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ANNUAL
REPORT
2022
WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
CONTENTS
Our Vision
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Chairman’s Review
4
CEO’s Review
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Set up for profitability
12
• FY22 highlights
13
• Wisr has a unique and differentiated strategy
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• Dual platform strategy is delivering growth and scale
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• Growth built on consistent high credit quality
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• Proprietary data algorithm Wisr Score
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Managing a changing economic environment
20
• Protecting NIM and yield to deliver profit
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• Focussing on achieving profitability within 12 months
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• Operational leverage expansion
24
• Strong funding platform
25
• Cash EBTDA
26
• Profitability to be achieved within 12 months
28
Environment, Social and Governance
30
Award-winning momentum
32
Executive Leadership Team
34
Board of Directors
36
Financial report
38
• Directors’ report
39
• Auditor’s independence declaration
63
• Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other income
64
• Consolidated statement of financial position
65
• Consolidated statement of changes in equity
66
• Consolidated statement of cash flows
67
• Notes to the financial statements
68
Directors’ declaration
102
Independent auditor’s report
103
ASX additional information
107
Corporate directory
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WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
OUR VISION
IS TO BRING
FINANCIAL
WELLNESS
TO ALL
AUSTRALIANS
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WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
CHAIRMAN’S
REVIEW
John Nantes
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Wisr Board of Directors, it’s my
pleasure to present the Wisr Annual Report for FY22.
I’m immensely proud of the prime, low-risk, profitable
and growing loan book that Wisr’s business model has
delivered in FY22, including the following key
achievements:
• 24 consecutive quarters of prime-credit growth,
surpassing $1.2B in total loan originations
• Two consecutive positive operating cash-flow
quarters (Q2FY22 and Q3FY22)
• Operating revenue of $59M, a 118% increase on
FY21 ($27M)
• Priced our second ABS deal receiving significant
support from the debt market; and
• Maintained a strong balance sheet with $71.5M
cash (including $23.3M unrestricted cash).
Wisr’s robust funding strategy enabled the Company
to respond quickly to the rapidly changing debt
market conditions in H2FY22. With multiple levers to
pull, including raising interest rates on new loans to
increase the average yield of our loan book, we are
well placed to navigate against a rising interest rate
and inflation environment.
FY22 has also seen rapid change in societal
expectations of businesses in serving the public
good.
Since inception, Wisr has been a purpose-driven
company built around creating a positive impact for
Australian consumers. Our purpose guides everything
from our business model, strategy and products to
our culture and behaviours.
Notably, our lending products have no ongoing or
early repayment fees, we offer loan terms of 3, 5 or 7
years, and our platform helps customers understand
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and improve their credit health. We want to support
customers to reduce debt faster and improve their
financial position.
We are proud that Wisr is leading from the front on
the key issues shaping today’s society. We are a
climate-positive and carbon-neutral workforce that
has offset 1,517 tonnes (including the working from
home footprint of our staff) through projects that
deliver measurable benefits aligned with the aims of
the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable
Development Goals.1
Wisr does not have a gender pay gap. As part of the
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) reporting
requirements, a like-for-like analysis was undertaken
on 31 March 2022. The Company found roles were
adhering to the published bands per role, regardless
of gender and identified no gender pay gaps.
In April 2020, the Board set a target to achieve a
minimum of 30% female representation on the Board
whilst also adding further depth to Wisr’s governance
capability. In January 2022, we took the first step by
appointing former Deutsche Bank UK Director Cathryn
Lyall to the position of Non-Executive Director. The
Board’s target was exceeded in March 2022, following
the appointment of Kate Whitney, Chief Marketing
and Growth Officer, Marley Spoon Australia, to the
position of Non-Executive Director. With a female
board representation of 40%, the Company is now
above the ASX200 average of 34.6%.2
The appointment of Kate and Cathryn is an exciting
opportunity for the Company, our stakeholders and
customers. Both are highly qualified with diverse
experience and are first-time ASX-board appointees.
