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Annual Report

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Lodged with the ASX under the Listing Rule 4.3A 
3P Learning Limited ABN 50 103 827 836

Dear Shareholders, 

The past year has been one of significant challenge and change for 3P 
Learning Limited.  On 1 June we welcomed Rebekah O’Flaherty to our 
Board  and  as  Managing  Director  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  the 
company.    Rebekah  brings  to  3P  Learning  deep  experience  in  global 
technology  companies  with  particular  expertise 
in  consumer 
engagement  and  product  and  market  development.  We  expect 
Rebekah  to  lead  and  foster  the  development  of  a  customer  focused 
and high performance culture in our key markets around the world.  

During the year, revenue increased in all regions and products and we 
increased our market share in key markets. Whilst it was re-assuring to 
achieve positive growth during the year, our earnings did not live up to 
our expectations and the company has a substantial amount of work to 
do to build a globally competitive online education business. 

Our  investment  in  Learnosity  delivered  results  ahead  of  expectations.  
We expect substantial global demand for online assessments which will 
strengthen  Learnosity’s  position  as  a  global  leader  in  this  specialist 
niche of the Education Technology market. 

The  strategic  priorities  put  in  place  by  the  CEO,  her  Executive 
Leadership Team and your Board are to: 

strengthen the product portfolio 

 
  develop a scalable digital sales platform 
 
implement a global operating model 

With  Rebekah’s  leadership,  and  a  reinvigorated  3P  team,  we  feel 
confident  that  3P will  build  upon  its  strengths and  firmly establish  its 
place on a global stage.  

I would like to extend a personal thank you to my fellow Directors for 
their  significant  contribution  during  the  year  and  in  particular  during 
the  leadership  transition.  Having  a  strong  and  committed  Board 
enabled  these  changes  to  take  place  and  at  the  same  time  ensure 
business continuity. 

Finally,  I  would  like  to  thank  every  member  of  the  3P  team  for  their 
hard  work  and  dedication  as  well  as  our  customers  and  shareholders 
for their continued support. 

Yours sincerely, 

Samuel Weiss 
Chairman, 3P Learning Limited 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Dear Shareholders, 

I  am  delighted  to  share  with  you  my  first  report  as  CEO  and  Managing 
Director of 3P Learning Limited and the results for the year ended 30 June 
2016.  

Year in review 

Key Financial Information 
A$M (unless stated) 
Revenue 
Underlying Core EBITDA 
Underlying Net Profit after Tax 
Total Licences (Million) 
ARPU (A$) 
Learnosity – Revenue (€’000) 

FY16 

49.3 
13.3 
5.3 
5.65 
8.48 
8.2 

FY15 
Pro Forma 
44.8 
16.9 
10.8 
5.31 
8.33 
5.4 

Variation 
% 

10% 
-21% 
-51% 
6% 
2% 
52% 

EMEA  delivered  14%  constant  currency  revenue  growth  with  a  10% 
increase in licences. The Americas, achieved 19% constant currency revenue 
growth  and  14%  licence  growth,  and  the  region  is  now  cash  flow  break 
even. We signed new district agreements including Chicago, the 4th largest 
US school district, as well as Houston. In our key Australia and New Zealand 
market, we increased both our market share and customer retention in the 
primary segment year over year.   

The year ahead 
3P has key strengths to succeed in the increasingly competitive education 
technology sector. We have a highly talented team who have strong insight 
into  innovating  products  that  are  both  engaging  and  academically 
rigorous.  This  is  evidenced  by  our  industry  awards  and  the  5.6  million 
students  in  over  17,000  schools  across  the  world  who  use  our  products 
every day. 

Building on these strengths our focus this year, one of transition, will be in 
3 key areas: 

1.  strengthen  our  product  portfolio,  with  a  focus  on  our  flagship 

Mathletics product and expanding our literacy offering 

2.  develop  a  more  scalable  sales  model,  including  laying  the 

foundations to digitize all aspects of our business  

3.  move  to  a  global  operating  model  to  deliver  efficiency  and 

effectiveness 

While executing in these areas, we expect to deliver revenue growth ahead 
of cost growth in all markets and products in financial year 2017. We have 
the  right  team  in  place  to  execute  our  plans  and  in  turn  put  3P  in  a 
stronger position to accelerate sustainable global growth.  

It is a real privilege to be leading such an extraordinary team of people and 
I  feel  entirely  accountable  to  them,  as  well  as  our  shareholders  and 
customers who have placed their confidence in 3P Learning. 

Rebekah O’Flaherty 
CEO and Managing Director, 3P Learning Limited 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Directors' report 
30 June 2016 

The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as 
the 'Group') consisting of 3P Learning Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'Company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it 
controlled at the end of, or during, the year ended 30 June 2016. 

Directors 
The following persons were directors of 3P Learning Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this 
report, unless otherwise stated: 

Samuel Weiss 
Roger Amos 
Claire Hatton 
Rebekah O’Flaherty (appointed on 1 June 2016) 
Timothy Power (resigned on 11 January 2016) 

Principal activities 
During  the  financial  year  the  principal  continuing  activities  of  the  Group  consisted  of  developing,  sales  and  marketing  of 
online  educational  programs  to  schools  and  parents  of  school-aged  students.  There  was  no  significant  change  in  the 
nature of these activities during the year. 

Dividends 
Dividends paid during the financial year were as follows: 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Final dividend declared for the year ended 30 June 2015 of 1.8 cents per ordinary share 
(2014: $82.73 per pre-IPO ordinary share) 

2,428 

12,500 

There were no dividends recommended or declared for the year ended 30 June 2016. 

Previous year 
As  part  of  the  capital  restructure  and  listing  of  the  Company,  pre-IPO  shareholders  were  entitled  to  a  dividend  of 
$12,500,000 which was declared on 2 June 2014 and paid on 9 July 2014. 

Operating and financial review 
The profit for the Group after providing for income tax and non-controlling interest amounted to $3,632,000 (30 June 2015: 
$4,085,000). 

A reconciliation of earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation ('EBITDA') to statutory profit before tax for 
the year is as follows: 

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Underlying core EBITDA* 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Interest income 
Finance costs 
Underlying profit before income tax expense** 
Income tax expense 

Underlying profit after income tax expense*** 
Professional fees for initial public offering 
Tax benefit 
Restructuring costs 
Tax benefit 

Net profit after income tax expense for the year 
Non-controlling interest 

Profit attributable to owners of 3P Learning Limited 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

13,326 
(5,064)
148 
(649)
7,761 
(2,476)

5,285 
- 
- 
(2,231)
596 

3,650 
(18)

3,632 

16,814 
(3,062)
566 
(20)
14,298 
(3,588)

10,710 
(9,368)
2,810 
- 
- 

4,152 
(67)

4,085 

* 

** 

 Underlying Core EBITDA represents earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation plus share of profits
of  associates  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method,  excluding  professional  fees  for  initial  public  offering  and
restructuring costs. 
 Underlying  profit  before  income  tax  expense  represents  reported  profit  before  income  tax  expense  of  the  Group,
excluding professional fees for initial public offering and restructuring costs. 

***   Underlying  profit  after  income  tax  expense  represents  reported  profit  after  income  tax  expense  of  the  Group, 

excluding professional fees for initial public offering and restructuring costs. 

Underlying Information, including this reconciliation to net profit after income tax expense, has been provided in order to 
meet  the  demands  from  users  of  the  financial  reports  for  information  to  better  understand  aspects  of  the  Group’s 
performance. The directors believe that underlying profit after income tax expense is the most appropriate measure of the 
maintainable  earnings  of  the  Group  and  thereby  best  reflects  the  core  drivers  of,  and  ongoing  influences  upon,  those 
earnings. For this reason, the impact of professional fees for initial public offering and restructuring costs is excluded from 
the measurement of underlying profit after income tax expense.  

Revenue 
Total  revenue  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2016  was  $49,264,000  (30  June  2015:  $44,247,000).  All  segments  and  all 
licence products showed modest growth. Licence numbers for the Group grew 6.2% from 5.3 million to 5.7 million. 

Performance 
The profit for the Group after providing for income tax and non-controlling interest amounted to $3,632,000 (30 June 2015: 
$4,085,000). 

Australia  and  New  Zealand  (‘ANZ’)  and  Europe,  Middle  East  and  Africa  (‘EMEA’)  showed  improved  underlying  core 
EBITDA  performance  which  contributed  to  the  profit  for  the  Group  after  providing  for  income  tax  and  non-controlling 
interest. This was offset by increased investment into Americas and corporate functions.  

Depreciation and Amortisation expenses in the current year increased by $2,002,000 to $5,064,000 which was the result of 
the accumulation of capitalised product development and software assets.  

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Net  interest  expense  in  the  current  year  was  $501,000  compared  to  a  net  interest  income  of  $546,000  for  the  previous 
year.  This  was  driven  by  the  long  term  borrowings  taken  out  during  the  year  and  the  reduction  in  cash  and  cash 
equivalents.   

One-off  restructuring  costs  of  $2,231,000  relating  to  the  leadership  transition  and  transactions  costs  associated  with  the 
investment in Learnosity Holdings Limited impacted the current year. These transaction costs on investment were offset by 
the share of profit recognised during the year from Learnosity.  

In the previous year performance was impacted by one-off professional fees for initial public offering of $9,368,000.  

Segment review 

Segment review for the year is as follows: 

ANZ 
Americas 
EMEA 
Total Revenue 

Segment underlying core EBITDA is as follows: 

ANZ 
Americas 
EMEA 
Total EBITDA 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Change 
$'000 

Change 
% 

30,791 
5,846 
12,627 
49,264 

29,543   
4,443   
10,261   
44,247   

1,248 
1,403 
2,366 
5,017 

4% 
32% 
23% 
11% 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Change 
$'000 

Change 
% 

15,231 
(4,039)
2,134 
13,326 

17,915   
(1,999) 
898   
16,814   

(2,684)
(2,040)
1,236 
(3,488)

(15%)
102% 
138% 
(21%)

ANZ 
Performance saw modest revenue growth of 4% to $30,791,000 driven by licence growth and price increases. Underlying 
core EBITDA declined by 15% to $15,231,000. Corporate costs make up a significant part of ANZ’s costs and during the 
year further investment was made into development of product, corporate systems, including the implementation of a new 
CRM system, and into the transition from on-premises server based product delivery to cloud based product delivery. 

Americas 
Revenue  in  Americas  grew  32%  to  $5,846,000  driven  by  licence  growth  of  14%  during  the  year.  EBITDA  declined 
$2,040,000  as  the  segment  was  impacted  by  the  strategic  investment  in  the  sales  force  and  increased  inter-segment 
royalty payments on revenue growth. 

EMEA 
Operational performance grew in EMEA with revenue up 23% to $12,627,000 driven by 10% licence growth. EBITDA was 
up 138% to $2,134,000 due to revenue contribution less growth in inter-segment royalties. 

The Group has net assets of $43,549,000 (30 June 2015: $33,142,000) which was a result of new equity issued in relation 
to  Learnosity  acquisition  as  detailed  in  the  'Significant  changes  in  the  state  of  affairs  below',  and  profits  for  the  financial 
year, off-set by additional borrowings of $11,500,000. 

The  online  K-12  education  industry  is  a  fast  moving  industry  and  the  rate  of  technological  change  and  competition  is 
increasing.  The  risk  associated  with  the  market  requires  management  to  continually  focus  on  innovation  and  change  to 
keep pace with competitors and new entrants to the market. The Group invested $10,076,000 (30 June 2015: $8,160,000) 
in  product  development  and  this  level  of  investment  is  expected  to  continue  to  remain  competitive.  The  current  carrying 
value of product development assets is $17,941,000 (30 June 2015: $11,848,000). 

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The material business risks faced by the Group that are likely to have an effect on the financial prospects of the Group are 
outlined below: 

Competition  risks:  The  Group  operates  in  a  highly  competitive  industry  and  there  are  a  large  number  of  participants 
targeting the K-12 segment, many with significant resources and capital.  

Distribution rights to Reading Eggs Product risks: The Group does not own the intellectual property rights to Reading Eggs 
and Reading Eggspress.  

Technology and intellectual property risks: The Group’s technology platforms and systems may be disrupted which could 
affect the Group’s reputation, ability to generate income and financial performance. 

Economic  risks:  In  particular,  the  Group  is  exposed  to  a  number  of  macro  risks  potentially  impacting  its  economic 
sustainability. 

Exchange rate risk: Volatility in exchange rates can impact the Group’s ability to maintain or grow margins, However, to a 
significant extent the Group’s business currently enjoys natural hedges: the revenue that the Group obtains in a particular 
foreign currency closely matches the expenses it incurs in that currency (such as the British Pound). The Board believes 
that natural hedges presently mitigate any exchange rate volatility risk for the Group to an economically acceptable level. 

Significant changes in the state of affairs 
Investment in associates 
On 9 September 2015, the Group acquired an initial 23.07% interest in Learnosity Holdings Limited (www.learnosity.com) a 
provider of SaaS Assessment tools, based in Dublin, Ireland for a total cost of $27,875,000. On this date the Group also 
entered  into  an  option  to  purchase  an  additional  16.93%.  The  Group  exercised  this  option  on  19  January  2016  for  a 
consideration of $20,529,000. Cash consideration of $33,748,000 was paid up to 30 June 2016 and a further $6,092,000 is 
accrued and will be paid subsequent to the end of the financial year.  

Consideration  paid  was  settled  by  the  issuance  of  4,108,527  shares  in  the  Company.  This  included  2,292,649  shares 
issued on 7 December 2015 and 1,816,878 shares issued on 31 March 2016, which are both held in escrow for a period of 
12 months from their respective issue dates.  

Long term borrowings 
During the financial year, the Group entered into a new banking facilities agreement with HSBC bank including a working 
capital facility for $20,000,000 and a bank guarantee and other ancillary facility for $2,000,000.  As at 30 June 2016, the 
Group  had  used  $11,500,000  of  the  working  capital  facility  and  $1,839,000  of  the  bank  guarantee  and  other  ancillary 
facility.  

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year. 

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year 
On 24 August 2016, the Group increased the HSBC banking facilities agreement including the working capital facility from 
$20,000,000 to $30,000,000 and maintained the bank guarantee and other ancilliary facility for $2,000,000. 

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. 

Likely developments and expected results of operations 
Group’s growth is expected to be supported by the continuing shift of consumers seeking more engaging and interactive 
online learning resources and resources with proven academic rigour.  

The Group expects to focus on its core products by increasing their functionality, adding additional content and enhancing 
the user experience. The Group also expects to establish a scalable sales and operational model to support its growth in 
student licences and home licences in both existing and potential new territories. 

Environmental regulation 
The Group is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State law. 

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Information on directors 
Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Samuel Weiss 
 Independent Non-Executive Chairperson 
 AB, MS, FAICD  
 Significant  experience  as  a  senior  executive  and  as  a  non-executive  director  in 
education,  technology  and  consumer  products  companies  in  Australia,  North
America, Europe and Asia. 
 Chairman of Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) and Surfstitch Group Limited (ASX: SRF). 

Other current directorships: 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   Non-Executive Director of iProperty Group Limited (ASX: IPP), Oroton Group Limited
(ASX: ORL) and Breville Group Limited (ASX: BRG) and Chairman of Ensogo Limited
(ASX: E88) 
 Member  of  the  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee  and  the  Audit  and  Risk
Committee 
 306,508 ordinary shares 

Special responsibilities: 

Interests in shares: 

Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Rebekah O’Flaherty 
 Chief Executive Officer (appointed on 1 June 2016) 
 B.Ec., MBA, GAICD 
 Extensive  experience  in  technology,  digital,  product  development,  sales,  marketing
and distribution across Asia Pacific, Europe and United States gained over 12 years
with Hewlett Packard, Telstra and most recently Origin Energy. 
 None 
Other current directorships: 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   None 
 None 
Interests in shares: 
 None 
Interests in options: 
 500,000 performance rights 
Interests in rights: 

Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

Other current directorships: 

 Roger Amos 
 Independent Non-Executive Director 
 FCA, FAICD 
 Over  35  years  of  experience  in  finance,  business  and  accounting.  Previously  a
partner at the international accounting firm KPMG for 25 years. 
 Non-Executive  Director  of  REA  Group  Limited  (ASX:  REA),  Chairman  of  Tyrian 
Diagnostics Limited (ASX: TDX) and Deputy Chairman of Enero Group Limited (ASX:
EGG) 

Former directorships (last 3 years):   Non-Executive Director of Austar United Communication Limited (ASX: AUN) 
Special responsibilities: 

 Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Chairman of the Audit
and Risk Committee 
 31,992 ordinary shares 

Interests in shares: 

Name: 
Title: 
Qualifications: 
Experience and expertise: 

 Claire Hatton 
 Independent Non-Executive Director 
 BSc, MBA, MAICD 
 Over  20  years  of  global  experience  in  strategy,  sales,  marketing  and  operations.
Significant  experience  in  the  digital  and  technology  market.  Previously  held  senior
roles at Google, Travelport and Zuji.com.  
Other current directorships: 
 None 
Former directorships (last 3 years):   None 
Special responsibilities: 

 Chair of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee and Member of the Audit and
Risk Committee 
 31,000 ordinary shares 

Interests in shares: 

'Other current directorships' quoted above are current directorships for listed entities only and excludes directorships of all 
other types of entities, unless otherwise stated. 

