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AoFrio releases FY24 Annual Report

Annual Report26 February 2025AOFFinancials

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Results announcement

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Updated as at 17 October 2019



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer AoFrio Limited

Reporting Period 12 months to 31 December 2024

Previous Reporting Period 12 months to 31 December 2023

Currency New Zealand Dollar

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$79,690 +19.7%

Total Revenue $79,690 +19.7%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

($1,880) n/a

Total net profit/(loss) ($1,880) n/a

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

No dividend will be paid

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

n/a

Record Date n/a

Dividend Payment Date n/a

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

-$0.004 $0.013

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

NTA is calculated to exclude Intangible Assets but include

Deferred Tax.

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

Howard Milliner

Contact person for this

announcement

Howard Milliner

Contact phone number 0275870455

Contact email address Howard.Milliner@aofrio.com

Date of release through MAP


27/02/2025


Audited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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27 February 2025




AoFrio releases FY24 Annual Report.


AoFrio (NZX: AOF) has today released its audited results for the year ending 31 December 2024. The

report includes the financial statements for the period and comprehensive commentary on financial

performance, progress on strategy, governance, ESG and the FY25 outlook.

FY24 was a year of successful execution. AOF achieved strong revenue growth and delivered on both

revenue and EBITDA guidance. AOF made good progress on its growth strategy, entering new

geographies for the Cold Drinks Equipment (CDE) market, launching new solutions for the CDE and

the Motors and Fans business and taking three proof-of-concept trials to commercial proposals for a

new market segment: Food Retail.

In summary, all segments are contributing, operating costs are under control and growth investments

have been funded from operating cash flows.


Revenue for FY24 was $79.7m, a 19.7% increase over FY23. The gross margin was 29.1%, down 0.9pp

and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) improved $1.5m to $2.5m.

The loss for the year reduced by $1.6m, reflecting the improved EBITDA result.

Net operating cash flow was $5.8m compared to $3.9m in FY23. As we have stated previously, this

was invested in product development activities as AOF continues to fund growth strategies from

generated cash flows.

In FY25, AOF will continue to pursue the strategy to protect and grow the core businesses and to

diversify its market segments with a focus on:

• The multi-year CDE market entry strategy for the USA and Europe.

• Completion of the new connected controller and web-based software solution, for launch in

FY25.

• Implementing the rollout of the new Food Retail solution following successful trials in FY24.







AOF 202



A: 21 Arrenway Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New

Zealand PO Box: 302-533 North Harbour, Auckland 0751,

New Zealand


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Robust business growth is expected through FY25 and beyond. Based on the approved budget for

FY25, revenue in FY25 is projected in the range $85m to $95m. EBITDA guidance for FY25 is set

between $3.5m and $4.0m, though macroeconomic conditions and NZ$ / US$ currency fluctuations

may influence these projections.

AoFrio’s Chair John Scott said, “We had a strong year reflected in financial and non-financial

metrics. The results were strong each quarter. It’s a testament to the team’s focus on customers and

outcomes. It positions us strongly for 2025 as we continue to build.”

AOF is holding an investor briefing today at 11.30 am. To attend, please follow this link Join Event

Here or alternatively email investor-relations@aofrio.com and a meeting invite will be sent to you.

Thank you to the AoFrio team and our shareholders as we continue our commitment to delivering

the AoFrio strategy.








*EBITDA (i.e., Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, amortisation, and impairment) is a non-

GAAP earnings figure that equity analysts tend to focus on for comparable company performance

analysis. AoFrio considers it a valuable financial indicator because it avoids the distortions caused by

differences in amortisation and impairment policies. Contacts


Greg Balla Howard Milliner

Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

Phone + 64 21 938 601 Phone +64 27 587 0455

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Annual Report 2024

AoFrio

Annual Report

2024

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Results at a glance

AoFrio Ltd

$79.7million

Revenue

67% to 79%

Average staff engagement score

Revenue up 19.7%

29.1%

Gross margin

Gross margin down 0.9pp12pp increase

$2.5million

EBITDA

EBITDA up $1.5mup 66%

App utilisation

2.3million

+40

+54

Net Promoter Score (NPS)

NPS up 14 points

FY 22FY 24

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Contents

Chair and CEO review

FY24: Strong growth, stronger future

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04

16

Governance

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Executive team

84

Sustainability report

22

62

66

69

97

Financial statements

Statutory information

Shareholder information

Corporate governance statement

Contacts

Strategy

Outlook for FY25

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12

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Financial performance

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FY24: Strong growth, stronger future

We are pleased to provide our annual report that shows FY24 was a year of

successful execution for AoFrio.

Opening FY24 market guidance was for revenue between $70-$80 million and

EBITDA around $2.5 million. AoFrio delivered on both the revenue and EBITDA

guidance.

While squarely focused on revenue growth, AoFrio delivered a FY24 EBITDA

surplus of $2.5 million, consistent with guidance, and up from $1.0 million in

FY23.

Our team also successfully delivered on our growth strategy, entering new

geographies for the Cold Drinks Equipment (CDE) market, launching new

solutions for our CDE and Motors and Fans businesses and taking three

proof-of-concept trials to commercial proposals for a new market segment:

Food Retail.

We also invested in our core data and analytics platform, our sustainability

plan and people development as part of our strategy to transform AoFrio’s

foundations.

Financial performance – all segments contributing,

operating costs under control

In December 2024, AoFrio updated market guidance for the full year. Revenue

was expected to be around $79 million at the top end of the previously advised

range.

We are now reporting full-year revenue of $79.7 million, up 19.7% on FY23.

Revenue and margin performance are direct results of the implementation of

our strategy as well as our focus on execution. All major business segments

reported strong growth, with Internet of Things (IoT) delivering revenue of

$43.3 million, up 23.4% on FY23 at a 40.7% gross margin. Our Motors

segment delivered revenue of $36.4 million, up 15.6% from FY23 at a 15.4%

gross margin.

We are focused on delivering our longer-term strategic goal of growing revenue

at an annual rate of 20% per annum with 50% of the revenue recurring.

Chair and CEO review

John Scott

Chairman

Chief Executive Officer

Greg Balla

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Chair and CEO review

Metric (NZ$m)FY24FY23Variance

Revenue79.766.6+13.1

IoT 43.335.1+8.2

Motors and Fans36.431.5+4.9

Gross Margin %29.1%30.0%-0.9pp

EBITDA2.51.0+1.5

Loss before tax(1.9)(3.3)+1.4

Loss for year(1.9)(3.5) +1.6

Net operating cash flow5.83.9+1.8

Revenue

We made significant progress across key strategic initiatives, which translated into solid revenue growth.

In FY24, AoFrio shipped 682,000 IoT devices (FY23: 519,000) and 963,000 motors (FY23: 834,000). This resulted in

a 23.4% increase for IoT revenue and 15.6% for motors compared to FY23.

AoFrio invoiced $5.3 million for Cloud data connection and software development charges in FY24 compared to

$4.4 million in FY23. This revenue is multi-year and is recognised in the Income Statement over the duration of the

data contract. At 31 December 2024, $16.5 million of revenue was deferred for recognition in subsequent periods

(FY23: $12.3 million).

Revenue (NZ$m) by geography

FY 23FY 24

EMEA

7.4

6.4-1.0

APAC

5.0

5.6+0.6

North America

42.8

54.1+11.3

South America

11.4

13.6+2.2

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Strong revenue growth in the Americas was due to a

series of sales initiatives and, in part, because FY23

was adversely impacted by higher inventories carried

over from FY22. North American year-on-year growth

was 26.4% and South America was 19.1%. There were

significant market share wins during the period:


• Launching IoT in the USA – the launch of AoFrio’s

always-on connected device opened this market to

AoFrio’s connectivity solution. AoFrio’s IoT invoiced

revenue for the USA market was $1.3 million and

there is significant potential to grow this further.

• ECR

®

2 motors into the USA – AoFrio has been

working with its USA distributor to secure ECR 2

motor demand with a major USA manufacturer of

water heaters. First orders were received in May

2024 and revenue in FY24 was $4.9 million.

• IoT in Brazil – AoFrio won volume from a local

competitor during the first half of the year and is

now providing its IoT solution to one of the biggest

Coca-Cola bottlers in the country.

APAC revenue for the year showed a modest increase.

EMEA revenue declined due to aggressive competitor

motor pricing. We are hiring additional sales staff in

both regions to pursue significant opportunities for

IoT solutions.

Gross margin

FY24 gross margin was slightly lower at 29.1%

compared to 30.0% last year due to higher product costs

and strategic pricing. The margin for IoT products was

40.7% and 15.4% for motors compared to 41.7% and

17.1% last year.

Operating expenses

Operating expenses for the year were $21.3 million, a

$1.5 million increase compared to last year.

Staff costs (including contractors) of $21.1 million

(pre-capitalised development) increased $3.1 million,

in line with revenue. New roles were recruited in FY24

to support the business growth plan; not as many as

originally planned because spending and investments

are being carefully managed.

Capitalised development time increased to $4.9 million

from $3.0 million in FY23. The increase reflects our

focus on new product development to progress AoFrio’s

strategies of protecting and growing the CDE market and

diversification into new markets. These initiatives include

completing development of a new higher power motor

(ECR 2 26W), a new energy solution (AoFrio

®

INSIDE™)

a new range of Gateways for connectivity and new

solutions for Food Retail customers.

Finance costs

Finance costs increased $0.4 million compared to FY23,

in part due to the higher interest rate environment in

2024 but also arising from extended payment terms

made available by AoFrio’s contract manufacturer,

East West, to allow AoFrio to manage working capital

increases.

Working capital

Cash at 31 December 2024 was $2.1 million compared

to $3.3 million at 31 December 2023.

Throughout the year, there was pressure on working

capital due to changes in customer mix (increased sales

to customers with longer payment terms and requiring

local delivery) and higher inventory (longer shipping

times). Trade receivables were $3.6 million higher than

2023 and inventory was $0.6 million higher than 2023.

Trade payables at 31 December 2024 were $19.6

million, a $5.4 million increase compared to 2023.

Segment and SaaS-based reporting

We are evolving our reporting to better reflect our

business and in alignment with our strategy. In this report

we report our results for our traditional product segments

(IoT and Motors) and discuss strategy for our market

segments (CDE and Motors and Fans).


In addition, we are providing SaaS (Software as a

Service) metrics appropriate for AoFrio. We will continue

to align our reporting to our strategy as it develops.

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Rule of 40

The Rule of 40 is a financial metric used in the SaaS

industry to assess a company’s performance. It states

that the sum of a company’s annual revenue growth

rate and EBITDA margin should equal or exceed 40%.

Looking at all our segments, revenue growth in 2024

was 19.7% and EBITDA was 3.2% of revenue, which

calculates to a 22.9% metric. This calculation includes

the Motors and Fans segment. If the calculation excludes

Motors and Fans, because they are not part of our

SaaS offering, then revenue growth in 2024 was 23.4%

and EBITDA (after deduction of a pro-rata share of

unallocated overheads) was 12.1%, a 35.5% metric.

We are making progress towards achieving this Rule of

40 metric.

Recurring revenue

Associated with the supply of IoT hardware, AoFrio

provides a range of data and reporting services, all

installed on every AoFrio SCS and AoFrio Monitor

sold. Revenue from the provision of such services is

recognised typically over a period from one to ten years.

In FY24 we invoiced $5.3 million of recurring revenue and

recognised $2.7 million which is 3.2% of total revenue.

Our longer-term target is for recurring revenue to be

50% of total revenue. $16.5 million has been deferred for

recognition in future periods.

Customer retention rate

This 83% measure is the number of customers who

purchased our IoT solution in 2023 and continued to

purchase our solution in 2024. The customer churn tends

to be of customers with small fleets.

Number of connected devices

This measures the number of customer devices

connected to the AoFrio cloud. There were 3.1 million

devices connected at 31 December 2024, an increase

of 692,000 (29%) in 2024. The more devices we have

connected, the better the quality of the fleet insights

we can provide, and the more opportunity to generate

additional revenue from added value services currently

being developed.

App utilisation

This is a measure of the number of times customers

interacted with our software, an increase of 921,000

(66%) compared to FY23.

Uptime

This is a measure of the time our platform was available

to customers. The rate is consistent with that achieved in

FY23 (99.85%).

SaaS metrics

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Strategy

Delivering our growth strategy

In FY24 we made significant progress on our two primary

growth strategies: protecting and growing the core

business and diversifying into new market segments.

We remain focused on strengthening customer value

across five key areas of operation: Asset and Fleet

Management, Service and Maintenance, Energy and

Sustainability, Commercial Performance and Food

Safety.

To continually improve the value of our customer

solutions, we are focused on rapidly increasing the

number of devices connected to our platform, integrating

other data sources, implementing real-time two-way data

flow and remote fleet management capability. This allows

us to provide high value actions including notifications

and automated workflows.

In FY24 we successfully shifted our product development

focus from supply continuity – a major priority for the

business due to global component shortages – to

prioritising innovation and new product development.

This organisational focus led to a significant number of

new product launches across our entire hardware and

software portfolio in FY24. Accelerating new product

development is essential to support our growth strategy.

It is our ongoing imperative to bring highly differentiated

solutions to the market at pace.

Asset & Fleet

Management

• Manage assets

throughout their

lifecycle

• Procure the right asset

models, sizes and

quantities

• Trust that your fleet

is always in the right

place, performing

optimally

Food

Safety

• Reduce or avoid

stock loss

• Ensure food safety

and quality

• Meet compliance

reporting obligations

• Automate food safety

workflows

Commercial

Performance

• Transform your fleet

into strategic sales

points

• Place coolers in

the best location

to maximise sales

performance

• Keep coolers fully

stocked with your

product, at the

optimal temperature

Energy

& Sustainability

• Monitor fleet

energy use

• Identify and act on

opportunities for

energy reduction

• Track ESG progress

and reduce retailer

costs

Service

& Maintenance

• Ensure timely and

efficient maintenance

and repairs

• Avoid unnecessary

callouts

• Extend the lifetime of

your assets, optimising

the maintenance and

replacement cycle

based on actual

equipment condition

Value added services to customers

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Protect and grow the core

IoT for Cold Drink Equipment (CDE) market

Aofrio is committed to growing our core IoT CDE

business by 20% year-on-year (FY24 23.4%). We will

continue to achieve this by entering new geographies,

launching innovative products and solutions and

consistently increasing market share.

Entering new geographies: USA, Europe and APAC

regions (estimated Serviceable Available Market

(SAM) is $75 million annually)

AoFrio’s commitment to product innovation led to a

record number of proof-of-concept trials across the US,

Europe, and APAC in FY24. This achievement signals

encouraging prospects for FY25 revenue, given the

importance of these markets in our core CDE market

growth strategy.

Each of these new geographies required a different

market entry approach for our CDE solution.

• For the US, we successfully entered the USA market

by relocating existing staff and focusing on the newly

developed Network Pro solution. In our first year, we

generated $1.3 million revenue.

• For Europe, we hired two new salespeople and

leveraged technical specialists from other regions,

to support proof-of-concepts and pursuits. Product

market fit is still a challenge in this region, our 2025

development focus will address this.

• For Asia, our focus was to continue to build

relationships with key brands throughout the region.

We have built a strong pipeline of opportunities

focused on AoFrio INSIDE, our energy solution, as

well as existing products, generating $2.7 million of

CDE revenue for the year.

Strategic pricing has been important to support our

success in these markets. This aligns with our strategy

of rapidly increasing the number of connections to our

platform.

Over the next three years, our focus is on becoming

the preferred choice for branded cooler solutions in

the USA, targeting industry leaders like Coca-Cola and

PepsiCo. In Europe, cellular connectivity continues to

gain momentum as the first choice for leading brands,

including Heineken, AB InBev and Carlsberg, and our

success in other regions is allowing us to position AoFrio

as a trusted partner.

New products and solutions

We continue to ensure we solve the right problems with

the right solution, driving stronger engagement between

our product delivery teams, field teams and customers.

In FY24, we launched AoFrio INSIDE, AoFrio Gateway,

and many software releases.

• Energy efficiency with AoFrio

®

INSIDE™

(estimated Total Addressable Market (TAM) is

$300 million)

We launched AoFrio INSIDE, our complete

refrigeration hardware and software bundle, which

delivers up to 64% of energy savings per cooler for

our customers, as well as providing real-time fleet

wide energy usage and savings insights. Further

development will provide actions to improve the

performance of individual coolers and to enable

remote actions to address these issues.

• Launch of AoFrio

®

Gateway™

Our first cellular solution, Network Pro One, was

launched in late FY23. The solution allowed entry

into the US market with great success, achieving our

revenue expectations through strong sales to several

US-based Coca-Cola bottlers.


