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Bendigoand
AdelaideBank

Milestones
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Contents

1  

2 

Financial Calendar 
2008/2009 

Report by Chairman 
and Managing Director

4  

Results at a Glance

5 

6 

7 

9 

Bendigo and  
Adelaide Limited  
> Our New Bank

Our Milestones

Our Community

Our Retail Business

10  Our Wholesale 

Businesses

11   Specialised Products

12  Our Wealth 
Businesses

13  Our Future

14  Our Technology

14  Our Partners

15  Our Staff

16 

Executive Profiles

18  Shareholder 

Information

19 

Financials

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited 
ABN 11 068 049 178

Registered Head Office  
The Bendigo Centre 
PO Box 480 
Bendigo VIC 
Australia 3552 
Telephone: 03 5485 6444 
Facsimile: 03 5485 7668 
Email: share.register@bendigobank.com.au

In this report, the expression “the Bank”, “the Company” or 
“the Group” refers to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited 
and its controlled entities.

Customer/Shareholder Inquiries 
Customer Help Centre 
(Head Office inquiries) 
1300 361 911 (local call) 
Mondays to Fridays 
8.30am – 6.30pm 
Australian Eastern Standard Time/ 
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEST/AEDT)

Bendigo OnCall 
(Bendigo Bank customer inquiries) 
1300 366 666 (local call) 
8.00am – 8.00pm weekdays 
9.00am – 4.00pm Saturdays 
10.00am – 4.00pm Sundays 
(AEST/AEDT)

Adelaide Bank customers 
13 22 20 (within SA) or  
1300 65 22 20 (outside SA)  
8.00am – 8.00pm weekdays 
9.00am – 6.00pm Saturdays 
10.00am – 6.00pm Sundays 
Australian Central Standard Time/ 
Australian Central Daylight Time (ACST/ACDT)

24-hour Phone Bank 
Bendigo Bank customers -1300 366 666 (local call)

Adelaide Bank customers - 08 8300 7000  
or 1300 300 893 (outside metropolitan SA)

24-hour e-banking 
www.bendigobank.com.au 
www.adelaidebank.com.au

Website 
www.bendigobank.com.au 
www.adelaidebank.com.au

Securities Registry: 1800 646 042

Financial Calendar 

2008 

27 August 

2 September 

15 September 

30 September 

Ex-dividend date

Final dividend record date

Bendigo Preference Share dividend

Distribution of final dividend

10 October 

Bendigo Step Up Preference Share dividend 

27 October 

Annual General Meeting

3 November 

Bendigo Reset Preference Share dividend 

15 December 

Bendigo Preference Share dividend

Proposed 2009 

12 January 

Bendigo Step Up Preference Share dividend

16 February 

26 February 

4 March 

16 March 

31 March 

10 April 

1 May 

15 June 

10 July 

 Interim results &  
interim dividend announcement

Ex-dividend date

Interim dividend record date

Bendigo Preference Share dividend

Distribution of interim dividend

Bendigo Step Up Preference Share dividend

Bendigo Reset Preference Share dividend

Bendigo Preference Share dividend

Bendigo Step Up Preference Share dividend

10 August 

Final results & final dividend announcement

27 August 

2 September 

15 September 

30 September 

Ex-dividend date

Final dividend date

Bendigo Preference Share dividend

Distribution of final dividend

12 October 

Bendigo Step Up Preference Share dividend

27 October 

Annual General Meeting

2 November 

Bendigo Reset Preference Share dividend

15 December 

Bendigo Preference Share dividend

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Profit after tax ($mil)

170.5

121.8

116.7

15.6%

Cash earnings

Gross loans and other recievables

42,853

40,393

2,460

2,310

1,941

16,154

13,844

15,998

14,057

Total

On balance sheet

Managed

Retail deposits and funds under management ($mil)

30,291

23,641

6,650

3,394

2,967

15,498

12,104

14,314

11,347

Total

On balance sheet

Managed funds

EPS

Cash EPS

Earnings per share (EPS - cents)

74.8

93.7

81.9

82.9

81.5

73.2

Dividends (cents per share)

65.0

58.0

52.0

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Report by the  
Chairman and Managing Director
Heading here

The past financial year 
has been a difficult year 
for the world’s banks but 
at Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank we increased 
our cash earnings per 
share by 13 per cent. 
We continue to grow 
our business across 
Australia steadily by 
being disciplined in the 
business we write.

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We expect to grow shareholder 
value again this year, even if 
there is no improvement in 
the difficult market conditions 
facing the banking and financial 
sectors. We are confident in the 
capacity of the merged bank 
to perform through different 
business cycles and through the 
varied challenges that emerge 
from time to time (and have 
done so throughout our history).

With confidence levels in 
worldwide financial markets 
seriously challenged, like all 
banks, we found wholesale 
funding (previously flowing to 
fund domestic activities) was 
more difficult to obtain and more 
expensive. We have been able 
to adequately fund all profitable 
activities and businesses in our 
group and have not needed to 
make large provisions against 
doubtful loans. 

The fact that Australia has 
strong employment levels 
and a quite resilient economy, 
coupled with our adherence to 
prudent underwriting standards, 
has kept our credit performance 
in good shape. However, we do 
remain watchful for any impact 
on Australian households and 
businesses, from changes in 
performance of the Australian 
economy given the pressures of 
higher interest rates, fuel and 
energy costs, food, etc. And we 
will be working proactively with 
our customers through any such 
difficulties, should the domestic 
environment deteriorate. 

Given the change in market 
conditions during the year, 
we quickly adjusted our 
priorities to focus on growing 
retail deposits and reshaping 
our asset and liability bases 
to better reflect the new 
environment. By taking this 
disciplined and focussed 
approach, we have delivered 

revenue growth and profitability 
in line with the market guidance 
we provided prior to the market 
dislocation which, as stated, 
followed the global credit 
crisis. In our view, this provides 
evidence of the strength of our 
now enlarged and merged entity.

For years now we have said 
we focus on producing growth 
at profitable prices; on writing 
business that is prudent, 
profitable and promotes strong 
relationships that will endure 
and deliver reliable, quality 
earnings into the future. 
We have steadfastly refused 
to take risks onto the balance 
sheet or into our business just 
in pursuit of growth or market 
share. This has helped us build 
a resilient balance sheet, a good 
reputation, and an excellent 
customer and partner franchise. 

We have so far enjoyed 16 years 
of uninterrupted economic 
growth in our domestic market. 
Conditions have become more 
difficult this year, particularly 
in the international credit 
markets, but this only reminds 
us that we have survived – and 
thrived – for so long because 
successive boards, executive 
teams and our staff have 
learned the lessons of hard 
times endured en route to 
this year’s 150th anniversary 
celebrations. We are utilising 
the same disciplined approach 
of our forebears – who 
managed depressions, credit 
squeezes, wars, droughts 
and other challenges. We are 
applying our limited resources 
to writing business that is 
sound and profitable. It is not 
rocket science but, as Reserve 
Bank Governor Glenn Stevens 
reminded guests at our 
anniversary dinner, it is a lesson 
forgotten by managers of many 
large and seemingly powerful 
banks around the globe.

The challenges we face are 
considerable and we must 
not be complacent about 
the task confronting us. 
Financial markets remain 
uneasy, economic growth has 
slowed, confidence levels 
have deteriorated, and our 
businesses previously benefiting 
from the funds emanating from 
wholesale markets (in particular) 
still face further challenges. 
However, we believe we are 
the best partner business in 
financial services and, therefore, 
the best placed to work with 
our partners to reshape these 
customer channels to be more 
sustainable in the future. 

We remain confident in the 
future of our now enlarged and 
more robust merged bank and 
its capacity to handle changed 
circumstances. Just as our 
retail bank is flourishing from 
the current flow of capital back 
to the banking system, so we 
believe our partner advised 
businesses can be reshaped to 
deliver certainty, quality earnings 
(to ourselves and our partners), 
and high quality services to 
customers who choose these 
channels. 

Our merger, while far from 
complete, is on target. Our new 
leadership team has been in 
place since early 2008, and 
most business units have 
been restructured to capitalise 
on the opportunities that will 
emerge over the next decade. 
Approximately one-third of the 
forecast merger synergies had 
been delivered by 30 June 
2008 – with a $20 million 
reduction in the cost base run 
rate, due to implementation 
of the early expected merger 
synergies. We are well advanced 
in reshaping the Adelaide Bank 
retail network to become part 
of the national Bendigo Bank 
retail network (embracing our 

community banking style). 
We will ensure we pay respect 
to the Adelaide brand – chosen 
by more than 180,000 South 
Australians – but we see a 
great opportunity for Bendigo to 
become a meaningful competitor 
in Adelaide Bank’s home State.

While we keep our eye on future 
possibilities, we believe it is 
important to celebrate, reflect 
and learn from our past and our 
milestones:

>  The merger between 

Bendigo and Adelaide on 
30 November 2007 created 
Australia’s sixth largest bank.

>  The oldest strand of our 
company, Bendigo Bank, 
turned 150 on 9 July 2008.

>  Sandhurst Trustees 
celebrated its 120th 
anniversary.

>  More than 600 delegates 
from across Australia 
congregated in Bendigo to 
share their experiences, 
to learn new skills, and 
to celebrate the 10th 
anniversary of our first 
Community Bank®branches.

>  Our joint venture with Futuris 
Corporation was signed in 
1998. The result of this 
partnership was the launch 
of Elders Rural Bank in 
2000.

>  Our headline profit topped 
$200 million for the first 
time.

>  And another milestone 

looms: our new headquarters 
in Bendigo will be officially 
opened in December 2008. 

This report celebrates these 
milestones in the simplest 
and most appropriate way 
– with ‘snapshots’ of people 
celebrating. We think these 
photographs best reflect the 
qualities that differentiate us 
from our competitors. Ours is 
a business built by people with 
the welfare of people in mind. 
Whether it was helping miners to 
build their own homes in 1858, 
helping struggling borrowers to 
remain in their homes during the 
1930s, providing communities 
the wherewithal to overcome 
adversity in the 1990s, or giving 
our partner advised channels 
hope in these uncertain times, 
our belief has predominated. 
Successful customers, 
successful communities and 
partners, help us create a 
successful bank – in that order. 

We believe Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank can be Australia’s 
leading customer-connected 
banking group, whether those 
connections are established 
directly or through our 
community and business 
partners. In whatever way our 
customers choose to deal with 
us, it will be because we have 
developed banking models and 
a style of banking that aspires 
to be relevant, connected and 
valued by our customer base 
(for having focussed on their 
aspirations and needs). 

Australia has one of the best 
banking systems in the world 
– and vibrant local economies 
and strong support for small 
business are two of the key 
drivers for a highly effective 
national economy. The global 
credit crisis has served to 
remind us that banks (such 
as ours) remain the most 
efficient way to deliver capital 
– from wherever that funding 
is sourced – to local markets 
and economies. Just as we 

developed the Community 
Bank® model to connect us 
with those communities, so we 
will continue to shape all of 
our businesses to fulfil the 
vital role played by banks in all 
local economies – feeding into 
prosperity.

Today in more than 
400 Australian communities 
the connection with our bank 
(through our company and  
Community Bank®branches) is 
proving invaluable to the future 
success of their towns, suburbs, 
and local economies. A bank 
which is strongly connected and 
contributes to the wellbeing of 
its customers and local markets 
is generally afforded greater 
customer support and strong 
advocacy. And this approach is 
also helping us to secure our 
own ongoing and sustainable 
future – and therefore more 
reliable growth in shareholder 
value.

Robert Johanson 
Chairman

Rob Hunt 
Managing Director

From left to right 

> Chief General Manager Brand 

Development & Positioning Greg 
Gillett (left), Director Jenny Dawson 
and The Right Reverend Bishop 
Ron Stone at the Bank’s 150th 
anniversary dinner.

> A re-enactment of the historic meeting 
held at Abbott’s Hotel on 9 July 1858 
votes to form the Bendigo Land and 
Building Society that 150 years later 
is the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

> Managing Director Rob Hunt and 

Chairman Robert Johanson enjoy the 
anniversary festivities.

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Results at a Glance
Heading here

After-tax profit of $170.5 million 
for the 12 months ending 
30 June 2008 (this result 
represents seven months 
contribution from Adelaide 
Bank following November 2007 
merger). 

Cash earnings $201.9 million, 
an increase of 70.4 per cent from 
2006/2007. 

Cash basis earnings per ordinary 
share increased to 93.7 cents per 
share (fully franked), a 13.0 per cent 
increase.

Dividends for the financial year 
total 65.0 cents, an increase of 
12.1 per cent

>  Another 18 Community Bank® 

branches and four company owned 
branches joined the network. 
This does not include the addition 
of 25 South Australian branches 
resulting from the Adelaide Bank 
merger. 

>  Customer numbers increased 

by more than 70,000, 
with our customer base 
approaching 1.4 million.

>  Customer and business satisfaction 

ratings lead the industry with 
ratings consistently reported in the 
90-plus per cent bracket.

>  Our 200-plus strong Community 

Bank® network continues to make 
significant financial contributions, 
returning almost $12 million to their 
shareholders and spending more 
than $21.7 million on communities 
and projects.

>  Launched our biggest ever 

marketing campaign during the 
Beijing Olympics – At the Bendigo it 
starts with U.

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From left to right 
> The Balsillie family represents three generations of Bendigo Bank shareholders. John (left), Alexandra and 
Neil (right) have held shares in the bank originally accumulated by John’s grandfather Andrew Balsillie. 
Andrew worked for the building society for 50 years from the turn of the 20th century and as manager played 
a role in forging its strong ethical reputation. The family is pictured at the dinner celebrating Bendigo Bank’s 
150th anniversary.

> The Bendigo Town Hall was the setting of our 150th anniversary dinner.

> Customer Help Centre team members Jo-Anne Denbrok (left) and Mary Headon (right) and Receptionist Michele 

Van den Berg (middle) at the staff event.

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Cash basis earnings per ordinary share

Bendigo and Adelaide  
Bank Limited > Our New Bank

15.6%

Cash earnings

Three more increases 
followed, aimed at reducing 
demand and slowing price 
and wages pressure.

The rise in wholesale 
funding costs as a result 
of credit issues in the US 
sub-prime market meant 
that competition increased 
among Australian banks 
for retail deposits. Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank, 
which funds more than 
70 per cent of on balance 
sheet loans through retail 
deposits, was particularly well 
positioned to take advantage 
of these circumstances 
through its strong retail 
network.

The expectation for 2008/09 
is that intense competition 
will continue among banks 
for retail deposits. Attention 
is also expected to focus 
on capital management 
requirements rather than 
traditional asset growth.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
worked last year to ensure 
we were allocating available 
resources to the businesses 
which would offer the most 
profitable returns. In the 
current environment, that 
is in the retail business. 
While we are not expecting to 
significantly grow our balance 
sheet in the short term,  
we are expecting revenues 
to continue to grow through 
a disciplined approach to 
writing profitable business. 
We have also taken a 
targeted approach to cost 
management.

Merger Integration

Our focus last year was to 
build a solid foundation on 
which to construct a fully 
integrated bank.

The priorities are to 
support staff through the 
process, improve business 
performance and realise 
revenue and cost synergies.

This is all critical groundwork 
towards creating a strong but 
pliant organisation.

In addition, we have had 
a strong focus on building 
the awareness of the 
community philosophies 
that our business is built 
on. The response of the 
Adelaide Bank team has 
been overwhelmingly positive, 
and there is a genuine desire 
to be involved in community 
engagement.

A key step in the integration 
process involves the transfer 
of Adelaide Bank’s banking 
business to Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank.

Adelaide Bank and Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank have 
applied to the Australian 
Prudential Regulation 
Authority under the Financial 
Sector (Business Transfer 
and Group Restructure) Act 
1999 (Cth) (the Transfer Act) 
to carry out the transfer.  
If approved by the Treasurer 
and APRA, the process will 
occur in two stages, with 
the initial transfer involving 
Adelaide Bank’s remaining 
listed securities and the 
transfer of the balance of 
the business scheduled to 
be complete by the end of 
calendar year 2008.

Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank was able to 
deliver an improvement 
in shareholder value 
in 2007/08 despite 
difficult market 
conditions. 

The Bank has prospered 
through past market 
cycles. Prudent financial 
management that 
is a feature of our 
operational style, has 
held the Bank in good 
stead through good 
times and bad during  
150 years.

The merger enacted 
in 2007/08 to create 
Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank makes us still 
more resilient.

Market overview

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s 
share price during the 
year reflected the funding 
pressures that constrained 
all Australian banks.

As we finished the year, 
the Australian economy was 
showing signs of slowing 
and expectations are for 
weaker economic conditions 
to remain through the rest of 
2008.

Conversely, the start of 
2007/08 was dominated 
by the strong consumer 
demand and record levels of 
employment we have enjoyed 
for several years but with 
signs of rising inflation. In a 
bid to stem this latter trend 
the RBA moved rates in 
August 2007. 

From left to right 
> Victorian Premier, the Hon.  

John Brumby, proposes a toast at 
the anniversary dinner.

> Rob Hunt responds to the toast.

The merits of the merger, as 
spelt out at the time of the 
proposal, remain the same. 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
recognises that the merger 
is one of two distinctive but 
complementary businesses, 
combining partnering, 
wholesale manufacturing and 
processing with a community 
focussed retail banking 
business. The merged bank 
boasts superior customer 
service and community 
standing, established 
brands, minimal overlap in 
businesses and cultural 
compatibility.

It enhances the value 
proposition for customers, 
partners, communities and 
staff by supplying more 
products, more branches 
and more ATMs for retail 
customers, by preserving 
and continuing to invest 
in the Community Bank® 
and wholesale partnership 
models, and by creating 
greater career opportunities 
for staff through a larger, 
more diversified company.

We are financially stronger 
and better positioned to grow 
and innovate.

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Our Milestones
Heading here

Happy birthday Sandhurst 
Trustees Ltd

18 January 2008

Sandhurst Trustees Ltd which 
celebrated 120 years since 
its incorporation.

Sandhurst Trustees has 
provided Australian families 
with estate management 
and financial services since 
1888. It has been a wholly 
owned subsidary of Bendigo 
Bank since 1991.

This special occasion was 
marked with a morning 
tea for Sandhurst staff 
in recognition of their 
contribution to the Company. 
Thanks also to our customers 
and retail network staff 
who have helped to build a 
portfolio of $3.5 billion in 
funds under management.

Elders Rural Bank 
10 years 

June 1998

Although the banking licence 
for Elders Rural Bank was 
issued in 2000, it was in 
1998 that our joint venture 
with Futuris Corporation, 
parent company of Elders, 
was formalised. In June 
of that year, Bendigo and 
Futuris agreed to the 
50/50 joint venture. 
Elders Rural Bank applied for, 
and was granted a banking 
licence and established a 
banking service that catered 
specifically for agribusiness 
customers.

Bendigo Bank’s 150th 
anniversary

9 July 2008

On this day 150 years ago, 
100 locals gathered at Abbott’s 
Hotel on Pall Mall to establish 
a building society.
Calling the meeting to order, 
Chairman James Sullivan 
said the “paramount object 
of the institution” would be 
to encourage people to settle 
permanently in Bendigo. 
“Surely every man of right 
feeling would rather see men 
living in comfortable houses 
than in tents” he stated.
After much discussion, 
the following resolution was 
carried unanimously:
‘That it is considered expedient 
to establish a society to be 
called The Bendigo Land 
and Building Society for 
the purpose of enabling 
shareholders of such a 
society to become possessed 
of freehold and leasehold 
property, and other benefits.’
More than 150 men and 
women subscribed for the 
initial share issue. They had 
come from across the world 
and now they pooled their 
savings to finance housing 
for each other and to build a 
community.
Today that company is Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank. We are a 
national financial organisation 
with our head office in Bendigo. 
We have more than 400 retail 
branches in every State and 
Territory. We remain committed 
to our founders’ original 
philosophy. If we help to 
create successful, sustainable 
communities, our own success 
will follow.

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Community Bank® 
network 10 years young

26 June 2008

Just over 11 years ago 
Rob Hunt outlined what 
was, given that it coincided 
with branch closures and 
perceived industry focus 
on profits rather than 
community, a very clear 
vision of our business 
direction.

That vision encompassed 
an unprecedented mix of 
community, localism, vision, 
use of rapidly developing 
technology, corporate 
expertise and perhaps most 
of all, belief. 

Today we see the outcomes 
of that vision in our 
community and alliance 
banking models, and indeed, 
every one of our bank’s 
decisions and actions.  
It may not always be visible 
or readily tangible, but it is 
there.

And what a way to do 
business. More than 
55 per cent of our branches 
are run by our partners. 
The Community Bank® 
network alone accounts 
for 217 branches in our 
total network of more than 
400 branches.

In June, Rupanyup’s David 
Matthews, Minyip’s Stewart 
Petering and Bendigo Bank 
celebrated their remarkable 
effort to open the first two 
Community Bank® branches. 
It is just as special to think 
we have repeated that 
process 215 more times in 

From left to right
 > Bendigo’s Rob Hunt and Adelaide’s Jamie McPhee at 
the announcement of the merger in November 2007.

> Marketing Liaison Officer Michele Schepers (left) 
and Public Relations Officer Lauren Treacy at the 
Community Day celebrating the anniversary.

> Business Analyst Kelly Stevens (left), National Human 

Resources Manager Jy Pertzel (middle) and Community 
Development Support Officer Fiona Keating (right) at 
the anniversary dinner.

the ensuing years. We share 
a truly special partnership 
with these communities.

Happy 10th birthday to 
the Community Bank®  
network and to all who have 
participated in, and continue 
to participate in, this journey. 

Bendigo Bank and 
Adelaide Bank merger

November 2007

Bendigo is no stranger to 
mergers and the latest 
merger, with South Australia’s 
Adelaide Bank is the most 
significant, and certainly the 
largest, in the company’s 150 
year history. 

The merger creates a bank 
better positioned to achieve 
our strategic aspirations. 

Announced on Thursday 
9 August 2007, the merger 
was implemented on Friday  
30 November. The first day 
we traded as a merged 
company was on Monday  
3 December 2007.

Our Community

The diverse ways we 
can directly contribute 
to communities, and the 
increasing number that 
accept our contribution, 
are key measures of our 
success.

Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank is proud to be 
able to assist Australian 
communities to enhance 
their security, wellbeing 
and connection. 
We believe it starts 
with finding a way to 
retain capital within 
communities. From that 
foundation, residents can 
be the architects of their 
own future.

“It is a worthwhile 
dream, and operating 
a Community Bank® 
branch has proven 
that it can be a 
catalyst for positive 
change.” – David 
Matthews, Australia’s 
first Community 
Bank® company 
Chairman.

Community Bank® 
network

The pioneers of the 
Community Bank®network 
had the opportunity 
to celebrate the 10th 
anniversary of their work 
at the annual Community 
Bank® National Conference 
in Bendigo in July.

The conference attracted 
600 delegates from branches 
throughout Australia, including 
representatives from our 
newest Community Bank® 
branch openings - from 
Queensland’s Mission Beach, 
Nowra in New South Wales 
and the regional Victorian 
town of Balnarring.

As at 30 June 2008, there 
were 217 Community 
Bank® branches throughout 
Australia.

After 10 years, Bendigo 
Bank has paid $444 million 
to local boards as their 
share of banking revenues. 
This has helped to create 
more than 1000 new jobs, 
with beneficial flow-on effects 
from wages and expenditure 
on local services. Last 
year, Community Bank® 
branches spent $59 million 
in their communities on 
wages, rent, accounting and 
cleaning services, buildings, 
staff amenities and other 
expenses.

During the past decade, 
Community Bank® 
boards have contributed 
$21.7 million to local projects 
and groups and $12 million in 
shareholder dividends. 

Our Community Bank® 
branch network services more 
than 664,000 accounts and 
has $11.9 billion in total 
banking.

Community 
Partnerships

Our Community 
Bank®program is the best 
known, but is only one of the 
many partnerships we have 
with communities. We partner 
with communities in banking, 
but also in the more holistic 
sense of working with towns, 
regional cities and suburbs to 
improve their prospects.

For example, in a three-way 
partnership, Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank, Delfin Lend 
Lease and Queensland’s 
Varsity Lakes residents will 
begin banking in their locally 
owned Community Bank® 
branch within the next 
12 months. In the case of 
Varsity Lakes, talks centred 
on the type of specialised 
services required for this 
community and a plan was 
developed. The community 
plans to use profits 
generated from their branch 
to develop, and sustain 
facilities for young people, for 
health and safety programs 
and to enhance existing 
community activities and 
events. 

In several communities 
we have helped establish 
locally-owned companies with 
the objective of generating 
revenue streams to fund 
local projects. Customers can 
now pledge their new banking 
business to the company 
which generates ongoing 
commission payments 
from Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank. We continue to work 
with, and towards, our 
communities’ aspirations to 
develop solutions to enhance 
their future prospects.

From left to right 
> Marking the 10th birthday of the 
opening of the first Community 
Bank® branches at Rupanyup and 
Minyip, Chief General Manager Russell 
Jenkins and Coolalinga Community 
Bank® Branch Chairman Maureen 
Newman cut the cake, watched by 
Rupanyup/Minyip Community Bank® 
Group Chairman Stewart Petering (left) 
and Chairman Robert Johanson.

> Delegates at the annual Community 

Bank® National Conference celebrate 
10 years of the Community Bank® 
concept.

> More than 600 delegates from around 
Australia attended the conference.

Community Telco

Community Telco Australia 
(CTA) is a supplier of 
telecommunications services 
to telco franchises of Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank’s wholly 
owned subsidary Community 
Developments Australia. 
Under this supply agreement, 
CTA uses the aggregated 
buying power of these 
franchise communities to form 
strategic alliances with large 
telco providers. Communities, 
particularly those in regional 
Australia, can then be certain 
of accessing telephone, 
data and internet solutions 
that city customers take for 
granted. 

This access improves 
the capacity of rural and 
regional communities 
to compete globally. 
Access to the operational 
efficiencies that can be 
delivered to communities by 
telecommunication solutions 
is no longer a luxury but 
essential for long term 
sustainability.  

Since the initial pilots 
in Bendigo in 2000 and 
Ipswich in 2001, six more 
communities have signed 
franchise agreements 
including the Sunshine Coast, 
Ballarat, Tasmania, Oxley 
(Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst), 
Geelong and Newcastle.

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Our Community continued

From left to right 
> Lang Lang Community Bank® Branch 
Company Chairman Max Papley (left) 
receives an award marking the branch’s 
entry into the Community Bank® Hall of 
Fame from Chief General Manager Retail 
Customers Russell Jenkins.

> Chief Manager Strategic Solutions 

Graeme Harvey (left), Western Australia 
State Manager Vicki Pearce and 
shareholder John Balsillie (right) at the  
dinner.

> City of Greater Bendigo Mayor David Jones 
(left), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Head of 
Retail Delivery & Design Georgina Pickett 
and Victorian Premier The Hon. John 
Brumby.

Lead On™

Successful communities 
value and understand the 
importance of their young 
people as the next generation 
of leaders and community 
custodians. They actively 
encourage the participation of 
young people and value the 
contribution they can make to 
the community’s prosperity. 

Lead On is a community-building 
model that helps communities 
become successful by 
engaging, supporting and 
connecting young people. 

Sponsorships
Each year, Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank contributes 
more than one per cent of its 
after tax profits to community 
sponsorships.

Nine years into the Lead On 
journey, almost 7000 young 
people have been actively 
involved in 1100 community 
and business sponsored 
projects nationally. 

This is in addition to the 
sponsorships made by 
the boards of Community 
Bank®branches which are 
committed to returning 
a percentage of profits 
to community groups 
and projects. Millions of 
dollars are being returned 
to communities across 
Australia. This will only 
continue to increase as new 
community branches open 
and the business of existing 
branches grows.

Community 
Enterprise™ 
Foundation

Launched in early 2005 as 
the philanthropic arm of 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, 
Community Enterprise™ 
Foundation provides grant 
making support. 

As of June 2008 the 
Foundation had raised 
more than $13.6 million, 
and distributed $7.9 million.

The two components of the 
Community Enterprise™ 
Foundation, its Charitable 
Fund and Tax-Deductible 
Fund, provide a wide range 
of funding capacity for 
communities. Both can 
receive bequests, corporate 
donations, individual 
donations, shares, property 
and stock.

In an exciting year ahead we 
will see the Adelaide Bank 
Charitable Foundation merge 
into Bendigo’s Foundation 
structure. 

The Adelaide Bank Charitable 
Foundation was established 
in 1981. The concept 
was considered visionary 
for its time and required 
the passing of an Act of 
Parliament that year for it to 
become a reality.

The Foundation’s contribution 
to South Australia has 
been significant over its 
history. Hundreds of worthy 
causes have been assisted 
through funding of more than 
$7 million.

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Our  
Retail Business

The starting point for 
our business is listening 
to and focussing on 
customers and their 
communities. The result 
in the past financial year 
is that, for the tenth 
consecutive year, we 
were the Australian bank 
with the most satisfied 
customers.

This outcome can be 
attributed to the service and 
value we offer customers, 
whether it be through our 
partners, our Community 
Bank® branches, joint 
venture partners or our own 
branches and agencies.  
The financial outcome 
resulted in retail banking 
contributing a 28.1 per cent 
rise in pre-tax profit to the 
Group.

Last year we placed even 
greater priority on customers 
as we went about merging 
Bendigo Bank and Adelaide 
Bank. This focus has seen 
the Bank benefit from 
market conditions that 
favoured liability growth.

The Bank enjoyed a 
record inflow of retail 
deposits in June 2008 in a 
hypercompetitive market,  
a trend that continued into 
the first quarter of 2008/09.

For the year, deposits 
increased by 15.8 per 
cent, helped in part by the 
addition of 250,000 new 
customers – 180,000 of 
which are Adelaide Bank 
customers. This growth is a 
continuation of an increase 
of 70,000 customers per 
year since 2003. 

How our retail customers 
benefit from the merger 
is simple. As we continue 
to grow, so does our 
accessibility and the retail 
banking options we offer.

There are now more than  
400 Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank branches, including 
217 Community Bank® 
branches. Add on 
100 Bendigo Bank agencies 
and 700 ATMs and there 
will soon be 1200-plus 
service points wherever our 
customers travel in Australia.

Having developed a national 
network, our objective now 
is to deliver greater value 
to our community and 
customers. We are doing 
that by evolving our branch 
design and structure, with 
the latest ‘branch of the 
future’ in North Adelaide 
opening in July. The branch 
is a response to the 
reduction by 29 per cent in 
branch-based transactions 
and features more space 
to talk and meet with 
customers, greater use 
of technology and areas 
available for community 
interaction.

As we integrate the 
businesses, we are striving 
to ensure all customers 
can take full advantage 
of an expanding banking 
service and product range 
as quickly as possible. What 
we achieved during the 
past financial year was an 
integration of ATM services 
with customers able to 
utilise any Adelaide Bank 
or Bendigo Bank-branded 
ATM free of any ‘other 
bank’ fees. Adelaide Bank 
customers have also started 
to see some Bendigo Bank 
products introduced into the 

25 South Australian-based 
Adelaide Bank branches.

Customers can look forward 
to the following completion 
of steps leading up to the 
realisation of a full interbank 
branch service:

>  By early 2009, we expect 
customers from Adelaide 
Bank will be able to 
transact on their Adelaide 
Bank accounts in Bendigo 
Bank branches, and 
Bendigo customers in 
Adelaide Bank branches.

>  Full integration – where 
products of both banks 
will be available in all 
branches – will take 
longer, around late 2009.

As outlined when the merger 
was announced, the longer 
term objective is that the 
national retail brand will be 
Bendigo, while the national 
wholesale brand will be 
Adelaide. The transition 
of the retail brand from 
Adelaide to Bendigo in 
South Australia will be a 
gradual one, with a key focus 
recognising the heritage of 
Adelaide’s customer base.

Underpinning all of our 
retail banking objectives 
are the broader themes of 
our community engagement 
strategy. This has created 
our major point of difference 
and we won’t lose sight of 
the community focus that 
underpins our success.  
We are terribly proud of what 
we have achieved within the 
communities in which we 
operate.

From left to right 
> Managing Director Rob Hunt, 

Chairman Robert Johanson and 
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor 
Glenn Stevens at the anniversary 
dinner.

> Chief General Manager Solutions/
Product Marnie Baker thanks the 
Reserve Bank Governor Glenn 
Stevens for his speech and 
attendance at the dinner.

> Guests at the dinner included 

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Manager 
Business Analysis Will Conlan (left), 
Deputy Chairman Kevin Osborn 
(centre), Bendigo Health Chief 
Executive Officer John Mulder (right) 
and partner Anne Hepner.

We see these results 
reinforced in the feedback 
from our customers and 
ongoing market research. 

Our agencies provide us with 
great flexibility in responding 
to community demands for 
the Bendigo Bank service. 
They are often used as 
stepping stones for those 
communities wishing to join 
our branch network. Last 
year, five agency sites were 
upgraded to full sites – four 
as Community Bank® 
branches and one company 
owned branch. Community 
Bank® campaigns are 
currently underway in several 
communities where there 
is a Bendigo Bank agency 
operating.

The agency network last 
year averaged about 70,000 
transactions per month. With 
the introduction of the low 
cost Agent Delivery System, 
two thirds of our agency 
network now provides a real 
time transactional banking 
service.

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Our  
Wholesale Businesses

The Wholesale 
business unit includes 
Partner Advised and 
Business Partners 
(portfolio funding and 
specialised lending). 

This area of the 
business contributed 
a pre-tax profit of 
$56.1 million to 
Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank.

Partner Advised 
business

The Partner Advised 
business unit manufactures 
and processes residential 
home loans, which are 
distributed through mortgage 
brokers and mortgage 
managers. The business is 
a product developer and a 
highly efficient home loan 
processor. Ratings agency 
Standard & Poors recently 
reaffirmed Adelaide Bank’s 
servicer rating as strong 
(outlook – stable), the highest 
ranking available, which 
confirmed the strength of our 
processing capability.

Market conditions have been 
very difficult for this business 
in the past 12 months. 
The cost of funds from the 
international capital markets 
became unacceptably 
expensive. The business 
responded by minimising 
costs and focussing on 
only writing soundly priced 
residential home loans.

Commissions to distribution 
partners were adjusted to 
reflect the ongoing cost 
pressures in a move that 
will build stronger and more 
sustainable relationships 
with mortgage brokers 
and mortgage managers. 
Growth in business was 
actively managed to fit the 
prevailing trading conditions.

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From left to right 

> Bendigo and Adelaide Bank National Community Enterprise Manager Chris DeAraugo talks to The Advertiser 

Editor Peter Kennedy.

> Chief Executive Wholesale Bank Jamie McPhee (left),  Director Terry O’Dwyer (middle) and Australian 

Prudential Regulation Authority Chairman John Laker (right) at the dinner.

> Henty Community Bank® Branch Company Chairman Milton Taylor (left), Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Chief 

Risk Officer Tim Piper (middle) and Customer Relationship Officer Lachlan Pinner (right).

Business Partners

Portfolio Funding is focussed 
on providing funding solutions 
using our securitisation 
expertise to finance 
companies. 

The business was 
constrained by increased 
funding costs but the credit 
quality of the portfolio 
is sound. There were no 
write-offs for any program 
with subordination structures. 
Write-offs and arrears were 
below forecasts for on 
balance sheet portfolios.

Specialised Lending focusses 
predominately on lending to 
the aged care and retirement 
village sectors.

Strong synergies exist 
between this unit and 
the bank’s retail network. 
Combined with ongoing 
strong industry demand, 
we believe this unit has 
strong growth potential.

The Wholesale business has 
a strong focus on customers 
and partners rather than 
on products. This allows 
us to execute our business 
strategy in line with the 
organisation’s overall focus 
on its customers, partners 
and communities. This is in 
line with the industry trend 
of converging third party 
distribution through the 
various channels – in our 
case through stockbrokers, 
financial planners, mortgage 
managers, mortgage brokers, 
accountants and fixed 
income brokers.

Pricing changes as well 
as slowing demand in the 
Australian housing market 
due to rising interest 
rates saw the unit’s asset 
portfolio fall 4.2 per cent 
to $16.7 billion. This is 
consistent with our aim of 
preparing the business to 
increase lending volumes 
when appropriately costed 
funding becomes available.

We do believe the business 
is reshaping and we will 
continue to be a part of 
it in the future. Almost 
40 per cent of Australian 
customers use third parties 
to choose their mortgage 
products and we will continue 
to service them.

In the early stages of merger 
integration we reviewed the 
structure of the division and 
in the process introduced a 
team dedicated to analysing 
where our business fits in 
the market. The Products & 
Solutions team will ensure 
our products and services 
remain in a preferred 
competitive position, 
manage and launch product 
and service innovations 
and refresh our operating 
environment to ensure 
that we remain a low cost 
provider. This division will 
also identify future business 
trends.

Specialised 
Products

Cards

Web Partner™

Equipment Finance  

Credit card receivables 
grew by $266 million during 
the year. This result was 
underwritten by the merging 
of the Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank card portfolios and 
continued strong growth with 
the award winning “Basic 
Black” credit card and the 
RSPCA Rescue Co-branded 
card.

Insurance

Income from the general 
insurance activities of the 
Bank grew 12 per cent during 
the financial year. This growth 
included an improved 
result from our Health and 
Commercial insurance 
businesses and the 
successful introduction of our 
newest product, Compulsory 
Third Party Insurance, in 
Queensland and NSW.

The Bendigo-based Insurance 
Department has been 
expanded to cater for the 
increased customer numbers 
from the merger.

Web Partner™, 
a comprehensive website 
development service, 
develops websites that work 
hard for our customers to 
help achieve their business 
goals. 

Our Web Partner™ team 
works closely with the 
customer to collect 
information about their 
business, which our Web 
Partner™ team then convert 
to professional website 
graphics and content. 
We build the website for the 
customer and host it on the 
Internet at their individual 
domain name. Included are 
ongoing website updates, 
statistical reporting and of 
course, technical support.

International Trade

International Trade is an 
important and growing field 
of enterprise for our business 
customers. It can offer 
great rewards, but can also 
bring with it certain risks. 
International Trade division 
throughout 2007/08 has 
continued to provide valuable 
support and guidance to our 
business customers through 
a comprehensive range of 
international trade products 
and services and a dedicated 
team of international trade 
specialists.

In a competitive environment 
free trade agreements have 
opened the door to increased 
global competition and 
industry players (including 
Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank) are better positioning 
themselves to service this 
ever increasing market 
segment. 

Businesses looking to finance 
equipment face a range of 
options. Two of the primary 
financial considerations 
are cash flow and taxation. 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
Equipment Finance division 
supports our business 
customers with a range of 
leasing commercial chattel 
mortgage and asset purchase 
solutions designed to 
either enhance cash flow or 
minimise tax.   

During 2007/08 equipment 
finance sales increased by 
14 per cent and receivables 
increased by 12 per cent. 

The equipment finance 
industry continues to seek 
and use more efficient, user 
friendly computer systems to 
gain a competitive advantage.

Debtor Finance

In the past year the Bank’s 
commitment to providing 
small to medium enterprises 
relevant solutions to 
their cash flow financing 
needs continued to grow. 
Oxford Funding Pty Ltd, 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s 
debtor finance arm, offers 
additional cash flow products 
tailored to customers needs. 
As the only bank-owned 
Australian member of 
Factors Chain International 
(an association of worldwide 
major banks and financial 
institutions), the Bank 
can now offer funding for 
international open account 
business-to-business trade. 

The Debtor Finance Market 
has grown by over 20 per cent 
for each of the past 10 
years and this growth is set 
to continue. Oxford Funding 
is well placed to participate 
significantly in this growth 
sector.    

From left to right 
> Staff members Janelle Taig, Anthea 
Mawby and Stacey Blake attend a 
staff celebration for Bendigo-based 
employees.

>  We continue to expand our range of 
agribusines products and services 
through the Elder’s Rural Bank 
joint-venture and within our own 
national branch network.

> Fun at the Community Day celebrating 

the bank’s anniversary.

Homesafe Debt Free 
Equity Release

Through a joint venture 
company, Homesafe 
Solutions Pty Ltd, we make 
this equity release product 
available to over 60’s 
homeowners seeking to 
safely access extra cash 
from their home. Unlike 
a loan, Homesafe Debt 
Free Equity Release allows 
homeowners to sell a share 
of the future sale proceeds 
of their home in return for 
a debt free cash payment. 
They continue to own and 
live in the home until they die 
or sell the home. Homesafe 
receives its share of the 
sale proceeds when the 
home is eventually sold. 
Homesafe is widely regarded 
as a ‘safe’ equity release 
option for seniors. Interest 
in the product remains 
strong with eligible enquiries 
increasing in 2007/08 by 
13 per cent. The offering is 
currently limited to nominated 
postcodes in Melbourne and 
Sydney.

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Our Wealth Businesses

From left to right 
> Bendigo’s Neil Athorn and Denis Kelly 
were among the hundreds of staff who 
attended anniversary celebrations.
> Sack races in the Gala Marquee at 

the Community Day.

> Chief Executive Retail Bank  

Mike Hirst, Chief General Manager 
Wealth & Partner Advised Anthony 
Baum, Chief Executive Wholesale 
Bank Jamie McPhee and Chief Risk 
Officer Tim Piper.

Bendigo Financial Planning 
also provides the Associate 
Planner Program, a training 
program for Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank employees 
who are interested in 
becoming financial planners. 
The program allows the 
Bank to draw on talent 
within the organisation and 
to establish a professional 
team committed to doing 
business according to our 
customer focussed approach. 
There is no minimum 
education requirement to 
enter the program, however 
associates are required to 
complete the Diploma of 
Financial Services (Financial 
Planning) or its equivalent.

The Wealth businesses 
of Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank deliver 
proportionally greater and 
more diverse earnings to 
the Group as a result of 
the merger.

These businesses include 
funds management, 
margin lending, our 
finance company and  
financial planning.

The combining of our two 
wealth businesses has 
provided our retail customers 
with access to a broader range 
of wealth products while at 
the same time expanding the 
range of products and services 
offered by the organisation 
to independently advised 
customers.

The Wealth division includes 
the Cannex 5-Star rated 
Leveraged Equities margin 
lending business and the 
funds management arms 
currently operated through 
Sandhurst Trustees Limited 
and Adelaide Managed 
Funds Limited. A process 
to amalgamate the Funds 
Management activities is 
underway.

In retail, Bendigo Financial 
Planning and Victorian 
Securities Corporation Limited 
are also aimed at the wealth 
market.

In 2007/08, the Wealth 
Solutions division contributed 
$42.3 million to the Bank’s 
pre-tax profit, an increase 
of 54 per cent (taking into 
account seven months 
contribution from Adelaide 
Bank).

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The division’s performance 
was pleasing given the 
backdrop of the weakening 
global economic environment 
and investment markets in 
particular.

Managed funds

Total funds and assets under 
management increased by 
97 per cent to $6.7 billion, 
reflecting the inclusion of 
Adelaide Bank’s business.

Despite the negative 
sentiment that accompanied 
falling equity markets for 
most of 2007/08, demand 
in the sector will continue 
to grow as Australia’s 
population ages. We regard 
the managed funds arm 
as one that will benefit 
exponentially from the 
merger through increased 
opportunity for product 
innovation and business 
growth as well as being able 
to leverage an increased 
retail customer base and 
greater connections.

Margin Lending

Our margin lending business 
remains a key growth 
opportunity for us.

The merger allows greater 
distribution to a larger retail 
customer base.

Having traversed difficult 
equity markets which reduced 
the value of the portfolio to 
$3.8 billion at 30 June 2008, 
the business continues to 
enjoy a strong market share 
and increasing customer 
numbers.

Victorian Securities 
Corporation Limited 

As the only debenture-issuer 
for the Group, our 
Ballarat-based finance 
company operated during 
the year according to its 
successful philosophy 
of providing a simple 
competitive product 
consistent with the market 
expectations of investors.

As a specialist commercial 
and development lender, 
VSCL offers a variety of 
lending products tailored 
specifically to meet the 
needs of borrowers.

Bendigo Financial 
Planning

Funds under advice declined 
by about six per cent for the 
year, the main influence being 
fluctuating market conditions.

However, strong demand 
continues for our financial 
planning offering featuring 
transparent fee disclosure.  
In 2006, we moved toward 
more transparent disclosure 
of payment for financial 
advice by adopting a Fee for 
Service business model.

