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Housing matters.  
Community matters.

Annual Report 2017 AVJennings Limited ABN 44 004 327 771

Contents

Chairman’s Report 

FY17 Highlights 

Chief Executive  
Officer’s Report 

Community 

Property Portfolio 

Project Pipeline 

Directors’ Report 

Consolidated Statement 
of Comprehensive Income  

Consolidated Statement 
of Financial Position  

Consolidated Statement 
of Changes in Equity  

Consolidated Statement 
of Cash Flows  

Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements  

Directors’ Declaration  

Independent Auditor’s  
Report to the Members  
of AVJennings Limited  

Shareholder Information  

Company Particulars  

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valuable commercial, industry and 
financial expertise to the Company. 
His joining couldn’t be more timely 
especially in the current dynamic 
market environment. Additionally, 
we thank Mr David Tsang who left us 
during the year for his service and 
contributions to the Company. 

Last year, we welcomed many new 
shareholders and I am delighted to  
be able to do the same this year. 

AVJennings has been an integral part 
of Australian housing for 85 years 
and as the current custodians of this 
great Company, with much pride 
and pleasure, we will continue to 
strengthen the platform and build  
on strategies and initiatives to take  
the Company to greater heights. 
Thank you again for your  
continued support.

Simon Cheong 
Chairman

Chairman’s Report

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

On behalf of the Board of Directors I am pleased to present our  
2017 Annual Report.

Our Company is entering one  
of the most exciting periods  
in its 85 year history. The Board 
envisions that recent decisions by  
the Board and Management will set 
the Company up for sustainable 
growth in the coming years.

The Company has delivered 
considerable growth in both revenue 
and profits since FY13. This was 
achieved whilst maintaining a  
sound balance sheet and a landbank 
of around 10,000 lots. Gearing 
continues at a conservative level  
of approximately 23%. 

In FY14, profit before tax was up 
216%, in FY15, it was up 78.3% and 
for FY16 it was up 22%. This year, our 
Company reported profit before tax 
at $51.0 million, in line with market 
expectation though lower than the 
prior year $58.8 million. This strong 
performance has enabled us to 
declare a final dividend of 3.5 cents, 
bringing total dividends declared  
for the year to 5.0 cents per share.

Entering the financial year just 
ended, we knew it would be a year of 
considerable activity and momentum, 
driven by a number of new projects 
that were about to commence or 
reach new milestones. Two of these, 
Waterline Place at Williamstown and 
Lyndarum North at Wollert, both in 
Victoria, are amongst the largest 
projects of their type the Company 
has ever undertaken. Both will provide 
excellent opportunities for the years 
to come, though the benefits to FY17 
reported results were limited due to 
timing aspects.

During the calendar year, the 
Company continued with its active 
acquisition strategy which included 
development sites in Kogarah, 
Sydney, Rochedale, Brisbane and 
also taking up a 50% joint venture in 
‘Riverton’, Jimboomba, Queensland, 
yielding a total of 1,300 land lots and 
apartments approximately. 

We remain confident conditions will 
remain positive for the foreseeable 
future. This confidence is based 
on both internal factors specific to 
the Company and external market 
fundamentals including population 
growth, a low interest rate and stable 
employment environment. 

AVJennings’ 85-year brand is based 
upon building great but affordable 
housing and communities. This has 
allowed us to attract, retain and 
develop the highest calibre people 
who have the same values for which 
we are known (value, integrity and 
reliability). The above factors will 
continue to underpin and support  
the future growth of the Company.

My fellow Directors and I acknowledge 
and appreciate the work of our highly 
motivated staff and thank them 
for their efforts and achievements. 
This could only be possible under 
the leadership of our CEO, Peter 
Summers. As Chairman, I would also 
like to thank my fellow Directors for 
their continued guidance and support. 
They have balanced oversight and 
guidance in the interests of all 
stakeholders and I am grateful for the 
commitment of all of the Directors who 
served the Company with distinction. 
I also want to take this opportunity to 
introduce our newest Board member, 
Mr Boon Leong Tan who brings 

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FY17 Highlights

Solid financial outcomes and shareholder returns considering the timing of new projects and planned changes to our 
production mix

STRENGTHENING THE BUSINESS

• 

 Revenue $401.6 million (-4.8%)

•  Profit before Tax $51 million (-13.2%)

•  Earnings per share 9.3 cents (-13.1%)

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 Maintaining total dividends of 5 cents fully franked (1.5 cents interim and 3.5 cents final)

 Debt gearing at 23% of total assets remains comfortably in the middle of the targeted 15% to 35% range

 Increase in net tangible assets per share to 99 cents (+4.3%)

 Contract signings increased to 1,843 (+0.7%)

 WIP lots 2,161 (+28.6%)

BUILDING MOMENTUM

STRONGER OUTLOOK

 FY18 contract signings expected to be within the range of 1,900 to 2,100 lots

 9 new projects commencing across calendar year 2017

 Positive earnings momentum expected

FY17

FY16

% change

FY15

FY14

Revenue

$401.6m

$421.9m

(4.8%)

$317.9m

$250.6m

Statutory Profit before Tax

Statutory Profit after Tax

Gross Margins

Inventory Provision Write Back (After tax)

$51.0m

$35.7m

24.0%

$3.5m

$58.8m

$40.9m

25.2%

$2.6m

Net tangible assets (NTA)

$378.2m

$361.1m

NTA per share

EPS (cents per share)

Dividend fully franked (CPS)

$0.99

9.3

5

$0.95

10.7

5

(13.2%)

(12.7%)

(1.2pp)

+38%

+4.7%

+4.3%

(13.1%)

–

$48.2m

$34.4m

26.8%

$2.6m

$27.0m

$18.8m

21.9%

$3.6m

$334.5m

$313.0m

$0.88

$0.81

9

4

4.9

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FY17 Highlights

Momentum continues

Work in progress (lots)

Contract signings (lots)

2,161 
2,161 

1,681 
1,681 

1,512 
1,512 

1,264 
1,264 

 2,500

 2,500

 2,000

 2,000

 1,500

 1,500

 1,000

 1,000

 500

 500

0

0

715 
715 

 2,000

 2,000

 1,600

 1,600

 1,200

 1,200

 800

 800

 400

 400

 0

 0

832 
832 

865 
865 

1,113 
1,113 

551 
551 

458 
458 

361 
361 

864 
864 

872 
872 

999 
999 

730 
730 

FY13

FY13

FY14

FY14

FY15

FY15

FY16

FY16

FY17

FY17

FY13

FY13

FY14

FY14

FY15

FY15

FY16

FY16

FY17

FY17

H1
H1

H2
H2

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- 2 -

A proven track record

Revenue ($M)

Earnings and dividend growth (CPS)

421.9

421.9

401.6

401.6

DPS

DPS

EPS

EPS

10.7

10.7

9

9

9.3

9.3

317.9

317.9

250.6

250.6

4.9

4.9

4

4

2

2

5

5

5

5

FY14

FY14

FY15

FY15

FY16

FY16

FY17

FY17

FY14

FY14

FY15

FY15

FY16

FY16

FY17

FY17

Revenue linear trend   

Revenue linear trend   

EPS linear trend

EPS linear trend

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Chief Executive Officer’s Report

government policies impacting on 
availability of land, the timing of 
provision of relevant infrastructure 
and costs to develop inventory, 
especially in relation to tax imposts on 
property by all levels of government.

On the demand side, cycles do occur 
as fundamentals around population 
growth, job creation, interest rates 
and overall consumer confidence 
impact on the level of demand both 
short and long term.

All this might sound too hard or 
too risky. But that would ignore or 
discount the one major positive  
about residential property – housing  
is vital to not only a vibrant economy 
but to everyone.  So whilst there  
are challenges operating within 
residential property development, 
there are enormous rewards as well.  
Those rewards are both financial  
and satisfying.

But to make the most of this you 
need to be passionate about what 
you do, you need to be strategic 
and disciplined and you need to 
ensure you are personally and 
organisationally resilient.   

So whilst I encourage you to read 
all of the information in this Annual 
Report, I would ask you to do so 
against this background.

It all starts with our passion that 
housing matters and community 
matters to all. That is supported  
by our values and culture and our 
desire to be the best we can be.  
It is documented through our 
strategies and is executed through  
the commitment to our vision, 
adherence to strategy and through 
our skilled staff.

This is all done with a sense of legacy. 
This year we turned 85! That is an 
enormous legacy and one to be proud 
and respectful of.  As well as feeling 
a responsibility to that history, we 
also know that our actions today as 
custodians will impact the future of 
the Company, its future employees 
and customers as well as those of  
key partners.

In writing this Chief Executive Officer’s 
Report for the Annual Report, I am 
proud to be doing so as a CEO of a 
Company which I believe is committed 
to our vision of why we exist. More 
importantly, I am proud to do so on 
behalf of a group of employees who 
are talented and passionate about 
what they do.

To my Chairman, Simon Cheong, and 
all the Directors who have provided 
support and guidance during the year, 
may I offer my thanks. To my Executive 
Team, your courage to lead has been 
vital to what we have achieved to date 
and will be just as vital to our future. 
And to all the wonderful AVJennings 
staff thank you for the belief you have 
shown and the efforts you have made.  
To our shareholders and other key 
business partners I thank you for your 
continued support, without which we 
cannot achieve our goals. And finally 
to all our very valued customers thank 
you for handing us your trust in one of 
the most important decisions you will 
make in life.

Peter Summers 
Chief Executive Officer

Set out in the Chairman’s Report, the 
Review of Operations in the Directors’ 
Report and elsewhere in this Annual 
Report is considerable detail. This 
detail significantly relates to the 
2017 financial year results but it also 
covers some issues and opportunities, 
both in that year and in previous 
years.  It also talks to the future in 
terms of market conditions and how 
we believe we are placed relative 
to those conditions. I believe this 
information gives the readers of this 
Annual Report a great understanding 
of the overall picture. So, my intention 
is not to repeat that information here, 
other than to say I agree with our 
Chairman’s confidence in the future  
of AVJennings Limited and I too am 
proud of the results we have achieved.

Residential property is a unique 
business to operate in. Our “factories” 
are outdoors and subject to the 
elements. These “factories” have 
a finite life and we are constantly 
searching for new projects to grow 
the business and replace those that 
are completing. These opportunities 
can’t be found in a shop or acquired 
online. They are sourced through 
devoting capable resources to this 
vital part of the business. The supply 
side is significantly influenced by 

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Committed to Creating  
& Supporting Communities

As we celebrate our 85th year as a developer of communities, we are proud of the 
inclusive, diverse business AVJennings has grown to become. Community of course means 
all of us, regardless of gender, ability, age, sexuality and culture. 

That’s just one reason we’re excited to continue our support for women’s sport by  
joining the netball community and becoming a proud sponsor of the popular Queensland 
Firebirds. We are also delighted to announce that netball legend and current Firebirds 
player Laura Geitz has joined our team as an AVJennings ambassador alongside  
Steve Waugh, AO.

The Firebirds join other celebrated sporting teams in the AVJennings family, including the 
St Kilda Football Club in the AFL and the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL. One aspect of 
our partnership with the Melbourne Boomers we are especially proud of is our sponsorship 
of their Volunteer award. So many communities around Australia and New Zealand rely 
on volunteers and we are delighted to play a small part in ensuring generous and caring 
people are recognised. 

We also like to lend a hand to people in our community who really need it. AVJennings  
is a major partner of the Steve Waugh Foundation, which supports children and young 
people with diseases so rare they do not qualify for help from anyone else.

These associations are important to us because they help to show the kind of company  
we are; a company that is genuinely committed to supporting and growing active and 
healthy communities.

As important as these partnerships with these organisations are, it is what we do everyday 
in terms of community that matters.  It is why we have appointed a dedicated Community 
Relations manager; it is why every project has separate community plans.  Because we 
know that “Housing Matters, Community Matters” to all.  It is why at our very heart is our 
purpose to create great neighbourhoods and places to live.

Proud sponsors of 

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Property Portfolio
AVJennings continues to be one of the most recognised residential  
property development companies in Australia

Number of lots at  
30 June 2017 
9,654

QLD 
No. of lots: 
1,802

NSW 
No. of lots: 
2,345

WA 
No. of lots: 
346

SA 
No. of lots: 
2,348

VIC 
No. of lots: 
2,563

NZ 
No. of lots: 
250

Number of Lots by NFE

  17% 
 29% 
  34% 
  15% 
  1% 
  4% 

 QLD
 VIC
 NSW
 SA 
 WA 
 NZ

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Project Pipeline

As at 30 June 2017

Project Name

Halpine Lake, Mango Hill

Creekwood, Caloundra 

Glenrowan, Mackay 

Essington Rise, Leichhardt 

Villaggio, Richlands 

Bethania

Big Sky, Coomera

Bridgeman Downs

Kenmore

Bridgeman Downs 2

Jimboomba

Argyle, Elderslie

Magnolia, Hamlyn Terrace

Evergreen, Spring Farm (South)

Evergreen, Spring Farm (East)

Ravensworth Heights, Goulburn 

Seacrest, Sandy Beach

Arcadian Hills, Cobbitty Stages 1–8

Arcadian Hills, Cobbitty Stages 9&10

Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty

Boundary Road, Schofields

Warnervale

Evergreen, Spring Farm PDA

Lyndarum, Wollert

Lyndarum North, Wollert JV (Options)

Arlington Rise, Portarlington 

Hazelcroft, Doreen

Waterline, Williamstown

D
N
A
L
S
N
E
E
U
Q

S
E
L
A
W
H
T
U
O
S
W
E
N

I

A
R
O
T
C
V

I

A Pathways, Murray Bridge

H
T
U
O
S

I
L
A
R
T
S
U
A

River Breeze, Goolwa North

St Clair

Eyre at Penfield 

Z
N

Hobsonville Point, Buckley B

N
R
E
T
S
E
W

A
I
L
A
R
T
S
U
A

Indigo China Green, Subiaco

Viridian China Green, Subiaco

The Heights Kardinya

Viveash

Parkview, Ferndale

TOTAL NO. OF REMAINING LOTS

•  NSW includes 5 remnant lots and SA 10 remnant lots.

Remaining  
# of Lots

Pre

FY 2018

FY 2019

FY 2020

FY 2021

FY 2022

Post

14

129

177

43

21

106

5

63

32

16

1,196

196

207

213

540

26

123

174

119

57

11

595

79

51

1,820

136

109

447

53

80

527

1,678

250

124

18

107

58

39

9,654

 
 
 
 
 
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Queensland

MACKAY

CALOUNDRA

MANGO HILL

  BRIDGEMAN DOWNS

BRISBANE

KENMORE

RICHLANDS

LEICHHARDT

JIMBOOMBA

BETHANIA

COOMERA

Images: Creekwood at Caloundra

New South Wales

WARNERVALE
HAMLYN TERRACE

SANDY BEACH

CENTRAL COAST

SCHOFIELDS

COBBITTY

ELDERSLIE

SPRING FARM

SYDNEY

GOULBURN

WOLLONGONG

Images: Argyle at Elderslie

Victoria

WOLLERT

DOREEN

WILLIAMSTOWN

MELBOURNE

PORTARLINGTON

Artist Impression: Lysander Townhomes, 
Waterline Place, Williamstown

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South Australia

PENFIELD

ST CLAIR

ADELAIDE

MURRAY BRIDGE

GOOLWA NORTH

Artist Impression: Swan Townhomes, St Clair

Western Australia

VIVEASH

SUBIACO

PERTH

FERNDALE

KARDINYA

Artist Impression: The Heights, Kardinya

New Zealand

HOBSONVILLE POINT

AUCKLAND

Image: Hobsonville Point, Ferry Wharf

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The Directors of AVJennings Limited present their report together with the Financial Report of the Group (referred to  
hereafter as “AVJennings” or “Group”) and the Auditor’s Report thereon for the year ended 30 June 2017. The Group  
comprises AVJennings Limited (“Company” or “Parent”) and its controlled entities.

DIRECTORS

The Directors of AVJennings Limited during the financial year and up until the date of this Report are as follows.  
Directors were in office for the entire period unless otherwise stated. 

S Cheong 

RJ Rowley 

Non-Executive Chairman

Non-Executive Deputy Chairman

PK Summers 

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

E Sam 

B Chin 

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director 

BG Hayman 

Non-Executive Director 

TP Lai 

D Tsang 

BL Tan  

Non-Executive Director 

Non-Executive Director (resigned 9 June 2017)

Non-Executive Director (appointed 9 June 2017)

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY

The principal activity of the Group during the year was Residential Development.

OPERATING RESULTS

The consolidated profit after tax for the financial year was $35.7 million (2016: $40.9 million).

DIVIDENDS 

Dividends paid to members during the financial year were as follows:

Cash dividends declared and paid

2015 final dividend of 3.0 cents per share, 
paid 23 September 2015. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2016 interim dividend of 1.5 cent per share, 
paid 15 April 2015. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2016 final dividend of 3.5 cents per share, 
paid 23 September 2016. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2017 interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share, 
paid 7 April 2017. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

–

–

13,454

5,767

11,532

5,767

–

–

Total cash dividends declared and paid

19,221

17,299

In addition to the above, subsequent to the end of the financial year, the Directors have declared a fully franked final dividend 
of 3.5 cents per share to be paid on 19 September 2017 (2016: 3.5 cents). The Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains suspended.

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per share fully franked. Profit before tax was 2.7% below 
consensus earnings guidance of $52.4 million.

Contract signings of 1,843 lots were on par with last year 
(1,832 lots), while settlements were moderately lower at 
1,509 lots (30 June 2016: 1,596 lots). Full year revenue 
decreased 4.8% to $401.6 million (30 June 2016: $421.9 
million) due largely to production and lot titling delays in 
part occasioned by protracted adverse weather events that 
affected the eastern seaboard of Australia in the second half. 
Approximately 98 lot equivalent settlements were delayed 
across the June balance date into 1H-FY18.