'Former  directorships  (last  3  years)'  quoted  above  are  directorships  held  in  the  last  3  years  for  listed  entities  only  and 
excludes directorships of all other types of entities, unless otherwise stated. 

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Company secretary 
Ms. Stephanie Belton (LLB, MBA) was appointed General Counsel of the Group in March 2016 and as company secretary 
on 22 April 2016. She has over 20 years' corporate and commercial experience in Australia and the UK. 

Mr. Jonathan Kenny resigned as company secretary on 22 April 2016. 

Meetings of directors 
The number of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors ('the Board') and of each Board committee held during the 
year ended 30 June 2016, and the number of meetings attended by each director were: 

Full Board 

  Attended 

Held 

Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee 
Attended 

Held 

Audit and Risk Committee 

  Attended 

Held 

Samuel Weiss 
Roger Amos 
Claire Hatton 
Timothy Power* 

10   
10   
10   
5   

10 
10 
10 
7 

5 
5 
5 
1 

5   
5   
5   
4   

5 
5 
5 
1 

5 
5 
5 
3 

Held:  represents  the  number  of  meetings  held  during  the  time  the  director  held  office  or  was  a  member  of  the  relevant 
committee. 

* 

 Timothy Power attended the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Audit and Risk Committee meetings as
an observer. 

Rebekah O'Flaherty was appointed to the Full Board on 1 June 2016. No Board meetings were held during the period from 
1 June to 30 June 2016. 

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Letter from the Chair of the Nominations and Remunerations Committee 

Dear Shareholder, 

Last year, at the Company’s Annual General Meeting, we received a “first strike” against the 2015 remuneration report in 
that more than 25% of votes cast by those entitled to vote voted against the report.  

As part of our response to this vote, we have consulted with a number of institutional investors and with proxy advisors, in 
order to better understand the reasons for the strike vote.  

The purpose of my letter to you is to set out the changes that we have made to our remuneration policies and practices and 
to explain how they have been applied in determining our compensation plans. The principal concerns identified in regard to 
the 2015 remuneration report included: 
 
 
 

Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer; 
Terms and conditions of the Company’s long term incentive plan; and 
Board composition. 

Compensation of the Chief Executive Officer 
In January 2016, our long time Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Power resigned. The Company entered into a commercial 
negotiation with Tim about the final payment to him that recognised the length and impact of his tenure and did not exceed 
the  limit  to  be  paid  under  the  Corporations  Act  2001  without  shareholder  approval.  The  following  table  sets  out  the 
compensation paid to Tim in respect of the years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015.  

Short-term benefits 

Salary 
$ 

STI 
plan 
$ 

IPO 
bonus * 
$ 

Termination 
benefits 
$ 

Post-  
employment 
benefits** 
$ 

Long 
term 
employee 
benefits 
$ 

LTI 
plan 
$ 

Total 
$ 

Performance 
related 
% 

LTIP 
% 

T Power (Former Chief Executive Officer resigned 11 January 2016) 

2016 

2015 

254,433  225,000 

- 

438,524 

30,000 

98,288 

-  1,046,245 

411,525  100,000  6,828,750 

- 

29,577 

98,539  100,000  7,568,391 

N/A 

- 

94% 

1% 

*    The one off cash bonus paid in 2015 was detailed in the Initial Public Offering (‘IPO’) prospectus, issued by the Company on 19 June 
2014. The bonus was awarded for work done prior to the IPO and was pre-committed by the prior owners of the Company. The bonus 
was paid in July 2014, and so was required to be included in the Company’s remuneration report for 2015. 

**  Amounts comprised of superannuation only. 

In April 2016, the Company announced the appointment of Rebekah O’Flaherty as Chief Executive Officer. Rebekah joined 
the Company on 1 June 2016 and the remuneration report includes full details of Rebekah’s salary and benefits package, 
including share-based benefits all of which are subject to shareholder approval. Rebekah is a seasoned global technology 
industry executive with significant experience leading change, the transformation of customer experience and the creation of 
digital platforms.  

In  instructing  the  international  executive  search  for  the  new  Chief  Executive  Officer,  the  Board  offered  a  salary  package 
which reflected the evolution and the increased complexity of the Company since its IPO in 2014, and which recognised the 
skill set required to transform the Company and restore shareholder value.  

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The  content  and  structure  of  Rebekah’s  remuneration  package  was  benchmarked  against  the  market  and  is  of  the  level 
required  to  secure  an  executive  of  Rebekah’s  experience  and  ability.  In  addition,  the  key  remuneration  elements  set  out 
below are designed to address the increased risk in joining the Company at a time of transition and transformation and to 
partially compensate for any element of guaranteed remuneration forgone by Rebekah. 

Rebekah O'Flaherty fixed remuneration 
(including compulsory superannuation 
contributions) 

Rebekah O'Flaherty 
at risk remuneration 

1. Short term 
incentive: 

2. Long term 
incentive: 

3. Special long term 
incentive: 

$610,000 per annum. 

50% of annual fixed remuneration, subject to the Board's assessment of 
Rebekah’s achievement of applicable performance targets in accordance 
with the Company's short term incentive plan (‘STIP’). If an Event (as 
defined in the long term incentive (‘LTI’) plan) occurs in any financial year, 
Rebekah will be entitled to receive payment of the target STI amount for the 
relevant year.* 

50% of annual fixed remuneration, subject to shareholder approval. 

Subject to shareholder approval, 400,000 performance rights under the LTI 
plan subject to the following conditions: 
a) Where the volume weighted average price (‘VWAP’) of the Company's 
ordinary shares for the period of 60 consecutive days after the date of 
release of the Company's annual results for the period ended 30 June 2019 
is: 
i)   Less than $3.95, none of the performance rights will vest; 
ii)  Greater than $3.95 per share, 50% of the performance rights will vest; 
iii) Greater than $4.45 per share, 75% of the performance rights will vest;    
and 
iv) Greater than $5.70 per share, 100% of the performance rights will vest. 
b) any shares issued on vesting of any performance right shall be placed in 
escrow for a period of 12 months from the date of vesting. 

4. Further long term 
incentive: 

Provided Rebekah remains in the role of Chief Executive Officer until 1 
September 2019, she shall, subject to shareholder approval, receive an 
additional award of 100,000 performance rights under the terms of the LTI 
plan. 

* This provision recognises the increased likelihood of an Event during the current period of transformation and change and facilitates the 

full engagement of the CEO in completing the Event process.  

The terms of the special long term incentive award (paragraph 3 above), were based on the Company’s share price at the 
time of Rebekah’s appointment and are specifically designed to drive substantial revenue and earnings growth and enhance 
shareholder value. This award continues to operate as a strong incentive, notwithstanding recent movements in share price, 
and is complimentary to the other elements of Rebekah’s remuneration package. 

Upon joining the Company, Rebekah was required to forfeit an element of share-based remuneration that would have been 
paid had she not left her former employer. The further long term incentive (paragraph 4 above) is designed to compensate 
Rebekah for the loss of this equity award and is subject to a time based hurdle only.  
We are very grateful to Jonathan Kenny, our Chief Financial Officer, who served as interim Chief Executive Officer from 11 
January  2016  to  31  May  2016.  Jonathan  did  an  excellent  job  in  a  very  challenging  time  for  the  Company  and  not  only 
steadied  the  business  but  also  stepped  up  to  make  key  strategic  decisions.  Jonathan’s  salary  increased  over  this  period 
only  from $388,000  to  $450,000 (inclusive  of superannuation).  In  recognition  of  his exemplary  performance,  and  to retain 
him as a key leader of our Company, Jonathan was granted 300,000 shares on 19 February 2016, subject to time based 
vesting dates as follows: 
a) 
b) 
c) 

as to an initial 100,000 shares, 15 September 2016; 
as to the next 100,000 shares, 15 September 2017; and 
as to the final 100,000 shares, 15 September 2018. 

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Directors' report    
30 June 2016 

Remuneration report (audited)  
This remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2016 outlines the director and executive remuneration arrangements 
for  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  its  Regulations.  For  the  purposes  of  this  report,  key 
management personnel (‘KMP’) are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and 
controlling the activities of the Group, directly or indirectly, including all directors, whether executive or non-executive. The 
disclosures in the remuneration report have been audited. 

The Company has not engaged any remuneration consultants to advise on remuneration policy or the structure or level of 
executive remuneration.  

The remuneration report is presented under the following headings: 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Overview of 3P Learning remuneration policy; 
Details of senior executive remuneration structure; 
Non-executive directors’ remuneration; 
Service agreements; 
Share-based compensation 
Additional disclosure relating to key management personnel 

Overview of 3P Learning remuneration policy 
The  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee  (‘NRC’)  is  responsible  for  the  remuneration  arrangements  for  its  directors 
and  senior  executives  and  for  reviewing  and  approving  key  employment  policies  and  practices.  The  performance  of  the 
Group depends on the quality of its directors and executives. The Company’s remuneration philosophy is to attract, motivate 
and retain high performance and high quality personnel. 

The Group's executive reward framework is founded on the objectives of: 
 
 
 

driving growth and profitability; 
aligning executive rewards with achievement of strategic objectives and the delivery of shareholder value; and 
providing competitive remuneration packages that recognise both individual and organisational performance 

The NRC has structured an executive remuneration framework that is market competitive, is designed to retain and motivate 
the Company’s leadership team and sets a standard for transparency and good corporate governance. 

The determination of non-executive director and executive remuneration is separate. 

Details of senior executive remuneration structure 
The senior executive remuneration structure has three key components stated below, including what the Board has agreed 
is the optimal mix between fixed and “at risk” components for the Chief Executive Officer and senior executives. Details for 
each of the individual components are as follows: 

Fixed annual remuneration 

Short term incentive 

Long term incentive 

Fixed salary set by reference to 
appropriate benchmark information and 
experience of individuals 
Includes superannuation and salary-
sacrifice non-monetary benefits 

25 - 50% of fixed remuneration 

25 - 50% of fixed remuneration 

Annual cash incentive 

Grant of premium options  

12 month period 
Targets linked to group performance 

3 year performance period 
Performance hurdles linked to revenue 
and EPS growth 

Executive remuneration 

Fixed remuneration 
The objective for fixed remuneration is to provide a base level of compensation appropriate to the senior executive’s role, 
responsibilities and experience. 

Fixed remuneration is determined with reference to available market data including benchmarks, the scope of the role and 
the  qualifications and experience  of  the  individual.  The NRC  have  re-aligned  fixed  remuneration  to  ensure consistency  of 
application and market parity.  

Fixed remuneration includes base salary, non-monetary benefits, superannuation and other statutory components such as 
long service leave. 

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Fixed  remuneration  is  reviewed  annually  by  the  NRC,  based  on  individual  and  business  unit  performance,  the  overall 
performance  of  the  Group,  and  comparable  market  remuneration.  Superannuation  in  excess  of  the  concessional 
contribution cap is provided as cash salary. 

Senior  executives  may  receive  their  fixed  remuneration  in  the  form  of  cash  or  other  fringe  benefits  (for  example  motor 
vehicle benefits) where it does not create any additional costs for the Group and provides additional value to the executive. 

The fixed remuneration for the Chief Executive Officer is reviewed annually by the NRC, for approval by the Board, following 
consideration of her performance against her annual KPIs. 

Performance based remuneration 
The performance based remuneration components for senior executives align reward with the achievement of annual and 
longer term objectives of the Group, and the optimisation of shareholder value over the short and long term. 

The performance based components comprise a STI plan and a LTI plan, each of which is designed to link to key elements 
of the Group business plan and budget.  

Executive remuneration 
Details of remuneration paid to the current and former executives, for the years ended 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015, are 
set out below: 

Short-term benefits 

Salary 
$ 

STI plan 
$ 

Current  executives  

IPO 
bonus 
$ 

Termin-
ation 
benefits 
$ 

Post-  
employment 
benefits 
$ 

R O'Flaherty (Chief Executive Officer appointed 1 June 2016)  

Long 
term 
employee 
benefits 
$ 

LTI 
plan* 
$ 

Total 
$ 

Perform-
ance 
related 
% 

LTIP 
% 

2016 

48,333  

              -   

 - 

-   

2,500 

-   

3,457 

54,290  

-   

-   

J Kenny (Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer from 11 January 2016 to 31 May 2016) 

2016 

377,802  

-  

-  

2015 

357,530  

     75,000  

300,000  

- 

 - 

30,000 

30,000 

-  138,142 

545,944  

-   

-   

-    75,000 

837,530  

55% 

9% 

Former executive  

T Power (Former Chief Executive Officer resigned 11 January 2016)  

2016 

254,433  

225,000 

-   

438,524 

30,000 

      98,288 

- 

1,046,245  

N/A 

-   

2015 

411,525  

   100,000  

6,828,750  

-   

29,577 

98,539  100,000 

7,568,391  

94% 

1% 

* The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the best estimate of the number of 

awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. 

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Short term incentives 

What is the STI and who participates? 
The  remuneration  of  the  Group’s  senior  executives  is  linked  to  the  Company’s  short  term  annual  performance  through  a 
cash based STI. The Group STI program is designed to deliver sustainable performance and continued growth by retaining 
talent and rewarding performance. The key objectives of the STI program are to: 
 

drive  and  reward  outstanding  performance  against  annual  strategic  financial  and  operational  performance 
objectives; 
promote effective management of capital, in the short, medium and long term; 
position the Company to over achieve in future years; 
emphasise and reward team and Company performance outcomes; 
provide competitive and motivating reward opportunities; 
create a clear and transparent link between performance and rewards with minimum subjectivity; and 
be simple to administer and easily understood. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

What are the performance measures? 
Financial performance measures are set for each senior executive based on profit and revenue targets. These targets are in 
turn derived from the Company’s business plan and budget as the NRC considers this to be the best way to ensure the aims 
of the business plan and budget are met. 

Currently,  the  Company’s  STI  Plan  does  not  include  non-financial  performance  objectives.  As  part  of  the  ongoing 
development of the Company’s remuneration framework, the NRC will consider non-financial measures that are within the 
sphere of influence of the individual and are aligned with the Company’s overall business goals. 

The performance measures are as follows: 

Performance measure 
Revenue 
EBITDA 

Executive allocation 
50% 
50% 

Why were these performance measures chosen? 
The Board considers the financial measures to be appropriate as they are aligned with the Group’s objective of delivering 
profitable growth and, improved shareholder returns.  

The Group operates in the fast moving and rapidly changing global environment of education technology in which a large 
number  of  companies,  individuals,  startups  and  even  global  technology  giants  like  Amazon  and  Google  are  trying  to 
establish themselves as credible suppliers to schools for education services. Today, no one company has significant market 
share, or a perceived advantage to any other. The Board believes that the Group is capable of achieving a market leading 
position  in  the  countries  in  which  it  operates  if  management  is  incentivised  to  deliver  both  rapid  growth  in  revenue  and 
consistent growth in earnings. 

What is the amount the executives can earn? 

Financial measure – level of performance 

Below Threshold (i.e. <90% of Target) 
Target 
Above Target (i.e. > 100% of Target) 

* Pro-rata payment made between these points 

% of Target incentive 
award* 
0% 
100% 
Up to 160% 

When are the performance conditions tested? 
Performance  conditions  are  tested  and  incentive  payments  under  the  STI  plan  are  determined  by  the  NRC  after  the 
approval and release of the Company’s annual results in August.  

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Directors' report    
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STI for the 2016 financial year 

The  target  STI  opportunity  for  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2016  was  up  to  an  amount  equal  to  25%  of  the  senior 
executive’s fixed remuneration (up to 50% in the case of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer).  

There were 12 participants in the STI incentive payments for FY16 and 3 achieved their targets for the year. For FY16 a 
total of $105,347 was paid for STI awards.  

The  former  Chief  Executive  Officer,  Tim  Power,  received  an  STI  payment  of  $225,000  as  part  of  his  final  payment 
negotiated on commercial terms with the Company. 

Long term incentives  
The LTI plan has been modified this year in light of feedback both from the Company’s shareholders and from the review of 
the Company’s remuneration framework. The objective is to link the long term reward for senior executives with the creation 
of shareholder value through the allocation of equity awards which are subject to specific performance conditions. 

The key changes to the plan for 2016 are as follows: 
 
 

a revenue based hurdle is included in the plan, in addition to an EPS hurdle; 
participants in the plan have been restricted to the new senior executive team comprising the Chief Executive Officer 
and her direct reports; and 
the equity vehicle under the plan has changed from performance rights to options to be issued at a premium to the 
VWAP at the time of issue (premium options) 

 

The revenue hurdle has been chosen to reward participants for increasing the rate of growth for the Company especially in 
international  markets.  This  hurdle  is  complemented  by  the  EPS  hurdle,  which  ensures  that  there  is  also  focus  on 
shareholder value.  

