit which AFT may earn from the application of

Pascomer for treatment of nonorphan conditions such as Port Wine Stain (PWS).

PBL has appealed this aspect of the judgement. This has been set down to be heard in

February 2025. The group has included this appeal as one of its factors in assessing the

carrying value of the Pascomer IP, and the valuation indicates sufficient headroom such that

a reasonably possible change to the key assumptions is unlikely to result in an impairment

of the Pascomer assets. The key assumptions have remained materially the same as those

reported in the March 2024 annual report. These include successful clinic trials

and registration in the US, Europe, and Australasia; cashflows out to 2043 at a discount rate

of 12.5% and for PWS, consistent addressable markets in the US, Europe, and Australasia.

The Group continue to assume no growth in the patient base, peak penetration of 2.5%,

and a success probability of 30%.

11. Capital Commitments

The Group has no capital commitments as at 30 September 2024 (31 March 2024: nil,

30 September 2023: nil).

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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12. Financial Risk Management
Managing financial risk

The Group’s activities expose it to various financial risks as detailed below.

• Market risk

Management is of the opinion that the Group’s exposure to market risk at balance date

is defined as:

Risk factor descriptionDescriptionSensitivity

Currency riskExposure to changes in foreign exchange rates on assets,

liabilities, revenue and expenses

As below

Interest rate riskExposure to changes in interest rates on borrowingsAs below

Other price riskNo commodity securities are bought, sold or tradedNil

• Foreign exchange risk

The Group benefits from the use of derivative financial instruments to manage foreign currency

exposures. The fair value of forward exchange contracts is calculated by reference to current

forward exchange rates at year end and the contract exchange rates, considered level 2 of the

fair value hierarchy.

The Group sells and purchases goods and services to and from overseas customers and

suppliers in several currencies, primarily AUD, USD, EUR and GBP which exposes the Group

to foreign currency risk. The Group manages foreign currency risk through use of derivative

arrangements, in particular forward exchange contracts. The exposure is monitored on a regular

basis based on Group foreign exchange policies, which allow for up to 50% forward cover out

for twelve months. Future revenues from markets outside Australasia will be denominated

primarily in USD and EUR which will provide an increasing natural hedge against costs.

In the current period for the six months to 30 September net foreign exchange gains totalled

$ 299k (2023: gains $492k). The balance of gains/losses are derived from the restatement of

monetary balances at the spot rate on the period-end balance date of 30 September 2024

and settlement of transactions during the period.

In total, the Group had financial assets and liabilities denominated in the following currencies:

Currency

Unaudited

30 Sep 2024

Audited

31 Mar 2024

Unaudited

30 Sep 2023

Assets

NZD$’000

Liabilities

NZD$’000

Assets

NZD$’000

Liabilities

NZD$’000

Assets

NZD$’000

Liabilities

NZD$’000

AUD30,1665,93441,7985,83419,9098,268

USD3,0403,2273,7777,3375,2806,304

MYR631351416671

GBP1,18438349431516547

EUR5,1425,6882,9085,5263,6167,511

SGD44510558962932

CNY79 -198842 -

BND - -8 - - -

HKD6324 - 6

YEN -2 - - - -

CHF - -8 - -

CAD1 - - - - -

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

The following forward foreign exchange contracts were held at 30 September 2024:
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts

Buy currency

Buy currency

amount $‘000

Sell amount

NZD$’000

Buy amount

NZD$’000

Fair value

NZD$’000

EUR2,9505,2425,192(50)

USD2,3303,8053,660(145)

Sell currency

Sell currency

amount $’000

Buy amount

NZD$’000

Sell amount

NZD$’000

Fair value

NZD$’000

AUD17,90019,70119,484216

Total Asset As at 30 September 2024216

Total Liability As at 30 September 2024 (195)

The following forward foreign exchange contracts were held at 31 March 2024:

Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts

Buy currency

Buy currency

amount $‘000

Sell amount

NZD$’000

Buy amount

NZD$’000

Fair value

NZD$’000

EUR4,8708,6448,838194

USD3,6505,9136,084171

AUD10,54011,56411,52143

Total asset as at 31 March 2024408

Total liability as at 31 March 2024 -

The following forward foreign exchange contracts were held at 30 September 2023:

Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts

Buy currency

Buy currency

amount $‘000

Sell amount

NZD$’000

Buy amount

NZD$’000

Fair value

NZD$’000

EUR1,8503,2473,28034

USD3,0754,9065,141235

GBP16030832618

Sell currency

Sell currency

amount $’000

Buy amount

NZD$’000

Sell amount

NZD$’000

Fair value

NZD$’000

AUD19,39021,49620,890606

Total asset as at 30 September 2023893

Total liability as at 30 September 2023 -

• Interest rate risk

Borrowings are at a mixture of floating base rates plus a margin determined by the Group’s

performance against covenant adherence levels, which exposes the Group to cash flow

interest rate risk. There are no specific derivative arrangements to manage this risk.

• Credit risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Group to credit risk, principally consist

of accounts receivable and cash and cash equivalents. Regular monitoring is undertaken

to ensure that the credit exposure remains within the Group’s normal terms of trade.

The Group has one significant concentration of credit risk at 30 September 2024, with the

largest debtor being AU$ 6.1m (30 September 2023: AU$ 3.68m). The value is stated net

of expected rebates. There has been no past experience of default and no indications

of default in relation to this debtor.

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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The Group’s cash and short-term deposits are placed with high credit quality financial
institutions. Accordingly, the Group has no significant concentration of credit risk other than

bank deposit. At balance date, bank deposits at each financial institution as a percentage

of total assets were 0.4% with Bank of New Zealand at 30 September 2024 (2023 overdraft

position), and 5.5% at NAB Bank (2023: 2.2%). The carrying value of financial assets

represents the maximum exposure to credit risk.

• Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group may encounter difficulty in raising funds at short

notice to meet its commitments and arises from the need to borrow funds for working

capital. The directors monitor the risk on a regular basis and actively manage the cash

available to ensure the net exposure to liquidity risk is minimised.

The liquidity/maturity profile of the liabilities (inclusive of derivative assets and liabilities)

is as follows:

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

30 September 2024 (unaudited)

< 1 year

$’000

1-2 years

$’000

2-5 years

$’000

> 5 years

$’000

TOTAL

$’000

Trade and other payables(25,280) - - -(25,280)

Borrowings(2,655)(2,655)(33,804) -(39,114)

Lease liabilities(993)(863)(1,515)(1,063)(4,434)

Derivative instruments (outbound)(28,531) - - -(28,531)

Derivative instruments (inbound)28,552 - - -28,552

Total(28,907)(3,518)(35,319)(1,063)(68,807)


31 March 2024 (audited)$’000$’000$’000$’000$’000

Trade and other payables(34,609) - - -(34,609)

Borrowings(2,542)(2,542)(33,500) -(38,584)

Lease liabilities(1,010)(852)(1,539)(1,098)(4,499)

Derivative instruments (outbound)(26,078) - - -(26,078)

Derivative instruments (inbound)26,486 - - -26,486

Total(37,753)(3,394)(35,039)(1,098)(77,284)

Fair Values

The carrying values of trade receivables, trade payables and borrowings approximate their fair

values because of their short terms to maturity or interest reset dates. Trade receivables are

valued net of provision and trade payables are valued at their original amounts by contract.

13. Management of Capital

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to

continue as a going concern so that it can continue to provide returns to its shareholders

and to maintain a strong capital base to support the development of its business. The Group

meets these objectives through a mix of equity capital and borrowings. The level and mix of

capital are determined by the Group’s internal Corporate Governance policies.

Under the BNZ facility, there is a covenant requirement that the facility, comprising an overdraft

and letter of credit facility, must not exceed the total of 70% of acceptable debtors plus 50%

of acceptable stock. Additional covenants include a requirement for a minimum principal and

interest cover ratio, a minimum net leverage ratio and a maximum capital expenditure (capex)

and research and development (R&D) ratio. Covenant reporting is required on a quarterly basis.

