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Favourable result despite challenging economic backdrop

Half Year Results25 November 2024BLTConsumer Staples

Results announcement



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Blis Technologies Limited

Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2024

Previous Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2023

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$5,989 25%

Total Revenue $5,989 25%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$229 134%

Total net profit/(loss) $229 134%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

It is not proposed to pay a dividend for the 6 months to 30

September 2024.

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

Not Applicable

Record Date Not Applicable

Dividend Payment Date Not Applicable

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$0.0079 $0.0069

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood

Please see attached result announcement for commentary on

the result.

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

Richard Wingham

Contact person for this

announcement

Richard Wingham

Contact phone number +64 21 284 0446

Contact email address richard.wingham@blis.co.nz

Date of release through MAP


26/11/2024


Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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26 November 2024


Favourable result despite challenging economic backdrop


Blis Technologies Ltd (Blis) had a favourable first half of the financial year to 30 September 2024

(1HY25) compared to the same period last year (1HY24), despite the challenging macroeconomic

backdrop.

In late September 2024 Blis became aware that a key customer had filed a patent for the BLIS K12™

and BLIS M18™ fermentation process in three key jurisdictions. The patent filings remain a concern

to Blis. Further details on the patent issue are set out later in this report.

Financial Overview

Revenue for 1HY25 was up 25% to $6m compared to the same period last year, with increases in

both the B2B and B2C sales channels. Blis has benefited from a clear focus on the key growth drivers

of the business, built around our two ‘hero’ ingredients of BLIS K12™ and BLIS M18™. The over-riding

objective remains to deliver sustained profitability for all our key stakeholders.

An unaudited net surplus for 1HY25 of $0.2m compares with a loss of $0.7m for the same period last

year. EBITDA was $0.3m, which can be compared against a loss of $0.6m for the same period last

year. The net surplus and EBITDA for 1HY25 are both stated after inclusion of $0.3m of expenditure

to update for China market access regulation changes. Net cash inflow from operating activities was

$0.7m for 1HY25. Cash and cash equivalents and short-term deposit balances are $8.9m at 30

September 2024.

B2B Revenue

B2B revenue of $3.8m for 1HY25 was a 23% increase on the same period last year, driven by

ingredient revenue of $3.1m. Ingredient revenue grew by 33%, with increases across all our key

territories of Europe, North America and Japan as a result of favourable ordering patterns from the

dominant customers in each of those markets. Private label sales grew a modest 14% and continues

to be an important growth driver for the future for Blis. To complete the B2B picture, royalties were

down 17% on the same period last year, reflecting US market weaknesses in line with the current

global trends as noted in the earlier comments.


B2C Revenue

B2C revenue of $2.2m was a 29% increase on the same period last year. NZ Pharmacy wholesale

continues to show strong growth as our new NZ sales and distribution partner, Wilson Consumer

Products Limited, activates the joint business plan with executional excellence. In a challenging

environment, the NZ Pharmacy wholesale revenue was up 25% on the same period last year. The

growth exceeds the immunity and probiotics category as a whole, and as a result, Blis continues to

grow its market share.


Daigou wholesale revenue was down 28% on the same period last year for the second consecutive

year, which has necessitated the business to challenge its approach in this area. On 15 November

2024 Blis announced a new partnership with Chinese distributor Orange Daylily to act as the

Blis Technologies Limited: 399 Moray Place,Dunedin 9016, PO Box 2208, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand
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distributor for Blis' branded finished goods product line BLIS Probiotics™ in China. The total

wholesale business delivered 41% of our total B2C revenue in 1HY25.

Growth in Direct to Consumer revenues was nominally driven by Blis’ Amazon revenue growth of

40%, which is significant given it is 43% of the total B2C business. There have been new products

launched and the sales team are fine tuning forecasts as they gauge consumer demand through

analysing re-order rates. For example, consumers trading up from Throat Health 30’s to Throat

Health 60’s delivers increased revenue at a higher price point.

Ecommerce through the Blis webstore also showed strong growth of 61% on 1HY24. Several

excellent digital campaigns underpinned the result with more planned in the second half of the year

with learnings being applied to ensure future campaigns are more targeted, more cost effective and

thus deliver improved return on investment.