The next iteration of our cellular solution, AoFrio

®


Gateway™, launched in the last quarter of FY24,

is supporting the shift towards always-on cloud-

connected devices and significantly improved

real-time two-way data communication and action

management.


The Gateway is an advanced IoT communications

hub designed for beverage coolers, enabling

the integration of IoT devices and secure data

transfer to and from the AoFrio

®

cloud platform.

These combined technologies (Gateway and cloud

platform) facilitate performance monitoring, precise

asset tracking, real-time alerts and remote asset

management, empowering businesses to optimise

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operations across commercial, service, energy and asset management

domains in real time.

• Expanding the reach and value of our IoT platform through third-party

hardware integration

We successfully integrated third party hardware to our platform for one of our

biggest customers in Brazil. This customer had a diverse fleet comprising both

AoFrio and third-party controllers. We provided a unified solution that tracks

data across their entire fleet of coolers on a single platform.


This solution extends the reach and value of our data and analytics platform

to our customers, increasing the number of connected assets visible within it.

It also enhances our data aggregation abilities, which are fundamental to our

machine-learning and AI capabilities.

In FY25, we will launch AoFrio

®

iQ™ for our CDE segment —a modernised,

workflow-oriented version of our existing solution. This will be paired with a new,

fully integrated cellular-connected controller, the next evolution of our current

cellular solution.

We are also developing an advanced remote management package focused on

delivering remote temperature control, defrost and cooler disable capabilities.

Motors and Fans strategy execution

AoFrio achieved a 15.6% increase in motors and fans revenue in FY24. The focus

for 2024 was on expanding our range, better integrating motors into our broader

ecosystem and exploring new applications.

Launch of the Wellington ECR

®

2 26W (estimated SAM for ECR 2 26W is

$60 million)

We extended our motors range with the launch of the Wellington ECR

®

2 26W,

our most powerful motor yet. This motor delivers up to 74% energy efficiency and

is designed for use in large bottle coolers, supermarket display cases and other

applications that require high power, high humidity and moisture tolerance with

reduced energy consumption.

Integration of ECR 2 into AoFrio INSIDE

The ECR 2 motor is a vital component of the AoFrio INSIDE bundle. A significant

portion of the total energy savings achieved by the solution is due to the integration

of the ECR 2 motor with our smart SCS refrigeration controller.

Motors for hot water heat pumps

We were also successful in winning new business for a new application, hot water

heat pumps. To commercialise this opportunity, our team worked with a distributor

over a two-year period to configure a solution that was right for this application. This

is a growing new segment with an estimated SAM of $180 million.

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Diversify our market segments

Food Retail (TAM for Food Service/Retail $17 billion)

In FY24, the development of our SaaS solution for the

Food Retail market continued to progress well. Three

proof-of-concept trials have now been completed with

customers across different geographies and retail store

layout types.

The trials focused on discovering and responding to

customer food safety and compliance needs at the

point-of-sale. During the trials, we learned our existing

solution did not fully achieve product-market fit. As a

result, we introduced new hardware and connectivity

options, as well as new software. This allowed us to

provide connectivity for large range of retail store layouts.

We also needed to redesign the way we presented

information and introduce real-time alerting and action

management via a range of communication platforms.

This required agility from our teams to respond in a timely

way while still delivering high quality solutions.

In each case the proof-of-concepts solution development

trials were successful at demonstrating value. The

automated monitoring, reporting and alerts provided by

our solution allowed staff on the ground to act quickly

to preserve products, avoiding wastage and food safety

concerns. These proof-of-concepts are now at the stage

of commercial discussions, which have progressed to

the point that initial orders are now anticipated in early

2025. We expect revenue from this solution to include a

recurring component.

Transforming our foundations

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Sustainability remains a priority for AoFrio. A

comprehensive report on our progress against our

sustainability strategy and ESG initiatives can be found

on page 84 of this report.

People and Culture

In FY24 we lifted our employee engagement score

from 72 to 79, which is in the top 25% of New Zealand

companies. Key initiatives included connecting our

teams to our strategy, improving communication around

organisational performance and developing an innovation

mindset and lean improvement capabilities.

SaaS platform

AoFrio has made significant strides in the modernisation

of our SaaS platform to ensure the data structures and

processing approach are machine learning and AI ready.

This is a multi-year initiative.

Information systems

We have completed a significant amount of work to

ensure our IT systems, including AoFrio’s and customers’

data, are protected against cyber attacks. We continue

to train our teams on cyber security risks and have

implemented risk mitigation and incident response

strategies. We continue to invest in our customer

relationship management and ERP systems as required

to support business growth.

Outlook for FY25

Post Covid, we can look at the AoFrio journey in four time

blocks

• Early exuberance and just-in-case buying by

customers.

• Market and global supply chains stabilising.

• Customer inventory reduction and moving back to

just-in-time purchasing.

• Business as ‘normal’.

We have had six consecutive quarters of achieving

market guidance, giving us confidence that the market is

now “normal”.

The biggest macro-economic risk at time of writing is the

new United States Government which is promising tariffs,

spending cuts and lower taxes. It is also taking strong

trading positions with bordering countries, including

Mexico, where we have an office.

A low NZ$ relative to the US$ is beneficial. It’s hard to

predict what tariffs will be applied and how our USA

based customers would respond, but we manufacture

in Vietnam and have relatively low revenue for Mexican

supply into the USA. We are monitoring the position.

We are continuing to invest in modernising our tech

stack and expanding our engineering capabilities. This is

allowing us to accelerate product delivery.

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John Scott

Chairman

Greg Balla

Chief Executive Officer

We are conscious investment sentiment has changed

post Covid and even growth companies (meeting the

Rule of 40) must show a path to profit in much shorter-

term time frames.

In FY25 we will continue to pursue the strategy to protect

and grow our core business and to diversify our market

segments with a focus on:

• The multi-year CDE market entry strategy for the

USA and Europe.

• Completion of our new connected controller and

web-based software solution, for launch in late FY25.

• Implementing the roll out of our new Food Retail

solution following successful trials in FY24.

We anticipate robust business growth to persist through

FY25 and beyond. Based on the approved budget for

2025, we project revenue for the year to be in the range

of $85 million to $95 million. Our EBITDA guidance for

2025 is set between $3.5 million and $4.0 million, though

macroeconomic conditions and NZ$/US$ currency

fluctuations may influence these projections.

Our achievements are driven by our strategic approach,

the creativity and innovation behind our hardware and

software and our ability to deliver value to our customers.

These successes are made possible by the skill, passion,

and commitment of our global team. The AoFrio directors

would like to thank the entire AoFrio team for their effort

in making this a successful year for the business. We

also thank our shareholders and, most importantly, our

customers for their continued support of AoFrio.

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One of the most valued benefits that we observed while
collaborating with AoFrio is that, through the information

stored and provided by the hardware, it creates an

entire ecosystem, allowing us to establish a logic and

order to predict attributes that help us optimise the

cooler fleet.

Antonio Manuel Martínez - Commercial Transformation

Manager at Grupo Vierci

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AoFrio’s connectivity solution boosts client’s

sales visits by 75%

AoFrio partnered with a customer to design and

deploy a sophisticated ecosystem of connected

cooler fleets. This solution captured real-time data

from the field, turning it into actionable insights

for better business management. By addressing

the critical challenges of inconsistent Enterprise

Resource Planning (ERP) data and the unauthorised

movement of coolers, the system offers real-time

alerts on cooler movements and precise location

tracking. The outcome has been a marked reduction

in equipment loss and significant improvements in

operational efficiency, demonstrating how advanced

connectivity can transform routine processes into

strategic business assets.

Grupo Vierci enhances fleet efficiency with

AoFrio’s IoT technology

Grupo Vierci, the PEPSICO Beverages bottler in

Paraguay, sought to enhance the management

and efficiency of its nationwide refrigeration fleet.

Partnering with AoFrio, the company installed IoT

devices, integrating AoFrio Monitors into existing

units and SCS Controllers into new display units for

a comparative evaluation.

The AoFrio IoT ecosystem provided actionable

insights into asset location, performance and energy

consumption, enabling Grupo Vierci to improve

asset management, predictive maintenance, and

operational efficiency. These successful outcomes

set the stage for expanding the AoFrio IoT ecosystem

across their entire refrigeration fleet.

AoFrio Ltd

Case Studies

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Governance

Chairman, Independent Director

Independent Director

John Scott

John McMahon

John has been an AoFrio board member since 2019. His in-depth knowledge of

exporting vertically integrated hardware, firmware & applications technology solution

stacks used in DaaS, SaaS and IoT has seen him play a pivotal role in recalibrating the

business into a hardware-enabled, SaaS company.

Alongside his role on the AoFrio Board, John is on the boards of ERoad, Vessev

(Chair), Digital Matter and AsBuilt. John has an engineering degree from Auckland

University.

Greg has been an AoFrio Director since April 2021 and chairs the AoFrio risk

committee. He was CEO of AoFrio from 2011 to 2021.

Residing in Vancouver, he is a Partner with Chrysalix Venture Capital and a board

member and observer of several venture-backed start-ups. Greg also sits on the

Economic Advisory Committee for the City of Richmond, British Columbia.

He has over 30 years of experience leading business development, tech manufacturing,

and corporate governance and holds the ICD.D Directors Designation of the Canadian

Institute of Corporate Directors.

John has more than 30 years of experience in the Australasian equity markets,

predominantly as an equity analyst covering the telecommunications, media, gaming,

transport and industrials sectors.

John’s previous roles include Head of Research and Head of Equities for ABN AMRO

NZ and Managing Director of ASB Securities. John is a director and Chair of Solution

Dynamics Ltd (SDL), is Director and Chair of Vital Ltd (VTL) and Director and Chair of

NZX Ltd (NZX).

Director

Greg Allen

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Keith is Chairman of Blackhawk.io, and a director at VWork Limited and Alto Capital.

Keith’s previous roles include Executive Chairman at high-tech company Compac

Sorting Ltd and independent director of Rakon Limited and the science-led Crown

Research Institute ESR.

Melissa became a futurist after 25 plus years experience as an entrepreneur and

CEO of several technology companies. She works with food companies to execute

transformational strategies, through futurecentre.nz.

She was awarded the ONZM for Services to Technology in 2015. Melissa is a director of

Atkins Ranch Lamb and Wētā workshop and chair of Alpine Energy.

Melissa is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors.

Roz has 27 years experience leading businesses that digitally transform industries

via innovative workflow re-engineering and automation across hardware, SaaS and

software platforms. A catalyst for change, she has consistently scaled growth via

synergistic product and go-to-market strategies across agriculture, architecture,

engineering and construction, geospatial, property and land management.

Previously Senior Vice President at Oracle and Trimble Inc leading global businesses,

she is now an independent consultant and board director on several global technology

companies, including ikeGPS, FRAMECAD and Propeller Aero.

Independent Director

Independent Director

Independent Director

Keith Oliver

Melissa Clark-Reynolds

Roz Buick

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Executive Team

Chief Executive Officer

Greg Balla

Greg was appointed CEO of AoFrio in May 2021. He brought extensive experience

leading marketing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, process engineering, IT

and HR teams across his multi-decade career.

Prior to AoFrio, he spent eight years working at Orion Health, where he started as

Executive Vice President of Clinical Workflow and Business Transformation and spent

four years as Chief Operating Officer.

Greg, along with the whole AoFrio team, is wholly committed to growing AoFrio and

delivering clear customer insights, sustainable transformative technologies and a

connected advantage for customers around the world.

Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary

Howard Milliner

With more than twelve years at AoFrio, Howard has been instrumental in driving the

organisation’s strategy to become a hardware-enabled, SaaS company. He is also

responsible for all financial and administrative operations across AoFrio and brings a

wealth of experience from previous roles.

Prior to joining AoFrio, Howard spent 14 years working as the CFO and then CEO of

NZX-listed engineering business, Mercer Group (now MHM Automation).

Chief Revenue Officer

James Rice

James, formerly Managing Director at iSOFT, General Manager at DXC and most

recently Chief Revenue Officer at Orion Health, leads AoFrio’s regional sales and

service teams.

James has extensive experience in SaaS sales strategy, new market entry and

leadership, which aligns well with AoFrio’s growth ambitions.

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Vice President of Engineering & IT

Rami Elbeltagi

As VP of Enginnering and IT, Rami leads the engineering and IT teams to develop

products and solutions to keep AoFrio delivering clear customer insights, sustainable

transformative technologies and a connected advantage.

With over 15 years’ experience in product development, Rami brings extensive

experience leading cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, firmware

and mechanical) to AoFrio.

Prior to AoFrio, Rami has developed strong leadership, product design and agile

innovation experience in large organisations, most recently as Group Chief Engineer at

Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Rami holds a master’s degrees in business administration

(MBA) and mechatronics (ME) and is PMP certified.

Vice President of Product

Genevieve Clark

As VP of Product, Genevieve leads the development and execution of a product vision

and roadmap that complements and delivers to AoFrio’s business strategy.

Prior to joining AoFrio, Genevieve gained over 20 years’ experience in developing,

implementing, and commercialising solutions in complex global environments, working

with technology companies including Orion Health, Vista Entertainment Solutions and

Qrious, as well as large enterprises and government entities such as Air New Zealand,

Auckland Council and Te Toka Tumai.

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Executive Vice President Operations

Marc Tinsel

As Executive Vice President of Operations, Marc is responsible for AoFrio’s day-to-

day manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, quality, and associated operations. Marc

started at AoFrio as a Programme Manager for Sustaining Engineering in 2013 and

was promoted to Head of Manufacturing in 2015 and then Vice President Supply Chain

and Operations in 2018. He was also supporting the business as General Manager of

Engineering for 23 months in parallel with his other responsibilities until October 2022.

Before joining AoFrio, Marc worked as a Project Manager for Omexom, managing

multiple projects, budgets, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams in the electrical

distribution industry and had worked for 13 years in senior technical and management

positions in international safety standard testing and certification laboratories in New

Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Manager People, Sustainability and Executive Operations

Danielle Scott

As Manager People, Sustainability and Executive Operations, Danielle is responsible

for operational and strategic visibility within the executive and people teams whilst

championing sustainability and ESG initiatives. Danielle contributes operational

expertise gained in publicly listed company environments, with a focus on the

technology industry and experience in navigating global teams.

Danielle, committed to AoFrio’s core values of Explore Together, Thrive Together, and

a Better World Together, leverages her diverse background and experience to optimise

outcomes and drive continuous improvement for AoFrio. She is dedicated to supporting

the team, fostering a collaborative environment where each member can flourish and

contribute to the collective success of AoFrio.