The Group was compliant with all BNZ covenants during the period.

14. Significant Events After Balance Sheet Date

Appointment of Allison Yorston as an independent non-executive director to the board of

AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited. There were no other significant events after balance sheet date.

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2025

15. Related Parties
The Group had related party relationships with the following entities:

Related partyNature of relationship

Atkinson Family TrustAFT Chief Executive Officer, Hartley Atkinson, is a Trustee / Discretionary

Beneficiary of Atkinson Family Trust.

AFT Chief of Staff, Marree Atkinson, is a Discretionary Beneficiary

of Atkinson Family Trust

Edge GroupMinority shareholder of AFT Pharma UK Limited. Related party loan


Key management compensation

Unaudited

6 months

ended

30 Sep 2024

$’000

Audited

12 months

ended

31 Mar 2024

$’000

Unaudited

6 months

ended

30 Sep 2023

$’000

Director fees 243501252

Executive salaries8781,558779

Short term benefits240416208

Options expense - -35

Key management compensation1,3622,4751,274


Related party loan439 - -

Key management includes external directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief

of Staff, the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of International Business Development.

These positions are mainly responsible for planning, controlling and directing the activities

of the business.

Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) For The Six Months Ended 30 September 2024

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Directory
AFT is a company incorporated with limited liability under the New Zealand Companies Act 1993

(Companies Office registration number 873005).

Registered Offices Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna,

Auckland 0622, New Zealand.

+64 9 488 0232

www.aftpharm.com

113 Wicks Road, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia.

+61 2 9420 0420

Principal Administration Offices New Zealand:

Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna,

Auckland 0622, New Zealand.

+64 9 488 0232

Australia:

113 Wicks Road, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia.

+61 2 9420 0420

United Kingdom:

133 Whitechapel High Street, London, UK

Directors

– at the date of this Interim Report

Dr Hartley Atkinson

Marree Atkinson

David Flacks

Andrew Lane

Dr Ted Witek

Allison Yorston

Share Registrar:Computershare Investor Services Limited

Level 2, 159 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna,

Auckland 0622, New Zealand.

+64 9 488 8777

enquiry@computershare.co.nz

Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited, Yarra Falls,

452 Johnston Street, Abbotsford VIC 3001, Australia.

+61 3 9415 4083

enquiry@computershare.co.nz

Auditor Deloitte Limited,

Deloitte Centre, 1 Queen Street,

Auckland 1140, New Zealand.

+64 9 303 0700

Legal Counsel Harmos Horton Lusk

Level 33, Vero Centre,

48 Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, New Zealand.

+64 9 921 4300

Financial Calendar

Financial year end 31 March 2025

Full year results announcementMay 2025

Annual Meeting August 2025

Half-year end 30 September 2025

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS INTERIM REPORT 2025 | 35

REMUNERATION
Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road

Takapuna

Auckland 0622

New Zealand

+64 9 488 0232

www.aftpharm.com

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1H 2025
INVESTOR

PRESENTATION

Dr Hartley Atkinson

Managing Director

Malcolm Tubby

Chief Financial Officer

21 NOVEMBER 2024

Important Notice
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH2

This presentation has been prepared by AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited (“AFT”), to provide a general overview of the performance of AFT. It is not prepared for any other purpose and

must not be provided to any person other than the intended recipient.

This presentation should be read in conjunction with AFT’s interim financial statements, market releases and other periodic and continuous disclosure announcements, which are

available at www.nzx.com and www.asx.com.au.

All amounts are disclosed in New Zealand dollars (NZ$) unless otherwise indicated.

All references to financial years appearing in this presentation are for the period ending 31 March, unless otherwise indicated. This presentation is not a recommendation, offer or

invitation to acquire AFT’s securities or other form of financial advice or disclosure document.

