IZMO Ltd

- IZMO Limited plans a capital raise through equity at the FrogData US subsidiary, aiming to close the round by March 2024. - The purpose of this equity raise is to fund product development and expand sales reach, especially in the US across multiple offices. - The company prefers equity dilution over debt to establish a valuation benchmark for FrogData and fund recurring capital expenditures. - No indication of plans for debt fundraising was mentioned; the company is currently debt-free and generating free cash flow. - The equity raise is expected to be rewarding to existing shareholders, with IZMO remaining a majority stakeholder post-investment. - The fundraise aims to support scaling efforts and new AI-based product development, not just immediate capital needs.

- IZMO Limited plans significant capital investment of $10 to $15 million over the next 2 years. - The primary focus of this CAPEX is on expanding FrogData’s product development and sales reach in the US. - Expansion requires setting up new marketing offices in key US locations (Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Michigan) to increase sales network. - Additional investments will be made to upgrade IZMO’s VR platform and revamp the main product suite, izmoauto. - The company seeks to raise equity through fundraise at the FrogData level to finance these investments rather than using internal accruals or debt. - The fundraise aims to also establish a valuation benchmark for FrogData, aiding future growth and investor clarity. - Investment in new generation AI-based products is prioritized for future growth.

- FrogData aims for 70%-80% sales growth in FY24 over the previous year, targeting $7 to $7.5 million in revenue. - In FY25, FrogData expects 100% growth over FY24, aiming for approximately $15 million in sales, subject to fundraise success; without funding, at least a 50% growth is anticipated. - IZMO plans to expand FrogData's market presence beyond existing US regions (Chicago, LA, San Francisco) into new US offices (Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Michigan) in FY25. - New product launches and increased client acquisitions will drive revenue growth across all divisions. - Overall, the company targets 15%-17% annual growth in the FrogData AI platform. - IZMO is working on scaling up clients, expecting margin improvements with increased sales volumes. - The growth in OEM engagements and geographic expansion in Europe is expected to contribute substantially. - The company targets signing a couple of hundred clients for izmoStudio/izmoEmporio by year-end, indicating future volume growth.

- FY24 expected revenue growth: 70%-80% over last year, aiming Rs. 7 to 7.5 million. - FY25 expected revenue growth: 100% over FY24, targeting Rs. 15 million. - EBITDA margin sustained above 20%, with expectation of margin improvements as topline grows. - PAT expected to improve, with Q2 FY24 PAT at Rs. 5.12 crores and H1 FY24 PAT at Rs. 10.13 crores. - ASP (average selling price) for products ranges from $1,800 to $18,000 annually, supporting recurring revenue. - No guarantee but aspiration to surpass last year's second-half net profit (~Rs. 15 crores). - EPS for Q2 FY24 is Rs. 3.81 and for H1 FY24 is Rs. 7.55, expected to improve with growth. - Growth driven by expansion in FrogData clients (70% growth target) and new US/Europe client additions. - Cautious spending and controlled headcount expansion to sustain profitability. - Risks include possible US recession impacting high-cost headcount additions, but currently no slowdown seen.

- The company anticipates a very good second half of FY24, historically the second half is always better. - The pipeline of expected orders and deals in closing stages indicate strong upcoming business. - Growth is expected to be better than last year's second half. - OEM engagements have significantly increased, contributing to future revenue with minimal incremental investment. - New client additions in key markets across the US and Europe are driving growth. - Signed up around 137 new clients in Q1 for FrogData, showing robust client acquisition. - They expect to add 20-25 new employees by year-end, mainly at lower levels supporting sales and operations.