Business Overview

Maturing levels of production and sales together with good 
gross margins in New South Wales, Queensland and New 
Zealand contributed to a good result for the year. Active 
project and product mix changes continued to allow the 
Company to capitalise on the differing strengths of each 
location, although revenue recognition in New South Wales 
and Queensland was held back by adverse weather-driven 
production and titling delays. The impact of this is most 
evident in a year-on-year comparison of settlement lots 
statistics, which should be contrasted with the leading 
indicator contract signing statistic in each period. The overall 
result was also constrained by the South Australian business, 
which performed below expectations due to slow sales and 
margin erosion at the St Clair project. Corrective action 
including further streamlining of overheads was taken and 
management believes that the South Australian business’s 
performance has bottomed, subject of course to the Adelaide 
market not declining materially from its current subdued level.

Particularly good contributions were made by the ‘Arcadian 
Hills’, ‘Evergreen’ and ‘Argyle’ (land only and built form) 
projects in Sydney and ‘Magnolia’ (land only) on the 
Central Coast of New South Wales. ‘Parkside’ (land only) in 
Brisbane and ‘Big Sky’ (land only and built form) in Coomera 
performed well for Queensland. The ‘Rosny’ apartments at 
‘Waterline Place’ Williamstown demonstrated the ongoing 
strength of the boutique, middle ring, medium density market 
in Melbourne Victoria, while the Hobsonville Auckland project 
continued its excellent performance in line with expectations.

Work in progress was up 28.6% year-on-year to 2,161 lots  
(30 June 2016: 1,681 lots). The level of completed unsold 
stock remained insignificant at only 6.1% by value of total 
lots under control (30 June 2016: 2.8%).

Controlled land inventory fell moderately to 9,654 lots 
(30 June 2016: 10,048 lots) with strong sales outstripping 
acquisitions consummated during the year, which included 
the purchase of a 50% share in the ‘Riverton’, Jimboomba 
Queensland joint venture (approximately – 1,200 lots). 
Post-balance date the Company announced the acquisition 
of development sites in Kogarah, Sydney and Rochedale, 
Brisbane that are anticipated to yield 67 apartments and 
81 land only lots and townhouses, respectively. These 
acquisitions further diversify the Company’s portfolio, with 
additional purchases expected to be announced in the 
second half of calendar 2017.

OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

Summary

In recent years, the Company has seen its operations expand 
in many key areas. Most directly, an increase in work in 
progress levels saw profits rise substantially. In FY15 profit 
was up 78.3% and in FY16 it was up 22.0%.

During the 2017 financial year, the Company continued to 
increase activity levels, partly in response to continuing sound 
market conditions but also in reflection of changing dynamics 
within the business.

Essentially, the business entered a phase where there 
were two significant influences on its operations: firstly, 
the increased momentum generated in prior years that 
underpinned profit growth from existing or older projects 
reached maturity, and secondly the focus shifted to the 
next stage of the Company’s development, which involved 
the commencement of a number of new projects, many of 
significant scale.

While similar levels of activity were generated in FY17 by 
those older projects their contribution will progressively 
diminish, although this will be more than offset as new 
projects gradually reach the profit recognition stage. The 
nature of residential land development is that new projects 
take time to ramp up. Additionally, some of these projects 
necessarily have a greater built form component that will 
ultimately generate greater profitability due to the higher 
value-capture from the work completed, albeit it takes longer 
to achieve. 

Pleasingly, the business made substantial progress in 
this second phase of its evolution while at the same time 
generating good results for FY17. Underlying contract 
signings were approximately the same as last year. As 
explained further below, bad weather on the eastern seaboard 
during the months of March and April did create some 
additional delays in getting contracts to profit recognition 
stage. This affected around 98 contracts which, had they 
settled in FY17, would have meant the result for FY17 would 
have been similar to that for the previous year. 

This, coupled with the value creation that occurred during the 
year that has not yet flowed through to profit have enabled 
the Directors to decide to declare a final dividend in respect 
of FY17 at the same level as the prior year. 

At a wider level, the Company continues to search for 
improvement in all aspects of its business, investing in 
product, people and brand and reviewing management 
structures and costs. We also continue to monitor emerging 
issues, trends and opportunities, both short and long term. 

Financial Results

The Company recorded profit before tax of $51.0 million for 
the year ended 30 June 2017, down 13.2% on the previous 
year (30 June 2016: $58.8 million) and profit after tax of 
$35.7 million (30 June 2016: $40.9 million).

Good contract signings in the second half of FY2017, 
substantial post balance date cash inflows from the collection 
of receivables and confidence in the outlook for FY2018 
enabled the Directors to declare that a fully franked final 
dividend of 3.5 cents per share be paid in September 2017, 
taking total dividends declared for FY2017 to 5.0 cents 

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW (continued) 

Business Overview (continued)

Gearing remained low with net debt/total assets of only 
23.0% (30 June 2016: 17.9%), given the component of 
debt committed to work in progress, which will turn to cash 
quickly once stock is completed. The Company extended 
the termination date of its core $250 million ‘Club’ banking 
facility by a further 12 months from 30 September 2018 to  
30 September 2019.

Outlook

Over the past four years the Company has generated solid 
growth in revenue and profitability and improved the quality 
of its inventory, management and production processes, 
enabling it to create substantial shareholder value through 
payment of fully franked dividends, share price and NTA 
growth. Fiscal 2017-18 is something of a transition period 
as management focuses on closing out and optimising 
the performance of a number of older projects, while 
simultaneously working to ramp up exciting new, higher 
margin projects that will help underpin the Company’s 
performance for years to come. 

This activity occurs against the backdrop of strong demand 
drivers for residential property in the Company’s key markets. 
Low interest rate and inflationary expectations combined 
with positive population growth and continuing shortages of 
detached and semi-detached houses and low rise apartments 
in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland will continue to stoke 
demand from the owner-occupiers and local investors 
targeted by the Company.

While price growth is still occurring at some estates in these 
markets, it is likely to continue to be offset to a degree by 
competition, trade cost increases and active product mix 
decisions, although the moderate reduction in the Company’s 
margins year-on-year was more heavily influenced by the 
adverse impact of the South Australian business in fiscal 2017.

Sydney and the Central Coast of New South Wales continue 
to experience strong demand driven by positive migration 
and inadequate dwelling supply, which is largely a function 
of lagging State and local government land release policy 
and planning decisions, together with building delivery 
constraints. Having said that, the Company believes that sale 
rates are showing signs of reducing to more sustainable levels 
as affordability declines further and bank credit appetite 
tightens.

Auckland is a strong market and the high quality, master-
planned Hobsonville project continues to experience 
significant demand with good sales and margins being 
generated. The Company is actively exploring other suitable 
opportunities in Auckland.

Activity continues at a steady pace in Brisbane, Caloundra 
and Coomera in Queensland and the Company looks forward 
to commencing construction at its newest project ‘Riverton’, 
Jimboomba, late in calendar 2017. 

The residential markets in Adelaide, South Australia and Perth, 
Western Australia continue to experience challenges.

The outer Melbourne residential land market remains 
unequivocally buoyant with the Company all but selling 
out the first five stages at its new ‘Lyndarum North’ estate. 

Sales in each of these stages were largely initiated through 
online purchaser enquiry within hours of release of the stage. 
Development of the first stage of Lyndarum North remains 
on schedule to commence prior to Christmas and some 
settlements are expected during 1H-2018. ‘Waterline Place’ 
Williamstown contributed strongly to the Victorian result with 
the bulk of apartments in the ‘Rosny’ building settling in the 
last week of June as expected. Remaining Rosny contracts 
together with those for the ‘Ellery’ townhouses are expected 
to settle in the second half of calendar 2017. Work on the next 
phase of Waterline, which showcases the ‘Gem’ apartment 
building is well underway and it should contribute positively 
to results in FY2019. 

The Company is confident that demand for its products is 
sustainable given its focus on delivering traditional housing 
solutions at affordable prices in well-planned communities 
rather than participating in more volatile market segments. 
The Company will continue to capitalise on the opportunities 
presented by its diversified land portfolio by actively 
managing product mix to best advantage. As one of the few 
larger-scale integrated developer-builder groups operating 
in Australia, AVJennings is extremely well-placed to quickly 
respond to changes in local market conditions by varying the 
rate and type of product that it chooses to deliver.

The Board and management of AVJennings look forward with 
confidence. The Company expects to commence nine new 
projects in key locations in Sydney and the central coast of 
New South Wales, in Brisbane and Melbourne this calendar 
year, which are anticipated to contribute to progressively 
stronger results over the 2018-21 period. The usual bias of 
results towards the second half of the financial year will 
remain and contract signings in FY2018 are expected to 
range from 1,900 to 2,100 lots.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE  
SHEET DATE

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2017 
that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect:

a)   the Group’s operations in future financial years; or
b)   the results of those operations in future financial years; or
c)   the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS, PROSPECTS AND 
BUSINESS STRATEGIES

The prospects and business strategies of the Group are 
discussed on page 13 and 14 of this Report. 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

The Group’s operations are subject to various environmental 
regulations under both Commonwealth and State legislation, 
particularly in relation to its property development activities. 
The Group’s practice is to ensure that where operations 
are subject to environmental regulations, those obligations 
are identified and appropriately addressed. This includes 
the obtaining of approvals, consents and requisite licences 
from the relevant authorities and complying with their 
requirements.

To the best of the Directors’ knowledge, property development 
activities have and are being undertaken in compliance with 
these requirements.

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INFORMATION ON THE DIRECTORS 

Peter K Summers B.Ec. CA

Simon Cheong B.Civ.Eng. MBA

Director since 20 September 2001. Mr Cheong has over  
34 years experience in real estate, banking and international 
finance. He currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive 
Officer of SC Global Developments Pte Ltd. Mr Cheong has 
formerly held positions with Citibank (Singapore) as their 
Head of Real Estate Finance for Singapore as well as with 
Credit Suisse First Boston as a Director and Regional Real 
Estate Head for Asia (excluding Japan). In 1996, Mr Cheong 
established his own firm, SC Global Pte Ltd, a real estate  
and hotel advisory and direct investment group specialising 
in structuring large and complex transactions worldwide.  
He was twice elected President of the prestigious Real Estate 
Developers’ Association of Singapore (REDAS) for 2 terms 
from 2007 until 2010. He served on the Board of the Institute 
of Real Estate Studies, National University of Singapore from 
2008 to 2011 and was a board member of the Republic 
Polytechnic Board of Governors from 2008 to 2011. He was 
also a Council Member of the Singapore Business Federation, 
a position he held from 2007 to 2010. On 1 June 2017,  
Mr Cheong was appointed a non-executive Director of 
Singapore Airlines Limited. Resident of Singapore.

Responsibilities:

Chairman of the Board, Non-Executive Director, Chairman  
of Investments Committee, Member of Remuneration 
Committee, Member of Nominations Committee.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

Singapore Airlines Limited from 1 June 2017.

Director since 27 August 1998. Mr Summers is a Chartered 
Accountant and has been employed with the Company  
and its related corporations since 1984, when he joined 
 the Jack Chia Australia Ltd Group from Price Waterhouse 
(now PricewaterhouseCoopers). During Mr Summers’ early 
period with the Group, he held various management and 
directorship roles within the Group. Following the acquisition 
of the AVJennings residential business in September 1995,  
Mr Summers was appointed Chief Financial Officer,  
becoming Finance Director of AVJennings in August 1998.  
He was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive 
Officer of the Company on 19 February 2009. Mr Summers 
has extensive experience in general and financial 
management as well as mergers and acquisitions.  
Resident of Melbourne.

Responsibilities:

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

None.

Elizabeth Sam B.A. Hons. (Economics)

Director since 20 September 2001. Mrs Sam has over  
40 years experience in international banking and finance.  
She has served on numerous high level Singaporean 
government financial and banking review committees and 
was the Chairman of the International Monetary Exchange 
from 1987-1990 and 1993-1996. Mrs Sam is a Director of 
SC Global Developments Pte Ltd, the Company’s major 
shareholder. Resident of Singapore.

Jerome Rowley SF Fin, FAICD

Responsibilities:

Director since 22 March 2007. Mr Rowley has been a  
career banker since the early 1970s with Citigroup, Morgan 
Grenfell and ABN Amro. From 1992 until 2002, he served as 
Managing Director and CEO of ABN Amro Australia and Head 
of Relationship Management and Structured Finance for  
ABN Amro, Asia Pacific. He has been active in both wholesale 
and investment banking domestically and internationally. 
During his career, Mr Rowley devoted considerable effort 
towards the recognition, understanding and management 
of risk as a means of profit optimization. Of particular 
significance was his involvement in advising and funding 
including debt, equity and hybrids, of infrastructure projects 
in both Australia and Asia Pacific. Resident of Sydney.

Responsibilities:

Deputy Chairman of the Board, Non-Executive Director, 
Chairman of Risk Management Committee, Member of  
Audit Committee, Member of Investments Committee,  
Member of Nominations Committee.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

None.

Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Nominations  
Committee, Chairman of Remuneration Committee.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

Banyan Tree Holdings Limited, since 23 March 2004. 

Bobby Chin CA (ICAEW) B.Acc.

Director since 18 October 2005. Mr Chin is currently the 
Chairman of NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Limited, NTUC 
Fairprice Foundation Limited and the Housing & Development 
Board. He is the Deputy Chairman of NTUC Enterprise 
Co-operative Limited and a Director of Singapore Labour 
Foundation. He serves as a member of the Singapore Council 
of Presidential Advisers. Mr Chin served 31 years with KPMG 
Singapore and was its Managing Partner from 1992 until 
September 2005. He is an Associate Member of the Institute  
of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Resident  
of Singapore.

Responsibilities:

Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Audit Committee.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

Yeo Hiap Seng Limited, since 15 May 2006.

Ho Bee Investment Limited, since 29 November 2006.

Singapore Telecommunications Limited, since 1 May 2012.

Other Directorships:

Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, since 10 June 2014.

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INFORMATION ON THE DIRECTORS (continued)

Boon Leong Tan DipUrbVal (Auckland University, NZ)

Director since 9 June 2017. Mr Tan has over 35 years of 
experience in real estate investment and asset management. 
He is a non-executive Director of SC Global Developments  
Pte Ltd, the Company’s major shareholder. 

Mr Tan last held the position of Group Chief Operating 
Officer cum Chief Executive Officer (Singapore Investments) 
in Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd, a real estate company 
wholly-owned by Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited. During 
his service in Mapletree Investments from 2003 to 2010, the 
company’s assets under management grew from US$2 billion 
to US$10 billion with no equity injections from shareholders. 
Prior to his career in Mapletree Investments, Mr Tan served 
in Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited from 1995 to 2003 
and held the position of Managing Director (Strategic 
Investments). His portfolio included Temasek Holdings’ 
investments in real estate in Asia and Australia. His eight  
year career in Temasek Holdings included stints in venture 
capital investments in the IT sector, infrastructure investments 
in the energy and transportation sectors, and investments  
in financial services.

Mr Tan had also served in the Inland Revenue Authority of 
Singapore (IRAS) from 1975 to 1995 where he last held the 
position of Tax Director in the Superscale grade. In IRAS, 
he handled property taxation, real estate valuation and 
government land policy formulation & implementation. 
Resident of Singapore.

Responsibilities:

Non-Executive Director, Member of Investments Committee.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

None.

INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY SECRETARY

Carl D Thompson LLB B. Comm

Company Secretary since 12 January 2009. Mr Thompson 
previously held the company secretary and general counsel 
role at Downer EDI Limited. Prior to that he was a partner at 
national law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, practising in 
corporate and commercial work. Resident of Melbourne.

Bruce G Hayman

Director since 18 October 2005. Mr Hayman has many  
years commercial management experience with over 20 of 
those at operational Chief Executive or General Manager 
level. He is currently Chairman of Chartwell Management 
Services where he brings his very wide business experience 
to clients by way of the leadership, marketing, business 
performance and coaching programs he offers. He has 
fulfilled senior management roles both in Australia and 
overseas for companies such as Nicholas Pharmaceutical 
Group, Dairy Farm Group, Hong Kong Land and Seagram 
Corporation. During his time in Singapore, he held the 
position of Foundation President of the Singapore Australia 
Business Council now known as AUSTCHAM Singapore.  
He has also served as CEO of the Australian Rugby Union  
and as Chairman of the Board of the Rugby Club Ltd.  
He is Chairman of the Ella Foundation and a Director of 
Diabetes NSW. Resident of Sydney.

Responsibilities:

Non-Executive Director, Member of Remuneration Committee, 
Member of Nominations Committee, Member of Investments 
Committee, Member of Risk Management Committee.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

None.

Teck Poh Lai B.A. Hons. (Economics)

Director since 18 November 2011. Mr Lai has been a career 
banker since the late 1960s. He joined Citibank Singapore in 
April 1968, rising through the ranks to become Vice President 
and Head of the Corporate Banking Division. During his time 
with Citibank, Mr Lai undertook international assignments 
with Citibank in Jakarta, New York and London. His last 
position with Citigroup was as Managing Director of Citicorp 
Investment Banking Singapore Ltd (Corporate Finance and 
Capital Market Activities) from 1986 to 1987. Mr Lai joined 
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) in January 
1988 as Executive Vice President and Division Head of 
Corporate Banking. He moved on to various other senior 
management positions in OCBC, such as Head of Information 
Technology and Central Operations and Risk Management. 
He was head of Group Audit prior to retiring in April 2010. 
Resident of Singapore.

Responsibilities:

Non-Executive Director, Member of Audit Committee,  
Member of Remuneration Committee, Member of  
Investments Committee.

Directorships held in other listed entities:

PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk (Commissioner) since  
4 September 2008.