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Financial statements

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

for the year ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Revenue2.279,69066,552

Cost of sales(56,468)(46,564)

Gross profit23,22219,988

Net foreign exchange (loss) / gain(14)490

Other income2.3591327

Operating expenses2.4(21,285)(19,799)

Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation,

amortisation & impairment

2,5141,006

Depreciation3.2(815)(748)

Amortisation3.3(1,959)(2,306)

Loss before interest & taxation(260)(2,048)

Finance income4.24859

Finance expenses4.2(1,678)(1,322)

Loss before income tax(1,890)(3,311)

Income tax credit / (expense)2.5a10(223)

Loss for the year(1,880)(3,534)

Other comprehensive income:

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to the profit or loss:

Exchange differences on translation of

foreign operations

4.5b(423)(781)

Other comprehensive loss for the year(423)(781)

Total comprehensive loss for the year(2,303)(4,315)

Loss for the year attributable to the Owners

of the Company

(1,880)(3,534)

Total comprehensive loss attributable to the

Owners of the Company

(2,303)(4,315)

Basic loss per share – cents2.6(0.44)(0.82)

Diluted loss per share – cents2.6 (0.44)(0.82)


The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Movements in Equity

for the year ended 31 December 2024



2024


Note

Contributed

equity

$000s

Accumulated

losses

$000s

Other

reserves

$000s

Total

equity

$000s

Balance on 1 January 2024135,578(111,741)(4,294)19,543

Comprehensive income

Loss for year

-

(1,880)

-

(1,880)

Other comprehensive income

Exchange differences on translation

of foreign operations

4.5b--(423)(423)

Total comprehensive income-(1,880)(423)(2,303)

Share option compensation expensed4.5a--7171

Balance on 31 December 2024135,578(113,621)(4,646)17,311



2023


Note

Contributed

equity

$000s

Accumulated

losses

$000s

Other

reserves

$000s

Total

equity

$000s

Balance on 1 January 2023135,578(108,207)(3,590)23,781

Comprehensive income

Loss for the year

-

(3,534)

-

(3,534)

Other comprehensive income

Exchange differences on translation of

foreign operations

4.5b--(781)(781)

Total comprehensive income-(3,534)(781)(4,315)

Share option compensation expensed4.5a--7777

Balance on 31 December 2023135,578(111,741)(4,294)19,543


The above Consolidated Statement of Movements in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

as at 31 December 2024


Note

2024

$000s

2023

Restated

$000s

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents3.1a2,0933,295

Trade and other receivables3.1b20,47516,480

Derivative financial instruments6.4-254

Inventories3.1c9,4338,803

Total current assets32,00128,832

Non-Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment3.25,7755,482

Deferred tax asset2.5b10,37010,363

Intangible assets3.319,02913,923

Total non-current assets35,17429,768

Total assets67,17558,600

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables3.1d24,11317,251

Contract liability2.22,5242,269

Provisions3.1e139133

Derivative financial instruments6.4295-

Liabilities in respect of right-of-use assets6.5268181

Borrowings4.14,2374,674

Total current liabilities31,57624,508

Non-Current Liabilities

Borrowings4.1341311

Liabilities in respect of right-of-use assets6.53,9984,213

Contract liability2.213,94910,025

Total non-current liabilities18,28814,549

Total liabilities49,86439,057

Net assets17,31119,543

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position - continued

as at 31 December 2024

Note

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Equity

Contributed equity4.3135,578135,578

Accumulated losses4.4(113,621)(111,741)

Other reserves4.5(4,646)(4,294)

Total equity17,31119,543

For and on behalf of the Board

The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Director

27 February 2025

Director

27 February 2025

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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

for the year ended 31 December 2024

Note

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers exclusive of GST / VAT81,14076,130

Payments to suppliers and employees exclusive of GST / VAT(74,279)(71,969)

Foreign exchange (losses) / gains(14)490

Other income591327

Interest paid(1,683)(1,284)

Interest received4.24859

Taxation paid(16)(104)

Net GST / VAT received(25)299

Net cash inflow from operating activities5,7623,948

Cash flows from investing activities

Payments for property, plant, and equipment(483)(1,030)

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment-51

Payments for intangible assets3.3(5,419)(3,349)

Net cash outflow from investing activities(5,902)(4,328)

Cash flows from financing activities

New loans and drawdowns4.114,77021,654

Loan repayments4.1(15,630)(20,614)

Principal payments for right-of-use assets6.5(186)(78)

Net cash (outflow) / inflow from financing activities(1,046)962

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents(1,186)582

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the

financial period

3,2952,839

Effect of exchange rate movements on cash(16)(126)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year3.1a2,0933,295


The above Consolidated Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial

Statements

1. Basis of preparation

This section sets out the Group’s significant accounting policies that relate to the financial statements as a whole.

Where an accounting policy is specific to a note, that policy is stated in the note to which it relates.

1.1 General Information

AoFrio Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together the “Group”) develop Internet of Things (IoT)

solutions and manufacture, market and sell energy saving, electronically commutated (EC) motors and fans for

worldwide use.

The Company is a limited liability incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand. The address of its registered office

is 78 Apollo Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632 New Zealand. The Company is registered under the Companies

Act 1993 and is an FMC reporting entity under Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The financial

statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Part 7 of the Financial Markets Conduct

Act 2013 and the NZX Main Board Listing Rules.

These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 27 February

2025.

1.2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a). Basis of preparation

These consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted

accounting practice in New Zealand. The Group is a for-profit entity for the purposes of financial reporting. The

consolidated financial statements comply with New Zealand Equivalents to IFRS Accounting Standards (NZ

IFRS), other New Zealand accounting standards and authoritative notices that are applicable to entities that apply

NZ IFRS. The consolidated financial statements also comply with IFRS Accounting Standards (IFRS).

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These

policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented.

Entities reporting

The financial statements are for the consolidated Group which is the economic entity comprising of AoFrio Limited

and its subsidiaries.

Historical cost convention

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for derivative financial

information which is measured at fair value.

New standards, amendments, and interpretations adopted

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are consistent with

those followed in the preparation of the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31

December 2023, except for the adoption of new standards effective as of 1 January 2024. The Group has not

early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment that has been issued but is not yet effective. NZ IFRS

18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements (NZ IFRS 18) was issued in April 2024 as replacement

for NZ IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (NZ IAS 1). The Group is currently assessing the impact of NZ

IFRS 18 and will disclose a more detailed assessment in the future. Several amendments apply for the first time in

2024, but do not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

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Supplier Finance Arrangements (Amendments to NZ IAS 7 and NZ IFRS 7) and Supplier Finance

Arrangements Reduced Disclosure Regime In May 2023, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 7 Statement

of Cash Flows and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures to clarify the characteristics of supplier finance

arrangements and require additional disclosure of such arrangements. The disclosure requirements in the

amendments are intended to assist users of financial statements in understanding the effects of supplier finance

arrangements on an entity’s liabilities, cash flows and exposure to liquidity risk.

Amendments to NZ IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current In January 2020 and

October 2022, the IASB issued amendments to paragraphs 69 to 76 of IAS 1 to specify the requirements for

classifying liabilities as current or non-current. The amendments clarify: • What is meant by a right to defer

settlement • That a right to defer must exist at the end of the reporting period • That classification is unaffected by

the likelihood that an entity will exercise its deferral right. In addition, a requirement has been introduced whereby

an entity must disclose when a liability arising from a loan agreement is classified as non-current and the entity’s

right to defer settlement is contingent on compliance with future covenants within twelve months.

Going concern assumption

The Group reported a loss for the year ended 31 December 2024 of $1,880,000 (2023: loss of $3,534,000)

and operating cash inflows of $5,762,000 (2023: inflows of $3,948,000). Cash at 31 December 2024 was

$2,093,000 (2023: $3,295,000) and net debt (defined as cash balances net of borrowings) was $2,485,000 (2023:

$1,690,000).

The Board approved budget for 2025 forecasts revenue growth, improved profitability from increased revenues

and positive cash flows.

The Board is satisfied that if global supply chain or macro-economic conditions adversely impact demand for the

Group, the Group can and will manage its planned increases in operating and capital expenditure to ensure the

Group maintains adequate cash reserves for at least the next 12 months after reporting date.

The Board closely monitors the Group’s compliance with banking covenants.

Therefore, the Board has at the time of approving the financial statements, assessed it is appropriate to continue

to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

(b). Principles of consolidation

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is

exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and can affect these returns

through its power over the entity.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are

deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The

cost of an acquisition is measured as the fair value of the assets transferred and equity instruments issued, and

liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange. Identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities and contingent

liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date,

irrespective of the extent of any minority interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the

Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than

the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the Statement of

Comprehensive Income.

Intercompany transactions, balances, and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are

eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated but considered an impairment indicator of the asset transferred.

Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies of

the Group.

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(c). Foreign currency translation

(i) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency

of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’). The Company’s

functional currency is US Dollars because its purchase and sale of product is mainly denominated in US Dollars.

Subsidiaries and operations in the USA, Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, Italy, Australia and Singapore use their local

currency as the functional currency.

The consolidated financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars, rounded to the nearest thousand,

which is the Group’s presentation currency. The presentation currency remains New Zealand dollars due to the

Company’s shareholder base being concentrated in New Zealand.

(ii) Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing

at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such

transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in

foreign currencies are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

(iii) Foreign operations

The results and balance sheets of all foreign operations that have a functional currency different from New

Zealand dollars are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

• Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of the

Statement of Financial Position.

• Income and expenses for each Statement of Comprehensive Income are translated at the rates prevailing on

the transaction dates; and

• All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income as a separate component

of equity.

(d). Significant accounting estimates and judgements


Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors,

including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will,

by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk

of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are

detailed in the following notes to the financial statements:

Areas of estimation

• Going concern – forecasts – note 1.2a

Areas of judgement

• Development costs – capitalisation of expenses and impairment testing – note 3.3

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2. Results for the year

This section focuses on the results and performance for the Group and how those numbers are calculated.

2.1 Segment information

An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it earns revenues

and incurs expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker and

for which discrete financial information is available.

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

operating segments, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer supported by the management team who

report directly to the CEO.

(a). Reportable segments

The Group is organised on a global basis into two operating divisions – Motors and IoT. These divisions offer

different products and services and are managed separately because they require different technology and

marketing strategies. The Group’s Chief Executive Officer reviews the financial performance of each division at

least monthly. Each division is a reportable segment.

There are varying levels of integration between the segments. There are engineering and sales staff that support

both segments as well as shared logistical and quality management services.

Information related to each reportable segment is set out below:

2024

Motors

$000s

IoT

$000s

Unallocated

$000s

Total

$000s

Revenue36,42643,264-79,690

Cost of goods sold(30,805)(25,663)-(56,468)

Gross profit5,62117,601-23,222

Gross margin %15.4%40.7%-29.1%

Foreign exchange loss--(14)(14)

Other income-2589591

Operating expenses(4,140)(7,330)(9,815)(21,285)

EBITDA1,48110,273(9,240)2,514

Depreciation(103)(20)(692)(815)

Amortisation(323)(1,575)(61)(1,959)

(Loss) / profit before interest & taxation1,0558,678(9,993)(260)

Finance income--4848

Finance expense--(1,678)(1,678)

(Loss) / profit before income tax1,0558,678(11,623)(1,890)

Income tax credit--1010

(Loss) / profit for the year1,0558,678(11,613)(1,880)

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2024

Motors

$000s

IoT

$000s

Unallocated

$000s

Total

$000s

Non-current assets

Property, plant & equipment150305,5955,775

Deferred tax asset--10,37010,370

Goodwill-3,254-3,254

Other intangible assets5,1899,99059615,775

Total5,33913,27416,56135,174

2023Motors

$000s

IoT

$000s

Unallocated

$000s

Total

$000s

Revenue31,49835,054-66,552

Cost of goods sold(26,118)(20,446)-(46,564)

Gross profit5,38014,608-19,988

Gross margin %17.1%41.7%30.0%

Foreign exchange gain--490490

Other income-3324327

Operating expenses(3,905)(7,083)(8,811)(19,799)

EBITDA1,4757,528(7,997)1,006

Depreciation(127)(30)(591)(748)

Amortisation(317)(1,821)(168)(2,306)

(Loss) / profit before interest & taxation1,0315,677(8,756)(2,048)

Finance income1-5859

Finance expense--(1,322)(1,322)

(Loss) / profit before income tax1,0325,677(10,020)(3,311)

Income tax expense--(223)(223)

(Loss) / profit for the year1,0325,677(10,243)(3,534)

Non-current assets

Property, plant & equipment245495,1885,482

Deferred tax asset--10,36310,363

Goodwill-3,190-3,190

Other intangible assets3,9966,20353410,733

Total4,2419,44216,08529,768

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(b). Geographical segments

The Group operates in three main geographical areas, although it is managed on a global basis.

Revenue from external customers by geographic areas

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Americas67,69354,214

Asia / Pacific (APAC)5,6064,974

Europe / Middle East / Africa (EMEA)6,3917,364

Total79,69066,552

Revenue is allocated above based on the country in which the customer is located.

APAC revenue includes $758,000 (2023: $1,824,000) from New Zealand customers.

Major Customers

The Group has two major customers (defined as customers representing 10% or more of revenues) accounting for

invoiced revenues of $21,800,000 (2023: three customers accounting for invoiced revenues of $26,018,000), all

within the Americas geographic segment.

Total non-current assets

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Americas574266

Asia / Pacific – mainly in New Zealand34,52629,483

Europe / Middle East / Africa7419

Total35,17429,768

Total non-current assets are allocated based on where the assets are located.

2.2 Revenue

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Sales of goods revenue – recognised at a point in time77,03064,228

Services revenue – recognised over time2,6602,324

79,69066,552

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and

services, excluding GST / VAT, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Group. The Group

disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by geographical regions, which is detailed in note 2.1(b).

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(a). Sale of Goods

The Group manufactures and sells a range of energy efficient motors and IoT hardware to the food and beverage

market. Sales are recognised when control has transferred to the buyer which is usually when delivery of the

goods to the buyer pursuant to the Incoterms that apply is fulfilled, and there is no unfulfilled obligation that could

affect the customer’s acceptance of the products. Delivery occurs when the products have been delivered in

accordance with the pre-agreed Incoterms between the Group and the buyer, the risks of obsolescence and loss

have been transferred to the buyer, and either the buyer has accepted the products in accordance with the sales

arrangement, the acceptance provisions have lapsed, or the Group has objective evidence that all criteria for

acceptance and performance obligations under the contract with the customer have been satisfied.

Some of the sales of goods are subject to CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) Incoterms. The Group considers

these freight and insurance services to be a distinct service. For these sales, the total sales price is allocated to

the separate performance obligations, being the product and the insurance and freight costs. Further, the Group

considers itself an agent only in the provision of the freight services. Revenue for the CIF element is recognised

only to the extent of the margin for providing the agent services. However, there are limited sales under CIF terms

and the impact on revenue is estimated to be minor.

The Group has an in-market distributor in Brazil to supply goods to buyers who require local delivery. The

distributor transacts as agent. The Group is the principal in these transactions. Sales of product are recognised

when the distributor delivers product to buyers at which point control passes to the buyer.

Products may be sold with retrospective volume rebates based on aggregate sales over a 12-month period.

Revenue from these sales is recognised based on the price specified in the contract, net of the estimated volume

rebates. Accumulated experience and customer knowledge are used to determine the rebate amounts using

the expected value method and revenue is only recognised to the extended that it is highly probable significant

reversals will not occur. The liability to pay volume rebates is recognised (included in trade and other payables) in

respect of sales made until the end of the reporting period.

No element of financing is deemed present as the sales are made with a credit term of 30 - 120 days which is

consistent with market practice. A receivable is recognised when the goods are delivered as this is the point of

time that the consideration is unconditional because only the passage of time is required before the payment

is due.

(b). Sale of services

Associated with the supply of IoT hardware, the Group supplies a range of data, and reporting services, all

installed on every AoFrio SCS, AoFrio Monitor and AoFrio Click sold and are distinct services from the sale of

goods. Revenue from the provision of such services is recognised when services are rendered to the buyer.

Contracts typically cover a period from hardware supply of anywhere from 1 to 10 years, dependent on customer

requirements. Contracts specify the price for the provision of the services. Revenue from such contracts is

recognised on a straight-line basis over the contract term because the customer receives and uses the benefits

over the time period. As set out in note 2.2(a), no explicit element of financing is deemed present as the purpose

of the advance payment is for reasons other than financing.

The Group also provides software development services for customers. Revenue from these services is

recognised when the contracted development is completed according to the agreed scope of work.

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Contract liabilities

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Carrying amount at start of year12,29410,162

Invoiced in the year5,2964,403

Recognised in revenue(2,660)(2,324)

Exchange adjustment1,54353

Carrying amount at end of year16,47312,294

Current portion2,5242,269

Non-current portion13,94910,025

16,47312,294

2.3 Other income

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Research & Development tax incentive claims received452290

Other income13937

591327


2.4 Operating expenses include

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Wages and salaries and other short-term benefits19,82816,613

Employer contributions to Kiwisaver and 401K plans610545

Employee share options expense7177

Total employee benefits20,50917,235

Payments to contractors623798

Capitalisation of labour to intangible assets(4,900)(3,022)


The amount disclosed above for wages and salaries is stated before capitalisation of labour to intangible assets.

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Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave

expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of

employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the

liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and

measured at the rates paid or payable.

The Group recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses and creates a provision where contractually obliged

or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation.

2.5 Income tax expense

Current and deferred income tax

The income tax expense or credit for the year is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income (based

on the national income tax rate for each jurisdiction) adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities

attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in

the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to

apply when the assets are recovered, or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or

substantively enacted for each jurisdiction. The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of

deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An exception is made

for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset

or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a

business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit

or loss. The Amendment to NZ IAS 12 - Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single

transaction introduced an exception to the initial recognition exemption in NZ IAS 12. Applying this exception, an

entity does not apply the initial recognition exemption for transactions that does not give rise to equal taxable and

deductible temporary differences.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is

probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and

tax bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of

the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Value Added Tax (VAT)

The Statement of Comprehensive Income has been prepared so that all components are stated exclusive of GST

and VAT. All items in the Statement of Financial Position are stated net of GST and VAT, except for receivables

and payables, which include GST and VAT invoiced.

