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Senetas Corporation Limited
312 Kings Way, South Melbourne, VIC 3205, Australia
T +61 03 9868 4555 | E info@senetas.com
ABN 33 006 067 607
senetas.com
13 November 2026
ASX ANNOUNCEMENT
Senetas Corporation Limited
2026 Annual General Meeting – Chairman’s Address and CEO Presentation
Senetas Corporation Ltd (ASX: SEN) (Senetas), is pleased to provide a copy of the
Chairman’s address and the CEO’s presentation to be delivered to shareholders
at the Annual General Meeting to be held today, Friday, 13 November 2026 at
9:30 am (Melbourne time).
The Annual General Meeting will be a virtual meeting and shareholders will be
able to view and listen to the meeting presentations, vote and submit questions in
real-time. As detailed in the Senetas Annual General Meeting Notice released on
12 October 2026, to participate in the meeting, you can log in by entering the
following URL https://meetnow.global/M96WJA5 on your computer, tablet or
smartphone.
Please refer to the attached Computershare Online Meeting Guide which
provides details on how to attend, vote your shares and submit shareholder
questions during the Annual General Meeting.
This announcement has been authorised by Brendan Case, Company Secretary.
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For further information please contact:
Chris Knorr
M: +61 417 033 623
E: chris.knorr@senetas.com
SENETAS CORPORATION LIMITED
Chairman’s Address
2026 Annual General Meeting | Friday 13 November 2026
Good morning, and welcome to the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Senetas
Corporation Limited. Thank you for joining us online, and for your continued
support as shareholders.
We live in uncertain times. The geopolitical situation combined with Artificial
Intelligence and Quantum computing is fraught. Governments and businesses
are thinking much harder about the security of their information. I mention this
because it leads to the central message I want to leave with you: your company
is well placed for the world as it is and as we can reasonably foresee. Senetas has
a profitable core business, no debt in the operating company, and products that
governments, critical infrastructure providers and defence forces want more of
because the world has become less secure. We have a 3 decade track record in
continuous investment in our engineering team to ensure our products meet the
future technology requirements that governments and business need to keep
their information secure. That is why our customers, located in over 60 countries
around the globe, stick with us.
The 2026 financial year brought growth in our core encryption business but softer
earnings for the consolidated group. Revenue was $20.2 million, up 4.7 per cent
as reported and 9.3 per cent in constant currency. Product sales grew 22 per
cent, with strong growth in the Middle East and in Australia and New Zealand,
and our first sales into South America. Earnings were lower than the year before,
for reasons Andrew Wilson will explain shortly : but these include the stronger
Australian dollar, our global partner Thales building inventory ahead of a strong
sales pipeline for 2027, and the timing of maintenance renewals. These are
matters of currency and timing rather than demand. Your board is not satisfied
with the earnings result, and improving it is our first priority. But I hasten to stress
that operating cash flow of $4.4 million, an $8 million turnaround, is a good
measure of the business’s health.
Why does our business matter? Every government, defence force, bank and
utility moves sensitive information across networks they do not control. Senetas
encryptors make that traffic unreadable in transit, at full network speed, zero
latency, with the customer holding the keys. These products carry the
certifications governments require before they can buy. Three developments
have made that more valuable. First, quantum computing will be available
sooner that we anticipate. Governments are worried that nefarious players are
harvesting encrypted data today to decrypt tomorrow. They are now
demanding encryption that is resistant to quantum computing. We are quantum
resistant and have been for over 5 years having implemented algorithms
approved by the US National Security Agency, NSA. Second, more countries
want to run their own sovereign national algorithms on our equipment, a
capability we believe is unique to Senetas. Third, autonomous systems and
satellite communication have created demand for encryption at the tactical
edge. Our encryption provides secure command and control for these defence
applications. These themes, carried to market through our long partnership with
Thales, are opening doors in Asia, the Middle East and South America. Andrew
will take you through them.
We have three key priorities: The first is growing sales revenue and profit. This
translates to turning the pipeline, and the inventory Thales has built against it, into
revenue with better earnings. The second is to keep our products certified and
competitive. Research and development spending will rise by between $1.0
million and $1.5 million this year, most of it on the certifications that are the price
of admission to the markets we are entering and our competitive advantage.
The third is discipline in what we invest beyond that. Our early-stage work on
governing sensitive data for artificial intelligence is one example: it builds on
technology we already own, it is not expected to produce revenue in the near
term, and the board will fund it in measured steps.