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation since 1 June 2010.

Directors’ ReportREMUNERATION REPORT (Audited)

This Remuneration Report is provided in accordance with the 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) and has 
been audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act. 

1.  Key Management Personnel (KMP) defined

The name and position of each KMP whose remuneration  
is disclosed in this report are set out below:

(i)

Directors

S Cheong

RJ Rowley 

PK Summers 

Non-Executive Chairman

Non-Executive Deputy Chairman

Managing Director and Chief 
Executive Officer 

E Sam

B Chin 

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director

BG Hayman 

Non-Executive Director

TP Lai

D Tsang

BL Tan

(ii)

Executives

CD Thompson 

L Mahaffy

SC Orlandi 

L Hunt 

Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director  
(resigned 9 June 2017)

Non-Executive Director 
(appointed 9 June 2017)

Company Secretary/ 
General Counsel

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Strategy Officer

General Manager,  
Human Resources

2.  Remuneration Framework

2.1  Remuneration Governance

The Board has established a Remuneration Committee which 
comprises four Non-Executive Directors and is responsible for 
determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for 
KMP and other senior management personnel.

The Committee is responsible for providing a remuneration 
structure that attracts, retains and motivates staff, which is 
aligned with shareholder interests and addresses market and 
other stakeholder views.

2.2  External Advisers 

No remuneration consultant made any remuneration 
recommendation as defined in Section 9B of the Corporations 
Act 2001 during the year ended 30 June 2017.

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  17   

2.3  Non-Executive Director (NED) Remuneration 
Arrangements

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the year 2000, 
shareholders approved a maximum annual aggregate fee 
pool of $400,000 for NEDs. The allocation to individual 
NEDs is determined after considering factors such as time 
commitment, the size and scale of the Company’s operations, 
skill sets, participation in committee work, in particular 
chairmanship of committees and fees paid to directors of 
comparable companies. NEDs do not receive any retirement 
benefits or performance-based remuneration.

Three NEDs, Mr S Cheong, Mrs E Sam and Mr BL Tan do not 
receive fees. However, AVJennings pays a consulting fee to 
the Ultimate Parent Entity, SC Global Developments Pte Ltd. 
The fees are paid pursuant to a consultancy and advisory 
agreement for the provision of the following:

•  Services of at least two directors on the Board;
•  Assistance in sourcing and facilitating financial and 

banking requirements particularly from Asian- based and 
other institutions;

•  Assistance in secretarial and administrative matters in 
connection with the Company’s Singapore listing;
•  Sourcing and facilitating business, commercial and 

investment opportunities; and

•  Ancillary advice.

The appropriateness of the agreement and the 
reasonableness of the fees is assessed annually by the 
Australian-based independent NEDs taking into account 
the actual services provided, comparable market data for 
similar services, the benefits to the Company and the likely 
cost of replacement of the services provided. This review has 
been undertaken annually over the past few years and the 
Australian-based NEDs have, on each occasion, concluded 
that the fee is appropriate in all the circumstances. The 
annual fees payable are $600,000. The agreement may be 
terminated by either party giving six months’ notice or by  
the Company on 30 days’ notice for cause.

The remuneration of NEDs is detailed on page 23.

2.4  Executive Remuneration Arrangements

Executive remuneration includes a mix of fixed and variable 
remuneration. Variable remuneration includes short term 
incentives, long term incentives and retention components. 

i) Fixed Remuneration

Fixed Remuneration is represented by Total Employment 
Cost (TEC) which comprises base remuneration and 
superannuation contributions. 

TEC is reviewed annually or on promotion/appointment to the 
role. TEC is benchmarked against market data for comparable 
roles in the market. The Company sets TEC based on relevant 
market analysis, the scope and nature of the role and the 
individual’s performance, skills and responsibilities.

The fixed component of remuneration of other KMP’s is 
detailed on page 24.

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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)

2.4  Executive Remuneration Arrangements (continued)

ii) Variable Remuneration

A) Short Term Incentive (STI)

Executives participate in a STI plan which assesses achievement against Key Performance Measures (KPM). Each executive 
has KPMs that are aligned to company, business unit and individual performance. An STI payment is awarded to the extent 
performance is achieved against the KPMs set at the beginning of the financial year, as appropriate, and with regards to 
relevant business unit and company performance. 

STI awards for the executive team in the 2017 financial year were based on the scorecard measures and weightings disclosed 
below. These targets were set by the Remuneration Committee and align with the Group’s strategic and business objectives. 
They are reviewed annually.

The CEO has a target STI opportunity of 35% of TEC and other Executives have a STI opportunity of 17% to 30% of TEC.

The variable “at risk” component of executive remuneration ensures that a proportion of remuneration varies with performance 
(both of the individual and, as appropriate, the business unit and the Company as a whole).

Allocation of Overall Performance Incentive between Components (shown as % of TEC)

Position

CEO

Senior Executives

State General Managers

Total At Risk (%)

STI (%)

LTI (%)

Retention (%)

100

33

50

35

17

30

40

8

10

25

8

10

The proportions of STI, LTI and retention components take into account:

•  Market practice;
• 
• 

The objectives that the Board seeks to achieve and the behaviours which support that outcome;
The desire for Senior Executives to have a shareholding as a proportion of remuneration in the event that equity rewards 
have vested; and
The service period before executives can receive equity rewards.

• 

The table below provides an overview of the STI against key financial and non-financial performance measures. 

Financial and Business Performance
Underlying Profit 
Performance 

• Group profit before tax.
• Return on NFE (Net Funds Employed).
• Cost to income ratio.
• Appropriate and efficient capital management.
• Alignment of priorities and allocation of resources.
•  Market conditions, in particular performance in the 

Business 
Performance

prevailing market.

•  Implementation of Company strategy and improvement 

in underlying health of the Company.

•  Increase in the Group’s market share of residential 

CEO

Senior 
Executives

State 
General 
Managers

70%

30% to 40%

50%

Non-Financial
Customer and 
Stakeholder 
Performance

People 

Safety and 
Environment

property sector. 
• Risk management.

• Customer Advocacy.

• Employee retention and engagement. 
• Leadership.
• Providing a safe work environment.
• Minimise the impact of our activities on the environment.

30%

60% to 70%

50%

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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)

2.4  Executive Remuneration Arrangements (continued)

The Remuneration Committee determines the STI to be paid 
based on an assessment of the extent to which the KPMs 
are met. The STI payment is made within two months of the 
year end. The Committee has the discretion to adjust STIs 
upwards or downwards in light of unexpected or unintended 
circumstances. 

Based on achievements of the Group in the 2017 financial 
year and performance against individual KPMs, the 
Remuneration Committee determined that Executives 
achieved between 85% and 100% of their target opportunity 
(average 92%). In making this assessment, the Committee 
considered the following factors:

•  Performance in implementing Company strategy.
•  Performance in the prevailing market.
• 
• 
• 
•  Performance against individual KPMs.

The financial result.
The level of contract signings.
The underlying health of the Company.

B) Long Term Incentive (LTI)

LTI awards are only made to executives who are in a position 
to have an impact on the Group’s performance and the 
creation of shareholder value over the longer term. 

(i) LTI and Retention (FY15 and subsequent years)

With effect from FY15, LTI arrangements were varied and 
remuneration is provided by the Issue of Rights (instead 
of shares) and includes a retention component. The use of 
Rights as an incentive reduces the upfront cash requirements 
of the Company (as shares do not need to be acquired 
for allocations) and because participants do not receive 
dividends on Rights (as distinct from shares).

The Total Shareholder Return (TSR) hurdle of the LTI 
component was replaced by a Return on Equity (ROE) hurdle 
which uses market capitalisation as a proxy for equity, 
and is more appropriate from a shareholders’ perspective 
as the required rates of return do not vary with “market” 
performance. The ROE hurdle operates such that 50% vesting 
occurs at an average annual return of 12% with 100% vesting 
at an average annual return of 18%. The Earnings Per Share 
(EPS) hurdle remains unchanged and is consistent with 
the FY14 and prior years’ LTI structure explained under LTI 
(FY14 and prior years) below. The performance conditions 
will be tested at the end of the three year vesting period and 
the number of rights that may vest will depend on the level 
of average annual returns achieved over that three year 
period. The service rights are split into three tranches that 
progressively vest each year subject to satisfaction of the 
service condition. The CEO’s participation was determined 
as 40% (LTI) and 25% (Retention component) of TEC 
respectively.

The operation of the EPS, ROE and Retention hurdles are set 
out below.

AVJennings’ EPS growth 
rate over the three year 
performance period

< 5%

5%

5% –10%

>=10%

Percentage of rights 
vesting

Nil

50% of the allocation  
for the hurdle

Pro-rata between  
50% and 100%

100% of the allocation  
for the hurdle

AVJennings’ ROE over the three 
year performance period

Percentage of rights 
vesting

<12%

12%

15%

>=18%

Nil

50%

75%

100% (Straight line 
interpolation between 
12% and 18%)

Retention component  
– years of service

Percentage of rights 
vesting

one year

two years

three years

33.33%

33.33%

33.34%

Rights have been granted to KMP as detailed in the table on 
page 21.

The May 2015 Grant was delayed from 2014 whilst the 
Remuneration Committee considered the changes to the plan 
resulting in the Rights plan. The May 2015 Grant was made 
for the FY15 year (with LTI testing in September 2018). The 
September 2015 Grant was made in the FY16 year with LTI 
testing in September 2018.

The September 2016 Grant was made in the FY17 year  
with LTI testing in September 2019.

The fair value of the rights at the date of the grant is 
determined using an appropriate valuation model. The  
fair value is expensed over the period in which the 
performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled with a 
corresponding increase in share-based payment reserve in 
equity. The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled 
transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date 
reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired  
and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity 
instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit  
in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  
represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised 
between the beginning and end of that period.

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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)

2.4  Executive Remuneration Arrangements (continued)

AVJennings’ EPS growth rate  
over the performance period

Percentage  
vesting

< 5% 

5%

5% – 10% 

>=10%

Nil

50% of the allocation  
for the hurdle

Pro-rata between 50% 
and 100%

100% of the allocation 
for the hurdle

The original cost of equity-settled transactions was treated 
as a reduction in share capital and the underlying shares 
identified separately as treasury shares. The fair value at 
the date when the grant was made was determined using an 
appropriate valuation model. That fair value was expensed 
over the period in which the performance and/or service 
conditions were fulfilled with a corresponding increase in 
share-based payment reserve in equity. The cumulative 
expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each 
reporting date until the vesting date reflected the extent to 
which the vesting period had expired and the Group’s best 
estimate of the number of equity instruments that would 
ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the Consolidated 
Statement of Comprehensive Income represents the 
movement in cumulative expense recognised between the 
beginning and end of that period.

In respect of shares forfeited, no further amounts were 
expensed. The cumulative amounts relating to non- market 
based measures expensed to the date of forfeiture were 
reversed.

There is no non-recourse financing provided to executives  
in relation to any share-based payments.

(ii) LTI (FY 14 and prior years)

The AVJ Deferred Employee Share Plan (the LTI Plan) 
administers employee share schemes under which shares 
were purchased on-market by the LTI Plan Trustee on behalf 
of employees. These shares vest to employees for no cash 
consideration subject to certain conditions being satisfied. 
Shares held by the LTI Plan’s trust and not yet allocated to 
employees are shown as treasury shares in the Financial 
Statements.

Vesting is subject to both service and performance conditions. 
The service condition requires the executive to be employed 
by the Company as at 30 September in the third year after 
the grant date for each grant. The performance conditions 
apply to each grant – as to 50% as measured by the TSR 
hurdle and as to 50% by the EPS hurdle. The two performance 
hurdles are tested differently. The EPS hurdle is tested as at 
30 June in the test year (three years after grant). The TSR 
hurdle is tested at 30 September of the third year after grant.

The following is the status of allocations made to KMP under 
the LTI Plan:

FY14 Grant
On 25 September 2013, shares were granted to KMP. As 
detailed in the table on page 21, all unvested shares vested  
or were forfeited during the year. 

The service vesting condition was that the employee must 
be employed by AVJennings at 30 September 2016. In the 
event of death, permanent disablement or retrenchment, 
the shares may vest to the estate at the Board’s discretion. 
If the employee resigned (in certain circumstances) or was 
terminated, the unvested shares would be forfeited.

The performance vesting conditions were:

• 

TSR performance measured against the ASX Small 
Industrials Index; and

•  EPS growth. AVJennings’ EPS growth must meet or exceed 
10% p.a. for the three financial years to 30 June 2017.

Half of the allocation was assessed against each 
performance condition. The vesting schedule for the TSR and 
EPS performance conditions are set out in the tables below. 
The holder of the shares was entitled to receive all dividends 
paid between grant and vesting dates.

AVJennings’ TSR rank against 
companies in the Index at  
30 September

Percentage  
vesting

< median

At the median

Nil

50%

> median but < 75th percentile

Pro-rata between 50th 
and 75th percentiles

>=75th percentile

100%

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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)

2.4  Executive Remuneration Arrangements (continued)

The following is the status of shares granted to KMP under the FY14 LTI Plan:

KMP

Year of Grant

PK Summers

CD Thompson

L Mahaffy

SC Orlandi

L Hunt

Total

FY14

FY14

FY14

FY14

FY14

Fair Value at 
grant date

 $351,499 

 $62,286 

 $56,947 

 $50,407 

 $38,493 

Shares at 
beginning of 
the year

 666,349 

 118,078 

 107,957 

 95,558 

 72,973 

Forfeited

(27,586)

(4,888)

(4,469)

(3,956)

(3,021)

Vested

(638,763)

(113,190)

(103,488)

(91,602)

(69,952)

 $559,632 

 1,060,915 

(43,920)

(1,016,995)

Shares at end 
of the year

–

–

–

–

–

–

The following is the status of rights granted to KMP under the FY15 and subsequent year LTI Plans:

KMP

PK Summers

PK Summers

PK Summers

CD Thompson

CD Thompson

CD Thompson

L Mahaffy

L Mahaffy

L Mahaffy

SC Orlandi

SC Orlandi

SC Orlandi

L Hunt

L Hunt

L Hunt

Total

Year of  
Grant

Fair Value at 
grant date

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY15

FY16

FY17

 $386,528 

 $341,129 

 $372,970 

 $51,035 

 $59,904 

 $65,649 

 $46,660 

 $54,769 

 $60,022 

 $41,301 

 $48,479 

 $53,129 

 $31,538 

 $37,021 

 $40,571 

Rights at 
beginning of 
the year

 582,414 

 564,868 

–

 73,111 

 94,343 

–

 66,843 

 86,256 

–

 59,166 

 76,350 

–

 45,180 

 58,304 

–

Rights 
granted

–

–

 721,355 

–

–

 125,641 

–

–

 114,872 

–

–

 101,680 

–

–

 77,646 

Rights  
vested

(82,654)

(78,996)

 –     

(14,185)

(18,076)

 –     

(12,969)

(16,527)

 –     

(11,480)

(14,629)

 –     

(8,766)

(11,171)

 –     

Rights at end 
of the year

 499,760 

 485,872 

 721,355 

 58,926 

 76,267 

 125,641 

 53,874 

 69,729 

 114,872 

 47,686 

 61,721 

 101,680 

 36,414 

 47,133 

 77,646 

 $1,690,705 

 1,706,835 

 1,141,194 

(269,453) 

 2,578,576 

AVJennings prohibits executives from entering into arrangements to protect the value of unvested LTI awards. This prohibition 
includes entering into hedging arrangements in relation to AVJennings shares. 

3.  Group Performance

The table below shows the Group’s earnings performance as well as the movement in the Group’s Earnings per Share (EPS), 
Total Shareholder Return (TSR) and Market Capitalisation over the last 5 years.

Financial
Report
Date

30 June 2013

30 June 2014

30 June 2015

30 June 2016

30 June 2017

Profit/(Loss)
After Tax
 $’000

(15,266)

 18,782   

 34,385   

 40,912   

 35,717   

Basic
EPS
 Cents

(5.46)

 4.94   

 9.03   

 10.71   

 9.31   

TSR*
 Cents

 14.0   

 13.0   

 10.5   

(4.0)

 15.0   

Market 
Capitalisation
 $’000

Return on Market 
Capitalisation
 %

 167,666   

 216,715   

 245,694   

 213,968   

 253,164   

(9.11)

 8.67   

 14.00   

 19.12   

 14.11   

* TSR is the aggregate of the movement in the share price and dividends paid during the year ended 30 June. 

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REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)

5.  Remuneration of KMP

4.  Employment Contracts

i) Chief Executive Officer

Mr Summers’ employment contract does not have a 
termination date and does not stipulate a termination 
payment. However, it specifies a six month notice period. 
Details regarding the remuneration paid to Mr Summers are 
contained in the table on page 24.

ii) Other Executives  

The other executives are full time permanent employees with 
employment contracts. The employment contracts do not 
have termination dates or termination payments. However, 
they specify a notice period of three months. 

Details of the nature and amount of each element of 
remuneration of Directors and executives are set out in the 
tables on pages 23 and 24. The Directors are the same as 
those identified in the Directors’ Report.

6. 

 Remuneration Options: Granted and  
Vested During the Year

No options were either granted or exercised during the year. 
There are currently no unexercised or outstanding options. 
None of the Directors or executives hold any options.

7.  Shareholdings of KMP

The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each KMP of the Group, including their related parties, 
are set out below. 

