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Cleansing Notice under Section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
Amaero International Limited (ASX:3DA)
27 March 2024
Amaero International Limited (ASX:3DA) proposes to issue 60,606,061 fully paid ordinary shares
(New Shares) on 5 April 2024 to eligible institutional investors in relation to the Placement (as defined
below) currently being conducted by Amaero.
Amaero gives notice under section 708A(5)(e) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act)
that:
• the New Shares will be issued without disclosure to investors under Part 6D.2 of the
Corporations Act;
• as at the date of this notice, Amaero has complied with:
o the provisions of Chapter 2M of the Corporations Act as they apply to Amaero;
o section 674 and 674A of the Corporations Act; and
• as at the date of this notice, and except as set out below, there is no information:
o that has been excluded from a continuous disclosure notice in accordance with the listing
rules of the relevant market operator to whom that notice is required to be given; and
o that investors and their professional advisers would reasonably require for the purpose of
making an informed assessment of:
▪ the assets and liabilities, financial position and performance, profits and losses
and prospects of Amaero; or
▪ the rights and liabilities attaching to the New Shares.
Further information in relation to a binding Offtake Agreement and the Placement
Amaero announces that it has entered into a binding offtake agreement for the supply of C103 AM
powder. The counterparty to the agreement is a leading and deeply resourced additive manufacturer of
C103 and refractory alloys for the defense and space industries. The company has industry leading
technical and applied research capabilities operating out of multiple locations in the United States, and
collaborates with U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) funded laboratories, as well as prime defense
contractors.
Under the terms of the agreement, the supply of the C103 AM powder is conditional on Amaero’s C103
AM powder being qualified to the counterparty’s specifications. There are no other material conditions
precedent to the supply of the C103 AM powder. Amaero and the counterparty have agreed to
collaborate throughout the qualification process, which Amaero expects will commence in the coming
months.
Only after qualification is achieved is the counterparty required to take 2.25 tonnes of Amaero C103 AM
powder at a fixed price. Subject to achieving qualification, Amaero expects that 0.25 tonnes will be
shipped in late CY2024 with the remaining 2 tonnes expected to be shipped in CY2025. If Amaero
delivers the contracted 2.25 tonnes of C103 AM powder, which as noted above is first subject to
Amaero’s powder being qualified by the counterparty, the revenue would be material. Amaero has
previously stated to the market that it expects to achieve breakeven operations in CY2025 and the
revenue contribution from this agreement is reflected in expected revenue mix.
Following supply of the initial 2.25 tonnes, there are additional opportunities for further supply of C103
AM powder for the term of the agreement, however, there is no commitment from the counterparty to
take a minimum amount of C103 AM powder.
If qualification of Amaero’s C103 AM powder is achieved, the agreement will run five (5) years. Either
party may terminate the agreement for material breach by the other party, the insolvency of the other
party or by mutual agreement.
Amaero is very gratified by the vote of confidence from this customer in Amaero’s ability to complete the
commissioning of its first atomiser and to manufacture powder that meets the customer’s specifications.
Amaero understands that its investors would like to hear more details about this agreement; however, it
would be imprudent to provide further details until Amaero successfully qualifies C103 AM powder to the
customer’s specifications.
Hank Holland, Amaero’s Chairman and CEO, said:
“This is a very important milestone for Amaero. Amaero aspires to be the largest U.S. domestic producer
of C103 and specialty alloy AM powders and to be the most responsive, agile producer. In order for
additive manufacturing to achieve its potential, it’s imperative that we stand up an alternative U.S.
domestic supplier of C103 and specialty AM powder. Time is of the essence. There must be a sense of
urgency to collaborate with and to assist DoD-funded laboratories and prime defence contractors to
advance hypersonic and strategic missile programs from the development and demonstration phase to
the production phase. The alignment and collaboration will be an important development for
demonstrating manufacturing readiness and for advancing the insertion of additive manufacturing into the
most strategic and most critical defence and space applications.”
Institutional Placement
Amaero has raised $20 million through the placement of the New Shares to eligible institutional investors
(Placement). The Placement was conducted at a fixed price of $0.33 per New Share. The Placement
price reflects an 11% discount to prior closing price; a 9% discount to 5-day VWAP and a nil discount to
30-day VWAP.
Hank Holland, Amaero’s Chairman and CEO, commented:
“I’m pleased to share that we received bids from investors in excess of the Placement amount including
cornerstone investments from a U.S.-based internationally respected mutual fund, a top tier Australianbased global institutional asset manager and a leading Sydney-based investment management firm. As
Amaero’s largest shareholder, I’ve often commented about the importance of attracting sophisticated,
long-term shareholders to the registry and the addition of these institutional investors is an important
affirmation of our progress. We have worked very hard over the past 18 months to re-position Amaero to
be a valued and integral stakeholder in a generational opportunity – the re-shoring to the U.S. of critical
industrial capabilities. In the coming months, the executive team will be relentlessly focused on
commissioning the first atomiser in Tennessee and commencing powder production. Exciting days
ahead.”
Amaero expects to use the proceeds of the Placement for general corporate purposes, including working
capital, operating expenses and capital expenditures.
The Placement will result in approximately 60.6 million New Shares being issued, representing
approximately 12.6% of Amaero’s existing issued share capital. The New Shares will be issued within
Amaero’s existing placement capacity under ASX Listing Rules 7.1 and 7.1A. New Shares issued under
the Placement will rank equally with existing Amaero ordinary shares from their date of issue.
