Q1FY26 Investor Update Presentation
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AGENDA
Highlights
Strategic Update
Financial Update
Telco Update
Gaming Update
Our Next Steps
Thank You
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“Following a year of disciplined cost management and
positive EBITDA, Pentanet is entering a new phase of
strategic reinvestment.
We’re reigniting awareness with a new brand campaign
that’s simple, flexible, and unmistakably ours. It marks a
deliberate return to growth, focused on driving subscriber
acquisition through strengthened engagement and trust,
and enhancing Pentanet’s position as Perth’s own ISP.
Our financial foundation remains solid, EBITDA has
remained positive for a fourth consecutive quarter, giving
us the confidence to reinvest in growth while maintaining
cost discipline and remaining EBITDA positive.”
STEPHEN CORNISH
Founder & Managing Director
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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.
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POSITIVE EBITDA & OPERATING CASH FLOW
Delivered the fourth consecutive positive EBITDA quarter of $0.6m and
positive operating cash of $0.6m
STABLE TOP-LINE WITH STRONG MARGIN
Revenue $5.9m (+9% on PcP), gross profit $2.9m (+22% on PcP), and 49%
margin, reflecting a strong foundation for the brand reinvestment phase.
MOMENTUM IN 5G & GAMING
5G subscribers +9% QoQ and 63% on PcP, utilisation growing across existing
infrastructure. CloudGG ARPU +6% QoQ to $21 (+51% on PcP)
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.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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KEY OBJECTIVES
& FOCUS AREAS
Sustain EBITDA-positive Result
Maintain disciplined cost management and
operational efficiency while reinvesting in
strategic growth initiatives.
Accelerate Subscriber Acquisition
Activate the Q2 brand campaign and targeted
marketing initiatives to drive subscriber growth.
Expanding Gaming Monetisation
Leverage the upgraded CloudGG platform and
expanded marketing channels to increase paid
growth and ARPU.
Strengthen Brand & Market Position
Elevate Pentanet’s profile as Perth’s own ISP
through brand-led engagement, improved
customer experience, and sustainable growth.
SUSTAIN
POSITIVE EBITDA
ACCELERATE SUBSCRIBER
ACQUISITION
IMPROVE GAMING ARPU
AND PAID GROWTH
STRENGHTEN BRAND &
MARKETING POSITION
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TELCO UPDATE
Total subs: 18,360 (+1% QoQ,+4% on PcP)
5G subs included in on-net subs: 986 (+9%
Qoq, +63% on PcP) - shift to utilisation focus
Off-net gross subs: +31% QoQ impacted by
NBN Speed Boost program and associated
promotional activities
Blended ARPU - steady at $95
Churn: 1.3% (QoQ +0.1 pp) - stable on-net
churn, higher off-net amid competitor
promotional activity intensifying
Network strategy: shift from infrastructure build
focus to subscriber acquisition
Marketing: groundwork laid for Q2 brand
campaign launch (first large-scale brand work
since FY23)
TELCO SUBSCRIBERS ON-NET OFF-NET TOTAL
Opening Balance
Gross New Subscribers
Churn
Net New Subscribers
Closing Balance
Average Monthly Churn
6,844
134
(221)
(87)
6,757
1.1%
11,313
766
(476)
290
11,603
1.4%
18,157
900
(697)
203
18,360
1.3%
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Revenue $'000 GP $'000
Q1FY25 Q4FY25 Q1FY26
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
499
79
673
463
663
466
GAMING UPDATE
Q1FY26 focused on sustaining engagement
and reducing churn, with premium plan
adoption driving stable revenue.
Performance plan up 9% QoQ and Ultimate
plan up 3%QoQ, following the retirement of the
Casual plan.
ARPU up 6% to $21 and up 51% on PcP,
supported by higher-value subscriptions.
New campaigns launched across new
marketing channels, improving reach and
conversion efficiency.
Battlefield 6 is among the top-performing titles
heading into peak season.
CloudGG captive audience grew 21% on PcP to
749k+
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Revenue Gross Profit Overheads EBITDA
0
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Income Statement $’m
Revenue Gross profit EBITDA
EBITDA remained positive at
$0.6m for the fourth consecutive
positive quarter, with stable QoQ
overheads and down 15% on PcP
as marketing investment ramped
ahead of the Q2 campaign.
Gross profit held steady at $2.9m
QoQ, up 22% on PcP, reflecting
continued margin strength across
both segments. Consolidated gross
margin improved 5pp on PcP to 49%,
supported by a higher-value plan mix.
Revenue up 1% QoQ and 9% on PcP
to $5.9m, supported by subscriber
growth and ongoing shift toward
higher-value plans. Telco revenue
and Gaming revenue remained
stable QoQ.
+22% PcP
Q1FY26: 2.9
Q4FY25: 5.8
Q1FY25: 5.4
Q4FY25: 3.0
Q1FY25: 2.4
+9% PcP
Q1FY26: 5.9
Q1FY25: 2.8
Q4FY25: 2.4
-15% PcP
Q1FY26: 2.4
Q1FY25: (0.4)
Q4FY25: 0.6
+$1M PcP
Q1FY26: 0.6
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0.0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6
Q1FY25
Q4FY25
Q1FY26
Operations
Operating cash flow of $0.6m in Q1FY26, reflecting continued
disciplined cash management and sustained positive EBITDA.
The quarter included the final $1.7m Spectrum payments, funded
through the $2m Moneytech facility, with Pentanet closing Q1
with $2.4m in cash and $6.9m in unused financing facilities.
CASH FLOW
0.0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
-2.5
Q1FY25
Q4FY25
Q1FY26
Investing
0.0
-0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Q1FY25
Q4FY25
Q1FY26
Financing
Cash Flow Statement $’m
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Grow Telco Subscriber Base
Accelerate subscriber acquisition
through targeted marketing, competitive
value propositions, and enhanced
service offerings to increase market
share and improve margin contribution.
Scale and Monetise CloudGG
Drive conversion of free memberships to
paid subscribers and capture new high-
value users on NVIDIA GeForce NOW,
leveraging existing infrastructure and
exclusive partnership to build a
sustainable gaming revenue stream.
Strengthen Brand and Profit
Invest in brand awareness for Pentanet
to support acquisition and retention,
improve customer lifetime value, and
position the business for long-term,
profitable growth.
OUR NEXT STEPS
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THANK YOU
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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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