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Annual Report 2020

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CONTENTS

CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 3

DIRECTORS’ REPORT  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 4

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 18

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 19

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  . 20

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 21

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 22

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 23

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 24

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 66

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 67

SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 72

CORPORATE DIRECTORY  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . . 74

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS

On behalf of the Board of Directors (Board) of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group, I am pleased to 
present to members the Annual Report of the company and its controlled entities (Group) for the 
financial year ended 30 June 2020 (FY20).

FY20 has been a significant challenge for our industry and, of course, the second half year’s 
challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have required the Group to continually adapt to an 
ever-changing environment and market . The underlying net loss (excluding interest, depreciation, 
amortisation and impairment costs) for FY20 was $1 .5M and, while it is an improvement on the FY19 
loss of $1.9M, it is disappointing and reflects somewhat the impact of a volatile dairy industry and the 
pandemic .

Despite the challenges of FY20, the Group has maintained its strategy of focusing on the production 
of premium and specialty dairy products with healthy profit margins, including development of the 
Group’s own brands . During FY20 the Group began construction on the new plant to house the 

recently purchased infant formula and nutritionals mixing plant . In addition, the Group purchased the right to manufacture, distribute 
and sell The Collective products allowing the Group to improve and realise efficiencies in the current supply chain and give greater 
control over margins .

The Collective product sales did not reach the volume levels that we expected to produce through the Camperdown factory in 
FY20. We expect an improvement in FY21, buoyed by the recent notification from Woolworths that they have broadened the range 
and volume of The Collective products to be sold at their stores from October 2020 . Also, our new Ecklin South brand A2 yoghurt 
will be distributed through Coles nationally and we are optimistic about the potential for this new brand . 

As stated previously, we are seeking a partnership with a distributor into the Asian market that will assist the Group in selling its 
future output of organic infant formula. During FY20, we were in advanced negotiations with a business that is a significant supplier 
of infant formula into Asia, however these have been suspended due to current market conditions including the impact of the 
COVID-19 pandemic . We will continue to pursue strategic partners to access international markets for our organic dairy products .

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult to manage, it has provided an opportunity to expand our home delivery business. 
We have invested in additional resources, expanded the regional distribution footprint and improved the product range to meet the 
growing demand for this service . 

The conversion of the Group’s dairy farms to an organic certification continues, with the first farm certification occurring in FY20 
with the expectation of the remaining farms being converted by the end of the 2021 calendar year . Despite the challenges and 
expense of developing the organic farms, without the certification to sell the milk at organic price levels, the farms contributed a net 
profit of $23K in FY20 compared with a loss of $1.9M in FY2019. The farms remain integral to the vertical integration strategy being 
employed by the Group .

The results include a non-cash impairment of the goodwill incurred on the purchase, in April 2016 of the Camperdown Dairy 
Company (CDC) . The Board adopted a conservative approach to the Australian Accounting Standards in adopting the impairment 
of $4 .26M, taking into account the current uncertain conditions impacting both the Australian and global economies . The writedown 
of the goodwill to $2 .35M has no impact on the cash position of CDC’s business or its future operations . The Board is of the opinion 
that there is significant value in the CDC plant operations and the portfolio of brand names not recognised in the statement of 
financial position.

FY20 has seen a consolidation of the Group’s management structure, processes and systems that will ensure the Group 
successfully executes its strategy to achieve profitable growth. While adherence to our strategy has been at the forefront of our 
operations, there has also been a focus on governance and improving the management team capability . The recent addition of a 
new Chief Financial Officer and General Manager of Sales & Marketing, both very experienced and skilled managers, has ensured 
that the Group’s operations are managed by a highly skilled, experienced and energetic executive team .   

I would like to acknowledge the efforts of all our employees during FY20, especially their attention to the health and safety rules 
protecting the business and their health in the pandemic . I am happy to say that, to date, we have had no employee who has 
contracted the COVID-19 virus . Our executive management team have worked incredibly hard during this last year to not only 
manage the business but to also ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees, and the Board is proud of their efforts. 

To all our shareholders, thank you, for your continued support and I hope during these challenging times you stay safe and healthy . 

Martin Bryant - Chairman

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Board of directors of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited (the Company) submits to members the Annual Report of the 
company and its controlled entities (the Group) for the financial year ended 30 June 2020.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE NATURE OF THOSE ACTIVITIES

The principal activities of the Group during the year were:

•  Ownership of dairy farms via the Australian Dairy Farms Trust; 

•  Operation of dairy farms and livestock through SW Dairy Farms Pty Ltd; 

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Processing of raw milk and manufacture of dairy products including a variety of milks, cream, butter and yoghurt by 
Camperdown Dairy Company Pty Ltd at its existing facility located at 325 Manifold Street, Camperdown, Victoria; and

•  Distribution of dairy products and other food staples under Group owned brands or customer brands through the following 

distribution channels:

- Retail (major supermarkets)

- Foodservice and niche retailers 

- Home delivery 

In August 2019 the Group acquired an introductory infant formula and nutritionals mixing plant, a significant step in its infant 
formula strategy . The plant was transported from overseas to Camperdown in September 2019 . After an extensive planning and 
development process, construction of the purpose built building to house the infant formula plant commenced in June 2020 and is 
expected to be completed in early 2021 after which installation and commissioning works will commence . The quoted construction 
cost of the building is $2 .7M subject to agreed variations under the contract . 

In October 2019, the Group entered into a joint venture with the founders of the Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh milk distribution business.  
The joint venture known as Jonesy’s Distribution provides a platform for distribution of the Group’s products beyond the major 
supermarkets and into the foodservice segment (cafes and restaurants) and small niche retailers . 

In November 2019 the first of the Group’s dairy farms, Yaringa, located in Nirrandha South achieved full organic certification.  

In April 2020 the Group expanded its manufacturing arrangement with New Zealand based dairy brand, The Collective to include 
the exclusive right to manufacture, distribute and sell The Collective’s products in Australia . To facilitate this change with minimal 
disruption to customers and suppliers, the Group acquired The Collective’s Australian operating subsidiary, Epicurean Dairy Pty Ltd .   

BUSINESS MODEL AND OBJECTIVES

FY20 represented a further step in the Group’s progression toward becoming a vertically integrated dairy farmer and manufacturer 
of differentiated dairy products under its own brands and other premium brands.  

At the farm level, the first of the Group’s dairy farms, Yaringa, achieved full organic certification in late November 2019. All other 
farms remain on track to achieve organic certification in calendar year 2021. In addition, in the third quarter of FY20, the Group 
converted one of its farms to cows producing only A2 beta casein protein in readiness for introduction of its new Ecklin South 
yoghurt product . 

The manufacturing segment had a difficult year, although there were positive signs in the final quarter of FY20. The white milk and 
yoghurt categories remain highly competitive, with bi-annual supermarket range reviews . Acquiring the right to distribute and sell 
The Collective products (in addition to the manufacturing rights), is expected to realise efficiencies in the current supply chain and 
give greater control over margins. In addition, in May 2020, the Group obtained confirmation of ranging of it’s own brand, Ecklin 
South A2 Greek Style yoghurt in Coles supermarkets nationally .  

In October 2019, the Group entered into a joint venture arrangement in relation to milk distribution business, Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh.  
Establishment of the joint venture provides a platform for distribution of Camperdown Dairy’s range of milks to the hospitality and 
niche retailer distribution channels in the foodservice segment . 

The other key pillar of the Group’s strategy is the establishment of the nutritional powder and infant formula plant on the 
Camperdown Dairy Park site . The introductory infant formula plant was acquired from overseas in August 2019 and transported 
to Camperdown in September 2019 . After a comprehensive development and planning process, construction of the building 
commenced in June 2020. Construction of the plant is expected to be completed in early 2021, followed by an installation and 
commissioning period. The Group is also well progressed in the development of differentiated nutritional and infant formula 
formulations and is progressing ranging and strategic distribution discussions .  

FY20 set the initial foundations for this project and the Group will be strongly focussed on the execution and successful delivery of 
the building and plant in FY21 .  

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020DIRECTORS’ REPORT (cont’d)

OPERATING RESULTS

The consolidated net loss attributed to members of the Group, after providing for income tax was $7,496,088 (2019: $4,026,025) .
This result is comprised of a net loss from the dairy processing segment of $7,520,018 (2019: $2,077,510) and net profit from the 
dairy farm segment of $23,930 (2019: $1,948,515 loss) .

Total income for FY20 is $24,089,076 up 10% against the FY19 comparative period of $21,940,223 . This is a result of a $678,789 
increase in revenue from the dairy processing segment and a $1,470,064 increase from the dairy farm segment .

Total expenses for FY20 were $31,585,164 up 22% against the FY19 comparative period of $25,966,248 . This comprised a 
$6,121,297 increase in expenses from the dairy processing segment and a decrease of $502,381 from the dairy farm segment .

Included in total expenses is a non-cash impairment of $4,262,652 for FY20 relating to the carrying value of goodwill in the dairy 
processing segment . The Group has taken a conservative approach to the underlying calculations for goodwill, including the 
discount rate, and has taken into account the uncertain conditions impacting the Australian economy as a result of the COVID-19 
pandemic .

The writedown has no impact on the cash position of the business or its future operations and the Group believe there is significant 
value in the Camperdown plant operations and brand portfolio . The Group remains optimistic about the prospects of the dairy 
processing segment, including positive changes to the range of The Collective yoghurts sold in Woolworths stores from October 
2020, introduction of the new Ecklin South yoghurt in Coles stores nationally and growth in its home delivery distribution channel .    

FINANCIAL POSITION

The net assets of the Group at 30 June 2020 total $33,376,879, an increase of $362,218 from the June 2019 comparative.

The key assets and liabilities in the statement of financial position at 30 June 2020 are:

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cash and cash equivalents of $6,361,821 (June 2019: $3,748,550);

property, plant and equipment of $29,757,034 (June 2019: $29,190,439);

intangible assets of $2,753,218 (June 2019: $6,974,236);

biological assets (livestock) of $5,368,015 (June 2019: $4,928,422); and

total borrowings of $12,081,526 (June 2019: $12,695,402).

CURRENT RATIO

The Group’s bank borrowing is a facility with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited (CBA), which was established in April 
2016, and is due for renewal on 4 October 2021 (refer Note 16(c)) . Not withstanding that the CBA facility matures on 4 October 
2021, under the terms of the facility, the Group may not have an unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months from the 
current balance date .

As a result, in accordance with the provisions of the Australian Accounting Standards (AASB 101: Presentation of Financial 
Statements) and prudent disclosure practices, the Group has re-classified the existing CBA facility from a non-current liability at 30 
June 2019, to a current liability at 30 June 2020. Consequently, this presents as a net current asset deficiency at 30 June 2020.

All obligations under the loan agreement have been met in accordance with the terms of the facility and at the balance date the 
Group has cash and cash equivalents of $6,361,821. The directors are confident of restructuring or refinancing the facility prior to 
maturity date. Accordingly, on this basis the financial statements of the Group have been prepared on a going concern basis and 
the financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classifications of assets and liabilities that may be 
necessary if the Group could not continue as a going concern .

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Farms - Australian Dairy Farms Trust (land owner) and SW Dairies Pty Ltd (farm operator)

High farmgate milk prices and favourable weather conditions for dairy farming in South Western Victoria saw improved performance 
in the Group’s farming operations in FY20 versus FY19 .

The season commenced with good rainfall in May 2019 which continued through the winter months . Pasture growth was favourable 
and good silage levels were harvested in late 2019 for use during the drier periods in the final quarter of FY20, resulting in lower 
external feed requirements . Total milk production was 12 .7M litres, a decrease of 3 .1M litres on the prior year . The decrease in 
production was attributable to the conversion of all farms to organic .  

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (cont’d)

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (cont’d)

Farm revenues were $10,019,117, up $1,470,064 on FY19 . This increase was underpinned by a 9 cent per litre increase to the milk 
price in FY20 and gains on the change in value of livestock, with sustained strong cattle prices throughout the year .

Total farm milk sales for FY20 of $7,118,208 were 4% down on the FY19 comparative period . This was due to an increase of $1 .14 
per kilogram in the net milk solids price from $6.04 to $7.22 during the year, offset by a 20% decrease in milk solids production 
arising from the conversion to organic .

Gain on change in fair value of livestock during the year was $1,574,300 (2019: $538,552) . Livestock carrying values increased 
throughout FY20 with strong cattle prices in the open market . 

Total expenses for FY20 were $9,995,187, down $502,381 on FY19. This was largely driven by a decrease of $723K in feed costs, 
offset by increases to pasture renovation and employment costs.

Registered valuers Preston Rowe Paterson completed an independent valuation of all farms for the year ended 30 June 2020. The 
basis of the valuation was ‘As Is and In Use’ with vacant possession and the combined fair value of all properties was $23,550,000, 
giving rise to a reversal of prior period impairment charges of $614,664 . The Drumborg and Yarringa farms fair values exceed 
historical written down value by $271,824 and $363,645, however these are unbooked gains under the cost method adopted by the 
Group under AASB 116 .

Manufacturing - Camperdown Dairy Company Pty Ltd 

Camperdown Dairy Company (CDC) produced a range milks, cream, butter and yoghurt during FY20 for distribution in the major 
supermarkets and niche retailers, hospitality businesses and home delivery . 

Dairy processing revenue for FY20 was $14,069,959, up $678,789 on FY19 . This increase was largely driven by increased revenue 
from yoghurt sales to The Collective .

Total expenses for FY20 were $21,589,977, up $6,121,297 on FY19 . This was largely driven by an increase in raw material costs 
from higher farmgate milk prices, additional costs from the acquisition of Jonesy’s Distribution and Epicurean Dairy and a non-cash 
impairment of the acquisition goodwill for CDC of $4,262,652 (refer to Note 12) .

The Group has taken a conservative approach to the underlying calculations for goodwill, including the discount rate, and has taken 
into account the uncertain conditions impacting the Australian economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic .

The writedown has no impact on the cash position of the business or its future operations and the Group believe there is significant 
value in the Camperdown plant operations and brand portfolio . The Group remains optimistic about the prospects of the dairy 
processing segment, including positive changes to the range of The Collective yoghurts sold in Woolworths stores from October 
2020, introduction of the new Ecklin South yoghurt in Coles stores nationally and growth in its home delivery distribution channel .   

In May 2020, former joint venture partner Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia Limited (ODFA) appointed voluntary administrators . 
The Group has an outstanding receivable of $193,774 with ODFA for deferred settlement on the joint venture split, that is due for 
payment in instalments to July 2022. Given the uncertainty around the future of ODFA and recoverability of the outstanding amount, 
a bad debt provision has been made for the full amount .  

CDC had a challenging FY20 due to the impact of high farmgate milk prices and lower than anticipated sales of The Collective 
yoghurts, particularly in the second half of FY20 as the impact of changes at the Woolworths October 2019 range review were felt .  

However, effective 1 May 2020, the Group’s licence with The Collective was expanded to include distribution and sales of its 
products in addition to the right to manufacture. It is anticipated that this change will allow the Group to realise efficiencies in the 
current supply chain and give greater control over margins .  The Group also expanded its sales and marketing expertise through 
the transition of experienced sales staff as  part of The Collective acquisition. 

On 7 October 2019, the Group entered into a joint venture arrangement in relation to milk distribution business, Jonesy’s 
Dairy Fresh.  The joint venture, Jonesy’s Distribution Pty Ltd (Jonesy’s Distribution) acquired the brand, customer base and 
ordering system of Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh and is 75% owned by ADNL and 25% owned by the founders of Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh. 
Camperdown Dairy Company has a fully secured loan over all of the assets of Jonesy’s Distribution giving it the ability to potentially 
recover previous trade debtors owed to the Group by Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh. 

Establishment of the joint venture provided a platform for distribution of the Camperdown Dairy range of milks to the foodservice 
and niche retailer distribution channels. Camperdown Dairy manufactures milk, cream, butter and yoghurt products for Jonesy’s 
Distribution. In addition to the Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh milk range Jonesy’s Distribution now ranges the full suite of the Camperdown 
Dairy milk and cream products and alternate milks (soy, almond and rice) . 

In January 2020 CDC successfully commissioned its new high speed pouch machine at its existing facility and the machine is 
currently being utilised in the production of yoghurt pouch products for The Collective . 

In April 2020 the Group also obtained confirmation that its Ecklin South A2 Greek Style yoghurt product would be ranged in Coles 
stores nationally and sales commenced in late July 2020.  

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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (cont’d)

Distribution

(i) 

Major supermarkets

Camperdown Dairy’s 2L whole milk and skim milk products were ranged in over 300 Woolworths stores in Victoria in FY20 . Whole 
milk sales volumes recorded an increase of 34% compared to FY19, a very strong result . As noted above, sales of The Collective 
yoghurts in Woolworths were impacted by the October 2019 range review changes, however management have worked closely 
with Woolworths to implement range changes in October 2020 to increase volumes and improve sales . A range of The Collective 
yoghurt products also commenced ranging in select IGA stores through the Metcash network in late April 2020 .   

(ii) 

Foodservice and niche retailers

The Group participates in the foodservice and niche retailer segment through the Jonesy’s Distribution business. Since its 
acquisition in October 2019, significant work has been undertaken in improving the operations of this business, reducing costs 
and improving customer service . As much of the customer base is made up of cafes and other hospitality businesses, sales were 
initially impacted by the restrictions implemented by the Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic . Despite this, sales 
in this segment have not been impacted as much as expected and, in the period through March to the end of the financial year 
Jonesy’s Distribution sales showed a steady month on month increase.

(iii) 

Home delivery

In the second half FY20, the Group reviewed the performance of its home delivery channel and invested in additional resources to 
grow its customer base . This, along with the increase in demand for home delivery services as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions 
saw good improvements in the financial performance of this channel in the second half of FY20.   

Infant Formula Plant

The Group completed the acquisition of the introductory infant formula and nutritionals mixing plant in August 2019 . The plant 
was transported from overseas to Camperdown in September 2019 . After a comprehensive planning and development process, 
construction of the purpose built building to house the infant formula plant commenced in June 2020. The building is expected to 
be completed in early 2021 (weather and COVID-19 restrictions permitting), after which plant installation and commissioning works 
will commence . Under the terms of the Construction Agreement, the quoted construction cost is $2 .7 million, subject to agreed 
variations under the contract . 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS

Significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group in the year included the acquisition of the infant formula and nutritionals 
mixing plant and commencement of construction of a building to house the plant on the Group’s Camperdown Dairy Park site .  
In addition, the Group completed the second tranche of the capital raising announced in June 2019, established the Jonesy’s 
Distribution joint venture and acquired Epicurean Dairy Pty Ltd through the change to its licensing arrangement with The Collective . 

