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Ambertech Limited
Annual Report 2022

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MISSION STATEMENT

Ambertech Limited is an 

acknowledged leader in the 

identification, supply and 

distribution of advanced 

technologies for the Professional 

and Consumer audio/visual 

markets within the Oceania region. 

Our purpose is to add significant 

operational value by developing 

and strengthening customer 

relationships, expanding horizons 

of opportunity and delivering strong 

and continuous financial growth 

to stake holders through our proven 

ability to integrate, implement 

and commercialise existing 

and emerging technologies.

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CONTENTS

Chair Review ....................................................................................  4

Managing Director Review ..........................................................  5

Chief Operating Officer Review .................................................  7

Our Business .................................................................................   10

Our Brands .....................................................................................  11

Integrated Solutions Segment ...................................................   12

Professional Segment ...................................................................  14

Retail Segment ..............................................................................   18

Financial Report ...........................................................................  20

Shareholders Information ..........................................................   72

Corporate Directory ....................................................................   75

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CHAIR REVIEW

On behalf of the Board and management of Ambertech I would like to present you with our 2022 
Annual Report.  It is rewarding to once again reflect on a successful year in which the company 
strengthened its balance sheet, reported a strong profit result, and sustained returns to shareholders.  

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic 
restrictions on our everyday lives 
are subsiding, businesses are still 
confronted with having to navigate 
a variety of challenges. Disrupted 
trading patterns and supply 
chain efficiencies; illness-related 
absenteeism; workplace flexibility 
and adjusting to new ways of 
working; resetting of business 
relationships and contracting 
terms; and removal of “covid crisis” 
government support included.

Our ability to create shareholder value in this context is greatly aided by clarity of purpose and 
maintaining a value creation focus balancing short and longer-term objectives. The Ambertech team 
maintains a very clear strategy of providing each of our markets with the supply and support of 
marketing leading brands and solutions.  Our short and long-term growth objectives are aligned, 
and we are well positioned to deliver on those expectations.

From an investor relations perspective we continue to improve our engagement with the market. 
We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible to our AGM in November where 
we will provide a further update on trading for the current year. 

In closing, I would like to acknowledge the work and commitment of our Board. We are fortunate to 
have a strong, experienced team who have leaned into the challenge of returning Ambertech 
to financial strength and growth.  To our shareholders, thank you for your continuing support.

On behalf of the Board of Ambertech Limited

Peter Wallace
Chairman

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MANAGING DIRECTOR REVIEW

Reflecting on the last twelve months, it has been energising and fulfilling to see the business 
delivering on strategy and following a formula for sustained long-term growth.  Much has been 
made of the challenges for businesses in the current business climate, and whilst these challenges 
do exist, there are also significant opportunities for Ambertech to grow in this environment through 
strategic acquisition and the development of our brands and solutions in each of our chosen markets.

We continue to pursue market opportunities, and this has been rewarding, with the successful 
integration of the Noise Toys and Connected Media Australia teams into Ambertech this year. This 
continued our strategy of identifying strong brands represented by quality people that filled a need 
for our business. The capability to embrace these new teams into our business speaks volumes 
for the strong culture that we have developed.

In October 2021 we raised funds from the market. The primary intent of this raising was to fund 
executed acquisitions, to reduce debt, and to position the business for further acquisition opportunities. 

Consolidation at manufacturer, supplier and competitor level will continue to present opportunities 
for us to further add to our portfolio. We continue to have significant capacity to grow across 
several markets without significant brand conflict, which remains extremely important as a leading 
value add distributor in Australia and New Zealand across audio-visual, musical instrument and 
communications solutions. Our goal is to continue to grow without compromising the quality of our 
brand representation or the support for our customers.

During the year we achieved solid growth in revenue across our dealer network. In project supply, 
however, we faced delays in manufacturing, freight delays, and customer inability to commence 
contracted projects. As these impediments gradually ease, revenue from these projects will be 
realised in the coming periods.

We have enduring enthusiasm surrounding our Australian Monitor range, with the launch of new 
product this year creating interest both domestically and internationally. Significant opportunity 
remains for this brand internationally, and we have invested in resources to expand our global 
reach through the development of a committed dealer network.

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M A N AG I N G   D I R E C TO R   R E V I E W  ( C O N T )

I want to thank all staff for their commitment and hard work over the last year. Our financial 
performance would not be possible without your hard work and desire, an approach evident across 
the entire business.  Thanks also to our loyal dealers for your continued support. 

Peter Amos
Managing Director

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Successful acquisition and integration of Noise Toys Imports 
business into our MI team.

Successful acquisition and integration of Connected Media 
Australia into our Integrated Solutions team.

Successful launch of new range of Australian Monitor product 
to global and domestic markets.

Ongoing recognition by industry of our reputation in key markets 
through trade magazine Connected Home+Business. We have 
now won these awards for three consecutive years.

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER REVIEW

The 2022 financial year results reflected a consolidation period for the Ambertech business, despite 
the many challenges for the markets that Ambertech supplies. With two acquisitions during the year 
the finance and operations teams of the business were once again called upon to analyse and 
complete these transactions and assist the new staff with their integration into the team.

FINANCIAL RESULTS

Sales revenue and contribution margin from the professional segment to the result for the year were 
diminished by the inability to deliver and fulfil firm orders across both the Media Systems and DLES 
customer base of business.

Despite this, we reported a profit before tax in line with the prior financial year. As the business has 
utilised all previous tax losses and is now full tax paying, this translated to a reduce profit after tax. 
The Board determined to retain similar levels of return to shareholders this year, however similar 
returns moving forward would therefore require further growth in the business from achieving 
strategic goals.

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C H I E F   O P E R AT I N G   O F F I C E R   R E V I E W  ( C O N T )

FINANCE COSTS

The last two years have seen a significant reduction of the use of debt facilities.  A combination of funds from 
operating activities and a capital raising have positioned the business well to manage risk and take advantage 
of market opportunities for growth.  We retain significant headroom on debt facilities that can be called upon 
to fund acquisitions.

INVENTORY GPROI

Management of inventory levels is a key metric for any distribution business.  Management pays close attention 
to the Gross Profit Return on Investment (GPROI) in inventory. This financial year there have been significant 
challenges with the international supply chain due to COVID-19 related factory closures or inefficiencies, issues 
with availability and timeliness of sea freight, and electronics component shortages worldwide.

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C H I E F   O P E R AT I N G   O F F I C E R   R E V I E W  ( C O N T )

We have worked very closely with our fantastic international supply partners over that time to ensure 
minimal disruption for our dealer network.  Navigating these issues has required tireless effort from our brand 
management and logistics teams.

I would like to thank them for the way in which they have overcome these challenges over the last two years, 
including the regular changes to the content and timing of supply orders.

At times, our commitment to our dealers has meant holding more than optimal stock in our distribution facility.  
Nonetheless, it is pleasing that we have been able to achieve further gains in this key metric during the year.

SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITIONS

During the year we completed two acquisitions, Noise Toys Imports and Connected Media Australia, for a 
total consideration of $1.84m. The new brands acquired in these acquisitions contributed $3.0m in revenue this 
financial year and that contribution is expected to grow in subsequent years. These new brands have met or 
exceeded expectations.

The most pleasing aspect of each of the acquisitions has been the quality of people we have been able 
to add to the Amber team across sales and support functions.  As we continue to evaluate other opportunities 
for growth, the intellectual property of the people continues to be an important consideration.

Robert Glasson
Chief Operating Officer

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OUR BUSINESS

Our business segments operate across both the Australian and New Zealand markets.

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS SEGMENT 
Supporting our dealer network with world class product solutions and support.

  Residential installations

Audio visual and infrastructure brands for home cinema, multi room AV and more.

  CommeRCial installations

Audio visual and infrastructure brands for commercial custom installation projects.

PROFESSIONAL SEGMENT
Supporting a strong dealer network and a range of media and communications 
users with world class product solutions and ongoing support including SaaS.

  media systems

From content creation and acquisition, delivery, processing and asset management, 
Amber Technology can offer turnkey packages for creating, delivering and managing 
all types of media content.

  defenCe, law enfoRCement and seCuRity

Specialised data communications and video technology for defence, law enforcement 
and security.

  PRofessional PRoduCts

Amber’s Professional Products group has a strong reputation as a preferred supplier of 
high technology equipment for live sound in many different industry segments, including 
touring artists, live stage shows, film and television productions, broadcast news and 
sports, through to smaller sound installations in education facilities, houses of worship 
and smaller venues.

  musiCal instRuments

Guitars, instrument and music technology for musicians of all levels.

RETAIL SEGMENT 
Our focus is on offering a comprehensive selection of high end audio visual 
and accessory brands for end users.

The Major Retail division works with home electronics retailers nationally, mass market 
retail chains and independent specialist outlets to supply home entertainment solutions 
for consumers in the residential market.

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OUR BRANDS

AC Infinity

Accent Visual

Advanced Network 
Telemetry

Aja

Ambertec Cables

Arista

ASL

Ateme

Australian Monitor

Autoscript

AVer

Avid

Aviwest

Barix

BATS Wireless

BirdDog

Black Mountain

Blue Lucy

Bluesound Professional

Breedlove

Canare

Chiayo Electronics

Cioks

CP Cases

DALI

David Horn 
Communications

Dell EMC

Denon Pro

MC2

Sadowsky Guitars

MP Antennas

Silvus Technologies

Digital Projection

Naked Cable

Solid State Logic

DNH

Neutrik

Sonance

DPA Microphones

Newline Interactive

Soundsphere

Spectra Logic

Strymon

SurgeX

Teenage Engineering

Telestream

Troll Systems

Van Damme

Videssence

Vinten

Vipranet

Dynaudio Professional

Embrionix

Newtek

Nexidia

Emotion Systems

NTi Audio

Embrace

Evoko

EVS

Framus Guitars

GB Labs

Nura

One For All

One Systems

Optoma

Pakedge

Grandview Screens

Panasonic

Peterson

Grass Valley

Haivision

HDAnywhere

Hotone

ICE Cables

iPort

Philips Projection

Walla Walla Guitars

Plura

Primacoustic

Pro Control

Warwick Basses

Well AV

Williams AV

Radial Engineering

WolfVision

James Loudspeaker

Rean

Woody Technologies

Jays

Renkus Heinz

WyreStorm

JTS Microphones

Ritcher

KASTA

Liberty AV

Litepanels

LP Morgan

Rockboard

Rock-n-Roller

Roland

RTI

Xilica Audio Design

XTA Electronics

Yamaha Revolabs

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INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS SEGMENT
Despite ongoing supply chain disruptions and lockdowns in major markets, the Integrated Solutions segment 
delivered a strong result for the financial year.

Our manufacturer-partners continued to contend with shortages of raw materials and electronic components 
– leading to patchy availability of some products. Availability out the factory doors improved towards the 
end of the financial year, however shipping the products into Australia and New Zealand continued to 
present some challenges in both price and availability.

Our brand portfolio was relatively stable 
during the year. We entered a new category 
(room booking displays) by way of a 
partnership with Evoko (Sweden). We filled 
a gap (automation/control systems) in our 
commercial and residential portfolios with 
RTI, which came to us through the acquisition 
of Connected Media Australia (CMA) in 
November 2021. The CMA acquisition 
also saw us add Bluesound Professional 
to the portfolio – a network-based music 
distribution solution for businesses.

Evoko

Evoko

Bluesound Professional

RTI

RTI

For the third year in 
succession, readers of 
leading trade magazine 
Connected Home+Business 
rated Amber Technology as 
Most Popular Residential AV 
Distributor, Most Popular 
Commercial AV Distributor 
and Most Popular New 
Zealand Distributor – a 
trifecta of trifectas of which 
the team can be proud.

Bluesound Professional

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SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL AV CUSTOMERS

Specialist Residential retail business was restrained during the early part of the financial year, as many stores 
were impacted by COVID lockdowns. This was more than offset by continuing strength in the residential Custom 
Installation business – investment in in-home installed audio-visual systems continued to be buoyant.

As lockdowns lifted and travel restrictions eased, we were able to roll out a national Road Show for residential 
custom installer customers – demonstrating new and updated products released by our manufacturer-partners 
during the COVID period. This, as well as our regular program of customer engagement, saw us end the year 
ahead of target and with solid momentum into the 2023 financial year.

RTI at Resi Road Show

Perth Resi Road Show

Dali equi Demo

COMMERCIAL AV CUSTOMERS
During the early part of the financial year, customers’ purchases continued to be strongly influenced by the 
need to use AV solutions to generate business momentum despite lockdowns and travel restrictions. Products 
used in teleconference installations performed strongly, while products for large public spaces were slower. 
As we entered the second half of the financial year, sales to COVID-depressed applications started to rebuild. 
We quickly recovered from a slight deficit in the first half to end the year strongly – well ahead of our targets.

Bared Footwear Project

Stage Queensland Presentation

LOOKING AHEAD
We have worked hard to build and maintain a stable platform during the difficult COVID years. We have 
retained important staff and brand relationships, while investing in renewed systems and tools that allow us 
to better serve our customers. We look forward to continuing to benefit from these investments and relationships 
as we enter what we hope will be a year in which the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (supply 
chain, lockdowns and restrictions) wane.

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PROFESSIONAL SEGMENT

MEDIA MARKET
Our Media Systems team managed to maintain a healthy 
order pipeline throughout this financial year, however, the 
ongoing supply chain issues led to extended product lead 
times preventing a significant percentage of these orders 
turning into revenue. For the first half of the year business 
practices continued to be impacted by restrictions put in 
place due to COVID, however once these restrictions started 
to ease, we were able to take advantage of a considerable 
number of opportunities opening up due to clients being able 
to progress project work that had been delayed.

While traditional products sales were being impacted Amber 
was able to move into offering systems using the ‘Platform as 
a Service (PaaS)’ model where clients are provided with a 
managed system deployed in the cloud.  This year also saw 
a number of Amber’s key suppliers move away from offering 
perpetual software licensing, preferring instead to focus on the 
subscription license model. While this transition has an initial 
impact on revenue, long-term it provides the benefit of continued 
value that is recognised across the year, or multiple years.

Media Systems has also secured representation for a number 
of new tier one brands that will be introduced over the 
coming months.

Media Systems team at METexpo 22

Significant deals for 2022 included:

  • Avid system upgrades for Seven, Nine (NBN), 

Ten and Fox Sports

  • Blue Lucy PaaS for APL

  • Large EVS installations for Fox Sports, 

Image NZ, and TEN

  • Telestream solutions for Fox Sports, Māori TV 

  and Damsmart

  • Significant multi-supplier support agreements 

  with TEN, Seven, SBS, Sky News and Fox Sports

Moving forward the Media Systems team will continue 
to grow the ongoing subscription and PaaS revenue 
as well as looking to build on recent successes in New 
Zealand.  Overall, the gradual return to normal business 
practices, the introduction of new product lines and the 
easing of supply chain issues bode well for a strong year 
for Media Systems.

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A I R       L A N D       S E A

C O M M U N I C A T I O N   S Y S T E M S

VOICE

VIDEO

DATA

DEFENCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT 
AND SECURITY (DLES)
This year we were delighted to be awarded Silvus 
Technologies’ “Defence Distributor of the Year 
2021” award for our efforts in that year. This 
acknowledges what has been an extended period 
of building brand recognition for Silvus in Australia 
and New Zealand in extremely difficult markets 
and bodes very well for future projects.

Our expansion in the Police and Military spheres in 
WA has produced clear results, with firm prospects 
for development and expansion on a number of 
fronts coming as a direct result of our efforts there.

Indo Pacific Expo 22

The DLES stand at MILCIS 22

“Bread and Butter” customers made up the 
bulk of revenue for us this financial year, with 
government projects continuing to move very 
slowly. The COVID backlog, staff shortages in 
government project offices, and federal election 
all added to the drag. However, we stand on 
a group of world-leading products, the existing 
project potentials have not gone away, and 
the emergency services sector shows very 
exciting potential as they move to address the 
communications issues highlighted after the 
bushfires of 2020.

The DLES stand at MILCIS 22

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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

The Professional Products Group continued 
to produce sales growth this financial year.  
Investment in and streamlining of our internal 
processes has been of great benefit to the 
business allowing us to provide our customers 
with a very responsive delivery of orders.

P R O F E SS I O N A L   S E G M E N T  ( C O N T )

The Live entertainment sector reopened in 
March 2022. Events that we would normally 
expect to see in warmer months, such as 
Festivals and Concerts, were staged as the 
extremely high demand from patrons for 
these types of events was accumulated 
over the previous two years of lockdowns. 
Musical Theatre, in which DPA Microphones 
are the preferred choice of microphone, either 
reopened shows that were hibernated or new 
productions were launched.

DPA Headset Mic

Neutrik Fiberfox

NTi XL3

Solid State Logic L200

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (MI)

Our MI team capitalised on the integration of the 
acquired Noise Toys Imports business at the end of 
the first quarter. The Strymon brand has performed 
well above our initial expectations with further 
capacity for growth. Demand for our MI brands 
continued to be both challenging and rewarding 
due to quality manufacturers reaching their 
production limits.

