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28 September 2017 

Company Announcements 

For Immediate Release 

ASX Code: AMA 

ANNUAL EPORT FOR AMA GROUP LIMITED 

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In accordance with the Listing Rules of the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”), AMA Group 

Limited encloses for immediate release the Annual Report for the Year ended 30 June 2017. 

If you have a query about any matter covered by this announcement, please contact Mr Ashley Killick 

on ashley.killick@amagroupltd.com. 

Ends. 

AMA Group Limited (ACN 113 883 560) 
34 Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield, Victoria, 3180 Australia 
Email: info@amagroupltd.com 
Tel: + 61 7 3897 5780 Fax + 61 7 3283 1168 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AMA GROUP LIMITED 
ACN 113 883 560 

Annual Report for the Year Ended 
30 June 2017 

AMA Group Limited (ACN 113 883 560) 
34 Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield, Victoria, 3180 Australia 
Email: info@amagroupltd.com 
Tel: + 61 7 3897 5780 Fax + 61 7 3283 1168 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Table of Contents 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 1 
AUDITORS’ INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION ............................................................................................... 16 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT ........................................................................................................ 17 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ................................................................. 18 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ........................................................................... 19 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY ........................................................................... 20 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS ......................................................................................... 21 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ................................................................................................... 22 
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION .......................................................................................................................... 72 
AUDITORS’ REPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 73 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT .................................................................................................. 78 
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 84 
CORPORATE DIRECTORY .............................................................................................................................. 87 

This document contains some statements which are by their very nature forward looking or predictive.   Such 
forward looking statements are by necessity at least partly based on assumptions about the results of future 
operations which are planned by the Company and other factors affecting the industry in which the Company 
conducts its business and markets generally.  Such forward looking statements are not facts but rather 
represent only expectations, estimates and/or forecasts about the future and thereby need to be read bearing 
in mind the risks and uncertainties concerning future events generally. 

There are no guarantees about the subjects dealt with in forward looking statements.  Indeed, actual 
outcomes may differ substantially from that predicted due to a range of variable factors.

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
Your Directors submit the consolidated financial statements of AMA Group Limited (“AMA” or the “Company”) 
and its controlled entities (the “Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2017.  In order to comply with the 
provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the Directors report as follows: 

DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 

The names and particulars of the Directors and Company Secretaries of the Company in office at any time 
during or since the end of the period are as follows:  

Mr Raymond Malone 
Mr Brian Austin 
Mr Leath Nicholson 
Mr Hugh Robertson 
Mr Raymond Smith-Roberts  Executive Director 
Executive Director 
Mr Andrew Hopkins 

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

Mr Phillip Hains 
Mrs Terri Bakos 

Company Secretary 
Company Secretary 

REVIEW AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Principal Activities 

The principal activity of the Group is the operation and development of complementary businesses in the 
automotive aftercare market. It focuses on the wholesale vehicle aftercare and accessories sector, including 
vehicle panel repair, vehicle protection products & accessories, automotive electrical & cable accessories and 
automotive component remanufacturing. 

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs 

Significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year were as follows: 

•  The Vehicle Panel Repair division increased the number of shops it operates to 86 at 30 June 2017; and 
•  Subsequent to year end it acquired a further 4 shops and commenced establishment of an additional 3 

greenfields sites. 

AMA has also achieved a number of important milestones in this reporting period: 

•  The Automotive Component Remanufacturing division reported turnover in excess of $10 million; 
•  The Group also performed well in the 2017 Australian Auto Aftermarket Association Excellence Awards: 

•  FluidDrive won the silver award for 'Excellence in Manufacturing under $10 million turnover'; 
•  East Coast Bullbars won the bronze award for 'Excellence in Manufacturing over $10 million turnover'; 
•  AECAA Pty Ltd won the 'Most innovative new aftermarket electrical product' award; and 
•  AECAA Pty Ltd won the 'Most innovative employee engagement program' award. 
In May 2017, AMA Group also announced a bid to acquire Automotive Solutions Group Ltd (“ASG”).  At the 
close of the bid on 7 July 2017 AMA controlled 31.3% of the issued capital of ASG. 

• 

The Directors continue to be proud of the team’s achievements which emphasise the Board’s strategy to 
expand the business, take advantage of industry consolidation whilst ensuring shareholder value and returns 
are given appropriate focus. 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

Operating Results 

Reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment expense (“EBITDA”) has 
increased from $24.672 million to $37.205 million; a 50.80% increase.  This result, however, has been 
significantly impacted by several large non-cash abnormal items.  Restating this result for these abnormal 
items results in normalised EBITDA increasing to $41.072 million from the prior year comparative of $31.921 
million; an increase of 28.66%.  Importantly, this normalised EBITDA result exceeds the Company’s previous 
market guidance of being “in excess of $40.0 million”. 

Reported EBITDA 

Greenfield openings 
Business acquisition costs 
Site integrations 
Employee equity plan expense 
Redundancies 
Litigation settlement 
Borrowing costs 
Restructuring costs 
Site closures 
Discontinued operations 

Normalised EBITDA 

30 June 2017 
$’000 

30 June 2016 
$’000 

37,205 

24,672 

1,250 
677 
500 
403 
379 
350 
133 
125 
50 
- 

- 
916 
500 
3,644 
1,128 
- 
- 
600 
350 
111 

41,072 

31,921 

These abnormal items have also impacted on the Group’s reported net profit before tax from continuing 
operations attributable to members of AMA (“NPBT”) which has increased to $25.12 million from a prior year 
comparative of $13.17 million; an increase of 90.79%.  After adjusting this result for the impact of these 
abnormal items and the impairment losses, Normalised NPBT becomes $29.29 million; an increase of 25.32% 
over the prior year comparative of $23.37 million. 

As outlined in the previous year, the abnormal items distorted the effective tax rate.  Given the nature of these 
items, it was expected at that time that the future effective tax rate will return to a more normal level.  This has 
occurred to some degree in the current year with the effective tax rate being 31.5% (2016: 46.5%). 

With this and the strong underlying improvement in operating result the reported net profit after tax from 
continuing activities attributable to members has increased by 145.77% to $17.21 million.  After adjusting this 
result for the impact of the abnormal items, Normalised NPAT becomes $20.58 million; an increase of 27.73% 
over the prior year comparative of $16.11 million. 

Even excluding these abnormal items, the underlying results indicate that the key business operations 
continue to deliver positive results: 

•  Vehicle Panel Repair increased its revenue by 53.1% and its Gross Margin increased by 49.9%.  A major 
contributor to this growth was the full year impact of the acquisitions completed in FY16 and the part year 
impact of the current year’s acquisitions.  Even so the business was able to increase the FY17 revenue of 
the existing portfolio of repair facilities by 4.7% over the FY16 reported revenue.  This growth excludes the 
additional revenue from Exclusive / Greenfields. 

•  Vehicle Protection Products & Accessories was impacted by sales declining in some channels.  Revenue 
decreased by 6.6% but with the operating efficiencies stemming from the reorganisation of the operations 
of East Coast Bull Bars and Custom Alloy this division was able to improve its Gross Margin by 2.1%. 
•  Automotive Electrical & Cable Accessories operates in a difficult market.  Its revenue decreased by 3.3% 
but the benefits following the restructuring of the operation in FY16 improved its Gross Margin by 6.8%. 
•  Automotive Component Remanufacturing continued to grow its results with revenue increasing by 33.7% 
and Gross Margin increasing by 26.9%.  With the majority of this growth being organic, there was some 
contribution from the ASNU acquisition in the last quarter. 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

Cash Flow 

Although underlying cash flow generated from earnings has been strong this is not obvious from the reported 
result for Net cash flows used in operating activities.  Below is a table that reconciles between the two results. 

Reported EBITDA 

Discontinued operations 
Interest paid 
Deferred income amortisation 
Equity issued as employment condition 
Other non-cash items 

Pre Tax Cash Earnings 

Income tax paid 
Market investment incentive receipt 
Repayment of paint rebate 
Normalisation of working capital for acquisitions 
Other working capital movement 

Net cash flows used in operating activities 

30 June 2017 
$’000 

30 June 2016 
$’000 

37,205 

- 
(170) 
(5,487) 
403 
(910) 

31,041 

(9,724) 
- 
(5,433) 
(1,981) 
(916) 

12,987 

24,672 

(10) 
(207) 
(2,981) 
3,644 
(750) 

24,368 

(7,247) 
23,000 
- 
- 
(3,360) 

36,761 

Adjusting the pre-tax Cash Earnings of $31.04 million for the non-cash normalisation adjustments this 
measure increases to $34.51 million; up 23.35% over the prior comparative period. 

As expected AMA’s operating cash flows have been impacted as a result of the receipt in FY16 of the Market 
investment incentive, increased corporate tax payments and the repayment of supplier prebates and the 
adoption of normal purchasing terms for businesses acquired in FY16 and FY17.  

The large cash outflows in FY16 related to the acquisition of businesses (including Gemini) significantly 
influenced the prior year Investing cash flows.   The current year’s measure reflects the business acquisitions 
undertaken during the current period and the capital expenditure relating to the increased investment in 
“greenfield” operations as well as the ongoing needs of the business.  The on market bid for ASG resulted in 
the increased outflow in Other investments. 

The timing of the ASG bid around financial year end and the associated ASX settlement terms required the 
Company to draw down on its debt facilities to ensure it had sufficient cash reserves to fund this bid.  As such 
the Group had a cash balance of $14.72 million at year end. 

Financial Position 

The Current Ratio has declined from 1.06 times to 0.81 times.  The reduction in the net cash balance has 
been a major factor in this.  This ratio is also impacted by the significant non-cash items in other current 
liabilities; namely the deferred income and the scrip component of deferred vendor consideration.  Reflecting 
this ratio for these items, the Current Ratio adjusted for non-cash items has declined from 1.18 times to 0.96 
times. 

The gearing ratio has risen slightly from 1.73% at June 2016 to 5.47%. While the Company’s market 
capitalisation and the amount owing on deferred vendor consideration has increased, the major contributor to 
this increased gearing ratio has been the reduction of the net cash balances held by the group. Even so, the 
Directors believe that the Group is conservatively geared and that the Group has sufficient capital resources, 
including the debt facility, which had $27 million undrawn at balance date.  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

This capital base has enabled the Group to continue to undertake the acquisition programme which has 
resulted in an increased asset base; albeit most of this growth is in intangibles reflecting the service industry 
businesses we have acquired.  The profit retention in the current year has improved the Net Tangible Assets 
per share from negative 1.06 cents per share to positive 0.01 cents per share. 

Capital Management 

In October 2016, AMA paid the 2016 year final dividend of 1.70 cents per share fully franked at 30%.  This 
bought the total payout related to that year’s result to be 2.20 cents per share fully franked at 30%.   

In April 2017, the Company paid the 2017 year interim dividend of 0.5 cents per share fully franked at 30%. 

Upon finalising the preliminary final report, the Directors are pleased to announce they have decided to 
declare a final dividend, fully franked at 30%, of 2.0 cents per share with a record date of 15 September 2017 
and a payment date of 31 October 2017. 

On payment of this dividend, shareholders will have received a total payout related to the current reporting 
period of 2.5 cents per share; an increase over the previous period of 0.3 cents per share or 13.6%. 

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations has increased from 1.53 cents to 3.32 cents; an increase 
of 116.67% 

The closing price for an AMA Share on the ASX has also increased through the year from 80.50 cents at 30 
June 2016 to 97.00 cents at 30 June 2017; an increase of 20.50%. 

Business Strategies and Future Prospects 

In recent years, the Board and Management have described the Strategic Direction of the Group as focusing 
on the growth opportunities presenting themselves to the four key business divisions.  It was believed that the 
Group could exploit these opportunities with: 

•  A relatively strong financial position; 
•  Market leading brands; 
•  Strong relationships with customers and suppliers across multiple channels; and 
• 
Industry experienced management with a commitment to operating excellence. 

It was anticipated that most business segments would have organic growth potential but given the 
consolidation of the Vehicle Panel Repair industry there would be significant opportunities for strategic and 
accretive acquisitions in this industry segment.  To this end, Management then embarked on the business 
growth programme. 

The Directors believe that the strong financial performance of AMA in the current reporting period reflects the 
ongoing outcomes of this strategic direction.  The investments made have resulted in a significant increase in 
the scale and scope of the operations.  Whilst challenging market conditions have persisted across most of 
the Group’s business segments, the results are in line with the Directors’ expectations, which show a 
substantial increase in the Group’s operating revenue and EBITDA over the past three years. 

Whilst the economic outlook and market conditions across some business segments are likely to remain 
challenging, AMA believes that its continued application of key management strategies combined with its 
acquisition strategy will continue to boost future earnings. 

The Board believe that there are still substantial growth opportunities presenting to the key business divisions.  
The consolidation of the Vehicle Panel Repair industry continues and Management are actively involved in 
negotiating the acquisition of existing businesses and new “greenfield” sites.  These opportunities also exist 
for the other operating divisions.  The acquisition of further businesses will provide further scale to the 
operations. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

The on market offer to acquire all of the issued capital of Automotive Solutions Group Limited referred to in 
Note 14 closed on 7 July 2017.  At that time the Group had increased its ownership interest to 31.3% from the 
holding at 30 June 2017 of 24.9%. 

On 31 August 2017, the Directors declared a dividend, fully franked of 2.0 cents per security which is to be 
paid 31 October 2017. 

MEETING OF DIRECTORS 

The number of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors and of each board committee held during the 
year ended 30 June 2017, and the numbers of meetings attended by each director were: 

Board Meetings 

Committee Meetings 

Audit Committee 

Remuneration Committee

Number 
eligible to 
attend 

Number 
attended 

Number 
eligible to 
attend 

Number 
attended 

Number  
eligible to 
attend 

Number 
attended 

Raymond Malone 
Raymond Smith-Roberts 
Andrew Hopkins 
Hugh Robertson 
Leath Nicholson 
Brian Austin 

8 
8 
8 
8 
8 
8 

8 
8 
6 
6 
8 
6 

DETAILS OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 

0 
0 
0 
3 
3 
3 

0 
0 
0 
3 
3 
3 

0 
0 
0 
1 
1 
1 

0 
0 
0 
1 
1 
1 

The name and details of the Directors and Officers in office during the financial year and until the date of this 
report are as follows.  Secretaries were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated. 

Raymond Malone 

Chairman and Executive Director 

Appointed to the Board 
Appointed Executive Chairman 
Experience and expertise 

Interest in Shares and Options* 

23 January 2009 
19 March 2015 
With over 30 years work experience in the automotive panel repair 
industry, Mr Malone has progressed from a spray painter through to 
business ownership and senior executive positions.  He has 
developed many strong relationships with key customers focusing 
on excellent customer service. He has developed extensive 
business skills which he has consistently applied to AMA’s 
development since 2009. 
80,417,619 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares and 10,000,000 
options 

Directorships held in other listed entities  Chairman of Money3 Corporation Limited. 
Special responsibilities 

Chief Executive Officer - Group 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

Hugh Robertson 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed to the Board 
Experience and expertise 

2 June 2015 
Mr Robertson has worked in stockbroking for over 30 years with a 
variety of firms including Wilson HTM, Investor First and more lately 
Bell Potter. Among his areas of interest is a concentration on small 
cap industrial stocks and he currently sits on the boards of several 
such companies. 
280,000 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares and Nil options 

Interest in Shares and Options* 
Directorships held in other listed entities  Non-Executive Director of Centrepoint Alliance Limited and Primary 

Special responsibilities 

Opinion Limited. 
Member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee 

Leath Nicholson 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed to the Board 
Experience and expertise 

23 December 2015 
Mr Nicholson holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons), a Bachelor of 
Law (Hons) and a Masters of Law (Commercial Law).  He co-
founded Foster Nicholson Lawyers. He has a breadth of experience 
with ASX listed entities and has particular expertise in mergers and 
acquisitions; IT based transactions, and corporate governance. He 
also has significant experience in corporate and commercial based 
dispute resolution. 
1,673,395 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares and Nil options 

Interest in Shares and Options* 
Directorships held in other listed entities  Non-Executive Director of Money3 Corporation Limited. 
Special responsibilities   

Member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee 

Brian Austin 

Non-Executive Director 

Appointed to the Board 
Experience and expertise 

23 December 2015 
With over 30 year’s industry experience, Mr Austin has held senior 
executive positions in the insurance industry.  Over that time he has 
been instrumental in setting the strategy of capital raising and 
acquisitions.  He has been a Director of ASX listed entities, 
enabling him to develop a global network of key relationships. 
112,000 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares and Nil options 

Interest in Shares and Options* 
Directorships held in other listed entities  Chairman of PSC Insurance Group Limited 
Special responsibilities   

Member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee 

Raymond Smith-Roberts 

Executive Director 

Appointed to the Board 
Experience and expertise 

Interest in Shares and Options* 

28 February 2014 
Mr Smith-Roberts has over 25 years work experience in the 
automotive industry.  He joined ECB many years ago progressing to 
general manager and then became managing director when the 
Company became part of AMA and played the lead role in making 
the business a significantly stronger business. Over the years he 
has attained valuable operational knowledge and experience having 
been the Group Chief Operating Officer from 2009 to 2016.  He is 
well positioned to assist the board in developing strategy for the 
next phase of the Company’s growth and development. 
5,081,684 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares and 2,000,000 
options 

Directorships held in other listed entities  Nil 
Special responsibilities 

Chief Executive Officer - Automotive Components and Accessories 
Divisions 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

Andrew Hopkins 

Executive Director 

Appointed to the Board 
Experience and expertise 

Interest in Shares and Options* 

17 December 2015 
Andrew founded the Gemini Group in Perth in 2009 and built the 
Gemini brand into one of the largest privately owned consolidators 
offering integrated claims management and repair services to the 
insurer, corporate and consumer markets.   Andrew brings 
extensive management expertise to the AMA group.  With over 35 
years of experience in finance, acquisitions, strategy and building 
insurance relationships, Andrew’s ability to continually innovate will 
broaden AMA’s relationships with insurance companies both 
domestically and internationally. 
35,239,167 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares, 15,102,500 Fully 
Paid Ordinary Unquoted shares and Nil options 

Directorships held in other listed entities  Nil 
Special responsibilities 

Chief Executive Officer - Vehicle Panel Repair Division 

Phillip Hains 

Joint Company Secretary 

Appointed to the Board 
Resigned from the Board 
Experience and expertise 

9 December 2009 
23 June 2017 
Mr Hains is a Chartered Accountant and specialist in the public 
company environment.  He has served the needs of a number of 
public company boards of directors and related committees.  He 
has over 23 years’ experience in providing accounting, 
administration, compliance and general management services.  He 
holds a Masters of Business Administration from RMIT and a Public 
Practice Certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants. 

Terri Bakos 

Joint Company Secretary 

Appointed 
Experience and expertise 

2 March 2010 
Ms Bakos is a Chartered Secretary and holds a Bachelor of 
Business (Accounting) from RMIT University.  She has over 20 
years’ experience providing accounting and compliance services to 
listed and unlisted public companies. 