With the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and associated Government mandated restrictions, the Group acted 
decisively, with the first priority being to protect the health and safety of our staff. For the corporate office, there was a seamless 
transition to remote working that had a minimal impact on the business .  At the farms and the Camperdown manufacturing facility, 
measures were implemented in line with recommended practises to limit unnecessary contact and promote social distancing .  
Jonesy’s Distribution and Victorian Farmers Direct delivery drivers implemented contactless delivery processes, again with minimal 
impact to customers . 

The health and safety of our staff remains our first priority in the management of our response to the pandemic. The Group is 
continually monitoring the different areas of its business to ensure that it is adopting recommended practises relevant to each area 
to assist in reducing the spread of the virus and adapting its practises to ensure its business can continue to operate in a manner 
which ensures the safety of its customers and staff.  

All entities in the Group are eligible for the cash flow boost incentive implemented by the Government in response to the pandemic. 
The Group has recognised a total of $100,000 in government assistance from the cash flow boost in the consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 June 2020. Refer Note 4(a)(ii). None of the Group entities have qualified for the 
JobKeeper allowance.

On 20 August 2019, the Group finalised the second tranche of the placement to sophisticated investors announced to the ASX 
in June 2019.  Following shareholder approval at the extraordinary general meeting held on 13 August 2019, the Group issued a 
further 67,342,149 stapled securities to raise $8 .1 million . The Lead Manager for the placement, Blue Ocean Equities was also 
issued 2,500,000 options .

In the opinion of the directors, there are no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group that occurred during the 
year that are not disclosed elsewhere in this report or in the accompanying financial statements.

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020DIRECTORS’ REPORT (cont’d)

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and while it has not materially impacted the Group on the signing of this report, it 
is not practical to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date . As is evident from the implementation 
of Stage 4 restrictions in Victoria from 13 August 2020, the situation continues to develop rapidly and is dependent on measures 
imposed by the Government and other countries, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions 
and economic stimulus . The Group will continue to assess any impact of COVID-19 on the business and ways to mitigate risks to 
the Group in relation to it . 

In the opinion of the directors there are no material matters that have arisen since 30 June 2020 that have significantly affected or 
may significantly affect the Group, that are not disclosed elsewhere in this report or in the accompanying financial statements.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

The Group is regulated by environmental obligations contained in the Environment Protection Act 1970 and is subject to water 
licensing restrictions under the Water Act 1989 . The Group considers itself to be in compliance with its environmental obligations .

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS, PROSPECTS AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES

The Group is transforming from a dairy farming and contract packing operation to a fully vertically integrated manufacturer of 
differentiated, value-added dairy products with an emphasis on developing the Group’s own brands and partnering with like-minded 
premium brands . This transition shifts the Groups operations to products which return higher margins and are less exposed to 
competition from other market participants . 

As part of this strategy, the Group is transitioning its dairy farms to fully certified organic operations. The first farm, Yaringa, 
achieved organic certification in November 2019 and the remaining farms are on track to achieve organic certification in calendar 
year 2021 . In addition, in April 2020, the Group converted one of its farms to A2 beta casein only producing cows . 

The Group continues to progress a number of innovation and product development opportunities as well as contract manufacturing 
arrangements with other premium brands . The Group also continues to invest in its hospitality and home delivery distribution 
businesses to extend distribution of its own brands and licensed brands beyond the major Australian supermarkets .  

FY21 will see significant focus on the construction and commissioning of the Group’s infant formula plant at the Camperdown Dairy 
Park site . Due to current uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions, construction and commissioning of the plant is expected to take 
most of calendar year 2021, with the operational and financial benefits to be realised in the second half of FY22.  

The Group will continue to identify and progress potential distribution partners both domestically and internationally and review and 
advance its infant formula strategy including the stage 2 expansion at the appropriate time .  

BUSINESS RISK

The Group consists of complementary businesses in dairy farming and manufacture and distribution of dairy products . The Group 
is exposed to a range of strategic, financial, operational, environmental and related risks that are inherent when operating in 
agricultural and fast-moving consumer goods markets . The Group has an enterprise risk management framework which, together 
with corporate governance, provides a framework for managing the material risks .

Below is a summary of some of the key risks impacting the Group but is not intended to be an exhaustive list:

Milk Prices 

Milk prices are set by the Australian and global markets depending on the product type, seasonal demand and tariffs. In recent 
years, competitive forces within Australia have influenced fresh milk pricing whereas the export market for milk product is 
determined by international supply and demand and global seasonal conditions . Changes in domestic and global milk pricing will 
affect the revenue earned by the Group.

Operating Risks

The operation of processing factories, farms and other agricultural and manufacturing activities involve risks to employees, 
contractors, livestock and plant and equipment .  This may include through accident, malfunction, acts of God and other events 
which are not foreseeable, unable to be insured against or which the Group and management have little or no control or 
knowledge . Some events may cause considerable or even catastrophic damage to the Group and its assets . There can be no 
assurance that the Group can avoid or insure against such events .

Environmental Risks

Agricultural businesses are exposed to various environmental risks such as fire, flood, drought, unseasonal rain, wind, storms and 
similar events of nature which can have adverse or positive impacts on the operation of the business . This could include increased 
operational costs, impact on the health and well-being of livestock . These risks are part of the operation of agricultural businesses 
and there may be limited avenues to mitigate such risks .

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BUSINESS RISK (cont’d)

Development Projects

The Group proposes to undertake development projects to build new facilities and expand existing facilities, specifically the 
construction of the new building to house the acquired infant formula plant, and its future expansion by installing a further dryer . 
There are risks associated with development projects, including construction delays, cost overruns and delays in anticipated 
revenues flowing from the developments all of which could have an adverse effect on the Group’s revenues and costs.  Similar 
risks arise in the installation of significant equipment, such as the acquired infant formula plant, which may be delayed in its 
installation or may not perform to its designed capacity initially or at all .

Consumption Trends

Vegan or plant based products are becoming more mainstream and as a result there is potential for future movement away from 
traditional dairy milk based products, which could adversely impact the Group’s revenues in the future .

Customer / supplier contract security

The supply of the Group’s products to major retailers in Australia are governed by limited supply agreements which include six-
monthly reviews at which time products may be removed from sale in those retailers . Such reviews could reduce the number of the 
Group’s products sold by this channel, adversely impacting the Group’s revenues in the future .

Food safety / quality

While the Group maintains and follows good industry quality and assurance practices there remains a risk of product contamination 
in supply, production and storage of the Group’s products . A product contamination or threat of contamination may cause 
reputational damage to the Group and its brands from perspective suppliers, customers, the general public and regulators . This 
may also result in significant product recall costs, compensation payments and penalties all of which have an adverse effect on the 
Group’s revenue and profitability.

Regulatory / compliance risk

Changes in relevant taxes, legal and administration regimes, accounting practice and government licensing and operations 
policies may adversely affect the financial performance of the Group. In order to perform its activities the Group must comply with 
the environmental legislation of Federal, State and Local governments, which may include changes to the conditions of or further 
obligations under its environmental and water use licences and other regulated entitlements .

Current and future impact of COVID-19 and Export risks

An outbreak of the COVID-19 virus at the Group’s production plant would cause the temporary shutdown of that plant and standing 
down of staff.  This could have an adverse effect on the Group by reducing production while cleaning activities are undertaken and 
staff self-isolate, with a consequential effect on revenues. The Group is also exposed to the global dairy market and the availability 
of export opportunities of milk from Victoria .  If country borders remain closed and exports limited, then there is a risk that there will 
be excess local supply, attracting a lower price, and reducing the prices which the Group is able to obtain for its products .

Stage 2 Infant Formula Plant funding 

In order to implement the Group’s stage 2 strategy regarding milk drying facilities, further capital will need to be raised . There is no 
guarantee that those funds will be able to be raised, or if they are raised, raised at a cost which is acceptable to the Group . Further, 
any equity capital raising may dilute existing securityholders in the Group . 

Global climate conditions risk

Changes in global and regional weather and climate conditions are not easily or reliably predicted and, can have a positive of 
negative effect on farm and manufacturing production which in turn affects revenues and costs. Domestic and international 
legislation, regulation and similar programs introduced to mitigate such climate change may have positive or adverse effects on 
Group financial performance and asset values over time.

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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS

The following persons held office as directors of the Company during or since the end of the year. The names and details of the 
directors are:

Name

Position

Martin Bryant

Chairman (appointed director 11 November 2019 and chairman 23 December 2019) 

Michael Hackett 

Director (retired as chairman 23 December 2019)

Adrian Rowley

Director

Peter Skene

Paul Morrell

Director / Group CEO

Director

Martin Bryant

Qualifications

Non-Executive Chairman 

Bachelor of Business - University of Western Australia
Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the past 3 years

BCI Minerals Limited – retired November 2018 
Sime Darby Industrial Holdings Sun Bhd (Malaysian listed) - retired December 2017

Interest in Group securities & 
options

A relevant interest in 1,000,000 stapled securities at 30 June 2020.

Martin Bryant was appointed to the Board on 11 November 2019 and was appointed Chairman of the Group on 23 December 
2019 . Martin is a highly skilled senior executive and director with extensive international experience at senior levels and a 
particular focus on Asia including China, Vietnam and The Philippines . Martin brings a wealth of strategic and operational 
experience to the Group and his insight and leadership of the Board will be invaluable as it executes its two-stage infant 
formula strategy .

Peter Skene

Qualifications

Executive Director and CEO 

Bachelor of Applied Science - Melbourne University
Bachelor of Commerce - Deakin University
Associate Diploma in Dairy Technology - VCAH

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the past 3 years

No other current or former directorships in listed entities .

Interest in Group securities & 
options

A relevant interest in 12,515,385 stapled securities at 30 June 2020.
A relevant interest in 7,000,000 loan securities at 30 June 2020.

Peter Skene was appointed to the Board on 1 July 2016. Peter has significant dairy industry experience starting on the factory 
floor and moving through positions from factory hand to Managing Director in dairy, food and other fast moving consumer 
goods (FMCG) industries . He has over 25 years experience in the areas of sales, global supply chain, manufacturing, quality 
management, research and development and general management . As Group CEO, Peter has responsibility for all aspects of 
the Group’s operations .

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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (cont’d)

Michael Hackett

Non-Executive Director

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce - University of Queensland

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the past 3 years

Cashwerkz Limited – director since June 1986 
Australian Adventure Tourism Group Limited - retired August 2018

Interest in Group securities & 
options

A relevant interest in 23,298,887 stapled securities at 30 June 2020.

Michael Hackett was appointed to the Board on 8 May 2009 and served as chairman until 23 December 2019 . Michael is a 
qualified Chartered Accountant who is a director of Cashwerkz Limited (ASX CODE: CWZ) and a former director of Australian 
Adventure Tourism Group Limited (NSX CODE: AAT). Michael has considerable experience in managing and operating a wide 
range of businesses and property developments .

Adrian Rowley

Qualifications

Non-Executive Director

Certified Financial Planner

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the past 3 years

Interest in Group securities & 
options

No other current or former directorships in listed entities .

A relevant interest in 911,000 stapled securities at 30 June 2020.

Adrian Rowley was appointed to the Board on 20 July 2011. Adrian has had a career in financial services spanning 20 years 
and is currently Head of Equity Strategy at Watershed Funds Management .

Paul Morrell

Qualifications

Non-Executive Director 

Trade Qualified - Diesel Mechanic
Certificate IV - Business and Management

Directorships held in other listed 
entities in the past 3 years

Interest in Group securities & 
options

No other current or former directorships in listed entities .

No relevant interest in stapled securities or options at 30 June 2020.

Paul Morrell was appointed to the Board on 1 March 2018 . Paul’s background has a strong emphasis in lead management 
in complex construction and people management for large scale enterprises and is combined with a sound knowledge of 
the manufacturing and on time delivery of services and products including exposure to aspects of food manufacturing and 
speciality powders .

COMPANY SECRETARY

The following persons held office as a company secretary of the Company during the financial year:

Kate Palethorpe

Company Secretary and General Counsel

Interest in Group securities & 
options

No relevant interest in stapled securities or options at 30 June 2020.

Kate Palethorpe was appointed to this role in September 2018. Kate is an experienced legal and governance professional 
with both domestic and international businesses . She holds a Bachelor of Science and Law and is admitted to the Victorian 
Supreme Court and High Court of Australia . She also has a strong background in food manufacturing and FMCG, including 
direct experience in product development, procurement and logistics .

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MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS

The Board generally meets on a monthly basis either in person or by telephone conference . Directors meet bi-annually with the 
Group’s auditor to discuss relevant issues . On matters of corporate governance, the Board retains its direct interest rather than 
through a separate committee structure which is at this stage is inappropriate for a Group of this size and structure . 

Aside from formally constituted directors’ meetings, the directors and chairman are in regular contact regarding the operation of the 
Group and particular issues of importance . Written reports on trading activities and operating strategies are prepared by or provided 
to the directors on a regular basis or as required by changing circumstances . 

The number of directors’ meetings and number of meetings attended by each of the Company directors during the financial year 
are set out in the table below:

Directors

Martin Bryant

Michael Hackett

Adrian Rowley

Peter Skene

Paul Morrell

Meetings eligible  
to attend

Meetings attended

14

21

21

21

21

13

19

18

21

18

DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED

The directors have not recommended or paid a dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: $nil) at the date of this report.

INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS OR AUDITOR

During the financial year, the Company paid an insurance premium in respect of an insurance policy insuring the directors, the 
company secretary and all executive officers of the Group against a liability incurred as a consequence of holding that office in 
the Group to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001 . The amount of the premium was $45,833 (2019: $40,943) for all 
directors and officers for the year.

The Company has not otherwise, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or 
auditor of the Company against a liability incurred as such by an officer or auditor.

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY

No person has applied for leave of a court to bring proceedings against or on behalf of the Group or to intervene in any significant 
proceedings to which any such entity is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility for all or any part of those proceedings . No 
proceeding has had or is likely to have a material impact on the financial position of the Group. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The Board is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible with the general standard of 
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001 and is satisfied that the services disclosed below did not 
compromise the external auditor’s independence for the following reasons:

i)  all non-audit services are reviewed and approved by the Board prior to commencement to ensure they do not adversely 

affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and,

ii)  the nature of the services provided do not compromise the general principles relating to auditor independence in accordance 
with APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants set by the Accounting Professional Ethical Standards Board .

During the year ended 30 June 2020 there was no payment to external auditors for non-audit services (2019: $nil).

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OPTIONS / PERFORMANCE SECURITIES

At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary stapled securities of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited under option are as 
follows:

Grant Date

Last Date of Expiry

Exercise Price

Number under Option

12 February 2018

19 August 2019

12 February 2023

19 August 2022

18 November 2019

18 November 2022

12 .4 cents

18 cents

11 .5 cents

   7,000,000*

2,500,000

   2,500,000*

* Loan Securities

Option holders do not have any rights, by virtue of holding options, to participate in any issues of securities or other interests of the 
Company or any other entity .

There have been no other options granted over unissued securities or interests of any controlled entity within the Group during or 
since the end of the reporting period .

In the current year, no stapled securities have been issued in respect of options and 1,000,000 stapled securities were issued as 
remuneration to employees . A summary of movements in options and other performance securities is set out in Note 26 . In the 
comparative period, on 3 July 2018, 3,000,000 securities were issued on the exercise of employee options granted on 12 February 
2018 with a nil exercise price .

For details of options and performance securities issued to directors and executives as remuneration, refer to the Remuneration 
Report .

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

The auditor’s independence declaration for the year ended 30 June 2020 has been received and a copy can be found at page 19 .

REMUNERATION REPORT

Remuneration Policy

The remuneration policy of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has been designed to align key management personnel (KMP) 
objectives with shareholder and business objectives by providing a fixed remuneration component and offering specific long-term 
incentives based on key performance areas affecting the Group’s financial results. The Board believes the remuneration policy to 
be appropriate and effective in its ability to attract and retain high-quality KMP to run and manage the Group, as well as create goal 
congruence between directors, executives and shareholders .

The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for KMP of the Group is as follows:

–   The remuneration policy is developed and approved by the Board, who form the remuneration committee due to the 

current size and nature of the Group’s activities . Professional advice is sought from independent external consultants when 
required .

–   All KMP receive a base salary (which is based on factors such as length of service and experience), superannuation and 

performance incentives .

–   Performance incentives are only paid once predetermined key performance indicators (KPIs) have been met.

–   Incentives paid in the form of equity are intended to align the interests of the KMP and Group with those of the 

securityholders. In this regard, KMP are prohibited from limiting risk attached to those instruments by use of derivatives or 
other means .

–   The remuneration committee reviews KMP packages annually by reference to the Group’s performance, executive 

performance and comparable information from industry sectors .

The performance of KMP is measured against criteria agreed annually with each executive and is based predominantly on the 
forecast growth of the Group’s profits and shareholders’ value. All bonuses and incentives must be linked to predetermined 
performance criteria . The policy is designed to attract a high caliber of executives and reward them for performance results leading 
to long-term growth in shareholder wealth .

KMP receive, at a minimum, a superannuation guarantee contribution required by the government, which is currently 9.5%. Some 
individuals, however, may choose from time to time to sacrifice part of their salary to increase payments towards superannuation.

There are currently no defined benefit superannuation entitlements to executive KMP and upon retirement KMP are paid employee 
benefit entitlements accrued to the date of retirement. Any options not exercised before or on the date of termination will lapse.

All remuneration paid to KMP is valued at the cost to the Company and expensed.

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d)

The Board’s policy is to remunerate non-executive directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities . The 
remuneration committee determines payments to the directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, 
duties and accountability . Independent external advice is sought when required . The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can 
be paid to directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the annual general meeting .

Directors are also entitled and encouraged to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to align their interests with 
shareholders’ interests .

Options granted under the LTIP do not carry dividend or voting rights . Each option is entitled to be converted into one ordinary 
security once the interim or final financial report has been disclosed to the public and is measured using a binomial methodology.

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

In addition, the Board’s remuneration policy prohibits directors and KMP from using Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited securities 
as collateral in any financial transaction, including margin loan arrangements.

No KMP receive securities that are not performance based as part of their remuneration.

Engagement of Remuneration Consultants

During the financial year, no consultants were engaged by the remuneration committee to review the elements of KMP 
remuneration and provide recommendations . As the size and nature of the Group’s activities increase, this may become necessary .