We will see in the coming financial year the full 
launch of the Breedlove brand of acoustic guitars.  
Presently we have just launched the entry level 
ECO collection with two additional ranges to 
come in the 2023 financial year. Breedlove’s 
philosophy of only using sustainable tone woods 
has resonated incredibly well with the market.

We were able to capitalise on demand for the 
cable and connector business due to our ability 
to provide on demand supply. The Neutrik 
brand benefited from our inventory planning as 
competitive brands were not so fortunate.

Our range of premium brands continued to 
contribute to the success of our results with new and 
innovative products the market readily accepted. 

Our New Zealand business was successful despite 
the stop/start to business due to the pandemic. 
Emphasis was placed on supporting the reseller 
market with newly introduced brands such as 
Teenage Engineering portable synthesisers and 
Hotone effects pedals.

Strymon Pedals

DPA Kickdrum Microphone

Breedlove Guitars

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RETAIL SEGMENT

Our results for the financial year in Australia and New Zealand 
were a major achievement for the major retail segment.

Our strength is based on remaining efficient, and adjusting 
and responding to market forces, including global logistics 
timeframes and costs.  We continue to address these with 
support from our suppliers. Locally, we have felt the impact 
of costs to deliver goods to the market, primarily driven by 
increased transport costs. However, this has provided us with 
the opportunity to establish broader lines of communication at 
an operational level with customers to mitigate these impacts.

One of the key areas of focus has been proactively securing 
category opportunities. Establishing sales programs with 
our retail partners, mutually understanding and navigating 
through ongoing logistics challenges, and working meticulously 
on merchandising plans, has provided us with a successful 
financial year.

In striving for these results, we have also explored further 
involvement and investment in the digital space. Despite 
COVID19 based restrictions lifting, allowing for retail stores 
to open, the importance of showcasing experiential assets 
and value-added content in retailers’ digital platform 
remains a priority.

One For All products

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Reflecting on category performance for the year, 
our AV accessories portfolio continues to grow. 
Further development of the One For All stand 
category has provided an opportunity to address 
the shift to lifestyle designer products. Our Philips 
Projectors remain heavily sought after, driven 
by current nomadic lifestyle trends. The portable 
projector segment continues to evolve with further 
technology improvements, namely through battery 
lifespan, brightness and resolution, and superior 
processing speeds.

In New Zealand, extended lockdowns have 
delayed our opportunity to update our 
merchandising displays at store level. However, 
we have seen the benefits of supporting our 
channel partners with their omni-channel strategy. 
Communication has played an important role in the 
success of navigating through logistic challenges. 
The team have handled this superbly with their 
clients, adjusting sales programs as necessary.

Philips Projectors POS

Philips Projectors

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AMBERTECH LIMITED
AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES
ACN 079 080 158

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2022

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The directors present their report together with the financial statements of the consolidated entity consisting of Ambertech 
Limited and its controlled entities, ("company" or "consolidated entity" or "economic entity") for the year ended 30 June 2022 
and the auditor's report thereon. 

DDIIRREECCTTOORRSS  
The qualifications, experience and special responsibilities of each person who has been a director of the Company at any time 
during or since the end of the financial year are listed below, together with the details of the company secretary as at the end 
of the financial year.  All directors were in office during the whole of the financial year and up to the date of this report unless 
otherwise stated. 

IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn  oonn  ddiirreeccttoorrss  

PPeetteerr  FFrraanncciiss  WWaallllaaccee  
CChhaaiirrmmaann  --  NNoonn  EExxeeccuuttiivvee  DDiirreeccttoorr  
Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and Chairman of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. 
Peter Wallace is the founder and Managing Director of Endeavour Capital Pty Limited, an independent corporate advisory firm.  
Prior to establishing Endeavour Capital Pty Limited in 1998, he was an Investment Director with private equity company 
Hambro-Grantham. Mr Wallace has been a non-executive director of over 30 groups of companies. He was a non-executive 
director of the listed entities THC Global Limited until 15 March 2018 and Range International Limited until 14 April 2020. 

Mr Wallace has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Business 
Administration degree from Macquarie University. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and a 
fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Mr Wallace has been a director of Ambertech’s Group companies since February 2000 and Chairman of Ambertech Limited 
since October 2002. 

PPeetteerr  AAnnddrreeww  AAmmooss  
MMaannaaggiinngg  DDiirreeccttoorr  
Peter Amos graduated from Sydney Technical College (now University of Technology, Sydney) with a Radio Trade Certificate 
and from North Sydney Technical College with an Electronics Engineering Certificate. He joined Rank Electronics, the Company 
from which Ambertech was formed via a management buyout, as a technician in the mid 1970s, rising from Senior Technician 
to Service Manager. Upon the formation of Ambertech Limited, Mr Amos became Technical Director of the Ambertech Group. 
He also served in a senior role as Marketing Director of Quantum Pacific Pty Ltd, another company owned by Ambertech 
Limited, until it was sold in the mid 1990s. 

Mr Amos has served as Managing Director of Ambertech Limited since 1995 and presided over the growth of the Company 
since that date.  Mr Amos has been a director of Ambertech’s Group companies since 1987. 

TThhoommaass  RRoobbeerrtt  AAmmooss  
NNoonn--EExxeeccuuttiivvee  DDiirreeccttoorr  
Chairman of the Audit and Risk Management Committee. 

Tom Amos founded telecommunications consultancy Amos Aked Pty Limited in the early 1980s. His career in 
telecommunications and media spans over 30 years, during which time he has been involved in all facets of the industry. An 
engineer by profession, Mr Amos holds a B.E. (Electrical Engineering) degree from Sydney University. 

Mr Amos has also been prominent in the telecommunication deregulation debate over a period of 15 years as a (former) 
director and Vice Chairman of Australian Telecommunications Users Group Limited (“ATUG”) and as an industry commentator. 
He is a director of Wave Link Systems Pty Limited and a non executive director of listed entity Big Tin Can Holdings Limited. 

Mr Amos has been a director of Ambertech’s Group companies since June 1997. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

SSaannttoo  CCaarrlliinnii  
NNoonn--EExxeeccuuttiivvee  DDiirreeccttoorr  
Mr Santo Carlini was appointed to the Board as a Non-Executive Director effective 1 March 2020. 

Mr Carlini brings to the Ambertech Board key Audio-Visual industry experience in the major professional and installation 
market segments, with over 20 years dedicated to achieving the best product and service outcomes for customers.  Mr Carlini 
is General Manager at WES Alliance Pty Ltd (WES).  The company was founded in 1984 and since 1995 he has successfully 
grown, first as part of the team and then as General Manager, the WES business from a specialist supplier of Electronic Parts to 
a leading supplier of audio, visual products and solutions to the domestic and commercial installation market. 

Mr Carlini has strong international products and supply experience.  This expertise has been built from a business need to 
match the continuous domestic market demands by sourcing products from around the world that are the best fit audio and 
visual products to meet the demands of the competitive and evolving Australian marketplace. 

DDaavviidd  RRoossttiill  SSwwiifftt  
NNoonn--EExxeeccuuttiivvee  DDiirreeccttoorr  
Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. 

David Swift, who holds a B.E. (Electrical Engineering) degree from the University of NSW, has extensive experience in both the 
telecommunications and professional electronics industries.  Mr Swift, a co-founder of Amos Aked Swift Pty Ltd and the 
founder of AAS Consulting Pty Ltd, is currently an independent telecommunications management and technology consultant 
operating in the Australasian Pacific region. 

Mr Swift was a Director and the Chairman of the Australian Telecommunications Users Group Limited (ATUG) and a Director of 
Amos Aked Swift (NZ) Limited. In addition to his consulting experience he has had significant management experience through 
senior positions with both Westpac Banking Corporation and Telecom Australia. Mr Swift has been a director of Ambertech's 
Group companies since June 1997. 

CCoommppaannyy  SSeeccrreettaarryy  aanndd  CChhiieeff  OOppeerraattiinngg  OOffffiicceerr  
The following person held the position of Company Secretary at the end of the financial year:  RRoobbeerrtt  JJoohhnn  GGllaassssoonn 

Robert Glasson joined Ambertech Limited on 1 July 2002 and also holds the position of Chief Operating Officer.  He previously 
held the position of Chief Financial Officer up until 30 June 2015.  He has a Bachelor of Business degree from the University of 
Technology, Sydney, and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.  He was appointed to the role of 
Company Secretary on 1 November 2004. 

CCOORRPPOORRAATTEE  IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN  
NNaattuurree  ooff  ooppeerraattiioonnss  aanndd  pprriinncciippaall  aaccttiivviittiieess  
The principal activities of the economic entity during the financial year were the import and distribution of high technology 
equipment to the professional broadcast, film, recording and sound reinforcement industries; the import and distribution of 
home theatre products to dealers; distribution and supply of custom installation components for home theatre and 
commercial installations to dealers and consumers, and the distribution of projection and display products with business and 
domestic applications. 

There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities since the end of the financial year. 

EEmmppllooyyeeeess  
The economic entity employed 124 employees as at 30 June 2022 (2021: 126 employees). 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

RREEVVIIEEWW  AANNDD  RREESSUULLTTSS  OOFF  OOPPEERRAATTIIOONNSS  
The consolidated profit of the economic entity after providing for income tax for the financial year was $3,681,000 (2021: 
$5,090,000). The reduction in profit from the prior year is essentially a result of the business being a taxpayer for the full year, 
whereas there were accumulated tax losses utilised in the prior year. Total revenues for the financial year decreased by 3.9% to 
$76,997,000 (2021: $80,145,000) because of an inability to recognise some revenues due to a combination of manufacturing 
and shipping delays.  Further information on the operations, including the success of the two acquisitions during the reporting 
period, is included in the Chairman's and Managing Director's Report section of the Annual Report, and in the ASX Appendix 4E. 

FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL  PPOOSSIITTIIOONN  
The directors believe the economic entity is in a reasonably strong and stable financial position with the potential to expand 
and grow its current operations.  At 30 June 2022 the economic entity had improved on its working capital ratio, net tangible 
asset position and continued to show positive operating cash flow during the financial year.   

The economic entity's working capital, being current assets less current liabilities, has increased by $6,908,000 to $20,765,000 
as at 30 June 2022 (2021: $13,857,000).  The net assets of the economic entity have also increased by $6,863,000 to 
$22,274,000 as at 30 June 2022 (2021: $15,412,000). 

SSIIGGNNIIFFIICCAANNTT  CCHHAANNGGEESS  IINN  TTHHEE  SSTTAATTEE  OOFF  AAFFFFAAIIRRSS  
There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the economic entity during the financial year. 

EEVVEENNTTSS  SSUUBBSSEEQQUUEENNTT  TTOO  RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG  DDAATTEE  
The Directors have resolved to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per share. 

There were no other matters that have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly affected or may 
significantly affect the operations or state of affairs of the economic entity in future financial years. 

FFUUTTUURREE  DDEEVVEELLOOPPMMEENNTTSS,,  PPRROOSSPPEECCTTSS  AANNDD  BBUUSSIINNEESSSS  SSTTRRAATTEEGGIIEESS  
The 2022-23 financial year has begun well, and as a result the Board of Ambertech Limited ("the Board") is cautiously optimistic 
that it can deliver on business strategies, which continue to focus on returning positive results for investors in the short term. 
At this early stage the Board is unable to provide guidance on potential results with any certainty; however expects to be able 
to update investors by the time of holding the company's AGM. 

The board and management remain focused on utilising the traditional strengths of the Ambertech business as a technical 
distributor to bring new products and brands to market and to redefine the methods and channels in which the business 
operates. We are continuing to progress these initiatives which are the key drivers of future revenue and profit growth. 

EENNVVIIRROONNMMEENNTTAALL  RREEGGUULLAATTIIOONN  
The company is subject to regulation by the relevant Commonwealth and State legislation.  The nature of the company's 
business does not give rise to any significant environmental issues. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((AAUUDDIITTEEDD))  
The information provided below includes remuneration disclosures that are required under the Corporations Act 2001 and its 
regulations.  The disclosures contained within the remuneration report have been audited. 

In recent years the remuneration policy of the company has had to take into account competing interests.  On one hand, 
shareholder returns are inadequate, while Directors, faced with their responsibilities to the Company, need to retain an 
experienced, expert Board and executive management team.  Directors are aware that these staff may have opportunities to 
pursue their careers in less challenging environments with prospects of greater remuneration. 

For the 2022 financial year, staff remuneration increases were on average consistent with increases in the cost of living, accept 
where roles and responsibilities changed.  Non-executive directors received their first increase in remuneration since 1 January 
2010. 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  SSttrraatteeggyy  
Non-Executive Director Remuneration 
Remuneration of non-executive directors is determined by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.  In determining 
payments to non-executive directors, consideration is given to market rates for comparable companies for time, commitment 
and responsibilities.  The Remuneration and Nomination Committee reviews the remuneration of non-executive directors 
annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. 

Remuneration of non-executive directors comprises fees determined having regard to industry practice and the need to obtain 
appropriately qualified independent persons.  Fees do not contain any non-monetary elements.  Until recently the financial 
performance of the company had not justified an increase to the remuneration of non-executive directors.  For the 2022 
financial year non-executive directors received an increase in remuneration for the first time since 1 January 2010. 

Executive Remuneration 
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer 
Remuneration of the Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is determined by the Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee.  In this respect, consideration is given to normal commercial rates of remuneration for similar levels of 
responsibility.  Remuneration comprises salaries, bonuses, contributions to superannuation funds and options. 

The Managing Director and COO receive an incentive element of their salary which is based on achievement of Key 
Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to their responsibilities.  This includes a component that is based on the company's 
profit targets.  The total incentive amounts payable are capped at a fixed rate rather than as a percentage of total 
remuneration, however if paid on target these incentives would have represented approximately 22% of total salary for the 
Managing Director and 17% of total salary for the COO. 

KPIs are set annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and based on company performance targets, and vary 
according to the roles and responsibilities of the executive.  At the same time, these KPIs are aligned to reflect the common 
corporate goals such as growth in earnings and shareholders' wealth, and achievement of working capital targets.  
Performance against the KPIs is assessed annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and recommendations for 
payments determined following the end of the financial year. 

OOtthheerr  EExxeeccuuttiivveess  
Remuneration of other key executives is set by the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, with reference to guidelines 
set by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. In this respect, consideration is given to normal commercial rates of 
remuneration for similar levels of responsibility.  Remuneration comprises salaries, bonuses, contributions to superannuation 
funds and options. 

Approximately 5% of the aggregate remuneration of the senior sales executives comprises an incentive element which is 
related to the KPIs of those parts of the company's operations which are relevant to the executive's responsibilities. The senior 
sales executives may also receive a sales commission component, which will vary with the sales performance of those parts of 
the sales business for which they are responsible. 

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KPIs are set annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, with a degree of consultation with executives to ensure 

their commitment. The measures are tailored to the areas of each executive's involvement and over which they have control. 

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ACN 079 080 158 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((AAUUDDIITTEEDD))  

The information provided below includes remuneration disclosures that are required under the Corporations Act 2001 and its 

regulations.  The disclosures contained within the remuneration report have been audited. 

In recent years the remuneration policy of the company has had to take into account competing interests.  On one hand, 

shareholder returns are inadequate, while Directors, faced with their responsibilities to the Company, need to retain an 

experienced, expert Board and executive management team.  Directors are aware that these staff may have opportunities to 

pursue their careers in less challenging environments with prospects of greater remuneration. 

For the 2022 financial year, staff remuneration increases were on average consistent with increases in the cost of living, accept 

where roles and responsibilities changed.  Non-executive directors received their first increase in remuneration since 1 January 

2010. 

RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  SSttrraatteeggyy  

Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

Remuneration of non-executive directors is determined by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.  In determining 

payments to non-executive directors, consideration is given to market rates for comparable companies for time, commitment 

and responsibilities.  The Remuneration and Nomination Committee reviews the remuneration of non-executive directors 

annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. 

Remuneration of non-executive directors comprises fees determined having regard to industry practice and the need to obtain 

appropriately qualified independent persons.  Fees do not contain any non-monetary elements.  Until recently the financial 

performance of the company had not justified an increase to the remuneration of non-executive directors.  For the 2022 

financial year non-executive directors received an increase in remuneration for the first time since 1 January 2010. 

Executive Remuneration 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer 

Remuneration of the Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is determined by the Remuneration and 

Nomination Committee.  In this respect, consideration is given to normal commercial rates of remuneration for similar levels of 

responsibility.  Remuneration comprises salaries, bonuses, contributions to superannuation funds and options. 

The Managing Director and COO receive an incentive element of their salary which is based on achievement of Key 
Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to their responsibilities.  This includes a component that is based on the company's 
profit targets.  The total incentive amounts payable are capped at a fixed rate rather than as a percentage of total 
remuneration, however if paid on target these incentives would have represented approximately 22% of total salary for the 
Managing Director and 17% of total salary for the COO. 

