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Advanced Braking Technology Limited
Annual Report 2023

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Appendix 4E

Full Year report

Name of Entity:

ABN:

Reporting period:

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd

66 099 107 623

Year ended 30 June 2023

Previous corresponding period:

Year ended 30 June 2022

Results for announcement to the market

Revenue from ordinary activities

Profit / (Loss) from ordinary activities after income tax 
attributable to members

Net Profit / (loss) for the period attributable to members

Up

Up

Up

Dividends

There is no proposal to pay dividents for the year ended 30 June 2023

30-Jun-23
$A’000

30-Jun-22
$A’000

25.12%

14,690

11,741

128.85%

1,474

128.85%

1,474

644

644

Net tangible assets

30-Jun-23

30-Jun-22

cents

cents

Net tangible assets per share (cents)

1.41

1.26

This report is based on accounts which have been audited.

The commentary on the results for the period is contained in the release accompanying this statement.

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ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LTD 
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ABN 66 099 107 623 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

Directors 
Dagmar Parsons 
David Slack 
Adam Levine 

Company Secretary 
Kaitlin Smith 

Registered Office 
73 Inspiration Drive 
Wangara, WA 6065 
Telephone: + 61 8 9302 1922 
Telephone: 1800 317 543 

Auditors 
Moore Australia Audit (WA) 
Level 15, Exchange Tower 
2 The Esplanade 
Perth, WA 6000 

Country of Incorporation 
Australia 

Legal form of entity 
Listed public company 

Chief Executive Officer 
Andrew Booth 

Chief Financial Officer 
Angela Godbeer 

Bankers 
National Australia Bank Ltd 
12 / 100 St Georges Terrace 
Perth, WA 6000 

Share Registry 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace 
Perth, WA 6000 
Telephone: + 61 8 9323 2000 
Facsimile:  + 61 8 9323 2033  

ASX Home Branch 
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)      
Level 40, Central Park 
152-158 St George’s Terrace 
Perth, WA 6000 

ASX Code 
ABV – Ordinary shares 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

CHAIR’S REVIEW 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

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Dear Shareholder, 

CHAIR’S REVIEW 

On behalf of the Board, I  am pleased to share with you our 2023 Annual Report. FY23 has  been a year where Advanced 
Braking  Technology  Limited  (ABT)  has  accomplished  a  number  of  transformative  achievements  to  further  position  the 
business for expansion and scale: 

•  We have strengthened ABT’s Blue Chip Customer relationships via strategic business planning and execution with 

our Customers and International Distribution Partners

•  We  jointly  with  Glencore  embarked  on  the  new  Heavy  Vehicle  Sealed  Integrated  Brake  System  (SIBS)

development for the VOLVO FMX

•  We invested in our People and Talent with a Human Resources training and development program

•  We strengthened our Risk, Finance and IT capability with a new ERP Platform, and

•  We opened our new Head Office and Factory in Wangara, Western Australia

The ABT Board thank our shareholders for their trust and support in making these investments to deliver value for your 
Company now and in the future. Return on these investments is yielded over time and this year, our CEO Andrew Booth and 
his team have delivered strong  operational and financial  performance through a period of challenging inflationary global 
supply  chains  and  cost  pressures.  This  achievement  is  underpinned  by  our  disciplined  approach  to  strategy  execution  - 
continuously  monitoring  market  forces,  revising  strategic  tactics  accordingly  as  well  as  leveraging  our  increasing 
organisational capabilities. 

Our People and Our Culture 

The ABT Board and the Leadership Team sets the direction and tone for our workplace culture. During the year, we continued 
to give particular attention to supporting our people to feel safe, included and valued at work. Our enduring aim at ABT is for 
our  work  to  be  undertaken  consistently  embracing  our  Values  and  Code  of  Conduct.  At  the  heart  of  ABT  is  a  strong 
commitment to foster a culture where our people live the Values founded by: 

•  Respect – We care for and we listen to each other

• 

Integrity – We do what we say we are going to do

•  Accountability – We take ownership of all of our tasks and take pride in our work

•  Teamwork – We build opportunities to collaborate across teams

Creating Value via R&D Innovation 

During FY23, ABT and Glencore entered into an agreement for the development of a Sealed Integrated Braking System (SIBS) 
for Heavy Vehicle mine haulage fleet. The design solution includes Intellectual Property developed by ABT and is related to 
the proven and trusted Failsafe brake for light commercial vehicles, that has been used extensively within both the Australian 
and international mining sectors over many years. The brake system offers a key solution to ruggedise and adapt the Volvo 
FMX haul truck for mining  specification. The development costs  were shared between both  parties  recognising a mutual 
commitment to the success of the solution for the Volvo FMX Haul Truck, and for further market expansion by ABT into the 
medium term. 

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CHAIR’S REVIEW 

In February 2023, ABT and Glencore agreed to vary the ‘Joint Production Development Agreement’ to enable ABT to more 
rapidly commercialise the SIBS wheel end for the Volvo Haul Truck. The variation allowed for ABT to enter into agreements 
with other mining companies regarding their participation in the development project. Mining Operators have expressed 
interest in the ABT HV SIBS to support smaller, lighter more efficient vehicles. 

Creating Value via Performance 

The ABT team has delivered a record Year End result in both Product Sales and Total Revenue. These results mark a number 
of milestones for ABT in Revenue, Product Sales, Gross Margin, Operating Cashflow and Profitability. We ended the financial 
year with a net cash balance of $2.05M, a 17.8% increase on pip, and a Net Profit After Tax of $1.47M, a 129% increase on 
FY22 NPAT. 

The  ABT  brand  remains  synonymous  with  an  innovative  failsafe  and  cost-effective  brake  safety  solution  to  protect  our 
customers’ people, the operating environment, and their assets. It is important at this point in ABTs growth journey, that we 
continue to reinvest this value accretion into our business model to sustain our aspiring growth roadmap ahead. 

ABT Board Succession 

We welcomed Les Guthrie to the ABT Board as independent Non-executive Director. Les has over 45 years’ experience in the 
development  and  delivery  of  projects  across  the  mining,  infrastructure  and  energy  sectors.  He  has  held  senior  project 
management and corporate executive roles for major engineering and resources companies in Australia, North America, Asia 
and the UK. We are delighted to welcome Les. 

At the other end of the succession process, we farewelled Mark Lindh at the conclusion of the 2022 Annual General Meeting. 
On behalf of the ABT Board, I would like to thank Mark for his contribution to the ABT journey. 

Outlook 

As we embrace the New Financial Year with a keen focus on executing our strategic roadmap, we continue to strive to deliver 
outstanding value to our customers and stakeholders. To achieve this continued focus on customer lead product innovation 
and the expansion of our international customer base is key. 

ABT remains invested in developing our dedicated team of people. We are proud of our ABT culture which fosters innovation, 
growth, creativity and collaboration. We stay focused on building on our 20+ years of experience as the original manufacturer 
of sealed wet brake technology, continuing to protect people, equipment and the environment. We will continue to deliver 
on innovation, safety and environmental responsibility as a reflection of ABT’s ethos. 

On  behalf  of  the  Board,  I  would  like  to  thank  our  shareholders  for  their  ongoing  support  and  thank  our  people  for  their 
unwavering commitment to ABT. I look forward to engaging with you at our upcoming Annual General Meeting. 

Dagmar Parsons  
Chairman 

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW 

Dear Shareholder, 

ABT performed well in FY23. The strategic customer engagement and  focused operational and supply chain management 
allowed us to capture the growth in international Mining, delivering unprecedented results for our stakeholders. 

Our FY23 agenda was underpinned by a clear and aligned channel to market strategy supported by a fully integrated sales & 
marketing framework targeting heavy industrial, mining, mining services and international distribution. We made important 
progress  in  key  strategic  initiatives  aimed  at  strengthening  our  foundations  for  future  scale  and  growth.  This  strategic 
roadmap included: 

•  Drive Mining Market Penetration of Failsafe SIBS across our Global Bluechip Customer Base 

•  Diversify SIBS applications across a broader range of Vehicle Types and Markets 

•  Position ABT to take advantage of automotive megatrends (Autonomous/Electric/Connected) 

•  Safety and Environment remain core to how we do business 

• 

Investing in our people through training and development 

•  Focusing on initiatives to enhance innovation and revenue diversification 

Most  importantly,  we  did  so  safely  and  sustainably  and  as  a  result  we  were  more  engaged  and  more  reliable  and  more 
productive; as we harnessed the experience, passion and ingenuity of our talented and dedicated team. 

The International Energy Agency estimates the demand for minerals used for electric vehicles and battery storage will grow 
tenfold by 2040.1 This market dynamic is boosting continued and unprecedented investment and growth in underground 
and other mining formats. Since the global pandemic, the industry has seen an accelerated focus on Environment, Social and 
Governance (ESG) focus in the form of safety, compliance and technology driven environmental solutioning as a key driver 
for innovation. 

At ABT innovation and safety remains core to our brand, Our ethos and is central to everything we do. Our high performing 
failsafe  brakes  protect  our  customers’  people,  assets  and  the  environment  in  which  they  are  operating.  As  an  Original 
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of Failsafe Braking solutions, ABT’s  strategic roadmap remains clear. We will continue to 
maintain and deepen our market presence combined with a pursuit to innovate for further vehicle diversification in both 
Light  and  Heavy  Vehicle  applications  which  expand  our  channels  and  markets.  For  example,  ABT  continues  to  progress 
development of the Heavy Vehicle (HV) Sealed Integrated Brake (SIBS) range. ABT’s HV Strategy targets road trucks ‘mine 
spec’d’ for ore haulage application in the mine operation. Effective braking systems are critical for the safe use of mobile and 
transportable plant. Following the announcement of the SIBS Product Development Agreement with Glencore in March 2023, 
ABT  is  partnering  with  an  ASX  listed  international  mining  company  to  validate  the  Failsafe  Emergency  and  the  HV  SIBS 
systems. Further mining operators have expressed interest in the ABT HV SIBS to support smaller, lighter more efficient road 
vehicles.  And  ABT  HV  SIBS  Brake  ‘ruggedises’  the  vehicle  to  provide  unprecedented  confidence  in  safety  and  maximises 
vehicle uptime for a superior Return on Investment. 

1. International Energy Agency: The Role of Critical Minerals In Clean Energy Transitions. 

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW 

The FY23 year-end further marks a number of milestones for ABT in revenue, product sales, gross margin, operating cashflow 
and profit. Importantly however, the year-end yields ABT a highly engaged team, who are passionate about solutioning our 
customers’ needs and the continuous improvement and innovation that foundations the company for strong future growth. 
I remain immensely proud of the talented ABT team that we have built and the team of external partners who have supported 
the ABT journey. 

Full Year highlights include: 

•  Year End Revenue Growth +28% (+$3.06M) 

•  Year End Gross Margin 50.2% vs. Prior Year 44.4% and Budget 45.6% 

•  Gross Margin YOY Growth +44% (+$2.18M) 

•  EBITDA YOY Growth +83% (+$793k) 

•  NPAT YOY Growth +129% (+$830k) 

I want to thank our ABT Team and all those who supported us in delivering these FY23 outcomes. 

In May 2023 we appointed Benjamin Weetman to the role of Sales and Marketing Director. Ben brings to ABT significant 
experience in multinational Mining and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) environments and a successful 
track record within bluechip organisations supplying equipment and services into Tier 1 mining companies globally. I am very 
pleased to welcome Ben to the ABT Team. 

In June 2023, ABT completed the final stages of our relocation into the impressive new ‘Inspiration Drive Headquarters’. This 
building  offers  our  team  a  standard  of  facility  that  symbolises  the  success  of  the  business  in  FY23  as  well  as  the  growth 
aspirations for FY24 and beyond. 

The new Financial Year offers ABT an exciting year of opportunities ahead. We will embrace and navigate this with a keen 
focus on executing our strategic roadmap whilst striving to deliver outstanding value to our customers and our stakeholders. 
A focus on customer lead product innovation and the expansion of our international customer base will continue to be key. 

ABT remains invested in developing our dedicated team of people. We are proud of our ABT culture which fosters innovation, 
growth, creativity and collaboration. Combined with our valuable global customer base, ABT’s future journey in FY24 and 
beyond is promising. 

To the ABT Board and our valued Shareholders, thank you for your ongoing trust and support. 

Andrew Booth 
CEO 

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

Business Overview 

Advanced  Braking  Technology  Ltd  (‘ABT’  or  the  ‘Company’)  is  an  Australian  company  listed  on  the  Australian  Securities 
Exchange (ASX:ABV) that designs, manufactures and distributes its innovative braking solutions worldwide. From its head 
office in Perth, Western Australia, ABT continues to develop its product portfolio for a diverse range of industries that have 
a strong requirement for safety and environmental responsibility, including the mining, defence, civil construction and waste 
management industries. 

ABT’s innovative braking solutions are well known for their unparalleled safety, improved productivity, zero emissions and 
durability in the world’s harshest conditions. As the Company’s reputation has grown, demand for ABT's brakes has expanded 
internationally with its braking solutions being used in all seven continents across the globe. Approximately 40% of revenue 
from continuing operations comes from overseas locations including Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South Africa and Chile in 
which ABT has key distribution partners. 

ABT has three strategic key supplier relationships, all located in Australia, which represent approximately 60% of ABT’s supply 
chain  inputs.  This  primarily  Australian-based  supply  chain  has  continued  to  contribute  to  the  Company’s  operational 
resilience to deliver ongoing sales growth and financial year results despite the COVID-19 impacted supply chains. 

During FY23, ABT offered the following key products: 

•  The  Sealed  Failsafe  Braking  System  providing  safety  and  cost-effective  wheel  end  braking  solution  for  light 

commercial vehicles operating in the harshest industrial environments (including Underground). 

•  The  Sealed  Failsafe  Emergency  Driveline  Braking  System  provides  industry  standard  in  fail-to-safe  emergency 

braking in all environments for medium to heavy commercial vehicles. 

During FY23, the Company continued to deliver improvements in our customer engagement and strategic roadmap.  

These included: 

•  Delivering sustained double-digit revenue growth; 
•  Strengthening financial and working capital position through record year-on-year sales growth,   resulting in a 

positive cash flow from operations for the year; 

•  Focusing on support for our International Partners and deepening our valuable Bluechip customer relationships; 
•  Creating a 2025 roadmap which includes both organic and inorganic strategy for ABT; 
•  Focusing on strengthening ABT’s foundation capabilities to support scalability; 
Invest in R&D and strong evidence-based support for ABT Products and their industrial ESG attributes; 
• 
•  Supply chain strategy which increases strategic partnerships and a vertical integration where appropriate; 
Investing in new product development which will deliver revenue diversification and scale opportunity. 
• 

The initiatives outlined above have set the Company up for a strong FY23 and beyond. 

Financial Summary 

The Company reported financial results for the year end 30 June 2023, with revenue from ordinary activities of $14.69m 
(FY22: $11.74m), which represents a 25% increase on the prior year. The net profit for the year of $1.47m (FY22: $0.64m) 
was achieved through an increase in sales revenue and controlled expense. 

The Company reports a balance sheet with cash and receivables of $3.99m (FY22: $3.73m). Net assets as at 30 June 2023 
have increased 32% from FY22 to $6.95m. Increases in inventory holdings have been the main contributor to the increase in 
net assets as the Company increased inventory holdings to service open orders and hold safety stock levels akin to the sales 
increases. 

Cash  balance  of  $2.05m,  is  up  from  the  $1.74m  at  30  June  2023.  ABT  experienced  a  small  increase  in  trade  and  other 
payables$0.41m. Trade receivables remains constant at $1.9m (FY22: $1.9m). 

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Revenue 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

Revenue from continuing operations in FY23 of $14.15m (FY22: $11.1m) was achieved primarily from sales of the Company’s 
core Failsafe products and associated spares and consumables predominately in the mining industry. 

The gross margin for revenue from continuing operations for FY23 is 50.2% (FY22: 44.4%). The increased gross margin is a 
culmination of improved cost control measures, economies of scale, higher margin domestic sales  and improved inventory 
management. Achieving ISO9001 accreditation provided an opportunity for process improvement implementations which 
resulted in increased productivity, efficiency and costs control measures. 

The estimated research and development (R&D) tax incentive refund for the year of $480k (FY22: $400k) is higher than prior 
year. The Company engaged in a product R&D program with a core customer who funded a portion of the R&D program. The 
Company continues to invest in new product development which will deliver revenue diversification and scale opportunities. 

During FY23, ABT received funds of $0.007m (FY22: $0.12m) in relation to a Defence Global Competitiveness Grant. 

Expenses 
Expenses for FY23 totalled $6.17m (FY22: $4.93m) representing a 25% increase on prior year. The increases in expenses are 
in line with the Company's 2025 strategic horizon to support a step change in growth. Total expenses are 44% of revenue 
from continuing operations (FY22: 45%) and aligned to the revenue growth achieved through the year. 

Cash 
The cash balance of $2.05m (FY22: $1.7m) has increased on prior year due to higher revenue, and the Company reports a 
positive  operating  cash  flow  of  $0.9m  (FY22:  $0.4m).  The  Company  continues  to  take  a  proactive  approach  to  minimise 
disruption  of  delivery  to  customers  by  purchasing  inventory  in  advance  and  holding  higher  stock  levels  than  previously 
required.  The  Company  has  a  solid  sales  pipeline  on  which  to  place  orders,  and  as  the  Company  looks  to  strengthen 
operations and build business resilience, the importance of supply chain risk management is more apparent than ever. This 
is a prudent and mandatory investment in securing the opportunity sales pipeline. 

Strategy implementation and product development 

With  sustained  financial  and  operational  performance  achieved  during  FY23,  ABT  continues  to  focus  on  the  ongoing 
methodical execution of its strategic roadmap. 