Performance-based Remuneration

KPIs are set annually, with a certain level of consultation with KMP. The measures are specifically tailored to the area each 
individual is involved in and has a level of control over. The KPIs target areas the Board believes hold greater potential for Group 
expansion and profit, covering financial and non-financial as well as short and long-term goals. The level set for each KPI is based 
on budgeted figures for the Group and respective industry standards.

Performance in relation to the KPIs is assessed annually, with bonuses being awarded depending on the number and deemed 
difficulty of the KPIs achieved. Following the assessment, the KPIs are reviewed by the remuneration committee in light of the 
desired and actual outcomes, and their efficiency is assessed in relation to the Group’s goals and shareholder wealth, before the 
KPIs are set for the following year.

In determining whether or not a KPI has been achieved, the Group bases the assessment on audited figures; however, where the 
KPI involves comparison of the Group, or a division within the Group, to the market, independent reports may be obtained from 
other organisations .

Relationship between Remuneration Policy and Group Performance

The remuneration policy has been tailored to increase goal congruence between shareholders, directors and executives . The 
establishment of the LTIP is to encourage the alignment of personal and shareholder interests . The Group believes this policy 
should be effective in increasing shareholder wealth in future years.

Performance Conditions Linked to Remuneration

The Group seeks to emphasise reward incentives for results and continued commitment to the Group through the incorporation of 
incentive payments based on the achievement of Total Securityholder Returns and continued employment with the Group .

During this financial year, the Group did not issue Performance Incentives to current KMP. The performance-related proportions 
of remuneration based on the achievement of Total Securityholder Returns are included in the Employment Details of KMP table 
below . The objective of the Performance Incentives is to both reinforce the short and long-term goals of the Group and provide a 
common interest between management and shareholders . 

The satisfaction of the performance conditions is based on a review of the audited financial statements of the Group and publicly 
available market indices, as such figures reduce any risk of contention relating to payment eligibility. The Board does not believe 
that performance conditions should include a comparison with any other measures or factors external to the Group at this time .

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d)

Employment Details of Members of Key Management Personnel

The following table provides employment details of persons who were, during the financial year, members of KMP of the 
consolidated Group . The table also illustrates the proportion of remuneration that was performance and non-performance based .

Proportions of Elements 
of Remuneration Related 
to Performance (Other 
than Options Issued) 

Proportions of Elements 
of Remuneration Not 
Related to Performance

Non-salary 
Cash-based 
Incentives 
%

Securities

%

-

-

-

-

-

Fixed 
Salary  
/ Fees
%

100

100

100

100

100

-

-

-

-

-

Name

Position Held

Contract Details

M Bryant

Chairman

M Hackett

Director

A Rowley

Director

P Morrell

Director

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

P Skene

Group CEO / Director

3 months notice   

In the current year, no KMP received any performance based remuneration.

Changes in Directors and KMP Subsequent to Year-end

There has been no change to directors or KMP subsequent to year-end. 

Remuneration Expense Details for the Year Ended 30 June 2020

The following table of benefits and payments represents the components of the current year and comparative year remuneration 
expenses for each member of KMP of the Group.  Such amounts have been calculated in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards .

Key Management 
Personnel (KMP)

M Hackett - 2020

M Hackett - 2019

A Rowley - 2020 1

A Rowley - 2019 

P Skene - 2020

P Skene - 2019 

P Morrell - 2020 

P Morrell - 2019 

M Bryant - 2020 2

Total - 2020

Total - 2019

Short Term Benefit

Post 
Employment

Salary /
Director’s 
Fees

Securities

Super 
Contributions

$

$

$

Long-
term 
Benefit

Long 
Service
Leave

$

Termination

Equity-settled 
Share-based 
Payments

Total

Termination 
Benefits

Options

$

$

$

68,750

75,000

55,000

50,000

376,942

329,469

60,000

60,000

45,833

606,525

514,469

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,531

7,125

5,225

4,750

-

-

-

-

23,441

25,059

20,531

14,435

5,700

5,700

4,354

-

-

-

45,251

25,059

38,106

14,435

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,265

-

5,265

-

-

-

-

-

-

75,281

87,390

60,225

60,015

425,442

364,435

65,700

65,700

50,187

676,835

10,530

577,540

1 . This amount is paid in accordance with a contract arrangement with Watershed Funds Management Pty Ltd, an entity associated 
with Adrian Rowley .

2 . Martin Bryant was appointed as a director on 11 November 2019 .

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d)

Options and Rights Granted as Share-based Payments

There were no options or rights granted as share-based payments to KMP during the year (2019: nil).

Options and Rights Granted as Remuneration (prior years)

Grant Details

Exercised

Balance at 
01/07/2019

Issue Date

No.

Value 
($)

No.

Value 
($)

M Hackett

2,400,000 12/02/2018

2,400,000

A Rowley

2,400,000 12/02/2018

2,400,000

34,203

34,203

P Skene 

7,000,000 12/02/2018

7,000,000

442,217

TOTAL

11,800,000

11,800,000

510,623

-

-

-

-

Forfeit/ 
Cancel

No.

(2,400,000)

(2,400,000)

Balance at 
30/06/2020

-

-

-

7,000,000

(4,800,000)

7,000,000

-

-

-

-

Balance at 
30/06/2020

Vested

Unvested

No.

No.

P Skene1 .

7,000,000

7,000,000

7,000,000

7,000,000

-

-

1 . Peter Skene holds 7,000,000 loan securities . 

The fair value of options granted as remuneration as shown in the above table has been determined in accordance with Australian 
Accounting Standards and was recognised as an expense over the relevant vesting period .

Description of Options/Rights Issued as Remuneration

There were no options or rights issued as remuneration during the year (2019: nil) . On 29 November 2019, securityholders 
approved the issue of 6,000,000 performance rights to directors, subject to achievement of specific performance hurdles. At the 
date of this report, the performance rights have not been issued . 

KMP Securityholdings

The number of ordinary securities held directly, indirectly or benefically by each KMP (or their related parties) of the Group during 
the financial year is as follows:

30 June 2020

Martin Bryant
Michael Hackett1
Adrian Rowley
Peter Skene
Paul Morrell

Balance at 
01/07/2019

Granted as 
Remuneration 

Other 
Changes

Balance at 
30/06/2020

-
22,632,221
1,286,000
12,515,385
37,152,422
73,586,028

-
-
-
-
-
-

1,000,000
666,666
(375,000)
-
(37,152,422)
(35,860,756)

1,000,000
23,298,887
911,000
12,515,385
-
37,725,272

1 The balance includes relevant interests held indirectly .

Other Equity-related KMP Transactions

There have been no other transactions involving equity instruments apart from those described in the tables above relating to 
options, rights and security holdings .

Loans to KMP

At the date of this report, there have been no loans made to or from any member of KMP.

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REMUNERATION REPORT (cont’d)

Other Transactions with KMP and/or their Related Parties

As set out in Note 24(b) of the financial statements, the Group had the following transactions with KMP:

(i) Australian Adventure Tourism Group Limited (AATG) - director related entity

Michael Hackett is a former director of AATG. During the year ended 30 June 2020, AATG was paid $33,472 (2019: $93,372) on 
a reimbursement basis, for the provision of administrative services, accounting and related activities . There was $2,970 (2019: 
$9,391) due at 30 June 2020. 

(ii) Watershed Funds Management Pty Ltd - director related entity

Adrian Rowley is a director of Watershed Funds Management Pty Ltd. During the year ended 30 June 2020, Watershed Funds 
Management Pty Ltd was paid $60,225 (2019: $54,750) for the provision of Adrian Rowley as director . There was $6,023 (2019: 
$5,019) due at 30 June 2020.

There were no other transactions conducted between the Group and KMP or their related parties, other than those disclosed above 
relating to equity and compensation, that were conducted other than in accordance with normal employee, customer or supplier 
relationships on terms no more favourable than those reasonably expected under arm’s length dealings with unrelated persons .

This Directors’ Report, incorporating the Remuneration Report, is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors . 

_____________ 

Martin Bryant

Chairman

31 August 2020

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

The Board is responsible for the overall Corporate Governance of the Group .

The Board monitors the operational and financial position and performance of the Group and oversees the business strategy, 
including approving the strategic goals of the Group and considering and approving its business plan and the associated farm, 
processing and corporate budgets .

The Board is committed to maximising performance and growth and generating appropriate levels of security holder value and 
returns . In conducting the Group’s business, the Board strives to ensure the Group is properly managed to protect and enhance 
securityholder interests and that the Group operates in an appropriate environment of Corporate Governance . In accordance with 
this, the Board has developed and adopted a framework of Corporate Governance policies, risk management practices and internal 
controls that it believes are appropriate for the Group .

The ASX Listing Rules require the Group to report on the extent to which it has followed the Corporate Governance 
Recommendations contained in the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations. The Corporate 
Governance Statement, which was lodged with this Annual Report, discloses the extent to which the Group will follow the 
recommendations taking into account the relatively small size of the Group in determining the extent of practical implementation .

The principal governance related policies and practices are as follows:

•  Corporate Governance Statement

• 

• 

Board Charter

Securityholder Communication Policy

•  Risk Management Policy

•  Continuous Disclosure Policy

•  Code of Conduct

Details of the Group’s key policies, charters for the Board and code of conduct are available on the Group’s website under the 
Governance tab at www.adfl.com.au.

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Under S307C of the Corporations Act 2001  

To the Directors of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited  

As the lead auditor for the audit of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited I declare that, to the best of 
my knowledge and belief, during the year ended 30 June 2020 there have been no contraventions 
of: 

i. 

ii. 

the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to 
the audit; and 

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This  declaration  is  in  respect  of  Australian  Dairy  Nutritionals  Limited  and  the  entities  it  controlled 
during the year. 

Nexia Brisbane Audit Pty Ltd   

N D Bamford 
Director 

Date:  31 August 2020 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Revenue

Other income

Administration costs

Employment expenses

Finance costs

Dairy product related costs

Dairy farm related costs

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Deemed cost of livestock disposed

Impairment expenses

Loss before income tax

Tax expense

Net loss for the year

Other comprehensive income 

Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

when specific conditions are met:

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Other comprehensive income for the year

Notes
4(a)

4(b)

4(c)(v)

4(c)(iv)

4(c)(i)

4(c)(iii)

4(c)(ii)

4(c)(vi)

4(c)(vi)

5

2020

$

2019

$

22,467,336

 21,373,358 

1,621,740

(805,349)

 566,865 

 (830,733)

(6,262,998)

 (5,788,552)

(527,359)

 (638,223)

(11,863,680)

 (10,232,587)

(5,552,223)

(1,781,871)

(1,143,695)

(3,647,988)

(7,496,088)

-

 (6,138,396)

 (1,468,232)

 (869,525)

 - 

 (4,026,025)

 - 

(7,496,088)

 (4,026,025)

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive loss for the year

(7,496,088)

(4,026,025)

Loss is attributable to:

Company shareholders

Trust unitholders

Total comprehensive loss is attributable to:

Company shareholders

Trust unitholders

Earnings per stapled security:

Basic earnings per stapled security (cents)

Diluted earnings per stapled security (cents)

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

(7,448,762)

 (3,254,207)

(47,326)

 (771,818)

(7,496,088)

 (4,026,025)

(7,448,762)

 (3,254,207)

(47,326)

 (771,818)

(7,496,088)

 (4,026,025)

30

30

(2 .08)

(2 .08)

 (1 .55)

 (1 .55)

20

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2020

ASSETS

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Inventories 

Other current assets

Total Current Assets 

Non-Current Assets 

Biological assets

Right of use assets

Intangible assets

Property, plant & equipment 

Total Non-Current Assets 

Total Assets 

LIABILITIES

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Lease liabilities

Provisions

Borrowings

Total Current Liabilities 

Non-Current Liabilities

Lease liabilities

Provisions

Borrowings 

Total Non-Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

EQUITY

Issued capital 

Reserves 

Accumulated losses

Equity attributable to shareholders

Non-controlling interests

Issued units

Accumulated losses

Equity attributed to non-controlling interests

Total Equity 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Notes

2020

$

2019

$

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

15

16

6,361,821

2,152,392

1,257,907

164,949

9,937,069

5,368,015

1,368,635

2,753,218

29,757,034

39,246,902

 3,748,550 

 2,477,116

 995,718 

 216,416 

 7,437,800 

 4,928,422 

-

 6,974,236 

 29,190,439 

 41,093,097 

49,183,971

 48,530,897 

2,213,785

 2,370,950 

307,650

565,064

12,081,526

15,168,025

-

 314,797 

 264,363 

 2,950,110 

524,132

114,935

-

639,067

-

 135,087 

 12,431,039 

 12,566,126 

15,807,092

 15,516,236

33,376,879

 33,014,661

17(a)

18

33,191,050

 25,474,856 

720,408

 591,634 

(23,699,934)

 (16,264,510)

10,211,524

 9,801,980

17(a)

30,744,991

 30,744,991 

(7,579,636)

 (7,532,310)

23,165,355

33,376,879

23,212,681

 33,014,661 

21

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from customers 

R&D tax incentive

Payments to suppliers and employees 

Interest received 

Finance costs 

Net operating cash flows 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Payment for property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Payment for biological assets

Payment for intangible assets

Payment for acquisition of Organic Nutritionals Pty Ltd

Payment for Flahey’s Nutritionals Pty Ltd

Cash on acquisition of Epicurean Dairy

Net investing cash flows 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities 

Proceeds from issue of stapled securities net of transaction costs

Net proceeds from CBA facility

Proceeds from borrowings - unsecured

Repayment of borrowings - unsecured

Repayment of hire purchase loans 

Repayment of lease principal

Net financing cash flows 

Net increase / (decrease) in cash held 

Cash at the beginning of the period 

Cash at the end of the financial period 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Notes

2020

$

2019

$

25,334,445

 22,012,465 

299,516

-

(27,430,492)

 (23,867,690)

77,679

(527,359)

 5,486 

 (638,223)

6(b)

(2,246,211)

 (2,487,962)

13

10

12(c)

3(i)

3(iii)

3(iv)

17(a)

16

6

(1,260,456)

 (6,579,734)

-

(8,988)

(56,485)

(1,235,013)

2,743,343

 (53,621)

 (20,598)

-

-

(270,260)

106,947

 -

(2,453,995)

 (4,180,870)

7,677,005

-

355,818

(328,292)

(266,372)

(124,682)

7,313,477

2,613,271

3,748,550

6,361,821

 6,354,208 

 2,054,000 

-

-

(322,526)

 -

 8,085,682 

 1,416,850 

 2,331,700 

 3,748,550 

22

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Balance at 1 July 2019

AASB16 adjustment

Balance at 1 July 2019

Comprehensive income for the year
Loss attributable to company shareholders / 
trust unitholders

Total comprehensive loss for the year
Transactions with equity holders in their 
capacity as equity holders and other 
transfers:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction 
costs
Option expense

Employee performance securities issued

Issued 
Capital 
Ordinary

Option 
Reserve

Accumulated 
Losses

Non-
controlling 
Interest 
(Trust)

Total

Note

$

$

$

$

$

25,474,856

591,634

(16,264,510)

23,212,681

33,014,661

-

-

(20,865)

-

(20,865)

25,474,856

591,634

(16,285,375)

23,212,681

32,993,796

-

-

17(a)

7,596,194

-

-

-

26(d)

17(ii)

-

162,977

120,000

-

(7,448,762)

(47,326)

(7,496,088)

(7,448,762)

(47,326)

(7,496,088)

-

-

-

34,203

34,203

-

-

-

-

-

7,596,194

162,977

120,000

-

7,879,171

Transfer to retained earnings (options)

26(c)(ii)

-

(34,203)

Total transactions with equity holders

7,716,194

128,774

Balance at 30 June 2020

33,191,050

720,408

(23,699,934)

23,165,355

33,376,879

Issued 
Capital 
Ordinary

Option 
Reserve

Accumulated 
Losses

Non-
controlling 
Interest 
(Trust)

Total

Note

$

$

$

$

$

Balance at 1 July 2018

18,760,113

761,279

(13,031,720)

23,984,499

30,474,171

Comprehensive income for the year
Loss attributable to company shareholders / 
trust unitholders

Total comprehensive loss for the year
Transactions with equity holders in their 
capacity as equity holders:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction 
costs
Option expense

Transfer of retained earnings (options)

Transfer to issued capital (options)

Total transactions with equity holders

-

-

17(a)

 6,414,023 

-

-

- 

26

-

-

 152,492

 (21,417)

 300,720 

 (300,720)

6,714,743

(169,645)

 (3,254,207)

 (771,818)

 (4,026,025)

(3,254,207)

 (771,818)

(4,026,025)

-

-

 21,417 

-

21,417

-

-

-

-

-

 6,414,023 

 152,492 

 - 

 - 

6,566,515

Balance at 30 June 2019

25,474,856

591,634

(16,264,510)

23,212,681

33,014,661

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

23

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group (“the Group”) was formed by the stapling of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited (“the 
Company”) and its controlled entities, and Australian Dairy Farms Trust (“the Trust”) . The Financial Reports of the Group and the 
Trust have been presented jointly in accordance with ASIC Class Order 13/1050 relating to combining accounts under stapling and 
for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Australian Securities Exchange.

The Trust is a registered managed investment scheme under the Corporations Act 2001 . The Responsible Entity, Dairy Fund 
Management Limited, is governed by the terms and conditions specified in the constitution and is domiciled in Australia. 

The Group was established for the purpose of facilitating a joint quotation of the Company and the Trust on the Australian Securities 
Exchange . The constitutions of the Trust and the Company ensure that, for so long as the two entities remain jointly quoted, the 
number of units in the Trust and the number of shares in the Company shall be equal and the unitholders and shareholders are 
identical . Both the Responsible Entity of the Trust and the Company must at all times act in the best interests of the Group .

To account for the stapling, Australian Accounting Standards require an acquirer (the Company) to be identified and an acquisition 
to be recognised. The net assets and net profit of the acquiree (the Trust) are recognised as non-controlling interest as they are not 
owned by the acquirer in the stapling arrangement .

The stapling arrangement will cease upon the earliest of either the winding up of the Company or the Trust or by agreement 
between the parties . 

(a)  Basis of Preparation

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

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors as at the date of signing the directors’ declaration.

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

(b)  Principles of Consolidation

Stapling

The stapling of the Company and the Trust was approved at separate meetings of the respective shareholders and unitholders on 
1  September 2014 . On 22 October 2014, shares in the Company and units in the Trust were stapled to one another and are now 
quoted as a single security on the Australian Securities Exchange .

