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AGENDA
Highlights
Financial Update
Strategic Update
Our Next Steps
Telco Update
Conclusion
Gaming Update
Thank You
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“At Pentanet, we’re building more than just internet
connections – we’re helping shape the future of how
Australians live, work, and play in a digital-first world.
From expanding our telco network in Perth to
partnering with NVIDIA to bring cutting-edge cloud
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technology to
Australia and New Zealand, everything
we do is about creating faster, smarter, more
seamless ways to connect – online and in real life.”
STEPHEN CORNISH
Founder & Managing Director
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HIGHLIGHTS
POSITIVE EBITDA & OPERATING CASH FLOW
Delivered first full-year positive EBITDA of $1.4m, a $2.7m YoY improvement.
Telecommunications EBITDA $1.9m; Gaming $1.0m
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2
TOP-LINE GROWTH WITH MARGIN UPLIFT
$22.6m in revenue, up 8% YoY, and 15% gross profit growth to $11m,
supported by organic momentum in both segments.
MOMENTUM IN GAMING & 5G
Strong YoY growth in gaming revenue up 31% YoY and ARPU up 42% to $17.
5G Subscribers base more than doubled to 904.
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2
Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) is a financial measure which is not prescribed by Australian Accounting Standard (‘AAS’) and represents the profit under
AAS adjusted for depreciation, amortisation, interest and tax.
Telecommunications EBITDA excludes corporate & ASX overheads of $1.6m
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KEY OBJECTIVES
& OUTCOMES
Establish and operate from a sustainably
profitable foundation
Delivered first full-year positive EBITDA of $1.4
million. Telecommunications EBITDA $1.9m;
Gaming EBITDA $1.0m.
Expand network footprint to support future
growth plans
Extended 5G coverage to ~25% of the tower
network through capital-efficient upgrades.
FIRST FULL YEAR
POSITIVE EBITDA
EXTENDED 5G COVERAGE TO
~25% OF NETWORK FOOTPRINT
GAMING ARPU IMPROVED
BY 42% TO $17
GROSS MARGIN UPLIFT OF 3PP
YOY AND TOP-LINE GROWTH
Increase NVIDIA cloud GPU optimisation and
capacity headroom
Transitioned to RTX 4080 SuperPOD and
restructured plans, increasing ARPU by 42%.
Increase revenue and margin as we set the
stage for new growth
Revenue grew 8% YoY to $22.6 million, with
gross margin improving 3 percentage points (pp)
from 46% to 49%.
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KEY MILESTONES
JUL
2024
AUG
2024
SEP
2024
OCT
2024
NOV
2024
DEC
2024
MAR
2025
JUN
2025
Implement
operating cost
efficiencies
5G equipment
swap to minimise
upfront capital and
preserve cash for
5G expansion
Accelerate 5G
coverage
expansion
Completed
upgrade to RTX
4080 SuperPOD,
enabling 4K and
high frame rate
performance
Implemented next
phase of CloudGG
user monetisation
to increase group
profitability
Ended H1 FY25
EBITDA+,
continued growth
momentum across
2H, increasing
cash
Q3 FY25: Second
consecutive
EBITDA+ quarter
increasing cash
Third consecutive
EBITDA+ result:
$1.4m full-year
EBITDA+, with
operating
cashflow
improving by $2m
YoY
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TELCO UPDATE
774 net new telco subscribers added in FY25 via
targeted marketing
5G subs included in on-net subs, up 126% YoY;
broader marketing to follow scaled coverage
5G coverage expanded to ~25% of towers
through equipment swap
CPE inventory secured for 1HFY26 deployments
TELCO SUBSCRIBERS
ON-NET
OFF-NET
TOTAL
Churn improved from 1.39% to 1.23% with
better plan alignment and support
Opening Balance
6,794
10,589
17,383
Gross New Subscribers
1,016
2,441
3,457
ARPU up 2% YoY to $94
Churn
(966)
(1,717)
(2,683)
NBN gross margin increased to 24% post
supplier renegotiation
Net New Subscribers
50
724
774
Closing Balance
6,844
11,313
18,157
FY26 focus: accelerate subscriber growth
through growth investment and improved
experience
Average Monthly Churn
1.18%
1.26%
1.23%
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GAMING UPDATE
FY25 focused on service quality, plan
simplification, and a revamped free user
experience
Launched updated plan suite with
“Performance” tier, Ultimate Trial, and 100hour cap
Basic and Casual plans retired; pricing adjusted
to improve value mix
Completed RTX 4080 SuperPOD rollout,
enabling 4K and high frame rates
ARPU up 42% YoY to $17, exiting FY25 at $20
Despite removal of bottom-end subscriber plans,
revenue and margin improved from highervalue plans
CloudGG captive audience grew 23% YoY to
725k+; 800m+ minutes played.
