FOS - ATS Acquisition Presentation
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Announcement PDF
Acquisition of Aldridge Traffic Systems &
Equity Raising
11 June 2025
Transaction & Raising Overview
FOS to acquire street lighting business assets of Aldridge Traffic Systems from
Traffic Technologies Ltd (in Administration) (ASX-TTI)
Acquisition
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FOS Lighting Pty Ltd, subsidiary of FOS Capital Limited (“FOS” or the “Company”), to acquire street lighting business assets of
Aldridge Traffic Systems Pty Ltd (“ATS”) from ASX-listed Traffic Technologies group (in Administration) (ASX:TTI; “TTI”)
ATS designs, manufactures, and distributes a range of data-enabled LED road lighting and related equipment
Total consideration 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 is also acquiring TTI’s Deneefe, Sunny Signs, L&M and QTC assets, which are deemed non-core to FOS’s operations and will
be divested or shut down following transaction completion. FOS expects circa $0.5 million to $1.0 million of related proceeds,
which will be used as additional working capital to fund the restoration and expansion of ATS
Acquisition completion is expected by 20 June 2025
Equity Raising
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The acquisition of ATS will be funded by a $3.7 million equity raising via a placement (“Placement”) to new and existing investors
at $0.30 per share, representing a 3.2% discount to last close on Friday, 6 June 2025. Funds raised under the Placement will be
used to fund the acquisition, working capital, and costs of the Placement
Approximately 12.3 million new shares to be issued, resulting in approximately 67.1 million total shares on issue
Settlement of placement is conditional on satisfaction or wavier of all conditions precedent, including the vendor obtaining
release of assets from secured creditors and is expected to occur on or before acquisition completion
Shaw and Partners is acting as Sole Lead Manager and Bookrunner
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Transaction Highlights
ATS is an attractively-priced asset to build on FOS Capital’s track record of
successful acquisitions and accelerates the Company’s strategic priorities
Rationale
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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
The acquisition also strengthens FOS Capital’s existing presence in the road lighting industry through its Eclatec product range,
which includes P-Category products manufactured at its Brisbane facility
Attractive Business Model
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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
Growth Outlook
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ATS has experienced a period of declining sales due to limited execution, strategic focus, and capital
FOS management have significant experience both in this industry and with the TTI business (FOS MD Con Scrinis was previously
MD of Traffic Technologies), and combined with experience supporting similar turnarounds, management are confident in
restoring ATS to its former position within two years of acquisition
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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 solar-powered LED
luminaires for off-grid/remote locations, including:
• V-Category streetlights for use on main roads
• P-Category streetlights for use on minor roads & pathways
Revenue
ITS
Street Lighting
Total
FY24
$3m
$3m
$6m
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Systems monitor traffic and display important information to motorists in a relevant &
timely manner for informed decisions ahead of time.
Traffic’s SmartCity Technology (TST)
TST is a smart-cities platform that allows connected devices to communicate with a
proprietary software system that has been developed by ATS. The system can be
adapted to any customer or project-specific requirements, with controllers able to
use several IoT communication routes and adapt to any local network coverages
needs.
Every connected device that accesses the service generates fees for ATS, representing
a recurring revenue stream.
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Aldridge Traffic Systems – Clients1
Notes: (1) Before TTI entered into voluntary administration on 23 April 2025
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FOS Capital – Growth Strategy
ATS acquisition to drive further growth across fragmented markets
• As a leader in highly fragmented markets, FOS is able to acquire businesses and realise significant synergies,
providing a base to take further market share
• The six acquisitions executed to date have been successfully integrated and optimised, with the recent
integration of KLIK Systems transformational for FOS Capital’s operations. Subsequent business optimisation
included the closure of the Sunshine Coast manufacturing facility and relocation of production to Brisbane
and Sydney, improving gross margins through scale and purchasing power
• These acquisitions, along with ongoing core business growth, have resulted in significant scale advantages
and the resulting operating leverage has allowed strong top line growth to generate stronger earnings growth
• This approach means FOS is well placed to support ongoing government infrastructure spending and remain
a key provider of choice for our customers
The upside from decisions and investments to date continue to accrue, with FOS Capital’s strong focus on
accretive & strategic acquisitions evidenced by the proposed acquisition of ATS
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Key Acquisitions & Agreements
Track record of strategic and accretive acquisitions
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Equity Raising Overview
Offer Structure
The Company has secured binding commitments to raise approximately A$3.7 million via the issue of approximately 12.3
million new ordinary fully paid shares in the Company (“New Shares”) by way of a single tranche placement to professional
and sophisticated investors (“Placement” or the “Offer”).
The Offer will fall within the Company’s available placement capacity under ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A.
Settlement of the Placement is conditional on satisfaction of vendor conditions precedent on the acquisition of ATS.
Offer Price
The Offer Price of A$0.30 per New Share represents a:
• 3.2% discount to last close of A$0.311
• 6.0% discount to 5-day VWAP of A$0.32
Ranking
New Shares issued under the Offer will be listed on the ASX and will rank pari-passu with the existing fully paid ordinary
shares in the Company.
Use of Proceeds
To fund the acquisition of ATS, working capital and Offer costs.
Lead Manager
Shaw and Partners is acting as sole lead manager and bookrunner to the Offer.
Notes: (1) As at Friday, 6 June 2025
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Sources & Uses of Funds
Sources of Funds
Uses of Funds
Sources of Funds
A$m
Uses of Funds
A$m
Placement Proceeds
3.7
Acquisition of ATS
3.1
Total
3.7
Working capital and offer
costs
0.6
Total
3.7
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Equity Raising Timetable
Indicative Timetable1
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
DATE (AEST)
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Expected to be Friday, 20 June 2025
Expected to be Monday, 23 June 2025
Notes: (1) Timetable is subject to change at the discretion of the Lead Manager and the Company
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Contact
Con Scrinis, Managing Director
con@foslighting.com.au
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