General Meeting Presentation
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EGM Presentation
August 29th 2025
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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Our Brands
A portfolio of premium Tasmanian food brands built on quality, regional
identity, and growth potential.
Tasmanian Pâté
Handcrafted pâtés made from locally sourced ingredients. A well-established
gourmet brand with presence in major retail and independent stores across
Australia.
Woodbridge Smokehouse
Premium smoked ocean trout and salmon, traditionally crafted on Tasmania’s
south coast. A legacy export brand with high-end domestic appeal.
Daly Potato Co.
Innovative range of gourmet, ready-to-eat salad products using
premium Tasmanian potatoes. Positioned for growth in chilled meals
and convenience categories.
The Cashew Creamery
Plant-based frozen desserts made with clean-label, cashew-based recipes. Targets
the fast-growing dairy-free and better-for-you consumer segments.
Strategy
Actively pursuing strategic acquisitions to expand the portfolio with brands that are
margin-accretive and operationally aligned.
Mission
United by quality, regional authenticity, and scalable distribution potential across retail and
export channels.
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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Leadership Driving the Turnaround
A hands-on, no-nonsense
Board driving the
turnaround
● Took decisive action to reduce
annualised costs by $1.9 million
● Slashed cost of goods sold from
110% of revenue to 76%,
restoring gross margin integrity
● Removed unprofitable,
loss-making SKUs to sharpen
focus and improve product mix
● Prioritised operational repair and
cashflow over top-line growth
“The board agreed my initial
priority was not sales growth, but
operational repair.”
Malcolm McAully
Malcolm McAully
Executive Chair
● Transitioned from
Non-Executive to Executive
Chair to take a direct role in
business stabilisation
● Led lender negotiations,
restructured operations, and
rebuilt internal accountability
● Drove a new strategic focus on
margin, product quality, and
cash discipline
● Provided steady leadership
during significant operational
and financial transformation
Robert Knight
Ken Fleming
Director
- Sales & Marketing
● Joined the Board in October
2024 and made an initial
investment of $400k to
support the Company’s
turnaround.
● Since stepped into a
hands-on executive role
leading channel growth,
export revitalisation and
product development/
enhancement.
● Actively engaged in
day-to-day operations
Director
● Now stepping into a hands-on
operational role to help
accelerate growth
● Driving cost reduction, waste
minimisation and embedding
data-led decision making in
operations
● Actively engaged in day-to-day
operations
“We’ve shifted the focus to
profitable growth, with ambitious
but achievable sales targets.”
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
Malcolm McAully
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Reset, Restructure, Relaunch
Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses
Year Over Year
% of Income
Cost of Sales
Q3 - 24
100%
Q3 - 25
Eight months of focused, high-impact execution under new
management:
Cost base reset: Over $1.92 million in annualised savings
through staff reductions, supplier renegotiations, and site
efficiency improvements;
76%
Simplified operations: Exited underperforming SKUs and
loss-making channels while protecting core brands;
Rebuilt culture: Replaced legacy structure with a leaner,
more accountable, execution-focused team;
Operational Expenses
$2.58m
$1.48m
Gross Profit
0%
24%
Net Profit
-50%
-13%
Stabilised the business: Improved cash control, renegotiated
key contracts, and restored financial visibility;
Laid the foundation for growth: Developed a scalable
operating model where revenue growth translates directly to
the bottom line.
“This turnaround wasn’t theoretical, it’s been
operational, cultural, and financial. The business
is no longer broken.”
Malcolm McAully Executive Chair.
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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Balance Sheet Pre EGM and Post EGM
Item
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Shareholder loans
Share Capital
Total Equity
Pre EGM
$88,121
$1.24m
$19,589,776
$6,175,390
Post EGM
$1,846,621
$0.05m
$22,538,276
$9,073,890
Change
$1.76m new capital
$1.19m Converted to Equity
$2.95m change
$2.95m increase
Capital Restructure Highlights
Strengthened balance sheet and renewed
shareholder backing
● $1.19 million in debt converted to
equity by existing shareholders —
reducing financial risk and improving
long-term balance sheet strength
● Net assets increased by $2.95 million,
reflecting strong shareholder support
and improved financial resilience
● Restructure supports the Company’s
turnaround strategy and provides a
solid platform for expansion and
execution.
