Anuncio • Apr 02
HighCom Limited has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of AUD 7 million. HighCom Limited has completed a Follow-on Equity Offering in the amount of AUD 7 million.
Security Name: Ordinary Shares
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 25,670,667
Price\Range: AUD 0.2
Discount Per Security: AUD 0.01
Security Name: Ordinary Shares
Security Type: Common Stock
Securities Offered: 9,329,333
Price\Range: AUD 0.2
Discount Per Security: AUD 0.01
Transaction Features: Subsequent Direct Listing Anuncio • Feb 26
HighCom Limited to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Feb 27, 2026 HighCom Limited announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Feb 27, 2026 Board Change • Dec 24
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Adelaide McDonald was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Anuncio • Sep 27
HighCom Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 28, 2025 HighCom Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 28, 2025. Reported Earnings • Aug 31
Full year 2025 earnings released: AU$0.012 loss per share (vs AU$0.11 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: AU$0.012 loss per share (improved from AU$0.11 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: AU$48.1m (up 6.2% from FY 2024). Net loss: AU$1.21m (loss narrowed 90% from FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 17% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Global Aerospace & Defense industry. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 69 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Anuncio • Aug 26
HighCom Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Aug 29, 2025 HighCom Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Aug 29, 2025 Anuncio • Oct 29
HighCom Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 29, 2024 HighCom Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 29, 2024. Location: at 3 faulding street, symonston, act, Australia Reported Earnings • Aug 31
Full year 2024 earnings released: AU$0.11 loss per share (vs AU$0.06 profit in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: AU$0.11 loss per share (down from AU$0.06 profit in FY 2023). Revenue: AU$45.3m (down 49% from FY 2023). Net loss: AU$11.6m (down 290% from profit in FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Global Aerospace & Defense industry. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 17% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Anuncio • Aug 29
HighCom Limited to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Aug 30, 2024 HighCom Limited announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Aug 30, 2024 New Risk • May 29
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: AU$14.9m (US$9.88m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Market cap is less than US$10m (AU$14.9m market cap, or US$9.88m). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (14% average weekly change). Anuncio • May 24
HighCom Limited Announces Change of Company Secretary HighCom Limited announced the appointment of Adam Gallagher as Joint Company Secretary, effective 24 May 2024. Adam is a highly experienced Company Secretary, Director, and executive with a broad corporate skillset. He currently serves as Company Secretary for several listed companies through his firm, Applied Corporate Governance Partners. Adam holds Graduate Diplomas in Applied Corporate Governance and Information Systems, a Masters in Commerce, and a Bachelor of Economics. The Board looks forward to working with Adam. The Board thanks outgoing Joint Company Secretary Natalie Climo, who resigns effective 24 May 2024, for her services and wishes her well in future. Jacqueline Myers, Group Chief Financial Officer, will continue as Joint Company Secretary. Anuncio • Feb 28
HighCom Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Feb 29, 2024 HighCom Limited announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Feb 29, 2024 New Risk • Feb 16
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: AU$14.4m (US$9.38m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Shares are highly illiquid. High level of non-cash earnings (193% accrual ratio). Market cap is less than US$10m (AU$14.4m market cap, or US$9.38m). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (6.8% net profit margin). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 12
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 30% to AU$0.32. The fair value is estimated to be AU$0.40, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 40% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 86%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.6% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 16% per annum over the same time period. Anuncio • Feb 12
HighCom Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 HHighCom Limited provided earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal year 2024. For the period, the company expects to deliver a loss in the range of $13 million to $15 million. Anuncio • Dec 11
HighCom Limited Announces Change of Company Secretary HighCom Limited announced the following changes to its Company Secretarial arrangements that take effective 11 December 2023. Retirement of Mr. Lawrence Gardiner After twenty years of dedicated service as the Group's Company Secretary, Mr. Lawrence (Laurie) Gardiner, has retired from the role with effect from 11 December 2023. Mr. Gardiner has faithfully and wisely supported the Board, having served 5 Chairmen, 21 Directors, and 7 Chief Executive Officers, throughout his tenure. The Group sincerely thanks Laurie for his important contributions and dedicated long service, Company Secretary appointment of Ms Jacqui Myers, Group CFO. Ms Jacqui Myers, HighCom Group's CFO, will add the responsibility of Company Secretary to her existing CFO duties. A highly experienced and qualified finance professional, Jacqui is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University, as well as a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University, and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Ms Natalie Climo is appointed to the position of Co-Company Secretary. Ms Climo is a fulltime employee of Boardroom Pty Ltd, who have been engaged to provide Company Secretarial support services to the Group, with effect from immedaitely. Natalie has 12 years-experience working in the corporate sector, previously as an in-house lawyer for Repsol S.A., and more recently as a Company Secretary for a portfolio of ASX listed companies. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and has extensive experience in corporate governance and board advisory of ASX listed and unlisted companies. Anuncio • Oct 09
XTEK Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 23, 2023 XTEK Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 23, 2023. Agenda: To propose name change. Reported Earnings • Oct 03
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.06 (vs AU$0.063 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: AU$0.06. Revenue: AU$89.4m (up 54% from FY 2022). Net income: AU$6.09m (up 6.2% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 6.8% (down from 9.9% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in Australia. Buying Opportunity • Sep 19
Now 23% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 31%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$0.36, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 40% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 86%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 3.1% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 12% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Aug 31
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.06 (vs AU$0.063 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: AU$0.06. Revenue: AU$89.4m (up 54% from FY 2022). Net income: AU$6.13m (up 6.9% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 6.9% (down from 9.9% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 8.4% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in Australia. New Risk • Aug 31