The growth strategy will be implemented through: 

•  Organic growth of our existing business via focused sales and marketing engagement with ABT’s international 

customer base; 

•  Product  innovation  and    continuous  improvement  to  deliver  vehicle  diversification  and  pace  with  technology 

advancement; 

•  Pursuing high impact growth opportunities in markets that require innovative braking systems for transport and 

mobility solutions of the future; 
Inorganic growth through implementing our Joint Ventures, Partnering and Acquisitions strategy; and 
Increasing control of our supply chain 

• 
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Diversification is a key strategic theme in FY24 through the following: 

•  Our product offering; 
•  The industries which we supply; 
•  Our customer base; 
•  The geographic locations in which our products are found; and 
•  Our network of partners: Suppliers, Installation and Service Providers, and International Distributors. 

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

With  a  focus  on  leveraging  our  core  SIBS  intellectual  property  and  existing  product  range  as  well  as  capitalising  on  our 
perpetual  R&D  investment,  the  Company  is  positioned  to  grow  sales  during  FY24  to  a  broader  range  of  customers  and 
geographic regions. For example, ABT has been actively engaging with a number of international mining operators in Ghana, 
requiring Failsafe brake systems for their respective Light Vehicle fleets. 

The diversification of vehicle variants to which these products can be fitted is based on market intelligence and understanding 
the fleet and asset management requirements of the customer, with a diligent focus on investment return benchmarks. An 
example of this diversification is the development of the Heavy Vehicle (HV) Sealed Integrated Brake (SIBS) range. ABT’s HV 
Strategy targets road trucks ‘mine spec’d’ for ore haulage application in the mine operation. Effective braking systems are 
critical for the safe use of mobile and transportable plant and this includes adequate braking measures in the event of the 
failure of the primary braking system. The ABT HV range solutions a secondary brake system in the form of Failsafe Emergency 
as well as solutioning for Operational Excellence by preventing contamination to the braking system through the SIBS HV 
Wheelend Brake system. 
The range will include: 

•  A Driveline Brake offering an Emergency Failsafe Brake solution required for Heavy Road Vehicles in Underground 

applications. 

•  And the other being the SIBS HV Wheelend Brake which ruggedises road vehicles for mining applications. 

“We are very pleased with the development progress of the HV strategy and are confident of the successful upcoming trial 
of the Driveline Emergency Brake, partnering with a major ASX listed international mining company to validate the system. 
Likewise, Ghana and the region of West Africa presents exciting growth opportunities for ABT as we deepen our engagement 
with a number of operators adopting Failsafe Brake Systems and in turn strengthening their ESG compliance.” Andrew Booth, 
Chief Executive Officer. 

ABT’s 2027 strategic horizon model illustrates the themes over a medium-term time band. FY24 focuses on deepening our 
market share across a global customer base parallel to strengthening our operating foundation to support growth. Investing 
in technology innovation is a strategic theme which points to Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IIOT) and the automotive 
megatrends in play presently. A combination of these two horizons will provide the foundations for scaling ABT’s business 
operations to support a step change in growth. 

ABT will continue to allocate resources towards the creation and enhancement of new technologies, products and processes 
through Research and Development (R&D). Investment in R&D is important for the Company to remain competitive, foster 
innovation and drive long term growth. 

ABT’s 2027 Strategic Horizon 

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Business Risk 

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 

The material business risks faced by the company that are  likely to influence the financial  prospects of the company are 
detailed below. In addition to general market and economic risks, such as share market risk, shareholder dilution, general 
economic conditions, legislative change and unforeseen expenses, shareholders should be aware of risk specific to ABT, which 
may include but are not limited to the following: 

(a)  Operational  Risk  -  refers  to  the  potential  losses  or  adverse  impacts  the  Company  may  face  as  a  result  of  its  internal 
processes,  systems,  people,  or  external  events.  These  risks  arise  from  the  day-to-day  operations  and  activities  of  the 
Company. Operational risks can affect various aspects of the Company, including its reputation, efficiency, profitability, and 
compliance  with  regulations.  The  current  and  future  operations  of  the  Company,  including  development,  assembly, 
manufacturing and sales may be affected by a range of operational factors. 

(b)  Performance Risk - refers to the uncertainties and potential adverse outcomes that can affect the ability of the Company 
to achieve the desired objectives, goals, or performance targets. These risks can impact  different areas of the Company, 
hindering the organisations success or causing suboptimal performance. Performance risks can arise from various sources 
and may include internal and external factors. 

(c)  Currency Risk - The Company trades with over ninety percent (90%) of its suppliers in Australian dollars therefore currency 
risk on purchases is negligible. The Company sells product into foreign markets in Australian dollars only and is therefore 
considered to also have a negligible risk. Overall, the Company, has minimal exposure to foreign currency fluctuations against 
AUD between the date of sale or purchase and the date of receipt or payment. Refer to Note 26 for more information. 

(d)  Interest Rate Risk - The Company invests working capital cash surpluses by placing funds on a short-term deposit and/ 
or cash maximiser account at the prevailing interest rates. There is a risk that income earned from interest bearing accounts, 
will fall short of target or the Company’s target rate of return. Refer to Note 26 for more information. 

(e)  Credit  Risk  -  The  Company  sells  product  on  30-day  net  credit  terms.  Although  the  Company  insures  customers 
domestically  and  internationally,  where  it  is  able  to,  there  is  still  an  exposure  of  $5,000  for  each  claim,  plus  10%  of  the 
remaining balance on the customers’ account up to insured limits. The insurer has the right to refuse insurance on specific 
or new debtors based on their credit assessment. Refer to Note 26 for more information. 

(f) Warranty - The Company’s products are sold under a twelve (12) month warranty. If a product fails during the period 
there is a risk that the product may have to be replaced under warranty, free of charge. In addition, in the event of product 
failure and consequential loss, the Company may be liable to pay damages for product failure. The Company has product 
liability insurance for a limit of up to $20m. 

(g)  Obsolescence  -  The  Company  assembles  its  products  from  components  purchased  and  stocked  at  various  locations. 
Technology  is  constantly  providing  improvements  in  components  and  there  is  a  risk  that  either  component  stock  of  the 
Company’s products could be subject to obsolescence due to technical innovations in materials, applications or methods. 
ABT  has  a  focused  inventory  management  program  to  identify  components  or  applications  that  may  be  approaching 
obsolescence. 

(h)  Global  Climate  Change  –The  Company  is  exposed  to  climate  change  impacts  that  effect  the  production  of  metal 
components  and  oil.  Impacts  to  these  raw  commodities  would  have  a  significant  financial  impact  on  the  Company’s 
operations  and  product  offering.  The  Company  seeks  to  reduce  its  environmental  impacts  in  meaningful  ways,  such  as 
recycling and seeking alternative low environmental impact substitutes for its product inputs. 

Growth and Outlook 

The Company’s agenda is underpinned by a strong focus on the safety needs of our customers operating in both developed 
and developing markets globally. This is founded upon a clear and aligned channel-to-market strategy supported by a fully 
integrated sales & marketing framework targeting heavy industrial, mining, mining services and international distribution. 
The Company also continues to focus on strategic growth opportunities and  is currently assessing key initiatives to drive 
scale, revenue diversification and enhanced innovation for the business.

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

The Directors of Advanced Braking Technology Ltd (‘Company’ or ‘ABT’) and its controlled entity Advanced Braking Pty Ltd 
(the ‘Group’ or the ‘Consolidated Group’ or the ‘Consolidated Entity’), present the annual financial report for the  financial 
year ended 30 June 2023. For the purposes of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors provide the report as follows: 

The following persons were Directors of the Company during the financial year are as follows: 

Name 

Dagmar Parsons 

David Slack 

Adam Levine 

Mark Lindh 

Position 

Chairman 

Non-Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointment Date 

Resignation Date 

22-Apr-18 

9-Sep-09 

9-Apr-13 

27-Jun-17 

- 

- 

- 

16-Nov-22 

Particulars of each director’s experience and qualifications are set out later in this report. 

Principal activities 

The  principal  activity  of  the  Consolidated  Group  during  the  course  of  the  year  was  the  research,  development,  design, 
commercialisation  and  manufacture  of  the  ABT  Failsafe  Brakes,  ABT  Failsafe  Emergency  Driveline  Brakes  and  Terra  Dura 
Brakes and associated braking systems. 

Operating results 

The results of the Consolidated Group for the year ended 30 June 2023 were a net profit from continuing operations, after 
income  tax,  of  $1,474,000  (2022:  net  profit  $644,000).  Revenues  from  continuing  operations  were  $14,150,000  (2022: 
$11,088,000). Revenues from other activities were $540,000 (2022: $653,000). 

Dividends 

There have been no dividends paid or declared by the Company. 

Summary of Material Transactions 

Issue of Securities 
In 2021, the Company issued 5,958,109 unlisted options to a key management personnel. Refer to Note 19 for further details. 

During the period, the Company issued 17,874,327 unlisted options. Refer to Note 19 for further details. 

Recognition of Right of Use Asset and Liability 

On 8 March 2023, the Group signed a building lease agreement. The lease will initially run for a period of 5 years with an 
option to renew for a further 5-year period. The extension option, which was reasonably certain to be exercised, is included 
when adopted under AASB 16. Refer to Note 1 and 14 for further details. 

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Defence Global Competitiveness Grant 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

ABT was awarded a Defence Global Competitiveness Grant (‘Grant’) to the value of $0.24m by the Centre for Defence Industry 
Capability. The Grant was awarded to provide funding for the manufacturing of defence vehicle components for use within 
ABT designed braking mechanisms. The Grant funds were used primarily to acquire machinery to allow ABT to manufacture 
specific components that form part of the braking mechanism, as well as internal training and progressing the Company’s 
ISO accreditation. ABT fully received the remainder of the grant in FY23. 

FY21 -  $0.1m (received)  
FY22 -  $0.12m (received)  
FY23 -  $0.007m (received) 

Research and Development tax incentive 

ABT  received  $439,000  as  a  refundable  tax  offset  for  eligible  research  and  development  expenditure  relating  to  the 
development of its innovative braking solutions during FY23, following the lodgement of the Company’s FY22 income  tax 
return. 

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs 

Mr Mark Lindh resigned his position as Non Executive Director on the 16 November 2022. 

Events subsequent to balance date 

Mr Les Guthrie was appointed as Non -Executive Director effective 1 August 2023. 

Future developments 

With  a  focus  on  leveraging  our  core  SIBS  intellectual  property  and  existing  product  range  as  well  as  capitalising  on  our 
historical R&D, the Company is positioned to grow sales during FY24 to a broader range of customers and geographic regions. 
The diversification of vehicle variants to which these products can be fitted is based on market intelligence and understanding 
the fleet and asset management requirements of the customer, with a diligent focus on investment return benchmarks. 

The Company will continue to develop its product offering through ongoing R&D to ensure it remains relevant long into the 
future as automation and electrification of vehicles gains momentum around the world, and the environmental impacts from 
non-exhaust vehicle emissions, including brake dust particles, are better understood by government and consumers. 

Environmental regulation 

The  Consolidated  Entity  is  not  subject  to  any  particular  and  significant  environmental  regulation  under  a  law  of  the 
Commonwealth or of a State or Territory. 

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Information Relating to Directors and Officers 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Ms Dagmar Parsons Dipl.-Ing. (TH), MBA, GAICD Chair and Non-Executive Director, Appointed 22 April 2018 
Ms Parsons has more than 25 years of experience in the mining and resources industry across a range of functions, working 
in senior executive roles with Worley Parsons, AECOM and Downer. 

Ms Parsons has worked with major national and multinational entities to drive critical market success by providing strategic 
direction, visionary leadership and innovative thinking. As a Mechanical Engineer, Ms Parsons has developed an in-depth 
knowledge  of  engineering,  manufacturing,  and  service  industry  environments  in  the  Mining,  Oil  and  Gas,  Power  and 
Infrastructure sectors. 

Ms  Parsons  has  considerable  experience  in  transforming  and  growing  complex  businesses  across  diverse  corporate, 
operational  and  entrepreneurial  roles  in  Australia,  Asia  and  Europe.  She  has  a  strong  appreciation  of  the  role  of  good 
governance  in  setting,  implementing  and  over-sighting  strategic  imperatives.  Ms  Parsons  is  a  Non-Executive  Director  of 
Laserbond Ltd. Ms Parsons holds a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. She 
is also a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

During the past three years, Ms Dagmar Parsons held the following directorships in other ASX listed companies: 

-
-
-
-

Non-Executive Director of Greenvale Mining Ltd (ASX Code: GRV)
Period of Directorship June 2021 to August 2022
Non-Executive Director of Laserbond Ltd (ASX: LBL)
Period of Directorship 30 January 2023 to current 

Mr David Slack Non-Executive Director, Appointed 9 September 2009 
Mr  Slack  is  the  founding  Managing  Director  of  Australian  equity  fund  manager  Karara  Capital  Pty  Ltd.  Mr  Slack  is  also  a 
director of a private company, Transport Safety Systems Group Ltd, which has developed an innovative wireless solar rail 
crossing technology in the commercialisation phase. 

Over the past 30 years, Mr Slack has made a significant contribution to the Australian funds management industry. Notably, 
he was co-founder and joint managing director of Portfolio Partners Limited, which was sold to Norwich Union in 1998. Prior 
to that, Mr Slack was a founding executive director of County Nat West Investment Management, where he was head of 
Australian Equities. He was a non-executive director of the Victorian Funds Management Corporation until 2007, holding 
positions of deputy Chair and Chair of the Board Investment Committee. 

Mr Slack is the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. He has a Bachelor of Economics with Honours and is a fellow of FINSIA. 
He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Mr Adam Levine LL.B (Hon), B.Ec (Acc). Non-Executive Director, Appointed 9 April 2013 
Mr Levine, a lawyer by  profession, has over 25 years  national and global experience in  structuring and executing  private 
equity investments and corporate finance transactions both as legal advisor and a principal investor. 

The Founder and Executive Chair of law firm Rockwell Bates, Mr Levine has grown the storied Melbourne based legal firm 
from a boutique M&A practice established during the height of the 2008 GFC, into a pre-eminent private wealth law firm 
focused on building and protecting clients’ wealth. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Mr  Levine  is  also  the  Executive  Chair  and  Founder  of  the  Rockwell  Group  which  undertakes  principal  investments  into 
regulated  financial  and  professional  services  businesses.  Mr  Levine’s  extensive  private  equity  experience  and  proactive 
investment practice have been the major contributory factor to the Rockwell Group’s success with a portfolio IRR in excess 
of most leading national and global private equity funds. 

Mr Levine is the Chair of the Remuneration Committee. He brings a very analytical and inquiring mind when engaging with, 
challenging and supporting the key Executives of the company. 

His current outside directorships include Rockwell Group Holdings Pty Ltd, Rockwell Bates Pty Ltd, FMD Financial Pty Ltd, and 
a number of other private companies. Mr Levine is also the founder (with his wife) and Chair of the Rockwell Foundation, a 
private ancillary fund, which focuses on supporting opportunities for under privileged youth. He is also a Trustee Director of 
the Australian Jewish Museum Foundation Limited. 

Chief Executive Officer 

Mr Andrew Booth B.Com, MBA 
Mr Booth has Corporate Development and Strategic leadership  experience across Banking and Finance, Advisory, Private 
Equity, Agriculture, FMCG and Logistics in the Asia Pacific region. 

Prior to joining ABT, Mr Booth lead transformational growth of a number organisations including a logistics company in WA 
through to successful trade sale exit on behalf of investors. Formerly based in Hong Kong; Mr Booth managed Strategy and 
Governance across 34 Countries for ANZ Banking Group and Asia Pacific development, supporting inbound investment as 
well as export across a diverse range of industry sectors in Australia. 

Mr  Booth  has  a  Master  of  Business  Administration  from  Australian  Graduate  School  of  Management,  is  a  Member  of 
Australian Institute of Company Directors and is an Asialink Leadership Alumni. 

Chief Financial Officer 

Ms Angela Godbeer CPA, ACMA, CGMA 
Ms  Godbeer  has  over  20  years  of  experience  in  Strategic  and  Financial  leadership  roles  across  a  number  of  industries, 
including Engineering, Manufacturing, Media and Financial Services in the United Kingdom and Australia. 

Ms  Godbeer’s  extensive  and  diverse  finance  leadership  experience  includes  developing  and  implementing  financial 
strategies, ERP implementation, project management, business improvement and change management. 

Ms Godbeer is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), a Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and a Chartered Global 
Management Accountant (CGMA). 

Company Secretary 

Ms Kaitlin Smith B.Com (Acc), CA, FGIA 
Ms Smith was appointed joint Company Secretary 19 July 2018 and Company Secretary on 10 August 2018. Ms Smith provides 
Company Secretarial and Accounting services to various public and proprietary companies. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce 
(Accounting), is a Chartered Accountant and is a fellow member of the Governance Institute of Australia. 

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Directors’ & Other Key Management's Interest in the Company 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

The following table sets out each current Director's and other KMP's relevant interest in shares, options to acquire shares of 
the Company or a related body corporate as at 30 June 2023. 

Directors 
D Parsons 
D Slack 
A Levine 
Subtotal 

Fully paid Ordinary 
Shares 
840,000 
75,156,743 
777,778 
76,774,521 

Unlisted Options 

Other Key Management 
A Booth 
A Godbeer 
Subtotal 
Total 

308,127 

308,127 
77,082,648 

11,916,218 
5,958,109 
17,874,327 
17,874,327 

Directors’ meetings 

During the financial year there were 19 meetings of Directors, including committees of Directors but excluding circulating 
and written resolutions. 

