7.5cps capital return, FY26 guidance and CEO appointment
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QuickFee Limited (ACN: 624 448 693) 1
ASX Release | 3 October 2025
QuickFee announces 7.5c per share
capital return, appointment of CEO and
updated FY26 earnings guidance
QuickFee Limited (ASX: QFE) (“QuickFee”, “Company”) today announces a return of capital to
shareholders of 7.5 cents per share, the appointment of Bruce Coombes, Founder and Executive
Director, to the role of CEO, and updated FY26 earnings guidance.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Sale of US Pay Now business completed
• On 8 September 2025, QuickFee announced the sale of its US Pay Now (ACH, Card and Connect)
business for US$26.35 million (A$40 million) to Aiwyn, Inc. and this sale transaction has now been
completed
• QuickFee has retained its US Finance business and loan book of US$7.5 million
• QuickFee will benefit from a newly established reseller agreement with Aiwyn for the US Finance
product, as QuickFee’s Finance product will be integrated within Aiwyn’s payments options.
Capital return of 7.5 cps
• QuickFee will return 7.5 cents per share (A$28.4 million1
) to shareholders, subject to shareholder
approval at the Company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting, expected to be held on 18
November 2025
• Balance of proceeds will be deployed in the business and to reduce debt.
Appointment of Bruce Coombes as CEO
• QuickFee Founder and Executive Director, Bruce Coombes to assume overall executive
responsibility for the US Finance business as well as his existing role running the Australian
business.
FY26 earnings guidance
• Singular management focus on the Finance product in the US and Australia
• Strong business fundamentals and positive underlying EBTDA entering FY26
• Expected FY26 EBTDA to be in the range of $3.75 million - $4.25 million2
, weighted to the second
half.
PROPOSED CAPITAL RETURN
The return of capital (“Capital Return”) will return approximately A$28.4 million of the proceeds of the
recent sale of its US Pay Now and Connect businesses. The balance of proceeds, after transaction costs
and escrowed deposits, will be deployed in the business and to reduce its current level of borrowings in
line with its existing policy of keeping a minimum level of cash on hand.
Based on the current number of QuickFee’s fully paid ordinary shares on issue of 378,573,888 on
2 October 2025 and a 7.5 cents per share cash return, this represents a cash payment to shareholders of
approximately $28.4 million in total.
1
Subject to change based on prevailing number of shares on issue at record date.
2
Excluding any accounting profit recorded on the sale of the US Pay Now business.
QuickFee Limited (ACN: 624 448 693) 2
Quickfee evaluated various options for returning excess capital to ordinary shareholders and determined
the Capital Return was the optimal method because:
• subject to rounding, the Capital Return applies equally to all ordinary shareholders and
proportionate interests in the Company remain unchanged. This means it will not affect any
shareholder’s percentage shareholding in QuickFee, nor will it affect the control of the Company;
• The Capital Return is immediate, compared to an on-market share buy-back which could take
many years to complete given the potential amount to be returned; and
• An off-market buyback does not provide the opportunity for all shareholders to participate
equally.
Effect on financial position
The Company’s cash balance at 30 September 2025, prior to the proposed Capital Return, was
approximately A$35 million. The proposed Capital Return is expected to use up approximately A$28.4
million. Proceeds of the sale are being allocated as follows:
Allocation of sale proceeds A$M
Proceeds from sale of US Pay Now business 40.0
Deposits and escrowed proceeds to be released over the next 36 months (3.8)
Legal and other transaction costs (2.6)
Debt reduction (5.0)
Net surplus cash from sale proceeds 28.6
Capital Return timetable3
Annual General Meeting seeking
shareholder approval of Capital Return
12 pm AEST, Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Effective date of the Capital Return Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Last day for trading of Shares entitled to
Capital Return
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Trading in Shares on an ‘ex return of
capital’ basis commences
Friday, 21 November 2025
Record Date for the Capital Return Monday, 24 November 2025
Payment Date for the Capital Return Monday, 1 December 2025
3
The dates in the timetable above (and any references to those dates throughout this announcement)
are indicative only. The Company reserves the right to vary those dates in accordance with the
applicable laws in its absolute discretion and without prior notice. If there are any changes to the dates
in the timetable above, an announcement will be lodged with ASX and notified on the Company's
website.
Further details of the Capital Return are set out in Appendix 1 to this announcement and full details,
including proposed treatment of share options and performance rights issued under the QuickFee
Performance Rights and Options Plan, will be provided to shareholders. A resolution for approval of the
Capital Return by an ordinary majority will be put to shareholders at the upcoming Annual General
Meeting (AGM) of the Company. The date of the AGM is expected to be 18 November 2025.
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Dale Smorgon, Chair of QuickFee said, “The sale of the US Pay Now business to Aiwyn has been completed
and we are pleased to announce a capital return of 7.5cps to shareholders. We remain confident in the
operating outlook for the business under the leadership of Founder, Bruce Coombes as the newly
appointed CEO.