KPIs are set annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and based on company performance targets, and vary 
according to the roles and responsibilities of the executive.  At the same time, these KPIs are aligned to reflect the common 
corporate goals such as growth in earnings and shareholders' wealth, and achievement of working capital targets.  
Performance against the KPIs is assessed annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and recommendations for 
payments determined following the end of the financial year. 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
OOtthheerr  EExxeeccuuttiivveess  
ACN 079 080 158 
Remuneration of other key executives is set by the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, with reference to guidelines 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
set by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. In this respect, consideration is given to normal commercial rates of 
remuneration for similar levels of responsibility.  Remuneration comprises salaries, bonuses, contributions to superannuation 
 RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
funds and options. 
They are based on company performance targets, and at the same time, these KPIs are aligned to reflect the common 
corporate goals such as growth in earnings and shareholders' wealth, and achievement of working capital targets. Performance 
Approximately 5% of the aggregate remuneration of the senior sales executives comprises an incentive element which is 
against the KPIs is assessed annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and recommendations for payments 
related to the KPIs of those parts of the company's operations which are relevant to the executive's responsibilities. The senior 
determined following the end of the financial year. 
sales executives may also receive a sales commission component, which will vary with the sales performance of those parts of 
AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
the sales business for which they are responsible. 
ACN 079 080 158 
The table below sets out the economic entity's key shareholder indicators for the past 5 financial years: 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
KPIs are set annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, with a degree of consultation with executives to ensure 
22001188  
their commitment. The measures are tailored to the areas of each executive's involvement and over which they have control. 
- 
 RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
5 
They are based on company performance targets, and at the same time, these KPIs are aligned to reflect the common 
$0.16 
corporate goals such as growth in earnings and shareholders' wealth, and achievement of working capital targets. Performance 
(143) 
against the KPIs is assessed annually by the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and recommendations for payments 
determined following the end of the financial year. 

Dividends paid (cents per share) 
Closing share price at 30 June ($) 
Net profit/(loss) after tax ($’000) 

22001199  
- 
$0.10 
(1,332) 

22002211  
1.8 
$0.225 
5,090 

22002200  
- 
$0.055 
784 

22002222  
3.1 
$0.27 
3,681 

DDeettaaiillss  ooff  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
The table below sets out the economic entity's key shareholder indicators for the past 5 financial years: 
Details of the remuneration of the directors and the key management personnel (as defined in AASB 124 Related Party 
Disclosures) of the economic entity are set out in the following tables. 

The key management personnel of the economic entity includes the following: 

Dividends paid (cents per share) 
Closing share price at 30 June ($) 
NNaammee  
Net profit/(loss) after tax ($’000) 
P Wallace 
P Amos 
T Amos 
D Swift 
S Carlini 

PPoossiittiioonn  
Non-Executive Chairman 
Group Managing Director 
Non-Executive Director 
DDeettaaiillss  ooff  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
Non-Executive Director 
Details of the remuneration of the directors and the key management personnel (as defined in AASB 124 Related Party 
Non-Executive Director 
Disclosures) of the economic entity are set out in the following tables. 

NNaammee  
R Glasson 
R Neale 
R Caston 

22001199  
- 
$0.10 
(1,332) 

22002200  
- 
$0.055 
PPoossiittiioonn  
784 
Group COO, Company Secretary 
General Manager, Integrated Solutions 
General Manager, Media Systems 

22002211  
1.8 
$0.225 
5,090 

22002222  
3.1 
$0.27 
3,681 

22001188  
- 
$0.16 
(143) 

Key management personnel are those directly accountable to the Managing Director and the Board and responsible for the 
The key management personnel of the economic entity includes the following: 
operational management and strategic direction of the Company. 

The nature and amount of each major element of the remuneration of each director of the economic entity and each of the 
key management personnel of the parent and the economic entity for the financial year are set out in the following tables. 

NNaammee  
R Glasson 
R Neale 
R Caston 

PPoossiittiioonn  
Group COO, Company Secretary 
General Manager, Integrated Solutions 
General Manager, Media Systems 

NNaammee  
P Wallace 
P Amos 
T Amos 
D Swift 
S Carlini 

PPoossiittiioonn  
Non-Executive Chairman 
Group Managing Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 
Non-Executive Director 

Key management personnel are those directly accountable to the Managing Director and the Board and responsible for the 
operational management and strategic direction of the Company. 

The nature and amount of each major element of the remuneration of each director of the economic entity and each of the 
key management personnel of the parent and the economic entity for the financial year are set out in the following tables. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
EElleemmeennttss  ooff  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  

22002222  

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

P Amos 
P Wallace 
T Amos 
S Carlini 
D Swift 

Executives 

R Glasson 
R Caston 
R Neale 

SShhoorrtt--tteerrmm  
eemmppllooyymmeenntt  bbeenneeffiittss  

PPoosstt  eemmppllooyymmeenntt  
bbeenneeffiittss  

LLoonngg--tteerrmm  
eemmppllooyymmeenntt  
bbeenneeffiittss  

SShhaarree  
bbaasseedd  
ppaayymmeennttss  

SSaallaarryy  
ffeeeess  
aanndd  lleeaavvee  
$$  
374,275 
68,182 
40,909 
40,909 
17,509 
541,784 

CCaasshh  
BBoonnuuss  
$$  
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  
$$  
27,500 
6,818 
4,091 
4,091 
27,491 
69,991 

LLSSLL  aaccccrruueedd//  
((ttaakkeenn))  
$$  
16,111 
- 
- 
- 
- 
16,111 

OOppttiioonnss  
$$  
7,068 
- 
- 
- 
- 
7,068 

TToottaall  
$$  
424,954 
75,000 
45,000 
45,000 
45,000 
634,954 

%%  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RReellaatteedd  
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 

%%  RReellaattiinngg  
ttoo  OOppttiioonnss  
1.7% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
1.1% 

195,712 
225,481 
271,921 
693,114 

- 
10,000 
20,000 
30,000 

20,000 
27,382 
26,525 
73,907 

960 
690 
- 
1,650 

4,241 
4,415 
4,241 
12,897 

220,913 
267,968 
322,687 
811,568 

0.0% 
3.7% 
6.2% 
3.7% 

1.9% 
1.6% 
1.3% 
1.6% 

(1)

(2)

(3)

On 13 August 2021, a cash bonus of $10,000 was paid to Mr Caston relating to performance against KPI's.  The bonus is 50% of the total available to Mr Caston 
under his KPI scheme. 
On 13 August 2021, a cash bonus of $20,000 was paid to Mr Neale relating to performance against KPI's.  The bonus is 50% of the total available to Mr Neale 
under his KPI scheme. 
Cash bonuses in relation to performance against KPI’s the year ended 30 June 2022 for Mr Amos, Mr Glasson, Mr Caston and Mr Neale had not yet been 
determined at year end and therefore have yet to be paid.  The total amount for each is a maximum of $95,000 for Mr Amos, $50,000 for Mr Glasson, $20,000 
for Mr Caston, and $40,000 for Mr Neale. 

22002211  

DDiirreeccttoorrss  

P Amos 
P Wallace 
T Amos 
S Carlini 
D Swift 

Executives 

R Glasson 
R Caston 
R Neale 

SShhoorrtt--tteerrmm  
eemmppllooyymmeenntt  bbeenneeffiittss  

PPoosstt  eemmppllooyymmeenntt  
bbeenneeffiittss  

LLoonngg--tteerrmm  
eemmppllooyymmeenntt  
bbeenneeffiittss  

SShhaarree  
bbaasseedd  
ppaayymmeennttss  

SSaallaarryy  
ffeeeess  
aanndd  lleeaavvee  
$$  
327,268 
52,294 
30,506 
30,506 
9,613 
450,187 

CCaasshh  
BBoonnuuss  
$$  
95,000 
- 
- 
- 
- 
95,000 

SSuuppeerraannnnuuaattiioonn  
$$  
25,000 
4,968 
2,898 
2,898 
25,879 
61,643 

LLSSLL  aaccccrruueedd//  
((ttaakkeenn))  
$$  
7,061 
- 
- 
- 
- 
7,061 

OOppttiioonnss  
$$  
15,899 
- 
- 
- 
- 
15,899 

TToottaall  
$$  
470,228 
57,262 
33,404 
33,404 
35,492 
629,790 

%%  PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee  
RReellaatteedd  
20.2% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
15.1% 

%%  RReellaattiinngg  
ttoo  OOppttiioonnss  
3.4% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
0.0% 
2.5% 

183,199 
236,112 
249,557 
668,868 

35,000 
20,000 
40,000 
95,000 

20,888 
25,243 
25,677 
71,808 

3,709 
2,209 
3,773 
9,691 

9,539 
7,949 
9,539 
27,027 

252,335 
291,513 
328,546 
872,394 

13.9% 
6.9% 
12.2% 
10.9% 

3.8% 
2.7% 
2.9% 
3.1% 

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

On 29 June 2021, a cash bonus of $95,000 was paid to Mr P Amos relating to performance against KPI's.  The bonus is 100% of the total available to Mr Amos 
under his KPI scheme. 
On 29 June 2021, a cash bonus of $35,000 was paid to Mr Glasson relating to performance against KPI's.  The bonus is 100% of the total available to Mr Glasson 
under his KPI scheme. 
On 15 August 2020, a cash bonus of $20,000 was paid to Mr Caston relating to performance against KPI's.  The bonus is 100% of the total available to Mr 
Caston under his KPI scheme. 
(2) Quarterly cash bonuses totalling $40,000 were paid to Mr Neale relating to performance against KPI's.  The bonuses are 100% of the total available to Mr 
Neale under his KPI scheme. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
SSeerrvviiccee  aaggrreeeemmeennttss  
An executive agreement exists between Peter Amos, the Managing Director, and Amber Technology Limited. This agreement 
provides that Mr Amos, for a period of 12 months from the date of termination, will not engage in activities in competition with 
the Amber Group.  There is a notice period by either party of 12 months. 

The agreement commenced on 31 May 1999 and continues indefinitely. In the event that the company was to exercise its right 
to terminate the contract, the current payout value would be $417,500 (2021: $405,000). 

SShhaarree  bbaasseedd  ccoommppeennssaattiioonn  
The company has adopted an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP). The Board of Directors may determine the executives and 
eligible employees who are entitled to participate in the ESOP. 
The options issued under the ESOP will expire 5 years after the issue date, or earlier on any of the following events: 

a 
b 
c 
d 
e 

the eligible employee is dismissed with cause or has breached a restriction contained in his/her employment contract; 
the eligible employee dies while in the employ of the Company; 
the eligible employee is made redundant by the Company; 
the eligible employee’s employment with the Company is voluntarily terminated by the eligible employee; or 
the eligible employee’s employment terminates by reason of normal retirement. 

The total number of shares reserved for issuance under the ESOP, together with shares reserved for issuance under any other 
Option Plan, shall not exceed 5% of the diluted ordinary share capital in the Company (comprising all Shares, all Options issued 
under the ESOP and under any other Option Plan, and all other convertible issued securities). 

The ESOP provides the Board with the ability to determine the exercise price of the options, the periods within which the 
options may be exercised, and the conditions to be satisfied before the option can be exercised. 

The ESOP provides for adjustments in accordance with ASX Listing Rules if there is a capital reconstruction, a rights issue or a 
bonus issue. 

Options previously granted as remuneration which remain exercisable at year end are set out below. 

P Amos 

R Glasson 

R Neale 

R Caston 

BBaallaannccee  aatt  bbeeggiinnnniinngg  

BBaallaannccee  aatt  eenndd  ooff  yyeeaarr  

- 

75,000 

75,000 

62,500 

- 

- 

- 

62,500 

During the financial year, 337,500 options vested with key management personnel (2021: 212,500). During the year 612,500 
options were exercised (2021: Nil). 

In relation to bonus issues, each outstanding option confers on the option holder the right to receive, on exercise of those 
outstanding options, not only one share for each of the outstanding options exercised but also the additional shares the option 
holder would have received had the option holder participated in that bonus issue as a holder of ordinary shares. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
IInntteerreessttss  ooff  DDiirreeccttoorrss  
At the date of this report the following interests were held by directors: 

Director 

P Wallace 
P Amos 
T Amos 
D Swift 
S Carlini 

          Ordinary Shares 

22002222  

22002211  

2,654,400 
5,197,555 
7,289,975 
3,161,735 
29,720,872 

2,441,878 
4,935,055 
7,214,975 
3,086,735 
28,065,287 

VVoottiinngg  aanndd  CCoommmmeennttss  mmaaddee  aatt  tthhee  CCoommppaannyy’’ss  22002211  AAnnnnuuaall  GGeenneerraall  MMeeeettiinngg  ((‘‘AAGGMM’’))  
The Company received 93% of “for” votes in relation to its remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2021. No issues 
were raised with Directors concerning the Report. 

This concludes the Remuneration Report which has been audited. 

DDIIVVIIDDEENNDDSS  

On 26 August 2021 the Board of Ambertech resolved to pay a final dividend of 1.6 cents per share, fully franked.  The record 
date for the dividend was 20 September 2021, with a payment date of 5 October 2021.  The Company’s Dividend 
Reinvestment Plan was active for this dividend, with a discount rate of 3% to the volume weighted average price of shares 
traded from 21 September 2021 to 24 September 2021.  The DRP Price per share was $0.2841. 

On 25 February 2022 the Board of Ambertech resolved to pay an interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share, fully franked.  The 
record date for the dividend was 4 March 2022, with a payment date of 31 March 2022.   

On 18 August 2022 the Board of Ambertech resolved to pay a final dividend of 1.5 cents per share, fully franked.  The record 
date for the dividend is 12 September 2022, with a payment date of 30 September 2022.   

DDIIRREECCTTOORRSS''  MMEEEETTIINNGGSS  
The number of directors' meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) and the number of meetings attended by 
each of the directors of the Company during the financial year are: 

BBooaarrdd  MMeeeettiinnggss  

AAuuddiitt  aanndd  RRiisskk  MMaannaaggeemmeenntt  
CCoommmmiitttteeee  MMeeeettiinnggss  

NNoommiinnaattiioonn  aanndd  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
CCoommmmiitttteeee  

DDiirreeccttoorr  
P Wallace 
P Amos 
T Amos 
D Swift 
S Carlini 

AAtttteennddeedd  
11 
11 
11 
11 
11 

HHeelldd  
11 
11 
11 
11 
11 

AAtttteennddeedd  
2 
- 
2 
- 
- 

HHeelldd  
2 
- 
2 
- 
- 

AAtttteennddeedd  
2 
- 
- 
2 
- 

HHeelldd  
2 
- 
- 
2 
- 

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ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

NNOONN--AAUUDDIITT  SSEERRVVIICCEESS  
BDO Audit Pty Ltd continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  RREEPPOORRTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
IInntteerreessttss  ooff  DDiirreeccttoorrss  
At the date of this report the following interests were held by directors: 

22002222  

Director 

It is the economic entity's policy to employ BDO Audit Pty Ltd and their respective related entities (BDO) for assignments 
          Ordinary Shares 
additional to their annual audit duties, when BDO's expertise and experience with the economic entity are important. During 
the year these assignments comprised primarily tax compliance assignments.  The Board of Directors is satisfied that the 
auditors' independence is not compromised as a result of providing these services because: 
•

All non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit and Risk Management Committee to ensure they do not 
impact the impartiality and objectivity of the auditor, and 
None of the services undermines the general principles relating to the auditor independence as set out in APES 110 
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, including reviewing or auditing the auditors' own work, acting in a 
management or decision making capacity for the company, acting as an advocate for the company or jointly sharing 
economic risks and rewards. 

2,654,400 
5,197,555 
7,289,975 
3,161,735 
29,720,872 

2,441,878 
4,935,055 
7,214,975 
3,086,735 
28,065,287 

P Wallace 
P Amos 
T Amos 
D Swift 
S Carlini 

22002211  

•

VVoottiinngg  aanndd  CCoommmmeennttss  mmaaddee  aatt  tthhee  CCoommppaannyy’’ss  22002211  AAnnnnuuaall  GGeenneerraall  MMeeeettiinngg  ((‘‘AAGGMM’’))  
The Company received 93% of “for” votes in relation to its remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2021. No issues 
were raised with Directors concerning the Report. 

During the year fees that were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity and its related 
practices are disclosed at note 29. 

This concludes the Remuneration Report which has been audited. 

The directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year by the auditor is compatible with the 
general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. 

DDIIVVIIDDEENNDDSS  

PPRROOCCEEEEDDIINNGGSS  OONN  BBEEHHAALLFF  OOFF  TTHHEE  CCOOMMPPAANNYY  
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. 

On 26 August 2021 the Board of Ambertech resolved to pay a final dividend of 1.6 cents per share, fully franked.  The record 
date for the dividend was 20 September 2021, with a payment date of 5 October 2021.  The Company’s Dividend 
Reinvestment Plan was active for this dividend, with a discount rate of 3% to the volume weighted average price of shares 
traded from 21 September 2021 to 24 September 2021.  The DRP Price per share was $0.2841. 