Wisr is very proud to support greater gender diversity
on the ASX. A depth of research from Australia and
across the globe clearly shows the positive impact of
female board membership on a company’s growth and
profitability.3
Our high-performance culture at Wisr continued to
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receive recognition internally and externally. In
addition to delivering an average +86 Employee
Engagement score for FY22, the Company was
awarded two prestigious awards in the 2022 AFR Best
Places to Work Awards - rising to #2 in the Banking,
Superannuation & Financial Services category and
taking out the Most Outstanding Practice for the
Diversity & Inclusion Award.
BUILDING FINANCIAL STRENGTH
Throughout FY22, Wisr continually reviewed the
Company’s credit decisions to drive strong organic
growth while optimising the profitability of the loan
book.
At 30 June 2022, Wisr had a total loan book of $803M
(FY21: $432M). Operating revenue grew to $59M, a
118% increase on FY21 ($27M), while operating
expenses increased by 47%, demonstrating continued
operational leverage. This also drove Wisr’s maiden
positive operating cash flow and Cash EBTDA quarter
(Q2FY22). Revenue growth and continued scaling
delivered a second consecutive positive operating
cash-flow quarter (Q3FY22).
The Company generated Cash EBTDA of $(7.2)M in
FY22, a 30% improvement on FY21 ($(10.2)M) and an
increase in loss before tax of 13% to $(19.9)M (FY21
$(17.6)M), predominantly driven by the material
non-cash provision for expected credit loss expense
of $16.4M (FY21 $7.9M) due to the significant growth
in the loan book.
Wisr wrote a record level of prime quality credit during
FY22 while achieving 90+ day arrears of 0.98% as at
30 June 2022 (Q4FY21: 0.65%).
The Company is well capitalised with $71.5M cash
($23.3M unrestricted cash) and $8.2M liquid loan
assets as at 30 June 2022. The liquid loan assets are
sold into the warehouse trusts at regular intervals and
are relevant to the Company’s capital position.
Through partnership with trace https://www.our-trace.com/our-projects
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https://www.moneymanagement.com.au/news/financial-planning/gender-diversity-lagging-asx-boards#:~:text=The%20ASX%20200%20in%202015,It%20was%20now%20at%20
33.1%25.
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In October 2011, the non-profit research organisation, Reibey Institute, reported that over three- and five-year periods, ASX500 companies with women directors delivered significantly
higher return on equity (ROE) than those companies without any women on their boards (6.7% higher over three years and 8.7% higher over five years) respectively.
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WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE YEAR AHEAD
To maintain a strong balance sheet and be set on a
path to being profitable within 12 months1, the
Company has increased loan pricing and reduced
operating costs. Whilst we expect these operational
initiatives will see the Company’s growth moderate in
FY23, we believe this is a prudent path for the
business given the macroeconomic backdrop.
We are confident that Wisr’s prime loan book, our
differentiated purpose-built business model and the
high-performance culture of the entire Wisr team,
positions the Company to deliver strong financial
performance through the cycle.
To our shareholders, on behalf of the Wisr Board, we
sincerely thank you for your ongoing support.
Lastly, I would like to thank the Board, Executive
Management and all of Wisr’s staff for their continued
support, vision and expertise as we continue
improving Australia’s consumer credit experience.
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Profitability is on a run-rate Cash EBTDA basis and is subject to broader market
conditions, including any significant volatility events, the level of global inflation and
interest rates, and the impact of any geopolitical events.
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WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
CEO’S
REVIEW
Anthony Nantes
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
In FY22, despite the macroeconomic challenges of
inflation and subsequent interest rate rises, we
reaffirmed Wisr’s place as one of Australia’s fastestgrowing and most innovative companies. We are a
growth Company and will be a growth Company for
the next decade or more as we seek to materially
increase our share of the c. $150B consumer finance
market in Australia.