Regulatory and R&D

The China regulatory access work continues as per the critical path in the project plan. As previously

communicated, this will ensure Blis and its strategic business partners continue to have unrestricted

access to this key strategic market, which is second in size to the USA market, into 2025 and beyond.

In 1HY25 there has been six new publications on the BLIS® probiotic strains. Key publications related

to the ability of specific probiotic sugars to enhance the antimicrobial potency and range of our oral

strains, and a clinical study demonstrating the ability for Blis K12™ to alleviate oral mucositis

symptoms in head and neck cancer patients, highlighting the potential for a new application in a

therapeutic setting. This on-going research and development work strengthens our evidence base

and provides valuable new data for our sales and marketing activity.

Patent issue

As noted previously Blis became aware in late September 2024 that a key customer had filed a

patent for the BLIS K12™ and BLIS M18™ fermentation process in three key markets. The patent

application contained confidential Blis information which had been provided under Non-Disclosure

Agreements.


Blis has taken legal advice and is working to have these matters resolved. As part of this process

negotiations are currently underway with the key customer. A market update will be provided when

the negotiations are complete.

The Blis Team

It is pleasing to note that in 1HY25 following some minor staffing changes in April 2024 to increase

the commercial focus, Blis has continued to enjoy stability in terms of staff turnover. This helps to

ensure we have the right blend of new talent, bringing in fresh ideas coupled with the experience

and knowledge that more senior Blis team members bring to the table to meet our customers’

needs. Blis continues to invest in the development of its team. A good example of that in action is

the intern programme which Blis does every summer, where senior/post graduate University

students work alongside John Hale’s team in the lab on various research and development

initiatives. Lastly it is important to note Blis will be running its annual employee engagement survey

in 2HY25. This is an important initiative to get feedback and key insights to ensure we remain a great

place to work for key talent.




Blis Technologies Limited: 399 Moray Place,Dunedin 9016, PO Box 2208, Dunedin 9012, New Zealand
T:+64 3 474 0988 E: info@blis.co.nz W: www.blis.co.nz

Outlook

In line with our strategic plan, we will continue to focus on key areas across both B2B and B2C

channels to deliver sustainable revenue growth and improved profitability.


As noted earlier, we continue to negotiate with the parties involved in the patent dispute. We will

continue to keep shareholders up to date with progress as it is made.

As always, we appreciate your continued support.


Ends


For further information, please contact:


Scott Johnson

CEO

+64 21 488 831



About Blis Technologies Ltd


Delivering proven health benefits through evidence-based, advanced probiotics

Blis Technologies is an NZX-listed manufacturer of advanced probiotic strains that go beyond the gut.

Combining innovation with evidence-based research and the highest quality production controls enables

the delivery of probiotic solutions for specific health targets including throat health, halitosis (bad breath),

immune support, teeth and gum health and skin health. BLIS

®

products are sold throughout New Zealand

and in Asia, Europe and the USA. More information about Blis Technologies Ltd can be found at

www.blis.co.nz.


Website: www.blis.co.nz

Instagram: @blisprobiotics #blisk12 #blism18 #blisq24

Facebook: @BLISProbiotics

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HALF YEAR
REPORT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

PROBIOTIC PIONEERS

FOR A HEALTHIER YOU

HALF YEAR REPORT
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CONTENTS

HY25 SUMMARY

FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS

HALF YEAR REPORT

DIRECTORY

03

08

04

22

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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HY25 SUMMARY

REGULATORY AND R&D

PROGRESS

•China regulatory updates to

maintain access for BLIS strains

to this key market


Six new independent

publications enhancing the

BLIS K12


and BLIS M18


evidence base

CONFERENCES BLIS

ATTENDED OR

PRESENTED AT

•Vitafoods Asia, Bangkok,

Thailand


Amazon Accelerate, Seattle,

USA


NZ Oral Health Association,

Auckland, NZ


Probiota Americas, Salt Lake

City, USA

NZ PHARMACY CHANNEL

•New distribution partner,

Wilson Consumer Products

Limited

REVENUE

+25%

$

6.0m

EBITDA

+ $0.9m

$

0.3m

B2B

REVENUE

+23%

B2C

REVENUE

+29%

$

3.8m

$

2.2m

Note:

Movement comparisons above are to the same period of the prior year

CHAIR & CHIEF
EXECUTIVE’S REPORT

HALF YEAR REPORT

HALF YEAR REPORT

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Blis Technologies Ltd (Blis) had a
favourable first half of the financial

y

ear to 30 September 2024 (1HY25)

compared to the same period last

year (1HY24), despite the challenging

macroeconomic

backdrop.

