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Dear Readers,
Welcome to the June 2022 edition of the Funding Strategies newsletter!
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It is that time of year where we tidy up our
accounts and look forward to the new financial year.
We have seen some tremendous changes globally affecting
businesses in the last 6 months including large increases in energy and other
input costs, staff shortages, supply chain issues and the loss of confidence
from a generally falling stockmarket (ASX 200 down about 12% for the
year-to-date) and uncertainty around other asset classes.
Our clients (and investors) are generally looking for growth
companies. With interest rates rising we are seeing more attractive
yielding investments, eg. property funds, and we continue to see high growth
companies looking for assistance. Some growth trends are very apparent
with airports and planes filled to capacity with eager travellers driving
tourism and hotel bookings. IBIS World have put a list together of Global Fastest Growing Industries in 2022
and travel related businesses fill the top 5 spots.
On the pages below we explore our own high growth opportunities
from innovative supply chain and business models to leveraged software
companies growing their market share.
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Ken and Eugenia (pictured below) from our team have reported back on the Small Business Expo:
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Product of the Month
Turnaround & Restructure Services
These are challenging times for business. We invite you to explore options; whether you are looking for business advice or having issues with business cashflow, paying debts or just managing the business.
Funding Strategies can quickly assist with business strategy options, assisting with obtaining finance or equity, dealing with stakeholders and providing practical advice.
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View our Latest Opportunities |
As always, we invite you to from our website (registration / log-in required, membership is free). |
For more information please see the updates in this newsletter. Alternatively, contact us today via email or phone 07 3160 2840. |
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Ken and Eugenia (pictured below) from our team have reported back on the Small Business Expo: “On Thursday 16th of June, we had the great
pleasure to attend the Gold Coast Business and Jobs Expo. It was an excellent
occasion to meet the attendees and more than 300 exhibitors.
We spoke with business owners and entrepreneurs from many
different industries, such as photography, accountancy, dentistry, couriers,
digital marketing, and property developers.
At the event, we explained how Funding Strategies can assist
businesses by offering a range of services from strategy, restructuring,
through equity capital raising, debt financing to investor ready strategies and
structures.
This was a great opportunity to promote our brand
on the Gold Coast, and we are looking forward to exploring potential
opportunities to work with many exciting businesses and teams.”
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Introducing QCC
Quality connectors and cables | Blue chip clients |
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QCC is a proudly Australian owned
wholesaler and retailer of quality connectors, cables and peripherals for the Information
Technology, Audio Visual and Automotive Electrical markets. QCC specialises in
the manufacture and installation of bespoke and custom wiring looms and cable
solutions for electrical and communication systems. QCC supplies a specifically
designed “platform” of electrical and communication cabling and connectors
that are being used by a growing mining equipment manufacturer with export
opportunities. QCC’s clients include a number of Australian Blue Chip
corporates and Government departments.
Due to customer demand, QCC is looking to
grow the business and expand its operations to keep up with this demand in the
Australian market as well as exploring acquisition opportunities that it believes
would be strategically beneficial for the group moving forward.
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Project Crate Update
Project Crate more than triples its 2021FY revenue, increases stockists |
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"As a result of ongoing business development efforts, the Company's stockist network has increased to 340 retail stores across Australia, an increase of 89 stores in the 2 months since 31 March 2022.
Year to date revenue is $6.504M with EBITDA of $981k. The directors remain confident the FY22 forecast of $7.276M revenue and $1.076M EBITDA is attainable."
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Project Crate Webinar rescheduled |
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Thanks to COVID19, we have had to reschedule the Project Crate webinar. It will now be held on Wednesday, 6 July 2022 at 12noon AEST. |
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The Small Business Expos
See you in Brisbane! |
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We are looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming Small Business Expo in Brisbane:
- Thursday 6 October 2022,
- Nissan Arena, 590 Mains Road, Nathan,
- 10am to 3:30pm.
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Welcome to the team!
Meet our new team members, Garry and Charles |
Garry Neale (pictured left) has over 30 years of experience in the technology sector in Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, and Australasia. He has led companies in enterprise/SaaS software, systems integration and management consulting, including multi-nationals, start-ups and turnarounds. Garry has broad M&A experience and has been retained after the close of transactions to manage operational integration.
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Charles Lee (pictured left) has more than 20 years real estate experience, serving medium to large listed land developers and professional firms in Hong Kong. He was dedicated to providing long term asset enhancement and investment projects across different types of properties. Charles specialized in trade mix revamps to rezone exercises for furnishing more vibrant shopping ambience to both landlords and tenants.
Charles holds a Bachelors’ degree in Land Management and a Masters’ degree in Construction & Real Estate from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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Mergermarket M&A Forum - Australia
Flora's observations and outlook
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Our Director of M&A, Flora Mok (pictured left) attended the Mergermarket M&A Forum - Australia on 23 June
2022 online. The summary of her major observations is as follows:
- "There was a record value of M&A transaction value in Australia last year.
- M&A activities recorded 20% increase in mid-market last year and the speakers expect a further increase this year.
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- Valuation reset is the main driver for the
deal flow.
- Software, healthcare, energy and technology
were the major sectors in the M&A deals last year. The speakers expect that
technology, infrastructure and healthcare should be the major sectors with
M&A activities this year. ESG-driven deal flow is expected to
continue in 2022.
- Inbound M&A on energy, healthcare
(including healthtech, biotech) and real estate (e.g. logistics, commercial)
was active last year and the speakers expect that they will continue to be the
major sectors in the inbound M&A activities.
- Although there are challenges in the global
(including Australian) economy (e.g. inflation, energy crisis, volatility of
the stock markets, etc.), more M&A activities are expected this year since
the vendors should have a more practical view on the valuation."
In Flora's opinion:
- "Even though there have been challenges, Australian
companies and assets (particularly energy, healthcare, technology and real
estate) still remain attractive for local and global investors.
- M&A activities on the ESG sector will continue to
grow since the environmental concerns are growing and more companies are
seeking solutions to tackle the problems."
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Australia China Business Council Update
We hope you will join us at
ACBC's upcoming events!
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- 12 July: Sustainability & Design in China – Strategic China Briefing with Dylan Brady
- 19 July: China Insights: The Impact of China Regulatory and Policy Changes on Business
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