Australian Accounting Standards require an acquirer to be identified and an in-substance acquisition to be recognised. In relation 
to the stapling of the Company and the Trust, the Company is identified as having acquired control over the assets of the Trust. To 
recognise the in-substance acquisition, the following accounting principles have been applied:

(1) no goodwill is recognised on acquisition of the Trust because no direct ownership interest was acquired by the Company in 

the Trust;

(2) the equity issued by the Company to unitholders to give effect to the transaction is recognised at the dollar value of the 

consideration payable by the unitholders . This is because the issue of shares by the Company was administrative in nature 
rather than for the purposes of the Company acquiring an ownership interest in the Trust; and

(3) the issued units of the Trust are not owned by the Company and are presented as non-controlling interests in the Group 

notwithstanding that the unitholders are also the shareholders by virtue of the stapling arrangement . Accordingly, the equity 
in the net assets of the Trust and the profit / (loss) arising from these net assets have been separately identified in the 
statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position.

The Trust’s contributed equity and accumulated losses are shown as a non-controlling interest in this Financial Report . Even though 
the interests of the equity holders of the identified acquiree (the Trust) are treated as non-controlling interests the equity holders of 
the acquiree are also equity holders in the acquirer (the Company) by virtue of the stapling arrangement .

24

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(b)  Principles of consolidation (cont’d) 

Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the Company and all subsidiaries from the 
date on which control is obtained by the Company .

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Company . Control exists when the Company 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. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control 
commences until the date that control ceases .

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

Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of comprehensive income 
and statement of financial position respectively.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the individual financial statements of the Company. A list of subsidiaries 
appears in Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements.

Business combinations

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

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

When measuring the consideration transferred in the business combination, any asset or liability resulting from a contingent 
consideration arrangement is also included. Subsequent to initial recognition, contingent consideration classified as equity is not 
remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Contingent consideration classified as an asset or liability 
is remeasured in each reporting period to fair value, recognising any change to fair value in profit or loss, unless the change in 
value can be identified as existing at acquisition date.

All transaction costs incurred in relation to business combinations, other than those associated with the issue of a financial 
instrument, are recognised as expenses in profit or loss when incurred.

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

Goodwill

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

(i)  the consideration transferred;

(ii)  any non-controlling interest (determined under either the full goodwill or proportionate interest method); and

(iii) the acquisition date fair value of any previously held equity interest;

over the acquisition date fair value of net identifiable assets acquired.

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for a business combination plus the acquisition date fair value of any 
previously held equity interest shall form the cost of the investment in the separate financial statements.

The amount of goodwill recognised on acquisition of each subsidiary in which the Group holds less than 100% interest will depend 
on the method adopted in measuring the non-controlling interest . The Group can elect in most circumstances to measure the non-
controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value (full goodwill method) or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share 
of the subsidiary’s identifiable net assets (proportionate interest method). In such circumstances, the Group determines which 
method to adopt for each acquisition and this is stated in the respective notes to these financial statements disclosing the business 
combination .

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

Goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets . 

Changes in the ownership interests in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions 
and do not affect the carrying amounts of goodwill.

25

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(b)  Principles of consolidation (cont’d) 

Goodwill (cont’d)

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually and is allocated to the Group’s cash-generating units or Group’s of cash-generating 
units, representing the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored and not larger than an operating segment . Gains and losses on 
the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill related to the entity disposed of .

(c)  Income tax

Under current income tax legislation the Trust is not liable to pay tax provided its taxable income and realised capital gains are 
distributed to unitholders . The liability for capital gains tax that may arise if the land and buildings were sold is not accounted for in 
this report .

The Company’s income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income adjusted by changes 
in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their 
carrying amounts in the financial statements and to unused tax losses.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are 
recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted . The relevant tax rates are 
applied to cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An 
exception is made for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset 
or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, 
that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss.

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 .

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity are also 
recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity .

Tax consolidation

The Company and its wholly-owned entities (this excludes the Trust) have formed a tax-consolidated group with effect from 1 July 
2014 and are, therefore, taxed as a single entity from that date . The head entity within the tax consolidated group is Australian 
Dairy Nutritionals Limited .

Current tax expense/income, deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences of the members of 
the tax consolidated group are recognised in the separate financial statements of the members of the tax consolidated group, using 
the ‘separate taxpayer within the group’ approach by reference to carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the separate financial 
statements of each entity and the tax values applying under tax consolidation .

Any current tax liabilities or assets and deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses of the subsidiaries are assumed by the 
head entity in the tax consolidated group and are recognised as amounts payable (receivable) to (from) other entities in the tax 
consolidated group in conjunction with any tax funding arrangement amounts referred to in the following section. Any difference 
between these amounts is recognised by the Company as an equity contribution or distribution .

The Company recognises deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses of the tax consolidated group to the extent that it 
is probable that future taxable profits to the tax consolidated group will be available against which the asset can be utilised. Any 
subsequent period adjustment to deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses, as a result of revised assessments of the 
probability of recoverability, is recognised by the head entity only .

Tax funding arrangements and tax sharing arrangements

The head entity, in conjunction with other members of the tax consolidate group, has entered into a tax funding arrangement, which 
sets out the funding obligations of members of the tax consolidated group in respect of tax amounts . The tax funding arrangements 
require payments to/from the head entity equal to the current tax liability (asset) assumed by the head entity and any tax-loss 
deferred tax asset assumed by the head entity, resulting in the head entity recognising an inter-entity receivable (payable) equal in 
amount to the tax liability (asset) assumed . The inter-entity receivable (payable) is at call .

26

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(c)  Income tax (cont’d)

Tax funding arrangements and tax sharing arrangements (cont’d)

Contributions to fund the current tax liabilities are payable as per the tax funding arrangement and reflect the timing of the head 
entity’s obligation to make payments for tax liabilities to the relevant tax authorities .

The head entity, in conjunction with other members of the tax consolidated group, has also entered into a tax sharing agreement . 
The tax sharing agreement provides for the determination of the allocation of income tax liabilities between the entities should the 
head entity default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts have been recognised in the financial statements in respect of this 
agreement, as payment of any amounts under the tax sharing agreement is considered remote .

(d)  Fair value of assets and liabilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

(e)  Inventories 

Inventories and consumables held for use in operations are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value . Cost is determined 
on the average cost basis and comprises the cost of purchase including transport costs .

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the 
estimated costs necessary to make the sale .

(f )  Biological Assets

Biological assets are comprised of livestock (dairy cattle) . Biological assets are measured at fair value less costs to sell, with any 
change recognised in profit or loss. Costs to sell include all costs that would be necessary to sell the assets, including freight and 
direct selling costs .  

The Group, at each reporting date, appoints an external, independent valuer who having recent experience in the location and 
nature of cattle held by the Group performs a valuation for the reporting date . Fair value is determined by reference to market 
values for cattle of similar age, weight, breed and genetic make-up . The fair value represents the estimated amount for which 
cattle could be sold on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and willing seller in an arm’s length transaction after proper 
marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion .

In the event an independent valuer has not been appointed the Group determines whether an active or other effective market exists 
for a biological asset in its present location and condition, the quoted price in that market is the appropriate basis for determining 
the fair value of that asset .  If an active market does not exist then the directors use one of the following valuation methods, when 
available, in determining fair value:

• 

the most recent market transaction price, provided that there has not been a significant change in economic circumstances 
between the date of that transaction and the end of the reporting period; or

•  market prices, in markets accessible to the entity, for similar assets with adjustments to reflect differences.

27

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(g)  Financial instruments

Initial recognition and measurement

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

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

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

Classification and subsequent measurement

Financial liabilities

All of the Group’s financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest expense 
in profit or loss over the relevant period.

The effective interest rate is the internal rate of return of the financial asset or liability; that is, it is the rate that exactly discounts the 
estimated future cash flows through the expected life of the instrument to the net carrying amount at initial recognition.

The Group does not have any financial liabilities classified as held for trading, designated as fair value through profit or loss or any 
financial guarantee contracts.

A financial liability cannot be reclassified.

Financial assets

Financial assets are subsequently measured at:

• 

• 

amortised cost; or

fair value through other comprehensive income, or through profit and loss.

Measurement is on the basis of the two primary criteria:

• 

• 

the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset; and

the business model for managing the financial assets.

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

• 

• 

the financial asset is managed solely to collect contractual cash flows; and

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

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

• 

• 

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

the business model for managing the financial asset comprises both contractual cash flows collection and the selling of the 
financial asset.

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

28

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(g)  Financial instruments (cont’d)

Derecognition

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

Derecognition of financial liabilities

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

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

Derecognition of financial assets

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

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

• 

• 

• 

the right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired or been transferred;

all risk and rewards of ownership of the asset have been substantially transferred; and

the Group no longer controls the asset (i .e . the Group has no practical ability to make a unilateral decision to sell the asset 
to a third party) .

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

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

Impairment

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

• 

financial assets that are measured at amortised cost;

Loss allowance is not recognised for:

• 

financial assets measured at fair value.

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

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

Simplified approach

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

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

Recognition of expected credit losses in financial statements

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

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

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(h)  Property, Plant and Equipment

Basis of measurement of carrying amount

Land, buildings and improvements, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated 
impairment losses .

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the 
recoverable amount . The recoverable value of farm property is based on periodic, but at least triennial, valuations by external 
independent valuers, less subsequent depreciation for buildings and an assessment of the properties’ value in use .

In the event the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, the carrying 
amount is written down immediately to its estimated recoverable amount and impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any 
reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in profit and loss, to the extent that the increased carrying amount does not exceed 
‘historical carrying amount’ had no impairment loss been recognised previously . A formal assessment of recoverable amount is 
made when impairment indicators are present (refer to Note 1(l) for details of impairment) .
Subsequent costs for an asset are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only 
when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be 
measured reliably.  All other repairs and maintenance are recognised as expenses in profit or loss in the financial period in which 
they are incurred .

Depreciation

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

The useful-life rates used for each class of depreciable assets are:

Class of Fixed Assets

Land 

Land improvements

Buildings

Fixed Improvements

Depreciation Rate  
(years)

Not depreciated

3 years

40 years

30 years

Plant and equipment - owned

3-10 years

Plant and equipment - leased

Motor Vehicles

2-5 years

5 years

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

An assets carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its 
estimated redeemable amount .

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount . These gains or losses are 
included in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the period which they arise. When revalued assets 
are sold, amounts included in the revaluation surplus relating to that asset are transferred to retained earning .

(i)  Leases (the Group as lessee)

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses if the contract contains or is a lease . If there is a lease present, a right-of-use asset 
and a corresponding lease liability is recognised by the Group where the Group is a lessee. However all contracts that are classified 
as short-term leases (lease with remaining lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets are recognised as an 
operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease .

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

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

• 

• 

fixed lease payments less any lease incentives;

variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the commencement 
date;

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(i)  Leases (the Group as lessee) (cont’d)

• 

• 

• 

• 

the amount expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees

the exercise price of purchase options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options;

lease payments under extension options if lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; and

payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to terminate the lease.

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

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

Where a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group anticipates 
exercising a purchase option, the specific asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset.

(j)  Employee Benefits

Short-term employee benefits

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

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

Other long-term employee benefits

Provision is made for employees’ long service leave and annual leave entitlements not expected to be settled wholly within 12 
months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related service . Other long-term employee 
benefits are measured at the present value of the expected future payments to be made to employees. Expected future payments 
incorporate anticipated future wage and salary levels, durations of service and employee departures and are discounted at rates 
determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that have maturity dates that 
approximate the terms of the obligations . Any remeasurements for changes in assumptions of obligations for other long-term 
employee benefits are recognised in profit or loss in the periods in which the changes occur.

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

Equity-settled payments

Share-based payments to employees are measured at the fair value of the instruments issued and amortised over the vesting 
periods . Share-based payments to non-employees are measured at the fair value of goods or services received or the fair value 
of the equity instruments issued, if it is determined the fair value of the goods or services cannot be reliably measured, and are 
recorded at the date the goods or services are received . The corresponding amount is recorded to equity . The fair value of options 
is determined using a binomial pricing model . The number of shares and options expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the 
end of each reporting period such that the amount recognised for services received as consideration for the equity instruments 
granted is based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest .

(k)  Provisions

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

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

(l)  Impairment of Assets

At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any 
indication that those assets have been impaired . If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of 
the asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value . Any excess of the asset’s carrying 
value over its recoverable amount is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

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

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

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(m)  Intangibles other than Goodwill

Other intangibles have a finite life and are carried at cost or fair value less any accumulated amortisation and any impairment 
losses, and are amortised over their useful lives .

(n)  Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits available on demand with banks, other short-term highly liquid 
investments with original maturities of three months or less .

(o)  Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables include amounts due from customers for goods sold and services performed in the ordinary course of 
business.  Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets.  
All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.

Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective 
interest method, less any provision for impairment . Refer to Note 1(g) for further discussion on the determination of impairment 
losses .

(p)  Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by 
the Group during the reporting period which remains unpaid . The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amount being 
normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability .

(q)  Borrowing costs

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 .

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

(r)  Goods and services tax (GST)

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

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

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

(s)  Revenue and Other Income

Revenue recognition policies are as follows: 

The sale of dairy farm and dairy processing segment products are measured at the fair value of consideration received net of any 
trade discounts and volume rebates allowed . 

The sale of dairy products represents a single performance obligation and accordingly, revenue will be recognised in respect of the 
sale of these goods at the point in time when control over the corresponding goods and services is transferred to the customer (i .e . 
at a point in time for sale of goods when the goods are delivered to the customer or transfer to the freight forwarder) . 

Dairy cattle fair value adjustments are determined at the end of each reporting date (refer Note 10) . The amount of the net 
increment or decrement in the fair value is recorded as either revenue or expense and is determined as:

• 

The difference between the total net fair value of dairy cattle recognised at the beginning of the financial year and the total 
fair value of dairy cattle recognised as at the reporting date; less

•  Costs expected to be incurred in realising the fair value (including freight and selling costs) .

Dairy cattle sales are recognised when:

• 

• 

• 

there has been a transfer of control to the customer (through the execution of a sales agreement at the time of delivery of 
the cattle to the customer);

the quantity and quality of the cattle has been determined; and

the price is fixed and generally title has passed.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest rate method, which, for floating rate financial assets, is the rate inherent 
in the instrument . 

Government funding / grant assistance is recognised at fair value where there is reasonable assurance the grant will be received 
and all conditions will be met .

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont’d)

(t)  Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of the financial statements requires directors to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the 
reported amounts in the financial statements. The director’s continually evaluate their judgements and estimates in relation to 
assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Judgements and estimates are based on historical experience and 
on other various factors they believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the result of which form the basis of the carrying 
values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources .

Accounting measurements for which significant judgements, estimates and assumptions have been made are:

- Carrying value determination of land and buildings, refer Note 13;

- Carrying value determination of goodwill and intangibles, refer Note 12;

- Fair value determination of livestock, refer Note 10;

- Classification of debt, refer Note 16;

- Share based payments, refer Note 26; and

- Income tax and other taxes, refer Note 5 .

Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions and may materially affect financial results 
or the financial position reported in future periods. Further details of the nature of these assumptions and conditions may be found 
in the relevant notes to the financial statements.

(u)  Comparative figures

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

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

(v)  New and Amended Accounting Policies Adopted by the Group

Initial Application of AASB 16: Leases

The Group has adopted AASB 16: Leases retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying AASB 16 recognised at 1 
July 2019. In accordance with AASB 16 the comparatives for the 2018 reporting period have not been restated as permitted under 
specific transition provisions in the standard.

The Group has recognised a lease liability and right-of-use asset for all leases (with the exception of short-term and low-value 
leases) recognised as operating leases under AASB 117: Leases where the Group is the lessee .

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments . The Group’s weighted average incremental 
borrowing rate of 4.25% as at 1 July 2019 was used to discount the lease payments.

The right-of-use assets for the lease have been measured and recognised in the statement of financial position as at 1 July 2019 
by taking into consideration the lease liability and the prepaid and accrued lease payments previously recognised as at 1 July 2019 
(that are related to the lease) .

The following practical expedients have been used by the Group in applying AASB 16 for the first time:

- Leases that have a remaining lease term of less than 12 months as at 1 July 2019 have been accounted for in the same way as 
short term leases;

- The use of hindsight to determine lease terms on contracts that have options to extend or terminate;

- Excluding initial direct costs for the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date of initial application; and

- Relying on previous assessments on whether leases are onerous as an alternative to performing an impairment review . The 
Group did not have any onerous contracts as at 1 July 2019.

The difference between the undiscounted amount of operating lease commitments at 30 June 2019 and the discounted operating 
lease commitments as at 1 July 2019 was $139,616. This difference is attributable to discounting the operating lease commitments 
at the Group’s incremental borrowing rate by $119,033 and $20,583 for the remaining lease commitments on the Docklands 
premises treated as a short-term lease in accordance with the practical expedient available .

33

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 2: PARENT INFORMATION

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

Statement of Financial Position

Assets

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Non-current Liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity
Issued capital

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total Equity

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Total loss

Total comprehensive loss

Contingent liabilities and guarantees

2020

$

2019

$

10,136,695

12,889,053

23,025,748

4,885,559

277

4,885,836

5,622,851

11,657,658

17,280,509

5,189,441

54,897

5,244,338

33,191,051

25,474,856

720,408

591,634

(15,761,547)

(14,030,319)

18,149,912

12,036,171

(1,765,431)

(1,765,431)

(1,709,702)

(1,709,702)

The Company does not have any contingent liabilities or guarantees in place for the year ended 30 June 2020, other than in 
respect of CBA borrowings, refer Note 16 .

Contractual commitments

At 30 June 2020, the parent company had not entered into any contractual commitments.

 .

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 3: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

(i) Organic Nutritionals Pty Ltd 

On 26 August 2019, Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited acquired 100% of the issued capital and control of Organic Nutritionals 
Pty Ltd (Organic Nutritionals) for a total purchase consideration of $1,235,013 . This acquisition forms part of the Group’s overall 
strategy to expand its dairy processing business and is a key step in its organic infant formula project .

The identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on acquisition of Organic Nutritionals were as follows:

Purchase consideration:
Cash
Total purchase consideration

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Trade and other receiveables

Property, plant and equipment

Net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

$

1,235,013
1,235,013

14,879

1,220,134

1,235,013

There have been no operational transactions in Organic Nutritionals from acquisition date to 30 June 2020.

(ii) Jonesy’s Distribution Pty Ltd 

On 7 October 2019, Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited (the Group) acquired the business assets of Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh as part 
of a joint venture with Somerville Property Holdings Pty Ltd (Sommerville Property) . There was no consideration paid and the joint 
venture company, Jonesy’s Distribution Pty Ltd (Jonesy’s Distribution) is 75% owned by the Group and 25% owned by Somerville 
Property .