While reasonable care has been taken in compiling this presentation, none of AFT nor its subsidiaries, directors, employees, agents or advisers (to the maximum extent permitted by

law) gives any warranty or representation (express or implied) of the accuracy, completeness or reliability of the information contained in it nor takes any responsibility for it.

The information in this presentation has not been and will not be independently verified or audited. This presentation may contain certain forward-looking statements and comments

about future events, including with respect to the financial condition, results, operations and business of AFT.

These statements are based on management’s current expectations, which may involve significant elements of subjective judgement and assumptions as to future events which may

or may not be correct, and the actual events or results may differ materially and adversely from these statements. Past performance information given in this presentation is given for

illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon (and is not) an indication of future performance.

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH33
Agenda

•Highlights

•Strategic progress

•Financial Performance

•Outlook

•Questions

Dr Hartley Atkinson

Managing Director

Malcolm Tubby

Chief Financial Officer

Record Revenue and Investment for Growth
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH4

HIGHLIGHTS

•Half-year operating revenue up 4% to $86.7M led by growth in the core Australasian business. Sales from products and royalties up 6% to $86.5M

•Operating loss of $1.8M primarily due to several International customers reducing stock levels and Korean doctors' strike. EBITDA¹ fell to a loss of $0.7M.

•Balance sheet strong with net debt² down to $18.9M from $30.6M (FY24H1), inventory days reduced as supply chain outlook improves and covid constraints

unwind

•Momentum expected to accelerate in 2H assisted by product launches in all markets and resumption of normal trading post one-off 1H events

4

1

EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure of financial performance and is defined and reconciled to NZ GAAP on page 25 of this presentation.

2

Excluding related party loan

$83.6

$86.7

$49.0

$56.0

$64.0

$69.0

$80.0

$85.0

$106.0

$113.1

$130.3

$156.6

$111.8

$195.4

$0

$20

$40

$60

$80

$100

$120

$140

$160

$180

$200

FY2014FY2015FY2016FY2017FY2018FY2019FY2020FY2021FY2022FY 2023FY 2024FY2025

NZ$M

AFT OPERATING REVENUE

$6.1

$11.4

$10.7

$20.4

$19.7

$24.2

-$1.8

-$5

$0

$5

$10

$15

$20

$25

FY2019FY2020*FY 2021FY2022FY2023FY 20241H 25

NZ$M

AFT GROUP OPERATING PROFIT*

Operating profit ex license incomeLicense income

* FY20 normalised to exclude $9.8m gain on de-recognition of equity accounted investment.

68.4%
8.1%

23.6%

66.8%

7.8%

25.4%

AUSTRALIAN CHANNEL

OTCPrescriptionHospital

Australia: Strong Growth in All Channels

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

•Revenue in Australia grew 19% to $50.8 million from $42.7 million in the same period a year ago. Revenue was lifted by strong growth in all

channels

•Our new product launch program continues to roll out as planned

•Operating profit rose to $4.0 million from $0.5 million in the same period of the prior year, as the investments in sales team deliver expected

growth

5

1H24

1H25

$42.7

$50.8

$61.4

$68.3

$76.7

$94.1

$65.5

$108.2

$-

$20.0

$40.0

$60.0

$80.0

$100.0

FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023 FY 2024 FY2025

NZ$M

AUSTRALIAN REVENUE

51.9%
32.3%

15.8%

54.4%

32.0%

13.6%

NEW ZEALAND CHANNEL

OTCPrescriptionHospital

New Zealand: Growth led by the OTC and the prescription channels

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

•Revenue in New Zealand grew 14% to $26.0 million with growth led by the OTC and prescription channels and product launches in the prior

financial year.