*  The relevant interest in the shares or options over shares issued by the Company of each Director, and 

other related body corporate, as notified by the Director to the Australian Securities Exchange in 
accordance with s 205G(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, as at the date of this report. 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

REMUNERATION REPORT 

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings: 

A  
B 
C 
D 

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 
Details of remuneration 
Share-based compensation 
Service agreements  

This remuneration report has been prepared by the Directors of AMA Group Limited to comply with the 
Corporations Act 2001 and the Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) disclosures required under AASB 124: 
Related Party Disclosures. 

A     Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration 

Key Management Personnel 

The following were Key Management Personnel of the entity at any time during the reporting period and 
unless otherwise indicated were Key Management Personnel for the entire period: 

Directors 

Chairman and Executive Director 

Raymond Malone  
Raymond Smith-Roberts   Executive Director 
Hugh Robertson 
Andrew Hopkins 
Brian Austin 
Leath Nicholson 

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

Executive Management 

Ashley Killick 

Chief Financial Officer 

Remuneration policies 

The Board is responsible for reviewing the remuneration policies and practices of the Company, including the 
compensation arrangements of Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Executive Management. 

The objective of these policies is to: 

•  Make AMA Group Limited and its subsidiaries an employer of choice. 
•  Attract and retain the highest calibre personnel. 
•  Encourage a culture of reward for effort and contribution. 
•  Set incentives that reward short and medium term performance for the Company as a whole. 
•  Encourage professional and personal development. 

In the case of Executive Management, any recommendation for compensation review will be made by the 
Chief Executive Officer to the Remuneration Committee. 

There is no direct link between remuneration of Key Management Personnel and the share price movement.  
Remuneration is based on key performance indicators, targets and other benchmarks as determined by the 
Board or the Chief Executive Officer. 

Non-Executive Directors 

The Board determines the Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration based on independent market data for 
comparative companies.  

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

The remuneration payable from time to time to Non-Executive Directors shall be in an amount not exceeding 
in aggregate a maximum sum that is from time to time approved by resolution of the Company, currently 
$400,000 per annum.   

Non-Executive Directors’ retirement payments are limited to compulsory employer superannuation. 

Executive Directors and Executive Management remuneration 

The Company’s remuneration policy directs that the remuneration packages appropriately reflect the 
executives’ duties and responsibilities and that remuneration levels attract and retain high calibre executives 
with the skills necessary to successfully manage the Company’s operations and achieve its strategic and 
financial objectives. 

The Company also has a policy of rewarding extraordinary contribution to the growth of the Company with the 
grant of an annual discretionary cash bonus, shares or options under the Company’s Employee Equity Plan. 

Executives are also entitled to be reimbursed for their reasonable travel, accommodation and other expenses 
incurred in the execution of their duties.  

Remuneration packages for Executives can generally consist of three components: 

•  Fixed remuneration which is made up of cash salary, salary sacrifice components and superannuation 
•  Short term incentives which include the issue of shares or options or a cash bonus; and 
•  Long term incentives which include issuing options. 

Fixed remuneration 

Executives who possess a high level of skill and experience are offered a competitive base salary.  The 
performance of each executive will be reviewed annually.  Following the review, the Board may in its sole 
discretion increase the salary based on that executive’s performance, productivity and such other matters as it 
considers relevant. 

Superannuation contributions by the Company are limited to the statutory level of 9.50% (2016: 9.50%) of 
wages and salaries. 

Short-term incentives 

The remuneration of Executives includes short-term incentive bonuses, payable as cash or equity, as part of 
their employment conditions based on achieving specific measured objectives. The Board may however 
approve discretionary bonuses to executives in relation to certain milestones being achieved. 

Long-term incentives 

The Company has adopted an Employee Equity Plan for the benefit of Directors, full-time and part-time staff 
members employed by the Company.  Under this Plan there are currently options on issue. 

Performance based remuneration 

Performance based remuneration is issued to reward individual performance in line with Group objectives.  
Consequently, performance based remuneration is paid to an individual where the individual’s performance 
clearly contributes to a successful outcome for the Group.  This is regularly measured in respect of 
performance against key performance indicators (“KPI’s”) and incentive bonuses are paid monthly, quarterly 
and yearly to reflect this. 

KPI’s used to measure performance include, but are not limited to: 
•  Completion of set milestones. 
•  EBIT target achievements. 
•  Sales target achievements. 

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KPI’s are set in advance in conjunction with Group targets and in consultation with Executives and 
employees.  The KPI’s chosen reflect the Group’s goals for the year and endeavour to increase shareholder 
wealth.  

Assessment of KPI’s is undertaken by the Board and Executive Management based on management 
accounts and year end audited financial results. 

All Executives and employees are eligible to receive incentives whether through employment contracts or by 
recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer or Board.  Performance based incentive payments are based 
on a set monetary value or number of shares or options.  There is no fixed portion between incentive and 
base remuneration. 

Remuneration policy versus Group Performance 

The Group’s remuneration policy is based on industry practice.  Executive performance based remuneration 
issued during the 2017 financial year has been measured against the KPI’s set at the start of the year by the 
Board and/or Executive Management to reflect the Group’s objectives for the year.  The Board believes that 
the performance based remuneration issued to executives during the year reflects the contribution that they 
have made to the Group’s performance over the past 12 months. 

Service agreements 

The Group has entered into service agreements with Key Management Personnel.  Details of these 
agreements are contained in Part D of this report. 

B  

Details of remuneration 

Details of the remuneration of the Directors, the Key Management Personnel of the Group (as defined in 
AASB 124: Related Party Disclosures) are set out in the tables below: 

2017 

Non-Executive Directors 
Hugh Robertson 
Brian Austin 
Leath Nicholson 

Executive Directors 
Raymond Malone 
Raymond Smith-Roberts 
Andrew Hopkins 

Executive Management 
Ashley Killick 

Long-term 
benefits2 

Post- 
employment 
benefits3 

Equity 
settled 
benefits4 

Total 

Short-term benefits 

Bonus1  Other 

Salary 
$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

80,000
80,000
80,000

-
-
-

731,500 250,000
299,401 404,994
660,000 250,000

359,135 250,000

2,290,036 1,154,994

-
-
-

-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

80,000
80,000
80,000

11,655
4,249
-

35,000
30,000
-

116,000 1,144,155
758,644
910,000

20,000
-

929

38,868

-

648,932

16,833

103,868

136,000 3,701,731

Notes: 
1 - Represents short term incentives paid or accrued  
2 - Represents movement in the provision for long service leave for amounts accrued and not paid 
3 - Represents amounts paid for pension and superannuation benefits 
4 - Represents the non-cash accounting charge to the Company’s operating result relating to prior year share issues, to compensate for 

sign on bonuses, and options granted in the current year - refer to following sections for further details 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

2016 

Non-Executive Directors 
Hugh Robertson 
Brian Austin5 
Leath Nicholson5 
Simon Doyle6 

Executive Directors 
Raymond Malone 
Raymond Smith-Roberts 
Andrew Hopkins8 

Executive Management 
Ashley Killick9 

Salary 
$ 

81,667
40,000
40,000
34,429

-
-
-
-

383,2507
-
300,000 270,416
-
495,000

167,822

-

1,542,168 270,416

Short-term benefits 

Bonus1  Other 

Long-term 
benefits2 

Post- 
employment 
benefits3 

Equity 
settled 
benefits4 

Total 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

-
-
-
-

-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
3,271

-
-
-
-

81,667
40,000
40,000
37,700

5,845
21,349
-

35,000 2,066,000 2,490,095
410,000 1,031,765
30,000
495,000
-

-

187

15,900

206,000

389,909

27,381

84,171 2,682,000 4,606,136

Notes 
1 – Represents short term incentives paid or accrued 
2 - Represents movement in the provision for long service leave for amounts accrued and not paid 
3 - Represents amounts paid for pension and superannuation benefits 
4 - Represents the non-cash accounting charge to the Company’s operating result relating to prior year share issues, to compensate for 

sign on bonuses, and options granted in that year - refer to following sections for further details 

5 - Appointed 23 December 2015 
6 - Retired 4 November 2015 
7 – In consideration of shareholders approving the issue of options to Mr Malone at the 27 November 2015 AGM, Mr Malone agreed not 

to be paid a salary in the second half of the financial year. 

8 - Appointed 17 December 2015 
9 - Appointed 29 September 2015 

At the Annual General Meeting held on 27 November 2015, shareholders approved the issue of 10,000,000 
options to Mr Raymond Malone and 2,000,000 options to Mr Raymond Smith-Roberts.  On 25 April 2016, Mr 
Ashley Killick was issued with 2,000,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the Company.  The Company 
was required under AASB 2 Share-based Payment to expense the notional cost of these options although the 
individuals received no direct cash benefit.  The Company had an independent valuer assess the theoretical 
value of these options and expensed the resultant amount.  The theoretical value of these options has been 
included in the 2016 remuneration table as remuneration relating to the options issued to: 

•  Mr Raymond Malone of $1.950 million; 
•  Mr Raymond Smith-Roberts of $0.390 million; and 
•  Mr Ashley Killick of $0.206 million. 

In a previous financial year, Mr Raymond Malone and Mr Raymond Smith-Roberts, were issued ordinary 
shares as consideration for them separately committing to an amendment and extension of their respective 
employment contracts.  These shares are conditional on them remaining employed by the group over the term 
of the revised contracts.  Under AASB 2 Share-based Payment the notional cost of these shares is being 
expensed over this term.   

The value of $116,000 has been included in the 2016 and 2017 remuneration tables for Mr Raymond Malone 
and the value of $20,000 has been included in the 2016 and 2017 remuneration tables for Mr Raymond 
Smith-Roberts. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

C     Share-based compensation 

Equity Holdings 

Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted Shares 

The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and other members of 
Key Management Personnel of the Group, including their related parties, is set out below: 

Opening 
Balance 

Balance on 
Appointment 

Balance on 
Retirement 

Other  
Changes 

Closing 
Balance 

2017 

Raymond Malone 
Raymond Smith-Roberts 
Hugh Robertson 
Andrew Hopkins 
Brian Austin 
Leath Nicholson 

2016 

Raymond Malone 
Raymond Smith-Roberts 
Hugh Robertson 
Andrew Hopkins 
Brian Austin 
Leath Nicholson 
Simon Doyle 

80,417,619
5,081,684
230,000
19,524,167
112,000
1,673,395

107,038,865

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
50,0001
15,715,0002
-
-

80,417,619
5,081,684
280,000
35,239,167
112,000
1,673,395

15,765,000

122,803,865

80,417,619
8,167,746
230,000
-
-
-
4,161,470

-
-
-
19,524,1674
112,0005
1,673,3955
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
(4,161,470)6

-
(3,086,062)3
-
-
-
-
-

80,417,619
5,081,684
230,000
19,524,167
112,000
1,673,395
-

92,976,835

21,309,562

(4,161,470)

(3,086,062)

107,038,865

Notes: 
1 - Shares acquired through open market trade on 21 June 2017 
2 – Shares acquired through off market trade on 19 August 2016 
3 - Shares sold through open market trade on 21 April 2016 
4 - Appointed 17 December 2015 (Initial holdings at appointment date) 
5 - Appointed 23 December 2015 (Initial holdings at appointment date) 
6 - Retired 4 November 2015 (Balance at date of retirement removed from list) 

Fully Paid Ordinary Unquoted Shares 

On his appointment as an Executive Director, on 17 December 2015, Mr Andrew Hopkins and his related 
parties, held an interest in 8,367,500 ordinary unquoted shares in the Company.  On 19 August 2016, a 
related entity of Mr Hopkins acquired a further interest in this class of shares in AMA Group Limited.  The 
current interest of Mr Hopkins is 15,102,500 Fully Paid Ordinary Unquoted shares. 

Options over Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted Shares 

On 14 September 2015, the Board agreed to the issue of unquoted options to Directors as part of their 
remuneration package.  At the General Meeting of AMA shareholders held on 27 November 2015, the 
shareholders approved the issue of 10,000,000 options to Mr Raymond Malone and 2,000,000 options to Mr 
Raymond Smith-Roberts.  The terms of the Options include a nil consideration price with an exercise price of 
$1.20 each. The Options vest 12 months from the date of Shareholder Approval (i.e. 27 November 2016).  
They expire 3 years from issue date.  These Options are convertible into 1 fully paid ordinary Share in the 
Company.  Upon exercise the Shares issued will be quoted and will rank equally with all other fully paid 
ordinary Shares. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

On 25 April 2016, Mr Ashley Killick was issued with 2,000,000 options to acquire ordinary shares in the 
Company.  The terms of the Options include a nil consideration price with an exercise price of $1.20 each. 
The Options vest 12 months from the date of issue (i.e. 25 April 2017).  They expire 3 years from issue date.  
These Options are convertible into 1 fully paid ordinary Share in the Company.  Upon exercise the Shares 
issued will be quoted and will rank equally with all other fully paid ordinary Shares. 

There were no options issued to Key Management Personnel during the current financial year as part of their 
compensation. 

D     Service agreements 

The Group has entered into service agreements with Key Management Personnel.  It is a standard 
requirement of these contracts that no individual, during the term of their employment agreement, shall 
perform work for any other person, corporation or business without the prior written consent of the Company. 

Specific details of the service agreements for Key Management Personnel in place as at 30 June 2017 are: 

Name:   

Raymond Malone 

Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Agreement extended: 
Term of original agreement: 
Term of extension: 
Other terms: 

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 

  4 July 2010 
1 July 2012 
5 Years 
5 Years 
On 28 September 2017, the Company and Mr Malone agreed to continue 
his employment on an ongoing basis with the following variations: 
(i)  The base remuneration was increased to $950,000 per annum; and 
(ii)  The arrangement may be terminated by either party after giving twelve 

months written notice. 

Name:   

Brian Austin 

Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Termination period: 
Termination payment: 
Other terms: 

Non-Executive Director 
23 December 2015 
Ongoing 
None 
Nil 
None 

Name:   

Leath Nicholson 

Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Termination period: 
Termination payment: 
Other terms: 

Non-Executive Director 
23 December 2015 
Ongoing 
None 
Nil 
None 

Name:   

Hugh Robertson 

Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Termination period: 
Termination payment: 
Other terms: 

Non-Executive Director 
2 June 2015 
Ongoing 
None 
Nil 
None 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

Name:   

Title: 

Agreement commenced: 
Agreement extended: 
Term of extension: 
Term of original agreement: 
Other terms: 

Raymond Smith-Roberts 

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Automotive Components 
and Accessories 
1 September 2010 
1 July 2012 
5 Years 
No fixed term 
On 28 September 2017, the Company and Mr Smith-Roberts agreed to 
continue his employment on an ongoing basis with the following variations: 
(i)  The  remuneration  package  remained  the  same  subject  to  the  short 
term  incentive  entitlement  being  subject  to  adjustment  if  additional 
responsibilities were added in the future; and 

(ii)  The arrangement may be terminated by either party after giving twelve 

months written notice. 

Name:   

Andrew Hopkins 

Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Termination period: 
Termination payment: 
Other terms: 

Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Vehicle Panel Repair 
16 December 2015 
5 Years 
None 
None 
Mr Hopkins is employed as the Key Person under a consultancy services 
agreement with an entity that is a related party to him. 
On  28  September  2017,  the  Company  and  the  related  party  agreed  to 
increase the base consultancy fee to $900,000 plus GST per annum. 

Name:   

Ashley Killick 

Title: 
Agreement commenced: 
Term of agreement: 
Termination period: 
Termination payment: 
Other terms: 

Chief Financial Officer 
27 February 2017 
Ongoing 
6 Months’ notice period 
Nil 
None 

Generally, the Company or the individual may terminate employment at any time by giving the other party 
appropriate contractual notice in writing. 

If either the Company or the individual gives notice of termination, the Company may, at its discretion, choose 
to terminate the individual’s employment immediately or at any time during the notice period and pay the 
individual an amount equal to the salary due for the residual period of notice at the time of termination. 

The employment of each individual may be terminated immediately without notice or payment in lieu in the 
event of any serious or persistent breach of the agreement, any serious misconduct or wilful neglect of duties, 
in the event of bankruptcy or any arrangement or compensation being made with creditors, on conviction of a 
criminal offence, permanent incapacity of the individual or a consistent failure to carry out duties in a manner 
satisfactory to the Company. 

SHARES UNDER OPTION 

Unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option at the date of this report are as follows: 

Date options granted 

Expiry Date 

Issue Price of Shares 

Number under Option 

27 Nov 2015 
25 Apr 2016 

27 Nov 2018 
25 Apr 2019 

1.20 
1.20 

12,000,000
6,875,000

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

No option holder has any right under the option to participate in any other share issue of the Company or any 
other entity. 

Included in these options were options granted as remuneration to Key Management Personnel.  Details of 
options granted to Key Management Personnel are disclosed in the audited remuneration report above. 

SHARES ISSUED ON THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS 

No shares were issued on the exercise of options in the financial year ended 30 June 2017 or 30 June 2016. 

INSURANCE OF OFFICERS 

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

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY 

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

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION 

Management continues to work with local regulatory authorities to achieve, where practical, best practice 
environmental management so as to minimise risk to the environment, reduce waste and ensure compliance 
with regulatory requirements.  The Group had no adverse environmental issues during the year. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

No non-audit services were provided by ShineWing Australia. 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration, as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act, in 
relation to the review for the Year ended 30 June 2017, is provided with this report. 

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS 

The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/100, issued by the Australian Securities & Investments 
Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ report and financial report.  Amounts in 
the Directors’ report and the Year financial report have been rounded off in accordance with that Class Order 
to the nearest thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated. 

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. 