The  senior  executive  team,  which  includes  a  number  of  new  leaders,  has  been  tasked  with  driving  significant  growth  for 
shareholders. The choice of premium options as the equity vehicle under the plan is in recognition of the high growth nature 
of  online  education  and  its  fragmented  early  stage  state  in  global  markets.  This  should  maximise  the  opportunity  for  the 
senior executive team to benefit from that growth in a way that is consistent with providing value for shareholders.  

What are the objectives of the LTI? 
The key objectives of the LTI program are to: 
 
 

align executive performance with shareholder return; 
drive  and  reward  outstanding  performance  against  three  year  strategic  financial  and  operational  performance 
objectives; 
emphasise and reward senior executives for long term Company performance outcomes; 
provide competitive reward opportunities that motivate participants; and 
create a clear and transparent link between long term performance and rewards with minimum subjectivity. 

 
 
 

Who are the participants of the LTI? 
The Chief Executive Officer and her five direct reports are eligible to participate in the LTI plan. 

What is the amount that executives can earn? 
Beneficiaries under the LTI plan can earn an amount equal to a percentage of their annual fixed remuneration in the range 
of 25%-50%.  

How is the LTI grant determined? 
Grants will be made in September 2016 after the 30 June 2016 financial statements have been finalised. The vesting date 
will be three years after the grant date, following the approval of the financial results for FY19. Any premium options which 
do not meet the performance conditions at the end of the performance period will lapse. 

Awards  will  take  the  form  of  premium  options.  Each  option  represents  a  conditional  right  to  acquire  one  share  in  the 
Company on exercise by payment of an exercise price determined by the Board during a limited exercise period. 

For the purpose of the FY17 grant under the LTI plan, the exercise price will be set at a premium of 43% to the Company’s 
share price on the date of grant. The life of the grant is four years. 

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The number of options to be granted will be determined by dividing the dollar award value by the value of an option at the 
time of grant (based on a two week VWAP of the Company’s shares at that time). 

What are the performance conditions? 
The performance conditions for the year ending 30 June 2017 grant are based on the following: 
 
 

50% of award to be tested based on compound annual growth in revenue; and 
50% of award to be tested based on compound annual growth in EPS.  

Each performance condition is tested following finalisation of the annual financial results for the year ending 30 June 2019 
(performance period). 

The financial hurdles are independent of each other. One can be achieved without the other hitting threshold. 

What vesting schedules apply? 
During the financial year, the Board reviewed the award schedule in light of the Company’s historical financial performance 
and  the  three  year  revenue  and  EBIT  growth  forecasts.  The  Board  approved  challenging  threshold,  target  and  stretch 
growth rates (using FY16 as the base) in respect of both the revenue and EPS hurdles, which are based on the Company’s 
strategic  plan  and  are  reflective  of  the  Company’s  growth  objectives.  Both  hurdles  require  double  digit  growth  at  the 
threshold level for any award to occur. 

The following award schedule applies to both performance hurdles:  

Performance level 
Below threshold 
Threshold 
Target 
Stretch 
The Board has chosen to offer significant incentive opportunity if the Senior Executive team can substantially increase the 
rate  of  growth  in  revenue  and  EPS  as  the  Board  believes  this  is  in  the  interest  of  the  Senior  Executive  team  and 
shareholders alike. The target hurdle has been set to be stretching but achievable and the stretch target to be particularly 
ambitious. 

% of options awarded 
0% 
80% 
100% 
150% 

Performance conditions and disclosure of targets 
The Board considers the combination of revenue and EPS hurdles an appropriate balance to ensure that ‘top line’ growth is 
pursued over the long term, whilst growth in earnings is maintained. 

In particular, the revenue hurdle has been adopted in light of the Group’s desire to accelerate growth to achieve national and 
international expansion. The Board has selected EPS as a performance measure because it provides a relevant indicator of 
shareholder value and provides a clear target to drive and motivate senior executive performance. 
The publication of prospective revenue and EPS targets for future performance periods would require the disclosure of price 
sensitive information. Accordingly, the Company will not disclose prospective targets but will disclose historic targets and the 
Company’s performance against those targets. 

Premium options may lapse in the event that the relevant performance conditions are not met. In addition, premium options 
may  be  forfeited  if  a  ”claw  back”  event  occurs  during  the  performance  period.  A  claw  back  event  includes  circumstances 
where a senior executive has engaged in fraud, dishonesty or gross misconduct, where the financial results that led to the 
equity award are subsequently shown to be materially misstated, or where the behaviour of a senior executive brings the 
Company into disrepute or impacts the Company’s long term financial strength. 

LTI for the 2016 financial year 
The relevant EPS target threshold for awards under the LTI plan in the financial year ended 30 June 2016 was 8.19 cents 
against an actual underlying EPS figure of 3.87 cents*. 

No  awards  were  made  under  the  LTI  plan  for  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2016,  other  than  the  awards  made  to 
Rebekah O’Flaherty on her appointment to the role of Chief Executive Officer, which are subject to shareholder approval at 
the 2016 AGM and the award to Jonathan Kenny in relation to his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer. 

*Underlying EPS is calculated as Underlying profit after income tax expense of $5,285,000 (as defined in the Operating Financial Review 
of the Directors’ Report) divided by 136,650,228 being the weighted average number of shares as disclosed in Note 37. 

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30 June 2016 

Non-executive directors' remuneration 
Fees  and  payments  to  non-executive  directors  reflect  the  demands  which  are  made  on,  and  the  responsibilities  of  the 
directors.  Non-executive  directors'  fees  and  payments  are  reviewed  annually  by  the  NRC.  The  Chairman's  fees  are 
determined independently to the fees of other non-executive directors based on comparative roles in the external market. 
The Chairman is not present in any discussions relating to determination of his own remuneration. 

ASX  listing  rules  require  the  aggregate  non-executive  directors’  remuneration  be  determined  periodically  by  a  general 
meeting.  The  most  recent  determination  was  at  the  2014  Annual  General  Meeting  where  the  shareholders  approved  the 
aggregate remuneration be fixed at $650,000 per annum. Board and committee fees, as well as statutory superannuation 
contributions made on behalf of the non-executive directors, are included in the aggregate fee pool. 

The  table  below  shows  the  structure  and  level  of  non-executive  director  fees  for  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2016. 
These will remain the same for financial year ending 30 June 2017. 

Fee applicable 

Board 
Audit and Risk Committee 
Nominations and Remuneration Committee 

Chair 
$ 
150,000 
20,000 
20,000 

Member 
$ 
75,000 
10,000 
10,000 

Details of the remuneration for the Chairman and independent non-executive directors for the financial years ended 30 June 
2016 and 30 June 2015 are set out in the table below. 

Name  

S Weiss (Chairman) 

R Amos 

C Hatton 

Total 

Fees and 
allowances 
$ 
176,333

181,153

105,000

105,673

98,667

95,608

380,000

382,434

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

2016 

2015 

IPO bonus 
$ 

Post-  
employment 
benefits 
$ 

-

100,000

-

50,000

-

50,000

-

200,000

16,752

17,248

9,975

10,061

9,373

9,103

36,100

36,412

Total 
$ 

193,085 

298,401 

114,975 

165,734 

108,040 

154,711 

416,100 

618,846 

Service agreements 
Non-executive  directors  do  not  have  fixed  term  contracts  with  the  Company.  On  appointment  to  the  Board,  all  non-
executive  directors  enter  into  a  service  agreement  with  the  Company  in  the  form  of  a  letter  of  appointment.  The  letter 
summarises  the  Board  policies  and  terms,  including  compensation.  Non-executive  directors  retire  by  whichever  is  the 
longer period: the third annual general meeting following their appointment or the third anniversary date of appointment, 
but may then be eligible for re-election. 

Remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  executives  are  formalised  in  employment  agreements.  The  Chief 
Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  do  not  have  a  fixed  term  contract  with  the  Company.  Details  of  the 
employment agreements are as follows:    

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Name: 
Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Details: 

Name: 
Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Details: 

 Rebekah O’Flaherty 
 Chief Executive Officer 
 1 June 2016  
 Open ended 
 Rebekah will receive a fixed annual remuneration of $610,000, inclusive of statutory
superannuation.  Rebekah  will  be  eligible  to  receive  an  annual  short  term  incentive
with  a  target  STI  of  50%  of  her  fixed  annual  remuneration,  as  determined  by  the
Board for each financial year ending after 30 June 2016. Payment of the cash bonus
will depend on the Group’s performance and Rebekah’s achievement of certain key
performance  indicators  or  at  the  discretion  of  the  Board.  As  part  of  a  long  term
incentive package and subject to shareholder approval, Rebekah may be entitled to
receive an equity based award under the LTI plan with a value equivalent to 50% of
her  fixed  annual  remuneration,  commencing  1  July  2016.  Further,  subject  to
shareholder approval, as part of her appointment package, Rebekah will receive an
award  of  up  to  400,000  performance  rights  under  the  LTI  plan  subject  to  specific
long term performance indicators. In addition, provided that Rebekah remains in the
role  of  Chief  Executive  Officer  until  1  September  2019,  subject  to  shareholder
approval, she will receive an additional award of 100,000 performance rights under
the  terms  of  the  LTI  plan.  Either  party  may  terminate  the  employment  contract  by
giving  six  months’  notice  in  writing.  The  Company  may  terminate  Rebekah’s
employment contract by making a payment in lieu of notice. In the event of serious
misconduct  or  other  specific  circumstances  warranting  summary  dismissal,  the
Company  may  terminate  Rebekah’s  employment  contract  immediately  by  notice  in
writing  and  without  payment  in  lieu  of  notice.  Upon  the  termination  of  Rebekah’s
employment contract, she will be subject to a restraint of trade period of 12 months.
The  Company  may  elect  to  reduce  the  restraint  of  trade  period,  or  eliminate  the
period in its entirety. The enforceability of the restraint clause is subject to all usual
legal requirements. 

 Jonathan Kenny 
 Interim Chief Executive Office and Chief Financial Officer 
 1 July 2014 
 Open ended 
 Jonathan  will  receive  annual  fixed  remuneration  of  $388,000  plus  statutory
superannuation.  Jonathan  will  be  eligible  to  receive an  annual  short  term  incentive
with  a  target  STI  of  50%  of  his  fixed  annual  remuneration,  as  determined  by  the
Board.  Payment  of  the  cash  bonus  will  depend  on  the  Group’s  performance  and
Jonathan’s achievement of certain key performance indicators or at the discretion of
the  Board.  As  part  of  a  long  term  incentive  package  Jonathan  may  be  entitled  to
receive an equity based award under the LTI plan with a value equivalent to 50% of
his fixed annual remuneration. On 19 February 2016, it was determined that 300,000
ordinary shares were to be issued to Jonathan as a retention and reward bonus in
acknowledgement of his increased responsibilities and ongoing contributions to the
Group as Interim Chief Executive Office. The first issue date will be 15 September
2016,  and  subsequent  to  that  100,000  shares  will  be  issued  in  2017  and  2018,
subject  to  continued  employment  at  that  time.  The  Board  may,  at  its  absolute
discretion, elect to issue some or all of these shares, regardless of the vesting dates.
Either party may terminate the employment contract by giving six months’ notice in
writing. The Company may terminate Jonathan’s employment contract by making a
payment  in  lieu  of  notice.  In  the  event  of  serious  misconduct  or  other  specific
circumstances  warranting  summary  dismissal, 
terminate
Jonathan’s employment contract immediately by written notice and without payment
in lieu of notice. Jonathan’s employment contract also contains a post-employment
restraint of trade period of up to 18 months. The Company may elect to reduce the
restraint of trade period, or eliminate the period in its entirety. The enforceability of
the restraint clause is subject to all usual legal requirements. 

the  Company  may 

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Directors' report    
30 June 2016 

Share-based compensation 

Issue of shares 
Details  of  shares  issued  to  directors  and  other  key  management  personnel  as  part  of  compensation  during  the  year 
ended 30 June 2016 are set out below: 

Name 

  Date 

Shares 

Issue price 

$ 

Jonathan Kenny  
Timothy Power  

  1 October 2015  
  1 October 2015 

30,000  
40,000 

$2.50
$2.50

75,000 
100,000

Options 
There  were  no  options  over  ordinary  shares  issued  to  directors  or  other  key  management  personnel  as  part  of 
compensation that were outstanding as at 30 June 2016, aside from the performance rights disclosed above pertaining to 
Rebekah and Jonathan (the former being subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting).  

In  accordance  with  the  terms  of  their  employment  agreements,  an  award  of  premium  options  to  each  of  Rebekah  and 
Jonathan will  be  considered  in  respect  of  FY17.    In  the  event  such  award  is made  to  Rebekah,  it  will  be  submitted  for 
shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting. 

Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel 

Shareholding 
The  number  of  shares  in  the  Company  held  during  the  financial  year  by  each  director  and  other  members  of  key 
management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

Ordinary shares 

Samuel Weiss 

Roger Amos 

Claire Hatton 

Jonathan Kenny 

Timothy Power * 

  Balance at 
  the start of 
the year 

Received  

as part of  

remuneration

Additions 

  Disposals/  
other 

Balance at 

the end of  

the year 

130,400 

17,500 

25,000 

118,100 

3,036,472 

3,327,472 

-

-

-

30,000 

40,000 

70,000 

176,108   
14,492   
6,000   
-  
-  
196,600   

-

-

-

-

(3,076,472)

306,508 

31,992 

31,000 

148,100 

-

(3,076,472)

517,600 

* 

 Disposals/other represent disposals of 465,500 shares during the period and 2,610,972 shares held at resignation date. 

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited. 

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Directors' report 
30 June 2016 

Shares under option 
There were no unissued ordinary shares of 3P Learning Limited under option outstanding at the date of this report. 

Shares under performance rights 
Unissued ordinary shares of 3P Learning Limited under performance rights at the date of this report are as follows: 

Grant date 

19/02/2016 
19/02/2016 
19/02/2016 
01/06/2016 
01/06/2016 

 Expiry date 

 15/09/2017 
 15/09/2018 
 15/09/2019 
 01/09/2019 
 * 

  Exercise  

price 

Number  
under rights

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

100,000 
100,000 
100,000 
100,000 
400,000 

800,000 

* 

 60 days after the date of release of the Company's annual results for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

No person entitled to exercise the performance rights had or has any right by virtue of the performance right to participate 
in any share issue of the Company or of any other body corporate. 

Shares issued on the exercise of options 
There were no ordinary shares of 3P Learning Limited issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 June 
2016 and up to the date of this report. 

Shares issued on the exercise of performance rights 
There were no ordinary shares of 3P Learning Limited issued on the exercise of performance rights during the year ended 
30 June 2016 and up to the date of this report. 

Indemnity and insurance of officers 
The  Company  has  indemnified  the  directors  and  executives  of  the  Company  for  costs  incurred,  in  their  capacity  as  a 
director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith. 

During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of 
the Company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits 
disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. 

Indemnity and insurance of auditor 
To  the  extent  permitted  by  law,  the  Company  has  agreed  to  indemnify  its  auditors,  Ernst  &  Young,  as  part  of  its  audit 
engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has 
been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during the financial year and up to the date of this report. 

Proceedings on behalf of the Company 
No  person  has  applied  to  the  Court  under  section  237  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001  for  leave  to  bring  proceedings  on 
behalf  of  the  Company,  or  to  intervene  in  any  proceedings  to  which  the  Company  is  a  party  for  the  purpose  of  taking 
responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings. 

Non-audit services 
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor 
are outlined in note 28 to the financial statements. 

The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another 
person or firm on the auditor's behalf), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by 
the Corporations Act 2001. 

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Directors' report 
30 June 2016 

The directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in note 28 to the financial statements do not compromise the 
external auditor's independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the following reasons: 
● 

 all non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity
of the auditor; and 
 none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code
of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, including
reviewing or auditing the auditor's own work, acting in a management or decision-making capacity for the Company, 
acting as advocate for the Company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards. 

● 

Officers of the Company who are former partners of Ernst & Young 
There are no officers of the Company who are former partners of Ernst & Young. 

Rounding of amounts 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Report) Instrument 2016/191, 
dated 24 March 2016, and consequently the amounts in this report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, 
or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

Auditor's independence declaration 
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out 
immediately after this directors' report. 

Auditor 
Ernst & Young continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

This  report  is  made  in  accordance  with  a  resolution  of  directors,  pursuant  to  section  298(2)(a)  of  the  Corporations  Act 
2001. 

On behalf of the directors 

___________________________ 
Samuel Weiss 
Chairman 

25 August 2016 
Sydney 

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200 George Street 
Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia 
GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001 

Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 
Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 
ey.com/au 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of 3P Learning 
Limited 

As lead auditor for the audit of 3P Learning Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, I declare 
to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and   

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of 3P Learning Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial 
year. 