(a). Income tax

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Current year income tax expense3(48)

Deferred tax – recognition of deferred tax asset7(175)

Income tax credit / (expense) 10(223)

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The income tax credit for the year can be reconciled to the result before tax as follows:

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Reported loss for the year before tax(1,890)(3,311)

Tax at 28%(529)(927)

Adjustment of prior periods(527)992

Tax effect of non-deductible / non-assessable items(225)(113)

Recognition of carried forward tax losses1,291(175)

Income tax credit / (expense) for the year10(223)


(b). Deferred tax

As it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise temporary differences and losses, based

on projections of taxable income, a deferred tax asset is recognised for deductible temporary differences and for

that portion of the unused tax losses that are expected to be utilised in the five years 2025 through to 2029. No

deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of the remaining tax losses to carry forward due to uncertainty

as to forecast taxable income after the five years.

Losses available to be carried forward are subject to the shareholder continuity requirements of the New Zealand

Income Tax Act 1994 and the countries in which the losses have arisen.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset, and they

relate to the same tax authority. The tax rate applicable to each group company has been used to determine the

below recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets:

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Doubtful debts1512

Inventory provisions and unrealised profit eliminations 252200

Employee benefits518224

Internally generated development(3,626)(2,638)

Warranty provision3937

Contract liabilities3,7932,860

Rebates277237

Fixed assets(1,040)(986)

Right of use lease liability1,2051,224

Other timing differences-(9)

Total temporary differences1,4331,161

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2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Tax losses to carry forward25,88025,977

Total temporary differences and tax losses to carry forward27,31327,138

Deferred tax asset recognised for:

Temporary differences1,2141,022

Carry forward tax losses utilised9,1569,341

Total recognised10,37010,363


The benefit of unrecognised tax losses is $16,724,000 (2023: $16,636,000). Of the total consolidated losses

available to carry forward to future years, $3,336,000 (2023: $2,955,000) arises in the USA and is subject to their

continuity requirements. USA Federal tax losses expire after 15 to 20 years, depending on when those losses

were incurred. During 2024 no USA Federal tax losses expired (2023: None).

(c). Imputation credits

The Group has no imputation credits available (2023: $nil) and no movements occurred in the Imputation Credit

Account (2023: $nil).

2.6 Earnings per share

Earnings per share (‘EPS’) is the amount of post-tax profit attributable to each share.

Basic EPS of a loss of 0.44 cents (2023: loss of 0.82 cents) is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to equity

holders of the Company of $1,880,000 (2023: loss of $3,534,000) by the weighted average number of ordinary

shares in issue during the year of 431,853,006 (2023: 431,853,006).

Diluted EPS of a loss of 0.44 cents (2023: loss of 0.82 cents) is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to

equity holders of the Company of $1,880,000 (2023: loss of $3,534,000) by the weighted average number of

shares in issue during the year. No adjustment was made for effects of 12,930,000 dilutive potential ordinary

shares, refer to note 6.2(c), because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

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3. Operating assets and liabilities

This section focuses on the assets used to generate the Group’s trading performance and the liabilities incurred as

a result.

3.1 Working capital

Working capital represents the assets and liabilities the Group generates through its trading activities. The Group

therefore defines working capital as cash, trade and other receivables, inventory, trade and other payables and

provisions.

(a). Cash and cash equivalents

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

term and highly liquid 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.

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Cash on hand and at bank1,7342,921

Call deposits56

Short term bank deposit354368

2,0933,295

The carrying amount of the Group’s cash and cash equivalents is denominated in the following currencies:

NZD411420

USD1,6272,637

Other55238

2,0933,295


(b). Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at the value of the invoice sent to the customer. The Group generally

holds the trade receivables with the objective to collect the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them

subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Trade receivables are generally due for

settlement no more than 120 days from the date of recognition.

The Group applies the simplified approach permitted by NZ IFRS 9 which requires expected lifetime credit losses

to be recognised from initial recognition of the trade receivable. Trade receivables are written off when there is no

reasonable expectation of recovery.

NZ IFRS 9 requires the Group to calculate expected credit losses on trade receivables using a provision matrix.

The Group has reviewed its credit loss experience and has determined that the probability weighted credit

loss experience over that period was approximately 0.1% of revenue. Consideration has been given to market

environmental factors to determine whether future conditions will impact. The provision for expected credit loss at

balance date has been calculated at 1.5% for customers assessed as higher risk and 0.1% for all others (2023:

1.5% and 0.1% respectively).

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2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Trade receivables19,14015,483

Provision for loss allowance(51)(41)

Net trade receivables19,08915,442

Prepayments389239

VAT / GST refunds due30096

Income tax refund due333361

Other receivables364342

20,47516,480

The carrying amount of the Group’s trade and other receivables is denominated in the following currencies:

NZD19150

USD18,59114,497

EUR111527

MXP352380

BRL746309

Other484717

20,47516,480

Provision for loss allowance

Carrying amount at start of year4192

Decrease in loss allowance2(51)

Exchange adjustment8-

Carrying amount at end of year5141

The decrease in provision is recognised within ‘Operating expenses’ in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.

(c). Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned to individual items of

inventory based on first in first out. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of

business less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

Management reviews inventory on a line-by-line basis. Judgments are made about expected selling prices and

obsolescence based on forecast sales. A provision is recognised for inventory which is expected to sell for less

than cost.

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2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Finished goods – at cost8,1136,886

Raw materials – at cost1,6382,203

Less inventory provisions(318)(286)

Total inventories9,4338,803

Cost of inventories recognised as an expense and included in cost of sales $53,704,000 (2023: $44,112,000).

(d). Trade and other payables

Trade payables are recognised at the value of the invoice received from a supplier. These amounts represent

liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to balance date. The amounts are unsecured and are

usually paid within 90 days of recognition.

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Trade payables19,57114,198

Employee entitlements 2,6141,313

GST / VAT payable395388

Income tax payable-24

Accrued expenses1,5331,328

24,11317,251

The carrying amount of the Group’s trade and other payables is denominated in the following currencies:

NZD2,9481,344

USD20,45515,204

Other710703

24,11317,251

(e). Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation because of past events,

is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount has

been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

The Group sells goods with warranty periods of up to five years. The terms of the warranty provide that the Group

will repair or replace items that fail to perform satisfactorily. A provision has been recognised based on historical

data and average levels of repairs and warranty claims experienced by the Group. It is expected that the provision

will be utilised within one year as any product failures are typically exhibited within one year of sale.

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Warranty provision

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Carrying amount at start of year133177

Additional provisions recognised10745

Amounts used(118)(89)

Exchange adjustment17-

Carrying amount at end of year139133


3.2 Property, plant and equipment

All property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and impairments. Historical cost

includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items and the costs of bringing the asset

to the location and condition for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended.

Costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it

is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item

can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive

Income during the financial year in which they are incurred.


Depreciation of owned plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost net of

their residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

Useful Life

Plant and equipment3 – 15 years

Property12 years

Office equipment, furniture and fittings 3 – 15 years

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted as appropriate at each balance date.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is

greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

Plant and equipment can be analysed as follows:

Plant &

equipment

$000s

Office equipment,

furniture & fittings

$000s

Properties

$000s

Total

$000s

Year ended 31 December 2023

Opening net book amount7732331501,156

Additions2283264,8215,375

Depreciation(241)(129)(378)(748)

Disposals(17)-(38)(55)

Exchange adjustment(30)(19)(197)(246)

Closing net book amount7134114,3585,482

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Plant &

equipment

$000s

Office equipment,

furniture & fittings

$000s

Properties

$000s

Total

$000s

At 31 December 2023

Cost4,9528444,82910,625

Accumulated depreciation and

impairment

(4,199)(372)(333)(4,904)

Exchange adjustment(40)(61)(138)(239)

Net book amount7134114,3585,482

Year ended 31 December 2024

Opening net book amount7134114,3585,482

Additions31414326483

Depreciation(229)(136)(450)(815)

Disposals----

Exchange adjustment5943523625

Closing net book amount8574614,4575,775

At 31 December 2024

Cost5,2289874,85511,070

Accumulated depreciation and

impairment

(4,390)(508)(783)(5,681)

Exchange adjustment19(18)385386

Net book amount8574614,4575,775

The above amounts include those relating to right-of-use assets. Refer to note 6.5 for further disclosures.

Capital commitments

Capital commitments contracted for at 31 December 2024 amounted to $471,000 (2023: $328,000).

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3.3 Intangible assets

Research, development and patent costs

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of obtaining new scientific or technical knowledge

and understanding, is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as an expense when it is incurred.

Expenditure on development activities, being the application of research findings or other knowledge to a plan or

design to produce new or substantially improved products or services before the start of commercial production

or use, is capitalised if the product or service is technically and commercially feasible and adequate resources

are available to complete development. This involves the use of judgement. Development costs are capitalised

once it can be demonstrated that the asset is supported by future economic benefits. Management considers

the following criteria when making its judgment as to when it is appropriate to commence capitalisation of

development costs:

• Technical feasibility of completing the development so that it will be available for use or sale.

• Intention to complete the development.

• Ability to use the developed asset or sell it.

• Existence of a market.

• Availability of adequate technical, financial, and other resources to complete and commercialise the

development; and

• Ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the development.

All capitalised development costs met the criteria as outlined above.

The expenditure capitalised comprises all directly attributable costs, including costs of materials, services, direct

labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads.

Development expenditure which does not meet the criteria for capitalisation is recognised in the Statement of

Comprehensive Income as an expense as incurred. Capitalised development expenditure is stated at cost less

accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses.

Amortisation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost over the period of the expected

benefit, up to a maximum of 10 years for motors and up to a maximum of 5 years for IoT hardware. Judgment

is involved in determining this period of benefit. For motors, the Group considered the earlier versions of motors

and the length of time from completion to continued sales contribution; whereas for IoT hardware, the Group

considered that 5 years is an appropriate life given the inherent risk of rapid technological change.

Patents

Capitalised patent costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of expected benefit no longer than

the life of the patent, up to a maximum of 20 years.

Computer software

Acquired computer software licences are capitalised based on the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the

specific software. These costs are amortised over their estimated useful lives (3 to 5 years).

Costs associated with maintaining computer software programmes are recognised as an expense as incurred.

Impairment testing of non-financial assets

Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life or intangible assets not ready for use are not subject to

amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed

for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be

recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its

recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value

in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are

separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units).

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment, or immediately if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it

might be impaired and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are

not reversed.

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Internally

Generated

Development

$000s

Patents

$000s

Goodwill

$000s

Other

$000s

Total

$000s

Year ended 31 December 2023

Opening net book amount9,3402183,15119812,907

Additions3,15944-1463,349

Amortisation(2,244)(53)-(9)(2,306)

Exchange adjustment(66)239(2)(27)

Closing net book amount10,1892113,19033313,923

At 31 December 2023

Cost23,9981,6943,2191,02029,931

Accumulated amortisation &

impairment

(14,741)(1,531)-(682)(16,954)

Exchange adjustment93248(29)(5)946

Net book amount10,1892113,19033313,923

Year ended 31 December 2024

Opening net book amount10,1892113,19033313,923

Additions5,37232-155,419

Amortisation(1,898)(57)-(4)(1,959)

Exchange adjustment1,5162564411,646

Closing net book amount15,1792113,25438519,029

At 31 December 2024

Cost29,3701,7263,2191,03535,350

Accumulated amortisation

& impairment

(16,639)(1,588)-(686)(18,913)

Exchange adjustment2,4487335362,592

Net book amount15,1792113,25438519,029

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Goodwill relates to the iProximity Pty Limited which is a component of the IoT reportable segment.

Internally generated development costs include $11,559,000 (2023: $5,193,000) for projects underway and not

complete at balance date. This cost is not yet being amortised.

Movement in internally generated development costs

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Opening net book amount - projects not completed5,1932,969

Additions5,3723,159

Completed(23)(811)

Exchange adjustment1,017(124)

Closing net book amount - projects not completed11,5595,193


An impairment assessment has been performed at 31 December 2024 considering costs to complete the

developments, costs to set up the manufacturing capability, estimates of market volume and price and estimated

manufacturing unit costs.

Amortisation and impairment

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Amortisation of intangible assets1,9592,306

Impairment of intangible assets--

1,9592,306

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives

Goodwill acquired through business combinations with indefinite lives has been allocated to the IoT Cash

Generating Unit (CGU) which is also an operating and reportable segment for impairment testing. The Group

performed its impairment test at 31 December 2024.

The recoverable amount of the IoT CGU at 31 December 2024 has been determined based on a value in use

calculation using cash flow projections from the annual operating budget approved by senior management for

2025. The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 13.5% (2023: 13.5%) and cash flows beyond

2025 using the 12.48% growth rate for IoT revenue over the period from 2019 to 2024 (2023: 9.92%).

The calculation of value in use is most sensitive to the following assumptions:

• Gross margins.

• Completion and launch of new IoT products under development and retaining volumes to current customers.

• Growth rates used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the forecast period.

• Operating expense increases.

Gross margins are based on the 2025 budget pricing and product costs. The gross margin in 2024 was 43.0% and

is forecast unchanged for 2025 and later years. Operating expenses for 2025 are budgeted $5.3 million higher

than 2024 and increase proportional to revenue in later years. In the 2025 annual operating budget, the ratio of

operating expenses to revenue is 24.2% and this is expected to increase in later years pursuant to implementation

of strategy.

As a result of this analysis, management did not identify an impairment for this CGU.

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4. Capital and financing costs

This section sets out the Group’s capital structure and shows how it finances its operations and growth.

To finance the Group’s activities (now and in the future) the Board monitors and determines the appropriate capital

structure for AoFrio to execute strategy and to deliver its business plan.

4.1 Borrowings

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Current portion

Bank trade finance facility4,2164,004

Bank loans21486

Other borrowings-184

Liability at end of year4,2374,674

Non-Current portion

Bank loans341311

Other borrowings--

Liability at end of year341311

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred, and are subsequently

measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds and the redemption amount is recognised in

the Statement of Comprehensive Income over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of

the liability for at least 12 months after balance date. Borrowing costs are expensed when incurred.

Movements in bank and other loans during the year were:

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Liability at start of year4,9853,835

New loans and drawdowns14,77021,654

Repayments(15,630)(20,614)

Exchange adjustment453110

Liability at end of year4,5784,985

Bank trade finance facility

The bank trade finance facility is $5m, repayable on demand and is secured. The Company can finance invoices

to certain customers over a maximum term of 120 days. Interest is payable at a 3% margin above bank base

lending rate. The weighted average interest rate charged in 2024 was 9.86% (2023: 9.34%). Refer to note 5.1(d)

for covenants details.

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Bank term loans

The Company’s US subsidiary loan is US$199,800 under the Small Business Act. The SBA loan has monthly

repayments over a 30-year term. Interest is payable at 3.75% pa.

The Company’s Mexican subsidiary had a 5 million Mexican Pesos loan ($466,000 at 31 December 2023) from

the Banco del Bajio. The loan was repaid was repaid during the year. Interest was payable at 5% pa above the

Tiie Rate.

4.2 Finance

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Finance income

Other interest income4859

4859

Finance expenses

Interest expense – Bank loans482552

Other interest expense1,196770

1,6781,322

4.3 Contributed equity

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or

options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

2024

Shares

2023

Shares

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Total shares and options on issue431,853,006431,853,006135,578135,578

All ordinary shares are authorised, fully paid and have no par value. Ordinary shares entitle the holder to

participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of and

amounts paid on shares held.

4.4 Accumulated losses

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Opening balance(111,741)(108,207)

Loss for the year(1,880)(3,534)

Accumulated losses at end of year(113,621)(111,741)

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4.5 Other reserves

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Share option compensation reserve596525

Currency translation reserve(5,242)(4,819)

(4,646)(4,294)

(a). Share Option Compensation Reserve

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Share based compensation recognised at start of year525448

Net compensation expensed7177

596525

(b). Currency Translation Reserve

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Opening balance(4,819)(4,038)

Exchange loss on translation of foreign operations(423)(781)

(5,242)(4,819)

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5. Risk

This section presents information about the Group’s exposure to financial and commercial risks; the Group’s

objectives, policies and processes for managing those risks.

5.1 Key financial risks

The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise receivables, payables, cash and cash equivalents,

borrowings, and derivatives.

The Group manages its exposure to the key financial risks – market risk (including foreign currency risk and

interest rate risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and capital risk. The Group enters into derivative transactions (principally

forward currency contracts) to manage currency risks.

(a). Financial market risk

Foreign currency risk

The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign currency risk arising from various currency

exposures. Presently the Group’s revenue is based on USD pricing and invoicing is substantially USD

denominated. The Company’s functional currency is USD. The majority of the Group’s product, manufacturing and

logistics cost is invoiced and settled in USD. This provides a strong natural hedge position between revenues and

costs. USD funds are converted to NZD to meet New Zealand operational costs as required.