Director 

28 September 2017 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act  

2001 to the directors of AMA Group Limited 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2017 there have been: 

(i) 

No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation 
to the audit, and 

(ii)  No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

ShineWing Australia  
Chartered Accountants 

Nick Michael 
Partner 

Melbourne, 28 September 2017 

ShineWing Australia ABN 39 533 589 331. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. ShineWing Australia is an independent member of ShineWing 
International Limited – members in principal cities throughout the world. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 

Note  30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

Revenue from continuing operations 
Raw materials and consumables used 
Employment benefits expense 
Occupancy expense 
Professional services expense 
Travel and motor vehicle expense 
Advertising and marketing expense 
Information technology expense 
Communication expense 
Insurance expense 
Other expense 
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and 
impairment (EBITDA) 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Impairment expense 
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 
Finance costs 
Profit from continuing operations before fair value adjustments 
Fair value adjustments to financial liabilities 
Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration 
Profit (loss) before income tax from continuing operations 
Profit (loss) before tax from discontinued operations 
Profit (loss) before income tax 
Income tax benefit / (expense) 
Net profit (loss) 

Profit (loss) attributable to 
Members of AMA Group Limited 
Non-controlling interests 

Earnings per Share 
From continuing operations 
Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

From continuing and discontinuing operations 
Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 

4 

5 
5 

5 

5 
5 

5 

30 

6 

22 

32 
32 

32 
32 

$’000 

382,165
(164,200)
(140,851)
(25,480)
(3,999)
(2,946)
(1,787)
(1,559)
(896)
(653)
(2,589)

37,205
(10,612)
(300)
26,293
(170)
26,123
(1,218)
500
25,405
-
25,405
(7,994)
17,411

17,210
201
17,411

Restated 
$’000 

264,284
(111,514)
(97,985)
(17,810)
(4,010)
(2,165)
(1,625)
(818)
(687)
(757)
(2,241)

24,672
(7,144)
(2,954)
14,574
(207)
14,367
(920)
-
13,447
(18)
13,429
(6,242)
7,187

6,990
197
7,187

Cents

Cents

3.32
3.20

3.32
3.20

1.53
1.50

1.53
1.49

The above consolidated income statement is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.  Certain 
amounts shown here do not correspond to the 2016 financial statements and reflect adjustments made, refer 
to Note 1. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

Net profit (loss) 

Other Comprehensive Income 
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax 

Note  30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$’000 

Restated 
$’000 

17,411

7,187

(6)

(6)

11

11

Total comprehensive income, net of tax 

17,405

7,198

Total comprehensive income attributable to: 
Members of AMA Group Limited 
Non-controlling interests 

22 

17,204
201

7,001
197

17,405

7,198

The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income is to be read in conjunction with the attached 
notes.  Certain amounts shown here do not correspond to the 2016 financial statements and reflect 
adjustments made, refer to Note 1. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2017 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

Note 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$’000 

Restated 
$’000 

Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other current assets 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Intangibles 
Deferred tax assets 
Investments 
Other non-current assets 

Total non-current assets 
Total assets 

Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Income tax payable 
Provisions 
Other current liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Borrowings 
Provisions 
Other non-current liabilities 
Deferred tax liability 
Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 
Net assets 

Equity 
Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Retained earnings (deficit) 

Total Group interest 

Non – controlling interest 

Total equity 

7 
8 
9 
10 

11 
12 
13 
14 
10 

15 
16 
6 
17 
18 

16 
17 
18 
19 

20 
21 

22 

14,723
34,965
19,213
3,701
72,602

45,944
159,103
7,205
3,932
3,610
219,794
292,396

49,662
13,597
458
11,590
13,933
89,240

100
6,469
30,223
3,509
40,301
129,541
162,855

181,691
3,054
(22,122)
162,623
232
162,855

22,888
22,781
15,402
1,690
62,761

34,963
149,204
5,227
-
3,639
193,033
255,794

41,179
601
1,828
9,358
6,515
59,481

308
4,375
42,458
2,622
49,763
109,244
146,550

172,149
3,059
(28,855)
146,353
197
146,550

The above consolidated statement of financial position is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes. 
Certain amounts shown here do not correspond to the 2016 financial statements and reflect adjustments 
made, refer to Note 1. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

Note 

Equity  Reserves 
$’000 

$’000 

Retained 
Earnings 
$’000 

Total 
$’000 

Non 
Control 
Interest 
$’000 

Total 
$’000 

At 1 July 2015 

74,904

-

(26,534)

48,370

-

48,370

Profit for the period (Restated) 
Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 
for the period 

Transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners: 
Non-controlling interest on 
acquisition of subsidiary 
Shares issued, net of costs 
Employee equity plan 
Dividends recognised 

-
-

-

-
11

6,990
-

6,990
11

197
-

7,187
11

11

6,990

7,001

197

7,198

-
97,245
-
-

-
-
3,048
-

-
-
-
(9,311)

-
97,245
3,048
(9,311)

96
-
-
(96)

96
97,245
3,048
(9,407)

23 

97,245

3,048

(9,311)

90,982

-

90,982

As at 30 June 2016 

172,149

3,059 (28,855)

146,353

197

146,550

At 1 July 2016 

172,149

3,059 (28,855)

146,353

197

146,550

Profit for the period 
Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income 
for the period 

Transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners: 
Non-controlling interest on 
acquisition of subsidiary 
Shares issued, net of costs 
Employee equity plan 
Dividends recognised 

23 

-
-

-

-
9,149
393
-

9,542

-
(5)

17,210
-

17,210
(5)

201
-

17,411
(5)

(5)

17,210

17,205

201

17,406

-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
(10,477)

-
9,149
393
(10,477)

30
-
-
(196)

30
9,149
393
(10,673)

(10,477)

(935)

(166)

(1,101)

As at 30 June 2017 

181,691

3,054 (22,122)

162,623

232

162,855

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes. 
Certain amounts shown here do not correspond to the 2016 financial statements and reflect adjustments 
made, refer to Note 1.

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Receipts from customers 
Payments to suppliers and employees 
Interest received 
Interest and other costs of finance paid 
Income taxes paid 

Note 

30 Jun 2017 
$’000 

30 Jun 2016 
$’000 

362,877
(340,094)
98
(170)
(9,724)

262,973
(219,119)
361
(207)
(7,247)

Net cash flows used in operating activities 

31 

12,987

36,761

Cash flows from investing activities 
Proceeds from sale of property plant and equipment 
Proceeds from disposal of business 
Payments for purchases of property plant and equipment 
Payments for intangible assets 
Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired 
Loans and other investments 

52
-
(11,986)
-
(6,851)
(3,902)

25
841
(8,904)
(4)
(31,185)
1,020

Net cash flows (used in) / provided by investing activities 

(22,687)

(38,207)

Cash flows from financing activities 
Equity raised 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowings 
Dividends paid to AMA shareholders 
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders 

-
13,000
(782)
(10,477)
(196)

43,526
2,810
(14,803)
(9,311)
(96)

23 

Net cash flows (used in) / provided by financing activities 

1,545

22,126

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents 

(8,155)

20,680

Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of year 

22,888

2,197

Effects of exchange changes on the balances held in foreign 
currencies 

(10)

11

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of year 

7 

14,723

22,888

The above consolidated statement of cash flows is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Index of Notes to the Financial Statements 

Note 1 
Note 2 
Note 3 
Note 4 
Note 5 
Note 6 
Note 7 
Note 8 
Note 9 
Note 10 
Note 11 
Note 12 
Note 13 
Note 14 
Note 15 
Note 16 
Note 17 
Note 18 
Note 19 
Note 20 
Note 21 
Note 22 
Note 23 
Note 24 
Note 25 
Note 26 
Note 27 
Note 28 
Note 29 
Note 30 
Note 31 
Note 32 
Note 33 
Note 34 
Note 35 

Significant Accounting Policies ..................................................................................................... 23 
Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements ............................................................................ 37 
Segment Information ..................................................................................................................... 38 
Revenue ........................................................................................................................................ 40 
Expenses....................................................................................................................................... 40 
Income Tax Expense .................................................................................................................... 41 
Cash and Cash Equivalents .......................................................................................................... 42 
Trade and Other Receivables ....................................................................................................... 42 
Inventories ..................................................................................................................................... 43 
Other Assets ................................................................................................................................. 43 
Property, Plant and Equipment ..................................................................................................... 44 
Intangible Assets ........................................................................................................................... 45 
Deferred Tax Asset ....................................................................................................................... 47 
Investments ................................................................................................................................... 47 
Trade and Other Payables ............................................................................................................ 48 
Borrowings .................................................................................................................................... 48 
Provisions ...................................................................................................................................... 49 
Other Liabilities ............................................................................................................................. 50 
Deferred Tax Liability .................................................................................................................... 51 
Contributed Equity ......................................................................................................................... 51 
Reserves ....................................................................................................................................... 53 
Non-Controlling Interests .............................................................................................................. 53 
Dividends....................................................................................................................................... 53 
Financial Instruments .................................................................................................................... 54 
Share-Based Payments ................................................................................................................ 59 
Related Party Transactions ........................................................................................................... 59 
Contingent Liabilities ..................................................................................................................... 61 
Commitments for Expenditure....................................................................................................... 61 
Investments in Controlled Entities ................................................................................................. 63 
Discontinued Operations ............................................................................................................... 66 
Reconciliation of Profit after Tax to Operating Cash Flows .......................................................... 66 
Earnings per Share ....................................................................................................................... 67 
Parent Information ......................................................................................................................... 67 
Deed of Cross Guarantee Disclosures ......................................................................................... 68 
Events Occurring after the Reporting Period ................................................................................ 71 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 1 

Significant Accounting Policies 

Basis of preparation 

Basis of accounting 

This general purpose financial report, for the year ended 30 June 2017, has been prepared in accordance 
with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001, for AMA 
Group Limited (“AMA” or the “Company”) and its controlled entities as a consolidated group (the “Group”).  
The Group is a for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.  
Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards ensures that the financial statements comply with 
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). 

Principles of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all controlled entities in the 
Group as at 30 June 2017 and the results of all controlled entities for the year then ended.  A list of the 
controlled entities is provided in Note 29 to these financial statements. 

Controlled entities are all those entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and 
operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. 
Controlled entities are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are 
de-consolidated from the date that control ceases. 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between controlled entities in the 
Group are eliminated in full. 

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less impairment, in the separate financial statements of 
the Company. 

Historical cost convention 

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified where 
applicable by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets, financial assets and liabilities at fair value 
through profit or loss and certain classes of property, plant and equipment. 

Comparative figures 

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

When the Group applies an accounting policy retrospectively, makes a retrospective restatement or 
reclassifies items in its financial statements, a statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest 
comparative period will be disclosed. 

Final Acquisition Accounting  

Accounting for Customer Contracts acquired as part of the Gemini acquisition was finalised in the current 
reporting period.  As a result, amortisation charges in respect of these contracts have been calculated and 
comparative period balances re-stated to reflect charges which relate to those prior reporting periods. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Consolidated 
30 June 2016 
Adjust 
$’000 

Restated 
$’000 

Reported 
$’000 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

Revenue 
Expenses 

264,284 
(250,528) 

- 
(327) 

264,284 
(250,855) 

Profit before income tax expense 

13,756 

(327) 

13,429 

Income tax expense 

(6,340) 

98 

(6,242) 

Profit after income tax expense 

7,416 

(229) 

7,187 

Non-controlling interests, net of tax 

(197) 

- 

(197) 

Profit after income tax expense attributable to the owners of AMA 

7,219 

(229) 

6,990 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax 

11 

- 

11 

Total comprehensive income attributable to the owners of AMA 

7,230 

(229) 

7,001 

Earnings per share from continuing operations 

Cents 

Cents 

Cents 

Basic  
Diluted 

1.58 
1.55 

(0.05) 
(0.05) 

1.53 
1.50 

Statement of financial position 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

Intangible assets 
Other assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 
Other liabilities 

Retained earnings 
Other equity 

Rounding amounts 

149,531 
106,590 

(327) 
- 

149,204 
106,590 

256,121 

(327) 

255,794 

2,720 
106,622 

109,342 
146,779 

(28,626) 
175,405 

(98) 
- 

2,622 
106,622 

(98) 
(229) 

(229) 
- 

109,244 
146,550 

(28,855) 
175,405 

146,779 

(229) 

146,550 

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191 and in accordance with that Instrument, amounts in the financial statements have been 
rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Critical Accounting Estimates 

The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with Australian Accounting Standards requires the 
use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Management to exercise its judgement in the 
process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or 
complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are 
disclosed in Note 2 to these financial statements. 

Summary of principal accounting policies 

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

Foreign currency transactions and balances 

Functional and presentation currency 

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

Transactions and balances 

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

Exchange differences arising on the translation of monetary items are recognised in the statement of 
comprehensive income, except where deferred in equity as a qualifying cash flow or net investment hedge. 
Exchange differences arising on the translation of non-monetary items are recognised directly in equity to the 
extent that the gain or loss is directly recognised in equity; otherwise the exchange difference is recognised in 
the statement of comprehensive income. 

Revenue recognition 

Sales revenue represents revenue earned from the sale of the Group’s products and services, net of returns, 
trade allowances and duties and taxes paid.  All revenues are stated net of goods and services taxes. 

In the majority of cases the simple process of delivery of goods or service to a customer, where the risks and 
rewards of ownership pass to the customer, give rise to the recognition of income. 

The revenue recognition policy follows AASB: 118 Revenue and revenue is recognised when all of the 
following criteria are met: 

• 
• 

• 
• 
• 

the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods. 
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with 
ownership nor effective control over the goods sold. 
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. 
it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group. 
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. 

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method. It includes amortisation of any discount or 
premium. 

Other revenue is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established.  Grants 
and subsidies are recognised as income over the period to which they relate. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Income tax 

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

Current income tax expense charged to the profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income calculated 
using applicable income tax rates enacted, or substantially enacted, as at the end of the reporting period.  
Current tax liabilities/(assets) are therefore measured at the amounts expected to be paid to/(recovered from) 
the relevant taxation authority. 

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

Current and deferred income tax expense/(income) is charged or credited directly to equity instead of the 
profit or loss when the tax relates to items that are credited or charged directly to equity. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between the tax 
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets also 
result where amounts have been fully expensed but future tax deductions are available.  No deferred income 
tax will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination, 
where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when 
the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the end of 
the reporting period.  Their measurement also reflects the manner in which Management expects to recover 
or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability. 

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

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

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

Tax consolidation 

AMA Group Limited and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries have formed an income tax consolidated 
group under tax consolidation legislation. Each entity in the Group recognises its own current and deferred tax 
assets and liabilities.  Such taxes are measured using the ‘stand-alone taxpayer’ approach to allocation.  
Current tax liabilities /(assets) and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and tax credits in the 
subsidiaries are immediately transferred to the head entity. The Group notified the Australian Taxation Office 
that it had formed an income tax consolidated group to apply from 1 September 2006.  

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

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

Inventories 

Raw materials, work in progress and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.  
Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead 
expenditure.  Costs of purchased inventory are determined after deducting rebates and discounts received or 
receivable. 

Investments and other financial assets 

Investments and other financial assets are stated at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less 
costs to sell.  The fair values of quoted investments are based on current bid prices.  For unlisted investments, 
the Group establishes fair value by using valuation techniques.  These include the use of recent arms-length 
transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, 
and option pricing models. 

Property, plant and equipment 

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less any accumulated depreciation.  
The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually to ensure it is not in excess of the 
recoverable amount from these assets. 

Depreciation is calculated on either a straight line or diminishing value basis (class or asset must have either 
a straight line or diminishing value not both) as considered appropriate to write off the net cost or re-valued 
amount of each item of plant and equipment over its expected useful life to the Group.  The expected useful 
lives are as follows:- 

Leasehold improvements 

The cost of improvements to or on leasehold properties is amortised over the unexpired life of the lease or the 
estimated useful life of the improvement to the Group, whichever is the shorter.  The diminishing value 
method of depreciation was used. 

Plant and equipment 

The expected useful life of purchased plant and equipment is two to fifteen years.  Where items of plant and 
equipment have separately identifiable components which are subject to regular replacement, those 
components are assigned useful lives distinct from the item of plant and equipment to which they now relate.  
The diminishing value method of depreciation was used. 

Furniture and equipment 

The expected useful life of furniture and equipment is two to ten years.  The diminishing value method of 
depreciation was used. 

Motor vehicles 

The expected useful life of motor vehicles is four to eight years.  The diminishing value method of depreciation 
was used. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Leases 

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

Finance leases are capitalised.  A lease asset and liability are established at the present value of minimum 
lease payments.   Lease payments are allocated between the principal component of the lease liability and 
the finance costs. 

The leased asset is depreciated on a straight line basis over the term of the lease, or where it is likely that the 
Group will obtain ownership of the asset, the life of the asset.  Leased assets held at the reporting date are 
being amortised over periods ranging from three to five years. 

Other operating lease payments are charged to the statement of comprehensive income in the period in which 
they are incurred, as this represents the pattern of benefits derived from the leased assets. 

Intangible assets 

Goodwill 

Goodwill is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the 
sum of: 

• 
the consideration transferred; 
•  any non-controlling interest; and 
• 

the acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest, over the acquisition date fair value of 
net identifiable assets acquired. 

The value of goodwill recognised on acquisition of each subsidiary in which the Group holds less than a 100% 
interest will depend on the method adopted in measuring the aforementioned non-controlling interest. The 
Group can elect to initially measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value (full goodwill 
method) or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the subsidiary’s identifiable net assets 
(proportionate interest method).  The Group determines which method to adopt for each acquisition based on 
the entitlement of non-controlling interest to a proportionate share of the subsidiary net assets. 

Under the full goodwill method, the fair values of the non-controlling interests are determined using valuation 
techniques which make the maximum use of market information where available.  Under this method, goodwill 
attributable to the non-controlling interests is recognised in the consolidated financial statements. 

Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill on acquisition of associates 
is included in investments in associates. 

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and is allocated to the Group’s cash generating units or groups of 
cash generating units, which represent the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored but where such level is 
not larger than an operating segment. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying 
amount of goodwill related to the entity sold. 
Changes in the ownership interests in a subsidiary are accounted for as equity transactions and do not affect 
the carrying values of goodwill. 

Research and Development 

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of obtaining new or scientific or technical 
knowledge and understanding, is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as an expense 
when it is incurred. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Expenditure on development activities, being the application of research findings or other knowledge to a plan 
or design for the production of new or substantially improved products or services before the start of 
commercial product or use, is capitalised only when technical feasibility studies identify that the product or 
service will deliver future economic benefits and these benefits can be measured reliably. Expenditure on 
development activities have a finite life and are amortised on a systematic basis matched to the future 
economic benefits over the useful economic life of the product or service. 

Patents and trademarks 

Patents and trademarks are recognised at the cost of acquisition.  Patents and trademarks have a finite life 
and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses.  Patents and trademarks 
are amortised over their estimated useful life of 5 years. 

Customer contracts 

Customer contracts are recognised at the fair value at acquisition.  Customer contracts have a finite life and 
are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses.  Customer contracts are 
amortised over the lesser of the remainder of the contract or their estimated useful life relevant to each 
specific contract. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 

At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be 
impaired. The assessment will include the consideration of external and internal sources of information. If 
such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount 
of the asset, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, to the asset’s 
carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the 
statement of comprehensive income. 

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

Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives. 

Trade and other payables 

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the 
financial year and which are unpaid.  The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30-45 days of 
recognition.  Other payables not due within a year are measured less cumulative amortisation calculated 
using the effective interest method. 

Onerous leases 

Represents contracts entered into in which the unavoidable costs of meeting the obligations under the 
contract exceed the economic benefits expected to be received under it.  The excess of the lease obligations 
over the expected economic benefits is expensed in the period that the contract becomes onerous.  The 
liability represents the present value of the minimum lease payments and is held on the statement of financial 
position until it is extinguished. 

Finance costs 

Finance costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.  Finance costs include 
interest on: 

•  Short term and long term borrowings 
•  Finance leases 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Provisions 

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past 
event, it is probable the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of 
the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration 
required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and 
uncertainties surrounding the obligation. 

Employee benefits 

Wages and salaries and annual leave 

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, and annual leave expected to be settled 
within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are recognised in other payables and provisions 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 in provisions and is measured as the present value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date 
at present value. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee 
departures and periods of service. 

Share-based payments 

Equity-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value at the date of grant. Fair value is measured 
by use of an option pricing model. The expected value used in the model is adjusted, based on Management’s 
best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions, other risk factors and behavioural 
considerations. 

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on a 
straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of shares that will eventually vest. 

For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability equal to the portion of the goods or services received is 
recognised at the current fair value determined at the end of the reporting period. 

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. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or 
options, or for the acquisition of a business, are included in the cost of the acquisition as part of the purchase 
consideration. 

Dividends 

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at 
the discretion of the Company, on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at the end of the 
reporting period. 