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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Usage of Funds - Growth Initiatives
Targeted deployment to accelerate growth and secure
profitability
● Sales and Channel Expansion
Targeted investment in customer acquisition, distributor growth, and
marketing support;
● Restructure Completion / One-off Liabilities
Finalise key elements of the turnaround to create a clean slate;
● Manufacturing Consolidation
Streamline operations by consolidating facilities, delivering estimated
annual savings of ~$200k;
● Critical Equipment Maintenance / Enhancements
Ensure operational reliability and efficiency across production sites;
●
Working Capital and Inventory
Support increased production and fulfilment as sales ramp toward
breakeven;
●
Contingency and Buffer
Maintain conservative liquidity while executing growth plan.
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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The Opportunity
A clear, executable path to profitability
● This recapitalisation aims to get the business to breakeven/profitability
● Now, it’s about scaling sales responsibly and profitably;
● With our current structure, equipment, and people, we have the capacity
to meet a revenue target of over $8 million annually
● We have exceeded this revenue in the past, demonstrating that the $8
million target is both realistic and achievable;
● Every incremental dollar in sales now drops to the bottom line.
“This is no longer a volume-at-any-cost business. It’s
margin-focused, capital-disciplined, and ready to grow.”
Malcolm McAully Executive Chair
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
Active Projects and Results
Growth Initiatives
● National expansion with a major supermarket chain, tripling store
footprint from 300 to ≈900 locations (Sept 2025)
● Price increases implemented with key retail partners (Sept 2025)
● Independent grocery promotions relaunched to drive velocity and
expand footprint (July 2025)
● Relaunch of Potato & Gravy in chilled format across IGA’s in
Tasmania (Oct 2025)
● Export growth a key focus, with active conversations underway
across Asia and Middle East
● Freight costs and distribution under review to support increase
margin
Execution Mindset
● Sales growth targeted only with positive margin
● Strategy aligned with production capacity and financial discipline
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
Beyond Breakeven: The Road to Scalable Returns
When we achieve positive EBITDA (targeted June 26), the natural
investor question becomes:
What’s the upside from here?
We believe there is significant value creation ahead through three scalable levers.
Our “Blue Sky” Growth Strategy Includes:
1. Organic Growth Momentum
● Strong existing demand
● Supported by established distribution channels
2. Proven Product Enhancement
● Track record of launching successful innovations
● e.g. Potato and Gravy, ready-to-eat meals, and more in the pipeline
3. Strategic Acquisitions (M&A)
●
Focused on like-minded businesses with brand and operational synergies
●
Opportunities to expand product breadth both domestically and into
export markets
●
Potential to unlock contract packing opportunities and drive asset
utilisation
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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Strategic Partnerships & Acquisition Activity
Disciplined, criteria-led approach to growth
through M&A
● Achieving scale and diversification through targeted M&A and
partnerships remains a key strategic objective.
● The Board has actively assessed multiple acquisition
opportunities, conducting due diligence and submitting several
non-binding indicative offers.
● In each case, PFT has remained disciplined — declining to
proceed where price, terms, or strategic fit did not align with
shareholder interests.
● A number of additional opportunities are currently under
review.
● The Company remains committed to executing only those
transactions that are accretive, value-aligned, and operationally
compatible.
“We are active in the space — but we’ll only move
when it’s right for the business and delivers long-term
value to shareholders.”
Malcolm McAully, Executive Chair
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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Q&A
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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Thank you.
Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd | 100 -104 Mornington Road, Mornington TAS 7018 | ASX: PFT | Tel: +61 3 6231 4233 | purefoodstas.com
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