Confidia Limited (ABN 65 641 060 782) reaffirms its commitment to rapid technological deployment in 2026. To support our aggressive roadmap for our Global Cloud POS Solutions, the Board has elected to maintain our status as an Unlisted Australian Public Company. This structure provides our stakeholders with the rigorous governance standards of a public entity while allowing our development teams to focus 100% on product delivery without the administrative distractions of a stock exchange listing at this time.

Our Governance Structure: Stability Without Distraction

As we enter 2026, Confidia Limited continues to operate as a registered Australian Public Company. This distinction is vital for our partners and clients:

• Public Accountability: Unlike standard private companies, our Public Company structure mandates higher standards of corporate governance and reporting under the Australian Corporations Act.

• Future-Readiness: This structure ensures we remain "listing-ready" for capital markets in the future, should the strategic need arise.

However, "Public" does not currently mean "Listed." We have made the deliberate strategic decision to pause immediate listing activities.

Why We Choose to Remain Unlisted Now

The fintech and RegTech (Regulatory Technology) landscapes are moving at unprecedented speeds. Our flagship product—the HowToPay Cloud POS Software—is currently being deployed to meet complex fiscal compliance standards in dynamic markets like Thailand.

To maintain this momentum, we require absolute focus. A stock exchange listing brings significant compliance obligations, short-term quarterly reporting pressures, and administrative hurdles that can slow down agile software companies.

We are choosing code over bureaucracy.

By remaining unlisted, we ensure that:

1. Development Speed: Our engineering teams can meet fast-moving development targets for our AI-driven POS automation without external market noise.

2. Long-Term Vision: We can invest in robust infrastructure—such as our government-approved fiscal hardware—without pressure to sacrifice long-term stability for short-term stock price gains.

3. Agility: We can pivot quickly to new markets and regulatory requirements (RegTech) as they emerge.

Focus: The Global Cloud POS Solution

Our primary mission for 2026 is the expansion of our SaaS POS Cloud Solution. This platform is not just a payment terminal; it is a comprehensive fiscal compliance tool designed for the "real economy"—retailers, food courts, and franchises that require verifiable, government-compliant transaction data.

We believe that the true value of Confidia Limited lies in this proprietary technology, not in a ticker symbol.

Conclusion

Confidia Limited remains a robust, regulated Australian Public Company dedicated to building the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. We thank our shareholders and partners for supporting a strategy that prioritizes product excellence and operational agility above all else.