Business combinations 

Business combinations occur where an acquirer obtains control over one or more businesses and results in 
the consolidation of its assets and liabilities. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

A business combination is accounted for by applying the acquisition method, unless it is a combination 
involving entities or businesses under common control. The acquisition method requires that for each 
business combination one of the combining entities must be identified as the acquirer (i.e. the Company).  The 
business combination will be accounted for as at the acquisition date, which is the date that control over the 
acquiree is obtained by the Company.  At this date, the Company recognises, in the consolidated accounts, 
and subject to certain limited exceptions, the acquisition date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and 
liabilities assumed.  In addition, contingent liabilities of the acquiree will be recognised where a present 
obligation has been incurred and its fair value can be reliably measured. 

The acquisition may result in the recognition of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase.  The method 
adopted for the measurement of goodwill will impact on the measurement of any non-controlling interest to be 
recognised in the acquiree where less than 100% ownership interest is held in the acquiree. 

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for a business combination plus the acquisition 
date fair value of any previously held equity interest shall form the cost of the investment in the separate 
financial statements.  Consideration may comprise the sum of the assets transferred by the acquirer, liabilities 
incurred by the acquirer to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the acquirer. 

Fair value uplifts in the value of pre-existing equity holdings are taken to the statement of comprehensive 
income.  Where changes in the value of such equity holdings had previously been recognised in other 
comprehensive income, such amounts are recycled to profit or loss. 

Included in the measurement of consideration transferred is any asset or liability resulting from a contingent 
consideration arrangement.  Any obligation incurred relating to contingent consideration is classified as either 
a financial liability or equity instrument, depending upon the nature of the arrangement.  Rights to refunds of 
consideration previously paid are recognised as a receivable.  Subsequent to initial recognition, contingent 
consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within 
equity. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or a liability is remeasured each reporting period to fair 
value through the statement of comprehensive income unless the change in value can be identified as 
existing at acquisition date. 

All transaction costs incurred in relation to the business combination are expensed to the statement of 
comprehensive income. 

Earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share 

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

Diluted earnings per share 

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

Goods and Services Tax (GST) 

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST 
incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). In this case it is recognised as part of 
the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount 
of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included in other receivables or other payables in the 
Statement of Financial Position. 

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

Financial instruments 

Recognition and initial measurement 

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

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except where the instrument is 
classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’, in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss 
immediately. 

Classification and subsequent measurement 

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest rate 
method, or cost.  Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability 
settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties.  Quoted prices in an active market are used, where available, 
to determine fair value.  In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted. 

Amortised cost is calculated as:  

the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition; 
less principal repayments; 

• 
• 
•  plus or minus the cumulative amortisation of the difference, if any, between the amount initially recognised 

and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method; and 
less any reduction for impairment. 

• 

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period 
and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, 
transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably 
predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or 
financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying 
value with a consequential recognition of an income or expense in profit or loss. 

The Group does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture entities as being 
subject to the requirements of accounting standards specifically applicable to financial instruments.   

i.  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

Financial assets are classified at ‘fair value through profit or loss’ when they are either held for trading for the 
purpose of short-term profit taking, derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as 
such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of financial assets 
is managed on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. 
Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in carrying value being included in profit or 
loss.   

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ii.  Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not 
quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost.  Loans and receivables are 
included in current assets, except for those which are not expected to mature within 12 months after reporting 
date. (All other loans and receivables are classified as non-current assets.) 

All trade receivables are recognised at the amounts receivable as they are due for settlement by no more than 
90 days.  Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Debts which are known to be 
uncollectible are written off.  A provision for impairment of receivables is raised when some doubt as to 
collection exists. 

iii.  Held-to-maturity investments 

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or 
determinable payments, and it is the Group’s intention to hold these investments to maturity.  They are 
subsequently measured at amortised cost.  Held-to-maturity investments are included in non-current assets, 
except for those that are expected to mature within 12 months after reporting date, which are classified as 
current assets. 

If during the period the Group sold or reclassified more than an insignificant amount of the held-to-maturity 
investments before maturity, the entire held-to-maturity investments category would be tainted and 
reclassified as available-for-sale. 

iv.  Available-for-sale financial assets 

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either not suitable to be 
classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by 
Management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity 
nor fixed or determinable payments. 

Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those that are expected to be 
disposed of within 12 months after reporting date, which are classified as current assets. 

v.  Financial liabilities 

Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of 
the financial year and which are unpaid.  The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30-45 days 
of recognition.  Other payables not due within a year are measured less cumulative amortisation calculated 
using the effective interest method. 

Loans are carried at their principal amounts which represent the present value of future cash flows associated 
with servicing debt.  Interest is accrued over the period it becomes due and unpaid interest is recorded as part 
of current payables. 

Interest free loans are recorded at their fair value.  Discounted cash flow models are used to determine the 
fair values of the loans. 

All non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at amortised 
cost 

Fair value  

Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are 
applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted financial instruments, including recent arm’s length 
transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models.  

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Impairment  

At the end of each reporting period, the Group assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial 
instrument has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a prolonged decline in 
the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether impairment has arisen. Impairment losses are 
recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.  

Financial guarantees 

Where material, financial guarantees issued, which require the issuer to make specified payments to 
reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due, are 
recognised as a financial liability at fair value on initial recognition.  

The guarantee is subsequently measured at the higher of the best estimate of the obligation and the amount 
initially recognised less, when appropriate, cumulative amortisation in accordance with AASB: 118 Revenue.  
Where the entity gives guarantees in exchange for a fee, revenue is recognised under AASB: 118 Revenue. 

The fair value of financial guarantee contracts has been assessed using a probability weighted discounted 
cash flow approach. The probability has been based on: 

• 
• 

• 

the likelihood of the guaranteed party defaulting in a year period; 
the proportion of the exposure that is not expected to be recovered due  to the guaranteed party defaulting; 
and 
the maximum loss exposed if the guaranteed party were to default. 

De-recognition 

Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is 
transferred to another party whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the 
risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related 
obligations are discharged, cancelled or expired. The difference between the carrying value of the financial 
liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the 
transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss. 

Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations 

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be 
recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered 
highly probable.  They are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, 
except for assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from employee benefits, financial assets and 
investment property that are carried at fair value and contractual rights under insurance contracts, which are 
specially exempt from this requirement. 

An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset (or disposal group) to 
fair value less costs to sell.  A gain is recognised for any subsequent increases in fair value less costs to sell 
of an asset (or disposal group), but not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised.  A 
gain or loss not previously recognised by the date of the sale of the non-current asset (or disposal group) is 
recognised at the date of de-recognition. 

Non-current assets (including those that are part of a disposal group) are not depreciated or amortised while 
they are classified as held for sale.  Interest and other expenses attributable to the liabilities of a disposal 
group classified as held for sale continue to be recognised. 
Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the assets of a disposal group classified as held for sale are 
presented separately from the other assets in the statement of financial position. The liabilities of a disposal 
group classified as held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the statement of financial 
position. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

A discontinued operation is a component of the entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for 
sale and that represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations, is part of a 
single co-ordinated plan to dispose of such a line of business or area of operations, or is a subsidiary acquired 
exclusively with a view to resale.  The results of discontinued operations are presented separately in the 
Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

New accounting standards for application in future periods 

In the current year, the Group has adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by 
the Australian Accounting Standards Board (the “AASB”) that are relevant to their operations and effective for 
annual reporting periods beginning on 1 July 2016. 

The adoption of all new and revised Standards and Interpretations did not affect the amounts reported for the 
current or prior periods.  In addition, the new and revised Accounting Standards and Interpretations have not 
had a material impact and not resulted in change to the Group’s presentation of or disclosure in these 
financial statements. 

Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the AASB that are not yet mandatorily applicable to the 
Group, together with an assessment of the potential impact of such pronouncements on the Group when 
adopted in future periods, are discussed below: 

AASB 9: Financial Instruments and associated amending standards (applicable for annual reporting periods 
commencing on or after 1 January 2018) 

AASB 9 will be applicable retrospectively and includes revised requirements for the classification and 
measurement of financial instruments, revised recognition and de-recognition requirements for financial 
instruments and simplified requirements for hedge accounting.  The key changes made to the Standard that 
may affect the Group on initial application include certain simplifications to the classification of financial 
assets. 

Although the Directors anticipate that the adoption of AASB 9 may have an impact on the Group’s financial 
instruments, including hedging activity, based on the preliminary assessment performed to date, the effects 
are not expected to be material. 

AASB 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on 
or after 1 January 2018) 

This standard, when effective, will replace the current accounting requirements applicable to revenue with a 
single, principles-based model. Except for a limited number of exceptions, including leases, the new revenue 
model in AASB 15 will apply to all contracts with customers as well as non-monetary exchanges between 
entities in the same line of business to facilitate sales to customers and potential customers.  The core 
principle of AASB 15 is that an entity will recognise revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or 
services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in 
exchange for the goods or services.  AASB 15 also requires enhanced disclosures regarding revenues.  This 
standard will require retrospective restatement and is available for early adoption. 

Although the Directors anticipate that the adoption of AASB 15 may have an impact on the Group’s financial 
statements, based on the preliminary assessment performed to date, the effects are not expected to be 
material. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AASB 16: Leases (applicable for annual reporting periods commencing on or after 1 January 2019) 

AASB 16 introduces a comprehensive model for the identification of lease arrangements and accounting 
treatments for both lessors and lessees. AASB 16 will supersede the current lease guidance including AASB 
117 Leases and the related interpretations when it becomes effective.  AASB 16 distinguishes leases and 
service contracts on the basis of whether an identified asset is controlled by a customer.  Distinctions of 
operating leases (off balance sheet) and finance leases (on balance sheet) are removed for lessee 
accounting, and is replaced by a model where a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability have to be 
recognised for all leases by lessees (i.e. all on balance sheet) except for short-term leases and leases of low 
value assets. 

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost (subject to certain 
exceptions) less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, adjusted for any remeasurement of the 
lease liability.  The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not 
paid at that date.  Subsequently, the lease liability is adjusted for interest and lease payments, as well as the 
impact of lease modifications, amongst others. 

The classification of cash flows will also be affected as operating lease payments under AASB 117 are 
presented as operating cash flows; whereas under the AASB 16 model, the lease payments will be split into a 
principal and an interest portion which will be presented as financing and operating cash flows respectively. 
Furthermore, extensive disclosures are required by AASB 16. 

The Group had as at 30 June 2017, non-cancellable operating lease commitments of $54.57 million (30 June 
2016: $41.3 million).  AASB 117 does not require the recognition of any right-of-use asset or liability for future 
payments for these leases; instead, certain information is disclosed as operating lease commitments in Note 
28.  A preliminary assessment indicates that these arrangements will meet the definition of a lease under 
AASB 16, and hence the Group will recognise a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability in respect of 
all these leases unless they qualify for low value or short-term leases upon the application of AASB 16.  The 
new requirement to recognise a right-of-use asset and a related lease liability is expected to have a significant 
impact on the amounts recognised in the Group’s consolidated financial statements.  It is not practicable to 
provide a reasonable estimate of the financial effect until a full assessment of the potential impact is 
completed by the Group. 

AASB 2016-1: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Recognition of Deferred 
Tax Assets for Unrealised Losses 

This standard is applicable from annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 with earlier 
application being permitted.  This standard amends AASB 112 Income Taxes to clarify how to account for 
deferred tax assets related to debt instruments measured at fair value, particularly where changes in the 
market interest rate decrease the fair value of a debt instrument below cost. 

This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial statements. 

AASB 2016-2: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosure Initiative: Amendments to AASB 
107 

This standard is applicable from annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 with earlier 
application being permitted. This standard amends AASB 107 Statement of Cash Flows to require entities 
preparing financial statements in accordance with Tier 1 reporting requirements to provide disclosures that 
enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including 
both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes. 

This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial statements. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AASB 2016-5: Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards - Classification and Measurement of Share 
based Payment Transactions 

This Standard is applicable from 1 January 2018 with earlier application being permitted.  The Standard 
amends AASB 2 Share-based Payment to address: 

a)  The accounting for the effects of vesting and non-vesting conditions on the measurement of cash-settled 

share-based payments; 

b)  The classification of share-based payment transactions with a net settlement feature for withholding tax 

obligations; and 

c)  The accounting for a modification to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment that changes the 

classification of the transaction from cash-settled to equity-settled. 

This Standard is not expected to significantly impact the Group’s financial statements. 

Note 2 

Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements 

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, 
including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the Group and that are believed to 
be reasonable under the circumstances. 

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions 

When preparing the financial statements, Management undertakes various judgements, estimates and 
assumptions concerning the recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.  The 
resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equate with the related actual results. The following 
are significant judgements, estimates and assumptions made in applying the accounting policies of the Group 
that have the most significant effect on the financial statements. 

Impairment of Goodwill 

Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating 
units to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the Group to estimate the 
future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to 
calculate present value.  Refer to Note 12 for details of key assumptions used to calculate the recoverable 
amount of goodwill. 

Fair value of financial instruments 

Management uses valuation techniques to determine the fair value of financial instruments (where active 
market quotes are not available).  This involves developing estimates and assumptions consistent with how 
market participants would price the instrument.  Management bases its assumptions on observable data as 
far as possible but this is not always available.  In that case, Management uses the best information available.  

The carrying value of the deferred vendor consideration, payable as a result of the acquisition of businesses 
and entities, incorporate a number of assumptions.  In determining this value, Management have applied a 
discount factor and a probability factor on the earn-out components to determine the fair value.  The interest 
expense and the fair value adjustment have been taken to the Statement of Comprehensive Income.  

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 3 

Segment Information 

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by 
the Chief Executive Officer (chief operating decision maker) in assessing performance and determining the 
allocation of resources. 

The Group is managed primarily on the basis of product category and service offerings since the 
diversifications of the Group’s operations inherently have notably different risk profiles and performance 
assessment criteria.  Operating segments are therefore determined on the same basis. 

Reportable segments disclosed are based on aggregating operating segments where the segments are 
considered to have similar economic characteristics with respect to the products sold and/or services provided 
by the segment. 

The Group only operates within one geographical area, Australasia, and has historically been segmented by 
the products it provides, being: 

•  Vehicle Panel Repair - Motor vehicle panel repairs. 
•  Vehicle Protection Products - Manufacture & distribution of motor vehicle protective bars. 
•  Automotive Electrical & Cable - Distribution of motor vehicle electrical & cable accessories. 
•  Automotive Component Remanufacturing - Motor vehicle component remanufacturing & repairs. 

Unless stated otherwise, all amounts reported to the Chief Executive Officer as the chief decision maker with 
respect to operating segments are determined in accordance with the Group’s accounting policies.  The gross 
margin of the panel repair segment, as presented to the Chief Executive Officer, does not include direct labour 
costs or an allocation of overheads. 

All inter-segment transactions are eliminated on consolidation for the Group’s financial statements. 

Where an asset is used across multiple segments, the asset is allocated to the segment that receives the 
majority of economic value from the asset. In the majority of instances, segment assets are clearly identifiable 
on the basis of their nature and physical location. 

Liabilities are allocated to segments where there is direct nexus between the incurrence of the liability and the 
operations of the segment. Borrowings and tax liabilities are generally considered to relate to the Group as a 
whole and are not allocated. Segment liabilities include trade and other payables and certain direct 
borrowings. 

The following items of revenue, expense, assets and liabilities are not allocated to operating segments, other 
than for direct labour for panel segment, as they are not considered part of the core operations of any 
segment: 

income tax expense; 

•  non-recurring items of revenue or expense; 
• 
•  deferred tax assets and liabilities; 
•  other financial liabilities; 
• 
• 
•  dividend payments; 
• 
intangible assets; and 
•  discontinued operations. 

fixed manufacturing & service costs and other cost of sales adjustments; 
finance costs; 

The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by 
the Board and Executive Management in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Year to 30 June 2017 

Revenue 

External sales 

Other income 

Total sales & other income 

Unallocated revenue 

Total revenue 

Result 

Segment gross margin 

Impairment expense 

Unallocated expenses 

Fair value adjustments 
Profit from continuing operations before 
income tax 

Net assets 

Segment assets 

Unallocated assets 

Total Assets 

Segment liabilities 

Unallocated liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Year to 30 June 2016 

Revenue 

External sales 

Other income 

Total sales & other income 

Unallocated revenue 

Total revenue 

Result 

Segment gross margin 

Impairment expense 

Unallocated expenses 

Fair value adjustments 
Profit from continuing operations before 
income tax 

Net assets 

Segment assets 

Unallocated assets 

Segment liabilities 

Unallocated liabilities 

Panel 

$’000 

Protection 

Electrical 

Component 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

Total 

$’000 

323,769

742

324,511

25,685

791

26,476

14,864

77

14,941

10,340

224

10,564

374,658

1,834

376,492

5,673

382,165

185,459

12,622

4,514

4,067

206,662

107,826

55,468

12,098

9,789

(62,681)

(3,231)

(2,090)

(1,752)

211,549

571

212,120

27,591

977

28,568

123,730

12,579

15,030

208

15,238

4,393

(2,954)

7,732

282

8,014

3,203

197,437

21,024

11,553

3,577

(50,719)

(3,765)

(2,464)

(1,255)

-

(180,539)

(718)

25,405

185,181

107,215

292,396

(69,754)

(59,787)

(129,541)

261,902

2,038

263,940

344

264,284

143,905

(2,954)

(126,584)

(920)

13,447

233,591

22,203

255,794

(58,203)

(51,041)

(109,244)

Gross Margin for the Vehicle Panel Repair segment does not include direct labour or an allocation for overheads. These costs are 
allocated to Unallocated. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 4 

Revenue 

From continuing operations 
Sales revenue 
Sale of goods 
Service and hire 

Other revenue 
Interest received 
Exchange rate gains 
Other revenue 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$’000 

$’000 

50,839 
323,819 
374,658 

50,352
211,550
261,902

98 
- 
7,409 

361
102
1,919

7,507 

2,382

Total revenue from continuing operations 

382,165 

264,284

Note 5 

Expenses 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$’000 

$’000 

Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses: 

Rental expense relating to operating leases (minimum lease payments) 
Defined contribution superannuation expense 
Executive equity plan expense 
Consulting and advisory expense 
Bad and doubtful debts expense / (recovery) 
Inventory obsolescence expense 
Loss / (profit) on disposal of assets 
Depreciation and amortization expense 
- Depreciation of property, plant & equipment 
- Amortisation of intangible assets 
Impairment expense  
- Goodwill 
- Other 
Interest and finance charges paid / payable 

Fees paid or payable to Shine Wing Australia (the Company’s Auditors) or its 
related practices: 
- Audit or review of the financial reports 
- Other services 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

16,165 
10,197 
403 
3,684 
(32) 
12 
(15) 

7,168 
3,444 

- 
300 
170 

316 
- 
316 

12,509
7,386
3,644
3,711
23
50
62

4,515
2,629

2,000
954
207

298
-
298

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 6 

Income Tax Expense 

Income tax expense 
Current tax payable 
Businesses acquired during the year 
Current year tax instalments paid during the year 
Deferred tax 
Other 
(Over)/Under provision in respect of prior year 

Aggregate income tax expense 

Deferred tax included in income tax expense comprises: 
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets  
(Decrease)/increase in deferred tax liabilities  

Reconciliation of prima facie tax payable to income tax expense: 

Profit before income tax (expense)/benefit 

Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% 

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

Employee equity plan 
Impairment 
Fair value adjustments 
Non-deductible professional services fees 
Other non-deductible items 
(Over)/Under provision in respect of prior year 

Income tax expense 

Income tax expense attributable to: 
- Continuing operations 
- Discontinued operations 

Income tax expense 

Income tax expense attributable to: 
- Members of the Company 
- Non-controlling interests 

Income tax expense 

Notes  30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

457
-
8,267
(450)
-
(279)

7,995

(236)
(214)

(450)

1,828 
(360) 
6,400 
(1,491) 
- 
(37) 

6,340 

101 
(1,592) 

(1,491) 

25,405

13,429 

7,622

4,029 

121
90
215
226
-
(279)

7,995

7,995
-

7,995

7,909
86

7,995

1,093 
600 
276 
275 
6 
(37) 

6,242 

6,248 
(6) 

6,242 

6,157 
85 

6,242 

30 

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows: 

31.5%

46.5% 

The Group is part of a tax consolidation group.  See the income tax accounting policy in Note 1. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 7 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash on hand 
Cash at bank 

Note 8 

Trade and Other Receivables 

Current 
Trade receivables 
Less provision for impairment of receivables 

Other receivables 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

65
14,658

14,723

28
22,860

22,888

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

28,711
(269)

18,704
(130)

28,442

18,574

6,523

4,207

34,965

22,781

There were no non-current trade or other receivables in either reported year. 

