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COMPANY PROFILE World class research design and supply of Harvest Weed Seed Control solutions

1 OUR MISSION To enable sustainable farming practices by empowering businesses with technology We exist to help farmers efficiently feed the world leaving the land in a better state than they found it for generations to come 2 3 WHO WE ARE We are a highly qualified team with deep agricultural experience A proud South Australian company we have innovation and sustainability at our core With expertise in research design engineering and manufacturing we are the leading global distributor of non chemical crop protection technology for grain harvesters THE IMPORTANCE OF HARVEST WEED SEED CONTROL Herbicide resistance has global significance More than 265 weed species have been identified as resistant to 165 herbicides in 96 crops in 72 countries across the world Currently 80 of the world s crop weeds exit the back of the combine harvester Reducing the reliance on herbicides depends on incorporating mechanical weed control into the harvester and terminating surviving weeds at harvest 4 A HISTORY OF INNOVATION BUILT ON SCIENCE In 2016 Dr Nick Berry and Mark Ashenden established Seed Terminator inspired by Dr Berry s 2011 thesis determining the fundamentals of mechanically killing weeds Since then a growing team has driven innovation in weed control changing the face of agriculture globally by empowering farmers with the best technology available With a high quality global supply and distribution network and advanced engineering systems such as CFD our Lonsdale factory assembles and deploys hundreds of units globally per year 5 OUR CORPORATE FOOTPRINT Our focus on environmental social and governance ESG goes beyond our approach to investment We believe in the positive impact we can have on the sustainability of the agricultural environment Our social impact is felt across the opportunities we create in Australian employment and the difference we make to the businesses of the farmers we work with Our corporate governance practices are fastidious and above industry benchmarks We re committed to modern manufacturing practices to increase the speed flexibility and efficiency of the production process The efficiency of our business systems is supported by streamlined relationships with suppliers and customers Heap I 19 7 2022 www weedscience org LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr Nick Berry Founder Director A thought leader in conservational agriculture with a degree in mechanical engineering Dr Nick Berry has a PhD in developing the science of mechanical seed termination Mark Ashenden Founder Director An accounting graduate with an MBA from the University of New England Mark has over 40 years of banking and business experience working with in and on businesses Paul Sandercock CEO Paul is an entrepreneurial leader with over 25 years experience across multiple industries including consumer electrical communications automotive medical devices defence engineering and R D Dr James Barr CTO James is an experienced Research Associate with a history of working in the agricultural industry Skilled in Engineering and Mathmatical Modelling James has a PhD focused on Agricultural Engineering We re a close knit group of energetic innovative free thinkers We re grounded in Agriculture environmentally minded and love solving problems Back Mark Henry Jamie Nick Stewart Paul Andrew Paul Kate Tom Zac Lisa Keagan Kelly Kate Stuart Simmon Blair Clive Scott Kate Cristobel Hamish Michael Ned Nick Front James Angus Tom James Mark and Matt

BUILT LOCAL FOR GLOBAL IMPACT Seed Terminator epitomises the fusion of research based innovation pragmatic application and entrepreneurial resilience contributing to Australia s position as a leading force in sustainable agriculture practices on the global stage 306M Farm Gate Savings from Technology Adoption 9 2M Investment in R D Notional Deductions through ATO since 2016 60M Export Revenue forecast 2028 97 Australian Made Components 332 New Local Jobs Created by 2028 ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE Addressing the escalating issues of herbicide resistance increasing land costs and the rising worldwide demand for food it is imperative to pivot towards sustainable agriculture Prioritising nonchemical weed management can assist in creating robust farming ecosystems strengthening biosecurity and reducing emissions Our very foundation is science based and this joint approach with our partners and stakeholders ensures real change Reconciling agricultural success with our shared environmental objectives we envision a future where both can thrive AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY INNOVATION With research and development at our core and a keen focus on value our innovation is multidisciplinary and unparalleled in the Ag industry Our team is dedicated to improving farm productivity less weeds lower costs less chemicals improved soil structure leading to increased yields and delivering more value at the farm gate With connections spanning the globe we have developed a collaborative ecosystem that provides access to the best minds in business weed science academia research and government EXPORT TRADE The Seed Terminator technology while successful domestically has potential beyond our 3 share in global wheat production Part of that untapped market of 97 is captured with our Global supply agreement to a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM for 15 years delivering to two continents By harnessing this opportunity we can globally amplify our impact simultaneously spurring a revitalisation in Australia s manufacturing sector This isn t just local success but Australian innovation reshaping global farming practices MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY With an agile and highly scalable manufacturing strategy Seed Terminator is gearing up for mass global adoption The leading OEM of mills the company is a testament to innovative advanced manufacturing embodying growth by design This success is built on innovative breakthroughs in manufacturing techniques advanced materials and surface coatings EMPLOYMENT SKILLS We re not just creating jobs we re shaping sustainable careers for the future By reinforcing manufacturing and ag tech as fundamental pillars for domestic growth we re underlining the significance of STEM in today s economy As pioneers in the ag tech sector we establish ourselves at a vital intersection of forward thinking industries that paves the way for the jobs of the future

