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Clover Corporation provides nutritional and functional ingredients for use in foods and specialty applications using proprietary
technology. The current primary activities of the company are involved with the provision of HiDHA® omega-3 fish oils/powders
and debittered soy ingredients.
Future FoodFuture FoodIngredientsIngredients
(50%)(100%)
INTRODUCTION
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
• Mission is to identify, develop and commercialise specialty functional and nutritional ingredients with an initial focus on HiDHA® marine oils.
• Clover Corporation was founded in 1988 and listed on the ASX in 1999.
• Nu-Mega Ingredients was founded as a JV in 2003 and fully acquired in November 2007.
• Consistently profitable, strong cash position & zero debt.• Competitive position in the growing “nutraceutical” market.• Strong technical, manufacturing and sales organisation.• Focus on proprietary technology, such as microencapsulation.
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Shares on issue 165.18 million 165.18 million
Total contributed equity $32.92 million $32.92 million
Market capitalization (# 21.5c/s)
$35.51 million $17.34 million
Cash total $10.759 million $10.960 million
Sales Revenue $21,619 million $16.469 million
Total Revenue $22,928 million $17.664 million
SUMMARY OF FINANCIALPERFORMANCE FY08
# Last sale 1/5/09
FY2008 FY2007
As per Annual Reports
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EBITDA $2.272 million $537,000
Profit $4.135 million $635,000
EPS 2.5 cents/share 0.38 cents/share
Major shareholder WHSP & Co. Ltd (28.55%) WHSP & Co. Ltd (28.55%)
Top 20 shareholders 59.75% of shares 55.1% of shares
SUMMARY OF FINANCIALPERFORMANCE FY08
FY2008 FY2007
As per Annual Reports
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FY08 KEY MILESTONES
• Improvements and increased production capacity at the Altona oil refinery.
• Commercial launch of new ThermoMAX™ encapsulation technology developed in conjunction with Food Science Australia/CSIRO.
• Secured 5 year supply contract with Mead Johnston & Company.
• Improved sales performance.• Acquisition of remaining 30% equity in Nu-Mega.• Recruitment of selected experienced personnel.
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HISTORICAL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
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Summary Interim Results Clover 1H09
HY’09 HY’08 Variance(%)
Revenue $9.603M $9.989M Down3.9%
EBIT $2.064M $1.169M Up 76%
NPAT $1.609M $0.685M Up 134%
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PRIORITIES FOR FY09
• Consolidate improved sales in infant formula applications. – Improve the product mix.
• Expand sales & distribution network.• Increase opportunities in food applications.• Selectively recruit for growth.• Move FFI to profitability• Continue development of encapsulation technology.• Identify new technical & commercial opportunities.• Update company image and communication.
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NU-MEGA INGREDIENTS PTY LTD
Overview• Primary interest in the provision of HiDHA omega-3 tuna
oils/powders.• Refine crude tuna oil. • Prepare high quality oils & powders.• Utilise proprietary/patented encapsulation technologies for a range
of nutritional oils and other bioactives.• Process protects oil from oxidation (“fishy” taste & smell).• Major applications in infant formulas, foods & animal feeds.• HiDHA® oils reported to have many nutritional & health benefits. For
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NU-MEGA SALES & DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
SALES OFFICE MANUFACTURING SITE AGENTS
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WHERE DOES NU-MEGA SELL ITS INGREDIENTS?
Australia/New Zealand 39%
Asia 52%
Europe 8%
USA 1%
Infant formula Food Supplement Animal feed
AGM, November 2008
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Priorities in FY09• Increase sales in value added applications.• Increase sales & marketing presence.• Improve oil quality & increase capacity.• Finalise integration of Nu-Mega into Clover
Corporation.• Expand technology & new product
development.• Nutritional & clinical research.• Identify new complementary bioactive
opportunities.• Selective recruitment for growth.
NU-MEGA INGREDIENTS PTY LTD
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Challenges• Uncertain market conditions.
– Customers– Exchange rates
• Customers are reviewing ordering patterns.• Regional regulatory issues;
– Indonesia– Europe.
• Successfully expand sales through GTC Nutrition.
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FUTURE FOOD INGREDIENTS
Overview• Manufacturing facility located in Moree, NSW.– Plant commissioned in December 2005.– CEO Warren Hannam– Plant Manager, QA & Production staff.
• Nu-Soya technology exclusively licensed worldwide from Byron Australia.
– Preparation of soy ingredients without the typical soy taste.
• Sales, Marketing & Applications managed by Nu-Mega Ingredients.
– Business Development Manager, Sales Personnel, Customer Service & Logistics and Applications Technologists.
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FUTURE FOOD INGREDIENTS
Product Range• Range of Enzyme Active Soy ingredients
– Flours, Grits, Splits & Flakes
• Range of Nu- Soya™ ingredients– Using a propriety process to produce whole bean, bland
flavoured Soy Ingredients– Flours, Grits, Flakes & Toasted Flakes
• Certification– Halal, Organic, Kosher, HACCP
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FFI FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE1H09 – Sales revenue
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Focus during FY09• Continue to increase Nu-Soya™ sales, particularly in Asia.• Increase product range to maximize utilization of the plant.• Identify specialty nutritional &/or functional applications.• Develop opportunity in Asia for specialized organic soy
ingredients.• Continued applications development.• Expand sales coverage.• Control expenses.• Move to profitability.
FUTURE FOOD INGREDIENTS
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Outlook for FY09• Challenging period in an unsettled business environment.• Modest sales increase anticipated in FY09.• Control expenditure.• Address changes in regulations in Indonesia & Europe.• Expand the distribution and sales network in the America’s and
Europe in association with GTC Nutrition. • Further develop sales in infant formula applications, particularly in
Asia.• Continue new product and applications development.
CLOVER CORPORATION
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