The management team will now have a singular focus on the high margin Finance product in both the US
and Australia and particularly on leveraging the significant new growth channel for our US Finance product
as it becomes embedded into Aiwyn’s payments options. We are delighted to deliver such a great outcome
for our shareholders and we continue to operate a strong and profitable business with a strong growth
trajectory.”
FY26 EARNINGS GUIDANCE
The operating outlook for QuickFee remains positive. While US Finance transaction volumes for Q1 FY26
are expected to be lower than the prior corresponding period, liquidity benefits from the sale, minimal
ongoing product development spending and a sole focus on core lending activities mean that FY26
EBTDA guidance is expected to be in the range A$3.75 million – A$4.25 million (excluding any accounting
profit recorded on the sale of the US Pay Now business), weighted to the second half of FY26.
BRUCE COOMBES APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
QuickFee is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Coombes as Chief Executive Officer and
Manager Director, effective immediately. Bruce, who is currently an executive Director and Managing
Director, Australia, will assume overall executive responsibility for the group, including the US Finance
business as well as his existing role running the Australian business.
The material terms of Bruce’s employment agreement are summarised in Appendix 2 to this
announcement.
TIMING OF Q1 FY26 BUSINESS UPDATE
QuickFee expects to update the market on business performance for the quarter ending 30 September
2025 (Q1 FY26), around the middle of October 2025.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the directors.
— END —
For further information please contact:
Corporate: Simon Yeandle, CFO
p : +61 2 8090 7700
e : simon.yeandle@quickfee.com
Investors: Katie Mackenzie
p : +61 455 502 197
e : kmackenzie@belleviewir.com.au
QuickFee Limited (ACN: 624 448 693) 4
ABOUT QUICKFEE
QuickFee (ASX: QFE) is a fast-growing financial technology company. Our mission is to help professional
service firms accelerate their accounts receivables and get paid faster. With multiple online payment
options and powerful e-invoicing integrations for practice management systems, the QuickFee platform
speeds up the bill-to-cash cycle for firms.
Through the QuickFee portal, clients can pay their professional service provider with a credit or debit
card, EFT transfer, or a payment plan over 3-12 months. It allows the client to set their own pace for
payments while the firm gets paid upfront and in full.
QuickFee operates in the United States and Australia and focuses on serving the accounting and legal
professions.
For more information and to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, access investor-
related resources and to post questions and feedback, please visit quickfee.com or sign up to the
QuickFee investor hub at investorhub.quickfee.com.
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APPENDIX 1
Capital Return details
Background
The Board is proposing to return up to $29,129,868 by way of an equal return of capital to Shareholders
pursuant to Chapter 2J.1 of the Corporations Act (Capital Return).
Subject to obtaining shareholder approval for the Capital Return as an equal capital reduction under
sections 256B and 256C of the Corporations Act, the Capital Return will be distributed by way of an equal
return of capital to Shareholders pro rata to the number of Shares held on the Record Date, which is
expected to be 5:00pm (AEDT) on 24 November 2025 (Record Date).
The Capital Return will be funded from proceeds generated by the sale of its US Pay Now (ACH, Card and
Connect) business as announced by the Company on 8 September 2025, forming part of the Company’s
available cash reserves. The Capital Return will be debited against the Company’s share capital account.
This constitutes a reduction in the Company’s share capital and as such the Capital Return must be
effected in accordance with sections 256B and 256C of the Corporations Act.
Amount of Capital Return
The Company estimates that the total amount available for the Capital Return and the estimated Capital
Return per Share will be as follows:
Maximum total amount of the Capital Return $29,129,643
Relevant number of Shares to participate in Capital Return* 388,395,244
Capital Return per Share $0.075
* This figure reflects the maximum number of Shares that could be on issue on a fully-diluted
basis as at the Record Date.
The maximum total amount of the Capital Return has been calculated on the basis that all convertible
Securities have been exercised or vested as at the Record Date.
All Shareholders will be treated in the same manner and the Capital Return will constitute an equal
reduction of capital.
Impact of Capital Return
The primary advantage in approving the Capital Return is that it will enable the Company to return capital
to its Shareholders, which is in excess of its current and anticipated medium term requirements.
In addition, Shareholders participating in the Capital Return will be able to do so without incurring
transaction costs and the Capital Return will allow Shareholders to retain the same percentage of
ownership in the Company.
A potential disadvantage of the Capital Return is that following its implementation, the Company will
have a reduced capital base from which to operate. However, the Directors are of the opinion that the
Company’s net cash reserves post-Capital Return, along with cashflows from operations, will be
sufficient for their intended use to support the Company’s operations in the medium term.
While the Board currently has no reason to consider that the Company’s financial position will change
materially prior to the time of the Capital Return, it is possible that this may occur and the amount of the
Capital Return may increase or decrease accordingly.
The Capital Return may have tax consequences for Shareholders and so may not suit the current
financial position for all Shareholders.
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The Company has sought tax advice and will assess, based on the tax opinion received from its advisers,
whether it is in the best interests of Shareholders and the Company to seek a tax ruling from the ATO.
