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FOS Capital Limited
ACN 637 156 275
For the initial public offering of 12 million
Shares in FOS Capital Ltd at an Offer Price
of $0.25 per Share to raise $3 million.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is an important document that you should read in full.
If you do not understand it, consult your professional advisers.
The Shares offered under this Prospectus are subject to
certain risks as set out in Section 5.
LEAD MANAGER:
KS Capital Pty Ltd
Important Notices
The Offer
This Prospectus is issued by FOS Capital Ltd
(ACN 637 156 275) (FOS Capital or Company) for the
purposes of Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act 2001
(Cth) (Corporations Act). The invitation contained
in this Prospectus is an initial public offering to apply
for fully paid ordinary shares (Shares) at an
Application Price of $0.25 per Share to raise
$3,000,000 (Offer).
References to FOS or FOS Group
The Company was incorporated on 31 October 2019.
Prior to the Prospectus Date, the Company acquired
(through a wholly owned subsidiary) the entities
that carry on the Australian operations of the ‘FOS
Lighting’ business.
References to FOS or FOS Group throughout this
Prospectus are references to the corporate group
detailed in Section 3.1. For example, the Investment
Overview in Section 1 and the Company Overview in
Section 3 and the Financial Information in Section 4
represents the combined business operations of the
Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries (which
specifically includes the acquired FOS Lighting but
not the JSB Lighting business) for the financial years
ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020, and also for
the half year ended 31 December 2020 (which does
include the Company’s 50% share of JSB Lighting
at that date). The Prospectus also includes the
stand-alone historical financial information for
JSB Lighting for the financial years ended
30 September 2019 and 30 September 2020
respectively. JSB Lighting had a 30 September
financial year end.
Lodgement and listing
This replacement prospectus is dated 7 May 2021
and a copy was lodged with the Australian Securities
and Investments Commission (ASIC) on that date
(Prospectus Date). It is a replacement prospectus,
which replaces the prospectus dated 30 April 2021
which was lodged with ASIC on that date (Original
Prospectus). For the purposes of this document,
this replacement prospectus will be referred to
as the Prospectus.
This Prospectus provides additional disclosure
regarding the terms of the Binding Term Sheet for
the acquisition of Baker & McAuliffe Holdings Pty Ltd
T/A JSB Lighting in section 8.1.4. It also corrects
certain non-material typographical errors.
The Company applied to ASX Limited (ASX) on
30 April 2021 for admission of the Company
to the official list and quotation of its Shares on
the ASX. None of ASIC, ASX or their respective
officers take any responsibility for the contents
of this Prospectus or the merits of the investment
to which this Prospectus relates.
The fact that the ASX may admit the Company
to the official list and quote the Shares is not to
be taken in any way as an indication of the merits
of the Company. If granted admission to the ASX,
quotation of the Shares will commence as soon as
practicable after holding statements are dispatched.
The Company does not intend to issue any Shares
unless and until the Offer is fully subscribed and the
Shares have been granted permission to be quoted
on the ASX on terms acceptable to the Company.
The Company, the Share Registry and the Lead
Manager disclaim all liability, whether in negligence
or otherwise, to persons who trade Shares before
receiving their holding statement.
If permission is not granted for the Shares to be
quoted before the end of three months after the
Prospectus Date or such longer period permitted
by the Corporations Act or with the consent of ASIC,
all Application Monies received under the Prospectus
will be refunded without interest to Applicants in full
within the time prescribed by the Corporations Act.
Expiry Date
This Prospectus expires on the date that is 13 months
after the date of the Original Prospectus (Expiry Date)
and no Shares will be issued on the basis of this
Prospectus after the Expiry Date.
Note to Applicants
The information in this Prospectus is not financial
product advice and does not take into account your
investment objectives, financial situation or particular
needs. It is important that you read this Prospectus
carefully and in its entirety before deciding whether
to invest in the Company. There are risks associated
with an investment in the Shares and the Shares
offered under this Prospectus should be regarded
as a speculative investment.
In particular, you should consider the risk factors
that could affect the performance of the Company.
You should carefully consider these risks in light
of your personal circumstances (including financial
and tax issues) and seek professional guidance from
your stockbroker, solicitor, accountant or other
independent professional adviser before deciding
whether to invest in the Company. Some of the key
risk factors that should be considered by prospective
investors are set out in Section 5. There may be risk
factors in addition to these that should be considered
in light of your personal circumstances.
Except as required by law, and only to the extent
required, no person named in this Prospectus,
nor any other person, warrants or guarantees the
performance of the Company or the repayment
of capital by the Company or any return on
investment made pursuant to this Prospectus.
