ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 30 JANUARY 2017

DECEMBER 2016 QUARTERLY REPORT AND BUSINESS UPDATE

Collaborate Corporation Limited (ASX:CL8) is pleased to present its consolidated quarterly cash flow report and business update for the quarter ended 31 December 2016.

Key highlights include:

+ 13% increase in receipts from customers vs September 2016 Quarter and 42% increase in receipts vs December 2015 Quarter. Net Cash Used in Operating Activities declined 8%.

+ Highest ever quarterly results for Rental Transaction Value, Gross Revenue, Net Rental Days Realised and Vehicle Rentals for DriveMyCar and MyCaravan.

+ 21% increase in DriveMyCar Gross Revenue vs September 2016 Quarter

+ 164% increase in Gross Revenue from UberX rentals vs September 2016 Quarter

+ 42% increase in MyCaravan Gross Revenue vs September 2016 Quarter.

+ $370,000 in placement funds received from existing shareholders via flexible equity facility.

+ Following the end of the Quarter, receipt of R&D incentive tax refund of $183,178.

Consolidated Cash Flows

Receipts from customers increased by 13% vs the September 2016 Quarter and 42% vs December 2015 Quarter. Given overall timing of cash flows, the cash receipts are not the most appropriate reflection of the true growth and performance during the Quarter, with reported revenues a more appropriate reflection of business performance. A number of bookings for the holiday period are made in advance and a proportion of cash receipts were received in the previous Quarter to hold bookings.

Gross Revenue is a more accurate measure of performance with 21% growth for DriveMyCar and 42% growth for MyCaravan vs September 2016 Quarter. As a result of increased receipts, Net Cash Used in Operating Activities declined 8%. The revenue growth was supported by an increasing supply of new vehicles from Subaru and Trivett, seasonal price increases and continued growth in UberX and MyCaravan rentals. Record results were achieved across a range of metrics.

Product Manufacturing and Operating Costs increased by only 1% compared to the September 2016 Quarter despite the 13% increase in cash receipts. A large proportion of these costs are made up of payments to owners for the rental of their assets and typically increase as cash receipts increase. The lower than expected increase was due to some cost savings in other areas. Staff costs increased due to additional temporary staffing during the busier holiday period, the recruitment of another web developer, timing of payroll payments and staff incentives. Administration and Corporate Costs reduced in the December Quarter due to seasonal costs incurred in the September Quarter associated with year-end reporting and compliance.

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Corporate

During the December Quarter, a total of $370,000 was received from existing shareholders via equity raisings, of which $220,000 was received via the second draw down on the Flexible Equity Facility and $50,000 raised via placement to an existing long term shareholder in the Company. The remaining $100,000 was received in relation to the first draw down on the Flexible Equity Facility with shares being issued following the receipt of shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting held on 22 November 2016.

In October 2016, the Company relocated its head office and operations to Circular Quay in Sydney to support the expansion of the business. The Company's operations are now well positioned in the heart of the CBD to service customers and work alongside its growing base of partners.

During December 2016, the investor PR campaign was paused due to the high potential of media and investors being on holidays and the need of the businesses to focus on servicing customers during the busier period. The investor PR campaign will recommence in the March 2017 Quarter targeting both existing and new investors and increasing awareness of the significant progress made by the Company along with the continued growth and new corporate deals.

Cash Balance at Quarter End and Funding Available

At the end of the December Quarter, the Company intentionally maintained a tight cash balance of $115,000 anticipating cash inflows in the New Year and given the availability of the Flexible Equity Facility.

Subsequent to the end of the December 2016 Quarter, on 16 January 2017, the Company received an R&D Tax Incentive Rebate of $183,178, which was approximately $12,000 more than originally estimated.

The Company has capacity of $1.76 million remaining under the Flexible Equity Facility. The Company retains discretion as to the quantum and timing of each drawdown and may also raise funds from alternative sources.

Furthermore, the Company has 172,089,484 CL8O listed options ("Options") expiring on 30 April 2017. If all of these Options are exercised, the Company will raise $3.44 million to fund its future growth. The Board encourages the exercise of the Options to enable the Company to pause further drawdowns on the Flexible Equity Facility and reduce the potential for further dilution from this Facility.

Exercise of all or a significant proportion of the Options is expected to provide sufficient funding to take the existing business units to profitability and allow the Company to cease drawdowns on the Flexible Equity Facility, except for any additional investment opportunities.