Ernst & Young 

Lisa Nijssen-Smith 
Partner 
25 August 2016 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
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3P Learning Limited
Contents
30 June 2016

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Statement of financial position
Statement of changes in equity
Statement of cash flows
Notes to the financial statements
Directors' declaration
Independent auditor's report to the members of 3P Learning Limited
Shareholder information
Corporate directory

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Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Revenue 

Share of profits of associates accounted for using the equity method 
Other income 

Expenses 
Employee benefits expense 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Professional fees 
Technology costs 
Marketing expenses 
Occupancy expenses 
Restructuring expenses 
Administrative expenses 
Finance costs 

Profit before income tax expense 

Income tax expense 

Profit after income tax expense for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 
Net change in the fair value of cash flow hedges taken to equity, net of tax 
Foreign currency translation 

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Profit for the year is attributable to: 
Non-controlling interest 
Owners of 3P Learning Limited 

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to: 
Non-controlling interest 
Owners of 3P Learning Limited 

Consolidated 

Note   

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

5 

6 

7 
7 

7 

8 

49,264 

44,247 

480 
1,044 

- 
1,657 

(23,738)
(5,064)
(2,356)
(2,583)
(3,060)
(2,281)
(2,231)
(3,296)
(649)

(19,337)
(3,062)
(10,750)
(1,207)
(2,289)
(1,914)
- 
(2,395)
(20)

5,530 

4,930 

(1,880)

(778)

3,650 

4,152 

85 
120 

205 

- 
(919)

(919)

3,855 

3,233 

18 
3,632 

3,650 

18 
3,837 

3,855 

67 
4,085 

4,152 

67 
3,166 

3,233 

Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

Cents 

Cents 

37 
37 

2.66 
2.66 

3.04 
3.04 

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes 
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Statement of financial position 
As at 30 June 2016 

Assets 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Income tax 
Other 
Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Royalty receivable 
Investments accounted for using the equity method 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Plant and equipment 
Intangibles 
Deferred tax 
Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Derivative financial instruments 
Income tax 
Provisions 
Deferred revenue 
Finance lease payable 
Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Borrowings 
Provisions 
Deferred revenue 
Finance lease payable 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 
Equity attributable to the owners of 3P Learning Limited 
Non-controlling interest 

Total equity 

Consolidated 

Note   

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

9 
10 

11 

12 
13 
14 
15 
16 

17 
18 

19 

20 
21 

22 
23 

4,281 
7,980 
48 
24 
12,333 

80 
48,884 
6,607 
1,216 
23,917 
5,881 
86,585 

30,886 
8,677 
- 
630 
40,193 

145 
- 
6,607 
965 
17,242 
7,600 
32,559 

98,918 

72,752 

10,745 
313 
- 
2,036 
28,423 
9 
41,526 

11,500 
549 
1,754 
40 
13,843 

7,392 
- 
1,997 
2,324 
23,924 
38 
35,675 

- 
875 
3,060 
- 
3,935 

55,369 

39,610 

43,549 

33,142 

33,951 
7,382 
2,160 
43,493 
56 

25,113 
7,035 
956 
33,104 
38 

43,549 

33,142 

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Statement of changes in equity 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Consolidated 

Issued  
capital 
$'000 

Reserves 
$'000 

Retained 
earnings 
$'000 

Non-
controlling 
interest 
$'000 

Total equity
$'000 

Balance at 1 July 2014 

2,352 

7,954 

(3,129) 

-

-

-

-

4,085   

(919)

(919)

- 

4,085   

87 

67 

-

67 

7,264 

4,152 

(919)

3,233 

Profit after income tax expense for the year 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net 
of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as 
owners: 
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs 
(note 22) 
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest 

22,761 
-

-
-

- 
-  

-
(116)

22,761 
(116)

Balance at 30 June 2015 

25,113 

7,035 

956   

38 

33,142 

Consolidated 

Issued  
capital 
$'000 

Reserves 
$'000 

Retained 
earnings 
$'000 

Non-
controlling 
interest 
$'000 

Total equity
$'000 

Balance at 1 July 2015 

25,113 

7,035 

956   

Profit after income tax expense for the year 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net 
of tax 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as 
owners: 
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs 
(note 22) 
Share-based payments (note 38) 
Dividends paid (note 24) 

-

-

-

8,838 
-
-

-

205 

205 

-
142 
-

3,632   

- 

3,632   

- 
-  
(2,428) 

38 

18 

-

18 

-
-
-

33,142 

3,650 

205 

3,855 

8,838 
142 
(2,428)

Balance at 30 June 2016 

33,951 

7,382 

2,160   

56 

43,549 

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Statement of cash flows 
For the year ended 30 June 2016 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) 
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST) 
Interest received 
Interest and other finance costs paid 
Income taxes refunded/(paid) 

Consolidated 

Note   

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

59,467 
(45,397)
148 
(359)
(2,206)

54,940 
(35,506)
599 
(78)
1,301 

Net cash from operating activities 

35 

11,653 

21,256 

Cash flows from investing activities 
Payment for purchase of business, net of cash acquired 
Payment for previous year's business combinations 
Payments for investments 
Payments for investments in associates 
Payments for plant and equipment 
Payments for intangibles 
Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment 
Proceeds from release of holding deposits 

Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Share issue transaction costs 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowing 
Dividends paid 
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest 

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 

- 
(495)
(1,318)
(33,748)
(912)
(11,382)
1 
500 

(1,062)
- 
(5,308)
- 
(327)
(8,475)
5 
1,702 

(47,354)

(13,465)

- 
- 
17,500 
(6,000)
(2,404)
- 

23,500 
(11,741)
- 
(260)
(12,500)
(116)

9,096 

(1,117)

(26,605)
30,886 
- 

6,674 
24,442 
(230)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year 

9 

4,281 

30,886 

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 
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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 1. General information 

The financial statements cover 3P Learning Limited as a Group consisting of 3P Learning Limited (the 'Company' or 'parent 
entity')  and  its  subsidiaries  (collectively  referred  to  as  the  'Group').  The  financial  statements  are  presented  in  Australian 
dollars, which is 3P Learning Limited's functional and presentation currency. 

3P  Learning  Limited  is  a  listed  public  company  limited  by  shares,  incorporated  and  domiciled  in  Australia.  Its  registered 
office and principal place of business is: 

Level 18, 124 Walker Street 
North Sydney NSW 2060 

A description of the nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' report, which is 
not part of the financial statements. 

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 25 August 2016. The 
directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements. 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies 

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. These policies 
have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. 

New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 
The  Group  has  adopted  all  of  the  new,  revised  or  amending  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  issued  by  the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. The adoption of these 
Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of 
the Group. 

Any  new,  revised  or  amending  Accounting  Standards  or  Interpretations  that  are  not  yet  mandatory  have  not  been  early 
adopted. 

Net current asset deficiency 
As at 30 June 2016, the Group was in a net current liability position of $29,193,000 (2015: net current asset of $4,518,000) 
of which $6,092,000 relates to future payments in relation to Learnosity and $28,423,000 (2015: $23,924,000) is deferred 
revenue which will be recognised as income in the next financial year with no further cash outflows to the Group. Further 
there  is  $8,500,000  available  of  the  working  capital  debt  facility.  Accordingly,  the  financial  statements  continue  to  be 
prepared on a going concern basis. 

Basis of preparation 
These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations  issued  by  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board  ('AASB')  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  as 
appropriate  for  for-profit  oriented  entities.  These  financial  statements  also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB'). 

Historical cost convention 
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for certain financial instruments 
that are measured at revalued amounts or fair values, as detailed in the accounting policies in this note. 

Critical accounting estimates 
The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  the  use  of  certain  critical  accounting  estimates.  It  also  requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a 
higher  degree  of  judgement  or  complexity,  or  areas  where  assumptions  and  estimates  are  significant  to  the  financial 
statements, are disclosed in note 3. 

Parent entity information 
In  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  these  financial  statements  present  the  results  of  the  Group  only. 
Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 32. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Principles of consolidation 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of 3P Learning Limited as at 
30 June 2016 and the results of all subsidiaries for the year then ended. 

Subsidiaries  are  all  those  entities  over  which  the  Group  has  control.  The  Group  controls  an  entity  when  the  Group  is 
exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns 
through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is 
transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. 

Intercompany  transactions,  balances  and  unrealised gains  on  transactions  between  entities  in  the  Group  are eliminated. 
Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred. 
Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted 
by the Group. 

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership interest, 
without  the  loss  of  control,  is  accounted  for  as  an  equity  transaction,  where  the  difference  between  the  consideration 
transferred  and  the  book  value  of  the  share  of  the  non-controlling  interest  acquired  is  recognised  directly  in  equity 
attributable to the parent. 

Non-controlling interest in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of profit or loss and 
other  comprehensive  income,  statement  of  financial  position  and  statement  of  changes  in  equity  of  the  Group.  Losses 
incurred by the Group are attributed to the non-controlling interest in full, even if that results in a deficit balance. 

Where  the  Group  loses  control  over  a  subsidiary,  it  derecognises  the  assets  including  goodwill,  liabilities  and  non-
controlling interest in the subsidiary together with any cumulative translation differences recognised in equity. The Group 
recognises the fair value of the consideration received and the fair value of any investment retained together with any gain 
or loss in profit or loss. 

Operating segments 
Operating  segments  are  presented  using  the  'management  approach',  where  the  information  presented  is  on  the  same 
basis as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM'). The CODM is responsible for the 
allocation of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance. 

Foreign currency translation 
The  financial  statements  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  3P  Learning  Limited's  functional  and  presentation 
currency. 

Foreign currency transactions 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the 
transactions.  Foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  the  settlement  of  such  transactions  and  from  the 
translation  at  financial  year-end  exchange  rates  of  monetary  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  are 
recognised in profit or loss. 

Foreign operations 
The  assets  and  liabilities  of  foreign  operations  are  translated  into  Australian  dollars  using  the  exchange  rates  at  the 
reporting date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average 
exchange rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. All resulting foreign exchange 
differences are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity. 

The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of. 

Revenue recognition 
Revenue  is  recognised  and  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable  to  the  extent  it  is 
probable  that  the  economic  benefits  will  flow  to  the  Group  and  the  revenue  can  be  reliably  measured.  A  number  of 
recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Mathletics, Spellodrome and IntoScience licence revenues 
The Group recognises revenue pursuant to software licence agreements upon the provision of access to its customers of 
the  Group’s  intellectual  property  as  it  exists  at  any  given  time  during  the  period  of  the  license.  Revenue  is  therefore 
recognised over the duration of the agreement or for as long as the customer has been provided access, when persuasive 
evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is probable. 

Reading Eggs products licence revenue 
The  Group  recognises  commission  revenue  pursuant  to  a  distribution  agreement  when  it  sells  a  third  party’s  online 
products to customers which provides these customers with access to the third party’s intellectual property as it exists at 
any given time. Revenue from the sale of Reading Eggs products is recorded on a net basis when the online product is 
sold, consistent with an agency relationship. 

Sponsorship income 
Revenue  is  recognised  in  relation  to  sponsorship  amounts  provided  by  various  external  parties  when  the  Company 
becomes entitled to the benefit and all of its obligations have been fulfilled. 

Translation fee 
Revenue is recognised in relation to translation of educational programs to the local language of the customer base upon 
completion of the translation. 

Sale of workbooks 
Revenue is recognised in relation to workbook materials sold to schools and students, on sale of the items. 

Copyright licence fee 
Revenue is recognised in relation to copyright agency fees upon becoming entitled to compensation being at a time when 
the Group’s materials and resources are reproduced by third parties. 

Interest 
Revenue  is  recognised  as  interest  accrues  using  the  effective  interest  method.  This  is  a  method  of  calculating  the 
amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective interest 
rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset 
to the net carrying amount of the financial asset. 

Deferred revenue 
Deferred  revenue  is  recognised  on  all  customer  contracts  where  appropriate  as  revenue  is  recorded  over  the  contract 
duration. 

Income tax 
The  income  tax  expense  or  benefit  for  the  period  is  the  tax  payable  on  that  period's  taxable  income  based  on  the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by the changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, where applicable. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be applied when 
the  assets  are  recovered  or  liabilities  are  settled,  based  on  those  tax  rates  that  are  enacted  or  substantively  enacted, 
except for: 
● 

 When the deferred income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a
transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting 
nor taxable profits; or 
 When the taxable temporary difference is associated with interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, and
the  timing  of  the  reversal  can  be  controlled  and  it  is  probable  that  the  temporary  difference  will  not  reverse  in  the 
foreseeable future. 

● 

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that 
future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. Deferred 
tax assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be available for 
the carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is 
probable that there are future taxable profits available to recover the asset. 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  offset  only  where  there  is  a  legally  enforceable  right  to  offset  current  tax  assets 
against  current  tax  liabilities  and  deferred  tax  assets  against  deferred  tax  liabilities;  and  they  relate  to  the  same  taxable 
authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously. 

3P  Learning  Limited  (the  'head  entity')  and  its  wholly-owned  Australian  subsidiaries  have  formed  an  income  tax 
consolidated group under the tax consolidation regime. The head entity and each subsidiary in the tax consolidated group 
continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The tax consolidated group has applied the 'separate 
taxpayer  within  group'  approach  in  determining  the  appropriate  amount  of  taxes  to  allocate  to  members  of  the  tax 
consolidated group. 

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, the head entity also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) 
and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from each subsidiary in the tax 
consolidated group. 

Assets  or  liabilities  arising  under  tax  funding  agreements  with  the  tax  consolidated  entities  are  recognised  as  amounts 
receivable from or payable to other entities in the tax consolidated group. The tax funding arrangement ensures that the 
intercompany charge equals the current tax liability or benefit of each tax consolidated group member, resulting in neither a 
contribution by the head entity to the subsidiaries nor a distribution by the subsidiaries to the head entity. 

Research and development rebate 
Research and development rebate are credited against tax payable and are not treated as revenue. 

Current and non-current classification 
Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-current classification. 

An  asset  is  classified  as  current  when:  it  is  either  expected  to  be  realised  or  intended  to  be  sold  or  consumed  in  the 
Group's normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be realised within 12 months 
after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle 
a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other assets are classified as non-current. 

A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held 
primarily  for  the  purpose  of  trading;  it  is  due  to  be  settled  within  12  months  after  the  reporting  period;  or  there  is  no 
unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities 
are classified as non-current. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly 
liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and 
which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. 

Trade and other receivables 
Trade  receivables  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  and  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method, less any provision for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30-60 days. 

Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectable are written 
off  by  reducing  the  carrying  amount  directly.  A  provision  for  impairment  of  trade  receivables  is  raised  when  there  is 
objective  evidence  that  the  Group  will  not  be  able  to  collect  all  amounts  due  according  to  the  original  terms  of  the 
receivables. 

Other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less any provision for 
impairment. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Derivative financial instruments 
Derivatives  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  on  the  date  a  derivative  contract  is  entered  into  and  are  subsequently 
remeasured  to  their  fair  value  at  each  reporting  date.  The  accounting  for  subsequent  changes  in  fair  value  depends  on 
whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. 

Derivatives are classified as current or non-current depending on the expected period of realisation. 

Cash flow hedges 
Cash flow hedges are used to cover the Group's exposure to variability in cash flows that is attributable to particular risks 
associated with a recognised asset or liability or a firm commitment which could affect profit or loss. The effective portion of 
the  gain  or  loss  on  the  hedging  instrument  is  recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  through  the  cash  flow  hedges 
reserve in equity, whilst the ineffective portion is recognised in profit or loss. Amounts taken to equity are transferred out of 
equity and included in the measurement of the hedged transaction when the forecast transaction occurs. 

Cash flow hedges are tested for effectiveness on a regular basis both retrospectively and prospectively to ensure that each 
hedge  is  highly  effective  and  continues  to  be  designated  as  a  cash  flow  hedge.  If  the  forecast  transaction  is  no  longer 
expected to occur, the amounts recognised in equity are transferred to profit or loss. 

If the hedging instrument is sold, terminated, expires, exercised without replacement or rollover, or if the hedge becomes 
ineffective  and  is  no  longer  a  designated  hedge,  the  amounts  previously  recognised  in  equity  remain  in  equity  until  the 
forecast transaction occurs. 

Associates 
Associates  are  entities  over  which  the  Group  has  significant  influence  but  not  control  or  joint  control.  Investments  in 
associates are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the share of the profits or losses of the 
associate is recognised in profit or loss and the share of the movements in equity is recognised in other comprehensive 
income. Investments in associates are carried in the statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition changes in 
the Group's share of net assets of the associate. Goodwill relating to the associate is included in the carrying amount of the 
investment  and  is  neither  amortised  nor  individually  tested  for  impairment.  Dividends  received  or  receivable  from 
associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment. 

When the Group's share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any unsecured 
long-term receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments 
on behalf of the associate. 

The  Group  discontinues  the  use  of  the  equity  method  upon  the  loss  of  significant  influence  over  the  associate  and 
recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference between the associate's carrying amount, fair value of 
the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in profit or loss. 

Investments and other financial assets 
Investments  and  other  financial  assets  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value.  Transaction  costs  are  included  as  part  of  the 
initial  measurement,  except  for  financial  assets  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss.  They  are  subsequently  measured  at 
either amortised cost or fair value depending on their classification. Classification is determined based on the purpose of 
the acquisition and subsequent reclassification to other categories is restricted. 

Financial  assets  are  derecognised  when  the  rights  to  receive  cash  flows  from  the  financial  assets  have  expired  or  have 
been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. 