Since then many of our 
competitors have changed 
their models to the same 
approach, a move which we 
strongly support. The main 
difference between a Fee 
for Service business model 
and a commission structure 
is that, in the first scenario, 
the customer pays a fee 
for the service the financial 
planner provides similar to a 
fee paid to an accountant or 
solicitor. The fee, therefore,  
is independent from the 
amount of money invested 
and bias to an investment 
provider.

 
Our Future

It may seem unusual for 
a bank to play an active 
role in the conservation of 
the environment. But the 
concept of sustainability has 
always been at the heart 
of what we do. It’s what led 
to our introduction of the 
Community Bank® model 
and all of our community 
engagement activities.

So we have taken a lead 
on caring for our future by 
creating the means by which 
people and communities 
can look after theirs. And we 
have followed the example 
by building headquarters in 
Bendigo that meet a  
5–Green Star rating, 
the first of its kind in regional 
Australia.

Generation Green™
Generation Green™ is an 
exciting range of solutions 
that make it easy for 
everybody to help the 
environment. Generation 
Green™ provides a range of 
green loans, carbon offsets 
and other services that 
encourage ‘green’ behaviour 
and make looking after the 
environment simply a part of 
everyday life. 

Some of the ways Generation 
Green™ is helping us live a 
greener life is by providing 
tips online through the 
sustainability guide and the 
Green range’s three stage 
program that helps save 
money and the environment 
at the same time. 

And at a community level, 
Generation Green™ has 
developed a suite of 
community engagement 
programs that help our 
Community Bank® network 
prepare their local community 
for the effects of climate 
change. 

Last financial year we 
implemented Ban the Bulb 
campaigns through eight 
Community Bank® branches 
which have exchanged 
approximately 60,000 
incandescent light bulbs for 
new energy efficient ones. 
The exchange programs 
have involved more than 
600 volunteers who raised 
approximately $160,000 
in funds for their local 
community groups while 
reducing greenhouse gas 
emissions by around 60,000 
tonnes. That’s equivalent to 
taking 14,000 cars off the 
road for a whole year.  

More than just a range 
of products and services, 
Generation Green™ is a way 
of thinking. We encourage 
you and your community 
to be part of Generation 
Green™ - a generation that 
will act to make a difference. 
And by being a part of 
Generation Green™ you’ll 
be helping to ensure that 
future generations can enjoy 
a beautiful, sustainable 
environment.

The environment
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
is committed to minimising 
the emissions created in 
everyday business. Our staff 
spend a significant amount 
of time on the road and in 
the air as part of their job. 
We intend to offset the 
effects of our corporate fleet 
and our business air travel 
for 2007/08.

The Victorian farming 
communities of Lockington, 
Elmore, Rupanyip and Minyip 
are working in partnership 
with Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank, Victor Smorgon Group 
and Atlas Fuels to establish a 
fuel distribution business.

The fuel project will work 
under the same principles 
as our Community 
Bank®concept. Under 
the proposed model, the 
community will own the 
local storage facility and be 
able to capture some of the 
profits associated with fuel 
purchases. This initiative 
will bring huge benefits to 
the region, creating another 
income stream for the 
community and securing 
a supply of all liquid fuels, 
including access to Bio-Fuels.

The Bendigo Centre
Our new headquarters in the 
centre of Bendigo will open in 
December, three years after the 
first sod was turned.

The building is distinct for more 
than its modern design. It has 
earned 5–Green Star status 
for its range of environmental 
features including:

>  external sun shading.

>  Double glazed windows.

>  Automatic light dimming.

>  Solar hot water.

>  Underfloor air conditioning 
allowing individual user 
control.

>  Rainwater collection

>  Grey and black water 

recycling.

>  Recycled water used in 

toilets and mixed with rain 
water for irrigation.

As well as creating a world 
class building for environmental 
performance, we have also 
delivered a world class working 
environment. The complex will 
ultimately house more than 
1000 workers, bringing together 
people who have been working 
in various buildings throughout 
Bendigo’s central business 
district.

From left to right 
> Our new building, which opens 
in December, uses ecologically 
sustainable principles in design and 
construction.

> One of our young customers enjoys 

being a butterfly at the Community Day.

> The virtual Green family shows on 

our website the cost and benefits of 
creating a more environmentally friendly 
home.

On 1 September 2006 we signed 
a sale and leaseback agreement 
to sell the building and lease it 
back for a minimum of 18 years. 
That agreement was settled on  
1 September 2008. We have now 
sold the land and building for 
$100 million and leased it back 
until at least 2026.

Adelaide building plans
In February, Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank announced 
it was looking for new office 
accommodation in Adelaide.  
At the time, the project team 
issued a general request 
to the property market that 
it was looking for A grade 
accommodation in Adelaide’s 
central business district, between 
13,000 to 17,000 square metres 
in size, which could support a 
5–Green Star rating.

The Board later reaffirmed its 
commitment to the plan, in the 
process acknowledging that a 
new office development would 
benefit Adelaide-based staff and 
the broader South Australian 
community.

By the end of the financial year, 
an executive sub-committee had 
been established to evaluate 
options. A Board sub-committee 
has also been formed, and will 
assist in evaluating the final 
recommendation.

The project team has reduced 
25 different proposals to a 
shortlist of three preferred 
options and will present a final 
recommendation to the Executive 
and Board in 2008/09.

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Our 
Heading here
Technology

Our Partners

We continue to invest in 
technology to support 
the expansion of our 
business and to deliver new 
capabilities to our staff, 
partners and customers.  

A new system which will 
provide a single view of our 
customers’ relationship with 
the Bank will be implemented 
during the next few months, 
and will be rolled out 
progressively across our 
branch network and call 
centres.  It will also underpin 
our compliance under the 
new Anti Money Laundering 
legislation.  An extensive 
branch training program will 
be undertaken to ensure that 
staff and partners harness 
the full capabilities of the 
new system. 

A new data warehouse is 
also being progressively built, 
with the first achievement 
being our compliance with 
the recently introduced Basel 
II accord.  The warehouse 
will be expanded to provide 
a consolidated repository 
of all corporate data, and to 
provide information to better 
serve our customers, staff 
and partners.

Planning is well advanced to 
consolidate our technology 
platforms for the merged 
Group.  Networks are in 
place and our program to 
consolidate data centres is 
well advanced. A full program 
is underway to implement 
common processes and 
systems to meet the 
business goals of the merged 
bank.

Investments in technology 
are a key to supporting 
our growth to meeting 
regulatory compliance and to 
implementing new products 
and services.

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Through our partners, 
we are able to offer specialist 
services to discrete customer 
groups. Our partners are as 
important as our customers.

In 2007/08, our joint 
ventures and alliances 
contributed before tax 
earnings of $26.4 million.

Elders Rural Bank Ltd is 
a joint venture between 
Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank Limited and Futuris 
Corporation which provides 
specialist banking services 
to Australia’s farming sector. 
Elders Rural Bank (ERB) 
products are available 
through 240 Elders Limited 
branches Australia-wide 
and selected co-branded 
agribusiness products are 
available from Bendigo Bank 
branches.

ERB, of which we own 
50 per cent, reported a 
net profit (after tax) of 
$41 million for the year 
ended 30 June 2008.  
This was despite the ongoing 
challenges experienced by 
rural communities.

The result can be attributed 
to continued customer 
confidence in ERB. 
Retail deposit growth was 
19 per cent in 2007/08. 
ERB’s funding is more than 
90 per cent retail deposits.

It also reported strong 
credit quality. The ratio of 
net non-performing loans 
to gross loans under 
management improved 
to 0.33 per cent from 
0.36 per cent the year 
before.

Community Sector 
Enterprises Pty Ltd is a joint 
venture between the Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank and 
Community 21 Ltd (which is 
owned by 20 not-for-profit 
sector organisations). Based 

on the Community Bank® 
model, it delivers banking 
services to the not-for-
profit sector in return for 
a share of the margin and 
fee income. This improves 
the return on capital for the 
sector, enhancing its ability 
to deliver services to the 
community. 

Banking business totals 
$352.7 million, representing 
a 39 per cent rise during the 
year.

Tasmanian Banking 
Services Ltd is a joint 
venture between Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank and 
Tasmanian Perpetual 
Trustees Ltd, a provider 
of banking services in 
Tasmania. The company 
operates nine branches 
across Tasmania.

Banking business now totals 
$721.6 million, representing 
an 18.7 per cent increase 
over the previous year.

Strategic Payments 
Services Pty Ltd was 
established in May 2006 
and is a joint venture 
between Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank, Customers 
Limited and MasterCard 
International. The company 
is building an independent 
payment business that will 
handle the processing and 
management of all Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank’s and 
Customers’ ATM and Eftpos 
transactions. To date, 
all Bendigo Bank ATMs and 
more than 90 per cent of 
Eftpos terminals have been 
transferred to this new 
system.

Ours is a great partnership 
business, and we have a 
great history in making 
partnerships work. 
We continue to look to the 
partnership model to see 

how it can enhance our 
business in the future.

The merger has only 
highlighted how effectively 
the model has worked. 
That is because both 
banks have focussed on 
building partnerships. 
In the case of Bendigo 
Bank, the relationships it 
has developed over the 
years – with Elders Rural 
Bank, Tasmanian Banking 
Services, Community Sector 
Enterprises and Strategic 
Payment Services Pty Ltd 
– are starting to meaningfully 
benefit us. We have 
also focussed on retail 
partnering, most significantly 
through the partner 
businesses in communities 
which have helped us 
establish Community Bank® 
branches.

Adelaide Bank has focussed 
on wholesale partnering 
to form an extensive 
distribution network through 
which to deliver the lending 
products it manufactures 
and processes.

It is interesting to note that 
both banks have come from 
building society backgrounds 
and have needed, in order 
to be competitive, to be 
innovative and adaptable. 
They have done this by 
building partnerships.

Importantly, the merger 
does not in any way threaten 
the partnerships each 
bank has created, nor the 
customer channels each 
has invested in. This gives 
the merged entity the 
opportunity to continue with 
the partnerships that work 
so well.

And in this regard, the 
merger rationale has been 
vindicated.

Our Staff

At Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank we believe happy, 
healthy, satisfied and 
engaged employees help 
us to achieve ‘successful 
customers, partners and 
communities’.   

We are committed to 
working with our employees 
so that we can provide an 
exceptional work environment 
with valued rewards and 
benefits.

Work is almost complete on 
bringing the 1144 Adelaide 
and 2744 Bendigo staff 
(Full Time Equivalent) onto 
the one payroll system.

Of great importance is the 
need for our employees 
to maintain a balance 
between their work and life 
commitments.  By offering a 
flexible work options program 
we aim to assist employees 
meet their needs, while not 
compromising the needs of 
our customers and the wider 
business.

Our dedicated Health, 
Safety and Environment 
team ensures the business 
has the right systems in 
place to keep people safe, 
happy and healthy.  The Bank 
recently subsidised a group 
of employees to participate 
in the Global Corporate 
Challenge – a worthwhile 
staff engagement activity, 
which not only benefits the 
health and wellbeing of our 
employees, but also brings 
them closer together as many 
of our teams work in different 
locations. 

Staff have access to an 
Employee Assistance 
Program, a confidential 
counselling service available 
to all employees and the 
company’s subsidiaries 
to assist with both work 
related and family related 
difficulties that come up from 
time to time and can affect 
general wellbeing and work 
performance.

As a result of the merger, 
employees are now part of a 
larger and financially stronger 
organisation that provides 
greater career and training 
opportunities. We support 
and provide career 
management initiatives 
across the Bank and this, 
together with employees 
wanting to develop their own 
career pathways, means 
greater opportunities are 
available to them.

We also provide tailored 
and unique training and 
development courses across 
the organisation at all levels, 
with the aim of building our 
future people capability.  
Our large Learning and 
Development team located 
throughout Australia has 
the expertise to develop 
education and training 
that will contribute to a 
sustainable and engaged 
workforce.

Our employees continue to 
be central to the success of 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
- staff enjoy being part of a 
larger and more diversified 
business that is relevant 
and connected to our 
communities.

15.6%

Cash earnings

Above From left to right 
> Chief General Manager Brand 
Development & Positioning 
Greg Gillett and Senior Manager 
Customer Help Centre Leonie Higgs.

> Dja Dja Wrung Elder Uncle Brien 
Nelson gives the Welcome to 
Country at the anniversary dinner.

> Our mailroom staff (from left to 

right) Hamish Riley, Hayley Ketterer, 
Bill Whatley and Tessie Dole enjoy 
the anniversary celebrations.

Opposite page from left to right 
> The Bendigo Centre Concierge John 
Pitto anchors the tug-of-war at the 
Community Day.

> The popular sausage sizzle  

– cooked by the Rotary Club of 
Bendigo Sandhurst.

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Executive profiles

The merger resulted in a restructure of the Bank’s Executive team, which brings a wide range of skils and 
financial sector experience to the Company - profiles below. 
Profiles of our Board of Directors are available in the Corporate Governance section of this report .

Jamie McPhee 
Chief Executive  
Wholesale Bank
Mr McPhee was Group 
Managing Director of Adelaide 
Bank before the merged bank 
was formed on 30 November 
2007 when he was appointed 
Chief Executive Wholesale 
Bank of Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank.
Mr McPhee began his 
financial services career in 
the dealing room of merchant 
bank Wallace Smith Trust 
Company based in London. 
He returned to Adelaide 
in 1998 and joined The 
Co-operative Building Society 
of South Australia Limited 
(which later became Adelaide 
Bank) within the Treasury 
function.
He held various positions in 
Adelaide Bank before 2003 
when he was appointed 
Chief General Manager of 
Operations, responsible 
for the day-to-day banking 
operations of the Bank and 
its subsidiaries. In 2005 he 
was appointed Chief Operating 
Officer, responsible for all 
bank operations. He has a 
civil engineering degree with 
Honours and a MBA from the 
University of Adelaide.

Mike Hirst 
Chief Executive  
Retail Bank
Mr Hirst was Chief Operating 
Officer of Bendigo Bank before 
the merger with Adelaide Bank. 
He started with Bendigo Bank 
in July 2001 as Executive 
Director of Sandhurst 
Trustees Limited. Mr Hirst was 
responsible for the creation 
of the Group’s new Wealth 
Management business, and 

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brings extensive experience 
and qualifications in the 
areas of banking, treasury, 
capital markets and funds 
management. He joined the 
Group after 11 years in senior 
executive and management 
positions with Colonial Ltd. 
Prior to this, Mr Hirst held 
senior finance roles with Chase 
AMP Bank, for three years, 
and with Westpac, for seven 
years, in branch banking, 
finance and planning roles. 
Mr Hirst holds a Bachelor 
of Commerce, Melbourne 
University, and is a Director 
of Treasury Corporation of 
Victoria, Elders Rural Bank and 
Barwon Health. 

Marnie Baker
Chief General Manager 
Solutions/Product
Ms Baker was Chief General 
Manager Solutions before the 
merger. She holds a Bachelor 
of Business (Accounting), 
Latrobe University, and is a 
member of the Australian 
Society of Certified Practicing 
Accountants, a member of the 
Australian Institute of Company 
Directors and a Fellow of the 
Financial Services Institute of 
Australasia. Ms Baker joined 
Bendigo in 1989 and has 
held senior positions within 
Treasury, Structured Finance, 
Capital Planning and Balance 
Sheet Management prior to 
being appointed to her role 
of Chief General Manager 
Solutions. In that role, 
Ms Baker is also the Chief 
Executive Officer and Executive 
Director of Sandhurst Trustees 
Ltd, executive Director of 
Bendigo Financial Planning 
Ltd, Victorian Securities 
Corporation Ltd and Oxford 

Funding Pty Ltd and a Director 
of Australian Friendly Society 
Ltd. 

Anthony Baum
Chief General Manager Wealth 
& Partner Advised 
Mr Baum has more than 
17 years experience in the 
banking sector. He was 
appointed to his current role of 
Chief General Manager, Wealth 
& Partner Advised in May 
2007. Mr Baum is responsible 
for the merged Group’s 
growing wealth management 
businesses which includes, 
margin lending, investment 
and structured products and 
common funds through our 
managed funds arm Sandhurst 
Trustees Ltd.
Prior to his current role, 
Mr Baum was Chief General 
Manager of Financial Markets 
for Adelaide Bank. Mr Baum 
joined the business in May 
2000 from BNP Paribas in 
London.

Richard Fennell
Chief General Manager 
Strategy 
Mr Fennell joined Adelaide 
Bank in March 2007 after an 
18 year career in management 
consulting, primarily with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers. 
As a partner with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers in 
Australia and Hong Kong, 
Mr Fennell managed change 
programs with banks and 
other financial services 
organisations in Australia 
and across South East Asia. 
Following the acquisition of 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 
Consulting by IBM, Mr Fennell 
led IBM’s Finance and 
Administration Outsourcing 
business for the Asia Pacific 
region. 

Greg Gillett
Chief General Manager 
Brand Development & 
Positioning 
Mr Gillett spent 20 years with 
National Bank (10 years in 
management) before joining 
Bendigo in 1995. Mr Gillett’s 
previous positions within 
the Group include Manager, 
Branch Planning & Productivity, 
Executive Assistant to the 
Managing Director, before 
heading up the Group’s retail 
distribution network. He is 
a Senior Fellow of Finsia 
and former member of the 
Australian Banking Industry 
Ombudsman Ltd. 

David Hughes
Chief Financial Officer
Mr Hughes was Chief 
General Manager, Finance 
& Information Services 
at Adelaide Bank before 
the merger. He came to 
Adelaide Bank in June 
2007 after seven years as 
Chief Financial Officer and 
Company Secretary for Codan 
Limited, an Adelaide-based 
designer and manufacturer of 
communications equipment. 
Mr Hughes was instrumental 
in the successful listing of 
the company on the ASX and 
was heavily involved in its 
predominantly export-focussed 
business planning. Prior to 
Codan Limited, Mr Hughes was 
Executive General Manager 
– Information Services for 
Normandy Mining Limited and 
held global responsibility for 
information services.  
Mr Hughes also has 
experience in senior roles with 
Southcorp Limited and James 
Hardie Industries Limited.  
Mr Hughes has led a number 
of large business system 

Group Managing Director 
Rob Hunt

Retail Bank 
Mike Hirst 
Chief Executive

Wholesale Bank 
Jamie McPhee 
Chief Executive

Retail Customers 
Russell Jenkins

Wealth & Partner 
Advised 
Anthony Baum

People &  
Corporate 
Services 
Craig Langford

CFO 
David Hughes

Brand 
Development  
& Positioning 
Greg Gillett

Information  
Technology 
Andrew Watts

Strategy 
Richard Fennell

Solutions/ 
Product 
Marnie Baker

Business Partners 
Philip Riquier

Group Risk 
Tim Piper

Financial Markets  
& Treasury

Managed Funds 
Bruce Speirs

HR, Training & 
Lean 
Julian Carne

implementations and business 
process re-design projects, as 
well as senior finance roles 
across a number of diverse 
industries. 
He holds a Bachelor 
of Accounting and the 
qualification of CPA.

Russell Jenkins
Chief General Manager  
Retail Customers
Mr Jenkins was Chief 
General Manager Retail & 
Distribution before the merger. 
He joined Bendigo in 1992 
and undertook a variety of 
roles ranging from Corporate 
Services to Chief Manager 
Group Strategy and Planning. 
Mr Jenkins led the Bank’s 
Community Bank® team from 
inauguration in 1998. In 2002 
the role was broadened to 
incorporate responsibility for 
the Group’s other Alliance 
Partners, Business Banking, 
Cards and Marketing arms. 
In 2005 Mr Jenkins was 
appointed to the role of Chief 
General Manager – Retail 
& Distribution, covering all 
of the Group’s distribution 
networks. 
Mr Jenkins holds an Honours 
degree in Engineering from 
Melbourne University. Prior 
to joining Bendigo Bank he 
spent three years with the 
Pratt Group/Visyboard and five 
years with Price Waterhouse 
in a senior consulting role in 
their Australian and European 
practices.

Craig Langford
Chief General Manager People 
& Corporate Services
Mr Langford has more 
than 30 years experience 
in the financial sector. 
He holds a Master of Business 
Administration, University 
of Melbourne (Melbourne 
Business School), a Bachelor 
of Business (Accounting), 
University of Tasmania, and is 
a Fellow of Financial Services 
Institute of Australasia, and 
a Fellow of the Australian 
Society of Certified Practicing 
Accountants. He was 
General Manager Financial 
Management with Trust Bank 
before joining Bendigo Bank in 
October 1997. 

Tim Piper
Chief General Manager  
Group Risk
Mr Piper joined Adelaide 
Bank in 2005 following 
nearly 18 years with a major 
Australian bank. During 
a career spanning nearly 
30 years he has had direct 
experience with most facets 
of banking, from personal 
finance, through to middle and 
large commercial lending, and 
credit risk. In particular, his 
credit risk experience has seen 
him closely involved with asset 
restructuring and international 
capital and debt markets. 
He held global responsibilities 
– with a strong Asian 
focus – for three years 

Marketing 
Owen Davies

Community  
& Partners 
Robert Musgrove

of his career. He initially 
joined Adelaide Bank as the 
General Manager of Credit 
Risk, spent a short time 
leading the Shared Services 
division and most recently 
assumed responsibility for 
Wholesale Mortgages as Chief 
General Manager Wholesale 
Mortgages. 

Philip Riquier
Chief General Manager 
Business Partners
Mr Riquier has had a career in 
the financial services sector 
spanning more than 20 years. 
His experience includes 
commercial and corporate 
banking with a major Australian 
bank prior to joining Adelaide 
Bank in 1993. 
Mr Riquier has held several 
positions, including Head of 
Products, Head of National 
Business Lending and General 
Manager of Portfolio Funding. 
He has a Bachelor of Business 
and a Masters in Business 
Administration from the 
University of Adelaide.

Andrew Watts
Chief Information Officer 
Mr Watts joined Bendigo Bank 
in 1994, just prior to bank 
conversion in 1995.  He has 
held senior management 
positions in Marketing, 
Product Development, Direct 
Banking, Electronic Banking 
and Retail, and has overseen 
a number of strategic projects. 
Mr Watts moved into IT in 
2006 as General Manager, 
Business Integration & 
Strategy, and was appointed 
to the role of Chief Information 
Officer in 2007, overseeing 
the information technology 
operations in Bendigo and 
Adelaide.  Mr Watts holds a 
Bachelor of Engineering and 
Graduate Diploma of Business 
Administration.