The Group is primarily exposed to changes in other currencies against the USD exchange rate. The Group’s

exposure to foreign currency risk at the end of the reporting period for currencies other than USD, expressed in

NZD was:

2024

EUR

$000s

NZ

$000s

Turkish

Lira

$000s

Mexican

Peso

$000s

Other

$000s

Cash114118279

Trade and other receivables111191483352747

Trade and other payables(49)(2,948)(27)(500)(134)

Liabilities in respect of right-of-

use assets

-(4,195)---

Borrowings-----

Derivative financial instruments-5,000---

2023

Cash1420215085

Trade and other receivables52750715380310

Trade and other payables(40)(1,344)(25)(605)(33)

Liabilities in respect of right-of-

use assets

-(4,371)---

Borrowings-(184)-(467)-

Derivative financial instruments-4,000---

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The sensitivity of profit or loss to changes in the exchange rates arises mainly from changes in currencies against

the local functional currency of the group company. The impact on post tax profit holding all other variables

constant at 10% sensitivity movement against the functional currency is as follows:

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Gain from decrease relative to the functional currencies3631

Loss from increase relative to the functional currencies(36)(31)

The impact on other components of equity is not material because of minimal foreign forward exchange contracts

designated as cash flow hedges.

Interest Rate Risk

The interest rate on the bank trade finance facility is at variable rates. All other debt is fixed interest.

The Group has cash deposits in various currencies to facilitate trading in the countries in which it has a presence.

Most of the cash deposits are held in either NZD or USD.

The impact of a 1% increase / decrease in interest rates over a one-year period on the closing cash balance is

not significant.

(b). Credit risk

The Group generally trades with customers and banking counterparties who are well established. While there

are individually significant customers, the Group takes out trade credit insurance to provide better security.

Receivables balances are managed by and reported regularly to senior management according to credit

management policies and procedures. The amount outstanding at balance date represents the maximum

exposure to credit risk.

At balance date, the Group had six major debtors (defined as debtors representing 10% or more of trade

receivables) accounting for outstanding debt of $11,797,000 (2023: three debtors accounting for outstanding debt

of $6,211,000).

At balance date, trade receivables of $547,000 were past due but not considered impaired (2023: $1,203,000). Of

this amount $284,000 (2023: $1,021,000) was 3 months or more overdue.

The Group enters into forward foreign exchange contracts within specified policy limits and only with

counterparties approved by Directors.

Cash and cash equivalents are deposited with several financial institutions in New Zealand and overseas.

$411,000 is deposited with a major NZ trading bank with a Standard & Poors rating of AA- (2023: $674,000

AA-) and $628,000 (2023: $1,480,000) with Convera with a Standard & Poors rating of BBB/A-2. The remaining

balance of $1,054,000 (2023: $1,141,000) is held across several territories and non-performance of obligations by

the relevant banks is not expected due to the credit rating of the counter parties considered.

(c). Liquidity risk

The Group maintains regular forecasts of liquidity based on expected cash flows. The table below analyses the

Group’s financial liabilities into relevant groups based on the remaining period at the reporting date to the end of

the contractual date.

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The amounts disclosed are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

2024

Trade and other

payables

$000s

Borrowings


$000s

Right-of-use

liabilities

$000s

Total


$000s

Less than 6 months24,1134,22613128,470

7 to 12 months-11137148

2 to 5 year-3413,9984,339

24,1134,5784,26632,957

2023

Less than 6 months17,2514,6387121,960

7 to 12 months-36110146

2 to 5 year-3114,2134,524

17,2514,9854,39426,630

Trade and other payables above exclude any liabilities for tax (including payroll taxes), statutory liabilities and

contract liabilities.

(d). Capital risk management

The Company closely monitors its cash requirements.

Gearing ratio

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Total borrowing (excluding liabilities in respect of

right-of-use assets)

4,5784,985

Total equity17,31119,543

Gearing26.4%25.5%

The Group is required to comply with the following financial covenants under the bank trade finance facility:

EBITDA / Interest covenant – EBITDA to be a minimum of 1.5 times gross interest expense and 3.0 times BNZ

interest expense (calculated as if IFRS16 does not apply) to be tested annually at 31 December.

Working capital covenant - Inventory and receivables divided by borrowings under the trade finance facility to be a

minimum of 2.5 times.

The result of the test completed at 31 December 2024 was that the Group complied with all covenants.

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6. Other information

This section includes other information that must be disclosed to comply with accounting standards and other

pronouncements, but that is not immediately related to individual line items in the financial statements.

6.1 Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in

accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 1.2b.

Country of

incorporation

Class of

shares

20242023

Wellington Drive Sales LtdNew ZealandOrdinary100%100%

Wellington Drive Technologies US, IncUSAOrdinary100%100%

Wellington Motor Teknolojileri San Tic Ltd StiTurkeyOrdinary100%100%

Wellington Italia SrlItalyOrdinary100%100%

Wellington Drive Technologies Pte LtdSingaporeOrdinary100%100%

Wellington Latin America Services SA de CVMexicoOrdinary100%100%

iProximity Pty LimitedAustraliaOrdinary100%100%

All subsidiaries have a common balance date of 31 December.

6.2 Related party transactions

(a). Directors

The names of persons who are directors of the Company are on pages 16 to 17.

(b). Key management personnel and compensation

Key management personnel compensation is set out below. Key management personnel comprise the Directors

including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and all the senior executives who report directly to the CEO.

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Salaries, fees, and other short-term benefits2,4312,404

Share based remuneration7177

Directors’ remuneration357316

Total2,8592,797

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(c). Employee share-based remuneration

In 2021, 12,930,000 options were issued to the Chief Executive Officer. 8,620,000 options (Tranche One) vested

on 1 October 2024 and 4,310,000 options (Tranche Two) will vest on 1 October 2025, if the CEO remains a full-

time employee on that date. The exercise price of the Tranche One options is 9.1 cents and of the Tranche Two

options is 11.5 cents.

The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of part paid shares or options are

recognised as an expense over the vesting period. The proceeds received net of any directly attributable

transaction costs are credited to share capital when the partly paid share proceeds are received, or options

are exercised.

Fair value is assessed at the date that the share options are issued using a binomial option pricing model that

takes into account the exercise price, the term of the options, the exercise criteria, the likelihood of staff turnover,

the non-tradable nature of the option, the share price at the issue date, the volatility of the returns on the

underlying share and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the options.

(d). East West Manufacturing LLC

East West Legacy LLC, a substantial security holder in the Company, is considered a related party under NZX

Listing Rules. The Group does not transact with East West Legacy LLC. The Group transacts with East West

Manufacturing LLC independent from East West Legacy LLC and is not a related party.

6.3 Contingencies

There are no material contingent liabilities or assets (2023 - $nil).


6.4 Financial instruments by category

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Assets per Statement of Financial Position

Financial assets measured at amortised cost

Trade and other receivables19,45315,784

Cash and cash equivalents2,0933,295

Derivatives used for hedging (at fair value)

Derivative financial instruments-254

21,54619,333

Liabilities per Statement of Financial Position

at amortised cost

Trade and other payables24,11317,251

Borrowings4,5784,985

Liabilities in repect of right-of-use assets4,2664,394

Derivatives used for hedging (at fair value)

Derivative financial instruments295-

33,25226,630

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Fair value estimation

The only financial instruments carried at fair value are derivatives comprising forward foreign exchange contracts.

The carrying amount of borrowings approximates fair value.

The forward exchange contract has been classified as Level 2.

The different levels have been defined as follows:

• Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1).

• Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either

directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) (Level 2).

• Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (i.e. unobservable inputs)

(Level 3).

The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange rates at the balance

sheet date, with the resulting value discounted back to present value.

6.5 Leases

Property, plant and equipment in the Statement of Financial Position shows the following amounts related to

leases of right-of-use assets:

Right-of-use assets

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Properties3,9843,918

Plant & equipment67-

Office equipment and furniture & fittings1215

Total4,0633,933

Additions to right-of-use assets

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Properties-4,345

Plant & equipment5826

Office equipment, furniture & fittings-18

Total584,389


Liabilities in respect of right-of-use assets

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Current268181

Non-current3,9984,213

Total4,2664,394

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Movements in liabilities in respect of right-of-use assets during the year were:

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Liability at start of year4,39483

New liabilities584,389

Remeasurement--

Repayments(186)(78)

Liability at end of year4,2664,394

The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income shows the following amounts related to right-of-use

leases:

Depreciation charge for right-of-use assets2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Properties386342

Plant & equipment157

Office equipment and furniture & fittings44

Total405353

Interest expense on liabilities in respect right-of-use assets358299

Expense relating to short-term leases (included in operating

expenses)

73103

The Consolidated Cash Flow Statement shows the following amounts related to right-of-use leases:

Total principal payments on liabilities in respect right-of-use assets18678

The Group leases property, equipment, and cars. Rental contracts are typically made for fixed periods but may

have extension options as described below. Lease terms for equipment and cars tend to be industry standard.

Other leases are negotiated on an individual basis.

Leases are recognised as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability at the date at which the leased asset is

available for use by the Group. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance

cost is charged to Statement of Comprehensive Income over the lease period to produce a constant periodic rate

of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the

shorter of the asset’s useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis.

Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. Lease liabilities include

the net present value of the following lease payments:

• Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable.

• Variable lease payments based on an index or rate.

• Amounts expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees.

• The exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option.

• Payments or penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the lessee exercising that option.

The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can be determined, or

the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.

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Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:

• The amount of the initial measurement of lease liability.

• Any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received.

• Any initial direct costs.

• Restoration costs.

Payments associated with short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised on a straight-line

basis as an expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Short-term leases are leases with a lease term

of 12 months or less. Low-value assets are assets of a value of US$5,000 or less.

Lease renewal options are included in the property lease. In determining the lease term, management considers

all facts and circumstances that create an economic incentive to exercise the renewal option. Renewal options are

only included in the lease term if the lease is reasonably certain to be extended. The assessment is reviewed if a

significant event or a significant change in circumstances occurs which affects this assessment and that is within

the control of the lessee.

6.6 Other disclosures

Fees paid to auditor

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Audit and review of financial statements

- Audit of the Group (Deloitte)200191

- Audit of a subsidiary (Thong & Lim)44

Other services

- Tax compliance (Deloitte)3936

243231

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6.7 Cash flow information

(a). Reconciliation of (loss) / profit for the year to net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities

2024

$000s

2023

Restated

$000s

Loss for the year(1,880)(3,534)

Adjustments for:

Income tax (credit) / expense(10)223

Depreciation, amortisation & impairment2,7743,054

Share based payments7177

Increase / (decrease) in inventory provision32(96)

Increase / (decrease) in loss allowance provision10(51)

Increase / (decrease) in provision for warranty6(44)

Net foreign exchange differences(1,615)(386)

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables(4,005)7,852

Increase in contract liabilities4,1792,132

(Increase) / decrease in inventories(662)2,565

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables6,862(7,844)

Net cash inflow from operating activities5,7623,948

(b). Net debt reconciliation

2024

$000s

2023

$000s

Cash and cash equivalents2,0933,295

Borrowings – repayable within one year(4,237)(4,674)

Borrowings – repayable after one year(341)(311)

Net debt(2,485)(1,690)

The bank trade finance facility is at variable interest rates. All other borrowings are at fixed interest rates,

with borrowings movements disclosed in note 4.1. The decrease in cash during the year of $1,186,000 (2023:

increase $582,000) included a $16,000 decrease (2023: $126,000 decrease) caused by exchange

rate movement.

6.8 Events after reporting date

There are no events after reporting date requiring disclosure.

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Independent Auditor’s Report

To the Shareholders of AoFrio Limited

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of AoFrio Limited and its subsidiaries (the

‘Group’), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2024,

and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, statement of movements in equity and

cash flow statement for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements,

including material accounting policy information.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements, on pages 22 to 57 present fairly,

in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2024,

and its consolidated financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance

with New Zealand Equivalents to IFRS Accounting Standards (‘NZ IFRS’) as issued by the External

Reporting Board and IFRS Accounting Standards (‘IFRS’) as issued by the International Accounting

Standards Board.

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (‘ISAs’) and

International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (‘ISAs (NZ)’). Our responsibilities under those

standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated

Financial Statements section of our report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis

for our opinion.

We are independent of the Group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1

International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (including International Independence

Standards) (New Zealand) issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and

the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for Professional

Accountants (including International Independence Standards), and we have fulfilled our other ethical

responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

Our firm carries out other assignments for the Group in the area of taxation advice, including tax

compliance services. These services have not impaired our independence as auditor of the Company

and Group. In addition to this, partners and employees of our firm deal with the Company and its

subsidiaries on normal terms within the ordinary course of trading activities of the business of the

Company and its subsidiaries. The firm has no other relationship with, or interest in, the Company or

any of its subsidiaries.

We consider materiality primarily in terms of the magnitude of misstatement in the financial

statements of the Group that in our judgement would make it probable that the economic

decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable person would be changed or influenced (the ‘quantitative’

materiality). In addition, we also assess whether other matters that come to our attention during the

audit would in our judgement change or influence the decisions of such a person (the ‘qualitative’

materiality). We use materiality both in planning the scope of our audit work and in evaluating the

results of our work.

We determined materiality for the Group financial statements as a whole to be $1,000,000.

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance

in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were

addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in

forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

Opinion

Basis for opinion

Audit materiality

Key audit matters

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Capitalisation of internal development costs

The Group capitalised $5.4 million of internal development

costs (2023: $3.2 million), as set out in note 3.3 ‘Intangible

assets’. This includes capitalised employee and contractor

time.

Judgement is required when determining if the recognition

criteria to capitalise costs of development under NZ IAS 38

Intangible Assets have been met.

This includes demonstrating technical feasibility to complete

the asset so that it will be available for use, the viability of

resources and availability of funding to complete the asset,

and the likelihood of generating future economic benefits.

These are based on key inputs and assumptions within cash

flow forecasts as explained in the ‘Evaluation of the cash flow

forecast supporting the use of the going concern assumption’

below.

We have included capitalisation of internal development costs

as a key audit matter due to the level of judgement required.

We have evaluated the appropriateness of internal

development costs capitalised by:

• Challenging the Group’s determination of which

development costs meet the criteria to be capitalised

under NZ IAS 38. We obtained an understanding of the

nature of the projects from management, including how

they are used in the business, the stage of development,

and the likelihood of the development being successfully

completed and used to generate revenue;

• Checking capitalisation of cost calculations for

mathematical accuracy;

• Testing the amounts capitalised on a sample basis and

agreeing this to underlying evidence, including, for

employee and contractor costs allocated to development

projects, and testing a sample of hours worked on each

project and the relevant wage rates; and

• Challenging the recoverability of capitalised costs by

assessing the reasonableness of management’s forecast

and revenues in relation to each product.

Evaluation of the cash flow forecast supporting the use of the

going concern assumption

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on

a going concern basis as discussed in note 1.2(a).

In determining whether the use of the going concern

assumption is appropriate, the Board prepared a cash flow

forecast to assess the Group’s ability to settle their liabilities

as they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the

date of approval of these consolidated financial statements. As

noted in ‘Capitalisation of internal development costs’ above,

the cash flow forecasts are a key assumption in determining

the appropriateness of capitalisation of development costs.

Therefore, the evaluation of the cash flow forecast supporting

the use of going concern assumption is a key audit matter due

to the key inputs and assumptions present within the forecast.

In evaluating the cash flow forecast used in supporting the use

of the going concern assumption, our procedures included:

• Obtaining an understanding of the Group’s processes

and related controls in place for preparing and approving

the 2025 cash flow forecast for the period of at least 12

months from the date of approval of the consolidated

financial statements;

• Obtaining an understanding of the key points and

assumptions present within the cashflow forecast;

• Checking the mechanical accuracy of the cash flow

forecast;

• Checking the appropriateness of the going concern

disclosure in note 1.2(a) of the consolidated financial

statements; and

• Assessing the appropriateness of the key inputs and

assumptions present within the cashflow forecast by:

-Assessing the reasonableness of forecasted revenue

growth rates, gross profit margins including planned

employee costs, movements in borrowings and

capital expenditure of the Group over the forecast

period;

-Assessing the reliability of the Group’s forecasting

by performing a retrospective review of previous

forecasts in comparison to actuals;

-Understanding the bank facility key terms, and

challenging the Group’s ability to comply with

covenant requirements; and

Key audit matterHow our audit addressed the key audit matter

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The directors are responsible on behalf of the Group for the other information. The other information

comprises the information in the Annual Report that accompanies the consolidated financial

statements and the audit report.