The attendances of the Directors at these meetings were: 

Directors’ Meetings 

Audit & Risk Committee 

Remuneration & 
Nomination Committee 

Number 
eligible to 
attend 
12 
12 
12 
5 

Number 
attended 

12 
12 
12 
5 

Number 
eligible to 
attend 
4 
4 
4 
2 

Number 
attended 

4 
4 
4 
2 

Number 
eligible to 
attend 
3 
3 
3 
2 

Number 
attended 

3 
2 
3 
2 

D Parsons 
D Slack 
A Levine 
M Lindh1 

1 M Lindh ceased employment on 16 November 2022. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

This remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2023 outlines the remuneration arrangements of the Company and the 
Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) and its regulations. This information has 
been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act. 

The remuneration report details the remuneration arrangements for key management personnel (KMP) who are defined as 
those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Company 
and the Group, directly or indirectly, including any Director (whether executive or otherwise) of the Parent Company. 

A change has been made to the Key Management Personnel (KMP) disclosure in the current year. The change in the KMP 
disclosure has been made due to a re-assessment of KMPs during the year and from this reassessment only Directors, Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are considered KMP. 

As a result of the change, the KMP information for the prior year has been restated to exclude individuals who no longer 
meet the updated criteria for KMP. 

This change affects the prior year reported remuneration and benefits disclosed in Note 5. 

Individual key management personnel disclosures 
Details of KMP of the Parent and Group are set out below. 

Directors 
Name 
D Parsons 
D Slack 
A Levine 
M Lindh 

Executives 
Name 
A Booth 
A Godbeer 

Position 

Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 

Appointment Date 
22-Apr-18 
9-Sep-09 
9-Apr-13 
27-Jun-17 

Position 

Chief Executive Officer 
Chief Financial Officer 

Appointment Date 
15-Mar-22 
2-May-22 

Board Oversight of Remuneration 

Resignation Date 
- 
- 
- 
16-Nov-22 

Resignation Date 
- 
- 

Remuneration Committee 
During the year, the Remuneration Committee met six times to make recommendations to the Board on remuneration policy 
and to recommend salary reviews and short and long-term incentives for the Company’s executives. 

Remuneration Policy 
The remuneration policy of the Company is to pay executive directors and executives at market rates which are sourced from 
average wage and salary publications are subject to periodic reviews by external consultants and which may include a mix of 
short and long-term incentives linked to performance and aligned with market practice. In addition, Directors and employees 
may  be  issued  shares  and  share  options  to  encourage  loyalty  and  to  provide  an  incentive  through  the  sharing  of  wealth 
created through equity growth which is linked to Company performance. The Remuneration Committee members believe 
the  remuneration  policy  to  be  appropriate  and  effective  and  tailored  to  increase  congruence  between  shareholders  and 
Directors and executives. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

The  following  table  shows  the  gross  revenue,  net  profit  /  loss  and  ABV  share  price  of  the  Company  at  the  end  of  each 
respective financial year. 

Company Performance 

30-Jun-23

30-Jun-22

30-Jun-21

30-Jun-20

30-Jun-19

Total Revenue ($‘000) 

Net profit / (loss) ($‘000) 

ABV Share price 

14,690 

         1,474  

11,741 

644 

10,448 

620 

9,079 

171 

7,430 

(1,713) 

3.8 cents 

2.6 cents 

3.5 cents 

2.4 cents 

1.9 cents 

Non-Executive Director remuneration arrangements 

Remuneration policy 
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration at a level that provides the Company with the ability to attract and retain 
directors of the highest calibre, whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders. 

The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by Shareholders and the fee structure is reviewed against 
fees paid to non-executive directors of comparable companies. The Company’s Constitution and the ASX listing rules specify 
that  the  Non-Executive  Directors’  fee  pool  shall  be  determined  from  time  to  time  by  a  general  meeting.  The  latest 
determination was at the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on November 2022 when Shareholders approved an 
aggregate fee pool of $500,000 per year. 

Structure 
The remuneration of Non-Executive Directors consists of directors’ fees. There are no schemes for retirement benefits for 
Non-Executive Directors other than statutory superannuation and Non-Executive Directors do not participate in any incentive 
programs.  Other  than  the  Chair,  each  Non-Executive  Director  received  a  base  fee  of  $55,000  per  annum  plus  the 
superannuation  guarantee  contribution.  The  Chair  received  a  base  fee  of  $85,000  plus  the  superannuation  guarantee 
contribution. 

Voting and comments from the Company’s 2022 Annual General Meeting 
At the Company’s most recent Annual General Meeting held in November 2022, over 99.40% of eligible votes were cast for 
the adoption of the 30 June 2022 remuneration report. As no comments were received from shareholders who had voted 
against the resolution at that meeting, the Board does not propose any action with respect to its resolution at this time. The 
Board considers its remuneration policy to be appropriate and properly aligned with the current size and performance of the 
Group. 

Executive remuneration arrangements 

Remuneration level and mix 
The  Group  aims  to  reward  executives  with  a  level  and  mix  of  remuneration  commensurate  with  their  position  and 
responsibilities  within  the  Group  and  aligned  with  market  practice.  ABT  undertakes  an  annual  remuneration  review  to 
determine the total remuneration positioning against the market. 

Remuneration Structure 
In the financial year ended 30 June 2023, the executive remuneration framework consisted of the following components: 

-Fixed remuneration; and
-Variable remuneration

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The table below illustrates the structure of Advanced Braking Technology Ltd’s executive remuneration arrangements: 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Payment Vehicle 

Purpose 

Link to performance 

Remuneration 
component 

Fixed 
remuneration 

Represented by total employment cost 
(TEC).Comprises base salary, plus 
superannuation contributions. 

Short-term 
incentive 
component (STI) 

Paid in cash and/or share based incentives for 
KMPs. 
A share-based scheme was put in place for KMP 
executives. 

Long-term 
incentive 
component (LTI) 

Paid in cash or share based incentives for KMPs. 
During the FY20 year, a new share-based scheme 
was put in place for KMP executives. 

Set with reference 
to role, market 
and experience. 

Rewards 
executives for 
their contribution 
to achievement of 
Group and 
business unit 
outcomes. 

Rewards 
executives for 
their contribution 
to performance of 
Group. 

Based on annual appraisal and 
reference to market rates. 

Linked to key performance indicators 
including group performance such as 
sales revenue, profit targets, and 
performance against budget and 
targets such as product 
commercialisation. All grants are at 
the discretion of the Board of 
Directors. 

Linked to Total Shareholder Return, 
sales budgets and profit targets. At 
judgement and discretion of the 
Board of Directors. 

Equity holdings and transactions 
The movement during the reporting period in the number of securities of Advanced Braking Technology Ltd held, directly, 
indirectly or beneficially, by each Director or Executive, including their related party entities, are as follows: 

Ordinary Shares 

Directors 

D Parsons 

D Slack2 3 

A Levine 

M Lindh1 

Sub-total 

Executives 

A Booth4 

A Godbeer 

Sub-total 

Total 

Balance at  
1 July 2022 

840,000 

69,169,252 

777,778 

3,033,334 

73,820,364 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

285,400 

22,727 

- 

285,400 

74,105,764 

- 

22,727 

22,727 

Granted as 
compensation 
during year 

Exercise of 
options 
during year 

Other movement 
during year 

Held at date of 
resignation 

Balance at 
30 June 2023 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,987,491 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

840,000 

75,156,743 

777,778 

3,033,334 

- 

5,987,491 

3,033,334 

76,774,521 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

308,127 

- 

308,127 

5,987,491 

3,033,334 

77,082,648 

1  M Lindh ceased employment on 16 November 2022. 
2  D Slack acquired shares on market on 21 November 2022 and 28 November 2022. 
3  D Slack acquired shares off market on 12 December 2022. 
4  During the period, management granted employee shares to eligible employees. Refer to Note 22 for further details. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Unlisted Options 

Directors 

D Parsons 

D Slack 

A Levine 

Total 

Executives 

A Booth 

A Godbeer 

J Annand2 

P Exley2 

Total 

Balance at  
1 July 2022 

Granted during 
the period as 
compensation 1 

Lapsed 
during the 
period 

Balance at 30 
June 2023 (or 
date of 
resignation) 

Vested and 
exercisable at 
30 June 2023 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,958,109 

- 

11,916,217 

5,958,109 

23,832,435 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,958,109 

5,958,109 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

11,916,217 

5,958,109 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

11,916,218 

5,958,109 

1,489,527 

1,489,527 

- 

- 

- 

- 

11,916,218 

17,874,326 

17,874,327 

2,979,054 

1   The unlisted options granted and issued during the period are unvested and subject to vesting conditions.  
      Refer to Note 22 for further details. 
2   11,916,217 unlisted options lapsed on 11/7/2022 following Mr John Annand's resignation.  
      5,958109 unlisted options lapsed on 12/8/2022 following Ms Paige Exley's resignation. 

Details of Remuneration of Directors and Executives 
The details of the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director and Executive (Key Management Personnel) of the 
Company are: 

Short Term benefits 

Post 
Employ- 
ment 

Salary & 
Fees 

Accrued 
Bonus 

Year 

$000’s 

$000’s 

Total 

$000’s 

Super 

$000’s 

Share 
Based 
payments 
Share 
Based 
Payment 

Total 
Remuneration 

Performance-
based 
remuneration 

$000’s 

$000’s 

$000’s 

Directors 

A Levine 

D Slack 

D Parsons 

M Lindh1 

Total 

Total 

2023 

2022 

2023 

2022 

2023 

2022 

2023 

2022 

2023 

2022 

61 

62 

55 

55 

85 

85 

23 

55 

224 

257 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

61 

62 

55 

55 

85 

85 

23 

55 

224 

257 

- 

- 

6 

5 

9 

9 

2 

5 

17 

19 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

61 

62 

61 

60 

94 

94 

25 

60 

241 

276 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Post 
Employ- 
ment 

Bonus 
$000’s 

Total 
$000’s 

Super 
$000’s 

58 
-
39 
-
- 
-
- 
-
97 
-

377 
244 
251 
33 
- 
276 
- 
164 
628 
717

28 
24 
22 
3 
- 
18 
- 
16 
50 
61 

Share 
Based 
payments 

Share 
Based 
Payment 
$000’s 

74 
31 
36 
- 
- 
(49) 
- 
(24) 
110 
(42) 

Short 
Term 
benefits 

Salary & 
Fees 
$000’s 

319 
244 
212 
33 
- 
276 
- 
164 
531 
717 

Total 
Remuneration 
$000’s 

Performance- 
based 
remuneration 
$000’s 

479 
299 
309 
36 
- 
245 
- 
156 
788 
736 

15% 
10% 
12% 
0% 
0% 
(20%) 
0% 
(15%) 
14% 
(6%) 

Executives 
A Booth 

A Godbeer 

J Annand2 

P Exley3 

Total 
Total 

Year 

2023 
2022 
2023 
2022 
2023 
2022 
2023 
2022 
2023 
2022 

1   M Lindh ceased employment on 16 November 2022. 
2   J Annand ceased employment on 11 April 2022. 
3   P Exley ceased employment on 12 May 2022. 

Cash Bonuses, Performance-related Bonuses and Share-based Payments 

Details of STI’s and LTI’s are as follows: 

Short term incentives 
$97K were accrued for STI during the financial year’s 2023. (2022: $Nil ) 

Long term incentive plan 
On 27 November 2019, shareholders approved the adoption of the ABT Share Option Plan. The issue of unlisted options 
pursuant to the ABT Share Option plan are as follows: 

Executive 

Issue Date 

Exercise 
Price 

Number of 
KMP Options 
- Vesting 1
year from
issue 

Number of 
KMP Options 
- Vesting 2
years from
issue 

Number of 
KMP Options - 
Vesting 3 
years from 
issue 

Total KMP 
Options on 
Expiring 30 
June 2024 

Total KMP 
Options on 
Expiring 30 
June 2025 

J Annand 1 

P Exley 2 

A Booth 

A Booth 

A Godbeer 

26-Feb-20

26-Feb-20

8-Nov-21

1-Dec-22

4-Jan-23

$0.04 

$0.04 

$0.04 

$0.06 

$0.06 

Total 

2,979,054 

1,489,527 

1,489,527 

1,489,527 

1,489,527 

2,979,054 

1,489,527 

1,489,527 

1,489,527 

1,489,527 

5,958,109 

2,979,055 

2,979,055 

2,979,054 

2,979,055 

2,979,055 

2,979,055 

5,958,109 

5,958,109 

8,937,162 

8,937,162 

17,874,329 

2,979,054 

14,895,273 

1 
2 

11,916,217 unlisted options lapsed on 11/7/2022 following Mr J Annand's resignation. 
5,958,109 unlisted options lapsed on 12/8/2022 following Ms P Exley's resignation. 

The unlisted options vest over a 3 year period from issue date and are subject to  vesting conditions. Refer to Note 22 for 
details of the valuation methodology and assumptions for these share options. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Other Equity Plans 
Eligible employees are offered shares in the Company, at no cost to the employees, to the value of $1,000 per annum under 
the terms of the Company’s Employee Share Plan. There are no performance conditions, because the plan is designed to 
align  the  interests  of  participating  employees  with  those  of  shareholders.  1  Key  Management  Personnel,  being  A  Booth 
participated in the share plan in 2023 (2022: Nil). Refer to Note 19 & 22. 

Executive Contracts 
The employment terms and conditions of all Executive KMP are formalised in contracts of employment. 

The  terms  of  the  employment  contracts  with  all  Executives  require  both  parties  to  provide  three  months  of  notice  to 
terminate the contract. 

Other Equity-related KMP Transactions 
There have been no other transactions involving equity instruments apart from those described in the tables above relating 
to options and shareholdings. 

Loans to KMP 
No loans have been provided to Directors or Executive during the period. 

Transactions with key management personnel 
Refer to Note 25 for details of transactions with Directors and key management personnel. 

Options 

On 1 December 2022, The Company issued Andrew Booth 5,958,109 unlisted options with the following vesting conditions: 

- 1,489,527 unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 and expiring 30 June 2025 with a vesting date being 31 December 2022. 
- 1,489,527 unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 and expiring 30 June 2025 with a vesting date being 31 December 2023. 
- 2,979,054 unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 and expiring 30 June 2025 with a vesting date being 31 December 2024. 

On 4 January 2023, The Company issued Angela Godbeer 5,958,109 unlisted options with the following vesting conditions: 

- 1,489,527 unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 and expiring 30 June 2025 with a vesting date being 30 April 2023. 
- 1,489,527 unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 and expiring 30 June 2025 with a vesting date being 30 April 2024. 
- 2,979,054 unlisted options exercisable at $0.06 and expiring 30 June 2025 with a vesting date being 30 April 2025.  

The unlisted options above were valued using Black Scholes, the inputs have been disclosed in Note 22. 

No other performance incentive-based options were issued as remunerations to Directors or KMP during the period. 

Indemnification and Insurance of Directors, Officers and Auditor 
During the course of the year the Company has paid $35,341 in premiums for Directors and Officers liability insurance. The 
insurance would cover costs and expenses incurred in defending legal proceedings arising out of their conduct while acting 
in the capacity of director or officer of the Company, other than conduct involving wilful breach of duty in relation to the 
Company. The Company has not during, or since the end of the financial year, in respect of an auditor of the Consolidated 
Group, paid a premium to indemnify an auditor against a liability incurred as an auditor, including costs and expenses in 
successfully defending legal proceedings. 

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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Proceedings on behalf of the Company 
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or 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 any part of those 
proceedings. 

The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
The Auditor’s independence declaration is included after this Directors’ Report. 

Non-Audit Services 
The  Board  of  Directors,  in  accordance  with  advice  from  the  audit  committee,  is  satisfied  that  the  provision  of  non-audit 
services during the year is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations 
Act  2001.  The  directors  are  satisfied  that  the  services  disclosed  below  did  not  compromise  the  external  auditor’s 
independence for the following reasons: 
- all non-audit services are reviewed and approved to ensure they do not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the
auditor; and
- the  nature  of  the  services  provided  does  not  compromise  the  general  principles  relating  to  auditor  independence  in
accordance  with  APES  110:  Code  of  Ethics  for  Professional  Accountants  set  by  the  Accounting  Professional  and  Ethical
Standards Board.

The following fees were paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the year ended 30 June: 

AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION 

Remuneration of the auditor: 
Moore Australia Audit (WA) Pty Ltd 
-Audit or review of the financial statements

Moore Australia (WA) Pty Ltd 
-Taxation services

CONSOLIDATED GROUP 

2023 

2022 

55 

14 
69 

50 

10 
60 

Rounding of Amounts 
The Company is an entity to which ASIC Class Order 98/100 applies and accordingly, amounts in the financial statements and 
Directors’ report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. 

Dagmar Parsons 
Chairman 
29 August 2023 

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Moore Australia Audit (WA) 

Level 15, Exchange Tower, 
2 The Esplanade, Perth, WA 6000 

PO Box 5785, St Georges Terrace, WA 6831 

T  +61 8 9225 5355 
F  +61 8 9225 6181 

www.moore-australia.com.au 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION  
UNDER SECTION 307C OF THE CORPORATIONS ACT 2001  
TO THE DIRECTORS OF ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2023, there have 
been: 

a)

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in 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.

WEN-SHIEN CHAI 
PARTNER 

MOORE AUSTRALIA AUDIT (WA) 
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 

Signed at Perth this 29th day of August 2023 

Moore Australia Audit (WA) – ABN 16 874 357 907.  
An independent member of Moore Global Network Limited - members in principal cities throughout the world. 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.   

