Chair's Presentation to Shareholders

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Stock Advance Zinctek Ltd (ANO.ASX)
Release Time 14 Nov 2025, 9:08 a.m.
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 Advance Zinctek Ltd Chair's Presentation to Shareholders
Key Points
  • Proceedings commenced by Veganic SKN Ltd against Cancer Council Australia over misleading conduct
  • 21 sunscreens recalled due to inferior active ingredients
  • Continuing to grow distribution in Europe, Asia and South America
Full Summary

The presentation covers several key points. Firstly, it discusses the proceedings commenced by Veganic SKN Ltd against Cancer Council Australia, alleging that the organization has engaged in misleading conduct regarding the chemical UV filters in the sunscreens it sells and promotes, particularly 4-MBC (banned in 28 countries) and Homosalate (about to be added to poisons list). At this stage, Advance Zinctek Ltd is not planning to join the proceedings. The presentation also addresses the recall of 21 sunscreens due to inferior active ingredients, citing recent media reports on the issue. Regarding the company's plans, the presentation outlines the goal to continue growing the number of distributors in Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as increasing marketing expenditure to drive sales in Asia and Europe and expand the distribution network in new countries. The company is also focused on the development of its White Sapphire High Purity product, aiming to launch a range in calendar 2026, and has already sent samples of its new White Sapphire Glow product to distributors and showcased it at trade shows.The financial information provided covers the company's performance in FY25 and FY26, highlighting a 19.89% increase in revenue and a significant improvement in profitability, with a loss of $55,000 in FY25 turning into a profit of $262,199 in FY26. The presentation also outlines the company's operational cost reductions, including a 29.66% decrease in total operating costs over the two-year period.

Guidance

Revenue is expected to increase by 19.89% in FY26 compared to FY25, while profit is forecasted to improve significantly from a loss of $55,000 in FY25 to a profit of $262,199 in FY26.

Outlook

Advance Zinctek Ltd is focused on continuing to grow its distribution network in Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as increasing marketing expenditure to drive sales in these regions. The company is also developing new products, including a range of White Sapphire High Purity products and a new White Sapphire Glow product, which it plans to launch in calendar 2026.