This Prospectus includes information regarding past
performance of the FOS Group. Investors should be
aware that past performance is not indicative of
future performance.
No person is authorised to give any information
or to make any representation in connection with
the Offer described in this Prospectus that is not
contained in this Prospectus. Any information not
so contained may not be relied upon as having been
authorised by the Company or any other person
in connection with the Offer. You should rely only
on information contained in this Prospectus.
Financial information presentation
Section 4 sets out in detail the Financial
Information referred to in this Prospectus and
the basis of preparation of that information is
set out in Section 4.2.
The Financial Information has been prepared
and presented in accordance with the recognition
and measurement principles of Australian
Accounting Standards (AAS) (including the
Australian Accounting Interpretations) issued
by the Australian Accounting Standards Board
(AASB), which are consistent with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board.
All financial amounts contained in this Prospectus are
expressed in Australian currency, unless otherwise
stated. Any discrepancies between totals and sums
of components in tables and figures contained in
this Prospectus are due to rounding.
The Historical Financial Information in this
Prospectus should be read in conjunction with,
and are qualified by reference to, the information
contained in Section 4, the risk factors in section 5
and the Independent Limited Assurance Report in
Section 9. Where Financial Information and metrics
represent pro forma amounts, they have been
labelled pro forma.
Market and industry data based primarily
on management estimates
This Prospectus (and in particular Section 2)
contains data relating to the industries, segments
and end‑markets in which FOS Group operates
(Industry Data).
Such information includes, but is not limited to,
statements and data relating to: estimated historical
market size, market segmentation and its industry
position. Unless otherwise stated, this information
has been prepared by the Company using both
publicly available data and its own internally
generated data. The Company’s internally generated
data is based on estimates and assumptions that
both the Directors and the Company’s management
believe to be reasonable, as at the Prospectus Date.
The Industry Data has not been independently
prepared or verified and the Company cannot
assure you as to its accuracy or the accuracy of
the underlying assumptions used to estimate such
Industry Data. The Company’s estimates involve
risks and uncertainties and are subject to change
based on various factors, including those described
in the risk factors set out in Section 5.
In addition to the Industry Data, this Prospectus uses
third party market data, estimates and projections
(Third Party Data). There is no assurance that any
of the Third Party Data, estimates or projections
contained in the Third Party Data will be achieved.
The Company has not independently verified the
Third Party Data. Estimates involve risks and
uncertainties and are subject to change based
on various factors, including those described
in the risk factors set out in Section 5.
Forward‑looking statements
This Prospectus contains forward‑looking statements
that are identified by words such as ‘may’, ‘could’,
‘believes’, ‘estimates’, ‘expects’, ‘intends’ and other
similar words that involve risks and uncertainties.
Any forward‑looking statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other
important factors that could cause actual events
or outcomes to differ materially from the events
or outcomes expressed or anticipated in these
statements, many of which are beyond the control
of FOS Group. The forward‑looking statements
should be read in conjunction with, and qualified by
reference to, the risk factors as set out in Section 5,
and other information contained in this Prospectus.
The Directors cannot and do not give any assurance
that the results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by the forward‑looking
statements contained in this Prospectus will actually
occur and investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such forward‑looking statements.
The Company does not intend to update or revise
forward‑looking statements, or to publish prospective
financial information in the future, regardless of
whether new information, future events or any
other factors affect the information contained
in this Prospectus, except where required by law.
In respect of the third‑party estimates and
projections, the Company has obtained significant
portions of this information from Third Party Data.
Statements of past performance
This Prospectus includes information regarding
past performance of the FOS Group. Investors
should be aware that past performance is not,
and should not be relied upon as being, indicative
of future performance.
Foreign jurisdictions
This Prospectus does not constitute an offer or
invitation to apply for Shares in any place in which,
or to any person to whom, it would be unlawful to
make such an offer or invitation. No action has been
taken to register or qualify the Shares or the Offer,
or to otherwise permit a public offering of the
Shares, in any jurisdiction outside Australia.
The taxation treatment of Australian securities
may not be the same as those for securities in
foreign jurisdictions.
The distribution of this Prospectus outside Australia
may be restricted by law, and persons who come
into possession of this Prospectus outside Australia
should seek advice on and observe any such
restrictions. Any failure to comply with such
restrictions may constitute a violation of applicable
securities laws.
In particular, the Shares have not been, and will not
be, registered under the United States Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (US Securities Act) or any state
securities laws in the United States and may not be
offered, sold, pledged or transferred in the United
States unless the shares are registered under the
US Securities Act, or an exemption from the
registration requirements of the US Securities act
and applicable US state securities laws is available.
