Investor Presentation FY24
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20th August 2024
ASX RELEASE
Investor Presentation Cover Note
20 August 2024 Brisbane, Australia: The Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX:CCO), a
health and wellness company whose mission is to be the most dominant kava company in
the world, informs shareholders that the investor presentation which follows contains price
sensitive information; being – Record Monthly July Sales Result of $764k, preliminary full
year expected sales results for FY24, details of new products to be launched in FY25 and a
breakdown of eCommerce Sales for the full year by channel.
This announcement has been approved by the board of directors.
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For further information
Investor & Media Relations
Matthew Reede
Dominion Communications
matt@dominion.partners
+61 414 483 054
About The Calmer Co.
The Calmer Co. International Limited (ASX:CCO), provides natural solutions to calm nerves, support mind and
muscle relaxation and induce sleep. The product range includes drinking powders, teas, shots, concentrates
and capsules. Sold under our house of brands: Fiji Kava, Taki Mai and Danodan Hempworks in markets
including USA, Australia, China, New Zealand, and Fiji. The company also distributes the Leilo kava RTD
products in the Fiji Islands.
Forward Looking Statements
This ASX release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based on information and assumptions
known to date and are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or
achievements could be significantly different from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking
statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of The Calmer Co.
These factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements contained
in this announcement.
The Calmer Co International Limited
96 Victoria Street West End Queensland 4101
ACN: 169 441 874
ASX:CCO
v is ion
To be the most dominant kava company in the world
mis s ion
To produce the highest quality products both ethically
and sustainably whilst encouraging consumer
acceptance of their recreational and therapeutic
benefits
s t r es s , a n x iet y & s leep is s u es a r e a ma jor p r ob lem
61%
74%
of young people
have felt so stressed
they have been
overwhelmed or
unable to cope.
37%
of adults report
fatigue or feeling tired
because of stress.
of people reported
feeling both
stressed and
anxious.
a n x iet y
s leep
s t r es s
3x’s
more younger people feel that
they cannot manage their stress
compared to older people.
Kav a h a s a s t r on g ev id en ce -b a s e a s a n a t u r a l med icin e
A Cochrane review of 11 Clinical
Trials (60mg–280mg of
kavalactones) in anxiety revealed
kava’s anxiolytic activity
A meta-analysis of seven
randomised controlled trials
(RCTs) using the Hamilton Anxiety
Rating Scale (HAMA)
demonstrated reduced anxiety
significantly over placebo, with a
strong clinical effect.
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r ecr ea t ion a l b en ef it s of k av a v s . a lcoh ol d r iv in g gr ow t h
33%
of GenZ in the USA
report not drinking
alcohol
>30%
Under 30 y.o.a. in the
UK do not consume
beer, wine or spirits!
From 2007 to 2019:
14–17-year-olds choosing not to drink rose from
39% to 73%
No-Low Alcoh ol
11b n USD Ca t egor y
(+7% gr ow t h )
ou r b r a n d s : f iji k av a
ou r b r a n d s : t a k i ma i
Fin a n cia l Per for ma n ce (FY24)
Full year sales for FY24 of $4.26m (+142% vs.FY23)
Sales by Month FY24, July24 ('000 AUD)
900
Q4
$1.8m
Steady growth across the full year, only arrested by
an out-of-stock event in January and February after
stronger than expected demand in B.F.C.M. and
Christmas periods.
Continued sales growth in FY25 with record sales of
$764k in July 2024, building on the full year results.
Profitability improving by circa >30% vs FY23, as the
company has removed low margin, high-cost sales
channels over the course of FY24.
The company remains committed to maintaining
cost controls, via delivering key marketing and
innovation functions in house and to building new
products and markets that are suited to an
eCommerce focus, supported by complementary
retail channels.
800
$764k
700
600
Q3
$1.04m
Q2
$916k
500
400
Q1
$507k
Out of
Stock
300
200
100
0
Jul-23
Aug-23
Sep-23
Oct-23
Nov-23
Dec-23
Jan-24
Feb-24
Mar-24
Apr-24
May-24
Jun-24
Jul-24
eCommerce Breakdown FY24
FY24 eCommerce Sales Breakdown
Global eCommerce sales were $3.25m (76%)
•
#1 on Amazon USA in the Instant Kava category
•
Walmart.com has listed products with referrals coming
into the Shopify platform.
