Ann: US Expansion Plans Temporarily On Hold, page-32

Hi thestoicinvestors,

Thank you for the balanced input, and I understand and respect the frustrations of you all concerning the current position.

As requested, here is a brief list of what my priorities would be for the next 12 months.

1. Restore Confidence Through Leadership Accountability

· Remove and address perceptions of nepotism and conflicts of interest, including publicly clarifying the recruitment spend and related-party contracts.

· Appoint at least one independent, technically competent director with surface engineering and commercial manufacturing experience - not just corporate credentials.

2. Rebuild Operational Focus Domestically

· Conduct an audit of workshop utilisation, service delays, and labour efficiency for all facilities.

· Realign resources to high-margin core offerings while increasing trust with key OEM partners.

· Invest in comprehensive process training and retaining skilled local and international trades – not middle managers.

3. Reignite Innovation Through Targeted R&D

· Set clear internal KPIs for R&D that link directly to commercial outcomes – not just academic distractions.

4. Resurrect the opportunity with AML3D – or a similar Strategic Alliance

· Reapproach AML3D or another complementary tech partner for collaboration.

· Structure the deal to allow Laserbond to scale offshore without bearing 100% of the cost or risk.

· Leverage their US footprint or another established player to enter North America with minimal capital outlay.

5. Invest in Aligned and Future-Focused Technologies

· Identify and invest in technologies that complement Laserbond’s core expertise, including automation, data-driven wear monitoring, materials science, and AI-enhanced predictive maintenance.

· Invest and implement large-format 3D printing technology.

· Explore strategic stakes in startups or scale-ups in advanced manufacturing that offer synergies with Laserbond’s value proposition.

· Position the company as a platform, not just a service provider, ensuring future relevance and increasing enterprise value beyond its current industrial niche.

6. Shareholder and Market Engagement

· Reinstate regular shareholder Q&A or webcast briefings – no more hiding behind “compliance.”

· Communicate a clear 12-month roadmap with milestones and transparency.