SINCE 2016 127 267 200 kgs CO2 reduced 5 892 000 Hectares Terminated 180 new Australian jobs 11 784 000 Litres of Herbicides Avoided 47 136 000 Litres of Diesel Saved AN AUSTRALIAN INVENTION MADE ON HOME SOIL GOING GLOBAL Seed Terminator is a growth story built on hard work and a true belief in environmental innovation The true cost of weeds Weeds are a costly problem for farmers In 2016 Australia s Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC estimated that weeds cost Australian grain growers in excess of 3 billion annually and because weeds deprive crops of sunlight water and important nutrients yield losses of 2 76 million tonnes They also put the cost of herbicide resistance at 187 million a year for herbicide treatment and other weed control practices Survival of the fittest The combine harvester collects up to 80 percent of weed seeds during the harvest operation When grain is separated from other materials weed seeds are processed in the tailing return system which can spread those weeds up to 500m across the paddock effectively planting next year s weed problem The weeds that are present at harvest time are the fittest weeds of the year They have survived a variety of agronomic practices from diverse cropping rotations and narrow row spacings to increased seeding rates and precise chemistry applications Enter the Seed Terminator The Seed Terminator intercepts these weed seeds at the time of harvest pulverising the chaff component of the harvest killing the weed seeds and volunteer grains turning them into flour This process prevents any weed seeds that may have exited the combine harvester from growing the next year Tough on ryegrass Ongoing university trials in Australia and overseas show the Seed Terminator is capable of killing up to 99 percent of notoriously tough ryegrass seeds Annual ryegrass Lolium Rigidum has been a major focus for testing the Seed Terminator due to ryegrass s prevalence as a weed species and because it is so difficult to kill with a mill This is due to its high fibre to starch ratio meaning it is very tough and the fact that it is very light weight striking the seed doesn t provide a lot of energy for seed damage The Australian designed and made Seed Terminator is a simple attachment for combine harvesters that terminates seeds before they become weeds In 2016 Dr Nick Berry and Mark Ashenden designed and built a multi stage hammer mill design prototype of the Seed Terminator with the ambition of early tests achieving a 99 percent kill rate in harvest weed seeds Partnering with The University of Adelaide the prototype was built and trialled exceeding expectations with a kill rate of 99 percent Capital raising ensued to support commercialisation of the Seed Terminator in 2016 Nine shareholders from the grain industry committed to purchaseing the product once developed further securing the financial viability of the enterprise In 2016 nine prototypes were released across Australia in a proof of concept stage In 2017 23 prototypes were released across Australia in a proof of design stage with updates to the existing nine In 2018 49 prototypes were released in a proof ofproduct stage Innovation has been further supported through the ATO Research Development Tax Incentive with deductions to date totalling 9 2M AUD Product development remains a core focus for the business with ongoing investment Early growth nourished by investment In 2020 Seed Terminator sought and secured support from domestic banks and financiers and after three years of research and development the next generation Seed Terminator 2 was born In 2022 Seed Terminator were successful in receiving a matched 1M under the Accelerating Commercialisation grant scheme building momentum for global production The new Seed Terminator 2 was displayed at SIMA in Paris in November 2022 alongside New Holland Agriculture with a number of prototypes released for the 2022 harvest in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres This will be followed by more released for the 2023 harvests The Seed Terminator 2 is tailordesigned for factory fit release in 2025 with an identical model released for retrofit in 2024

We exist to help farmers efficiently feed the world leaving the land in a better state than they found it for generations to come 2031 Seed Terminator units standard as factory fit for global Original Equipment Manufacturers Case IH and New Holland in the USA and Europe 2028 Projected jobs 332 including new manufacturing jobs of 256 and new specialist jobs 54 Export revenue forecast of AUD 60M 2026 Seed Terminator unit available as factory fit option for Combine Harvester OEM in the United States 2025 Seed Terminator units available as factory fit option for global Combine Harvester OEM in Europe 2023 CNHi Domestic Distribution Agreement signed access to 625 branches Belgium office established 800 released to date 2022 Seed Terminator 2 platform released at SIMA alongside New Holland 1M matched Accellerating Commercialisation grant received to develop Seed Terminator 2 for export Fast Movers SA Business Excellence award 2019 New AeroIMPACT3 Mill technology released with testing results reaffirming 99 kill first exported units to Europe USA and Canada 2018 Seed Terminator joined Tonsley Innovation District opened Kangaroo Island office CSIRO Research Project 2017 SAGIT independent testing confirms 99 kill on Annual Ryegrass Lolium Rigidum first Graduate employee with Innovation Connections Grant Entrepreneurs Program 2016 Seed Terminator established 9 proof of concept prototypes released received 300k Accellerating Commercialisation Entrepreneurs Program grant 2012 Dr Nick Berry completed his PhD identifying the science of mechanically terminating weed seeds

Let s make great things happen SEED TERMINATOR HQ Adelaide South Australia 23 Aldershot Road Lonsdale SA 5160 enquiries seedterminator com au DISTRIBUTION CENTRE Perth Western Australia 1 3 Craft Street Canning Vale WA 6155 REGIONAL DEPOTS Swan Hill Victoria Seymour Victoria RESEARCH PARTNERS CSIRO Flinders New Venture Institute Flinders University South Australian Grains Industry Trust The University of Adelaide The University of South Australia The University of Western Australia The University of Sydney Trengrove Consulting WeedSmart REST OF WORLD EUROPEAN OFFICE Ghent Belgium CANADA Field Testing Partners Saskatoon Saskatchewan UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Field Testing Partners Pullman Washington Columbia Missouri RESEARCH PARTNERS The University of Hohenheim The University of Missouri The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences seedterminator com au