The business assets of Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh include premium quality brands and products, long established relationships supplying 
cafes, restaurants and retailers and the associated delivery systems and infrastructure. The Group supplies Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh 
with milk and dairy products, providing another distribution channel for its products . 

The identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on acquisition of the Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh business assets were as follows:

Purchase consideration

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Property, plant and equipment

Net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed1.

$

-

4,500

4,500

1 . The Group has assessed the fair value of the Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh brand and customer list and whilst there is an underlying 
value in both, it has adopted a conservative approach in not bringing these to account at 30 June 2020 due to current and prior 
period trading losses in the business . 

The Group is providing working capital funding to Jonesy’s Distribution through a loan facility with its wholly owned subsidiary, 
Camperdown Dairy Company Pty Ltd (CDC). The facility is fully secured against the existing and future assets of Jonesy’s 
Distribution and includes all trade payables owed to CDC by Jonesy’s Dairy Fresh on establishment of the joint venture. The trade 
payables and subsequent assumed liabilities transferred to Jonesy’s Distribution on 7 October 2019 were $1,008,095 and the 
balance of the facility, including accrued interest at 30 June 2020 is $1,119,758. 

As disclosed above, Jonesy’s Distribution has assumed liabilities of $1,008,095 through a loan facility with CDC. As the debtor in 
CDC has been fully provided for this financial year and prior periods up to completion, there is no impact for the assumed liability on 
consolidation. The loan in CDC will continue to be impaired until Jonesy’s Distribution is in a positive trading position and has the 
cash flow to commence repayments.   

Results contributed by the acquired entity since acquisition date:
Revenue
Loss before income tax

$

897,570
(222,717)

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 3: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (cont’d)

(iii) Flahey’s Nutritionals Pty Ltd (31 December 2018 acquisition)

On 24 December 2018, Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited acquired 100% of the issued capital and control of Flahey’s Nutritionals 
Pty Ltd (Flahey’s) for a total purchase consideration of $1,095,260 . This acquisition formed part of the Group’s overall strategy to 
expand its dairy processing business and was a key step in entering the infant / toddler formula market . Additionally, Christopher 
Flahey, the founder of Flahey’s Nutritionals and an experienced sales executive in the infant formula sector, joined the Group as its 
Sales and Marketing executive .

Purchase consideration:
Cash
Completion price adjustment
Stapled securities1 .
Performance consideration2 . 
Total purchase consideration

$

400,000
(129,740)
75,000
750,000
1,095,260

1 . On 24 December 2018, 625,000 stapled securities were issued at the market price of 12 cents . 

2 . On 24 December 2018, 6,250,000 consideration securities were issued and valued using both the binomial option pricing model 
and Black-Scholes model . The consideration securities are subject to various performance milestones and Christopher Flahey 
remaining employed with the company on a conversion date . The consideration securities are forfeited if performance hurdles are 
not satisfied and the conversion dates are as follows:

• 

• 

• 

31 August 2019 - 1,875,000 consideration securities will be available to be converted to 1,875,000 stapled securities;

30 August 2020 - 1,875,000 consideration securities will be available to be converted to 1,875,000 stapled securities; and

31 August 2021 - 2,500,000 consideration securities will be available to be converted to 2,500,000 stapled securities .

The independent valuation resulted in a price of 12 cents per consideration security under both models . 

For financial accounting purposes (Under AASB 3 Business Combinations) the performance consideration was accounted for as 
follows:

Recognised as cost of acquisition (i)
Amortised as performance consideration through profit and loss (ii)

(i) Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Other current assets
Intangible assets3 .

Property, plant and equipment

Net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed

$

345,260
750,000
1,095,260

20,260

322,140

2,860

1,095,260

3 . In accordance with AASB 3: Business Combinations the acquirer is required to recognise separately from Goodwill the identifiable 
intangible assets of Flahey’s on acquisition. Under the accounting standard, an intangible asset is considered identifiable if it 
meets the Contractual Legal Criterion . Flahey’s uses a range of recipes, formulations and patents which meet the Contractual 
Legal Criterion and in accordance with this requirement the Group has attributed $322,140 to the fair value of identifiable intangible 
assets acquired .

(ii) Performance consideration is amortised over 3 years, with a charge to profit and loss to reflect the actual number of securities 
which issue. In the year ended 30 June 2020, Christopher Flahey resigned from the Group and $126,273 has been written back 
into profit for previously accrued share based payments on the basis that no securities will be issued and remaining consideration 
securities have been cancelled .

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 3: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (cont’d)

(iv) Epicurean Dairy Pty Ltd

On 30 April 2020 the Group acquired 100% of the issued capital and control of Epicurean Dairy Pty Ltd (Epicurean Dairy) . The 
acquisition expanded the Group’s manufacturing arrangement for The Collective range of yoghurt products to include the exclusive 
right to manufacture, distribute and sell The Collective products in Australia .

The acquisition agreement for Epicurean Dairy also provides for the Group to pay royalties in the range of 1% - 4% of revenue on 
certain products commencing April 2022 . 

The identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed on acquisition of Epicurean Dairy were as follows:

Purchase consideration

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables1 .

Inventories

Other assets

Property plant and equipment

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed2.

$

-

106,947

979,320

132,692

36,939

41,399

(1,202,593)

(51,764)

42,940

1 . Included in trade and other receivables is a $606,636 receivable from the vendor for the working capital adjustment on 
acquisition. This is a preliminary amount as the Group and the vendor are still in the process of agreeing the final calculation. On 
finalisation, the acquisition receivable will be reassessed under AASB 3: Business Combinations .    

2 . The Group has assessed the fair value of the customer list and contracts of Epicurean Dairy and whilst there is an underlying 
value in both, the Group has adopted a conservative approach in not bringing these to account at 30 June 2020 due to current 
and prior period trading losses in the business . Under AASB 3: Business Combinations, the acquisition identifiable assets can be 
reassessed for a 12 month period following acquisition . The Group will monitor the trading position and reassess the fair value of 
the customer list and contracts in accordance with results .

Results contributed by the acquired entity since acquisition date:
Revenue
Loss before income tax

$

817,752
(274,987)

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 4: REVENUE AND EXPENSES  

(a) Revenue 

Revenue from contracts with customers 

Other sources of revenue

Total revenue 

(i) Revenue disaggregation

The revenue is disaggregated by service line and timing of revenue recognition .

Service lines:

- Dairy processing

- Dairy farms

Timing of revenue recognition

Services transferred to customers:

- at a point in time

(ii) Other sources of revenue

Interest 

Farm costs recoveries

R&D tax incentive

Government grants - Cashflow Boost subsidy

Fuel rebate and other revenue

(b) Other Income

Gain on change in fair value of livestock (refer Note 10)
Gain on acquisition of property, plant and equipment (refer Note 3(ii),(iv))
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(c) Expenses 

(i) Finance costs
CBA facility
Loans - unsecured
Finance costs - right of use assets
Finance charges payable under finance leases

(ii) Dairy related costs

Feed costs

Repairs, maintenance and vehicle costs

Animal health costs

Land holding and lease costs

Breeding and herd testing expenses

Dairy shed expenses

Electricity

Other dairy related costs

Note

2020

$

2019

$

(i)

(ii)

21,892,308

21,285,117

575,028

88,241

22,467,336

21,373,358

13,893,084

7,999,224

21,892,308

13,391,171

7,893,946

21,285,117

21,892,308

21,285,117

77,679

55,669

299,516

100,000

42,164

575,028

1,574,300
47,440
-

1,621,740

467,433
6,533
23,388
30,005
527,359

5,486

52,389

-

-

30,366

88,241

 538,552 
-
 28,313 

 566,865 

 604,592 
 3,276 
-
 30,355 
638,223

2,532,373

 3,255,608 

459,880

63,683

(59,514)

168,642

131,850

279,556

1,975,753

5,552,223

 406,141 

 94,140 

 152,947 

 211,969 

 143,129 

 175,562 

 1,698,900 

 6,138,396 

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 4: REVENUE AND EXPENSES  (cont’d)

(iii) Dairy processing related costs

Cost of goods sold

Freight costs

Property and lease costs

Loss allowance on receivables

Other dairy processing related costs

(iv) Employment benefits expense
Employee and director remuneration costs
Equity settled remuneration costs

(v) Administration and non-dairy related costs
Administration costs
Professional costs

(vi) Other significant items
Deemed cost of livestock sold (refer Note 10)

Impairment of goodwill (refer Note 12)

Impairment reversal - land and buildings (refer Note 13)

NOTE 5: INCOME TAX EXPENSE

(a) The components of tax expense / (benefit) comprise

Current tax

Deferred tax

2020

$

2019

$

9,188,136

 7,473,221 

910,654

248,124

371,856

 423,830 

 411,691 

 873,765 

1,144,910

 1,050,080 

11,863,680

 10,232,587 

6,100,021
162,977
6,262,998

474,550
330,799

805,349

1,143,695

4,262,652

(614,664)

5,636,060
152,492
5,788,552

 335,780 
 494,953 

 830,733

 869,525 

-

 - 

 - 

 - 

2020

$

2019

$

-

-

-

(b) The prima facie tax on profit before income tax is reconciled to the income tax as follows
Prima facie tax payable / (benefit) on profit / (loss) from ordinary activities before 
income tax at 27 .5% (2019: 27 .5%):

(2,061,424)

(1,107,157)

Add /(less)

Tax effect of:

- trust loss not recognised

- current period tax losses not recognised

- net amount of expenses not currently deductible

- other income not included in assessable income

Income tax expense / (benefit) attributable to entity

Applicable weighted average effective tax rates are nil due to losses.

188,337

1,520,065

799,001

(445,979)

-

212,250

1,069,733

(26,724)

(148,102)

-

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 5: INCOME TAX EXPENSE (cont’d)

(c) Deferred tax assets not recognised

Deferred tax assets and liabilities not brought to account, the net benefit of which will only be realised if the conditions for 
deductibility set out in Note 1 occur . The amount of losses ultimately available is also dependent on compliance with conditions of 
deductibility imposed by law .

Temporary differences 

Tax losses

Net unbooked deferred tax assets

2020

$

400,817

8,845,716

9,246,533

2019

$

1,189,890

7,137,314

8,327,204

The Group has revenue losses of $32,166,239 (2019: $25,953,868) . These losses comprise $26,385,932 of Group losses and 
$5,780,307 of transferred in losses “pre-stapling” . The transferred in losses can be carried forward and may be utilised against 
taxable income in future years provided the Same Business Test is satisfied. The Group is of the view that it satisfies the necessary 
criteria for these losses to be made available against future taxable profit, however the ATO will not rule on the availability to carry 
forward the losses at a point in time, they will only rule on the ability to utilise the losses at the date of utilisation . 

NOTE 6: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Current

Cash at bank and in hand

Total cash and cash equivalents

2020

$

2019

$

6,361,821

6,361,821

3,748,550

3,748,550

Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.

(a) Reconciliation of Cash

For the purpose of the Cash Flow Statement, cash includes cash and cash equivalents comprising the following at 30 June 2020:

Cash at bank and in hand

2020

$

6,361,821

6,361,821

2019

$

3,748,550

3,748,550

A floating charge over cash and cash equivalents has been provided to the CBA as part of security arrangements for current 
facilities . For further details refer to Note 16: Borrowings . 

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 6: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (cont’d)

(b) Reconciliation of Result after Income Tax to Cash Flows from Operations

Net loss after income tax 

Adjustment of non-cash items

Amortisation and depreciation

Deemed cost of livestock disposed

Fair value adjustment of biological assets

Impairment expenses

Loss / (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Bad debts and impairment provision

Distribution from termination of Camperdown Cheese and Butter Factory joint venture

Gain on acquisition of property, plant and equipment

Equity settled share-based payments

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of movements in subsidiaries

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables 

(Increase) / decrease in other assets

(Increase) / decrease in inventories

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables

Increase / (decrease) in provisions

Net operating cash flows

(c) Changes in liabilities arising from Financing Activities:

2020

$

2019

$

(7,496,088)

(4,026,025)

1,781,871

1,143,695

(1,574,300)

3,647,988

-

371,856

-

(47,440)

162,977

947,070

88,406

(129,499)

(1,321,099)

178,352

1,468,232

869,525

(538,552)

-

(28,313)

873,765

(681,543)

-

152,492

 (671,816)

 5,189 

 (370,209)

 379,589 

 79,704 

(2,246,211)

 (2,487,962)

1 July 2019

Cash flows

Acquisition

Non-cash 
Initial 
application 
of AASB 16

Non-cash 
Accrual

30 June 
2020

CBA Facility

Loans - unsecured

Lease liabilities

Total

$

$

$

$

12,054,000

-

-

-

(328,292)

355,818

641,402

(391,054)

-

12,695,402

(719,346)

355,818

-

-

581,964

581,964

$

12,054,000

27,526

831,782

12,913,308

-

-

(530)

(530)

(d) Non-cash financing and investing - comparative year

A total of 625,000 stapled securities were issued with a value of $75,000 as consideration for the acquisition of Flahey’s 
Nutritionals .

A total of 150,031 stapled securities were issued with a value of $24,005 as consideration for equipment acquisition advisory 
services .

A total of 3,000,000 stapled securities were issued with a value of $300,720 on exercise of performance rights issued in the prior 
year . 

During the prior year the Group acquired plant and equipment with an aggregate value of $485,507 by means of finance leases 
and $402,863 in a distribution from the CDC joint venture. These acquisitions are not reflected in the statement of cashflows.

41

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 7: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Current

Trade receivables

Provision for impairment

Other receivables

Provision for impairment

Total current trade and other receivables

Note

(a)

2020

$

2019

$

1,345,544

 2,839,564 

-

1,000,622

(193,774)

2,152,392

(864,438)

501,990

 - 

 2,477,116 

(a) Lifetime Expected Credit Loss Credit Impaired

Opening 
balance

Net 
measurement 
of loss 
allowance

Amounts 
written off

Total

Trade receivables

Other receivables

$

$

$

864,438

178,082

(1,042,520)

-

193,774

-

Current trade receivables

864,438

371,856

(1,042,520)

$

-

193,774

193,774

The Group applies the simplified approach to providing for expected credit losses prescribed by AASB 9, which permits the use of 
the lifetime expected loss provision for all trade receivables . To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been 
grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due . The loss allowance provision for all receivables as at 
30 June 2020 is determined as follows; the expected credit losses also incorporate forward-looking information.

2020

Current

>30 days past 
due

>60 days past 
due

>90 days past 
due

$

$

$

$

Total

$

Expected loss rate

9%

0%

0%

0%

Gross carrying amount

2,185,749

73,124

67,966

19,327

2,346,166

Loss allowing provision (i)

193,774

-

-

-

193,774

(i) In May 2020, former joint venture partner Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia Limited (ODFA) appointed voluntary administrators . 
The Group has an outstanding receivable of $193,774 with ODFA for deferred settlement on the joint venture due in instalments to 
July 2022. Given the uncertainty around the future of ODFA and recoverability of the outstanding amount, a bad debt provision has 
been made for the full amount .  

2019

Current

>30 days past 
due

>60 days past 
due

>90 days past 
due

$

$

$

$

Total

$

Expected loss rate

3%

55%

Gross carrying amount

2,473,946

121,823

Loss allowing provision 

70,826

66,498

0%

869

-

98%

744,916

3,341,554

727,114

864,438

42

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 7: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (cont’d)

Credit risk

The Group has a significant concentration of credit risk with four key customers totalling $1,741,060 (2019: $2,189,865) or 74% 
(2019: 65%) of receivables at balance date . Of this amount, $193,774 is impaired . The class of assets described as “trade and 
other receivables” is considered to be the main source of credit risk to the Group .

On a geographical basis, the Group has all credit risk exposures in Australia .

The Group always measures the loss allowance for trade receivables at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit loss . The 
expected credit losses on trade receivables are estimated using a provision matrix by reference to past default experience of 
the debtor and an analysis of the debtor’s current financial position, adjusted for factors that are specific to the debtor, general 
economic conditions of the industry in which the debtor operates and an assessment of both the current and the forecast direction 
of conditions at the reporting date .

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

The Group writes off a receivable when there is information indicating that the debtor is in severe financial difficulty and there is no 
realistic prospect of recovery .

(b) Financial assets Measured at Amortised Cost

Trade and other receivables
Total current

Total financial assets measured at amortised cost

(c) Collateral pledged

Note

28

2020

$

2019

$

2,152,392

2,152,392

 2,477,116 

 2,477,116 

A floating charge over some trade receivables has been provided for certain debt. For futher details refer to Note 16: Borrowings.

NOTE 8: INVENTORIES

Current
Packaging

Raw materials, finished goods and chemicals

Feedstock, hay and silage

Total inventories (at cost)

NOTE 9: OTHER ASSETS

Current

Prepayments

Bonds and deposits

Total other assets

NOTE 10: BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Non-current
Dairy livestock

Total biological assets

2020

$

357,973

555,992

343,943

1,257,907

2020

$

125,060

39,889

164,949

2020

$

2019

$

341,876

268,690

385,152

995,718

2019

$

 165,474 

 50,942 

 216,416 

2019

$

5,368,015

5,368,015

 4,928,422 

 4,928,422 

43

Notes

(a)

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 10: BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (cont’d)

Movements during the year:

Opening carrying amount

Purchases of livestock

Deemed cost of livestock disposed

Gain from changes to fair value

Closing carrying amount

Movements during the year (herd numbers):

Opening balance

Purchases

Natural increase and attrition

Sales

Closing balance

2020

$

2019

$

4,928,422

 5,205,774 

8,988

(1,143,695)

1,574,300

5,368,015

 53,621 

 (869,525)

 538,552 

 4,928,422 

     2020

     No.

3,939

5

1,530

(1,812)

3,662

2019

No.

 3,812 

65

1,610

 (1,548)

 3,939 

(a) Biological assets represent the dairy livestock owned by the Group. At 30 June 2020, the livestock has been valued at fair 
value, by independent stock agents, based on the prices in the open cattle market in the locality of the dairy operations . A 
fair value gain of $1,574,300 (2019: $538,522) has been recognised in profit and loss at 30 June 2020, and represents price 
movements, natural increase and the movement in ages of young stock .

(b) Financial risks associated with the Group’s dairy herd relates to selling prices of milk, and is managed by way of contracted 

revenue prices .

(c) During the year ended 30 June 2020, the Group produced 12.7 million litres (2019: 15.8 million litres) of raw milk. The 

average number of cows milked during the year was 1,908 (2019: 2,111) .

NOTE 11: RIGHT OF USE ASSETS 

The Group has the following land and building leases recognised under AASB16 .

