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FY24 Results - Presentation

Earnings Results18 February 2025VNTIndustrials

Dean Banks: Chief Executive Officer
Mark Fleming: Chief Financial Officer

FY24 Results

Presentation

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Acknowledgement of Country and Mihi
Ventia would like to respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of

country throughout Australia and their connection to land, sea and

community. We pay our respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders

past andpresent.

He tautoko te ahurea i ngā kawa me ngā tikanga o ngā Iwi whānui o

Aotearoa, me ka kawa me ka tikaka o ka Iwi whānui o Te Mana Whenua.

We recognise and celebrate the culture of manawhenua in Aotearoa and

Te Waipounamu where our teams respect local Iwi and communities

across the country.

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Safety – Driving is Ventia’s highest critical risk
Telematics and bespoke training programs have contributed to a 65% reduction in vehicle incidents since 2021

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Total Ventia drivers

5,114

17% Increase in FY24

4-5 Stars Drivers

58%

Increase in FY24

Kilometres driven

81M

20% Increase in FY24

Telematics installed in

92%

Of Ventia vehicles

High potential vehicle events

100%

Reduction in FY24

Infringements

29%

Reduction in FY24

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Another year of consistent financial outperformance
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Delivering on expectations

NPATA growth

12.8%

Delivered3-year CAGR of 15.8%

Cash conversion

91.4%

Up 6.5pp since FY21

Delivering for shareholders

Final dividend declared

10.63cps

Increased 12.8% on final dividend FY23

On market buy back announced, up to

$100m

Returning capital to investors

Realising sustainable growth

Renewal rate

91.9%

Up from 87% in FY23

Work in Hand

$19.4b

Up 15.4% since FY21

FY25 guidance – NPATA growth of 7-10%

(excluding the one-off positive impact of the Toowoomba transaction)

Delivering NPATA growth of 12.8%
FY24 statutory financials as at 31 December 2024

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Strong FY24 financial results

Total Revenue

$6,105.5m

Increase of 7.6% on FY23

EBITDA Margin

8.2%

Inline with FY23

Cash conversion ratio

91.4%

Increase of 2.6pp on FY23

EBITDA

$499.3m

Increase of 7.3% on FY23

NPATA

$227.9m

Increase of 12.8% on FY23

Work in Hand

$19.4b

Increase of 6.7% on FY23

Pictured: Member of our Transport team inspecting a boat ramp for Port of Brisbane, QLD

Work in hand $19.4 billion as at 31 December 2024, up 6.7% on FY23
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Significant contracts awarded in growth markets

Renewals and extensions New awards

Western Power Distribution

Infrastructure Services

5 year term

$178 million revenue

Seqwater

Infrastructure Services

4 year term

$220 million revenue

Homes NSW

Defence and Social Infrastructure

5 year term

$570 million revenue

Option up to 5 years

nbn – On-demand Module x 3

Telecommunications

3 year term

Combined $300 million revenue

Australia Defence Force – Firefighting

Defence and Social Infrastructure

6 year term

$564 million revenue

Option up to 4 years

Telstra

Telecommunications

5 year term

$2,000 million revenue

Snapshot
Ventia and Telstra have

entered into a major

expansion of their long-

standing strategic

partnership with a five-

year agreement to

optimise the delivery of

design, build and

maintenance of Telstra’s

critical digital

infrastructure

commencing in 2025.

Expansion of strategic relationship with Telstra

Lifecycle

management and

fixed network services

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Nationwide fixed

network services,

facilities design & build

and Telepower for

Telstra’s digital

infrastructure facilities

Scaled

network build

Large-scale asset

relocation and

commercial works,

network design & build

for wideband, optical

fibre, data, and IP

networks

Supporting critical digital infrastructure

CONTRACT VALUE

OVER FIVE YEARS

~$2 billion

Working with

Building on Ventia’s 30-year trusted partnership with Telstra

DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

ASSETS MANAGED

1.5m

AI trials running to
improve accuracy and

efficiency

Delivering on our strategic objectives in FY24

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Defence Base Contractor of the Year, awarded