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do

not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

Our responsibility is to read the other information and consider whether it is materially inconsistent

with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise

appears to be materially misstated. If so, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to

report in this regard.

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

consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS and IFRS, and for such internal control

as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements

that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the directors are responsible on behalf of the

Group for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable,

matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors

either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to

do so.

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial

statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to

issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance,

but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs and ISAs (NZ) will always

detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are

considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence

the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements is

located on the External Reporting Board’s website at:

https://www.xrb.govt.nz/standards/assurance-standards/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-1-1/

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Other information

Auditor’s

responsibilities for

the audit of the

consolidated financial

statements

Directors’

responsibilities for the

consolidated financial

statements

-Assessing the sensitivity of the forecast to reasonably

possible changes in assumptions to assess their

impact on banking covenant compliance and the

ability of the Group to continue as a going concern

should circumstances change.

Key audit matterHow our audit addressed the key audit matter

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

so that we might state to the Company’s shareholders those matters we are required to state to them

in an auditor’s 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

audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Restriction on use

Paul Seller, Partner

for Deloitte Limited

Auckland, New Zealand

27 February 2025

This audit report relates to the consolidated financial statements of AoFrio Limited (the ‘Company’) for the year ended 31 December 2024

included on the Company’s website. The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the Company’s website. We have

not been engaged to report on the integrity of the Company’s website. We accept no responsibility for any changes that may have occurred

to the consolidated financial statements since they were initially presented on the website. The audit report refers only to the consolidated

financial statements named above. It does not provide an opinion on any other information which may have been hyperlinked to/from these

consolidated financial statements. If readers of this report are concerned with the inherent risks arising from electronic data communication,

they should refer to the published hard copy of the audited consolidated financial statements and related audit report dated 27 February 2025

to confirm the information included in the audited consolidated financial statements presented on this website.

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Statutory information

Introduction

Directors have resolved that no dividend be declared.

The Company does not have a credit rating.

Remuneration of Directors

During the year the following remuneration was paid or payable to directors:

20242023

Mr J. Scott $96,000$68,667

Mr G Allen

1

$55,000$55,000

Ms Roz Buick

2

$45,833-

Ms M Clark-Reynolds

3

$50,000$18,714

Mr J. McMahon

4

$55,000$55,000

Mr K Oliver

5

$55,000$55,000

Mr G. Pausch-$64,000


Note.

1. Fees for Mr G Allen are paid to RJ-Alpha Advisory Services Ltd.

2. Fees for Ms R Buick are paid to 5280 Lodge Ltd.

3. Fees for Ms M Clark-Reynolds are paid to Purple Dragon Ltd.

4. Fees for Mr J. McMahon are paid to Meta Capital Ltd.

5. Fees for Mr K Oliver are paid to Alto Capital Ltd.

Interested transactions

The Directors have disclosed the following transactions with the Company:

• Interested transactions: There have been no transactions during the year with interested or related parties of

the Directors.

• Directors’ remuneration: Remuneration details of directors are provided above.

• Indemnification and insurance of Officers and Directors: The Company indemnifies Directors and Executive

Officers of the Group against all liabilities which arise out of the performance of their normal duties as director or

executive officer, unless the liability relates to conduct involving lack of good faith. To manage this risk, the Group

has indemnity insurance. The total cost of this insurance expensed during the year ended 31 December 2024 was

$129,205 (2023: $128,795).

• Directors’ share transactions: Details of numbers of shares held by directors are shown below.

• Directors’ loans: There were no loans by the Company to directors.

• The Board received no notices during the year from directors requesting to use Company information received in

their capacity as directors which would not otherwise have been available to them.

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Directors’ shareholding

31 December 2024 31 December 2023

Ordinary shares Total Relevant Interest Total Relevant Interest

Mr J. McMahon19,178,25319,178,253

Mr J Scott2,350,0001,250,000

Mr G Allen7,493,3827,493,382

Ms M Clark-Reynolds5,8622,495

Employees

The number of employees, other than Directors, within the Group receiving remuneration and benefits above

$100,000, as is required to be disclosed in accordance with section 211(1) (g) of the Companies Act 1993, is indicated

in the following table.

GroupGroup

2024202320242023


$100,000 - $109,999 89$240,000 - $249,999--

$110,000 - $119,999 88$250,000 - $259,99931

$120,000 - $129,999 129$260,000 - $269,99912

$130,000 - $139,999 108$270,000 - $279,999-1

$140,000 - $149,999 104$280,000 - $289,99912

$150,000 - $159,99945$290,000 - $299,9991-

$160,000 - $169,99954$300,000 - $309,9991-

$170,000 - $179,999 23$310,000 - $319,99911

$180,000 - $189,999 67$320,000 - $329,999-1

$190,000 - $199,999 73$330,000 - $339,9991-

$200,000 - $209,99942$340,000 - $349,999-1

$210,000 - $219,999 12$360,000 - $369,9991-

$220,000 - $229,9991-$490,000 - $499,99912

$230,000 - $239,99934

Donations

No donations have been made by the Company during the year ended 31 December 2024 (2023: Nil).

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Diversity by gender statistics

In accordance with NZX Listing Rule 3.8.1 the Company makes the following diversity disclosures as at 31 December

2024:

Male

#%

Female

#%

Total

31 December 2024

Board467%233%6

Senior management team*571%229%7

969%431%13

31 December 2023

Board480%120%5

Senior management team*571%229%7

975%325%12


*The senior management team comprises of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and all the senior executives who

report directly to the CEO. The senior management team are “officers” for the purpose of the NZX Listing Rules.

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Shareholder information

Shareholders

On 31 December 2024 there were 1,297 shareholders holding 431,853,006 fully paid ordinary shares.

Share issues

There were no share issues in 2024.

Shareholder details

The ordinary shares of AoFrio Limited are listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. The information in the

disclosures below has been taken from the Company’s share register on 31 January 2025:

20 largest shareholdersOrdinary shares

1. East West Legacy LLC.55,149,807

2. Wairahi Investments Ltd26,000,000

3. Ballynagarrick Investments Ltd21,185,103

4. ASB Nominees Ltd (Meta Capital Ltd)19,178,253

5. Forsyth Barr Custodians Ltd17,930,511

6. Graham Trustees Ltd16,592,744

7. HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Ltd15,443,235

8. Tea Custodians Ltd14,501,867

9. FNZ Custodians Ltd13,821,264

10. Accident Compensation Corporation 13,477,799

11. New Zealand Depository Nominee Ltd11,607,324

12. BNP Paribas Nominees (NZ) Ltd7,788,431

13. Gregory Charles Allen6,488,049

14. Flynn No 2 Trustees Ltd6,054,758

15. JP Morgan Chase Bank NA NZ Branch4,771,497

16. FNZ Custodians Ltd4,189,577

17. Lean Holdings Pty Ltd4,125,123

18. Howard Duncan Milliner3,536,561

19. Circada Ltd3,200,000

20. Forsyth Barr Custodians Ltd3,050,580

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How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Distribution of equity securities

Size of holdings at 31 January 2025.

ShareholdersFully paid Ordinary Shares

Number%Number%

1-999513.9219,7000.00

1,000-1,999312.3839,6080.01

2,000-4,999443.38130,4130.03

5,000-9,99920615.821,496,7820.35

10,000-49,99950338.6311,362,0702.63

50,000-99,99915812.1310,630,0732.46

100,000-499,99921716.6745,560,79110.55

500,000

-

999,999322.4620,808,8864.82

over 1,000,000604.61341,804,68379.15

1,302100.00431,853,006100.00


54 (or 4.15%) shareholders, holding 85,157,849 shares (or 19.72%) reside outside of New Zealand.

Substantial product holders

Pursuant to section 26 of the Securities Markets Act 1988, details of substantial product holders and their total relevant

interests as per their most recent notices are:

NameNumber of shares

1

Date of notice

First Cape Group Ltd40,773,0711 May 2024

Wairahi Investments Ltd26,120,2864 August 2021

East West Legacy, LLC55,149,80724 December 2021

1

Number of shares is taken from notices received. No adjustments have been made for changes that may have subsequently occurred from the

dates of notices stated. The definition of “relevant interest” in the Securities Markets Act 1988 provides that more than one relevant interest can

exist in respect of the same securities.

Shareholder enquiries

Shareholders should send changes of address to Computershare Investor Services Limited at the address noted in

the directory on page 97. Notification must be in writing. Questions relating to shareholdings should also be addressed

to Computershare Investor Services Limited. For information about the Group please contact the Company at the

registered office by sending an email to info@aofrio.com or visit our website www.aofrio.com.

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Announcements to shareholders

The Company has established an email list of shareholders that wish to receive announcements made by the

Company to the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Announcements are emailed to shareholders who wish to receive

them shortly after they are released to the NZX. This will include the annual meeting addresses. If you wish to be

added to this listing, please email info@aofrio.com and advise us of your email address. Your email details will be

kept confidential.

Announcements are also posted on our website www.aofrio.com.

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Corporate governance statement

The Board of AoFrio Limited (AoFrio or the Company) is responsible for the management oversight, supervision and

direction of the AoFrio Group and considers “best practice” corporate governance to be essential to the achievement

of strong and sustainable Company performance and to the maintenance of the trust and confidence of shareholders.

Integrity and high standards of behaviour and accountability are expected from all the Company’s Directors, officers,

employees and contractors.

The Board’s primary objective is the enhancement of shareholder value by following a set of core principles,

appropriate governance and ethical strategies and ensuring effective and innovative use of Company resources.

The Board has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer responsibility for implementing the strategic objectives of the

Board and for otherwise managing the day-to-day affairs of the Company in accordance with formal delegations of

authority from the Board.

The governance principles adopted by the Board are designed to meet best practice recommendations for listed

companies to the extent that they are appropriate to the size and nature of AoFrio’s operations. The Board endorses

the overall principles embodied in the NZX Corporate Governance Code (NZX Code) and believes the Company’s

corporate governance principles, policies and practices are appropriately aligned with the NZX Code.

The Company’s governance framework is recorded in various policies, charters and processes, many of which are

discussed below. These are reviewed and approved at regular intervals by the Board and standing Committees

to ensure they continue to meet the high standards required by the Board and reflect regulatory changes and

developments in corporate governance practices. The Company has integrated the governance policies into employee

induction and training, and monitors compliance with the policies.

The NZX Listing Rules require the Company to report against the NZX Code. This Corporate Governance Statement

follows the structure of the NZX Code and describes below the corporate governance policies and practices AoFrio

has in place and highlights the small number of areas of the NZX Code where AoFrio has not fully followed the Code’s

recommendations.

The Company’s Constitution, Board and Committee Charters and many of the policies referred to in this document are

available to view on the Company’s website – www.aofrio.com/investors (the Company’s Website).

This statement is current to 27 February 2025 and has been approved by the AoFrio Board of Directors.

NZX Code

Principle 1 – Ethical Standards

AoFrio’s reputation as a trusted respected company is one of its most

valuable assets and the Company is committed to being ethically and

socially responsible and ensuring that our business decisions should

reflect our values, acting within the laws of the countries in which we

operate. The Company expects its people to maintain high standards of

ethical conduct and to act legally, ethically and with integrity in a manner

consistent with the Company’s policies. These include the following:

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Code of Conduct

The Board has adopted a Code of Conduct, which is a formal statement designed to help guide and support

employees in their day-to-day work at AoFrio, to ensure they “do the right thing”.

The Code of Conduct brings together all our policy principles and provides a working guide for our people when

making decisions in our daily activities, and in relation to:

• Acting safely, ethically, and responsibly.

• Prioritising AoFrio’s best interests in accordance with the law.

• Safeguarding the confidentiality of AoFrio’s business information.

• Declaring conflicts of interest and proactively advising of potential conflicts.

• Upholding legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.

• Holding their colleagues accountable for ethical conduct.

• Avoiding actions that could harm AoFrio’s reputation.

• Ensuring honesty in dealings with all stakeholders.

• Executing duties with diligence and care.

• Respecting individual and cultural differences.

• Nurturing a work environment that encourages open dialogue for resolving ethical concerns, free from fear

of retaliation.

• Maintaining accuracy in records and reports.

• Adhering to Company policy around giving and receiving of gifts.

• Speaking out against and reporting unsafe or unethical behaviours.

• Adhering to Company policy regarding whistleblowing.

AoFrio takes the Code of Conduct seriously. It is the responsibility of all AoFrio people globally to promptly bring

suspected violations to the attention of the Company, for the benefit of all.

The Code of Conduct is available on the Company’s Website.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

AoFrio’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy records the Company’s commitment to creating a workplace that embraces

diversity and welcomes differences in cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a

diverse, equitable and inclusive company makes our culture stronger, our products richer, our customers happier, and

is critical to our success as a thriving global business.

Everyone at AoFrio is responsible for supporting and fostering an inclusive environment where each individual,

regardless of gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability status, veteran status, family

status, or other protected category, whether visible or not visible, can succeed, and feel welcomed, valued, and

included.

The Company recognises our people are critical to our business. AoFrio has a small number of employees, a

significant number of whom are based outside of New Zealand, which makes it challenging for the Company to adopt

any formal targets in relation to diversity as is recommended by the NZX Code. While we do not have any such

formal targets, AoFrio values and respects the contributions, ideas, and experiences of people from all backgrounds

and is proud to have a diverse company with staff from around the world and from many cultures. Attracting the best

person for a role may involve a global search for a suitable candidate and that selection may add to our diversity.

AoFrio recognises diversity brings a range of ideas, skills, and innovation to the Company, which is important to the

achievement of our objectives.

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AoFrio is committed to attracting, developing, and advancing the best person for the role. Selection processes for

recruitment and employee development are unbiased and based on merit. Any form of discrimination, bullying or

harassment is not tolerated.

The Board is generally satisfied with the Company’s performance in relation to diversity but considers that the

Company could improve its diversity at the senior management and board level and is conscious of the benefits a

diverse leadership team can provide to the business.

The Diversity and Inclusion Policy is available on the Company’s Website.

Rules for Staff Trading in AoFrio Securities Policy

The Company’s Rules for Staff Trading in AoFrio Securities Policy provides guidance and sets out the rules for all

trading in AoFrio securities on the NZX by directors, officers, employees, and contractors.

Staff members wishing to trade in AoFrio securities must obtain the written consent of the Company before trading in

Company securities (which must occur outside of certain blackout periods relating to the Company’s half-year and full

year financial results and public offerings of securities in the Company).

Company-wide internal training is also provided to employees on the key themes of the policy and its application.

The Rules for Staff Trading in Securities Policy are available on the Company’s Website.

Health and Safety Policy

AoFrio’s Health and Safety Policy records the Company’s commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment

in all our workplaces around the world, and putting the health, safety and well-being of our employees, visitors, and

contractors first. We operate our business so that we meet or exceed statutory health and safety requirements and

relevant codes of practice, and we establish additional standards where required. The Health and Safety Policy

governs what we will do to keep everyone safe and healthy at work and to continuously improve our workplace health

and safety management practices.

The Health and Safety Policy is available on the Company’s Website.

Whistleblowing Policy

The Company’s Whistleblowing Policy applies to all employees, contractors, consultants, officers, interns, casual and

agency workers at AoFrio. It sets out what they should do if they have reason to believe that something dangerous,

unlawful, or unethical is going on at work and it is affecting (or risks affecting) them or other colleagues. The Company

will support any person who reports any legal or policy breach in good faith.

The Whistleblowing Policy is available on the Company’s Website

Conflicts of interest

The principles that govern the management of conflicts of interest are addressed in several governance documents,

including the Company’s Constitution, the Board Charter and Code of Conduct (all of which are available on the

Company’s Website). Collectively these policies provide guidance to both directors and employees as to when a

conflict of interest may arise and set out the procedures for managing a conflict of interest.

The Company has an ongoing programme to maintain employee awareness and understanding of Company policies.

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Principle 2 – Board composition and performance

The AoFrio Board comprises directors with an appropriate range and

mix of skills and experience; who have a proper understanding of, and

competence to deal with, current and emerging issues of the business;

and who can effectively review and challenge the performance of

management and exercise judgment independent of management.

The Board’s structure and governance arrangements are set out in

the AoFrio Board Charter, which is available to view on the Company’s

Website.

The AoFrio Constitution requires the Company to comply with the minimum Board composition requirements of the NZ

Stock Exchange which are that there must be at least three directors, and at least two directors must be independent

directors and two ordinarily resident in New Zealand. We assess director independence against the “disqualifying

relationship” criteria in the NZX Listing Rules. The Board currently has six directors, all of whom are considered

independent.