Opposite page from left to right 
> Chief General Manager People & Corporate Services Craig Langford (left), Group 
Secretariat’s Sharyn McKitterick and Assistant Company Secretary June Wilde 
(right) at the staff event celebrating our anniversary.

> Director Tony Robinson
> Two generations of Board involvement: former Bendigo Building Society director 

Warwick Johanson (left), Yvonne Johanson and Chairman Robert Johanson.

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Shareholder Information
Heading here

Online Shareholder 
Services  

www.bendigobank.com.au/
shareholders

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
shareholders can check 
share prices of the Bank’s 
listed shares as well as 
their shareholder privileges 
and details of their holding 
(including balance, dividend 
payments and dividend 
payment instructions)  
on the Online Share Registry. 

Forms including Change of 
Address, Dividend Nomination 
Advice and Off Market Transfer 
are all available to download. 
The online service aims to 
provide shareholders with 
useful information 24 hours a 
day, seven days a week. 

e-Shareholders 
Shareholders are encouraged 
to record their email address 
so that reports can be received 
online. To register simply log 
on to 
www.bendigobank.com.au/ 
e-shareholder and enter your 
details.

Share Registry - Manager 
Karyn Flynn and staff can 
provide assistance with 
matters relating to all the 
Company’s listed securities by:

Mail: Share Registry 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd 
PO Box 480,  
BENDIGO VIC 3552

Telephone: (03) 5485 6392 or 
1800 646 042

Fax: (03) 5485 7645

Email: share.register@
bendigobank.com.au

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Full Financial 
Report

For the 12 month period ending  
30 June 2008

BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  

Corporate Governance - Overview 
Five Year History 
Five Year Comparison 
Directors’ Report 
Remuneration Report (Audited) FY2008 
Income Statement 
Balance Sheet 
Statement of Recognised Income and 
Expenses 
Cash Flow Statement 
Notes to the Financial Statements 
Corporate information 
Summary of significant accounting policies 
Segment information 
Profit  
Underlying profit 
Income tax expense 
Average balance sheet and related interest 
Capital management 
Earnings per ordinary share 

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2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10  Dividends 
11  Return on average ordinary equity 
12  Net tangible assets per ordinary share 
13  Cash flow statement reconciliation 
14  Cash and cash equivalents 
15  Financial assets held for trading 
16  Financial assets available for sale - securities 
17  Financial assets available for sale – share 

investments 

18  Financial assets held to maturity 
19 
Loans and other receivables 
Impairment of loans and advances 
20 
21  Particulars in relation to controlled entities 
22 

Investments in associates and joint venture 
using the equity method 
Property, plant and equipment 
Assets held for sale 

23 
24 

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34 
36 
39 
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Investment property 
Intangible assets and goodwill 
Impairment testing of goodwill and intangibles 
with indefinite lives 

28  Other assets 
29  Deposits 
30  Other payables 
31 
Provisions 
32  Reset preference shares 
Subordinated debt 
33 
34 
Issued capital 
35  Retained earnings and reserves 
36  Minority interest 
37 
38 
39 
40  Director and executive disclosures 
41  Related party disclosures 
42  Risk management   
43 
44  Derivative Financial Instruments 
45  Commitments and contingencies 
46 

Employee benefits 
Share based payment plans 
Auditor’s remuneration 

Financial instruments 

47 
48 
49 

Standby arrangements and uncommitted credit 
facilities 
Fiduciary activities 
Events after balance sheet date 
Business combinations 
Directors’ Declaration 
Independent Audit Report 
Additional information 

Page 
112 
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - OVERVIEW 

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is committed to high standards of corporate governance. The Board believes that Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank’s commitment to ethical corporate dealings in the conduct of its business has been an important element of 
its success during its 150-year history. This commitment applies to the dealings by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank with its 
shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, regulators and the community. It is also reflected in Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank’s corporate values. 

1. The Board 

1.a Role  
The Board provides direction to the Bank by approving and 
monitoring  the  Bank’s  strategy  and  financial  objectives. 
Available  from  our  website,  the  Board  charter  sets  out  the 
Board’s detailed responsibilities, including its responsibilities 
in 
remuneration, 
governance,  audit,  risk,  IT  strategy  and  credit  matters. 
Except  in  relation  to  any  matters  reserved  to  the  Board 
under  the  charter,  the  day-to-day  management  of  Bendigo 
and  Adelaide  Bank  and  its  operations  is  delegated  to 
management. 

to  committees,  nomination, 

relation 

1.b Composition 
The  Constitution  provides  that  the  number  of  directors  is  to 
be decided by the Board, being not fewer than three and not 
more than twelve. The Board currently consists of eight non-
executive directors, the Managing Director and an executive 
director.  The  roles  of  the  Chairman  and  Managing  Director 
are separated. Information on each of the directors is set out 
on pages 22 to 25. 
The  Board  believes  that  the  exercise  of  independent 
judgment  by  directors  is  an  important  feature  of  corporate 
governance.  
The  Board  has  decided  that  the  majority  of  directors  are  to 
be  independent.  Available  from  our  website,  the  Board 
Independence  Policy  sets  out  the  test  for  the  purpose  of 
assessing the independence of non-executive directors.  An 
independent  director  is  a  director  who  is  free  from  any 
business or other association – including those arising out of 
a substantial shareholding, involvement in past management 
or as a supplier, customer or advisor - that could materially 
interfere with the exercise of their independent judgment. In 
deciding materiality, the quantitative materiality thresholds in 
Accounting Standard AASB 1031 are taken into account, as 
well as qualitative materiality factors. 
Directors  must  disclose  any  material  personal  interest  in 
accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act.  Directors  must  also 
comply with the constraints on their participation and voting 
in  relation  to  matters  in  which  they  may  have  an  interest  in 
accordance with the Corporations Act. 
Each director may from time to time have personal dealings 
with  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank.  Each  director  may  be 
involved in other companies or professional firms which may 
from time to time have dealings with Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank.  Full  details  of  related  party  dealings  are  set  out  in 
notes 
financial 
the  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank 
statements as required by law. 
The  Board  has  assessed  each  non-executive  director  as 
independent.  In  making  that  assessment,  the  Board  has 
taken  into  account  the  relationships  set  out  on  pages  22  to 
25 and the following.  
(cid:190)  No director is, or is associated directly with, a substantial 

to 

shareholder of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. 

(cid:190)  No  director,  except  as  previously  disclosed,  has  ever 
been  employed  by  the  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  or 
any of its subsidiaries. 

(cid:190)  No  director 

is,  or 

is  associated  directly  with,  a 
professional  adviser,  consultant,  supplier,  customer  or 
other contractor of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank that is a 
material adviser, consultant, supplier, customer or other 
contractor under accounting standards. 

(cid:190)  No  director  has  any  other  connection  (eg  family  ties  or 
cross-directorships)  with  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank 
which affect independence. 

(cid:190)  No  related  party  dealing  referable  to  any  director  is 

material under accounting standards. 

The Board does not consider that the term of service on the 
Board should be considered as a factor affecting a director’s 
ability to exercise unfettered and independent judgement.  

1.c Appointment 
The  policy  of  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  is  to  appoint 
directors  with  appropriate  skills,  knowledge  and  experience 
to contribute to the effectiveness of the Board and to provide 
leadership  and  contribute  to  the  success  of  Bendigo  and 
Adelaide  Bank.  The  policy  and  procedure  for  the  selection 
and  appointment  of  new  directors  is  available  from  the 
website. 

1.d Performance 
The  Board  charter  provides  for  an  annual  evaluation  of  the 
Board,  individual  directors  and  Board  Committees.  An 
evaluation took place in the reporting period. The evaluation 
of  individual  directors  and  the  Board  was  conducted  by  the 
Chairman.  The  Board  (in  the  absence  of  the  Chairman) 
undertook  an evaluation  of  the  Chairman. The  Chairman  of 
each Board Committee conducted a performance evaluation 
of the Committee and the results were discussed in a Board 
the  performance  evaluation 
Information  on 
meeting. 
procedure is available from the website.  

1.e Remuneration 
The Remuneration report in the Directors’ Report includes a 
discussion of non-executive directors’ remuneration.  

1.f Procedures 
The  Board  charter  (available  from  the  website)  sets  out 
relevant Board procedural matters. This includes procedures 
in  relation  to  a  conflict  of  interest  and  also  provision  for 
access to independent professional advice at the expense of 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. 

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THE BOARD 

Current 

NAME, AGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND  
INDEPENDENCE STATUS 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, RELATIONSHIPS 

Robert Johanson 
Chairman 
(57 years) 
BA, LLM (Melb) 
MBA (Harvard) 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 21 years and appointed as 
Chairman during 2006.  Previously 
Deputy Chairman for 5 years.  

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  
Committees 
Governance & HR (Chair) 
IT Strategy 

Rob Hunt AM 
Managing Director 
(57 years) 
FAICD 
Doctor of University (honoris causa) La 
Trobe University, 1999 
Executive Director and Chief Executive 
Officer 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Employee since 1973 and appointed 
CEO in 1988. 
Appointed to Board in 1990. 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
IT Strategy 
Governance & HR 
Risk 
Audit (attendee only) 
Property (ceased in Jan ’08) 

Kevin Abrahamson 
(63 years) 
BSc (Hons) 
MA 
MBA 
FAICD, FFin, FAIM 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Appointed to Board in November 2007 
Appointed to Adelaide Bank Board in 
2000 
*Seeking election at 2008 AGM 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Audit 
IT Strategy 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited (Chair) 
Community Telco Australia Pty Ltd 
Elders Rural Bank Ltd 
Homesafe Solutions Pty Ltd (Chair) 

Mr Johanson has expertise in corporate strategy, capital and risk management. He 
has provided independent corporate advice in respect to capital market transactions 
to a wide range of public and private companies. Mr Johanson is a member of the 
Council of the University of Melbourne, a member of its Finance Committee and 
Chairman of the Investment Committee. He is a director of the Robert Salzer 
Foundation Ltd and a member of the Takeovers Panel. 

Mr Johanson is a director of Grant Samuel Group Pty Ltd (and subsidiaries). Grant 
Samuel provides professional advisory services to the Group on normal commercial 
terms and conditions. The services provided during the 2008 financial year included 
services in relation to corporate matters including alliance and joint venture 
activities, strategic developments and the merger of Adelaide Bank.  

A protocol, approved by the Board, has been established for the engagement of 
Grant Samuel by the Bank which includes arrangements for dealing with conflicts of 
interest. 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 
Community Telco Australia Pty Ltd (Chair) 
Community Sector Enterprises Pty Ltd   
Elders Rural Bank Ltd (ceased April 2008) 
Tasmanian Banking Services Ltd 

Mr Hunt is also chair of a number of subsidiary companies involved in community 
engagement activities. 

Based in Bendigo, Mr Hunt has led the Bank’s development from a provincial 
building society to a nationally represented, uniquely positioned and diverse 
banking and financial services group. 
Mr Hunt is the architect of the Bank’s Community Banking™ and other alliance 
arrangements. He is also Chairman of Bendigo Community Telco Ltd and a 
member of the Community Bank® Strategic Advisory Board. He is a Councillor of 
the ABA, a member of the BCA and a former member of  the Prime Minister’s 
Community Business Partnership and the Victorian Government’s Innovation 
Economy Advisory Board (both of which ceased during the year). 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited  
Sunstate Lenders Mortgage Insurance Pty Ltd 

A Sydney based director, Mr Abrahamson is an Australian finance sector specialist 
and consultant who has been on the Adelaide Bank Board since 2000. As a 
specialist in the area of corporate strategy and information technology, he has 
worked as a consultant to the financial sector since 1997 as the head of KD 
Abrahamson Consultants.  

From 1988 to 1997, he held the position of General Manager, Group Services with 
Advance Bank and St George Bank. Mr Abrahamson was also a director of 
Fiducian Portfolio Services Limited between 2000 and 2004. 

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NAME, AGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND  
INDEPENDENCE STATUS 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, RELATIONSHIPS 

Jenny Dawson 
(43 years) 
B Bus (Acc) 
FCA, MAICD 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 9 years. 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Audit (Chair) 
Credit 
Property (ceased in Jan ’08) 

Jamie McPhee 
(43 years) 
BEng (Hons) 
MBA 
FAICD, SF Fin 
Executive Director  

TERM OF OFFICE 
Appointed to Board in November 2007 
Appointed to Adelaide Bank Board in 
2006 
*Seeking election at 2008 AGM 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Risk 
Credit 
IT Strategy 

Terry O’Dwyer 
(58 years) 
B Com 
Dip Adv Acc 
FCA, FAICD 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 8 years. 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Audit 
Risk 
IT Strategy (Chair) 

Kevin Osborn 
Deputy Chairman 
(57 years) 
FAICD, FPNA 
Independent Director  

TERM OF OFFICE 
Appointed to Board in November 2007 
Appointed to Adelaide Bank Board in 
2003 
*Seeking election at 2008 AGM 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Credit (Chair) 
Audit 
Risk 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited  
Adelaide Managed Funds Limited (Chair) 
Community Sector Banking Pty Ltd 
Community Sector Enterprises Pty Ltd 

A Bendigo-based director, Ms Dawson spent 10 years with Arthur Andersen in the 
audit and IT controls division. Ms Dawson has experience in the areas of financial 
reporting and audit, IT internal control reviews, internal audit and risk management. 
Ms Dawson is a director of Coliban Region Water Corporation and a member of the 
Victorian Regional Development Advisory Committee. 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 
Adelaide Managed Funds Limited 
Elders Rural Bank Limited 

Mr McPhee joined Adelaide Bank in 1988 within the Treasury function, and was 
appointed Group Managing Director of Adelaide Bank in December 2006. Mr 
McPhee began his financial services career in the dealing room of merchant bank 
Wallace Smith Trust Company based in London. He returned to Adelaide in 1988 
and joined The Co-operative Building Society of South Australia Limited (which later 
became Adelaide Bank). He was appointed Chief Manager of Treasury at the time 
of the merger between The Co-operative Building Society of South Australia Limited 
and the Hindmarsh Building Society in January 1992 and in 1993 was promoted to 
the organisation’s executive committee.  
Mr McPhee was the Treasurer of The Co-operative Building Society of South 
Australia Limited during its conversion to Adelaide Bank on 1 January 1994. In 
2003, he was appointed Chief General Manager of Operations and in 2005 was 
appointed Chief Operating Officer, responsible for all bank operations in the group. 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 
Sunstate Lenders Mortgage Insurance Pty Ltd 

A Queensland-based director, Mr O’Dwyer is the former chairman and managing 
partner of BDO Kendalls (Chartered Accountants). He was a partner in the firm for 
28 years and headed its corporate finance division prior to being appointed its 
independent chairman. 
Mr O’Dwyer is chairman of Metal Storm Ltd, Roamfree Ltd and a director of 
Queensland Theatre Company Ltd, Backwell Lombard Capital Pty Ltd and 
Retravision Southern Ltd. He has previously chaired MFS Limited and Brumby’s 
Bakeries Holdings Ltd and has had service on other public company board’s and 
government business enterprises. 
Mr O’Dwyer was a director of First Australian Building Society Limited which was 
acquired by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in 2000. 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 

An Adelaide based director, Mr Osborn was appointed to the Adelaide Bank Board 
in 2003.  He was formerly the Chief Executive of Bank One in Australia (now part of 
JPMorgan Chase).  Mr Osborn is a director of the Economic Development Board of 
South Australia, and was formerly a director of the American Chamber of 
Commerce in Australia.   

He is a director of ABB Grain Limited, the SA Government Projects Co-ordination 
Board, the Leadership Institute of South Australia and chairs the Adelaide 
Desalination Project Committee.  Mr Osborn is a Fellow of the National Institute of 
Accountants and a Foundation Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company 
Directors. The Board has approved a protocol that sets out arrangements for 
dealing with potential conflicts of interest connected with the financial services 
activities of ABB Grain Limited. 

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NAME, AGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND  
INDEPENDENCE STATUS 

Deborah Radford 
(52 years) 
B.Ec 
G. Dip Finance & Investment  
John Kennedy School of Government 
(Harvard) 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 3 years. 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Audit 
IT Strategy 
Credit 

Kevin Roache 
(68 years) 
LLB, B Com, ASCPA, FAICD 
Barrister & Solicitor of the  
Supreme Court of Victoria 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 17 years. 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  
Committees 
Credit 
Risk 
Governance & HR 

Tony Robinson  
(50 years) 
B Com (Melb) 
ASA 
MBA (Melb) 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 3 years. 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Risk (Chair) 
Governance & HR 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, RELATIONSHIPS 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 

A Melbourne based director, Ms Radford is an economics graduate with experience 
in both the public and private sector.  Ms Radford has 15 years experience in the 
banking industry with both international and local Banks.  Following seven years 
with the Victorian State Treasury, she ran her own consulting business between 
2001 and 2007 advising the government on commercial transactions. Ms Radford is 
a Director of Forestry Tasmania and City West Water. 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 

A Geelong-based director, Mr Roache has extensive experience in advising clients 
on business and taxation issues. Mr Roache is a director of Geelong Community 
Enterprise Ltd, a former President of the Geelong Business Club, member of the 
Finance Committee of Geelong Chamber of Commerce, member of Committee for 
Geelong, a former Chairman of Barwon Health Geelong and has been a board 
member of many community and charitable organisations.   

Mr Roache was the Chairman of Capital Building Society, the business of which 
was integrated into Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in 1992. Mr Roache is the chairman 
of partners in Coulter Roache Lawyers which provides legal services to the Group 
on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited  

A Melbourne-based director, Mr Robinson commenced employment in 2007 as an 
executive director and chief executive officer of IOOF Holdings Ltd.   Mr Robinson 
was previously the managing director and chief executive officer of OAMPS Limited. 
He was previously also a director of VECCI.  Mr Robinson’s other previous 
management positions include joint managing director of Falkiners Stockbroking, 
managing director of WealthPoint, chief financial officer of Link Telecommunications 
and general manager corporate services at Mayne Nickless. 
Mr Robinson is a director of IOOF Investment Management Limited (“IOOF”) and 
Perennial Investment Partners Limited (“Perennial”), which are subsidiaries of IOOF 
Holdings Ltd. These companies provide investment management services to 
managed investment schemes for which Sandhurst Trustees Ltd is the responsible 
entity. The fees paid by Sandhurst Trustees for these services are on normal 
commercial terms and conditions. Bendigo Financial Planning Ltd, a subsidiary of 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, is the sponsor and markets and promotes Bendigo 
Financial Solutions Personal Superannuation (“BFSPS”).  
BFSPS is a superannuation product offered by IOOF Investment Management 
Services Ltd. The fees paid by IOOF to BFP are based on normal commercial terms 
and conditions. The Board has approved a protocol that sets out arrangements for 
dealing with potential conflicts of interest connected with the financial services 
activities of IOOF Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries. 

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Previous 

NAME, AGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND  
INDEPENDENCE STATUS 

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, RELATIONSHIPS 

Neal Axelby 
(57 years) 
Dip CM 
FAICD, AIMM, AIFS 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 7 years 
Retired from Board in November 2007 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES  
Committees 
Credit 
Governance 
Risk  

Roger Cook 
(64 years) 
FREI, MAICD 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Appointed to Board in November 2007 
Retired from Board in December 2007 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Nil 

Donald Erskine 
(62 years) 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Director for 8 years 
Retired from Board in November 2007 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Credit 
Property 
IT Strategy 

Adele Lloyd 
(61 years) 
PhD 
Med Admin 
BA (Hons) 
DipT 
Independent Director 

TERM OF OFFICE 
Appointed to Board in November 2007 
Retired from Board in June 2008 

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Committees 
Governance & HR 
Risk 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Sunstate Lenders Mortgage Insurance Pty Ltd 

A Queensland-based director, Mr Axelby has had 15 years combined years of 
experience as an employee and director in the finance industry before joining the 
board. He also has 23 years experience in senior management positions in the 
private sector. Mr Axelby is a director of Ipswich & West Morton United Friendly 
Society Dispensary Ltd and several private companies. Mr Axelby was a director of 
First Australian Building Society Limited which was acquired by Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank in 2000.     

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 

Mr  Cook  is  an  international  commercial  real  estate  authority  who  joined  the 
Adelaide Bank Board in 1997 and was appointed Deputy Chairman in 2005. He is 
the  Chairman  of  the  SA  Motor  Sport  Board,  Urban  Construct  Pty  Limited  and  the 
Motor Accident Commission (SA). Mr Cook is a director of V8 Supercars Australia 
Pty Limited, TEGA Pty Limited and a number of other private companies.  

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Nil 

A Bendigo-based director, Mr Erskine is a mechanical engineer and chairman of 
several private companies. Mr Erskine has an extensive background in 
manufacturing and property development and experience in international trade. Mr 
Erskine is the chairman of Australian Technical College, Bendigo. He is also a 
director of Bendigo Community Telco Ltd. 

Group and joint venture company directorships 
Adelaide Bank Limited 
Adelaide Managed Funds Limited 

Dr Lloyd joined the Adelaide Bank Board in 1997. She was appointed Deputy 
Chairman of Adelaide Bank in March 2003 and Chairman in October 2005. Dr Lloyd 
has a number of family business interests. She holds a Masters and Doctorate in 
Administration and Management and is currently a member of the Council of the 
University of South Australia. Dr Lloyd was a director of Adelaide Bank Limited and 
Adelaide Managed Funds until June 2008. 

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2. Board committees 

2.a Composition and responsibilities 

To help it discharge specific aspects of its responsibility, the Board has established the following Committees.  

COMMITTEE 

COMPOSITION – 
REQUIREMENTS 

MEMBERS 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Audit 

At least 3 members. 
All independent directors. 
An independent chair, who is 
not chairman of the Board. 

Ms Dawson (Chair) 
Mr Abrahamson 
Mr O’Dwyer 
Mr Osborn 
Ms Radford 

The role of the Committee is to provide 
assistance to the Board in relation to the 
following. 
(cid:190)  External audit function (including prudential 

audit requirements). 
Internal audit function. 

(cid:190) 
(cid:190)  Statutory financial and APRA reporting. 
(cid:190) 

Internal control framework. 