• 

• 

 a 5-year and 3-month lease on factory premises at 325 Manifold Street, Camperdown, with an expiry date of 31 March 
2025; and

a 3-year and 2-month lease on 368 acres of land on Cooramook Road, Grassmere, Victoria .    

The land lease has a 3-year option, which provides the Group opportunities to manage the lease in order to align with 
business strategies . The extension or termination option is only exercisable by the Group; however, management has 
no reasonable certainty at this point in time that the option will be exercised and as such the option is not included in the 
calculation of the lease liability .

The Group also has leases for plant and equipment .

 (i) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the statement of financial position

Right of use assets

Leased land and building

Accumulated depreciation

Leased plant and equipment

Accumulated depreciation

Total right of use assets

2020

$

918,924

(484,703)

434,221

1,295,290

(360,876)

934,414

1,368,635

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 11: RIGHT OF USE ASSETS (cont’d)

Movement in carrying amounts:

Leased land and building:
Recognised on initial application of AASB 16 (previously classified as operating 
leases under AASB 117)
Depreciation expense

Net carrying amount

Leased plant and equipment:
Opening balance transferred from property plant and equipment on initial application 
of AASB 16
Transfer to owned plant and equipment

Depreciation expense

Net carrying amount

(ii) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the statement of profit or loss

Depreciation charge related to right of use assets

Interest expense on lease liabilities (included in finance costs)

(iii) AASB 16 related amounts recognised in the statement of cash flows

Total cash outflows for leases

NOTE 12: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

- at cost

Less impairment expense

Recipes, formulations and patents

- at cost

Product development

- at cost

Less accumulated amortisation

2020

$

561,100

(126,879)

434,221

1,103,560

(54,009)

(115,137)

934,414

242,016

53,393

391,055

Notes

2020

$

2019

$

6,616,393

(4,262,652)

2,353,741

6,616,393

 -

 6,616,393 

346,846

346,846

87,021

(34,390)

52,631

336,220

 336,220

 41,163 

 (19,540)

 21,623 

(a)

(b)

(c)

Total intangible assets

2,753,218

 6,974,236 

45

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 12: INTANGIBLE ASSETS (cont’d)

(a) On 15 April 2016 the Group acquired Camperdown Dairy Company Pty Ltd (CDC) . In accordance with AASB 3 Business 
Combinations, the purchase price was allocated to the fair value of the net identifiable assets of CDC and the remaining amount 
was allocated to goodwill . 

Impairment Disclosures

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units (CGU) which are based on the Group’s internal reporting segments . Goodwill relates 
to the acquisition of CDC and the recoverable amount of this goodwill has been assessed using “value in use” calculations for the 
dairy processing segment .

Key Assumptions Used For ‘Value-In-Use’ Calculations

Value-in-Use

The impairment test for the dairy processing segment is based on ‘value-in-use’ calculations, applying discounted cash flow 
projections that have been approved by the Board, covering a 5 year period and a terminal growth rate .

Key assumptions

The key assumptions are based on historical results combined with expectations of future market activity and opportunities, and 
include revenue growth, gross margins and costs, discount rates and terminal growth rate . 

Sensitivity to change in assumptions

Revenue growth – Revenue projections are based on the 2021 budget and forward-looking plans using current and contracted 
sales levels and pipeline growth. Growth rates applied range between 0% and 5% across the product mix, reflecting a conservative 
approach in a changing marketplace . The projections assume changes in product mix and customer mix based on the existing 
dairy product range and existing production capability . Overall revenue growth in the 5 year forecast period averages 4 .73% . 

Gross margins – Gross margins are based on the 2021 budget and reflect current actuals and estimates of contracted sales 
margins, or Group estimates of future production costs (primarily milk, labour and manufacturing costs) . Average margin growth in 
the 5 year forecast period averages 4 .42% . 

Discount rates – Discount rates used reflect pre-tax rates and are adjusted to incorporate risk premiums associated with the 
industry sector and specific business risk assessments. A pre-tax discount rate of 8.01% has been used in calculations, reflecting 
the Group’s estimated WACC which takes into account debt and equity .

Terminal growth rate - A terminal growth rate of 2.2% has been used for future cash flow growth beyond the 5-year forecast period. 
This is a conservative rate when compared with annual growth rates during the forecast period .

Impairment

On the basis of the Group review of the carrying value of goodwill in CDC, it has recorded an impairment of $4,262,652 at 30 June 
2020, reducing the goodwill to $2,353,741 .

The Group has taken a conservative approach to the underlying calculations, including revenue growth, and has taken into account 
the uncertain conditions impacting the Australian economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic .

Impact of possible changes in key assumptions

• 

• 

A movement in average revenue growth percentage of 10% (up / down) would impact the recoverable value of goodwill by 
$339,643; and

A movement in average margin growth percentage of 10% (up / down) due to changes in cost assumptions would impact 
the recoverable value of goodwill by $266,147 .

These sensitivities are currently the key material inputs to the value-in-use calculations assessed by the Group .

(b) Recipes, formulations and patents relate to the acquisition of Flahey’s Nutritionals Pty Ltd on 24 December 2018 (refer Note 3) .

(c) The movement in carrying amount of intangibles comprises:

Opening balance

Additions in year

Acquisition of Flahey’s Nutritionals (refer Note 3 (iii))

Impairment expense

Amortisation

Closing balance

2020

$

6,974,236

56,485

-

(4,262,652)

(14,851)

2,753,218

2019

$

6,643,045

20,598

322,140

(11,547)

6,974,236

46

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 13: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Land, buildings and improvements

- at cost

Less accumulated depreciation

Less accumulated impairment

Plant and equipment - owned

- at cost

Less accumulated depreciation

Plant and equipment - leased

- at cost

Less accumulated depreciation

Notes

2020

$

2019

$

27,238,326

(2,060,038)

(2,209,810)

22,968,478

 26,560,020 

 (1,240,622)

 (2,824,473)

 22,494,925 

(b)

(a)

9,683,794

 7,767,241 

(2,895,238)

 (2,175,287)

6,788,556

 5,591,954

-

-

-

 1,366,521 

 (262,961)

 1,103,560 

Total property, plant and equipment

29,757,034

 29,190,439 

(a) Below is a table showing the carrying value of land, buildings and improvements by property:

Property name

Acquisition date

Carrying value 2020

Carrying value 2019

Brucknell No 1 

22 October 2014

4,069,408

4,172,733

Brucknell No 2

22 October 2014

4,148,805

4,133,816

Brucknell No 3

6 March 2015

2,298,239

2,290,333

Missens Road

9 July 2015

1,488,798

1,520,110

Drumborg

16 September 2015

5,298,432

5,200,361

Yarring - Nirranda South

4 October 2018

4,744,426

4,904,598

Depot & Old Geelong Road 
(Camperdown) - Land

17 November 2017

272,974

272,974

Infant Formula Plant Project

in progress

647,396

-

Total 

22,968,478

22,494,925

Land, buildings and improvements represents the total holding costs of each property including purchase price, acquisition 
costs, capitalised development and land improvement costs since acquisition .      

 (b) Registered valuers Preston Rowe Paterson completed an independent valuation of all farms for the year ended 30 

June 2020. The basis of the valuation was ‘As Is and In Use’ with vacant possession and the combined fair value of all 
properties was $23,550,000, giving rise to a reversal of prior period impairment charges of $614,664 . The Drumborg and 
Yarringa farms fair values exceed historical written down value by $271,824 and $363,645, however these are unbooked 
gains under the cost method adopted by the Group under AASB 116 .

47

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 13: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (cont’d)

Movements in the Carrying Amounts

Movements in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the beginning and the end of the 
current financial year:

2020

Land, 
Buildings & 
Improvements

Plant & 
Equipment - 
Owned

Plant & 
Equipment - 
Leased

$

$

$

Total

$

Balance beginning of the financial year

22,494,925

5,591,954

1,103,560

29,190,439

-

(1,103,560)

(1,103,560)

Opening balance transferred to right of use assets on 
initial application of AASB 16

Transfer from right of use assets

Impairment reversals

Additions

Additions - acquisition of Jonesy’s Distribution

Additions - acquisition of Organic Nutritionals

Additions - acquisition of Epicurean Dairy

-

-

614,664

678,306

-

-

-

54,009

-

582,150

4,500

1,220,134

41,399

Depreciation expense

(819,417)

(705,590)

Balance at end of financial year

22,968,478

6,788,556

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

54,009

614,664

1,260,456

4,500

1,220,134

41,399

(1,525,007)

29,757,034

2019

Land, 
Buildings & 
Improvements

Plant & 
Equipment - 
Owned

Plant & 
Equipment - 
Leased

$

$

$

Total

$

Balance beginning of the financial year

19,658,311

5,443,810

732,642

25,834,763

Additions

Disposals

5,906,230

1,076,367

(2,374,841)

(256,182)

485,507

(24,719)

7,468,104

(2,655,742)

Depreciation expense

(694,775)

(672,041)

(89,870)

(1,456,686)

Balance at end of financial year

22,494,925

5,591,954

1,103,560

29,190,439

NOTE 14: TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Current

Trade creditors

Sundry creditors and accrued expenses

Total trade and other payables

Notes

2020

$

2019

$

1,532,857

680,928

2,213,785

 1,579,109 

 791,841 

 2,370,950 

Financial liabilities at amortised cost classified as trade and other payables

Total trade and other payables

Financial liabilities as trade and other payables

28

2,213,785

2,213,785

2,370,950

 2,370,950 

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 15: PROVISIONS

Current

Employee benefits

Total current provisions

Non-current
Employee benefits

Total non-current provisions

Total provisions

Movement in provisions:

Opening balance

Additional provision

Amounts used

Closing balance

2020

$

565,064

565,064

114,935

114,935

679,999

2019

$

 314,797 

 314,797 

 135,087 

 135,087 

 449,884 

449,884

405,907

(175,792)

679,999

 370,180 

 263,352 

 (183,648)

 449,884 

Provision for employee benefits
A provision has been recognised for employee entitlements relating to annual leave and long service leave . In calculating the 
present value of future cash flows in respect of long service leave, the probability of long service leave being taken is based on 
historical data. The measurement and recognition criteria relating to employee benefits have been included in Note 1(j) to this 
report .

NOTE 16: BORROWINGS

Current
Bank hire purchase loans - secured
Loans - unsecured
CBA facility - secured

Total current borrowings

Non-current
Bank hire purchase loans - secured
CBA facility - secured

Total non-current borrowings

Total borrowings

Notes

2020

$

(a)
(b)
(c)

(a)
(c)

-
27,526
12,054,000

12,081,526

-
-

-

12,081,526

2019

$

264,363
-
-

264,363

377,039
12,054,000

12,431,039

12,695,402

(a) Bank hire purchase loans have been transferred to lease liabilities on initial application of AASB 16 . 

(b) The Group has unsecured short-term loans for payment of the Group’s insurance policies .

(c) The Group established borrowing facilities with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited (CBA) in April 2016, as a three 
year re-drawable loan facility of $10,000,000 to assist with the acquisition of Camperdown Dairy Company . Since that time, 
the term and principal amount has been varied and at 30 June 2020 the principle amount is $12,054,000 with a facility 
maturity date of 4 October 2021 . The facility is subject to compliance with predetermined covenants and at least annual 
reviews . 

Despite the CBA facility maturity date of 4 October 2021 and meeting all obligations in accordance with the terms of the 
facility, under the terms of the facility, the Group may not have an unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months 
from the current balance date . As a result, in accordance with the provisions of the Australian Accounting Standards (AASB 
101: Presentation of Financial Statements) and prudent disclosure practices, the Group has re-classified the existing CBA 
facility from a non-current liability at 30 June 2019, to a current liability at 30 June 2020. The directors are confident of 
restructuring or refinancing the facility prior to maturity date.

49

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 16: BORROWINGS (cont’d)

(d) In the comparative year, On 13 May 2019, the CBA approved a short-term overdraft facility of $1,000,000 for the Group . The 

facility remained undrawn and was subsequently closed on 15 July 2019.

Collateral Provided:
The CBA facility is secured by a first registered mortgage over all the Group farms and a general security interest over all assets 
of Australian Dairy Farms Trust (ADFT) . In addition the Company has provided a negative pledge to not grant a security interest 
over its shareholding in Camperdown Dairy Company, and an unlimited guarantee secured over all its present and after acquired 
property .

Lease liabilities are secured by the underlying leased assets .

The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security are:

First mortgage over land and buildings

General security interest over all assets of ADFT

First registered charge over leased equipment

Negative pledge and guarantee over all other Group assets

Total assets pledged as security

NOTE 17: ISSUED CAPITAL

2020

$

22,968,478

12,284,453

421,908

13,509,132

49,183,971

2019

$

 22,494,924 

 12,877,664 

 1,103,560 

 12,054,748 

 48,530,896 

2020

$

2019

$

63,936,041

56,219,847

Contributed equity of the Group

(a) Movement in stapled securities:

Date

Details

01 Jul 2019
19 Aug 2019

18 Nov 2019

18 Nov 2019

30 June 2020

Opening balance
Placement - Tranche 2 (i)
Employee performance 
securities (ii)
Loan securities (iii)
Transaction costs

Date

Details

Number 
of Stapled 
Securities

300,144,291
67,342,149

1,000,000

2,500,000

 370,986,440 

Number 
of Stapled 
Securities

Issue Price      

$

Shareholders   
$

Unitholders     
$

Stapled Entity              
$

0 .12

0 .12

25,474,856
8,081,058

30,744,991
-

56,219,847
8,081,058

120,000

-

120,000

-
(484,864)
 33,191,050 

-
-
 30,744,991 

-
(484,864)
 63,936,041 

Issue Price      

$

Shareholders   
$

Unitholders     
$

Stapled Entity              
$

01 Jul 2018

Opening balance

242,792,046

-

18,760,113

30,744,991

 49,505,104 

02 Jul 2018

30 Oct 2018

24 Dec 2018

28 Jun 2019

28 June 2019

KPI performance rights 
(iv)
Stapled Security 
Purchase Plan(v)
Purchase of Flahey's 
Nutritionals Pty Ltd (vi)
Placement - Tranche 1 
(vii)
Ultima Capital 
Consultancy (viii)

Transaction costs

 3,000,000 

0 .10

 300,720 

 20,919,363 

0 .13

 2,719,500 

 625,000 

0 .12

 75,000 

 32,657,851 

0 .12

 3,918,942 

 150,031 

0 .16

24,005

-

-

(323,424)

-

-

-

-

-

-

 300,720 

 2,719,500 

 75,000 

 3,918,942 

24,005

 (323,424)

30 June 2019        

300,144,291

25,474,856

30,744,991

 56,219,847 

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 17: ISSUED CAPITAL (cont’d)

The basis of allocation of the issue price of stapled securities issued post stapling is determined by arrangement between the 
Company and Trust as set out in the Stapling Deed .

(i) On 19 July 2019, there were 67,342,149 stapled securities issued on completion of a placement being conducted in two 
tranches (refer (vii)) . The fair value of securities issued in tranche 2, determined by reference to the placement price of 
$0 .12 per security, was $8,081,058 .

(ii) On 18 November 2019, there was 1,000,000 stapled securities granted to Chris Melville as a share-based payment . The fair 

value of securities issued, determined by reference to market price, was $120,000 .

(iii) On 18 November 2019, there was 2,500,000 loan securities granted to Chris Melville as a share-based payment .

(iv) On 2 July 2018, there was 3,000,000 stapled securities granted to Peter Skene as a share-based payment. The fair value of 

securities issued, determined by independent valuation, was $300,720 (being the amount of the options granted) .

(v) On 30 October 2018, there was 20,919,363 stapled securities issued to eligible securityholders under the Group’s Stapled 
Security Purchase Plan at a price of $0 .13 per security . The fair value of securities issued, determined by reference to the 
offer issue price, was $2,719,500.

(vi) On 24 December 2018, 625,000 stapled securities were issued as part of the acquisition of Flahey’s Nutritionals . The fair 

value of securities issued, determined by reference to market price, was $75,000 (refer Note 3) .

(vii) On 28 June 2019, there were 32,657,851 stapled securities issued on completion of a placement being conducted in two 

tranches (refer (i)) . The fair value of securities issued in tranche 1, determined by reference to the placement price of $0 .12 
per security, was $3,918,942 .

(viii) On 28 June 2019, there was 150,031 stapled securities issued to Ultima Capital Partners for consultancy services in 

relation to the Group’s infant formula project . The fair value of securities issued, determined by reference to market price, 
was $24,005 .

(b) Performance Options

There are 2,500,000 (2019: 16,250,000) performance options on issue at 30 June 2020 (refer Note 26).

(c) Loan Securities

There are 9,500,000 (2019: 7,000,000) loan securities on issue at 30 June 2020 (refer Note 26).

(d) Stapled Securities

The fully paid ordinary shares in the Company are stapled with the fully paid units in the Trust to produce Stapled Securities . These 
entitle the holder to participate in dividends and distributions as declared from time to time and the proceeds on winding up . Subject 
to the Corporations Act 2001, every holder of stapled securities present at a meeting in person, or by proxy, is entitled to one vote 
for each stapled security held .

(e) Capital management

Management controls the capital of the Group in order to maintain a sustainable debt to equity ratio, generate long-term 
shareholder value and ensure that the Group can fund its operations and continue as a going concern .

The Group’s debt and capital include ordinary share capital and financial liabilities, supported by financial assets.

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements .

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

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 17: ISSUED CAPITAL (cont’d)

This strategy, consistent with the prior year, is to ensure that the Group’s gearing ratio remains below 35% . The gearing ratios for 
the years ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019 are as follows:

Total borrowings

Less cash and cash equivalents

Net debt

Total equity

Total capital

Gearing Ratio

NOTE 18: RESERVES

Nature and purpose of reserves

Notes
16

6

2020
$

12,081,527

(6,361,821)

5,719,706

33,376,878

39,096,584

15%

2019
$

 12,695,402 

 (3,748,550)

 8,946,852 

 33,014,661 

 41,961,513

21%

The option reserve records amounts recognised on issue of share based payments (options and securities) .

NOTE 19: CAPITAL AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

(a) Finance lease commitments:

Payable - minimum lease payments

Not later than 12 months

Between 12 months and 5 years

Greater than 5 years

Minimum lease payments

Less future finance charges

Present value of minimum lease payments

2020

$

(b) Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not capitalised in the financial statements:

2020

$

Payable - minimum lease payments

Not later than 12 months

Between 12 months and 5 years

Greater than 5 years

Present value of minimum lease payments

2019

$

 293,867 

 424,369 

 - 

 718,236 

 (76,834)

 641,402 

2019

$

135,430

 82,800 

 - 

 218,230 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Non-cancellable operating lease commitments have been accounted for in accordance with AASB 16 Leases from 1 July 2019.