Bad and doubtful trade receivables 

The Group has recognised a provision of $269,000 (2016: $130,000) in respect of bad and doubtful trade 
receivables during the year ended 30 June 2017.  

Impairment of receivables 

The ageing of the provision for impairment of trade receivables recognised above is as follows: 

3 to 6 months 
Over 6 months 

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

Opening balance 
Business acquisition 
Additional provisions recognised/(released) 
Receivables written off/(back-in) during the year as uncollectible 
Discontinuing operation 

Closing balance 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

269
-

269

130
20
127
(8)
-

269

130 
- 

130 

48 
69 
20 
(7) 
- 

130 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Past due but not impaired 

The ageing of the past due but not impaired receivables is shown below: 

1 to 3 months 
3 to 6 months 
Over 6 months 

Closing balance  

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

4,899
-
-

4,899

4,772 
- 
- 

4,772 

Customers with balances past due but without provision for impairment at 30 June 2017 amount to 
$4,899,000 (2016: $4,772,000).  Management do not consider that there is any credit risk on the aggregate 
balances after reviewing credit agency information and recognising a tacit extension to the recorded credit 
terms of customers based on recent collection practices. 

The balances of receivables that remain within initial trade terms (as detailed in table) are considered to be of 
high credit quality. 

Note 9 

Inventories 

Raw materials and consumables 
Work in progress 
Finished goods 

Note 10  Other Assets 

Current 
Deferred Employee Equity Plan 
Prepayments 

Non-Current 
Deferred Employee Equity Plan 
Prepayments 
Vendor loans 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

8,212
5,844
5,157

6,019 
4,143 
5,240 

19,213

15,402 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

170
3,531

3,701

205
1,246
2,159

3,610

265 
1,425 

1,690 

120 
1,475 
2,044 

3,639 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 11  Property, Plant and Equipment 

Leasehold improvements - at cost 
less accumulated amortisation 

Plant & equipment - at cost 
less accumulated depreciation 
Less impairment provision 

Furniture & equipment - at cost 
less accumulated depreciation 

Motor vehicles - at cost 
less accumulated depreciation 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

16,105
(4,317)

12,006 
(3,824) 

11,788

8,182 

52,069
(21,073)
(1,651)

38,926 
(14,330) 
(1,651) 

29,345

22,945 

4,319
(1,946)

3,451 
(1,807) 

2,373

1,644 

4,754
(2,316)

4,398 
(2,206) 

2,438

2,192 

45,944

34,963 

Movements in the fair values of Property, Plant & Equipment are set out below: 

Leasehold 
improvements 
$'000 

Plant & 
Equipment 
$'000 

Furniture & 
Fittings 
$'000 

Motor 
vehicles 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

Balance at 1 July 2015 
Additions 
Business acquisition 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Discontinued operations 

1,700
3,830
2,798
(39)
(107)
-

5,432
4,971
16,802
(18)
(4,242)
-

564 
523 
676 
(11) 
(108) 
- 

378 
481 
1,411 
(20) 
(58) 
- 

8,074
9,805
21,687
(88)
(4,515)
-

Balance at 30 June 2016 

8,182

22,945

1,644 

2,192 

34,963

Balance at 1 July 2016 
Additions 
Business acquisitions 
Disposals 
Depreciation expense 
Discontinued operations 

8,182
3,956
65
-
(415)
-

22,945
6,983
5,951
(2)
(6,532)
-

1,644 
824 
18 
- 
(113) 
- 

2,192 
312 
77 
(35) 
(108) 
- 

34,963
12,075
6,111
(37)
(7,168)
-

Balance at 30 June 2017 

11,788

29,345

2,373 

2,438 

45,944

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 12 

Intangible Assets 

Goodwill - at cost 
Less impairment 

Patents & Trademarks 
Less amortisation 

Customer contracts 
Less amortisation 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

161,594
(8,545)
153,049

629
(212)
417

11,977
(6,340)
5,637

148,251 
(8,545) 
139,706 

629 
(192) 
437 

11,977 
(2,916) 
9,061 

159,103

149,204 

Movements in the carrying amounts of Intangible Assets are set out below: 

Balance at 1 July 2015 

Additions and adjustment 
Acquired 
Impairment expense 
Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

Additions and adjustment 
Acquired 
Impairment expense 
Amortisation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Goodwill 

Goodwill 
$'000 

Patents & 
Trademarks 
$’000 

Customer 
Contracts 
$’000 

Total 
$,000 

47,235

1,139
93,332
(2,000)
-

139,706

96
13,247
-
-

153,049

79

4
384
-
(30)

437

-
-
-
(20)

417

732

48,046

-
10,929
-
(2,600)

1,143
104,645
(2,000)
(2,630)

9,061

149,204

-
-
-
(3,424)

96
13,247
-
(3,444)

5,637

159,103

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units (“CGU”) which are based on the Group’s operating segments: 

Vehicle Panel Repair 
Vehicle Protection Products & Accessories 
Automotive Electrical & Cable Accessories 
Automotive Component Remanufacturing 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

134,826
11,414
5,349
1,460

121,639
11,414
5,349
1,304

153,049

139,706

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

The recoverable amount of the Group’s goodwill has been determined by a value-in-use calculation using a 
discounted cash flow model, based on 5-year cash projection budgets approved by the Board, using the 
following key assumptions: 

Vehicle Panel 
Repair 

Vehicle 
Protection 
Products & 
Accessories 

Automotive 
Electrical & 
Cable 
Accessories 

Automotive 
Component 
Remanufacturing 

Growth Rate % 

Pre-tax discount rate % 

0.00 

7.80 

0.00 

8.30 

0.00 

9.10 

0.00 

9.10 

The value in use calculations use weighted average growth rates to project revenue & costs and 
Management’s best estimates of what it believes will occur in future years.  Due to the current effects of the 
economic environment on the automotive industry, the Company has adopted a conservative approach and 
used growth rates of 0.00%. 

The pre-tax discount rates of 7.80% to 9.10% reflect Management’s estimate of the time value of money and 
the Group’s weighted average cost of capital adjusted for additional risk factors associated with each 
segment. 

Impact of possible changes in key assumptions 

Vehicle Panel Repair Segment 

If the base EBIT used in the value-in-use calculation for this CGU had decreased by 10% and then remained 
constant with no further growth applied, the group would not be required to recognise any further impairment 
of goodwill in relation to this CGU. 

If the estimated pre-tax discount rate for this CGU had been 1% higher than Management’s estimates (8.80% 
instead of 7.80%), the group would not be required to recognise any further impairment of goodwill in relation 
to this CGU. 

Vehicle Protection Products & Accessories Segment 

If the base EBIT used in the value-in-use calculation for this CGU had decreased by 10% and then remained 
constant with no further growth applied, the group would not be required to recognise any further impairment 
of goodwill in relation to this CGU. 

If the estimated pre-tax discount rate for this CGU had been 1% higher than Management’s estimates (9.30% 
instead of 8.30%), the group would not be required to recognise any further impairment of goodwill in relation 
to this CGU. 

Automotive Electrical & Cable Accessories Segment 

If the base EBIT used in the value-in-use calculation for this CGU had decreased by 10% and then remained 
constant with no further growth applied, the group would be not required to recognise any further impairment 
of goodwill (2016: $Nil) in relation to this CGU. 

If the estimated pre-tax discount rate for this CGU had been 1% higher than Management’s estimates 
(10.10% instead of 9.10%), the group would be not required to recognise any further impairment of goodwill 
(2016: $Nil) in relation to this CGU. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Automotive Component Remanufacturing Segment 

If the base EBIT used in the value-in-use calculation for this CGU had decreased by 10% and then remained 
constant with no further growth applied, the group would not be required to recognise any further impairment 
of goodwill in relation to this CGU. 

If the estimated pre-tax discount rate for this CGU had been 1% higher than Management’s estimates 
(10.10% instead of 9.10%), the group would not be required to recognise any further impairment of goodwill in 
relation to this CGU. 

Note 13  Deferred Tax Asset 

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: 

Amounts recognised in the statement of comprehensive income: 
Employee benefits 
Provisions 
Accrued expenses 
Inventory 
Doubtful debts 
Other 

Amounts recognised in equity: 
Transaction costs on share issue 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

4,158
368
1,211
197
81
925

6,940

265

265

3,102 
1,070 
394 
134 
39 
100 

4,839 

388 

388 

Deferred tax asset 

7,205

5,227 

At 30 June 2017, the Group has estimated un-recouped revenue losses of $334,000 (2016: $nil). 

At 30 June 2017, the Group has estimated un-recouped capital losses of $3,528,900 (2016: $3,747,900) none 
of which have been brought to account as a deferred tax asset. 

The benefit of these losses will only be obtained if: 
•  The companies derive future assessable income of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the 

benefits from the deductions for the losses to be realised. 

•  The companies continue to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the law. 
•  No changes in tax legislation adversely affect the companies in realising the benefit from the deductions for 

the losses. 

Note 14 

Investments 

Investment in associates 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

3,932

- 

On 23 May 2017, AMA announced that it would seek to acquire all of the shares in Automotive Solutions 
Group Limited (“ASG”).  This Offer lapsed on 7 July 2017.  At 30 June 2017, the Company had acquired 
12,532,376 fully paid ordinary shares in ASG which represents 24.9% of the issued capital of ASG.  At 
completion of the offer, AMA held 15,755,471 fully paid ordinary shares in ASG which represents 31.3% of the 
issued capital of ASG.  

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 15 

Trade and Other Payables 

Trade payables 
Other payables 

Note 16  Borrowings 

Current 
Bank loan 
Lease liability 

Non-current 
Bank loan 
Lease liability 

Total 
Bank loan 
Lease liability 

At year end the Group had unrestricted access to the following lines of credit: 

Bank loan facility 

Unutilised at balance date 

Financing arrangements 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

37,182
12,480

28,531 
12,648 

49,662

41,179 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

13,000
597

13,597

-
100

100

13,000
697

13,697

- 
601 

601 

- 
308 

308 

- 
909 

909 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

40,000

12,000 

27,000

12,000 

On 24 August 2016, the Company entered into a new Facility Agreement with National Australia Bank Limited.  
The key terms of this agreement are: 

•  a $40 million facility, with a 36 months tenor, to assist in funding acquisitions and general corporate needs; 
•  a $6.5 million lease facility to assist with the purchase of capital equipment;  
•  a $3.0 million bank guarantee facility to assist with securing property rental leases; and 
•  a $0.4 million letter of credit facility. 

The Facility is secured by a fixed and floating charge over all of the assets of the Company and its wholly 
owned subsidiaries and is subject to standard covenants.  At year end, the Company was in compliance with 
these covenants. 

The lease liabilities are effectively secured as the rights to the leased assets recognised in the statement of 
financial position revert to the lessor in the event of default. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 17  Provisions 

Current 
Annual leave 
Long service leave 
Dividends 
Onerous lease 

Non-current 
Long service leave 
Make good 
Onerous lease 

Movements in provisions 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

8,604
2,408
190
388

11,590

2,847
3,153
469

6,469

6,603 
2,604 
151 
- 

9,358 

1,132 
1,865 
1,378 

4,375 

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

Dividends  Make 
Good 

Onerous 
Lease 

Total 

Carrying amount at beginning of year 

151

1,865

1,378

3,394

Arising during the year 
Utilised 

39
-

1,330
(42)

209
(730)

1,578
(772)

Carrying amount at end of year 

190

3,153

857

4,200

Amounts not expected to be settled within the next 12 months 

The current provision for annual leave is presented as current, since the Group does not have an 
unconditional right to defer settlement. However, based on past experience, the Group does not expect all 
employees to take the full amount of accrued leave within the next 12 months.      

The current provision for long service leave includes all unconditional entitlements where employees have 
completed the required period of service and also those where employees are entitled to pro-rata payments in 
certain circumstances. The entire amount is presented as current, since the Group does not have an 
unconditional right to defer settlement. However, based on past experience, the Group does not expect all 
employees to take the full amount of accrued long service leave or require payment within the next 12 
months. 

The following amounts reflect leave that is classified as a current liability but is not expected to be taken within 
the next 12 months: 

Annual leave obligation expected to be settled after 12 months 
Long service leave obligation to be settled after 12 months 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

1,473
792

2,265

4,728 
365 

5,093 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 18  Other Liabilities 

Current 
Deferred income 
Deferred vendor consideration 

Non-current 
Deferred income 
Deferred vendor consideration 

Deferred Vendor Consideration 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

6,000
7,933

13,933

5,100 
1,415 

6,515 

8,532
21,691

14,919 
27,539 

30,223

42,458 

The Company has recorded deferred and contingent consideration to Business Vendors for $31.208 million 
(2016: $31.200 million) which, as per the relevant business purchase agreement includes amounts for 
performance based earn-outs to be paid in a mixture of shares and cash.  The present value of the liability is 
$29.624 million (2016: $28.954 million).  Refer to Note 24 for further information on how fair value has been 
determined for contingent consideration.  An analysis of this liability by type of consideration follows: 

Current 
Cash Settlement 
Share Settlement 

Non-Current: 
Cash Settlement 
Share Settlement 

Deferred Income 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$’000 

$’000 

4,143
3,790

624
791

7,933

1,415

19,319
2,372

21,691
29,624

20,706
6,833

27,539
28,954

In a previous financial year, the Group entered into an agreement with a key supplier to purchase product and 
services from the supplier over an agreed period of time and receives various preferential benefits; one of 
which is a market investment incentive.  To satisfy the requirements of this agreement, the Group must 
purchase from this supplier in accordance with agreed terms. The incentive is being amortised as this liability 
reduces.  At 30 June 2017, an amount of $6.0 million (2016: $5.1 million) has been classified as current 
representing the anticipated reduction in this incentive over the next twelve months. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 19  Deferred Tax Liability 

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: 

Amounts recognised in statement of comprehensive income: 
Sundry debtors 
Customer contracts 
Sundry items 

Deferred tax liability 

Note 20  Contributed Equity  

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$'000 

$'000 

1,818
1,691
-

3,509

997 
1,625 
- 

2,622 

Fully Paid Ordinary shares  
Quoted 
Unquoted 

30 Jun 2017 
Number 

30 Jun 2016 
Number 

30 Jun 2017 
$’000 

30 Jun 2016 
$’000 

488,892,102
30,100,428

473,196,686
25,000,000

161,691
20,000

157,149
15,000

518,992,530

498,196,686

181,691

172,149

Quoted Fully Paid Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding 
up the Company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.  On a show of hands 
every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote and, upon a 
poll, each share is entitled to one vote. 

Unquoted Fully Paid Ordinary shares entitle the holder to all the same benefits and responsibilities of holders 
of Quoted Fully Paid Ordinary shares with exception that they do not entitle the holder to participate in 
dividends or vote at general meetings of the Company.  As such they are not listed for trade on the ASX.  
They have been issued as part consideration for the acquisition of various entities and are subject to a 
restriction period.  In the event that the business has met its earnings target at the completion of this 
restriction period, the shares are then eligible to participate in dividends. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Movements in ordinary share capital 

Quoted: 
Opening balance 

Shares issued 
Institutional placement 
Employee share issue 
Employee share issue 
Employee share issue 
Employee share issue 
Vendor share issue 
Vendor share issue 
Vendor share issue 
Vendor share issue 
Vendor share issue 

Date 

Number 

Issue Price 
(Cents) 

$’000 

1 Jul 2015 

334,250,963

1 Jul 2015 
15 Oct 2015 
25 Apr 2016 
19 May 2016 
19 May 2016 
6 Nov 2015 
10 Dec 2015 
4 Jan 2016 
29 Jan 2016 
19 May 2016 

75,000,000
721,796
106,383
374,264
53,191
249,252
58,333,333
655,308
1,576,905
1,875,291

58.6 
37.4 
94.0 
37.4 
94.0 
100.3 
60.0 
76.3 
82.4 
35.6 

74,904

43,968
270
100
140
50
250
35,000
500
1,300
667

Closing balance 

30 Jun 2016 

473,196,686

157,149

Shares issued 
Employee share issue 
Employee share issue 
Employee share issue 
Employee share issue 
Employee share issue 
Vendor share issue 
Vendor share issue 
Vendor share issue 
Vendor share issue 

17 Oct 2016 
17 Oct 2016 
25 Nov 2016 
25 Nov 2016 
25 Nov 2016 
16 Feb 2017 
21 Mar 2017 
21 Mar 2017 
3 Apr 2017 

18,026
62,005
181,181
181,181
49,363
12,750,000
1,875,291
393,184
185,185

90.1 
43.4 
82.8 
82.8 
101.3 
23.5 
35.3 
76.3 
106.8 

16
27
150
150
50
2,989
662
300
198

Closing balance 

30 Jun 2017 

488,892,102

161,691

Unquoted: 
Opening balance 

Shares issued 
Vendor share issue 

1 Jul 2015 

-

10 Dec 2016 

25,000,000

60.0 

Closing balance 

30 Jun 2016 

25,000,000

Shares issued 
Vendor share issue 

5,100,428

98.3 

Closing balance 

30 Jun 2017 

30,100,428

Total 

518,992,530

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

-

15,000

15,000

5,000

20,000

181,691

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 21  Reserves  

Equity Based Remuneration Reserve 
Foreign Exchange Translation Reserve 

Note 22  Non-Controlling Interests 

30 Jun 2017 
$’000 

30 Jun 2016 
$’000 

3,048
6

3,054

3,048
11

3,059

On 1 July 2015, the Group acquired 60.0% of the issued capital of Woods Auto Shops (Dandenong) Pty Ltd; 
the operator of the Trackright businesses.  The owners of the other 40.0% of issued capital are the 
management of the Trackright business. 