See Section 7.6.3 for more details on selling
restrictions that apply to the Offer and sale
of Shares in jurisdictions outside Australia.
Exposure Period
The Corporations Act prohibits the Company from
processing applications for Shares in the seven‑day
period after lodgement of the Original Prospectus
(Exposure Period). ASIC may extend this period
by up to a further seven days (that is, up to a total
of 14 days). The purpose of the Exposure Period
is to enable the Prospectus to be examined by
market participants prior to the raising of the funds.
The examination may result in the identification
of certain deficiencies in this Prospectus in which
case any Application may need to be dealt with in
accordance with section 724 of the Corporations
Act. Applications received during the Exposure Period
will not be processed until after the expiry of the
Exposure Period. No preference will be given to
Applications received during the Exposure Period.
Prospectus availability
During the Offer Period, a paper copy of this
Prospectus is available free of charge to any
Applicant in Australia by calling 1300 241 087
(within Australia) and +617 3277 7222 (outside
Australia) from 9am to 5 pm (AEST), Monday to
Friday (excluding public holidays). This Prospectus
is also available to Applicants in Australia or
New Zealand in electronic form at the Company’s
website www.foscapital.com.au.
The Offer constituted by this Prospectus in electronic
form is available only to persons downloading or
printing it within Australia and is not available to
persons in any other jurisdiction (including the
United States). Persons who access the electronic
version of this Prospectus must ensure that they
download and read the entire Prospectus.
Applications
Applications may be made only during the Offer
Period on the Application Form attached to, or
accompanying this Prospectus in its paper copy form,
or in its electronic form, which must be downloaded
in its entirety from www.foscapital.com.au. By making
an Application, you represent and warrant that you
were given access to the Prospectus, together with
an Application Form. The Corporations Act prohibits
any person from passing on to another person
an Application Form unless it is attached to,
or accompanied by, the complete and unaltered
version of this Prospectus.
No cooling‑off rights
Cooling‑off rights do not apply to an investment in
Shares issued under the Prospectus. This means that,
in most circumstances, you cannot withdraw your
Application once it has been accepted.
Definitions and abbreviations
Defined terms and expressions used in this
Prospectus are explained in the Glossary at the
end of this Prospectus. Unless otherwise stated or
implied, references to times in this Prospectus are
to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Privacy
By filling out an Application Form to apply for
Shares, you are providing personal information
to the Company and the Share Registry, which is
contracted by the Company to manage Applications.
The Company and the Share Registry on their behalf,
may collect, hold and use that personal information
in order to process your Application, service your
needs as a Shareholder, provide facilities and
services that you request and carry out appropriate
administration. Some of this personal information
is collected as required or authorised by certain laws
including the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)
and the Corporations Act.
If you do not provide the information requested in
an Application Form, the Company and the Share
Registry may not be able to process or accept your
Application Form.
Your personal information may also be used from
time to time to inform you about other products
and services offered by the Company, that it
considers may be of interest to you.
Your personal information may also be provided to
the Company’s agents and service providers on
the basis that they deal with such information in
accordance with the Company’s privacy policy.
The agents and service providers of the Company
may be located outside Australia where your
personal information may not receive the same level
of protection as that afforded under Australian law.
The types of agents and service providers that may
be provided with your personal information and the
circumstances in which your personal information
may be shared are:
• the Share Registry for ongoing administration
of the register of members;
• printers and other companies for the purpose
of preparation and distribution of statements
and for handling mail;
• market research companies for the purpose of
analysing the Shareholder base and for product
development and planning; and
• legal and accounting firms, auditors, contractors,
consultants and other advisers for the purpose
of administering, and advising on, the Shares
and for associated actions.
If an Applicant becomes a Shareholder, the
Corporations Act requires the Company to include
information about the Shareholder (including name,
address and details of the Shares held) in its public
register of members. If you do not provide all the
information requested, your Application Form may
not be able to be processed.
The information contained in the Company’s register
of members must remain there even if a person
ceases to be a Shareholder. Information contained
in the Company’s register of members is also used
to facilitate dividend payments and corporate
communications (including financial results, annual
reports and other information that the Company
may wish to communicate to its Shareholders)
and compliance by the Company with legal and
regulatory requirements. An Applicant has a right
to access and correct the information that the
Company and the Share Registry hold about that
person, subject to certain exemptions under law.
