2019 Annual Report
C O R P O R A T E D I R E C T O R Y
DIRECTORS
Mr Stephen Belben
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Mathew Ratty
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr Renaud Besnard
Non-Executive Director
Mr Mark McConnell
Non-Executive Director
Mr Andrew Stott
Non-Executive Director
COMPANY SECRETARY
Ms Susan Hunter
PRINCIPAL AND REGISTERED OFFICE
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SECURITIES EXCHANGE LISTING
Adveritas Limited shares are listed on the
Australian Securities Exchange
(ASX: AV1)
SOLICITORS
Steinepreis Paganin
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16 Milligan Street
Perth WA 6000
BANKERS
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited
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AUDITORS
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Perth WA 6000
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Letter to shareholders
Directors’ Report
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Notes to the Financial Statements
Directors’ Declaration
Independent Auditor’s Report
ASX Additional Information
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 L E T T E R T O
S H A R E H O L D E R S
Mathew J. Ratty
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Belben
Non-Executive Chairman
Dear shareholder,
The financial year ended 30 June 2019 was a pivotal year for our Company as we received validation of our proprietary
TrafficGuard technology through multiple global customer contracts, allowing us to focus on the next phase of our growth.
The pivot toward, and launch of, our TrafficGuard Software-as-a-service (SaaS) product involved two key aspects. Firstly, we
prioritised the agile continuous development of the TrafficGuard product itself to prepare it for deployment on a global scale to
solve the $42bn global digital marketing ad fraud problem. Secondly, we focused on engaging marquee clients within the industry
to build brand equity and provide a solid foundation from which we can now scale up our sales and marketing efforts globally.
The enterprise-level approach, that is, gaining marquee clients first, lends credibility to our marketing strategy and sales efforts as
well as the product itself. It was important that before the Company scaled up its sales and marketing efforts, sales processes had
been implemented, marketing materials had been prepared, and friction points and competitors had been analysed.
In conjunction with the appointment of direct sales personnel, the Company has taken an active approach to build commercial
relationships with key campaign management platforms including HasOffers and Partnerize. Both of these integrations in the
current financial year will be used as a sales channel going forward, effectively limiting direct costs to the Company and further
enhancing the credibility of our product.
Whilst the future of Adveritas looks extremely positive as we enter the sales phase, we are still early in our journey. We are confident,
however, that the 2019-2020 financial year will see strong growth in revenue from enterprise level clients as well as increased new
TrafficGuard functionalities to service clients at the mid and low-level price point to expand our total addressable market.
Operational and Technological Highlights
• We lodged a patent to protect our intellectual property (current status is patent pending)
• We improved the product’s client portal experience and dashboard visibility to ensure maximum customer engagement
• Our TrafficGuard Preferred Partner Program was launched, allowing all partners to be pre-vetted to ensure they meet quality
standards. This enables TrafficGuard’s customers to easily select approved traffic sources to run their campaigns
• We integrated with major Mobile Measurement Platforms (MMPs) and Campaign Management Platforms (CMPs) making it
easier for the end client to use our product
• We produced and distributed multiple industry white papers
• We launched self-serve signup for TrafficGuard, limiting the costs associated with client facing personnel
• We improved the flexibility and reporting functions of TrafficGuard by launching certain elements such as: validation rules,
enabling campaign restrictions; reports including cohort and retention reports; and by enabling agency access
• We increased real-time and Machine Learning capabilities
• We expanded TrafficGuard’s addressable market from mobile to desktop advertising
• Our product achieved impression level detection, strengthening its ability to mitigate fraud
• We have developed a proof of concept for programmatic and bot management software for future product launch
• We established a US presence by appointing sales people
• We launched Pay Per Click (PPC) protection to protect Google Ads campaigns from fraud. Google accounts for over 30% of
global digital ad revenue
• We reduced TrafficGuard’s infrastructure costs. Our method of building a proof of concept and moving to a minimal viable
product (MVP) has been optimised over time to control costs. Further development of the MVP will result in significant cost
reduction as algorithms and computing process time are optimised
• TrafficGuard was selected as the mobile marketing innovation award winner by MarTech Breakthrough
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 We are confident that the achievement of these milestones has put TrafficGuard at the leading edge and has laid the foundations
for rapid revenue growth for the 2019-2020 financial year. Furthermore, with the validation of global, industry leading customers and
the experience of multiple customer contracts, we expect a reduced sales cycle as we grow globally.
Ad Fraud Prevention Market
Digital ad fraud was forecast to have cost businesses US $42bn in 2019, rising to $100bn by 2023. Inadequacy of existing fraud
management solutions is still evident from the volumes of fraud detected by TrafficGuard. Existing anti-fraud tools predominantly
report on fraud rather than actually stopping it. As fraud forecasts and fraud-related litigation make headlines in marketing trade
press, it is clear that there is an increasing dissatisfaction with the status quo and growing demand for a more sophisticated
approach.
In other industries fraud and security are managed by independent specialists. In digital advertising, the provision of independent
fraud protection is now catching up with this industry-norm which opens the gates for TrafficGuard to disrupt the industry and
obtain significant market share. We are delighted that TrafficGuard is gaining its position as the anti-fraud solution of choice for the
global digital advertising sector.
We are excited to be the first mobile ad fraud prevention specialists with our unique triple layered protection. TrafficGuard is
comprised of multiple layers of scoring, algorithms, thresholds and machine learning, applied to the click, install and post-install
event.
Board and Management Commitment
The Board appointed both Mark McConnell and Andrew Stott within the 2019 financial year. Both non-executive directors come with
exceptional skills including vital capital markets, M&A and legal knowledge together with strong experience in other successful SaaS
companies.
All members of the Board would like to thank senior management for their extended work hours and commitment to make
Adveritas a successful global SaaS company.
Whilst the Board believes that it has the necessary skills required to guide the Company given its current growth strategy, it is
committed to adding additional directors with skills that will complement the current Board.
Outlook
The Adveritas mission is to “drive trust and transparency in the digital marketing ecosystem”. We are committed to this mission
and will continue to invest in research and development initiatives, our people as well as other areas to drive sustainable long term
value for our shareholders. The fundamentals of our SaaS business have never looked better as we start our sales expansion. The
ad fraud prevention market is ripe with opportunities and we are confident that our efforts from both a technology and sales point
of view will translate into significant revenue growth for Adveritas.
Finally, thank you to our loyal shareholders for your support during our transformative year.
Yours sincerely,
Mathew J. Ratty
Stephen Belben
Chief Executive Officer
Non-Executive Chairman
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 The directors present their report together with the financial report of Adveritas Limited (Adveritas or Company) and its controlled
entities (collectively referred to as the Group) for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 and the independent auditor’s report
thereon.
DIRECTORS
The names and details of the Company’s directors in office during the financial year and until the date of this report are set out
below. Directors were in office for this entire period unless stated otherwise.
Mr Stephen Belben
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Belben has over 20 years’ experience in both executive and non-executive director roles, at a number of public and private
companies. This experience follows 9 years as a senior partner at Ernst & Young, specialising in corporate and assurance work
in Australia. Whilst at Ernst & Young, Mr Belben was appointed the national partner in charge of one of the firm’s largest Industry
Group’s where he was responsible for the development and servicing of a major client base in that sector in Australia.
During the last three years, Mr Belben has not served as a director of any other ASX listed company.
Mr Belben is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree.
Mr Mathew Ratty
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr Ratty is an experienced investor focused on Australian and US equity and debt markets. He has extensive experience across
capital raising advice, seed investment negotiation, corporate strategy and financial modelling.
He is the co-founder of MC Management Group Pty Ltd, a venture capital firm operating in domestic and international debt and
equity markets. At MC Management Group Pty Ltd, which is a substantial shareholder the Company, Mr Ratty holds the position of
Head of Investment and is responsible for negotiating deal structures and asset pricing for companies in the healthcare, financial
and technology space.
Prior to this, Mr Ratty was a director and analyst at property development and equity company, Gladstone Bridge.
During the last three years Mr Ratty has also served as a Non-Executive Director of medical technology company, Admedus Limited
(ASX: AHZ). He resigned from this position on 20 May 2018.
Mr Ratty holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Property and Finance) with first class honours in finance from Curtin University of
Technology.
Mr Renaud Besnard
Non-Executive Director
Mr Besnard is currently a Senior Director of Global Growth and Product Marketing at Twitter, based in San Francisco. In this role, Mr
Besnard leads global growth marketing and global product marketing across consumer and advertiser audiences. Previously,
Mr Besnard served as the Director of Marketing for Asia-Pacific (excl. India) at Uber Technologies Inc. and was responsible for the
development and execution of Uber’s marketing strategy across that region.
Prior to joining Uber, Mr Besnard was a long-standing Google executive, having spent almost 10 years in senior positions in Europe
and Asia. Amongst many roles at Google, he led consumer and monetisation marketing across Southeast Asia including must-win,
high-growth ‘’next Billion users’’ markets, with particular focus on Google Search and YouTube.
During the last three years, Mr Besnard has not served as a director of any other ASX listed company.
Mr Besnard holds a Bachelor degree in Commerce from ESSCA Business School (France), a Masters in International Business from
the University of Manchester (UK) and an MBA from the University of Oxford (UK).
Mr Mark McConnell
Non-Executive Director
Appointed on 26 February 2019
Mr McConnell is a successful business developer whose skills cover the areas of business strategy, investor relations, capital
raising and innovation. He has extensive experience in both listed and unlisted technology companies in Australia and abroad. He
co-founded the Citadel Group Limited (ASX: CGL) in 2007, a leading software and technology company that specialises in secure
enterprise information management.
Mr McConnell currently serves as a non-executive director on the Citadel board and is a non-executive director of Viva Leisure
Limited (ASX: VVA). Mr McConnell also acts as an advisor to HOF Capital, a global technology investment firm that leverages its
extensive networks to help founders build successful businesses.
Mr McConnell has a Bachelor of Science, a Graduate Diploma of Employment Relations, a Graduate Diploma of Logistics
Management, and a Masters of Business Administration. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD).
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Mr Andrew Stott
Non-Executive Director
Appointed on 26 February 2019
Mr Stott has significant experience in global technology mergers and acquisitions for listed and unlisted companies. He is originally
from the UK and worked in London and New York before moving to Singapore in 2012 to open the offices of an international
tech-focussed law firm. Mr Stott became the Asia managing partner, and regional head of corporate and advised on in excess
of US$20bn in transactions in Asia, Australia, Europe and the USA. Mr Stott established his own advisory firm in early 2018 and has
been working as a consultant to Adveritas since August 2018, helping implement its expansion strategy through relationships with
internationally based customers and partners.
Until June 2018, Mr Stott was also a Board member of the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), an industry lobbying association
representing the video industry in Asia. AVIA’s 130-member organisations include leading advertising and marketing agencies,
media groups, government regulatory bodies, telecom companies, new media service providers and network enablers.
During the last three years, Mr Stott has not served as a director of any other ASX listed company.
Mr Stott holds an LLB Degree in Law and is a solicitor of the courts of England and Wales.
INTERESTS IN THE SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY AND RELATED BODIES CORPORATE
As at 30 June 2019 and as of the date of this report, the interests of the directors in the securities of the Company were as follows:
As at 30 June 2019
As at the date of this report
Ordinary
shares
Share
options
Performance
Rights
Ordinary
shares
Share
options
Performance
Rights
320,000
1,340,000
-
320,000
1,340,000
-
10,482,682
3,946,242
8,250,000
10,482,682
3,946,242
8,250,000
-
1,250,000
M. McConnell
11,777,779
10,277,778
A. Stott
500,000
1,350,000
-
-
-
-
1,250,000
11,777,779
10,277,778
500,000
1,350,000
-
-
-
S. Belben
M. Ratty
R. Besnard
COMPANY SECRETARY
Ms Susan Hunter has over 23 years’ experience in the corporate finance industry and has extensive experience in Company
Secretarial and Non-Executive Director roles on ASX, AIM and TSX listed companies.
Ms Hunter holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia majoring in Accounting and Finance,
is a Member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and
a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators and Chartered Secretaries Australia.
DIVIDENDS
The directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend and no amount has been paid or declared by way of a dividend to
the date of this report.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The Company’s principal activity during the year was the provision of comprehensive digital advertising fraud prevention services
through its SaaS (software as a service) product, TrafficGuard®. TrafficGuard® was launched commercially on 1 July 2018.
The Company is focussed on growing the business in three key areas:
• Strategic partnerships with aligned tech platforms which will enable TrafficGuard® to expand its reach and allow adoption
within partner client bases;
• Expanding operations in North America to service the world’s largest digital advertising market and be able to service
businesses in every time zone; and
• Evolving the TrafficGuard® fraud-prevention technology to provide impression level fraud prevention for use across
programmatic advertising.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
As shown in the table below, during the current financial year the Company’s revenue stream changed from performance
marketing to software as a service:
Revenue from software as a service
FY 2019
$643,579
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
-
-
-
Revenue from performance marketing
$564,386
$15,483,256
$37,025,141
$32,123,476
On 31 July 2018, the Company completed the closure of its performance-marketing division through the sale of 90% of its interest in
Mpire Network Inc. The sale generated cash proceeds of $500,000 upfront, with a deferred consideration of $400,000 and a working
capital adjustment amount of approximately $220,000. The Company remains a party to a 3 year profit share agreement pursuant
to which it can earn a maximum of $6,000,000.
In October 2018, the Company successfully completed an entitlements issue, raising $2.4 million (before costs). Off the back of
this capital raise, the Company secured an additional $250,000 through a placement at 7.5 cents per share which represented a
premium of 67% over the entitlements issue pricing.
In April 2019, the Company raised a further $2.1 million (before costs) through the issue of approximately 12.6 million shares at 16.5
cents per share.
Following the commercial launch of the Company’s fraud mitigation product, TrafficGuard®, on 1 July 2018, there have been a
number of achievements, including:
• On boarding of key clients such as Latin American tech unicorn, Rappi, and Indonesian on-demand services app, GO-JEK
• Signing of contracts with customers in the key target segments of media agencies, advertising networks and direct advertisers
• Expansion into the United States with the appointment of a Vice President of Sales, North America and customer success roles in
the United States and Latin America
•
Integrating with marketing and data analytics platforms to enable those platforms’ clients to easily access TrafficGuard’s fraud
detection software
• Establishing strong pipelines for future customers as a result of multiple trial agreements being entered into
•
Introducing pay-per-click fraud protection to allow TrafficGuard’s entry to a lucrative and large market segment of advertisers
that rely on Google Ads as their primary digital advertising channel
•
Launching the partner program, TrafficGuardians, which helps advertisers identify transparent and safe traffic sources
• Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese digital marketing consultancy, SparkX, which may assist the
Company’s entry into China
• Meeting product development milestones ahead of schedule. TrafficGuard’s fraud prevention platform has expanded from
mobile app, to mobile web and desktop advertising. In addition to click and install level fraud mitigation, TrafficGuard is also
detecting fraud at the impression level. These developments have extended TrafficGuard’s appeal to performance marketing
networks and brand managed advertising and affiliate programs
• Receiving an award for Mobile Marketing Innovation at the MarTech BreakThrough awards
The Company recorded a loss of before tax of $6,626,829 for its continuing operations (2018: $7,203,613). The Company continues to
minimise expenditure in all non-critical areas. The Company’s cash at bank was $2,046,991 at 30 June 2019 (30 June 2018: $4,054,816).
A summary of the operating results achieved by the Group over the last 4 years for is set out below. The trading results of the
performance marketing division have been classified as a discontinued operation. The 2016 financial year was the Group’s first full
year of trading since being readmitted to quotation on the Australian Securities Exchange on 7 July 2015.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (continued)
Note
FY 2019
FY 2018
FY 2017
FY 2016
1
2
3
4
5
3
Revenue
Grant income
Profit on disposal of controlled entity
Sundry income
Other income
Server hosting costs
Administration, marketing and occupancy costs
Compliance and consultancy costs
Employment costs
Bad and doubtful debts expense
Foreign exchange differences
Finance costs
Depreciation
Overheads
$
643,579
955,868
594,698
66,317
1,616,883
$
-
-
-
73,311
73,311
$
-
-
-
51,178
51,178
(1,364,491)
(1,156,668)
(707,811)
(760,847)
(893,904)
(551,522)
(368,216)
(738,200)
(365,010)
$
-
187,594
-
151,933
339,527
(166,212)
(390,401)
(309,177)
(5,235,288)
(4,777,622)
(3,406,094)
(1,990,483)
(41,463)
160,854
-
(39,191)
(1,000)
(127,754)
(23)
(52,631)
-
(112,881)
(17)
(67,285)
(194,514)
9,144
(41,043)
(18,210)
(8,384,058)
(7,165,303)
(5,057,703)
(3,100,896)
Share based payments
Corporate transaction costs
Other expenses
6
(503,233)
(111,621)
(215,442)
(4,250,454)
-
-
-
(30,484)
(503,233)
(111,621)
(215,442)
(4,280,938)
Loss before tax
(6,628,829)
(7,203,613)
(5,221,967)
(7,042,307)
Income tax (expense) / benefit
(17,591)
(47,971)
191,148
(258,056)
Loss after tax - continuing operations
(6,644,420)
(7,251,584)
(5,030,819)
(7,300,363)
Profit / (loss) after tax - discontinued
operations
92,223
(257,811)
5,448,025
3,653,798
Profit / (loss) after tax for the Group
(6,552,197)
(7,509,395)
417,206
(3,646,565)
Notes
1.