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

 Notes                     CONSOLIDATED GROUP 

Revenue from continuing operations 
Cost of sales 

Gross Profit 

Revenue from other activities 

Expenses 
Amortisation of Intellectual property 
Audit and accounting fees 
Bad and doubtful debts 
Consulting fees 
Consumables and minor equipment 
Depreciation expense 
Employee expenses 
Finance expenses 
Information technology expenses 
Insurance 
Inventory obsolescence expense 
Legal fees 
Marketing and advertising expenses 
Patent expense 
Property expenses 
Telephone and other communication 
Travel and accommodation 
Other expenses 

Total expenses 

Profit / (loss) before income tax 
Income tax 
Profit / (loss) after income tax 

Other comprehensive income / (loss) 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 
Total comprehensive profit / (loss) for the period 

Basic profit / (loss) per share (cents) 

Diluted earnings per share (cents) 

The above  should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

Jun-23 
$’000 
14,150 
(7,043) 

7,107 

Jun-22 
$’000 
11,088 
(6,163) 

4,925 

540 

653 

(64) 

(69) 
20 
(551) 
(56) 
(195) 
(3,626) 
(70) 
(175) 
(276) 
(203) 
(41) 
(95) 
(32) 
(163) 
(29) 
(260) 
(288) 

(6,173) 

1,474 
- 
1,474 

- 
1,474 

(64) 

(58) 
(20) 
(248) 
(121) 
(203) 
(3,042) 
(85) 
(127) 
(254) 
(80) 
(32) 
(57) 
(46) 
(51) 
(32) 
(107) 
(307) 

(4,934) 

644 
- 
644 

- 
644 

Cents 

Cents 

0.389 

0.364 

0.170 

0.155 

3 

2 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

4 

7 

7 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2023 

Notes   

  CONSOLIDATED  GROUP 

CURRENT ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other assets 

Total current assets 

NON-CURRENT  ASSETS 
Property, plant and equipment 
Right of use assets 
Intangible assets 

Total non-current assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 
Trade and other payables 
Interest bearing liabilities 
Lease liabilities 
Provisions 

Total current liabilities 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 
Lease liabilities 
Provisions 

Total non-current liabilities 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 
Issued capital 
Reserves 
Accumulated  losses 

TOTAL EQUITY 

The above should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

8 
9 
10 
11 

13 
14 
15 

16 
17 
14 
18 

14 
18 

19 
20 
21 

Jun-23 
$'000 

2,048 
1,939 
3,425 
1,057 

8,469 

882 
1,128 
480 

2,490 

10,959 

2,027 
223 
41 
571 

2,862 

1,116 
34 

1,150 

4,012 

Jun-22 
$'000 

1,739 
1,993 
2,244 
756 

6,732 

383 
- 
543 

926 

7,658 

1,810 
191 
- 
326 

2,327 

- 
6 

6 

2,333 

6,947 

5,325 

55,833 
371 
(49,257) 

6,947 

55,819 
237 
(50,731) 

5,325 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Balance at 1 July 2022 
Profit for the period 

Subtotal 
Share-based payments 

Balance at 30 June 2023 

Balance at 1 July 2021 
Profit for the period 

Subtotal 
Share-based payments 

Balance at 30 June 2022 

Issued Capital 

$’000 

55,819 
- 

55,819 
14 

55,833 

55,819 
- 

55,819 
- 

55,819 

Accumulated 
losses 
$’000 

(50,731) 
1,474 

(49,257) 
- 

(49,257) 

(51,375) 
644 

(50,731) 
- 

(50,731) 

    Reserves                    Total 

$’000 

237 
- 

237 
134 

371 

278 
- 

278 
(41) 

237 

$’000 

5,325 
1,474 

6,799 
148 

6,948 

4,722 
644 

5,366 
(41) 

5,325 

The above should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

 Notes  

 CONSOLIDATED GROUP 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Interest received 
GST paid 
Finance costs 
Proceeds from grants and research & development incentive 

Net cash generated by / (used in) operating activities 

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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Proceeds from disposal of non-current assets 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Net cash generated by / (used in) investing activities 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowings 
Borrowing costs 
Proceeds from issue of shares 
Share issue costs 

Net cash generated by / (used in) financing activities 

Net increase in cash held 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

The above  should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

8 

Jun-23 
$’000 

15,175 
(14,667) 
18 
(1) 
8 
447 

980 

-
(665) 

(665) 

246 
(213) 
(39) 
-
-

(6) 

309 
1,739 

2,048 

Jun-22 
$’000 

11,164 
(11,413) 
4 
(1) 
(10) 
654 

398 

26 
(54) 

(28) 

- 
(22) 
(20) 
-
-

(42) 

328 
1,411 

1,739 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

1 

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Basis of Preparation 
These general-purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, Australian 
Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  of  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board  and  International  Financial 
Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. The Group is a for-profit entity for financial 
reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars. Material 
accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently 
applied unless stated otherwise. 

Except  for  cash  flow  information,  the  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  an  accruals  basis  and  are  based  on 
historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets 
and financial liabilities. 

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 29 August 2023. 

A.  New and amended accounting policies adopted by the Group 
The Group has considered the implications of new or amended Accounting Standards which have become applicable for the 
current financial report and the Group has not changed its accounting policies as there were no new standards for adoption 
during the period. 

Principles of Consolidation 

B. 
The consolidated financial statements incorporate all of the assets, liabilities and results of the parent (Advanced Braking 
Technology Ltd) and all of the subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are entities the parent controls. The parent controls an entity when 
it 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 over the entity. A list of the subsidiaries is provided in Note 12. 

The assets, liabilities and results of all subsidiaries are fully consolidated into the financial statements of the Group from the 
date on which control is obtained by the Group. The consolidation of a subsidiary is discontinued from the date that control 
ceases. Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains or losses on transactions between group entities are fully 
eliminated on consolidation. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed and adjustments made where necessary 
to ensure uniformity of the accounting policies adopted by the Group. 

Equity  interests  in  a  subsidiary  not  attributable,  directly  or  indirectly,  to  the  Group  are  presented  as  “non-controlling 
interests”. The Group initially recognises non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests in subsidiaries and 
are entitled to a proportionate share of the subsidiary’s net assets on liquidation at either fair value or at the non-controlling 
interests’ proportionate share of the subsidiary’s net assets. Subsequent to initial recognition, non-controlling interests are 
attributed their share of profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income. Non-controlling interests are 
shown separately within the equity section of the statement of financial position and statement of comprehensive income. 

Business combinations 
Business combinations occur where an acquirer obtains control over one or more businesses. 

A business combination is accounted for by applying the acquisition method, unless it is a combination involving entities or 
businesses under common control. The business combination will be accounted for from the date that control is attained, 
whereby the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities (including contingent liabilities) assumed is recognised 
(subject to certain limited exemptions). 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

When measuring the consideration transferred in the business combination, any asset or liability resulting from a contingent 
consideration arrangement is also included. Subsequent to initial recognition, contingent consideration classified as equity is 
not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. 

Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability is remeasured each reporting period to fair value, recognising any 
change to fair value in profit or loss, unless the change in value can be identified as existing at acquisition date. 
All transaction costs incurred in relation to the business combination are expensed as incurred. 

The acquisition of a business may result in the recognition of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. 

C. 

Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances 

Functional and presentation currency 
The functional currency of each of the Group’s entities is measured using the currency of the primary economic environment 
in which that entity operates. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian dollars which is the parent 
entity’s functional and presentation currency. 

Transactions and balances 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the 
transaction. Foreign currency monetary items are translated at the year-end exchange rate. Non-monetary items measured 
at historical cost continue to be carried at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary items measured 
at fair value are reported at the exchange rate at the date when fair values were determined. 

Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in profit or loss, except where deferred in 
equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge. 

Exchange  differences  arising  on  the  translation  of  non-monetary  items  are  recognised  directly  in  other  comprehensive 
income to the extent that the underlying gain or loss is recognised in other comprehensive income; otherwise the exchange 
difference is recognised in profit or loss. 

Group companies 
The financial results and position of foreign operations, whose functional currency is different from the Group’s presentation 
currency, are translated as follows: 

- 
- 
- 

assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period; 
income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period; and 
retained earnings are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. 

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations with functional currencies other than Australian dollars are 
recognised  in  other  comprehensive  income  and  included  in  the  foreign  currency  translation  reserve  in  the  statement  of 
financial position. These differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which the operation is disposed. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

D. 
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits available on demand with banks, other short-term highly liquid 
investments, net of any bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are reported within short-term borrowings in current liabilities in 
the statement of financial position. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

E. 
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not 
recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). 

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 ATO is included with other receivables or 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 ATO are presented as operating cash flows included in receipts from customers 
or payments to suppliers. 

Impairment of Assets 

F. 
At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. The 
assessment will include the consideration of external and internal sources of information including dividends received from 
subsidiaries, associates or jointly controlled entities deemed to be out of pre-acquisition profits. If such an indication exists, 
an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the 
asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, to the asset’s carrying amount. Any excess of the asset’s carrying amount 
over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the asset is carried at a revalued amount in 
accordance with another Standard (e.g. in accordance with the revaluation model in AASB 116). Any impairment loss of a 
revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease in accordance with that other Standard. 

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable 
amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 

Income Tax 

G. 
The income tax expense / (revenue) for the year comprises current income tax expense / (income) and deferred tax expense 
/ (income). 

Current income tax expense charged to profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income. Current tax liabilities / (assets) are 
measured at the amounts expected to be paid to / (recovered from) the relevant taxation authority. 

Deferred income tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during the year as 
well unused tax losses. 

Current and deferred income tax expense / (income) is charged or credited outside profit or loss when the tax relates to 
items that are recognised outside profit or loss. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is 
realised or the liability is settled and their measurement also reflects the manner in which management expects to recover 
or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability. 

Deferred  tax  assets  relating  to  temporary  differences  and  unused  tax  losses  are  recognised  only  to  the  extent  that  it  is 
probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the deferred tax asset can be utilised. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Where  temporary  differences  exist  in  relation  to  investments  in  subsidiaries,  branches,  associates,  and  joint  ventures, 
deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference can be 
controlled, and it is not probable that the reversal will occur in the foreseeable future. 

Current  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  offset  where  a  legally  enforceable  right  of  set-off  exists  and  it  is  intended  that  net 
settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur. Deferred tax assets and 
liabilities are offset where: (a) a legally enforceable right of set-off exists; and (b) the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate 
to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where it 
is intended that net settlement or simultaneous realisation and settlement of the respective asset and liability will occur in 
future periods in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be recovered or settled. 

H. 

Financial Instruments 

Recognition and initial measurement 
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the 
instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the Company commits itself to either the purchase or sale 
of the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted). 

Financial instruments (except for trade receivables) are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except where 
the instrument is classified "at fair value through profit or loss", in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss 
immediately. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, 
valuation techniques are adopted. 

Trade receivables are initially measured at the transaction price if the trade receivables do not contain a significant financing 
component or if the practical expedient was applied as specified in AASB 15.63. 

Classification and subsequent measurement 

Financial liabilities 
Financial instruments are subsequently measured at: 

- 
- 

amortised cost; or 
fair value through profit or loss. 

A financial liability is measured at fair value through profit and loss if the financial liability is: 

- 

- 
- 

a  contingent  consideration  of  an  acquirer  in  a  business  combination  to  which  AASB  3:  Business  Combinations 
applies; 
held for trading; or 
initially designated as at fair value through profit or loss. 

All other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest 
expense in profit or loss over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the internal rate of return of the financial asset 
or  liability.  That  is,  it  is  the  rate  that  exactly  discounts  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  through  the  expected  life  of  the 
instrument to the net carrying amount at initial recognition. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

A financial liability is held for trading if: 

-
-
-

it is incurred for the purpose of repurchasing or repaying in the near term;
part of a portfolio where there is an actual pattern of short-term profit taking; or
a derivative financial instrument (except for a derivative that is in a financial guarantee contract or a derivative that
is in effective a hedging relationship).

Any gains or losses arising on changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, to the extent that they are not part of a 
designated hedging relationship recognised in profit or loss. 

The  change  in  fair  value  of  the  financial  liability  attributable  to  changes  in  the  issuer's  credit  risk  is  taken  to  other 
comprehensive  income  and  are  not  subsequently  reclassified  to  profit  or  loss.  Instead,  they  are  transferred  to  retained 
earnings  upon  derecognition  of  the  financial  liability.  If  taking  the  change  in  credit  risk  in  other  comprehensive  income 
enlarges or creates an accounting mismatch, then these gains or losses should be taken to profit or loss rather than other 
comprehensive income. 

A financial liability cannot be reclassified. 

Financial assets 
Financial assets are subsequently measured at: 

-
-
-

amortised cost;
fair value through other comprehensive income; or
fair value through profit and loss.

Measurement is on the basis of two primary criteria: 

-
-

the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset; and
the business model for managing the financial assets.

A financial asset that meets the following conditions is subsequently measured at amortised cost: 

-
-

the financial asset is managed solely to collect contractual cash flows; and
the contractual terms within the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and
interest on the principal amount outstanding on specified dates.

A financial asset that meets the following conditions is subsequently measured at fair value through other comprehensive 
income: 
-

the contractual terms within the financial asset give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and
interest on the principal amount outstanding on specified dates;
the  business  model  for  managing  the  financial  assets  comprises  both  contractual  cash  flows  collection  and  the
selling of the financial asset.

-

By default, all other financial assets that do not meet the measurement conditions of amortised cost and fair value through 
other comprehensive income are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

The Group initially designates a financial instrument as measured at fair value through profit or loss if: 

- 

- 

- 

it eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency (often referred to as “accounting 
mismatch”) that would otherwise arise from measuring assets or liabilities or recognising the gains and losses on 
them on different bases; 
it  is  in  accordance  with  the  documented  risk  management  or  investment  strategy,  and  information  about  the 
groupings  was  documented  appropriately,  so  that  the  performance  of  the  financial  liability  that  was  part  of  a 
Company of financial liabilities or financial assets can be managed and evaluated consistently on a fair value basis; 
it is a hybrid contract that contains an embedded derivative that significantly modifies the cash flows otherwise 
required by the contract. 

The initial designation of the financial instruments to measure at fair value through profit or loss is a one-time option on 
initial classification and is irrevocable until the financial asset is derecognised. 

Equity instruments 
At initial recognition, as long as the equity instrument is not held for trading and not a contingent consideration recognised 
by an acquirer in a business combination to which AASB 3: Business Combinations applies, the Group has the option to make 
an irrevocable election to measure any subsequent changes in fair value of the equity instruments in other comprehensive 
income, while the dividend revenue received on underlying equity instruments investment will still be recognised in profit or 
loss. The Group currently has no equity instrument financial assets. 

Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised and derecognised at settlement date in accordance with 
the Group’s accounting policy. 

Derecognition 
Derecognition refers  to the removal of a previously recognised financial asset or financial  liability from the statement of 
financial position. 

Derecognition of financial liabilities 
A liability is derecognised when it is extinguished (ie when the obligation in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires). 
An exchange of an existing financial liability for a new one with substantially modified terms, or a substantial modification to 
the terms of a financial liability is treated as an extinguishment of the existing liability and recognition of a new financial 
liability. 

The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable, 
including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss. 

Derecognition of financial assets 
A financial asset is derecognised when the holder's contractual rights to its cash flows expires, or the asset is transferred in 
such a way that all the risks and rewards of ownership are substantially transferred. 

All of the following criteria need to be satisfied for derecognition of financial asset: 

- 
- 
- 

the right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired or been transferred; 
all risk and rewards of ownership of the asset have been substantially transferred; and 
the Company no longer controls the asset (ie the Group has no practical ability to make a unilateral decision to sell 
the asset to a third party). 

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On derecognition of a financial asset measured at amortised cost, the difference between the asset's carrying amount and 
the sum of the consideration received and receivable is recognised in profit or loss. 

On derecognition of a debt instrument classified as at fair value through other comprehensive income, the cumulative gain 
or loss previously accumulated in the investment revaluation reserve is reclassified to profit or loss. 

On derecognition of an investment in equity which was elected to be classified under fair value through other comprehensive 
income, the cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the investment revaluation reserve is not reclassified to profit 
or loss but is transferred to retained earnings. 

Impairment 
The Group recognises a loss allowance for expected credit losses on: 

- 
- 
- 
- 

financial assets that are measured at amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income; 
contract assets (e.g. amounts due from customers under construction contracts); 
loan commitments that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss; and 
financial guarantee contracts that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss. 

Loss allowance is not recognised for: 

- 
- 

financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss; or 
equity instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. 

Expected credit losses are the probability-weighted estimate of credit losses over the expected life of a financial instrument. 
A credit loss is the difference between all contractual cash flows that are due, and all cash flows expected to be received, all 
discounted at the original effective interest rate of the financial instrument. 

The Group uses the simplified approach to impairment, as applicable under AASB 9: Financial Instruments: 

The simplified approach does not require tracking of changes in credit risk at every reporting period, but instead requires the 
recognition of lifetime expected credit loss at all times. This approach is applicable to: 

- 

trade  receivables  or  contract  assets  that  result  from  transactions  within  the  scope  of  AASB  15:  Revenue  from 
Contracts with Customers and which do not contain a significant financing component. 

In measuring the expected credit loss, a provision matrix for trade receivables is used taking into consideration various data 
to get to an expected credit loss (i.e. diversity of customer base, appropriate groupings of historical loss experience, etc). 

Recognition of expected credit losses in financial statements 
At  each  reporting  date,  the  Group  recognises  the  movement  in  the  loss  allowance  as  an  impairment  gain  or  loss  in  the 
statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 

The carrying amount of financial assets measured at amortised cost includes the loss allowance relating to that asset. 

Provisions 

I. 
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is 
probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result, and that outflow can be reliably measured. 

Provisions are measured using the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the end of the reporting 
period. 

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Earnings per share 

J. 
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing the net profit or loss attributable to members of the parent entity 
for the reporting period, after excluding any costs of servicing equity (other than ordinary shares and converting preference 
shares classified as ordinary shares for EPS calculation purposes), by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of the 
Company, adjusted for any bonus issue. 

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the basic EPS earnings, adjusted by the after tax effect of financing costs associated with 
dilutive potential ordinary shares and the effect on revenues and expenses of conversion to ordinary shares associated with 
dilutive potential ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares 
adjusted for any bonus issue. 

