Advance ZincTek (ANO) Investor Presentation summary

Financial performance and cost management

• Sales increased by 19.89% to $4.172M for the four months to October 31, 2025, compared to the prior year.

• Profit before tax improved from a $55,000 loss to a $262,199 profit, a 576.73% increase.

• Operating costs reduced by 29.66% from $4.903M in FY23 to $3.449M in FY25, with significant savings in employees, legal, and consulting expenses.

• Closure of the Perth office contributed to operational cost reductions totaling $1.454M over two years.

Product development and market expansion

• Ongoing development of White Sapphire High Purity products, with launches planned for 2026.

• White Sapphire Glow has been distributed to partners and showcased at four trade shows.

• Plans to launch White Sapphire Matte and Glow to over 300 customers globally in 2026.

• Production trials for two new oxides and large-scale pilot trials for Magnesium Oxide are scheduled for early 2026.

• Expansion of distributor network in Europe, Asia, and South America, with increased marketing spend to drive sales.

Regulatory and industry developments

• Multiple sunscreen products recalled in Australia due to inferior active ingredients and non-compliance with pharmacopeia standards.

• Recalls linked to imported products from India and Indonesia that failed to meet British and US pharmacopeia specifications.

• Recent controversies over SPF claims and testing accuracy have led to further scrutiny and product withdrawals.