2.
3.
In FY19, the Group earned revenue from its SaaS offerings. In the prior years presented, the Group earned revenue from its
performance marketing operations which have been classified as discontinued operations.
The grant income received in FY19 and FY16 related to the Group’s research and development expenditure incurred in FY18
and FY15 respectively. In FY17 and FY18, the Group was eligible for a research and development rebate in the form of an off-set
against its income tax liability.
Server hosting costs and employment costs increased in FY19 in accordance with the Board’s decision to focus on the
development of its software as a service offerings.
4. Administration, marketing and occupancy costs have increased in FY 19 largely as a result of marketing costs for TrafficGuard.
5. Compliance and consultancy costs have increased in FY19 largely as a result of legal and advisory fees.
6.
Share based payments expense for FY19 increased significantly as options and performance rights were granted to directors
and employees as part of their remuneration. In addition, options were issued to consultants in accordance with the terms of
their agreements.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
The Company disposed of its performance-marketing business to enable the Company’s resources to be focussed on the further
development of its core technology products. The commercial launch of the Company’s fraud mitigation product, TrafficGuard,
took place on 1 July 2018.
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER BALANCE DATE
As announced on 14 August 2019, the Company received firm commitments to raise over $2.8 million (before costs) through a
placement to new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors at an issue price of 10c per share.
The firm commitments include a total of $1.3 million from directors of the Company. The issue of shares to the directors will be
subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s next General Meeting which will be held as soon as possible.
Settlement of the placement (excluding the $1.3 million from the directors) took place on 16 August 2019, with quotation of the new
shares occurring on 19 August 2019.
No event other has arisen since 30 June 2019 that would be likely to materially affect the operations of the Group, or its state of
affairs which has not otherwise been disclosed in this financial report.
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED FUTURE RESULTS
The Company expects further material contracts to result from ongoing trials. Sales and marketing efforts will continue to intensify,
emphasising the value TrafficGuard is delivering to the high-calibre clients it has signed in its first year of operations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE
The Group is not subject to any particular or specific environmental regulation in any of the jurisdictions in which it operates and
therefore is not required to present further details in relation to environmental regulation.
SHARE OPTIONS
Unissued shares
As at 30 June 2019 and the date of this report, there were 64,946,334 unissued ordinary shares under options.
Expiry Date
30 March 2020
25 August 2020
07 December 2020
24 December 2020
25 October 2021
27 March 2022
Exercise Price
Number on issue
$0.45
$0.45
$0.10
$0.15
$0.10
$0.20
1,500,000
500,000
1,000,000
3,450,000
55,496,334
3,000,000
64,946,334
Option holders do not have any right, by virtue of the option, to participate in any share issue of the Company or any related body
corporate.
Shares issued as a result of the exercise of options
During the financial year, 4,500 options were exercised to acquire ordinary shares (2018: NIL).
PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
Unissued shares
As at 30 June 2019 there were 8,250,000 unissued ordinary shares under performance rights (30 June 2018: 1,233,332). As at the date
of this report there were 14,850,000 unissued ordinary shares under performance rights. On 1 June 2018, 33,332 performance rights
vested and were converted to ordinary shares on 25 October 2018. 1,200,000 performance rights lapsed on 18 July 2018. Refer to the
remuneration report and Note 17 for further details of the performance rights outstanding.
Holders of performance rights do not have any right, by virtue of the performance right, to participate in any share issue of the
Company or any related body corporate.
Shares issued as a result of the conversion of performance rights
During the financial year 33,332 performance rights were converted into ordinary shares (2018: 7,500,000).
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Company has agreed to indemnify all the directors of the Company for any liabilities to another person (other than the
Company or related body corporate) that may arise from their position as directors of the Company and its controlled entities,
except where the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good faith.
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the directors and officers of the Company
against any liability incurred in the course of their duties to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of
insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.
INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS
To the extent permitted by law, the Group has agreed to indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms of its audit
engagement agreement against claims by third parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No payment has been
made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or since the financial year.
DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The number of meetings of directors held by the Company during the year and the number of meetings attended by each
director were as follows:
Number of meetings held
11
S. Belben
M. Ratty
R. Besnard
M. McConnell (appointed 26 February 2019)
A. Stott (appointed 26 February 2019)
Committee Membership
Number of meetings
eligible to attend
Number of meetings
attended
11
11
11
4
4
11
10
8
4
3
Due to the Company’s relatively small size and board structure, separate Remuneration and Audit Committees have not been
constituted. The full board of directors assumes responsibility for any such matters as outlined in the Company’s corporate
governance plan.
NON-AUDIT SERVICES
The following non-audit services were provided by the Group’s auditor, Ernst & Young Australia, during the year and Ernst & Young
Australia received or is due to receive the following amounts for the provision of such services:
Tax advice services
$
48,282
The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence
imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided means the auditor’s
independence was not compromised.
AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 requires the Company’s auditors, Ernst & Young Australia, to provide the directors
of the Company with an Independence Declaration in relation to the audit of the Financial Report. The directors received the
Independence Declaration set out on page 25 for the year ended 30 June 2019.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
This remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2019 outlines the remuneration arrangements of the Group in accordance
with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), as amended (the Act) and its regulations. This information has been
audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act.
The remuneration report is presented under the following sections:
1.
Introduction
2. Remuneration governance
3. Remuneration outcomes
4. Executive contracts
5. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights, options and shares
6. Other transactions and balances with key management personnel and their related parties
1.
Introduction
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 Group,
directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of the parent entity.
The table below outlines the KMP of the Group during the financial year ended 30 June 2019. Unless otherwise indicated, the
individuals were KMP for the entire financial year.
For the purposes of this report, the term “executive” indicates the executive directors and senior executives of the Group.
Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)
S. Belben
R. Besnard
Non-Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Director
M. McConnell
Non-Executive Director, appointed 26 February 2019
A. Stott
Non-Executive Director, appointed 26 February 2019
Executive Directors
M. Ratty
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Executives
L. Taylor
L. Hunter
J. Dutton
F. Muir
S. Hunter
D. Cox
Chief Operating Officer, appointed 20 August 2018 (refer further to section 4)
Chief Operating Officer, resigned on 18 July 2018
Managing Director, Asia Pacific, employment ceased 21 May 2019
Chief Financial Officer
Company Secretary
Chief Revenue Officer, appointed 26 April 2019 (refer further to section 4)
E. Rosenburg
Vice President of Sales North America, appointed 29 April 2019
2. Remuneration governance
2(a) Remuneration Philosophy
The performance of the Group depends upon the quality of the directors and executives. The philosophy of the Group in
determining remuneration levels is to:
• set competitive remuneration packages to attract and retain high calibre employees;
•
link rewards to shareholder value creation; and
• establish appropriate, demanding performance hurdles for variable executive remuneration.
2(b) Remuneration Committee
The current size of the Group and structure of the board of directors does not warrant a separate remuneration committee.
The board of directors as a whole (Board) is currently responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements
for directors and executives. Directors are excluded from discussions and voting on their own remuneration arrangements.
The Board assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration of directors and executives on a periodic
basis by reference to relevant employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder
benefit from the retention of a high quality Board and executive team.
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REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
2(c) Remuneration Structure: Non-Executive Director Remuneration
Fixed Remuneration
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the structure of non-executive director and executive remuneration
is separate and distinct.
The Board seeks to set aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors at a level that provides the Group with the ability to
attract and retain high calibre directors, whilst incurring a cost that is acceptable to shareholders.
The ASX Listing Rules specify that the aggregate remuneration of non-executive directors shall be determined from time to
time by a general meeting. The aggregate remuneration set pursuant to Adveritas Limited’s constitution is $500,000 per year,
which may be varied by shareholders in general meeting.
The amount of aggregate remuneration sought to be approved by shareholders and the manner in which it is apportioned
amongst directors is reviewed annually. The Board does not currently seek external remuneration advice.
Each director receives a fee for being a director of the Company.
Options
In addition to fees, on 26 June 2019 shareholders approved the issue of 750,000 options to each of the non-executive directors
in office.
The exercise price of these options is $0.20 and was calculated so as to ensure that the options only have value if there is
an increase in shareholder wealth over time. These options vested immediately on issue and expire on 27 March 2022. The
purpose of the issue was to recognise work undertaken by the directors and to incentivise them further. Such options are
outside the normal remuneration policy for directors.
In the prior year, 500,000 options were issued to Renaud Besnard.
2(d) Remuneration Structure: Executive Director and Senior Executive Remuneration
(i) Objective
The Group aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration commensurate with their position and
responsibilities so as to:
• Reward executives;
• Align the interests of executives with those of shareholders;
• Link reward with strategic goals and performance of the Group; and
• Ensure total remuneration is competitive by market standards.
(ii) Principles of Compensation
Compensation levels for employees of the Group are competitively set to attract and retain appropriately qualified and
experienced senior executives. Executive remuneration and other terms of employment are reviewed annually by the
Board having regard to the performance, relevant comparative information and expert advice.
(iii) Structure
Remuneration consists of the following key elements:
• Fixed Remuneration (base salary, superannuation and non-monetary benefits);
• Variable Remuneration
− Short-term incentives
− Long-term incentives
The Board establishes the proportion of fixed and variable remuneration for each executive.
Fixed Remuneration
The level of fixed remuneration is set so as to provide a base level of remuneration which is both appropriate to the
position and is competitive in the market. The Board periodically reviews fixed remuneration when extending or otherwise
amending the employment contracts of key executives. This review takes into account the overall performance of the
executive and of the Group. The Board considers the executive’s performance of the specific duties and tasks set out in
their employment contracts which were included based on the general nature of the executive’s role together with any
specific requirements from the Board.
Executives may be given the flexibility to receive their remuneration in a variety of forms including cash and fringe
benefits. It is intended that the manner of payment chosen will be optimal for the recipient without creating undue cost
for the Group.
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Variable Remuneration – short-term incentive
The objective of short term incentives is to link the achievement of the Group’s operational targets with the remuneration
received by the executives charged with meeting those targets. Operational targets are set periodically by the Board and
include matters such as the funding of the Company, the timing of technological developments and the implementation of
expansion strategies.
From time to time cash bonuses (short-term incentives) are paid where an executive has met a short term objective of
the Group. Such bonuses are paid when specific criteria which are set by the Board are met. These criteria are linked to the
operational targets set by the Board. In some instances, cash bonuses are paid when an executive has made contributions
that are significant and beyond the normal expectations of their role.
Variable Remuneration – long-term incentive
Long-term incentives are delivered in the form of options and performance rights.
Performance rights and options are issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Adveritas Performance Rights
and Options Plan (Plan) that has been approved by the Company’s shareholders.
Pursuant to the listing rules of the Australian Securities Exchange (Listing Rules), the Company’s shareholders are required
to re-approve the Plan and all unallocated securities issuable under it every three years. The Company’s current Plan was
approved by shareholders at the 2018 AGM.
The key features of the Plan are as follows:
• The Company’s board of directors (Board) may, from time to time, in its absolute discretion, make a written offer to any
eligible participant to apply for options or performance rights (Awards), upon the terms set out in the Plan and upon such
additional terms and conditions as the Board determines.
• An Award may be made subject to vesting conditions as determined by the Board in its discretion and as specified in the
offer for the Awards.
• The Board may in its absolute discretion resolve to waive any of the vesting conditions applying to Awards due to special
circumstances arising in relation to the eligible participant; or the Company passing a resolution for voluntary winding up;
or an order is made for the compulsory winding up of the Company.
• Where a change of control occurs, vesting conditions are deemed to be automatically waived.
• An Award will lapse upon the earlier of:
− an unauthorised dealing, or hedging of the Award;
− a vesting condition in relation to the Award is not satisfied by its due date, or becomes incapable of satisfaction, as
determined by the Board in its absolute discretion;
− in respect of unvested Awards, the recipient of the unvested Awards ceases to be an eligible participant;
− in respect of vested Awards, the recipient of the vested Awards ceases to be an eligible participant and the Award
granted is not exercised within a one (1) month period (or such later date as the Board determines) of the date that
person ceases to be an eligible participant;
− the Board deems that an Award lapses due to fraud, dishonesty or other improper behaviour of the eligible participant;
− the Company undergoes a change of control or a winding up resolution or order is made and the Board does not
exercise its discretion to vest the Award; and
− the expiry date of the Award.
• The Board may, in its discretion, determine at any time up until exercise of Awards, that a restriction period will apply to some
or all of the shares issued to an eligible participant on exercise of those Awards (Restriction Period). In addition, the Board
may, in its sole discretion, having regard to the circumstances at the time, waive any such Restriction Period.
• There are no participation rights or entitlements inherent in the Awards and eligible participants will not be entitled to
participate in new issues of capital offered to shareholders during the currency of the Awards without exercising the Award.
During the current year, 1,750,000 options and 14,850,000 performance rights were granted to executives (2018: Nil options and
1,200,000 performance rights).
The exercise price and vesting conditions of options awarded to executives and the vesting conditions of performance rights
awarded to executives is determined so as to ensure that these options and performance rights only have value if there is an
increase in shareholder wealth over time.
2(e) Remuneration Report Approval at 2018 Annual General Meeting
The remuneration report of Adveritas Limited for the year ended 30 June 2018 was approved by shareholders at the 2018 AGM.
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3. Remuneration Outcomes
Remuneration of Key Management Personnel
Short-term benefits
Post-
employment
Long-term
benefits
Share-based
payments
Long
service
leave
$
Performance
Rights
$
Options
$
Performance
related
%
Total
$
Salary
& fees
$
Commission
/ Bonus
$
Termination
benefits
Non-
monetary
benefits
$
Non-Executive Directors
S. Belben 14
R. Besnard 14
M. McConnell 1, 14
A. Stott 1, 14
Executive Directors
M. Ratty 2, 11, 14
Total Directors
Senior Executives
L. Taylor 3, 12, 14
J. Botnick 4
L. Hunter 5, 13, 14
J. Dutton 6, 14
C. Madelin 7
T. Allison 8
F. Muir 9, 14
S. Hunter 10
D. Cox
E. Rosenberg
Total Senior
Executives
Total
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
60,165
60,165
40,110
39,407
13,824
-
13,690
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
235,044
185,000
114,315
45,000
362,833
185,000
213,887
45,000
243,983
25,000
200,550
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
287,727
131,963
198,483
11,868
-
40,331
322,440
50,000
227,783
174,989
-
58,669
5,658
201,934
105,642
11,394
58,838
31,610
123,978
-
60,842
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
73,455
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
838,592
25,000
113,786
1,289,313
191,963
198,483
1,201,425
210,000
113,786
1,503,200
236,963
198,483
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Super
$
5,716
5,716
3,810
3,744
1,313
-
1,301
-
22,621
15,135
34,761
24,595
20,728
19,052
-
-
2,881
20,030
-
-
-
4,895
-
17,056
10,036
1,083
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
828
170
828
170
4,671
3,972
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5,303
-
51,803
117,684
-
51,803
45,616
51,803
-
65,881
95,723
88,767
66,940
-
51,803
66,794
-
-
-
-
448,796
174,620
5,303
207,212
795,937
-
45,616
329,268
382,698
223,574
-
618,173
55,080
428,589
316,160
174,989
-
63,564
5,658
228,990
-
-
-
-
-
14,922
-
-
-
-
-
14,922
130,600
-
-
-
12,477
58,838
31,610
22,383
158,385
-
-
-
-
60,842
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
88,316
-
-
-
-
482
35,637
11,778
246
-
-
-
45,423
62,116
80,184
86,711
-
-
-
4,917
4,454
5,745
4,624
88,316
35,637
52,227
1,168,261
-
1,781,966
93,619
259,439
1,964,198
35,637
45,616
2,111,234
13
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
42
26
50
14
30
-
-
21
-
20
5
-
-
-
-
4
11
-
-
-
14
-
-
-
14
12
29
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3. Remuneration outcomes (continued)
Notes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Appointed as non-executive director on 26 February 2019.
Appointed as permanent Chief Executive Officer on 9 November 2018. Mr Ratty had previously served as the interim Chief
Executive Officer.
Appointed as Chief Operating Officer on 20 August 2018. Mr Taylor had previously served as the Chief Technology Officer.
Resigned as Managing Director of Mpire Network on 21 November 2017. Salary and fees for FY18 include payments arising
on cessation of employment and pay out of accumulated annual leave.
Resigned as Chief Operating Officer on 18 July 2018.
Employment ceased on 21 May 2019.
Resigned as Chief Financial Officer on 18 September 2017.
Appointed as Chief Financial Officer on 18 September 2017 and resigned on 15 June 2018. Salary and fees include
consultancy fees charged by Mr Alison subsequent to his resignation (2019: $5,698, 2018: $13,000).
Appointed as Chief Financial Officer 25 June 2018.
Appointed as Company Secretary on 29 September 2017.
Bonuses totalling $105,000 were paid under Mr Ratty’s Interim CEO contract (2018: $45,000) and a bonus of $80,000 was
paid under his permanent CEO contract. Current year bonuses paid relate to the successful sale of the performance
marketing business, the completion of an entitlements issue, a placement to raise approximately $4 million, and the
expansion into the US. In the prior year, the bonus paid related to the successful completion of a $3 million placement.
The bonus paid relates to the successful achievement of key technical milestones.
The bonus paid in the prior year related to the successful opening of an office in Singapore to cover the Asia pacific
region.
Refer to section 5 below and Note 17 for further information on the vesting conditions attached to the options and
performance rights granted.