Governance & 
HR 

At least 3 members. 
A majority of independent 
directors. 
An independent chair. 

Mr Johanson (Chair) 
Mr Hunt 
Mr Roache  
Mr Robinson 

The role of the Committee is to provide 
assistance to the Board in relation to the 
following. 
(cid:190)  Board composition and succession 

Risk 

Credit 

At least 3 members. 
A majority of independent 
directors. 
An independent chair. 

Mr Robinson (Chair) 
Mr Hunt 
Mr McPhee 
Mr O’Dwyer 
Mr Osborn 
Mr Roache 

At least 3 members. 
A majority of independent 
directors. 
An independent chair. 

Mr Osborn (Chair) 
Ms Dawson  
Mr McPhee 
Ms Radford 
Mr Roache 

planning. 

(cid:190)  Board performance and Board and 
executive remuneration policy. 

(cid:190)  Corporate governance matters generally.  
(cid:190)  Key human resources policies. 

The role of the Committee is to provide 
assistance to the Board in relation to oversight 
of risk and includes the establishment, 
implementation, review and monitoring of risk 
management systems and policies for the 
following. 
(cid:190)  Balance sheet and off-balance sheet risk, 

including trading. 

(cid:190)  Operational risk, including regulatory 
compliance and business continuity. 

The role of the Committee is to provide 
assistance to the Board in relation to oversight 
of the establishment, implementation, review 
and monitoring of credit risk management 
systems and policies, taking into account the 
risk appetite of the Group (comprising the Bank 
and its subsidiaries), the overall business 
strategy and management expertise. 

IT Strategy 

At least 3 members. 
A majority of independent 
directors. 
An independent chair. 

Mr O’Dwyer (Chair) 
Mr Hunt 
Mr Abrahamson 
Mr Johanson 
Mr McPhee 
Ms Radford 

The role of the Committee is to provide 
oversight of IT strategic planning and to make 
sure frameworks are in place for the efficient 
and effective management of the IT investment 
and the continuing alignment with business 
strategy and plans 

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2b. Procedures 
Membership  of  all  Committees  is  reviewed  annually.  Each 
Committee  is  governed  by  a  charter  which  identifies  the 
Committee’s  role  and  responsibilities.  A  Committee  may 
consult  a  professional  adviser  or  expert,  at  the  cost  of  the 
Bank, if the Committee considers it necessary to carry out its 
duties  and  responsibilities.  A  Committee  may  meet  with 
employees  and 
the  presence  of 
third  parties  without 
management.  The  minutes  of  each  Committee  meeting  are 
tabled and discussed at the next meeting of the Board. 

3. Risk management  
The  recognition  and  management  of  risk  is  an  essential 
element  of  the  Group’s  strategy.  The  risk  management 
strategy is based on risk principles approved by the Board. 

The  Board  is  responsible  for  overseeing  the  establishment, 
implementation,  review  and  monitoring  of  risk  management 
systems, policies and internal controls to manage the Bank’s 
material risks.  It has established an integrated framework of 
committee, policies and controls to identify, assess, monitor 
and manage risk. Executive management is responsible for 
implementing the policies and controls. 

The Bank has established a system of regular reporting from 
independent risk, audit and credit functions to the executive 
and  the  board  committees  on  the  implementation  and 
effectiveness of the risk management systems, policies and 
internal  controls  designed  to  manage  the  material  business 
risks outlined below. 
The  key  risk  management  responsibilities  of  the  risk,  credit 
and audit committees are outlined at Section 2.a. 
The key risks and responsibilities for the Group are: 
(cid:190)  Credit  risk:  The  risk  of  financial  loss  due  to  the 
unwillingness or inability of a counterparty to fully meet 
their  contractual  debts  and  obligations.  Credit  risk  is 
primarily  monitored  by  the  Credit  Committee  and  the 
framework,  policies,  analysis  and 
reporting  are 
managed by the Group Credit Risk business unit (which 
includes retail and wholesale). 
Interest rate risk: The risk of volatility in earnings due to 
adverse  movements  in  interest  rates.  Interest  rate  risk 
is primarily monitored through the Risk Committee and 
the  Asset  Liability  Management  Committee  and 
managed through the Group Treasury. 

(cid:190) 

(cid:190)  Liquidity  risk:  The  risk  of  the  inability  to  access  funds 
which may lead to an inability to meet obligations in an 
orderly  manner  as  they  arise  or  forgone  investment 
opportunities. Liquidity risk is primarily monitored by the 
Risk  Committee  and  the  Asset  Liability  Management 
Committee  and  managed  through  the  Liquidity  and 
Balance  Sheet  Management  Unit  within  Group 
Treasury. 

(cid:190)  Currency  risk:  The  risk  of  loss  of  earnings  due  to 
adverse movements in exchange rates. Currency risk is 
primarily  monitored  by  the  Risk  Committee  and  the 
Asset  Liability  Management  Committee  and  managed 
through 
the  Financial  Markets  Unit  within  Group 
Treasury. 

(cid:190)  Operational  risk:  The  risk  resulting  from  inadequate  or 
failed  internal  processes,  people  and  systems  or  from 
external  events  that  are  not  covered  by  credit  and 
market risks. Operational Risk is primarily monitored by 
the  Risk  Committee  and  the  Executive  Committee  and 
managed through the Group Operational Risk business 
unit 
regulatory 
compliance, fraud prevention and detection, anti-money 
laundering  and  business  continuity.  The  Audit 
Committee  has  primary  responsibility  for  the  oversight 
of financial reporting risk. 

incorporating 

operational 

risk, 

Each  of  Adelaide  Bank  and  Bendigo  and  Adelaide 
their  own  Operational  Risk 
Bank  had  adopted 
the 

  Management   Policy  and  Frameworks  prior 
  merger. 

to 

The frameworks are in line with Basel II (operational risk 
  management)  and  the  Australian  Standard  –  AS/NZS 
4360:2004  (risk  management).  Group  Operational  Risk 
is  in  the  process  of  reviewing  these  documents  to 
consolidate the approaches. 

(cid:190) 

into 

Integration  risk:  The  risks  associated  with  merging  the 
operations  of  Adelaide  Bank 
the  Group  and 
achieving  the  merger  benefits  contained  in  the  merger 
“Scheme  Book”.  A  Merger 
Integration  Steering 
Committee (comprising the managing director and group 
chief executives) and a merger integration project office 
have  been  established 
integration 
project. 

to  oversee 

the 

In  addition,  the  Group  has  an  independent  internal  audit 
function  that  oversees  all  activities  across  the  Group.  The 
Head of Group Audit has a direct reporting line to the Audit 
Committee  and  an  administrative  reporting line  to  the  Chief 
General  Manager,  People  and  Corporate  Services.  The 
head  of  Group  Audit  has  direct  access  to  the  Managing 
Director, the Chair of the Audit Committee and the Chairman 
of the Board.  
Group  Audit  also  has  direct  access  to  any  member  of  staff 
and  access  to  any  information  relevant  to  its  work.  Group 
Audit  assists  in  monitoring  the  effectiveness  of  the  Group’s 
risk  management  and  internal  compliance  and  control 
system including implementation. Reports on the outcome of 
internal audit programs are provided to the Audit Committee. 
The strategic plan for the internal audit function is approved 
and monitored by the Audit Committee.  
The  audit  function  is  also  independent  of  the  external 
auditor.  External audit considers risk management in order 
to  assess  and  understand  the  Group’s  business  and 
financial  risks  as  well  as  the  effectiveness  of  internal 
controls which may have a significant impact on the financial 
statements. 
The  Managing  Director  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  provide 
an annual sign-off to the Board on the matters summarised 
below  for  the  Bank  and  the  consolidated  entity  for  the 
reporting period.  The statements are made on the basis that 
they  provide  a  reasonable,  but  not  absolute,  level  of 
assurance  and  do  not  imply  a  guarantee  against  adverse 
events or circumstances that may arise in future periods.   
(cid:190)  Whether  the  financial  reports  present  a  true  and  fair 
view,  in  all  material  respects,  of  the  Group’s  financial 
position  and  performance  and  are  in  accordance  with 
the  Corporations  Act  and  comply  with  the  Corporations 
Regulations 2001 and Accounting Standards. 

the 

(cid:190)  Whether 

financial  records  of 
maintained in accordance with the Corporations Act. 
(cid:190)  Whether  the  financial  reports  are  founded  on  a  sound 
system of risk management and internal control and that 
the  system  is  operating  effectively  in  all  material 
respects in relation to financial reporting risks. 

the  Group  are 

To  support  this  sign  off  the  Bank  has  implemented  due 
diligence, verification and certification processes throughout 
the business to provide assurance to the Managing Director, 
Chief Financial Officer and the Board, both in respect to the 
financial  statements  and  the  system  of  risk  management 
and internal control. 
This  process  is  conducted  on  a  six-monthly  basis  in 
conjunction with the Bank’s half year and year end reporting 
obligations.  

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information  on 

risk  management 
Further 
including  risk  management  responsibilities, 
framework, 
reporting  and  control  arrangements,  is  presented  in  the  full 
financial statements at Note 42. 

the  Bank’s 

4.  External auditor 
The  Audit  Committee  is  responsible  for  recommending  to 
the  Board  the  appointment  of  the  external  auditor  and  a 
policy  in  relation  to  auditor  independence,  rotation  and  the 
provision  of  non-audit  services  by  the  external  auditor,  and 
for monitoring compliance with the policy.  
The  policy  on  audit  independence  sets  out  the  factors 
regarded as compromising auditor independence. It includes 
a requirement for the engagement of the auditor for any non-
audit services to be approved by the Audit Committee before 
the  engagement,  so  that  the  Audit Committee can  consider 
any  impact  on  the  independence  of  the  auditor.  The  policy 
also provides for the Audit Committee to receive the annual 
and half-year independence declaration from the auditor. As 
required  by  the  Corporations  Act,  the  Audit  Committee 
provides an annual statement to the Board as to whether the 
Audit  Committee  is  satisfied  that  the  provision  of  non-audit 
services is compatible with the independence of the auditor 
and the reasons for being so satisfied.  

The  Directors’  Report  includes  a  statement  about  whether 
the  directors  are  satisfied  that  the  provision  of  non-audit 
services is compatible with the independence of the auditor 
and the reasons for being so satisfied.  In addition, while not 
required  by  the  Corporations  Act,  the  policy  requires  the 
Audit Committee to provide the same statement for the half-
year  and  for  the  directors  to  consider  it  with  the  auditor’s 
half-year independence declaration. 
The  policy  provides  that  a  person  who  plays  a  significant 
role in the audit must rotate if they have acted in that role for 
five successive years or, if they were to act, they would have 
played  a  significant  role  for  more  than  five  out  of  seven 
successive  financial  years,  with  a  two-year  cooling-off 
period. 
The  Corporations  Act  provides  for  members  to  submit 
written  questions  to  the  Bank  for  the  auditor  about  the 
content of the auditor’s report to be considered at the annual 
general  meeting,  or  the  conduct  of  the  audit  of  the  annual 
financial  report  to  be  considered  at  the  annual  general 
meeting, no later than the fifth business day before the day 
on which the annual general meeting is held. 
The external audit engagement partner from Ernst & Young 
is 
that  a  suitably  qualified 
representative  attends  the  annual  general  meeting.    The 
Chairman  of 
to  provide  an 
opportunity  for  the  members  as  a  whole  at  the  meeting  to 
ask  the  auditor’s  representative  questions  relevant  to  the 
conduct  of  the  audit,  the  preparation  and  conduct  of  the 
auditor’s report, the accounting policies adopted by the Bank 
in relation to the preparation of the financial statements and 
the independence of the auditor in relation to the conduct of 
the  audit.    The  Chairman  is  also  required  to  allow  a 
reasonable  opportunity  for  the  representative  of  the  auditor 
to answer written questions submitted before the meeting. 

to  make  sure 

the  meeting 

is  required 

required 

5.  Continuous disclosure and communications 
The  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Board  recognises  the 
importance  of  making  sure  that  the  Bank’s  shareholders, 
and the broader investment market, are kept informed about 
the Bank’s activities and that the Bank meets its continuous 
disclosure obligations.  

5.a Continuous disclosure 
The  Bank  has  a  continuous  disclosure  policy  to  assist  the 
Bank  in  making  sure  that  all  price  sensitive  information  is 
disclosed  to  Australian  Securities  Exchange  (“ASX”)  under 
the continuous disclosure requirements of ASX Listing Rules 
and the Corporations Act. 

The  Board  meeting  agenda  includes  continuous  disclosure 
as  a  standing  item  for  Board  consideration.  The  Managing 
Director, Chairman and executive officers are responsible for 
identifying  matters  or  transactions  arising  between  Board 
meetings  which  require  disclosure  in  accordance  with  the 
ASX Listing Rules.  

All  announcements  to  be  lodged  with  ASX  must  first  be 
approved  by  an  authorised  officer,  generally  the  Managing 
Director, before release. 

The  company  secretary  is  responsible  for  coordinating 
communications with ASX and for having systems in place to 
ensure  that  information  is  not  released  to  external  parties 
until confirmation of lodgement is received from ASX. 

5.b Communications 
The  Bank  has  also  established  a  communications  policy 
for  all 
which  provides  clear  authorities  and  protocols 
communications  with  parties  external 
in 
particular,  investors,  ASX,  regulatory  authorities,  media  and 
brokers.  
Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  communicates  with 
shareholders by the following means. 
(cid:190)  ASX announcements 
(cid:190)  Shareholder updates 
(cid:190)  Annual  reporting  (as  well  as  the  full  financial 

the  Bank, 

its 

to 

statements, it includes annual reviews) 

(cid:190)  Annual general meetings 
(cid:190)  Shareholder  question  sheet  included  with  annual 

general meeting notice 

The following material is made available on the Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank website. 

(cid:190)  Shareholder updates 
(cid:190)  Full  financial  statements  (for  past  three  years), 
shareholder  reviews  (commencing  2007),  and 
concise reports (2004 – 2006) 
(cid:190)  Media releases (for past four years) 
(cid:190)  Notices of meeting (for past four years) 
(cid:190)  Webcasting  of 
results  presentation 

(following 
preliminary  final  announcement)  Webcasting  of 
annual general meeting 

(cid:190)  Any  material  provided  in  briefings  with  analysts, 
stockbrokers  and  institutional  investors  (following 
its release to the market). 

In  addition,  there  is  a  link  from  the  Bendigo  and  Adelaide 
to 
Bank  website 
announcements  that  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  has  made 
to ASX.  

the  ASX  website 

for  access 

to 

6.  Corporate conduct 

6a. Code of Conduct and Reporting of Concerns policy 
Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank’s  corporate  values  provide  a 
framework  to  guide  interactions  within  the  Group,  with 
customers, shareholders, suppliers and the community. The 
integrity, 
values  are  achievement,  excellence,  equality, 
loyalty, respect and trust. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

7.  Executives 

7.a Performance 
The Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report includes a 
discussion  of 
the  annual  performance  assessment 
arrangements  for  executive  management,  including  the 
managing director. 

7.b Remuneration, contracts with executives 
The Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report includes a 
discussion  of  executive  (including  the  managing  director) 
remuneration and contracts. 

These values have been incorporated in a Code of Conduct 
that  has  been  endorsed  by  the  Bank  Executive  Committee 
and  adopted  by  the  Board.  The  Code  of  Conduct  sets  out 
the  Group’s  mission  statement,  being  to  focus  on  building 
and improving the prospects of customers, communities and 
partnerships  in  order  to  develop  sustainable  earnings  and 
growth for the business, and thus provide increasing wealth 
for shareholders. Engagement with communities is central to 
the Group’s strategy and stands Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
apart. 

The  Code  of  Conduct  provides  guidelines  for  directors  and 
staff, so that there is a common understanding of the values 
and expected standards of behaviour, including in relation to 
conflicts of interest, staff trading and confidentiality. 

The  Group’s  Reporting  of  Concerns  policy  provides  a 
reference  point  for  reporting  concerns,  including  on  an 
anonymous  basis.    This  includes  a  concern,  a  grievance, 
and  report  of  a  suspected  breach  of  law  or  Group  policy 
(including  any  breach  of  the  Code  of  Conduct).    The 
Reporting  of  Concerns  policy  also  explains  the  protection 
provided for employees who raise concerns in good faith.  

The  Group’s  Code  of  Conduct  and  Reporting  of  Concerns 
policy  apply  to  all  Group  members  except  Adelaide  Bank 
Limited,  which has  its  own  Code  of  Conduct and  Reporting 
of Concerns policy. 
As  part  of  the  merger  integration  process,  it  is  anticipated 
that  Adelaide  Bank  employees  will  become  employees  of 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. 

6.b Regulatory compliance 
Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  has  always  placed  importance 
on being law-abiding, and has a long history of dealing fairly 
and  ethically  with  its  customers.  The  Code  of  Conduct 
requires  all  employees  and  directors  to  comply  with  laws 
and  policies,  and  requires  directors  and  officers  to  promote 
compliance. In addition, a regulatory compliance framework 
is in place that applies across the Group, setting out specific 
responsibilities  in  relation  to  compliance  with  regulatory 
for  overseeing 
obligations.  The  Board 
regulatory  compliance  and 
the  Risk 
Committee. 

is  assisted  by 

is  responsible 

6.c Share trading policy 
The staff trading policy imposes restrictions on trading in the 
company’s  shares  and  securities  by  directors,  members  of 
the  Executive  Committee  and  other  designated  employees 
(who  may  have  access  to  price  sensitive  information).  A 
black-out  period  is  imposed  for  the  10  weeks  leading  up  to 
each of the half-year and full-year announcements to ASX.  
The  policy  also  imposes  obligations  on  these  employees 
and officers in relation to notifying the Bank before and after 
trading.  The  notifications  are  reported  to  the  Board.  In 
addition,  all  employees  and  directors  are  prohibited  from 
trading if in possession of price sensitive information.   
The  policy  prohibits  directors,  members  of  the  Executive 
Committee and other designated employees from using their 
Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  securities  as  part  of  a  margin 
loan  portfolio.  This  prohibition  does  not  apply  to  shares 
issued  under  the  group’s  loan  based  share  plans  as 
described in Note 38. 
The  policy  also  prohibits 
instruments granted under the Executive Incentive Plan. 

the  hedging  of  unvested 

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

The  following  is  a  guide  to  the  above  discussion  in  this  report  about  how  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  practices  meet  the 
ASX  Corporate  Governance  Council  Corporate  Governance  Principles  and  Recommendations  (and  Guides  to  reporting)  
(August  2007).  The  documents  referred  to  below  are  available  from  the  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  website 
(www.bendigobank.com.au) in the corporate governance section of “About us”. 

1.  PRINCIPLE 

RECOMMENDATION 

1. Lay solid foundations for 
management and oversight 

1.1 Companies should establish the functions 
reserved to the board and those delegated to 
senior executives and disclose those functions. 

2. Structure the board to add 
value 

1.2 Companies should disclose the process for 
evaluating the performance of senior executives. 
Recommendation 1.3: Companies should provide 
the information indicated in the Guide to reporting 
on Principle 1. 
2.1 A majority of the board should be 
independent directors. 

2.2 The chair should be an independent director. 

2.3 The roles of chair and chief executive officer 
should not be exercised by the same individual. 

2.4 The board should establish a nomination 
committee. 
2.5 Companies should disclose the process for 
evaluating the performance of the board, its 
committees and individual directors, 

2.6 Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 2. 

3. Promote ethical and 
responsible decision-making 

• 

3.1 Companies should establish a code of 
conduct and disclose the code or a summary of 
the code as to: 
• 

the practices necessary to maintain 
confidence in the company’s integrity 
The practices necessary to take into 
account their legal obligations and the 
reasonable expectations of their 
stakeholders 
the responsibility and accountability of 
individuals for reporting and investigating 
reports of unethical practices. 
3.2 Companies should establish a policy 
concerning trading in company securities by 
directors, senior executives and employees and 
disclose the policy or a summary of that policy. 
3.3 Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 3. 

• 

BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK 
PRACTICE 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 1.a 
Documents on website: 
Constitution, Board charter  
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 7.a 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: section 7.a 
Directors’ Report p.46 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 1.b 
Documents on website: 
Independence Policy 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 1.b 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 1.b 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 2.a 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 1.d  
Documents on website: 
Performance Evaluation Policy 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 1.b, 1.f, 2.a, 
and see Directors’ Report p.22 to 
p.25 for director details and p.64 for 
director attendances at Committee 
meetings 
Documents on website: 
Constitution, Board charter, 
Governance & HR Committee 
charter, Committee procedural 
rules, Appointment of non-executive 
directors 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 6.a 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 6.c 
Documents on website: 
Staff Trading Policy 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 6 
Documents on website: Code of 
conduct,  Reporting of concerns, 
Staff Trading Policy 

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 2.a 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 2.a 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 2 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 1.b, 2.a and 
see Directors’ Report p.64 for 
director attendances at Committee 
meetings 
Documents on website:  
Audit Committee charter, 
Committee procedural rules, 
Selection and appointment of 
external auditor engagement 
partners; rotation of external audit 
partners, Risk management system 
description 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 5 
Documents on website: 
Continuous Disclosure Policy 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 5 
Documents on website:  Continuous 
disclosure policy, Communications 
policy 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 5 
Documents on website:  
Communications policy 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 5 
Documents on website:  
Communications policy 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 3 
Documents on website: 
Risk Management Principles & 
Systems Description - Summary 
Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 3 

4. Safeguard integrity in 
financial reporting 

4.1 The board should establish an audit 
committee. 
4.2 The audit committee should be structured so 
that it: 
(cid:190) 
(cid:190) 

consists only of non-executive directors 
consists of a majority of independent 
directors   
is chaired by an independent chair, who is 
not chair of the board 

(cid:190) 

(cid:190)  has at least three members.   
4.3 The audit committee should have a formal 
charter. 
4.4 Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 4. 

5. Make timely and balanced 
disclosure 

6. Respect the rights of 
shareholders 

5.1 Companies should establish written policies 
and procedures designed to ensure compliance 
with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements 
and to ensure accountability at a senior executive 
level for that compliance and disclose those 
policies or a summary of those policies. 
5.2 Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 5. 

6.1 Companies should design a communications 
policy for promoting effective communication with 
shareholders and encouraging their participation 
at general meetings and disclose their policy or a 
summary of that policy. 
6.2 Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 6. 

