FOS - Placement of Shares for ATS Acquisition
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
11 June 2025
Placement for the Acquisition of Aldridge Traffic Systems
FOS Capital Limited (“FOS” or the “Company”) (ASX: FOS) is pleased to announce it has
conducted a placement to institutional and sophisticated investors to raise A$3.7 million, at an
issue price of $0.30 per fully paid ordinary share in the Company through a single tranche
placement (“Placement”).
Funds raised under the Placement will be used to fund the acquisition of street lighting business
assets of Aldridge Traffic Systems from Traffic Technologies Ltd group (in Administration) (ASX:
TTI), working capital and costs of the Placement.
FOS is also acquiring TTI’s Deneefe, Sunny Signs, L&M and QTC business assets which are noncore to FOS’ operations and will be divested or shut down following the completion of the
acquisition. FOS expects circa $0.5 million to $1.0 million for these assets which will be used as
additional working capital to fund the restoration and expansion of the ATS business.
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FOS has conducted a placement to raise $3.7 million following strong support from new and
existing institutional and sophisticated investors
The proposed acquisition of Aldridge Traffic Systems Pty Ltd (“ATS”) represents an
attractively priced opportunity that enhances FOS’s proven acquisition track record and fasttracks the Company’s strategic objectives
Total consideration for the acquisition of ATS of $3.1 million includes plant and equipment of
$0.9 million, inventory of $0.5 million and intellectual property of $1.7 million
FOS management, through leveraging deep industry experience and a track record in
successful turnarounds, are confident in restoring ATS to its former position within two years
of acquisition following a period of declining sales due to limited execution, focus, and
capital
Con Scrinis, FOS Managing Director, said: “The acquisition of Aldridge Traffic Systems further
expands our presence in the Australian lighting solutions market. This is an attractively priced
asset to which we can add significant value, further building on our track record of recent
acquisitions."
Placement Overview
The $0.30 per share placement price represents a 3.2% discount to last close of A$0.31 on
Friday, 6 June 2025.
The placement shares will be issued using the Company's available placement capacity under
ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A, with 6,952,720 shares being issued under Listing Rule 7.1 and
5,380,614 shares being issued under Listing Rule 7.1A.
Shaw and Partners is acting as Sole Lead Manager and Bookrunner. Settlement of Placement is
conditional on satisfaction or waiver of all conditions precedent, including the vendor obtaining
releases of the sale assets from secured creditors and is expected to occur on or before
completion.
FOS Capital Limited
ABN: 76 637 156 275
info@foscapital.com.au
Unit 3B, 41 Rose Street
Richmond, VIC 3121
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Aldridge Traffic Systems Overview
ATS designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of data-enabled LED road lighting and
related equipment:
• Street Lighting – Designs & manufactures energy-efficient LED road lighting and solarpowered LED luminaires for off-grid/remote locations, including:
o V-Category streetlights for use on main roadways; and
o P-Category streetlights for use on minor roads and pathways
• Intelligent Transport Systems – Systems that monitor traffic and display important
information to motorists in a relevant & timely manner for informed decisions ahead of time
ATS has been a key player in the road lighting industry for over 60 years, with this industry
characterised by high barriers to entry due to stringent product approval requirements by various
road authorities and a small number of approved providers. In FY24, ATS’s street lighting division
generated sales of $6 million.
Acquisition Rationale
In line with FOS Capital’s ongoing acquisition strategy – which includes six previous acquisitions
since its establishment in 2019 – the addition of ATS allows the company to advance key strategic
priorities: expanding scale, accessing new markets, generating operating leverage, and
supporting ongoing government infrastructure spending. This acquisition also strengthens the
Company’s existing presence in the road lighting industry through its Eclatec product range,
which includes P-Category products manufactured at its Brisbane facility. The acquisition
completion is expected by 20 June 2025. Conditions Precedent include the vendor obtaining
releases of assets from the secured creditors.
Indicative Timetable
TIMETABLE
Trading halt and launch of Placement
Trading halt lifted and announcement of completion of
Placement
Settlement of New Shares under the Placement
(subject to satisfaction of vendor conditions
precedent)
Allotment and Trading of New Shares under the
Placement
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Expected to be Friday, 20 June 2025
Expected to be Monday, 23 June 2025
Contact
Con Scrinis
Managing Director
con@foslighting.com.au
This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by the FOS Capital Limited
Board of Directors
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FOS Capital Limited
ABN: 76 637 156 275
info@foscapital.com.au
Unit 3B, 41 Rose Street
Richmond, VIC 3121
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11 June 2025
About FOS Capital
FOS Capital is a founder-led manufacturer and distributor of commercial, industrial, and
architectural lighting solutions. FOS owns 17 brands and 2 manufacturing facilities, located in
Brisbane and Sydney. Since listing in June 2021 FOS has achieved annual revenue and EBITDA
growth of 35% and 29%, respectively, and remained profitable throughout this period. FOS
operates in highly fragmented markets and is committed to increasing market share from 5% to
15% in the medium-term through a combination of continued organic growth and strategic
acquisitions, at an EBITDA margin exceeding 10%.
FOS Capital Limited
ABN: 76 637 156 275
info@foscapital.com.au
Unit 3B, 41 Rose Street
Richmond, VIC 3121
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