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Defsec Technologies — KWESST Micro Systems — Investor Presentation (October 2022)
20 slides from Defsec Technologies's investor presentation, October 2022
Slide 1: Next-Generation Tactical Systems
NEXT-GENERATION TACTICAL SYSTEMS OCTOBER 2022 | INVESTOR PRESENTATION TSXV: KWE | OTCQB: KWEMF
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer Securities Laws Statements containing forward-looking information are not historical facts but instead represent management’s expectations, This document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United estimates and projections regarding
Slide 3: Mission & Management
MISSION & MANAGEMENT KWESST develops and commercializes proprietary next-generation technologies that deliver a tactical advantage for military, security forces, and personal defense. 3
Slide 4: Three Niche Segments in a World Market
OVERVIEW Three Niche Segments in a World Market. One company focused where it counts. KWESST HAS A TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE, DEEP EXPERIENCE, AND STRONG ENGAGEMENT WITH CUSTOMERS AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS 4
Slide 5: Management: Jeff MacLeod, David E. Luxton
MANAGEMENT Jeff MacLeod Founder, President, CEO & Board Member Jeff is a former Canadian RCEME officer and served as System Engineer for three major Army Crown Projects before moving to the private sector. For almost twenty years he was General Manager of Diemaco/Colt Canada. He is an expert in the
Slide 6: Management: Steve Archambault, Rick Bowes
MANAGEMENT Steve Archambault CFO Mr. Archambault began his career as a CPA, CA, with Ernst & Young LLP, followed by senior finance positions at AXIS Capital, a global insurer and reinsurer, and more recently had CFO roles with small- cap public Canadian companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange a
Slide 7: Non-Lethal
NON-LETHAL KWESST develops and commercializes proprietary non-lethal products for personal defense, public safety, and close quarters combat simulation. 7
Slide 8: PARA OPS
NON-LETHAL PARA OPS TM Non-lethal products for personal defense, public safety and close quarters combat simulation. The global non-lethal weapons market was approximately USD$7.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD$12.5 billion in 2028 (a 7.4% compound annual growth rate) (i) A next-gener
Slide 9: PARA OPS: replacement for systems on the market today
NON-LETHAL PARA OPS TM A replacement for systems on the market today that are either high-energy and can be lethal or are air-gun based that are complex and less reliable. High-Energy Cartridge Systems = Fatalities Air Guns = High Maintenance and Unreliability 9
Slide 10: PARA OPS: How it works and compares
NON-LETHAL PARA OPS TM How it works and compares to high-energy cartridge systems and air guns Low Energy Cartridge Case • Low energy actuator disc in rear • No gunpowder or compressed gas • Specifically configured interior mates with projectile to generate self-stabilizing spin for accuracy and dis
Slide 11: Commercialization model – outsourced production and sales
NON-LETHAL PARA OPS TM Commercialization model – outsourced production and sales In house Product development and first demonstration samples. Initial short-run production plan Launchers ▪ Single shot underway now. Multi shot expected Q1 Fiscal 2023. Cartridges ▪ Initial production now underway for
Slide 12: Commercialization model – Law Enforcement and Security Market
NON-LETHAL PARA OPS TM Commercialization model – sales and order fulfillment plan Law Enforcement and Security Market Sales plan ▪ Direct to law enforcement and security firms commencing. ▪ Firearms dealers and specialized e-Commerce sites commencing. Order fulfillment plan ▪ Order processing, wareh
Slide 13: Commercialization model – Personal Defense Market
NON-LETHAL PARA OPS TM Commercialization model – sales and order fulfillment plan Personal Defense Market Sales plan ▪ e-Commerce stores. ▪ Distributors Order fulfillment plan ▪ Order processing, warehousing, pick and pack, shipping to be outsourced. Commercialization ▪ Single shot: Q2 Fiscal 2023.
Slide 14: Brand Ambassador strategy
NON-LETHAL PARA OPS TM Brand Ambassador strategy "PARA OPS is a potential game changer for law enforcement, and it adds to a family's ability to diversify home and personal defense. ● Brandon Tatum agreed to be our strategic advisor and advocate As a former police officer, I understand the for the L
Slide 15: ARWEN
NON-LETHAL ARWEN TM Non-lethal product line ▪ Complementary acquisition, completed December 2021. ▪ Iconic brand with established yet underexploited customer base of law enforcement in North America and overseas. ▪ Used primarily for riot control and by police tactical teams during high-risk arrests
Slide 16: Digitization
DIGITIZATION KWESST develops and commercializes proprietary next-generation real-time situational awareness technologies for military and public safety agencies. 16
Slide 17: Real-time situational awareness for military and public safety agencies
DIGITIZATION Real-time situational awareness for military and public safety agencies A high-growth/high-value business segment (1) for KWESST leveraging its domain knowledge, proprietary sensor-software integration, algorithms and electronic circuity. ▪ KWESST demonstrated its ability to extend this
Slide 18: Counter-Threat
COUNTER-THREAT KWESST develops and commercializes proprietary next-generation Counter-Threat technologies that deliver a tactical advantage. 18
Slide 19: Electronic counter-measures – proprietary sensor-software integration
COUNTER-THREAT Electronic counter-measures – leveraging KWESST’s proprietary sensor-software integration According to Fortune Business Insights: Electronic Warfare, June 2021, the global electronic warfare market size is projected to reach USD$33.5 billion by 2028, a 5.24% CAGR from 2021. PhantomTM
Slide 20: Thank You
Thank You Contact David Luxton, Executive Chairman EMAIL: dluxton@dluxton.com PHONE: (613) 769-5353 Locations KWESST — NORTH AMERICA KWESST — INTERNATIONAL HEAD OFFICE EUROPE 155 Terence Matthews Cr., Ottawa, ON Rex House, 4th Floor, 4-12 Regent Street, Canada K2M 2A8 London SW1Y 4PE U.S. MIDDLE EAS
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