In late September 2024 Blis became

aware that a key customer had filed

a patent for the BLIS K12™ and BLIS

M18™ fermentation process in

three key jurisdictions. The patent

filings remain a concern to Blis.

Further details on the patent issue

are set out later in this report.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Revenue for 1HY25 was up 25% to

$6m compared to the same period

last year, with increases in both

the B2B and B2C sales channels.

Blis has benefited from a clear

focus on the key growth drivers

of the business, built around our

two ‘hero’ ingredients of BLIS

K12™ and BLIS M18™. The over-

riding objective remains to deliver

sustained profitability for all our key

stakeholders.

An unaudited net surplus for 1HY25

of $0.2m compares with a loss of

$0.7m for the same period last year.

EBITDA was $0.3m, which can be

compared against a loss of $0.6m for

the same period last year. The net

surplus and EBITDA for 1HY25 are

both stated after inclusion of $0.3m

of expenditure to update for China

market access regulation changes.

Net cash inflow from operating

activities was $0.7m for 1HY25. Cash

and cash equivalents and short-term

deposit balances are $8.9m at 30

September 2024.

B2B REVENUE

B2B revenue of $3.8m for 1HY25

was a 23% increase on the

same period last year, driven by

ingredient revenue of $3.1m.

Ingredient revenue grew by

33%, with increases across all our

key territories of Europe, North

America and Japan as a result

of favourable ordering patterns

from the dominant customers in

each of those markets. Private

label sales grew a modest 14%

and continues to be an important

growth driver for the future for

Blis. To complete the B2B picture,

royalties were down 17% on the

same period last year, reflecting US

market weaknesses in line with the

current global trends as noted in the

earlier comments.

B2

C

REVENUE

B2C revenue of $2.2m was a 29%

increase on the same period last

year. NZ Pharmacy wholesale

continues to show strong growth as

our new NZ sales and distribution

partner, Wilson Consumer Products

Limited, activates the joint business

plan with executional excellence. In

a challenging environment, the NZ

Pharmacy wholesale revenue was up

25% on the same period last year.

The growth exceeds the immunity

and probiotics category as a whole,

and as a result, Blis continues to

grow its market share.

Daigou wholesale revenue was

down 28% on the same period last

year for the second consecutive year,

which has necessitated the business

to challenge its approach in this

area. On 15 November 2024 Blis

announced a new partnership with

Chinese distributor Orange Daylily

to act as the distributor for Blis’

branded finished goods product line

BLIS Probiotics™ in China. The total

wholesale business delivered 41% of

our total B2C revenue in 1HY25.

B

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Growth in Direct to Consumer

revenues was nominally driven by

Blis’ Amazon revenue growth of 40%,

which is significant given it is 43% of

the total B2C business. There have

been new products launched and the

sales team are fine tuning forecasts

as they gauge consumer demand

through analysing re-order rates. For

example, consumers trading up from

Throat Health 30’s to Throat Health

60’s delivers increased revenue at a

higher price point.

Ecommerce through the Blis

webstore also showed strong

growth of 61% on 1HY24. Several

excellent digital campaigns

underpinned the result with more

planned in the second half of the

year with learnings being applied to

ensure future campaigns are more

targeted, more cost effective and

thus deliver improved return on

investment.

REGULATORY AND R&D

The China regulatory access work

continues as per the critical path

in the project plan. As previously

communicated, this will ensure Blis

and its strategic business partners

continue to have unrestricted access

to this key strategic market, which

is second in size to the USA market,

into 2025 and beyond.