7. Recognise and manage risk 

7.1 Companies should establish policies for the 
oversight and management of material business 
risks and disclose a summary of those policies.  

7.2 The Board should require management to 
design and implement the risk management and 
internal control system to manage the company’s 
material business risks and report on whether 
those risks are being managed effectively.  The 
board should disclose that management has 
reported to it as to the effectiveness of the 
company’s management of its material business 
risks. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

7.3 The Board should disclose whether it has 
received assurance from the chief executive 
officer (or equivalent) and the chief financial 
officer (or equivalent) that the declaration 
provided in accordance with section 295A of the 
Corporations Act1 is founded on a sound system 
of risk management and internal control and that 
the system is operating effectively in all material 
respects in relation to financial reporting risks. 
7.4 Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 7.  

8. Remunerate fairly and 
responsibly 

8.1 The Board should establish a remuneration 
committee. 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 3 

Status: Adopted  
Annual report: Section 3 
Documents on website:  Risk 
Committee, Credit Committee, IT 
Committee Overview, Risk 
management system description 
Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 2.a 

8.2 Companies should clearly distinguish the 
structure of non-executive directors remuneration 
from that of executive directors and senior 
executives. 

Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 1.e, and 
Directors’ Report under the heading 
“Remuneration Report” 

8.3 Companies should provide the information 
indicated in the Guide to reporting on Principle 8. 

Status: Adopted 
Annual report: Section 1.e and 2.a, 
and see Directors’ Report p.64 for 
committee attendance p.42 and 
p.61 for remuneration policies 
Documents on website:  
Governance & HR Committee 
charter, Remuneration policy – 
executives and non-executive 
directors; Employee Share 
Ownership Plan 

1 Section 295A CA provides for the CEO and CFO to give a declaration that financial records have been properly maintained, financial 
statements comply with accounting standards and financial statements give a true and fair view. 

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

FIVE YEAR HISTORY 
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group 

Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 

Interest income

Interest expense

Net interest income

Other income

Bad & doubtful debts expense (net of bad debts recovered)

Other expenses

Profit before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Net (profit)/loss attributable to minority interest

Profit after income tax expense

Adjustments

Cash basis earnings

Financial Position at 30 June 

Total assets

Net loans and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Financial assets and derivatives

Other assets

Equity

Deposits and Notes payable

Reset preference share

Subordinated debt

Other liabilities

Share Information

Net tangible assets per ordinary share

Earnings per ordinary share - cents

Cash basis earnings per ordinary share - cents

Dividends per ordinary share:

Interim - cents

Final - cents

Total - cents

Ratios

                         D is c lo s ure s  pre pa re d unde r :

A IF R S

(1)

2 0 0 8

$m

2,605.7

2,091.4

514.3

300.7

23.1

545.3

246.6

(75.4)

(0.7)

170.5

31.4

201.9

A IF R S

A IF R S

A IF R S            A G A A P

P re v io us

2 0 0 7

$ m

1,058.6

701.5

357.1

205.1

8.2

376.1

177.9

(56.2)

0.1

121.8

(3.3)

118.5

2 0 0 6

$ m

907.4

592.4

315.0

201.8

7.0

344.1

165.7

(49.0)

-

116.7

(14.2)

102.5

(2)

2 0 0 5

$ m

815.0

528.9

286.1

172.9

13.6

309.9

135.5

(41.2)

0.4

94.7

(3.0)

91.7

2 0 0 4

$ m

615.5

361.9

253.6

157.5

13.8

282.0

115.3

(35.8)

0.3

79.8

(6.6)

73.2

48,022.9

40,239.5

1,608.6

3,647.8

2,527.0

3,270.0

17,001.6

13,773.3

329.1

2,249.0

650.2

1,015.0

15,196.1

12,376.0

479.8

1,854.3

486.0

899.5

13,858.6

11,337.4

442.0

1,615.7

463.5

720.7

11,284.5

9,329.3

315.1

1,220.2

419.9

676.4

42,781.2

15,146.6

13,525.8

12,513.5

10,098.1

89.5

681.8

1,200.4

$5.59

74.8

93.7

28.0

37.0

65.0

-

307.2

532.8

$5.40

81.9

82.9

24.0

34.0

58.0

-

307.1

463.7

$4.78

81.5

73.2

22.0

30.0

52.0

-

262.1

362.3

$4.21

67.5

65.5

19.0

26.0

45.0

-

199.3

310.7

$4.40

60.2

58.5

17.0

23.0

40.0

After tax before significant items return on average assets

Return on average assets

Cash basis return on average ordinary equity

Return on average ordinary equity

0.58%

0.48%

10.82%

8.65%

0.80%

0.76%

15.38%

15.18%

0.75%

0.80%

14.51%

16.16%

0.73%

0.75%

13.54%

13.98%

0.71%

0.78%

11.91%

12.99%

1 Figures fo r 2008 include the merger with A delaide B ank effective 30 No vember 2007.
2 Figures fo r 2005 include the acquisitio n o f Oxfo rd Funding P ty Ltd effective 1 M ay 2005.

Comparatives for financial year 2004 are not prepared under AIFRS.  The main adjustments that would make the figures comply with AIFRS are: 

Profit -  

goodwill and trustee licence are not amortised under AIFRS. 
movements in general provision for doubtful debts (general reserve for credit losses) reflect as appropriations of profit under AIFRS 
rather than expense under AGAAP. 
loan application fees and loan origination fees are recognised on an effective interest rate basis (deferred and amortised) and are 
disclosed as net interest income under AIFRS. 

Balance sheet -        general provision for doubtful debts now disclosed as general reserve for credit losses in equity. 

establishment of new collective provision for doubtful debts under AIFRS.  This provision is treated as a general provision for 
prudential purposes. 
specific provisions for doubtful debts are assessed on the basis of discounted estimated future cash flows under AIFRS.  Future cash 
flows were not discounted under AGAAP. 
loans to employees in relation to employee share ownership plan disclosed as reduction of equity under AIFRS. 
assets and liabilities of securitisation trusts are consolidated under AIFRS. 
share investments are carried at fair value under AIFRS. 
derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value under AIFRS. 
computer software assets have been reclassified from property, plant & equipment to intangible assets under AIFRS. 
deferred tax assets and liabilities have been recognised in relation to asset revaluation reserves under AIFRS. 

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

FIVE YEAR COMPARISON 
The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group 

Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 

Key Trading Indicators

Retail deposits - branch sourced

Number of depositors' accounts - branch sourced

Total loans approved

Number of loans approved

Liquid assets and cash equivalents

Total assets

Liquid assets & cash equiv as proportion of total assets
Number of branches (1)
Average deposit holdings per branch

Number of staff (excluding Community Banks)
Assets per staff member(4)
Staff per million dollars of assets (4)

Dissection of Loans by Security (5)
Residential loans

($'000)

Commercial loans

Margin lending

Unsecured loans

Other

Gross loans

Dissection of Loans by Security (5)
Residential loans

(%)

Commercial loans

Margin lending

Unsecured loans

Other

Total

Asset Quality

Impaired loans

Specific provisions

Net impaired loans

Net impaired loans % of gross loans

Specific provision for impairment

Specific provision  % of gross loans less unearned

income

Collective provision

General reserve for credit losses (general provision)

Collective provision (net of tax effect) & GRCL (general provn)

as a % of risk-weighted assets

Loan write-offs as % of average total assets

($m)

($m)

($m)

($m)

(%)

($m)

(FTE)

($m)

($m)

($m)

($m)

(%)

($m)

(%)

($m)

($m)

(%)

(%)

                         D is c lo s ure s  pre pa re d unde r :

A IF R S

A IF R S

A IF R S

A IF R S            A G A A P

(2)

(3)

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

2 0 0 6

2 0 0 5

2 0 0 4

P re v io us

14,986.8

11,641.3

10,771.4

9,259.8

8,293.3

1,638,443

1,418,088

1,309,957

1,201,627

1,094,884

8,845.2

81,853

5,256.4

7,018.0

73,236

2,578.1

6,189.6

66,227

2,334.1

5,872.6

65,498

2,057.7

6,077.8

72,063

1,535.3

48,022.9

17,001.6

15,196.1

13,858.6

11,284.5

10.95

404

37.1

3,478

13.808

0.07

(2)

15.16

357

32.6

2,428

7.002

0.14

29,964.9

10,193.3

5,722.8

3,774.0

737.9

193.2

2,905.0

90.5

472.4

182.9

15.36

335

32.2

2,343

6.486

0.15

9,233.0

2,561.9

-

413.1

228.6

14.85

302

30.7

2,214

5.990

0.17

(3)

13.61

276

30.0

2,063

5.470

0.18

8,588.0

2,207.2

-

488.3

164.4

7,078.4

1,766.0

-

490.6

91.6

40,392.8

13,844.1

12,436.6

11,447.9

9,426.6

74.18

14.17

9.34

1.83

0.48

73.63

20.98

0.65

3.41

1.33

74.24

20.60

-

3.32

1.84

75.02

19.28

-

4.27

1.43

75.09

18.73

-

5.20

0.98

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

43.2

(21.6)

21.6

0.05

22.1

0.06

36.8

76.2

0.51

0.03

18.2

(8.4)

9.8

0.07

8.4

0.06

11.4

45.3

0.55

0.04

14.9

(9.0)

5.9

0.05

9.1

0.07

8.8

40.6

0.55

0.04

16.7

(8.6)

8.1

0.07

8.6

0.08

-

60.3

0.55

0.06

12.9

(8.0)

4.9

0.05

8.1

0.09

-

53.4

0.55

0.07

Includes staff increases fro m the merger with A delaide B ank.
Includes staff increases fro m the acquisitio n o f Oxfo rd Funding P ty Ltd.

1 Includes Co mmunity B ank branches.
2
3
4 These ratio s do  no t take into  acco unt o ff-balance sheet assets under management, which to talled $ 2.5 billio n at 30 June 2008 (2007: $ 2.3 billio n).
5 Fo r the purpo ses o f this dissectio n, o verdrafts and perso nal lo ans secured by residential and co mmercial pro perty mo rtgages

are included in residential and co mmercial lo an catego ries respectively.

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Comparatives for financial year 2004 are not prepared under AIFRS.  The main adjustments that would make the figures comply with AIFRS are: 

Profit - 

goodwill and trustee licence are not amortised under AIFRS. 
movements in general provision for doubtful debts (general reserve for credit losses) reflect as appropriations of profit under AIFRS 
rather than expense under AGAAP. 
loan application fees and loan origination fees are recognised on an effective interest rate basis (deferred and amortised) and are 
disclosed as net interest income under AIFRS. 

Balance sheet -     general provision for doubtful debts now disclosed as general reserve for credit losses in equity. 

establishment of new collective provision for doubtful debts under AIFRS.  This provision is treated as a general provision for 
prudential purposes. 
specific provisions for doubtful debts are assessed on the basis of discounted estimated future cash flows under AIFRS.  Future cash 
flows were not discounted under AGAAP. 
loans to employees in relation to employee share ownership plan disclosed as reduction of equity under AIFRS. 
assets and liabilities of securitisation trusts are consolidated under AIFRS. 
share investments are carried at fair value under AIFRS. 
derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value under AIFRS. 
computer software assets have been reclassified from property, plant & equipment to intangible assets under AIFRS. 
deferred tax assets and liabilities have been recognised in relation to asset revaluation reserves under AIFRS. 

Please note that only Key Trading Indicators based on asset values are impacted by AIFRS. 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
Your Board of Directors has pleasure in presenting the 144th Financial Report of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and its 
controlled entities for the year ended 30 June 2008. 

DIRECTORS 
The  names  and  details  of  the  company's  directors  in  office  during  the  financial  year  and  until  the  date  of  this  report  are  as 
follows. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated. 

Current 
Robert Johanson (Chairman) 
Rob Hunt (Managing Director) 
Kevin Osborn (Deputy Chairman) 1 
Kevin Abrahamson 1 
Jenny Dawson 
Jamie McPhee 1 
Terry O’Dwyer 
Deborah Radford 
Kevin Roache 
Tony Robinson 

Former 
Neal Axelby 2 
Roger Cook 1  3 
Don Erskine 2 
Dr Adele Lloyd 1  4 

1 Appointed on 30 November 2007 
2 Resigned on 30 November 2007 
3 Resigned on 17 December 2007 
4 Resigned on 23 June 2008 

Particulars of the skills, experience, expertise and responsibilities of the Directors at the date of this report are set out in the 
Corporate Governance section of this Report. 

Share Issues 

The following share classes were issued during the financial year: 

Ordinary shares 

Ordinary shares issued under the Share Purchase Plan 

Ordinary shares issued under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan 

Ordinary shares issued in lieu of dividends under the Bonus Share Scheme 

Ordinary shares issued under the Employee Share Plan 

Ordinary shares issued as consideration for the acquisition of Adelaide Bank Limited 

Total ordinary shares issued 

No. 

of shares 

9,333,865 

2,879,447 

362,500 

226,790 

117,687,891 

130,490,493 

Share Options and Rights 

Unissued Shares: 

As  at  the  date of  this  report,  there  were  1,034,849  unissued  ordinary  shares  under  options  and  294,427  rights  to 
unissued ordinary shares.  Refer to notes 38 and 40 of the financial statements for further details of the rights and 
options outstanding. The Board may decide how to treat the Participant’s Options or Performance Rights to make 
sure the Participant is neither advantaged nor disadvantaged as a result of any share issues or reconstructions. 

Shares issued as a result of the exercise of options: 

During the financial year, 9,462 performance rights vested (and automatically exercised) to acquire 9,462 ordinary 
shares in the Company at a nil exercise price. Also during the year 33,251 options to acquire ordinary shares in the 
Company vested. These options had not been exercised as at the date of this report. 

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Ordinary Share Dividends Paid or Recommended 

Dividends paid: 

Final dividend 2007 of 34.0¢ per share, paid September 2007 

Interim dividend 2008 of 28.0¢ per share, paid March 2008 

Dividend recommended: 

Final  dividend  2008  of  37.0¢  per  share,  declared  by  the  directors  on  11  August  2008,  payable  30 
September 2008 

All dividends were fully franked 

Shareholders  electing  to  receive  dividends  in  the  form  of  shares  received  the  following  ordinary 
shares, paid in full: 

September 2007 

March 2008 

In  addition,  shareholders electing  to  receive  bonus  shares  in lieu of  dividends  received  the  following 
ordinary shares, paid in full: 

September 2007 

March 2008 

Preference Share Dividends Paid or Recommended 

Dividends paid: 

142.66 cents per share, paid 17 September 2007 (2007: 131.68 cents) 

147.76 cents per share, paid 17 December 2007 (2007: 134.64 cents) 

154.28 cents per share, paid 17 March 2008 (2007: 136.36 cents) 

162.85 cents per share, paid 16 June 2008 (2007: 138.89 cents) 

Dividend announced: 

A  dividend  of  161.60¢  per  security  for  the  period  16  June  2008  to  14  September  2008  (inclusive), 
announced on 8 August 2008, payable 15 September 2008 

All dividends were fully franked 

Step-up Preference Share Dividends Paid or Recommended 

Dividend paid: 

152.00 cents per share, paid 10 January 2008 (2007: nil) 

155.00 cents per share, paid 10 April 2008 (2007: nil) 

Dividend announced: 

A dividend of 168.0¢ per security for the period 10 April 2008 to 9 July 2008 (inclusive), announced on 
16 June 2008, payable 10 July 2008 

All dividends were fully franked 

Operating and Financial Review 

Principal Activities 

$46.8 million 

$71.7 million 

$99.4 million 

854,591 

2,024,856 

149,813 

212,687 

$1.3 million 

$1.3 million 

$1.4 million 

$1.5 million 

$1.5 million 

$1.5 million 

$1.6 million 

$1.7 million 

The  principal  activities  of  the  Company  and  its  controlled  entities  during  the  financial  year  were  the  provision  of  a  range  of 
banking  and  other  financial  services,  including  retail  banking,  wholesale  mortgages,  business  banking,  margin  lending  and 
commercial  finance,  funds  management,  treasury  and  foreign  exchange  services  (including  trade  finance),  superannuation, 
financial advisory and trustee services. There was no significant change in the nature of the activities of the economic entity 
during the year except those new activities introduced or expanded following the merger with Adelaide Bank on 30 November 
2007. 

Consolidated Result 

The consolidated profit after providing for income tax of the economic entity amounted to $170.5 million (2007 - $121.7 million).

Review of Operations and Operating Results  

An  operational  and  financial  review,  including  information  on  the  operations,  financial  position  and  business  strategies  and 
prospects of the economic entity is set out in the Report by Chairman and Managing Director.  Certain information in respect to 
business strategies and prospects has not been disclosed where the disclosure is likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to 
the Company or its controlled entities.  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

Significant Changes in the State of Affairs 

The following significant change in the state of affairs of the chief entity occurred during the financial year: 

In  September  2007,  854,591  shares  were  allotted  at  an  issue  price  of  $14.87  to  those  shareholders  participating  in  the 
Dividend Reinvestment Plan, increasing share capital by $12.7 million. 

In  November  2007,  117,687,891  shares  were  allotted  at  an  issue  price  of  $16.80  to  the  ordinary  shareholders  of  Adelaide 
Bank to acquire the issued ordinary capital of Adelaide Bank, increasing ordinary share capital by $1,977.2 million. 

In November 2007, 1,000,000 step-up preference shares (fully paid) were allotted at an issue price of $100.00 to the holders of 
Adelaide Bank step-up preference shares as part of the merger with Adelaide Bank, increasing share capital by $100.0 million. 

In January 2008, 226,790 ordinary shares were allotted to Community Bank companies employees at an issue price of $13.40 
under the Employee Share Plan, increasing ordinary share capital by $3.0 million. 

In March 2008, 2,024,856 shares were allotted at an issue price of $9.60 to those shareholders participating in the Dividend 
Reinvestment Plan, increasing share capital by $19.4 million. 

In  May  2008,  9,333,865  shares  were  allotted  at  an  issue  price  of  $9.60  to  shareholders  under  the  share  purchase  plan, 
increasing share capital by $89.6 million. 

During the financial year, share issue costs of $0.8 million were incurred, reducing share capital. 

On  31  March  2008  the  parent  entity,  Bendigo  Bank  Limited,  changed  its  name  to  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  as 
approved by shareholders in January 2008. 

In  the  opinion  of  the  directors,  there  were  no  other  significant  changes  in  the  state  of  affairs  of  the  economic  entity  that 
occurred during the financial year under review not otherwise disclosed in this report or the  financial statements. 

Significant After Balance Date Events 

On  11  August  2008  the  Bank  declared  a  final  dividend  for  ordinary  shares,  on  8  August  2008  announced  a  dividend  for 
preference  shares  and  on  16  June  2008  announced  a  dividend  for  Step  up  preference  shares,  details  of  which  are  shown 
above. 
Except as referred to in the Report by Chairman and Managing Director, above, or dealt with elsewhere in the consolidated 
financial  report,  there  were  no  matters  or  circumstances  which  arose  since  the  end  of  the  financial  year  to  the  date  of  this 
report  which  significantly  affected  or  may  significantly  affect  the  operations  of  the  economic  entity,  the  results  of  those 
operations, or the state of affairs of the economic entity in subsequent financial years.  

Likely Developments and Results 

Disclosure  of  information  relating  to  major  developments  in  the  operations  of  the  Group  and  the  expected  results  of  those 
operations in future financial years, which, in the opinion of the directors, will not unreasonably prejudice the interests of the 
Group, is contained in the Report by Chairman and Managing Director accompanying this Full Financial Report. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED) FY2008 
The  Directors  of  the  Company  present  the  Remuneration  Report  prepared  in  accordance  with  section  300A  of  the 
Corporations  Act  for  the  Company  and  the  consolidated  entity  (“Group”)  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2008.  The  information 
provided  in  this  Remuneration  Report  has  been  audited  as  required  by  section  308(3C)  of  the  Corporations  Act.  This 
Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors’ Report. 

This report describes the remuneration arrangements established by the Company for our Non-Executive Directors and Senior 
Executives as well as the equity participation arrangements for our general staff. 

The Company has maintained a branded retail banking strategy for many years focussing on our customers, the communities 
and partners we work with and building sustainable shareholder value. The realisation of the value from this strategy will only 
be delivered by successful staff that are capable, committed and motivated to deliver the business strategy.  

Each  year  we  make  a significant  investment  in  recruiting,  training and developing  our  staff. To  attract  and  retain  skilled  and 
committed  staff  we  must  pay  competitively  and,  more  importantly,  have  a  work  environment  where  our  staff  know  they  are 
valued and respected. It is through arrangements such as the staff incentive plans, staff bonus pool, staff benefits and flexible 
working arrangements that we can achieve this objective.  

The merger of Adelaide Bank was also implemented during the 2008 fiscal year. The remuneration strategy of the Company is 
being progressively implemented across the Non-Executive Directors, Senior Executives and general staff from Adelaide Bank 
as  part  of  the  merger  integration  process.  The  Board  will  continue  to  monitor  the  appropriateness  of  its  remuneration 
framework and at this time considers the arrangements described in this report as appropriate for its circumstances. 

REMUNERATION SNAPSHOT 
Table 1 - Senior Executive remuneration snapshot 

SENIOR EXECUTIVES  
Throughout this Remuneration Report, we use the term Senior Executives to refer to: 
• 
• 

the 5 most highly remunerated Company/Group executives; and 
all other Executives who fall within the definition of key management personnel of the Group (being those persons with 
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group) (KMP) including the 
Managing Director (Mr Rob Hunt) and Executive Director (Mr Jamie McPhee). 