Applicants can obtain a copy of the Company’s
privacy policy by visiting the Company’s website
www.foscapital.com.au. The privacy policy contains
further details regarding access, correction and
complaint rights and procedures.
The Share Registry’s complete privacy policy can be
accessed by calling 1300 737 760 9am to 5pm (AEST),
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and
requesting a copy.
Photographs and diagrams
Photographs and diagrams used in this Prospectus
that do not have descriptions are for illustration only
and should not be interpreted to mean that any
person shown in them endorses this Prospectus
or its contents. Diagrams used in this Prospectus
are illustrative only and may not be drawn to scale.
Unless otherwise stated, all data contained in charts,
graphs and tables is based on information available
at the Prospectus Date.
Independent Limited Assurance Report
The Investigating Accountant has prepared the
Independent Limited Assurance Report in relation to
the Financial Information. The Independent Limited
Assurance Report is provided in Section 9.
Questions
If you have any questions about how to apply for
Shares, please call FOS Group on 1300 241 087 (within
Australia) and +617 3277 7222 (outside Australia) from
9am to 5pm (AEST), Monday to Friday (excluding
public holidays). Instructions on how to apply for
Shares are set out in Section 7 of this Prospectus
and on the back of the Application Form.
If you have any questions about whether to invest in
the Company, you should seek professional advice
from your accountant, financial adviser, stockbroker,
lawyer or other professional adviser.
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Contents
Important Notices������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ IFC
Key Offer Information���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Chairman’s Letter��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
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Investment Overview���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
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Industry Overview������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 20
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Company Overview����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
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Financial Information�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 41
5.
Risk Factors��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 62
6.
Key People, Interests and Benefits�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 70
7.
Details of the Offer������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 82
8.
Material Contracts������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 91
9.
Independent Limited Assurance Report������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 96
10. Additional Information���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 103
11. Glossary������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 111
Corporate Directory�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� IBC
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Key Offer Information
Key Dates
Prospectus Date
7 May 2021
Offer opens (Opening Date)
9.00am (Melbourne time)
10 May 2021
Offer closes (Closing Date)
5.00pm (Melbourne time)
31 May 2021
Issue of Shares under the Offer (Completion of the Offer)
3 June 2021
Expected date of despatch of holding statements
4 June 2021
Expected commencement of trading of Shares on ASX (on a normal settlement basis)
9 June 2021
This timetable is indicative only. The Company (in consultation with the Lead Manager) reserves the right to vary dates of the Offer (subject to the
ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act) without prior notice, including to close the Offer early, extend the date the Offer closes, accept late
Applications or withdraw the Offer and the issue of Shares (in each case without notifying any recipient of the Prospectus or any Applicant).
The Offer – Key Statistics
Offer Price
$0.25 per Share
Number of Shares offered under this Prospectus1
12,000,000
Gross proceeds from the Offer
$3,000,000
Total number of Shares on issue at Completion of the Offer
45,000,000
Number of Shares to be held by the Existing Shareholders on Completion of the Offer2,3
35M
Expected Free Float4
22%
Indicative market capitalisation of the Company at the Offer Price5
$11,250,000
Pro forma net cash position (as at 31 December 2020)6
$5,100,169
1.
2.
3.
4.
The Offer must be fully subscribed in order to proceed.
Shares held by the Existing Shareholders will be subject to escrow arrangements as described in Section 8.2.
35 million Shares assumes HGL subscribes to 2M Shares, refer note 6.7.
Free float is calculated as the percentage of Shares on Completion of the Offer that are not subject to voluntary or mandatory escrow (see Section 7.1) nor held by
Directors or affiliated Shareholders of the Company (see Section 8.2).
5. Market capitalisation at the Offer Price is defined as the Offer Price multiplied by the total number of Shares on issue on Completion of the Offer (assuming the Offer
is successful).
6. Net cash of $5,100,169 is calculated on a pro forma basis (as at 30 December 2020), immediately after Completion of the Offer assuming the Offer is successful.
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Chairman’s Letter
Dear Investor,
On behalf of the Board, I have great pleasure in inviting you to become a Shareholder of FOS Capital Ltd (the Company).
The Company offers investors the opportunity to acquire Shares in an established and innovative Australian lighting company that intends
to grow operations, both organically and through the acquisition of industrial, electrical and technology businesses that offer clear synergies
to FOS Group’s existing business operations.
The Company, through its wholly‑owned subsidiaries, operates an Australian based lighting design, engineering and manufacturing business
serving the commercial, retail and industrial lighting sectors.