Opening 
Balance

Vested as 
Remuneration

On market 
Purchase

Other (1)

Closing  
Balance

For the year ended 30 June 2017
Directors
S Cheong
E Sam
PK Summers
RJ Rowley
D Tsang (1)
Executives
CD Thompson
L Mahaffy
SC Orlandi
L Hunt

 192,318,030   
 209,349   
 3,119,775   
 252,000   
 837,396   

 1,227,106   
 49,463   
 249,720   
 149,186   

–
–

 800,413   

–
–

 145,451   
 132,984   
 117,711   
 89,889   

 11,500,000   

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
(837,396)

 203,818,030   
 209,349   
 3,920,188   
 252,000   
–    

–
–
–
–

 1,372,557   
 182,447   
 367,431   
 239,075   

Total

 198,412,025   

 1,286,448   

 11,500,000   

(837,396)

 210,361,077  

For the year ended 30 June 2016
Directors
S Cheong
E Sam
PK Summers
RJ Rowley
D Tsang (1)
Executives
CD Thompson
L Mahaffy
SC Orlandi
L Hunt

 192,318,030   
 209,349   
 2,815,505   
 252,000   
 837,396   

 884,448   
 19,967   
 202,483   
 87,082   

–
–

 304,270   

–
–

 54,158   
 29,496   
 47,237   
 36,071   

–
–
–
–
–

 288,500   

–
–

 26,033   

Total

(1) Resigned 9 June 2017.

 197,626,260   

 471,232   

 314,533   

–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–

 192,318,030   
 209,349   
 3,119,775   
 252,000   
 837,396   

 1,227,106   
 49,463   
 249,720   
 149,186   

 198,412,025  

Directors’ ReportAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  23   

REMUNERATION REPORT (Audited) (continued)

8.  Remuneration Tables

i) Non-Executive Directors

S Cheong(1)

RJ Rowley 

E Sam(1)

B Chin 

BG Hayman 

TP Lai

D Tsang (1)

BL Tan (1)

Total

Total

Year
2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

Short-Term
Fees 
$

–

–

58,219

 77,626   

–

–

 60,000   

 60,000   

 45,662   

 45,662   

 50,000   

 50,000   

–

–

–

–

Post Employment
Superannuation(2) 
$

–

–

26,781

 7,374   

–

–

–

–

 4,338   

 4,338   

–

–

–

–

–

–

Total  
$

–

–

85,000

 85,000   

–

–

 60,000   

 60,000   

 50,000   

 50,000   

 50,000   

 50,000   

–

–

–

–

213,881

 233,288  

31,119

 11,712  

245,000

 245,000  

(1) 

 These Directors were not paid fees. A consulting fee of $50,000 per month was paid to the ultimate parent entity SC Global Developments Pte Ltd which 
covers the services of these Directors. International airfares to attend meetings are paid for by a related entity.

(2)  Payments to Defined Contribution Plans consist of Superannuation Guarantee Contribution payments as well as employee voluntary contributions.

(a) 

 Directors are also reimbursed for airfares (other than the international airfares for those Directors referred to in (1) above), and other expenses relating  
to the provision of their services.

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AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  25   

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS AND DIRECTORS’ COMMITTEES

The number of meetings of Directors and Directors’ committees held during the year, for the period the Director was a Member 
of the Board or a Committee, and the number of meetings attended by each Director are detailed below.

Full Meetings of 
Directors

Audit

Held
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
1

Attended
6
6
6
5
5
6
6
5
1

Held
–
3
–
–
3
–
3
3
–

Attended
–
3
–
–
3
–
3
3
–

Meetings of Committees

Remuneration
Held
1
–
–
1
–
1
1
–
–

Attended
1
–
–
1
–
1
1
–
–

Nominations
Held
1
1
–
1
–
1
–
–
–

Attended
1
1
–
1
–
1
–
–
–

Risk Management
Attended
–
1
–
–
–
1
–
–
–

Held
–
1
–
–
–
1
–
–
–

S Cheong
RJ Rowley 
PK Summers
E Sam
B Chin 
BG Hayman
TP Lai
D Tsang(1)
BL Tan(2)

(1) Resigned 9 June 2017.
(2) Appointed 9 June 2017.

Investments Committee

The Investments Committee does not formally meet in person. It conducts physical inspections of certain major development 
sites and receives detailed briefings from management on all major development sites prior to consideration of formal 
acquisition proposals which are dealt with by way of circular resolution. 

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS

ROUNDING 

The relevant interests of the Directors in the shares of the 
Company at the date of this Report are:

Director
S Cheong
E Sam
PK Summers
RJ Rowley

Number
 203,818,030 
 209,349 
 3,920,188 
 252,000 

INDEMNIFYING OFFICERS

During the year, the Group paid a premium in respect of 
a contract insuring its Directors and employees against 
liabilities that may be incurred in defending civil or criminal 
proceedings that may be brought against the Officers in their 
capacity as Officers of entities in the Group. In accordance 
with common practice, the insurance policy prohibits 
disclosure of the nature of the liability insured against and 
the amount of the premium.

INDEMNIFICATION OF AUDITORS

To the extent permitted by law, the Company has agreed to 
indemnify its auditors, Ernst & Young, as part of the terms 
of its audit engagement agreement against claims by third 
parties arising from the audit (for an unspecified amount). No 
payment has been made to indemnify Ernst & Young during or 
since the financial year.

ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) 
Instrument 2016/191 is applicable to the Group and in 
accordance with that Instrument, amounts in the Financial 
Report and the Directors’ Report are rounded to the nearest 
thousand dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY TERM OF AUDIT 
PARTNER

In accordance with section 324DAA of the Act, and in 
accordance with a recommendation of the Audit Committee, 
the Directors granted approval for the Group’s audit partner 
to play a significant role in the audit of the Group for a 
further two successive financial years in addition to his 
original five successive financial years, such that his term will 
expire on 30 June 2018.

The Directors noted that the Committee was satisfied that 
the extension would maintain the quality of the audit and 
would not give rise to any conflicts of interest for the following 
reasons:

• 

the existing audit effectiveness protocols within the 
Committee’s charter are sufficient to ensure that auditor 
independence would not be diminished by such an 
extension;

•  extending the engagement period of the incumbent audit 
partner would ensure the preservation of knowledge in 
circumstance where the Company is both diversifying 
its project mix (particularly with the introduction of the 
Waterline project) and bringing a large number of new 
projects to production; and
the Directors of the Group have the option to reassess the 
auditor appointment at any time.

• 

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

We have obtained the following Independence Declaration from our auditors, Ernst & Young:

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION TO THE DIRECTORS OF AVJENNINGS LIMITED

As lead auditor for the audit of AVJennings Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2017, I declare to the best of my 
knowledge and belief, there have been:

a)  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit ; and

b)  no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of AVJennings Limited and the entities it controlled during the financial year.

Ernst & Young  
4 September 2017 

Mark Conroy 
Partner

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation  

NON-AUDIT SERVICES

The Group’s auditor, Ernst & Young, has not provided any non-audit services during the year.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Simon Cheong 
Director 

4 September 2017

  Peter Summers 
  Director

Directors’ Report 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  27   

Revenues

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Share of losses of associates and joint venture 
entities accounted for using the equity method

Change in inventory loss provisions

Selling and marketing expenses

Employee expenses

Other operational expenses

Management and administration expenses

Depreciation expense

Finance costs

Profit before income tax

Income tax 

Profit after income tax

Other comprehensive income (OCI)

Foreign currency translation 

Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to  
owners of the Company

Earnings per share (cents per share):

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Note

2 

22 

2 

2 

2 

3 

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 401,632 

 (305,053)

 96,579 

 421,884 

 (315,731)

 106,153 

 (28)

 5,057 

 (10,297)

 (24,600)

 (7,069)

 (8,120)

 (298)

 (195)

 51,029 

 (15,312)

 35,717 

 (583)

 3,665 

 (11,002)

 (24,797)

 (5,479)

 (8,373)

 (275)

 (526)

 58,783 

 (17,871)

 40,912 

 (109)

 (109)

 2,042 

 2,042 

 35,608 

 42,954 

 35,717 

 40,912 

 35,608 

 42,954 

30

30

 9.31 

 9.31 

 10.71 

 10.71 

 
 
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other assets

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Equity accounted investments 

Available-for-sale financial asset

Plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Tax payable

Provisions

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Contributed equity 

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

Note

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

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 121,872   

 211,073   

 3,073   

 43,086   

 106,060   

 209,939   

 2,140   

 351,580   

 361,225   

 38,131   

 21,694   

 308,133   

 343,098   

 8,449   

 2,880   

 792   

 2,816   

 8,684   

 2,880   

 985   

 2,816   

 361,201   

 380,157   

 712,781   

 741,382   

 75,553   

 117,633   

 2,607   

 5,257   

 5,607   

 10,057   

 10,494   

 6,261   

 89,024   

 144,445   

 37,449   

 43,333   

 177,016   

 165,466   

 27,422   

 867   

 23,437   

 794   

 242,754   

 233,030   

 331,778   

 377,475   

 381,003   

 363,907   

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 160,436   

 6,622   

 6,022   

 213,945   

 197,449   

 381,003   

 363,907   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  29   

Attributable to equity holders  
of AVJennings Limited

Total 
equity

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve

Share-based 
Payment 
Reserve

Retained 
Earnings

Contributed 
Equity

Note

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

At 1 July 2015

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1,791

1,283

173,836

337,346

Comprehensive income:  
Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income  
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Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their 
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-  Share-based payment expense 

reversed (forfeited shares)

- Share-based payment expense

- Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners  
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28(a)

28(a)

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2,042

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40,912

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40,912

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(19)

925

(17,299)

(17,299)

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(17,299)     

(16,393)    

At 30 June 2016

160,436

3,833

2,189

197,449

363,907

At 1 July 2016

Comprehensive income:  
Profit for the year

Other comprehensive loss for the year

 160,436        

 3,833        

 2,189        

 197,449        

 363,907       

–

–

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(109)     

–

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 35,717        

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(109)     

Total comprehensive income for the year

 –       

(109)     

 –     

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 35,608        

Transactions with owners in their 
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-  Share-based payment expense 

reversed (forfeited shares)

- Share-based payment expense

- Dividends paid

Total transactions with owners  
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28(a)

28(a)

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 819        

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(19,221)     

(19,221)     

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(19,221)     

(18,512)    

At 30 June 2017

 160,436        

 3,724        

 2,898        

 213,945        

 381,003       

30  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Finance costs including interest paid

Income tax paid

Net cash used in operating activities

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment

Payments for plant and equipment

Interest received

Dividends received from joint venture entity

Net cash from investing activities

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Dividends paid

Net cash (used in)/from financing activities

NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Note

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

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(394,782)

(10,544)

(16,501)

(432,880)

(12,566)

(786)

(13,227)

(28,310)

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(119)

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 208   

 949   

 2   

(735)

 526   

 1,400   

 1,193   

 230,975   

 454,482   

(226,875)

(19,221)

(405,683)

(17,299)

(15,121)

 31,500   

(27,399)

 43,086   

(125)

 4,383   

 37,812   

 891   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR

4

 15,562   

 43,086   

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  31   

Section A – How the numbers are calculated

Section A1 Segment information

1.  OPERATING SEGMENTS 

AVJennings operates primarily in residential development.

The Group determines segments based on information that is provided to the Managing Director who is the chief operating 
decision maker (CODM). The CODM assesses the performance and makes decisions about the resources to be allocated to the 
segment. Each segment prepares a detailed finance report on a monthly basis which summaries the following:

•  Historic results of the segment; and
•  Forecast of the segment for the remainder of the year.

Reportable segments

Jurisdictions:

Include activities relating to Land Development, Integrated Housing and Apartments Development.

Other:

Include numerous low value items, amongst the most significant of which is interest.

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34  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

Section A2 Profit and loss information

2.  REVENUES AND EXPENSES

Revenues

Sales of land and built form

Interest received

Management fees received/receivable

Other

Total revenues

Revenue recognition

2017 
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2016 
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 860 

 1,084

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 526 

 785 

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 401,632

 421,884 

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recognised for the major business 
activities as follows:

Development projects and land sales

Revenue from the sale of land, houses and apartments is recognised when the significant risks, rewards of ownership and 
effective control have been transferred to the buyer. This has been determined to generally occur on settlement.

Revenue from land sales is recognised prior to settlement when a signed unconditional contract for sale exists, the significant 
risks, rewards of ownership and effective control have been transferred to the buyer, and there is no management involvement 
to the degree usually associated with ownership.

Interest revenue

Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the effective interest rate method.

Management fees

Revenue is recognised upon performance of the services.

Dividends

Dividends are recognised as revenue when the right to receive payment is established.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements2. REVENUES AND EXPENSES (continued)

Expenses

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  35   

Note

2017 
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2016 
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Cost of sales include:

Amortisation of finance costs capitalised to inventories

 12,898   

 15,454   

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Leasehold improvements

Plant, equipment and motor vehicles

Total depreciation expense

Finance costs

Bank loans and overdraft

Less: Amount capitalised to inventories

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 10,544   

(10,349)

 12,566   

(12,040)

 195   

 526   

 5,057   

 3,665   

 5,057   

 3,665   

For the year ended 30 June 2017, the movement in inventory loss provisions resulted from a realignment of future assumptions 
with current market conditions predominantly driven by projects in New South Wales and South Australia.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements36  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

3. 

INCOME TAX

(a) Income tax expense

The major components of income tax are:

Current income tax

Current income tax charge

Adjustment for prior year

Deferred income tax

Current year temporary differences

Adjustment for prior year

Income tax reported in the Consolidated  
Statement of Comprehensive Income

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 11,332   

 11,442   

(7)

 10   

 3,977   

 10   

 6,425   

(6)

 15,312   

 17,871   

(b) Numerical reconciliation between aggregate tax recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 
Income and tax calculated per the statutory income tax rate

Accounting profit before income tax

Tax at Australian income tax rate of 30% (2016 – 30%)

Non-deductible share of equity accounted Joint Venture losses

Other non-deductible items

Assessable foreign jurisdiction gains

Unused tax losses recognised and utilised

Effect of lower tax rate in foreign jurisdictions

Adjustment for prior year

Income tax expense

Effective tax rate

(c) Numerical reconciliation from income tax expense to income taxes paid

Income tax expense

Timing differences recognised in deferred tax

Adjustment for prior year

Exchange rate translation difference

Current year tax payable at year end

Prior year tax paid/(refunded) in current year

 51,029  

58,783

 15,309   

 17,635   

 8   

 144   

 2   

 –   

(154)

 3   

 175   

 148   

 345   

(193)

(243)

 4   

 15,312   

 17,871   

30%

30%

 15,312   

 17,871   

(3,987)

(6,419)

 7   

(45)

(5,257)

 10,471   

(10)

(19)

(10,494)

(143)

Cash taxes paid per Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 16,501   

 786   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
 
 
AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  37   

3. 

INCOME TAX (continued)

(d) Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities

Opening 
balance

Expense 
 /(benefit)

Recognised 
on 
acquisition

Foreign 
exchange 
variance

Closing 
balance

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

Deferred income tax movement for the  
year ended 30 June 2017:

Deferred tax assets

 – inventories

 – prepayments and accruals

 – provisions on employee entitlement

 – other

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

 – inventories

 – unearned revenue

 – prepayments and accruals

 – provisions on employee entitlement

 – brand name

 – other

 6,769   

 1,344   

 1,446   

 288   

(2,518)

(180)

 72   

(74)

 9,847   

(2,700)

(22,190)

(9,954)

(135)

(152)

(845)

(8)

 339   

(1,507)

(233)

 152   

–

(38)

Deferred tax liabilities

(33,284)

(1,287)

Net deferred tax liabilities

(23,437)

(3,987)

Deferred income tax movement for the  
year ended 30 June 2016:

Deferred tax assets

 – inventories

 – prepayments and accruals

 – provisions on employee entitlement

 –  losses available for offsetting against  

future taxable income 

 – other

Deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities

 – inventories

 – unearned revenue

 – prepayments and accruals

 – provisions on employee entitlement

 – brand name

 – other

 9,588   

(2,819)

 909   

 1,363   

 434   

 82   

 2,506   

(2,699)

 240   

 48   

 14,606   

(4,954)

(23,371)

(6,639)

(80)

(423)

(845)

(23)

 1,181   

(3,070)

(55)

 271   

 –   

 15   

Deferred tax liabilities

(31,381)

(1,658)

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

–

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

–

–

 –   

 –   

 –   

 193 

 –   

 193 

 –  

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –  

 –  

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

–

 –  

 2  

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

2

2

 –   

 1   

 1   

 –   

 –   

 2   

 –   

(245)

 –   

 –   

 –   

 –   

 4,251   

 1,164   

 1,518   

 214   

 7,147  

(21,851)

(11,459)

(368)

 –   

(845)

(46)

(34,569)

(27,422)

 6,769   

 1,344   

 1,446   

 –   

 288   

 9,847   

(22,190)

(9,954)

(135)

(152)

(845)

(8)

(245)

(33,284)

Net deferred tax liabilities

(16,775)

(6,612)

 193

(243)

(23,437)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements38  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

3. 

INCOME TAX (continued)

(f) Accounting

(e) Tax consolidation legislation

AVJennings Limited and its wholly owned Australian controlled 
entities are in a tax consolidated group. 

The entities in the tax consolidated group have entered into 
a tax sharing agreement which limits the joint and several 
liabilities of the wholly owned entities in the case of a default 
by the head entity, AVJennings Limited. 

The entities in the tax consolidated group have also entered 
into a tax funding agreement to fully compensate/be 
compensated by AVJennings Limited for current tax balances 
and deferred tax assets or unused tax losses and credits 
transferred.

Income tax expense is calculated at the applicable tax rate 
and recognised in the profit and loss for the year, unless 
it relates to other comprehensive income or transactions 
recognised directly in equity. 

The tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. Broadly, 
current tax represents the tax expense paid or payable for 
the current year. Deferred tax accounts for tax on temporary 
differences. Temporary differences generally occur when 
income and expenses are recognised by tax authorities and 
for accounting purposes in different periods. 