•Operating profit was up to $3.7 million

6

1H 24

1H25

$22.7

$26.0

$30.1

$30.5

$35.1

$44.2

$26.0

$48.7

$-

$10.0

$20.0

$30.0

$40.0

$50.0

FY2020 FY2021 FY 2022 FY2023 FY 2024 1H 25

$NZM

NEW ZEALAND REVENUE

18.6%
8.0%

73.5%

34.5%

3.8%

61.7%

ASIAN CHANNEL*

OTCPrescriptionHospital

Asia: Growth in OTC and Online

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

•Asian revenue was down to $4.4 million. Growth in OTC and online via cross border e-commerce channel into China

•Gains diluted by the doctors' strike in South Korea

•Operating profit is down to $0.5 million reflecting the lower revenue and increased spending on marketing and higher business development

initiatives.

$3.7

7

1H 24

1H 25

$5.4

$4.4

$4.9

$4.4

$5.5

$6.8

$5.3

$10.7

$-

$2.0

$4.0

$6.0

$8.0

$10.0

FY2020 FY2021 FY 2022 FY2023 FY 2024 1H 25

NZ$M

ASIAN REVENUE

* Includes license income

$12.8
$5.6

$9.1

$9.9

$13.1

$11.7

$15.0

$27.8

$-

$5.0

$10.0

$15.0

$20.0

$25.0

$30.0

FY2020 FY2021 FY 2022 FY2023 FY 2024 1H 25

NZ$M

INTERNATIONAL REVENUE*

2

3

4

7

9

20

28

43

46

61

73

77

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

FY2014FY2015FY2016FY2017FY2018FY2019FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY 20241H2025

COUNTRIES SOLD AND ORDERED

MAXIGESIC’S GLOBAL REACH

International – Investing for Long Term Growth in New Markets

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH8

•Revenue from product sales and royalties fell to $5.4 million as several of our large

customers cut inventory in response to an improving supply chain outlook.

•In-market product sales continue unabated despite customer destocking.

•Operating loss of $4.6 million. We expect the losses to reduce as trading

normalises and the investments in new business begin to deliver

.

* Includes license income

AFT’s Global Reach
Our medicines are now available in nearly 80 countries around the world

9AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

Expanding AFT’s Global Footprint
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH10

AFT PHARM UK (70% AFT)

•Launched Combogesic IV & Tablets

2

, seeing good progress

•A growing pipeline of products

•Now an accredited NHS supplier; won 100% of hospital bids; these

commence in early 2025

AFT PHARM EUROPE

•Purchased product licenses for niche IV drugs from bankrupt German

pharmaceutical company

•Acquired EU rights (minus Poland) for niche IV drug being discontinued by

a large pharmaceutical company

•Agreements for above made/in progress for selected EU nations

•First sales expected in H2

AFT PHARM USA

•Combogesic IV

1

sales

2

underway; secured a Medicare reimbursement

code

•Appointed distributors Alexso & Hikma for Combogesic Rapid

1

for

selected channels and considering others

•AFT to increase selected OTC offerings.

Opening new markets for our proprietary IP and in-licensed new products

1

The Maxigesic family of medicines is sold as Combogesic in the US, UK and several other markets.

2

AFT NZ

Expanding AFT’s Global Footprint
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH11

AFT PHARM CANADA (70% AFT)

•Launched Combogesic tablets

1

through a partner, to launch Crystaderm FY25

through a partner

•To launch Combogesic IV ex AFT Pharm Canada alongside selected OTC

offerings

•Building pipeline

AFT PHARM SOUTH AFRICA (70% AFT)

•Purchasing company with existing SAHPRA license (saves 2 years)

•Launch in private hospital market starting FY26

•Secured significant pipeline

AFT PHARM SINGAPORE

•Launching further selected AFT products

•A significantly expanding pipeline of new products

AFT PHARM HONG KONG

•Launching further selected AFT products

•A significantly expanding pipeline of new products

Opening new markets for our proprietary IP and in-licensed new products

1

AFT NZ

Research and Development Investments Moving to Commercialisation
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH12

Several projects have exited and are moving to revenue generation

COMMERCIALISATION PROGRESSING

18 agreements under discussion awaiting final signature on a four-drug

distribution agreement

Maxigesic – nine dose forms and protected by patents.

•Tablets, Oral Liquid, Hot drink & Dry Stick

•Rapid Dissolving Tablet (Patent 2039).

