Valuations
North Face Investments
| Client | Valuer | Stage | Data | Pending | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Inkl Pty Ltd ACN 167 159 819 |
J Smith CA | Valuer Review | 91% | 7 | CGT - 30 June 2027 |
| Riverdale Retail Pty Ltd | J Smith CA | Data Collection | 61% | - | CGT - 30 June 2027 |
Inkl Pty Ltd
Market Valuation - 30 June 2027 | Responsible Valuer: J Smith CA Self-Declared | Scope accepted 14 Aug 2027
Xero connected
FY22-FY26 YTD
Complete
62 docs found
51 classified
Complete
12 questions
All answered
Complete
Not connected
Cash verified via Xero ($625k)
Skipped
Financial history (FY22-FY26 YTD)
100
Documents
88
Revenue quality
82
DOCA / restructuring history
95
IP documentation
74
RV review coverage
0
Total Revenue FY26 (ann.)
~$980k
Gross Margin FY26
90.9%
Underlying Trading Profit
$155k/yr
Cash at Bank
$625k
Scope of Engagement
Acceptance required before valuation work can proceed.
SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT
Client
Inkl Pty Ltd
ACN
167 159 819
ABN
62 167 159 819
Entity valued
Inkl Pty Ltd (100% ordinary equity interest)
Purpose
Market valuation for CGT purposes, 30 June 2027 deemed disposal
Standard of value
Fair Market Value
Valuation date
30 June 2027
Responsible Valuer
Jessica Smith CA
Credential
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) - Self-Declared
Firm
North Face Investments Pty Ltd (engaged valuer)
Known limitations at appointment
FY27 forward projections not yet available
IP assignment deed (founding era, Navin Peiris) pending execution
Management Representation Letter awaiting director signature
Banking data not connected (cash balance verified via Xero)
By accepting this scope, I confirm I have been appointed as Responsible Valuer, I hold professional indemnity insurance covering this type of engagement, and the credentials listed are accurate.
Financial Summary: Inkl Pty Ltd
Revenue and profitability (from Xero)
| Metric | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 YTD (9.9m) | FY26 Ann. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $579k | $882k | $809k | ~$980k |
| Gross Profit | $377k | $838k | $735k | ~$891k |
| Gross Margin | 65.1% | 95.1% | 90.9% | - |
| Operating Expenses (ex-restructuring) | ($452k) | ($617k) | ($580k) | - |
| Underlying Trading Profit | ($75k) | $221k | $155k | ~$188k |
| Restructuring costs (non-recurring) | ($188k) | ($618k) | ($312k) | - |
| Net Profit / (Loss) reported | ($82k) | ($444k) | ($145k) | - |
Revenue mix FY26 YTD
Balance sheet (27 Apr 2026)
Documents classified
Items Requiring Your Review
Inkl Pty Ltd | Silence is not approval. Only approved adjustments flow into the valuation.
Valuation Results
Calculated on Responsible Valuer-approved inputs only
Normalisation: FY26 underlying earnings
| Line item | Source | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported net loss FY26 YTD | ($145,254) | ||
| Add: Restructuring costs (non-recurring) | Xero - 4 cost lines | +$312,189 | Approved by J Smith CA |
| Director fees normalisation | Related-party review | $0 | Rejected - at market |
| Underlying Trading Profit FY26 YTD | $166,935 | ||
| Annualised Normalised Earnings | $202,588 (annualised) |
FME calculation (weighted average)
| Period | Underlying Earnings | Weight | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY24 (loss year, DOCA impact) | ($75k) | 5% | ($3.8k) |
| FY25 (post-DOCA recovery) | $221k | 30% | $66.3k |
| FY26 YTD annualised | $203k | 65% | $131.9k |
| FME base | 100% | ~$194k |
~$194k
3.2x
AI suggested, pending approval
~$0.6m
AI: Multiple rationale
Digital media/B2B SaaS comparables in AU market suggest 2.5x-4.5x earnings. Inkl positioned at lower-mid range given: revenue concentration in non-contracted Sponsored Posts (57%), declining consumer subscription base, early-stage B2B model. Offset by: 95%+ gross margins, nil debt, $625k cash, strong growth trajectory (+52% FY24-FY25). Median comparable: 3.2x. Requires Valuer approval.