Deferred tax assets, including those arising from tax losses, 
are only recognised to the extent it is probable that sufficient 
taxable profits will be available to utilise the losses in the 
foreseeable future.

Section A3 Balance Sheet information

4.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash at bank and in hand

Accounting

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

15,562

43,086

Cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and in hand and short 
term deposits with a maturity of three months or less, which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements5. 

 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Current

Trade receivables

Related party receivables

Funds held in trust accounts

Other receivables 

Total current trade and other receivables

Non-current

Trade receivables

Related party receivables

Other receivables

Total non-current trade and other receivables

(i) Accounting

Receivables are recognised at fair value less provision for impairment. 

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  39   

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 113,999   

 102,910   

 3,580   

 –  

 4,293   

 1,600   

 657   

 893   

 121,872   

 106,060   

 32,583   

 15,063   

 1,096   

 4,452   

 1,601   

 5,030   

 38,131   

 21,694   

Individual receivables that are known to be uncollectible are written-off when identified. A provision for impairment is recognised 
when there is objective evidence that the collection of the receivable is doubtful. The provision is calculated as the difference 
between the carrying amount of the receivable and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective 
interest rate. 

(ii) Allowance for impairment loss

No impairment loss (2016: $Nil) has been recognised by the Group in the current year. 

At 30 June, the ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:

Number of days outstanding

Total  
$’000

0-30 
$’000

31-60 
$’000

61-90 
$’000

+ 91 
$’000

+ 91#  
$’000

 146,582 

 146,570 

117,973

117,962

6 

6

3 

–

3 

5

–

–

2017

2016

# Considered impaired.

The carrying value of receivables is assumed to approximate their fair value. 

The Group does not have any significant credit risk exposure to a single customer. Receivables in respect of land and built form 
require to be fully settled prior to passing of title. 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
40  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

6. 

INVENTORIES

Current

Broadacres

Land to be subdivided – at cost

Borrowing and holding costs capitalised

Impairment provision

Total broadacres

Work–in–progress

Land subdivided or in the course of being subdivided – at cost

Development costs capitalised

Houses and apartments under construction – at cost

Borrowing and holding costs capitalised

Impairment provision

Total work–in–progress

Completed inventory

Completed houses and apartments – at cost

Completed residential land lots – at cost

Borrowing and holding costs capitalised

Impairment provision

Total completed inventory

Total current inventories

Non–current

Broadacres

Land to be subdivided – at cost

Borrowing and holding costs capitalised

Impairment provision

Total broadacres

Work–in–progress

Land subdivided or in the course of being subdivided – at cost

Development costs capitalised

Houses and apartments under construction – at cost

Borrowing and holding costs capitalised

Impairment provision

Total work–in–progress

Completed inventory

Completed residential land lots – at cost

Borrowing and holding costs capitalised

Impairment provision

Total completed inventory

Total non–current inventories

Total inventories

Note

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

6(a)

6(a)

6(a)

6(a)

6(a)

6(a)

 8,980   

 3,894   

(480)

 49,237   

 9,873   

(3,133)

 12,394   

 55,977   

 61,529   

 45,796   

 19,033   

 15,563   

(1,838)

 61,590   

 26,025   

 22,799   

 11,105   

(2,390)

 140,083   

 119,129   

 45,980   

 10,974   

 2,757   

(1,115)

 14,742   

 18,138   

 2,833   

(880)

 58,596   

 34,833   

 211,073   

 209,939   

 202,243   

 278,176   

 24,319   

(10,000)

 29,182   

(14,076)

 216,562   

 293,282   

 39,102   

 32,629   

 9,722   

 9,958   

 –     

 32,382   

 14,757   

 1,231   

 1,805   

(519)

 91,411   

 49,656   

 178   

 11   

(29)

 160   

 178   

 11   

(29)

 160   

 308,133   

 343,098   

 519,206   

 553,037   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  41   

6. 

INVENTORIES (continued)

(a)   Borrowing costs attributable to qualifying assets are capitalised. These include interest, fees and costs associated with 

interest rate derivatives and have been capitalised at a weighted average rate of 6.12% (2016: 6.18%). 

(b)   Inventory with a carrying value of $110,034,000 (2016: $98,405,000) was pledged as security for project specific 

borrowings (refer to note 12(b)). The Group’s remaining inventory has been pledged as security for the main banking 
facility (refer to note 12(a)).

Accounting

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. 

Costs include cost of acquisition, development, borrowings and all other costs directly related to specific projects. Borrowing 
and holding costs such as rates and taxes incurred after completion of development and construction are expensed. Costs 
expected to be incurred under penalty clauses and rectification provisions are also included.

Net realisable value is determined based on the estimated sales in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs of 
completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. Estimates of net realisable value are based on the most recent 
evidence available at the time the estimates are made.

Movement in impairment provisions 

At beginning of year

Amounts utilised

Amounts reversed

At end of year

7.  OTHER ASSETS

Prepayments

Deposits

Total other current assets

2017 
$’000

 21,027   

(2,508)

(5,057)

2016 
$’000

30,216

(5,524)

(3,665)

 13,462  

21,027

2017 
$’000

 2,971   

 102   

2016 
$’000

 2,052   

 88   

 3,073   

 2,140   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements42  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

8.  AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSET

Property Fund Units

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 2,880 

 2,880 

These comprise units in unlisted property funds which don’t have an active market. As the range of reasonable fair values can  
be significant and estimates cannot be made reliably, the units are measured at cost less impairment.

The Company intends to hold the property fund units until development activity is completed, and all product sold. 

Impairment and risk exposure

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether there is objective evidence of impairment. A financial asset is impaired if 
there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events and the loss event (or events) has an impact on the 
estimated future cash flows of the financial asset that can be reliably estimated. In the case of equity investments classified as 
available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below the cost is considered an indicator 
that the assets are impaired.

If there is objective evidence of impairment for an available-for-sale financial asset, the cumulative loss, measured as the 
difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously 
recognised in profit and loss, is taken to profit and loss.

None of the financial assets are either past due or impaired.

All available-for-sale investments are denominated in Australian currency. As a result, there is no exposure to foreign currency 
risk. There is also no exposure to price risk as the intention is to hold the investments to maturity.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements9.  PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Leasehold improvements

At cost

Less: accumulated depreciation

Total leasehold improvements

Plant and equipment 

At cost

Less: accumulated depreciation

Total plant and equipment

Total plant and equipment

(i) Reconciliations

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  43   

2017 
$’000

 376   

(286)

 90   

 6,711   

(6,009)

 702   

 792  

2016 
$’000

379

(259)

120

6,631

(5,766)

865

985

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the year are set out 
below:

For the year ended 30 June 2016

Note

Carrying amount at 1 July 2015

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation charge

Carrying amount at 30 June 2016

For the year ended 30 June 2017

Carrying amount at 1 July 2016

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation charge

Carrying amount at 30 June 2017

(ii) Accounting

2

2

 Leasehold 
 improve- 
 ments 
$’000 

 Plant and  
equipment  
$’000 

63 

91 

 (26)

(8)

120 

120 

2 

(3)

(29)

90 

542 

644 

(54)

(267)

865 

865 

117 

(11)

(269)

702 

 Total  
$’000

605 

735 

(80)

(275)

985 

985 

119 

(14)

(298)

792 

Plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis using the following rates which are consistent with the prior year:

Plant and equipment 
Leasehold improvements 

3-7 years 
3-10 years

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements44  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Brand name at cost

Less: accumulated amortisation

Total intangible assets

2017 
$’000

9,868

(7,052)

2,816

2016 
$’000

9,868

(7,052)

2,816

The intangible asset relates to the value of the “AVJennings” brand name which was acquired as part of a business combination 
in 1995. On recognition, the asset was determined to have a finite life of 20 years and was amortised over the expected useful life. 
In accordance with the accounting policy discussed below, the amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible 
asset are reviewed at least each financial year-end. A review carried out at 31 December 2009 determined that the brand name 
has indefinite useful life. This change in accounting estimate has been applied prospectively with amortisation ceasing as of  
31 December 2009.

The brand name is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if there are indicators of impairment. At 30 June 2017, there 
were no indicators of impairment.

Accounting

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured at cost on initial recognition. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a 
business combination is their fair value as at the date of the acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried 
at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. The Group does not capitalise any expenditure 
resulting in the creation of internally generated intangible assets.

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. 

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an 
indication that the asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with 
a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected 
pattern of consumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset are considered to modify the amortisation period 
or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates and adjusted on a prospective basis. The 
amortisation expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
in the expense category that is consistent with the function of the intangible assets.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually. The assessment of indefinite 
life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from 
indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Current

Secured

Land creditors

Unsecured

Land creditors

Trade creditors

Related party payables

Other creditors and accruals

Total current payables

Non-Current

Unsecured

Land creditors

Related party payables

Other creditors and accruals

Total non-current payables

Accounting

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  45   

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 –     

 4,350   

 43,332   

 9,766   

 1,179   

 21,276   

 75,553   

 74,904   

 14,306   

 150   

 23,923   

 113,283   

 75,553   

 117,633   

 32,742   

 4,707   

 –     

 39,571   

 2,978   

 784   

 37,449   

 43,333   

Trade and other payables are carried at an amortised cost and represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the 
Group prior to the end of the financial year which are unpaid. 

Due to the short term nature of current payables, their carrying amount is assumed to approximate their fair value.  
Non-current land creditors have been discounted using a rate of 6.01% (2016: 5.65%).

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements46  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

12. INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS

Current

Bank overdraft

Bank loans

Total current interest-bearing liabilities

Non-current

Bank loans

Total non-current interest-bearing liabilities

Accounting

Borrowing costs

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 3   

–

 2,604 

 10,057 

 2,607   

 10,057   

 177,016  

 165,466   

 177,016  

 165,466   

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of an asset that necessarily takes a 
substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset. All other 
borrowing costs are expensed. 

Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs incurred in connection with the borrowing of funds. Interest income on 
borrowed funds pending their expenditure, is deducted from borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation. 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable 
transaction costs. Subsequently, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are measured at amortised cost using the effective 
interest method. Fees paid on establishment of loan facilities are capitalised as a prepayment and amortised over the period of 
the facility.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless there is an unconditional right to defer repayment for at least 12 months 
after the reporting date.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  47   

12. INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS (continued)

Financing arrangements

The Group has access to the following lines of credit:

30 June 2017

Main banking facilities

– bank overdraft

– bank loans

– performance bonds 

Project funding facilities

– bank loans

Contract performance bond facilities

– performance bonds

30 June 2016

Main banking facilities

– bank overdraft

– bank loans

– performance bonds 

Other non-cash facilities

Project funding facilities

– bank loans

Contract performance bond facilities

– performance bonds

Note

12(a)

 12(b)

12(c)

12(a)

12(b)

12(c)

Available 
$’000

Utilised  
$’000

Unutilised  
$’000

 5,000   

 3   

 225,000   

 139,000   

 20,000   

 9,931   

 4,997   

 86,000   

 10,069   

 250,000   

 148,934   

 101,066   

 92,000   

 40,620   

 51,380   

 35,000   

 26,936   

 8,064   

5,000

225,000

20,000

250,000

220

–

143,243

14,317

157,560

–

5,000

81,757

5,683

92,440

220

92,000

32,280

59,720

35,000

22,239

12,761

At 30 June 2017 main banking facilities are interchangeable up to $47 million (2016: $47 million) between the bank loans  
and performance bonds. 

During the current and prior year, there were no defaults or breaches of any covenants relating to the facilities.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
48  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

12.  INTEREST-BEARING LOANS AND BORROWINGS (continued)

Significant terms and conditions

(a) Main banking facilities

The Group’s main banking facilities mature on 30 September 2019. These facilities are secured by a fixed and floating  
charge over all the assets and undertakings of the entities within the Group that are obligors under the main banking facilities, 
and by first registered mortgages over various real estate inventories other than those controlled by the Group under project 
development agreements and those assets pledged as security for project funding (see note 12(b)). The Parent Entity has 
entered into a cross deed of covenant with various controlled entities to guarantee obligations of those entities in relation  
to the main banking facilities (see note 21). The weighted average interest rate including margin on the main banking  
facilities at 30 June 2017 was 3.00% (2016: 3.21%).

(b) Project funding facilities

Project funding facilities are secured by:

•  a fixed and floating charge over the assets of the entity involved in the relevant project, namely, AVJennings Waterline  

Pty Ltd; and

•  a first registered mortgage over certain real estate inventories of the entity involved in the relevant project, namely, 

AVJennings Waterline Pty Ltd. 

The lines of credit shown are maximum limits which are available progressively as projects are developed. The expiry date for the 
facility at the reporting date was November 2019. The project funding facilities are to reduce to $50 million in December 2017. 
The outstanding amounts are expected to be repaid or refinanced prior to expiry of the facility. As at 30 June 2017, the balance 
outstanding on the bank loan facilities was $40,620,000 (2016: $32,280,000). 

The carrying amounts of the pledged assets are as follows:

Waterline, Victoria

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

111,021

 98,905  

The weighted average interest rate including margin on the project funding loans at 30 June 2017 was 3.17% (2016: 3.40%).

(c) Contract performance bond facilities

The Group has entered into Contract performance bond facilities of $35,000,000 (2016: $35,000,000) which are subject to 
review annually. The facilities expire on 31 December 2017 and management expects the annual review which is underway,  
to be completed shortly and the facilities extended for a further 12 months. The performance bond facilities are secured by 
Deeds of Indemnity between the Parent Entity and various controlled entities. Details of the controlled entities, included in  
the Deeds of Indemnity are set out in note 21.

13. PROVISIONS

Current

Employee benefits

Total current provisions

Non-current

Employee benefits 

Total non-current provisions

Accounting

Provisions

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 5,607   

 6,261   

 5,607   

 6,261   

 867   

 867   

 794   

 794   

A provision is recognised when there is a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that 
an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the obligation.

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present 
obligation at the reporting date. The non-current portion is discounted using corporate bond rates.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements14. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

Share capital

(a) Issued shares

Ordinary shares

Treasury shares

Total issued shares

(b) Movement in treasury shares

At beginning of year

Employee share scheme issue

At end of year

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  49   

Note

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 160,436  

 160,436  

2017 
Number

2016 
Number

 384,423,851 

 384,423,851 

14(b)

 (842,089)

 (2,338,154)

 383,581,762 

 382,085,697 

 (2,338,154)

 (3,502,401)

 1,496,065 

 1,164,247 

 (842,089)

 (2,338,154)

Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to dividends and to one vote per share at shareholders’ meetings.

Accounting

Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from  
the proceeds.

Shares held by the AVJ Deferred Employee Share Plan are disclosed as treasury shares and deducted from contributed equity.

15. RESERVES AND RETAINED EARNINGS

(a) Reserves

At 1 July 2015

Foreign currency translation

Share-based payment expense

At 30 June 2016

Foreign currency translation

Share-based payment expense

At 30 June 2017

(b) Nature and purpose of reserves

Foreign currency translation reserve

Foreign 
Currency 
Translation 
Reserve  
$’000

Share-based 
Payment 
Reserve 
$’000

Total 
$’000

 1,791        

 1,283        

 3,074        

 2,042        

 –     

 –     

 906        

 2,042        

 906        

 3,833        

 2,189        

 6,022        

(109)     

 –     

 –     

 709        

(109)     

 709        

 3,724        

 2,898        

 6,622        

Note

28(a)

28(a)

Exchange differences arising on translation foreign operations are recognised in other comprehensive income as 
explained in note 36(e) and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity. The cumulative amount is reclassified to the 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income when the net investment is disposed of. 

Share-based payment reserve

The share-based payment reserve is used to recognise the fair value of shares issued to employees, with a corresponding 
increase in employee expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
50  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

15. RESERVES AND RETAINED EARNINGS (continued)

(c) Retained earnings

Movements in retained earnings were as follows:

At beginning of year

Profit after income tax

Dividends declared and paid

At end of year

16. DIVIDENDS

Cash dividends declared and paid  

2015 final dividend of 3.0 cents per share,  
paid 23 September 2015. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2016 interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share,  
paid 15 April 2016. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2016 final dividend of 3.5 cents per share,  
paid 23 September 2016. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2017 interim dividend of 1.5 cents per share,  
paid 7 April 2017. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 197,449   

 173,836   

 35,717   

(19,221)

 40,912   

(17,299)

 213,945   

 197,449   

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 –   

 –   

 11,532 

 5,767 

 13,454 

 5,767 

 –     

 –     

Total cash dividends declared and paid 

 19,221 

 17,299 

Dividends proposed

2016 final dividend of 3.5 cents per share, 
paid 23 September 2016. Fully franked @ 30% tax

2017 final dividend of 3.5 cents per share,  
to be paid 19 September 2017. Fully franked @ 30% tax

Total dividends proposed

The Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains suspended.

Dividend franking account

 –   

 13,454 

 13,454 

 –   

 13,454 

 13,454 

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

 15,652 

 15,162 

The above balance is based on the balance of the dividend franking account at the year-end adjusted for:

• 
• 

franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount provided for income tax; and
franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends proposed at the year-end.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsSection A4 Cash Flows information

17.  CASH FLOW STATEMENT RECONCILIATION

Reconciliation of profit after tax to net cash flow used in operating activities

Profit after tax

Adjustments for non-cash items:

  Depreciation

  Net loss on disposal of plant and equipment

  Interest revenue classified as investing cash flow

  Share of losses of associates and joint venture entities

  Change in inventory loss provisions

  Share-based payments expense

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

  Decrease/(increase) in inventories

  Increase in trade and other receivables

  Increase in other current assets

  Decrease in current tax receivables

  Increase in deferred tax liability

  (Decrease)/increase in current tax liability

  Decrease in trade and other payables

  (Decrease)/increase in provisions

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  51   

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 35,717   

 40,912   

 298   

 14   

(860)

 28   

(7,565)

 709   

 41,396   

(32,249)

(933)

 –   

 3,985   

(5,237)

(47,949)

(581)

 275   

 80   

(526)

 583   

(9,189)

 906   

(26,899)

(45,572)

(80)

 143   

 6,662   

 10,494   

(6,902)

 803   

Net cash used in operating activities

(13,227)

(28,310)

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements52  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

Section B – Risk

18. JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The preparation of financial statements involves the use 
of certain critical accounting estimates and requires 
management to exercise judgement. These estimates and 
judgements are continually reviewed based on historical 
experience, current and expected market conditions as well as 
other relevant factors. 