I now turn to capital management. Over the past year the company has
returned $5.5 million of capital the business did not need: $2.0 million last
December, alongside the share consolidation shareholders approved at the last
annual meeting, and a further $3.5 million in August. Last month the Australian
Taxation Office confirmed our submission that both payments should be treated
as a return of capital rather than a dividend. We did this from a position of
strength: cash was $18.6 million as at 30 June 2026, before the August return, and
the operating business has no debt. The board will continue to review further
capital management as cash builds above the needs of the business. But I stress
those needs are real: in a business that builds hardware, growth must be funded
ahead of customer receipts. I also point out that your board’s consideration of
capital management should not be seen as in conflict with Item 7 on today’s
agenda. Item 7 is a routine shareholder resolution that your company and many
ASX listed companies ask their shareholders’ approval for at AGMs.
Our indirect interest in Menlo Security, held through our majority owned subsidiary
VGM, is carried in our accounts at $21.0 million. Menlo is growing well, and the
board expects a liquidity event is likely within the next twelve to eighteen months.
I want to be precise about this. That is a carrying value, not cash; no transaction
has been announced; and the timing and amount of any realisation are not
within our control. If and when it occurs, the board will consider further capital
management.
Our outlook for this financial year is for operating revenue to grow broadly in line
with last year, with gross margins in line with historic levels, and with upside if the
larger projects in our newer markets proceed, which again, Andrew will speak to
in more detail. I have one qualification: the supply of electronic components has
become uncertain due mainly to the AI boom. Accordingly, we see longer lead
times for electronic components and rising prices, which could affect the timing
of deliveries and revenue. We have the cash to carry the stock this requires, and
we are managing it with our partner Thales, which has stocked up for the
pipeline. Turning that pipeline into better earnings is the work in front of us, and
the board is confident we can do it.
I thank Thales for its partnership; my fellow directors, Ken Gillespie, Lachie Given,
Phil Schofield and Chris Fedde. Andrew Wilson our managing director and CEO,
Lauren Barker our CFO, Julian Faye our CIO and John Weston our CTO our
management team; and every employee of Senetas for their work this year.
Above all, I thank you, our shareholders, many of whom have supported this
company for many years.
Later in the meeting you will consider the resolutions in the notice, including the
re-election of Chris Fedde and Philip Schofield. I will now hand over to Andrew for
his presentation.
2026 Annual General Meeting
CEO Presentation
Andrew Wilson, Chief Executive Officer | 13 November 2026
Senetas Corporation Limited | 2026 Annual General Meeting | 13 November 2026
FY2026 in four numbers
$20.2m
REVENUE
+4.7% reported
+9.3% constant currency
+22%
PRODUCT SALES
EMEA +22%, ANZ +17%
First sales into South America
$4.4m
OPERATING CASH FLOW
vs. –$3.6m in FY2025
an $8.0m turnaround
$18.6m
CASH AT 30 JUNE
$1.12 per share
Operating business debt free
• Good revenue growth – but moderated by foreign currency movements
• A growth year for the core encryption business: product sales up 22% and good momentum in the focus markets, with
Asia and North America opportunities building behind that.
• Strong cash generation, Votiro cash proceeds received in full, and $5.5 million returned to shareholders across
December 2025 and August 2026. Balance of Votiro sale consideration, shares in Menlo Security Inc, valued at $21.0
million at 30 June 2026.
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Summary financials
$000s – year to 30 June FY2026 FY2025
Revenue 20,165 19,254
Materials and support services (3,589) (2,498)
Gross profit 16,576 16,756
Gross margin 82% 87%
Senetas segment underlying operating EBITDA¹ 1,237 1,955
Senetas segment EBITDA (incl. VGM valuation movements) 4,886 (14,058)
Profit after tax attributable to members 429 1,526
Operating cash flow 4,438 (3,596)
Cash at 30 June 18,579 11,577
How to read it
• Almost 90% of revenue is earned in
US$. The stronger A$ cost ~4.6 points
of reported growth.
• Gross margin dipped as Thales built
inventory (lower-margin transfer sales)
to support the FY2027 pipeline. 82%
remains in line with the long-term trend.
• Maintenance revenue is paid upfront
but recognised monthly; late-year sales
lifted cash receipts and deferred
revenue into FY2027.
• Underlying EBITDA was 3.8% lower on
a constant currency basis.