We delivered $611M in newly originated prime-credit
loans at an annual growth rate of 67%, and all built on
a foundation of high credit quality, which sets us up
well as we head into a period of economic uncertainty.
We extended our safe, consistent loan growth to 24
consecutive quarters, surpassing $1.2B in total loan
originations; grew operating revenue by 118% to $59M
and increased our loan book by 103% to $780M.
These results and how we have managed the
Company allowed us to deliver two positive operating
cash-flow quarters, clearly demonstrating we were
well on the way to profitability before the change in
market conditions dramatically affected our cost base
and margins. We have rapidly responded to these
changed conditions, making several decisions to
correct our course back through profitability and
protect our margins as we go forward.
We climbed 66 places to #12 in the AFR Fastest
Starters and placed #21 in the Deloitte Technology
Fast 50 Awards.
We welcomed one of Australia’s largest institutional
fund managers as a mezzanine investor in the Wisr
Warehouse (WH1) and priced our second ABS
transaction ($250M) with a weighted average margin
of 2.23% over one-month BBSW. Continuing to
originate credit assets of the highest quality is
paramount within the current market uncertainty, as is
the broad support of the debt market.
I’m incredibly proud of the results we have achieved.
It’s a phenomenal validation of our purpose-built
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business model, prudent treasury and underwriting
methodology and the capability of the widely
recognised high-performing Wisr Team.
Financial Wellness Platform: Our proprietary channel
passed 647,000 profiles (43% growth on pcp) and is
well on the path to 1M customer profiles.
FY22 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
ACCELERATING THE PATH TO PROFITABILITY
Originations: 24 quarters of growth with total new
loan originations up 67% to $611M as at 30 June 2022
(FY21: $366M). Robust growth back-ended the year,
with loan originations of $344M in H2; 28% growth on
H1 $267M.
To navigate market conditions in the best position
possible, we have prudently and proactively adjusted
our strategy and cost base to position the Company
for long-term sustainable growth.
Revenue: The Company delivered operating revenue
growth of 118% to $59M for the year ending 30 June
2022 (FY21: $27M).
Funding: The $225M Wisr Secured Vehicle
Warehouse (WH2), backed by National Australia Bank,
launched in October 2021. In January 2022, the
successful refinancing of WH1 mezzanine investor
AOFM by IFM was finalised, and funding increased
from $350M to $450M in April 2022. In March 2022,
WH2 committed funding was raised from $225M to
$300M and $400M in July 2022.
Wisr Freedom Trust securitisation: The second ABS
transaction for the Company, the $250M Wisr
Freedom Trust 2022-1 (made up of personal loans),
received a AAA Moody’s rating for the top two
tranches and a weighted average margin of 2.23%
over one-month BBSW, freeing up $250M capacity in
$450M WH1.
On-balance sheet loan book: Growth of 103% to
$780M (FY21: $384M) and on-balance sheet portfolio
90+ day arrears of 0.98% at 30 June 2022 (FY21:
0.65%).
Innovation: The proprietary credit score Wisr Score,
built utilising advanced data analytics, was launched
in February 2022, optimising Wisr’s customer riskadjusted return to deliver a more profitable business.
The floating BBSW has been hedged since the
inception of warehouse funding facilities in November
2019. To ensure we maintain and protect margin and
profitability, in response to the realised and predicted
increase in Cost of Funds (COF), we have been lifting
loan rates consistently and, as a bank has been,
passing on the rising interest rates on new loans to
customers throughout Q4FY22 and into FY23.
We have made material reductions in operating costs
and raised our yield by around 340bps to protect our
Net Interest Margin (NIM) as we enter FY23 to deliver
profitability in the short-term and moderate our
growth ambitions to focus on the path to profitability.