(i) Judgements 

In applying the Group’s accounting policies, management 
makes judgements, which can significantly affect the 
amounts recognised in the Consolidated Financial 
Statements. This includes the determination of whether 
revenue recognition criteria has been satisfied on sales of 
land lots with deferred settlement terms. 

(ii) Estimates and assumptions

Estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of 
causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of 
assets and liabilities within the next financial year include: 

Estimates of net realisable value of inventories:

Estimates of net realisable value are based on the most 
reliable evidence available at the time the estimates are made 
of the net amount expected to be realised from the sale of 
inventories, and the estimated costs to complete. 

Profit recognised on developments:

The calculation of profit for land lots and built form is based 
on actual costs to date and estimates of costs to complete. 

19.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise 
receivables, payables, loans and borrowings, financial 
guarantee contracts, cash and short-term deposits. 

The Group’s treasury department focuses on the following 
main financial risks: interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, 
credit risk and liquidity risk. It provides assurance to the 
Group’s senior management that financial risk activities are 
governed by appropriate policies and procedures and that 
financial risks are identified, measured and managed in 
accordance with policies and risk objectives.

Responsibility for the monitoring of financial risk exposure 
and the formulation of appropriate responses rests with the 
Chief Financial Officer.

The Board reviews and approves policies, discusses their 
appropriateness with senior management and varies them as 
necessary.

(i) Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial 
instrument or future cash flows associated with it will 
fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The 
exposure to market interest rates primarily relates to interest-
bearing loans and borrowings issued at variable rates.

In assessing interest rate risk, the Group considers its loan 
maturity and cash flow profile and the outlook for interest 
rates over the medium term. To manage this, the Group may 
enter into hedging strategies that combine interest rate caps 
and floors, as well as floating-to-fixed interest rate swap 
contracts. However, the forecast cash position together with 
the current benign outlook for medium term interest rates 
has resulted in the Group retaining all of the drawn debt at 
variable rates of interest.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  53   

19.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

(i) Interest rate risk (continued)

The Group uses various techniques, including interest rate swaps, caps and collars to hedge the risk associated with interest 
rate fluctuations. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting and changes in fair value are recognised in profit  
and loss. 

Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and their 
fair value is reassessed at the end of each reporting period. Derivative financial instruments are not held for trading purposes.

At balance date, the following variable rate borrowings were outstanding:

Cash

Bank overdrafts

Bank loans

Net financial liabilities

Borrowings not hedged

2017

2016

Weighted 
average 
interest rate

%

1.48

5.50

3.03

Balance

$‘000

(15,562)

3

179,620

164,061

164,061

Weighted 
average 
interest rate

%

1.73

–

3.24

Balance

$‘000

(43,086)

–

175,523

132,437

132,437

The Group analyses its interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis. Within this analysis, consideration is given to potential 
renewals of existing positions, alternative financing, alternative hedging positions and the mix of fixed and variable  
interest rates.

The following table shows the impact on profit after tax if interest rates changed by 50 basis points. The calculation is based  
on borrowings and cash held at year-end. It assumes that interest is capitalised to qualifying assets as shown in note 2:  

+50 basis points

– 50 basis points

Profit After Tax  
Higher/(Lower)

2017 
$’000

(108)

108

2016 
$’000

(138)

138

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements54  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

19.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

(ii) Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk arises as a result of having assets denominated in a currency that is not the Group’s functional currency 
(balance sheet risk) or from transactions or cash flows denominated in a foreign currency (cash flow risk).

Balance sheet risk can affect net tangible assets whereas cash flow risk is more likely to affect potential equity distributions and 
repayment of debt. 

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a change in AUD/NZD exchange rates on exposures existing at balance date.

With all other variables held constant, profit after tax and equity would have been affected as follows:

AUD/NZD +10%

AUD/NZD – 10%

(iii) Credit risk

 Profit After Tax  
 Higher/(Lower)

Equity  
Higher/(Lower)

2017 
$’000

(413)

413

2016 
$’000

(649)

649

2017 
$’000

(402)

402

2016 
$’000

(853)

853

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its contractual obligations under a financial instrument, leading to a 
financial loss. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, available-for-financial asset, 
financial instruments and from granting of financial guarantees. 

Contracts for Land, Integrated Housing and Apartments usually require payment in full prior to passing of title to customers 
and collateral is therefore unnecessary. In the event that title is to pass prior to full payment being received, appropriate credit 
verification procedures are performed before contract execution.

Credit risk from balances with banks and financial institutions is managed by the Group’s treasury department in accordance 
with Group policy. Surplus funds are invested in high quality and low risk short-term money market instruments to ensure 
preservation of capital. Counterparties are limited to financial institutions approved by the Board.

The granting of financial guarantees also exposes the Group to credit risk, being the maximum amount that would have to be 
paid if the guarantee is called on. As the amounts payable under the guarantees are not significantly greater than the original 
liabilities, this risk in not material. See note 33 for details regarding financial guarantees. 

The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk.

(iv) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

The Group manages its liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows on a fortnightly basis and matching the maturity 
profiles of financial assets and liabilities. These are reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and presented to the Board as 
appropriate. The objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank loans 
and committed available credit facilities. 

The current main banking facilities are due to mature on 30 September 2019 and are therefore non-current. In addition, the 
Group operates certain project funding facilities which are discussed in note 12(b). The maturity profile of all debt facilities is 
monitored on a regular basis by the Chief Financial Officer and ongoing financing plans presented to the Board for approval 
well in advance of maturity. 

At 30 June 2017, 1.5% (2016: 5.7%) of the Group’s interest-bearing loans and borrowings will mature in less than one year. 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  55   

19.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

(iv) Liquidity risk (continued) 

The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities based on contractual 
undiscounted payments.

Year ended 30 June 2017

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings*

Financial Guarantees

< 6 months 
$’000

6–12 
 months 
$’000

> 1–5 years 
$’000

Total 
$’000

 15,562 

 100,505 

 –   

 –   

 21,367 

 38,131 

 15,562 

 160,003 

 116,067 

 21,367 

 38,131 

 175,565 

 61,881 

 2,701 

 2,135 

 13,672 

 5,280 

 37,449 

 183,923 

 –   

 –   

 113,002 

 191,904 

 2,135 

 66,717 

 18,952 

 221,372 

 307,041 

Net maturity

 49,350 

 2,415 

(183,241)

(131,476)

Year ended 30 June 2016

Financial Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Financial Liabilities

Trade and other payables

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings*

Financial Guarantees

< 6 months 
$’000

6–12 
 months 
$’000

> 1–5 years 
$’000

Total 
$’000

43,086

91,922

135,008

103,714

2,868

5,593

–

14,138

14,138

16,897

12,892

–

–

21,694

43,086

127,754

21,694

170,840

40,355

168,420

–

160,966

184,180

5,593

112,175

29,789

208,775

350,739

Net maturity

22,833

(15,651)

(187,081)

(179,899)

* Expected settlement amounts of interest-bearing loans and borrowings include an estimate of the interest payable to the date of expiry of the facilities.

In addition to maintaining sufficient short term assets to meet short term payments, at reporting date, the Group has 
approximately $161 million (2016: $165 million) of unused credit facilities available for its immediate use. Please refer  
to note 12.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements56  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

19.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

(v) Fair value

The following table provides the fair value measurement hierarchy of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities:

Year ended 30 June 2017

Year ended 30 June 2016

Quoted 
prices 
in active 
markets 
(Level 1) 
$’000

Significant 
observable 
inputs  

Significant 
unobservable 
inputs  

Total 

(Level 2)  
$’000

(Level 3)  
$’000

$’000

Quoted 
prices 
in active 
markets 
(Level 1) 
$’000

Significant 
observable 
inputs  

Significant 
unobservable 
inputs  

Total 

(Level 2)  
$’000

(Level 3)  
$’000

$’000

Financial liabilities

Interest-bearing loans 
and borrowings

–

–

179,623

179,623

–

–

179,623

179,623

–

–

175,523

175,523

–

–

175,523

175,523

Management assessed that the fair values of cash and short-term deposits, trade receivables, trade payables, bank overdrafts 
and other current liabilities approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

20. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

When managing capital, management’s objective is to ensure that returns to shareholders are optimised by using a  
mix of funding options. The aim is to achieve the lowest possible weighted average cost of capital. 

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, management may change the amount of dividends, offer a dividend 
reinvestment plan, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

During the year ended 30 June 2017, a total dividend of $19,221,000 was paid (2016: $17,299,000). 

Management monitors capital mix through the debt to equity ratio (net debt/total equity) and the debt to total assets  
ratio (net debt/total assets) calculated below: 

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Less: cash and cash equivalents

Net debt

Total equity

Total assets

Net debt to equity ratio

Net debt to total assets ratio

Consolidated

2017 
$’000

 179,623 

(15,562)

2016 
$’000

 175,523 

(43,086)

 164,061 

 132,437 

 381,003 

 363,907 

 712,781 

 741,382 

43.1%

23.0%

36.4%

17.9%

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  57   

Section C – Group Structure  

21. CONTROLLED ENTITIES

(a) Investment in controlled entities

The following economic entities are the controlled entities of AVJennings Limited:

ECONOMIC ENTITY (1)

2017

2016

2017

2016

% Equity Interest

Included in Banking Cross 
Deed of Covenant (2)

Entities included in the Closed Group

A.V. Jennings Real Estate Pty Limited

AVJennings Real Estate (VIC) Pty Limited 

AVJennings Holdings Limited(3)

AVJennings Properties Limited(3)

Jennings Sinnamon Park Pty Limited

Long Corporation Limited(3)

Orlit Pty Limited(3)

Sundell Pty Limited(3)

AVJennings Housing Pty Limited(3)

AVJennings Home Improvements S.A. Pty Limited(3)

AVJennings Mackay Pty Limited(3)

Entities excluded from the Closed Group

Crebb No 12 Pty Limited

Dunby Pty Limited

Epping Developments Limited

Montpellier Gardens Pty Limited

AVJ ODP Pty Limited

AVJennings (Cammeray) Pty Limited

AVJennings Syndicate No 3 Limited

AVJennings Syndicate No 4 Limited(3) 

AVJennings Officer Syndicate Limited(3) 

AVJennings Properties SPV No 1 Pty Limited

AVJennings Properties SPV No 2 Pty Limited

AVJennings Properties SPV No 4 Pty Limited

AVJennings Properties Elderslie No 2 Pty Limited(4) 

AVJennings Wollert Pty Limited

AVJ Erskineville Pty Limited

AVJ Hobsonville Pty Limited

AVJennings Properties SPV No 9 Pty Limited

AVJennings SPV No 10 Pty Limited

AVJennings SPV No 19 Pty Limited

AVJennings SPV No 20 Pty Limited

Cusack Lane Nominees Pty Ltd(5)

AVJennings SPV No 22 Pty Limited

AVJennings SPV No 23 Pty Limited

AVJennings SPV No 24 Pty Limited

AVJBOS Nominees Pty Limited(6)

AVJBOS Eastwood Developments Pty Limited(6)

AVJBOS Eastwood Finance Pty Limited(6)

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

–

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

–

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

–

–

–

–

–

–

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

N/A

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

N/A

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements58  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

21. CONTROLLED ENTITIES (continued)

(a) Investment in controlled entities (continued)

ECONOMIC ENTITY (1)

2017

2016

2017

2016

% Equity Interest

Included in Banking Cross 
Deed of Covenant (2)

Entities excluded from the Closed Group 
(continued)

Creekwood Developments Pty Limited(3) 

Portarlington Nominees Pty Limited

AVJennings St Clair Pty Limited

St Clair JV Nominee Pty Limited

AVJennings Properties Wollert SPV Pty Limited

AVJennings Waterline Pty Limited

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

100 

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

(1) 

 All entities are incorporated in Australia. With the exception of AVJ Hobsonville Pty Limited which has a branch in New Zealand, all entities operate  
within Australia.
These entities, including AVJennings Limited, are included under the Banking Cross Deed of Covenant referred to in note 12(a).
These entities, including AVJennings Limited, are included in the Deeds of Indemnity for performance bond facilities referred to in note 12(c).

(2) 
(3) 
(4)   Deregistered on 20 March 2017.
(5)   Ceased to be a controlled entity on 28 November 2016 and its previous name was AVJennings SPV No 21 Pty Limited.
(6)   Acquired on 22 February 2017. Refer to note 22.

(b) Ultimate parent

AVJennings Limited is the ultimate Australian parent entity. SC Global Developments Pte Ltd is the ultimate parent entity.

(c) Deeds of cross guarantee

Certain entities within the Group are parties to deeds of cross guarantee under which each controlled entity guarantees the 
debts of the others. By entering into these deeds, the controlled entities are relieved from the requirement to prepare Financial 
Statements and Directors’ Reports under Corporations Instrument 2016/785 issued by the Australian Securities and Investments 
Commission (ASIC). Those entities included in the Closed Group are listed in note 21(a). These entities represent a “Closed 
Group” for the purposes of the Corporations Instrument, and as there are no other parties to the deeds of cross guarantee that 
are controlled by AVJennings Limited, they also represent the “Extended Closed Group”.

(d) Class order closed group

Certain controlled entities were granted relief by ASIC (under provisions of Corporations Instrument) from the requirement to 
prepare separate audited financial statements, where deeds of indemnity have been entered into between the Parent Entity and 
the Controlled Entities to meet their liabilities as required (refer to note 21(c)).

The Extended Closed Group referred to in the Directors’ Declaration therefore comprises all of the entities within the Class 
Order. Certain entities falling outside of the Extended Closed Group are listed in note 21(a), and are therefore required to 
prepare separate annual financial statements.

The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for those controlled entities which are party to the deed is as follows:

Revenues

Cost of property development sold

Other expenses

Profit before income tax

Income tax 

Profit after income tax

Closed Group

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 209,949   

 200,591   

(144,675)

(39,220)

(139,923)

(40,587)

 26,054   

 20,081   

(8,079)

(6,057)

 17,975  

 14,024   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  59   

21. CONTROLLED ENTITIES (continued)

(d) Class order closed group (continued)

The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for those controlled entities which are party to the deed is as follows:

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other assets

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Equity accounted investments 

Available-for-sale financial asset

Plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Tax payable

Provisions

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Contributed equity

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 15,035   

 221,428   

 110,102   

 2,504   

 41,265   

 182,747   

 104,115   

 644   

 349,069   

 328,771   

 5,548   

 6,631   

 112,828   

 148,976   

 5,431   

 2,880   

 792   

 2,816   

 5,495   

 2,880   

 985   

 2,816   

 130,295   

 167,783   

 479,364   

 496,554   

 30,483   

 64,512   

 4,307   

 5,491   

 9,146   

 6,136   

 40,281   

 79,794   

 18,167   

 139,000   

 23,482   

 867   

 784   

 138,000   

 19,078   

 794   

 181,516   

 158,656   

 221,797   

 238,450   

 257,567   

 258,104   

 160,436   

 160,436   

 2,898   

 94,233   

 2,188   

 95,480   

 257,567   

 258,104   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements60  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

21. CONTROLLED ENTITIES (continued)

(d) Class order closed group (continued)

The Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for those controlled entities which are party to the deed is as follows:

At beginning of year

Comprehensive income: 
Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

 – Share-based payment expense

 – Dividends paid 

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

Closed Group

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 258,104   

 260,473   

 17,975   

 17,975   

 709   

(19,221)

(18,512)

 14,024   

 14,024   

 906   

(17,299)

(16,393)

At end of year

 257,567   

 258,104   

22. EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS 

Associate 

Joint Ventures 

Total equity accounted investments

Accounting

2017 
$’000

 5   

 8,444   

2016 
$’000

 4   

 8,680   

 8,449   

 8,684   

An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence. Significant influence is the power to participate in the 
financial and operating policy decisions of the investee, but is not control or joint control over those policies. 

A joint venture is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the 
net assets of the joint venture. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only 
when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. 

Investments in associate and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, investments in 
these entities are carried at cost plus post acquisition changes in the Group’s share of net assets of these entities.

The aggregate of the Group’s share of profit or loss after tax of associate and joint ventures is shown separately on the face of 
the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. The Group’s share of movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. 
Dividends received from an associate or a joint venture are recognised as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment. 
Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate or joint venture are eliminated 
to the extent of the interest in the associate or joint venture, until the underlying assets are realised by the associate or joint 
venture on consumption or sale.