Inventories 

K. 
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of manufactured products includes direct 
materials, direct labour and an appropriate portion of variable and fixed overheads. Such costs are assigned to inventory on 
hand by the method most appropriate to each particular class of inventory, with the majority being valued on a weighted 
average basis. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to 
be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution. 

Revenue and Other Income 

L. 
The Group has adopted AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers from 1 July 2018. 

Under AASB 15, revenues are generated by the Group through the design, development, manufacture and distribution of 
improved vehicle braking systems based on the Group’s patented technology to customers worldwide. 

For sales of products, revenue is recognised in a point in time when control of the products has transferred to the customer, 
which is usually when the products are delivered to the customers. 

Volume discounts could be provided with the sale of these items depending on the volume of aggregate sales made to eligible 
customers. Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customer. 

A  receivable  will  be  recognised  when  the  goods  or  services  are  delivered.  The  Group’s  right  to  consideration  is  deemed 
unconditional at this time as only the passage of time is required before payment of that consideration is due. There is no 
financing component because sales are made within standard credit terms as agreed with the customers. All sales revenues 
to external customers are recognised at a point in time. 

Other Revenue 
Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method. 

Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. 

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M.  Government Grants 
Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received, and all 
grant conditions will be met. Grants relating to expense items are recognised as income over the periods necessary to match 
the grant to the costs they are compensating. Grants relating to assets are credited to deferred income at fair value and are 
credited to income over the expected useful life of the asset. 

Where it is expected that a grant will be repaid if certain conditions are met, the liability to repay the grant is recognised as 
the conditions are met and the liability crystallises. 

R&D Tax incentives have been accounted for as government grants and are recognised on an accruals basis. 

N. 

Intangibles Other than Goodwill 

Technology Assets / Patents 
Such assets are recognised at cost of acquisition. The cost of technology assets  is amortised over the average life of the 
patents granted for each technology asset on a straight-line basis. The average life of a patent varies between 10 and 20 
years and technology assets in the Intellectual Property purchased from Safe Effect Technologies International Ltd (SETI) was 
initially amortised over 15 years. The estimated useful life and amortisation method is reviewed at the end of each annual 
reporting period. 

The  amortisation  rate  was  reassessed  in  prior  years,  based  on  the  extended  patents,  which  currently  run  through  to 
December 2030. 

Research and development 
Expenditure  during  the  research  phase  of  a  project  is  recognised  as  an  expense  when  incurred.  Development  costs  are 
capitalised only when technical feasibility studies identify that the project is expected to deliver future economic benefits 
and these benefits can be measured reliably. 

Development costs have a finite life and are amortised on a systematic basis based on the future economic benefits over the 
useful life of the project. 

An intangible asset arising from development (or from the development phase of an internal project) is recognised if, and 
only if, all of the following are demonstrated: 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale; 
the intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it; 
the ability to use or sell the intangible asset; 
how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits; 
the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell 
the intangible asset; and 
the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributed to the intangible asset during its development. 

Capitalised development costs will be amortised over their expected useful lives once commercial sales commence. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

O. 

Leases 

The Group as lessee 
At inception of a contract, the Group assesses if the contract contains or is a lease. If there is a lease present, a right-of-use 
asset and a corresponding lease liability are recognised by the Group where the Group is a lessee. 

However, all contracts that are classified as short-term leases (ie a lease with a remaining lease term of 12 months or less) 
and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an operating expenses on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. 

Initially the lease liability is measured at the present value of the lease payments still to be paid at the commencement date. 
The lease payments are discounted at the interest rate implicit in the lease. If this rate cannot be readily determined, the 
Group uses the incremental borrowing rate. 

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are as follows: 

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

fixed lease payments less any lease incentives; 
variable  lease  payments  that  depend  on  an  index  or  rate,  initially  measured  using  the  index  or  rate  at  the 
commencement date; 
the amount expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees; 
the exercise price of purchase options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; 
lease payments under extension options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; and 
payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to terminate 
the lease. 

The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, any lease payments made at or 
before the commencement date and any initial direct costs. The subsequent measurement of the right-of-use assets is at 
cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. 

Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the lease term or useful life of the underlying asset, whichever is the shortest. 

Where  a  lease  transfers  ownership  of  the  underlying  asset  or  the  cost  of  the  right-of-use  asset  reflects  that  the  Group 
anticipates to exercise a purchase option, the specific asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. 
The Group’s weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to the lease liabilities was 8.41%.  

Lease make good provision 
A provision has been made for the present value of anticipated costs for future restoration of leased premises. The provision 
includes future cost estimates associated with closure of the premises. The calculation of this provision requires assumptions 
such as application of closure dates and cost estimates. The provision recognised for each site is periodically reviewed and 
updated  based  on  the  facts  and  circumstances  available  at  the  time.  Changes  to  the  estimated  future  costs  for  sites  are 
recognised in the statement of financial position by adjusting the asset and the provision. Reductions in the provision that 
exceed the carrying amount of the asset will be recognised in profit or loss. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Property, Plant and Equipment 

P. 
Each  class  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  carried  at  cost  or  fair  value  as  indicated  less,  where  applicable,  any 
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. 

Plant and equipment 
Plant and  equipment is measured on the cost  basis and  therefore carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and any 
accumulated impairment. In the event the carrying amount of plant and equipment is greater than the estimated recoverable 
amount, the carrying amount is written down immediately to the estimated recoverable amount and impairment losses are 
recognised either in profit or loss or as a revaluation decrease if the impairment losses relate to a revalued asset. A formal 
assessment of recoverable amount is made when impairment indicators are present. 

The  carrying  amount  of  plant  and  equipment  is  reviewed  periodically  by  Directors  to  ensure  it  is  not  in  excess  of  the 
recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows that 
will be received from the asset’s employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted 
to their present values in determining recoverable amounts. 

The cost of fixed assets constructed within the consolidated group includes the cost of materials and externally supplied 
services. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only 
when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item 
can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are expensed to profit and loss during the financial period in 
which they are incurred. 

Depreciation 
The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised lease assets, but excluding freehold land, is 
depreciated on a straight-line basis over the asset’s useful life to the consolidated group commencing from the time the asset 
is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease 
or the estimated useful lives of the improvements. 

The following estimated useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation: 

Plant and equipment 
Motor vehicles 
Office equipment and furniture 
Software   
Leasehold improvements 

2-10 years 
3-15 years 
2-10 years 
3-5 years 
1-10 years 

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. 

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater 
than  its  estimated  recoverable  amount.  Gains  and  losses  on  disposals  are  determined  by  comparing  proceeds  with  the 
carrying amount. These gains and losses are included in profit and loss. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in 
the revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Q. 

Employee Benefits 

Short-term employee benefits 
Provision is made for the Group’s obligation for short-term employee benefits. Short-term employee benefits are benefits 
(other  than  termination  benefits)  that  are  expected  to  be  settled  wholly  before  12  months  after  the  end  of  the  annual 
reporting  period  in  which  the  employees  render  the  related  service,  including  wages,  salaries  and  sick  leave.  Short-term 
employee benefits are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts expected to be paid when the obligation is settled. 

The Group’s obligations for short-term employee benefits such as wages, salaries and sick leave are recognised as a part of 
current trade and other payables in the statement of financial position. The Group’s obligations for employees’ annual leave 
and long service leave entitlements are recognised as provisions in the statement of financial position. 

Other long-term employee benefits 
Provision is made for employees’ long service leave and annual leave entitlements not expected to be settled wholly within 
12 months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related service. 

Other  long-term  employee  benefits  are  measured  at  the  present  value  of  the  expected  future  payments  to  be  made  to 
employees.  Expected  future  payments  incorporate  anticipated  future  wage  and  salary  levels,  durations  of  service  and 
employee departures and are discounted at rates determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period 
on government bonds that have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the obligations. Any re-measurements for 
changes in assumptions of obligations for other long-term employee benefits are recognised in profit or loss in the periods 
in which the changes occur. 

The Group’s obligations for long-term employee benefits are presented as non-current provisions in its statement of financial 
position, except where the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the 
end of the reporting period, in which case the obligations are presented as current provisions. 

Equity-settled compensation 
The  Group  operates  an  employee  share/option  ownership  plan.  Share-based  payments  to  employees  and  Directors  are 
measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and amortised over the vesting periods. Share-based payments to non- 
employees are measured at the fair value of goods or services received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, if 
it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured, and are recorded at the date the goods 
or services are received. The corresponding amount is recorded to the option reserve. The fair value of options is determined 
using the Black-Scholes pricing model. The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the 
end  of  each  reporting  period  such  that  the  amount  recognised  for  services  received  as  consideration  for  the  equity 
instruments granted is based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest. 

Comparative Figures 

R. 
When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for 
the current financial year. 

Where the Group has retrospectively applied an accounting policy, made a retrospective restatement of items in the financial 
statements or reclassified items in its financial statements, an additional statement of financial position as at the beginning 
of the earliest comparative period will be disclosed. 

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Rounding of Amounts 

S. 
The parent entity has applied the relief available to it under ASIC Class Order 98/100 and accordingly, amounts in the financial 
statements and Directors’ report have been rounded off to the nearest $1,000. 

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities 

T. 
The Group measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or non-recurring basis, depending on 
the requirements of the applicable Accounting Standard. 

Fair value is the price the Group would receive to sell an asset or would have to pay to transfer a liability in an orderly (i.e. 
unforced) transaction between independent, knowledgeable and willing market participants at the measurement date. 

As fair value is a market-based measure, the closest equivalent observable market pricing information is used to determine 
fair value. Adjustments to market values may be made having regard to the characteristics of the specific asset or liability. 
The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are determined using one or more valuation 
techniques. These valuation techniques maximise, to the extent possible, the use of observable market data. 

To the extent possible, market information is extracted from either the principal market for the asset or liability (i.e. the 
market with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset or liability) or,in the absence of such a market, the most 
advantageous market available to the entity at the end of the reporting period (i.e. the market that maximises the receipts 
from the sale of the asset or minimises the payments made to transfer the liability, after taking into account transaction costs 
and transport costs). 

For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement also takes into account a market participant’s ability to use the asset in 
its highest and best use or to sell it to another market participant that would use the asset in its highest and best use. 

The  fair  value  of  liabilities  and  the  entity’s  own  equity  instruments  (excluding  those  related  to  share-based  payment 
arrangements)  may  be  valued,  where  there  is  no  observable  market  price  in  relation  to  the  transfer  of  such  financial 
instrument,  by  reference  to  observable  market  information  where  such  instruments  are  held  as  assets.  Where  this 
information is not available, other valuation techniques are adopted and, where significant, are detailed in the respective 
note to the financial statements. 

Critical Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Judgments 

U. 
The Directors evaluate estimates and judgments incorporated into the financial statements based on historical knowledge 
and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current 
trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the Group. 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic 
Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have, 
on the company based on known information. This consideration extends to the nature of the products and services offered, 
customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the company operates. Other than as addressed in specific 
notes, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial statements or any significant 
uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the Company unfavourably as at the reporting date or 
subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Provision of Inventory obsolescence 
Provisions can be recognised for all components of inventories, including raw materials, work in progress and finished goods. 
The  Group  considers  a  number  of  factors  when  determining  the  appropriate  level  of  inventory  provisioning,  including 
regulatory approvals and future demand for Group's products. 

Key Estimates – Impairment 
The group assesses impairment at each reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the group that may lead to the 
impairment of assets. 

Where an impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the assets is determined. Fair value less cost to sell and value- 
in-use calculations performed in assessing recoverable amounts incorporate a number of key estimates. 

Key Estimates - Share based payment transactions 
The fair value of any options issued as remuneration is measured using the Black-Scholes model. Measurement inputs include 
share price on measurement date, exercise price of the instrument, expected volatility (based on historic volatility adjusted 
for changes expected due to publicly available information, if any), weighted average expected life of the instruments (based 
on historical experience and general option holder behaviour), expected dividends, and the risk-free interest rate (based on 
government bonds). 

Key Estimates - Recoverability of Intangible Assets (Development Expenditure) 
The  recoverability  of  capitalised  development  expenditure  recognised  as  a  non-current  asset  is  dependent  upon  the 
successful commercialisation, or alternatively sale, of the respective intellectual property which comprise the assets. 

Key Estimates - Lease Term and Option to Extend under AASB 16 
The lease term is defined as the non-cancellable period of a lease together with both periods covered by an option to extend 
the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option; and also periods covered by an option to terminate the 
lease if the lessee is reasonably certain not to exercise that option. The decision on whether or not the options to extend are 
reasonably  going  to  be  exercised  is  a  key  management  judgement  that  the  entity  will  make.  The  Group  determines  the 
likeliness to exercise looking at the various factors such as which assets are strategic and which are key to future strategy of 
the entity. 

V.  New Standards and Interpretations not yet adopted 
A number of new accounting standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are not yet effective for 30 June 2023 
reporting period and have not been early adopted in preparing these financial statements. 

The Directors' assessment of these new accounting standards (to the extent relevant to the Group) and interpretations is 
that they are not expected to have a material effect on the financial statements of the Group. 

W.  Going Concern Basis of Preparation 
The  financial  report  has  been  prepared  on  the  going  concern  basis  that  contemplates  the  continuity  of  normal  business 
activities and the realisation of assets and extinguishment of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. For the year ended 
30 June 2023, the Group recorded a profit after tax of $1.474m (2021: $0.644m) and reported operating cash inflows of 
$0.980m (2022: inflows $0.398m). At balance date and as detailed in Note 17, the Company has current borrowings of 
$0.264m (2021: $0.191m). 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

2 

REVENUES FROM OTHER ACTIVITIES 

  Other activities 

- interest received 
- net foreign exchange (loss) / gain 
- profit / (loss) sale of fixed asset 
- R&D Tax Incentive 
- CDIC defence grant 
- Gain on derecognition of right of use asset / liability 
- Other income 
Total revenue from other activities 

Jun-23 
$’000 
18 
(7) 
- 
519 
7 
- 
3 
540 

Jun-22 
$’000 
4 
(6) 
26 
425 
117 
73 
14 
653 

3 

PROFIT / (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX 
Profit / (Loss) before income tax has been determined after deducting the following expenses: 

  Cost of sales 

  Bad and doubtful debts 

  Consulting fees 

  Depreciation of non-current assets 

- plant and equipment 
- motor vehicles 
- office equipment and furniture 
- leasehold improvements 
- software 
- right of use assets 

Finance expenses 

Inventory Obsolescence expense 

  Other Expenses 
- Due Diligence 
- Shareholder and Listing fee 
- Provisions 
- Office, Insurance and Admin 
- Office Relocation 

Jun-23 
$’000 

Jun-22 
$’000 

            7,043  

       6,163  

              (20) 

           20  

551 

248 

67 
- 
38 
59 
2 
29 
               195  

84 
8 
19 
10 
- 
82 
          203  

                  70  

             85  

               203  

             80  

                  73  
                  58  
                  31  
                  96  
                  30  
               288  

          129  
61 
21 
96 
- 
          307  

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

4 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

a.

b. 

c.

d.

The components of tax expense comprise:
Current tax 
Deferred tax 
Recoupment of prior year tax losses not previously recognised
Income tax

Jun-23 
$’000 
-  
-  
-  
-  

Jun-22 
$’000 
-  
-  
-  
-  

The prima facie tax benefit on loss from ordinary activities before income tax is reconciled to the income tax as follows: 

Prima facie tax benefit on loss from ordinary activities before 
income tax at 25% (2022:25%) 

Add tax effect of: 
- Non-allowable items
- Revenue losses and other deferred tax balances not recognised
- Recoupment of prior year losses not previously recognised
- R&D tax incentive / offset
- Non-assessable items 
Income tax

Deferred tax recognised as 25% ( 2022:25%) 1 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangibles - IP
Leasehold improvements
Right of use asset

Deferred tax assets: 
Carry forward revenue losses
Intangibles assets
Interest bearing liabilities
Net deferred tax 

Unrecognised deferred tax assets:1 
Carry forward revenue losses
Carry forward capital losses
Capital raising costs
Provisions and accruals
Intangible assets
Other

368  

          161  

411  
187  
(836) 
(130) 
-  
 -  

(120) 
 -  
(282) 

54  
69  
279  
-  

          276  
          133  
(452) 
(107) 
           (11) 
-  

(136) 
(1) 
- 

80  
57  
-  
-  

            1,058  
76  
2  
334  
17  
55  
            1,542  

       4,198  
76  
11  
          179  
29  
37  
       4,530  

Note 1 - the corporate tax rate for eligible companies will reduce from 30% to 25% by 30 June 2022 providing certain turnover 
thresholds and other criteria are met. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are required to be measured at the tax rate that is expected 
to apply in the future income year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled. The Directors have determined that the 
deferred tax balances be measured at the tax rates stated.  

Note 2 – The 2022 comparatives figures have been restated to meet legislative requirements. The overall tax position has not 
changed.  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

5 

Key Management Personnel Compensation 

Short-term employee benefits 
Post-employment benefits 
Share-based payments 
Total KMP compensation 

Jun-23 
$’000 
               755  
                 67  
               110  
               932  

Jun-22 
$’000 
      1,167  
            99  
         (67) 
       1,199  

Short-term employee benefits 
These amounts include fees and benefits paid to the Non-Executive Chair and Non-Executive Directors as well as all 
salary,paid leave benefits, fringe benefits and cash bonuses awarded to Executive Directors and other KMP. 

Post-employment benefits 
These amounts are the superannuation contributions made during the year. 