Current 

Rob Hunt  
Jamie McPhee 1  
Mike Hirst 2 
Marnie Baker 2 
Anthony Baum 1,3 
Richard Fennell 1 
Greg Gillett 2 

David Hughes 1 
Russell Jenkins 2 
Craig Langford 2 
Tim Piper 1,4 
Philip Riquier 1 
Andrew Watts 

Former 

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer 
Executive Director & Chief Executive Wholesale Bank  
Chief Executive Retail Bank (previously Chief Operating Officer) 
Chief General Manager Solutions and Product (previously CGM Solutions) 
Chief General Manager Wealth & Partner Advised 
Chief General Manager Strategy  
Chief General Manager Brand Development & Positioning (previously CGM Strategy and Human 
Resources) 
Chief Financial Officer  
Chief General Manager Retail (previously CGM Retail & Distribution) 
Chief General Manager People & Corporate Services (previously Chief Financial Officer) 
Chief General Manager Chief Risk Officer  
Chief General Manager Business Partners  
Chief Information Officer (appointed 27 August 2007) 

1 Former Adelaide Bank Ltd executive appointed to position on 30 November 2007 
2 Appointed to new positions on 30 November 2007 
3 Appointed to new position on 25 August 2008 (previously was Chief General Manager Wealth) 
4 Appointed to new position on 25 August 2008 (previously was Chief General Manager 
Wholesale Mortgages) 

Richard Hasseldine 

Chief General Manager Group Delivery (ceased Senior Executive role on 30 November 2007) 

Vicky Kelly 

Chief Information Officer (ceased Senior Executive role on 27 August 2007 and ceased 
employment on 31 January 2008) 

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ISSUE 

SUMMARY 

DISCUSSION 
IN REPORT 

Key changes  

for 2008 

The new senior management structure for the Group was announced on 30 
November 2007 to coincide with the implementation of the merger of Adelaide 
Bank. The terms and conditions for each senior manager role were formalised 
in new employment agreements following the merger. The Company’s 
remuneration structure was otherwise unchanged for the year. 

Remuneration 
Strategy 

To attract, retain and motivate Senior Executives to manage and lead the 
business successfully including driving organisational growth and 
performance in line with the Company’s strategy and business objectives. 

i. 

Fixed 
Remuneration 

ii.  Short-term 

incentive 

iii.  Long-term 

incentive 

Service Agreements 

Fixed remuneration is set taking into account market relativities and having 
regard to the Senior Executive’s direct accountability and responsibility for 
operational management, strategic direction, decision making and their 
demonstrated leadership. 

Senior Executive remuneration arrangements include an annual (cash) 
incentive component. Payment of the annual at-risk component is dependent 
on (in the first instance) the achievement of targeted financial performance 
and then (at the discretion of the Board and Managing Director) the 
achievement of position objectives set at the start of the year and the level of 
performance achieved by the Senior Executive in discharging their role.   

Senior Executive remuneration arrangements include participation in the 
Executive Incentive Plan (“Plan”) established in 2006. The Plan gives Senior 
Executives the opportunity to participate in grants of Performance Rights and 
Options to acquire shares in the Company subject to the achievement of 
performance conditions over a 3 year performance period set by the Board. 

The remuneration and other terms of employment for Senior Executives are 
formalised in employment agreements. The employment agreements also 
deal with Senior Executive duties, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, 
termination rights, notice periods and entitlements upon termination. 

Remuneration paid 

Details of Senior Executive remuneration for the 2008 financial year are 
presented at Table 7. 

Linking remuneration 
and company 
performance 

The remuneration structure for Senior Executives is designed to provide the 
desired flexibility and reward structure to support the Company’s short term 
performance targets and continued investment in its strategy and business 
objectives that have a medium to longer term maturity profile.  

Page 42 

Page 44 

Page 45 

Page 47 

Page 60 

Page 52 

Page 51 

Page 51 demonstrates the correlation between the Company’s progress and 
financial performance and the short term incentive remuneration received by 
Senior Executive over the past 5 years.   

As mentioned above, the long term incentive plan has only been in place 
since 2006 and requires a 3 year performance period to be completed before 
any Performance Rights or Options may vest (subject to the achievement of 
performance conditions over the 3 year period). At the date of this report, no 
Performance Rights or Options have vested to current Senior Executives of 
the Group. 

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Table 2 - Non-Executive Director remuneration snapshot 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS  

Current 
Robert Johanson (Chairman) 
Kevin G Osborn (Deputy Chairman) 1 
Kevin Abrahamson 1 
Jennifer Dawson 
Terry O’Dwyer 
Deborah Radford 
Kevin Roache 
Tony Robinson 

Former 
Neal Axelby 2 
Roger Cook 1  3 
Donald Erskine 2 
Dr Adele Lloyd 1  4 

1 Appointed on 30 November 2007 
2 Resigned on 30 November 2007 
3 Resigned on 17 December 2007 
4 Resigned on 30 June 2008 

ISSUE 

SUMMARY 

Remuneration 
strategy 

Base Fee 

Not at risk 

To attract and retain appropriately qualified and experienced directors. 

Following the Board’s annual Non-Executive Director fee review process in 
July 2008, the annual base fee increased effective from 1 July 2008. The 
chairman receives twice the annual base fee in recognition of the additional 
time commitment. The base fee is reviewed annually with reference to survey 
data and peer analysis.  

Non-Executive Directors do not receive additional fees for committee 
memberships. The Board may determine additional fees for subsidiary and 
joint venture appointments. 

The focus of the Board is to build sustainable shareholder value by taking a 
longer-term strategic perspective. Non-Executive Director fees are not linked 
to the short-term results of the Company. Non-Executive Director 
remuneration comprises a fixed annual fee plus superannuation 
contributions1.  

Non-Executive Directors do not receive bonuses or incentive payments or 
participate in the Company’s employee equity plans. 

DISCUSSION 
IN REPORT 

Page 61 

Pages  
61 & 62 

Page 61 

Alignment with 
shareholders 
interests 

A Non-Executive Director may enter into a salary-sacrifice arrangement under 
which the director may acquire shares rather than receiving cash. The 
Company will seek shareholder approval at the 2008 Annual General Meeting 
for a Non-Executive Director Fee Sacrifice Plan. 

Page 62 

Remuneration paid 

Details of Non-Executive Director remuneration for the 2008 financial year are 
presented at Table 15. 

Page 63 

1 

Non-Executive Directors do not accrue separate retirement benefits in addition to superannuation contributions. The 
Company’s former retirement benefit arrangement was crystallised as at 31 August 2005 and all accrued 
entitlements at that date have since been paid out by the Company. 

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SENIOR EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION 

Board policy on Senior Executive remuneration 

The Board’s policy on Senior Executive remuneration is designed to attract, retain and motivate Senior Executives to manage 
and  lead  the  business  successfully  including  driving  organisational  growth  and  performance  in  line  with  the  branded  retail 
banking strategy and business objectives. More specifically, the remuneration policy aims to: 
•  motivate  executive  management  to  manage  and  lead  the  business  successfully  and  to  drive  strong  long-term 

• 

organisational growth in line with the strategy and business objectives; 
drive successful organisational performance by incorporating an annual performance incentive and establish longer-term 
performance objectives; 
further drive longer-term organisational performance through an equity-based reward structure; 

• 
•  make sure that there is transparency and fairness in executive remuneration policy and practices; 
• 

deliver  a  balanced  solution  addressing  all  elements  of  total  pay  –  base  pay,  incentive  pay  (cash  and  shares),  and 
benefits; 

contribute to appropriate attraction and retention strategies for Senior Executives. 

•  make sure appropriate superannuation arrangements are in place for Senior Executives; and 
• 
The  key  aspects  of  the  Company’s  remuneration  strategy  for  Senior  Executives  (including  all  Senior  Executives  and  the 
Company Secretary) are set out in the diagram and commentary below. 

Summary of Senior Executive remuneration strategy 

Objectives of 
Remuneration 
Strategy 

  Drive strong organisational 
growth and performance in 
line with the strategy and 
business objectives  

Flexibility to support 
strategy and business 
objectives 

Attract and retain 
key executives 

Remunerate on basis of leadership 
and performance and commensurate 
with roles and responsibilities  

Remuneration set by 
reference to market and peers 

Fixed 
Remuneration 

At-risk  

STI 

At-risk 
LTI 

Fixed salary set by reference to 
benchmark information relative to 
role, responsibilities, experience 
and expertise 

STI targets linked to company 
performance and (at Board and 
Managing Director’s discretion) 
consideration of individual and 
business unit performance. 

LTI performance targets are set by 
reference to Company and market 
relative performance over a 3 year 
period linked to sustainable 
shareholder value creation. 

The  Company  has  pursued  a  long  term  “branded  retail  banking  strategy”  focussed  on  the  interests  and  prospects  of  its 
customers,  communities  and  partners,  and  building  sustainable  shareholder  value.  The  strategy  has  required  a  significantly 
different focus and direction to that typically taken by other organisations in the sector.  
The  strategy  is  supported  by  a  strategically  focussed  investment  program  and  commitment  to  our  corporate  and  social 
responsibilities. The Company has undertaken a significant investment program to expand its customer base, product range 
and  distribution  capability  through  mergers  and  acquisitions,  joint  ventures,  community  bank®  and  alliance  activities  and 
investments  into  community  enhancement  initiatives.  These  investments  have  a  medium  to  longer-term  maturity  profile  with 
the objective of generating sustainable improvement in shareholder value. 

Through  its  strategy  the  Company  has  built  a  brand  that  is  well  recognised,  respected  and  sought  after.  With  continued 
commitment to the strategy, the maturity of investments to date and further investment, the Company expects to continue to 
deliver to shareholders improved, and sustainable, growth in shareholder value.   

The merger with Adelaide Bank during the year represents a further continuation of the strategy. While the merger is still in its 
early  stages,  combining  two  successful  organisations  with  specialist  skills  in  wholesale  and  relationship  banking,  wealth 
management and retail banking creates an opportunity to be Australia’s leading customer connected banking group.  

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The Board and Managing Director have sought to maintain a remuneration framework that provides the desired flexibility and 
reward structure to support this strategy whilst recognising the need to provide remuneration arrangements which are aligned 
with shareholder interests and commensurate with Senior Executive roles, responsibilities and market relativities. 

This  has  been  reflected  in  the  Company’s  short  and  long  term  incentive  remuneration  arrangements  for  Senior  Executives. 
The arrangements have been designed to balance the reward for annual performance and provide sufficient flexibility to allow 
rewards  to  be  tailored  to  recognise  the  development  of  business  opportunities  that  present  themselves  during  a  year  or 
investments that stretch across more than one reporting period. 

Specific Arrangements for the Managing Director 

As announced on 9 August 2007, Mr Rob Hunt will continue to head the merged organisation as Managing Director until 1 July 
2009 and will lead the merger implementation and integration process until this date. The Board has restructured the Managing 
Director’s  long  term  incentive  arrangement.  The  Board  is  not  proposing  further  grants  to  the  Managing  Director  under  the 
Executive  Incentive  Plan  having  regard  to  the  Plan’s  three  year  performance  period  and  the  Managing  Director’s  remaining 
term with the Company. 

The implementation and integration process will be critical in realising the value of the synergies and business opportunities 
from  the  merger.  Accordingly  the  Board  has  decided  that  it  will  restructure  the  Managing  Director’s  long  term  incentive 
component for 2009 as a cash incentive that focuses on the following areas: 

1. 

Integration of the Adelaide Bank businesses; 

2.  Realisation of synergies and business opportunities from the merger; and 

3.  Continued development of the Adelaide Bank businesses. 

The amount of the above cash incentive will equate to the value of the previous LTI component (being approximately 30% of 
the Managing Director’s annual remuneration package).  

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COMPONENTS OF REMUNERATION 

The remuneration for Senior Executives has the following components: 

a. Fixed Remuneration (including any salary sacrifice arrangements and company superannuation); 

b. Performance Based “at-risk” Remuneration comprising: 

• 

• 

Short-term  Incentive  Component  –  cash  payment  based  on  annual  company  performance  and  takes  into 
consideration performance at a business unit and individual level. 

Long-Term Incentive Component – annual grants of Performance Rights and Options that are subject to achievement 
of company and market relative performance hurdles over a 3 year performance period. 

It  is  the  objective  of  the  Board,  and  Managing  Director,  to  achieve  a  balance  between  fixed  remuneration  and  incentive 
components that take into account market relativities and aligns Senior Executive remuneration with shareholder interests. The 
incentive arrangements in place during the year were designed to reward the achievement of annual financial goals, individual 
performance criteria and to drive continued improvement in sustainable shareholder value. 

c. Remuneration amounts and disclosures 
The remuneration details for Mr K Abrahamson, Mr R Cook, Dr A Lloyd and Mr K Osborn disclosed at Table 15 represents the 
remuneration paid by the Company to these directors for the period 30 November 2007 (merger date) to 30 June 2008 or their 
date of retirement from the board (as applicable). A new leadership team for the merged group, including Senior Executives, 
was  announced  on  30  November  2007.  The  short  term  employee  benefit  details  for  former  Adelaide  Bank  executives 
appointed to Senior Executive positions (identified at Table 1) also only relates to the period 30 November 2007 to 30 June 
2008. The remuneration component percentages for the same Senior Executives presented in this report (including Table 3) 
are however based on annualised remuneration arrangements.  

The relative proportions of Senior Executives’ 2008 remuneration that  were ‘‘at-risk’’ (including the relative proportion that is 
performance-based) are set out in Table 3 below: 

Table 3 - Proportion of fixed and at-risk remuneration 

% of Total Aggregate Remuneration (annualised) * 

Fixed Remuneration 

‘At risk’ – performance-based 

FAR 

46% 

42% 

STI** 

29%  

29% 

LTI** 

25% 

29% 

Between 52% and 60% 

Between 20% and 25% 

Between 19% and 24% 

Managing 
Director/CEO 

Executive Director 

Other Senior 
Executives 

*    Aggregate Remuneration  is comprised  of  fixed  annual  reward  (including base  salary,  superannuation  and allowances), 
STI at-risk available for the F’08 year and the remuneration value of LTI grants for the F’08 year. 
** These amounts are subject to ‘target’ performance levels being achieved. For the Managing Director, the LTI component 
for the 2009 year has been replaced by a cash incentive linked to merger integration goals set by the Board. 

(a) 

Fixed remuneration 

The  terms  of  employment  for  all  Senior  Executives  contain  a  fixed  remuneration  component  expressed  as  a  dollar  amount. 
The fixed remuneration package is inclusive of a base salary and company superannuation.   
The  base  salary  includes  any  salary  sacrifice  or  deductions  from  salary  resulting  from  participation  in  benefit  programs 
available to Senior Executives. This amount of remuneration is not ‘at risk’ but is set by reference to appropriate benchmark 
information for an individual’s role, responsibilities, experience and expertise. 
It  is  intended  that  Senior  Executive  base  salaries  take  into  account  market  relativities  having  regard  to  the  need  for  the 
Company  to  attract,  motivate  and  retain  the  appropriate  executive  management. The  base  salary  is  a specified amount and 
Senior  Executives  are  given  the  opportunity  to  receive  their  base  salary  in  a  variety  of  forms  including  cash  and  non-cash 
(salary  sacrifice)  benefits  such  as  motor  vehicle,  superannuation  contributions  and  expense  payment  arrangements.  Senior 
Executives are able to structure their salary sacrifice arrangements so that the payments are optimal for the recipient, provided 
they are made available at the same economic cost (including applicable fringe benefits tax) to the Company.  
In  setting  the  fixed  remuneration  arrangements  for  the  Managing  Director,  the  Board  surveys  the  range  of  comparable 
remuneration  arrangements  in  the  market,  particularly  in  the  banking  and  finance  sector,  to  ensure  that  the  remuneration 
arrangements  take  into  account  market  relativities  and  the  particular  experience,  expertise  and  strategic  direction  that  the 
Managing Director brings to the role. The Board’s assessment has regard to changes in the size, nature and complexity of the 
Group’s business activities and relevant industry developments which impact the Managing Director’s role and responsibilities. 
The  Board  also  considered  independent  advice  from  a  remuneration  consultant  in  setting  the  Managing  Director’s  2009 
remuneration arrangements. 
In setting the fixed remuneration arrangements for other Senior Executives, the Managing Director takes into account general 
market and peer information, relative to the particular role and responsibilities of the Senior Executive.  

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 (b) 

Performance-based ‘at risk’ remuneration 

Short Term Incentive (STI)  

Table 4 - Summary of STI 

What is the STI? 

The Senior Executive remuneration packages include an annual cash incentive component which 
rewards both annual financial goals and Senior Executive contributions to longer term growth and 
performance. Payment of any part of the incentive component is at the discretion of the Board in 
respect of the Managing Director and at the discretion of the Managing Director for other Senior 
Executives.  

The maximum amount of the cash incentive is set by the Board for the Managing Director, taking 
into account market data, and for the 2009 year, independent remuneration advice. The Managing 
Director sets the maximum cash incentive for other Senior Executives, taking into account market 
data and the Senior Executive’s particular role and responsibilities. 

Who participates in 
the STI? 

All members of the Group’s leadership team, including Senior Executives, as decided by the Board 
and Managing Director.   

Why does the Board 
consider the STI an 
appropriate incentive? 

The objective of the incentive component is to link the annual financial performance of the Group, 
and the achievement of individual business priorities which enhance the future prospects of the 
Company with the remuneration received by Senior Executives.  

Are both target and 
stretch performance 
conditions imposed? 

What are the 
performance 
conditions and why 
were these conditions 
chosen? 

The total potential annual cash incentive is set for each Senior Executive with operational 
responsibilities at a level which provides an appropriate incentive to achieve the business and 
financial targets and at a cost that is reasonable to the Company in its circumstances. 

The STI is based on target performance conditions.  Payment of the STI for Senior Executives and 
other participants (other than the Managing Director whose arrangements are described below) is at 
the discretion of the Managing Director and is based, in the first instance, on the achievement of the 
Company’s target financial performance for the year. If the targeted financial performance is not 
achieved, the Managing Director will take into consideration the Senior Executive’s business unit 
performance and individual performance in determining the amount of any STI payment. 

In addition, Senior Executives may also participate in the bonus pool that is allocated amongst 
Group employees. Senior Executives only participate in the bonus pool if Company performance 
exceeds the Board approved targeted cash EPS performance. The amount of any payment from the 
bonus pool to Senior Executives is also at the discretion of the Managing Director. 

Managing Director 

The Managing Director’s annual cash incentive component for the year ended 30 June 2008 was 
based upon a mix of quantitative and qualitative performance measures and was set at a maximum 
of $726,000. 
The quantitative element focused on the Group achieving its targeted cash EPS performance with a 
maximum of $484,000 payable. The qualitative performance measures in respect of the balance of 
the annual cash incentive focused on the continued progress of the Group strategic priorities 
including:  

Brand positioning objectives; 

•  Growth at profitable prices, revenue diversity and customer relationship objectives; 
• 
•  Customer, product, distribution, community engagement and IT capability objectives; and 
•  Other internal and organisational priorities. 

Other Senior Executives 

The amount of the annual incentive component paid to Senior Executives and other participants is 
primarily contingent upon the Group achieving its targeted cash EPS performance set by the Board. 
The amounts are determined following the year-end profit announcement. 

At the discretion of the Managing Director, payment of the annual incentive component may also 
take into account the Senior Executive’s technical competence, leadership, operational 
management performance and achievement of relevant business outcomes for the year.  
The Board selected the cash EPS measure for the Managing Director as it represents a publicly 
available performance measure that appropriately reflects the short-term interests of shareholders. 
The Company’s cash EPS ratio ensures that an appropriate focus is placed upon both profit 
performance and effective application of shareholder capital. The Managing Director selected the 
same measure for the other Senior Executives for the same reasons. 

The above qualitative and quantitative performance measures were selected by the Board and 
Managing Director (respectively) to reflect a balance between measures which provide an annual 
profit-based incentive and measures which provide incentive to generate further sustainable 
shareholder value during the short to medium term. 

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How are the 
performance 
conditions measured 
and who assesses the 
performance? 

The achievement of the quantitative cash EPS performance condition for the Managing Director and 
other Senior Executives is measured on the basis of the Company’s reported (audited) cash EPS 
ratio.   

The performance of the Managing Director is assessed by the non-executive directors on an annual 
basis.  

How well were the 
performance 
conditions met in the 
2008 financial year? 

The Chairman and Non-Executive Directors conduct the assessment of the Managing Director’s 
performance, taking into account the qualitative measures set by the Board, after the Group’s year-
end profit result announcement, at which time the Board determines the amount of the incentive 
payment based upon the achievement of the agreed performance measures. The Board also 
determines at the same time the following year’s fixed remuneration and incentive arrangements 
including performance criteria. 

The Managing Director reviews and determines the annual STI payment for Senior Executives  after 
the Group’s year-end profit result announcement based on the reported cash EPS result and his 
assessment of the achievement of Senior Executive qualitative performance measures. 

The Company reported the following key achievements for the 2008 financial year: 

The Group recorded a cash profit of $201.9 million (including a 7 month contribution from Adelaide 
Bank) representing a 70.4% increase on the previous year. The cash basis earnings per ordinary 
share increased to 93.7 cents representing an increase of 13% on the 2007 cash EPS ratio.  

The Company declared a final dividend of 37 cents per share (fully franked) taking the full year 
dividend paid for the year to 65 cents. This represents an increase of 12.1% on the previous year. 

Strong contributions from all major business divisions were recorded during the year. The Group 
increased its retail funding with more than 75% of all on-balance sheet funding coming from this 
source at year end. 

Branch openings included four new company owned sites, 18 Community Bank® branches and the 
addition of 25 branches through the merger of Adelaide Bank. 

Customer numbers grew by a further 70,000 during the year. 

Information on the percentage of the STI that was paid and the percentage that was forfeited for the 
Senior Executives are presented in Table 8 on page 55. 

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Long Term Incentive    

Table 5 - Summary of LTI (includes LTI grants, employee share plans & policies affecting shareholdings) 

The Company  established an Executive Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) in 2006. Shareholder approval for grants under the Plan 
was  obtained  at  the  2006  Annual  General  Meeting.  The  Board  considers  it  important  that  Senior  Executives  have  ongoing 
share ownership in the Company.  

The Plan provides for grants of Options and Performance Rights (“Instruments”) to Senior Executives, including the Managing 
Director and Executive Director.  Under the Plan, Senior Executives are granted Options and Performance Rights subject to 
performance  conditions  set  by  the  Board.  If  the  performance  conditions  are  not  satisfied  during  the  relevant  performance 
period, the Options and Performance Rights will lapse and the Senior Executives will derive no value from the grants. 

For  the  Managing  Director,  the  LTI  component  for  the  2009  year  will  be  replaced  by  a  cash  incentive  linked  to  merger 
integration goals set and assessed by the Board.    

What is the purpose 
of the LTI? 

The plan is designed to link Senior Executive reward with key performance measures that underpin 
sustainable growth in shareholder value including both share price and returns to shareholders. 