After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an additional impairment 
loss on its equity accounted investments. If there is objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint venture is 
impaired, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the investment 
and its carrying value and recognises it in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements22. EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTMENTS (continued)

Interest in Joint Ventures

Joint Venture and principal activities

Eastwood – Land Development and Building Construction

Woodville – Land Development and Building Construction

Pindan Capital Group Dwelling Trust – Building Construction

Movements in carrying amount

At beginning of year

Dividends received

Share of loss

At end of year

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  61   

Interest held

2017

2016

–

50.0%

33.3%

2017 
$’000

50.0%

50.0%

33.3%

2016 
$’000

 8,680   

 10,663   

(208)

(28)

(1,400)

(583)

 8,444   

 8,680   

The Group’s share of the individually immaterial Joint Ventures’ assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses are as follows:

Share of assets and liabilities

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Share of revenues and expenses

Revenues

Expenses

Loss before income tax

Income tax

Loss after income tax

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

3,495

 11,947  

15,442

4,580

 2,418   

6,998

 3,778   

 10,868   

 14,646   

 4,093   

 1,873   

 5,966   

8,444

 8,680  

869

(882)

(13)

(15)

(28)

 43   

(621)

(578)

(5)

(583)

On 22 February 2017, the Group purchased the equity held by the joint venture partner in AVJBOS Nominees Pty Ltd, the 
holding company for the Eastwood project. The Eastwood project does not constitute a business and has been accounted for as 
an asset acquisition. AVJBOS Nominees Pty Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiaries, AVJBOS Eastwood Developments Pty Ltd and 
AVJBOS Eastwood Finance Pty Ltd are now wholly owned by the Group.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements62  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

23. INTEREST IN JOINT OPERATIONS

A number of controlled entities have entered into joint operations. Information relating to the Joint Operations is set out below:

Interest Held

2017

2016

Joint Operation name, principal place of business and principal activities

Wollert Joint Venture (Victoria) – Land Development and Building Construction

Cusack Lane Development Joint Venture (Queensland) – Land Development 

49%

50%

49%

–

On 2 December 2016, the Group entered into a joint venture agreement to develop land at Cusack Lane, Jimboomba in 
Queensland. 

Accounting

A joint operation is a type of joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have rights to the 
assets and obligations for the liabilities of the joint operation. Joint control is the contractually agreed sharing of control of an 
arrangement, which exists only when decisions about the relevant activities require unanimous consent of the parties sharing 
control. The proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of joint operations have been recognised in 
the Financial Statements under the appropriate headings. 

The Group’s interest in the profits and losses of the individually immaterial Joint Operations are included in the Consolidated 
Statement of Comprehensive Income, under the following classifications:

Revenues

Cost of property developments sold

Other expenses

(Loss)/profit before income tax

Income tax 

(Loss)/profit after income tax

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year

2017 
$’000

 9   

 –   

(511)

(502)

 151   

(351)

(351)

2016 
$’000

 3,088   

(2,695)

(188)

 205   

(62)

 143   

 143   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  63   

23. INTEREST IN JOINT OPERATIONS (continued)

The Group’s interest in the assets and liabilities of individually immaterial Joint Operations are included in the Consolidated 
Statement of Financial Position, under the following classifications:

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Total current assets

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Inventories

Total non-current assets

Total assets

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Total current liabilities

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

2017 
$’000

–

60

 7,335  

7,395

2016 
$’000

 947   

 12   

 730   

 1,689   

 51,387   

 22,315   

 51,387   

 22,315   

58,782

 24,004   

2,581

2,581

 259   

 259   

 10,077   

 1,028   

 10,077   

12,658

 1,028   

 1,287   

46,124

 22,717   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements64  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

Section D – Other information

25. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE 

24. CORPORATE INFORMATION

The Consolidated Financial Statements of AVJennings Limited 
for the year ended 30 June 2017 were authorised for issue in 
accordance with a resolution of the Directors on 4 September 
2017.

AVJennings Limited (the Parent) is a for-profit Company 
limited by shares domiciled and incorporated in Australia 
whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities 
Exchange and the Singapore Exchange through SGX 
Globalquote. The ultimate parent is SC Global Developments 
Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore which owns 
53.02% of the ordinary shares in AVJennings Limited.

The Group (“AVJennings” or “Group”) consists of AVJennings 
Limited (“Company” or “Parent”) and its controlled entities. 

The nature of the operations and principal activities of the 
Group are provided in the Directors’ Report.

These consolidated financial statements are general purpose 
financial reports. They have been prepared in accordance 
with Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative 
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board, the Corporations Act 2001 and International Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board (IASB). 

26. BASIS OF PREPARATION 

These financial statements have been prepared on a going 
concern basis, using historical cost convention. All figures in 
the financial statements are presented in Australian dollars 
and have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars in 
accordance with ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191, 
unless otherwise indicated.

Where necessary, comparative information has been restated 
to conform to the current year’s disclosures.

27.  RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

(a) Ultimate parent

AVJennings Limited is the ultimate Australian parent entity. SC Global Developments Pte Ltd (incorporated in Singapore) is the 
ultimate parent entity.

(b) Share and share option transactions with Directors and Director-related entitiess

The aggregate number of shares and options held at the reporting date either directly or indirectly or beneficially by the 
Directors or by an entity related to those Directors of AVJennings Limited are as follows:

Fully paid ordinary shares

Owned by Directors directly, 
or indirectly or beneficially

2017 
Number

2016 
Number

208,199,567

196,736,550

 (c) Entity with significant influence over AVJennings Limited

203,818,030 ordinary shares equating to 53.02% of the total ordinary shares on issue (2016: 192,318,030 and 50.03% 
respectively) were held by SC Global Developments Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries in the Parent Entity at 30 June 2017. Certain 
Directors of SC Global Developments Pte Ltd are also Directors of AVJennings Limited. Details of Directors’ interests in the shares 
of the Parent Entity are set out in the Directors’ Report.

(d) Parent Entity amounts receivable from and payable to controlled entities

An impairment assessment is undertaken each reporting period to determine whether there is objective evidence that a related 
party receivable is impaired. At 30 June 2017, there is no evidence of impairment and recoverability is considered probable 
(2016: Nil). 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
27. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued)

(e) Transactions with related parties

Entity with significant influence over the Group:

SC  Global Developments Pte Ltd

     Consultancy fee paid/payable

Joint Ventures:

Eastwood JV

     Management fee received/receivable

     Accounting services fee received/receivable

     Dividends received

Woodville JV

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  65   

Note

2017 
$

2016 
$

(i)

 600,000   

 600,000   

 (ii)

 –     

 –     

 49,684   

 12,500   

 207,500   

 1,400,000   

Accounting services fee received/receivable

 19,500   

 16,500   

Joint Operations:

Wollert JV

Management fee received/receivable

Accounting services fee received/receivable

Cusack Lane Development JV

     Management fee received/receivable

     Accounting services fee received/receivable

 1,832,847   

 1,935,132   

 50,000   

 50,000   

 198,290   

 33,881   

 –     

 –     

(i)  Consultancy fees paid to SC Global Developments Pte Ltd of $600,000 (2016: $600,000).
(ii)  Ceased to be a joint venture on 22 February 2017. Refer to note 22.

(f) Joint ventures and Joint operations in which related entities in the Group are venturers

Joint arrangements in which the Group has an interest are set out in notes 22 and 23.

(g) Outstanding balances arising from provision of services

The following balances are outstanding at the end of the reporting period in relation to transactions with related parties.

Current receivables

Joint Ventures

Non-current receivables

Joint Ventures

(h) Loans to and from related parties

Loan advanced

Joint Ventures

Loan received

Joint Ventures

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 973   

 481   

 1,096   

 1,601   

 2,607   

 1,119   

 2,978   

 2,978   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
 
  
66  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

27.  RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued)

(i) Remuneration of Key Management Personnel 

Short-term

– Salary/Fees

– Accrued annual leave

– STI
– Other (1)
Post employment 
– Superannuation (2)
Long-term

– Accrued Long service leave

Share-based payment

2017 
$

2016 
$

1,927,428

 1,906,290   

21,123

399,822

70,309

 24,041   

 378,409   

 61,343   

129,323

 108,252   

77,413

605,343

 77,411   

 657,066   

3,230,761

 3,212,812   

(1) 
(2) 

‘Other’ represents the value of motor vehicle benefits.
 Payments to Defined Contribution Plans consist of Superannuation Guarantee Contribution payments as well as employee voluntary contributions. 

(j) Terms and conditions of transactions with related parties

Transactions with related parties are made at arm’s length both at normal market prices and on normal commercial terms.

Outstanding balances at year-end are unsecured, interest free, at call and settlement occurs in cash.

28. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT PLANS

(a) Recognised share-based payment expenses

Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions and disclosed as part of employee benefit expenses are shown 
in the table below:

Expense arising from equity-settled share-based payment transactions

Expense reversed on forfeiture of shares

Total expense arising from share-based payment transactions

The share-based payment plan is described in note 28(b). 

2017 
$’000

819

(110)

709

2016 
$’000

925

(19)

906

(b) Type of share-based payment plan

LTI awards are only made to executives who are in a position to have an impact on the Group’s performance and the creation  
of shareholder value over the long term. 

(i) LTI and retention (FY15 and subsequent years) 

With effect from FY15, LTI arrangements were varied and remuneration is provided by the Issue of Rights (instead of shares) 
and includes a retention component. The use of Rights as an incentive reduces the upfront cash requirements of the Company 
(as shares do not need to be acquired for allocations) and because participants do not receive dividends on Rights (as distinct 
from shares).

The Total Shareholder Return (TSR) hurdle of the LTI component was replaced by a Return on Equity (ROE) hurdle which uses 
market capitalisation as a proxy for equity, and is more appropriate from a shareholders’ perspective as the required rates of 
return do not vary with “market” performance. The ROE hurdle operates such that 50% vesting occurs at an average annual 
return of 12% with 100% vesting at an average annual return of 18%. The EPS hurdle remains unchanged and is consistent 
with the FY14 and prior years’ LTI structure explained under LTI (FY14 and prior years) below. The performance conditions will 
be tested at the end of the three year vesting period and the number of rights that may vest will depend on the level of average 
annual returns achieved over that three year period. The service rights are split into three tranches that progressively vest each 
year subject to satisfaction of the service condition. The CEO’s participation was determined as 40% (LTI) and 25% (Retention 
component) of TEC respectively.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsAVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  67   

28. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT PLANS (continued)

(ii) LTI Awards (FY14 and prior years)

(b) Type of share-based payment plan (continued)

The operation of the EPS, ROE and Retention hurdles are  
set out below.

AVJennings’ EPS growth 
rate over the three year 
performance period

< 5%

5%

5% –10%

>=10%

Percentage of rights 
vesting

Nil

50% of the allocation  
for the hurdle

Pro-rata between  
50% and 100%

100% of the allocation  
for the hurdle

AVJennings’ ROE over the three 
year performance period

Percentage of rights 
vesting

<12%

12%

15%

>=18%

Nil

50%

75%

100% (Straight line 
interpolation between 
12% and 18%)

Retention component  
– years of service

Percentage of rights 
vesting

one year

two years

three years

Accounting

33.33%

33.33%

33.34%

The fair value of the rights at the date of the grant is 
determined using an appropriate valuation model. The fair 
value is expensed over the period in which the performance 
and/or service conditions are fulfilled with a corresponding 
increase in share-based payment reserve in equity. The 
cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions 
at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the 
extent to which the vesting period has expired and the 
Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments 
that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income represents 
the movement in cumulative expense recognised between the 
beginning and end of that period. No expense is recognised 
for awards that do not ultimately vest because non-market 
performance and/or service conditions have not been met. 
Where awards include a market or non-vesting condition, the 
transactions are treated as vested irrespective of whether the 
market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all 
other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.

The AVJ Deferred Employee Share Plan (the LTI Plan) 
administers employee share schemes under which shares 
were purchased on-market by the LTI Plan Trustee on behalf 
of employees. These shares vest to employees for no cash 
consideration subject to certain conditions being satisfied. 
Shares held by the LTI Plan’s trust and not yet allocated to 
employees are shown as treasury shares in the Financial 
Statements.

Vesting is subject to both service and performance conditions. 
The service condition requires the executive to be employed 
by the Company as at 30 September in the third year after 
the grant date for each grant. The performance conditions 
apply to each grant – as to 50% as measured by the TSR 
hurdle and as to 50% by the EPS hurdle. The two performance 
hurdles are tested differently. The EPS hurdle is tested as at 
30 June in the test year (three years after grant). The TSR 
hurdle is tested at 30 September of the third year after grant.

The service vesting condition was that the employee must 
be employed by AVJennings at 30 September 2016. In the 
event of death, permanent disablement or retrenchment, 
the shares may vest to the estate at the Board’s discretion. 
If the employee resigned (in certain circumstances) or was 
terminated, the unvested shares would be forfeited.

The performance vesting conditions were:

• 

TSR performance measured against the ASX Small 
Industrials Index; and

•  EPS growth. AVJennings’ EPS growth must meet or exceed 
10% p.a. for the three financial years to 30 June 2017.

Half of the allocation was assessed against each 
performance condition. The vesting schedule for the TSR and 
EPS performance conditions are set out in the tables below. 
The holder of the shares was entitled to receive all dividends 
paid between grant and vesting dates.

AVJennings’ TSR rank against 
companies in the Index at  
30 September

Percentage  
vesting

< median

At the median

Nil

50%

> median but < 75th percentile

Pro-rata between 50th 
and 75th percentiles

>=75th percentile

100%

AVJennings’ EPS growth rate  
over the performance period

Percentage  
vesting

< 5% 

5%

5% – 10% 

>=10%

Nil

50% of the allocation  
for the hurdle

Pro-rata between 50% 
and 100%

100% of the allocation 
for the hurdle

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements68  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

28. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT PLANS (continued)

(b) Type of share-based payment plan (continued)

Accounting

The original cost of equity-settled transactions is treated as a reduction in share capital and the underlying shares identified 
separately as treasury shares. The fair value at the date when the grant is made is determined using an appropriate valuation 
model. That fair value is expensed over the period in which the performance and/or service conditions are fulfilled with a 
corresponding increase in share-based payment reserve in equity. The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled 
transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the 
Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the Consolidated 
Statement of Comprehensive Income represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised between the beginning and 
end of that period.

In respect of shares forfeited, no further amounts are expensed. The cumulative amounts relating to non- market based 
measures expensed to the date of forfeiture are reversed.

There is no non-recourse financing provided to executives in relation to any share-based payments.

(c) Summary of treasury shares

The following summarises the movement of the number of shares (both KMP and other executives) under the LTI Plan:

FY2011 Grant

FY2012 Grant

FY2013 Grant

FY2014 Grant

FY2015 Rights Grant

FY2016 Rights Grant

Holding Account

Issued  
from holding 
account

Forfeited and 
transferred 
to holding 
account

Shares  
vested

Unvested 
shares

Purchased  
on market

 1,375,452   

 1,695,735   

 –     

(1,375,452)

 –     

 –     

(1,240,047)

(455,688)

 293,913   

 219,255   

 –     

(513,168)

 856,505   

 753,591   

(418,783)

(1,191,313)

 –     

 –     

 321,780   

 403,193   

 –     

 –     

(321,780)

(403,193)

 –     

(2,224,846)

 3,066,935   

 –     

 842,089   

 –     

 –     

 –     

 –     

 –     

 –     

 –     

FY2013 Delayed Grant

 –     

 527,027   

(32,653)

(494,374)

Total

 4,221,605   

 –     

 –     

(3,379,516)

 842,089   

(d) Summary of rights granted

The following is the status of rights granted (both KMP and other executives) from FY15 onwards under the restructured  
share-based remuneration:

FY2015 Grant

FY2016 Grant

FY2017 Grant

Total

Rights granted

 Rights vested

Rights forfeited

 Unvested rights

 1,363,583 

 1,587,251 

 1,859,171 

(321,780)

(403,193)

(252,408)

(232,816)

 789,395 

 951,242 

 –     

(97,085)

 1,762,086 

 4,810,005 

(724,973)

(582,309)

 3,502,723 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements29.  AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

Ernst & Young 

Audit and assurance services

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  69   

2017 
$

2016 
$

– Audit and review of the financial reports of the Group

 303,974   

 282,014   

– Share of audit and review costs of the financial reports of the Group’s joint ventures

 3,901   

 2,624   

Total auditor’s remuneration

 307,875   

 284,638   

30. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted EPS amounts are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent by the sum of 
the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year (adjusted for treasury shares) and the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares, if any, that would be issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into 
ordinary shares.

The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted EPS computations:

Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Parent

 35,717   

 40,912   

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

Weighted average number of ordinary shares

Treasury shares

2017 
Number

2016 
Number

 384,423,851   

 384,423,851   

(842,089)

(2,338,154)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for EPS

 383,581,762   

 382,085,697   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements70  |  AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ABN 44 004 327 771

31. PARENT ENTITY FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

(a) Summary financial information

The individual financial statements for the Parent Entity show the following aggregate amounts::

Balance Sheet

Current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Shareholders' equity

Contributed equity

Reserves

     Share-based payment reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

2017 
$’000

 53,454

 216,740

6

6

2016 
$’000

52,745

216,031

6

6

 160,436

160,436

 2,898 

 53,400 

2,189

53,400

 216,734

216,025

–

–

–

–

(b) Guarantees entered into by the Parent Entity

The Parent Entity has not provided any financial guarantees other than those mentioned in notes 12(a), 12(c) 21(c) and 33. 

(c) Contingent liabilities of the Parent Entity

Please refer to note 33 for details of the Parent Entity’s contingent liabilities.

32. COMMITMENTS

Operating lease commitments – Group as lessee

Operating leases include property, display homes, computer equipment leases and leases for motor vehicles provided under 
novated leases. Certain property leases include inflation escalation and market review clauses. No renewal or purchase options 
exist in relation to operating leases, and no operating leases contain restrictions on financing or other leasing activities.

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

Operating leases

Commitments in relation to leases contracted for at the 
reporting date but not recognised as liabilities:

Within one year

After one year, but not more than five years

Total operating leases

Represented by:

Non-cancellable operating leases

Cancellable operating leases

Total operating leases

2017 
$’000

2016 
$’000

 2,143   

 3,144   

 2,080   

 2,382   

 5,287   

 4,462   

 5,271   

 16   

 4,210   

 252   

 5,287   

 4,462   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements33. CONTINGENCIES

Unsecured

Cross guarantees

The Parent Entity has entered into deeds of cross guarantee 
in respect of the debts of certain of its controlled entities as 
described in note 21(c).