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the company with leave of the Court under section 237 
of the Corporations Act 2001. 

On 25 February 2022 the Board of Ambertech resolved to pay an interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share, fully franked.  The 
record date for the dividend was 4 March 2022, with a payment date of 31 March 2022.   

AAUUDDIITTOORRSS''  IINNDDEEPPEENNDDEENNCCEE  DDEECCLLAARRAATTIIOONN  
A copy of the auditors' independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out 
on page 11. 

On 18 August 2022 the Board of Ambertech resolved to pay a final dividend of 1.5 cents per share, fully franked.  The record 
date for the dividend is 12 September 2022, with a payment date of 30 September 2022.   

DDIIRREECCTTOORRSS''  MMEEEETTIINNGGSS  
IINNDDEEMMNNIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN  OOFF  OOFFFFIICCEERRSS  
The number of directors' meetings (including meetings of committees of directors) and the number of meetings attended by 
The company has indemnified the directors and executives of the company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a 
each of the directors of the Company during the financial year are: 
director or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith. 
During the financial year, the company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the directors and executives of 
NNoommiinnaattiioonn  aanndd  RReemmuunneerraattiioonn  
the company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance prohibits 
CCoommmmiitttteeee  
disclosure of the nature of liability and the amount of the premium. 
AAtttteennddeedd  
11 
11 
11 
11 
11 

HHeelldd  
HHeelldd  
2 
11 
RROOUUNNDDIINNGG  
- 
11 
The company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and 
- 
11 
Investments Commission, relating to 'rounding-off'. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that 
2 
11 
Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 
- 
11 
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors. 

DDiirreeccttoorr  
P Wallace 
P Amos 
T Amos 
D Swift 
S Carlini 

AAtttteennddeedd  
2 
- 
- 
2 
- 

AAtttteennddeedd  
2 
- 
2 
- 
- 

AAuuddiitt  aanndd  RRiisskk  MMaannaaggeemmeenntt  
CCoommmmiitttteeee  MMeeeettiinnggss  

HHeelldd  
2 
- 
2 
- 
- 

BBooaarrdd  MMeeeettiinnggss  

Director: 

P F Wallace 

P A Amos 

Dated this 25th day of August 2022 
Sydney 

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Tel:  +61  2  9251  4100 
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 

Level 11, 1 Margaret Street  
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia 

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY MARTIN COYLE TO THE DIRECTORS OF AMBERTECH LIMITED 

As lead auditor of Ambertech Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022, I declare that, to the best of 
my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

1. No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 

relation to the audit; and 

2. No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of Ambertech Limited and the entities it controlled during the period. 

Martin Coyle 
Director 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Sydney, 25 August 2022 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO 
Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members 
of BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent 
member firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 

Level 11, 1 Margaret Street  
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 

To the members of Ambertech Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion  

We have audited the financial report of Ambertech Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the 
Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022, the 
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement 
of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes 
to the financial report, 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:  

(i) 

(ii) 

Giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its 
financial performance for the year ended on that date; and  

Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.  

Basis for opinion  

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  Our responsibilities under 
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial 
Report section of our report.  We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s 
APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) 
that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia.  We have also fulfilled our other 
ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

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

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

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.  

BDO Audit Pty Ltd ABN 33 134 022 870 is a member of a national association of independent entities which are all members of BDO 
Australia Ltd ABN 77 050 110 275, an Australian company limited by guarantee. BDO Audit Pty Ltd and BDO Australia Ltd are members of 
BDO International Ltd, a UK company limited by guarantee, and form part of the international BDO network of independent member 
firms. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Revenue Recognition 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

As disclosed in Note 3, the Group recognised revenue 

To determine whether revenue was appropriately 

of $76,997,000 during the financial year ended 30 June 

accounted for and disclosed within the financial 

2022 (2021: $80,145,000). 

statements, we performed, amongst others, the 

Revenue recognition was considered to be a key audit 

matter due to the significance of revenue to the Group 

as a key performance indicator, and that two 

businesses were acquired both of which contributed a 

material amount of revenue to the Group during the 

financial year ended 30 June 2022. 

following audit procedures: 

•

•

•

•

•

Critically evaluated the revenue recognition 

policies for all material revenue sources to 

ensure compliance with AASB 15: Revenue 

from Contracts with Customers; 

Tested the operating effectiveness of 

internal controls surrounding the existence 

of revenues; 

Performed substantive testing on the 

revenue, deferred revenue and rebate 

balances to ensure they had been recognised 

appropriately and consistent with the goods 

and services supplied per the terms of the 

respective agreements;  

Performed detailed cut-off testing to ensure 

that revenue transactions around the year 

end had been recorded in the correct period 

including testing of post year-end credit 

notes; and 

Performed substantive analytical procedures 

over gross margins by segment and by 

product group in comparison to the prior 

period, budget and our expectations. 

Valuation of inventory 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

As disclosed in Note 7, the Group held inventory with a 

Our audit procedures for addressing this key audit 

carrying value of $17,360,000 as at 30 June 2022 which 

matter included, but were not limited to, the 

represented approximately 39% of the Group’s total

following: 

assets.

•

Observed the cyclical inventory count 

Inventory valuation was considered a key audit matter 

procedures performed by management and 

due to the significant value of these assets in the 

assessed, by inspection, whether there was 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and the 

any evidence of damaged or obsolete 

key estimates and judgements applied by management 

inventory; 

in assessing the net realisable value (‘NRV’) of

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Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

inventory due to the nature of the industry in which 

• 

Analysed and tested the inventory acquired 

the Group operates in. 

as part of the newly acquired businesses to 

ensure these balances were being recognised 

at the lower of cost and net realisable value; 

• 

Tested a sample of inventory items on hand 

to initial supplier invoices and subsequent 

sales invoices to ascertain whether inventory 

was being recognised at the lower of cost 

and NRV; 

• 

Assessed the assumptions applied by 

management in determining the provision for 

obsolescence in comparison to recent sales 

experience and the ageing of inventory; and 

• 

Performed various analytical procedures in 

relation to inventory including analysing 

inventory turnover by product group and 

gross margin in comparison to prior periods 

and to expectations.  

Other information  

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information in the Directors’ Report (excluding the audited Remuneration Report section) for the year 
ended 30 June 2022 but does not include the financial report and the auditor’s report thereon, which 
we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and the Annual Report to Shareholders, which is 
expected to be made available to us after that date. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and 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 on the other information that we obtained prior to the date 
of this auditor’s report, 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. 

When we read the Annual Report to Shareholders, if we conclude that there is a material misstatement 
therein, we are required to communicate the matter to the directors and will request that it is 
corrected. If it is not corrected, we will seek to have the matter appropriately brought to the attention 
of users for whom our report is prepared. 

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 

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financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to 
fraud or error. 

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

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report  

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

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the 
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website (http://www.auasb.gov.au/Home.aspx) at:  

https://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf 

This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report  

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 
2022. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Ambertech Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2022, 
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.  

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Martin Coyle 
Director 

Sydney, 25 August 2022 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 

RReevveennuueess  

Cost of sales 

GGrroossss  PPrrooffiitt  

Other income 

Employee benefits expense 

Distribution costs 

Marketing costs 

Premises costs 

Travel costs 

Depreciation and amortisation expense 

Finance costs 

Other expenses 

Acquisition and restructure costs 

PPrrooffiitt  bbeeffoorree  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

NNoottee  

22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

       76,997  

       80,145 

(49,995) 

(54,405) 

                2277,,000022    

                    2255,,774400  

281 

                178  

(15,197) 

(1,775) 

(647) 

(716) 

(235) 

(1,260) 

(925) 

(1,263) 

- 

55,,226655    

(1,584)  

(13,538) 

(1,664) 

(350) 

(588) 

(123) 

(1,569) 

(1,147) 

(1,540) 

(100) 

55,,229999  

(209)   

3 

4 

3 

4 

4 

4 

5 

PPrrooffiitt  aafftteerr  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

33,,668811    

55,,009900  

OOtthheerr  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  iinnccoommee  

Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 

TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  iinnccoommee  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

(64) 

33,,661177    

(1) 

55,,008899  

EEaarrnniinnggss  ppeerr  sshhaarree  

Basic earnings per share (cents) 

Diluted earnings per share (cents) 

27 

27 

4.2 

4.2 

6.7 

6.6 

The Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 

NNoottee  

22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

CCUURRRREENNTT  AASSSSEETTSS  
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
TTOOTTAALL  CCUURRRREENNTT  AASSSSEETTSS  

NNOONN--CCUURRRREENNTT  AASSSSEETTSS  
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Intangible assets 
Deferred tax assets 
TTOOTTAALL  NNOONN--CCUURRRREENNTT  AASSSSEETTSS  
TTOOTTAALL  AASSSSEETTSS  

CCUURRRREENNTT  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  
Trade and other payables 
Financial liabilities 
Contract Liabilities 
Lease liabilities 
Provisions 
Current tax liabilities 

TTOOTTAALL  CCUURRRREENNTT  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  

NNOONN--CCUURRRREENNTT  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  
Contract liabilities 
Provisions 
Lease liabilities 
Deferred tax liabilities 
TTOOTTAALL  NNOONN--CCUURRRREENNTT  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  
TTOOTTAALL  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  

NNEETT  AASSSSEETTSS  

EEQQUUIITTYY  
Share capital 
Reserves 
Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses) 

TTOOTTAALL  EEQQUUIITTYY  

25 
6 
7 

9 
10 
11 
5 

12 
14 
13 
15 
16 
5 

13 
16 
15 
5 

17 
18 

           2,225  
         15,576 
         17,360 
                  3355,,116611    

           1,788 
         14,804 
         12,900 
                  2299,,449922  

             341  
           4,726  
           1,532  
           2,759  
99,,335588  
                  4444,,551199  

               442  
            5,640 
            1,118 
            3,118 
                  1100,,331188  
                  3399,,881100  

6,817 
1,255 
2,169 
1,247 
2,570 
338 

         7,323 
            2,676 
            1,428 
               1,199   
            2,306 
703 

1144,,339966  

                  1155,,663355  

346 
281 
7,098 
124 
                      77,,884499  

2222,,224455                  

174 
               235  
            8,345 
                 9  
                        88,,776633  
                  2244,,339988  

                  2222,,227744  

                  1155,,441122  

21,781 
(37) 
530 

2222,,227744  

       15,947 
              (10) 
        (525) 

                  1155,,441122  

The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes.  

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 

SShhaarree  
CCaappiittaall  

FFoorreeiiggnn  
CCuurrrreennccyy  
TTrraannssllaattiioonn  
RReesseerrvvee  

SShhaarree  BBaasseedd  
PPaayymmeennttss  
RReesseerrvvee  

RReettaaiinneedd  
eeaarrnniinnggss//  
((AAccccuummuullaatteedd  
lloosssseess))  

TToottaall  
EEqquuiittyy  

$$''000000  

$$''000000  

$$''000000  

$$''000000  

$$''000000  

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  3300  JJuunnee  22002200  

1155,,991155  

Profit for the year 
Exchange differences on translation of foreign 
operations 

TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  iinnccoommee  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

TTrraannssaaccttiioonnss  wwiitthh  eeqquuiittyy  hhoollddeerrss::  

Share issue net of transaction cost 

Costs of share based payments 

Dividends declared and paid (note 28) 

- 

- 

--  

25 

7 

-- 

((99))  

- 

(1) 

((11))  

- 

- 

-- 

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  3300  JJuunnee  22002211  

1155,,994477  

((1100))  

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  11  JJuullyy  22002211  

1155,,994477  

Profit for the year 
Exchange differences on translation of foreign 
operations 

- 

- 

TToottaall  ccoommpprreehheennssiivvee  iinnccoommee  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

                    --  

TTrraannssaaccttiioonnss  wwiitthh  eeqquuiittyy  hhoollddeerrss::  

Share issue net of transaction cost 

Shares issued on exercised options 

Costs of share based payments 

5,078 

160 

- 

Dividends declared, paid and reinvested as part 

of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (note 28) 

596 

((1100))  

- 

(64) 

((6644))  

- 

- 

- 

--  

BBaallaannccee  aass  aatt  3300  JJuunnee  22002222  

2211,,778811    

((7744))  

77  

--  

- 

--  

- 

(7) 

-- 

--      

--      

- 

--  

--  

- 

- 

37 

--  

3377  

((44,,223366))  

1111,,667777  

5,090  

5,090  

-  

(1) 

55,,009900    

55,,008899    

- 

- 

25 

- 

(1,379) 

(1,379) 

((552255))  

1155,,441122  

((552255))  

1155,,441122  

3,681 

3,681 

                    -   

(64) 

33,,668811  

33,,661177  

- 

- 

- 

5,078 

160 

37 

(2,626) 

(2,030) 

553300  

2222,,227744    

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity is be read in conjunction with the attached notes.  

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022 

CCAASSHH  FFLLOOWWSS  FFRROOMM  OOPPEERRAATTIINNGG  AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS  

Receipts from customers 

Receipts from government grants 

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Interest received 

Interest and other costs of finance paid 

Goods and services tax remitted 

Income tax remitted 

NNeett  ccaasshh  ffrroomm  ooppeerraattiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

CCAASSHH  FFLLOOWWSS  FFRROOMM  IINNVVEESSTTIINNGG  AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS  

Payments for plant and equipment 

Payment for intangible assets 

Payment for the acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired 

NNeett  ccaasshh  uusseedd  iinn  iinnvveessttiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

CCAASSHH  FFLLOOWWSS  FFRROOMM  FFIINNAANNCCIINNGG  AACCTTIIVVIITTIIEESS  

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Repayment of leases 

Proceeds from share issue, net of transaction costs 

Dividends paid to shareholders 

NNeett  ccaasshh  pprroovviiddeedd  bbyy//((uusseedd  iinn))  ffiinnaanncciinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents held 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents held in foreign 
currencies at the beginning of the financial year 

NNoottee  

22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

83,824 

87,350 

770 

1,526 

(74,731) 

(76,159) 

2 

(924) 

(5,503) 

(1,588) 

5 

(1,147) 

(6,048) 

- 

 25 

1,850 

5,527 

(160) 

(49) 

(1,824) 

(253) 

(224) 

- 

(2,033) 

(477) 

1 

(1,412) 

(1,199) 

5,238 

332 

(2,426) 

(802) 

25 

(2,030) 

(1,379) 

598 

415 

1,788 

22 

(4,250) 

800 

989 

(1) 

CCaasshh  aanndd  ccaasshh  eeqquuiivvaalleennttss  aatt  eenndd  ooff  ppeerriioodd  

25  

2,225 

1,788 

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows is to be read in conjunction with the attached notes. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  11::  IINNTTRROODDUUCCTTIIOONN  
The financial statements cover the economic entity consisting of Ambertech Limited and its controlled entities. Ambertech 
Limited is a company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. 

OOppeerraattiioonnss  aanndd  pprriinncciippaall  aaccttiivviittiieess  
Ambertech Limited is a distributor of high technology equipment to the professional broadcast, film, recording and sound 
reinforcement industries and of consumer audio and video products in Australia and New Zealand. 

CCuurrrreennccyy  
The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency.  
All financial information presented in Australian dollars has been rounded to the nearest one thousand, unless otherwise 
stated. 

RReeggiisstteerreedd  ooffffiiccee  
Unit 1, 2 Daydream Street, Warriewood NSW 2102. 

AAuutthhoorriissaattiioonn  ooff  ffiinnaanncciiaall  ssttaatteemmeennttss  
The financial statements were authorised for issue on 25 August 2022 by the Directors.  The company has the power to amend 
the financial statements. 

NNOOTTEE  22::  SSUUMMMMAARRYY  OOFF  SSIIGGNNIIFFIICCAANNTT  AACCCCOOUUNNTTIINNGG  PPOOLLIICCIIEESS  
((AA)) OOvveerraallll  PPoolliiccyy  

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are stated in order 
to assist in a general understanding of the financial statements.  These general purpose financial statements have been 
prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for profit oriented entities.  The financial 
statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention. 

Statement of Compliance 
The financial statements comply with Australian Accounting Standards which include Australian equivalents to 
International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS).  Compliance with AIFRS ensures that the financial statements and 
notes of the economic entity comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

Going Concern 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of 
normal business activities and the realisation of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business. 

On 11 March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic.  The pandemic has caused large scale 
disruption and adverse economic conditions. Despite the pandemic , management were able to successfully implement 
various operating efficiencies and manage the working capital position of the Group, the impact of which resulted in profit 
after income tax of $3,681,000 (2021: $5,090,000) and net operating cash inflows of $1,850,000 (2021: $5,527,000). 