DriveMyCar

The December 2016 Quarter delivered the highest Rental Transaction Value ever achieved, an increase of 21% vs September 2016 Quarter. Record results were also recorded for Net Rental Days Realised, Gross Revenue and Number of Vehicle Rentals. Gross Revenue increased by 21% vs September 2016 Quarter and 40% vs December 2015 Quarter.

In contrast to prior quarters, DriveMyCar benefited from being able to satisfy a higher number of booking requests at higher prices due to the Price Index and Pricing Engine developed and integrated with the DriveMyCar platform during the September 2016 Quarter. Leveraging the Price Index and Pricing Engine, DriveMyCar was able to maximise revenue generated during the peak period with the price adjustments made in line with increased seasonal demand and competitor prices. The marketing campaign was again paused in December as it was in 2015, but at a later date, indicating that the seasonal price increases and improved supply of vehicles enabled supply and demand to be more evenly balanced and the benefit was seen in the increased revenue and number of rentals in the December 2016 quarter. The significantly enhanced performance in 2016 is highlighted by the increased level of growth experienced in the December 2016 Quarter (where revenue grew 21% over the September 2016 Quarter) when compared to the December 2015 Quarter (where revenue grew 8% over the September 2015 Quarter).

Rental of rideshare approved vehicles to UberX drivers experienced accelerating growth with Gross Revenue increasing by 164% compared to the September 2016 Quarter. Rideshare rentals accounted for 19% of total Net Rental Days Realised. The proportion of rideshare rentals could have been higher, however in December, booking preference was given to non-rideshare rentals to take advantage of the higher prices that could be charged during the high demand holiday season. Rideshare rentals are expected to continue to strongly increase based on current levels of demand and significant interest from vehicle suppliers.

Net Rental Days Realised reached 12,849 days, the highest number achieved to date, an increase of 10% from the September 2016 Quarter and 31% from the December 2015 Quarter.

A total of 184 vehicles were activated during the December 2016 Quarter, an increase of 33% compared to the September 2016 Quarter. A large proportion of the vehicles activated were corporate fleet vehicles which have a higher level of availability and thus make a larger contribution to revenue and profitability. The increase in corporate fleet vehicles was skewed towards the back half of the quarter and therefore the availability of these vehicles will contribute a bigger impact in upcoming quarters. The marketing budget for the acquisition of privately owned vehicles remains at zero given the increasing availability of corporate vehicles. The listing of privately owned vehicles continues, driven by organic internet searches and ongoing PR. The quality of privately owned vehicles being listed has improved with reduced marketing, with these vehicles being more likely to be available for rental than those acquired via paid marketing channels.

In mid-December, the DriveMyCar fleet was enhanced by the addition of a fleet of luxury vehicles, including new BMW, Jaguar, Mini and Land Rover models, supplied by Trivett Automotive. DriveMyCar is providing the opportunity for extended 'try before you buy' rentals and also expanding its fleet of prestige vehicles which are available at rates up to 50% lower than traditional car rental companies.

Period

Rental Transaction Value1

'000

Gross Revenue2 '000

Gross Gross

Profit Profit

'000 %

Net Rental Days Realised3

Net Rental Days Booked

Total Vehicle Activations

Calculator Enquiries

New Renter Registrations

Dec Qtr 2016

$504

$206

$120

59%

12,849

10,910

184

1,845

1093

Dec Qtr 2015

$390

$147

$98

67%

9,834

8,580

139

2,698

1149

Mar Qtr 2016

$380

$147

$89

61%

9,613

10,633

193

3,041

893

Jun Qtr 2016

$388

$180

$138

73%

10,289

11,311

201

3,156

830

Sep Qtr 2016

$415

$170

$104

61%

11,713

11,928

138

1,770

1028

Dec Qtr 2016

% growth vs Sep Qtr 2016

21%

21%

16%

10%

-9%

33%

4%

6%

Dec Qtr 2016

% growth vs Dec Qtr 2015

29%

40%

23%

31%

27%

32%

-32%

-5%

  1. Rental Transaction Value is the total amount paid by the customers during the period.

  2. Gross Revenue is the component of the Rental Transaction Value excluding the value of payments to owners that is charged by DriveMyCar and recognised as revenue for accounting purposes plus booking system revenue.

  3. Net Rental Days Realised is the sum of rental days billed in the period.

  4. Gross Revenue in June 2016 Quarter also included software development revenue from booking platform

  5. Gross Profit in June 2016 Quarter included software development revenue and receipt of Claims Experience Discount as result of low level of insurance claims.

Graph 1: Rental Transaction Value Graph 2: Gross Revenue Graph 3: Net Rental Days Booked Graph 4: Net Rental Days Realised

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