Contract performance bond facilities

The Parent Entity has entered into Deeds of Indemnity with 
various controlled entities to indemnify the obligation of 
those entities in relation to the Contract performance bond 
facilities. Details of these entities are set out in note 21. 
Contingent liabilities in respect of certain performance  
bonds, granted by the Group’s financiers, in the normal 
course of business as at 30 June 2017 amounted to 
$26,936,000 (2016: $22,239,000).

No liability is expected to arise.

Legal issues

From time to time a controlled entity defends actions served 
on it in respect of rectification of building faults and other 
issues. It is not practicable to estimate the amount, if any, 
which the entity could be liable for in this respect. The 
Directors anticipate that the resolution of any such matters 
currently outstanding will not have a material effect on the 
Group’s results.

Secured

Banking facilities

The Parent Entity has entered into a cross deed of covenant 
with various controlled entities to guarantee the obligations  
of those entities in relation to the banking facilities.  
Details of these entities are set out in note 21.

Performance guarantees

Contingent liabilities in respect of certain performance 
guarantees, granted by the Group bankers in the normal 
course of business to unrelated parties, at 30 June 2017, 
amounted to $7,796,000 (2016: $8,724,000). No liability is 
expected to arise.

Financial guarantees

Financial guarantees granted by the Group’s bankers  
to unrelated parties in the normal course of business at  
30 June 2017, amounted to $2,135,000 (2016: $5,593,000).  
No liability is expected to arise.

34. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE 
SHEET DATE

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2017 
that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect:

a)  the Group’s operations in future financial years; or
b)  the results of those operations in future financial years; or
c)  the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years.

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35. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND 
INTERPRETATIONS 

The new and amended standards adopted by the Group 
for the year ended 30 June 2017 have not had a significant 
impact on the current period or any prior period and are not 
likely to have a significant impact on future periods. 

Certain new accounting standards have been published 
that are not mandatory for the year ended 30 June 2017 
and have not been adopted early by the Group. The Group’s 
assessment of the impact of these new standards is set  
out below: 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments (effective 1 January 2018 / 
applicable for the Group 1 July 2018 with early adoption 
permitted)

AASB 9 addresses the classification, measurement and 
derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. It 
sets out new rules for hedge accounting. The Group does 
not expect a material impact to the Group’s accounting for 
financial instruments. 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers: (effective 
1 January 2018 / applicable for the Group 1 July 2018 with 
early adoption permitted)

AASB 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for 
determining whether, how much and when revenue is 
recognised. It replaces existing revenue recognition guidance, 
including AASB 118 Revenue and AASB 111 Construction 
Contracts. The new standard is unlikely to have a material 
impact on land and built form revenue recognised on 
settlement, however, the Company continues to consider 
the implications for revenue currently recognised prior to 
settlement. 

AASB 16 Leases: (effective 1 January 2019 / applicable for 
the Group 1 July 2019 with early adoption permitted if AASB 
15 is also adopted)

AASB 16 sets out the principles for the recognition, 
measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases. This 
standard will predominantly affect lessees, bringing all major 
leases on balance sheet. Whilst the total amount of expense 
recorded in the income statement is expected to remain 
unchanged over the full lease term, the timing of expense 
recognition could accelerate. The expense would be re-
characterised as interest expense and amortisation expense 
instead of rent. Assets and liabilities will increase as “right  
to use assets” and “leasing liabilities” are recorded for 
operating leases. 

AVJennings has performed a high-level assessment of AASB 
16 on its existing operating lease arrangements as a lessee. 
Based on the preliminary assessment and using a discount 
rate of approximately 6.01%, the Group would recognise right 
of use assets approximating 1% of total assets and lease 
liabilities approximating 2% of total liabilities if the Standard 
were to be implemented at 30 June 2017. Assuming there 
are no major structural changes to the business, AVJennings 
expects the percentage of right of use assets and lease 
liabilities to remain at similar levels.

The Group has not yet decided when to adopt AASB 16.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
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36. OTHER ACCOUNTING POLICIES

d) Goods and services tax (GST)

Significant accounting policies relating to particular items 
are set out in the relevant notes. Other significant accounting 
policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are 
set out below.

a) Basis of consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements comprise the financial 
statements of AVJennings Limited and its subsidiaries as at 
30 June 2017. Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group 
has control. Control is achieved when the Group 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. Subsidiaries are 
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to 
the Group and deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the 
same period as the Parent, adopting consistent accounting 
policies. All intra-group assets and liabilities, equity, income, 
expenses and cash flows are fully eliminated in preparing the 
consolidated financial statements.

The AVJ Deferred Employee Share Plan Trust was formed  
to administer the Group’s employee share scheme. This 
Trust is consolidated, as the substance of the relationship is 
that the Trust is controlled by the Group. Shares held by the 
Trust are disclosed as treasury shares and deducted from 
contributed equity.

b) Business combinations 

Business combinations are accounted for using the 
acquisition method. This involves recognising at acquisition 
date, separately from goodwill, the identifiable assets 
acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling 
interest in the acquiree. The identifiable assets acquired and 
the liabilities assumed are measured at their acquisition date 
fair values. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

c) Leases

Leases where the Group, as lessee, has substantially all  
the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance 
leases. The Group did not have any finance leases at the  
year end. 

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards 
of ownership are not transferred to the Group as lessee, 
are classified as operating leases. Payments made under 
operating leases (net of any incentives received from the 
lessor) are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis 
over the period of the lease.

Lease income from operating leases where the Group is a 
lessor is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over  
the lease term. The respective leased assets are included in 
the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position based on 
their nature.

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the 
amount of GST except:

•  when the GST incurred on a sale or purchase of assets or 
services is not payable to or recoverable from the taxation 
authority, in which case the GST is recognised as part of 
the revenue or as part of the  cost of acquisition of the 
asset or the expense item as applicable
receivables and payables, which are stated with the 
amount of GST included.

•  

The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, 
the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or 
payables in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. 
Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the 
amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation 
authority.

Cash flows are included in the Consolidated Statement of 
Cash Flows on a gross basis and the GST component of cash 
flows arising from investing and financing activities, which 
is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is 
classified as part of operating cash flows.

e) Foreign currency translation

(i) Functional and presentation currency

The Group’s functional and presentation currency is 
Australian Dollars.

(ii) Translation of Group Companies’ functional currency  
to presentation currency

The results and financial positions of foreign operations  
that have a functional currency different from the 
presentation currency are translated into the presentation 
currency as follows:

•  assets and liabilities for each Statement of Financial 
Position presented are translated at the closing rate  
at the date of that Statement of Financial Position;
income and expenses for each Statement of 
Comprehensive Income are translated at average 
exchange rates; and

• 

•  all resulting exchange differences are recognised in  

other comprehensive income.

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the 
translation of any net investment in foreign entities are 
recognised in other comprehensive income. When a foreign 
operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net 
investment are repaid, the associated exchange differences 
are reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain or loss  
on sale.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsDirectors’ Declaration

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In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of AVJennings Limited, we state that:

1) 

In the opinion of the Directors:

i) 

the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including;

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

the year ended on that date; and

b)   complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and 

Corporations Regulations 2001; 

ii)   the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards  

as disclosed in note 25; and

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

due and payable.

2)   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 ended 30 June 2017.

3)   In the opinion of the Directors, as at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the  

members of the Closed Group identified in note 21 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are  
or may become subject, by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee.

On behalf of the Board

Simon Cheong 
Director 

4 September 2017

  Peter Summers 
  Director

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members  
of AVJennings Limited

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion

We have audited the financial report of AVJennings Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively the Group), which 
comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, 
notes comprising 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 consolidated financial position of the Group as at 30 June 2017 and of its consolidated 
financial performance for the year ended on that date; 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 Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and 
Ethical Standards Board’s APES110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the 
financial report in Australia; and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.

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

Key Audit Matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial 
report of the current year.  These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in 
forming our opinion thereon, but we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter below, our description 
of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.

We have fulfilled the responsibilities described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of 
our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to 
respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report. The results of our audit procedures, 
including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying 
financial report.

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  75   

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members  
of AVJennings Limited (continued)

1.  Net realisable value (NRV) of inventories

Why significant

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Approximately 74% of the Group’s total assets comprise 
development inventories. Inventories are carried at the lower 
of cost and net realisable value and the directors assess this 
with reference to the following key data inputs:

Inventory costs incurred to date

  Capitalised costs to date
  Forecast costs to complete

 Average historic and forecast selling price  
and sales rate per project

This is considered a key audit matter as it involves a 
significant degree of judgment and can present a range of 
alternative outcomes. The NRV analysis performed is based 
on a combination of the current project feasibility models 
and an overlay analysis that takes into account changes 
to the underlying assumptions based on the impact of 
changing market conditions and changes to strategy.

There is judgment involved in determining the appropriate 
allocation of cost of sales on realisation of inventories.

Disclosure of inventories is included in note 6 of the  
financial report.

Disclosure of significant judgments is included in note 18  
of the financial report.

2.  Revenue recognition

Why significant

The Group’s policy is to recognise revenue when the 
significant risks, rewards and ownership and effective 
control has been transferred to the buyer. This is generally 
once settlement has occurred; however, revenue may be 
recognised prior to settlement when a signed unconditional 
contract for sale exists, and the significant risks and rewards 
of ownership and effective control have been transferred to 
the buyer, and there is no ongoing management involvement 
to the degree usually associated with ownership.

The Group recognised $138.3million in sales revenue prior to 
settlement for the year ended 30 June 2017.

Revenue recognition for unsettled sales is considered an area 
of judgment.

The gross margin recognised on development sales is based 
upon the costs attributed to the inventory asset prior to sale 
and which can be subject to judgment.

Disclosure of revenue is included in note 2 of the financial 
report.

Disclosure of significant judgments is included in note 18  
of the financial report.

Our audit procedures focused on assessing the judgments 
and assumptions made by the Group in the feasibilities 
underpinning the net realisable assessments.
We achieved this by performing the following procedures:
 We assessed and tested the design and operating 
effectiveness of relevant controls over cost 
accumulation;
 We met with the project managers to understand the 
status and progress of a sample of developments;
 We assessed the Group’s impairment methodology, 
project margin analysis and feasibility models 
prepared by the Group for a sample of developments 
currently in progress;
 Identified higher risk projects, based on our judgment, 
and evaluated the assumptions adopted. In doing so, we:
 Compared the forecast sales revenue assumed to 
the most recent historical or comparable sales and 
external market data where available;
 Corroborated the costs projected to signed 
contracts or actual costs incurred for current or 
comparable projects; and
 Assessed contingency estimates for remaining 
development risks.

 Performed sensitivity analyses in relation to the key 
forward looking assumptions including sales price 
achieved, cost per lot and escalation rates; and
 Tested the mathematical accuracy of the feasibilities 
tested.

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

In obtaining sufficient audit evidence:

 We assessed the accounting policies and judgments 
applied by the Group on the recognition of revenue and 
cost of sales for appropriateness.
 To evaluate the adherence to the Group’s policy, on a 
sample basis, we assessed the recognition of revenue for 
unsettled sales with reference to the following supporting 
evidence (where applicable):

 Underlying sales contracts,
 Title registration certificates, and/or
 Sub-contractor completion certificates.

 We performed cut-off testing around year-end sales to 
assess whether revenue and cost of sales was recognised 
in the correct period.
 Assessed the appropriate release of cost of sales for  
the contracts selected.

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members  
of AVJennings Limited (continued)

Information Other than the Financial Report and Auditor’s Report

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Company’s 
Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017, 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 upon the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are 
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report

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

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

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report

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

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

• 

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

•  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 entity’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 in the preparation of the 
financial report. We also conclude, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to 
events and conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude 
that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in the auditor’s report to the disclosures in the financial 
report about the material uncertainty or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify the opinion on the financial report. 
However, future events or conditions may cause an entity 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 consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair 
presentation.

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members  
of AVJennings Limited (continued)

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

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

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

Report on the Remuneration Report

Opinion on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 17 to 24 of the Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 June 2017.

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of AVJennings Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017, complies with section 300A of 
the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities

The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based 
on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.

Ernst & Young 

Mark Conroy 
Partner 
Sydney

4 September 2017

A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation 

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Shareholder Information
As at 12 September 2017

1.  NUMBER OF SHAREHOLDERS AND DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

Range of Holdings of Ordinary Shares

1 – 1,000

1,001 – 5,000

5,001 – 10,000

10,001 – 100,000

100,001 – and over

Total number of holders

Number of holders of less than a marketable parcel

2.  SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

As disclosed by latest notices received by the Company:

Name

SC Global Developments Pte Ltd

Australian 
Securities 
Exchange

Singapore 
Exchange

Total

624

898

362

827

166

2,877

345

265

615

184

216

25

1,305

121

889

1,513

546

1,043

191

4,182

466

Ordinary  
Shares

%

203,818,030

53.02

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Shareholder Information
As at 12 September 2017

3.  TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS ON THE AUSTRALIAN REGISTER

Name

The Central Depository (Pte) Ltd

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd

Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd

JP Morgan Nominees Australia Ltd

Brazil Farming Pty Ltd

John E Gill Trading Pty Ltd

John E Gill Operations Pty Ltd

Gillcorp Pty Limited

Pacific Custodians Pty Ltd 

Horrie Pty Ltd

Luton Pty Ltd

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Ltd

Mr Bradley John Newcombe

Ago Pty Ltd

Jilliby Pty Ltd

Mr D R M Gill and Mrs J M Gill 

Gillcorp Pty Limited

National Nominees Ltd

Di Iulio Homes Pty Ltd 

Ordinary  
Shares

%

211,469,136

55.01

15,210,279

14,412,889

10,676,961

8,340,545

5,771,016

5,598,712

5,459,927

4,738,416

4,541,091

3,250,000

2,700,000

1,941,915

1,600,000

1,560,000

1,500,000

1,492,832

1,475,123

1,421,973

1,178,700

3.96

3.75

2.78

2.17

1.50

1.46

1.42

1.23

1.18

0.85

0.70

0.51

0.42

0.41

0.39

0.39

0.38

0.37

0.31

Total

304,339,515

79.17

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Shareholder Information
As at 12 September 2017

4.  TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS ON THE SINGAPOREAN REGISTER

Name

UOB Nominees (2006) Pte Ltd

United Overseas Bank Nominees Pte Ltd

Trimount Pte Ltd

Oei Hong Leong Foundation Pte Ltd

Lim Chin Tiong 

Raffles Nominees (Pte) Ltd

Tsang Sze Hang

DBS Nominees Pte Ltd

Rowland Wong Kwok Ho

Vesmith Investments Pte Ltd

Pansbury Investments Pte Ltd

Hexacon Construction Pte Ltd

UOB Kay Hian Pte Ltd

Chng Bee Suan

OCBC Nominees Singapore Pte Ltd

Teo Chiang Long

Ng Poh Cheng

Wee Kim Choo @ Elizabeth Sam

Lim Kong Wee 

Tan Hak Jin

Total

Ordinary  
Shares

%

179,219,468

46.62

11,302,571

1,659,940

1,462,112

1,351,920

1,287,132

837,396

823,496

748,833

634,876

496,160

368,480

343,459

332,320

287,156

250,648

214,760

209,349

200,974

188,000

2.94

0.43

0.38

0.35

0.33

0.22

0.21

0.19

0.17

0.05

0.10

0.09

0.09

0.07

0.07

0.06

0.05

0.05

0.05

202,219,050

52.60

Percentages are calculated on the total number of shares on issue.

5.  VOTING RIGHTS 

Ordinary Shareholder 

On a show of hands, every member present in person or by representative, proxy or attorney shall have one vote, and on a poll 
each fully  paid share shall have one vote. 

6.  TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES

The total number of shares on issue and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange is 384,423,851.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Company Particulars

AVJENNINGS LIMITED · ANNUAL REPORT 2017  |  81   

DIRECTORS

Mr Simon Cheong
Mr Jerome Rowley
Mrs Elizabeth Sam
Mr Bobby Chin
Mr Teck Poh Lai
Mr Bruce Hayman 
Mr Boon Leong Tan
Mr Peter Summers

COMPANY SECRETARY

Mr Carl Thompson

PRINCIPAL REGISTERED OFFICE IN AUSTRALIA

Level 4, 108 Power Street
Hawthorn Vic 3122
Telephone +61 3 8888 4800

AUDITORS

Ernst & Young
680 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

BANKERS

SHARE REGISTRY

Australia

Link Market Services Ltd 
Tower 4 
727 Collins Street, Docklands Vic 3008 
Telephone: +61 1300 554 474

Singapore

The Central Depository (Pte) Ltd
11 North Buona Vista Drive #06-07
The Metropolis Tower 2
Singapore 138589
Telephone +65 6535 7511

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the Company
will be held at:
Metropol Meeting Room 4 
Crown Metropol Melbourne 
8 Whiteman Street 
Southbank Vic 3006. 
Wednesday, 22 November 2017 at 10.00 a.m.

DIVIDENDS

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (Bankwest Division)
DBS Bank 
HSBC Bank Australia Ltd 
United Overseas Bank Ltd

Dividends paid in the year under review: 
Final Dividend of $0.035 for FY16 paid on 23 September 2016 
Interim Dividend of $0.015 for FY17 paid on 7 April 2017

STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS

Australia

The Company is listed on:
The Australian Securities Exchange
Level 4, 525 Collins Street 
Melbourne Vic 3000

Singapore

The Company’s shares are also quoted and traded on:
The Singapore Exchange
11 North Buona Vista Drive #06-07
The Metropolis Tower 2
Singapore 138589
through SGX Globalquote.