Opening Balance 
Entity joins the Group 
Share of result for the period 
Dividends paid 

Closing Balance 

Note 23  Dividends  

Dividends paid or declared during the period ended were: 

Final dividend of 1.7 cents per share, fully franked, paid 30 Oct 2015 
Interim dividend of 0.5 cents per share, fully franked, paid 7 Apr 2016 
Final dividend of 1.7 cents per share (fully franked), paid 30 Oct 2016 
Interim dividend of 0.5 cents per share, fully franked, paid 13 Apr 2017 

30 Jun 2017 
$’000 

30 Jun 2016 
$’000 

197
30
201
(196)

232

-
96
197
(96)

197

30 Jun 2017 
$’000 

30 Jun 2016 
$’000 

-
-
8,045
2,432

10,477

6,957
2,354
-
-

9,311

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

14,884

4,748

The aforementioned amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the reporting 
period, adjusted for: 

• 
• 
• 

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

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 24 

Financial Instruments 

Financial risk management 

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

Risk management is carried out by Executive Management under policies approved by the Board.  Executive 
Management identifies, evaluates and mitigates financial risks within the Group's operating units. 

Market risk 

Foreign currency risk 

The Group continues to make purchases in foreign currencies and is therefore exposed to foreign currency 
risk through foreign exchange rate fluctuations. 

The carrying amount of the Group's foreign currency denominated financial assets and financial liabilities at 
the end of the reporting period are set out below: 

Consolidated 

US Dollar 
NZ Dollar 

Assets 

Liabilities 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

-
147

147

-
-

-

202
205

407

739
-

739

The Group had financial assets denominated in NZ Dollars of AUD $147,000 as at 30 June 2017 (2016: 
A$Nil). Based on this exposure, had the Australian Dollar weakened/strengthened by 10% against the NZ 
Dollar with all other variables held constant, the Group's result for the year and equity would have been 
$16,000 higher/lower (2016: A$Nil).   

The Group had financial liabilities denominated in US Dollars of AUD $202,000 as at 30 June 2017 (2016: 
A$739,000). Based on this exposure, had the Australian Dollar weakened/strengthened by 10% against the 
US Dollar with all other variables held constant, the Group's result for the year and equity would have been 
$22,000 higher/lower (2016: A$82,000).   

The Group had financial liabilities denominated in NZ Dollars of AUD $205,000 as at 30 June 2017 (2016: 
A$Nil). Based on this exposure, had the Australian Dollar weakened/strengthened by 10% against the NZ 
Dollar with all other variables held constant, the Group's result for the year and equity would have been 
$23,000 higher/lower (2016: A$Nil).   

There were no assets or liabilities denominated in any other foreign currencies, other than NZ or US Dollars 
as at 30 June 2017 or as at 30 June 2016. 

The foreign exchange (loss)/gain for the year ended 30 June 2017 was a loss of $41,000 (2016: $102,000 
gain). 

The Group does not employ foreign currency hedges and has no official foreign currency policy.  If the 
transactional value, net asset position and overall exposure were to increase it is likely that a policy will be 
adopted to mitigate risk. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Price risk 

The Group and the Company are not exposed to any significant price risk. 

Interest rate risk 

The Group and the Company's main interest rate risk arises from short and long-term borrowings.  All 
borrowings are issued at variable rates and this exposes the Group and the Company to interest rate risk.  
The Group and the Company attempt to mitigate this interest rate risk exposure by maintaining an adequate 
interest cover ratio and gearing ratio that ensures financing costs are not significant costs.  At the end of the 
financial year, the Group had bank loans outstanding of $13.0 million (2016: $Nil). 

Credit risk 

Credit risk is managed on a Group basis. Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its 
contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the Group. The Group has a strict code of credit and 
obtains guarantees where appropriate to mitigate credit risk. The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding 
the value of any collateral or other security, at the end of the reporting period to recognised financial assets, is 
the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the Statement of 
Financial Position and the Notes to the Financial Statements. 

As at 30 June 2017 the Group had no significant concentration of credit risk. 

Liquidity risk 

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

The Group has a process of monitoring overall cash balances on a strategic long term basis and at an 
operational level on a weekly basis. This is to ensure ongoing liquidity, prompt decision making and allow 
proactive communication with its funders. 

The Group’s current focus is to ensure it meets debt covenants, reduces debt, reduces costs and focuses on 
its current operations in the automotive aftercare market. 

Financing arrangements 

On 24 August 2016, the Company executed a new finance Facility Agreement with the National Australia 
Bank.  This agreement has a tenor of 3 years and will allow the Company to draw-down up to $40.0 million in 
debt, $6.5 million in finance leases, $3.0 million in guarantees and $0.4 million in letters of credit. During the 
2017 financial year, the Group has met all of its obligations under the financing arrangements. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Remaining contractual maturities 

The following table details the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial 
instruments. The tables have been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities 
based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The tables include both interest and 
principal cash flows, disclosed as remaining contractual maturities and these totals differ from their carrying 
amount in the statement of financial position for interest-bearing liabilities due to the interest component. 

Weighted 
average 
interest 
rate 
% 

1 year or 
less 

Over 1 to 2 
years 

Over 2 to 5 
years 

Over 5 
years 

Total 
contractual 
maturities 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

$'000 

2017 

Non-interest bearing 
Trade payables 
Other payables 
Deferred cash consideration 
Interest bearing - variable rate 
Lease liability 
Bank bills commercial loan 

2016 

Non-interest bearing 
Trade payables 
Other payables 
Deferred vendor consideration 
Interest bearing - variable rate 
Lease liability 
Bank bills commercial loan 

5.76%

5.76%

37,182
12,480
8,070

617
13,000

- 
- 
300 

108 
- 

-
-
22,838

-
-

71,349

408 

22,838

28,531
12,648
1,455

696
-

- 
- 
10,429 

336 
- 

-
-
19,316

-
-

43,330

10,765 

19,316

-
-
-

-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-

-

37,182
12,480
31,208

725
13,000

94,595

28,531
12,648
31,200

1,032
-

73,411

Fair value of financial instruments 

The carrying value of financial instruments as shown in the Statement of Financial Position reflects their fair 
value.  These financial instruments have been analysed and classified using a fair value hierarchy reflecting 
the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. The fair value hierarchy consists of the 
following levels: 

•  quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1); 
• 

inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either 
directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) (Level 2); and  
inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 
3). 

• 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

2017 
Financial Liabilities 
Deferred Vendor Consideration 

2016 
Financial Liabilities 
Deferred Vendor Consideration 

Level 1 
$'000 

Level 2 
$'000 

Level 3 
$'000 

Total 
$'000 

-
-

-
-

-
-

-
-

29,624
29,624

29,624
29,624

28,954
28,954

28,954
28,954

The fair value of the financial instruments included in Level 3 of the hierarchy has been determined using 
valuation techniques incorporating observable direct and indirect market data relevant to the Company and an 
estimation of the probability on paying the full amount. 

During the 2016 and 2017 financial years, the Group has acquired various operations.  In undertaking these 
acquisitions, the Group has incurred a contingent consideration liability consisting of an obligation to provide 
shares in the Company and make an additional cash payment to the vendor if the average profits of the 
acquisition for the earn-out period exceed a pre-specified target level. The fair value of this contingent 
consideration is measured using a discounted cash flow methodology and determined on the basis of the 
possible average profits of the acquisition, weighted by the probability of each scenario. The discount rate 
used is based on the Group’s weighted average cost of capital. 

The movement through these Level 3 items is reconciled below: 

Carrying amount at beginning of year 
Arising during the year 
Fair Value adjustment 
Payments 
Charge to Profit 

Carrying amount at end of year 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

28,954 
5,822 
(424) 
(5,314) 
586 

10,254
21,057
(2,116)
(1,173)
932

29,624 

28,954

During the 2017 financial year, the Group acquired various entities and businesses.  In making these 
acquisitions, the Group incurred a contingent consideration liability consisting of an obligation to provide 
shares in the Company and / or make additional cash payments to the vendors if the average profits of the 
acquired business exceeded a pre-specified target level.  For certain acquisitions, this contingent 
consideration is capped at a maximum amount payable. 

The fair value of this contingent consideration liability was measured using a discounted cash flow 
methodology applying the Group’s cost of capital.  In making this assessment, it has been assumed, that 
where the arrangement is subject to a cap, the business will meet the pre-specified target and the maximum 
will be payable.  Where the arrangement is not subject to a cap, Management have determined an estimate of 
the likely outcome, based on the possible average profit outcomes that may be achieved, weighted by the 
probability of each scenario.  

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

The following table provides quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs, the ranges 
of those inputs and the relationships of unobservable inputs to the fair value measurement for two larger 
acquisitions; Geelong Consolidated Repairs (“GCR”) and Smash Repair Canberra (“SRC”): 

Significant Unobservable 
Inputs Used 

Unobservable Inputs 
Used 

Estimated Sensitivity of Fair Value Measurement 
to Changes in Unobservable Inputs 

If GCR failed to meet its 
earning target 

Anticipated growth rate 
in EBIT of 5% 

If growth rate was 1.0% higher / lower, the fair value 
of the total deferred consideration would increase / 
decrease by $69,000 / $68,000 

The GCR Discount rate 

Discount rate of 2.6% 

If discount rate was 0.1% (10 bps) higher, the fair 
value of the total deferred consideration would 
decrease by $7,000 

If SRC failed to meet its 
earning target 

Anticipated growth rate 
in EBIT of 5% 

If growth rate was 1.0% higher / lower, the fair value 
of the total deferred consideration would increase / 
decrease by $93,000 / $92,000 

The SRC Discount rate 

Discount rate of 2.6% 

If discount rate was 0.1% (10 bps) lower, the fair 
value of the total deferred consideration would 
increase by $16,000 

Capital risk management 

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

The Group’s capital includes ordinary share capital, debt facilities, vendor loans and lease liabilities supported 
by financial assets.  There are no externally imposed capital requirements. 

Debt 
Borrowings 
Deferred Vendor Consideration 
Cash & cash equivalents 

Net debt 

Fully Paid Ordinary Shares 
Quoted (at market price) 
Unquoted (at issue price) 

Total capital 

Gearing ratio 

Note 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

16 
18 
7 

13,697
29,624
(14,723)

28,598

474,225
20,000
494,225

522,823

5.47%

909
28,954
(22,888)

6,975

380,923
15,000
395,923

402,898

1.73%

Fully Paid Ordinary Shares Quoted value has been calculated using the closing share prices as at 30 June 
each year. 

The Group may issue new shares or sell assets to either reduce debt or to invest in income producing assets. 
This is decided on the basis of maximising shareholder returns over the long term. 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 25  Share-Based Payments  

On 14 September 2015, the Company agreed to the new AMA Group Limited Employee Equity Plan (the 
“Employee Equity Plan”).  It was subsequently approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting held 
on 27 November 2015.  It replaces the old Employee Share Option Plan which was last approved by 
Shareholders at the 2013 AGM.  The Employee Equity Plan was adopted by the Board to ensure it meets the 
July 2015 changes to Australian Taxation laws regarding deferred taxation on employee options and 
performance rights and to adopt the requirements of ASIC Class Order 14/1000. 

The Employee Equity Plan is for the benefit of all staff members employed by the Group, including Directors 
and Executive Management.  Under the Employee Equity Plan an eligible participant is invited to accept a 
right to receive a share or option. 

Shares 

During the year ended 30 June 2017, the Company issued fully paid ordinary shares to employees in 
consideration of these employees agreeing to enter into long term contracts with the Company and accepting 
significant post-employment restraint provisions. These 491,756 shares were issued for non-cash 
consideration at an average deemed price of $0.80 per share. 

Options 

During the year ended 30 June 2016, 18,875,000 options were issued and these options remained 
unexercised at the end of that financial year.  Each option vests after 12 months, is exercisable for $1.20 each 
over the next 24 months and is convertible into 1 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted Share in the Company.   As 
detailed in the Remuneration Report contained in the Directors’ Report, 14,000,000 of these options had been 
issued to Key Management Personnel.   

No options were issued during the financial year ended 30 June 2017 and no options were exercised during 
that financial year.  At the date of this report, 18,875,000 options remained unexercised.  

Note 26  Related Party Transactions 

The Company 

The ultimate holding entity is AMA Group Limited. 

Controlled Entities 

Investments in Controlled Entities are set out in Note 29. 

Key Management Personnel 

Further disclosures relating to Key Management Personnel are set out in the audited Remuneration Report 
contained in the Directors’ Report. 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Compensation 

The aggregate compensation made to Directors and other members of Key Management Personnel of the 
Group is set out below: 

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

Total 

Payments for Other Expenses 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

2,495
17
104
136
-

2,752

1,813
27
84
2,682
-

4,606

Payments were made during the year to the following related entities of Mr Raymond Malone. 

Silvan Bond Pty Ltd - Rental fees 
Malone Superannuation Fund - Rental fees 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

183
61

244

168
56

224

Payments were made during the year to the following related entities of Mr Andrew Hopkins. 

AV Ventures Pty Ltd – Rental fees 
Keyspace Developments Pty Ltd – Rental fees 
A&R Property Developments Pty Ltd – Rental fees 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

161
43
316

520

130
308
-

438

Payments were made during the year to the following related entities of Mr Raymond Smith-Roberts. 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

SRFE Pty Ltd – Rental Fees 

258

155

On 23 June 2015, the Company engaged the services of Wilson HTM Corporate Finance Limited to act as a 
joint lead manager in the placement of 75,000,000 shares.  Mr Hugh Robertson was, at that time, associated 
with this firm.  The placement was completed during July 2015 and a fee of $691,875 was paid to Wilson HTM 
Corporate Finance Limited.   

As detailed in Note 14 during the year the Group acquired shares in ASG and in this process utilised the 
services of Bell Potter Securities Limited.  Mr Hugh Robertson is currently associated with this firm.  The 
Group paid fees to Bell Potter Securities Limited, for their assistance in this matter, of which Mr Robertson 
was entitled to $25,077. 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

On 12 February 2016, the Company appointed PSC Insurance Brokers (Aust) Pty Ltd as its General 
Insurance Broker.  Mr Brian Austin is associated with this firm.  A fee of $38,500 (2016 $Nil) was paid by the 
Group for these services during the financial year. 

The Group utilises Foster Nicholson Lawyers for legal and advisory services.  Mr Leath Nicholson is 
associated with this firm.  The Group has paid Foster Nicholson fees totalling $536,755 (2016: $435,264) for 
these services. 

Trade Receivables from and Trade Payables to related parties 

There are no trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the end of the reporting period. 

Loans to/from related parties 

As part of the acquisition of Gemini Accident Repair Centres Pty Ltd in a prior year, the Group acquired loans 
to certain vendors of that entity.  These loans have not been repaid and it is proposed that they will be 
extinguished on completion of the “earn-out” of that entity.  As such, at 30 June 2017 there are loans to 
entities associated with Mr Andrew Hopkins totalling $1,270,884 (2016: $1,270,884). 
There are no other loans with related parties outstanding at the end of the reporting period. 

Terms and conditions 

All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates, except for loans 
to subsidiaries which are non-interest bearing. 

Note 27  Contingent Liabilities 

Unsecured guarantees, indemnities and undertakings have been given by the Company in the normal course 
of business in respect of financial trade arrangements entered into by its subsidiaries and a Deed of Cross 
Guarantee (Note 34) was entered into with its continuing subsidiaries during the financial year ended 30 June 
2017. It is not practicable to ascertain or estimate the maximum amount for which the Company may become 
liable in respect thereof. At 30 June 2017 no subsidiary was in default in respect of any arrangement 
guaranteed by the Company and all amounts owed have been brought to account as liabilities in the financial 
statements. 

Bank guarantees 

Note 28  Commitments for Expenditure 

Capital commitments - property, plant & equipment 

Committed at the end of the reporting period but not recognised as 
liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 
After more than five years 

30 Jun 2017 
$’000 

30 Jun 2016 
$’000 

2,652 

1,863 

2,652 

1,863 

30 Jun 
2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 
2016 
$'000 

Note 

1,100 
- 
- 

1,970 
- 
- 

1,100 

1,970 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Lease commitments – operating 

Committed at the end of the reporting period but not recognised as 
liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 
After more than five years 

Lease commitments – finance 

Committed at the end of the reporting period but not recognised as 
liabilities, payable: 
Within one year 
One to five years 
After more than five years 

less future finance charges 

Represented as: 
Current commitment 
Non-current commitment 

17,570 
32,895 
4,105 

12,800 
22,869 
5,607 

54,570 

41,276 

617 
108 
- 

696 
336 
- 

725 

1,032 

(28) 

(123) 

697 

909 

597 
100 

697 

601 
308 

909 

16 
16 

Property leases periods 1 to 5 years (shown as operating leases) are non-cancellable with rent payable 
monthly in advance. Contingent rental provisions within lease agreements generally require minimum lease 
payments be increased by CPI or a percentage factor. Certain agreements have option arrangements to 
renew the lease for an additional term and an option to purchase the premises at the market price at time of 
option exercise. 

During a previous financial year, the Group acquired businesses that had non-cancellable leases for property 
that were deemed by Management to be onerous contracts.  In these instances a provision was raised to 
reflect the least net cost of exiting from the contract; which is the lower of the cost of fulfilling it and any 
compensation or penalties arising from failure to fulfil it.  This provision will unwind over the remaining period 
of the lease terms. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 29 

Investments in Controlled Entities 

Name of entity 

A.C.N. 107 954 610 Pty Ltd (*) (a) 
A.C.N. 122 879 814 Pty Ltd (*) (b) 
A.C.N. 124 414 455 Pty Ltd (*) 
AECAA Pty Ltd (c) 
Custom Alloy Pty Ltd 
ECB Pty Ltd 
FluidDrive Holdings Pty Ltd 
Mr Gloss Holdings Pty Ltd 
Phil Munday’s Panel Works Pty Ltd (d) 
Repair Management Australia Pty Ltd (d) 
Repair Management Australia Bayswater Pty Ltd (d) 
Repair Management Australia Dandenong Pty Ltd (d) 
BMB Collision Repairs Pty Ltd 
Shipstone Holdings Pty Ltd 
Woods Auto Shops (Dandenong) Pty Ltd (e) 
Gemini Accident Repair Centres Pty Ltd (f) 
Repair Management New Zealand Limited (f) (g) 
Ripoll Pty Ltd (*) (h) 
Woods Auto Shops (Holdings) Pty Ltd (h) 
Rapid Accident Management Services Pty Ltd (h) 
Woods Auto Shops (Cheltenham) Pty Ltd (*) (h) 
Micra Accident Repair Centre Pty Ltd (i) 
Direct One Accident Repair Centre Pty Ltd (j) 
Smash Repair Canberra Pty Ltd (l) 
Geelong Consolidated Repairs Pty Ltd (m) 
Accident Management Australia Pty Ltd (n) 
Gemini Accident Repair Centres NZ Limited (*) (o) 
Carmax New Zealand Limited (*) (p) 

Country of   Class of   Equity holding % 
2016 

incorporation  shares 

2017 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
New Zealand  Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
Ordinary 
New Zealand  Ordinary 
New Zealand  Ordinary 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
60 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
60 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

Note: 
(*) Dormant 
(a) Previously known as Alanco Australia Pty Ltd 
(b) Previously known as Perth Brake Parts Pty Ltd. Name changed when business disposed on 1 February 2016 
(c) Previously known as KT Cable Accessories Pty Ltd 
(d) Acquired on 01 July 2014 
(e) Acquired on 01 July 2014 
(f) Acquired on 01 October 2015 
(g) Previously known as Gemini Accident Repair Centres Limited 
(h) Acquired on 1 November 2015 
(i) Acquired on 4 January 2016 
(j) Acquired on 1 July 2016 
(l) Acquired on 1 February 2017 
(m) Registered on 8 February 2017 
(n) Registered on 3 February 2017 
(o) Registered on 11 November 2016 
(p) Registered on 11 November 2016 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Business Combinations 

During the financial year, the Group successfully acquired: 

•  On 1 July 2016, 100.0% of the issued capital of Direct One Accident Repair Centre Pty Ltd; the operator of 

the Direct One businesses; 

•  On 1 February 2017, 100% of the issued capital of Smash Repair Canberra Pty Ltd; the operator of the 

Autoco businesses; 

•  And the following businesses: 

o  Highland Smash Repairs on 1 July 2016; 
o  Trend Smash Repairs on 1 July 2016; 
o  Joondalup Smash Repairs on 1 October 2016;  
o  Woollard’s Auto Body Works on 1 October 2016; 
o  ZZ Auto on 5 December 2016; 
o  Colour Code Automotive Refinishing on 1 January 2017; 
o  Winter & Taylor on 1 February 2017; 
o  Soldani Bros on 1 February 2017; 
o  South City Panels on 1 February 2017; 
o  Mark McHugh Body Works on 1 February 2017;  
o  ASNU Transmission Products on 1 April 2017; and 
o  City Crash Repairs on 30 June 2017. 