Available-for-sale financial assets 
Available-for-sale  financial  assets  are  non-derivative  financial  assets,  principally  equity  securities,  that  are  either 
designated as available-for-sale or not classified as any other category. After initial recognition, fair value movements are 
recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  through  the  available-for-sale  reserve  in  equity.  Cumulative  gain  or  loss 
previously  reported  in  the  available-for-sale  reserve  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss  when  the  asset  is  derecognised  or 
impaired. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Impairment of financial assets 
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or 
group  of  financial  assets  is  impaired. Objective  evidence  includes significant  financial difficulty  of  the  issuer  or  obligor; a 
breach  of  contract  such  as  default  or  delinquency  in  payments;  the  lender  granting  to  a  borrower  concessions  due  to 
economic  or  legal  reasons  that  the  lender  would  not  otherwise  do;  it  becomes  probable  that  the  borrower  will  enter 
bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; the disappearance of an active market for the financial asset; or observable 
data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in estimated future cash flows. 

Available-for-sale financial assets are considered impaired when there has been a significant or prolonged decline in value 
below initial cost. Subsequent increments in value are recognised in other comprehensive income through the available-
for-sale reserve. 

Plant and equipment 
Plant  and  equipment  is  stated  at  historical  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  impairment.  Historical  cost  includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. 

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to write off the net cost of each item of plant and equipment over their 
expected useful lives as follows: 

Furniture & fittings 
Computer equipment 
Office equipment  

three to seven years 
three to five years 
three to five years 

The  residual  values,  useful  lives  and  depreciation  methods  are  reviewed,  and  adjusted  if  appropriate,  at  each  reporting 
date. 

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the Group. 
Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss. 

Leases 
The  determination  of  whether  an  arrangement  is  or  contains  a  lease  is  based  on  the  substance  of  the  arrangement  at 
inception  date,  whether  fulfilment  of  the  arrangement  is  dependent  on  the  use  of  a  specific  asset  or  assets  or  the 
arrangement conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement. 

A distinction is made between finance leases, which effectively transfer from the lessor to the lessee substantially all the 
risks  and  benefits  incidental  to  the  ownership  of  leased  assets,  and  operating  leases,  under  which  the  lessor  effectively 
retains substantially all such risks and benefits. 

Finance leases are capitalised. A lease asset and liability are established at the fair value of the leased assets, or if lower, 
the  present  value  of  minimum  lease  payments.  Lease  payments  are  allocated  between  the  principal  component  of  the 
lease liability and the finance costs, so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. 

Leased assets acquired under a finance lease are depreciated over the asset's useful life or over the shorter of the asset's 
useful life and the lease term if there is no reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership at the end of the lease 
term. 

Group as a lessee 
Operating lease payments, net of any incentives received from the lessor, are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line 
basis over the term of the lease. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Intangible assets 
Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value 
at the date of the acquisition. Intangible assets acquired separately are initially recognised at cost. Indefinite life intangible 
assets  are  not  amortised  and  are  subsequently  measured  at  cost  less  any  impairment.  Finite  life  intangible  assets  are 
subsequently  measured  at  cost  less  amortisation  and  any  impairment.  The  gains  or  losses  recognised  in  profit  or  loss 
arising from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the 
carrying amount of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. 
Changes in the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation 
method or period. 

Internally  generated  intangible  assets,  excluding  capitalised  development  costs,  are  not  capitalised  and  an  expense  is 
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the year in which the expenditure is incurred. 

Goodwill 
Goodwill  arises  on  the  acquisition  of  a  business.  Goodwill  is  not  amortised.  Instead,  goodwill  is  tested  annually  for 
impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at 
cost  less  accumulated  impairment  losses.  Impairment  losses  on  goodwill  are  taken  to  profit  or  loss  and  are  not 
subsequently reversed. 

Product development 
Research  costs  are  expensed  in  the  period  in  which  they  are  incurred.  Development  costs  are  capitalised  when  it  is 
probable that the project will be a success considering its commercial and technical feasibility; the Group is able to use or 
sell the asset; the Group has sufficient resources; and intent to complete the internal development and their costs can be 
measured reliably. Capitalised development costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their expected 
benefit, being their finite useful lives of five years. 

Patents and trademarks 
Significant  costs  associated  with  patents  and  trademarks  are  deferred  and  amortised  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the 
period of their expected benefit, being their finite useful life of three years. 

Customer contracts 
Customer  contracts  acquired  in  a  business  combination  are  amortised  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  period  of  their 
expected benefit, being their finite useful life of between one to three years. 

Software 
Significant  costs  associated  with  software  are  deferred  and  amortised  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  period  of  their 
expected benefit, being their finite useful life of three years. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 
Goodwill  and  other  intangible  assets  that  have  an  indefinite  useful  life  are  not  subject  to  amortisation  and  are  tested 
annually  for  impairment,  or  more  frequently  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  they  might  be  impaired. 
Other  non-financial  assets  are  reviewed  for  impairment  whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the 
carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying 
amount exceeds its recoverable amount. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the 
present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or 
cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to 
form a cash-generating unit. 

Trade and other payables 
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial year and 
which  are  unpaid.  Due  to  their  short-term  nature  they  are  measured  at  amortised  cost  and  are  not  discounted.  The 
amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 

Borrowings 
Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They 
are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

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Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Finance costs 
Finance costs attributable to qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are expensed in 
the period in which they are incurred. 

Provisions 
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present (legal or constructive) obligation as a result of a past event, it is 
probable  the  Group  will  be  required  to  settle  the  obligation,  and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of  the  amount  of  the 
obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present 
obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. If the time value 
of  money  is  material,  provisions  are  discounted  using  a  current  pre-tax  rate  specific  to  the  liability.  The  increase  in  the 
provision resulting from the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 

Employee benefits 

Short-term employee benefits 
Employee benefits expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to 
be paid when the liabilities are settled. 

Other long-term employee benefits 
Employee benefits not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are measured as the present value of 
expected  future  payments  to  be  made  in  respect  of  services  provided  by  employees  up  to  the  reporting  date  using  the 
projected  unit  credit  method.  Consideration  is  given  to  expected  future  wage  and  salary  levels,  experience  of  employee 
departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on 
corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. 

Defined contribution superannuation expense 
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 

Share-based payments 
Equity-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees. 

Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for 
the rendering of services. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions are measured at fair value on grant date. 

The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  are  recognised  as  an  expense  with  a  corresponding  increase  in  equity  over  the 
vesting period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the 
best  estimate  of  the  number  of  awards  that  are  likely  to  vest  and  the  expired  portion  of  the  vesting  period.  The  amount 
recognised in profit or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts already 
recognised in previous periods. 

Market  conditions  are  taken  into  consideration  in  determining  fair  value.  Therefore,  any  awards  subject  to  market 
conditions  are  considered  to  vest  irrespective  of  whether  or  not  that  market  condition  has  been  met,  provided  all  other 
conditions are satisfied. 

If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification has not been made. 
An  additional  expense  is  recognised,  over  the  remaining  vesting  period,  for  any  modification  that  increases  the  total  fair 
value of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification. 

If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the Group or employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is treated as a 
cancellation.  If  the  condition  is  not  within  the  control  of  the  Group  or  employee  and  is  not  satisfied  during  the  vesting 
period, any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the award is forfeited. 

If  equity-settled  awards  are  cancelled,  it  is  treated  as  if  it  has  vested  on  the  date  of  cancellation,  and  any  remaining 
expense is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled and 
new award is treated as if they were a modification. 

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Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Fair value measurement 
When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the 
fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between  market  participants  at  the  measurement  date;  and  assumes  that  the  transaction  will  take  place  either:  in  the 
principal market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market. 

Fair  value  is  measured  using  the  assumptions  that  market  participants  would  use  when  pricing  the  asset  or  liability, 
assuming they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its 
highest  and  best  use.  Valuation  techniques  that  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances  and  for  which  sufficient  data  are 
available  to  measure  fair  value,  are  used,  maximising  the  use  of  relevant  observable  inputs  and  minimising  the  use  of 
unobservable inputs. 

Assets  and  liabilities measured at  fair value  are classified,  into  three  levels, using  a  fair  value hierarchy  that  reflects  the 
significance  of  the  inputs  used  in  making  the  measurements.  Classifications  are  reviewed  at  each  reporting  date  and 
transfers between levels are determined based on a reassessment of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair 
value measurement. 

Contributed equity 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, 
from the proceeds. 

Dividends 
Dividends are recognised when declared during the financial year and no longer at the discretion of the Company. 

Business combinations 
The  acquisition  method  of  accounting  is  used  to  account  for  business  combinations  regardless  of  whether  equity 
instruments or other assets are acquired. 

The  consideration  transferred  is  the  sum  of  the  acquisition-date  fair  values  of  the  assets  transferred,  equity  instruments 
issued or liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the amount of any non-controlling interest 
in the acquiree. For each business combination, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree is measured at either fair value 
or  at  the  proportionate  share  of  the  acquiree's  identifiable  net  assets.  All  acquisition  costs  are  expensed  as  incurred  to 
profit or loss. 

On the acquisition of a business, the Group assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed for appropriate 
classification  and  designation  in  accordance  with  the  contractual  terms,  economic  conditions,  the  Group's  operating  or 
accounting policies and other pertinent conditions in existence at the acquisition-date. 

Where  the  business  combination  is  achieved  in  stages,  the  Group  remeasures  its  previously  held  equity  interest  in  the 
acquiree at the acquisition-date fair value and the difference between the fair value and the previous carrying amount is 
recognised in profit or loss. 

Contingent  consideration  to  be  transferred  by  the  acquirer  is  recognised  at  the  acquisition-date  fair  value.  Subsequent 
changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  contingent  consideration  classified  as  an  asset  or  liability  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss. 
Contingent  consideration  classified  as  equity  is  not  remeasured  and  its  subsequent  settlement  is  accounted  for  within 
equity. 

The  difference  between  the  acquisition-date  fair  value  of  assets  acquired,  liabilities  assumed  and  any  non-controlling 
interest in the acquiree and the fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of any pre-existing investment 
in the acquiree is recognised as goodwill. If the consideration transferred and the pre-existing fair value is less than the fair 
value of the identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised as a 
gain directly in profit or loss by the acquirer on the acquisition-date, but only after a reassessment of the identification and 
measurement of the net assets acquired, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree, if any, the consideration transferred 
and the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquirer. 

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Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

Business  combinations  are  initially  accounted  for  on  a  provisional  basis.  The  acquirer  retrospectively  adjusts  the 
provisional amounts recognised and also recognises additional assets or liabilities during the measurement period, based 
on  new  information  obtained  about  the  facts  and  circumstances  that  existed  at  the  acquisition-date.  The  measurement 
period ends on either the earlier of (i) 12 months from the date of the acquisition or (ii) when the acquirer receives all the 
information possible to determine fair value. 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 
Basic  earnings per share  is calculated  by  dividing  the  profit  attributable  to  the  owners  of 3P  Learning Limited,  excluding 
any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the financial year. 

Diluted earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account 
the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the 
weighted  average  number  of  shares  assumed  to  have  been  issued  for  no  consideration  in  relation  to  dilutive  potential 
ordinary shares. 

Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes 
Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  associated  GST,  unless  the  GST  incurred  is  not 
recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part 
of the expense. 

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  inclusive  of  the  amount  of  GST  receivable  or  payable.  The  net  amount  of  GST 
recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  tax  authority  is  included  in  other  receivables  or  other  payables  in  the  statement  of 
financial position. 

Cash  flows  are  presented  on  a  gross  basis.  The  GST  components  of  cash  flows  arising  from  investing  or  financing 
activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows. 

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority. 

Rounding of amounts 
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors' Report) Instrument 2016/191, 
dated 24 March 2016, and consequently the amounts in this report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, 
or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

Comparatives 
Comparatives  in  the  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  have  been  realigned  to  current  year 
presentation. There has been no effect on the profit for the year. 

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted 
Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  that  have  recently  been  issued  or  amended  but  are  not  yet 
mandatory, have not been early adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2016. The Group's 
assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most relevant to the Group, 
are set out below. 

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Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued) 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments 
This  standard  is  applicable  to  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2018.  The  standard  replaces  all 
previous  versions  of  AASB  9  and  completes  the  project  to  replace  IAS  39  'Financial  Instruments:  Recognition  and 
Measurement'. AASB 9 introduces new classification and measurement models for financial assets. A financial asset shall 
be measured at amortised cost, if it is held within a business  model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect 
contractual cash flows, which arise on specified dates and solely principal and interest. All other financial instrument assets 
are  to  be  classified  and  measured  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  unless  the  entity  makes  an  irrevocable  election  on 
initial recognition to present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading) in other comprehensive 
income  ('OCI').  For  financial  liabilities,  the  standard  requires  the  portion  of  the  change  in  fair  value  that  relates  to  the 
entity's  own  credit  risk  to  be  presented  in  OCI  (unless  it  would  create  an  accounting  mismatch).  New  simpler  hedge 
accounting requirements are intended to more closely align the accounting treatment with the risk management activities of 
the  entity.  New  impairment  requirements  will  use  an  'expected  credit  loss'  ('ECL')  model  to  recognise  an  allowance. 
Impairment will be measured under a 12-month ECL method unless the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased 
significantly since initial recognition in which case the lifetime ECL method is adopted. The standard introduces additional 
new  disclosures.  The  Group  expects  to  adopt  this  standard  from  1  July  2018  but  the  impact  of  its  adoption  is  yet  to  be 
assessed. 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
This  standard  is  applicable  to  annual  reporting  periods  beginning  on  or  after  1  January  2018.  The  standard  provides  a 
single standard for revenue recognition. The core principle of the standard is that an entity will recognise revenue to depict 
the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to  customers  in  an  amount  that  reflects  the  consideration  to  which  the  entity 
expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The standard will require: contracts (either written, verbal or 
implied) to be identified, together with the separate performance obligations within the contract; determine the transaction 
price,  adjusted  for  the  time  value  of  money  excluding  credit  risk;  allocation  of  the  transaction  price  to  the  separate 
performance  obligations  on  a  basis  of  relative  stand-alone  selling  price  of  each  distinct  good  or  service,  or  estimation 
approach if no distinct observable prices exist; and recognition of revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. 
Credit  risk  will  be  presented  separately  as  an  expense  rather  than  adjusted  to  revenue.  For  goods,  the  performance 
obligation would be satisfied when the customer obtains control of the goods. For services, the performance obligation is 
satisfied  when  the  service  has  been  provided,  typically  for  promises  to  transfer  services  to  customers.  For  performance 
obligations satisfied over time, an entity would select an appropriate measure of progress to determine how much revenue 
should be recognised as the performance obligation is satisfied. Contracts with customers will be presented in an entity's 
statement  of  financial  position  as  a  contract  liability,  a  contract  asset,  or  a  receivable,  depending  on  the  relationship 
between the entity's performance and the customer's payment. Sufficient quantitative and qualitative disclosure is required 
to  enable users  to understand  the contracts with customers;  the significant  judgments  made  in  applying  the  guidance  to 
those  contracts;  and  any  assets  recognised  from  the  costs  to  obtain  or  fulfil  a  contract  with  a  customer.  The  Group  will 
adopt this standard from 1 July 2018 and the adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact for the 
Group. 

AASB 16 Leases 
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The standard replaces AASB 
117 'Leases' and for lessees will eliminate the classifications of operating leases and finance leases. Subject to exceptions, 
a  'right-of-use'  asset  will  be  capitalised  in  the  statement  of  financial  position,  measured  as  the  present  value  of  the 
unavoidable  future  lease  payments  to  be  made  over  the  lease  term.  The  exceptions  relate  to  short-term  leases  of  12 
months  or  less  and  leases  of  low-value  assets  (such  as  personal  computers  and  small  office  furniture)  where  an 
accounting policy choice exists whereby either a 'right-of-use' asset is recognised or lease payments are expensed to profit 
or  loss  as  incurred.  A  liability  corresponding  to  the  capitalised  lease  will  also  be  recognised,  adjusted  for  lease 
prepayments, lease incentives received, initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of any future restoration, removal or 
dismantling  costs.  Straight-line  operating  lease  expense  recognition  will  be  replaced  with  a  depreciation  charge  for  the 
leased  asset  (included  in  operating  costs)  and  an  interest  expense  on  the  recognised  lease  liability  (included  in  finance 
costs).  In  the  earlier  periods  of  the  lease,  the  expenses  associated  with  the  lease  under  AASB  16  will  be  higher  when 
compared  to  lease  expenses  under  AASB  117.  However  EBITDA  (Earnings  Before  Interest,  Tax,  Depreciation  and 
Amortisation) results will be improved as the operating expense is replaced by interest expense and depreciation in profit 
or  loss  under  AASB  16.  For  classification  within  the  statement  of  cash  flows,  the  lease  payments  will  be  separated  into 
both a principal (financing activities) and interest (either operating or financing activities) component. For lessor accounting, 
the standard does not substantially change how a lessor accounts for leases. The Group will adopt this standard from 1 
July 2019 and the impact of its adoption will be that operating leases, such as those detailed in note 30, will be brought 
onto the statement of financial position with a corresponding liability.  