In 1HY25 there has been six

new publications on the BLIS

®


probiotic strains. Key publications

related to the ability of specific

probiotic sugars to enhance the

antimicrobial potency and range

of our oral strains, and a clinical

study demonstrating the ability for

BLIS K12


to alleviate oral mucositis

symptoms in head and neck

cancer patients, highlighting the

potential for a new application in a

therapeutic setting. This on-going

research and development work

strengthens our evidence base and

provides valuable new data for our

sales and marketing activity.

PATENT ISSUE

As noted previously Blis became

aware in late September 2024

that a key customer had filed

a patent for the BLIS K12


and

BLIS M18


fermentation process

in three key markets. The patent

application contained confidential

Blis information which had been

provided under Non-Disclosure

Agreements.

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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Blis has taken legal advice

and is working to have these

matters resolved. As part

of this process negotiations are

currently underway with the key

customer. A market update will be

provided when the negotiations are

complete.

THE BLIS TEAM

It is pleasing

to note that in 1HY25

following some minor staffing

c

hanges in April 2024 to increase the

commercial focus, Blis has continued

to enjoy stability in terms of staff

turnover. This helps to ensure we

have the right blend of new talent,

bringing in fresh ideas coupled with

the experience and knowledge

that

more senior Blis team members bring

to the table to meet our customers’

needs. Blis continues to invest in the

development of its team. A good

example of that in action is the

intern programme which Blis does

every summer, where senior/post

graduate University students work

alongside John Hale’s team in the lab

on various research and development

initiatives. Lastly it is important to

note Blis will be running its annual

employee engagement survey in

2HY25. This is an important initiative

to get feedback and key insights to

ensure we remain a great place to

work for key talent.

OUTLOOK

In line with our strategic plan, we

will continue to focus on key areas

across both B2B and B2C channels to

deliver sustainable revenue growth

and improved profitability.

As noted earlier, we continue to

negotiate with the parties involved

in the patent dispute. We will

continue to keep shareholders up to

date with progress as it is made.

As always, we appreciate your

continued support.

Scott Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

26 November 2024

Geoff Plunket

Chair

26 November 2024

HALF YEAR REPORT
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FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED

30 SEPTEMBER 2024

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

NOTES $’000 $’000 $’000

REVENUES

Revenue 3.1 5,989 4,777 11,526

Other income 3.2 229 198 447

Total Revenue and Other Income 6,218 4,975 11,973

EXPENSES

Distribution expenses 153 147 267

Marketing expenses 817 606 1,289

Occupancy expenses 73 45 101

Employee benefits 2,086 2,102 4,219

Raw materials and consumables 1,169 963 2,250

Operating expenses 1,659 1,765 3,120

Finance expenses 12 17 31

Total Expenses 5,969 5,645 11,277

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) BEFORE TAX 249 (670) 696

Income tax expense 20 - 50

SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD 229 (670) 646

Other comprehensive income - - -

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) 229 (670) 646

Earnings / (deficit) per share:

Basic (cents per ordinary share) 0.02 (0.05) 0.05

Diluted (cents per ordinary share) 0.02 (0.05) 0.05

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF

CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

(UNAUDITED)

SHARE BASED

RETAINED PAYMENTS TOTAL

SHARE EARNINGS/ EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE

CAPITAL (DEFICIT) RESERVES TO GROUP

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

OPENING EQUITY – 1 APRIL 2024 46,649 (35,241) 80 11,488

Surplus / (deficit) for the year - 229 - 229

Other comprehensive income - - - -

Total comprehensive income - 229 - 229

Employee performance rights plan reserve - - (4) (4)

- - (4) (4)

CLOSING EQUITY – 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 46,649 (35,012) 76 11,713

OPENING EQUITY – 1 APRIL 2023 46,649 (35,887) 74 10,836

Surplus / (deficit) for the year - (670) - (670)

Other comprehensive income - - - -

Total comprehensive income - (670) - (670)

Employee performance rights plan reserve - - (1) (1)

- - (1) (1)

CLOSING EQUITY – 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 46,649 (36,557) 73 10,165

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CONSOLIDATED

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

NOTES $’000 $’000 $’000

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 3,468 3,902 4,272

Short term deposits 5,450 4,000 4,250

Trade and other receivables 1,041 996 1,297

Prepayments 287 224 338

Inventory 820 814 719

NZX Bond 75 75 75

Foreign exchange contracts 16 - -

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 11,157 10,011 10,951

Non Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment 540 503 502

Finite life intangible assets 4 1,210 969 1,122

Right-of-use-assets 454 470 358

TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 2,204 1,942 1,982

TOTAL ASSETS 13,361 11,953 12,933

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SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