Direct One Accident Repair Centre Pty Ltd is a vehicle panel repairer and has two facilities located in the 
northern suburbs of Melbourne.  This acquisition is expected to increase the Group’s product offering and 
market share and reduce costs through economies of scale.  The Group acquired 100% of the issued capital 
for a nominal cash payment and a deferred settlement based on an “earn-out” over the next four years.  From 
the date of acquisition to 30 June 2017, this entity generated revenue of $10.04 million and gross margin of 
$5.40 million. 

Smash Repair Canberra Pty Ltd is a vehicle panel repairer and has two facilities located in the Australian 
Capital Territory.  This acquisition is expected to increase the Group’s product offering and market share and 
reduce costs through economies of scale.  The Group acquired 100% of the issued capital for a nominal cash 
payment of and a deferred settlement based on an “earn-out” over the next three years and five months.  
From the date of acquisition to 30 June 2017, this entity generated revenue of $4.47 million and gross margin 
of $2.00 million. 

As part of the Geelong Consolidated Repairs acquisition, the group acquired the vehicle panel repair 
businesses of Winter & Taylor, Soldani Bros and South City Panels.  These businesses operate from various 
sites in Geelong Victoria.  These businesses will continue to trade using their current names from their 
existing facilities.  The group was acquired for a purchase price that includes an initial amount of $2.2 million 
(less any working capital adjustments) and a deferred settlement based on an “earn-out” over the next three 
years and five months.  From the date of acquisition to 30 June 2017, these acquisitions generated revenue of 
$4.90 million and gross margin of $2.47 million. 

During the financial year, the Group also acquired various operating businesses.  These acquisitions are 
expected to increase the Group’s product offering and market share and reduce costs through economies of 
scale.  

Highland Smash Repairs and Trend Smash Repairs were acquired as part of the same transaction. Highland 
Smash Repairs has been operating since 1953 and is located in Salisbury, Queensland.  Trend Smash 
Repairs was founded in 1979 is based in Rocklea, Queensland.  These businesses will continue to trade 
using their current names from their existing facilities.  These businesses were acquired for $1.2 million less 
any working capital adjustments. 

Joondalup Smash Repairs operates from a workshop located 18km north of Perth in Wangara.  This business 
will continue to trade using its current name from its existing facility.  The business was acquired for a 
purchase price that includes an initial amount of $500,000 (less any working capital adjustments) and a 
deferred settlement based on an “earn-out” over the next four years. 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Woollard’s Auto Body Works operates a vehicle panel repair business located in Shepparton, Victoria.  This 
business will continue to trade using its current name from its existing facility.  The business was acquired for 
a purchase price that includes an initial amount of $500,000 (less any working capital adjustments) and a 
deferred settlement based on an “earn-out” over the next three years. 

Mark McHugh Body Works operates a site in Bundall, Gold Coast, Queensland.  This business will continue to 
trade using its current name from its existing facility.  The business was acquired for a purchase price that 
includes an initial amount of $500,000 (less any working capital adjustments) and a deferred settlement based 
on an “earn-out” over the next three years. 

ZZ Auto which has a panel repair facility in Invermay, Tasmania.  This business will continue to operate from 
its existing facilities and was acquired for a cash payment of $150,000 (less any working capital adjustments). 

Colour Code Automotive Refinishing which operates a vehicle panel repair facility in Kelmscott, Western 
Australia.  This business will operate as Gemini Kelmscott and was acquired for a cash payment of $80,000. 

City Crash Repairs operates a vehicle panel repair facility in Townsville Queensland.  This business will 
continue to operate from its existing facilities and was acquired for a cash payment of $150,000 (less any 
working capital adjustments). 

ASNU Transmission Products has established itself as Australia’s largest remanufacturer and creator of 
standard and performance torque converters. As part of our Automotive Component Remanufacturing 
division, ASNU will partner with FluidDrive; Australia’s largest OEM remanufacturer of Automatic 
transmissions.  This business will continue to operate from its existing facilities and was acquired for 
approximately $900,000 (including inventory and working capital). 

From the date of acquisition to 30 June 2017, these acquisitions generated revenue of $19.17 million and 
gross margin of $10.11 million. 

Details of these acquisitions are as follows: 

Direct One 
Accident 
Repair Centre 
$’000 

Smash 
Repair 
Canberra 
$’000 

Geelong 
Consolidated 
Repairs 
$’000 

Other 

Total 

$’000 

$’000 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other current assets 
Plant and equipment 
Deferred tax assets 
Trade payables and accruals 
Provisions 
Borrowings 

Net tangible assets acquired 
Intangible 

4
290
108
23
931
105
(2,504)
(351)
(292)

(1,686)
2,382

518
-
249
-
1,076
38
(635)
(131)
-

1,115
4,885

-
-
89
-
1,431
126
-
(415)
(279)

952
3,115

-
147
652
9
2,674
202
(33)
(673)
-

2,978
2,865

522
437
1,098
32
6,112
471
(3,172)
(1,570)
(571)

3,359
13,247

Total consideration 

696

6,000

4,067

5,843

16,606

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Representing: 
Cash paid or payable 
Shares issued 
Cash to be paid 
Shares to be issued 
Fair value adjustments 

Acquisition costs 

Note 30  Discontinued Operations 

-
-
774
-
(78)

696

57

1,000
5,000

-
-

1,999
-
2,261
-
(193)

3,911
198
1,888
-
(154)

6,910
5,198
4,923
-
(425)

6,000

4,067

5,843

16,606

70

71

167

365

On 10 December 2015, the Company announced that it had entered into a binding contract to sell the 
business and assets of Perth Brake Parts, a business based at 20 Bellows Street, Welshpool, Western 
Australia.  The sale of this business was completed on 1 February 2016.  As such the sale was completed 
during the previous financial period.  Financial information relating to this disposal group for that respective 
reporting period was been classified as a discontinued operation and is set out below. 

Revenue 
Expenses 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit (loss) from discontinued operations 

30 June 2016 
$’000 

1,437
(1,455)
(18)
6
(12)

Note 31  Reconciliation of Profit after Tax to Operating Cash Flows  

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

Profit after income tax 
Non-controlling interest 
Income tax expense 
Income tax paid 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Impairment expense 
Deferred income amortisation 
Equity issued in consideration of employment obligations 
Onerous leases 
Fair value adjustments 
Other 
(Increases)/decreases in accounts receivable 
(Increases)/decreases in inventories 
(Increases)/decreases in prepayments 
(Increases)/decreases in other assets 
Increases/(decreases) in accounts payable 
Increases/(decreases) in current provisions 
Increases/(decreases) in non-current provisions 
Increases/(decreases) in other liabilities 

Net operating cash flows 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

17,210
201
7,995
(9,725)
10,612
300
(5,487)
403
(775)
718
(134)
(11,864)
(2,775)
(5)
(1,835)
5,308
657
2,183
-

12,987

7,134
282
6,340
(7,247)
6,825
2,954
(2,981)
3,644
(775)
920
24
305
(3,495)
(165)
643
8,222
(287)
(142)
14,560

36,761

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 32  Earnings per Share  

Profit after income tax attributable to members of AMA Group Ltd 
- From continuing operations 
- From discontinued operations 

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

Continuing operations: 
- Basic earnings per share 
- Diluted earnings per share 

Discontinued operations: 
- Basic earnings per share 
- Diluted earnings per share 

Continuing and discontinued operations: 
- Basic earnings per share  
- Diluted earnings per share 

Note 33  Parent Information 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

17,210
-

17,210

7,002
(12)

6,990

Number 

Number 

518,992,530
18,875,000

457,536,805
10,777,397

537,867,530

468,314,202

Cents 

Cents 

3.32
3.20

-
-

3.32
3.20

1.53
1.50

-
-

1.53
1.49

The following information has been extracted from the books and records of the Company and has been 
prepared in accordance with accounting standards. 

Assets 
Current assets 
Total assets 

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Net assets/(liabilities) 

Equity   
Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

Profit/(loss) for the year 

Total comprehensive income /(loss) 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

7,952
163,076

29,977
115,649

47,427

17,456
109,385

11,819
51,139

58,246

181,691
3,048
(137,312)

172,149
3,048
(116,951)

47,427

(9,982)

(9,982)

58,246

(9,086)

(9,086)

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(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Guarantees and contingent liabilities 

Refer to Note 27 for details of guarantees and contingent liabilities. 

Contractual commitments 

Refer to Note 27 for details of contractual commitments. 

Note 34  Deed of Cross Guarantee Disclosures 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the 
controlled entities detailed in Note 29 prepared in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 1. 

Pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785, relief has been granted 
from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for the preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports for 
the controlled entities detailed below. 

Name of entity 

A.C.N. 124 414 455 Pty Ltd 
A.C.N. 107 954 610 Pty Ltd 
Custom Alloy Pty Ltd 
ECB Pty Ltd 
FluidDrive Holdings Pty Ltd 
AECAA Pty Ltd 
Mr Gloss Holdings Pty Ltd 
BMB Collision Repairs Pty Ltd 
Shipstone Holdings Pty Ltd 
Repair Management Australia Pty Ltd 
Phil Munday’s Panel Works Pty Ltd 
Repair Management Australia Bayswater Pty Ltd 
Repair Management Australia Dandenong Pty Ltd 
Gemini Accident Repair Centres Pty Ltd 
Ripoll Pty Ltd 
Woods Auto Shops (Holdings) Pty Ltd 
Rapid Accident Management Services Pty Ltd 
Woods Auto Shops (Cheltenham) Pty Ltd 

Country of 
incorporation 

Equity holding 

2017 
% 

2016 
% 

Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 
Australia 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 
100 

As a condition of the Instrument, the above entities entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee on 31 March 
2017.  The effect of the deed is that AMA Group Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of 
winding up of a controlled entity detailed above or if they do not meet their obligations under the terms of 
overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject to guarantee.  The controlled entities detailed above have 
also given a similar guarantee in the event that AMA Group Limited is wound up or if it does not meet its 
obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases, or other liabilities subject to the guarantee. 

The Trustee to this deed of cross guarantee is Ripoll Pty Ltd; which is a member of the consolidated group.  
The Alternate Trustee to this deed of cross guarantee is Woods Auto Shops (Cheltenham) Pty Ltd; which is 
also a member of the consolidated group.  The continuing entities and only the continuing entities are included 
in the deed of cross guarantee. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

If the Deed of Cross Guarantee and the subsequent closed group disclosures were contained in the accounts 
of AMA Group Limited, then an assessment would need to be made as to the fair value of the Deed of Cross 
Guarantee (as a financial guarantee to the Company) and the details of the valuation and significant 
assumptions, estimate and judgements used within that valuation would need to be disclosed.  Please refer to 
the disclosure surrounding financial guarantees in the financial statements of AMA Group Limited (see Note 
27 for further information on financial guarantees). 

The Statement of Comprehensive Income of the entities that are members of the Closed Group is shown 
below. 

Revenue from continuing operations 
Raw materials and consumables used 
Employment benefits expense 
Occupancy expense 
Travel and motor vehicle expense 
Professional services expense 
Advertising and marketing expense 
Insurance expense 
Research and development expense 
Information technology expense 
Communication expense 
Other expense 

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and 
amortisation (EBITDA) 
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
Impairment expense 
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 
Finance costs 
Profit from continuing operations before fair value adjustments 
Fair value adjustments to financial liabilities 
Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration 
Profit (loss) before income tax from continuing operations 
Profit (loss) before tax from discontinued operations 
Profit (loss) before income tax 
Income tax benefit / (expense) 
Net profit (loss) 

30 Jun 2017  30 Jun 2016 

$’000 

$’000 

354,960
(150,702)
(130,767)
(23,717)
(2,714)
(3,717)
(1,738)
(610)
(219)
(1,448)
(810)
(2,122)

36,396
(10,297)
(300)
25,799
(169)
25,630
(1,191)
500
24,939
-
24,939
(7,850)
17,089

257,260
(108,146)
(95,756)
(17,518)
(2,124)
(3,781)
(1,607)
(741)
(259)
(806)
(674)
(1,410)

24,438
(6,767)
(3,281)
14,390
(205)
14,185
(920)
-
13,265
-
13,265
(6,030)
7,235

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position of the entities that are members of the Closed Group is as 
shown below: 

Statement of Financial Position as at 

30 Jun 2017 
$'000 

30 Jun 2016 
$'000 

Assets 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Other 

Total current assets 

Non-current assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Deferred tax assets 
Intangibles 
Investment in controlled entities 
Receivables from related entities 
Other 

Total non-current assets 

Total assets 

Liabilities 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables 
Borrowings 
Current tax payable 
Provisions 
Other 

Total current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 
Borrowings 
Deferred tax Liabilities 
Provisions 
Other 

Total non-current liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Net assets 

Equity 
Contributed equity 
Reserves 
Accumulated losses 

Total equity 

12,801
30,654
18,152
3,561

65,168

39,732
7,035
147,953
11,379
5,762
3,495

22,751
21,907
15,209
1,708

61,575

34,463
5,228
148,611
605
391
3,640

215,356

192,938

280,524

254,513

43,798
13,222
455
10,134
13,933

81,542

100
3,452
5,140
28,130

36,822

40,507
601
1,792
9,335
6,515

58,750

308
2,617
4,375
42,458

49,758

118,364

108,508

162,160

146,005

181,691
3,048
(22,579)

172,149
3,039
(29,183)

162,160

146,005

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Note 35  Events Occurring after the Reporting Period 

The on market offer to acquire all of the issued capital of Automotive Solutions Group Limited referred to in 
Note 14 closed on 7 July 2017.  At that time the Group had increased its ownership interest to 31.3% from the 
holding at 30 June 2017 of 24.9%. 

On 31 August 2017, the Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 2.0 cents per security, which is to be 
paid on 31 October 2017. 

No other matters or circumstances have arisen since 30 June 2017 that have significantly affected, or may 
significantly affect the Group's operations in future financial years, the results of those operations in future 
financial years, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 
In the Directors' opinion: 

a.  the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 

including: 

i. 

ii. 

complying with Australian 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 2017 and of its performance 
for the financial Year ended on that date; and 

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

become due and payable; and 

c.  at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the closed 
group identified in Note 34 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may 
become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee described in Note 34. 

Note 1 confirms that the financial statements also comply with the International Financial Reporting Standards 
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

The Directors have been given the declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer 
required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to section 303(5) of the Corporations 
Act 2001. 

On behalf of the Directors 

Director 

28 September 2017 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 

TO THE MEMBERS OF AMA GROUP LIMITED 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion  

We have audited the financial report of AMA Group Limited (“the Company”) and its controlled entities (“the 
Group”), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the 
consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated 
statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and 
notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors’ 
declaration.  

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

a)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of its financial 

performance for the year then ended; and  

b)  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.  

ShineWing Australia ABN 39 533 589 331. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. ShineWing Australia is an independent member of ShineWing 
International Limited – members in principal cities throughout the world. 

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Key Audit Matters  

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

Key Audit Matter 

Valuation of goodwill 

Note 12 

At 30 June 2017 the Group’s Statement of Financial 
Position includes goodwill amounting to $153.049m, 
representing the Group’s largest asset. 

We have determined this is a key audit matter due 
to the judgement required by management in 
preparing a value in use model to satisfy the 
impairment test as prescribed in AASB 136 
Impairment of Assets, including the forecasting of 
future cash flows and applying an appropriate 
discount rate which inherently involves a high 
degree of estimation and judgement by 
management. 

How the matter was addressed during the audit 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

  Reviewed the model for compliance with AASB 136 

Impairment of Assets; 

  Assessed management’s determination of the 
Group’s cash generating units based on our 
understanding of the nature of the Group’s business, 
the economic environment in which the segments 
operate and the Group’s internal reporting structure; 
  Analysed future cash flow forecasts and developed 
an understanding of the process by which they were 
prepared, including testing the underlying 
calculations of the models; 

o  Checked mathematical accuracy; and 
o  Critically assessed the key assumptions in the 

forecasts by comparing them to historical results 
and business strategies. 

  Performed sensitivity analysis on the discount rate 
and EBITDA assumptions and considered the 
likelihood that changes in assumptions, either 
individually or collectively, would result in goodwill to 
be impaired; and 

  Assessed the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures 

within the financial statements. 

Deferred Vendor Consideration 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

Note 18 

The group has acquired a number of businesses 
during recent financial periods. Certain business 
purchase agreements contain provisions for the 
payment of further consideration should certain 
targets be met. The measurement of the liability is 
based on an estimate of the likely quantum of 
consideration which will ultimately be paid.  

We have determined this is a key audit matter due 
to the judgement required by management in 
forecasting future cash flows relevant to the 
calculation of deferred vendor consideration 
liabilities which inherently involves a high degree of 
estimation and judgement. 

  Reviewed the assumptions used and the basis on 

which the forecasts have been prepared; 

  Assessed the accuracy and reliability of forecasts 
with reference to historical financial performance; 
  Understood the synergies arising through acquisition 

and impact on forward forecasts; 

  Ensured calculations are based on terms of 

respective business agreements; and 

  Disclosures regarding assumptions used are 

adequately disclosed in the financial statements. 

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Key Audit Matter 

How the matter was addressed during the audit 

Acquisition Accounting 

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

Note 29 

During the year, the Group acquired new 
businesses, as disclosed in Note 29, in line with its 
business strategy. The group has determined these 
acquisitions to be business combinations for which 
the purchase price is to be allocated between 
acquired assets and liabilities at their respective fair 
values. The identification of such assets and 
liabilities and their measurement at fair value is 
inherently judgemental and thus we consider this to 
be a key audit matter. 

  Obtained valuations prepared by management or 
independent valuers engaged by the Group; 

  Assessed the competence and objectivity of valuers 

engaged; 

  Assessed the reasonableness of their conclusions 

having regard to key assumptions; 

  Assessed the Group’s determination of the fair value 

of assets and liabilities having regard to the 
completeness of assets and liabilities identified and 
the reasonableness of any underlying assumptions 
in their respective valuations; and  

  Ensured these acquisitions were accounted for and 

disclosed in accordance with the provisions of AASB 
3 Business Combinations. 