Notwithstanding the degree of uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose on the national economy, the 
Directors believe that there are reasonable grounds to conclude that the Group will continue as a going concern, after 
consideration of the following factors: 
• Management have prepared forecasts for the 12 months following date of approval of the financial report, 
which indicate that the Group can continue to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  22::  SSUUMMMMAARRYY  OOFF  SSIIGGNNIIFFIICCAANNTT  AACCCCOOUUNNTTIINNGG  PPOOLLIICCIIEESS  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  

•

•

The group continues to have available significant debt headroom on the primary business finance facilities with 
limits of up to $9,000,000 in invoice discounting and $2,000,000 in trade finance as disclosed in note 14; 

In the event of continuing business challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, management are 
confident in being able to manage working capital through the pursuit of operating efficiencies. 

((BB)) GGooooddss  aanndd  SSeerrvviicceess  TTaaxx  

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from 
the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. 
Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the statement of 
financial position. 

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

((CC)) GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt  GGrraannttss  

Government grants are recognised as income when it is reasonably certain that the Group will comply with the conditions 
attached to them and when the right to receive payment is established. The Group has elected to recognise grant income 
as an offset to the directly attributable expenditure in the financial statements. 

New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 
The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued 
by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’) that are mandatory for the current reporting period. There was no 
material impact on the financial statements from the adoption of these new accounting standards. 

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted 
The Consolidated Entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period. 

Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  33::  RREEVVEENNUUEE  

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  
22002222  
$$''000000  
72,784 
4,211 
2 
76,997 

22002211  
EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 
$$''000000  
75,666 
4,474 
5 
80,145 

22002222 
$$''000000  

Revenue 
- Sale of goods 
- Rendering of services 
- Interest received 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

RReevveennuuee  RReeccooggnniittiioonn  
Sales revenue comprises revenue earned (net of returns, discounts and allowances) from the provision of goods and services to 
entities outside the economic entity. 

773 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
Sale of goods 
76 
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at a point in time when control transfers to the customer. In most cases this 
29 
coincides with the transfer of legal title, or the passing of possession to the customer. In arrangements whereby the 
2,759 
consolidated entity is required to meet contractually agreed upon specifications, control over the goods generally occurs when 
the customer has confirmed acceptance. 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

75 
Rendering of services 
47 
Revenue from the rendering of services is recognised at the point in time in which the service is provided to the customer. 
2 
Maintenance and support contracts extend for between one and five years. Revenue is respect to these services are generally 
recognised overtime as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the services as the Group provides 
124 
the services. Where amounts are invoiced before revenue is earned, a deferred revenue liability is brought to account. These 
contract liabilities reflect the consideration received in respect of unsatisfied performance obligations. 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

Interest revenue 
Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method. 

- 

9 
9 

OOtthheerr  iinnccoommee  
‘Net Foreign exchange gains 
Gain on asset sale 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

281 
- 
281 

165 
13 
178 

NNOOTTEE  44::  EEXXPPEENNSSEESS  
Additional information on the nature of expenses 
AA))  IInnvveennttoorriieess  
Cost of sales 
Movement in provision for inventory obsolescence 

BB))  EEmmppllooyyeeee  bbeenneeffiittss  eexxppeennssee  
Salaries and wages* 
Defined contribution superannuation expense 

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

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

49,995 
(966) 

54,405 
1,154 

13,996 
1,201 
15,197 

12,501 
1,037 
13,538 

* Salaries and wages  FY21 are net of $1,101,750 and FY22 are net of $769,782 in Government grants which were provided as a 
result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  44::  EEXXPPEENNSSEESS  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

CC))  DDeepprreecciiaattiioonn  
Plant and equipment 
Furniture and fittings 
DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Leasehold improvements 
Employee benefits 
Leased property plant and equipment 
Plant and equipment 
Buildings right-of-use assets 
Right-of-use assets 
Plant and equipment right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
DD))  AAmmoorrttiissaattiioonn  
Provision for obsolescence 
Website costs 
Provision for warranty 
Customer/Supplier Relationships 
Inventory 
Research & Development 
Other 

EE))  BBaadd  ddeebbttss  aanndd  eexxppeecctteedd  ccrreeddiitt  lloosssseess  

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

FF))  RReennttaall  eexxppeennssee  oonn  ooppeerraattiinngg  lleeaasseess::  
Minimum lease payments 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222  
$$''000000  

125 
1 
133 
7 
838 
76 
1,180 

25 
55 
- 
80 

31 

- 

22002211  
$$''000000  
EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

107 
115 
151 
16 
867 
39 
1,295 

22002222 
$$''000000  

773 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

19 
30 
225 
274 

53 

2 

75 
47 
2 
124 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

GG))  FFiinnaannccee  ccoossttss  
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on borrowings 
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on lease liabilities 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

511 
636 
1,147 

352 
572 
924 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  

AA))  MMaajjoorr  ccoommppoonneennttss  ooff  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  
Current year 
Deferred tax 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

Income tax expense 

1,115 
469 

703 
(494) 

1,584 

209 

BB))  RReeccoonncciilliiaattiioonn  bbeettwweeeenn  iinnccoommee  ttaaxx  aanndd  pprriimmaa  ffaacciiee  ttaaxx  oonn  aaccccoouunnttiinngg  
pprrooffiitt//((lloossss))  
Profit/(loss) before income tax 

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

5,265 

5,299 

Tax at 30% (2021:30%) 
Tax effect of non deductible expenses/non assessable income 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

1,580 

1,590 

Entertainment 
Other items 
Trading stock adjustments 

•
•
•
Recognition of movements in deferred tax 
Previous tax return adjustments 
Unused tax losses not recognised as deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

(24) 

1,584 

209 

Income tax expense/(benefit) 

12 
3 
(1,381) 
9 

9 
20 
- 
(53) 
111 
(83) 

42

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 
22002211 

22002222 
$$''000000  

$$''000000  

22002211 

$$''000000  

22002222 
$$''000000  

773 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

714 
773 
378 
359 
(1,677) 
(1,418) 
2,857 
2,503 
31 
29 
64 
8 
611 
333 
13 
67 
86 
76 
41 
29 
3,118 
2,759 

75 
47 
2 
124 

75 
47 
2 
124 

- 

9 
9 

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

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

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

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 
Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in 
equity. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
$$''000000  

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

Current tax liabilities/assets and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and tax credits are immediately 
transferred to the head entity. The tax consolidated group has entered a tax sharing agreement whereby each company in 
the group contributes to the income tax payable by the group in proportion to their contribution to the group’s taxable 
income. Differences between the amounts of net tax assets and liabilities derecognised and the net amounts recognised 
pursuant to the funding arrangement will be recognised as either a contribution by, or distribution to the head entity. 

GG))  TTaaxx  ccoonnssoolliiddaatteedd  ggrroouupp  
Ambertech Limited and its Australian wholly owned controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation 
legislation.  The head entity, Ambertech Limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group continue to 
773 
account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax 
359 
consolidated group continues to be a ‘stand-alone taxpayer’ in its own right. 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 
EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  
22002222  
$$''000000  
13,696 
(27) 
13,669 
1,472 
435 
15,576 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

CCuurrrreenntt 
Trade receivables 
Allowance for expected credit losses 

22002211  
$$''000000  
75 
12,420 
47 
(216) 
2 
12,204 
124 
1,080 
1,520 
14,804 

Other receivables 
Prepayments 

NNOOTTEE  66::  TTRRAADDEE  AANNDD  OOTTHHEERR  RREECCEEIIVVAABBLLEESS 

A) Current trade receivables are non-interest bearing, generally received between 30 and 60 day terms. 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using 
the effective interest method, less any expected credit loss. 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

B) An allowance for expected credit losses (ECLs) is required when a difference arises between the contracted cashflows 

and the amount expected to be received, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

For trade receivables, a simplified approach is applied in calculating the ECLs. Loss allowances recognised are based 
on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. This is established from historical credit losses, adjusted for forward looking 
factors specific to the receivable. 

The consolidated entity has increased its monitoring of debt recovery as there is an increased probability of 
customers delaying payment or being unable to pay, due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite 
this, there were several debts recovered during the year that were previously considered doubtful.  As a result, the 
amount of expected credit losses has decreased since the previous corresponding period. 

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

C) Movement in the allowance for expected credit losses is as follows: 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

       Current trade receivables 
       Opening balance 
       (Reversal)/charge for the year 
       Amounts written off 
       Closing balance 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

D)

The economic entity's exposure to credit risk and impairment losses related to trade and other receivables is 
disclosed at note 26. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

216 
(158) 
(31) 
27 

90 
171 
(45) 
216 

44

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  77::  IINNVVEENNTTOORRIIEESS 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

CCuurrrreenntt 
Finished goods 
Stock in transit 

Provision for obsolescence 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

BB)) PPrroovviissiioonn  ffoorr  iimmppaaiirrmmeenntt  ooff  iinnvveennttoorriieess  

Movement in the provision for obsolescence is as follows: 

Opening balance 
Charge for the year 
Amounts written off 
Closing balance 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 
22002222 
$$''000000 
16,523 
1,952 
18,475 
(1,115) 
17,360 

2,080 
380 
(1,345) 
1,115 

22002211 
$$''000000 
EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 
13,571 
22002222 
1,409 
$$''000000  
14,980 
(2,080) 
773 
12,900 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

926 
1,636 
(482) 
2,080 
75 
47 
2 
124 

- 

9 
9 

AA))

IInnvveennttoorriieess  
Inventories include finished goods and stock in transit and are measured at the lower of weighted average cost and net 
realisable value.  Costs are assigned on a first-in first-out basis and include direct materials, direct labour and an 
appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenses. 

The provision for impairment of inventories assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement.  The level of the 
provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the ageing of inventories and other factors that affect 
inventory obsolescence. 

NNOOTTEE  88::  CCOONNTTRROOLLLLEEDD  EENNTTIITTIIEESS  
EEnnttiittyy  

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

CCoouunnttrryy  ooff  IInnccoorrppoorraattiioonn  

PPeerrcceennttaaggee  OOwwnneedd  
22002211  

22002222  

PPaarreenntt  EEnnttiittyy  
•

Ambertech Limited 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

Australia 

Australia 

100% 

100% 

SSuubbssiiddiiaarriieess  ooff  AAmmbbeerrtteecchh  LLiimmiitteedd  
•

Amber Technology Limited 

SSuubbssiiddiiaarriieess  ooff  AAmmbbeerr  TTeecchhnnoollooggyy  LLiimmiitteedd  
•
•
•

Alphan Pty Limited 
Connected Media Australia 
Amber Technology (NZ) Limited 

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

Australia 
Australia 
New Zealand 

100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 
0% 
100% 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

A controlled entity is any entity controlled by Ambertech Limited. Control exists where Ambertech Limited is exposed to, or has 
rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to 
direct the activities of the entity so that the other entity operates with Ambertech Limited to achieve the objectives of 
Ambertech Limited. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

All inter-company balances and transactions between entities in the economic entity, including any unrealised profits or losses, 
have been eliminated on consolidation. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  99::  PPLLAANNTT  AANNDD  EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT  
NNoonn--CCuurrrreenntt  

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

AA)) CCaarrrryyiinngg  aammoouunnttss  

22002222  
$$''000000  

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
1,660 
Accrued expenses 
941 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
1,547 
Provision for obsolescence 
112 
Provision for warranty 
4,260 
Inventory 
Other 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  
Plant and equipment 
Furniture and fittings 
Leasehold improvements 
Leased plant and equipment 
Total plant and equipment 

BB)) RReeccoonncciilliiaattiioonn  ooff  ccaarrrryyiinngg  aammoouunnttss  

CCoosstt  

AAccccuummuullaatteedd  
ddeepprreecciiaattiioonn  
22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

(1,434) 
(936) 
(1,437) 
(112) 
(3,919) 

(1,345) 
(935) 
(1,305) 
(117) 
(3,702) 

22002211  
$$''000000  

1,566 
941 
1,512 
124 
4,143 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
$$''000000  

NNeett  ccaarrrryyiinngg  aammoouunntt  

22002222  
$$''000000  

226 
5 
110 
- 
341 

22002211  
$$''000000  

221 
6 
208 
7 
442 

773 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

22002222  

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

PPllaanntt  aanndd  
eeqquuiippmmeenntt  

FFuurrnniittuurree  aanndd  
ffiittttiinnggss  

LLeeaasseehhoolldd  
iimmpprroovveemmeennttss  

$$''000000  
Balance at the beginning of the year 
6 
Additions 
- 
Disposals 
- 
FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
Depreciation and amortisation expense 
(1) 
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
5 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

$$''000000  
208 
35 
- 
(133) 

$$''000000  
221 
132 
(2) 
(125) 

Carrying amount at the end of the year 

110 

226 

341 

- 

9 
9 

LLeeaasseedd  ppllaanntt  
aanndd  
eeqquuiippmmeenntt  
$$''000000  
7 
- 
- 
(7) 

TToottaall  

75 
47 
$$''000000  
2 
442 
124 
167 
(2) 
(266) 

22002211  

PPllaanntt  aanndd  
eeqquuiippmmeenntt  

FFuurrnniittuurree  
aanndd  ffiittttiinnggss  

LLeeaasseehhoolldd  
iimmpprroovveemmeennttss  

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
$$''000000  
$$''000000  
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
117 
226 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
4 
120 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 
- 
(18) 
(115) 
(107) 
6 
221 

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

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

$$''000000  
717 
138 
(24) 
(389) 
442 

$$''000000  
345 
14 
- 
(151) 
208 

LLeeaasseedd  ppllaanntt  
aanndd  
eeqquuiippmmeenntt  
$$''000000  
29 
- 
(6) 
(16) 
7 

TToottaall  

CC)) RReeccooggnniittiioonn  aanndd  mmeeaassuurreemmeenntt  

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

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

DD)) DDeepprreecciiaattiioonn  ooff  pprrooppeerrttyy,,  ppllaanntt  aanndd  eeqquuiippmmeenntt  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Plant and equipment is depreciated over its estimated useful life taking into account estimated residual values.  The 
straight line method is used. 
Plant and equipment is depreciated from the date of acquisition or, in respect of leasehold improvements, from the 
time the asset is completed and ready for use.   

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  99::  PPLLAANNTT  AANNDD  EEQQUUIIPPMMEENNTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

DD))..  DDeepprreecciiaattiioonn  ooff  pprrooppeerrttyy,,  ppllaanntt  aanndd  eeqquuiippmmeenntt  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
$$''000000  

The depreciation rates used for each class of plant and equipment remain unchanged from the previous year and are as 
follows: 

CCllaassss  ooff  AAsssseett  

UUsseeffuull  lliiffee  

3-8 years 
3-8 years 
Term of the lease 
Term of the lease 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
773 
Plant and equipment 
Plant and equipment 
359 
Furniture and fittings 
Right-of-use assets 
(1,418) 
Leasehold improvements 
Lease Liability 
2,503 
Leased plant and equipment 
Accrued expenses 
29 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
8 
The carrying values of plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the 
Provision for obsolescence 
333 
carrying value may not be recoverable.  If any such indication exists and where the carrying values exceed the estimated 
Provision for warranty 
67 
recoverable amount, the plant and equipment or cash generating units to which the plant and equipment belong are written 
76 
Inventory 
down to their recoverable amount. 
29 
Other 
2,759 

NNOOTTEE  1100::  RRIIGGHHTT--OOFF--UUSSEE  AASSSSEETTSS  

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
NNoonn--CCuurrrreenntt  
Plant and equipment 
Land and buildings - right-of-use 
Other 
Less: Accumulated amortisation 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  
22002222  
$$''000000  
7,152 
(2,516) 
4,636 

22002211  
75 
$$''000000  
47 
7,152 
2 
(1,678) 
124 
5,474 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

Plant and equipment - right-of-use 
Less: Accumulated amortisation 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

180 
(90) 
90 

239 
(73) 
166 

4,726 

5,640 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
LLaanndd  aanndd  
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
bbuuiillddiinnggss  
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
$$''000000  
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
5,474 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 
- 
(838) 
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that 
4,636 
future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. 

PPllaanntt  aanndd  
eeqquuiippmmeenntt  
$$''000000  

5,640 
- 
(914) 
4,726 

166 
- 
(76) 
90 

$$''000000  

TToottaall  

Balance at 30 June 2021 
Additions 
Amortisation 
Balance at 30 June 2022 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Land and buildings – right-of-use 
The land and buildings right of use asset related to a lease for the consolidated entities property lease for its premises at Unit 1, 
2 Daydream Street, Warriewood NSW 2102. The lease has a lease term of 10 years and 9 months commencing 14 April 2012 
with rent payable monthly. An option exists to renew the lease at the end of this time for an additional term of 5 years with a 
final expiry date being 13 January 2028. As at 30 June 2022 it is reasonably certain that the consolidated entity will exercise 
this option to extend the lease and this has been included in the lease term. The lease has rent increases by 3.75% each year 
and has a market rent increase in April each year. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  1100::  RRIIGGHHTT--OOFF--UUSSEE  AASSSSEETTSS  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which 
comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or before the 
commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, and, except where included in the 
cost of inventories, an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing the underlying asset, and 
restoring the site or asset. 

22002222 
$$''000000  

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of 
the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the consolidated entity expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end 
of the lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for 
any remeasurement of lease liabilities. 

