Announcement • Sep 26
Tait International Limited completed the acquisition of Vital Limited (NZSE:VTL). Tait International Limited proposed to acquire Vital Limited (NZSE:VTL) for NZD 18.7 million on May 27, 2025. A cash consideration valued at NZD 0.45 per share will be paid by Tait International Limited.
As per Tait International Limited, its offer will be subject to a 90% minimum acceptance condition and a limited number of customary conditions. The Board of Directors of Vital Limited recommends that Vital Limited shareholders do not take any action in respect of Tait International Limited proposed takeover offer until they receive further advice from the Board. As of July 4th, 2025 Vital Limited's board has recommended the shareholders to accept the offer. As of July 11, 2025, Tait International Limited press release stated that it will not increase its offer under any circumstances. The transaction is subject to minimum tender. The tender offer is expected to close on July 18, 2025. Tait International Limited wishes to advise you that it has decided to further vary the offer period for the Offer by extending the closing date for the Offer from August 8, 2025 to September 2, 2025. This extension also means that the latest date that Tait International Limited may declare the Offer unconditional has been extended from on August 22, 2025 to on September 26, 2025. As on August 8, 2025, the board of vital unanimously recommends all the outstanding shareholders accept the offer by Tait International Limited without delay. Tait International Limited has confirmed that NZD 0.45 per share is its full and final price for this offer, and the Vital Board considers that no competing offer is likely to materialize during the offer period. In addition, Tait International Limited offer is conditional on reaching 90% acceptance, which means that the offer may lapse if Tait receives acceptances for less than 90% of the Vital shares. Tait International Limited is scheduled to close on September 12, 2025. As on September 12, 2025, Vital Limited announces that Tait International Limited has received acceptances to its full takeover offer for 92.082% of Vital Limited shares. As a result, the 90% minimum acceptance condition to Tait International Limited takeover offer has been satisfied. Accordingly, Tait International Limited gives notice for the purposes that all of the conditions of the Offer have either been satisfied or waived, and the Offer is unconditional. As on September 12, 2025, the closing date of the Offer has been extended from September 12, 2025 to September 25, 2025.
Harmos Horton Lusk acted as legal advisor, Cameron Partners Ltd acted as financial advisor and Shanahan Partners acted as communication advisor to Vital Limited. Murray & Co acted as legal advisor for Tait International Limited. MUFG Pension & Market Services (NZ) Limited acted as the registrar to Vital Limited.
Tait International Limited completed the acquisition of Vital Limited (NZSE:VTL) on September 25, 2025. New Risk • Sep 03
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: NZ$17.0m (US$9.98m) 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 Earnings have declined by 0.2% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (NZ$17.0m market cap, or US$9.98m). Minor Risk Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (NZ$612k sold). Board Change • Sep 01
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 Chairman John McMahon 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. Reported Earnings • Aug 31
Full year 2025 earnings released: NZ$0.066 loss per share (vs NZ$0.001 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: NZ$0.066 loss per share (down from NZ$0.001 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: NZ$25.8m (down 1.4% from FY 2024). Net loss: NZ$2.81m (down NZ$2.84m from profit in FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 112% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • May 27
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of New Zealander stocks, typically moving 15% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (15% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (NZ$16.6m market cap, or US$9.89m). New Risk • Feb 27
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 19% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (NZ$10.4m market cap, or US$5.92m). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.5% average weekly change). Announcement • Sep 26
Vital Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 22, 2024 Vital Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 22, 2024. Location: vital office, level 5, 25-27 cambridge terrace, and, wellington New Zealand Reported Earnings • Aug 28
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: NZ$0.001 (vs NZ$0.004 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: NZ$0.001 (up from NZ$0.004 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: NZ$26.2m (flat on FY 2023). Net income: NZ$27.0k (up NZ$210.0k from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.1% (up from net loss in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Aug 16
Empire Capital Limited proposed to acquire 50.01% stake in Vital Limited (NZSE:VTL) for NZD 6.8 million. Empire Capital Limited proposed to acquire 50.01% stake in Vital Limited (NZSE:VTL) for NZD 6.8 million on August 12, 2024. The consideration will be paid at a price of NZD 0.375 per share. The deal is subject to consummation of due diligence. New Risk • Aug 09
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of New Zealander stocks, typically moving 6.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.5x net interest cover). Market cap is less than US$10m (NZ$11.6m market cap, or US$7.00m). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.5% average weekly change). Reported Earnings • Feb 23
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: NZ$0.001 (vs NZ$0.005 loss in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: NZ$0.001 (up from NZ$0.005 loss in 1H 2023). Revenue: NZ$13.3m (down 3.5% from 1H 2023). Net income: NZ$52.0k (up NZ$242.0k from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 0.4% (up from net loss in 1H 2023). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 30% per year. New Risk • Feb 22
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 0.5x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.5x net interest cover). Market cap is less than US$10m (NZ$9.97m market cap, or US$6.16m). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (5.8% average weekly change). Announcement • Oct 19
Vital Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 21, 2023 Vital Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 21, 2023. New Risk • Aug 25
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 have declined by 81% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (NZ$9.14m market cap, or US$5.41m). Minor Risk Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2022 fiscal period end). Reported Earnings • Aug 24
Full year 2023 earnings released: NZ$0.004 loss per share (vs NZ$0.46 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: NZ$0.004 loss per share (improved from NZ$0.46 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: NZ$26.4m (down 14% from FY 2022). Net loss: NZ$183.0k (loss narrowed 99% from FY 2022). 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. Reported Earnings • Feb 22
First half 2023 earnings released: NZ$0.005 loss per share (vs NZ$0.019 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: NZ$0.005 loss per share (improved from NZ$0.019 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: NZ$13.7m (down 16% from 1H 2022). Net loss: NZ$190.0k (loss narrowed 76% from 1H 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 106 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Sep 16
Vital Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 18, 2022 Vital Limited, Annual General Meeting, Oct 18, 2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 26
Full year 2022 earnings released: NZ$0.46 loss per share (vs NZ$0.02 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: NZ$0.46 loss per share (down from NZ$0.02 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: NZ$30.7m (down 11% from FY 2021). Net loss: NZ$19.1m (down NZ$19.9m from profit in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 117 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 23
Upcoming dividend of NZ$0.024 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 September 2021. Payment date: 15 October 2021. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of New Zealander dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.1%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 12
New 90-day high: NZ$0.82 The company is up 11% from its price of NZ$0.74 on 11 December 2020. The New Zealander market is down 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Wireless Telecom industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 03
New 90-day high: NZ$0.79 The company is up 3.0% from its price of NZ$0.77 on 05 November 2020. The New Zealander market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Wireless Telecom industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 15
New 90-day high: NZ$0.85 The company is up 13% from its price of NZ$0.75 on 17 July 2020. The New Zealander market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Wireless Telecom industry, which is flat over the same period.