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 Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, but does not include the financial report and our 
auditor’s report thereon.  

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

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

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

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report  

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair 
view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal 
control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and 
fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the ability of the Group to continue as a 
going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of 
accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or 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 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.  

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As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and 
maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. 

We 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.  

We 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.  

We evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and 
related disclosures made by the directors.  

We 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.  

We 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.  

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 with the Directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in 
the audit of the financial report of the current period 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 Remuneration Report  

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 8 to 14 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 
June 2017.   

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of AMA Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017 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. 

ShineWing Australia  
Chartered Accountants 

Nick Michael 
Partner 

Melbourne, 28 September 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 
The Board of Directors (Board) of AMA Group Limited (Company) is responsible for the corporate governance 
of the group.  The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of the Company on behalf of the 
shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. 

Commensurate with the spirit of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (3rd 
Edition) (principles or recommendations)), the Company has followed each recommendation where the Board 
has considered the recommendation to be an appropriate benchmark for the corporate governance practices, 
taking into account factors such as the size of the Company and the Board, resources available and activities 
of the Company.   Where the Company’s corporate governance practices depart from the recommendations, 
the board has offered full disclosure of the nature and reason for the departure. 

All Charters and Policies are available from the Company or on its website at www.amagroupltd.com. 

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for management and oversight. 

Role of the Board and Executive Management 

The Board's role is to govern the Company rather than to manage it.  In governing the Company, the Directors 
must act in the best interests of the Company as a whole.  It is the role of Executive Management to manage 
the Company in accordance with the direction and delegations of the Board and the responsibility of the Board 
to oversee the activities of Executive Management in carrying out these delegated duties. The Board's 
responsibilities are detailed in its Board Charter. 

Board Appointments  

The Company undertakes comprehensive reference checks prior to appointing a director or putting that 
person forward as a candidate to ensure that person is competent, experienced, and would not be impaired in 
any way from undertaking the duties of director. The Company provides relevant information to shareholders 
for their consideration about the attributes of candidates together with whether the Board supports the 
appointment or re-election. 

The terms of the appointment of a Non-Executive Director, Executive Directors and Senior Executives are 
agreed upon and set out in writing at the time of appointment. 

The Company Secretary 

The Company Secretary is accountable directly to the Board, through the Chairman, on all matters to do with 
the proper functioning of the Board, including agendas, Board papers and minutes, advising the Board and its 
Committees (as applicable) on governance matters, monitoring that the Board and Committee policies and 
procedures are followed, communication with regulatory bodies and the ASX and statutory and other filings. 

Diversity 

The Company is committed to increasing diversity amongst its employees, not just gender diversity. Our 
workforce is employed based on the right person for the right job regardless of their gender, age, nationality, 
race, religious beliefs, cultural background, sexuality or physical ability. 

Executive and board positions are filled by the best candidates available without discrimination.  The 
Company is committed to increasing gender diversity within these positions when appropriate appointments 
become available.    It is also committed to identifying suitable persons within the organisation and where 
appropriate opportunities exist, advance diversity and to support promotion of talented employees into 
management positions. 

The Company has not set any gender specific diversity objectives as it believes that all categories of diversity 
are equally as important within its organisation. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

The following table demonstrates the Company’s gender diversity amongst employees and contractors as at 
30 June 2017. 

Board 

Executive Team 

Employees 

Women (Qty.) 2017 

Women (Qty.) 2016 

0 

0 

Encourage Enhanced Performance 

1 

1 

237 

197 

The performance of the Board, individual Directors and Executive Officers of the Company is monitored and 
evaluated by the Board.  The Board is responsible for conducting evaluations on a regular basis in line with 
these policy guidelines. 

An evaluation of the performance of the board was conducted during the year.  The evaluation has provided 
the board with valuable feedback for future development. 

During the year, all Directors have full access to all Company records and receive Financial and Operational 
Reports at each Board Meeting. 

Independent Advice  

Directors collectively or individually have the right to seek independent professional advice at the Company's 
expense, up to specified limits, to assist them to carry out their responsibilities.  All advice obtained is made 
available to the full Board. 

Principle 2: Structure the Board to add value. 

Structure and Composition of the Board 

The Board has been formed so that it has an effective mix of personnel who are committed to discharging 
their responsibilities and duties and being of value to the Company. 

The names of the Directors, their independence, qualifications and experience are stated on in the Directors’ 
Report along with the term of office held by each. 

The Board believes that the interests of all Shareholders are best served by: 

•  Directors having the appropriate skills and experience; 
•  A number of the Directors being independent as defined in the ASX Corporate Governance Guidelines; 

and 

•  Some major Shareholders being represented on the Board. 

Where any Director has a material personal interest in a matter, the Director will not be permitted to be 
present during discussion or to vote on the matter.  The enforcement of this requirement is in accordance with 
the Corporations Act and aims to ensure that the interests of Shareholders, as a whole, are pursued and that 
their interest or the Director's Independence is not jeopardised. 

The Board consists of six Directors of whom three Directors, Hugh Robertson, Leath Nicholson and Brian 
Austin, are considered independent non-executive Directors by the Company.  During the current year, the 
Company had a commercial relationship with Companies associated with each of the non-executive Directors.  
The fees paid to each of these Companies were on an arms-length commercial basis and not considered 
material in light of the Company’s overall expenditure for the period (refer Note 26. Each of the non-executive 
Directors were not present or able to vote when the Board discussed or voted on the contracts/fees paid to 
the Directors associated companies. 

ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

The Board believes the existence of three independent directors on the Board provides sufficient independent 
judgement to the Board at this time. 

The Board is chaired by Raymond Malone who is also the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.  The Board 
believes that although Mr Malone is not considered independent, he is the appropriate person to lead the 
Company. The Board has delegated certain responsibilities from the Chairman to non-executive directors to 
minimize any conflict that may arise from the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles being exercised by 
the same individual.  

The Company currently has no Nomination Committee as it believes that due to the size of the Board and the 
Company and the nature of the Company’s current activities, this function is best served by the full Board.  
The Board is responsible for considering board succession issues and reviewing Board composition to assist 
in ensuring the Board has the appropriate balance of skills, knowledge, experience and independence to 
enable it to discharge its duties and responsibilities effectively.  

The Board has a skills matrix covering the competencies and experience of each member.  When the need for 
a new director is identified, the required experience and competencies of the new director are defined in the 
context of this matrix and any gaps that may exist. 

Induction of New Directors and Ongoing Development 

Any new Directors will be issued with a formal Letter of appointment that sets out the key terms and 
conditions of their appointment, including Director's duties, rights and responsibilities, the time commitment 
envisaged, and the Board's expectations regarding involvement with any Committee work.  

A new director induction program is in place and Directors are encouraged to engage in professional 
development activities to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge needed to perform their role as 
Directors effectively. 

Principle 3: Act ethically and responsibly  

Ethical and Responsible Decision-Making 

As part of its commitment to recognising the legitimate interests of stakeholders, the Company has adopted a 
Code of Conduct to guide compliance with legal and other obligations to legitimate stakeholders. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
(ACN 113 883 560) 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

The Company has a share trading policy that regulates the dealings by Directors, Officers and Employees, in 
shares, options and other securities issued by the Company.  The policy has been formulated to ensure that 
Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants who work on a regular basis for the Company are aware of 
the legal restrictions on trading in Company securities while in possession of unpublished price-sensitive 
information. 

As a good Corporate Citizen, the Company encourages compliance with and commitment to appropriate 
corporate practices that are fair and ethical, via its Code of Conduct. 

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting. 

Audit Committee 

The Company has a duly constituted Audit Committee currently consisting of three Non-Executive Directors, 
with the Committee Chairman being an Independent Non-Executive Director. The current members of the 
Committee, as at the date of this report, and their qualifications are detailed in the Directors' Profiles on in the 
Directors’ Report.  

The Committee holds a minimum of two meetings a year.  Attendance to these meetings by the members of 
the Audit Committee is detailed in the Directors’ Report. 

The Company's external auditor attends each annual general meeting and is available to answer any 
questions with regard to the conduct of the audit and their report. 

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Declarations  

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have provided the Board with a declaration that, in 
their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained and that the financial 
statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial 
position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system 
of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. 

Principle 5: Making timely and balanced disclosure. 

The Company has procedures in place to ensure that the Company’s Continuous Disclosure obligations under 
ASX Listing Rules and Corporations Act are met and that the market is properly informed of matters which 
may have a material impact on the price at which securities are traded. 

The Board has designated the Company Secretary as the person responsible for overseeing and co-
ordinating disclosure of information to the ASX as well as communicating with the ASX.  In accordance with 
ASX Listing Rules, the Company immediately notifies the ASX of information concerning the Company: 

1  That a reasonable person would or may expect to have a material effect on the price or value of the 

Company's securities; and 

2  That would, or would be likely to, influence persons who commonly invest in securities in deciding whether 

to acquire or dispose of the Company's securities. 

Principle 6: Respect the rights of shareholders. 

The Company is committed to providing current and relevant information to its shareholders. 

The Company respects the rights of its Shareholders, and to facilitate the effective exercise of the rights, the 
Company is committed to: 

1  Communicating effectively with Shareholders through ongoing releases to the market via ASX information 

and General Meetings of the Company; 

2  Giving Shareholders ready access to balanced and understandable information about the Company and 

Corporate Proposals; 

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3  Making it easy for Shareholders to participate in General Meetings of the Company; and 
4  Requesting the External Auditor to attend the Annual General Meeting and be available to answer 

Shareholder's questions about the conduct of the audit, and the preparation and content of the Auditor's 
Report. 

Any Shareholder wishing to make inquiries of the Company is advised to contact the registered office.  All 
public announcements made by the Company can be obtained from the ASX's website www.asx.com.au 

Shareholders may elect to, and are encouraged to, receive communications from the Company and its 
securities registry electronically.  

The Company maintains information in relation to its corporate governance documents, Directors and Senior 
Executives, Board and Committee charters and annual reports on the Company’s website. 

Principle 7: Recognise and managing risk. 

The Board is committed to the identification, assessment and management of risk throughout the Company’s 
business activities. 

The Audit Committee operates pursuant to a charter which provides for risk oversight and management within 
the Company.  This is periodically reviewed and updated.  Executive Management reports risks identified to 
the Committee on a periodic basis. 

The Company’s Risk Management Policy recognises that risk management is an essential element of good 
corporate governance and fundamental in achieving its strategic and operational objectives.  Risk 
management improves decision making, defines opportunities and mitigates material events that may impact 
security holder value. 

The Board reviews the entity’s risk management framework at least annually to satisfy itself that it continues 
to be sound.  A review of the Company’s risk management framework was conducted during the 2017 
financial year. 

Executive Management reports risks identified to the Board through regular operations reports, and via direct 
and timely communication to the Board where and when applicable.  During the reporting period, Executive 
Management has reported to the Board as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its material 
business risks.  The Company does not have an internal audit function. 

The Company faces risks inherent to its business, including economic risks, which may materially impact the 
Company’s ability to create or preserve value for security holders over the short, medium or long term.  The 
Company has in place policies and procedures, including a risk management framework (as described in the 
Company’s Risk Management Policy), which is developed and updated to help manage these risks.  The 
Board does not consider that the Company currently has any material exposure to environmental or social 
sustainability risks. 

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have given a statement to the Board that the 
integrity of the financial statements is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal 
compliance and controls based on the Company's Risk Management policies.   

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly 

Profiles of the members and details of meetings of the Remuneration Committee are outlined in the Director's 
Report. The Committee’s responsibilities are detailed in the Remuneration Committee Charter. 

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The Company is committed to remunerating its Senior Executives in a manner that is market-competitive and 
consistent with “Best Practice” as well as supporting the interests of Shareholders.  Senior Executives may 
receive a remuneration package based on fixed and variable components, determined by their position and 
experience.  Shares and/or Options may also be granted based on an individual's performance, with those 
granted to Directors subject to Shareholder approval. 

Non-Executive Directors are paid their fees out of the maximum aggregate amount approved by Shareholders 
for the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors.  Non-Executive Directors do not receive performance based 
bonuses and do not participate in Equity Schemes of the Company without prior Shareholder approval. 

Current remuneration is disclosed in the Remuneration Report and in Note 26: Related Party Transactions. 

Key Management Personnel or closely related parties of Key Management Personnel are prohibited from 
entering into hedge arrangements that would have the effect of limiting the risk exposure relating to their 
remuneration. 

In accordance with the Company’s share trading policy, participants in any equity based incentive scheme are 
prohibited from entering into any transaction that would have the effect of hedging or otherwise transferring 
the risk of any fluctuation in the value of any unvested entitlement in the Company’s securities to any other 
person. 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 
In accordance with the ASX Listing Rules the following information, as at 27 September 2017, is provided: 

Substantial holders 

The Company hold current substantial holder notifications in accordance with section 671B of the 
Corporations Act for the following: 

Celeste Funds Management Limited (Notice dated 1 Sep 2017) 
Greencape Capital Pty Ltd (Notice dated 6 Jun 2017) 
Cedarfield Holdings Pty Ltd ATF The Cedarfield Trust (Notice dated 24 Oct 2016) 
Schroder Investment Management Australia Limited (Notice dated 22 Oct 2016) 

25,058,448  5.13% 
29,560,266  6.05% 
35,239,167  7.45% 
16,499,849  5.77% 

Number of holders of equity securities 

489,306,052 Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares are held by 2,547 individual holders. 

25,000,000 Fully Paid Ordinary Unquoted shares are held by 11 individual holders; with all holders having in 
excess of 100,000 units. 

12,000,000  unquoted  options  over  Fully  Paid  Ordinary  Quoted  shares  exercisable  at  $1.20  each  before  27 
November 2018 held by 2 holders; with all holders having in excess of 100,000 units. 

6,875,000 unquoted options over Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares exercisable at $1.20 each before 25 April 
2019 held by 9 holders; with all holders having in excess of 100,000 units. 

Voting rights 

The voting rights attached to Fully Paid Ordinary shares are set out below: 

Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted shares 

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

Fully Paid Ordinary Unquoted shares 

No voting rights 

Distribution of equitable securities 

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

Holders 

Ordinary 
Shares 

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

Total 

Holding less than a marketable parcel 

245 
598 
440 
1,022 

111,685 
1,870,114 
3,524,927 
36,092,447 
242  447,706,879 

2,547  489,306,052 

136 

16,618 

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Equity security holders 

Twenty largest quoted equity security holders 

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

Shareholder 

Number Held 

% of Total  
Shares Held 

Mr Gloss Pty Limited 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
Cedarfield Holdings Pty Ltd  
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd 
National Nominees Limited 
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  
Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd 
Mr Raymond Malone & Mrs Leona Malone  
Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd  
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd  
Phil Munday Investments Pty Ltd 
Washington Motors Pty Ltd 
Sherdley Investments Pty Ltd  
Mr Richard John Calver  
Birdlake Holdings Pty Ltd  
Yerrus Holdings Pty Ltd  
Magnacon Pty Ltd  
Missy Nominees Pty Ltd  
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited  

67,961,015 
51,835,435 
49,346,929 
35,239,167 
28,681,955 
20,232,298 
17,261,501 
14,478,221 
8,490,335 
7,188,000 
6,876,771 
6,375,000 
6,375,000 
6,189,167 
5,840,000 
4,958,333 
4,947,404 
4,013,334 
3,540,833 
3,224,264 

353,054,962 

13.89 
10.59 
10.09 
7.20 
5.86 
4.13 
3.53 
2.96 
1.74 
1.47 
1.41 
1.30 
1.30 
1.26 
1.19 
1.01 
1.01 
0.82 
0.72 
0.66 

72.14 

Unquoted equity shareholders 

The names of security holders who hold 20% or more of the unquoted equity share class are as follows: 

Cedarfield Holdings Pty Ltd  

15,102,500 

60.41% 

Securities subject to escrow 

Class of Security 

Number 

Date Escrow period ends 

Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted 
Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted 
Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted 
Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted 
Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted 
Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted 
Fully Paid Ordinary Quoted 
Fully Paid Ordinary Unquoted 

12,750,000 
185,185 
106,383 
58,333,333 
1,576,905 
491,484 
413,950 
25,000,000 

29 Sep 2017 
31 Mar 2018 
25 Apr 2019 
10 Jun 2019 
28 Jul 2019 
3 Jan 2020 
20 Jul 2021 
10 Jun 2019 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION 

Shareholder enquiries 

Shareholders with enquiries about their shareholdings should contact the share registry: 

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street, 
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 
Phone: +61 3 9415 4000 
Fax: +61 3 9473 2500 
Email: essential.registry@computershare.com.au 

Change of address, change of name, consolidation of shareholdings 

Shareholders should contact the Share Registry to obtain details of the procedure required for any of these 
changes. 

Annual report  

Shareholders do not automatically receive a hard copy of the Company’s Annual Report unless they notify the 
Share Registry in writing.  An electronic copy of the Annual Report can be viewed on the Company’s website 
www.amagroupltd.com 

Tax file numbers 

It is important that Australian resident shareholders, including children and corporate entities, have their tax 
file number, ABN or exemption details noted by the Share Registry. 

CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Sub-register System) 

Shareholders wishing to move to uncertified holdings under the Australian Stock Exchange CHESS system 
should contact their stockbroker. 

Uncertified share register 

Shareholding statements are issued at the end of each month that there is a transaction that alters the 
balance of an individual/company’s holding. 

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AMA GROUP LIMITED 
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 
Directors 
Mr Raymond Malone (Chairman and Executive Director) 
Mr Brian Austin (Non-Executive Director) 
Mr Leath Nicholson (Non-Executive Director) 
Mr Hugh Robertson (Non-Executive Director) 
Mr Andrew Hopkins (Executive Director) 
Mr Raymond Smith-Roberts (Executive Director) 

Executive Management 
Mr Raymond Malone (Chief Executive Officer) 
Mr Andrew Hopkins (Chief Executive Officer – Vehicle Panel Repair Division) 
Mr Raymond Smith-Roberts (Chief Executive Officer - Automotive Components & Accessories Divisions) 
Mr Ashley Killick (Chief Financial Officer) 
Mrs Terri Bakos (Company Secretary) 

Registered Office 
34 Gilbert Park Drive, KNOXFIELD,VICTORIA, 3180, AUSTRALIA 
Email: info@amagroupltd.com 
Telephone:  +61 3 9723 1788 
Facsimile:  +61 3 9725 3883 

Principal Place of Business 
31 Snook Street, CLONTARF, QUEENSLAND, 4019, AUSTRALIA 
P.O. Box 122, MARGATE, QUEENSLAND, 4019, AUSTRALIA 
Telephone: +61 7 3897 5780 
Facsimile: +61 7 3283 1168 
Web: www.amagroupltd.com 

Share Registry 
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited 
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street, ABBOTSFORD, VICTORIA, 3067, AUSTRALIA 
GPO Box 2975, MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3001 AUSTRALIA 
Telephone: +61 3 9415 4000 
Telephone: 1300 787 272 (Within Australia) 
Facsimile: +61 3 9473 2500 

Auditor 
Shine Wing 
Level 10, 530 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA 

Solicitors 
Foster Nicholson Lawyers 
Level  7, 420 Collins Street, MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3000 AUSTRALIA 

Bankers 
National Australia Bank 
Westpac Banking Group 

Stock Exchange Listing 
AMA Group Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, code AMA. 

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