The consolidated entity has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases 
with terms of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or loss 
as incurred. 

KKeeyy  EEssttiimmaattee  aanndd  JJuuddggeemmeenntt::  LLeeaassee  tteerrmm  
The lease term is a significant component in the measurement of both the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Judgement is 
exercised in determining whether there is reasonable certainty that an option to extend the lease or purchase the underlying 
asset will be exercised, or an option to terminate the lease will not be exercised, when ascertaining the periods to be included 
in the lease term. In determining the lease term, all facts and circumstances that create an economical incentive to exercise an 
extension option, or not to exercise a termination option, are considered at the lease commencement date. 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

773 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

75 
47 
2 
124 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

Factors considered may include the importance of the asset to the Groups operations; comparison of terms and conditions to 
prevailing market rates; incurrence of significant penalties; existence of significant leasehold improvements; and the costs and 
disruption to replace the asset. The Group reassesses whether it is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, or not 
exercise a termination option, if there is a significant event or significant change in circumstances. 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

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

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  1111::  IINNTTAANNGGIIBBLLEE  AASSSSEETTSS 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

Website at cost 
Less accumulated amortization 

NNoonn--CCuurrrreenntt 
NNeett  ccaarrrryyiinngg  aammoouunnttss  aanndd  mmoovveemmeennttss  dduurriinngg  tthhee  yyeeaarr  
Goodwill at cost 
Less impairment 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Customer/Supplier relationships 
Other 
Less accumulated amortisation 

Brand name 
Less impairment 

Research & Development 
Less accumulated amortisation 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

22002222  
$$''000000  

4,136 
(2,926) 

1,210 

94 
(86) 

8 

100 
- 

100 

175 
(101) 

74 

365 
(225) 

140 

1,532 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 
22002211  
$$''000000  

22002222 
$$''000000  

22002211 

$$''000000  

790 

94 
(60) 

3,716 
773 
(2,926) 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
100 
333 
- 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

150 
(46) 

100 

34 

104 

315 
(225) 
75 
47 
2 
1,118 
124 

90 

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

RReeccoonncciilliiaattiioonn  ooff  wwrriitttteenn  ddoowwnn  vvaalluueess::  

GGooooddwwiillll  

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
BBrraanndd  nnaammee  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

CCuussttoommeerr//SSuupppplliieerr  
rreellaattiioonnsshhiippss  

WWeebbssiittee  

TToottaall  

Opening balance at 1 July 2021 
Additions 
Amortisation expense 
Closing balance at 30 June 2022 

$$''000000  
790 
420 
- 
1,210 

$$''000000  
34 
- 
(26) 
8 

$$''000000  
100 
- 
- 
100 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

RReeccooggnniittiioonn  aanndd  mmeeaassuurreemmeenntt  
AA)) GGooooddwwiillll  
All business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method.  Goodwill represents the difference between 
the cost of the acquisition and the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. 

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

RReesseeaarrcchh  
DDeevveelloopp
mmeenntt  
$$''000000  
90 
50 
- 
140 

$$''000000  
104 
25 
(55) 
74 

$$''000000  
1,118 
495 
(81) 
1,532 

Goodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment.  Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units and is not subject to 
amortisation, but tested annually for impairment. 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Where the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised. 

IImmppaaiirrmmeenntt  ooff  AAsssseettss  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

BB))
Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually 
for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other 
assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not  

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

NNOOTTEE  1111::  IINNTTAANNGGIIBBLLEE  AASSSSEETTSS  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its 
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. 
For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately 
22002222 
identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash-
$$''000000  
generating units). 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
The consolidated entity determined the recoverable amount of assets based on a value-in-use calculation, using cash flow 
Plant and equipment 
projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period. The following assumptions 
Right-of-use assets 
have been applied by management in the 30 June 2022 calculation of value-in-use based on past performance and 
Lease Liability 
expectations for the future: 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Annual sales growth of between 3.5% - 5.0% over the five-year forecast period 
Provision for obsolescence 
Terminal value factor of 1.98 
Provision for warranty 
Post-tax discount rate of 14.62% 
Inventory 
Other 

773 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
Management have performed sensitivity analysis and assessed reasonable changes for key assumptions and have not 
2,759 
identified any instances that could cause the carrying amount of the consolidated entity’s assets to exceed its recoverable 
amount. 

•
•
•

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

If there is evidence of impairment for any of the company’s assets, the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s 
carrying amount and the recoverable amount. The loss is recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income. 

75 
47 
2 
124 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

CC)) WWeebbssiittee  CCoossttss  
Significant costs associated with website costs are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their 
expected benefit, being a finite life of 5 years. 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

DD)) CCuussttoommeerr//SSuupppplliieerr  RReellaattiioonnsshhiippss  
Significant costs associated with customer/supplier costs on acquisition are deferred and amortised on a straight-line basis over 
the period of their expected benefit, being a finite life of 5 years.  

EE)) BBrraanndd  NNaammeess  
Brand names have an indefinite useful life and are not subject to amortisation but are tested annually for impairment, or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired.  

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

RReesseeaarrcchh  &&  DDeevveellooppmmeenntt  

FF))
Research costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Development costs are capitalised when it is probable 
that the project will be a success considering its commercial and technical feasibility; the consolidated entity is able to use or 
sell the asset; the consolidated entity has sufficient resources and the intent to complete the development; and its costs can be 
measured reliably. 

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

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  1122::  TTRRAADDEE  AANNDD  OOTTHHEERR  PPAAYYAABBLLEESS 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  
$'000  

3,994 
2,823 

22002211  
$'000  
EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
$$''000000  

4,238 
3,085 

CCuurrrreenntt  
Trade accounts payable 
Other accounts payable 

6,817 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
AAmmoouunnttss  ppaayyaabbllee  iinn  ffoorreeiiggnn  ccuurrrreenncciieess::  
Provision for obsolescence 
Trade accounts payable: 
Provision for warranty 
US Dollars 
-
British Pounds 
-
Inventory 
Euro 
-
Other 
Swiss Francs 
-
New Zealand Dollars 
-

773 
359 
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the economic entity prior to the end of financial year 
(1,418) 
which are unpaid.   Due to their short- term nature, they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted.  The amounts 
2,503 
are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

7,323 

2,227 
39 
195 
34 
309 
2,804 

2,636 
118 
262 
16 
692 
3,724 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

NNOOTTEE  1133::  CCOONNTTRRAACCTT  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

CCuurrrreenntt  
         Deferred Revenue 
NNoonn  CCuurrrreenntt  

Deferred Revenue 

2,169 

75 
47 
1,428 
2 
124 

- 

9 
9 

346 
2,515 

174 
1,602 

927 
328 
1,255 

1,896 
780 
2,676 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

NNOOTTEE  1144::  FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS 

CCuurrrreenntt  
Debtor finance 
Business transaction facility 

Details of the economic entity's exposure to interest rate changes on financial liabilities is outlined in note 26. 
The fair value of the financial liabilities approximates their carrying value. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

On 10 June 2022, the economic entity entered into an agreement with Octet finance Pty Ltd in relation to extending  
the invoice discounting solution for a further 12 months.  The facility has approval up to $9,000,000.   

AA)) DDeebbttoorr  ffiinnaannccee  

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

The economic entity did not breach any covenants during the financial year. 

BB)) BBuussiinneessss  ttrraannssaaccttiioonn  ffaacciilliittyy  

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
On 10 June 2022 the economic entity entered into an agreement with Octet Finance Pty Ltd to extend the Business 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
Transaction Facility with a limit of $1,000,000 with no fixed term. As at 30 June 2022, the amount drawn under this facility 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 
was $Nil. Additionally, there is a Scottish Pacific Business Finance facility held in New Zealand with no fixed term and a limit 
of $1,209,865.  As at 30 June 2022 the amount drawn under this facility was $328,000. 

CC)) BBoorrrroowwiinnggss  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured 
at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is 
recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income over the period of the borrowings using the  

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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22002222 
$$''000000  

773 
359 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
22002211  
8 
$'000  
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

8,345 

1,199 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  
22002222  
$'000  

1,247 

7,098 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  1144::  FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd)) 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognised as transaction costs of the loan 
to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the 
draw down occurs. To the extent there is no evidence that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down, 
the fee is capitalised as a prepayment for liquidity services and amortised over the period of the facility to which it relates. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of assets that necessarily take a 
substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time 
as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed. 

NNOOTTEE  1155::  LLEEAASSEE  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

CCuurrrreenntt 
Lease liabilities 

NNoonn  CCuurrrreenntt 
Lease liabilities 

A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present value 
of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that 
75 
rate cannot be readily determined, the consolidated entity's incremental borrowing rate. Lease payments comprise of fixed 
payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected to 
47 
be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the exercise of the option is reasonably 
2 
certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties. The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a 
124 
rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured if 
there is a change in the following: future lease payments arising from a change in an index, or a rate used; residual guarantee; 
lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an adjustment is 
made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset is fully written 
down. 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

KKeeyy  EEssttiimmaattee  aanndd  JJuuddggeemmeenntt::  IInnccrreemmeennttaall  bboorrrroowwiinngg  rraattee  
Where the interest rate implicit in a lease cannot be readily determined, an incremental borrowing rate is estimated to 
discount future lease payments to measure the present value of the lease liability at the lease commencement date. Such a 
rate is based on what the Group estimates it would have to pay a third party to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset 
of a similar value to the right-of-use asset, with similar terms, security and economic environment. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

NNOOTTEE  1166::  PPRROOVVIISSIIOONNSS 

CCuurrrreenntt 
Service warranty 
Employee benefits  

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

NNoonn  CCuurrrreenntt 
Employee benefits 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

274 
2,296 
2,570 

281 
281 

335 
1,971 
2,306 

235 
235 

SSeerrvviiccee  wwaarrrraannttyy  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

AA))
Provision is made for the estimated warranty claims in respect of products sold which are still under warranty at balance date. 
These claims are expected to be settled in the next financial year. Management estimates the provision based on historical 
warranty claim information and any recent trends that may suggest future claims could differ from historical amounts. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

NNOOTTEE  1166::  PPRROOVVIISSIIOONNSS  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd)) 
In determining the level of provision required for warranties, the economic entity has made judgements in respect of the 
expected performance of the product, expected customer claims and costs of fulfilling the conditions of warranty. The 
provision is based on estimates made from historical warranty costs associated with similar products. 

Movements in provisions, other than employee benefits are set out below: 

$$''000000  

SSeerrvviiccee  wwaarrrraannttyy  

Opening balance at 1 July 2021 
Reduction due to reduced warranty requirements 
Reductions resulting from payments 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
773 
Employee benefits 
359 
Plant and equipment 
(1,418) 
Right-of-use assets 
2,503 
Lease Liability 
29 
Accrued expenses 
8 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
333 
Provision for obsolescence 
67 
Provision for warranty 
BB)) EEmmppllooyyeeee  bbeenneeffiittss  
Inventory 
76 
Short term employee benefits are employee benefits (other than termination benefits and equity compensation benefits) 
29 
Other 
which fall due wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which employee services are rendered.  They comprise 
2,759 
wages, salaries, commissions, social security obligations, short-term compensation absences and bonuses payable within 12 
months and non-mandatory benefits such as car allowances. 

Closing balance at 30 June 2022 

335 
(26) 
(35) 

274 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
$$''000000  

The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid is recognised as an expense. 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

Other long-term employee benefits include long-service leave payable 12 months or more after the end of the financial year. 

75 
47 
2 
The liability for long service leave is recognised and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be 
124 
made in respect of all employees at the reporting date. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates of attrition 
rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account. 

CC)) AAmmoouunnttss  nnoott  eexxppeecctteedd  ttoo  bbee  sseettttlleedd  wwiitthhiinn  tthhee  nneexxtt  ttwweellvvee  mmoonntthhss::  

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

The current provisions for annual leave and long service leave include all unconditional entitlements where employees 
have completed the required period of service.  The entire amount is presented as current, since the economic entity 
does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement.  However, based on past experience, the economic entity does 
not expect all employees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require payment within the next twelve months. 

The following amounts reflect leave that is not expected to be taken within the next twelve months: 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
$$''000000  

22002211 
$$''000000  

Current annual leave obligation expected to be settled after 12 months 

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

419 

386 

Current long service leave obligation expected to be settled after 12 months 

435 

438 

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  1177::  SSHHAARREE  CCAAPPIITTAALL  

AA))..  OOrrddiinnaarryy  SShhaarreess  ffuullllyy  ppaaiidd  ((nnoo  ppaarr  vvaalluuee))  

92,994,819 

76,621,662 

21,781 

15,947 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  
22002222  
SShhaarreess  

22002211  
SShhaarreess  

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  
22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

MMoovveemmeennttss  iinn  sshhaarree  ccaappiittaall  

Balance at the start of the financial year 

Placement shares 
Share Purchase Plan Shares 
Transaction costs 
Share issued net of transaction costs 

Shares issued on exercise of Options 
Shares issued on Dividend Reinvestment Plan 

BBaallaannccee  aatt  tthhee  eenndd  ooff  tthhee  ffiinnaanncciiaall  yyeeaarr  

SShhaarreess  
NNoo..  
76,621,662 

IIssssuuee  PPrriiccee  
$$  

11,856,800 
1,692,500 

0.4000 
0.4000 

725,000 
2,098,857 

92,994,819 

0.2200 
0.2841 

TToottaall  
$$’’000000  
15,947 

4,742 
677 
(341) 
5,078 

160 
596 

21,781 

BB))..  VVoottiinngg  RRiigghhttss  
On a show of hands, one vote for every registered shareholder, and for a poll, one vote for every share held by a registered 
shareholder. 

CC))..  OOppttiioonnss  
At reporting date, there were 1,375,000 ordinary shares reserved for issue under the Employee Share Option Plan (2021: 
2,100,000). 

DD))..  DDiivviiddeennddss  
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of 
the entity, on or before the end of the year but not distributed at balance date. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  1188::  RREESSEERRVVEESS 

Foreign currency translation reserve 
Share base payments reserve  

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  
$$''000000  

(74) 
37 

(37) 

22002211  
$$''000000  

(10) 
- 

(10) 

For an explanation of movements in reserve accounts refer to the Statement of Changes in Equity. 

NNaattuurree  aanndd  ppuurrppoossee  ooff  rreesseerrvveess  

FFoorreeiiggnn  ccuurrrreennccyy  ttrraannssllaattiioonn  rreesseerrvvee  
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on consolidation, are 
translated to Australian dollars at exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date.  The revenues and expenses of 
foreign operations are translated to Australian dollars at rates approximating to the exchange rates prevailing at the dates 
of the transactions. 

Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entity are taken to the foreign currency translation 
reserve. The reserve is recognised in profit and loss when the net investment is disposed of. 

SShhaarree  BBaassee  PPaayymmeennttss  RReesseerrvvee  
The share based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued but not exercised. 

NNOOTTEE  1199::  CCAAPPIITTAALL  

CCaappiittaall  CCoommmmiittmmeennttss  
The economic entity had no commitments for capital expenditure as at 30 June 2022 (2021: Nil). 

NNOOTTEE  2200::  CCOONNTTIINNGGEENNTT  LLIIAABBIILLIITTIIEESS  

Estimates of the maximum amounts of contingent liabilities that may become payable: 
- Bank guarantee by Amber Technology Limited in respect of Sydney property lease 

No material losses are anticipated in respect of any of the above contingent liabilities. 

NNOOTTEE  2211::  EEVVEENNTTSS  SSUUBBSSEEQQUUEENNTT  TTOO  RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG  DDAATTEE  
The Directors have resolved to pay a dividend of 1.5 cents per share. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  
$$''000000  

612 

612 

22002211  
$$''000000  

612 

612 

Other than the above, there were no matters that have arisen since the end of the financial year that have significantly 
affected, or may significantly affect the operations or state of affairs of the economic entity in future financial years. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 

NNOOTTEE  2222::  RREELLAATTEEDD  PPAARRTTYY  TTRRAANNSSAACCTTIIOONNSS  
KKeeyy  mmaannaaggeemmeenntt  ppeerrssoonnnneell  ccoommppeennssaattiioonn  
Key management personnel comprises directors and other persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing 
and controlling the activities of the economic entity. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  

1,264,898 

143,898 

17,761 

19,965 

1,446,522 

22002222 
$$''000000  

22002211  

133,451 

773 
359 
1,309,055 
(1,418) 
2,503 
16,752 
29 
42,926 
8 
333 
1,502,184 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

-

-

-

-

Summary 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Short term employee benefits 
Right-of-use assets 
Post-employment benefits 
Lease Liability 
Long term employee benefits 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

Share-based employee benefits 

NNOOTTEE  2233::    SSHHAARREE  BBAASSEEDD  PPAAYYMMEENNTT  AARRRRAANNGGEEMMEENNTTSS  

On 18 December 2020, 2,100,000 share options were granted under the Ambertech Limited Executive Share Option Scheme to 
take up ordinary shares at an exercise price of $0.22 each. The options are exercisable on or before 18 December 2025. The 
options hold no voting or dividend rights and are not transferable. 
EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

One half of the options have vested (tranche 1 and tranche 2) 
One quarter of the options vest on 30 September 2022; and 
One quarter of the options vest on 30 September 2023. 