Method results
Valuer note: NAV exceeds FME
Net assets of $994k exceed the AI-suggested FME value of ~$0.6m. This is unusual and requires professional judgement. The NAV includes $625k cash. Enterprise value on an FME basis implies the business operating on a normalised basis has limited earnings premium over its asset base. Responsible Valuer must record their professional assessment of the appropriate methodology and value.
Comparable Set Review
AI has proposed 7 comparables: digital media / B2B content / SaaS (AU and comparable markets)
AI Proposed: Digital media / B2B SaaS comparables (EV/EBITDA where available; EV/Revenue where EBITDA unavailable)
| Company | Sector | Revenue | Margin | EV Multiple | Basis | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newslit (acq.) | Digital media / newsletter | ~$1.2m | 88% | 3.8x | EV/EBITDA | 2024 |
| Puck (US) | B2B content / media | ~$4m | 72% | 2.9x | EV/Revenue | 2025 |
| Readly (SE, listed) | Magazine aggregator SaaS | ~SEK 420m | 65% | 1.4x | EV/Revenue | 2024 |
| FullStory (AU, acq.) | B2B SaaS analytics | ~$2m ARR | 91% | 4.1x | EV/EBITDA | 2025 |
| Stacker (US, acq.) | Content syndication B2B | ~$3m | 78% | 3.5x | EV/EBITDA | 2024 |
| Mamamia (AU) | Digital media / advertising | ~$28m | 42% | 2.1x | EV/Revenue | 2023 |
| Broadsheet (AU) | Digital media / B2B content | ~$5m | 62% | 2.8x | EV/EBITDA | 2025 |
| Median | 3.2x | |||||
AI: Comparable selection rationale
Inkl most closely resembles a hybrid digital media / B2B content business. Higher-multiple SaaS comps (FullStory 4.1x) are partially relevant given 90%+ gross margins and recurring White Label revenue. Lower-multiple traditional media comps (Mamamia 2.1x) apply where revenue is non-contracted. Median of 3.2x applied. Requires Valuer approval of selection and multiple.
AI suggested
3.2x
Your multiple (optional override)
Reconciliation and Concluded Value
Responsible Valuer approval required before proceeding to declaration
Method reconciliation
| Method | Role | Indicated Value (EV) | Weight | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FME (Future Maintainable Earnings) | Primary | ~$0.6m | - | - |
| Market Comparables | Cross-check | ~$0.8m | - | - |
| NAV (Net Asset Value) | Floor | $0.99m | - | - |
| DCF | Not applied | FY27 projections unavailable | - | - |
Valuer note: NAV exceeds FME, methodology selection required
The NAV floor of $994k exceeds the FME indicated value of ~$0.6m. In this case the Responsible Valuer must exercise professional judgement. The NAV includes $625k surplus cash. Where going concern value (FME) is below NAV, the appropriate FMV may be the higher of the two. Record your concluded value below.
Enterprise Value (concluded)
AI suggested: $1,500,000
Equity Value (plus surplus cash)
AI suggested: $1,700,000 (EV + $200k net cash)
Methodology basis and professional judgement note
Scope and Limitations Record
Final sign-off before professional declaration
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS RECORD
Engagement
Inkl Pty Ltd: Market Valuation CGT
Valuation date
30 June 2027
Responsible Valuer
Jessica Smith, Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
Concluded EV
$1,500,000
Concluded Equity Value
$1,700,000
Information relied upon
Xero management accounts FY22-FY26 YTD; ASIC company extract; DOCA documentation; shareholder agreement; publisher agreements; INKL trademark registrations; management questionnaire (12 questions); statutory accounts FY22-FY24 (Scendar).
Limitations recorded
FY27 forward projections not available. Management Representation Letter not executed at time of declaration. IP assignment deed (Navin Peiris, founding era) pending execution. Banking data not connected (cash verified via Xero). DCF not applied.
By signing this record, I confirm that all limitations are accurately recorded and I have exercised my professional judgement in concluding the above values notwithstanding those limitations.
Professional Declaration
This declaration is an irrevocable part of the engagement record. Review carefully before issuing.