NOTES $’000 $’000 $’000

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables 1,164 1,268 1,021

Lease liabilities 141 235 177

Foreign exchange contracts - 15 35

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 1,305 1,518 1,233

Non Current Liabilities

Lease liabilities 343 270 212

TOTAL NON CURRENT LIABILITIES 343 270 212

TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,648 1,788 1,445

NET ASSETS 11,713 10,165 11,488

OWNERS EQUITY

Share capital 5 46,649 46,649 46,649

Retained earnings / (deficits) (35,012) (36,557) (35,241)

Share based payment equity reserves 76 73 80

TOTAL EQUITY 11,713 10,165 11,488

CONSOLIDATED

BALANCE SHEET CONTINUED

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Geoff Plunket Barry Richardson

Chair Director

These financial statements have been authorised for issue on 26 November 2024.

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

NOTES $’000 $’000 $’000

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash was provided from / (applied to):

Receipts from customers 6,338 5,430 11,731

Interest received 94 - 399

Payments to suppliers and employees (5,676) (5,450) (11,044)

Finance costs (12) (17) (31)

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities 6 744 (37) 1,055

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash was provided from / (applied to):

Purchase of short term deposits (1,200) - (250)

Purchase of intangible assets (179) (177) (421)

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (101) (87) (149)

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities (1,480) (264) (819)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash was provided from / (applied to):

Repayment of lease liabilities (118) (109) (224)

Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities (118) (109) (224)

Net Increase / (Decrease) in cash held (854) (410) 12

Add cash and cash equivalents at start of period 4,272 4,272 4,272

Foreign exchange differences 50 40 (12)

Balance at end of period 3,468 3,902 4,272

COMPRISED OF:

Cash and cash equivalents 3,468 3,902 4,272

3,468 3,902 4,272

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1. BASIS OF REPORTING

Reporting entity

The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements presented are those of Blis Technologies

Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiary Blis

Functional Foods Limited (the “Group”).

The Group’s principal activity is developing healthcare

products and technologies based on proprietary strains

of probiotic bacteria for sale and licensing in New

Zealand and overseas.

Statutory base

The Company is a profit-oriented entity, domiciled in

New Zealand, registered under the Companies Act 1993

and listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. The

Company is an FMC reporting entity under the Financial

Markets Conduct Act 2013. The financial statements

have been prepared in line with the requirements of

these Acts and the Financial Reporting Act 2013.

Basis of Preparation

The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements have been prepared in accordance with New

Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (“NZ

GAAP”) and comply with the New Zealand equivalents

to IFRS Accounting Standards (“NZ IFRS”), as appropriate

for interim financial statements (NZ IAS 34). The interim

financial statements should be read in conjunction with

the Group annual report for the year ended 31 March

2024.

The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements were authorised for issue by the Board of

Directors on 26 November 2024.

Basis of Measurement

The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements have been prepared on the historical cost

basis, except for the derivative financial instruments that

are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting

period. Historical cost is based on the fair values of the

consideration given in exchange for assets.

Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner

which ensures that the resulting financial information

satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability,

thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying

transactions or other events is reported.

The same accounting policies and critical judgements,

estimates and assumptions are applied in these

unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements as were applied in the preparation of the

Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year

ended 31 March 2024.

The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements are presented in thousands of New Zealand

dollars. The New Zealand dollar is the Group’s functional

currency.

The unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements do not include all the information required

for full financial statements.

Critical Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

In the application of NZ IFRS, the Directors are required

to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about

carrying values of asset and liabilities that are not readily

apparent from other sources. The judgements, estimates

and assumptions used in the preparation of these

NOTES TO AND FORMING

PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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unaudited consolidated condensed interim financial

statements are consistent with those used in the Group’s

consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31

March 2024.

Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies in the unaudited consolidated

condensed interim financial statements are the same

as those applied in the Group’s consolidated financial

statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.