6 

AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION 

  Remuneration of the auditor of the Consolidated Group for: 
  Audit or review of the financial statements 
  Other services 

7 

EARNINGS PER SHARE 
  Basic Earnings per share 
  Net (loss) ($'000's) 
  Weighted average number of ordinary shares during the year used in calculation of 

basic EPS (in '000's) 

  Basic profit / (loss) per share (cents) 

  Weighted average number of options during the year used in calculation of basic EPS (in 

'000's) 

  Diluted profit / (loss) per share (cents) 

8 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

  Cash at bank 

Jun-23 
$’000 
           55  
           14  
         69  

Jun-22 
$’000 
             50  
             10  
             60  

Jun-23 
$’000 
1,474  

Jun-22 
$’000 
          644  

379,261  

  379,149  

        0.39  

         0.17  

 25,388  

   34,791  

   0.36  

         0.16  

Jun-23 
$’000 
 2,048  

Jun-22 
$’000 
    1,739  

The effective interest rate on short-term bank deposits was 0.18% (2022: 0.18%) and can mature with 30 days of notice. 

Reconciliation of cash 
Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Cash Flows Statement is reconciled to items in the Balance Sheet as 
follows: 
Cash at bank 

  2,048 

      1,739  

Advanced Braking Pty Ltd has an invoice finance facility agreement with NAB under which it may borrow up to $0.5m or 
80% secured against debtors. The amount which may be borrowed at any time varies depending on the trade debtor 
balance. 
Borrowings are secured by a general security agreement over the assets of Advanced Braking Pty Ltd and are guaranteed 
by Advanced Braking Technology Ltd.  

9 

TRADE & OTHER RECEIVABLES 

  Current 

Trade debtors 

  Allowance for credit loss 

Total current 

ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LTD – ANNUAL REPORT 2023  

Jun-23 
$’000 
1,959 
(20) 
1,939 

Jun-22 
$’000 
2,033 
(40) 
1,993 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

The  following  table  shows  the  movement  in  lifetime  expected  credit  loss  that  has  been  recognised  for  trade  and  other 
receivables in accordance with the simplified approach set out in AASB 9: Financial Instruments. 

Lifetime Expected Credit Loss: Credit 
Impaired 
in $000s 

Current trade receivables 

Lifetime Expected Credit Loss: Credit 
Impaired 
in $000s 

Current trade receivables 

Opening 
balance 
under AASB 
139 

1-Jul-22 
(40) 

Opening 
balance 
under AASB 
139 

1-Jul-21 
(20) 

Adjustment 
for AASB 9 

Net measure- 
ment of loss 
allowance 

Amounts written 
off 

Closing 
balance 

- 

20 

- 

30-Jun-23 
(20) 

Adjustment 
for AASB 9 

Net measure- 
ment of loss 
allowance 

Amounts written 
off 

Closing 
balance 

- 

(20) 

- 

30-Jun-22 
(40) 

The Group applies the simplified approach to providing for expected credit losses prescribed by AASB 9, which permits the 
use of the lifetime expected loss provision for all trade receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables 
have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due. The loss allowance provision as at 30 
June 2023 is determined as follows: 

- 
- 

the expected credit losses also incorporate forward-looking information. 
the amounts written off are all due to customers declaring bankruptcy, or term receivables that have now become 
unrecoverable. 

in $000s 

2023 
Expected loss rate 
Gross carrying amount 
Loss allowing provision 

in $000s 

2022 

Expected loss rate 
Gross carrying amount 
Loss allowing provision 

10 

INVENTORIES 

  Components and WIP 

Less: provision for obsolescence 

Current 

>30 days past 
due 

>60 days past 
due 

>90 days past 
due 

Total 

0% 
1,357 
- 

0% 
560 
- 

48% 
42 
(20) 

0% 
- 
- 

Current 

>30 days past 
due 

>60 days past 
due 

>90 days past 
due 

0% 
967 
- 

0% 
749 
- 

47% 
85 
(40) 

0% 
232 
- 

1.02% 
1,959 
(20) 

Total 

1.97% 
2,033 
(40) 

Jun-23 
$’000 
          3,697  
           (272) 
          3,425  

Jun-22 
$’000 
      2,318  
         (74) 
     2,244  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

11  OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 

Prepayments 

  Refundable deposits paid  
  Other receivables - R&D Tax incentive 

12 

CONTROLLED ENTITIES 

  Advanced Braking Pty Ltd ACN 088 129 917 (Incorporated in WA) 

Jun-23 
$’000 
               472  
               105  
               480  
            1,057  

Jun-22 
$’000 
          313  
             43  
          400  
          756  

Jun-23 
Number 

Jun-22 
Number 

Class and number of shares: ordinary 

       200,002  

  200,002  

On 28 May 2002, the parent entity acquired 100% of Advanced Braking Pty Ltd for a purchase consideration of $200,002.  
The principal activity of the Company is brake research, design, engineering and commercialisation, and sales of brakes and 
brake parts. 

13 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 
Plant and equipment at cost 
Less: accumulated depreciation 

  Motor vehicles at cost 

Less: accumulated depreciation 

Leasehold improvements 
Less: accumulated depreciation 
Less: Disposals 

  Office equipment and furniture at cost 

Less: accumulated depreciation 

Software at cost 
Less: accumulated depreciation 

Jun-23 
$’000 
1,039 
(672) 
               367  

                  45  
                (44) 
                    1  

               463  
                (61) 
                (43) 
               359  

               201  
                (79) 
               122  

               115  
                (82) 
                  33  

Jun-22 
$’000 
889 
(604) 
          285  

44 
(44) 
                -  

97 
(44) 
- 
             53  

131 
(86) 
             45  

80 
(80) 
                -  

Total at net written down value 

               882  

          383  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Reconciliation - Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning 
and the end of the financial year: 

CONSOLIDATED GROUP 

2023 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Written-off 
Depreciation expense 
Carrying amount at the end of year 

2022 
Balance at the beginning of year 
Additions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Carrying amount at the end of year 

Plant & 
Equipment 

Motor 
Vehicles 

Leasehold 
improve- 
ments 

Office 
Equipment 
& Furniture 

Software 

Total 

285  
149  
 - 
(67) 
367  

354  
15  
-  
(84) 
285  

-
1  
- 
-
1  

8  
-
-  
(8) 
-

53
365  
(43) 
(16) 
359  

59  
4
-
(10) 
53

45  
115  
-  
(38) 
122  

29  
38  
(3) 
(19) 
45  

-
35  
-  
(2) 
33  

383
665
(43) 
(123) 
        882 

-
-
-
-
-

450
57
(3) 
(121) 
383

The increase of property, plant and equipment is driven by additions of $665,000 which includes leasehold improvements of 
$365,000 in the new premises. 

14 

LEASES 
The Group has signed a lease on a property on 8 March 2023. The lease will run for a 5 year period, with an 
reasonable certainty  to renew for a further 5 year, on a 4 month rent free basis but will be liable for outgoings from 
the start of the lease.  

The Company recognises the right of use asset and liability on the Balance Sheet from the date of commencement 
of the lease. Right-of-use assets are depreciated using the straight line method from the commencement date to 
the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. 

(i) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the balance sheet
Leased building
Accumulated depreciation
Derecognition of right of use assets

Jun-23 
$’000 
            1,371  
(243) 
-
            1,128 

Jun-22 
$’000 
          544 
(214) 
(330) 
- 

Recognised on initial application of AASB 16 (previously classified as operating leases under AASB 117) 
Depreciation expense for the year ended 

                  29  

          83 

(ii) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the statement of profit or loss
Total cash outflows for leases
- Financing cash outflow (principal repaid)
- Operating cash outflow (finance costs)

Lease Liability 
Current 
Non Current 
Total 

$’000 
-
24  
24  

Jun-23 
$’000 
41 
1,116 
1,157 

$’000 
90
35
          125 

Jun-22 
$’000 
- 
- 
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Future Lease payments 

Lease Payments 

Within 1 
year 

$’000 
177 

1 - 5 
years 

$’000 
998 

Over 5 
years 

$’000 
894 

Total 
contractual 
cashflow 
$’000 
2,069 

Carrying 
amount 

$’000 
1,157 

The Group recognises that the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, but rather a 
remeasurement of the lease liability, and decreased the carrying amount of the lease liability to reflect the partial 
termination of the lease.  

The decrease in the scope of the lease is recognised as a lease modification and any gain or loss relating to the 
partial termination of the lease is recognised in the statement of profit or loss in June 2023. 

15 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

  Wet Brake technology assigned from Safe Effect Technologies International Ltd 

Less : Accumulated amortisation 
  Carrying amount at the end of year 

  Reconciliation - Movement in the carrying amounts 

  Balance at the beginning of year 
  Amortisation expense 
  Carrying amount at the end of year 

16 

TRADE & OTHER PAYABLES 

  Current 
  Trade creditors 
  Other payables 
  Accrued expenses 
  Total current 

$’000 
            2,984  
         (2,504) 
               480  

Jun-23 
$’000 
               543  
               (63) 
               480  

Jun-23 
$’000 
1,830 
(129) 
326 
2,027 

Jun-23 
$’000 
223 
223 

17 
(a) 

INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES 
Current 
Insurance Premium Funding 

  Total current 
  The insurance premium funding is an unsecured finance arrangement for the Company’s annual insurance 

premiums with Momentum Premium (FY22 : Attvest Finance Pty Ltd). The amount outstanding for the remaining 
period, being 10 months is $223,000. The interest rate is a flat rate of 4.45% pa. (FY22: 4.5%) 

18 
(a) 

PROVISIONS 
Current  

  Employee entitlements 
  Warranty 
  Total current 

  Non-current  
  Employee entitlements 
  Make Good 
  Total non-current 

(b)  Number of Employees 

  Number of employees at year-end 

Australia 

Jun-23 
$’000 
430 
141 
571 

9 
25 
34 

Jun-22 
$’000 
216 
110 
326 

6 
- 
6 

27 

             23  

ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LTD – ANNUAL REPORT 2023  

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$’000 
       2,984  
     (2,441) 
          543  

Jun-22 
$’000 
          607  
           (64) 
          543  

Jun-22 
$’000 
1,448 
70 
293 
1,811 

Jun-22 
$’000 
191 
191 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Consolidated Group 
Opening balance as at 1 July 2022 
Additional Provisions 
Amounts Used 
Unused amounts reversed 
Balance as at June 2023 

Consolidated Group 
Opening balance as at 1 July 2021 
Additional Provisions 
Amounts Used 
Unused amounts reversed 
Time and effect of any change in the discount rate 
Balance as at June 2022 

ISSUED CAPITAL 
19 
(a)  Ordinary Shares 

Number of Shares 

Balance at beginning of the financial year 1 July  
Employee Share Issue 

Balance at end of financial period / year 

Warranties 

$000 
110 
31 
- 
- 
141 

Warranties 

$000 
96 
14 
- 
- 
- 
110 

Employee 
Entitlements 
$000 
181 
439 
(160) 
(21) 
439 

Employee 
Entitlements 
$000 
178 
193 
(128) 
(61) 
(1) 
182 

Make 
Good 
$000 
- 
25 
- 
- 
25 

Make 
Good 
$000 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

 Total  

$000 
291 
495 
(160) 
(21) 
605 

 Total  

$000 
274 
207 
(128) 
(61) 
(1) 
291 

2023 
Number of 
Shares 
379,148,766 
318,178 

379,466,944 

$’000 

55,819 
14 

55,833 

2022 
Number of 
Shares 
379,148,766 
- 

379,148,766 

$’000 

55,819 
- 

55,819 

(b)  Options 

Number of options 

Exercise price 

Expiry date 

Unlisted Options 

  Balance at beginning of the financial period 1 July 20221 
  11 July 2022 – Lapse of KMP Options 
  12 August 2022 – Lapse of KMP Options 
  20 August 2022 – Lapse of KMP Options 
  25 October 2022 – Issue of Options 
  1 December 2022 – Issue KMP Options 
  9 January 2023 – Issue KMP Options 
  Balance at the end of the financial period 30 June 20231 

1 

 Weighted Average exercise price of options on issue 

29,790,544 
(11,916,217) 
(5,958,109) 
(5,958,109) 
5,958,109 
5,958,109 
5,958,109 
23,832,436 

0.04 
0.04 
0.04 
0.06 
0.06 
0.06 
0.049 

WAEP(i) 
30-Jun-23 
30-Jun-23 
30-Jun-23 
30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 
WAEP(i) 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

On 1 October 2021, the Company granted 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee and key management personnel, Mr 
Andrew Booth pursuant to the Company’s share option plan approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM held 27 
November 2019. The unlisted options were subsequently issued on 8 November 2021. The terms of the options are: 

Number 

1,489,527 
1,489,527 
2,979,055 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.04  
$0.04  
$0.04  

Vesting condition 

Expiry Date 

1 Year Vesting 
2 Year Vesting 
3 Year Vesting 

30-Jun-24 
30-Jun-24 
30-Jun-25 

On 25 October 2022, the Company granted 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee pursuant to the Company’s share 
option plan approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM held 16 November 2022. The unlisted options were 
subsequently issued on 9 January 2023. The terms of the options are: 

Number 

1,489,527 
1,489,527 
2,979,055 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.06  
$0.06  
$0.06  

Vesting condition 

Expiry Date 

2 month Vesting 
1 Year Vesting 
2 Year Vesting 

30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 

On 1 December 2022, the Company granted 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee and key management personnel, Mr 
Andrew Booth pursuant to the Company’s share option plan approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM held 16 
November 2022. The unlisted options were subsequently issued on 9 January 2023. The terms of the options are: 

Number 

1,489,527 
1,489,527 
2,979,055 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.06  
$0.06  
$0.06  

Vesting condition 

Expiry Date 

1 Month Vesting 
1 Year Vesting 
2 Year Vesting 

30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 

On 4 January 2023, the Company granted 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee and key management personnel, Ms A 
Godbeer pursuant to the Company’s share option plan approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM held 16 
November 2022. The unlisted options were subsequently issued on 9 January 2023. The terms of the options are: 

Number 

1,489,527 
1,489,527 
2,979,055 

Exercise 
Price 
$0.06  
$0.06  
$0.06  

Vesting condition 

Expiry Date 

4 Month Vesting 
1.5 Year Vesting 
2.5 Year Vesting 

30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 
30-Jun-25 

(c) 

Capital Management 

Management controls the capital of the Group in order to maintain a good debt to equity ratio, provide the Shareholders 
with adequate returns and ensure that the Group can fund its operations and continue as a going concern. 

The Group’s debt and capital includes ordinary share capital and financial liabilities, supported by financial assets. 
Advanced Braking Pty Ltd has a finance agreement with NAB under which it may borrow up to $500,000 secured against 
debtors. The amount which may be drawn down at any time is dependent on the debtor balance - see Note 9. 

There are no externally imposed capital requirements. 

Management effectively manages the Group’s capital by assessing the Group’s financial risks and adjusting its capital 
structure in response to changes in these risks and in the market. These responses include the management of debt levels, 
distributions to Shareholders, share issues and convertible note issues. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Management aims to maintain a capital structure that ensures the lowest cost of capital available to the entity. The gearing 
ratios for the years ended 30 June 2023 and 30 June 2022 are as below. 

The gearing ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total capital. Net debt is defined as interest bearing liabilities less  cash 
and cash equivalents. Total capital is calculated as ‘equity’ as shown in the statement of financial position plus net debt. 

Gearing ratio 
The gearing ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total capital.  Net debt is defined as interest bearing liabilities less cash 
and cash equivalents.  Total capital is calculated as 'equity' as shown in the statement of financial position plus net debt. 

Gearing ratio 

Jun-23 
$’000 
(10.6%) 

Jun-22 
$’000 
(41.0%) 

As the Group’s gearing ratio has dropped significantly in 2023 due to the Group’s increased equity position and low levels 
of interest-bearing liabilities, the Group’s capital risk management focus has become the management of its current working 
capital position to meet anticipated operating requirements. 

The working capital positions of the Group at 30 June were as follows: 

Cash and Cash equivalents 
Trade and other Receivables 
Other current assets 
Trade and other Payables 
Current liabilities 
Current provisions 
Working Capital position 

20 

RESERVE 
Option reserve 
Share based payment reserve 
Total reserves at the end of the financial period / year 

21  ACCUMULATED LOSSES 

Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial period / year 
Net profit attributable to members of the parent entity 
Accumulated losses at the end of the financial period / year 

22 
(a) 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE 
Share based payment expense during the period

Schedule of share-based payments
Employee Share Plan1 
Total allocated to Share Based payments 

Jun-23 
$’000 
2,048 
1,939 
1,057 
(2,027) 
(223) 
(571) 
2,223 

Jun-23 
$’000 
64 
307 
371 

Jun-23 
$’000 
        (50,731) 
            1,474  
        (49,257) 

Jun-23 
$’000 
134 

14 
14 

Jun-22 
$’000 
1,739 
1,993 
756 
(1,810) 
(191) 
(326) 
2,161 

Jun-22 
$’000 
64 
173 
237 

Jun-22 
$’000 
   (51,375) 
          644  
   (50,731) 

Jun-22 
$’000 
           (41) 

- 
- 

The group provides benefits to its employees in the form of share based payments in which the employees render services 
for ordinary shares in the Group. Under the plan, each eligible employee is offered fully paid ordinary shares to a maximum 
value of $1,000 per annum.  

1 

For the year ended 30 June 2023, 318,178 ordinary shares (2022: nil)  were issued on  at a market value at the date of issue of 
$14,000 (2022: nil). 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

ii)  Options 

 8 November 2021 – Issue of 5,958,109 unlisted options to KMP1 
11 April 2022 - Lapse of 5,958,109 unlisted options to KMP 
12 May 2022 - Lapse of 2,979,055 unlisted options to KMP 
22 May 2022 - Lapse of 4,468,582 unlisted options to KMP 
25 October 2022 - Issue of 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee2 
1 December 2022 - Issue of 5,958,109 unlisted options to KMP3 
4 January 2023 - Issue of 5,958,109 unlisted options to KMP4 
Total allocated to Share Based Payment Reserve 

Jun-23 
$’000 
31 
- 
- 
- 
                  24  
43 
36 
134 

Jun-22 
$’000 
31 
(48) 
(23) 
(1) 
- 
- 
- 
(41) 

1 

Pursuant to ABT’s Share Option Plan, key management personnel, Mr Andrew Booth was granted and issued a total of 5,958,109 
unlisted options which have an exercise price of $0.04 per share which are subject to vesting conditions (KMP Options). 