Curran & Co Pty Limited (Curran & Co) is acting as lead manager to the Placement. Amaero will pay
Curran & Co a fee equivalent to 5% of the proceeds of the Placement and issue to Curran & Co
1,000,000 unquoted options with the following key terms:
• exercise price of $0.50 per option;
• on exercise of an option, Amaero will issue one fully paid ordinary share; and
• options expire on the date that is three (3) years from the date of their issue.
Key dates of the Placement
Event
Date
Announcement of the Placement
27 March 2024
Settlement of New Shares under the Placement
4 April 2024
Issue and commencement of trading of New Shares under the Placement
5 April 2024
The above timetable is indicative only and subject to change. The commencement of trading and quotation of New Shares issued
under the Placement is subject to confirmation from ASX. Subject to the requirements of the Corporations Act, the ASX Listing
Rules and other applicable rules, Amaero reserves the right to amend this timetable at any time.
Investor briefing
Amaero Chairman and CEO, Hank Holland, will host an investor briefing at 11.00am AEDT on Tuesday,
2 April 2024. The investor briefing will be recorded and posted to Amaero’s website.
To pre-register for the briefing, please use the link below:
https://janemorganmanagementau.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VUGmkF1yRcKIKd3DngOPwg#/registration
After registering, you should receive a confirmation email with information about joining the briefing.
This announcement has been authorised by the Board of Directors of Amaero International Limited
(ASX:3DA).
For further information, please contact:
Media & Investor Enquiries
Amaero International Limited (ASX:3DA)
Hank J. Holland
Chairman and CEO
hank.holland@amaeroinc.com
Jane Morgan Management
Jane Morgan
Director
jm@janemorganmanagement.com.au
About Amaero International Limited (ASX:3DA)
Amaero International Limited is an ASX-listed company focused on high-value refractory, specialty
alloy and Ti-64 powder production for additive manufacturing of mission-critical components for the
defence, space and aviation industries.
For further information, please visit: https://www.amaeroinc.com
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Important notice and disclaimer
This announcement has been prepared by Amaero and does not constitute or form part of, and should not be
construed as, an offer, solicitation or invitation to subscribe for, underwrite or otherwise acquire, any securities of
Amaero or any member of its group nor should it or any part of it form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with,
any contract to purchase or subscribe for any securities of Amaero or any member of its group, nor shall it or any
part of it form the basis of or be relied on in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever.
This announcement is not a prospectus, product disclosure statement or other disclosure document under Australian
law (or any other law) and has not been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (or any
other regulatory body in Australia or abroad). This announcement contains summary information about Amaero and
its activities, which is current as at the date of this announcement. The information included in this announcement is
of a general nature and does not purport to be complete nor does it contain all the information which a prospective
investor should consider when making an investment decision. Each recipient of this announcement should make its
own enquiries and investigations regarding all information in this announcement including but not limited to the
assumptions, uncertainties and contingencies which may affect future operations of Amaero and the impact that
different future outcomes may have on Amaero. This announcement has been prepared without taking account of
any person’s investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs. Before making an investment decision,
prospective investors should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to their own objectives,
financial situation and needs, make their own assessment of the information and seek legal, financial, accounting
and taxation advice appropriate to their jurisdiction in relation to the information and any action taken on the basis of
the information.
The information included in this announcement has been provided to you solely for your information and background
and is subject to updating, completion, revision and amendment and such information may change materially. Unless
required by applicable law or regulation, no person (including Amaero) is under any obligation to update or keep
current the information contained in this announcement and any opinions expressed in relation thereto are subject to
change without notice. No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the fairness, currency,
accuracy, reasonableness or completeness of the information contained herein. Neither Amaero nor any other
person accepts any liability and Amaero, its related bodies corporate and their respective directors, officers and
employees, to the maximum extent permitted by law, expressly disclaim all liabilities for any loss howsoever arising,
directly or indirectly, from this announcement or its contents.
This announcement includes forward-looking statements that reflect Amaero’s intentions, beliefs or current
expectations concerning, among other things, Amaero’s results of operations, financial condition, liquidity,
performance, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which Amaero operates. These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and other factors, many of which are beyond the
control of Amaero. Amaero cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance
and that its actual results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, performance, prospects, growth or opportunities
and the development of the industry in which Amaero operates may differ materially from those made in or
suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement. In addition, Amaero does not
guarantee any particular rate of return or the performance of Amaero nor does it guarantee the repayment or
maintenance of capital or any particular tax treatment. Investors should note that past performance may not be
indicative of results or developments in future periods and cannot be relied upon as an indicator of (and provides no
guidance as to) Amaero’s future performance. Amaero, its related bodies corporate and each of their respective
directors, officers and employees expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to review, update or release any
update of or revisions to any forward-looking statements in this announcement or any change in Amaero’s
expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which these forward-looking statements are
based, except as required by applicable law or regulation.
This announcement has been prepared for release in Australia. This announcement does not constitute an offer to
sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities in the United States or to persons acting for the account or
benefit of persons in the United States, or in any jurisdiction in which such an offer would be illegal. The New Shares
to be offered and sold in the Placement have not been, nor will be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933
(the “Securities Act”) or the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. Accordingly, the
New Shares to be offered and sold in the Placement may not be offered or sold, directly or indirectly, to persons in
the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration
requirements of the Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This announcement and any materials
distributed in connection with this announcement are not directed to, or intended for distribution to or use by, any
person or entity that is a citizen or resident or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such
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