Part 4 of Appendix 3A.4 “Notification of cash return of capital”
Part 4 of Appendix 3A.4 “Notification of cash return of capital” deals with changes to option pricing and
terms of performance rights as a result of the cash return of capital. Such expected changes are set out
below as an accompanying addendum to the Appendix 3A.4 lodged today.
Part 4 – Changes to option pricing as a result of the cash return of capital
Question
No.
Question Answer
4.1 *Will the cash return of capital
affect the exercise price of any
entity-issued options
If “yes”, please answer Q4.1a, if “no” go
to Part 5.
Y
4.1a *Exercise price of options
Please confirm the exercise price of options on issue before and after the cash
return of capital. Please provide the amount in the primary currency in dollars (or
equivalent denomination for foreign currency). Listing Rule 7.22.3 governs the
change in exercise price of options in a cash return of capital. If there is more than
one +
security please include the additional +
securities.
ASX
+
security
code
ASX +
security
description
Quoted/
unquoted
Currency Exercise
price before
cash return
of capital
Exercise price
after cash
return of
capital
QFEAAA QFEAAA OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2028
EX $0.085
N AUD 0.085 0.010
QFEAAC QFEAAC OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2029
EX $0.084
N AUD 0.084 0.009
QFEAAD QFEAAD OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2029
EX $0.095
N AUD 0.095 0.020
QFEAAE QFEAAE OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2029
EX $0.103
N AUD 0.103 0.028
QFEAAF QFEAAF OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2029
EX $0.115
N AUD 0.115 0.040
QFEAH QFEAH OPTION
EXPIRING
N AUD 0.580 0.505
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ASX
+
security
code
ASX +
security
description
Quoted/
unquoted
Currency Exercise
price before
cash return
of capital
Exercise price
after cash
return of
capital
31-JAN-2026 EX $0.58
QFEAI QFEAI OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.28
N AUD 0.280 0.205
QFEAJ QFEAJ OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.319
N AUD 0.319 0.244
QFEAK QFEAK OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.344
N AUD 0.344 0.269
QFEAL QFEAL OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.382
N AUD 0.382 0.307
QFEAP QFEAP OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2027 EX $0.08
N AUD 0.080 0.005
QFEAQ QFEAQ OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.28
N AUD 0.280 0.205
QFEAR QFEAR OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.312
N AUD 0.312 0.237
QFEAS QFEAS OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.344
N AUD 0.344 0.269
QFEAT QFEAT OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2026
EX $0.382
N AUD 0.382 0.307
QFEAU QFEAU OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2027
EX $0.091
N AUD 0.091 0.016
QFEAV QFEAV OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2027
EX $0.099
N AUD 0.099 0.024
QFEAW QFEAW OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2027 EX $0.11
N AUD 0.110 0.035
QFEAX QFEAX OPTION
EXPIRING
N AUD 0.062 0.000
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ASX
+
security
code
ASX +
security
description
Quoted/
unquoted
Currency Exercise
price before
cash return
of capital
Exercise price
after cash
return of
capital
30-JUN-2028
EX $0.062
QFEAY QFEAY OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2028
EX $0.071
N AUD 0.071 0.000
QFEAZ QFEAZ OPTION
EXPIRING
30-JUN-2028
EX $0.076
N AUD 0.076 0.001
QFEAM Vesting condition of
the QFE share price
reaching a 30 day
Volume Weights
Average Price of 15c
prior to expiry
N AUD Vesting
condition of
the QFE share
price
reaching a 30
day Volume
Weights
Average Price
of 15c prior to
expiry
Vesting
condition of
the QFE share
price reaching
a 30 day
Volume
Weights
Average Price
of 7.5c prior to
expiry
QFEAM Vesting condition of
the QFE share price
reaching a 30 day
Volume Weights
Average Price of 20c
prior to expiry
N AUD Vesting
condition of
the QFE share
price
reaching a 30
day Volume
Weights
Average Price
of 20c prior
to expiry
Vesting
condition of
the QFE share
price reaching
a 30 day
Volume
Weights
Average Price
of 12.5c prior
to expiry
QFEAM FY25 STI awards in lieu
of cash STI (to vest
and convert to one
fully paid ordinary
share each based on
STI target
achievement)
N AUD To vest and
convert to
fully paid
ordinary
shares based
on STI target
achievement
No change
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APPENDIX 2
Material terms of executive employment agreement with Bruce Coombes
Commencement date 3 October 2025
Term No fixed term
Total fixed
remuneration
Base salary of $453,455, inclusive of statutory superannuation.
Short term incentive STI (at 100% achievement) of $204,055, inclusive of statutory
superannuation, at 100% achievement of financial and operational
targets.
Long term incentive LTI equity incentives for FY26 as follows:
• 700,000 performance rights vesting based on FY26 financial
targets (grant subject to shareholder approval), converting
on vesting into one ordinary share each at nil exercise price.
All of Bruce’s equity incentives are subject to acceleration upon a
change of control event.
Notice period Notice period: either party can terminate the agreement with 3
months’ written notice and the company may terminate the
agreement at any time in the case of a material breach.
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