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XRF
Scientific
1/12 Farrall Rd, Midvale WA
6070.
23 November
2007
XRF Scientific
Limited – Notes for AGM by Managing Director
Good Morning
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Firstly I would
like to thank those of you who voted in the affirmative to the
Resolutions put at this AGM. I can assure you that the Board
is working hard to make your company profitable, and all of
the Resolutions put to you today have that underlying
purpose.
I would also like
to thank those shareholders who participated in the recent
Rights Issue, and note with satisfaction that most did
participate, indicating a continuing belief in the Companies
future...
Due to a continued
outflow of working capital, in part because of increased
sales, and also in paying out former director/employees
contracts, it was deemed necessary to raise some $1.1Million.
It was decided to allow shareholders the possibility to
“average down” on their investment cost, and so a reasonably
low issue price was selected.
I am pleased to
say that cash flow is now turning positive, and there are
sufficient cash reserves to carry your Company forwards, and
to be able to contemplate expansion.
There were many
challenges associated with the bringing together of the six
companies which constitute XRF Scientific, and these
challenges are reflected by the share price, which has
steadily declined since listing one year
ago.
Optimistically,
those challenges, and the declining share price, are now
things of the past, and rather than dwell upon the financial
year ended July 2007, I would rather focus on the future.
I
believe that the Company has turned the corner, and I think
this can be demonstrated by the first quarter financial
results for this year.
In aggregate, XRF
Scientific is showing a first quarter estimated after-tax
profit of $256,000, which can be compared with last year’s
total of $237,000. I must emphasise that this first quarter
result is not an audited figure; however I believe it clearly
indicates that the financial corner has been
turned.
Whilst it is not
possible to accurately forecast what the full years profits
will be, I am pleased to confirm that what has been achieved
generally matches the directors internal budget for the first
part of 2008, and we look forwards to a much-improved outlook
in what will be XRFS’s first full year of
operations.
If this changed
momentum can be maintained, then I imagine that the market
will develop a different perspective towards XRF Scientific,
and the rating of its shares.
This changed
perspective will come about not only through organic growth in
profitability, but through carefully considered strategic
acquisition – whilst I am not presently in a position to
announce any specific progress in this area, suffice it to say
that your board has a clear objective to deliver on this
growth strategy, and hopefully we can bring some good news in
this regard soon.
Thanks again for
your attendance and interest.
Terry Sweet
Managing
Director
RE: RESULTS OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Further to the
notice forwarded to shareholders on the 22October 2007, we
confirm that the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) was held at
the All Seasons Function Centre, 2nd Floor 15
Robinson Avenue, Northbridge WA, 23 November 2007 at 10.05am and the results were
as follows:
Resolution
1
Adoption of remuneration report - Carried
Resolution
2
Re-election of Director – Mr Kenneth Baxter -
Carried
Resolution
3
Selective Reduction of Capital -
Carried
Resolution 4
Issue of Options to
Mr Terry Sweet (a Director) - Carried
Resolution 5
Removal of Auditor
– Carried
Resolution 6
Appointment of
Auditor - Carried
Proxies held in
respect of the above Resolutions were as
follows:
|
Resolutions |
For |
Against |
Discretionary |
Chairman’s
Dis |
Abstain |
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1.Adoption
of remuneration report |
10,695,174 |
3,473,335 |
6,667 |
0 |
33,334 |
|
2
Re-election of Director – Mr Kenneth
Baxter |
10,538,508 |
3,663,335 |
6,667 |
0 |
0 |
|
3
Selective Reduction of Capital |
14,178,509 |
23,334 |
0 |
6,667 |
0 |
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4
Issue of Options to Director – Mr Terry
Sweet |
10,695,174 |
3,496,669 |
0 |
6,667 |
10,000 |
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5
Removal of Auditor |
14,148,509 |
10,000 |
6,667 |
0 |
43,334 |
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6
Appoint Auditor |
14,148,509 |
10,000 |
6,667 |
0 |
43,334 |
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