•
Shopify platform sales driven by our own Social and
Search advertisings is now account for 60% of total
eCommerce sales in Australia and the USA and our the
most profitable channel (+30% vs 3rd Party platforms).
Innovative New Products will drive the growth in FY25
•
Taki Mai Kava Shots, which were exclusively in Coles since
March 2023, are now offered online at
www.fijikava.com.au
•
Flavoured kava shots are under development for launch in
the USA market and will be the key NPD delivered in FY25
•
Flavour enhancing “boosters” in Mango and Peach will
launch in Australia in Q1 alongside kava drinking
accessories including a cordless kava blender
Amazon.com,
$1,168,159 , 36%
www.fijikava.com.au ,
$1,854,007 , 57%
Danodan.com,
$112,067 , 4%
www.fijikava.com
(iniital 3 months),
$103,221 , 3%
Complementary Retail
Footprint Growing
Coles Australia
•
Ranging in Coles Australia encompasses most stores for
all products across Australia*
•
Targeted out-of-home digital advertising and online
advertising work together to drive in store purchase
•
Taki Mai shots have been developed in Shelf Ready
packaging that will support ‘at register’ positioning
Fiji Tourist Channel Retail (inc. Leilo®)
•
Many US and Australian consumers will encounter kava
for the first time on vacation in the Fiji Islands
•
New Fiji Rugby branded products utilising coconut and
kava juices will launch in Q2 in resorts & airport in Fiji.
•
Leilo RTD drinks have been launched in the Fiji Islands in
Jack’s of Fiji.
*The Calmer Co. range of kava products are sold nationally in Coles except for the Northern Territory and stores north of Perth in Western Australia and north of Rockhampton in Queensland.
OUR COMPANY HAS INVESTED MORE THAN A DECADE AND OVER
$10M IN DEVELOPING A TRANSPARENT, FAIRTRADE SUPPLYCHAIN IN THE FIJI ISLANDS THAT IS BOTH A COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE AND A BARRIER TO COMPETITION
- ZANE YOSHIDA, FOUNDER
Rob u s t Nob le Kav a
Su p p ly Ch a in
The Calmer Co. now sources kava
directly from farmers across ten
provinces across Fiji.
They are; Cakaudrove, Kadavu,
Lomaiviti, Bua, Macuata, Naitasiri, Ra,
Namosi, Ba and Serua accounting for
91.6% of kava farmers in Fiji.
Upgr a d e of Nav u a Fa cilit y t o en a b le p r oces s in g of u p t o 25
t on n es of gr een k av a p er w eek
Commencing in November 2024
Production Equipment Upgrades increase output;
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•
•
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Mesh Belt continuous drying system
Automated packaging lines
In line milling, sieving and blending
Improved quality assurance laboratory with HPLC
proposed
Our expanding range of products will be enabled
via the expanded factory footprint and upgrades;
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Micronised Instant Kava
Traditional Grind drinking kava
Taki Mai Juice shots
Medicinal Grade extract
Fresh Frozen Kava for beverage applications
Flavoured kava shots
T h e Tr a s ea b le (s ic) Solu t ion s Fiji Kav a Ap p
Kava is tracked from the farm gate, including Geolocation of
the individual farm at the time of collection by sourcing
officers
Individual batches and lots of kava roots and rhizomes are
tracked through the cleaning, milling, extraction and
centrifugation processes on the Traseable app in real time
Purchasing of kava from farmers is conducted via Mpaisa
digital payment technology, allowing immediate payments
are removing cash from supply chain, increasing compliance
Consumers in the USA or Australia will soon be able to scan
a QR code on pack and see the individual farmer and village
who supplied them and potentially donate to social impact
projects via blockchain in that village
ou r t ea m
Vin a k a
(t h a n k y ou )
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