These options vest as follows: 

I.
II.
III.

75 
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2 
124 

Vesting subsequent to grant date is also subject to key management personnel meeting specified performance criteria. Further 
details of these options are provided in the directors’ report. The options hold no voting or dividend rights but have been listed. 
The options lapse when a director ceases their employment with the Group. During the financial year,337.500 options vested 
with key management personnel (2021: 337,500). 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

The consolidated entity established the Ambertech Limited Employee Share Option Plan on 5 November 2004 as a long-term 
incentive scheme to strive for improved group performance. The options are issued for no consideration and carry no 
entitlements to voting rights or dividends of the Group. The number available to be granted is determined by the Board and is 
based on performance measures including profitability, return on capital employed and dividends. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

The options are issued with a strike price representing a discount of 6% to the average market price of the underlying shares 
determined at the time the shares were granted. 

A summary of the movements of all options issued is as follows: 

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

NNuummbbeerr  

WWeeiigghhtteedd  
AAvveerraaggee  EExxeerrcciissee  
PPrriiccee  

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Options exercisable as at 30 June 2022 
Options exercisable as at 30 June 2021 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

325,000 
400,000 

$0.22 
$0.22 

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OOppttiioonnss  oouuttssttaannddiinngg  aass  aatt  11  JJuullyy  22002211  
Granted 
Forfeited 
Exercised 
Expired 

OOppttiioonnss  oouuttssttaannddiinngg  aass  aatt  3300  JJuunnee  22002222  

22,,110000,,000000  
- 
- 
725,000 
- 

11,,337755,,000000  

$$00..2222  
- 
- 
$0.22 
- 

$$00..2222  

 
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  55::  IINNCCOOMMEE  TTAAXX  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
CC))  AApppplliiccaabbllee  ttaaxx  rraattee  
NNOOTTEE  2233::    SSHHAARREE  BBAASSEEDD  PPAAYYMMEENNTT  AARRRRAANNGGEEMMEENNTTSS  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at year-end was 3.5 years. The exercise price of 
The applicable tax rate is the national tax rate in Australia of 30%. 
outstanding shares at the end of the reporting period was $0.22. 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
The fair value of the options granted to key management personnel is considered to represent the value of the employee 
$$''000000  
services received over the vesting period. 

The value of the options is recognised in an option reserve until the options are exercised, forfeited, or expire. 

DD))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  aasssseettss  
Employee benefits 
Plant and equipment 
Right-of-use assets 
Lease Liability 
Accrued expenses 
Provision for impairment of receivables 
Provision for obsolescence 
Provision for warranty 
Inventory 
Other 

Options issued over ordinary shares are valued using the Black-Scholes pricing model which takes into account the option 
773 
exercise price, the current level and volatility of the underlying share price, the risk-free interest rate, the expected dividends 
359 
on the underlying share, the current market price of the underlying share and the expected life of the option. 
(1,418) 
2,503 
29 
8 
333 
67 
76 
29 
2,759 

The weighted average fair value of options granted during the year was $Nil (2021: Nil). These values were calculated using the 
Black-Scholes option pricing model applying the following inputs: 

- Weighted average life of the option 

- Weighted average exercise price: 

5 Years 

$0.22  

-

-

Expected share volatility 

Risk free interest rate 

50% 

1.20% 

EE))  AAnnaallyyssiiss  ooff  ddeeffeerrrreedd  ttaaxx  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  
Unrealised foreign currency gain 
Plant and equipment 
Other 

75 
Historical share price volatility has been the basis for determining expected share price volatility as it is assumed that this is 
47 
indicative of future volatility. 
2 
124 

The life of the options is based on the historical exercise patterns, which may not eventuate in the future. 

22002211 

$$''000000  

714 
378 
(1,677) 
2,857 
31 
64 
611 
13 
86 
41 
3,118 

- 

9 
9 

These shares were issued as compensation to key management personnel  and other executives of the Group. Further details 
relating to key management personnel are provided in the directors’ report. 

FF))  IInnccoommee  TTaaxx  
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the 
applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses. 

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases 
of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the 
transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and 
laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related 
deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

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

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax 
bases of investments in controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the 
temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and 
liabilities and when the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. 

Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either 
to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2244::  SSEEGGMMEENNTT  RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG  
(a) Description of segments 

Management has determined the operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the 
Board of Directors in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources. 

The economic entity comprises the following operating segments: 

Retail 

Distribution of home entertainment solutions to dealers. 

Integrated Solutions 

Distribution and supply of custom installation components for home theatre and 
commercial installations to dealers and consumers, and the distribution of projection and 
display products with business and domestic applications. 

Professional 

Distribution of high technology equipment to professional broadcast, film, recording and 
sound reinforcement industries. 

(b) Segment information 

22002222  

RReevveennuuee  
Total segment revenue 
-
Inter-segment revenue 
-
Revenue from external customers 

RReessuulltt  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Segment Contribution 
Unallocated / corporate result 
EBITDA 
Depreciation and amortisation 
EBIT 
Interest and finance costs 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit for the year 

AAsssseettss  
-
-
-

Segment Assets 
Unallocated/corporate assets 
Total assets 

LLiiaabbiilliittiieess  
-
-
-

Segment liabilities 
Unallocated/corporate liabilities 
Total liabilities 

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall   EElliimmiinnaattiioonnss  

$$''000000  

$$''000000  

RReettaaiill  

$$''000000  

14,408 
- 
14,408 

IInntteeggrraatteedd  
SSoolluuttiioonnss  
$$''000000  

39,602 
- 
39,602 

22,985 
- 
22,985 

2,286 

3,497 

1,635 

6,249 

20,565 

12,647 

2,264 

4,595 

4,727 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

58

EEccoonnoommiicc  
EEnnttiittyy  
$$''000000  

76,995 
- 
76,995 

7,418 
32 
7,450 
(1,260) 
6,190 
(925) 
5,265 
(1,584) 
3,681 

39,461 
5,058 
44,519 

11,586 
10,659 
22,245 

167 
167 

39 

OOtthheerr  
-

Acquisition of non current segment assets 

25 

75 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2244::  SSEEGGMMEENNTT  RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  

22002211  

RReevveennuuee  
Total segment revenue 
-
Inter-segment revenue 
-
Revenue from external customers 

RReessuulltt  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Segment Contribution 
Unallocated / corporate result 
EBITDA 
Depreciation and amortisation 
EBIT 
Interest and finance costs 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expense 
Profit for the year 

AAsssseettss  
-
-
-

Segment Assets 
Unallocated/corporate assets 
Total assets 

LLiiaabbiilliittiieess  
-
-
-

Segment liabilities 
Unallocated/corporate liabilities 
Total liabilities 

PPrrooffeessssiioonnaall  

EElliimmiinnaattiioonnss  

$$''000000  

$$''000000  

EEccoonnoommiicc  
EEnnttiittyy  
$$''000000  

RReettaaiill  

$$''000000  

11,282 
- 
11,282 

IInntteeggrraatteedd  
SSoolluuttiioonnss  
$$''000000  

36,293 
- 
36,293 

32,565 
- 
32,565 

721 

3,553 

4,049 

6,350 

16,877 

11,596 

1,874 

4,445 

4,105 

OOtthheerr  
-

Acquisition of non current segment assets 

21 

62 

55 

- 
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

80,140 
- 
80,140 

8,323 
(308) 
8,015 
(1,569) 
6,446 
(1,147) 
5,299 
(209) 
5,090 

34,823 
4,987 
39,810 

10,424 
13,974 
24,398 

138 
138 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2244::  SSEEGGMMEENNTT  RREEPPOORRTTIINNGG  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
(c) Segment information on geographical region 

Geographical Location 

-

-

Australia 

New Zealand 

SSeeggmmeenntt  RReevveennuueess  ffrroomm  
SSaalleess  ttoo  EExxtteerrnnaall  
CCuussttoommeerrss  
22002211  
$$''000000  

22002222  
$$''000000  

CCaarrrryyiinngg  AAmmoouunntt  ooff  
SSeeggmmeenntt  NNoonn  CCuurrrreenntt  
AAsssseettss  
22002211  
$$''000000  

22002222  
$$''000000  

AAccqquuiissiittiioonn  ooff  NNoonn--  
CCuurrrreenntt  AAsssseettss  

22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

71,460 

5,535 

76,995 

75,341 

4,799 

80,140 

6,532 

7,107 

67 

93 

6,599 

7,200 

160 

7 

167 

127 

11 

138 

Carrying amount of segment non current assets 
These amounts include all non current assets other than deferred tax assets located in the country of domicile. 

(d) Other segment information 

Accounting Policies 
Segment revenues and expenses are those directly attributable to the segments and include any joint revenues and expenses 
where a reasonable basis of allocation exists. Segment assets include all assets used by a segment and consist principally of 
cash, receivables, inventories and property, plant and equipment and goodwill.  All remaining assets of the economic entity are 
considered to be unallocated assets. Segment liabilities consist principally of accounts payable, employee entitlements, accrued 
expenses, provisions and borrowings. 

Segment assets and liabilities do not include income taxes. 

Intersegment Transfers 
Segment revenues, expenses and result include transfers between segments. The prices charged on intersegment transactions 
are the same as those charged for similar goods to parties outside of the economic entity. These transfers are eliminated on 
consolidation. 

Major Customers 
During the year ended 30 June 2022, $8,142,385 or 11% (2021: $4,993,416 or 6%) of the consolidated entity's external 
revenue was derived from sales to a major Australian retailer through the Lifestyle Entertainment segment. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2255::  CCAASSHH  FFLLOOWW  IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN  

((ii))..  CCaasshh  aanndd  ccaasshh  eeqquuiivvaalleennttss  
Cash and cash equivalents included in the statement of cash flows comprise the following 
amounts: 
Cash on hand 
At call deposits with financial institutions 

TToottaall  ccaasshh  aanndd  ccaasshh  eeqquuiivvaalleennttss  
((iiii))  RReeccoonncciilliiaattiioonn  ooff  nneett  ccaasshh  pprroovviiddeedd  bbyy  ooppeerraattiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  ttoo  pprrooffiitt  aafftteerr  iinnccoommee  
ttaaxx  

PPrrooffiitt  ffoorr  tthhee  yyeeaarr  

Adjustments for: 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss 

Net loss/(profit) on sale of plant and equipment 

Non-cash share based payments 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of business combinations): 

   (Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables 

   Decrease/(Increase) in prepayments 

   (increase)/Decrease in inventories 

   (Decrease) in trade and other payables 

   Increase/(Decrease) contract liabilities 

   Increase in provisions 

   (Decrease)/Increase in income taxes payable 

   Decrease/(Increase) in deferred taxes 

NNeett  ccaasshh  pprroovviiddeedd  bbyy  ooppeerraattiinngg  aaccttiivviittiieess  

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

3 
2,222 

22,,222255  

3 
1,785 

11,,778888  

3,681 

5,090 

1,260 

(281) 

10 

37 

(924) 

1,153 

(3,626) 

(633) 

913 

264 

(473) 

469 

11,,885500  

1,569 

(166) 

(1) 

- 

313 

(690) 

4,011 

(3,073) 

(1,903) 

169 

703 

(495) 

55,,552277  

((iiiiii))  NNoonn  CCaasshh  FFiinnaanncciinngg  aanndd  IInnvveessttiinngg  AAccttiivviittiieess  
There were no non-cash financing or investing activities during the financial year. 

((AA)) CCaasshh  aanndd  CCaasshh  EEqquuiivvaalleennttss  
For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits at call with banks 
or financial institutions, investments in money market instruments maturing within three months, and bank overdrafts. 

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ACN 079 080 158 
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2266::  FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL  RRIISSKK  MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT  
The economic entity's financial risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risks faced by the business, 
to set appropriate risk limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits.  Risk management policies and systems 
are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the economic entity's activities. 

The economic entity's activities expose it to a wide variety of financial risks, including the following: 
-
-
-

credit risk 
liquidity risk 
market risk (including foreign currency risk and interest rate risk) 

This note presents information about the economic entity's exposure to each of the above risks, the objectives, policies and 
processes for measuring and managing risk and how the economic entity manages capital. 

Liquidity and market risk management is carried out by a central treasury function (Group Treasury) in accordance with risk 
management policies. The Board has overall responsibility for the establishment and oversight of the risk management 
framework.  The Board, through the Audit and Risk Management Committee, oversees how management monitors 
compliance with the risk management policies and procedures and reviews the adequacy of the risk management framework 
in relation to risks. 

The economic entity uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain risk exposures.  
Derivatives are used exclusively for hedging purposes.  The economic entity does not enter into or trade financial instruments, 
including derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes. 

AA))..  CCrreeddiitt  RRiisskk  
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the economic entity if a customer or the counterparty to a financial instrument fails to 
meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the economic entity's receivables from customers. The maximum 
exposure to credit risk is the carrying amount of the financial assets. 

Trade and other receivables 
Exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer.  The customer base consists of a 
wide variety of customer profiles.  New customers are analysed individually for creditworthiness, considering credit ratings 
where available, financial position, past experience and other factors.  This includes major contracts and tenders approved by 
executive management.  Customers that do not meet the credit policy guidelines may only purchase using cash or recognised 
credit cards. The general terms of trade for the economic entity are between 30 and 60 days. 

In monitoring credit risk, customers are grouped by their debtor ageing profile.  Monitoring of receivable balances on an 
ongoing basis minimises the exposure to bad debts. 

Expected credit loss allowance 
The expected credit loss allowance relates to specific customers, identified as being in trading difficulties, or where specific 
debts are in dispute.  The expected credit loss allowance does not include debts past due relating to customers with a good 
credit history, or where payments of amounts due under a contract for such customers are delayed due to works in dispute 
and previous experience indicates that the amount will be paid in due course. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2266::  FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL  RRIISSKK  MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
The ageing of trade receivables at the reporting date was: 

Not past due 
Past due up to 30 days 
Past due 31-60 days 
Past due 61 days and over 

Total trade receivables not impaired 
Trade receivables impaired 

Total trade receivables 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  
$$''000000  
7,301 
4,979 
784 
605 

13,669 
27 

13,696 

22002211  
$$''000000  
7,792 
3,643 
455 
314 

12,204 
216 

12,420 

The economic entity does not have other receivables which are past due (2020: Nil). 

The consolidated entity increased its monitoring of debt recovery as there was an increased probability of customers delaying 
payment or being unable to pay, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At this time this concern has not materialized 
and as such the amount of expected credit losses has decreased since the previous corresponding period. 

BB))..  LLiiqquuiiddiittyy  RRiisskk  
Liquidity risk is the risk that the economic entity will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.  The economic 
entity's policy for managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity (cash reserves and 
finance facilities) to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions.  The objective of the policy is to 
maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of finance facilities. 

The economic entity monitors liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and financing facilities and by continuously 
monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.  The table below 
summarises the maturity profile of the economic entity's financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted payments: 

CCoonnttrraaccttuuaall  CCaasshh  FFlloowwss  
11  ttoo  55  
YYeeaarrss  
$$''000000  

OOvveerr  55  
YYeeaarrss  
$$''000000  

22002222  

FFiinnaanncciiaall  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  dduuee  ffoorr  ppaayymmeenntt  
Trade payable 
Other accounts payable 
Financial liabilities 
Lease liability 
Total expected outflows 

FFiinnaanncciiaall  aasssseettss  --  ccaasshh  fflloowwss  rreeaalliissaabbllee  
Trade receivables 
Total anticipated inflows 

WWiitthhiinn  
11  YYeeaarr  
$$''000000  

3,994 
2,823 
1,337 
1,739 
9,893 

13,669 
13,669 

- 
- 
- 
8,190 
8,190 

- 
- 

Net inflow / (outflow) on financial instruments 

3,776 

(8,190) 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

63

TToottaall  

$$''000000  

3,994 
2,823 
1,337 
9,929 
18,083 

13,669 
13,669 

(4,414) 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2266::  FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL  RRIISSKK  MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  

22002211  

FFiinnaanncciiaall  lliiaabbiilliittiieess  dduuee  ffoorr  ppaayymmeenntt  
Trade payable 
Other accounts payable 
Financial liabilities 
Lease liability 
Total expected outflows 

FFiinnaanncciiaall  aasssseettss  --  ccaasshh  fflloowwss  rreeaalliissaabbllee  
Trade receivables 
Total anticipated inflows 

WWiitthhiinn  
11  YYeeaarr  
$$''000000  

4,238 
3,085 
2,676 
1,719 
11,718 

12,420 
12,420 

CCoonnttrraaccttuuaall  CCaasshh  FFlloowwss  
11  ttoo  55  
YYeeaarrss  
$$''000000  

OOvveerr  55  
YYeeaarrss  
$$''000000  

- 
- 
- 
8,798 
8,798 

- 
- 
- 
1,034 
1,034 

TToottaall  

$$''000000  

4,238 
3,085 
2,676 
11,551 
21,550 

- 
- 

- 
- 

12,420 
12,420 

Net outflow on financial instruments 

702 

(8,798) 

(1,034) 

(9,130) 

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are assumed to 
approximate their fair values due to their short term nature. 