The Group has adopted all mandatory new and revised

standards and interpretations. None had a material

impact on these financial statements.

There are no new or revised standards that are issued

but not yet effective that are expected to have a

material impact on the Group.

2. SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS AND

EVENTS FOR THE CURRENT PERIOD

There were no significant transactions and events

that affected the financial performance and financial

position of the Group for the six-month period ended 30

September 2024.

3. REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME

3.1 REVENUE

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

$’000 $’000 $’000

Revenue consists of the following items:

Point in time recognition:

Sale of goods – domestic sales

Finished goods 1,062 1,019 1,760

Ingredients 26 37 53

License fee and royalties 9 - 26

Sale of goods – export sales

Finished goods 1,421 934 2,066

Ingredients 3,077 2,304 6,605

License fee and royalties 394 483 1,016

5,989 4,777 11,526

3.2 OTHER INCOME

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

$’000 $’000 $’000

Grant income - - 42

Interest income 229 198 405

229 198 447

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4. FINITE LIFE INTANGIBLE ASSETS

IT, WEBSITE

CAPITALISED DEVELOPMENT

TRADEMARKS PATENTS DEVELOPMENT AND SOFTWARE TOTAL

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

30 SEPTEMBER 2024 (Unaudited)

Gross Carrying Amount

Balance at 1 April 2024 427 1,425 4,121 400 6,373

Additions 74 105 - - 179

Disposals - - - - -

Balance at 30 September 2024 501 1,530 4,121 400 6,552

Accumulated amortisation

and impairment

Balance at 1 April 2024 123 1,055 3,676 397 5,251

Amortisation expense 21 19 48 3 91

Balance at 30 September 2024 144 1,074 3,724 400 5,342

Net book value at 30 September 2024 357 456 397 - 1,210

30 SEPTEMBER 2023 (Unaudited)

Gross Carrying Amount

Balance at 1 April 2023 224 1,226 4,103 400 5,953

Additions 57 102 18 - 177

Disposals - - - - -

Balance at 30 September 2023 281 1,328 4,121 400 6,130

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Balance at 1 April 2023 95 1,022 3,568 379 5,064

Amortisation expense 10 15 63 9 97

Balance at 30 September 2023 105 1,037 3,631 388 5,161

Net book value at 30 September 2023 176 291 490 12 969

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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IT, WEBSITE

CAPITALISED DEVELOPMENT

TRADEMARKS PATENTS DEVELOPMENT AND SOFTWARE TOTAL

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

31 MARCH 2024 (Audited)

Gross Carrying Amount

Balance at 1 April 2023 224 1,226 4,103 400 5,953

Additions 203 199 18 - 420

Disposals - - - - -

Balance at 31 March 2024 427 1,425 4,121 400 6,373

Accumulated amortisation

and impairment

Balance at 1 April 2023 95 1,022 3,568 379 5,064

Amortisation expense 28 33 108 18 187

Balance at 31 March 2024 123 1,055 3,676 397 5,251

Net book value at 31 March 2024 304 370 445 3 1,122


5. SHARE CAPITAL

30 SEP 2024 (UNAUDITED) 30 SEP 2023 (UNAUDITED) 31 MAR 2024 (AUDITED)

NO. OF SHARES $’000 NO. OF SHARES $’000 NO. OF SHARES $’000

Balance at the beginning

of the period (fully paid) 1,279,301,599 46,649 1,273,801,599 46,469 1,273,801,599 46,469

Shares pursuant to

CEO share plan - - - - 5,500,000 -

Balance at the end

of the period 1,279,301,599 46,649 1,273,801,599 46,649 1,279,301,599 46,649

HALF YEAR REPORT
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

6. RECONCILIATION OF NET SURPLUS/ (DEFICIT) WITH CASHFLOWS FROM

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

$’000 $’000 $’000

NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD 229 (670) 646

Adjustments for non-cash items:

Amortisation 91 97 187

Depreciation property, plant and equipment 61 55 117

Depreciation right of use assets 118 112 224

Foreign exchange loss / (gain) (50) (40) 10

PSR expense (4) (1) (32)

Loss / (gain) on fair value of foreign exchange contracts (51) 15 34

CEO share option expense - - 38

394 (432) 1,224

Movement in working capital

Trade and other receivables 256 447 147

Prepayments 50 115 1

Inventories (100) (81) 15

Trade and other payables 144 (86) (332)

350 395 (169)

NET CASH INFLOW / (OUTFLOW) FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 744 (37) 1,055

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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7. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT

LIABILITIES

There are $4k capital commitments as at 30 September 2024 (30 September 2023: $Nil). There are no material contingent

assets or contingent liabilities as at 30 September 2024 (30 September 2023: $Nil).

8. INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY PERCENTAGE HELD BALANCE PRINCIPAL

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024 DATE ACTIVITY

Blis Functional Foods Limited 100% 100% 100% 31 March Non-trading


9. SEGMENTAL REPORTING

9.1 Operating Segments

The Group is internally reported as a single operating segment to the chief operating decision-maker.

9.2 Revenue from major products and services

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 2024 30 SEP 2023 31 MAR 2024

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

$’000 $’000 $’000

The Group’s revenues from its major products and

services were as follows:

BLIS products 5,989 4,777 11,526

Non-core business 229 198 447

Total revenue and other income 6,218 4,975 11,973

Non-core revenues include interest received and grant revenue.

HALF YEAR REPORT
20

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

9. SEGMENTAL REPORTING CONTINUED

9.3 Information about geographical areas

REVENUE FROM EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS NON CURRENT ASSETS

SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS SIX MONTHS SIX MONTHS 12 MONTHS

30 SEP 24 30 SEP 23 31 MAR 24 30 SEP 24 30 SEP 23 31 MAR 24

(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED) (AUDITED)

$’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

New Zealand 1,097 984 1,839 2,204 1,942 1,982

Asia Pacific (excl. NZ) 886 557 1,183 - - -

EMEA 1,738 1,463 5,122 - - -

North America 2,268 1,773 3,381 - - -

Total revenue 5,989 4,777 11,526 2,204 1,942 1,982

Grant revenue - - 42 - - -

Other revenue - - - - - -

Interest revenue 229 198 405 - - -

Total revenue and

other income 6,218 4,975 11,973 2,204 1,942 1,982

Revenues for the six months to 30 September 2024 include $1,669k, $1,277k, and $401k, which arose from sales, license

fees and royalties to the Group’s three largest customers.

Revenues for the six months to 30 September 2023 include $1,408k, $558k, and $521k, which arose from sales, license

fees and royalties to the Group’s three largest customers.

Revenues for the year ended 31 March 2024 include $3,854k, $1,257k and $1,220k which arose from sales, license fees

and royalties to the Group’s three largest customers.

Web sales are allocated to the region where the end consumer is based.

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

There were no subsequent events post 30 September 2024 (2023: Nil).

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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HALF YEAR REPORT
22

COMPANY NUMBER

1042367


ISSUED CAPITAL

1,279,301,599 Ordinary Shares


REGISTERED OFFICE

Blis Technologies Limited

399 Moray Place

Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016


SHAREHOLDERS

Listed on the NZX main board


SHARE REGISTRAR

MUFG Corporate Markets

Level 30, PwC Tower

15 Customs Street West

Auckland 1010


DIRECTORS

G Plunket

A Johansen

A McCammon

Dr B Richardson

Dr A Stewart


CHIEF EXECUTIVE

S Johnson

AUDITORS

Deloitte Limited

PO Box 1245

Dunedin


BANKERS

Bank of New Zealand

Dunedin


SOLICITORS

Anderson Lloyd

Private Bag 1959

Dunedin 9054


WEBSITE

www.blis.co.nz

www.blisprobiotics.co.nz

FACEBOOK

www.facebook.com/BLISProbioticsNZ

INSTAGRAM

www.instagram.com/blisprobiotics

LINKEDIN

www.linkedin.com/company/blis-technologies-limited

COMPANY

DIRECTORY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

BLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
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HALF YEAR REPORT
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www.blis.co.nz

Physical Address

Blis Technologies Limited

399 Moray Place

Dunedin 9016

Postal Address

PO Box 2208

Dunedin 9044

New Zealand

Email

info@blis.co.nz

Telephone

+64 3 474 0988

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