By taking prudent steps, implementing rate and
pricing levers, tightening credit in line with risk
appetite and significant material reductions in
operating costs, Wisr is in the strongest position to
navigate market conditions and still deliver a strong
revenue growth trajectory over the next 12 months
and positively impact Cash EBTDA.
We have our sights set firmly on moving through
breakeven and into sustainable profitability as our
next goal. Our credit decisions and products are
prime-skewed to bank-grade customers, and we’re
prepared to respond quickly and navigate changing
market conditions.
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FY23 OUTLOOK
We are a growth Company and will be a growth
Company for the next decade or more as we seek to
materially increase our share of the c. $150B
consumer finance market in Australia. However, in the
short term, we have prioritised achieving profitability
within 12 months1 over accelerating growth.
We are well-capitalised and building sustainable
revenue. The strategic adjustments of pausing all new
credit product expansion, innovation and go-tomarket expenditure will drive the push to profitability
further as we continue to demonstrate the strong and
safe fiscal management we are known for.
Our competitive advantage, a purpose-led model that
improves financial wellness and goes far beyond the
traditional lending experience, attracting Australia’s
most creditworthy customers, has never been more
relevant. As consumers demand fairer financial
products and services due to cost-of-living pressures
and rising rates, Wisr is well-placed and wellresourced to meet the demand.
To our Wisr shareholders, our funders and
stakeholders, thank you for your continued support of
our purpose-led business model and belief in our
mission to improve the financial wellness of all
Australians. To our amazing Wisr Team, thank you for
delivering 24 consecutive quarters of growth, a
world-class high-performance culture, and your
resilience in rapidly changing conditions. I would also
like to thank our Board, and my whole Executive
Team, for your continued support and expertise.
Together, we will embrace the opportunities waiting
for us in FY23, deliver a highly profitable business
with a prime customer base and forever change how
Australians experience consumer finance.
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Profitability is on a run-rate Cash EBTDA basis and is subject to broader market
conditions, including any significant volatility events, the level of global inflation and
interest rates, and the impact of any geopolitical events.
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SET UP FOR
PROFITABILITY
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FY22 HIGHLIGHTS
$611M
$1.2B
$59M
$(7)M
in new loan
originations
Total loan
originations
in Operating
revenue
Cash EBTDA
67% on pcp
118% on pcp
Wisr wholly-owned
loan book up 103% to
$780M
(FY21 $27M)
647K+
0.98%
$250M
Wisr Financial
Wellness
Platform profiles
On-balance
sheet 90+ day
arrears
ABS transaction,
Wisr Freedom
Trust 2022-1,
2.23% over onemonth BBSW
(FY21 $366M)
43% on pcp
(FY21 451K)
as at 30 June 2022
(FY21 0.65%)
Settled 20 June 2022
30%
improvement on pcp
(FY21 $(10)M)
Market-leading
net promoter
scores
+76
+86
Business
NPS
Employee
Engagement
FY22 results and subsequent Q1FY23 decisions,
sets the Company on a path to be profitable
within 12 months1
Wisr well capitalised with $71.5M cash balance
includes $23.3M unrestricted cash at 30 June
2022
Delivered two positive operating cash flow
quarters in Q2FY22 and Q3FY22 (before the
rapid change in market conditions)
Recognition by AFR Best Places to Work (#2 for
category) and overall #1 for Diversity & Inclusion
Strong growth backending the year, with loan
originations of $344M in H2; 28% growth on H1
$267M
$250M ABS transaction, Wisr Freedom Trust
2022-1, and AAA rating from Moody’s
No gender pay gap and 40% female Board
representation achieved
Wisr Secured Vehicle Warehouse (WH2)
launched in October 2021
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Profitability is on a run-rate Cash EBTDA basis and is subject to broader market conditions, including any significant volatility events, the level of global inflation and interest rates, and
the impact of any geopolitical events.