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 6.9% Last year net profit margin: 9.9% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (193% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (6.9% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (AU$34.1m market cap, or US$22.0m). New Risk • Aug 29
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2022. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 19% per year for the foreseeable future. High level of non-cash earnings (48% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2022 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (AU$37.4m market cap, or US$24.1m). Anuncio • Jun 29
Xtek Limited Updates Earnings Forecast for the Year 2023 XTEK Limited updated earnings forecast for the year 2023. For the period, the company upgraded to between $86 million - $88 million (was previously $82 million). Buying Opportunity • May 24
Now 24% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 41%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$0.56, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 24% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to decline by 3.1% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to decline by 26% in the next 2 years. Buying Opportunity • Apr 26
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 41%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$0.55, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 24% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to decline by 3.1% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to decline by 26% in the next 2 years. Buying Opportunity • Mar 20
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 17%. The fair value is estimated to be AU$0.55, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 24% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to decline by 3.1% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to decline by 26% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • Feb 28
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.06 (vs AU$0.075 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: AU$0.06 (up from AU$0.075 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: AU$48.5m (up 321% from 1H 2022). Net income: AU$6.05m (up AU$12.9m from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 13% (up from net loss in 1H 2022). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.3% growth forecast for the Aerospace & Defense industry in Australia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 77% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Anuncio • Jan 31
XTEK Limited Receives $0.8 Million in New Defence Funding Grant XTEK Limited announced that the Group has received two (2) Department of Defence grants totaling $0.8 million, that will be used to purchase new advanced manufacturing equipment to double production of its unique "rifle rated" Rifle Combat Helmet (RCH), and to accelerate product development and prototyping of its ultra-lightweight and high-performance body armour at its Ballistics Division's HighCom manufacturing facility in Adelaide, South Australia. Grant 1 - Defence Global Competitiveness grant valued at $164,268.50: XTEK sought funding from the Defence Global Competitiveness grant program to purchase a new CNC Virtual Machining Centre to replace outdated equipment. The new CAPEX will allow for safer and more complex machining, reducing costs of outsourcing and improved productivity. This will accelerate new product development and prototyping, as well as supporting maintenance and production activities at XTEKs Adelaide site. The project will be completed by 29 October 2023. Grant 2 - Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant valued at $658,209.20: XTEK is enhancing its helmet pre-forming and production capacity. The Sovereign Industrial Capability Priority grant funding will be used to acquire, install, and commission a new custom helmet pre-forming press, resulting in a doubling of the current output at this stage. The project will be completed by 29 May 2024. Separate to the receipt of these two grants, and in anticipation of the new production capacity that will be achievable going forward in Adelaide, the Group also recently completed works to modify some key elements of its XTclave production equipment and apparatus, which will allow for a significant 60% increase in yield per XTclave helmet cycle. Board Change • Nov 17
Less than half of directors are independent There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 5 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (5 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Chris Fullerton is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2018. They were also the last independent director to join the board. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 25
Insider recently sold AU$1.0m worth of stock On the 21st of October, Uwe Boettcher sold around 2m shares on-market at roughly AU$0.50 per share. This transaction amounted to 29% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Reported Earnings • Oct 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.063 (vs AU$0.058 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: AU$0.063 (up from AU$0.058 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: AU$58.2m (up 105% from FY 2021). Net income: AU$5.74m (up AU$9.71m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 9.9% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Sep 02
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: AU$0.063 (vs AU$0.058 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: AU$0.063 (up from AU$0.058 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: AU$58.2m (up 105% from FY 2021). Net income: AU$5.74m (up AU$9.71m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 9.9% (up from net loss in FY 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 11% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (4 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Chris Fullerton is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2018. They were also the last independent director to join the board. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • Mar 08
Less than half of directors are independent There are 4 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 4 new directors. 1 experienced director. No highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (4 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Chris Fullerton is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2018. They were also the last independent director to join the board. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Lack of experienced directors. Board Change • Feb 08
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Chris Fullerton was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Jan 14
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Chris Fullerton was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 05
Full year 2021 earnings released: AU$0.058 loss per share (vs AU$0.006 profit in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: AU$28.3m (down 34% from FY 2020). Net loss: AU$3.97m (down AU$4.28m from profit in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 52 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Board Change • Oct 05
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 3 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Chris Fullerton was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Sep 02
Full year 2021 earnings released: AU$0.058 loss per share (vs AU$0.006 profit in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: AU$28.3m (down 34% from FY 2020). Net loss: AU$3.97m (down AU$4.28m from profit in FY 2020). Board Change • Jul 28
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Chris Fullerton was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2018. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 02
Full year earnings released - EPS AU$0.0059 Over the last 12 months the company has reported total profits of AU$302.7k, up 83% from the prior year. Total revenue was AU$42.7m over the last 12 months, up 13% from the prior year. Profit margins were 0.7%, which is in line with last year.