Nov 2024

+91.9%

Renewal rate

new contracts won 2024

$1.5 billion

existing contracts renewed

$3.9 billion

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new customers

$115.8m

cross sell revenue

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account plans

11.4%

reduction in market-based

Scope 1 & 2 emissions

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390

combustion engine cars

retired since 2021

Increased GreenPower across our portfolio,

saving 2,841t Co2-e since 2021

SustainabilityInnovationCustomer Focus

Our strategy is to redefine service excellence

VenSights views

in 2024

3x

Generative AI views

1600

300,000

ABA100 Business Awards Business Innovation

Award 2024

1. Scope 3 emissions have increased 12.6% in 2024,

due to the increase in purchased goods and services

Social Procurement Impact Partnership of the

Year – Muru Mittigar – Ventia & Transurban

$3.9bn of Social Value in 2024

3M+

Drone images captured

across 600+ missions

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ACCC proceedings

Ventia intends to defend the recent ACCC allegations


Based on the information available to date, we do not believe there has been any misconduct by Ventia or any of its employees.

We are continuing to provide the appropriate support to our employees who are impacted by this process.

Ventia is committed to ethical business practices and seeks to uphold the highest standards of governance and risk

management.

Ventia is not aware of any information in relation to the proceedings that warrants any change to our financial forecasts.

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Ventia delivers On-Demand Module telecommunications services in Brisbane, QLD, and across Australia
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Financial

Results

FY21FY22FY23FY24
Total Revenue ($m)

Consistent track record of strong financial performance

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EBITDA and Margin ($m/%)

4,557.4

5,167.5

5,676.4

6,105.5

FY21FY22FY23FY24

EBITDA growth

maintaining consistent margin

7.3%

EBITDA performance largely

driven by D&SI and

Telecommunications

8.2%

NPATA growth demonstrates

robust operational leverage

7.6%

FY24 Revenue grew largely due

to the strong growth in Telco

and D&SI

Revenue growth continues,

solid track record since FY21

Up since FY21

34%

NPATA

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($m)

146.8

179.6

202.1

227.9

FY21FY22FY23FY24

379.9

419.8

465.2

499.3

Up since FY21

55%

NPATA grew in FY24 due to

business performance,

lower amortisation and

higher interest income

12.8%

8.2%

8.1%

8.3%

Up since FY21

31%

1. There will be a one-off profit from the divestment of Toowoomba Second Range Crossing in 2025, which has been excluded from guidance .

Financial performance illustrates robust cash conversion
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FY24 result

$ millionsFY24FY23Delta

Total revenue6,105.55,676.47.6%

Total expense(5,609.3)(5,214.8)7.6%

Share of JV profits 3.1

3.6

(13.9%)

EBITDA499.3

465.2

7.3%

Changes in net working capital and other

non-cash items

(43.1)

(52.3)

(17.6%)

Operating cash flow

1

456.2412.910.5%

Operating cash flow conversion

2

91.4%88.8%2.6pp

Lease payments(59.0)(62.2)(5.1%)

Net Capital Expenditure(67.4)(44.7)50.8%

Acquisition(11.9)-n/a

Cash flow before financing and tax317.9306.03.9%

Net financing cash flows(45.8)(48.8)(6.1%)

Free cash flow before tax and dividends272.1257.25.8%

1. Operating cash flow represents EBITDA plus any non-cash share payments, after changes in net working capital.

2. Operating cash flow divided by EBITDA expressed as a percentage.

Net Finance costs

Net finance costs have decreased due to the higher cash

balance

EBITDA

Contract revenue escalations and contract growth have

driven solid performance and provided inflation protection

Cash flow conversion

Cash conversion improved due to a strong focus on invoicing

and cash collection

Net capital expenditure

Net Capital Expenditure increased due to investment in our

core business, including plant and machinery to support

contract wins in the Infrastructure Services and

Telecommunications sectors, and leasehold improvements

for new offices. Capital expenditure in FY24 was 1.1% of

revenue

Performance demonstrates the benefit of a diversified portfolio
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Defence & Social