¹ Excludes non-cash movements in the valuation of Senetas's investment in VGM, to show the underlying result of core operations.
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Senetas Corporation Limited | 2026 Annual General Meeting | 13 November 2026
Why FY2026 earnings were softer
Stronger A$
~90% of revenue is US$-denominated.
Reported growth was 4.7% against
9.3% in constant currency, and a $0.9
million FX loss was booked on the
Votiro proceeds received in February.
FY2027: FX remains the main swing
factor on reported numbers;
underlying revenue growth was high
single digits.
Thales inventory build
Our global distribution partner built
inventory during the year. Transfer
sales carry a lower margin, so
materials and support services
expense rose $1.1 million and gross
margin fell from 87% to 82%.
FY2027: that inventory is there to be
sold – it reflects the pipeline, not a
change in product margin.
Maintenance timing
Maintenance revenue was below
FY2025 due to large contract renewals
and many product sales that landed
late in the year. Cash was received
upfront; revenue is recognised monthly
over the contract term.
FY2027: we expect maintenance
revenue to rebound off the back of
the FY2026 product sales.
Other operating expenses were in line with the prior year. The consolidated pre-tax loss of $0.6m also reflects the FX loss on Votiro proceeds;
profit attributable to members was $0.4m.
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Cash generation and balance sheet
$4.4m
OPERATING CASH FLOW
FY2025: –$3.6m
$18.6m
CASH AT 30 JUNE 2026
Before $3.5m August capital return
$2.67
NET ASSETS PER SHARE
Net assets $44.3m
• Operating cash flow improved by $8.0 million – driven by product sales growth, upfront maintenance receipts, and no longer
carrying Votiro's cash outflows.
• Final cash instalment from Menlo Security for the Votiro sale received in February 2026 (investing inflow of $6.3 million).
• Capital management: $2.0 million capital reduction and share consolidation in December 2025; a further $3.5 million capital
reduction completed in August 2026 – $5.5 million returned to shareholders in eight months.
• The Senetas operating business carries no debt. Receivables fell from $14.6 million to $5.9 million with the Votiro receivable
collected.
• Financial asset at fair value of $31.0 million is 100% of VGM's holding in Menlo; Senetas's share (equity plus loans to VGM)
is valued at $21.0 million. Balance sheet at 30 June 2026 reflects net assets of $44.3 million – or $2.67 per share.
FY2025 operating cash flow is a consolidated figure including Votiro until its sale in February 2025.
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What a shareholder owns
Per-share values on 16,577,389 shares
$0.80
CASH
$18.6m or $1.12 at 30 June
– $13.2m after the August
capital return ($3.5m) and
inventory build in Q1
+ $1.27
MENLO VIA VGM
$21.0m – minority stake in a
US$140m+ ARR business
= $2.07
CASH PLUS MENLO
Before any value for the
encryption business
vs $2.28
SHARE PRICE
ASX close 12 November
2026
Market cap $37.8m
The encryption business – $20.2m revenue, 82% gross margin, profitable, cash generative, debt free – comes
with it. Net asset backing is $2.67 per share. The board expects a Menlo liquidity event is likely within 12–18 months and
will evaluate further capital management in that context.
Menlo value is the carrying value of Senetas's equity in and loans to VGM Aust Holdings at 30 June 2026 (underlying US$ value of VGM's Menlo holding US$21.4m, up 6% in the
half). Not a valuation of Senetas shares.
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Cash: what it is for
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$13.2m
CASH AT NOVEMBER 2026
$0.80 per share, after the
$3.5m August capital return
$4.8m
OPERATING CASH FLOW
Operating business; FY2025
$0.9m. Group $4.4m
$21.0m
VGM (MENLO) INTEREST
Equity in and loans to VGM;
about $1.27 a share
$5.5m
CAPITAL RETURNED
Dec 2025 and Aug 2026; a
return of capital (ATO)
What the cash is for: working capital to build stock before customers pay, certification, and a prudent
buffer. The Board reviews capital management as cash builds above those needs.
Electrical component ordering lead times remain very long and require higher working capital in the near
term to manage inventory levels – working with Thales to minimise lead times for key components
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Menlo Security – the investment
US$140m+
ARR
Year to January 2026
>120%
NET RETENTION
Renewing and expanding
1,000+
CUSTOMERS
Incl. 8 of the 10 largest banks
$21.0m
VALUE TO SENETAS
Equity and loans to VGM
What Menlo is
• Pioneer of secure enterprise browsing, on any browser or
device.