1. I have been appointed as Responsible Valuer for this engagement.
2. The purpose of this valuation is: Market valuation of 100% ordinary equity interest in Inkl Pty Ltd (ACN 167 159 819) for CGT purposes under the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Act 2026.
3. The valuation date is 30 June 2027.
4. The standard of value applied is Fair Market Value.
5. I have relied upon the information listed in the Scope and Limitations Record signed 23 August 2027.
6. Limitations on information available are as recorded in the Scope and Limitations Record, including the absence of FY27 forward projections and the unexecuted Management Representation Letter.
7. I have selected the following valuation methodologies: Future Maintainable Earnings (primary), Market Comparables (cross-check), Net Asset Value (floor/cross-check). DCF not applied due to absence of FY27 projections.
8. I have individually reviewed and approved all material normalisation adjustments and flagged items recorded in this engagement.
9. In my professional judgement, the valuation conclusion below is reasonable having regard to the information available and the limitations recorded.
10. Qualifications and caveats (edit as required):
$1.5m Enterprise Value
$1.7m Equity Value (incl. surplus cash)
Range: $1.3m - $1.7m equity
Responsible Valuer
J Smith CA
Market Valuation Report
Inkl Pty Ltd
ACN 167 159 819 | ABN 62 167 159 819
Prepared by
Jessica Smith
Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
North Face Investments Pty Ltd
Valuation Date: 30 June 2027
Report Date: 23 August 2027
$1.5m Enterprise Value
$1.7m Equity Value (incl. surplus cash)
Range: $1.3m - $1.7m equity
Responsible Valuer
J Smith CA
Declaration issued 15:31
Audit Log
Inkl Pty Ltd | Immutable record
14 Aug 2027
09:14
Engagement created for Inkl Pty Ltd (ACN 167 159 819) by T Harris (Firm Admin)
14 Aug 2027
09:22
Responsible Valuer assigned: J Smith CA
14 Aug 2027
09:31
Scope of engagement accepted by J Smith CA. Credentials: Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ). Self-Declared. Limitations noted: FY27 projections unavailable, Mgmt Rep Letter unsigned, Navin Peiris IP deed pending.
16 Aug 2027
10:15
Xero connection authorised. 5 years of financial data imported (FY22-FY26 YTD).
16 Aug 2027
10:18
AI ingested and classified Xero P&L. Identified restructuring cost lines totalling $312,189 YTD as non-recurring.
17 Aug 2027
11:30
62 documents ingested from Google Drive deal room. 51 classified.
17 Aug 2027
11:45
AI document classification complete. DOCA pack, ASIC extracts, publisher agreements, trademarks, SHA all classified.
18 Aug 2027
09:00
Management questionnaire submitted (12 questions).
18 Aug 2027
09:05
AI proposed 4 normalisation adjustments and 3 risk flags for Valuer review.
23 Aug 2027
14:45
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): restructuring costs add-back approved. $312,189. Classified as non-recurring post-DOCA activity.
23 Aug 2027
14:52
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): director fees normalisation rejected. Assessment: fees at market rate. No add-back applied.
23 Aug 2027
14:55
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): content licensing normalisation acknowledged. Structural permanent improvement noted.
23 Aug 2027
14:57
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): SaaS subscriptions flag acknowledged. Treated as maintainable operating cost.
23 Aug 2027
15:00
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): Sponsored Posts concentration risk acknowledged. Assessment recorded.
23 Aug 2027
15:02
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): subscription revenue transition flag acknowledged. Assessment recorded.
23 Aug 2027
15:04
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): DOCA history and IP matters acknowledged. Assessment recorded.
23 Aug 2027
15:10
FME calculated on Responsible Valuer-approved inputs. FME base: ~$194k. Multiple: 3.2x. EV: ~$0.6m.
23 Aug 2027
15:15
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): comparable set approved. 7 comparables, multiple 3.2x selected.
23 Aug 2027
15:22
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): reconciliation approved. EV $1.5m / Equity $1.7m. NAV floor treatment recorded.
23 Aug 2027
15:27
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): scope and limitations record signed.
23 Aug 2027
15:31
J Smith CA (Responsible Valuer): professional declaration issued.
23 Aug 2027
15:31
Evidence pack locked. Version 1.0 Final.