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2 Sigfox IoT Network coming to ANZ Thinxtra to be exclusive Sigfox Network Operator (SNO) for both NZ and Australia Rakon invests further becoming the major shareholder in Thinxtra Rakon Limited 1

3 An exciting future Already, IoT technology is having an impact on many of New Zealand s most important industries, despite the many challenges created by the cost and complexity of the current technology SIGFOX is currently the only operator rolling out nationwide IoT networks across the globe SIGFOX has selected ThinXtra to develop and operate the SIGFOX network across Australia and New Zealand Rakon Limited 2

4 Why SIGFOX? Cost-effective, energy efficient: opens up a new range of potential applications Non-proprietary approach ensures ease of use and wide accessibility The only company rolling out a global network fully dedicated to connected objects Rakon Limited 3

5 SIGFOX Around the World Founded in 2010 by Ludovic Le Moan and Christophe Fourtet; Headquarters in France, offices in Boston, San Francisco, Madrid, Munich, Dubai and Singapore Currently operating in 14 countries; more than seven million registered devices in its network The only commercially available IoT-dedicated connectivity solution that guarantees a high level of service and reliability on an international scale Backed by international telecom operators including Telefonica, SK Telecom and NTT DOCOMO Ventures, and strategic investors including Samsung, Intel Capital and Air Liquide Rakon Limited 4

6 Who is Thinxtra Founded by IoT experts who share the same passion and expertise: connecting things to improve business processes Vision: To provide Australians and New Zealanders with simple and economical IoT solutions by developing the region s first LPWA network and by fostering an extensive ecosystem of compatible products and services Rakon Limited 5

7 The Opportunity for Rakon To be part of the first offering of a global, purpose built solution that makes the IoT available to a whole new range of industries and consumers; A solution that overcomes the high cost and technical shortcomings of what is currently available Rakon Limited 6

8 Aligned with Rakon s History Tradition of innovation, going right back to our beginnings as a manufacturer and supplier of quartz crystals to the local radio market and pioneering frequency control for the global GPS market SIGFOX technology enables a step change for the IoT as dramatic as Motorola developing the cellular phone Rakon Limited 7

9 Aligned with Rakon s Expertise Precise timing and synchronisation is crucial to reliable and effective communications Rakon-designed-and-manufactured products will be essential components in the various applications required to serve the myriad IoT users and IoT-connected products Our investment in Thinxtra will complement, our existing business activities in the telecommunications, global positioning and space and defence industries Rakon Limited 8

10 Why Partner with Thinxtra? Ready built and expert team Complementary culture and skillset People we can work with; a team we want to be part of Rakon Limited 9

11 Rakon s Investment AUD5.8 million for a cornerstone shareholding Option for further investment of AUD3.0 million Funded by debt facilities and cash flow Adds capital, technical expertise and market knowledge and connections Rakon Limited 10

12 What s Next for Thinxtra? Staged rollout beginning % population coverage by late 2017 Cash-flow break even by March 2018 Significant and ongoing revenues from subscriptions, from selling components to the manufacturers and suppliers of connected hardware and other applications, and from providing tailored services and solutions to network users Rakon Limited 11

13 Enormous potential In 1995, when Microsoft launched Explorer, the internet had fewer than 40 million users; today, it has more than 2 billion users The IoT is expected to incorporate more than 20 billion devices by 2020 Number of connections in Australia-NZ market forecast to exceed total population by 2022 SIGFOX s shareholders provide the basis of a strong customer network; Rakon s relationships and credibility will complement that Rakon Limited 12

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