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Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions 

The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that 
affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in 
relation  to  assets,  liabilities,  contingent  liabilities,  revenue  and  expenses.  Management  bases  its  judgements,  estimates 
and  assumptions  on  historical  experience  and  on  other  various  factors,  including  expectations  of  future  events, 
management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will 
seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing 
a  material  adjustment  to  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities  (refer  to  the  respective  notes)  within  the  next 
financial year are discussed below. 

Fair value measurement hierarchy 
The Group is required to classify all assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, based on 
the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) 
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date; Level 2: Inputs other 
than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 
3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Considerable judgement is required to determine what is significant to fair 
value and therefore which category the asset or liability is placed in can be subjective. 

The  fair  value  of  assets  and  liabilities  classified  as  level  3  is  determined  by  the  use  of  valuation  models.  These  include 
discounted cash flow analysis or the use of observable inputs that require significant adjustments based on unobservable 
inputs. 

Goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets 
The Group tests annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment, whether goodwill 
and other indefinite life intangible assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in 
note  2.  The  recoverable  amounts  of  cash-generating  units  have  been  determined  based  on  value-in-use  calculations. 
These calculations require the use of assumptions, including estimated discount rates based on the current cost of capital 
and growth rates of the estimated future cash flows. 

Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets 
The  Group  assesses  impairment  of  non-financial  assets  other  than  goodwill  and  other  indefinite  life  intangible  assets  at 
each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group and to the particular asset that may lead to impairment. 
If  an  impairment  trigger  exists,  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  asset  is  determined.  This  involves  fair  value  less  costs  of 
disposal or value-in-use calculations, which incorporate a number of key estimates and assumptions. 

Income tax 
The  Group  is  subject  to  income  taxes  in  the  jurisdictions  in  which  it  operates.  Significant  judgement  is  required  in 
determining  the  provision  for  income  tax.  There  are  many  transactions  and  calculations  undertaken  during  the  ordinary 
course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax 
audit issues based on the Group's current understanding of the tax law. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is 
different  from  the  carrying  amounts,  such  differences  will  impact  the  current  and  deferred  tax  provisions  in  the  period  in 
which such determination is made. 

Recovery of deferred tax assets 
Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  deductible  temporary  differences  only  if  the  Group  considers  it  is  probable  that 
future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

Product development costs 
The  Group  capitalises  development  costs  for  a  project  in  accordance  with  the  accounting  policy.  Initial  capitalisation  of 
costs is based on management’s judgement that technological and economic feasibility is confirmed.  In determining the 
amounts  to  be  capitalised,  as  with  the  nature  of  Software-as-a-Service  delivery  model,  key  judgement  is  required  in 
determining whether incremental product enhancements will provide additional future economic benefit. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 4. Operating segments 

Identification of reportable operating segments 
The  Group  is  organised  into  geographic  operating  segments:  Australia  &  New  Zealand  ('ANZ'),  America,  Canada  and 
South  America  ('Americas')  and  Europe,  Middle-East  and  Africa  ('EMEA').  These  operating  segments  are  based  on  the 
internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (who are identified as the Chief Operating Decision 
Makers  ('CODM')  in  assessing  performance  and  in  determining  the  allocation  of  resources.  There  is  no  aggregation  of 
operating segments. 

The  CODM  reviews  EBITDA  (earnings  before  interest,  tax,  depreciation  and  amortisation).  The  accounting  policies 
adopted for internal reporting to the CODM are consistent with those adopted in the financial statements. 

The information reported to the CODM is on a quarterly basis. 

The CODM does not regularly review segment assets and segment liabilities. Refer to statement of financial position for 
assets and liabilities. 

Intersegment transactions 
Intersegment transactions were made at market rates. Intersegment transactions are eliminated on consolidation. 

Major customers 
There are no major customers that contributed more than 10% of revenue to the Group. 

Operating segment information 

Consolidated - 2016 

Revenue 
Sales to external customers 
Other revenue 
Total revenue 

EBITDA* 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Interest revenue 
Finance costs 
Share of profits of associates 
Restructuring expenses 
Profit before income tax expense 
Income tax expense 
Profit after income tax expense 

 ANZ  
$'000 

Americas  
$'000 

EMEA  
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

30,615 
176 
30,791 

5,835   
11   
5,846   

12,608 
19 
12,627 

14,751 

(4,039) 

2,134 

49,058 
206 
49,264 

12,846 
(5,064)
148 
(649)
480 
(2,231)
5,530 
(1,880)
3,650 

* 

 EBITDA is after inter-segment royalty expense incurred by Americas segment of $2,324,000 and EMEA segment of
$4,582,000. 

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Note 4. Operating segments (continued) 

Consolidated - 2015 

Revenue 
Sales to external customers 
Other revenue 
Total revenue 

EBITDA* 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Interest revenue 
Finance costs 
Profit before income tax expense 
Income tax expense 
Profit after income tax expense 

ANZ  
$'000 

 Americas    
$'000 

 EMEA  
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

29,511 
32 
29,543 

4,443   
-  
4,443   

10,261 
-
10,261 

8,547 

(1,999) 

898 

44,215 
32 
44,247 

7,446 
(3,062)
566 
(20)
4,930 
(778)
4,152 

* 

 EBITDA for ANZ segment includes IPO costs of $9,368,000. EBITDA is after inter-segment royalty expense incurred
by Americas segment of $1,772,000 and EMEA segment of $3,612,000. 

Note 5. Revenue 

Licence fees 
Sponsorship income 
Sale of workbooks 
Copyright licence fees 
Other 
Net commission revenue 

Revenue 

Note 6. Other income 

Net foreign exchange gain 
Interest  
Other 

Other income 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

39,799 
683 
- 
1,724 
233 
6,825 

35,123 
1,079 
128 
1,563 
198 
6,156 

49,264 

44,247 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

615 
148 
281 

537 
586 
534 

1,044 

1,657 

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Note 7. Expenses 

Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses: 

Depreciation 
Fixtures and fittings 
Computer equipment 
Office equipment 

Total depreciation 

Amortisation 
Product development 
Patents and trademarks 
Customer contracts 
Software 

Total amortisation 

Total depreciation and amortisation 

Professional fees includes the following: 
Professional fees for initial public offering  
Other professional fees  

Total professional fees  

Finance costs 
Interest and finance charges paid/payable 

Rental expense relating to operating leases 
Minimum lease payments 

Superannuation expense 
Defined contribution superannuation expense 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

164 
421 
32 

617 

3,983 
103 
138 
223 

4,447 

5,064 

- 
2,356 

142 
475 
20 

637 

2,087 
149 
168 
21 

2,425 

3,062 

9,368 
1,382 

2,356 

10,750 

649 

20 

1,395 

1,201 

2,655 

2,021 

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30 June 2016 

Note 8. Income tax expense 

Income tax expense 
Current tax 
Deferred tax - origination and reversal of temporary differences 
Research and developments rebates recognised 

Aggregate income tax expense 

Deferred tax included in income tax expense comprises: 
Decrease in deferred tax assets (note 16) 

Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate 
Profit before income tax expense 

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 30% 

Tax effect amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income: 

Non-deductible expenses 
Impact of foreign tax rate 
Other tax offsets 
Current year tax benefit not recognised 

Research and developments rebates recognised 
Prior year tax losses derecognised 
Adjustments recognised for prior year deferred tax 
Other 

Income tax expense 

Amounts credited directly to equity 
Deferred tax assets (note 16) 

Note 9. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents 

Cash at bank and in hand 
Short-term deposits 

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Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

749 
1,719 
(588)

1,880 

3,355 
132 
(2,709)

778 

1,719 

132 

5,530 

1,659 

71 
(385)
314 
869 

2,528 
(588)
- 
- 
(60)

1,880 

4,930 

1,479 

196 
(147)
- 
- 

1,528 
(2,709)
447 
1,398 
114 

778 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

- 

(317)

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

4,219 
62 

10,215 
20,671 

4,281 

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Note 10. Current assets - trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables 
Less: Provision for impairment of receivables 

Other receivables 
Prepayments 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

7,098 
(20)
7,078 

230 
672 
902 

7,980 

7,522 
(18)
7,504 

238 
935 
1,173 

8,677 

Impairment of receivables 
The Group has recognised a loss of $52,000 (2015: $18,000) in profit or loss in respect of impairment of receivables for the 
year ended 30 June 2016. 

The ageing of the impaired receivables provided for above are as follows: 

0ne to three months overdue 
Three to six months overdue 
Over six months overdue 

Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables are as follows: 

Opening balance 
Additional provisions recognised 
Receivables written off during the year as uncollectable 

Closing balance 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

3 
10 
7 

20 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

18 
52 
(50)

20 

- 
3 
15 

18 

- 
18 
- 

18 

Past due but not impaired 
Customers with balances past due but without provision for impairment of receivables amount to $1,791,000 as at 30 June 
2016 ($1,722,000 as at 30 June 2015). 

The ageing of the past due but not impaired receivables are as follows: 

1 to 12 months overdue 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

1,791 

1,722 

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Note 11. Current assets - other 

Term deposits 
Other deposits 
Other current assets 

Note 12. Non-current assets - investments accounted for using the equity method 

Investment in Learnosity Holdings Limited 

Refer to note 34 for further information on interests in associates. 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

16 
8 
- 

24 

516 
8 
106 

630 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

48,884 

- 

On 9 September 2015, the Group acquired an initial 23.07% interest in Learnosity Holdings Limited (www.learnosity.com) a 
provider of SaaS Assessment tools, based in Dublin, Ireland for a total cost of $27,875,000. On this date the Group also 
entered  into  an  option  to  purchase  an  additional  16.93%.  The  Group  exercised  this  option  on  19  January  2016  for  a 
consideration of $20,529,000. Cash consideration of $33,748,000 was paid up to 30 June 2016 and a further $6,092,000 is 
accrued and will be paid subsequent to the reporting date. 

Consideration  paid  was  settled  by  the  issuance  of  4,108,527  shares  in  the  Company.  This  included  2,292,649  shares 
issued on 7 December 2015 and 1,816,878 shares issued on 31 March 2016, which are both held in escrow for a period of 
12 months from their respective issue dates. 

Note 13. Non-current assets - available-for-sale financial assets 

Unlisted ordinary shares - 17.2% interest in Desmos Inc. 

6,607 

6,607 

Refer to note 26 for further information on fair value measurement. 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

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Note 14. Non-current assets - plant and equipment 

Furniture & fittings - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Computer equipment - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Office equipment - at cost 
Less: Accumulated depreciation 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

1,510 
(753)
757 

3,499 
(3,161)
338 

268 
(147)
121 

1,216 

1,033 
(596)
437 

3,211 
(2,752)
459 

186 
(117)
69 

965 

Reconciliations 
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2014 
Additions 
Disposals 
Additions through business combinations 
Exchange differences 
Write off of assets 
Transfers in/(out) 
Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2015 
Additions 
Disposals 
Exchange differences 
Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

 Furniture 
 and fittings 
$'000 

Computer  
equipment 
$'000 

Office 

  equipment 

$'000 

Total 
$'000 

491 
55 
-
-
37 
(4)
-
(142)

437 
448 
(2)
38 
(164)

757 

784   
223   
-  
-  
4   
(17) 
(60) 
(475) 

459   
302   
(6) 
4   
(421) 

338   

47 
49 
(5)
2 
-
(4)
-
(20)

69 
162 
(67)
(11)
(32)

121 

1,322 
327 
(5)
2 
41 
(25)
(60)
(637)

965 
912 
(75)
31 
(617)

1,216 

Property, plant and equipment secured under finance leases 
Refer to note 30 for further information on property, plant and equipment secured under finance leases. 

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Note 15. Non-current assets - intangibles 

Goodwill - at cost 

Product development - at cost 
Less: Accumulated amortisation 

Patents and trademarks - at cost 
Less: Accumulated amortisation 

Customer contracts - at cost 
Less: Accumulated amortisation 

Software - at cost 
Less: Accumulated amortisation 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

4,414 

4,654 

24,683 
(6,742)
17,941 

3,074 
(2,982)
92 

316 
(276)
40 

1,861 
(431)
1,430 

14,605 
(2,757)
11,848 

3,074 
(2,879)
195 

370 
(172)
198 

561 
(214)
347 

23,917 

17,242 

Reconciliations 
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2014 
Additions 
Additions through business 
combinations 
Exchange differences 
Transfers in/(out) 
Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2015 
Additions 
Exchange differences 
Amortisation expense 

  Goodwill 

$'000 

 Product  
  development 
$'000 

Patents and 
trademarks 
$'000 

Customer 
contracts 
$'000 

  Software 

$'000 

Total 
$'000 

3,012   
-  

1,578  
64   
-  
-  

4,654   
-  
(240) 
-  

5,775 
8,160 

-
-
-
(2,087)

11,848 
10,076 
-
(3,983)

337 
7 

-
-
-
(149)

195 
-
-
(103)

92 

-  
-  

354  
12   
-  
(168) 

198   
-  
(20) 
(138) 

-
308 

-
-
60 
(21)

347 
1,306 
-
(223)

9,124 
8,475 

1,932 
76 
60 
(2,425)

17,242 
11,382 
(260)
(4,447)

40   

1,430 

23,917 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

4,414   

17,941 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 15. Non-current assets - intangibles (continued) 

Impairment testing for goodwill 
Goodwill acquired through business combinations have been allocated to the following cash-generating units ('CGUs'): 

CGU1: ANZ 
CGU2: EMEA 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

3,012 
1,402 

4,414 

3,012 
1,642 

4,654 

The  recoverable  amount  of  each  CGU  is  determined  based  on  value-in-use  calculations  which  require  the  use  of 
assumptions. The calculations use cash flow projections based on business plan, prior to any future restructuring to which 
the Group is not yet committed, approved by management covering a five year period. Cash flows beyond the five year 
period are extrapolated using the estimated growth rates stated below. 

The following key assumptions were used in the discounted cash flow model for the different CGUs: 

a. Pre-tax discount rate: CGU1: ANZ 10.98% and CGU2: EMEA 11.48%. 
b. Projected growth rate of 3% beyond five year period for all CGUs. 
c. Increase in operating costs and overheads based on current levels adjusted for inflationary increases. 

For the financial year ended 30 June 2016, the recoverable amount of net assets for all CGUs are greater than the carrying 
value of the assets and therefore, the goodwill is not considered to be impaired. 

Sensitivity 
As disclosed in note 3, management have made judgements and estimates in respect of impairment testing of goodwill. 
Should these judgements and estimates not occur the resulting carrying amounts of assets may decrease. 

For all CGUs, any reasonable change in the key assumptions on which the recoverable amount is based would not cause 
the CGU’s carrying amount to exceed its recoverable amount. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 16. Non-current assets - deferred tax 

Deferred tax asset comprises temporary differences attributable to: 

Amounts recognised in profit or loss: 

Tax losses 
Accrued expenses 
Deferred Revenue 
IPO costs 
Royalty asset 
Intangibles 
Unrealised foreign exchange fluctuation 
Plant and equipment 

Deferred tax asset 

Movements: 
Opening balance 
Charged to profit or loss (note 8) 
Credited to equity (note 8) 

Closing balance 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

707 
1,075 
6,200 
2,094 
882 
(5,153)
15 
61 

597 
871 
5,146 
2,824 
1,004 
(2,793)
36 
(85)

5,881 

7,600 

7,600 
(1,719)
- 

5,881 

7,415 
(132)
317 

7,600 

Unused tax losses of $869,000 have not been recognised as a deferred tax asset  as at 30 June 2016. There is no expiry 
date on these tax losses.  

Note 17. Current liabilities - trade and other payables 

Trade payables 
Accrued expenses 
Deferred consideration on investments 
Goods and service tax  
Other payables 

Refer to note 25 for further information on financial instruments. 

Note 18. Current liabilities - derivative financial instruments 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

1,281 
2,640 
5,779 
735 
310 

10,745 

1,209 
3,559 
1,299 
1,022 
303 

7,392 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Forward foreign exchange contracts - cash flow hedges 

313 

- 

Refer to note 25 for further information on financial instruments. 

Refer to note 26 for further information on fair value measurement. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 19. Current liabilities - provisions 

Employee benefits 
Lease make good 
Contingent consideration 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

1,232 
510 
294 

2,036 

1,377 
452 
495 

2,324 

Employee benefits 
Employee  benefits  comprise  of  provisions  for  annual  leave  and  current  long  service  leave.  Where  an  obligation  is 
presented as current, the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement. 

Lease make good 
The provision represents the present value of the estimated costs to make good the premises leased by the Group at the 
end of the respective lease terms. 

Contingent consideration 
The provision represents contingent consideration payable on acquisition of business. It is measured at the present value 
of the estimated liability. 

Movements in provisions 
Movements in each class of provision during the current financial year, other than employee benefits, are set out below: 

Consolidated - 2016 

Carrying amount at the start of the year 
Additional provisions recognised 
Amounts transferred from non-current 
Amounts used 
Unused amounts reversed 

Carrying amount at the end of the year 

Note 20. Non-current liabilities - borrowings 

Bank loans 

Refer to note 25 for further information on financial instruments. 