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WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
WISR HAS A UNIQUE AND
DIFFERENTIATED STRATEGY
Digital lending
platform
Wisr’s unique
competitive
advantage
Financial wellness
platform
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Our tech, data, analytics and highperformance culture are genuine
competitive advantages
Loan Origination in FY22
was a record $611M (up
67% pcp), delivering:
• $1.2B loans written since inception (Q1FY17)
• 24 consecutive quarters of new loan origination
growth
• Revenue of $59M (up 118% pcp)
• 103% pcp loan book growth (now $780M)
Significant room for growth
is evident in the current
business:
• With more room to win in competitive channels
The success of the Financial
Wellness Platform can be
leveraged, in-line with our
existing budget for this
strategy:
• The data is highly valuable
• Our ability to further optimise risk for growth and
profitability
• It is delivering tangible benefits for customers that
engage with it
• It is already providing a significant ROI for us and
setting us up for larger opportunities
• Demonstrated effectiveness of the Wisr Financial
Wellness Platform as our most cost-effective channel
for loan origination
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DUAL PLATFORM STRATEGY
IS DELIVERING GROWTH AND
SCALE
Lending Platform
Financial Wellness Platform (Profiles1)
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Financial Wellness Platform has grown to over 647K users and will continue to grow as Company approaches target of 1 million profiles
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Wisr quarterly loan book growth1
Accelerating revenue growth
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Loan Book includes all loans in WH1, WH2, Freedom Trust 2021-1, Freedom Trust 2022-1 and balance sheet, excludes off-balance sheet of $22.7M as at 30 June 2022
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WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
GROWTH BUILT ON
CONSISTENT HIGH CREDIT
QUALITY
Strong credit quality has been achieved in FY22
with prime1 average credit scores and less than 1%
on-balance sheet 90+ day arrears.
Wisr loan customer average
credit score
With 24 consecutive quarters of best-in-class
responsible lending compliance, focus on prime
and super prime credit, maintaining a tight credit
policy, delivering a decrease in provisioning over
time and arrears and credit loss levels being well
inside internal targets, Wisr is prepared to
navigate market conditions.
The framework is already in place to manage
credit quality through the cycle, including
controls such as:
On-balance sheet portfolio
90+ day arrears2
• Early warning indicators
• Proprietary Wisr Score, which provides a more
accurate view of a customer’s financial standing
and optimises risk-adjusted return
• Increased use of digital data with automated
rules around account conduct
• Adoption of Fortiro to identify potential fraud
and limit early default receivables
• Credit policy changes with a greater hindsight
review of historical arrears and tightening credit
in line with risk appetite
• Ongoing investment in collection processes
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Prime credit score = 726-832 and Superprime credit score = 833-1200; source Equifax https://www.equifax.com.au/personal/what-good-credit-score
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On-balance sheet portfolio arrears, excludes off-balance sheet.
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PROPRIETARY DATA
ALGORITHM WISR SCORE
With $1.2B in loans written, Wisr has significant
customer data to optimise and internalise our lending
engine and risk-return profile. Through the February
2022 launch of our proprietary credit score platform
and algorithm, the Wisr Score, we will be able to make
smarter, faster and more profitable decisions.
Utilising advanced data analytics, the Wisr Score will
drive significantly better outcomes for Wisr in the
coming years as it delivers: faster decisions, a more
scalable business, a better customer experience, a
better risk-adjusted portfolio and a more profitable
business.
WISR
PROPRIETARY
PROFILE
DATA
WISR
PROPRIETARY
FINANCIAL
DATA
Provides a more accurate view of a
customer’s financial standing (compared to
the traditional bureau score)
Improves credit decision automation
ADDITIONAL
ADVANCED
DATA
ANALYTICS
Optimises risk-adjusted return (increase
lending without increasing the net loss
margin), making Wisr more profitable
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MANAGING
A CHANGING
ECONOMIC
ENVIRONMENT
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PROTECTING NIM AND YIELD
TO DELIVER PROFIT
Between April and September 2022, the blended
hedged BBSW cost increased by c. 80 bps. In
response, Wisr has increased the front book weighted
average yield by c. 340 bps between April and
September 20221.