2  On 25 October 2022, the Company granted 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee  pursuant to the Company’s share option plan 
approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM held 16 November 2022. The unlisted options were subsequently issued on 9 
January 2023. 

3  On 1 December 2022, the Company granted 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee and key management personnel, Mr Andrew 
Booth pursuant to the Company’s share option plan approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM held 16 November 2022. 
The unlisted options were subsequently issued on 9 January 2023. 

4  On 4 January 2023, the Company granted 5,958,109 unlisted options to employee and key management personnel, Ms Angela 

Godbeer pursuant to the Company’s share option plan approved by shareholders at the Company’s AGM held 16 November 2022. 
The unlisted options were subsequently issued on 9 January 2023.  

(b)   Options issued during the period 

Pursuant to ABT’s Share Option Plan, an employee was granted and issued a total of 5,958,109 unlisted options which have 
an exercise price of $0.06 per share which are subject to vesting conditions. 

The Options were granted on 25 October 2022 and are subject to the following vesting conditions: 
·       Ongoing employment; and  
·       Vesting in 3 tranches over a 2-year period, as below. 

Options Vesting 2 months from 
issue date (Tranche 1) 25% 

1,489,527 

Options Vesting 1 year 
from issue date (Tranche 
2) 25% 
1,489,527 

Options Vesting 2 
years from issue date 
(Tranche 3) 50% 
2,979,055 

Total 

5,958,109 

Pursuant to ABT’s Share Option Plan, key management personnel, Mr Andrew Booth was granted and issued a total of 
5,958,109 unlisted options which have an exercise price of $0.06 per share which are subject to vesting conditions (KMP 
Options). 

The KMP Options were granted on 1 December 2022 and are subject to the following vesting conditions: 
·       Ongoing employment; and  
·       Vesting in 3 tranches over a 2-year period, as below. 

KMP Options Vesting 1 months 
from issue date (Tranche 1) 25% 

1,489,527 

KMP Options Vesting 1 
year from issue date 
(Tranche 2) 25% 
1,489,527 

KMP Options Vesting 
2 years from issue 
date (Tranche 3) 50% 
2,979,055 

Total 

5,958,109 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Pursuant to ABT’s Share Option Plan, key management personnel, Ms Angela Godbeer was granted and issued a total of 
5,958,109 unlisted options which have an exercise price of $0.06 per share which are subject to vesting conditions (KMP 
Options). 

The KMP Options were granted on 4 January  2023 and are subject to the following vesting conditions: 
·       Ongoing employment; and  
·       Vesting in 3 tranches over a 2-year period, as below. 

KMP Options Vesting 4 months 
from issue date (Tranche 1) 25% 

1,489,527 

KMP Options Vesting 1 
year from issue date 
(Tranche 2) 25% 
1,489,527 

KMP Options Vesting 
2 years from issue 
date (Tranche 3) 50% 
2,979,055 

Total 

5,958,109 

(c)   Unlisted options valuation 

The fair value of the equity settled share options granted during the period are estimated at the date of grant using a 
Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options were granted. The following 
table lists the inputs to the model used for the period ending 30 June 2023. 

Employee 

Fair value at grant date 
Share price at grant date 
Exercise price 
Expected volatility 
Expected life 
Expected dividends 
Risk-free interest rate 
Number of options issued 
Valuation 

Andrew Booth 

Fair value at grant date 
Share price at grant date 
Exercise price 
Expected volatility 
Expected life 
Expected dividends 
Risk-free interest rate 
Number of options issued 
Valuation 

Angela Godbeer 

Fair value at grant date 
Share price at grant date 
Exercise price 
Expected volatility 
Expected life 
Expected dividends 
Risk-free interest rate 
Number of options issued 
Valuation 

Options 
Tranche 1 

$0.01  
$0.03  
$0.06  
73.46% 
2 months 
Nil 
0.04% 
1,489,527 
$11,079  

KMP 
Options 
Tranche 1 

$0.01  
$0.04  
$0.06  
72.00% 
1 month 
Nil 
0.03% 
1,489,527 
$20,539  

KMP 
Options 
Tranche 1 

$0.01  
$0.04  
$0.06  
72.00% 
4 months 
Nil 
0.03% 
1,489,527 
$20,166  

Options 
Tranche 2 
$0.01  
$0.03  
$0.06  
73.46% 
1 year 
Nil 
0.04% 
1,489,527 
$11,079  

KMP 
Options 
Tranche 2 
$0.01  
$0.04  
$0.06  
72.00% 
1 year 
Nil 
0.03% 
1,489,527 
$20,539  

KMP 
Options 
Tranche 2 
$0.01  
$0.04  
$0.06  
72.00% 
1 year 
Nil 
0.03% 
1,489,527 
$20,166  

Options 
Tranche 3 

$0.01  
$0.03  
$0.06  
73.46% 
2 years 
Nil 
0.04% 
2,979,055 
$22,158  

KMP 
Options 
Tranche 3 

$0.01  
$0.04  
$0.06  
72.00% 
2 years 
Nil 
0.03% 
2,979,055 
$41,078  

KMP 
Options 
Tranche 3 

$0.01  
$0.04  
$0.06  
72.00% 
2 years 
Nil 
0.03% 
2,979,055 
$40,332  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

23 

SEGMENT REPORTING 
The Group’s principal activities are research and development, commercialisation, manufacture and installation of the 
Failsafe® wet sealed braking systems. The Group’s activities are predominantly conducted in Australia and via distribution 
arrangements to other countries. 

For management purposes, the Group is organised into one main operating segment. All the Group’s activities are 
interrelated, and discrete financial information is reported to the Board (Chief Operating Decision Maker) as a single 
segment. The financial results from this segment are equivalent to the financial statements of the Group. 

The performance of the operating segment is evaluated based on profit before tax and net finance costs (profit before 
interest and tax) and is measured in accordance with the Group’s accounting policies. The Group’s financing requirements, 
finance income, finance costs and taxes are managed on a group basis. 

(a) 

Revenue by geographical region 

Revenue attributable to external customers is disclosed below, based on the location of the external customer. 

  Australia 
  Overseas / Export 

Total revenue from continuing operations 

(b) 

Assets by geographical region 
The location of assets is disclosed below by geographical location of the assets: 

  Australia 

Total assets 

Intangible assets are treated as located in Australia. 

(c)  Major customers 

Jun-23 
$’000 
9,624 
4,526 
14,150 

Jun-23 
$’000 
10,959 
10,959 

Jun-22 
$’000 
6,525 
4,563 
11,088 

Jun-22 
$’000 
7,658 
7,658 

The Group has a number of customers to whom it provides both products and services. The four most significant 
customers are: 

2023 

Significance 

% of Total Revenue from 
trading activities 

1st 
2nd 
3rd 
4th 

12.2% 
7.6% 
7.1% 
5.9% 

2022 
% of Total Revenue 
from trading 
activities 
11.1% 
10.8% 
8.5% 
6.7% 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

24 
(a) 

CASH FLOW INFORMATION 
Reconciliation of Cash Flow from operations with profit / (loss) after income tax 
Profit / (Loss) from ordinary activities after income tax  
(Profit) / loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment  
Share-based payment expense 

  Non-cash flows in loss from ordinary activities  
  Depreciation and impairment  
  Amortisation of IP  
  Other 
  Changes in assets and liabilities  

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivable  
(Increase) / decrease in inventories  
(Increase) / decrease in other current assets  
Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables  
Increase / (decrease) in provisions  

  Cash inflows / (outflows) from operations  

(b)  Non-cash finance and investing activities 

Jun-23 
$’000 
            1,474  
                (43) 
               148  

               195  
                  64  
                  43  

                (32) 
          (1,181) 
              (201) 
               432  
                  81  
               980  

Jun-22 
$’000 
         644  
 -  
         (41) 

         203  
            64  
         (26) 

       (610) 
       (471) 
         (87) 
         706  
            16  
         398  

2023 
During the year to 30 June 2023, the Group issued a total of 17,874,327 unlisted options. Refer to Note 22 for further 
details. 

During the financial year the Company leased a building for its office which is under agreement. As a result, a right-of-use 
asset of $1.1m  was recognised at the commencement date of the lease. 

In May 2023, in pursant to the Employee Share Plan, 318,178 shares were granted to eligible employee. Refer to Note 22 
for further details. 

2022 

On 8 November 2021, pursuant to the Share Option Plan, key management personnel were granted and issued a total of 
5,958,109 unlisted options (KMP Options). 2,979,054 unlisted options have an exercise price of $0.04 per share and an 
expiry date of 30 June 2024, subject to vesting conditions and a further 2,979,055 unlisted options exercisable at $0.04 and 
an expiry date of 30 June 2025, subject to vesting conditions. 

25 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION 

(a) 

(b) 
  (i) 

 (ii) 

Intercompany transactions 
Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions except for intercompany loans 
which are provided at no interest and are treated by the Parent Entity as an investment in the subsidiary.  Related party 
transactions are eliminated on consolidation. 

Transactions with Directors and Key Management Personnel 
During the reporting period the Company made payments totalling $60,802 to Rockwell Group Holdings Pty Ltd for 
director’s fees for Adam Levine for FY23. Rockwell Group Holdings Pty Ltd is a related party of Director, Adam Levine of 
which he is a director and shareholder. 

During the year to 30 June 2023, Key management personnel were granted and issued a total of 11,916,218 unlisted 
options (KMP Options). Refer to Note 22 for further details. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

26 

FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 
Overview 

The Company and its Subsidiary (“Group”) have exposure to the risks below from financial instruments: 

  (i)  Market risk 
 (ii) 
(iii)  Credit risk 

Liquidity risk 

The Board of Directors have overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the Group's risk management 
framework. The Audit Committee, established by the Directors, is responsible for development and monitoring of risk 
management strategy, policy and key risk parameters. The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash, interest 
bearing deposits, lease and an invoice finance facility (see note 8). The purpose of these financial instruments is to 
finance the growth of the Group and to provide working capital for the Group’s operations. 

The Group has various other financial instruments including trade debtors and trade creditors which arise directly out of 
its operations and through the negotiation of trading terms with customers and suppliers. During the period under 
review, the Group has not traded in financial instruments. However, it is Group policy to hedge foreign currency against 
fluctuations where appropriate, which may result in exchange losses. 

The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are market risk, including interest rate risk and foreign 
currency risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. The Directors review and agree policy for managing each of these risks and 
they are summarised as follows: 

(i) 

Market Risk 

Interest rate risk 
The economic entity’s exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instrument’s value will fluctuate as a 
result of changes in market interest rates and the effective weighted average interest rates on classes of financial assets 
and financial liabilities, is as follows: 

Average Interest Rate 

% 

Floating 
Interest Rate 
$'000 

Within 1 
Year 
$'000 

1 to 5 Years  Over 5 years 

$'000 

$'000 

 Non-Interest 
Bearing  
$'000 

 Total  

$'000 

2023 
Financial assets 
Cash 
Receivables - current 
Other receivables (note 11) 
   Government Grants 
   R&D Tax incentive 
Total financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Payables 
Interest Payable 
Insurance premium funding 
Finance lease liabilities 
Convertible notes 
Total financial liabilities 

0.57% 

          2,048  
                 -    

             -    
             -    

                  -    
                  -    

                 -    
                 -    
          2,048  

             -    
             -    
             -    

                  -    
                  -    
                  -    

- 
- 

- 
- 

                 -    

                   -    

1,939 

    2,048  
1,939 

                   -    
               480  
            2,419  

            -    
       480  
    4,467  

4.45% 
8.14% 

             -    
                 -    
             -    
                 -    
        223  
                 -    
           41  
                 -    
                 -    
             -    
                 -              264  

                  -    
                  -    
                  -    
           291  
                 -    
            291  

- 
- 

                 -    
          825  
                 -    
          825  

            2,027  
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
            2,027  

    2,027  
            -    
       223  
    1,157  
            -    
    3,407  

Net Financial Assets / (Liabilities) 

          2,048  

      (264) 

          (291) 

         (825) 

               392  

   1,060  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Average Interest Rate 

% 

Floating 
Interest 
Rate 
$'000 

Within 1 
Year 

1 to 5 Years 

$'000 

$'000 

 Non-
Interest 
Bearing  
$'000 

 Total  

$'000 

0.27% 

    1,739  
             -    

                   -    
                   -    

                   -    
                   -    

                   -    
            1,993  

    1,739  
    1,993  

             -    
             -    
    1,739  

                   -    
                   -    
                   -    

                   -    
                   -    
                   -    

                   -    
               400  
            2,393  

            -    
       400  
    4,132  

4.30% 

                   -    
             -    
             -    
                   -    
             -                    191  
                   -    
             -    
             -    
                   -    
             -                    191  

                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    

            1,811  
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
            1,811  

    1,811  
            -    
       191  
            -    
            -    
    2,002  

2022 
Financial assets 
Cash 
Receivables - current 
Other receivables (note 11) 
   Government Grants 
   R&D Tax incentive 
Total financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Payables 
Interest Payable 
Insurance premium funding 
Finance lease liabilities 
Convertible notes 
Total financial liabilities 

Net Financial Assets / (Liabilities) 

    1,739  

            (191) 

                     -  

               582  

    2,130  

As at 30 June 2023 Advanced Braking Pty Ltd was entitled to interest on deposits at various banks at rates up to 0.57% 
per annum (2022: 0.27%). 

The sensitivity analysis below is based on the interest rate risk exposure in existence at the balance sheet date. The 
0.25% (2022: 0.5%) interest rate sensitivity is based on reasonable possible changes, over a financial year, using an 
observed range of historical Australian Reserve Bank rate movement over the last two years. 

Possible movements before tax: 
0.25% (2022: 0.25%) per annum 
-0.25% (2022: -0.25%) per annum 

  Reconciliation of net financial assets to net assets 
  Net financial (liabilities)/assets as above  
  Non-financial assets and liabilities  

-Inventories  
-Property, plant & equipment  
-Right of use assets 
-Intangible Assets  
-Other current assets-prepayments (note 11)  
-Refundable deposits  
-Provisions-Current  
-Provisions-Non current  

  Net (liabilities)/assets as per the Balance Sheet  

Jun-23 
$’000 
                    5  
(5) 

Jun-22 
$’000 
           4  
(4) 

Jun-23 
$’000 
            1,060  

Jun-22 
$’000 
   2,130  

            3,425  
               882  
            1,128  
               480  
               472  
               105  
              (571) 
                (34) 
            6,947  

    2,244  
       383  
            -  
       543  
       313  
          43  
     (326) 
         (6) 
   5,324  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

Foreign Currency Risk 
The Company currently has minimal foreign exchange exposure with regards to both the receivables and payables and 
currently has no offshore assets. 

As at 30 June 2023, the Company does not have any forward foreign exchange contracts in place. As at 30 June 2023 the 
Group had the following exposure to foreign currency: 

Financial Liabilities 
Payables 
  Net Exposure 

Jun-23 
$’000 
  (864) 
  (864) 

Jun-22 
$’000 
   (6) 
   (6) 

The following sensitivity analysis is based on the foreign currency risk exposure in existence at the balance sheet date. 
The 11% (2022: 11%) sensitivity is based on reasonable possible changes, over a financial year, using an observed range 
of actual historical rates in foreign exchange movements over the last two years. 

In the year to 30 June 2023, if the Australian Dollar had moved, as illustrated in the table below, with all other variables 
held constant, the results before tax relating to financial assets and would have been affected as shown below: 

Possible movements before tax: 
(2022: +11%) per annum 
(2022: -11%) per annum 

$’000 
      (95) 
       95  

$’000 
     (1) 
     1  

(ii) 

Liquidity Risk 
The Group’s objective is to fund new product development and commercialisation through Shareholder equity, 
convertible notes, government grants, R&D tax incentives, lease finance and bank funding where available. 

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves through share issues, convertible note 
issues,debtor finance, secured bank lending and asset finance. Future funding requirements are determined through the 
monitoring of regular cash flow forecasts, which reflect management’s expectations in respect of future 
turnover,development of new markets and products, capital investment and the settlement of financial assets and 
liabilities. 

The following are the contractual maturities of financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments: 

0 - 6 months 
6 - 12 months 
1 - 5 years 
  Over 5 years 

Jun-23 
$’000 
               132  
               131  
               291  
               825  
            1,379  

Jun-22 
$’000 
          96  
         95  
            -  
            -  
        191  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

The following table discloses maturity analysis of financial assets and liabilities based on management expectation: 

2023 
Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Accrued Income 
   Government Grants 
   R&D Tax incentive 
Total financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Payables 
Insurance Premium Funding 
Lease liabilities 
Total financial liabilities 
Net exposure 

2022 
Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Accrued Income 
   Government Grants 
   R&D Tax incentive 
Total financial assets 

Financial liabilities 
Payables 
Insurance Premium Funding 
Lease liabilities 
Total financial liabilities 

Net exposure 

< 6 Mths 
$'000 

6 - 12 Mths 
$'000 

1 to 5 Years  Over 5 years 
$'000 

$'000 

 Total  
$'000 

2,048 
1,939 

                   -    
                   -    

                   -    
                   -    

             -    
       480    
    4,467   

                   -    
                   -    
                   -    

                   -    
                   -    
                   -    

- 
- 

- 
- 
- 

   2,048  
    1,939  

            -    
        480  
   4,467  

< 6 Mths 
$'000 

6 - 12 Mths 
$'000 

1 to 5 Years  Over 5 years 
$'000 

$'000 

 Total  
$'000 

2,027                 

        112 
                 21  
2,159  
2,308 

                   -    
111    
               21  
               131  
            (131) 

                   -    
                   -    
                291  
                291  
              (291) 

- 
- 
824 
824 
(824) 

2,027 
223 
1,157 
3,407 
1,060 

< 6 Mths 
$'000 

6 - 12 Mths 
$'000 

1 to 5 Years 
$'000 

 Total  
$'000 

        1,739  
        1,993  
                   -    
                   -    
           400  
        4,132  

                   -    

                   -    

                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    

                   -    
                   -    
                   -    
                   -    

   1,739  
   1,993  
- 
- 
       400  
   4,132  

        1,811  
              96  
                   -    
        1,907  

                   -    
95    
                   -    
                  95  

                   -    
               -  
                   -    
                   -    

    1,811  
191 
- 
    2,002  

2,226                  

(95) 

-             2,130 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

(iii) 

Credit risk 
The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk with respect to any single counterparty or group of 
counterparties other than those receivables specifically provided for and mentioned within Note 9. The class of assets 
described as "trade and other receivables" is considered to be the main source of credit risk related to the Group. 

