Fri, May 30, 8:43 PM (17 days ago)
**Australian Oilseeds Holdings Ltd. (COOT) Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health and Performance:** - **Revenue:** Q1 2025 revenue increased by 49.8% to AUD 9.4 million compared to Q1 2024, driven by higher sales in retail oils and new supply contracts. - **Profit Margins:** Q1 2025 saw a loss of AUD 0.63 million, a significant decline from a profit of AUD 0.04 million in Q1 2024. - **Cash Flow:** Net cash outflow from operating activities was AUD 1.94 million for the nine months ended March 2025, compared to an inflow of AUD 1.26 million in 2024. - **Earnings Changes:** Basic and diluted earnings per share were negative AUD 0.03 for Q1 2025, compared to positive AUD 0.00 in Q1 2024. **Key Metrics and Trends:** - **Revenue Breakdown:** Retail oils and high protein meals were the primary drivers of revenue growth, with retail oils increasing by 69.4%. - **Cost of Sales:** Increased by 55.7% due to higher material and labor costs. - **Expenses:** General and administrative expenses rose by 49.0%, while finance expenses increased by 190.4% due to loan repayments and interest accruals. **Uncertainties and Future Operations:** - **Liquidity Concerns:** The company faces substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern due to net current liabilities and negative cash flows. - **Future Funding:** The company relies on additional funding from banks, PIPE investors, or an equity line of credit to meet long-term obligations. - **Market Risks:** The company is exposed to market risks, including changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. **Management Discussion:** - The company is focused on securing additional funding and improving operational efficiency to address liquidity concerns. - Future capital requirements will depend on growth, research and development, and potential acquisitions. - The company's ability to continue as a going concern is contingent on successful fundraising and operational improvements.