• Bought the Votiro business from VGM in February 2025 for
cash plus Menlo scrip; final cash received February 2026.
• Investors include Vista Equity Partners (led the US$100m
Series E), Neuberger Berman, General Catalyst, HSBC and
JPMorgan Chase.
What it means for Senetas
• Held indirectly via VGM Aust Holdings: VGM's stake is
carried at $31.0m, Senetas's share at $21.0m ($1.27 per
share).
• No liquidity event announced; the board expects a
transaction is likely in the next 12–18 months.
• Further capital management will be evaluated in the context
of such an event.
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FY2027 focus: expanding the addressable market
1
Certifications
Expanded and upgraded security certifications to open markets where
Senetas previously had little or no access – Asia, Middle East, South
America.
2
Quantum
Post-quantum algorithms now run in hybrid mode on certified encryptors, with
crypto-agility to swap algorithms without downtime. "Harvest now, decrypt
later" is pulling government and defence procurement forward.
3
Sovereign encryption
Bespoke products using country-specific sovereign algorithms – a capability
unique in the market and a direct response to customer requests.
5
Market expansion
New markets opening: Japan and Malaysia in Asia, Brazil in South America,
and US defence. Certification, sovereign capability and the Thales channel
are what get us through the door.
RESULTS IN FY2026
Product sales +22%
• EMEA +22%, ANZ +17%
• First sales into South America, with
the potential for further project stages
• Two Asian markets nearing initial
sales
• Thales built inventory to support the
FY2027 pipeline
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4 Autonomous systems and satellite communication have created demand for
encryption at the tactical edge. Our encryption provides secure command
and control for these defence applications.
Encryption at the tactical edge
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Governed Data Layer: enterprise AI governance
What it is
Sovrata: A security system that lets AI assistants and
agents work with sensitive company data without exposing
it to leaks or misuse. Governance policy attaches to the
data itself and is enforced in the data path, extending into
the AI model, so outputs stay within the user's clearance. It
builds on Senetas's existing secure data-handling
technology. (sovrata.com)
Intellectual property
A comprehensive IP strategy has been implemented: a
multi-tiered US patent application platform covering
enterprise AI governance, secure information disclosure
and the underlying platform architecture – protecting both
the foundational innovations and key commercial
implementations.
Where it sits in the story. A new R&D effort in FY2027 and a potentially highly scalable opportunity – but at an early
stage of development and not expected to produce revenue in the near term.
Strong early interest from existing partners and other industry participants. Proof of concept trials underway and a public
launch potentially in the 1st half of calendar 2027
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FY2027 outlook
Base case
• Sales pipeline remains strong – with increasing inventory transfers to Thales to support expected sales pipeline
• Operating revenue is expected to grow broadly in line with FY2026, from organic growth plus a rebound in
maintenance revenue following FY2026 product sales.
• FY2027 revenue is expected to remain ‘lumpy’ – but Q1 revenue was up 16% over Q1 of FY2026
• Gross margins expected to remain in line with historic trends over long term.
• R&D expenditure is likely to be up approximately $1.0–1.5 million for FY2027:
- Higher certification renewal and upgrade requirements to maintain and expand access to key markets, and
- Further development of the Governed Data Layer platform.
• Senetas remains profitable, cash generative and debt free at the operating level:
- $18.6 million cash at 30 June 2026.
- $13.2 million cash at November 2026 following the $3.5 million capital return completed in August 2026, and
inventory build in Q1 of FY2027 to meet sales pipeline growth and longer electrical component lead times.
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FY2027 outlook – upside opportunities
Potential upside – pending projects, should
they proceed in FY2027 (as announced with
FY2026 results)
• Initial sales and service agreements in new Asian
markets
• Potential North American government and defence
opportunities
• Further sales into the growing Middle East markets
• Next phases of the South American opportunity won in
FY2026
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Current status – precise timing remains
uncertain and subject to component
availability and customer budgets
• Small initial orders have now been received from the
Asian market. Further, more substantial, sales
potentially fall into FY2028
• Initial North American government and defence
opportunities are progressing with some revenue
expected in FY2027
• Middle East remains a good growth market but timing of
any significant new contracts affected by regional conflict
• Progress continues on the next phase of South American
opportunities – but at this stage unlikely for FY2027
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