•Intravenous (Patent 2031, 2035)

Crystaderm – antibacterial and anti-acne cream, a unique and proprietary

formulation

Micolette – micro-enema for bowel obstruction

Kiwisoothe – tablets and sachets for gut discomfort and constipation

Capsaicin – cream in two strengths for Osteoarthritis (low) and Neuropathic

pain (high)

*Expensed and capitalised

$7.0

$8.9

$5.0

$9.1

$10.4

$11.9

$12.0

$0.0

$2.0

$4.0

$6.0

$8.0

$10.0

$12.0

$14.0

FY 2021FY 2022FY 2023FY 2024FY 2025

NZ$M

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES*

A Strong Research and Development Pipeline
AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH13

AFT’s positive cashflows have positioned the company well to undertake and secure research and

development projects either alone or in partnership with others

.

PROJECT PATENTPARTNERSHIP / APPLICATION

DERMATOLOGY

Pascomer2040/2044

1

Facial angiofibromas / Port Wine Stains

Strawberry Birthmarks 2041 & 2044

1

Gillies McIndoe and Massey Ventures

Keloid Scars topical treatment2044

1

Gillies McIndoe and Massey Ventures

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosis TBCHyloris Pharmaceuticals

EYECARE

Antibiotic Eye Drop2037 & 2044

1

For drug resistant infections:

- Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Post Kpro prophylaxis

PAIN

Burning Mouth SyndromeTBCHyloris Pharmaceuticals

DRUG DELIVERY

NasoSURF for conscious sedation 2036

Hospital injectables

Targeted range of 5 injectablesN/A

Injectables offer strong opportunities. (AFT affiliates - AU,

NZ, SG, MY, HK, ZA, CA, UK- offer a target market of

US$119M and AFT Pharm EU offers of a target market of

US$448M)

OTHER

Novel new medicine (confidential)2032 & TBCLate-stage development

Multi Billion

addressable market of AFT’s

research and development

pipeline

Six months to 30 September
2024

$000

Revenue

%

2023

$000

Revenue

%∆%

Revenue86,71383,6144%

Gross profit36,19941.7%35,93643.0%

Operating expenses and other income

(38,002)

43.8%(32,686)39.1%

Operating (loss) / profit

(1,803)

3,250(155)%

Finance expenses and other income

(1,036)

(1,282)

Ta x

383

(152)

(Loss) / Profit after tax

(2,456)

1,816(235)%

Revenue from product sales and royalties

86,545

81,6566%

Gross profit from product sales and royalties

36,031

41.6%33,93741.6%

Gross Margin and Operating Profit Diluted by Mix Changes and Investment

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH14

•Revenue from product and royalties

up 6% lifted led by double digit

Australasian sales growth, but diluted

by one-off demand disruptions

•Total revenue which includes

licensing income of $0.2 million, rose

4% to $86.7 million

•Gross profit margins from product

sales and royalties were steady.

•Asian and International markets

Operating Profit reflect one-off

demand disruptions

Six months to 30 September
2024

$000

2023

$000∆%

Current assets (excluding cash)

76,090

88,952

Cash

10,686

6,172

73%

Non current assets

61,117

63,748

Total assets

147,893

158,872(7)%

Current liabilities (excluding interest-bearing liabilities)

31,916

44,760

Current interest-bearing liabilities

-

3,585

Non current liabilities (excluding interest-bearing liabilities)

2,848

3,421

Non-current interest-bearing liabilities (current and non-current)

29,600

33,200

Total liabilities

64,364

84,966(24)%

Total equity

83,529

73,906

Total liabilities and equity

147,893

158,872

(7)%

AFT is Well Funded – Well Positioned to Fund Growth Investment

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

•Net debt

1

at the end of September

2024 was $18.9 million down from

$30.6 million at the same time a year

ago.