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

CC))..  MMaarrkkeett  RRiisskk  
Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices will affect the economic entity's income or the value of its holdings of 
financial instruments.  The activities of the economic entity expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign 
currency rates and interest rates.  The objective of market risk management is to manage and control market risk exposures 
within acceptable parameters, whilst optimising the returns. 

Foreign Currency Risk 
The following table demonstrates the impact on the profit and equity of the economic entity, if the Australian Dollar 
weakened/strengthened by 10%, which management consider to be reasonably possible at balance date against the respective 
foreign currencies, with all other variables remaining constant: 

Impact on profit 

Impact on equity 

WWeeaakkeenniinngg  ooff  1100%%  
22002222  
$$''000000  
(311) 

22002211  
$$''000000  
(414) 

SSttrreennggtthheenniinngg  ooff  1100%%  

22002222  
$$''000000  
255 

22002211  
$$''000000  
338 

(311) 

(414) 

255 

338 

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NNOOTTEE  2266::  FFIINNAANNCCIIAALL  RRIISSKK  MMAANNAAGGEEMMEENNTT  ((ccoonnttiinnuueedd))  
Interest Rate Risk 
The economic entity has a debtor financing facility.  The use of the facility exposes the economic entity to cash flow interest 
rate risk. 

As at the reporting date, the economic entity had the following fixed and variable rate borrowings: 

Note 

WWeeiigghhtteedd  aavveerraaggee  iinntteerreesstt  rraattee  

BBaallaannccee  

22002222  
%%  

22002211  
%%  

22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

Debtor finance 
Business transaction facility 
Financial liabilities 

14 
14 

6.20% 
6.20% 
6.57% 

6.64% 
6.21% 
6.57% 

927 
328 
1,255 

1,896 
780 
2,676 

The following table demonstrates the impact on the profit and equity of the economic entity if the average interest rate on the 
borrowing facility had either increased or decreased by 1%, which management consider to be reasonably possible over the 
whole year ending 30 June 2020, with all other variables remaining constant: 

Impact on profit 

Impact on equity 

IInnccrreeaassee  ooff  11%%  ooff  aavveerraaggee  
iinntteerreesstt  rraattee  
22002211  
$$''000000  
(27) 

22002222  
$$''000000  
(13) 

DDeeccrreeaassee  ooff  11%%  ooff  aavveerraaggee  
iinntteerreesstt  rraattee  
22002211  
$$''000000  
27 

22002222  
$$''000000  
13 

(13) 

(27) 

13 

27 

DD))  NNeett  FFaaiirr  VVaalluueess  
The net fair values of assets and liabilities approximate their carrying values.  No financial assets or liabilities are readily traded 
on organised markets. 

EE))  CCaappiittaall  MMaannaaggeemmeenntt  
The Board's aim is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain 
future development of the business.  The Board seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible 
with higher levels of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position. 

Total capital is defined as shareholders' equity.  The Board monitors the return on capital, which is defined as net operating 
income divided by total shareholders' equity.  The Board also establishes a dividend payout policy which is targeted as being 
greater than 50% of earnings, subject to a number of factors, including the capital expenditure requirements and the 
company's financial and taxation position. Dividends paid or reinvested as part of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan during the 
year ended 30 June 2022 were $2,626,000 (2021: $1,379,000). 

There were no changes to the economic entity's approach to capital management during the financial year. 

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NNOOTTEE  2277::    EEAARRNNIINNGGSS  PPEERR  SSHHAARREE 

AA)) BBaassiicc  eeaarrnniinnggss  ppeerr  sshhaarree  ((cceennttss))  
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (number) 

Earnings used to calculate basic earnings per share ($) 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  
$$''000000  
4.2 

22002211  
$$''000000  
6.7 

87,694,207 

76,509,790 

3,681,000 

5,090,000 

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 year, 
adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year. 

BB)) DDiilluutteedd  eeaarrnniinnggss  ppeerr  sshhaarree  ((cceennttss))  
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (number) 

Earnings used to calculate diluted earnings per share ($) 

4.2 

6.6  

88,114,892 

76,621,662 

3,681,000 

5,090,000 

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. 

NNOOTTEE  2288::  DDIIVVIIDDEENNDD    

Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2021 of 1.6 cents per share, fully franked, paid on 5 October 
2021 (2020: 0.3 cents) 
Paid in Cash 
Reinvested as part of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan 

EEccoonnoommiicc  EEnnttiittyy 

22002222 
$$''000000 

11,,223311  
635 
596 

22002211 
$$''000000 

222299  
229 
- 

Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2022 of 1.5 cents per share, fully franked, paid on 31 March 
2022 (2021: 1.5 cents) 
Paid in Cash 

11,,339955  
1,395 

11,,114499  
1,149 

TToottaall  DDiivviiddeennddss  
Franking credits available for subsequent financial years at the 30% corporate tax rate after allowing for 
tax payable in respect of current year's profit and tax rules 

22,,662266  

11,,337799  

66,,447755  

66,,225544  

DDiivviiddeennddss  nnoott  rreeccooggnniisseedd  aatt  yyeeaarr  eenndd  
Since year end, the Directors have declared a fully franked final dividend of 1.5 cents per share. The total 
amount of the dividend expected to be paid on the 30 September 2022 out of retained profits, but not 
recognised as a liability at year end; 

11,,339955  

11,,222266  

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  2299::  AAUUDDIITTOORRSS''  RREEMMUUNNEERRAATTIIOONN  
The disclosures include amounts received or due and receivable by BDO Audit Pty Ltd and their respective related entities. 

AAuuddiitt  sseerrvviicceess  

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 
        Audit and review of financial reports under the Corporations Act 2001. 

Total remuneration for audit services 

NNoonn--aauuddiitt  sseerrvviicceess  

BDO Services Pty Ltd 
        Tax compliance services, including review of company income tax returns 
Other practices - BDO Auckland 
        Tax compliance services, including review of company income tax returns 

Total remuneration for non-audit services 

22002222 
$$  

22002211 
$$  

136,771 

136,771 

127,065 

127,065 

21,480 

31,345 

6,742 

28,222 

5,935 

37,280 

It is the economic entity's policy to employ BDO on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where BDO's 
expertise and experience with the economic entity are important.  These assignments are principally tax compliance 
assignments. 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NNOOTTEE  3300::  PPAARREENNTT  EENNTTIITTYY  IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN  

Information relating to Ambertech Limited (parent entity): 

Current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Share capital 

Share issue cost reserve 

Retained earnings 

Profit of the parent entity 

Total comprehensive income of the parent entity 

CCoonnttiinnggeenntt  LLiiaabbiilliittiieess  
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2022 (2021: Nil). 

PPaarreenntt  EEnnttiittyy  

22002222  
$$''000000  

22002211  
$$''000000  

21,865 

16,501 

26,422 

21,084 

1,674 

2,165 

1,674 

2,165 

21,782 

15,948 

37 

2,929 

2,584 

- 

2,971 

1,369 

2,584 

1,369 

CCaappiittaall  CCoommmmiittmmeennttss  
The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2022 (2021: Nil) 

SSiiggnniiffiiccaanntt  AAccccoouunnttiinngg  PPoolliicciieess  
The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the consolidated entity, as disclosed in note 1 and 
throughout the notes. 

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NNOOTTEE  3311::  BBUUSSIINNEESSSS  CCOOMMBBIINNAATTIIOONNSS  

•

•

On the 06 September 2021,  Ambertech Limited acquired the assets of Noise Toys Imports Pty Ltd, a Musical 
Instrument (MI) distributor.  
On the 31 October 2021, Ambertech Limited acquired Connected Media Australia Pty Ltd (CMA), an Audio 
Visual (AV) distributor. The acquisition included 100% purchase of all shares in CMA. 

Consideration 
Cash on completion 
-
-
Cash on final settlement 
Total asset purchase / investment 

Retirement of pre-acquisition debt 
Total consideration 

Net identifiable assets acquired 
Supplier Relationships 
-
Customer Relationships 
-
Cash and cash equivalents 
-
Trade and Other receivables 
-
Inventories 
-
Plant and Equipment 
-
-
Trade and Other payables 
Total net identifiable assets acquired 
Goodwill on acquisition 

Outflow of cash used to acquire businesses net of cash acquired 

NNooiissee  TTooyyss    

CCMMAA  

TToottaall  

Fair Value 
$'000 

Fair Value 
$'000 

Fair Value 
$'000 

559 
- 
559 

- 
559 

15 
10 
- 
- 
371 
- 
- 
396 
163 

559 

681 
25 
706 

576 
1,282 

- 
- 
17 
545 
835 
13 
(385) 
1,025 
257 

1,240 
25 
1,265 

576 
1,841 

15 
10 
17 
545 
1,206 
13 
(385) 
1,421 
420 

1,282 

1,841 

Transaction costs regarding CMA $16,230 were recognised in respect to this acquisition for the financial year and are 
included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. 

NNooiissee  ttooyyss  --  IImmppaacctt  ooff  aaccqquuiissiittiioonn  oonn  tthhee  rreessuullttss  ooff  tthhee  GGrroouupp  
AASB 3 Business Combinations requires disclosure of both the revenue and profit and loss of the acquired business from 
the date of acquisition, and disclosure of revenue and profit and loss for the current reporting period as though the 
acquisition date had been as of the commencement of the financial period. Since the acquisition date;  

•

Noise Toys Imports has contributed $1,330,000 of revenue to the group. 

Management has however determined that disclosure of the profit and loss of the acquired business from date of 
acquisition is impracticable, given it has now consolidated with the existing business of Ambertech Limited. 

Management has also determined that it is impractical to determine the revenue and profit and loss of the entity for the 
current reporting period as though the acquisition date occurred at the beginning of the reporting period, as the 
acquired business was not separately reported within the business of the acquiree. 

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NNOOTTEE  3311::  BBUUSSIINNEESSSS  CCOOMMBBIINNAATTIIOONNSS  ((CCOONNTTIINNUUEEDD))  

CCMMAA  --  IImmppaacctt  ooff  aaccqquuiissiittiioonn  oonn  tthhee  rreessuullttss  ooff  tthhee  GGrroouupp  
AASB 3 Business Combinations requires disclosure of both the revenue and profit and loss of the acquired business from 
the date of acquisition, and disclosure of revenue and profit and loss for the current reporting period as though the 
acquisition date had been as of the commencement of the financial period. Since the acquisition date;  

•

Connected Media Australia Pty Ltd has contributed $1,683,000 of revenue to the group, including revenue from 
the brands that were acquired but now sold through Amber Technology Limited. 

Management has however determined that disclosure of the profit and loss of the acquired business from date of 
acquisition is impracticable, given it has now consolidated with the existing business of Ambertech Limited. 

Management has also determined that it is impractical to determine the revenue and profit and loss of the entity for the 
current reporting period as though the acquisition date occurred at the beginning of the reporting period.  This is due to 
the consolidation of the acquired business into the existing business of Ambertech Limited during the year and the 
cessation of various lines of business previously undertaken by the business of the acquiree. 

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AMBERTECH LIMITED AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

The directors of the company declare that: 

1.

2.

3.

4.

The financial statements, comprising the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, 
consolidated statement of financial position, consolidated statement of cash flows, consolidated statement of 
changes in equity and accompanying notes, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: 
(a) comply with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 
(b) give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 2022 and of its performance 

for the year ended on that date. 

The company has included in the notes to the financial statements an explicit and unreserved statement of 
compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards. 
In the directors' opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as 
and when they become due and payable. 
The directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief operating officer required by 
Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the 
Corporations Act 2001, and is signed for and on behalf of the directors by: 

P F Wallace 
DDiirreeccttoorr     

P A Amos 
DDiirreeccttoorr  

Dated this 25th day of August 2022 
Sydney 

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SHAREHOLDERS INFORMATION

The following information is required by the Australian Securities Exchange Limited.

DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITY BY SIZE OF HOLDING:

Number of
Shareholders

Number of 
Ordinary Shares

% of Total 
Capital

 1

 1,001

 5,001

to 1,000

to 5,000

to 10,000

 10,001

to 100,000

 100,001

and over

  102

  292

  132

  336

  92

 59,684

 817,506

 1,033,928

 12,747,991

 78,385,710

 0.06

 0.88

 1.11

 13.70

 84.25

 Total

  954

 93,044,819

 100.00

The number of security investors holding less than a marketable parcel 
of 1,563 securities is 150 and they hold 125,108 securities.

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EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS

The twenty largest shareholders as at 5 October 2022 were:

Rank

Twenty largest holders

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Appwam Pty Limited 

BT Portfolio Services Limited (Amos Super Fund)

Wavelink Systems Pty Ltd (Employee Super Fund)

Mr Nathan Carlini

Wygrin Pty Ltd (Wygrin Pension Fund)

Horrie Pty Ltd (Horrie Superannuation)

Mr Edwin Goodwin & Ms Julia Griffith (EFG Investments)

Wavelink Systems Pty Ltd

Wallace Capital Pty Ltd (Super Fund)

SI Corporation Pty Ltd (Santo Carlini DT)

Martini Super Pty Ltd (Martini Super Fund)

Rubi Holdings Pty Ltd (John Rubino Superfund)

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd (IB AU Noms Retail Client DRP)

Hillmorton Custodians Pty Ltd (The Lennox Unit)

R&B Invest Pty Ltd

Mr Michael Carman & Mrs Alisha Carman (M Carman Investment Fund)

Mr Robert Douglas Lewin

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd (DRP)

Breuer Investments Pty Ltd (Mark Breuer Family)

NSR Investments Pty Ltd (NSR Super Fund)

Source: Boardroom Pty Limited 

Number of shares

% of total 
capital

27,758,357

29.83

5,197,555

4,455,350

3,485,850

3,161,735

3,075,000

2,883,556

2,784,625

2,493,206

1,640,182

1,000,000

1,000,000

801,959

686,000

604,282

542,161

500,000

498,477

455,000

425,000

5.59

4.79

3.75

3.40

3.30

3.10

2.99

2.68

1.76

1.07

1.07

0.86

0.74

0.65

0.58

0.54

0.54

0.49

0.46

63,448,295

68.19

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SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

Substantial shareholders with a relevant interest of 5% or more of total issued shares, 
based on notifications provided to the company under the Corporations Act 2001 include:

Shareholder

Number of shares

% of total capital

Appwam Pty Limited

Wavelink Systems Pty Ltd

Crowton Pty Limited 

27,638,357

7,214,975

4,935,055

29.83

7.83

5.59

UNQUOTED SECURITIES

There are a total of 1,325,000 unquoted securities on issue as follows:

Description

Number of Options Number of holders

Options over ordinary shares

1,325,000

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ON-MARKET BUY BACK

On 2 September 2005, the company lodged an Appendix 3C announcing an on-market buy-back 
of up to 1,543,150 ordinary shares on issue. On 28 September 2006 the company lodged an Appendix 
3D amending the buy-back duration to unlimited. The company has not lodged an Appendix 3F 
to finalise the buy back as at 5 October 2022. 

The buy back is a part of the company’s capital management and is designed to improve 
shareholder returns. During the year ended 30 June 2022 no shares were bought back 
by the company.

VOTING RIGHTS

On a show of hands, one vote for every registered shareholder, and for a poll, one vote for every share 
held by a registered shareholder.

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY

Financiers
Octet
Level 3, 10-14 Waterloo St

Surry Hills NSW 2010

T: +61 2 9356 6300

Auditors
BDO Audit Pty Ltd
Level 11, 1 Margaret Street

Sydney NSW 2000

T: + 61 2 9251 4100

ASX Listing
AMO

Registered Office
Unit 1, 2 Daydream Street

Warriewood NSW 2102

T: +61 2 9998 7600

Melbourne
Ground Floor

737 Burwood Road

Hawthorn VIC 3122

T: +61 2 9998 7600

Auckland
Unit 3, 77 Porana Road

Glenfield, Auckland 0672

New Zealand

T: + 64 9 443 0753

Directors
Peter Wallace
Chairman

Peter Amos
Managing Director

Tom Amos
David Swift
Santo Carlini

Company Secretary
Robert Glasson

Share Registry
Boardroom Pty Limited
GPO Box 3993

Sydney NSW 2001

Or

Level 12, 255 George Street

Sydney NSW 2000

T: +61 2 9290 9600 or

T: 1300 737 760

Web
www.ambertech.com.au

Corporate Governance Statement 
www.ambertech.com.au/investors/corporate-governance

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AMBERTECH LIMITED

PO Box 955, Mona Vale
NSW 1660

Unit 1, 2 Daydream St
Warriewood NSW 2102

Email: info@ambertech.com.au
Phone: 02 9998 7600
Fax: 02 9999 0770

ACN 079 080 158

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