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4. Executive contracts
Remuneration arrangements for executives are formalised in the employment agreements. The following outlines the details
of the contracts with executives:
Mathew Ratty, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr Ratty’s current employment agreement commenced on 9 November 2018 (Mr Ratty held the position of Interim CEO up to
this date) and will continue until 30 June 2021, unless extended.
Details
• Annual base salary of $265,000 plus statutory superannuation.
• Performance related bonuses – short term incentive:
At the Board’s discretion, a cash bonus may be paid to Mr Ratty in relation to the successful completion of a capital raising. The
cash bonus is not to exceed 50% of the annual salary in the financial year the bonus is earnt.
• Performance related bonuses – long term incentive:
Milestones to be achieved
First 10 clients that sign on using TrafficGuard
First 3 “Tier 1” clients who the board consider to be enterprise level i.e. > 1 billion clicks per month
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $1m
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $3m
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $5m
First achievement of break-even cash flow in a financial year
First achievement of audited $1m EBITDA
First achievement of audited $3m EBITDA
• The agreement may be terminated:
Quantum of performance
rights to vest upon
achievement of milestone
250,000
500,000
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
8,250,000
− by the Company without cause by giving twelve months’ notice, or immediately with payment in lieu of notice;
− by the Company giving one months’ notice if Mr Ratty is unable to perform his duties due to illness, accident or
incapacitation, for six consecutive months or a period aggregating more than six months in any twelve month period; or
− by the Company immediately without notice following material breach or in the case of misconduct; or
− by Mr Ratty without cause by giving three months’ notice or immediately if the Company commits any serious or
persistent breach of the agreement.
• Other industry standard provisions for a senior executive
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4. Executive contracts (continued)
Luke Taylor, Chief Operating Officer
Mr Taylor’s current employment agreement commenced on 20 August 2018 (Mr Taylor held the position of Chief Technology
Officer up to this date) and will continue until 30 June 2021, unless extended.
Details
•
Annual base salary of $250,000 plus statutory superannuation.
A cash bonus may be paid at any time during the term of the agreement conditional upon the achievement of key
performance indicators set by the Chief Executive Officer. The cash bonus is not to exceed 25% of the annual salary in the
financial year the bonus is earnt
• Performance related bonuses – long term incentive:
Milestones to be achieved
First 10 clients that sign on using TrafficGuard
First 3 “Tier 1” clients who the board consider to be enterprise level i.e. > 1 billion clicks per month
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $1m
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $3m
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $5m
First achievement of break-even cash flow in a financial year
First achievement of audited $1m EBITDA
First achievement of audited $3m EBITDA
Quantum of performance
rights to vest upon
achievement of milestone
200,000
400,000
400,000
800,000
1,200,000
800,000
1,200,000
1,600,000
6,600,000
Lee Hunter, Chief Operating Officer (resigned on 18 July 2018)
Mr Hunter’s employment agreement commenced on 20 March 2018 (Mr Hunter held the position of CEO up to this date) and
had no fixed term. Mr Hunter resigned from the Company on 18 July 2018.
Details
• Annual base salary of $240,000 plus statutory superannuation.
• Performance based incentive relating to the sale and leaseback of the Company’s TrafficGuard SaaS product: 3% of the
purchase price for a purchase price under A$12 million or 4% of the purchase price for a purchase over A$12 million.
• The agreement may be terminated:
− by the Company without cause by giving six months’ notice, or immediately with payment in lieu of notice;
− by the Company giving one months’ notice if Mr Hunter is unable to perform his duties due to illness, accident or
incapacitation, for two consecutive months or a period aggregating more than two months in any twelve month period;
or
− by the Company by giving one months’ notice following any serious or persistent breach of this agreement; or
− by Mr Hunter without cause by giving six months’ notice or immediately if the Company commits any serious breach of
the agreement.
• Other industry standard provisions for a senior executive
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4. Executive contracts (continued)
James Dutton, Managing Director, Asia Pacific (employment ceased on 21 May 2019)
Mr Dutton’s employment agreement commenced on 5 December 2017 and had no fixed term. Mr Dutton’s employment
agreement was terminated on 21 May 2018.
Details
• Annual base salary of $250,000
• Two performance-based bonuses of up to $35,000 and $100,000 upon the achievement of pre-determined key
performance indicators.
• The agreement may be terminated:
− by either party without cause by giving three months’ notice, or in the case of the Company, immediately with payment in
lieu of notice;
− by the Company by giving one months’ notice if Mr Dutton is unable to perform his duties due to illness, accident or
incapacitation, for two consecutive months or a period aggregating more than two months in any twelve month period;
− by the Company by giving one months’ notice if Mr Dutton commits any serious breach under the agreement that is not
remedied within fourteen days; or
− by the Company summarily without notice following material breach of the agreement or in the case of misconduct; or
− by Mr Dutton if at any time the Company commits any serious or persistent beach which is not remedied within twenty
eight days.
• Other industry standard provisions for a senior executive
Fiona Muir, Chief Financial Officer
Ms Muir’s employment agreement commenced on 25 June 2018 and has no fixed term.
Details
• Ms Muir fulfils the role of Chief Financial Officer on a part time basis and is remunerated pro-rata based on an annual base
salary of $230,000 plus statutory superannuation.
• The agreement may be terminated:
− by Ms Muir with one months’ notice, unless the Company is in breach of a material term of the agreement, in which case
Ms Muir may terminate it immediately;
− by the Company with one months’ notice or payment in lieu of notice;
− by the Company immediately without notice following material breach or in the case of misconduct
• Other industry standard provisions for a senior executive
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4. Executive contracts (continued)
David Cox, Chief Revenue Officer
Mr Cox’s current employment agreement commenced on 26 April 2019 and has no fixed term. Mr Cox held the position of
Managing Director, APAC Sales from 19 November 2018 to 25 April 2019.
Details
• Annual base salary of $250,000 plus statutory superannuation.
• Commissions:
− A maximum override commission of 1.5% of revenue received from TrafficGuard SaaS that is attributable to the sales
efforts of the Mr Cox’s subordinates; and
− a maximum commission of 7.5% of the total value received from every new client agreement that is attributable to Mr
Cox’s sales efforts.
• Long term incentives:
Milestones to be achieved
Contract revenue of USD $5 million committed within 24-months of commencement of this
agreement
Contract revenue of USD $10 million committed within 24-months of commencement of this
agreement
Contract revenue of USD $15 million committed within 24-months of commencement of this
agreement
Quantum of unlisted
options upon achievement
of milestone
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
3,000,000
• The agreement may be terminated:
− by either party without cause by giving one months’ notice, or in the case of the Company, immediately with payment in
lieu of notice;
− by the Company by giving one months’ notice if Mr Cox is unable to perform his duties due to illness, accident or
incapacitation, for two consecutive months or a period aggregating more than two months in any twelve month period;
or
− by the Company by giving one months’ notice if Mr Cox commits any serious breach under the agreement that is not
remedied within fourteen days; or
− by the Company immediately without notice following material breach or in the case of misconduct; or
− by Mr Cox if at any time the Company commits any serious or persistent beach which is not remedied within twenty eight
days.
• Other industry standard provisions for a senior executive
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4. Executive contracts (continued)
Eric Rosenberg, Vice President of Sales North America
Mr Rosenburg’s employment agreement commenced on 29 April 2019 and has no fixed term.
Details
• Annual base salary of USD $250,000 plus social security and medical insurance
• Commission of 7.5% of sales primarily introduced by Mr Rosenburg
• Following the establishment of an equity incentive plan for US employees, Mr Rosenburg may be offered up to 1 million
options in the Company which will vest over a 3 year period.
• The agreement may be terminated at any time by either party with or without cause and with or without notice.
• Other industry standard provisions for a senior executive
Susan Hunter, Company Secretary
Ms Hunter provides company secretarial services through Hunter Corporate Pty Ltd. The agreement with Hunter Corporate Pty
Ltd commenced on 24 September 2017 and has no fixed term.
Details
• The Company pays a monthly fee together with any out of pocket expenses. The monthly retainer is based on standard
market rates. In the event assistance is required outside of the normal company secretarial role, the Company is charged
an additional fee based on the hours worked by Ms Hunter..
• The agreement may be either terminated by the Company or Hunter Corporate by giving two months’ notice.
Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct.
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5. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights, options and shares
Performance Rights
Performance rights do not carry any voting or dividend rights and can only be converted until their expiry date once the
vesting conditions have been met.
The tables below disclose the movement in performance rights held by executives during the current and prior year. No
performance rights vested in the current year (2018: nil) and no performance rights were converted into ordinary shares in the
current year (2018: 3,900,000).
2019
M. Ratty
Balance at beginning of year
Number granted during year
Grant date
Fair value per performance
right at grant date (cents)
Balance at end of year
L. Taylor 1
Balance at beginning of year
Number granted during year
Grant date
Fair value per performance
right at grant date (cents)
Balance at end of year
L. Hunter
Class E
Class F
Class G
Class H
Class I
Class J
Class K
Class L
Class M Class N
Class O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
250,000
500,000
500,000
1,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
12.49
12.49
12.49
12.49
12.49
9.37
6.25
6.25
250,000
500,000
500,000
1,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
200,000
400,000
400,000
800,000
1,200,000
800,000
1,200,000 1,600,000
25/01/19
25/01/19
25/01/19
25/01/19
25/01/19
25/01/19
25/01/19
25/01/19
9.99
9.99
9.99
9.99
9.99
7.49
5.00
5.00
200,000
400,000
400,000
800,000
1,200,000
800,000
1,200,000 1,600,000
Balance at beginning of year
150,000
900,000
150,000
Number lapsed during year
(150,000)
(900,000)
(150,000)
Balance at end of year
Total balance at end of year
Notes
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
450,000
900,000
900,000 1,800,000 2,700,000 1,800,000 2,700,000 3,600,000
1.
The performance rights granted to Luke Taylor during the year were issued subsequent to year end on 19 August 2019.
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5. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights, options and shares (continued)
Performance Rights (continued)
2018
L. Taylor
Balance at beginning of year
Number converted during year
Balance at end of year
J. Botnick
Balance at beginning of year
Number converted during year
Balance at end of year
L. Hunter
Balance at beginning of year
Number granted during year
Grant date
Fair value per performance right at grant date (cents)
Balance at end of year
Total balance at end of year
Class B
Class E
Class F
Class G
1,950,000
(1,950,000)
-
1,950,000
(1,950,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
150,000
900,000
150,000
26/10/17
26/10/17
26/10/17
10.57
7.05
5.87
150,000
900,000
150,000
150,000
900,000
150,000
The performance rights were granted with the following vesting conditions and milestone dates:
Tranche
Vesting Condition
Upon the Company achieving a five day volume weighted average share
price of $0.80 or higher before 30 June 2019.
Expiry date
Status at 30
June 2019
30 June 2019
Lapsed
Upon the Company achieving a five day volume weighted average share
price of $1.00 or higher before 30 June 2019.
30 June 2019
Lapsed
Class G
Upon the Company achieving a five day volume weighted average share
price of $1.20 or higher before 30 June 2019.
30 June 2019
Lapsed
Class H
First 10 clients that sign on using TrafficGuard
First 3 Tier 1 Clients who the Board consider to be enterprise level i.e. > 1 billion
clicks per month
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the
amount of $1m
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the
amount of $3m
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the
amount of $5m
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
Class E
Class F
Class I
Class J
Class K
Class L
Class M
First achievement of break-even cash flow in a financial year
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
Class N
First achievement of audited $1m earnings before interest tax, depreciation
and amortization (EBITDA)
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
Class O
First achievement of audited $3m EBITDA
30 June 2021 Not yet vested
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
5. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights, options and shares (continued)
Options awarded, vested and lapsed during the year
Share options do not carry any voting or dividend rights, and can only be exercised once the vesting conditions, if any, have
been met, and only until the expiry date.
The table below discloses the number of share options granted, vested or lapsed during the year. It includes only options
granted as part of remuneration to KMP.
Options
granted
during the
year
#
Grant date
Fair value
per option
at grant
date
$
Vesting
date
Exercise
price
$
Expiry date
Number
vested
during
year
Number
lapsed
during
year
Value of
options
granted
during
year
$
Value of
options
exercised
during
year
$
Name
2019
Non-Executive Directors
S. Belben
750,000
26/06/19
R. Besnard
750,000
26/06/19
M. McConnell
750,000
26/06/19
A. Stott
750,000
26/06/19
Senior Executives
D. Cox 1
J. Dutton 1
F. Muir 1
Notes
750,000
17/12/18
500,000
17/12/18
500,000
17/12/18
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.06
0.06
0.06
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
26/06/19
24/12/19
24/12/19
24/12/19
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.15
0.15
0.15
27/03/22
750,000
27/03/22
750,000
27/03/22
750,000
27/03/22
750,000
24/12/20
24/12/20
24/12/20
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
500,000
-
51,803
51,803
51,803
51,803
41,682
27,788
27,788
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.
The value of options granted during the year shown above is the value at grant date of all the options granted to these
executives. These options vest if the executives continue to be employed by the Group on 24 December 2019. The value of
these options that has been included in the executives’ remuneration at section 3 above is the pro-rata value from grant
date to 30 June 2019.
Options
granted
during the
year
#
Grant date
Fair value
per option
at grant
date
$
Vesting
date
Exercise
price
$
Expiry date
Number
vested
during
year
Number
lapsed
during
year
Value of
options
granted
during
year
$
Value of
options
exercised
during
year
$
500,000
26/10/2017
0.09
26/10/17
0.45
25/08/20
500,000
-
45,616
-
Name
2018
R. Besnard
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
5. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights, options and shares (continued)
Option holdings of KMP
The table below discloses all options held directly, indirectly and beneficially by key management personnel.
Balance at 1
July 2018
Granted as
remuneration
Exercised
Net change
other
Balance at 30
June 2019
Exercisable
Not
exercisable
Non-Executive Directors
S. Belben 1
R. Besnard
M. McConnell 2
A. Stott 3
500,000
500,000
-
-
Executive Directors
M. Ratty 4
500,000
Senior Executives
750,000
750,000
750,000
750,000
-
-
500,000
-
750,000
-
500,000
500,000
-
-
-
-
-
2,000,000
4,750,000
L. Hunter 5
F. Muir 6
S. Hunter
D. Cox 6
E. Rosenburg
J. Dutton 7
Total
Notes
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
90,000
1,340,000
1,340,000
-
1,250,000
1,250,000
9,527,778
10,277,778
10,277,778
600,000
1,350,000
1,350,000
3,446,242
3,946,242
3,946,242
(500,000)
-
-
-
-
-
(500,000)
500,000
-
750,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
500,000
-
750,000
-
-
12,664,020
19,414,020
18,164,020
1,250,000
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Mr Belben acquired 90,000 quoted options as part of his participation in the Company’s entitlements issue which was
completed in October 2018.
Prior to his appointment as a non-executive director on 26 February 2019, Mr McConnell acquired 9,527,778 quoted options
as part of his participation in the Company’s entitlements issue which was completed in October 2018.
Mr Stott was issued 600,000 unlisted options in December 2018 pursuant to the terms of a consultancy agreement that
was in place prior to his appointment as a non-executive director on 26 February 2019.
Mr Ratty acquired 2,948,255 quoted options as part of his participation in the Company’s entitlements issue which was
completed in October 2018. He acquired a further 497,987 options on market.
Mr Hunter resigned from the Company on 18 July 2018. The options held by Mr Hunter at the time of his resignation had
vested and are capable of being exercised.
The options issued to Ms Muir and Mr Cox vest on 24 December 2019.
At the time Mr Dutton’s employment ceased, the options issued to him had not yet vested and therefore lapsed.
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) (continued)
5. Additional disclosures relating to performance rights, options and shares (continued)
Share holdings of KMP
The table below discloses the shares held directly, indirectly and beneficially by key management personnel.
Balance at
1 July 2018
Granted as
remuneration
On conversion
of performance
rights
Net change other
Balance at
30 June 2019
Non-Executive Directors
S. Belben 1
M. McConnell 2
A. Stott 3
Executive Directors
M. Ratty 4
Senior Executives
L. Taylor 5
Total
Notes
200,000
-
-
6,551,676
3,253,782
9,805,458
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
120,000
11,777,779
500,000
320,000
11,777,779
500,000
3,931,006
10,482,682
1,950,000
5,881,006
5,203,782
15,686,464
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Mr Belben acquired 120,000 shares as part of his participation in the Company’s entitlements issue which was completed
in October 2018.
Prior to his appointment as a non-executive director on 26 February 2019, Mr McConnell acquired 8,444,446 shares as part
of his participation in the Company’s entitlements issue which was completed in October 2018. Mr McConnell acquired a
further 3,333,333 shares pursuant to a placement to the Company in November 2018.
Mr Stott acquired 500,000 shares on market prior to his appointment as a non-executive director on 26 February 2019.
Mr Ratty acquired 3,931,006 shares as part of his participation in the Company’s entitlements issue which was completed
in October 2018.
Mr Taylor acquired 1,950,000 shares as part of his participation in the Company’s entitlements issue which was completed
in October 2018.
6. Other transactions and balances with key management personnel and their related parties
In July 2018, the Company entered into a consultancy agreement with 13811 Advisory Pte Ltd, a company of which Mr Stott is
the CEO and founder. The consultancy services include the provision of promotion and marketing services. The consultancy
agreement with 13811 Advisory Pte Ltd has remained in place post the appointment of Mr Stott as a non-executive director of
the Company on 26 February 2019. Under the agreement, Mr Stott is entitled to consultancy fees of SGD 3,000 per month. In
addition, in accordance with the terms of the agreement, on 24 December 2018 Mr Stott was issued 600,000 unlisted options
with a two year expiry period and an exercise price of $0.15.