Profiles of all directors and their dates of appointment are set out in the Directors section of this Annual Report on

pages 16 to 17 and are available on the Company’s website.

Attendance at meetings held during 2024 was:

Directors’ meetings

John

Scott

Greg

Allen

Roz

Buick

Melissa

Clark-

Reynolds

John

McMahon

Keith

Oliver

Meetings held whilst a director111111111111

Attendance111197117

Audit Committee meetings

John McMahonKeith

Oliver

Melissa Clark-

Reynolds

Meetings held whilst a committee

member

333

Attendance312

Executive Appointment &

Remuneration Committee meetings

Keith

Oliver

John

Scott

Meetings held whilst a committee

member

22

Attendance22

Risk Committee

meetings

Greg

Allen

Roz

Buick

Technology & Innovation

Committee meetings

John

Scott

Roz

Buick

Melissa

Clark-

Reynolds

Meetings held whilst

a committee member

33

Meetings held whilst a

committee member

333

Attendance23Attendance232

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As the Board is small, the Company has not established a separate nomination committee as recommended under

the NZX Corporate Governance Code, believing these matters are best dealt with by the full Board of Directors.

Periodically the Board evaluates its performance, composition, size, diversity and mix of skills. The method of review

is determined by the chairperson annually and may include interviews, questionnaires and/or external review. The

Board is satisfied that it is operating well and that the performance processes we have used are both effective and

suited to the Company.

When a decision is made to recruit a new director, the Board identifies candidates with a mix of capabilities and

perspectives considered necessary for the Board to carry out its responsibilities effectively. The Board also considers

the skills of the existing directors to ensure that the skills of the new director will complement and add to the

effectiveness of decision making. Appropriate pre-appointment checks are made on the background and suitability of

all directors.

New Board members enter into a written agreement establishing the terms of their appointment. A director appointed

by the Board must stand for election at the next annual meeting. Listing Rule 2.7.1 requires directors to stand for

re-election on the later of three years and the third annual shareholders’ meeting after their appointment. Retiring

directors are eligible for re-election.

Directors undertake to attend appropriate education to remain current in how to best perform their duties as

directors. Directors are encouraged to attend courses and maintain membership of relevant bodies, such as the

Institute of Directors.

Directors receive information independently from management in relation to specific issues relevant to AoFrio,

the markets in which the Company operates and to NZX listed companies generally. All directors have access to

management for any additional information they consider necessary for informed decision making.

Director independence

The independence of Directors is determined under the NZX Listing Rules and the NZX Code.

In considering whether a director is independent, the Board has regard to the factors described in the NZX Code

that may impact director independence (if applicable) and considers all the circumstances including the history of the

relationship between the director and the company and the director’s tenure on the Board. In summary this means

that they are not (or associated in any way with) existing or former suppliers, customers or substantial shareholders

or recent former executives of AoFrio and they are free of any direct or indirect interests or relationships or length of

tenure (under the NZX Code, a period of 12 years or more is a factor that may affect independence) with AoFrio that

could reasonably interfere, or reasonably be seen to interfere, in a material way, with the independent exercise of their

judgement on issues before the Board and their acting in the best interests of AoFrio and representing the interests of

the holders of the Company’s financial products generally.

Directors must immediately disclose to the Company a change in the status of a director’s independence.

The roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are exercised by different persons. The Chairman is appointed by

the Board from amongst the independent directors.

In discharging their respective duties, individual directors may, with the prior approval of the Chairman, seek advice

from external professional advisors from time to time, with any costs being met by the Company.

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Indemnity and insurance

In accordance with section 162 of the Companies Act and the Company’s Constitution, and to the extent permitted

by law, AoFrio has indemnified and arranged insurance for all current and former directors and executive officers of

the Company and its subsidiary companies. The indemnity and insurance protect the directors and executive officers

against liabilities that arise when they carry out their normal duties. The indemnity and insurance do not apply to

liabilities which cannot be insured or indemnified by law, or that relate to conduct involving a lack of good faith.

Principle 3 – Board committees

The Board has established four standing committees to guide and

assist them with overseeing certain aspects of corporate governance.

These committees are the Audit Committee, the Risk Committee,

the Technology and Innovation Committee and the Executive

Appointments, Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Each

Committee operates under a Board-approved charter that sets out

its delegations and responsibilities. These Committees play a crucial

part in the governance framework and review matters on behalf of the

Board, subject to the terms of each Committee’s charter. The Board

appoints the members of the Committees, and members are selected

based on relevant skills and experience. Each Committee is empowered to seek any information it requires from

employees in pursuing its duties and to obtain independent legal or other professional advice. In practice, employees

only attend meetings of the Committees at the invitation of the relevant Committee.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee operates under a charter approved by the Board and assists the Board in; overseeing the

quality and integrity of external financial reporting including the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial

statements; the appropriateness of accounting policies, areas of judgement, compliance with accounting standards,

stock exchange and legal requirements; and the business’s relationship with, and the independence of, the

external auditor.

The committee also approves any non-audit work carried out by the Company’s auditor and ensures that the lead

partner in the audit firm is rotated every five years.

The committee currently comprises three non-executive directors, all of whom independent and at least one of whom

has a financial or accounting background. The Chairman of the Committee is not also the Chairman of the Board.

The current members are John McMahon (Committee Chairman), Keith Oliver and Melissa Clark-Reynolds.

Executive Appointments, Remuneration and Nomination Committee

The Executive Appointments, Remuneration and Nomination Committee operates under a charter approved by

the Board and assists the Board in; the remuneration and appointment of the senior executive team; management

succession planning; reviewing and approving compensation arrangements; establishing employee incentive

schemes and the remuneration of the Board. The committee also advises on proposals for significant company-wide

remuneration policies and programmes. In carrying out this role, the sub-committee operates independently of senior

management of the Company and, where appropriate, obtains independent advice on remuneration policy

and packages.

The Committee must be comprised of at least a majority of independent directors. Employees only attend meetings at

the invitation of the Committee.

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The current members are independent directors Keith Oliver (Committee Chairman) and John Scott.

Technology & Innovation Committee

The Technology & Innovation Committee operates for the primary purpose of overseeing and providing counsel on

matters of innovation and technology. The current members are Roz Buick (Committee Chairman), John Scott and

Melissa Clark-Reynolds.

Risk Committee

The Risk Committee operates for the primary purpose of taking reasonable steps to acquire and maintain

up-to-date knowledge of enterprise risk management. The current members are Greg Allan (Committee Chairman)

and Roz Buick.

Other committees

From time-to-time the Board may establish a committee to assist in the management of a matter or project.

Whilst not a committee of Board members, AoFrio has a Health and Safety Committee that meets monthly and reports

to the Board. The Company is strongly committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and believes all

accidents are preventable. The committee is made up of a mix of senior management and staff from key operational

areas. The committee strives to; maintain and continually improve our health and safety systems; proactively identify

hazards and take all steps to eliminate or mitigate these; consult and actively promote participation in health and

safety matters throughout the Company.

Control transaction protocols

The Company has established protocols for dealing with a control transaction should an offer be received.

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Principle 4 – Reporting and disclosure

The Board is committed to the promotion of investor confidence by

timely, balanced, accurate and meaningful reporting of financial and

non-financial information, including both positive and negative news.

As a listed company there is an imperative to ensure the market is

informed and that the Company’s listed securities are being fairly

valued by the market.

The integrity of the Company’s financial reporting and disclosures is

supported through several mechanisms, including:

Continuous disclosure

The Board seeks to promote investor confidence by ensuring that dealing in its securities take place in an efficient,

competitive and informed market. The Company strives to ensure that all investors have equal and timely access to

market sensitive information. The Company considers that evenly balanced disclosure (during good times and bad)

is fundamental to building shareholder value and earning the trust of staff, customers, suppliers, communities,

and shareholders.

The Company has a Board-approved Group Market Disclosure Policy (available on the Company’s Website) and

established disclosure procedures, which aim to ensure directors and staff are aware of and fulfil the Company’s

disclosure obligations in accordance with best practice and the NZX Listing Rules.

The Board has delegated responsibility for the day-to-day oversight of the Company’s continuous disclosure

obligations to a Disclosure Committee comprising the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer and the

Chief Financial Officer. In addition, the Group Market Disclosure Policy requires directors and management to

regularly consider if there is any information that may require disclosure, and there is a standing agenda item at Board

meetings regarding continuous disclosure. All market disclosures are made to the NZX and are available on the

Company’s Website.

The Board promptly reviews and approves material announcements and specifically considers with management

at each Board meeting whether there are any issues which might require disclosure to the market under the NZX

continuous disclosure requirements.

The Company operates an Investor website which is designed to provide relevant public information to all Investors.

For further details on how the Company engages with its shareholders and investors, refer to the Group Market

Disclosure Policy which is available on the Company’s Website.

Financial reporting

The Board has overall responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the Company’s reporting to shareholders, including

for financial statements that comply with generally accepted accounting practice. The Audit Committee assists the

Board to fulfil its responsibilities in this area. The Committee makes enquiries of management and the external

auditors (including requiring management representations) so that the Company can be satisfied as to the validity and

accuracy of all aspects of AoFrio’s financial reporting.

The Company’s financial results are reported in its Annual Report in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to

International Financial Reporting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Annual

Report includes detailed financial commentary and notes to the financial statements which also explain any changes

to financial reporting.

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The Board receives formal assurances from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer that the annual

financial statements for the group present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the AoFrio Group at 31

December and the financial performance and cash flows for the financial year, and that they comply with IFRS.

AoFrio strives to improve the clarity and readability of its financial statements, while continuing to comply with all the

requirements of the financial reporting standards including the Companies Act 1993, the Financial Markets Conduct

Act 2013, and the NZX Listing Rules.

The Company ensures that financial information reported in investor materials for road shows, Company overviews

and other documents is portrayed in an accurate, fair, and understandable format, and is disclosed to the NZX in

accordance with the Company’s Group Market Disclosure Policy.

Climate reporting

The Company is not a climate reporting entity under Part 7A of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and is

therefore not required to prepare a climate-related disclosure statement.

Non-financial reporting

The Company provides non-financial disclosures on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and

performance in its Annual Report

Balanced disclosures

The Company’s aim is that its reporting is balanced, clear and objective and includes consideration of material

environmental, economic, and social factors and explains how operational and non-financial objectives are measured.

The Company discloses its Code of Conduct, its Board and Committee Charters and certain key governance

documents and policies on the Company’s Website.

Information for investors

The Company’s Website includes the Company’s reports, investor communications, audio and video releases and

the governance policies and Charters referred to in this document. The Annual and Interim Reports are available in

electronic and hard copy format.

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Principle 5 – Remuneration

The Executive Appointment and Remuneration Committee is responsible for ensuring directors and executives

receive the appropriate rewards to support AoFrio in achieving its commercial and stakeholder goals. The Executive

Appointment and Remuneration Committee has a formal charter. Its membership and role are set out under Principle

3 above.

Approach to remuneration

The Company’s remuneration strategy aims to attract, motivate, and

retain talented employees at all levels of the Company and seeks to

align the interests of its shareholders and employees, whilst driving

performance and growth in shareholder value and return. This strategy

is supported by a performance-based remuneration system that, among

other things, seeks to align individual employee objectives with the

Company’s strategic and business goals.


The Executive Appointments, Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for ensuring directors and

executives receive the appropriate rewards to support AoFrio in achieving its commercial and stakeholder goals. The

Committee has a formal charter. Its membership and role are set out under Principle 3 above.

Director remuneration

Directors’ fees are intended to be aligned with other organisations of similar scale and complexity. Directors’ fees

are currently set at a maximum aggregate cap of $400,000 per annum. This was approved by shareholders at the

2019 Annual Meeting. Directors’ fees paid in the 2024 financial year amounted to $356,833 due to the small size of

the Board. Full disclosure of director remuneration is set out on page 62. Other than as disclosed here, no director

is entitled to any other remuneration or retirement benefits from AoFrio. Directors are entitled to be reimbursed for

reasonable travel, accommodation and other expenses incurred by them in connection with their attendance at Board

or shareholder meetings or otherwise in connection with AoFrio business.

The Executive Appointments, Remuneration and Nomination Committee conducts a regular review of directors’

fees, to determine whether the level of fees paid to the Company’s chairperson and other non-executive directors is

aligned with other organisations of similar scale, scope, and complexity. Fees are normally subject to an overall cap,

approved by the shareholders. At the 2022 Annual Meeting, shareholders approved increases to fees paid to directors

but within the $400,000 aggregate cap. The next review is scheduled for the 2025 Annual Shareholders Meeting. Any

increases in fees paid to directors must be authorised by the Board and be within the above aggregate cap approved

by shareholders.

Executive remuneration policy

AoFrio’s approach is to pay a base salary and a performance-based bonus that includes a short-term and a long-term

incentive component. This ensures executive motivation is aligned with the goals of the Company in the short and

long term.

As stated above, the Company recognises our people are critical to our business and its growth strategies. AoFrio’s

remuneration strategy is to pay executives a remuneration that is fair and reasonable in a competitive market for

the skills, knowledge and experience required by the Company. Salaries are determined for their current position

in the market using relevant and up to date market benchmark data and an individual’s performance and are

reviewed annually. Many of our employees are based outside of New Zealand and remuneration varies by location in

accordance with the local market.

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Chief Executive’s remuneration

The following tables sets out the payments made to the CEO during FY24.

Greg Balla – CEO

Fixed remuneration$485,437

Employer contributions to KiwiSaver$14,563

Total remuneration$500,000

Commencing for the 2024 year, Greg Balla is eligible for an annual STI target payment of 15% of base salary based

on Board-approved economic objectives being achieved. Overachievement is possible if financial objectives are

substantially overachieved. The Board of Directors must approve any STI payment, and such payment will only be

made if a minimum EBITDA threshold level is achieved.

Greg Balla was issued 12,930,000 share options representing 2.99% of the Company’s ordinary shares at the time

of issue. 8.62 million options vested on 1 October 2024 and may be exercised within 18 months following 1 October

2024 at an exercise price of 9.1 cents per share. Provided he is a full-time employee on 1 October 2025, a further 4.31

million options shall vest on 1 October 2025 and may be exercised within 18 months of that date at an exercise price

of 11.5 cents per share.

Principle 6 – Risk management

AoFrio is a global, complex business that is exposed to a range of

strategic, financial and operational risks. Risk management is ingrained

in AoFrio’s strategic and operational activities and is a priority for

the Board.

As discussed above, the Board has established a Risk Committee

to assist the Board with its oversight, monitoring, and review of risk.

Bi-annually there is a review of the entire risk landscape to establish

a forward-looking perspective on business risks, both financial and non-financial, in both the internal and external

environment. The committees provide a forum for discussion of risk, including the Board’s appetite for risk, with the

Chief Executive Officer and management. The Chief Executive Officer and senior management team are required to

regularly identify the major risks affecting the business and to develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Significant

risks are discussed at each Board meeting, or as required.

The Company maintains insurance policies that it considers adequate to meet the insurable risks of the Group.

Exposure to any foreign exchange risk is managed in accordance with policies laid down by the Board.

Safety and wellness

The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people (employees, contractors, customers, and members of the public whom

we interact with) is paramount.

Management’s Health and Safety Committee meets monthly and reports to the Board on health, safety, and wellbeing

matters. Minutes of the Health and Safety Committee are a priority agenda item at all Board meetings and specific

reviews are sought as required. The committee continuously reviews health and safety risks and systems used

to identify and manage those risks, ensuring they are fit for purpose, are being effectively implemented, regularly

reviewed, and improved. The frequency of incidents has been low and no Accident Compensation Corporation claims

involving the Company have been recorded for several years. The Board undertakes ongoing health and safety

education and regularly visits key operational sites.

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Principle 7 – Auditors

The Audit Committee has oversight responsibility for the Company’s external audit arrangements and the Board

appoints the external auditor.

The NZX Listing Rules require rotation of the lead audit partner at least every five years and this requirement is

reflected in the Audit Committee’s Charter, available on the Company’s Website.

The Company has adopted a policy, set out in the Audit Committee’s

Charter, to ensure that audit independence is maintained, both in fact

and appearance, so that AoFrio’s external financial reporting is both

reliable and credible. The Committee must pre-approve and monitor

all audit-related services and non-audit services to be provided by the

Company’s audit firm to ensure that these services comply with the

requirements of Professional & Ethical Standards 1, Code of Ethics

for Assurance Practitioners in maintaining the independence of the

external auditors. The external auditor must monitor its independence

and report to the Board that it has remained independent.