During the year, the Group entered into the following banking facilities with HSBC Bank: 
• Working capital facility of $20,000,000 
• Bank guarantee and other ancillary facility for $2,000,000 

  Lease make

good  
$'000 

 Contingent 
consideration
$'000 

452 
105 
-
-
(47)

510 

495 
-
294 
(495)
-

294 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

11,500 

- 

The  facilities  are  subject  to  variable  interest  rate,  which  is  based  on  bank  bill  swap  rate  ('BBSY'),  plus  a  margin.  The 
banking  facilities  mature  on  4  September  2018.  The  banking  facilities  are  secured  by  fixed  and  floating  charge  over  the 
Group's assets. 

The Group increased its working capital facility after the reporting date, as detailed in note 39. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 20. Non-current liabilities - borrowings (continued) 

Total secured liabilities 
The total secured liabilities (current and non-current) are as follows: 

Bank loans 

Financing arrangements 
Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit: 

Total facilities 

Bank loans - working capital facility 
Bank guarantee and ancillary facility 

Used at the reporting date 

Bank loans - working capital facility 
Bank guarantee and ancillary facility 

Unused at the reporting date 

Bank loans - working capital facility 
Bank guarantee and ancillary facility 

Note 21. Non-current liabilities - provisions 

Employee benefits 
Contingent consideration 

Employee benefits 
Employee benefits represents provision for long service leave.  

Consolidated - 2016 

Carrying amount at the start of the year 
Amounts transferred to current 

Carrying amount at the end of the year 

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Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

11,500 

- 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

20,000 
2,000 
22,000 

11,500 
1,839 
13,339 

8,500 
161 
8,661 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

549 
- 

549 

581 
294 

875 

Contingent 
consideration
$'000 

294 
(294)

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 22. Equity - issued capital 

Ordinary shares - fully paid 

139,034,170  134,814,660   

33,951 

25,113 

Consolidated 

2016 
Shares 

2015 
Shares 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Movements in ordinary share capital 

Details 

Date 

Shares 

$'000 

Balance 
Transfer class B shares into ordinary shares 
Share split 
Issuance of shares on Initial Public Offering ('IPO') 
Share issue transaction costs, net of tax 

1 July 2014 
10 July 2014 
10 July 2014 
14 July 2014 

Balance 
Issue of shares 
Issue of shares under Dividend Reinvestment Plan 
Issue of shares 
Issue of shares 

30 June 2015 
1 October 2015 
22 October 2015 
7 December 2015 
31 March 2016 

83,785   
67,317   
125,263,558   
9,400,000   
-  

134,814,660   
100,000   
10,983   
2,292,649   
1,815,878   

2,352 
-
-
23,500 
(739)

25,113 
250 
24 
4,940 
3,624 

Balance 

30 June 2016 

139,034,170   

33,951 

Ordinary shares 
Ordinary  shares  entitle  the  holder  to  participate  in  dividends  and  the  proceeds  on  the  winding  up  of  the  Company  in 
proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the 
company does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. 

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote. 

Share buy-back 
There is no current on-market share buy-back. 

Capital risk management 
The  Group's  objectives  when  managing  capital  is  to  safeguard  its  ability  to  continue  as  a  going  concern,  so  that  it  can 
provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to reduce 
the cost of capital. 

Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is calculated 
as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents. 

In  order  to  maintain  or  adjust  the  capital  structure,  the  Group  may  adjust  the  amount  of  dividends  paid  to  shareholders, 
return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. 

The Group would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen as value adding. 

The  Group  is  subject  to  certain  financing  arrangements  covenants  and  meeting  these  is  given  priority  in  all  capital  risk 
management decisions. There have been no events of default on the financing arrangements during the financial year. 

As  the  Company  is  by  its  nature a  growth  company,  the  Board  has  not  adopted  any  dividend  policy  in  respect  of  future 
periods and may look to retain capital generated by the Group’s business to reinvest in its growth. 

The capital risk management policy remains unchanged from the 30 June 2015 Annual Report. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 23. Equity - reserves 

Foreign currency reserve 
Acquisition reserve 
Hedging reserve - cash flow hedges 
Share-based payment reserve 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

30 
(798)
85 
8,065 

7,382 

(90)
(798)
- 
7,923 

7,035 

Foreign currency reserve 
The  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  exchange  differences  arising  from  translation  of  the  financial  statements  of  foreign 
operations to Australian dollars. 

Acquisition reserve 
The  reserve  resulted  from  the  acquisition  of  non-controlling  interests  in  a  subsidiary.  The  acquisition  of  non-controlling 
interest is not a business combination but is an equity transaction between owners. Accordingly, the difference between 
consideration  paid  and  identifiable  net  assets  of  the  non-controlling  interest  has  been  accounted  for  in  the  acquisition 
reserve. 

Hedging reserve - cash flow hedges 
The reserve is used to recognise the effective portion of the gain or loss of cash flow hedge instruments that is determined 
to be an effective hedge. 

Share-based payments reserve 
The  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  value  of  equity  benefits  provided  to  employees  and  directors  as  part  of  their 
remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services. 

Movements in reserves 
Movements in each class of reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2014 
Foreign currency translation 

Balance at 30 June 2015 
Foreign currency translation 
Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges 
Share based payments 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

 Foreign 
currency 
 reserve 
$'000 

Acquisition  
reserve 
$'000 

Hedging 
reserve 
$'000 

  Share based 
payment 
reserve 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

(798)
-

(798)
-
-
-

(798)

-  
-  

-  
-  
85   
-  

85   

7,923 
-

7,923 
-
-
142 

8,065 

7,954 
(919)

7,035 
120 
85 
142 

7,382 

829 
(919)

(90)
120 
-
-

30 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 24. Equity - dividends 

Dividends 
Dividends paid during the financial year were as follows: 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Final dividend declared for the year ended 30 June 2015 of 1.8 cents per ordinary share 
(2014: $82.73 per pre-IPO ordinary share) 

2,428 

12,500 

There were no dividends recommended or declared for the year ended 30 June 2016. 

Previous year 
As  part  of  the  capital  restructure  and  listing  of  the  Company,  pre-IPO  shareholders  were  entitled  to  a  dividend  of 
$12,500,000 which was declared on 2 June 2014 and paid on 9 July 2014. 

Franking credits 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of 30% 

877 

2,126 

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for: 
● 
● 
● 

 franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax at the reporting date 
 franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date 
 franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date 

Note 25. Financial instruments 

Financial risk management objectives 
The  Group's  activities  expose  it  to  a  variety  of  financial  risks:  market  risk  (including  foreign  currency  risk,  price  risk  and 
interest  rate  risk),  credit  risk  and  liquidity  risk.  The  Group's  overall  risk  management  program  focuses  on  the 
unpredictability  of  financial  markets  and  seeks  to  minimise  potential  adverse  effects  on  the  financial  performance  of  the 
Group. The Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include 
sensitivity analysis in the case of interest rate, foreign exchange and other price risks, ageing analysis for credit risk. 

The Board of directors have overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management framework. 
The Board has established an Audit and Risk Committee, which is responsible for managing risk. The committee reports to 
the Board of Directors on its activities. 

Risk  management  processes  are  established  to  identify  and  analyse  the  risks  faced  by  the  Group,  to  analyse  the  risk 
exposure of  the  Group and  appropriate  procedures, controls and  risk  limits.  Risk  management  policies and  systems are 
reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s activities. 

The  Audit  and  Risk  Committee,  oversees  how  management  monitors  compliance  with  the  Group’s  risk  management 
policies and procedures and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework in relation to the risks faced by the 
Group. 

Market risk 

Foreign currency risk 
The  Group  undertakes  certain  transactions  denominated  in  foreign  currency  and  is  exposed  to  foreign  currency  risk 
through foreign exchange rate fluctuations. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 25. Financial instruments (continued) 

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities 
denominated in a currency that is not the entity's functional currency. The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and 
cash flow forecasting. 

In order to protect against exchange rate movements, the Group entered into forward foreign exchange contracts. These 
contracts hedge highly probable forecast cash flows for the ensuing financial year. 

The maturity, settlement amounts and the average contractual exchange rates of the Group's outstanding forward foreign 
exchange contracts at the reporting date were as follows: 

Buy US dollars 
Maturity: 
0 - 3 months 
3 - 6 months 

Sell 
Australian 
dollars 
2016 
$'000 

Average 
exchange 
rates 
2016 

1,929 
4,198 

0.7037   
0.7008   

The carrying amount of the Group's foreign currency denominated financial assets and financial liabilities (unhedged) at the 
reporting date were as follows: 

Consolidated 

US dollars 
Euros 
Pound Sterling 
Canadian dollars 
Other currencies 

Assets 

Liabilities 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

1,207 
195 
77 
89 
453 

2,021 

1,157   
478   
506   
325   
377   

2,843   

64 
5 
-
-
262 

331 

1,388 
5 
12 
-
804 

2,209 

The Group had net assets denominated in foreign currencies of $1,690,000 (assets $2,021,000 less liabilities $331,000) as 
at  30  June  2016  (2015:  $634,000  (assets  $2,843,000  less  liabilities  $2,209,000).  Based  on  this  exposure,  had  the 
Australian dollar weakened by 10%/strengthened by 10% (2015: weakened by 10%/strengthened by 10%) against these 
foreign  currencies  with  all  other  variables  held  constant,  the  Group's  profit  before  tax  for  the  year  would  have  been 
$169,000/$169,000 lower (2015: $63,000 higher/$ 63,000 lower). The percentage change is the expected overall volatility 
of the significant currencies, which is based on management's assessment of reasonable possible fluctuations. 

Price risk 
The Group is not exposed to any significant price risk. 

Interest rate risk 
The Group's main interest rate risk arises from its borrowings and term deposits. Borrowings and term deposits issued at 
variable rates expose the Group to interest rate risk. 

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30 June 2016 

Note 25. Financial instruments (continued) 

As at the reporting date, the Group had the following variable rate borrowings and cash balances: 

Consolidated 

Bank loans 
Short term deposits 

Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk 

2016 

2015 

Weighted 
average 
interest rate
% 

  Weighted 
average 
interest rate
% 

Balance 
$'000 

3.75% 
7.98% 

- 
2.68% 

11,500   
(78) 

11,422   

Balance 
$'000 

-
(21,187)

(21,187)

An analysis by remaining contractual maturities is shown in 'liquidity and interest rate risk management' below. 

An  official  increase/decrease  in  interest  rates  of  50  (2015:50)  basis  points  would  have  an  adverse/favourable  effect  on 
profit  before  tax  of  $57,000  (2015:  $107,000  favourable/adverse)  per  annum.  The  percentage  change  is  based  on  the 
expected volatility of interest rates using market data and analysts forecasts.  

Credit risk 
Credit  risk  refers  to  the  risk  that  a  counterparty  will  default  on  its contractual  obligations  resulting  in  financial  loss  to  the 
Group. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net 
of  any  provisions  for  impairment  of  those  assets,  as  disclosed  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  and  notes  to  the 
financial statements. The Group does not hold any collateral. 

The  majority  of  schools  pay  upfront  and  the  nature  of  the  customer  base  has  a  low  impact  on  the  Group's  credit  risk 
exposure. 

Liquidity risk 
Vigilant  liquidity  risk  management  requires  the  Group  to  maintain  sufficient  liquid  assets  (mainly  cash  and  cash 
equivalents) and available borrowing facilities to be able to pay debts as and when they become due and payable. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves by continuously monitoring actual and forecast 
cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities. 

Financing arrangements 
Unused borrowing facilities at the reporting date: 

Bank loans - working capital facility 
Bank guarantee and ancillary facility 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

8,500 
161 
8,661 

- 
- 
- 

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Note 25. Financial instruments (continued) 

Remaining contractual maturities 
The following tables detail the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its financial instrument liabilities. The tables have 
been  drawn  up  based  on  the  undiscounted  cash  flows  of  financial  liabilities  based  on  the  earliest  date  on  which  the 
financial liabilities are required to be paid. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows disclosed as remaining 
contractual maturities and therefore these totals may differ from their carrying amount in the statement of financial position. 

Consolidated - 2016 

Non-derivatives 
Non-interest bearing 
Trade and other payables 
Other payables 
Deferred consideration 
Contingent consideration 

Interest-bearing - variable 
Bank loans 

Interest-bearing - fixed rate 
Lease liability 
Total non-derivatives 

Derivatives 
Forward foreign exchange 
contracts net settled 
Total derivatives 

Consolidated - 2015 

Non-derivatives 
Non-interest bearing 
Trade and other payables 
Other payables 
Deferred consideration 
Contingent consideration 

Interest-bearing - fixed rate 
Lease liability 
Total non-derivatives 

  Weighted 
average 
interest rate 
% 

1 year or less
$'000 

Between 1 
and 2 years 
$'000 

Between 2 
and 5 years 
$'000 

Over 5 years
$'000 

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities 
$'000 

- 
- 
- 
- 

1,281 
310 
5,779 
294 

-
-
-
-

-  
-  
-  
-  

3.75%   

431 

1,885 

10,068   

7.40%   

16 
8,111 

52 
1,937 

-  
10,068   

- 

313 
313 

-
-

- 
-  

-
-
-
-

-

-
-

-
-

1,281 
310 
5,779 
294 

12,384 

68 
20,116 

313 
313 

  Weighted 
average 
interest rate 
% 

1 year or less
$'000 

Between 1 
and 2 years 
$'000 

Between 2 
and 5 years 
$'000 

Over 5 years
$'000 

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities 
$'000 

- 
- 
- 
- 

5.41%   

1,209 
303 
1,299 
495 

44 
3,350 

-
-
-
294 

-
294 

-  
-  
-  
-  

-  
-  

-
-
-
-

-
-

1,209 
303 
1,299 
789 

44 
3,644 

The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than contractually disclosed 
above. The Group may repay debt when cash is sufficiently available.    

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Note 26. Fair value measurement 

Fair value hierarchy 
The  following  tables  detail  the  Group's  assets  and  liabilities,  measured  or  disclosed  at  fair  value,  using  a  three  level 
hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being: 
Level  1:  Quoted  prices  (unadjusted)  in  active  markets  for  identical  assets  or  liabilities  that  the  entity  can  access  at  the 
measurement date 
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly 
or indirectly 
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability 

Consolidated - 2016 

Assets 
Ordinary shares available-for-sale 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Contingent consideration 
Forward foreign exchange contracts 
Total liabilities 

Consolidated - 2015 

Assets 
Ordinary shares available-for-sale 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Contingent consideration 
Total liabilities 

Level 1 
$'000 

Level 2 
$'000 

Level 3 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

Level 1 
$'000 

-
-

-
-
-

-
-

-
-

-  
-  

6,607 
6,607 

6,607 
6,607 

-  
313   
313   

294 
-
294 

294 
313 
607 

Level 2 
$'000 

Level 3 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

-  
-  

-  
-  

6,607 
6,607 

6,607 
6,607 

789 
789 

789 
789 

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year. 

The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are assumed to approximate their fair 
values due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of borrowings approximate their fair value. 

The fair value of financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the remaining contractual maturities at the current market 
interest rate that is available for similar financial liabilities. 

Valuation techniques for fair value measurements categorised within level 2 and level 3 
Ordinary shares - available-for-sale 
The fair values of the unquoted ordinary shares have been estimated using a discounted cash flow method. The valuations 
requires  management  to  make  certain  assumptions  about  the  inputs,  including  forecast  cash  flows,  growth  rate  and 
discount  rate.  The  probabilities  of  the  various  estimates  within  the  range  can  be  reasonably  assessed  and  are  used  in 
management’s estimate of fair value for these unquoted equity instruments. 

Contingent consideration arising on business combinations 
The fair value is determined using the discounted cash flow method. Significant unobservable valuation inputs in relation to 
contingent  consideration  includes  assumed  cash  billing  earnings  before  interest,  tax,  depreciation  and  amortisation  and 
discount rate. 

Derivatives - forward foreign exchange contracts  
Derivative financial instruments have been valued using quoted market rates. This valuation technique maximises the use 
of observable market data where it is available and relies as little as possible on entity specific estimates. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 26. Fair value measurement (continued) 

Level 3 assets and liabilities 
Movements in level 3 assets and liabilities during the current and previous financial year are set out below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 1 July 2014 
Additions 
Exchange differences 

Balance at 30 June 2015 
Payments 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

Available-  
for-sale  
$'000 

  Contingent 
  consideration
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

-  
6,607   
-  

6,607   
-  

6,607   

-
(759)
(30)

(789)
495 

(294)

- 
5,848 
(30)

5,818 
495 

6,313 

The level 3 assets and liabilities unobservable inputs and sensitivity are as follows: 

Description 

 Unobservable inputs 

 Range 
 (weighted average) 

Sensitivity 

Available-for-sale 

 Growth rate 

 3% 

 Weighted average cost 
of capital 

 20.8% 

0.25% change would increase/decrease fair 
value by $85,000.  
0.5% change would increase/decrease fair value 
by $264,000 

Note 27. Key management personnel disclosures 

Compensation 
The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the Group is set out 
below: 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Long-term benefits 
Termination benefits 
Share-based payments 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

1,285,568 
98,600 
98,288 
438,524 
141,599 

8,655,239 
95,989 
273,539 
- 
- 

2,062,579 

9,024,767 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 28. Remuneration of auditors 

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by Ernst & Young, the auditor of the 
Company: 

Audit services - Ernst & Young 
Audit or review of the financial statements 

Other services - Ernst & Young 
Tax services 
Other services 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

303,500 

227,800 

56,924 
123,182 

103,500 
- 

180,106 

103,500 

483,606 

331,300 

Note 29. Contingencies 

The  Group  has  given  bank  guarantees  as  at  30  June  2016  of  $1,839,000  (2015:  $1,315,000)  for  merchant  facility  and 
operating leases. 

