DroneShield (DRO) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record quarterly revenue of $93 million (up 1,091% year-over-year), with all-time highs in cash and operating cashflow, and the most profitable half-year in company history.

• Cash receipts reached $77.4 million, a 751% year-over-year increase, and operating cash flow turned positive at $20.1 million from a prior -$19.4 million.

• Secured/committed revenues for YTD 2025 totaled $193.1 million, with a global pipeline of $2.55 billion across 300+ projects.

• Positioned as the only pure-play, publicly listed counter-drone company, with global leadership in both military and civilian markets.

• Significant investment in R&D and manufacturing capacity to meet surging demand and evolving drone threats.

Financial highlights

• SaaS revenues increased 400% year-over-year to $3.5 million in 3Q25, with a strategic goal to grow SaaS from 5% to 30-40% of total revenues in five years.

• Gross profit margins on proprietary products average 70%, while overall gross margin is approximately 65%.

• Cash balance at quarter end was $235.2 million as of 14 Oct 2025, supporting ongoing investment.

• Inventory valued at $82 million (book) and nearly $300 million (sale value), supporting rapid order fulfillment.

• Fixed cash cost of business is about $100 million per year.

Outlook and guidance

• Targeting consistent operating cashflow positivity and profitability moving forward.

• Civilian sector expected to reach up to 50% of revenue over the next five years, with SaaS products central to growth.

• Manufacturing capacity expansion to $2.4 billion annually by end of 2026, with new facilities in Sydney, Europe, and the US.

• Pipeline expected to double to $5 billion by 2027-2028, with significant SaaS and long-term contract revenue.

• Expectation to maintain 65% gross margin at $1 billion revenue, with significant operational leverage.