To ensure full and frank dialogue between the Audit Committee and the auditor, the auditor’s senior representatives

meet separately with the Committee (without management present) at least twice a year, including immediately before

finalisation and release of the Company’s half-year and full-year financial results to the market.

Representatives of the Company’s external auditor, Deloitte, attend the annual shareholders meeting where they are

available to answer shareholders’ questions relevant to the audit.

For a copy of the Company’s most recent audit report, relating to the last financial year, refer to the Annual Report

available at www.aofrio.com/investors.

The Audit Committee also has oversight responsibility for the Company’s climate-related assurance requirements.

Internal audit

The Audit Committee has oversight of the internal audit function. Due to its small size, the Company does not have

an internal audit function as is recommended by the NZX Code. As discussed above, the Chief Executive Officer is

accountable for all operational and compliance risks across the Company’s operations and businesses. The Chief

Executive Officer has management accountability for the effective control, implementation and improvement of internal

systems and controls.

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Principle 8 – Shareholder rights and relations

The Board’s policy is to ensure, in an open and transparent manner,

that shareholders are informed of all major and strategic developments

affecting the Company.

We provide information about who we are, including our governance

policies, on our website for investors to access at any time.

The Company releases all material information via the NZX in

accordance with its continuous disclosure requirements. All major

disclosures are also posted on the Company’s website on a timely basis.


The Company provides a printed copy of its annual report to shareholders who have elected to receive a printed copy.

The Annual Report is available on the Company’s website in accordance with the requirements of the NZ Companies

Act 1993.

The Company’s share register is managed and maintained by Computershare. Shareholders can access

their shareholding details or make enquiries about their current shareholding interests online or by contacting

Computershare by mail or by telephone.

Company website and material

The Company’s Website is used actively to complement the official release of material information to the market,

enabling broader access to Company information by investors and stakeholders. The Company’s Website has copies

of all presentations, media releases and reports.

Electronic communications

The Company seeks to continually improve its online and electronic communications and improve the functionality

of its website. The Company encourages shareholders to provide email addresses to enable the receipt of

shareholder communications by electronic means, and the option to receive the Annual Report in electronic format.

As at 24 February 2025, approximately 74% percent of AoFrio’s shareholders and investors had elected to receive

communications electronically from the Company’s registrar, Computershare Investor Services Limited.

Shareholder voting rights

In accordance with the Companies Act 1993, the Company’s Constitution and the NZX Listing Rules, the Company

refers the election of directors and major decisions that may change the nature of the Company to shareholders

for approval. Voting at shareholder meetings is based on one share, one vote and voting is conducted by poll.

Shareholders may lodge postal votes and appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf at the meeting. Voting outcomes are

announced to the market in accordance with the NZX Listing Rules.

Capital raisings

If the Company seeks additional equity capital, the Board will ensure it considers the interests of existing shareholders

and, where that is reasonable and in the best interests of the Company, permit shareholders to participate on a

pro-rata basis.

Annual shareholders’ meetings

Details of the Company’s Annual Shareholders Meetings are made available on the Company’s Website. The

Company targets to have its notices of the annual meeting available on the Company’s Website at least 20 working

days prior to the meeting. The Company did not meet this target for the 2024 meeting because it was late to issue

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the notice inviting director nominations. The notice of meeting was issued on 13 May 2024 for the meeting on 29 May

2024. The timetable for the 2025 meeting targets compliance with the NZX Code.

The Board encourages active participation by shareholders at the meetings and shareholders may present questions

during the meeting. Consistent with best practice, the external auditor is available to answer questions from

shareholders at the Annual Shareholders Meetings and in attendance are the Company’s legal advisers and share

registry provider.

The Annual Shareholder Meeting presentation materials are made available on the Company’s Website.

The materials provided to shareholders prior to the meeting describe the arrangements for the meeting, the timing for

the return of voting and proxy forms and how shareholders can propose questions and vote at the meeting. Notices

of meeting sent to shareholders describe how shareholders can send questions in advance of the meeting which are

then addressed at the meeting.

The Company’s 2024 Annual Shareholders Meeting was held on a hybrid basis, with shareholders participating in

the meeting either in person or via an online service through an internet connection established by Computershare

using a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The Company intends to continue to provide this online capability to

shareholders in conjunction with physical meetings.

Differences in practice to NZX Code

Under the NZX Listing Rules, the Company is required to disclose the extent to which its corporate governance

practices materially differ from the above principles set out in the NZX Code. The Board-approved differences relating

to the period up to the date of this Corporate Governance Statement are described below.

The Company has not published standalone remuneration policies for its directors and executives because it

publishes details of its remuneration policies for directors and executives in AoFrio’s Corporate Governance

Statements and Annual Reports, which are available on the Company’s Website. The disclosures outline the relative

weightings of remuneration components and relevant performance criteria.

As stated above, given the size of the Company, we have not established a separate Nomination Committee to deal

with director nominations, as recommended under the NZX Corporate Governance Code, but in September 2023 we

combined the functions typically associated with such a committee within a reconstituted Executive Appointments,

Remuneration and Nomination Committee.

Recognising the small size of the Company, we have not previously published diversity targets, as recommended

by the NZX Code. However, the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy adopted by the Board in September 2023

provides for the Company to track diversity, equity and inclusion statistics and report on them in our Annual Report

as appropriate. See the latest Annual Report for details of targets and performance against those targets in the 2023

financial year.

Due to its small size, the Company does not have a formal internal audit resource as is recommended by the

NZX Code.

This Corporate Governance Statement was approved by the Board of AoFrio on 27 February 2025.

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Our ongoing commitment to sustainable growth

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Values

Guided by our values of:

-Explore together

-Thrive together

-A better world together.

Purpose

AoFrio is a hardware-enabled SaaS

company that is leading the charge

towards a more sustainable and

efficient food and beverage industry.

Vision

We envision a future where our

innovative solutions empower

customers to significantly reduce

their environmental impact and

enhance their profitability.

How we deliver?

-Minimise environmental impact

-Drive customer efficiency

-Partner for success.

Sustainability report

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Embedding

sustainability into

every aspect of

our business

We aim to do this by not only providing sustainable

solutions to our customers, but by driving sustainable

decision-making, both in our operations and across our

supply chain.

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Our approach to sustainability

What matters most to our stakeholders and our business.

Importance to AoFrio (Internal)

Importance to stakeholders (External)

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

0.51.01.52.02.53.0

Product quality, design and innovation

Diversity and inclusion

Engagement and wellbeing

Health and safety

Modern slavery and labour practices

Customer privacy and data security

Waste and water management

Sustainability data, metrics and targets

Systemic risk management

Physical climate risk

Board composition

Sustainable sourcing of materials (Environment)

Social responsibility and community impact

Intellectual property

GHG emissions(Scope 1 and 2 Operational)

GHG emissions(Scope 3 - Upstream

Waste and circularity

In 2022 we worked with Ernst & Young (EY) to determine

what matters most to our key stakeholders and our

business. This materiality matrix highlights the areas

where we should focus our efforts and resources. These

key material topics were summarised into our three core

pillars:

These pillars are a reflection of our sustainability strategy,

ensuring we prioritise and embed sustainability into the

right areas. However, we recognise that as the world

evolves, areas of importance can change. Therefore,

alongside our core pillars, we use the United Nations

(UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) and

EcoVadis to ensure the sustainability strategy remains

on track and to stay aligned with the most urgent global

priorities.

Our Team

Our Operation

Our Products

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Our approach to sustainability

While aligning with global standards, our key focus areas:

PillarsOur TEAMOur OPERATIONSOur PRODUCTS

Objectives

Foster a diverse, strong and

healthy workplace culture across

all levels of the business where

individuals feel respected,

challenged and included.

Work with our supply chain

partners to ensure first-rate

treatment of workers and the

environment, while reducing

greenhouse gas emissions

across the entirety of our value

chain.

Provide high-quality and secure

products and service that

generate positive outcomes for

our customers, society and the

environment throughout the

entirety of the lifecycle.

Material

topics

• Health, safety and wellbeing

• Diversity, equity and

inclusion

• Engagement and connection.

• Modern slavery and labour

practices

• Sustainable sourcing of

materials

• Greenhouse gas emissions

(Scope 1, 2 and 3).

• Product quality, design and

innovation

• Waste and circularity

• Customer privacy and data

security.

UN goals

EcoVadis

theme

The table above highlights the key drivers of our sustainability strategy, our ESG priority areas, our materiality topics

and their alignment with the UN SDGS and EcoVadis core themes.

EnvironmentEnvironment

Sustainable

Procurement

Sustainable

Procurement

EthicsEthicsEthics

Labor & Human

Right

Labor & Human

Right

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The SDGS are global sustainability initiatives set out by the UN. These goals

provide a comprehensive framework for sustainable development, encompassing

economic, social and environmental dimensions. At AoFrio we view the SDGS as a

framework to identify our direct contributions to sustainability.

EcoVadis

EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating

companies on their environmental, social and ethical performance. For us at

AoFrio, following the EcoVadis methodology allows us to monitor, quantify, and

evaluate our performance against our objectives, material topics, UN SDGS and

our overall sustainability strategy. This approach ensures continuous improvement,

evolving expectations and enables us to consistently enhance our sustainability

performance.

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Core pillar one: Team

Diversity ScoreEngagement Score

Progress made in 2024

AoFrio continues to embed sustainable

thinking and practices throughout the

organisation. We are pleased to report

progress across our pillars and key

areas of focus.

• Our AOWLead (AoFrio Woman Leaders) group has significantly

enhanced employee engagement throughout FY24 from 67% to

79%. Policy familiarisation sessions addressed important topics

like the pay gap and parental leave, unconscious bias and an

International Women’s Day event, with an inspirational talk from

our board member Melissa Clark-Reynolds emphasised gender

equality and inclusivity.

• Organisation-wide training on diversity and inclusion on

unconscious bias. We organised large engagement events

from different religious and belief systems such as Pride, Diwali

and Eid.

• Sustainability awareness was fostered through initiatives

like beach cleanups and Earth Day activities, alongside

investments in employee learning and development.

• Detailed remuneration reviews including an analysis of pay

equity across the Company and a commitment to paying all

employees a living wage.

• Our new remote working policy allowed employees to work

from anywhere in the world for up to four weeks, with 14 team

members benefiting in 2024.

These initiatives allow us to attract and retain an innovative, loyal

and impactful workforce. This is evidenced by our low 7% turnover

rate for the last 12 months.

88%79%

PillarsOur TEAM

Objectives

Foster a diverse, strong

and healthy workplace

culture across all

levels of the business

where individuals feel

respected, challenged

and included.

Material

topics

• Health, safety and

wellbeing

• Diversity, equity and

inclusion

• Engagement and

connection

UN goals

EcoVadis

theme

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Core pillar two: Operations

EcoVadis RatingPower and Water

data collected for

NZ entities

(Scope 1)

Progress made in 2024

• Circularity and sustainability remained a core focus, with

initiatives like a recycling workshop in Auckland and global

circularity training led by ThinkStep ANZ.

• We collaborated with East West Industries in Vietnam to align

on sustainability practices and begin work on circularity and

end-of-life procedures for our products.

• AoFrio’s EcoVadis bronze medal places us among the top 35%

of rated companies, reflecting our commitment to delivering

meaningful environmental, social, and ethical impact.

EcoVadis is a well-recognised platform required by our customers,

so holding a rating with them allows us to support our customers’

strategies as well as our own.

PillarsOur OPERATIONS

Objectives

Work with our supply

chain partners to ensure

first-rate treatment

of workers and the

environment, while

reducing greenhouse

gas emissions across

the entirety of our value

chain.

Material

topics

• Modern slavery and

labour practices

• Sustainable sourcing

of materials

• Greenhouse gas

emissions (Scope 1,

2 and 3)

UN goals

EcoVadis

theme

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Core pillar three: Product

Employees

introduced to

circular economy

Our AoFrio INSIDE

product energy

saving

Progress made in 2024

• We began embedding life cycle management into our product

design, with ThinkStep ANZ conducting circularity reviews for

our ECR and monitor products, and plan to expand this to two

more products in FY25.

• To deepen technical expertise, we held an intensive circularity

workshop for our product, engineering, and design teams,

building on our organisation-wide circularity training.

• In August 2024 we launched our energy-saving solution, AoFrio

INSIDE to the market. AoFrio INSIDE is the most efficient and

advanced solution for commercial refrigeration. The heart of

AoFrio INSIDE is the smart SCS controller which controls and

optimises the Wellington ECR

®

2 motors and industry-standard

variable speed compressor to contribute to up to 64% (third

party verified) in total energy savings.

Our AoFrio Inside product has enabled new customers and revenue

opportunities in FY24.

7064%

PillarsOur PRODUCTS

Objectives

Provide high-quality and

secure products and

service that generate

positive outcomes for

our customers, society

and the environment

throughout the entirety

of the lifecycle.

Material

topics

• Product quality,

design and

innovation

• Waste and circularity

• Customer privacy

and data security

UN goals

EcoVadis

theme

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Our workforce

By the numbers (full time equivalents).

NationalityAge range

Length of service

Count by ethnicityAge group

26

19

Latin American/Hispanic

European

Length of

service

Not Stated/I’d rather not say

Southeast Asian

Asian

Chinese

Other Ethnicity

European, African

NZ European, Maori

NZ European, Pacific Peoples

NZ European, Other Ethnicity

Blank

Indian

NZ European

19

18

13

10

8

4

2222

11

Gender diversity

Gender 2

ManWoman

20202025

Prefer to not say

Running total headcount

0

50

100

4.69%

12.50%

17.97%

14.84%

36.72%

17.97%

28.91%

8.59%

1.56%

12.50%

8.59%

10.94%

3.13%

21.09%

Age group

active

18 to 26

27 to 35

36 to 45

46 to 55

2 to 3 year

3 to 4 year

56 to 64

over 65

4 to 5 year

5 to 6 year

6 to 9 year

10+ year

Under 1 year

1 to 2 year

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Looking forward

Our aspirational roadmap.

CurrentPlannedFuture

Health and Safety Global

Review

Language Scholarship

Program

Leadership Development

Program

Diversity targets, i.e. Gender

split, DEI engagement

results

Implement a Sustainable

Supplier Policy & Supplier

Code of Conduct

Review physical and

transitional risks likely to

have a material effect on

AoFrio

Identify climate-based

scenarios for AoFrio and

conduct a scenario analysis

process

Complete a test case LCA

Begin data collection of

product components for

GHG reporting

Track and improve

diversity

Set emissions reduction

target and begin reporting

Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Track suppliers EcoVadis

ratings

Describe the scenario

analysis process externally

Develop a conflict minerals

policy

Invest in Research and

Development (R&D) aimed

at continuing reductions

of emissions intensities

(i.e., increases in energy

efficiency) provided by

AoFrio products and

services

Establish a process for

tracking energy intensity

savings for clients that have

purchased IoT services

Explore the first Voluntary

Task Force on Climate-

related Financial Disclosures

(TCFD)

Consider climate-related

metrics and targets

(Financial and non-financial)

to support our strategy

Explore and eventually

obtain validation of a

science-based target (SBT)

by the Science-based Target

Initiative (SBTi)

Refine the reduction target

for emissions intensities to

reflect data obtained from

tracking IoT service clients

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Contacts

AoFrio offices

New Zealand (Head office)

AoFrio Ltd

78 Apollo Drive

Rosedale, Auckland 0632

New Zealand

Postal Address

P.O. Box 302 – 533

North Harbour

Auckland 0751, New Zealand

Ph: 64-9-477 4500

Mexico

Wellington Latin America Services SA de CV

San Serafin No. 4

Residencial San Gil

San Juan del Rio, Qro,

Mexico 76815

PO Box 57

San Juan del Rio

Querétaro

Mexico 76800

Ph: +52 427 167 3857

Brazil

Wellington Drive Technologies (Brazil)

Rua Xamim, 370 - Iririu

Joinville, SC

Brazil 89227917-315

Ph: +55 47 3028 3858

Turkey

Wellington Motor Teknolojileri San Tic Ltd. Sti.

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mah.

Poligon Cad. No: 8C

Buyaka Kule 3 Kat:11 Daire:70

Tepeüstü 34771 Umraniye – Istanbul

Ph: +90 0 (216) 420 12 02

Fax: +90 0 (216) 420 12 05

Internet and social media

Website: www.aofrio.com

Email: info@aofrio.com

LinkedIn

Twitter

Address and registered office

78 Apollo Drive

Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

PO Box 302-533, North Harbour,

Auckland 0751, New Zealand

Auditor

Deloitte Limited

1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Banker

Bank of New Zealand

Share registry

Computershare Investor Services Ltd,

Private Bag 92119, Auckland 1142,

New Zealand

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