(c) Capital Expenditure Commitments

In June 2020, after a comprehensive planning and development process, the Group entered into a construction agreement to 
construct the infant formula plant on the Group’s Camperdown Dairy park site. The agreement commenced on 19 June 2020 and 
the construction cost is quoted as $2 .7M subject to agreed variations under the contract . The build is expected to be completed in 
early 2021, after which a period of installation and commissioning will take place (under a separate agreement which has not been 
finalised).  

NOTE 20: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

As set out in Note 3(iv), the Group has a contingent liability for payment of royalties in respect of Epicurean Dairy Products 
commencing April 2022. The Group does not have any other contingent liabilities for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: nil).

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 21: KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

Refer to the remuneration report contained in the directors’ report for details of the remuneration paid or payable to each member of 
the Group’s key management personnel (KMP) for the year ended 30 June 2020.

The totals of remuneration paid to KMP of the Company and the Group during the year are as follows:

Short term

Post employment

Other long-term

Share-based payments

Short-term employee benefits

2020

$

606,525

45,251

25,059

-

676,835

2019

$

514,469

38,106

14,435

10,530

577,540

These amounts include fees and benefits paid to the non-executive Chair and non-executive directors as well as all salary, leave 
benefits, fringe benefits and cash bonuses awarded to executive directors and other KMP.

Post-employment benefits

These amounts are the current-year’s cost of providing for the Group’s superannuation contributions made during the year .

Other long-term benefits

These amounts represent long service leave benefits accruing during the year.

Share-based payments

These amounts represent the expense related to the participation of KMP in equity settled remuneration, as measured by the fair 
value of the options, rights and shares granted on grant date .

Further information in relation to KMP remuneration can be found in the directors’ report.

NOTE 22: AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION

Remuneration of the auditor for:

Audit and review of the financial statements

2020

$

71,852

2019

$

64,566

53

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 23: CONTROLLED ENTITIES

Particulars in relation to controlled entities

Parent Entity:

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited

Wholly Owned Controlled Entities

SW Dairy Farms Pty Ltd

Dairy Fund Management Limited

DFI Operations Pty Ltd (dormant)

Camperdown Dairy Company Pty Ltd

Victorian Farmers Direct Pty Ltd 

Organic Nutritionals Pty Ltd

Jonesy’s Distribution Pty Ltd

Epicurean Dairy Pty Ltd

Camperdown Dairy Park Trust

Other Controlled Entities

Australian Dairy Farms Trust

2020

2019

Class of 
Equity

Percentage 
Owned

Percentage 
Owned

%

%

Note

(a)

ordinary

ordinary

ordinary

ordinary

ordinary

ordinary

ordinary

ordinary

units

(b)(c)

units

100

100

100

100

100

100

75

100

100

%

-

100

100

100

100

100

-

-

-

100

%

-

The financial year of all controlled entities is the same as that of the holding company and all controlled entities are incorporated in 
Australia . All entities principal place of business and country of incorporation is Australia . All ownership interests are directly held 
and have equal voting rights. Other than for borrowings as detailed in Note 16, there are no significant restrictions over the Group’s 
ability to access or use assets, and settle liabilities, of the Group .

(a) 

Ultimate Controlling Entity

The ultimate controlling entity of the Group is Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited .

(b) Transactions with Non-controlling interests in ADFT

As set out in Note 1, ADFT is a controlled entity . Transactions with non-controlling interests in ADFT in the year comprised equity 
as set out in Note 17 .

(c) Summarised Financial Information of Subsidiaries with Material Non-controlling Interests

Set out below is the summarised financial information for ADFT, before any intra-group elimination:

Summarised Financial Position

Current assets

Non-current assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Net Assets

Carrying amount of non-controlling interests 

Summarised Financial Performance

Revenue

Loss after tax

Other comprehensive income after tax

Total comprehensive loss

Loss attributable to non-controlling interests

2020

$

2019

$

12,338,399

22,914,532

(12,087,576)

12,938,737

22,433,852

(105,908)

-

(12,054,000)

23,165,355

23,212,681

23,165,355

23,212,681

55,669

(47,326)

-

(47,326)

(47,326)

220,232

(771,818)

-

(771,818)

(771,818)

54

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 23: CONTROLLED ENTITIES (cont’d)

(d) Summarised Financial Information of Subsidiaries with Material Non-controlling Interests

Set out below is the summarised financial information for ADFT, before any intra-group elimination:

Summarised Cash Flow Information

Net cash from / (used in) operating activities

Net cash from / (used in) investing activities 

Net cash from / (used in) financing activities

Net cash increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

NOTE 24: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) The Group’s main related parties are as follows:

(i) 

Entities exercising control over the Group:

2020

$

2019

$

(555,795)

(32,316)

556,645

(31,465)

(570,388)

(2,572,079)

1,491,091

1,651,376

The ultimate parent entity that exercises control over the Group is Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited, which is incorporated in 
Australia .

(ii) 

Key management personnel:

Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the entity, directly or 
indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise) of that entity, are considered key management personnel .

For details of disclosures relating to key management personnel, refer to Note 21 .

  (iii) 

Other related parties:

Other related parties include entities controlled by the ultimate parent entity and entities over which key management personnel 
have joint control .

(b) Transactions with related parties:

Transactions between related parties are on normal commercial terms and conditions no more favourable than those available to 
other parties unless otherwise stated .

The following transactions occurred with related parties:

(i) Australian Adventure Tourism Group Limited (AATG) - director related entity

Michael Hackett is a former director of AATG. During the year ended 30 June 2020, AATG was paid $33,472 (2019: $93,372) on 
a reimbursement basis, for the provision of administrative services, accounting and related activities . There was $2,970 (2019: 
$9,391) due at 30 June 2020. 

(ii) Watershed Funds Management Pty Ltd - director related entity

Adrian Rowley is a director of Watershed Funds Management Pty Ltd. During the year ended 30 June 2020, Watershed Funds 
Management Pty Ltd was paid $60,225 (2019: $54,750) for the provision of Adrian Rowley as director . There was $6,023 (2019: 
$5,019) due at 30 June 2020.

(iii) Funding amongst Group entities is on an unsecured, interest free, no fixed term basis.

55

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 25: SEGMENT REPORTING

SEgmEnt InFORmA tIOn

Identification of reportable segments

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

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

Reportable segments disclosed are based on aggregating operating segments where the segments are considered to have similar 
economic characteristics and are also similar with respect to the following:

• 

• 

• 

the products sold and/or services provided by the segment;

the type or class of customer for the products or service; and 

external regulatory requirements .

types of products and services by segment 

Dairy Farms

The dairy farms segment includes the ownership and operation of dairy farms and dairy livestock for the production and sale of 
fresh raw milk for conversion to milk and milk products .

Dairy Processing

The dairy processing segment includes the processing and sale of dairy products to domestic markets .

Basis of accounting for purposes of reporting by operating segments

Accounting policies adopted

Unless otherwise stated, all amounts reported to the Board with respect to operating segments are determined in accordance with 
accounting policies that are consistent to those adopted in the annual financial statements of the Group. 

In accordance with AASB 8, corporate costs and KMP remuneration have been allocated to the dairy farm and dairy processing 
segments on a 50/50 basis, representative of the consumption of this expenditure . Finance costs - banking facility, have been 
allocated in accordance with historical use of funds . 

There are no intersegment sales .

Segment assets

If an asset is used across multiple segments, if possible it is allocated to the segment that receives the majority of economic value 
from it, otherwise it is split between segments. Segment assets are generally identifiable on the basis of their nature and physical 
location .

Segment liabilities

Liabilities are, if possible, allocated to segments where there is a direct nexus between the incurrence of the liability and the 
operations of the segment, otherwise they are split between segments . Bank facility borrowings are considered to relate to the 
Group as a whole and are not allocated . Segment liabilities include trade and other payables .

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 25: SEGMENT REPORTING (cont’d)

(i) Segment Performance 

30 June 2020
Revenue

External sales

Other income
Interest revenue

Dairy Farm

$

8,405,978

1,574,300
38,839

Dairy 
Processing

$

Total

$

13,983,679

22,389,657

47,440
38,840

1,621,740
77,679

Total segment revenue

10,019,117

14,069,959

24,089,076

Total group revenue

24,089,076

Segment net profit / (loss) before tax

23,930

(7,520,018)

(7,496,088)

(i) Segment Performance 

30 June 2019
Revenue

External sales

Other income
Interest revenue

Total segment revenue

Total group revenue

Dairy Farm

Dairy 
Processing

$

$

Total

$

 7,976,702 

13,391,170

21,367,872

 566,865 
5,486

-
-

566,865
5,486

8,549,053

13,391,170

21,940,223

21,940,223

Segment net loss before tax

(1,948,515)

(2,077,510)

(4,026,025)

(ii) Segment Assets
As at 30 June 2020

Segment assets

Segment assets include:

Additions to non-current assets

(ii) Segment Assets
As at 30 June 2019

Segment assets

Segment assets include:

Additions to non-current assets

Dairy Farms

Dairy 
Processing

$

$

Total

$

34,847,737

14,336,234

49,183,971

50,205

2,541,757

2,591,962

Dairy Farms

Dairy 
Processing

$

$

Total

$

33,425,001

15,105,896

48,530,897

6,680,822

1,183,643

7,864,465

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 25: SEGMENT REPORTING (cont’d)

(iii) Segment Liabilities

As at 30 June 2020

Segment liabilities

As at 30 June 2019

Segment liabilities

(iv) Revenue by geographic region

Dairy Farms

$

Dairy 
Processing
$

Total

$

4,477,396

11,329,696

15,807,092

Dairy Farms

$

Dairy 
Processing
$

Total

$

6,139,679

9,376,557

15,516,236

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

Australia
Other countries

Total revenue

(v) Assets by geographic region

The location of segment assets is disclosed below by geographical location of the assets

Australia
Other countries

Total assets

2020
$

24,089,076
-

24,089,076

2019
$

21,940,223
-

21,940,223

2020
$

49,183,971
-

49,183,971

2019
$

48,530,897
-

48,530,897

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 26: SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

(a) Stapled securities granted to employees under the Group Incentive Plan as share-based payments during the year ended 30 
June 2020 are as follows:   

Grant Date

Number

18 November 2019

1,000,000

The fair value of securities granted, determined by reference to market price, was $120,000 .  

These securities were issued as compensation to key management personnel of the Group .

(b) Loan securities granted to employees as share-based payments during the year ended 30 June 2020 are as follows: 

Grant Date

Number

Exercise Price Vesting Date

Exercisable on or before

18 November 2019

2,500,000

$0 .115

18 November 2019

18 November 2022

A summary of key terms and conditions of the loan securities are:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Loan securities are securities in the stapled entity, each carrying the same dividend rights and otherwise ranking pari passu 
in all respects with ordinary issued securities in the Group;

Financial assistance is provided to participants by way of a limited recourse interest free loan to acquire the securities;

The loan is repayable at any time or is repayable immediately if the participant ceases to be an employee;

The Group retains security over the loan securities whilst ever there is an amount outstanding under the loan; and

Loan securities that have not vested and / or are subject to loan repayment will be restricted from trading .

Under the applicable Accounting Standards, the loan securities and related limited recourse loan are accounted for as options, 
which gives rise to a share based payment expense . The value of the loan and the issue price of the shares are not recorded as 
loans receivable or share capital of the Group until repayment or part repayment of the loan occurs .

The fair value of loan securities granted during the year was $158,191 This value was calculated using a binomial option pricing 
model applying the following inputs:

Exercise price: 

Life of the option:

Expected share price volatility:

$0 .115

3 years

79 .977%

Weighted average risk-free interest rate:

0 .75%

A summary of movements in the number of all loan securities during the year is as follows:

2020

2019

Opening balance

7,000,000

7,000,000

Granted 

  2,500,000

  -

Closing balance (exercisable)

9,500,000

7,000,000

(c) A summary of movements in the number of all options during the year is as follows

Opening balance

16,250,000

13,780,000

2020

2019

Granted (i)

Forfeited (ii)

Exercised (iii)

  2,500,000

  6,250,000

(16,250,000)

(780,000)

   -

   (3,000,000)

Closing balance

2,500,000

16,250,000

(i) Granted options

On 19 August 2019 the Group issued 2,500,000 lead manager options to L39 Pty Ltd, representing 1% of the total proceeds of the 
placement completed on that date ($12 million, total of tranche 1 and tranche 2) .

The issue price of the options was 4 .8 cents calculated using the Black-Scholes method, the expiry date is 19 August 2022 and the 
options will vest when the stapled security price is $0 .18 or more for a period of 5 consecutive trading days .   

The fair value of the options issued is $120,000 based on the total proceeds of the placement .

59

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 26: SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (cont’d)

(ii) Cancelled and forfeited performance options

Options are forfeited if performance hurdles are not satisfied or after the holder ceases to be employed by the Group, unless the 
Board determines otherwise . On 31 December 2019, 10,000,000 performance options were forfeited as the performance hurdle 
was not satisfied and $34,203 has been transferred from the equity reserve to retained earnings.

On 24 December 2018, 6,250,000 consideration securities were issued to Christopher Flahey as part of the acquisition of Flahey’s 
Nutritionals Pty Ltd (refer Note 3(iii)) . The consideration securities were subject to various performance milestones and Christopher 
Flahey remaining employed with the Group on a conversion date . The consideration securities are forfeited if performance hurdles 
are not satisfied. In the year ended 30 June 2020, Christopher Flahey resigned from the company and $126,273 has been written 
back into profit for previously accrued share based payments and the consideration securities have been cancelled.

(iii) Exercised performance options

During the year ended 30 June 2020 there were no performance options exercised.

(iv) Performance options approved but not issued

On 29 November 2019, securityholders approved the issue of 6,000,000 performance rights to directors, subject to achievement of 
specific performance hurdles. At the date of this report, the performance rights have not been issued. 

(d) Included under employee benefits expense in the statement of profit or loss is $162,977 (2019: $152,492), which relates to 
equity-settled share-based payment transactions - securities and options .

NOTE 27: EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing and while it has not materially impacted the Group on the signing of this report, it 
is not practical to estimate the potential impact, positive or negative, after the reporting date . As is evident from the implementation 
of Stage 4 restrictions in Victoria from 13 August 2020, the situation continues to develop rapidly and is dependent on measures 
imposed by the Government and other countries, such as maintaining social distancing requirements, quarantine, travel restrictions 
and economic stimulus . The Group will continue to assess any impact of COVID-19 on the business and ways to mitigate risks to 
the Group in relation to it . 

In the opinion of the directors there are no material matters that have arisen since 30 June 2020 that have significantly affected or 
may significantly affect the Group, that are not disclosed elsewhere in this report or in the accompanying financial statements.

NOTE 28: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group’s principal financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank 
loans and leases . 

The totals for each category of financial instruments, measured in accordance with AASB 9 as detailed in the accounting policies to 
these financial statements, are as follows:

Financial assets

Financial assets at amortised cost:

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Bonds and deposits

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities at amortised cost:

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Total financial liabilities

Notes

2020

$

2019

$

6

7

9

14

16

6,361,821

2,152,392

39,889

8,554,102

 3,748,550 

 2,477,116 

50,942 

6,276,608

2,213,785

12,081,526

14,295,311

 2,370,950 

 12,695,402 

 15,066,352 

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 28: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont’d)

Financial Risk Management Policies

The main purpose of the financial instruments listed is to raise finance for the Group’s operations when the Board considers it 
appropriate. The Group has various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise 
directly from its operations. Risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments include interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit 
risk . The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below . 

treasury Risk management 

The Board considers financial risk exposure to evaluate treasury management strategies in the context of the most recent 
economic conditions and forecasts. The overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the Group in meeting its financial targets, 
while minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance. Risk management policies are reviewed by the Board when 
necessary. These include the use of credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements.

Financial Risk Exposures and management 

(a)     Credit risk 

The Group trades only with parties that it believes to be creditworthy . The maximum exposure to credit risk is equivalent to the 
financial assets’ carrying value. It is the Group’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit 
verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis, however the Group will always have 
exposure to potential bad debts (see also Note 7) .

With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, bonds 
and deposits, the Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counter party, with a maximum exposure equal to the 
carrying amount of those instruments . The Group generally does not require third party collateral .

(b)     Liquidity risk 

Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the Group might encounter difficulty in settling its debts or otherwise meeting its 
obligations related to financial liabilities. The Group manages this risk through the following mechanisms:

• 

preparing forward looking cash flow analysis in relation to its operational, investing and financing activities;

•  monitoring undrawn credit facilities;

• 

obtaining funding from a variety of sources;

•  maintaining a reputable credit profile;

•  managing credit risk related to financial assets;

• 

• 

investing surplus cash with appropriately regulated financial institutions; and

comparing the maturity profile of financial liabilities with the realisation profile of financial assets.

The table following presents contractual maturity of the Group’s financial instruments. Cash flows realised from financial assets 
reflect management’s expectation as to the timing of realisation. Actual timing may therefore differ from that disclosed. The 
timing of cash flows presented in the table to settle financial liabilities reflects the earliest contractual settlement dates taking into 
consideration management expectations that Group banking facilities will be extended .

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 28: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont’d)

Financial liability and financial asset maturity analysis:

Within 1 year

1 to 5 years

Over 5 years

Total

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Financial liabilities due  
for payment

Borrowings

(27,526)

 (264,363) (12,054,000) (12,431,039) 

Lease liabilities

(307,650)

-

(524,132)

Trade & other payables

(2,213,785)

 (2,370,950) 

-

-

 - 

Total expected outflows

(2,548,961)

 (2,635,313) (12,578,132) (12,431,039)

Financial assets -  
cash flows realisable

Cash

6,361,821

 3,748,550 

Trade and other receivables

2,152,392

 2,477,116 

-

-

 - 

 - 

Bonds and deposits

-

 - 

39,889

 50,942 

Total anticipated inflows

8,514,213

6,225,666

39,889

50,942

Net (outflows) / inflows on 
financial instruments

5,965,252

3,590,353 (12,538,243) (12,380,097)

• 

The Groups financial assets are pledged as security for debt (refer Note 16).

(c)     Market risk

Interest rate risk 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 - (12,081,526)  (12,695,402) 

-

(831,782)

-

 -  (2,213,785)

 (2,370,950) 

 - (15,127,093)  (15,066,352)

 - 

 - 

-

-

-

6,361,821

 3,748,550 

2,152,392

 2,477,116 

39,889

50,942

8,554,102

6,276,608

(6,572,991)

(8,789,744)

The Group at the date of this report has debt exposure through $449,435 in fixed rate facilities, $12,054,000 in variable rate 
facilities, and $6,361,821 in variable rate cash balances .