On a geographical basis, the Group has significant credit risk exposures in Australia given the substantial operations in 
that region. The Group’s exposure to credit risk for receivables at the end of the reporting period in that regions is as 
follows: 

CONSOLIDATED 

  Australia 

Jun-23 
$’000 
            1,939  
            1,939  

Jun-22 
$’000 
    1,993  
    1,993  

There has been no change in the estimation techniques used or significant assumptions made during the current 
reporting period. 

The Group writes off a trade receivable when there is information indicating that the debtor is in severe financial 
difficulty and there is no realistic prospect of recovery; for example, when the debtor has been placed under liquidation 
or has entered into bankruptcy proceedings, or when the trade receivables are over two years past due, whichever 
occurs earlier. None of the trade receivables that have been written off are subject to enforcement activities. 

Net fair values 
The financial assets and liabilities included in current asset and current liabilities in the Balance Sheet position are carried 
at amounts that approximate net fair values or recoverable amount.  Impairment assessments in financial year 2023 
resulted in no adjustment to the provision for obsolete inventory. 

Intangible assets as at 30 June 2023 only comprises the Wet Brake technology assigned from Safe Effect Technologies 
International Ltd on 27 June 2006. The amortisation period is to December 2030, being the current life of patents, which 
underpin the carrying value. 

27 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

There are no contingent liabilities. 

28 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO BALANCE DATE 

The impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ongoing, and the Company continues to monitor risks associated 
with the impacts that the pandemic is having both domestically and globally. 

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2023 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect 
the company's operations, the results of those operations, or the company's state of affairs in future financial years. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 

29 

PARENT INFORMATION 
The following information has been extracted from the books and records of the parent company and has been prepared 
in accordance with Accounting Standards. 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

  ASSETS 
  Current Assets 
  Non-current Assets 
TOTAL ASSETS 

LIABILITIES 
  Current Liabilities 
  Non-current Liabilities 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 

EQUITY 
Issued Capital 

  Reserves 
  Accumulated losses 
TOTAL EQUITY 

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

Total profit/(loss) after tax 
Total Comprehensive Income/(loss) 

Jun-23 
$’000 
                  41  
            6,790  
            6,831  

Jun-22 
$’000 
             35  
       6,993  
       7,028  

                  52  
                     -  
                  52  

             72  
                -  
             72  

          55,833  
               371  
        (49,425) 
            6,779  

     55,819  
          237  
   (49,100) 
       6,956  

Jun-23 
$’000 

Jun-22 
$’000 

              (325) 
              (325) 

         (279) 
         (279) 

Guarantees 
At 30 June 2023, Advanced Braking Technology Ltd provides a guarantee and indemnity in relation to the obligations of 
Advanced Braking Pty Ltd in favour of NAB in connection with an invoice finance facility which was established during the 
2013 financial year. 

Advanced Braking Technology Ltd has provided guarantees to a number of suppliers of Advanced Braking Pty Ltd in 
connection with the subsidiary negotiating finance under lease agreements, the R&D rebate loan and in relation to the 
Perth leased premises. The Directors have also resolved that the Company will continue to provide financial support to its 
subsidiaries for as long as it is required. 

Contractual Commitments 
As at 30 June 2023, Advanced Braking Technology Ltd had not entered into any contractual commitments for the 
acquisition of property, plant and equipment (2022: Nil).  

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The Directors of the Company declare that: 

 DIRECTOR’S DECLARATION 

1.  The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 25 to 62, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001: 

a) 

comply with Accounting Standards, which, as stated in accounting policy Note 1 to the financial statements, 
constitutes compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); and 

b)  give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2023 and of the performance for the year ended 

on that date of the Consolidated Group. 

2.  The  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Finance  Officer  have  each  given  the  declarations  required  by  s295A  of  the 

Corporations Act 2001. 

3. 

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

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors and is signed by authority for and on behalf 
of the Directors by: 

Dagmar Parsons  
Chairman 
29 August 2023

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Moore Australia Audit (WA) 

Level 15, Exchange Tower, 
2 The Esplanade, Perth, WA 6000 

PO Box 5785, St Georges Terrace, WA 6831 

T  +61 8 9225 5355 
F  +61 8 9225 6181 

www.moore-australia.com.au 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Advanced Braking Technology Limited (the Company) and its 
subsidiary  (the  “Group”),  which  comprises  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  as  at 
30 June 2023,  the  consolidated  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income,  the 
consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year 
then  ended,  and  notes  to  the  financial  statements,  including  a  summary  of  significant  accounting 
policies, and the directors’ declaration. 

In our opinion: 

a)

the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001,
including:

giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  Group’s  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2023  and  of  its 
financial performance for the year then ended; and  

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for Opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  Our responsibilities under 
those  standards  are  further  described  in  the  Auditor’s  Responsibilities  for  the  Audit  of  the  Financial 
Report  section  of  our  report.    We  believe  that  the  audit  evidence  we  have  obtained  is  sufficient  and 
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

We  are  independent  of  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  auditor  independence  requirements  of  the 
Corporations  Act  2001  and  the  ethical  requirements  of  the  Accounting  Professional  and  Ethical 
Standards  Board’s  APES  110  Code  of  Ethics  for  Professional  Accountants  (including  Independence 
Standards) (the “Code”) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia.  We have also 
fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been 
given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time 
of this auditor’s report. 

Key Audit Matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial report of the current year.  These matters were addressed in the context of our 
audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a 
separate opinion on these matters. 

Moore Australia Audit (WA) – ABN 16 874 357 907.  
An independent member of Moore Global Network Limited - members in principal cities throughout the world. 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.   

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
TO THE MEMBERS OF ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (CONTINUED) 

Valuation of Failsafe (WET) Brake Technology 

Refer to Notes 1N., U. Key estimates - Recoverability of Intangible Assets & 15 Intangible Assets 

The  carrying  value  of  the  Group’s  Failsafe  Brake 
Technology as at 30 June 2023 was $479,571 and 
the related amortisation charge for the year ended 
30 June 2023 was $63,826. 

The  carrying  value  and  amortisation  rate  are 
reviewed annually by management with reference 
to  current  and 
trading  performance, 
relevant technological factors and other operational 
indicators.  This  involves  a  significant  amount  of 
management judgement. 

forecast 

This  is  a  key  area  of  audit  focus  because  the 
carrying value is material and the value is subject 
judgement  and 
to  significant  management 
estimates. 

Existence and Valuation of Inventories 

Refer to Note 10 Inventories 

The carrying value of inventory as at 30 June 2023 
was $3.42 million which components and WIP. 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net 
realisable value (NRV).  

is 

raised  by  management, 

A provision for obsolete and slow-moving inventory 
($272,000) 
the 
assessment  of  which  is  subject  to  significant 
management 
judgement.  Obsolete  and  slow-
moving inventory could result in an overstatement 
of the carrying value of inventories as the recorded 
cost may be higher than the net realisable value.  

Given  inventories  are  the  Group’s  single  largest 
asset, inventory existence and valuation have been 
identified as a key audit matter. 

Our audit procedures included, amongst others: 

•  Assessed the reasonableness of management’s 
assertions  and  estimates  regarding  estimated 
useful life of the asset with reference to its patent 
information  currently  registered  with  local  and 
foreign 
government 
agencies.  

intellectual 

property 

•  Held  discussions  with  management  that  the 
amortisation period (useful life) at the end of the 
financial  year  remained  appropriate  and  that 
there were no conditions which would adversely 
affect the valuation of the intangible assets. 

• 

Tested  the  amortisation  expense  recorded  and 
ensured consistency with the accounting policy. 

•  Assessment  of  any  impairment  triggers  were 
evident during the period and against the Group’s 
financial  performance  and  position  during  the 
year  including    review  of  budgets  and  market 
capitalisation. 

•  Considered  whether  the  relevant  disclosures  in 
the  financial  statements  were  appropriate  and 
adequate. 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

• 

• 

to 

Testing  the  relevant  internal  control  procedures 
relating 
the  existence  and  valuation  of 
inventory,  including  attendance  at  the  physical 
inventory count near period-end and undertaking 
our own test counts.  
items  and 
Testing  a  sample  of 
comparing  our  count  results  with  those  of  the 
Group's  representative  and  investigating  any 
variances. 

inventory 

•  Performing  test  of  details  on  historical  costs, 
including  testing  the  mathematical  accuracy  of 
the final inventory listing. 

•  Held 

discussions  with  management 

to 
understand and corroborate assumptions applied 
in  ensuring  slow  moving,  old  and  certain 
inventory lines have been appropriately valued or 
adequately provided for or impaired. 
Testing  a  sample  of 
to 
inventory 
subsequent  sales  to  ensure  that  they  were 
recorded at the lower of cost and net realisable 
value. 

items 

• 

•  Reviewing  gross  margins 

for  any  unusual 

patterns compared to prior periods. 

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TO THE MEMBERS OF ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (CONTINUED) 

Valuation of Trade Receivables 

Refer to Note 9 Trade Receivables 

Trade  debtors  net  of  allowance  for  credit  loss 
amounted to $1.94 million as at 30 June 2023. 

The Group assesses periodically and at each year 
end  the  expected  credit  loss  associated  with  its 
receivables.  When  there  is  expected  credit  loss 
impairment, the amount and timing of future cash 
flows are estimated based on historical, current and 
forward-looking  loss  experience  for  assets  with 
similar credit risk characteristics. 

Valuation of trade receivables is a key area of audit 
focus due to the size of the account balances and 
the 
their 
carrying  value  including expected  credit  loss,  and 
hence is a key audit matter. 

judgements  required 

in  determining 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

•

•

•

•

Review  of  the  level  of  export  trade  credit
insurance cover for relevant debtors, subsequent
receipt  collections  from  debtors  and  ageing
analysis post year end.

trade 

Review  of  expected  credit  loss  workings  and
assessments  prepared  by  management 
in
including  an
to 
relation 
analysis  of 
risk  characteristics
attributed  to  significant  trade  debtors  as  part  of
our  assessment  of  the  adequacy  of  impairment
provisions.

receivables, 

the  credit 

Discussion  with  management  and  the  directors
as to the existence of any arrears/disputes with
debtors and the impact these factors have had on
the  assessment  of  impairment  provisions  by
management.

Review  of  disclosures  made in  the notes  to  the
financial statements

Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities 

Refer to Note 14 Right of Use Assets and Lease Liabilities 

is 

in  relation 

At 30 June 2023, the Group recognised $1.1 million 
in  Right-of-Use  assets  and  $1.2  million  in  lease 
liabilities.  This 
leasing 
arrangement  for  the  new  premises  in  Wangara. 
Significant 
the 
assumptions and estimates used in order to apply 
the definition of lease, application of discount rate/ 
incremental  borrowing  rate,  and  lease  term  for 
computation of ROU asset and lease liability.   

judgement 

required 

the 

to 

in 

is 

This is a key audit matter due to the significance of 
the  balance  and  inherently  judgmental  nature  to 
determine 
initial 
lease 
recognition of new lease. 

liabilities  upon 

the 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

• Obtained  copy  of  agreement  and  ascertained  lease
rental  arrangements,  especially 
terms  and
conditions  related  to  the  payments, lease  incentives,
and  any  indirect  costs,  dismantling  and  restoration,
option to extend the lease or not to terminate the lease.

the 

• Obtained  management’s  calculations  of  the  right-of-
use assets and lease liabilities and tested the accuracy
of key data inputs.

• Reviewed  the  adequacy  of  disclosures  which  were
made in the financial statements including disclosure
of significant judgements.

Other Information 

The directors are responsible for the other information.  The other information comprises the information 
included in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023, but does not include the financial 
report and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our  opinion  on  the  financial  report  does  not  cover  the  other  information  and  accordingly  we  do  not 
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, 
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report, or 
our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other 
information, we are required to report that fact.  We have nothing to report in this regard. 

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TO THE MEMBERS OF ADVANCED BRAKING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (CONTINUED) 

Responsibilities of the Directors 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 control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial 
report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or 
error. 

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the 
going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease 
operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free 
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes 
our opinion.  Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit 
conducted  in  accordance  with  the  Australian  Auditing  Standards  will  always  detect  a  material 
misstatement when it exists.  Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material 
if,  individually  or  in  the  aggregate,  they  could  reasonably  be  expected  to  influence  the  economic 
decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing 
and Assurance Standards Board website at: 
https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf.  This description forms part of our 
audit report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report as included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 
June 2023. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Advanced Braking Technology Limited, for the year ended 
30 June 2023 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

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. 

WEN-SHIEN CHAI 
PARTNER 

MOORE AUSTRALIA AUDIT (WA) 
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 

Signed at Perth this 29th day of August 2023. 

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 SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

Additional information required by the ASX Limited Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this 
report is set out below. 

1.

Statement of issued capital at 01 August 2023.

A. Distribution of fully paid ordinary shares

Size of Holding 

1 
1,001 
5,001 
10,001 
100,001 
Total 

-
-
-
-
and 

1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
Over

Number of 
Shareholders 
228 
291 
152 
498 
250 
1,419 

  Shares Held 

% Units 

131,751 
792,440 
1,164,853 
19,010,460 
358,367,440 
379,466,944 

0.03 
0.21 
0.31 
5.01 
94.44 
100.00 

B.

C.

There are 700 Shareholders with less than a marketable parcel.

There are no restrictions on voting rights attached to the ordinary shares on issue. On a show of
hands, every member present in person shall have one vote and upon a poll, every member present
in person or by proxy shall have one vote for every share held.

2.

Substantial Shareholders

The Company has the following substantial Shareholder at 01 August 2023:

Mr Keith Knowles 

Mr David Slack 

Mr Craig Chapman  

29.15% 

110,531,244 ordinary shares 

19.82% 

75,156,743 ordinary shares 

5.26% 

19,961,975 ordinary shares 

3.

Shareholders

The twenty largest Shareholders hold 67.99% of the total issued ordinary shares in the Company as at
01 August 2023.

4.

Share Options on issue at 01 August 2023

The Company has the following unquoted equity securities on issue:

-

-

-

2,979,054 unlisted options held by 1 holder who is a member of Key Management Personnel,
exercisable at $0.04 on or before 30 June 2024, which are subject to vesting conditions. Refer
to Note 22 for more information.

2,979,055 unlisted options held by 1 holder who is a member of Key Management Personnel,
exercisable at $0.04 on or before 30 June 2025, which are subject to vesting conditions. Refer
to Note 22 for more information.

17,874,327 unlisted options held by 3 holders, two of which are member of Key Management
Personnel,  exercisable  at  $0.06  on  or  before  30  June  2025,  which  are  subject  to  vesting
conditions. Refer to Note 22 for more information.

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5. On-market buy-back.

There is no current on-market buy-back.

6. Quotation

Ordinary shares in Advanced Braking Technology Ltd are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX:ABV).

7.

Largest Fully Paid Ordinary Shareholders

The names of the twenty largest Shareholders at 01 August 2023, who hold 67.99% of the fully paid
ordinary shares in the Company, are:

Rank 

Name 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

PARKS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 

MR KEITH KNOWLES 

DASI INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 

MR CRAIG GRAEME CHAPMAN  

WINDPAC PTY LTD  

WINDPAC PTY LTD  

DMX CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED 

RP INVEST PTY LTD  

MR PETER RODNEY BOWER 

10  MR KEITH KNOWLES 

11  MR DAVID EARL SLACK 

12 

NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 

13  MRS TERESA ELIZEABETH WILLIAMS 

16  MYALL RESOURCES PTY LTD  

17  M/S TRACEY-ANN PALMER 

18  MR VENUGOPALAN THEKKINIYIL 

19  MR STEPHEN ROBIN CONNORS 

20  MR GRAEME JOHN MEDHURST 

20  MR COLIN JAMES SHARP 

Total 

Number of 
Shares 

 % of 
Issued 
Shares 

60,304,734 

15.89 

45,549,341 

12.00 

32,511,079 

19,951,332 

19,622,167 

18,981,633 

12,000,000 

8,600,000 

8,141,590 

4,378,967 

4,041,864 

3,000,000 

2,883,200 

2,450,000 

2,414,490 

2,095,794 

2,025,000 

2,000,000 

2,000,000 

8.57 

5.26 

5.17 

5.00 

3.16 

2.27 

2.15 

1.15 

1.07 

0.79 

0.76 

0.67 

0.66 

0.65 

0.64 

0.55 

0.53 

0.53 

0.53 

258,008,250 

67.99 

14  MRS JENNIFER ANNE HURLEY + MR JUSTIN JOHN HURLEY  

2,557,059 

15 

ONKAPARINGA HOLDINGS PTY LTD  

2,500,000 

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ANNUAL REPORT 2023

ABN 66 099 107 623

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