Revenue $'000
GP $'000
2,500
2,444
2,000
1,864
1,500
1,384
1,000
958
500
405
0
-317
-500
FY23
FY24
FY25
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Income Statement $’m
+8% YoY
FY25: 22.6
25
20
FY23: 19.7
FY24: 20.9
15
FY23: 8.5
10
FY24: 9.6
+15% YoY
FY25: 11
FY23: 12.6
FY24: 11.3
-13% YoY
FY25: 9.8
5
FY23: (3.1)
FY24: (1.3)
+2.7m YoY
FY25: 1.4
0
-5
Revenue
Gross Profit
Overheads
EBITDA
Revenue
Gross profit
EBITDA
Revenue growth driven by highervalue gaming plans and stable telco
performance. Consolidated revenue
up 8% YoY to $22.6m, with strong
contributions from both Telco and
Gaming segments.
Gross profit up 15% YoY to $11.0m,
driven by higher-margin gaming
plans and improved operating
efficiency. Gross margin up 3pp
from 46% to 49%, with strong
contributions from both segments.
EBITDA reached $1.4m in FY25,
Pentanet’s first full-year positive
result, supported by a 13%
reduction in overheads and
strong YoY improvements across
both segments.
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Revenue Analysis $’m
Monthly Revenue Trend Chart
Total Annual Data
2.0
EBITDA
1.9
Overheads
1.8
1.7
1.6
Revenue
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
0
5
10
15
20
25
Monthly Expenditure Trend Chart
FY25 Insights
1.0
Segment performance drove the turnaround,
with Telecommunications EBITDA at $1.9m
(excluding $1.6m corporate & ASX overheads)
and Gaming EBITDA of $1.0m supported by
cost discipline and efficiencies.
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Cash Flow Statement $’m
Investing
FY23
Operations
FY24
FY23
FY25
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
FY24
Financing
FY25
FY23
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
CASH FLOW
Operating cash flow of $1.4m in FY25, a $2m YoY improvement,
driven by stronger EBITDA and disciplined cash management; closing
the year with $2.2m in cash, $6.6m in unused financing facilities, and
secured a further $2.2m Moneytech facility subsequent to year end.
2
FY24
FY25
-2
0
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OUR NEXT STEPS
Grow Telco Subscriber Base
Scale and Monetise CloudGG
Strenghthen brand and profit
Accelerate subscriber acquisition
through targeted marketing,
competitive value propositions, and
enhanced service offerings to increase
market share and improve margin
contribution.
Drive conversion of free memberships to
paid subscribers and capture new highvalue users on NVIDIA GeForce NOW,
leveraging existing infrastructure and
exclusive partnership to build a
sustainable gaming revenue stream.
Invest in brand awareness for
Pentanet to support acquisition and
retention, improve customer lifetime
value, and position the business for
long-term, profitable growth.
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CONCLUSION
FY25 marked Pentanet’s shift to sustainable profitability, driven by positive EBITDA,
stronger cash flow, and growth across both core segments. With solid foundations in
place, we are well-positioned to scale subscriber acquisition and drive long-term value
into FY26.
01.
Sustained Profitability
02.
Improved gross margins and cost
efficiencies across both segments
underscore the strength of our
infrastructure and product offering.
Delivered first full-year positive
EBITDA of $1.4 million,
demonstrating the scalability and
operational discipline of
Pentanet’s model.
03.
Strategic Execution
Successfully balanced subscriber
growth with capital preservation
through targeted campaigns and
capital-efficient network expansion.
Strong Platform Leverage
04.
Positioned for Growth
With a simplified product suite and
stronger brand platform, Pentanet
enters FY26 focused on accelerating
subscriber acquisition and unlocking
further value.
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THANK YOU
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our talented
team, board, customers, partners and loyal shareholders.
Your continued support and dedication have been instrumental
in reaching this pivotal point in Pentanet’s journey.
We’re excited about the opportunities ahead and remain
confident in our ability to deliver faster, smarter and richer
digital experiences for our customers.
Thank you for your continued support as we enter the next
phase of growth in FY26 and beyond.
INVESTORHUB.PENTANET.COM.AU
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