During the prior year, the Company entered into a consultancy agreement with Mr Ratty for the provision of corporate
advisory services which included advice on roadshows and communication with current and potential shareholders The
agreement was terminated on 19 March 2018 when Mr Ratty was appointed as interim Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer. Under the agreement Mr Ratty was paid $20,529.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors:
Stephen Belben
Non-Executive Chairman
Perth, Western Australia
Dated this 19th day of September 2019
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019
A U D I T O R ’ S I N D E P E N D E N C E D E C L A R A T I O N
Ernst & Young
11 Mounts Bay Road
Perth WA 6000 Australia
GPO Box M939 Perth WA 6843
Tel: +61 8 9429 2222
Fax: +61 8 9429 2436
ey.com/au
Auditor’s independence declaration to the directors of Adveritas Limited
As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Adveritas Limited for the financial year ended 30
June 2019, I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in
relation to the audit; and
b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
This declaration is in respect of Adveritas Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year.
Ernst & Young
G Lotter
Partner
19 September 2019
A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
GL:JG:ADVERITAS:041
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019
C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T O F P R O F I T A N D L O S S A N D O T H E R
C O M P R E H E N S I V E I N C O M E
For the year ended 30 June 2019
Continuing Operations
Revenue from contracts with customers
Other income
Overheads
Server hosting costs
Administration costs
Compliance costs
Consultancy costs
Employment costs
Occupancy costs
Marketing costs
Bad and doubtful debts expense
Foreign exchange differences
Finance costs
Depreciation
Other Expenses
Share based payments
Loss before income tax
Income tax benefit / (expense)
Loss for the year from continuing operations
attributable to the members of Adveritas Limited
Discontinued Operations
Note
4
5(a)
5(b)
5(c)
5(f)
5(d)
5(e)
17
6
2019
$
643,579
1,616,883
(1,364,491)
(486,317)
(276,479)
(431,332)
2018
$
-
73,311
(760,847)
(621,614)
(331,720)
(219,802)
(5,235,288)
(4,777,622)
(278,327)
(392,024)
(41,463)
160,854
-
(39,191)
(202,391)
(69,899)
(1,000)
(127,754)
(23)
(52,631)
(8,384,058)
(7,165,303)
(503,233)
(503,233)
(111,621)
(111,621)
(6,626,829)
(7,203,613)
(17,591)
(47,971)
(6,644,420)
(7,251,584)
Profit / (Loss) after tax for the year from discontinued operations
14
92,223
(257,811)
Profit / (loss) for the year
attributable to the members of Adveritas Limited
Other comprehensive income net of tax
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
(6,552,197)
(7,509,395)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
3,627
79,601
Total comprehensive loss for the year
attributable to the members of Adveritas Limited
(6,548,570)
(7,429,794)
Loss per share attributable to members of Adveritas Limited
Basic earnings / (loss) per share – total operations
Basic earnings / (loss) per share – continuing operations
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share – total operations
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share – continuing operations
24
24
24
24
Cents
Cents
(5.03)
(5.10)
(5.03)
(5.10)
(9.35)
(9.03)
(9.35)
(9.03)
The Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the
financial statements.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019
C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N
For the year ended 30 June 2019
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Assets held for sale
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables
Plant and equipment
Investments
Goodwill
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Income tax payable
Interest–bearing loans and borrowings
Liabilities directly associated with the assets held for Sale
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Provisions
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
EQUITY
Contributed equity
Accumulated losses
Share based payment reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
TOTAL EQUITY
Note
2019
$
2018
$
7
8
14
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
12
15
18
16
16
2,046,991
4,054,816
545,163
146,248
-
2,738,402
255,607
59,957
113,525
34,000
463,089
76,597
71,521
1,154,520
5,357,454
-
70,704
-
34,000
104,704
3,201,491
5,462,158
696,799
326,254
-
-
-
1,023,053
33,952
33,952
691,122
241,109
29,970
-
715,917
1,678,118
18,129
18,129
1,057,005
1,696,247
2,144,486
3,765,911
26,305,580
22,586,507
(28,082,260)
(21,491,395)
3,905,193
2,658,453
15,973
2,144,486
12,346
3,765,911
The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.
27
ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T O F C A S H F L O W S
For the year ended 30 June 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Research and development grant income received
Other income received
Interest received
Interest paid
Income tax refund received
Income tax paid
Note
2019
$
2018
$
1,080,608
17,990,379
(9,003,613)
(23,667,373)
955,868
41,981
22,613
(943)
20,378
(43,501)
-
120,201
42,470
(78,916)
-
(188,685)
Net cash flows used in operating activities
7
(6,926,609)
(5,781,924)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of plant and equipment
Proceeds on disposal of plant and equipment
Proceeds on disposal of controlled entity
Payment of withholding tax
Cash disposed of on sale of controlled entity
Net cash flows generated by / (used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
Share issue costs paid
Advances received under debtor financing facility
Advances repaid under debtor financing facility
Net cash flows provided by financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
14
14
13
13
(28,362)
(26,030)
904
557,201
(38,669)
(348,192)
142,882
-
-
-
-
(26,030)
4,725,826
3,000,000
(263,247)
(120,000)
61,398
4,367,301
-
(5,381,480)
4,523,977
1,865,821
(2,259,750)
(3,942,133)
4,231,884
8,202,204
74,857
(28,187)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
7
2,046,991
4,231,884
The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019 C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T O F C H A N G E S I N E Q U I T Y
For the year ended 30 June 2019
Contributed
equity
Accumulated
losses
Share based
payments
reserve
Foreign
currency
translation
reserve
Total equity
$
$
$
$
$
Balance at 1 July 2018
22,586,507
(21,491,395)
2,658,453
12,346
3,765,911
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Foreign exchange differences
arising on translation of foreign
operations
Total comprehensive income /
(expenditure) for the year
Transactions with equity holders in
their capacity as owners
Ordinary shares issued
Share issue costs
Share based payments expense
Shares issued on vesting of
performance rights
-
-
-
(6,552,197)
-
(6,552,197)
4,797,082
(1,091,339)
-
13,330
-
-
-
-
Withholding tax on dividends paid
-
(38,668)
-
-
-
-
-
1,260,070
(13,330)
-
3,719,073
(38,668)
1,246,740
-
(6,552,197)
3,627
3,627
3,627
(6,548,570)
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,797,082
(1,091,339)
1,260,070
-
(38,669)
4,927,144
Balance at 30 June 2019
26,305,580
(28,082,260)
3,905,193
15,973
2,144,486
Balance at 1 July 2017
17,157,235
(13,982,000)
5,096,104
(67,255)
8,204,084
Loss for the year
-
(7,509,395)
-
-
(7,509,395)
Other comprehensive income
Foreign exchange differences
arising on translation of foreign
operations
Total comprehensive income /
(expenditure) for the year
-
-
-
79,601
79,601
-
(7,509,395)
Transactions with equity holders in
their capacity as owners
Ordinary shares issued
Share issue costs
3,000,000
(120,000)
Share based payments expense
-
Shares issued on vesting of
performance rights
2,549,272
5,429,272
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
111,621
(2,549,272)
(2,437,651)
79,601
(7,429,794)
-
-
-
-
-
3,000,000
(120,000)
111,621
-
2,991,621
Balance at 30 June 2018
22,586,507
(21,491,395)
2,658,453
12,346
3,765,911
The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity is to be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019
1. CORPORATE INFORMATION
The consolidated financial report of Adveritas Limited (Adveritas or Company) and its controlled entities (collectively referred
to as the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2019 was authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on
19 September 2019.
Adveritas is a for-profit company limited by shares incorporated and domiciled in Australia whose shares are publicly traded
on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Group’s registered office is in Bentley, Western Australia.
The nature of operations and principal activities of the Group are the creation of innovative software solutions that leverage
big data to drive business performance. During the current year, the Group commercially launched its ad fraud prevention
software, TrafficGuard, as is its first available software as a service.
Information on the Group’s corporate structure and related party relationships is provided in Note 21.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This note provides a summary of the significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this financial report. These
policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
(a) Basis of Preparation
The financial report has been prepared on a historical cost basis and is presented in Australian dollars.
(b) Statement of Compliance
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations
Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements issued by the Australian Accounting
Standards Board and comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
(c) Changes in accounting policies, disclosures, standards and interpretations
i.
Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued but not yet effective
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet
effective and have not been adopted by the Group for the annual reporting period ended 30 June 2019 are outlined
below.
AASB 16: Leases
AASB 16 requires lessees to account for all leases under a single on-balance sheet model in a similar way to finance
leases under AASB 117 Leases. The standard includes two recognition exemptions for lessees – leases of ’low-value’
assets (e.g., personal computers) and short-term leases (i.e., leases with a lease term of 12 months or less). At the
commencement date of a lease, a lessee will recognise a liability to make lease payments (i.e., the lease liability) and an
asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term (i.e., the right-of-use asset).
Lessees will be required to separately recognise the interest expense on the lease liability and the depreciation expense
on the right-of-use asset.
Lessees will be required to remeasure the lease liability upon the occurrence of certain events (e.g., a change in the lease
term, a change in future lease payments resulting from a change in an index or rate used to determine those payments).
The lessee will generally recognise the amount of the remeasurement of the lease liability as an adjustment to the right-
of-use asset.
Application date of standard: 1 January 2019
Application date for the Group: 1 July 2019
Impact on the Financial Statements: The impact of this new standard is still being assessed.
AASB Interpretation 23: Uncertainty over income tax treatment and other amending relevant standards
The Interpretation clarifies the application of the recognition and measurement criteria in AASB 112 Income Taxes when
there is uncertainty over income tax treatments. The Interpretation specifically addresses the following:
• Whether an entity considers uncertain tax treatments separately
• The assumptions an entity makes about the examination of tax treatments by taxation authorities
• How an entity determines taxable profit / (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax rates
• How an entity considers changes in facts and circumstances.
Application date of standard: 1 January 2019
Application date for the Group: 1 July 2019
Impact on the Financial Statements: The impact of this new standard is still being assessed.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(c) Changes in accounting policies, disclosures, standards and interpretations (continued)
i.
Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued but not yet effective (continued)
AASB 2014-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor
and its Associate or Joint Venture
The amendments clarify that a full gain or loss is recognised when a transfer to an associate or joint venture involves a
business as defined in AASB 3 Business Combinations. Any gain or loss resulting from the sale or contribution of assets that
does not constitute a business, however, is recognised only to the extent of unrelated investors’ interests in the associate
or joint venture.
AASB 2015-10 deferred the mandatory effective date (application date) of AASB 2014-10 so that the amendments were
required to be applied for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 instead of 1 January 2016. AASB
2017-5 further defers the effective date of the amendments made in AASB 2014-10 to periods beginning on or after 1
January 2022.
Application date of standard: 1 January 2022
Application date for the Group: none to date
Impact on the Financial Statements: The impact of this new standard is still being assessed.
ii. New standards, interpretation and amendments adopted by the Group
The new standards, interpretations and amendments adopted by the Group in the current year are set out below.
The Group has not early adopted any of the accounting standards that have been issued but are not yet effective as
of balance date. The Group will assess the impact of these new standards during the reporting period to which they are
applicable
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The Group has applied, for the first time, AASB15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”.
AASB 15 supersedes AASB 118 “Revenue” and related Interpretations and it applies to all revenue arising from contracts with
customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. The new standard establishes a five-step model
to account for revenue arising from contracts with customers. Under AASB 15, revenue is recognised at an amount that
reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a
customer. Under AASB 15, the revenue recognition model will change from one based on the transfer of risk and reward of
ownership to the transfer of control of ownership.
AASB 15 requires entities to exercise judgement, taking into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances when
applying each step of the model to contracts with their customers. The standard also specifies the accounting for the
incremental costs of obtaining a contract and the costs directly related to fulfilling a contract. In addition, the standard
requires enhanced and extensive disclosures about revenue to help investors better understand the nature, amount,
timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows from contracts with customers.
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(c) Changes in accounting policies, disclosures, standards and interpretations (continued)
ii. New standards, interpretation and amendments adopted by the Group (continued)
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (continued)
On 31 July 2018, the Group disposed of its performance marketing business which had historically been its main
revenue generating operation. Consequently, adoption of AASB 15 has had no significant impact on the Group and no
retrospective adjustments have been made as the Group has adopted AASB 15 using the cumulative effect method.
The Group elected to apply the standard only to contracts that were not completed contracts at the initial date of
application. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under AASB 118 and related
interpretations.
The Group has disaggregated revenue recognised from contracts with customers into categories that depict how the
nature, amount and timing of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Refer to Note 4 for the disclosure
on disaggregated revenue.
The Group’s revised revenue accounting policy is set out below:
The Group is in the business of providing its fraud mitigation software as a service to its customers. Revenue from
contracts with customers is recognised over time as the service is delivered to the customer at an amount that reflects
the consideration to which the Group is entitled under the terms of the contract for that service.
The normal credit term is 30 to 60 days upon delivery of the service.
The Group has concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements because it controls the service before
delivering it to the customer.
Contracts with customers may include a variable consideration in addition to the fixed monthly fee. The variable
consideration comprises a fee for each block of transactions that exceeds the transaction allowance included in the
fixed monthly fee. The variable consideration is recognised at the point in time when it can be reliably estimated and the
constraint applied.
AASB 9 Financial Instruments
AASB 9 “Financial Instruments” replaces aspects of AASB 139 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement” for
annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018, bringing together all three aspects of the accounting for financial
instruments: classification and measurement; impairment; and hedge accounting.
The Group has applied AASB 9 retrospectively, with the initial application date of 1 July 2018 and has elected not to restate
comparative information which continues to be reported under AASB 139.
AASB 9 sets out the requirements for recognising and measuring financial assets, financial liabilities and some contracts
to buy or sell non-financial items. The Group has adopted AASB 9 retrospectively in accordance with the standard.
Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 did not have a material impact on the consolidated
financial statements.
AASB 9 largely retains the existing requirements of AASB 139 for the classification and measurement of financial liabilities,
however, it eliminates the previous AASB 139 categories for financial assets held to maturity, loans and receivables and
available for sale. Under AASB 9, on initial recognition a financial asset is classified as:
• Amortised cost;
• Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (“FVOCI”) - debt investment;
• FVOCI - equity investment; or
• Fair Value through Profit or Loss (“FVTPL”)
The classification of financial assets under AASB 9 is generally based on the business model in which a financial asset
is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. A financial asset (unless it is a trade receivable without a
significant financing component that is initially measured at the transaction price) is initially measured at fair value plus,
for an item not at FVTPL, transaction costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition. For financial assets measured
at amortised cost, these assets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The
amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses.
Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on
derecognition is also recognised in profit or loss.
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(c) Changes in accounting policies, disclosures, standards and interpretations (continued)
(ii) New standards, interpretation and amendments adopted by the Group (continued)
AASB 9 Financial Instruments (continued)
As of 1 July 2018, the Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables,
unlisted investments and trade and other payables.
Class of financial
instrument presented
in the consolidated
statement of financial
position
Original measurement
category under
AASB 139
New measurement
category under
AASB 9
(i.e. prior to 1 July 2018)
(i.e. from 1 July 2018)
Carrying value
as at 30 June 2018
Carrying value
as at 1 July 2018
Cash and cash
equivalents
Trade and other
receivables
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables
Financial assets at
amortised cost
Financial assets at
amortised cost
$4,054,816
$4,054,816
$148,118
$148,118
Investment
Not applicable
Financial assets at fair
value through other
comprehensive income -
-
Trade and other
payables
Financial liabilities at
amortised cost
Financial liabilities at
amortised cost
$691,122
$691,122
(d) Basis of Consolidation
Control is achieved when the Group is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee
and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee. Specifically, the Group controls an investee
if and only if the Group has:
• Power over the investee (i.e. existing rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the investee)
• Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee
• The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns
Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting rights results in control. To support this presumption, and when
the Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and
circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee, including:
• The contractual arrangement(s) with the other vote holders of the investee
• Rights arising from other contractual arrangements
• The Group’s voting rights and potential voting rights
The Group re-assesses whether or not it controls an investee if facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes
to one or more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over
the subsidiary and ceases when the Group loses control of the subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income and expenses of a
subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date
the Group gains control until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary.
Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income (OCI) are attributed to the equity holders of the
parent of the Group and to the non-controlling interests, even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a deficit
balance. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting
policies into line with the Group’s accounting policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and
cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on consolidation.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction. If
the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the related assets (including goodwill), liabilities, non-controlling
interest and other components of equity while any resultant gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any investment
retained is recognised at fair value.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(e) Segment Reporting
An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues
and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same
entity), whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision makers to make decisions
about resources to be allocated to the segments and assess their performance and for which discrete financial
information is available. This includes start-up operations which are yet to earn revenues.
Operating segments have been identified based on the information presented to the chief operating decision makers,
being the executive management team.
Information about other business activities are combined and disclosed in a separate category called “other”.
(f) Foreign Currency Translation
i.
Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each Group company are measured using the currency of the primary
economic environment in which the entity operates (“the functional currency”). The consolidated financial statements
are presented in Australian dollars, which is the parent’s functional and presentation currency. For each entity, the Group
determines the functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using
that functional currency.
ii.
Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates at the dates of
the transaction. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from
the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are
recognised in profit or loss.
iii. Group companies
On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars at the rate of
exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their statements of profit or loss are translated at exchange rates
prevailing at the dates of the transactions. The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation purposes are
recognised in other comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive
income relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss. Any goodwill arising on the acquisition
of a foreign operation and any fair value adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising on the
acquisition are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the spot rate of exchange at the
reporting date.
(g) Plant and Equipment
All plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly
attributable to the acquisition of the items.
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. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised
when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the profit or loss during the reporting period in which
they are incurred.
Depreciation is calculated over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
Plant and equipment
Leasehold improvements
Office equipment
Computer software and hardware
Method
Useful Lives
Straight Line
1.5 – 2.5 years
Straight Line
the term of the lease
Straight Line
Straight Line
2 – 10 years
1.5 – 4 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 carrying amount. These are included in profit
or loss.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(h) Impairment of non-financial assets
Non-financial assets comprise of plant and equipment and goodwill. Non-financial assets are tested for impairment
annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable.
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value (less costs of disposal) and value in use. For the purposes of
assessing impairment, assets are grouped together at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash
inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units).
Impairment losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.
(i) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and short-term deposits in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at banks and on hand
and short-term deposits with a maturity of three months or less.
For the purpose of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term
deposits as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
(j) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it
is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a
reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.
Where the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate
asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain.
The expense relating to any provision is presented in the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other
comprehensive income net of any reimbursement.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash
flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate,
the risks specific to the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is
recognised as a finance cost.
(k) Leases
Leases in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to the Group as lessee are
classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor)
are charged to profit or loss on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
(l) Revenue from contracts with customers
Accounting policy adopted and applied in the current year
In the current year, the Group has been in the business of providing its fraud mitigation software as a service to its
customers. Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised over time as the service is delivered to the customer at
an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group is entitled under the terms of the contract for that service.
The Group has concluded that it is the principal in its revenue arrangements because it controls the service before
delivering it to the customer.
The Group’s performance obligation is the delivery of its software as a service to the customer over the period of time
that was agreed upon with the customer. The customer is required to pay the consideration agreed upon in the service
agreement. The normal credit term is 30 to 60 days upon delivery of the service.
Contracts with customers may include a variable consideration in addition to the fixed monthly fee. The variable
consideration comprises a fee for each block of transactions that exceeds the transaction allowance included in the
fixed monthly fee. The variable consideration is recognised at the point in time when it can be reliably estimated and the
constraint applied.
Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities are excluded from revenue.
Contract balances
Contract assets
A contract asset is the right to consideration in exchange for services transferred to the customer. If the Group performs
by transferring services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, a contract
asset is recognised for the earned consideration that is conditional.
Trade receivables
A receivable represents the Group’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e. only the passage of time
is required before payment of the consideration is due). Refer further to the accounting policy on financial assets (Note
2(t)) for details on initial recognition, subsequent measurement and impairment.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(l) Revenue from contracts with customers (continued)
Accounting policy applied in the prior year (continued)
Contract liabilities
A contract liability is the obligation to transfer services to a customer for which the Group has received consideration
(or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. If a customer pays consideration before the Group transfers
goods or services to the customer, a contract liability is recognised when the payment is made or the payment is due
(whichever is earlier). Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when the Group performs under the contract.
Cost to obtain a contract
The Group pays sales commission to its employees for pre-determined milestones in relation to sales of is software
services. The Group has elected to apply the optional practical expedient for costs to obtain a contract which allows the
Group to immediately expense sales commissions because the amortisation period of the asset that the Group otherwise
would have used is one year or less.
Accounting policy applied in the prior year
Revenue was measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue were
net of returns, trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties.
The Group recognised revenue when the amount of revenue could be reliably measured, it was probable that future
economic benefits would flow to the Group and the specific criteria described below for each of the Group’s activities
had been met:
i.
ii.
Advertising income
Revenue from advertising services was recognised when the services have been performed and the fair value of the
consideration for the services provided could be reliably measured.
Interest income
Interest income was recognised as it accrued using the effective interest method. This is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating the interest income over the relevant period using the effective
interest rate, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the
financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset.
(m) Government grants
Government grants are recognised as other income where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received
and all attached conditions will be complied with.
(n) Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired
in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are
carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated intangibles
are not capitalised and the related expenditure is reflected in profit or loss in the period in which the expenditure is
incurred.
The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are
amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible
asset may be impaired. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment
annually, either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to
determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is
made on a prospective basis.
(o) Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations
The Group classifies non-current assets and disposal groups as held for sale if their carrying amounts will be recovered
principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. Non-current assets and disposal groups
classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Costs to sell
are the incremental costs directly attributable to the disposal of an asset (disposal group), excluding finance costs and
income tax expense.
The criteria for held for sale classification is regarded as met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset or
disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition.
Actions required to complete the sale should indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the sale will be made
or that the decision to sell will be withdrawn. Management must be committed to the plan to sell the asset and the sale
expected to be completed within one year from the date of the classification.
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are not depreciated or amortised once classified as held for sale.
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are presented separately as current items in the consolidated statement of
financial position.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(o) Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations (continued)
A disposal group qualifies as discontinued operation if it is a component of an entity that either has been disposed of, or is
classified as held for sale, and:
• represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations; and
•
is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations;
or
•
is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale
Discontinued operations are excluded from the results of continuing operations and are presented as a single amount as
profit or loss after tax from discontinued operations in the statement of profit or loss.
(p) Employee Benefits
Short-term obligations
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be settled wholly within
12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of
employees services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when
the liabilities are settled.
Long service leave
The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured as the present value of expected future payments to
be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected
future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments
are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on high quality corporate bonds with terms to maturity and
currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.
(q) Income Tax
Current Tax
Current tax is calculated by reference to the amount of income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the taxable
profit or tax loss for the period. It is calculated using tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively
enacted by reporting date. Current tax for current and prior periods is recognised as a liability (or asset) to the extent that
it is unpaid (or refundable).
Deferred Tax
Deferred tax is accounted for using the comprehensive balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary
differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and
the corresponding tax base of those items.
In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised
to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable amounts will be available against which deductible temporary
differences or unused tax losses and tax offsets can be utilised. However, deferred tax assets and liabilities are not
recognised if the temporary differences giving rise to them arise from the initial recognition of assets and liabilities (other
than as a result of a business combination) which affects neither taxable income nor accounting profit. Furthermore, a
deferred tax liability is not recognised in relation to taxable temporary differences arising from goodwill.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, branches,
associates and joint ventures except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary differences and
it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from
deductible temporary differences associated with these investments and interests are only recognised to the extent that
it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the benefits of the temporary differences
and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period(s) when the
asset and liability giving rise to them are realised or settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or
substantively enacted by reporting date.
The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner
in which the Group expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and
the Company / Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Current and deferred tax for the period
Current and deferred tax is recognised as an expense or income in the consolidated statement of profit and loss and
other comprehensive income except when it relates to items credited or debited directly to equity, in which case the
current and deferred tax is also recognised directly in equity.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(r) Contributed Equity
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are
shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
(s) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not
recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as
part of the expense.
Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST
recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the consolidated
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 taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flows.
(t) Financial Instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity
instrument of another entity.
Policy prior to 1 July 2018 (Before adoption of AASB 9)
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method, less provision for impairment.
Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Individual debts that were known to be uncollectible
are written off when identified. An impairment allowance is recognised when there is objective evidence that the Group
will not be able to collect the receivable. Financial difficulties of the debtor, default payments or debts more than 60 days
overdue were considered objective evidence of impairment. The amount of the impairment loss was the receivables
carrying amount compared to the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective
interest rate.
Trade and other payables
Trade payables and other payables were carried at amortised cost and due to their short-term nature, were not
discounted.
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
All loans and borrowings were initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable
transaction costs. After initial recognition, ineptest-bearing loans and borrowings were subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method.
(u) Financial Assets
Policy applied from 1 July 2018 (Upon adoption of AASB 9)
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets within the scope of AASB 9 are classified, at initial recognition, as subsequently measured at amortised
cost, fair value through other comprehensive income (OCI), and fair value through profit or loss. The classification
depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition.
The classification of financial assets that are debt instruments at initial recognition depends on the financial asset’s
contractual cash flow characteristics and the Group’s business model for managing them. With the exception of trade
receivables that do not contain a significant financing component or for which the Group has applied the practical
expedient, the Group initially measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair
value through profit or loss, transaction costs. Trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component or
for which the Group has applied the practical expedient are measured at the transaction price determined under AABS
15. Refer to the accounting policy on revenue at Note 2(k).
In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortised cost or fair value through OCI, it needs to give
rise to cash flows that are ‘solely payments of principal and interest (SPPI)’ on the principal amount outstanding. This
assessment is referred to as the SPPI test and is performed at an instrument level.
Financial assets at amortised cost
This category is the most relevant category to the Group. The Group measures financial assets at amortised cost if both
of the following conditions are met:
• The financial asset is held within a business model with the objective to hold financial assets in order to collect
contractual cash flows; and
• The contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of
principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding
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(u) Financial Assets (continued)
Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured using the effective interest (EIR) method and are subject
to impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the asset is derecognised, modified or impaired.
The Group’s financial assets at amortised cost include trade and other receivables.
Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI (equity instruments)
Upon initial recognition, the Group can elect to classify irrevocably its equity investments as equity instruments
designated at fair value through OCI when they meet the definition of equity under AASB 132 Financial Instruments:
Presentation and are not held for trading. The classification is determined on an instrument-by-instrument basis.
Gains and losses on these financial assets are never recycled to profit or loss. Dividends are recognised as other income
in the statement of profit or loss when the right of payment has been established, except when the Group benefits from
such proceeds as a recovery of part of the cost of the financial asset, in which case, such gains are recorded in OCI.
Equity instruments designated at fair value through OCI are not subject to impairment assessment.
The Group elected to classify irrevocably its non-listed equity investments under this category.
Subsequent measurement
For purposes of subsequent measurement, financial assets are classified in four categories:
• Financial assets at amortised cost (debt instruments)
• Financial assets at fair value through OCI with recycling of cumulative gains and losses (debt instruments)
• Financial assets designated at fair value through OCI with no recycling of cumulative gains and losses upon
derecognition (equity instruments)
• Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Derecognition
A financial asset (or, where applicable, a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is primarily
derecognised (i.e. removed from the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position) when:
• The rights to receive cash flows from the asset have expired; or
• The Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from the asset or has assumed an obligation to pay the
received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a)
the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neither transferred
nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset
When the Group has transferred its rights to receive cash flows from an asset or has entered into a pass-through
arrangement, it evaluates if, and to what extent, it has retained the risks and rewards of ownership. When it has neither
transferred nor retained substantially all of the risks and rewards of the asset, nor transferred control of the asset, the
Group continues to recognise the transferred asset to the extent of its continuing involvement. In that case, the Group
also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and the associated liability are measured on a basis that
reflects the rights and obligations that the Group has retained.
Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is measured at the lower of the
original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration that the Group could be required to
repay.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value
through profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash flows due in accordance with the
contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an approximation of the original effective
interest rate.
ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk
since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within the
next 12-months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase in credit risk
since initial recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the exposure,
irrespective of the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL).
Financial assets at amortised cost
For contract assets, trade and other receivables, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore,
the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each
reporting date. The Group has established a provision matrix that is based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted
for forward-looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment.
The Group considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are 90 days past due. However, in certain
cases, the Group may also consider a financial asset to be in default when internal or external information indicates
that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full before taking into account any credit
enhancements held by the Group. A financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering
the contractual cash flows.
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(v) Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are classified, at initial recognition, as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, or as
loans and borrowings, or as payables or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as
appropriate.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings and payables, net of
directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification. The Group’s only financial liabilities are trade and
other payables.
Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods or services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial
year which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. Trade and other
payables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method and are presented as
current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the
terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as the derecognition
of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference in the respective carrying amounts is
recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income.
(w) Share-based payments
Consultants and employees (including senior executives) of the Group receive payment or remuneration in the form
of share-based payments, whereby the consultants or the employees render services as consideration for equity
instruments (equity-settled transactions).
The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the date when the grant is made using an
appropriate valuation model, further details of which are given in Note 17.
The cost of is recognised in the share based payments expense (Note 17), together with a corresponding increase in
equity, over the period in which the performance and / or service conditions are fulfilled.
The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects
the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments
that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the statement of profit or loss for a period represents the movement in
cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period.
Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair value
of awards, but the likelihood of the conditions being met is assessed as part of the Group’s best estimate of the number
of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Market performance conditions are reflected within the grant date fair
value. Any other conditions attached to an award, but without an associated service requirement, are considered to
be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting conditions are reflected in the fair value of an award and lead to an immediate
expensing of an award unless there are also service and/or performance conditions.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest because non-market performance and/or service
conditions have not been met. Where awards include a market or non-vesting condition, the transactions are treated as
vested irrespective of whether the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance and/
or service conditions are satisfied.
If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as a minimum, an expense is recognised as if the terms had not
been modified. An additional expense is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share
based arrangement, or is otherwise beneficial to the recipient, as measured at the date of modification.
If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any expense not yet
recognised for the award is recognised immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for the cancelled award and
designated as a replacement award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and new award are treated as if they
were a modification of the original award, as described in the previous paragraph.
The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted loss
per share (further details are given in Note 24).
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(x) Earnings / loss per share
Basic earnings / loss per share is calculated as net profit or loss attributable to members of the Company, adjusted to
exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than dividends), divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares
of the Company, adjusted for any bonus element.
Diluted loss per share is calculated as net profit or loss attributable to members of the Company, adjusted for:
• costs of servicing equity (other than dividends);
• the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have been
recognised as expenses; and
• other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of
potential ordinary shares;
divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any
bonus element.
(y) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The directors made estimates and judgements during the preparation of these financial statements regarding
assumptions about current and future events affecting transactions and balances.
These estimates and judgements are based on the best information available at the time of preparing the financial
statements, however as additional information is known then the actual results may differ from the estimates.
The significant estimates and assumptions made have been described below:
Revenue from contracts with customers
The Group applied the following judgements that significantly affect the determination of the amount and timing of
revenue from contracts with customers:
• The Group determined that revenue from its fraud mitigation software service is to be recognised over time because
the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group.
• The Group has determined that it is the principal in its agreements with its customers because it has control over the
service before delivering it to the customer, it is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to deliver the service, and
it is responsible for establishing the price for the service to be delivered.
• Certain contracts with customers contain a variable consideration in relation to each block of transactions that
exceeds the transaction allowance included in the fixed monthly fee. The Group is required to use either the expected
value method or the most likely amount method based on which method better predicts the amount of consideration
to which it will be entitled. The Group has determined that the most likely amount method is appropriate.
Share-based payments
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at
the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining
the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. The estimate also
requires making assumptions about the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model, including the expected life of
the share option, volatility and dividend yield. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based
payment transactions are disclosed in Note 17.
Income Taxes
Judgement is required in assessing whether deferred tax assets are recognised in the statement of financial position.
Deferred tax assets are recognised only when it is considered more likely than not that they will be recovered, which is
dependent on the generation of sufficient future taxable profits. Assumptions about the generation of future taxable
profits depend on management’s estimates of future cash flows. Judgements are also required about the application of
income tax legislation.
The Group has $12,755,519 (2018: 7,795,721) of tax losses carried forward. Although these losses do not expire, they may not
be capable of being used to offset taxable income elsewhere in the Group. The Group has neither taxable temporary
differences nor tax planning opportunities available that could partly support the recognition of these losses as deferred
tax assets. On this basis, the Group has determined that it cannot recognise deferred tax assets in respect of the tax
losses carried forward.
Further details on taxes are disclosed in Note 6.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(y) Significant accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued)
Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group tests annually whether non-financial assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting
policy stated at Note 2(g). Impairment exists when the carrying value of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its
recoverable amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. The fair value less costs to
sell calculation is based on available data from binding sales transactions, conducted at arm’s length, for similar assets
or observable market prices less incremental costs for disposing of the asset. The value in use calculation is based on a
discounted cash flow model. The cash flows are derived from the budget for the next two years. The assumptions used in
the budget, such as growth rates, and the discount rate used are subject to judgement and estimates.
The Group has not suffered any impairment losses in the current year (2018: Nil).
Provision for expected credit losses of trade receivables and contract assets
The Group uses a provision matrix to calculate ECLs for trade and other receivables and contract assets. The provision
rates are based on days past due and adjusted for forward looking expectations.
(z) Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which contemplates the continuity of normal
business activities and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.
During the year ended 30 June 2019, the Group incurred a net loss after tax of $6,562,197 and a net cash outflow from
operating activities of $6,296,609. The cash and cash equivalents balance as at 30 June 2019 was $2,046,091. The Group’s
net current asset position at 30 June 2019 was $1,715,349.
The ability of the Group to pay its trade creditors, continue its planned activities and maintain its going concern status is
dependent on the Group generating sufficient revenues and raising additional funds, as required. As at the date of this
report, the directors are satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group will be able to operate as
a going concern by raising further funds as required. In forming this view, the directors have considered the ability of the
Company to raise funds by way of a capital raising.
There are inherent uncertainties associated with the successful completion of a capital raising. Should the directors not
be able to manage these inherent uncertainties and successfully secure funding, there would be significant uncertainty
as to whether the Group would be able to meet its debts as and when they fall due and therefore continue as a going
concern.