Wisr is well prepared to mitigate current market
conditions and absorb BBSW increases while still
earning a very healthy Net Interest Margin (NIM) with
multiple levers, including raising interest rates on new
loans.
Since the inception of warehouse funding facilities in
November 2019, Wisr has hedged the floating
component of its cost of funds – the BBSW.
Wisr will continue to lift yield and pricing in the market
to protect profitability and NIM.
Loan origination yield and BBSW
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August and September are forecast based on anticipated loan volume, corresponding yield and BBSW
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FOCUSSING ON ACHIEVING
PROFITABILITY WITHIN 12
MONTHS
FY22 results and subsequent
FY23 decisions, sets the
Company on a path to be
profitable within 12 months1
Wisr is a growth Company and will remain a growth
Company for the next decade or more. However,
prudent fiscal management is required at this time,
and the Company will be right-sized and fully
focussed on achieving profitability in the shortest
path possible.
Recognising current market conditions, Wisr is
focussed on delivering both profitability in the shortterm and sustainable long-term profitability. To
maintain a strong balance sheet and deliver a highly
profitable business, we must navigate market
conditions in the best position possible. As such, we
have prudently and proactively adjusted our strategy
and cost base to position the Company for long-term
sustainable growth.
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Profitability is on a run-rate Cash EBTDA basis and is subject to broader market conditions, including any significant volatility events, the level of global inflation and interest rates, and
the impact of any geopolitical events.
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Focus on near-term profitability
• Significant reduction in short-term lending growth
aspirations in response to the macro environment
• Switching from high to moderate growth will
positively impact Cash EBTDA
• Front book yield will continue to lift to ensure the
Company achieves strong NIM and profitability
Cost management
• A material reduction in employee expenses and
headcount
• A material reduction in external spend
Strategic adjustments
• Pausing all new credit product expansion and goto-market expenditure
• Exited any continued support for Arbor in the EU
market and any short-term growth ambitions for
geographical expansion
• An overall material reduction in investment in the
Wisr Financial Wellness Platform
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OPERATIONAL LEVERAGE
EXPANSION
FY22 P&L Waterfall
The operational leverage of the core Wisr lending platform continued to expand while the Company invested in
the Financial Wellness Platform, further innovation and the build and launch of more products.
Revenue
118% Operating
revenue growth in
FY22 vs FY21 under
the Wisr Warehouse
funding model and on
the back of 24
consecutive quarters
of loan origination
growth
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Core opex
Opex related directly
to the core personal
and secured vehicle
loan business from
application to
settlement
Growth opex
Predominantly
consists of investment
into the Wisr Financial
Wellness Platform and
investment into the
build and preparation
to launch new
products
Other
Includes Public
Company costs and
one-off items
including the Tokyo
Olympics brand
campaign
Non-cash
Includes ECL
provision, share based
payments and
depreciation
STRONG FUNDING
PLATFORM
• WH1 has $450M of committed funding and an
undrawn capacity of $307M
• Wisr has now delivered two personal loan ABS
transactions - Freedom21 and Freedom22
• WH2 has $300M of committed funding, increased
to $400M in July 2022 and an undrawn capacity of
$125M (post increase)
• The Head Co Loan commitment has reduced from
$21.5M to $6.5M given the strong balance sheet
position. $6.5M was drawn upon inception
• Inaugural SVL ABS transaction to be undertaken in
FY23, creating additional funding capacity within
WH2
• Third warehouse of c. $200M to be originated in
FY23 with new senior funder and ability to fund
both PL and SVL
• For both WH1 and WH2, the senior funder is
National Australia Bank (NAB). In WH1, IFM sits
alongside the existing mezzanine funder MA
Financial Group. In WH2, Revolution Asset
Management is the mezzanine funder
• Second ABS transaction (Freedom22) settled for
$250M in June 2022, creating additional funding