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Services

TelecommunicationsTransport

Revenue

$2.6b ▲ 9.4%

EBITDA

$180.6m ▲ 12.6%

Margin

7.0% ▲ 0.2 pp

Work in Hand

$5.7b

•Performance driven by contract growth,

contract wins and efficiency programs

•Existing contracts with the Australian

Defence Force for Firefighting Services

and Homes NSW have been renewed

Revenue

$1.3b ▲ 0.8%

EBITDA

$109.9m ▼ 4.9%

Margin

8.3% ▼ 0.6 pp

Work in Hand

$4.7b

Revenue

$1.6b ▲ 14.6%

EBITDA

$199.6m ▲ 15.3%

Margin

12.7% ▲ 0.1 pp

Work in Hand

$4.0b

Revenue

$632.4m ▼ 0.7%

EBITDA

$46.3m ▲ 2.7%

Margin

7.3% ▲ 0.2 pp

Work in Hand

$5.0b

•Stronger volumes across Energy, Water and

Renewables (EWR) offset by reductions in

Resources and Industrials

•Contract awards including Western Power

and Seqwater support 2025 growth profile

in EWR

•Build volumes accelerated in the year and

remained at strong levels in the second half

of 2024

•Material contracts were awarded over the

year including strategic Telstra 5 year

contract, three NBN Co. ODM contracts and

the contract renewals for NBN Unify

•Revenue was impacted by operational and

contract award delays impacting delivery

timing

•Contract awards; Torrens to Darlington

project, minor capital works for CityLink and

the renewal of NZ Far North District Council

road maintenance contract

Key driversKey driversKey driversKey drivers

Funding mix has been diversified and lengthened
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1. Calculated as Net Debt/bank adjusted EBITDA.

2. Calculated as bank adjusted EBITDA/Interest Expense

31 December 2024 metrics ($m)

Cash on hand392.8

Undrawn revolver400.0

Total liquidity792.8

Term loan and revolver 750.0

Lease liabilities143.8

Total debt893.8

Net debt501.0

Total debt facilities1,150.0

Credit ratingS&P: BBB (stable outlook)

Moody’s: Baa2 (stable outlook)

CovenantsLeverage Ratio

1

≤3.25x

(1.0x as at 31 December 24)

Interest Cover Ratio

2

≥4x

(11.2x as at 31 December 24)

250250250

400

0

100

200

300

400

500

2025202620272028202920302031

$ millions

Debt Maturity Profile

Asian Term LoanRevolver (drawn)

Revolver (undrawn)

•Asian Term Loan and Revolving

facilities transactions were finalised

in November 2024

•Lender base diversified with Asian

Term Loan

•Weighted average debt maturity

increased from 1.9 to 4.9 years

•Weighted average margin has

improved

•Improvement in key terms

•Increased flexibility with move to

syndicated revolvers from term loans

Debt refinancing summary:

Returning capital to shareholders
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On Market buyback announced, up to

$100m

Leverage to remain within the

target range of

1.0-2.0x Net Debt/EBITDA

To be purchased over 2025

1. Interim dividend paid and final dividend declared, final dividend to be paid 7 April 2025

Final dividend declared of 10.63cps, payout target of 75% NPATA

Final dividend for FY24

increased 12.8% on 2023

10.63cps

Policy to payout

60-80%of NPATA

Total FY24 dividend

increased 12.8% on 2023

19.98cps

Dividends partially franked

80% FRANKED

15.75

17.72

19.98

0

5

10

15

20

FY22FY23FY24

Paid

Paid

Cents per share (cps)

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Delivering against capital allocation framework

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Invest to grow

core business

Maximise total

shareholder returns

Maintain financial

strength and flexibility

Cash generation:

Cash conversion

delivered

91.4%

Strong credit profile:

Net debt / EBITDA at the

bottom of target range

1.0x

Organic growth (Revenue):