These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability or classification of recorded
asset amounts nor to the amounts or classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Group not be able to
continue as a going concern.
3. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company’s focus has shifted away from performance marketing and is instead directed towards the commercialisation
of its core product, TrafficGuard. The Company disposed of its performance marketing division on 31 July 2018. This division has
been designated as a discontinued operation in the financial information reported for the prior period.
The Group’s only operating segment is its technology division which is responsible for the development and maintenance
of the Group’s proprietary software platforms, nxus and TrafficGuard. These activities are conducted primarily at the Group’s
Australian head office and at its office in Croatia.
Costs allocated to the “other” includes:
• Occupancy and general administration costs for the Perth head office and the offices in Singapore and New York;
• Employment costs relating to the sales and marketing personnel located in Australia, Singapore and the United States; and
• Employment costs relating to corporate and management team located in Perth.
The board of directors review internal management reports on a monthly basis that are consistent with the information
provided in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. As a result, no reconciliation is required because, in aggregate,
the information as presented is what is used by the board to make strategic decisions. No operating segments have been
aggregated.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)
Segment results for the year ended 30 June 2019
Revenue
Other income
Overheads
Other expenses
EBITDA
Reconciliation of reportable segment loss
EBITDA
Interest income
Interest expense
Depreciation
Income tax expense
Loss after income tax
Segment results for the year ended 30 June 2018
Other income
Overheads
Other expenses
EBITDA
Reconciliation of reportable segment loss
EBITDA
Interest income
Interest expense
Depreciation
Income tax (expense) / benefit
Loss after income tax
Segment assets and liabilities at 30 June 2019
Assets
Liabilities
Technology
Other
Consolidated
$
643,579
974,388
$
-
$
643,579
618,159
1,592,547
(4,765,797)
(3,579,070)
(8,344,867)
-
(503,233)
(503,233)
(3,147,830)
(3,464,144)
(6,611,974)
(3,147,830)
(3,464,144)
(6,611,974)
-
-
(33,452)
(17,591)
24,336
24,336
-
(5,739)
-
-
(39,191)
(17,591)
(3,198,873)
(3,445,547)
(6,644,420)
Technology
Other
Consolidated
$
30,839
$
-
$
30,839
(3,807,822)
(3,304,827)
(7,112,649)
-
(111,621)
(111,621)
(3,776,983)
(3,416,448)
(7,193,431)
(3,776,983)
(3,416,448)
(7,193,431)
-
(23)
(48,915)
(47,971)
42,472
-
(3,716)
-
42,472
(23)
(52,631)
(47,971)
(3,873,892)
(3,377,692)
(7,251,584)
Technology
Other
Consolidated
$
$
$
656,475
2,545,016
3,201,491
763,156
293,849
1,057,005
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
3. SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued)
Segment assets and liabilities at 30 June 2018
Assets
Liabilities
Geographic information
Continuing operations
Technology
Other
$
734,607
551,150
$
3,573,031
429,180
Discontinued
operation
Performance
Marketing
$
1,154,520
715,917
Consolidated
$
5,462,158
1,696,247
Revenue from external customers by customer location:
Australia
Foreign countries (refer to note 4.1 for further details)
Total
Consolidated
2019
$
-
643,579
643,579
2018
$
-
-
-
Included in revenue from foreign countries is revenue arising from sales in the technology segment from one customer which
amounted to $572,560 (2018: Nil),
Non-current operating assets by location
Australia
United States
Asia Pacific
Other
Total
Non-current assets for this purpose consist of property, plant and equipment and goodwill.
Consolidated
2019
$
87,695
1,969
2,506
1,787
93,957
2018
$
97,688
-
2,111
4,905
104,704
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
4. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
4.1 Disaggregated revenue information
Set out below is the disaggregation of the Group’s revenue from contracts with customers:
Revenue by type of goods or services
Revenue from the sale of software as a service
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue by timing of revenue recognition
Services transferred over time
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue by geographical region
North America
Latin America
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Consolidated
2019
$
643,579
643,579
643,579
643,579
572,560
53,633
9,214
8,171
643,579
2018
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
5. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE ITEMS
This note provides a breakdown of the items included in ‘other income’ and material overheads shown in the Consolidated
Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.
(a) Other income
Research and development grant 1
Profit on disposal of controlled entity (refer to Note 14)
Interest income
Miscellaneous income
(b) Administration costs
IT costs
Office and general administration costs
Travel
Consolidated
2019
$
955,868
594,698
24,336
41,981
1,616,883
2018
$
-
-
-
73,311
73,311
247,009
266,896
148,761
90,547
486,317
182,377
172,341
621,614
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
5. OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE ITEMS (continued)
(c) Compliance costs
Accounting fees
ASX compliance fees
Tax advice and compliance fees
Regulatory body fees
(d) Employment costs
Salaries and wages 2
Ancillary employment costs
Other
(e) Finance costs
Interest expense
(f) Consultancy costs
Legal
Investor relations
Other
Consolidated
2019
$
11,160
137,992
116,737
10,590
276,479
2018
$
11,150
136,207
182,653
1,710
331,720
4,136,461
3,639,078
797,717
301,110
878,893
259,651
5,235,288
4,777,622
-
-
184,770
137,167
109,395
431,332
23
23
76,547
111,592
31,663
219,802
1.
2.
The research and development grant has been received from the Australian government as the Group has undertaken
qualifying research and development activities within Australia. Grant income is recognised when the funds are received
and all research and development expenses are recognised when incurred. The grant income recognised in the current
year relates to FY18 research and development activities and was received on 11 December 2018.
Note 25 provides details on directors and executives’ remuneration.
6.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The Group calculates the period income tax benefit using the tax rate that would be applicable to the expected total annual
earnings.
The income tax benefit applicable to the accounting loss before income tax at the statutory income tax rate is reconciled to
the income tax benefit at the Company’s effective income tax rate for the period below:
Major components of income tax expense for the year are:
Income statement
Current income tax
Current income tax charge
Adjustments in respect of previous years:
- Under provision for income tax in previous years
Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax charge relating to origination and reversal of temporary
differences
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
6,138
47,971
11,453
-
-
-
Income tax expense reported in income statement
17,591
47,971
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
6.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)
Reconciliation
A reconciliation of income tax expense / (benefit) applicable to accounting loss before income tax at the statutory income tax
rate to income tax expense / (benefit) at the Company’s effective income tax rate for the year is as follows:
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
Accounting loss before tax from continuing operations
(6,626,829)
(7,203,613)
Accounting profit / (loss) before tax from discontinued operations
25,970
(743,257)
Income tax expense / (benefit) at the statutory income tax rate of 27.5% (2018: 27.5%)
(1,815,236)
(2,185,390)
(6,600,859)
(7,946,870)
Adjusted for:
Under / (over) provision for income tax in previous years
(54,802)
(485,446)
Non-deductible share-based payment expenses
Non-deductible entertainment expenses
Other non-deductible expenses
Profit on disposal of controlled entity
Other non-assessable amounts
Difference between the Australian statutory income tax rate and the statutory
income tax rate applicable to foreign operations
Tax losses and temporary differences not recognised as a deferred tax asset
(Australian tax: $1,930,464 (FY18: $1,837,304, Canadian tax: $19,653 (FY18: $175,987),
Singapore tax: $130,998 (FY18: $174,447) USA tax: $23,821 (FY18: Nil))
Income tax expense reported in income statement
Income tax benefit attributable to discontinued operation
138,389
3,088
10,209
(163,542)
(269,222)
30,696
4,878
28,038
-
-
(2,483)
(17,989)
2,104,936
2,187,738
(48,663)
(437,475)
17,591
(66,254)
(48,663)
47,971
(485,446)
(437,475)
Tax Consolidation
The Company and its 100% owned Australian incorporated subsidiaries formed a tax consolidated group with effect from 1 July
2015.
Unrecognised deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following items:
Revenue losses
Capital losses
Temporary differences
Consolidated
2019
$
11,993,184
762,336
2,157,326
2018
$
7,601,207
194,514
1,931,765
14,912,845
9,727,486
Unrecognised tax losses at 27.5% (2018: 27.5%)
3,507,768
2,675,059
Tax losses do not expire under current legislation.
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of tax losses or temporary differences because it is not certain that
future taxable profit will be available in the near term against which the Group can utilise the benefits.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
6.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)
Availability of Tax Losses
The availability of the Group’s tax losses for future periods is uncertain and will be dependent on strict requirements being
satisfied with respect to continuity of ownership and the same business test imposed by income tax legislation.
The recoupment of tax losses as at 30 June 2019 is contingent upon the following:
• entities in the Group deriving future assessable income of a nature and of an amount sufficient to enable the benefit from
the losses to be realised;
• the conditions for deductibility imposed by income tax legislation continuing to be complied with; and
• there being no changes in income tax legislation which would adversely affect the entities from realising the benefit from
the losses.
7. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash at bank and on hand
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
2,046,991
4,054,816
For the purpose of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following at 30 June:
Cash at bank and on hand
Cash at bank and on hand attributable to discontinued operations
Cash and cash equivalents
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
2,046,911
4,054,816
-
177,068
2,046,911
4,231,884
Cash at bank and on hand earns interest at floating rates based on daily at call bank deposit and savings rates. Short-term
deposits are for a period of 1 month and earn interest at the respective short-term deposit rate.
Reconciliation from the loss after tax to the net cash flows from operations
Net profit / (loss)
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Bad debts written off
Depreciation
Profit on disposal of controlled entity
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment
Share based payments
Unrealised foreign exchange differences
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease / (Increase)/ in trade receivables 1
(Increase) / decrease in other receivables
(Increase) / decrease in prepayments
Increase in trade and other payables 1
Increase in provision for employee entitlements
Increase / (decrease) in provision for income tax
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
(6,552,197)
(7,509,395)
-
39,191
(594,697)
(904)
503,233
(154,711)
(98,191)
1,559
(73,513)
(21,564)
96,971
(71,786)
127,572
69,053
-
-
111,621
116,550
2,389,147
(59,599)
107,454
(527,655)
19,487
(626,159)
Net cash generated by operating activities
(6,926,609)
(5,781,924)
1.
Movement is stated after adjusting for the effects of movements in foreign exchange rates from the beginning of the
financial year to the end of the financial year.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 8. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
CURRENT
Trade receivables (a)
Allowance for expected credit losses (b)
Net trade receivables
Deferred consideration receivable (refer to Note 14)
Income tax refund receivable
Sundry receivables
Deposits
GST receivables
NON-CURRENT
Deferred consideration receivable (e)
Consolidated
2019
$
151,457
(35,603)
115,854
341,720
33,580
2,802
35,984
15,223
545,163
255,607
255,607
2018
$
30,895
-
30,895
-
-
831
35,955
8,916
76,597
-
-
(a) Trade receivables
Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for the sale of the Group’s software as a service. Trade receivables are
generally due for settlement within 45 days and are therefore classified as current assets. The Group’s accounting policies for
trade receivables are outlined in Notes 2(l) and 2(v).
(b) Allowance for expected credit losses
The movement in the allowance for expected credit losses is set out below:
Balance at 1 July
Provision for expected credit losses: trade receivables
Balance at 30 June
Consolidated
2019
$
-
35,603
35,603
2018
$
-
-
-
(c) Fair values of trade and other receivables
The fair value of trade and other receivables is assumed to approximate their carrying amounts due to their relatively short-
term in nature.
(d)
Impairment and risk exposure
Information about the impairment of trade and other receivables, their credit quality and the Group’s exposure to credit risk,
foreign currency risk and interest rate risk can be found in Note 19.
(e) Deferred consideration receivable
The deferred consideration receivable relates to the disposal of Mpire Network Inc. on 31 July 2018. This amount has been
classified as non-current as the Group does not expect to receive it in the 12 months following the reporting date. Refer further
to Note 14.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
9.
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Consolidated: 2019
Leasehold
improvements
Computer
Equipment
Office
Equipment
$
$
80,393
113,954
(45,954)
(97,508)
$
85,409
(76,337)
Total
$
279,756
(219,799)
Carrying amount at 30 June
34,439
16,446
9,072
59,957
Reconciliation
Carrying amount at 1 July
Additions
Impact of foreign exchange
Depreciation
50,517
-
-
12,350
19,482
-
7,837
8,881
81
70,704
28,363
81
(16,078)
(15,386)
(7,727)
(39,191)
Carrying amount at 30 June
34,439
16,446
9,072
59,957
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Consolidated: 2018
Leasehold
improvements
Computer
Equipment
Office
Equipment
$
80,393
(29,876)
$
94,473
(82,123)
$
79,462
(71,625)
Total
$
254,328
(183,624)
Carrying amount at 30 June
50,517
12,350
7,837
70,704
Reconciliation
Carrying amount at 1 July
66,596
Additions
Impact of foreign exchange
Assets held for sale
Depreciation: discontinued operation
-
-
-
-
28,137
10,127
-
-
-
Depreciation: continuing operations
(16,079)
(25,914)
48,053
15,903
(3,369)
(25,690)
(16,422)
(10,638)
142,786
26,030
(3,369)
(25,690)
(16,422)
(52,631)
Carrying amount at 30 June
50,517
12,350
7,837
70,704
Refer to Note 2(f) for further details on the Group’s accounting policies for plant and equipment.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 10.
INVESTMENTS
Unlisted equity investment
Consolidated
2019
$
113,525
113,525
2018
$
-
-
On 31 July 2018, the Company completed the sale of 90% of its equity interest in Mpire Network Inc. The Company has
recognised its remaining 10% equity interest at fair value.
11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade payables
Statutory liabilities
Other payables
Consolidated
2019
$
372,637
165,689
158,473
696,799
2018
$
230,328
312,681
148,113
691,122
Trade and other payables are non-interest bearing and are unsecured. Balances are usually settled within 30 days of
recognition.
The carrying amounts of trade and other payables are assumed to be the same as their fair values, due to their short-term
nature.
12. PROVISIONS
CURRENT
Employee benefits
NON-CURRENT
Employee benefits
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
326,254
241,109
33,952
18,129
The current provision for employee benefits relates to the Group’s liability for annual leave and long service leave. The non-
current provision for employee benefits relates only to the Group’s liability for long service leave.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 12. PROVISIONS (continued)
Movement in the provisions for employee benefits for continuing operations is as follows:
Consolidated
2019
2018
Annual leave
Long service
leave
Annual leave
Long service
leave
$
155,365
313,010
(57,684)
(182,853)
$
103,873
28,495
-
-
227,838
132,368
$
97,900
242,772
(43,908)
(141,399)
155,365
227,838
-
98,416
33,952
155,365
-
$
98,968
4,905
-
-
103,873
85,744
18,129
Balance at 1 July
Amounts provided for during the year
Unused leave balances paid during the year
Leave taken during the year
Balance at 30 June
The balance is spilt as follows:
Current potion
Non-current portion
13.
INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS
The Group had no interest-bearing loans or borrowings as at 30 June 2019. The amount of interest-bearing loans and
borrowings owing at 30 June 2018 has not been separately presented on the face of the consolidated statement of financial
position as it has been included with liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale. Refer to Note 14 for further
information.
Interest-bearing loan and liabilities at 30 June 2018 comprised amounts owing under a debtor factoring facility. The debtor
factoring facility enabled the Company’s Canadian subsidiary, Mpire Network Inc, to receive cash receipts in advance on
certain of its customer invoices which were purchased by the lender. It was a rolling loan facility which was repaid as debtors
settled their accounts. The amount that could be advanced was limited to 90% of the face value of factored invoices with
a maximum credit limit of USD $3,600,000. A fixed fee of 1.0% of the customer invoice purchased was charged by the lender.
Where the customer invoice remained unpaid after 30 days, a further fee of 0.033% of the invoice value was charged per day
thereafter that the invoice remained unpaid. In addition to the fees, interest was payable on the average daily balance drawn
based on the Bank of Montreal prime rate plus 3%. In the event the customer invoice remained unpaid for 90 days from invoice
date, Mpire Network was required to repay to the lender all advances received for that invoice plus all related fees, interest and
costs associated with that invoice. Mpire Network was not obligated to factor a minimum value of customer invoices over the
life of the facility.
Debt factoring facility balance at 30 June
The transferred financial assets that are not derecognised in their entirety:
Carrying amounts of assets (trade receivables)
Carrying amounts of associated liabilities (amounts owing under the facility)
For those liabilities that have recourse only to the transferred asset
Fair value of assets (trade receivables)
Fair value of associated liabilities (amounts owing under the facility)
Net position
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2019
$
-
-
2019
$
-
-
2019
$
-
-
-
2018
$
82,395
82,395
2018
$
91,404
(82,395)
2018
$
91,404
(82,395)
9,009
ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 13.
INTEREST BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS (continued)
Financing activities for the year was as follows:
Factoring facility balance at 1 July
Cash flows during the year
Balance disposed of on sale of controlled entity (refer to Note 14)
Factoring facility balance at 30 June
14. DISCONTINUED OPERATION
2019
$
82,395
61,398
(143,793)
-
2018
$
1,096,574
(1,014,179)
-
82,395
In May 2018, the Company, via its wholly owned subsidiary, Livelynk Group Pty Ltd (Livelynk), entered into an indicative,
confidential and non-binding term sheet with Canadian performance marketplace, ClearPier Inc (ClearPier), pursuant to
which Livelynk agreed to sell 90% of its equity interest in Mpire Network Inc (Mpire Network).