capacity within WH1. The year-end balance was
$229M
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CASH
EBTDA
• In FY22, the Company continued on the path to profitability, with a
Cash EBTDA of $(7.2)M, a 30% improvement from $(10.2)M in FY21
• The continued operational leverage in the business is evidenced
through 118% operating revenue growth compared to 47% for
operating expenses
• Net loan write offs represent 1.2% of the average loan book balance
for FY22, which is well within management expectations
• Interest expense increased 146%, driven by 67% loan origination
growth and 103% loan book growth, along with higher funding costs
• The interest expense represents c. 3.2% of the average loan book
balance for FY22
FY22 ($’000)
FY21 ($’000)
Variance
59,392
27,575
118%
Operating expenses
(40,972)
(27,943)
47%
Net loan write offs
(6,852)
(2,227)
208%
Interest expense
(18,754)
(7,614)
146%
Cash EBTDA
(7,186)
(10,209)
30%
Revenue
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MODERATE GROWTH
PROFITABILITY TO BE
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ACHIEVED WITHIN 12 MONTHS
Strong and prudent
growth delivered
Prime $780M Loan Book heading to $1B, FY22 operating revenue up
118% on the back of 24 consecutive quarters of loan growth. Growth rate
to be tempered to achieve profitability within 12 months1.
On track to be
profitable within 12
months
On-balance sheet arrears less than 1% (0.98%), decrease in provisioning
over time, with last 7-year focus on prime and super prime credit only,
setting the Company up well to thrive through a change in domestic
economic conditions
Significant opex
reduction delivered
Material reductions in opex, headcount, internal and external spend, and
pausing or exiting fully growth spend initiatives.
Fast levers pulled to
protect margin / NIM
In response to the rising cost of funds, Wisr has increased the front book
weighted average yield by c. 340 bps between April and September
20222. Loan unit economics managed and protected through increased
front book rates, back book hedging, and maintaining prime credit quality
and loss metrics.
Unique strategy to
deliver rewards in
challenging times
Over 647K Australians in proprietary Financial Wellness Platform, reduces
customer acquisition cost, drives loan conversion, improves customer
financial wellbeing and opens up new revenue models.
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Profitability is on a run-rate Cash EBTDA basis and is subject to broader market conditions, including any significant volatility events, the level of global inflation and interest rates, and
the impact of any geopolitical events.
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August and September are forecast based on anticipated loan volume, corresponding yield and BBSW
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“We are a growth company and
will continue to be a growth
company for the next decade
or more, but in the short term
we’ve prioritised achieving
profitability within 12 months
over accelerating growth.”
Anthony Nantes
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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WISR LIMITED • ANNUAL REPORT 2022
ENVIRONMENT,
SOCIAL AND
GOVERNANCE
E
Purpose-led companies outperform in long-term
value creation (TSR) because purpose unites
employees and customers – profits and purpose are
inextricably linked1.
Wisr’s purpose guides everything from our business
model, strategy and products to our culture and
behaviours. We exist to improve the financial wellness
of all Australians.
Wisr is proud to have ESG in our DNA and at the
centre of everything we do.
S
G
1
Blackrock’s Larry Fink: “Profits,” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-2019-letter-ceos-inextricable-link-between-purpose-larry-fink/
30
Carbon neutral
• Climate-positive and carbon-neutral workforce
• Offset 1,517.4 tonnes (including staff WFH footprint) through projects that deliver measurable
benefits aligned with the aims of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development
Goals1
• PL and SVL products used for purchase of EVs and second-hand vehicles. PL purpose
includes solar infrastructures (e.g. panels and batteries), and sustainable home renovation
products (e.g. insulation, building materials, appliances, water tanks)
Social opportunity
• Wisr does not have a gender pay gap2
• In April 2020, the Company’s Board set a target to achieve a minimum of
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