Capex of $67.4m,

1.1% of revenue

7.6%

Purchase price for

Landscape Solutions

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Bolt-on acquisitions:

$13.4m

Sustainable distributions:

Declared a Total Dividend

of 19.98 cps, sustainably

growing

75%

Buyback announced

for 2025, market

conditions permitting

Capital management, up to:

$100m

1. An additional contingent consideration of $3.1m will be payable subject to a number of conditions.

Pictured: Members of our energy networks team, Rocklea QLD
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Outlook

Addressable market opportunity underpins future growth ambition
27.1

28.4

29.5

30.9

10.9

11.5

11.9

12.0

36.7

39.9

43.2

47.2

8.7

9.2

9.9

10.3

83.4

88.9

94.4

100.4

FY25FY26FY27FY28

Defence and Social InfrastructureTelcoInfrastructure ServicesTransport

Outsourced Maintenance Services addressable market size

Australia & New Zealand ($b)

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1. Oxford Economics (2024) Refers to the financial years ended 30 June. Numbers presented in current price (nominal value).

Opportunity pipeline across existing and new markets

>1%

by Aust Fed Govt to fund clean

energy projects

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$120b

Aust Fed Govt infrastructure

spend pipeline to 2034

1


$45b

Growth over the last 10 years

3

,


predicted to be at 59% by 2028

+9%

1. 2023-24 Australian Federal Government budget

2. Australian Government's 2024 Population Statement

3. Oxford Economic forecasts 2024

4. 2024-25 Australia federal budget


Large and growing asset base

Population growth

OutsourcingEnergy transition & digitalisation

annually

2

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Redefining Service Excellence

The Ventia Difference

1. Environment, Social and Governance

Customer focus:

•Building deep, long-term strategic

partnerships

•High contract renewal rates driving

future growth

Scale & national platform:

•Mobilising 35,000+ qualified workforce

across Australia and New Zealand

•Delivering local presence across

40%+ of regional and remote areas

Innovation:

•Leveraging data infrastructure

as a competitive advantage

•Driving performance through

enterprise-wide Vensights platform

Governance & expertise:

•Maintaining robust governance

through gated lifecycle management

•Delivering solutions through deep

technical capabilities

Focus on safety excellence:

•Our people’s safety is our license to operate

•Market-leading safety programs recognised

by both customers and industry

Sustainability:

•Delivering environmental and social

outcomes for lasting community impact

•Partnering with our customers for

net zero solutions

Our key priorities for 2025
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Delivering on

expectations

Continued strong cash generation:

>90%

Guidance for NPATA growth:

7-10%

Realising

sustainable growth

Sustainable financial growth:

+90% renewal rate

Growing Work in Hand to:

>$20b

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Creating long term value

for shareholders

Dividends of:

60-80% of NPATA

Executing on-market buyback of up to:

$100m

FY25 guidance – NPATA growth of 7-10%

(excluding the one-off positive impact of the Toowoomba transaction)

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Disclaimer

This presentation is in summary form and

is not necessarily complete. It should be

read together with the Company’s Full

Year Report 2024 lodged with the ASX

on 19 February 2025.

Pictured: Member of our Transport New Zealand team on the road to do recovery

works after the February floods in New Zealand, 2023

This presentation contains information that is based on projected and/or estimated

expectations, assumptions or outcomes. While these forward-looking statements reflect

Ventia’s expectations as at the date of this presentation, they are not guarantees or

predictions of future performance or statements of fact. These statements involve known

and unknown risks and uncertainties, which are beyond the control of Ventia. Many factors

could cause outcomes to differ, possibly materially, from those expressed in the forward-

looking statements.

While Ventia has prepared this information based on its current knowledge and

understanding and in good faith, there are risks and uncertainties involved which could

cause results to differ from projections. Subject to disclosure obligations under the

applicable law and ASX listing rules, Ventia:

•makes no representation, assurance or guarantee as to the correctness and/or accuracy

of the information, nor any differences between the information provided and actual

outcomes, and reserves the right to change its projections from time to time; and

•undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or

circumstances after the date of this presentation.