Sensitivity Analysis

The Group has performed sensitivity analysis relating to its exposure to variable interest rate at balance date . This sensitivity 
analysis demonstrates the effect on the current year results and equity which could result from a change in this risk.

Interest rate sensitivity analysis

At 30 June 2020, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate, with all other variables remaining 
constant would be as follows:

Change in profit

 - Increase in interest rate by 1%

 - Decrease in interest rate by 1%

Change in equity

 - Increase in interest rate by 1%

- Decrease in interest rate by 1%

2020

$

(56,922)

56,922

(56,922)

56,922

2019

$

(83,054)

83,054

(83,054)

83,054

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 28: FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (cont’d)

Fair Values

Set out below is a comparison by category of carrying amounts and fair values of all of the Group’s financial instruments recognised 
in the financial statements.

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Footnote

2020

$

2019

$

2020

$

2019

$

Financial assets
Financial assets at amortised 
cost:
Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Bonds and deposits

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortised 
cost:
Trade creditors 

Lease liabilities

Borrowings

Total financial liabilities

(i)

(i)

(i)

(i)

(ii)

(ii)

6,361,821

2,152,392

39,889

8,554,102

 3,748,550 

 2,477,116 

50,942

6,276,608

6,361,821

2,152,392

39,889

8,554,102

 3,748,550 

 2,477,116 

50,942

6,276,608

2,213,785

831,782

12,081,526

15,127,093

 2,370,950 

-

 12,695,402 

 15,066,352 

2,213,785

831,782

12,081,526

15,127,093

 2,370,950 

 12,695,402 

 15,066,352 

The fair values disclosed in the above table have been determined based on the following methodologies:

(i)  Cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, bonds and deposits and trade and other payables are short-term 

instruments in nature whose carrying value is equivalent to fair value . 

(ii)  Fair values on borrowings and lease liabilities are determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating current 

commercial borrowing rates . 

NOTE 29: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The Group measures and recognises the following assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis after initial recognition:

• 

biological assets .

The Group may measure some items of property at fair value on a non-recurring basis . The Group does not subsequently measure 
any other assets or liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis .

(a)    Fair Value Hierarchy

AASB 13: Fair Value Measurement requires the disclosure of fair value information by level of the fair value hierarchy, which 
categorises fair value measurements into one of three possible levels based on the lowest level that an input that is significant to 
the measurement can be categorised into as follows:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Measurements based on quoted prices 
(unadjusted) in active markets for 
identical assets or liabilities that the 
entity can access at the measurement 
date .

Measurements based on inputs 
other than quoted prices included in 
Level 1 that are observable for the 
asset or liability, either directly or 
indirectly .

Measurements 
based on 
unobservable inputs 
for the asset or 
liability .

The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market are determined using one valuation technique . This 
valuation technique maximises, to the extent possible, the use of observable market data. All significant inputs required to measure 
fair value are observable, therefore the asset or liability or is included in Level 2 . 

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 29: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (cont’d)

The Group selects a valuation technique that is appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available to 
measure fair value. The availability of sufficient and relevant data primarily depends on the specific characteristics of the asset or 
liability being measured . The valuation techniques selected by the Group are consistent with the following valuation approach:

•  Market approach: valuation techniques that use prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions for 

identical or similar assets or liabilities .

This valuation technique requires inputs that reflect the assumptions that buyers and sellers would use when pricing the asset or 
liability including assumptions about risks . When selecting a valuation technique, the Group gives priority to those techniques that 
maximise the use of observable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable inputs . Inputs that are developed using market data 
(such as publicly available information on actual transactions) and reflect the assumptions that buyers and sellers would generally 
use when pricing the asset or liability are considered observable, whereas inputs for which market data is not available and 
therefore are developed using the best information available about such assumptions are considered unobservable .

The following tables provide the fair values of the Group’s assets measured and recognised on a recurring basis after initial 
recognition and their categorisation within the fair value hierarchy: 

30 June 2020

Non-financial assets
Biological assets

Total non-financial assets recognised at 
fair value on a recurring basis

30 June 2019 

Note

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

$

Total

$

10

-

-

5,368,015

5,368,015

-

-

5,368,015

5,368,015

Note

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

$

$

Total

$

Non-financial assets
Biological assets

Total non-financial assets recognised at 
fair value on a recurring basis

10

-

-

4,928,422

4,928,422

-

-

4,928,422

4,928,422

(b)    Techniques and Inputs Used to Measure Level 2 Fair Values

The following tables provide the fair values of the Group’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised on a recurring basis after 
initial recognition and their categorisation within the fair value hierarchy: 

Description

Non-financial assets

Biological assets 

Fair Value at  
30 June 2020 
$ 

5,368,015

5,368,015

Valuation Technique(s)

Input Used

Market approach using 
recent observable market 
data for dairy cattle

Breed, weight, condition

There were no changes during the period in the valuation techniques used by the Group to determine Level 2 fair values .

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTE 29: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (cont’d)

(c)    Disclosed Fair Value Measurements

The following assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value in the statement of financial position, but their fair values are 
disclosed in the notes:

•  Cash;

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Trade and other receivables;

Bonds and deposits;

Trade and other payables; 

Borrowings; and

Farm properties .

NOTE 30: EARNINGS PER STAPLED SECURITY CALCULATIONS

Earnings per stapled security:

Basic loss per stapled security

Diluted loss per stapled security

Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss:

Loss attributable to shareholders and unitholders 

Weighted average number of stapled securities outstanding during the year 
used in calculating basic EPS
Weighted average number of options outstanding

Weighted average number of stapled securities outstanding during the year 
used in calculating dilutive EPS

2020

cents

(2 .08)

(2 .08)

2019

cents

(1 .55)

(1 .55)

(7,496,088)

(4,026,025)

Number of 
Shares

Number of 
Shares

360,603,521

260,204,432

-

 - 

360,603,521

260,204,432

All options on issue are considered to be dilutive potential ordinary securities, however they are presently anti-dilutive at 30 June 
2020 as the Group is in losses .

NOTE 31: DIVIDENDS

The directors have not recommended or paid a dividend for the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: $nil) at the date of this report.

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

For the year ended 30 June 2020

In the opinion of the directors of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group:

(a) 

the financial statements and notes of the Company and of the Group are in accordance with 
the Corporations Act 2001, and:

(i) 

(ii) 

give a true and fair view of the Company’s and Group’s financial position as at 30 June 
2020 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and

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

(b)  

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

This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the 
directors in accordance with Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year 
ending 30 June 2020.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of directors .

_________________

Martin Bryant
Chairman

Brisbane 

31 August 2020

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT  

TO THE MEMBERS OF AUSTRALIAN DAIRY NUTRITIONALS LIMITED 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report                                      

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited ((“the Company”) and 
its subsidiaries (“the Group”)), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 
30  June  2020,  the  consolidated  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income,  the 
consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the 
year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting 
policies, and the directors’ declaration.  

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

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of its 

performance for the year then ended; and 

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001. 

Basis for opinion  

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under 
those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial 
Report  section  of  our  report.    We  are  independent  of  the  Group  in  accordance  with  the  auditor 
independence  requirements  of  the  Corporations Act 2001  and  the  ethical  requirements  of  the 
Accounting  Professional  and  Ethical  Standards  Board’s  APES  110 Code of Ethics for Professional 
Accountants  (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. 

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Independent Auditor’s Report To The Members Of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited 
(continued) 

Key audit matter 

How  our  audit  addressed  the  key  audit 
matter 

Assessment of impairment of goodwill  

Refer Note 12 of the financial report. 

At 30 June 2020 the Group recorded goodwill 
at  cost  of  $6,616,393  relating  to  its  Dairy 
Processing segment (the cash generating unit, 
or  CGU).  The  industry  in  which  the  CGU 
operates  has  undergone  structural  change, 
and the CGU has responded through changes 
in  its  strategic  direction  including  customer 
mix and product mix. The CGU incurred losses 
in  recent  years.  Given  these  circumstances, 
the Group considered whether there was any 
impairment of the CGU at balance date. 

Furthermore,  as  the  CGU  contains  goodwill, 
the  Group  was  required  by  AASB  136 
Impairment  of  Assets  to  perform  an 
recoverable 
assessment  of 
amount. 

that  CGU’s 

The Group assessed the recoverable amount 
of the Dairy Processing CGU by determining its 
value-in-use  using  a  discounted  cash  flow 
model. An impairment charge of $4,4262,652 
was 
recognised  and  allocated  against 
goodwill.  The  remaining  carrying  value  of 
goodwill at year end is $2,353,741.  

We  focused  on  this  matter  because  of  the 
significant  judgement  involved  in  estimating 
the  recoverable  amount  of  the  CGU,  the 
amount  of  impairment  recognised,  and  the 
materiality of the CGU on the financial report. 

Assessment of impairment of dairy farm 
assets  

Refer Notes 10 and 13 of the financial report. 

At  30  June  2020  key  assets  of  the  Group 
included  dairy  farm  properties  $22,968,478 
and  the  dairy  herd  $5,368,015.  The  dairy 
industry  has  undergone  structural  change, 
and  as  a  consequence  the  dairy  farms  have 
responded 
in  strategic 
through  changes 
direction for product mix.  

Our procedures included, amongst others: 

•  we  assessed  the  identification  of  the  CGU, 
including the allocation of goodwill and other 
assets, and the associated identification and 
allocation of cash flows to the CGU; 

•  we  checked  the  mathematical  accuracy  of 
the  Group’s  value  in  use  model,  agreed 
forecast  cash  flows  to  the  latest  Board 
approved  forecasts  and  tested  the  key 
assumptions used in the Group’s forecasts; 
•  we  assessed  the  discount  rate  used  by 
comparing  it  to  our  view  of  an  acceptable 
range based on market data and comparable 
companies; 

•  we performed sensitivity analyses on the key 
assumptions  used  in  the  cash  flow  model; 
and 

•  we  evaluated 

the  adequacy  of 

the 
disclosures  made  in  the  financial  report 
regarding 
the 
impairment. 

key  assumptions  and 

Our  procedures  included,  but  were  not  limited 
to: 

•  we completed farm site visits and attended 
herd stocktakes at certain farm properties; 

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Independent Auditor’s Report To The Members Of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited 
(continued) 

•  we 

the 

assessed 

competence 

and 
qualifications  of  the  independent  property 
expert,  and 
independent  stock  agent 
experts, used by the Group; 

•  we assessed the valuation reports obtained 
by the Group, with reference to methodology 
used,  prior  independent  expert  valuations, 
and our knowledge of the dairy farm assets; 
and 

•  we  evaluated 

the  adequacy  of 

the 
disclosures  made  in  the  financial  report 
regarding  the  assessment  of  recoverable 
value of the farm assets. 

The  dairy  farms  earned  a  small  profit  in  the 
current year after losses in recent years. Given 
these  circumstances,  the  Group  considered 
whether  there  was  any  impairment  of  these 
assets at balance date. 

The Group assessed the recoverable amounts 
of  its  farm  properties  by  obtaining  market 
valuations  from  an  independent  property 
expert.  The  valuations  resulted  in  a  reversal 
through  profit  &  loss  of  a  prior  impairment 
charge by $614,664. 

The Group assessed the value of the herd by 
obtaining market valuations from independent 
stock  agent  experts.  The  valuations  resulted 
in  a  fair  value  gain  through  profit  &  loss  of 
$1,574,300. 

We  focused  on  this  matter  because  of  the 
significant  judgement  involved  in  estimating 
the  recoverable  amounts  of  the  dairy  farm 
assets, the amounts of the recoverable value 
adjustments recognised, and their materiality 
to the financial report. 

Other information 

The  directors  are  responsible  for  the  other  information.  The  other  information  comprises  the 
information in the Group’s annual report, for the year ended 30 June 2020, but does not include the 
financial report and the auditor’s report thereon. 

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

Responsibilities of the Directors’ for the financial report 

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

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Independent Auditor’s Report To The Members Of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited 
(continued) 

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

Auditor’s responsibility for the audit of the financial report  

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

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

• 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to 
fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit 
evidence that is sufficient  and appropriate to provide a basis for  our  opinion. The risk  of  not 
detecting  a  material  misstatement  resulting  from  fraud  is  higher  than  for  one  resulting  from 
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the 
override of internal control. 

•  Obtain  an  understanding  of  internal  control  relevant  to  the  audit  in  order  to  design  audit 
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 
opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control. 

•  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 

estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.  

•  Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting 
and,  based  on  the  audit  evidence  obtained,  whether  a  material  uncertainty  exists  related  to 
events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in 
our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are 
inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up 
to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group 
to cease to continue as a going concern.  

•  Evaluate  the  overall  presentation,  structure  and  content  of  the  financial  report,  including  the 
disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events 
in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or 
business  activities  within  the  Group  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  financial  report.  We  are 
responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely 
responsible for our audit opinion. 

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing 
of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that 
we identify during our audit. 

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Independent Auditor’s Report To The Members Of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited 
(continued) 

We  also  provide  the  directors  with  a  statement  that  we  have  complied  with  relevant  ethical 
requirements  regarding  independence,  and  to  communicate  with  them  all  relationships  and  other 
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions 
taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied. 

From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most 
significance in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit 
matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public 
disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter 
should  not  be  communicated  in  our  report  because  the  adverse  consequences  of  doing  so  would 
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. 

Report on the Remuneration Report  

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 13 to 17 of the directors’ report for the 
year ended 30 June 2020. 

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited for the year ended 
30 June 2020 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. 

Nexia Brisbane Audit Pty Ltd 

N D Bamford 
Director 

Level 28, 10 Eagle Street 
Brisbane, QLD, 4000 

Date: 31 August 2020 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

The following information was extracted from Australian Dairy Nutritional Group’s Register of Securityholders on 21 August 2020:

twEnty LARgESt SECURItyhOLDERS  - ORDInARy SECURItIES

1

2

3

4

5

6

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED  

CORPORATE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 

PETER AND LYNNE SKENE

SIR RONALD ALFRED BRIERLEY 

CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED

FIDUCIARY NOMINEES PTY LTD 

7 MR JUNLONG LIANG 

8

RATHVALE PTY LIMITED 

9      WAVET FUND NO2 PTY LTD

10 COSTINE PTY LTD 

11 ONMELL PTY LTD

12 MYALL RESOURCES PTY LTD 

13 MRS NARELLE MELVILLE

14 VITAMIN WAREHOUSE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 

15 MR SHAN RANG

16 CAROLINE HOUSE SUPERANNUATION FUND PTY LTD

17 MR ZHONGDE ZHAO 

18 MR CHONG CHE WONG

19 AM GLORY PTY LTD

20 BATISTA FAMILY SUPER FUND PTY LTD

Total Securities on issue

DIStRIBUtIOn  OF SECURItyhOLDIngS

Size of Holding

1 - 1000

1,001 - 5,000

5,001 - 10,000

10,001 - 100,000

100,001 or greater

mARkEtABLE PARCELS

Fully Paid Stapled Securities

Securities Held

% of Issued 
Capital

66,702,106

18 .15

15,309,892

12,515,385

12,500,000

5,657,208

4,872,207

3,855,000

3,728,885

3,666,512

2,741,788

2,600,000

2,600,000

2,500,000

2,360,000

2,089,800

2,000,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,900,069

1,849,108

4 .17

3 .41

3 .40

1 .54

1 .33

1 .05

1 .01

1 .00

0 .75

0 .71

0 .71

0 .68

0 .64

0 .57

0 .54

0 .54

0 .54

0 .52

0 .50

153,447,960

367,486,440

41.76

100.00

Number of 
Securityholders

194

733

569

1,385

467

3,348

Securities

44,046

2,281,573

4,789,314

53,013,989

311,357,518

367,486,440

%

0 .01

0 .61

1 .29

14 .27

83 .82

100.00

On 21 August 2020, using the last traded security price of $0 .068 per security, there were 1,105 holdings, which were of less than a 
marketable parcel ($500) .

VOtIng RIghtS

On a show of hands, every member present in person or by proxy or attorney or being a corporation by its authorised 
representative shall have one vote . On a poll, every member who is present in person or by proxy or attorney, or being a 
corporation, by its authorised representative, shall have one vote for every stapled security of which he is the holder .

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION (cont’d)

SUBStAntIAL SECURItyhOLDERS

The names of the substantial securityholders listed in the Group’s register on 21 August 2020 are: 

Ironbark-Vest Pty Ltd

Michael Hackett and associated entities

Securities Held

55,440,764

23,298,887

% of Voting 
Power Advised

14 .94

6 .28

UnLIStED OPtIOnS OVER ORDInAR y SECURItIES

At the date of this report, the unissued ordinary securities of Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited under option are as follows:

Grant Date

Last Date of Expiry

Exercise Price

Number under Option

19 August 2019

19 August 2022

$0 .18 

2,500,000

Option holders do not have any rights to participate in any issues of securities or other interests of the Company or any other entity .

REStRICtED SECURItIES

There are 9,500,000 restricted loan securities on issue at the date of this report . 

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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Annual Report 2020CORPORATE DIRECTORY

Board of Directors

Martin Bryant 
Chairman

Michael Hackett 
Director

Adrian Rowley 
Director

Paul Morrell
Director

Peter Skene
Director / Group CEO

Registered Office

Level 1, 200 Creek Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Telephone:  
Facsimile:  
Email:  
Web: 

(07) 3020 3020
(07) 3020 3080
info@adfl.com.au
www.adfl.com.au

Share Register

Link Market Services Limited
Level 21 
10 Eagle Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000

Telephone:  
Facsimile:  

1300 554 474
(02) 9287 0309

Company Secretary

Kate Palethorpe
Company Secretary

Corporate Office

Level 1, 200 Creek Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

GPO Box 6
Brisbane QLD 4001

Telephone:  
Facsimile:  
Email:  
Web: 

(07) 3020 3020
(07) 3020 3080
info@adfl.com.au
www.adfl.com.au

Auditor

Nexia Brisbane Audit Pty Ltd
Level 28
10 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Telephone:  
Facsimile:  

(07) 3229 2022
(07) 3229 3277

Email:  
Web: 

registrars@linkmarketservices .com .au
www .linkmarketservices .com .au

Email:  
Web: 

audit@nexiabrisbane .com .au
www .nexia .com .au

Stock Exchange
Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group is listed on the official List of the Australian Securities Exchange Limited (ASX). 

The ASX Code is “AHF”.

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