At 30 June 2018, Mpire Network was classified as a disposal group held for sale and as a discontinued operation.
On 31 July 2018, Livelynk completed the sale of 90% of Mpire Network, to ClearPier for a cash consideration of US$666,817 ($900,000),
of which U$370,454 ($500,000) was received upfront and US$296,363 ($400,000) was deferred. The purchase consideration also
included a maximum of US$4,445,442 ($6,000,000) under a 3 year profit share agreement. In addition, under the terms of the Sale
and Purchase Agreement, Livelynk is due to receive a working capital adjustment amount of US$163,158 ($220,214).
The AUD balances noted above are the AUD values determined at the time the sale was completed. As the deferred
consideration and working capital adjustment amounts are denominated in USD, the balances owing at 30 June 2019 have
been retranslated at the spot rate on 30 June 2019. This has resulted in an unrealised foreign exchange gain of $34,314 being
recognised in the consolidated statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income.
A pre-tax profit of $594,698 has been recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income.
As at 30 June 2019, the deferred consideration and working capital adjustment amounts owing have been classified as follows:
Current trade and other receivables
$341,719
Non-current trade and other receivables
$255,607
The results of the discontinued operation are presented below:
Revenue
Cost of services rendered
Gross Profit
Other income
Administration costs
Compliance costs
Consultancy costs
Employment costs
Occupancy costs
Marketing costs
Bad and doubtful debts expense
Foreign exchange differences
Finance costs
Depreciation
Overheads
Profit / (loss) before income tax
Income tax benefit / (expense)
Profit / (loss) for the year
2019
$
2018
$
564,386
15,483,256
(339,079)
(13,050,446)
225,307
2,432,810
-
89,362
(21,689)
(12,931)
(6,446)
(249,127)
(6,005)
(113,713)
(99,656)
(2,381,343)
(6,444)
(1,905)
13,524
(62,848)
(943)
-
(76,121)
(305,680)
12,535
(50,660)
(78,893)
(16,422)
(199,338)
(3,265,429)
25,969
66,254
92,223
(743,257)
485,446
(257,811)
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 14. DISCONTINUED OPERATION (continued)
The net cash flows generated from the sale of Mpire Network are as follows:
Cash proceeds received: upfront purchase consideration
Cash proceeds received: deferred purchase consideration
Cash sold as part of the disposal of Mpire Network
The net cash flows incurred by Mpire Network are as follows:
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
Net cash (outflow) / inflow
$
500,000
57,201
(348,192)
209,009
2019
$
(102,509)
-
274,053
171,544
2018
$
613,177
(4,692)
(2,022,110)
(1,413,625)
As Mpire Network was disposed of prior to 30 June 2019, the assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as at 30 June 2018
are no longer included in the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019.
The assets and liabilities classified as held for sale as at 30 June 2018 are set out below:
Assets
Cash and short term deposits
Trade and other receivables
Plant and equipment
Assets held for sale
Liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings
Liabilities directly associated with assets held for sale
15. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
(a) Issued capital
Ordinary shares, fully paid
2018
$
177,068
951,762
25,690
1,154,520
(613,163)
(20,359)
(82,395)
(715,917)
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
26,305,580
22,586,507
Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number of
shares held and in proportion to the amount paid up on the shares held. At shareholder meetings, each ordinary share is
entitled to one vote in proportion to the paid-up amount of the share when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has
one vote on a show of hands.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 15. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (continued)
(b) Movements in share capital
Shares on issue at 1 July
88,797,667
22,586,507
65,807,669
17,157,235
2019
2018
Number
$
Number
$
Shares issued on conversion of Class B
Performance Rights
Shares issued on conversion of Class D
Performance Rights
Shares issued under an Employee Incentive Plan
Shares issued on exercise of options
-
-
7,500,000
2,549,272
33,332
-
4,500
13,330
-
450
-
196,664
-
-
-
-
-
-
Shares issued pursuant to an Entitlements Issue
53,278,600
2,397,537
Shares issued pursuant to a placement
15,926,302
2,327,840
15,000,000
3,000,000
Shares issued as consideration for placement
services
858,523
71,256
293,334
66,000
Share issue costs 1
-
(1,091,340)
-
(186,000)
Shares on issue at 30 June
158,898,924
26,305,580
88,797,667
22,586,507
1. Share issue costs is made up as follows:
Cash fees paid
Fair value of options issued as consideration for underwriting services
Fair value of shares issued as consideration for placement services
Consolidated
2019
$
(263,247)
(756,837)
(71,256)
(1,091,340)
2018
$
(120,000)
-
(66,000)
(186,000)
(c) Capital Risk Management
The Group’s objective when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can provide
returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of
capital.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes for managing capital during the years ended 30 June 2019 and
30 June 2018. The financial information presented below for the year ended 30 June 2018 excludes amounts classified as assets
held for sale and amounts classified as liabilities associated with assets held for sale.
Trade and other payables (Note 11)
Less: cash and cash equivalents (Note 7)
Net (Debt) / Capital
Equity
Total Capital
Capital and net debt
Gearing ratio
Consolidated
2019
$
696,799
2018
$
691,122
(2,046,911)
(4,054,816)
(1,350,112)
(3,363,694)
26,305,580
22,586,507
26,305,580
22,586,507
24,955,468
19,222,813
(5%)
(17%)
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
16. RESERVES
Foreign currency translation reserve
Consolidated
2019
$
15,973
2018
$
12,346
Share based payments reserve
3,905,193
2,658,453
Foreign currency translation reserve
Balance at beginning of year
Foreign exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations
Balance at end of year
Share based payments reserve
Balance at beginning of year
Fair value of options issued to directors
Fair value of options issued as consideration for underwriting services
Fair value of options issued as consideration for investor relations services
Fair value of options issued as consideration for consultancy services
12,346
3,627
15,973
(67,255)
79,601
12,346
2,658,453
5,096,104
207,214
756,837
65,004
33,345
45,616
-
-
Fair value of Class B Performance Rights converted into ordinary shares
-
(2,549,272)
Fair value of Class D Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class D Performance Rights converted into ordinary shares
(13,330)
Fair value of Class E Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class F Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class G Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class H Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class I Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class J Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class K Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class L Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class M Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class N Performance Rights recognised
Fair value of Class O Performance Rights recognised
Employee share scheme expense
Employee option scheme
-
-
-
3,745
7,489
7,489
14,980
22,469
11,234
11,234
14,980
18,996
85,054
6,109
-
6,415
25,659
3,564
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24,258
-
Balance at end of year
3,905,193
2,658,453
Nature and purpose of reserves
Foreign currency reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve is used to recognise foreign currency exchange differences arising on translation of
functional currency to presentation currency for foreign operations.
Share-based payments reserve
The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of equity-settled share-based payments provided to
employees, consultants and other third parties.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 17. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
The share-based payments expense recognised during the year is comprised as follows:
Options granted to non-executive directors
Options granted as consideration for investor
relations services
Options granted as consideration for consultancy
services
Options granted under employee option plan 1
Performance rights granted (class D) 1
Performance rights granted (classes E – G) 1, 2
600,000
2,850,000
-
-
Performance rights granted (classes H – O) 1
14,850,000
Shares issued under employee share plan 1
-
Balance at the end of financial year
Notes
2019
2018
Number
granted
3,000,000
$
Number
granted
207,214
500,000
1,000,000
65,004
-
-
-
-
1,200,000
-
-
33,345
85,054
-
-
93,620
18,996
503,233
$
45,616
-
-
-
6,109
35,638
-
24,258
111,621
1.
2.
There are vesting conditions attached to these securities. The fair value at grant date is recognised over the vesting
period.
These performance rights were held by Mr Lee Hunter and lapsed on 18 July 2018 when he resigned from the Company.
None of the performance milestone had been achieved by the date of his resignation.
(a) Options
The movement in options during the year is set out below:
2019
2018
Opening balance
Granted during the year
free attaching options granted pursuant to
an entitlements issue 1
options granted pursuant to underwriting
service agreement 2
options granted pursuant to investor
relations agreement
options granted pursuant to consultancy
agreement
Number
2,000,000
39,958,961
15,541,873
1,000,000
600,000
options granted to non-executive directors
3,000,000
options granted under employee option plan
2,850,000
Exercised during the year
Expired during the year
Closing balance
Notes
(4,500)
-
64,946,334
Fair value
per option at
grant date
(cents)
Fair value
per option at
grant date
(cents)
Number
8,500,000
-
4.87
6.50
5.56
6.91
5.56
5.56
-
-
-
-
500,000
-
-
(7,000,000)
2,000,000
-
-
-
-
9.12
-
-
1.
2.
These options have been allocated a nil fair value given they were free attaching options which were issued in
conjunction with ordinary share as part of an entitlements issue.
The fair value of these options has been recognised as a share issue cost and allocated against contributed equity.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019
17. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)
(a) Options (continued)
The fair value of options granted during the year, excluding the free attaching options, was $1,220,791 (2018: $45,616).
The options were valued at grant date using the Black-Scholes model and took into account the following assumptions:
Tranche 1
Tranche 2
Tranche 3
Tranche 4
Tranche 5
Number granted
15,541,873
1,000,000
2,850,000
600,000
3,000,000
Exercise price
Expiry date
Dividend yield
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
$0.10
$0.10
$0.15
$0.15
$0.20
25/10/2021
7/12/2020
24/12/2020
24/12/2020
27/03/2022
0.00%
99.34%
2.06%
0.00%
100.55%
1.92%
0.00%
103.02%
1.97%
0.00%
103.02%
1.97%
0.00%
109.51%
0.92%
The weighted average remaining contractual life for the share-based payment options outstanding as at 30 June 2019,
including the free attaching options, was 2.24 years (30 June 2018: 1.85 years).
The exercise price for share based payment options outstanding as at the end of the period, including the free attaching
options, was a range of $0.10 to $0.45 (30 June 2018: $0.45).
Holders of options do not have any voting or dividend rights in relation to the options.
(b) Performance Rights
The following table illustrates the movement in performance rights during the year:
Opening
balance at 1
July 2018
Number
Granted
during the
year
Number
Converted
into ordinary
shares during
the year
Lapsed during
the year
Closing
balance at 30
June 2019
Number
Number
Number
33,332
150,000
900,000
150,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
450,000
900,000
900,000
1,800,000
2,700,000
1,800,000
2,700,000
3,600,000
(33,332)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(150,000)
(900,000)
(150,000)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
450,000
900,000
900,000
1,800,000
2,700,000
1,800,000
2,700,000
3,600,000
1,233,332
14,850,000
(33,332)
(1,200,000)
14,850,000
Class D
Class E
Class F
Class G
Class H
Class I
Class J
Class K
Class L
Class M
Class N
Class O
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 17. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)
(b) Performance Rights (continued)
The vesting conditions and milestone dates attached to the performance rights granted during the year are set out
below:
Tranche
Vesting Condition
Class H
First 10 clients that sign on using TrafficGuard
Class I
First 3 Tier 1 Clients who the Board consider to be enterprise level i.e. > 1 billion clicks per
month
Expiry date
30 June 2021
30 June 2021
Class J
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $1m
30 June 2021
Class K
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $3m
30 June 2021
Class L
First achievement of revenue producing twelve month contracts to the amount of $5m
30 June 2021
Class M
First achievement of break-even cash flow in a financial year
Class N
First achievement of audited $1m earnings before interest tax, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA)
Class O
First achievement of audited $3m EBITDA
30 June 2021
30 June 2021
30 June 2021
The fair value of performance rights granted during the year was $1,280,158 (2018: $88,088).
The performance rights were valued at grant date using the Black-Scholes model and took into account the following
assumptions:
Number granted
Exercise price
Expiry date
Dividend yield
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Tranche 1
Tranche 2
6,600,000
8,250,000
Nil
Nil
30/06/2021
30/06/2021
0.00%
103.63%
1.79%
0.00%
109.51%
0.94%
Holders of performance rights do not have any voting or dividend rights in relation to the performance rights.
(c) Employee Incentive Share Plan
Under the Employee Incentive Share Plan, eligible employees may be granted up to $1,000 of fully paid ordinary shares
in the Company annually for no cash consideration. The number of shares issued to participants in the scheme is
calculated at $1,000 divided by the weighted average closing price of the Company’s share price based on the closing
ASX market prices over the five trading days before, but not including, the issue date, rounded down to the nearest whole
number.
There were no shares issued under the plan in the current year (2018: 196,664).
(d) Employee Incentive Option Plan
Under the Employee Incentive Option Plan, eligible employees may be granted options in the Company to recognise
work undertaken by the employees and to incentivise them further. The exercise price of options issued under the plan is
calculated so as to ensure that the options only have value if there is an increase in shareholder wealth over time.
During the current year, 2,850,000 options were granted to employees under the plan (2018: Nil).
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 18. ACCUMULATED LOSSES
Accumulated losses at the beginning of financial year
Net loss for the year
Withholding tax on intragroup dividend payment
Accumulated losses at the end of financial year
19. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
(a) Financial assets
Financial assets at amortised cost
Trade and other receivables (Note 8)
Financial asset at fair value through other comprehensive income
Unlisted investments (Note 10)
Total financial assets
Total current
Total non-current
(b) Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
Trade and other payables (Note 11)
Total financial liabilities
Total current
Total non-current
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
(21,491,395)
(13,982,000)
(6,552,197)
(7,509,395)
(38,668)
-
(28,082,260)
(21,491,395)
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
800,770
67,681
113,525
914,295
545,163
369,132
914,295
-
67,681
67,681
-
67,681
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
372,637
230,328
372,637
230,328
372,637
230,328
-
-
372,637
230,328
(c) Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies
The Group’s principal financial liabilities comprise trade and other payables. The main purpose of these financial liabilities
is to finance the Group’s operations. The Group’s principal financial assets include trade and other receivables, and cash
and short-term deposits derived directly from its operations. The Group also holds a minority interest (10%) investment in
an unlisted entity.
The Group is exposed to market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s senior management oversees the
management of these risks and are responsible for ensuring that financial risks are identified, measured and managed in
accordance with the Group’s policies and risk objectives. The Board of Directors reviews and agrees policies for managing
each of these risks, which are summarised below.
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ADVERITAS ANNUAL REPORT 2019NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the year ended 30 June 2019 19. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES (continued)
(c) Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies (continued)
Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in
market prices. Market risk comprises three types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risk, such as equity
price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include trade and other receivables, unlisted equity investments
and trade and other payables.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of
changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in market interest rates is negligible given it
has no debt obligations.
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because
of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates
primarily to the Group’s operating activities (when revenue or expense is denominated in a foreign currency) and the
Group’s net investments in foreign subsidiaries.
The only material financial instruments denominated in a foreign currency held by the Group are cash amounts
denominated in United States Dollars (USD), certain trade and other receivables denominated in USD and certain trade
payables denominated in USD.
A summary of the AUD equivalent of the Group’s USD denominated financial instruments at the reporting date is as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Trade payables
Net exposure
Consolidated
2019
$
251,433
713,181
(339,714)
2018
$
2,969,470
27,315
(144,241)
624,900
2,852,544
The sensitivity analysis below relates to the foreign currency risk exposures in existence at the reporting date. The
following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in AUD / USD exchange rates, with all other
variables held constant.
Effect on loss before tax
Effect on pre-tax equity
(Higher)/Lower
Higher/(Lower)
2019
$
68,739
(68,739)
2018
$
313,780
(313,780)
2019
$
72,133
(72,133)
2018
$
313,780
(313,780)
+11%
-11%
Translation risk
All USD denominated balance sheet accounts are converted to AUD at spot rate at year end. Group net assets are
therefore sensitive to the exchange rate at year end. The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably
possible change in AUD / USD exchange rates, with all other variables held constant.
+11%
-11%
Effect on net group assets before
Australian group tax
Effect on equity before Australian
group tax
(Higher) / Lower
Higher / (Lower)
2019
$
2018
$
2019
$
2018
$
235,893
414,250
239,287
414,250
(235,893)
(414,250)
(239,287)
(414,250)
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19. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
(c) Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies (continued)
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument or customer contract,
leading to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (primarily in relation to trade
receivables) and from its financing activities, including deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange
transactions and other financial instruments.
i. Trade receivables and contract assets
Customer credit risk is managed by the Group’s established policy, procedures and control relating to customer credit
risk management. Credit quality of the customer is assessed based on the customer’s financial position, past working
experience with the customer (if any) and any other applicable factors. Individual credit limits are defined in accordance
with this assessment. Outstanding customer receivables are regularly monitored and followed up accordingly. At 30
June 2019, the Group had 6 customers (2018: Nil from continuing operations) of whom 2 owed more than $50,000 and
accounted for 89% of all trade receivables outstanding.
An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit
losses. The provision rates are generally based on days past due after considering any other relevant forward looking
information. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of financial
assets disclosed in Note 8. The Group does not hold collateral as security. The Group evaluates the concentration of risk
with respect to trade receivables as low, as its customers are located in different jurisdictions and operate in largely
independent markets.
Set out below is the information at 30 June 2019 about the credit risk exposure on the Group’s trade receivables using a
provision matrix:
Total
$
Current
30 days
30-60 days
61-90 days
> 90 days
$
$
$
$
$
151,457
79,353
22,326
19,655
26,626
3,497
Days past due
Total gross carrying
amount
Expected credit loss
(35,603)
-
-
(8,977)
(26,626)
-
The credit risk for the deferred consideration receivable (Note 8) is assessed in the same manner as trade receivables
and is considered to be low.