The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, FOS Lighting Group Pty Ltd, commenced trading in April 2019, and in June 2019 it acquired
FOS Lighting (formerly Frend Lighting Industries Pty Ltd) from Gerard Lighting Holdings Pty Ltd. The Frend lighting business was established
in 1996 and continues to manufacture a broad range of commercial indoor and outdoor luminaires at its Brisbane manufacturing facility.
In November 2020 the Company acquired a 50% shareholding in Baker & McAuliffe Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as ‘JSB Lighting’ from ASX listed
HGL limited and in February 2021 the Company acquired 100% ownership. JSB Lighting was established over 28 years ago and has offices
in each Australian state as well as New Zealand. JSB Lighting represents an exciting turn-around opportunity due to its recent significant
trading losses. The Company has already made significant positive progress with the turn-around strategy, details of which are contained
in Section 3.
The acquisitions of Frend and JSB Lighting provide the Company with a platform to grow business operations leveraging the Directors’ extensive
experience in the lighting industry and opportunities that comes with expanded supplier and distribution networks. The Company will continue
to explore complementary value adding acquisitions as part of its overall growth strategy.
The Australian lighting market (estimated at $2.67 billion per annum7) is a dynamic industry that is undergoing major technological change as
it moves to new and innovative technology, mainly through LED. The Company’s experienced management team understands the demands
of the lighting market, thus ensuring the Company is well positioned to capitalise on these industry changes.
The directors believe that COVID‑19 has led to a clear shift for customers to prefer to source Australian‑made products rather than from
overseas suppliers. FOS is very well positioned to take advantage of this change as it is one of very few Australian lighting companies to have
a fully integrated local manufacturing facility.
The Company is seeking to raise $3 million (before costs of the Offer) through the issue of 12 million Shares at the Offer Price of $0.25 per Share.
Upon the successful Completion of the Offer, the Company will have 45,000,000 Shares on issue and a market capitalisation of $11,250,000 at
the Offer Price.
The purpose of the Offer is to provide FOS with access to capital markets (that the Company expects will give it added financial flexibility
to pursue further growth opportunities), broaden the Shareholder base and provide a liquid market for its Shares. All proceeds from the Offer
will be used to assist FOS Group to continue its business growth, including sales and marketing and to meet the costs of the Offer.
Upon Completion of the Offer, new Shareholders are expected to hold 22% of the Shares and the Existing Shareholders (including management)
will retain up to 78% of the Shares. Existing Shares held by the Existing Shareholders are expected to be subject to mandatory escrow for
24 months.
This Prospectus contains important information about the Offer, the industry the Company operates in as well as the financial performance
and position, operations, and the management team of the Company. The key risks associated with an investment in the Company are set
out in Section 5. Key risks include implementation risk associated with the JSB turn-around strategy, loss of key personnel, the fact that the
combined FOS Group has a limited trading history under current management, that it operates in a highly competitive industry.
I encourage you to read this document carefully and in its entirety before making an investment decision.
The Directors and senior management are excited about the future of the Company and the FOS Group and we look forward to welcoming
you as a Shareholder.
Yours faithfully,
Sandy Beard
Chairman
7. (IBIS World) Report C2432 Electric Lighting Equipment manufacturers in Australia.
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Highlights HY21
Revenue
27
+
PBT
339
%
+
to $3.5M
to $595K
Order Book
Acquisition of
37
%
%
JSB Lighting
to $1.4M
JSB costs reduced by
$
1.8M
pa
Established
national
presence
Employees
92%
+
to 50
These highlights represent the % change for FOS Lighting as at 31 December 2020
when compared to 31 December 2019 and excludes JSB Lighting and IPO costs
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1.
Investment
Overview
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1. Investment Overview
1.1. Introduction
This information is a selective overview only. Prospective investors should read the Prospectus in full, before deciding to invest in Shares.
Topic
Summary
Where to
find more
information
Who is FOS Group
FOS Capital Ltd ACN 637 156 275 (Company).
Section 3.1.4
The Company holds 100% of the issued share capital in FOS Lighting Group Pty Ltd and
it is also the ultimate holding company of FOS Lighting Pty Ltd and Baker & McAuliffe
Holdings Pty Ltd T/A JSB Lighting (JSB Lighting).
What does
FOS Group do?
The ‘FOS Group’ encompasses the Company, FOS Lighting Group Pty Ltd, FOS Lighting
Pty Ltd (formerly Frend Lighting) and Baker & McAuliffe Holdings Pty Ltd T/A JSB Lighting.
The FOS Group has design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise and is a supplier
of commercial, retail and industrial lighting solutions.
Section 3.1
What industry does
FOS Group operate in?
The FOS Group
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