•Reduced inventory days and inventory

now $47.9 million down from $49.1

million at the end of March 2024 in

concert with our customers, as the

supply chain outlook improves

15

1

Excluding related party loan

Six months to 30 September
2024

$000

2023

$000∆%

Net cash generated from operating activities

4,353

7,468(42)%

Net cash used in investing activities

(3,939)

(4,845)(19)%

Net cash (used)/generated from financing activities

(1,582)

(3,269)(52)%

Net increase/(decrease) in cash

(1,168)

(646)

Impact of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

(186)

(58)

Opening cash and cash equivalents

12,040

3,291

Closing cash and cash equivalents

10,686

2,587313%

Growth Investment Underpinned by Ongoing Strong Cashflow

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH16

•Net cash from operating activities reduces

due to one-off demand disruptions

•Continued investment into research and

development projects to fuel long term

growth growth

•End period cash holdings of $10.7 million

AFT PHARMACEUTICALS WORKING TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH
Outlook: Positioned to Drive Future Growth in Both Revenue and Earnings

•AFT expects a strong recovery in the second half of the year, in line with prior years, assisted by:

•a strong program of new product launches especially in International markets

•building momentum in the new markets

•the resumption of normal trading following the two significant unexpected events in H1

•Given one-off trading challenges of the last six months, the company expects its operating profit for the year

to the end March 2025 to range between $15 million to $20 million . We also expect to declare a dividend for

the full year.

•We are well positioned to further extend the company’s long-standing record of growth.

•We have set our sights on a rolling annual rolling revenue target of $300 million which we aim to achieve by

the end of FY2027

17

APPENDIX

AFT was founded over 25 years ago by Dr Hartley and Marree Atkinson. Since then, AFT has remained an Atkinson-family
controlled business and has grown organically into Australia and internationally

The 2015 IPO raised funds to pursue a more aggressive (and loss-making) R&D-led growth strategy. AFT has now returned to

long term profitability as intended, as the company was prior to IPO and its growth and global reach is now accelerating

Appendix 1: History of AFT Pharmaceuticals

19972004200520092013201420152020

AFT founded by

Dr Hartley and

Marree Atkinson

Development of

Maxigesic

commences

First sales into

Australia

Maxigesic registered

in New Zealand and

sales commence

Maxigesic

registered in

Australia

AFT launches the sale

of products into the

SE Asian market

$33m IPO to fund new

R&D development

programmes for

Maxigesic and other

proprietary products

2019

AFT returns to profitability

following a significant

investment period funded

by the 2015 IPO

In FY20 AFT delivers

over $100m of revenue

and operating profit

growth of 87%

Maxigesic sales

commence in

Australia

19

2024

Revenue reaches ~$200m,

AFT products are sold in

reaches 77 countries and it

sets a target for $300m

Appendix 2: Australasian Product Portfolio
AFT has the #1 selling product (Maxigesic) in the Australian para-ibu

1

combo pain relief. AFT’s portfolio includes a

combination of over 150 proprietary, branded and generic products which address the following therapeutic areas:

PainMaxigesic, ParaOsteo, ZoRub OA/HP, Fenpaed,

Combolieve Day/Night

EyecareHylo, Novatears, CromoFresh,

Opti-soothe Wipes/Mask, VitAPOS

VitaminsFerro-liquid, FerroTab, Ferro-F, Ferro-sachets,

Lipo VitC, Lipo VitD, CalciTab

AllergyLoraclear, Histaclear, Fexaclear, Levoclear,

Allersoothe, Lorapaed, Becloclear, Steroclear

GastrointestinalGastrosoothe/Forte, LaxTab, Micolette,

Nausicalm, DiaRelieve

DermatologyCrystaderm, Crystasoothe, Topiderm range, Decazol,

MycoNail

HospitalMaxigesic IV, Injectables

1

Paracetamol and Ibuprofen

20

Appendix 3: AFT Global Product Portfolio
AFT is building the global presence of its proprietary and patented products through its network of licensees and distributors.