Impairment of the deferred consideration receivable is assessed regularly. Management analyse the probability of
default on the obligation to determine whether any expected credit loss is to be recognised.
At 30 June, the exposure to credit risk for trade receivables and contract assets by geographic region was as follows:
North America
Latin America
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Other
Consolidated
2019
49,834
53,394
5,496
3,497
3,633
115,854
2018
-
-
-
-
-
-
At 30 June, the exposure to credit risk for trade receivables and contract assets by type of counterparty was as follows:
End-user customer
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Consolidated
2019
115,854
115,854
2018
-
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19. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
(c) Financial instruments risk management objectives and policies (continued)
Credit risk (continued)
ii. Cash and cash equivalents
The Group held cash and cash equivalents of $2,046,991 at 30 June 2019 (2018: $4,054,816). All cash and cash equivalents
are held with banks which the Group considers to be low risk.
Liquidity risk
Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and funding to ensure that the Group can meet its
obligations when due. The Group manages liquidity risk by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and
matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
The Group holds the majority of its financial assets (excluding cash) as trade receivables with reputable customers who
have had no significant payment issues in the past and hence, does not have any material liquidity risk at the reporting
date.
The Group monitors rolling forecasts of liquidity reserves on the basis of expected cash flow.
Exposure to liquidity risk
The following are the remaining contractual maturities of financial liabilities at the reporting date. The amounts are gross
and undiscounted, and include any contractual interest payments and exclude the impact of netting arrangements.
Carrying
amount
$
Total
$
2 months
or less
$
372,637
372,637
372,637
372,637
372,637
372,637
Contractual cash flows
2-12 months
1-2 years
2-5 years
$
-
-
$
-
-
$
-
-
30 June 2019
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Trade payables
Fair values
Fair values of financial assets and liabilities have been assessed as being equivalent to their carrying values.
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date.
The carrying amount of financial assets and trade and other payables recorded in the financial statements approximate
their fair values. The carrying amount of interest-bearing loans and borrowings recorded in the financial statements
approximate their fair values and are all classified as level 1 instruments per the below valuation methodology.
For financial instruments carried at fair value, the Group uses various methods in estimating fair value. The methods
comprise:
• Level 1 – the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in an active market.
• Level 2 – the fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included in the Level 1 that are observable for
the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).
• Level 3 – the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a) Operating Lease Commitments – Group as lessee
Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
Within one year
After one year but not more than five years
More than five years
Consolidated
2019
$
85,439
315,871
153,416
2018
$
153,792
255,211
-
554,726
409,003
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(b) Property, Plant and Equipment Commitments
At balance date the Group had no contractual obligations to purchase plant and equipment (2018: nil).
(c) Contingent Liabilities
At balance date the Group had no pending legal claims or other contingent liabilities (2018: nil).
21. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Adveritas Limited (the parent entity) and the entities
listed in the following table.
Country of incorporation
% Equity interest
2019
2018
Australia
Australia
Singapore
United States
Canada
Croatia
100
100
100
100
10
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
Livelynk Group Pty Ltd 1
TrafficGuard Pty Ltd 2
TrafficGuard APAC Pte Ltd 2
TrafficGuard US Inc 2, 3
Mpire Network Inc. 2
Appenture d.o.o 2
1
2
3
equity interest is held directly by Adveritas Limited.
equity interest is held directly by Livelynk Group Pty Ltd.
TrafficGuard US Inc was incorporated on 5 February 2019
Transactions with related parties
In July 2018, the Company entered into a consultancy agreement with 13811 Advisory Pte Ltd, a company of which Mr Stott is
the CEO and founder. The consultancy services include the provision of promotion and marketing services. The consultancy
agreement with 13811 Advisory Pte Ltd has remained in place post the appointment of Mr Stott as a non-executive director of
the Company on 26 February 2019. Under the agreement, Mr Stott is entitled to consultancy fees of SGD 3,000 per month. In
addition, in accordance with the terms of the agreement, on 24 December 2018 Mr Stott was issued 600,000 unlisted options
with a two year expiry period and an exercise price of $0.15.
During the prior year, the Company entered into a consultancy agreement with Mr Ratty for the provision of corporate
advisory services which included advice on roadshows and communication with current and potential shareholders. The
agreement was terminated on 19 March 2018 when Mr Ratty was appointed as interim Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer. Under the agreement Mr Ratty was paid $20,529.
Guarantees
None of the entities within the Group are guarantors.
22. EVENTS AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE
As announced on 14 August 2019, the Company received firm commitments to raise over $2.8 million (before costs) through a
placement to new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors at an issue price of 10c per share.
The firm commitments include a total of $1.3 million from directors of the Company. The issue of shares to the directors will be
subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s next General Meeting which will be held as soon as possible.
Settlement of the placement (excluding the $1.3 million from the directors) took place on 16 August 2019, with quotation of the
new shares occurring on 19 August 2019.
No event other has arisen since 30 June 2019 that would be likely to materially affect the operations of the Group, or its state of
affairs which has not otherwise been disclosed in this financial report.
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23. AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION
Remuneration of the Group’s auditor, Ernst and Young, was as follows:
Audit or review of the financial report
Non-audit services provided
Consolidated
2019
$
63,228
48,282
111,510
2018
$
86,004
85,733
171,737
24. EARNINGS / LOSS PER SHARE
Basic earnings / (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit / (loss) for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of
the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue during the year.
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit / (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of the
Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue during the year plus the weighted average number of
ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.
The following table reflects the data used in the calculation of the basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per share:
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings
/ (loss) per share
130,226,820
80,290,480
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of diluted
earnings / (loss) per share
130,226,820
80,290,480
2019
Number
2018
Number
Profit / (loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders of Adveritas Limited
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
$
$
(6,644,420)
(7,251,584)
92,233
(257,811)
Loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of Adveritas Limited for basic and diluted
earnings / (loss)
(6,552,197)
(7,509,395)
Basic earnings / (loss) per share
Basic earnings / (loss) per share – continuing operations
Basic earnings / (loss) per share – discontinued operations
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share – continuing operations
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share – discontinued operations
Cents
Cents
(5.03)
(5.10)
0.07
(5.03)
(5.10)
0.07
(9.35)
(9.03)
(0.32)
(9.35)
(9.03)
(0.32)
Classification of securities as ordinary shares
The Company has only one category of ordinary shares included in basic earnings / (loss) per share.
Classification of securities as potential ordinary shares
No securities have been classified as dilutive potential ordinary shares on issue in the current year because the options and
performance rights on issue are considered anti-dilutive on the basis that their inclusion in the calculation would reduce the
loss per share.
On 19 August 2018. 6,600,000 performance rights and 400,000 options were issued to employees under the Company’s
Performance Rights and Options Plan. There have been no other transactions involving ordinary shares or potential ordinary
shares between the reporting date and the date of authorisation of these financial statements.
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Compensation of Key Management Personnel
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Share based payments
Consolidated
2019
$
2018
$
1,525,211
1,925,646
80,184
5,745
353,058
86,711
4,624
81,253
1,958,540
2,098,234
26. PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
The following information relates to the legal parent entity of the Group, being Adveritas Limited. The information presented
has been prepared using consistent accounting policies as presented in Note 2.
As at 30 June
As at 30 June
2019
$
2018
$
1,770,386
3,496,524
10,212,756
11,983,142
6,115,359
9,611,883
217,817
56,374
274,191
370,223
51,173
421,396
11,708,951
9,190,487
23,073,478
19,354,405
2,591,047
1,344,306
(13,955,574)
(11,508,224)
11,708,951
9,190,487
(2,447,350)
(2,760,362)
-
-
(2,447,350)
(2,760,362)
Financial Position
Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Contributed equity
Share based payment reserve
Accumulated losses
Total equity
Financial Performance
Loss for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive loss
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For the year ended 30 June 2019
In the directors’ opinion:
(a)
The financial statements and notes of Adveritas Limited set out on pages 26 to 66 are in accordance with the Corporations
Act 2001, including:
(i)
(ii)
complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting
requirements, and
giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and its performance for the financial year
ended on that date, and
(b)
Note 2(b) confirms that the financial statements also comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by
the International Accounting Standards Board.
(c)
Subject to Note 2(z), 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 has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors by the chief executive officer
and chief financial officer in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ended 30 June 2019.
On behalf of the board
Stephen Belben
Non-Executive Chairman
Perth, Western Australia
Dated this 19th day of September 2019
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Ernst & Young
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Perth WA 6000 Australia
GPO Box M939 Perth WA 6843
Tel: +61 8 9429 2222
Fax: +61 8 9429 2436
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Independent auditor's report to the members of Adveritas Limited
Report on the audit of the financial report
Opinion
We have audited the financial report of Adveritas Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively
the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2019, the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements, including
a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration.
In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act
2001, including:
a)
b)
giving a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2019
and of its consolidated financial performance for the year ended on that date; 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 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 (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 believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our opinion.
Material uncertainty related to going concern
We draw attention to Note 2(z) in the financial report, which describes the principal conditions that raise
doubt about the consolidated entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. These events or conditions
indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to
continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.
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Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, 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, but we do not provide a separate
opinion on these matters. In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty Related to Going
Concern section, we have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be
communicated in our report. For each matter below, our description of how our audit addressed the
matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the
Financial Report section of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit
included the performance of procedures designed to respond to our assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, including the procedures
performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying
financial report.
1. Share-based payment expense
Why significant
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
As disclosed in Notes 16 and 17 to the financial
report, the Group has awarded significant share-
based payments to employees, directors and
consultants during the year, contributing to a total
share-based payment expense of $503,233.
As part of our audit procedures, we assessed the
Group’s share based-payment expense
calculations to determine whether the balances
were calculated in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards.
Due to the complex and judgmental estimates such
as volatility, used in determining the valuation of
the share-based payments and vesting expense, we
considered the Group’s calculation of the share
based-payment expense to be a key audit matter.
We involved our valuation specialists to assess
the Group’s calculation of the fair value of share-
based payment issued during the year, including
the key assumptions used.
We also assessed the adequacy of the
presentation and disclosures in Notes 16 and 17
to the financial report.
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2. Disposal of 90% of the shares in Mpire Network Inc.
Why significant
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
As part of our audit procedures, we read the
share sale agreement entered into by the Group.
We assessed whether the consideration
receivable and net gain on disposal were
calculated correctly in accordance with the
agreement.
We also assessed the adequacy of the
discontinued operation disclosure in the
financial report.
As disclosed in Note 14 to the financial report, the
Group has completed the sale of 90% of the shares
in Mpire Network Inc. on 31 July 2018. As a result
the Mpire Network business has been disclosed as
a discontinued operation. The net gain on
disposal, recognised in the statement of
comprehensive income is $598,000.
This was considered a key audit matter given the
judgements made by the Group in determining
whether the criteria set out in Australian
Accounting Standards, for disclosure as a
discontinued operation were met and the
significance of this matter to the presentation of
the financial report.
3. Revenue from contracts with customers
Why significant
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Revenue is a key metric by which the performance
of the Group is assessed. Australian Accounting
Standard AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (“AASB 15”) applied to the Group for
the first time from 1 July 2018.
As part of our audit procedures, we selected a
sample of revenue transactions and agreed the
revenue recognised to signed agreements and
cash receipts.
The Group is in the business of providing its fraud
mitigation software, namely TrafficGuard, as a
service to its customers on monthly fee basis.
The Group’s disclosures relating to revenue
recognition are included in the summary of
accounting policies in Note 2(l) of the financial
report.
This was considered a key audit matter given the
significance of revenue to the financial report and
the first-time adoption of AASB 15.
On a sample basis we assessed whether
performance obligations were met with
reference to the evidence.
We assessed whether revenue was recognised in
the correct period.
We also considered the adequacy of the
associated disclosures set out in the financial
report for compliance with AASB 15.
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Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon
The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report, 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, with the exception of the Remuneration Report and
our related assurance opinion.
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.
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 Group’s ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters relating 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 have 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.
As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional
judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
►
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud
or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence
that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a
material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud
may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of
internal control.
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►
►
►
►
►
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and,
based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If
we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s
report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to
modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our
auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as
a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the
disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a
manner that achieves fair presentation.
Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or
business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are
responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely
responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the
audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we
identify during our audit.
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated to the directors, we determine those matters that were of most
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current year and are therefore the key audit
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public
disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should
not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be
expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
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Report on the audit of the Remuneration Report
Opinion on the Remuneration Report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 10 to 25 of the directors' report for the year
ended 30 June 2019.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Adveritas Limited for the year ended 30 June 2019, 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.
Ernst & Young
G Lotter
Partner
Perth
19 September 2019
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A S X A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
The following additional information is required by the Australian Securities Exchange. The information is current as at 13
September 2019.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Board of Adveritas Limited is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of Corporate Governance.
The Board is responsible to its Shareholders for the performance of the Company and seeks to communicate extensively with
Shareholders. The Board believes that sound Corporate Governance practices will assist in the creation of Shareholder wealth and
provide accountability. In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 4.10.3, the Company has elected to disclose its Corporate Governance
policies and its compliance with them on its website, rather than in the Annual Report. Accordingly, information about the
Company’s Corporate Governance practices is set out on the Company’s website at www.adveritas.com.au/about-us/
corporate-governance.
SECURITY HOLDING
The security holding information outlined below is current as at 13 September 2019.
1.
Substantial shareholders
Substantial shareholders in the Company and the number of equity securities over which the substantial shareholder has a
relevant interest as disclosed in substantial holding notices provided to the Company are listed below:
Substantial holders
Number of
shares
Number of
options
MC Management Group Pty Ltd
6,551,676
500,000
Mera Vale No. 4 Pty Ltd
11,777,779
-
Voting
interest
8.94%
8.10%
Date of Lodgement
of Notice
05/09/2017
12/11/2018
2. Number of holders of each class of equity security
Ordinary fully paid shares
There are 1,014 holders of the 174,608,924 ordinary fully paid shares on issue.
Each shareholder is entitled to one vote per share. In accordance with the Company’s constitution, on a show of hands every
number present in person or by proxy or attorney or duly authorised representative has one vote. On a poll every member
present in person or by proxy or attorney or duly authorised representative has one vote for every fully paid ordinary share
held.
Options
There are 14 holders of the 6,150,000 unlisted options on issue.
There are no voting rights attached to these options.
Performance Rights
There are 2 holders of the 14,850,000 unlisted performance rights on issue.
There are no voting rights attached to these performance rights.
3. Restricted securities
As at 13 September 2019 there are 79,422 ordinary shares that were issued pursuant to the Company’s Incentive Share Plan
that are under voluntary escrow until the earlier of 28 September 2020 and the employee leaving the Company.
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4. Distribution schedules
Shareholders
Spread of holders
Nil Holding
1
1,001
5,001
10,001
–
–
–
–
1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
Over 100,000
Total on register
Listed Option Holders
Spread of holders
Nil Holding
1
1,001
5,001
10,001
–
–
–
–
1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
Over 100,000
Total on register
Unlisted Option Holders
Spread of holders
Nil Holding
1
1,001
5,001
10,001
–
–
–
–
1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
Over 100,000
Total on register
A S X A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Number of
Shareholders
Number of
Shares
-
55
146
103
493
217
1014
-
13,270
488,402
885,024
20,088,032
153,134,196
174,608,924
Number of
Option Holders
Number of
Options
-
12
26
14
94
81
-
4,807
85,911
103,513
3,846,872
51,455,231
227
55,496,334
Number of
Option Holders
Number of
Options
-
-
-
-
-
14
14
-
-
-
-
-
6,150,000
6,150,000
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4. Distribution schedules (continued)
Performance Right Holders
Spread of holders
Nil Holding
1
1,001
5,001
10,001
–
–
–
–
1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000
Over 100,000
Total on register
5. Top 20 shareholders
Holder name
1 Mera Vale No 4 Pty Ltd
2 Daws & Sons Pty Ltd
3 Mc Management Group Pty Ltd
4 Adman Lanes Pty Ltd
5 Mr Luke Taylor
6 Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited
7
Unaval Nominees Pty Ltd Unaval Management Retirement
8 National Nominees Limited
9 Mr Leo David Barry
10 Netwealth Investments Limited
11
Upsky Equity Pty Ltd
12
Leo Barry Pty Ltd
13 Mc Management Group Pty Ltd
14 Bedwell Pty Ltd
15 Skywalker Holdings WA Pty Ltd
16 Reco Holdings Pty Ltd
17 Mr Scott Douglas Stanley + Mrs Lisa Ann Stanley
18 Mr Martin James Reed
Number of
Performance
Rights Holders
Number of
Performance
Rights
-
-
-
-
-
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
14,850,000
14,850,000
Number
% of issued
capital
11,777,779
8,730,303
8,000,000
7,500,000
5,200,000
5,021,077
4,525,427
4,328,228
3,788,631
3,494,000
2,895,787
2,500,000
2,482,682
1,969,696
1,861,745
1,840,000
1,800,000
1,575,000
6.75
5.00
4.58
4.30
2.98
2.88
2.59
2.48
2.17
2.00
1.66
1.43
1.42
1.13
1.07
1.05
1.03
0.90
0.87
0.82
47.10
19 Mr Barry John Mackinnon + Mrs Pamela Anne Mackinnon
1,520,000
20 Morckstow Pty Ltd
6. Marketable parcels
1,430,000
82,240,355
There are 176 shareholders with less than a marketable parcel of $500 based on a share price of 12 cents.
7. On-Market Buy-Back
The Company is not currently undertaking an on-market buy-back.
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