This document is not intended to be relied upon as advice to investors or potential

investors and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or

needs of any particular investor.

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Q&A

High-quality Work in Hand of $19.4b
63.0

93.2

115.8

$0.0

$20.0

$40.0

$60.0

$80.0

$100.0

$120.0

FY22FY23FY24

11.4

3.6

4.3

$0.0

$2.0

$4.0

$6.0

$8.0

$10.0

$12.0

FY25 - FY27FY28 + FY29FY30+

16.8

17.9

18.1

19.4

$14.0

$15.0

$16.0

$17.0

$18.0

$19.0

$20.0

FY21FY22FY23FY24

Work in Hand ($b) up 6.7%

1

on FY23

Work in Hand profile

1

($b)

Cross Sell up 24% on FY23($m)

1. Difference in calculation due to rounding

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75%
25%

Diversified portfolio

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Defence Base, South Australia

50%

19%

20%

11%

71%

20%

9%

Revenue by

contract profile

1

Revenue by

escalation

mechanism

1

Fixed price

Cost Reimbursable

Schedule of rates

Short term or

panel arrangement

2

Cost Reimbursable

Annual Review

Indexation

Private

Public

1. Revenue by customer type, contract profile and escalation mechanism reflects FY24 Total Revenue

2. Panel arrangements relate to specific projects that are short term and individually priced,taking into accountthe prevailing market. conditions

at the time of the tender

Revenue by

customer type

1

24

54%
33%

13%

92%

8%

52%

24%

24%

43%

24%

16%

7%

10%

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Diversified and resilient portfolio provides consistent financial performance

Sectors split by end market

Telecommunications Transport

Technical Solutions

Operations and maintenance

Defence and Social

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Services

Local Government

Community and Housing

Social Infrastructure

Defence

Critical Infrastructure

Wireless

Operations and Services

Fixed Networks

Rig and Well Services

Resources, Industrial Services

and Environment

Energy, Water, and Renewables

Covenant ratios, provide material headroom
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1. Calculated as Net Debt/bank adjusted EBITDA.

2. Calculated as EBITDA / Bank adjusted Net Interest Expense

1.8

1.4

1.2

1.0

0

1

2

3

FY21FY22FY23FY24

12.6

12.4

10

11.2

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

FY21FY22FY23FY24

Headroom

to covenant

Headroom

to covenant

Leverage Ratio

1

continues to improve as EBITDA growsInterest Cover Ratio

2

nearly 3x covenant

Statutory NPATA
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$ millionsFY24FY23Delta

Revenue6,105.55,676.47.6%

Expense(5,609.3)(5,214.8)7.6%

Share of JV profits 3.1

3.6

(13.9%)

EBITDA499.3

465.2

7.3%

Depreciation expense (105.6)

(106.6)

(0.9%)

Amortisation expense (33.0)

(39.1)

(15.6%)

Earnings before interest and income tax360.7

319.5

12.9%

Net finance costs (47.7)(49.4)(3.4%)

Profit before income tax 313.0270.115.9%

Income tax expense(92.8)(80.3)15.6%

Profit after income tax220.2189.816.0%

Amortisation of acquired intangible assets

(after tax)

7.712.3(37.4%)

Net Profit after Tax and Amortisation227.9202.112.8%

Earnings per share (cps)25.7422.1916.0%

Amortisation of acquired intangible assets

Post tax amortisation. These contracts will be fully amortised

by end of 2025

Amortisation expense

Reduced by $6.1m as a portion of acquired customer

contracts become fully amortised

Net finance costs

Net finance costs decreased by $1.7 million,due to higher

interest income generated on higher cash balances held

during the year. This was partially offset by an increase in

interest expense due to higher interest rates in 2024

Depreciation expense

There was no significant change in depreciation expense

compared to FY23

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is profit after income tax divided by

undiluted shares on issue. There was no change to shares on

issue during the year

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