It continues the development of its portfolio of repurposed medicines: Maxigesic

1

, Pascomer, NasoSURF, and Crystaderm

PainMaxigesic oral dose forms

-Tablets

-Solution

-Hot drink sachet

-Rapid tablets

-Cold and Flu

-Day& Night

ZoRub Osteo and HP

HospitalMaxigesic IV (intravenous)

NasoSurf – nasal nebuliser drug delivery

DermatologyCrystaderm – selected territories

Gastroenterology

Kiwisoothe

Micolette

1

Paracetamol and Ibuprofen

21

Appendix 4: Extending the Reach of the Maxigesic Portfolio
AFT has the #1 selling product (Maxigesic) in the Australian para-ibu

1

combo pain relief and is building the presence

of the business internationally, through the adoption of existing products and the launch of new dose forms

1

Paracetamol and Ibuprofen

22

Product

Maxigesic TabletMaxigesic IVMaxigesic OralMaxigesic sachet

Territories30 Sept

2024

31 March

2024

30 Sept

2024

31 March

2024

30 Sept

2024

31 March

2024

30 Sept

2024

31 March

2024

Licensed100+100+100+100+100+100+100+100+

Registered71695550161432

Soldin616044361122

AFT’s standard profit measure prepared under New Zealand GAAP is net profit after tax.
AFT has used the non-GAAP profit measure of EBITDA when discussing financial performance in this document. AFT directors and management believe that this

measure provides useful information as it is used internally to evaluate performance of business units, to establish operational goals and to allocate resources.

Non-GAAP profit measures are not prepared in accordance with NZ IFRS (New Zealand International Financial Reporting Standards) and are not uniformly defined,

therefore the non-GAAP profit measures reported in this document may not be comparable with those that other companies report and should not be viewed in

isolation or considered as a substitute for measures reported by AFT in accordance with NZ IFRS.

Appendix 5: GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

23

Six months to 30 September

2024

$000

2023

$000

Net profit after tax attributable to owners of the parent(2,456)1,816

Less: Finance Income (22)(30)

Add back: Interest costs 1,357 1,814

Add back: Other finance loss/(gain)

(299)

(502)

Add back: Depreciation

490

457

Add back: Amortisation

653

391

Add back: Income tax expense/(benefit)

(383)

152

EBITDA(660)4,098

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Dr Hartley Atkinson

Managing Director

Email: h

artley.atkinson@aftpharm.com

Malcolm Tubby

Chief Financial Officer

Email: m

alcolm.tubby@aftpharm.com

AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited

Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road

Takapuna, Auckland 0622

New Zealand

www.aftpharm.com

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Results for announcement to the market
AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited

Reporting Period 6 months to September 30 2024

Previous Reporting Period 6 months to September 30 2023

Currency NZ$

Amount (000s) Percentage

change

Revenue from continuing operations $86,713 Up 4%

Total Revenue $86,713 Up 4%

Net profit/(loss) from continuing operations $1,803 Down 155%

Total net profit/(loss) $1,803 Down 155%

Interim/Final Dividend

Quoted Equity Securities:

Amount per Quoted Equity Security $0.01600000

Imputed amount per Quoted Equity Security No imputation

Record Date 20/06/2024

Dividend Payment Date 04/07/2024

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per Quoted Equity Security $0.26 $0.23

A brief explanation of

any of the figures

above necessary to

enable the figures to be

understood

Accompanying this announcement are the Group’s unaudited

consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30

September 2024. These financial statements and the half year results

commentary dated 21 November 2024 provide the balance of

information requirements in accordance with NZX Listing Rules and

Appendix 2.

Pursuant to ASX listing rule 1.15.3 AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited

confirms that it continues to comply with the rules of its home

exchange (NZX Main Board).

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make this

announcement

Malcolm Tubby

Contact person for this announcement

Malcolm Tubby, Chief Financial Officer,

AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Contact phone number +64 9 488 0232

Contact email address malcolm.tubby@aftpharm.com

Date of release through MAP


21 November 2024


Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement.



AFT Pharmaceuticals Limited,

129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand Incorporated in New Zealand ARBN: ARBN 609 017 969

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