Note 30. Commitments 

Lease commitments - operating 
Committed at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 

Lease commitments - finance 
Committed at the reporting date and recognised as liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 

Total commitment 
Less: Future finance charges 

Net commitment recognised as liabilities 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

1,725 
3,973 

5,698 

807 
1,276 

2,083 

16 
52 

68 
(19)

49 

44 
- 

44 
(6)

38 

Operating lease commitments includes contracted amounts for commercial leases under non-cancellable operating leases 
expiring within one to seven years with, in some cases, options to extend. The leases have various escalation clauses. On 
renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated. 

Finance lease commitments includes contracted amounts for various plant and equipment under finance leases expiring 
within  one  to  five  years.  Under  the  terms  of  the  leases,  the  Group  has  the  option  to  acquire  the  leased  assets  for 
predetermined residual values on the expiry of the leases. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 31. Related party transactions 

Parent entity 
3P Learning Limited is the parent entity. 

Subsidiaries 
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 33. 

Associates 
Interests in associates are set out in note 34. 

Key management personnel 
Disclosures  relating  to  key  management  personnel  are  set  out  in  note  27  and  the  remuneration  report  included  in  the 
directors' report. 

Transactions with related parties 
The following transactions occurred with related parties: 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

Payment for other expenses: 
Annual strategy meeting and membership fees paid to Coraggio Pty Ltd, whilst a director 
related entity* 

- 

43,417 

ClickView technology was provided by ClickView Pty Limited, a director related entity for no consideration. This ceased to 
be a related entity on 11 January 2016.  

Initial public offering costs 
Professional fees included IPO costs and lead manager fees paid to Macquarie Capital (Australia) Limited amounting to 
$Nil (2015: $9,983,000). Macquarie Group Limited and its related bodies corporate had a significant influence in the Group 
until the sale of their shares following the IPO. 

Agreement with Learnosity 
On  1  January  2016  the  Group  entered  into  an  agreement  with  Learnosity  Limited  Holdings  ('Learnosity')  to  licence  the 
Learnosity Assessment Software for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020. Under the agreement no licence fee 
is payable until 1 July 2017.  

Receivable from and payable to related parties 
The following balances are outstanding at the reporting date in relation to transactions with related parties: 

Consolidated 

2016 
$ 

2015 
$ 

- 

11,539 

Current payables: 
Trade payables to Coraggio Pty Ltd, a director related entity* 

*The entity ceased to be a related party with effect from 25 March 2015. 

Loans to/from related parties 
There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date. 

Terms and conditions 
All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 32. Parent entity information 

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity. 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

Profit/(loss) after income tax 

Total comprehensive income 

Statement of financial position 

Total current assets 

Total assets 

Total current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Equity 

Issued capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings 

Total equity 

Parent 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

6,749 

(1,753)

6,749 

(1,753)

Parent 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

2,188 

7,003 

78,390 

35,897 

6,006 

32,894 

33,951 
8,150 
3,395 

3,387 

3,787 

25,113 
7,923 
(926)

45,496 

32,110 

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries 
The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 

Contingent liabilities 
The  parent  entity  has  given  bank  guarantees  as  at  30  June  2016  of  $1,839,000  (2015:  $nil)  for  merchant  facility  and 
operating leases. 

Capital commitments - Plant and equipment 
The parent entity had no capital commitments for plant and equipment as at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. 

Significant accounting policies 
The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group, as disclosed in note 2, except for the 
following: 
● 
● 

 Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity. 
 Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the parent entity and its receipt may be an 
indicator of an impairment of the investment. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 33. Interests in subsidiaries 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  assets,  liabilities  and  results  of  the  following  subsidiaries  in 
accordance with the accounting policy described in note 2: 

Name 

3P Learning Australia Pty Limited 
Into Science Pty Ltd  
3P International Holdings Pty Ltd 
3P Learning Pty Limited 
3P Learning Limited 
3P Learning Inc. 
3P Learning Canada 
Mathletics LLP 

Note 34. Interests in associates 

Principal place of business / 
Country of incorporation 

Ownership interest 
2015 
2016 
% 
% 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
New Zealand 
United Kingdom 
United States 
Canada 
India 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
60% 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
60% 

Interests in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Information relating to associates that are 
material to the Group are set out below: 

Name 

Principal place of business / 
Country of incorporation 

Ownership interest 
2015 
2016 
% 
% 

Investment in Learnosity Holdings Limited* 

Ireland 

40.00% 

- 

* 

 Strategic investment by the Group, entity involved in providing SaaS Assessment tools. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 34. Interests in associates (continued) 

Summarised financial information 

Summarised statement of financial position 
Current assets 
Non-current assets 

Total assets 

Current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Summarised statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 
Revenue 
Expenses 

Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 

Profit after income tax 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 

Reconciliation of the Group's carrying amount 
Opening carrying amount 
Additions in Associates 
Share of profit after income tax 

Closing carrying amount (refer note 12) 

Contingent liabilities 
Share of contingent liabilities not recognised as liability as at 30 June 2016 $Nil. 

Commitments 
Share of commitments not recognised as liability as at 30 June 2016 $Nil. 

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Investment 
in Learnosity 
Holdings 
Limited 
2016 
$'000 

5,916 
624 

6,540 

6,492 

6,492 

48 

10,623 
(8,727)

1,896 
(136)

1,760 

-

1,760 

-
48,404 
480 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 35. Reconciliation of profit after income tax to net cash from operating activities 

Profit after income tax expense for the year 

Adjustments for: 
Depreciation and amortisation 
Share of profit - associates 
Share-based payments 
Foreign exchange differences 
Interest received - non cash 
Net loss on disposal of plant and equipment 
Other revenue -non cash 

Change in operating assets and liabilities: 

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables 
Increase in income tax refund due 
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets 
Decrease/(increase) in other operating assets 
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 
Increase in derivative liabilities 
Increase/(decrease) in provision for income tax 
Increase/(decrease) in employee benefits 
Increase/(decrease) in other provisions 
Increase in other operating liabilities 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

3,650 

4,152 

5,064 
(480)
142 
349 
(108)
74 
(615)

762 
(48)
1,719 
106 
(1,964)
398 
(1,997)
(177)
(437)
5,215 

3,062 
- 
- 
(614)
(45)
25 
(457)

(1,452)
- 
(296)
(322)
8,289 
- 
1,910 
8 
1,241 
5,755 

Net cash from operating activities 

11,653 

21,256 

Note 36. Non-cash investing and financing activities 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

250 
24 
8,564 

8,838 

- 
- 
- 

- 

Consolidated 

2016 
$'000 

2015 
$'000 

3,650 
(18)

3,632 

4,152 
(67)

4,085 

Shares issued under employee share plan 
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan 
Shares issued in relation to investment in associates 

Note 37. Earnings per share 

Profit after income tax 
Non-controlling interest 

Profit after income tax attributable to the owners of 3P Learning Limited 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 37. Earnings per share (continued) 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share 
Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share: 

  136,650,228  134,479,886 

Options over ordinary shares 

117,213 

-

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share    136,767,441  134,479,886 

Number 

Number 

Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

Note 38. Share-based payments 

Cents 

Cents 

2.66 
2.66 

3.04 
3.04 

Retention and reward bonus 
On  19  February  2016,  it  was  determined  that  300,000  ordinary  shares  are  to  be  issued  to  Mr.  Jonathan  Kenny  as  a 
Retention and Reward bonus in acknowledgement of his increased responsibilities and ongoing contributions to the Group 
as interim chief executive officer over a period of three years. The first issue of 100,000 shares will be on 15 September 
2016, and subsequent to that 100,000 shares will be issued in 2017 and 2018, subject to continued employment at that 
time.  

Special long term incentives  
On 1 June 2016, as stipulated in the ASX announcement released on 11 April 2016, the Group granted to Ms. Rebekah 
O’Flaherty,  subject  to  shareholder  approval,  a  specific  award  of  up  to  400,000  performance  rights  under  the  long  term 
incentive plan, subject to the following conditions:   

a) where the volume weighted average price of the Company's ordinary shares for the period of 60 consecutive days after 
the date of release of the Company's annual results for the year ended 30 June 2019 is:  
i) less than $3.95 per share, none of the performance rights will vest;  
ii) greater than $3.95 per share, 50% of the performance rights will vest;  
iii) greater than $4.45 per share, 75% of the performance rights will vest; or  
iv) greater than $5.70 per share, 100% of the performance rights will vest.  

b) any shares issued on vesting of any performance rights shall be placed in escrow for a period of 12 months from the 
date of vesting.   

Further long term incentives 
On 1 June 2016, as stipulated in the ASX announcement released on 11 April 2016, the Group granted to Ms. Rebekah 
O’Flaherty, subject to shareholder approval, an additional award of up to 100,000 performance rights which is subject to 
Ms O’Flaherty remaining in the role of Chief Executive Officer until 1 September 2019. 

The share-based payment expense for the year was $142,000 (2015: $nil). 

For the options granted during the current financial year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair value at the 
grant date, are as follows: 

Grant date 

 Expiry date 

19/02/2016 
19/02/2016 
19/02/2016 
01/06/2016 
01/06/2016 

 15/09/2017 
 15/09/2018 
 15/09/2019 
 * 
 01/09/2019 

  Share price    Exercise 
  at grant date   

price 

Expected 
volatility 

Dividend 
yield 

  Risk-free 
interest rate

Fair value 
at grant date

$1.41   
$1.41   
$1.41   
$0.71   
$0.71   

$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00

40.00% 
40.00% 
40.00% 
40.00% 
40.00% 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

2.25% 
2.25% 
2.25% 
2.25% 
2.25% 

$1.410 
$1.410 
$1.410 
$0.003 
$0.710 

* 

 60 days after the date of release of the Company's annual results for the year ended 30 June 2019. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
30 June 2016 

Note 39. Events after the reporting period 

On 24 August 2016, the Group increased the HSBC banking facilities agreement including the working capital facility from 
$20,000,000 to $30,000,000 and maintained the bank guarantee and other ancilliary facility for $2,000,000. 

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2016 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. 

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Directors' declaration 
30 June 2016 

In the directors' opinion: 

● 

● 

● 

● 

 the  attached financial statements  and notes  comply  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  the  Accounting  Standards,  the
Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; 

 the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 2 to the financial statements; 

 the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June
2016 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; and 

 there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due 
and payable. 

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the directors 

___________________________ 
Samuel Weiss 
Chairman 

25 August 2016 
Sydney 

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Ernst & Young 
200 George Street 
Sydney  NSW  2000 Australia 
GPO Box 2646 Sydney  NSW  2001 

Tel: +61 2 9248 5555 
Fax: +61 2 9248 5959 
ey.com/au 

Independent auditor's report to the members of 3P Learning Limited 

Report on the financial report 

We have audited the accompanying financial report of 3P Learning Limited, which comprises the 
statement of financial position as at 30 June 2016, the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year 
then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
information, and the directors' declaration of the consolidated entity comprising the company and the 
entities it controlled at the year's end or from time to time during the financial year. 

Directors' responsibility for the financial report 

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true 
and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for 
such internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial 
report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 2, the directors 
also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that 
the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. 

Auditor's responsibility 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our 
audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with 
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in 
the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment 
of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making 
those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity's preparation and 
fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's 
internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and 
the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall 
presentation of the financial report. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our audit opinion. 

Independence 

In conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001.  We have given to the directors of the company a written Auditor’s Independence Declaration, a 
copy of which is included in the directors’ report.  

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Opinion 

In our opinion: 

a. 

the financial report of 3P Learning Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
including: 

i 

ii 

giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2016 
and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; 
and 

b. 

the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in 
Note 2. 

Report on the remuneration report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 10 to 17 of the directors' report for the year 
ended 30 June 2016. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation 
of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Opinion 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of 3P Learning Limited for the year ended 30 June 2016, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Ernst & Young 

Lisa Nijssen-Smith 
Partner 
Sydney 
25 August 2016 

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
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Shareholder information 
30 June 2016 

The shareholder information set out below was applicable as at 5 August 2016. 

Distribution of equitable securities 
Analysis of number of equitable security holders by size of holding: 

1 to 1,000 
1,001 to 5,000 
5,001 to 10,000 
10,001 to 100,000 
100,001 and over 

Holding less than a marketable parcel 

Equity security holders 

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders 
The names of the twenty largest security holders of quoted equity securities are listed below: 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED 
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
PASCAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PTY LIMITED  
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 
ABN AMRO CLEARING SYDNEY NOMINEES PTY LTD 
VIBURNUM FUNDS PTY LTD VF STRATEGIC EQUITIES FUND AC 
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
KATHERINE PIKE 
RBC INVESTOR SERVICES AUSTRALIA NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
RYANNABEL PTY LTD 
GAVIN FRANCIS COONEY 
TIMOTHY POWER 
NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LIMITED 
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED 
WENDY BECKETT 
ALBURY'S OWN PTY LTD 
MR KEI YAN CHENG 
MUTUAL APPRECIATION SOCIETY PTY LIMITED 

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  Number  
  of holders 
  of ordinary 
shares 

Number  
of holders 
of options 
over  
ordinary  
shares 

556 
930 
420 
404 
50 

2,360 

-

-
-
-
-
2 

2 

-

Ordinary shares  

  Number held

  27,036,232 
  19,804,146 
  13,695,000 
  12,840,833 
9,118,161 
6,312,642 
5,684,662 
5,439,150 
4,614,906 
2,381,376 
2,347,163 
2,048,390 
1,815,878 
1,390,972 
1,100,980 
550,000 
519,248 
332,000 
284,280 
260,903 

  117,576,922 

% of total  
shares  
issued 

19.45 
14.24 
9.85 
9.24 
6.56 
4.54 
4.09 
3.91 
3.32 
1.71 
1.69 
1.47 
1.31 
1.00 
0.79 
0.40 
0.37 
0.24 
0.20 
0.19 

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Shareholder information 
30 June 2016 

Unquoted equity securities 

Share options over ordinary shares 
Performance rights over ordinary shares 

Substantial holders 
Substantial holders in the Company are set out below: 

J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED 
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
PASCAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PTY LIMITED  
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 

Voting rights 
The voting rights attached to ordinary shares are set out below: 

Number 
  on issue 

Number 
of holders 

300,000 
500,000 

1 
1 

Ordinary shares  

  Number held

  27,036,232 
  19,804,146 
  13,695,000 
  12,840,833 
9,118,161 

% of total  
shares  
issued 

19.45 
14.24 
9.85 
9.24 
6.56 

Ordinary shares 
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote. 

There are no other classes of equity securities. 

Securities subject to voluntary escrow 

Class 

Ordinary shares 
Ordinary shares 

Expiry date 

07/12/2016 
31/03/2017 

Number  
of shares 

2,292,649 
1,815,878 

4,108,527 

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Corporate directory 
30 June 2016 

Directors 

 Samuel Weiss - Independent Non-Executive Chairman 
 Rebekah O’Flaherty - Chief Executive Officer 
 Roger Amos - Independent Non-Executive Director 
 Claire Hatton - Independent Non-Executive Director 

Company secretary 

 Stephanie Belton 

Registered office 

Principal place of business 

Share register 

Auditor 

Solicitors 

 3P Learning Limited 
 Level 18, 124 Walker Street 
 North Sydney NSW 2060 
 Head office telephone: 1300 850 331 

 3P Learning Limited 
 Level 18, 124 Walker Street 
 North Sydney NSW 2060 
 Head office telephone: 1300 850 331 

 The Registrar 
 Link Market Services Limited 
 Level 12, 680 George Street 
 Sydney NSW 2000 
 Share registry telephone: 1300 554 474 

 Ernst & Young 
 200 George Street 
 Sydney NSW 2000 

 King & Wood Mallesons 
 Level 61 
 Governor Phillip Tower 
 1 Farrer Place 
 Sydney NSW 2000 

Stock exchange listing 

 3P  Learning  Limited  shares  are  listed  on  the  Australian  Securities  Exchange  (ASX
code: 3PL) 

Website 

 http://www.3plearning.com/ 

Corporate Governance Statement 

 Corporate  governance  statement  which  was  approved  at  the  same  time  as  the
Annual Report can be found at http://www.3plearning.com/CGS/  

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Level 18, 124 Walker Street 
North Sydney, NSW 2060

T:  1300 850 331
F:  1300 762 165
customerservice@3plearning.com.au