Who participates in 
the LTI? 

What proportion of 
total remuneration 
does the LTI 
represent? 

How is reward 
delivered under the 
LTI? 

All members of the Group’s leadership team as decided by the Board. Grants under the plan are 
made on an annual basis having regard to the Managing Director’s and each Senior Executive’s 
annual remuneration. 

In the case of the Managing Director and Executive Director, the fair value of grants made under 
the plan target approximately 30% of their total annual remuneration at the time the grant is made.  

In the case of other Senior Executives, the grants under the LTI are structured to equate to 
between 19% and 24% of their total annual remuneration. 

Each Option and Performance Right represents an entitlement to one ordinary share in the 
Company. Accordingly, the maximum number of shares that may be acquired by the Senior 
Executives is equal to the number of Options and Performance Rights issued (subject to the 
achievement of performance hurdles over a 3 year performance period). 

Do participants pay 
for the Performance 
Rights & Options? 

Options and Performance Rights are granted at no cost to the Senior Executives. The plan rules 
provide that the Board may determine that a price is payable upon exercise of an Option or 
exercisable Performance Right. Generally the exercise price for Options will be the market price of 
the shares at the grant date, and no exercise price will apply to exercisable Performance Rights. 

What rights are 
attached to the 
Performance Rights & 
Options?  

Senior Executives are entitled to vote and to receive any dividend, bonus issue, return of capital or 
other  distribution  made  in  respect  of  shares  they  are  allocated  on  vesting  and  exercise  of  their 
Performance Rights and Options, as applicable.  
The grants are subject to a dealing restriction. Senior Executives are not entitled to sell, transfer or 
otherwise  deal  with  the  shares  allocated  to  them  until  2  years  after  the  end  of  the  initial 
performance  period. The  plan  rules  also  contain  a  restriction  on  removing  the “at-risk”  element  of 
the  instruments.  Plan  participants  may  not  enter  into  any  transaction  designed  to  remove  the  “at-
risk”  element  of  an  instrument  before  it  vests  (Refer  to  section  “Policies  Affecting  Shareholdings” 
and subheading “Hedging restrictions”). 

What are the 
performance hurdles?  

The  performance  condition  for  Options  granted  under  the  plan  is  based  on  the  Company’s  total 
shareholder  return  (“TSR”). The  performance condition  for  Performance  Rights  granted  under  the 
plan is based on the Company’s compound growth in cash basis earnings per share (“EPS”). Both 
are measured over a 3 year initial performance period. 

How is EPS 
measured? 

Why does the 
Company think the 
EPS hurdle is 
appropriate? 

Cash basis EPS will be calculated as the reportable earnings which reflect the underlying operating 
performance of the business, as approved by the Board. For the purpose of the grants under the 
Plan,  the EPS performance  condition involves  a  comparison between  the  cash  basis  EPS  for  the 
last financial year of the performance period against the cash basis EPS for the first financial year 
of the three year performance period. 

The  EPS  based  hurdle  is  a  fundamental  indicator  of  financial  performance,  both  internally  and 
externally  and  links  directly  to  the  Company’s  long-term  objective  of  growing  earnings.  For 
Performance  Rights  granted  to  date  under  the  Plan,  the  Board  has  maintained  a  three  year  10% 
EPS performance hurdle for Performance Right grants. The Board has set a 5% EPS performance 
hurdle for the 2009 Performance Right grant. The performance hurdle is consistent with the Board’s 
view on the longer term sustainable EPS performance of the sector taking into account the impacts 
of the global credit crisis, equity market volatility and economic outlooks.  
Whilst the banking sector has enjoyed buoyant market conditions over a number of years, market 
conditions  have  become  much  tougher  and  are  expected  to  get  even  more  competitive  going 
forward.  The  consistent  achievement  of  the  EPS  hurdle  will  be  extremely  challenging  taking  into 
account  the  current  market  environment,  the  stage  of  the  credit  cycle  and  intense  level  of 
competition across the sector. 

How is TSR 
measured? 

TSR measures changes in the market value of the Company’s shares over the performance period 
and the value of dividends on the shares during that period (dividends are treated as if they were 
re-invested). 

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Why does the 
Company think the 
TSR hurdle is 
appropriate?  

The use of a TSR based hurdle ensures an alignment between comparative shareholder return and 
reward  for  the  Senior  Executives  and  provides  a  relative,  external  market  performance  measure, 
having regard to the TSR performance of other companies in a comparator group. For the purpose 
of  the  grants  under  the  Plan,  the  comparator  group  consists  of  ASX  200  companies  (excluding 
property trusts and resources). 

What are the Plan’s 
vesting terms – 
Performance Rights? 

Performance  Rights  granted  to  date  under  the  Plan  will  vest  as  set  out  below.  At  the  end  of  the 
relevant performance period, the growth in the Company’s cash basis EPS must equal or exceed 
10% per annum, calculated on a compound basis.  

Company’s compound growth in EPS 

Percentage  of  Performance  Rights  that 
vest 

EPS growth less than 10% 

EPS growth at or above 10% 

Nil 

100% 

The  Board  has  discretion  to  increase  or  decrease  by  20%  the  number  of  Performance  Rights 
provided under the Plan based on an assessment of whether cash basis EPS growth was due to 
factors controllable by the Company or external factors. 

What are the Plan’s 
vesting terms – 
Options? 

Options granted to date under the Plan will vest in accordance with the following table. 

Company’s  TSR  ranking  against  TSR  of  Peer 
Group  

Percentage of Options that vest 

TSR below 50th percentile 

TSR at the 50th percentile   

TSR between 51st and 74th percentile   

Nil 

50% 

An additional 2% of Options will vest for 
every percentage increase. 

TSR at or above 75th percentile 

100% 

To the extent that the performance conditions attaching to Options and Performance Rights granted 
under  the  Plan  are  not  satisfied  at  the  end  of  the  initial  performance  period,  the  Options  and 
Performance Rights that do not vest, will be carried forward and retested as described below.  
Options will be retested after a further 6 months and, if still not satisfied, they may be retested one 
final time after another 6 months. Performance Rights will be retested only once, after 12 months.  
Any  Options  or  Performance  Rights  that  have  not  vested  at  the  end  of  the  additional  12  month 
period will lapse. 
The Board believes that retesting in these limited circumstances is appropriate because it ensures 
that Senior Executives are not disadvantaged by one year of average performance over a longer-
term period of strong performance. 

If a Senior Executive ends their employment with the Company before the performance conditions 
for  the  Options  or  Performance  Rights  have  been  met,  the  Options  and  Performance  Rights  that 
have  not  yet  vested  will  lapse.  However,  if  the  Senior  Executive’s  employment  ends  because  of 
death,  disability,  redundancy,  or  any  other  reason  approved  by  the  Board  for  this  purpose,  the 
Board may, in its discretion decide that a number of Options and Performance Rights vest. 

If a Senior Executive were to act fraudulently, dishonestly or, in the Board’s opinion, in breach of his 
or her legal duties, any unvested Options or Performance Rights will lapse. 

Does the Plan provide 
for retesting? 

What if a Senior 
Executive ceases 
employment? 

What if a Senior 
Executive breaches 
their duties? 

What happens in the 
event of a change in 
control? 

If there is a takeover or change of control of the Company, the Board may, in its discretion decide 
that  unvested  Options  or  Performance  Rights  vest,  having  regard  to  the  Company’s  pro  rata 
performance against the relevant performance conditions. 

What about 
Performance Rights & 
Options that were 
tested in FY2008? 

The plan’s performance hurdles are tested over a three year period (except for the Tranche 1 grant 
to the Managing Director which had a 2 year performance period).  The first offer to be tested will 
be in 2008 for the Managing Director’s Tranche 1 grant made in November 2006. Satisfaction of the 
performance conditions attaching to these Performance Rights and Options will be tested after the 
release of the Company’s full year result for 2008 but had not been tested at the date of this report. 

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Grants to Senior Executives 

Shareholders  at  the  2006  annual  general  meeting  approved  the  grant  of  instruments  in  three  tranches  to  the  Managing 
Director. The first grant, Tranches 1 and 2, was made to the Managing Director shortly after the 2006 annual general meeting. 
Tranche  3  was  granted  to  the  Managing  Director  in  July  2007.  For  the  reasons  explained  at  page  43  there  have  been  no 
further grants to the Managing Director. 

The  first  offer  to  other  Senior  Executives  to  participate  in  the  Plan  was  also  made  shortly  after  the  2006  Annual  General 
Meeting (“2007 grant”). The offer was made to all executive committee members of the Company at the time of the offer. A 
second offer to the same Senior Executives was made in July 2007 (“2008 grant”).  

It is intended that a third grant to Senior Executives will be made in November 2008 (“2009 grant”). The grant will be made in 
accordance with the terms as described in Table 5. 

Replacement Grant to Adelaide Bank Executives 

Prior  to  the  merger,  senior  executives  of  Adelaide  Bank  (including  Mr  McPhee)  were  granted  Performance  Rights  under  an 
Adelaide Bank employee incentive scheme. As a result of the merger, the executives lost the benefit of those rights. Under the 
merger terms, the Company committed to replace the grant of Performance Rights on terms  which, taken as a  whole, were 
economically equivalent to the terms of the Adelaide Bank offer.  

Shareholders at the 2008 extraordinary general meeting approved the grant of replacement instruments to Executive Director, 
Mr  Jamie  McPhee,  which  was  made  shortly  after  the  extraordinary  meeting.  The  replacement  offer  was  also  made  to  new 
Senior Executives from Adelaide Bank at the same time.   

For the replacement grant to satisfy the above mentioned “economically equivalent” requirement it was necessary to make a 
grant on different terms to some of those described in Table 5 above. A summary of the differences is set out below: 

Table 6 - Summary of differences 

Grant Instruments 

The replacement offer comprised only Performance Rights. There were no grants of Options. 

Performance Conditions 

Half the Performance Rights are subject to an EPS condition and half the Performance Rights 
are subject to a TSR condition. 

Comparator group for TSR 
performance hurdle  

The TSR growth of companies in the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (excluding property trusts 
and resources and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited). 

Vesting terms – EPS 
Condition 

The  Performance  Rights  granted  will  vest  as  set  out  below.  At  the  end  of  the  performance 
period,  the  growth  in  the  Company’s  cash  basis  EPS  must  equal  or  exceed  8%  per  annum, 
calculated on a compound basis.  

Company’s compound growth in 
EPS 

Percentage of Performance Rights that vest 

EPS growth less than 8% 

EPS growth at or above 8% 

0% 

25% 

EPS  growth  between  9%  and 
13% 

An additional 12.5% of Performance Rights will vest 
for every 1% increase in EPS growth 

EPS growth at or above 14% 

100% 

Details of the instruments granted to all Senior Executives under the above grants are presented in the remuneration tables 
that accompany this report. 

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Policies Affecting Shareholdings 

Hedging Restriction (LTI) 

The Company’s Executive Incentive Plan (“Plan”) Rules prohibit hedging of unvested instruments. A Plan participant may not 
enter  into  a  transaction  designed  to  remove  the  “at-risk”  element  of  an  entitlement  under  the  Plan  before  it  vests.  Plan 
participants may only enter into a transaction designed to remove the “at risk” element of an entitlement under the Plan after it 
vests and if the Board has not decided to restrict or prohibit the participant from doing this. If a Plan participant enters into such 
a transaction, they must tell the Company Secretary and provide any details requested.  

At the end of each financial year, the Company requires formal confirmation from each participant in the Plan that this policy 
has been adhered to.  The above restrictions are also contained in the Staff Trading Policy. 

Margin Loan Facility Restriction 

The  Staff  Trading  Policy  also  prohibits  designated  officers,  including  Non-Executive  Directors  and  Senior  Executives,  from 
using the Company’s securities as collateral in any margin loan arrangements. The restriction was adopted by the Board on 28 
April 2008.  

Employee Share Plans: General Staff  

The Company operated a limited recourse loan-based employee share plan for many years (from 1995 to 2006) with grants 
under  the  Plan  being  made  every  two  to  three  years  at  the  Board’s  discretion.  A  new  loan  limited  recourse  loan-based 
employee share plan was established in 2006 (as described below).  

Adelaide Bank has operated a tax-exempt share allocation plan for many years with grants under the Plan made on an annual 
basis. As part of the process to align the employment arrangements of the two organisations, it is intended that the Company 
will establish a tax-exempt share allocation plan, similar to the tax-exempt plan operated by Adelaide Bank (as outlined below) 
as the main equity participation platform for the Group’s full-time and permanent part-time employees.  
It  is  intended  that  the  loan-based  plan  established  in  2006  (described  below)  will  be  retained  to  provide  an  opportunity  for 
continued participation in share ownership of the Company by employees of joint venture and community bank companies and 
for discretionary grants to employees as determined by the Board.  

a. Current Plan 

The Company has established a loan-based limited recourse Employee Share Plan (“ESP”). Shareholder approval for grants 
under  the  ESP  was  obtained  at  the  2006  Annual  General  Meeting.  The  ESP  is  only  available  to  general  staff.  Senior 
Executives (including the Managing Director) may not participate in it. 
Under the terms of the ESP, shares are issued at the prevailing market value and must be paid for by the staff member. The 
Plan provides staff members with an interest-free loan for the sole purpose of acquiring Plan shares. Net cash dividends after 
personal income tax obligations are applied to reduce the loan balance.  Staff cannot deal in the shares until the loan has been 
repaid. The primary benefit under the terms of the ESP is the financial benefit of the limited recourse interest-free loan.  
The first issue to general staff under this ESP was completed in September 2006. An issue to employees of Community Bank® 
companies was also completed during the year. Shares issued under this ESP are valued and expensed in accordance with 
applicable accounting requirements.  

b. Proposed Plans 

The Board will seek shareholder approval at the 2008 Annual General Meeting for future issues of shares under a new tax-
exempt  Employee  Share  Grant  Plan  (“ESGP”).  The  ESGP  will  be  open  to  all  full-time  and  permanent  part-time  staff  in  the 
Group  (excluding  Directors  and  Senior  Executives)  and  it  is  currently  intended  that  grants  under  the  ESGP  would  be  made 
annually subject to Board discretion.   
The  Board  will  also  seek  shareholder  approval  for  future  issues  of  shares  under  a  new  Employee  Salary  Sacrifice  and 
Deferred  Share  Plan  (“DSP”).  The  DSP  will  provide  a  vehicle  that  will  facilitate  the  purchase  of  shares  on  a  salary-sacrifice 
basis  and  the  making  of  additional  discretionary  grants  as  may  be  required  from  time  to  time  in  line  with  the  Company’s 
employee attraction and retention objective. 
The  Plans  will  provide  additional  flexibility  to  the  Company’s  remuneration  arrangements  and  establish  a  uniform  and  more 
cost effective approach to equity participation for Group employees.  Full details of these plans will be disclosed in the 2008 
Notice of Annual General Meeting. 

c. Discontinued Plans 

The Company has the following legacy employee share plans which are now closed. The plans will continue until all shares 
have  been  withdrawn  and  /  or  outstanding  loans  repaid  as  appropriate.  Details  of  shares  issued  and  loans  outstanding  to 
Senior Executives under these plans are disclosed in Notes 38 and 40 of the 2008 Financial Statements.  

1.  Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited Employee Share Ownership Plan 

2.  Adelaide Bank Deferred Employee Share Plan  
3.  Adelaide Bank Allocation Scheme 

4.  Adelaide Bank Loan Scheme  

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Company Performance 

The  following  overview  of  the  Company’s  development  and  performance  is  provided  as  background  information  to  assist 
shareholders  in  their  consideration  of  the  Remuneration  Report  and  particularly  to  explain  the  link  between  the  Company’s 
performance and Senior Executive remuneration.  
The Company  is  a  nationally  represented,  diversified  financial  services  enterprise which  is in  the  top  100  companies  on  the 
Australian  Securities  Exchange.  As  described  earlier,  the  Company  has  maintained  a  consistent  strategy  focussing  on  the 
interests  and  success  of  its  customers,  communities  and  partners.  Through  continued  commitment  to  the  strategy  and  the 
maturity of past and future investments the Company expects to continue to deliver to shareholders improved, and sustainable, 
growth in shareholder value.   

The Company announced on 11 August 2008 an after-tax profit of $170.5 million. The result represents a 13% improvement in 
cash  earnings  per  share.  This  result  was  achieved  despite  the  challenges  experienced  by  the  banking  sector  due  to  global 
credit and equity market volatility and a slowing in economic activity.  

The  accompanying  charts  set  out  the  Company’s  key  financial  performance  measures  for  the  financial  year  ended  30  June 
2008,  and  the  four  previous  financial  years,  to  illustrate  the  consequences  of  the  Company’s  performance  on  shareholder 
value and returns and the link to Senior Executive remuneration. 

The following graphs demonstrate the recent progress in the Company’s performance: 

The  Company  has  experienced  consistent  growth  in  after-tax  cash  earnings  of  approximately  29%  per  annum  since  2003 
resulting in: 

• 

An increase of $2.76 (33.8%) in the Company’s share price from $8.17 at 30 June 2003 to $10.93 at 30 June 2008. The 
share price decreased by $4.27 in 2008 (28%). During the same period the ASX S&P 200 Index decreased by 17% and 
the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index decreased by 51%; 

•  Growth in cash EPS of 43.5 cents (87%) from 50.2 cents for 2003 to 93.7 cents for 2008. The cash EPS increased by 

10.8 cents (13%) for 2008; and 

• 

An increase in dividends of 31.5 cents per share (94%) from  33.5 cents per share for 2003 to 65.0 cents per share for 
2008. The dividend increased by 7.0 cents per share (12%) for 2008. 

Full details of the Company’s recent performance are set out in the Chairman’s and Managing Director’s Review on pages 2 
and 3 of this Annual Report.  

Performance against key short-term metrics  

The above graphs highlight the improvement over the past 5 years in respect of key performance indicators used by the Board 
to measure and compare year-on-year performance. The performance indicators include the cash EPS ratio that the Company 
uses  as  a  performance  condition  for  Senior  Executive  STI  payments  and  LTI grants. The  second  key  performance indicator 
used for the LTI is the Company’s TSR performance.  
The Company has achieved its targeted cash EPS performance for each of the past 5 years.   

TSR performance  

The Company’s market relative TSR performance is one of the key performance conditions for the Company’ LTI component. 
As  the  LTI  was  established  in  2006  (and  has  a  3  year  performance  period)  the  amount  of  maximum  LTI  which  has  been 
awarded to participating Senior Executives based on performance against the key indicators has to date been nil.  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

REMUNERATION PAID (Details of the remuneration paid to the Senior Executives are set out in Table 7 below)  
The remuneration details for the former Adelaide Bank executives(1) are for the period 30 November 2007 to 30 June 2008. All values are in A$ unless otherwise stated. 

Table 7 – Senior Executive remuneration paid for FY2008 and FY2007 

Short-term Employee Benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Cash 
Salary 4 

Bonuses 
(at-risk) 5

Non-
Monetary 
Benefits6 

Other7 

Super-
annuation 
benefits 8 

Other 

Other Long-
term 
employee 
benefits9 

Termination benefits 

Share-based Payments 10 11 

Total 

Termination 

Other 

Performance 
Rights 

Options 

Senior Executives of the Company and the Group 

Current 

R Hunt 

2008 

2007 

J McPhee 1 

2008 

2007 

M Hirst 

2008 

2007 

M Baker 

2008 

2007 

A Baum 1 

2008 

2007 

R Fennell 1 

2008 

2007 

G Gillett 

2008 

2007 

964,402 

726,000 

49,943 

93,971 

248,828 

823,791 

660,000 

49,875 

243,096 

233,475 

412,647 

350,000 

- 

- 

396 

- 

13,350 

49,846 

- 

- 

538,117 

320,000 

27,761 

487,734 

200,000 

38,891 

322,091 

140,000 

35,517 

297,498 

140,000 

36,199 

172,438 

100,625 

8,450 

- 

- 

- 

175,870 

94,792 

7,032 

- 

- 

- 

10,454 

16,771 

10,481 

15,081 

- 

- 

- 

- 

352,729 

170,000 

103,850 

25,105 

337,925 

170,000 

107,286 

30,138 

73,384 

61,512 

43,770 

37,835 

21,859 

- 

20,592 

- 

54,263 

52,373 

52 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

164,312 

135,038 

11,450 

- 

10,285 

12.140 

9,103 

16,872 

- 

- 

- 

- 

10,036 

(2,037) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

342,092 

330,386 

2,919,934 

236,759 

225,053 

2,607,087 

196,452 

- 

- 

- 

1,034,141 

- 

65,373 

30,373 

44,945 

20,781 

56,482 

- 

53,209 

- 

53,910 

25,579 

65,775 

1,111,149 

30,775 

878,196 

45,223 

651,130 

21,056 

585,322 

- 

- 

- 

- 

359,854 

- 

351,495 

- 

54,249 

824,142 

25,916 

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D Hughes 1 

2008 

2007 

R Jenkins 

2008 

2007 

C Langford 

2008 

2007 

T Piper1 

2008 

2007 

P Riquier 1 

2008 

2007 

A Watts 

2008 

2007 

Former 

R Hasseldine 2 

2008 

2007 

V Kelly 3 

2008 

164,230 

91,875 

20,314 

- 

- 

- 

378,307 

150,000 

19,585 

389,423 

150,000 

18,423 

369,764 

190,000 

95,122 

413,629 

190,000 

71,666 

168,159 

94,792 

7,242 

- 

- 

- 

111,519 

80,208 

26,647 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

12,362 

16,945 

22,749 

19,975 

- 

- 

- 

- 

19,958 

- 

48,752 

41,711 

59,774 

55,973 

20,592 

- 

17,058 

- 

223,031 

91,000 

52,100 

5,203 

34,042 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

46,993 

37,500 

50,175 

219,364 

120,000 

117,009 

4,356 

8,782 

11,728 

36,973 

61,822 

25,000 

8,019 

5,912 

9,786 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9,313 

(3,684) 

10,614 

12,716 

- 

- 

3,681 

- 

5,499 

- 

5,901 

6,272 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

87,370 

405,573 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

51,572 

- 

49,844 

23,178 

57,977 

27,976 

53,204 

- 

45,020 

- 

- 

- 

347,949 

- 

50,152 

718,315 

23,486 

659,482 

58,345 

864,345 

28,345 

820,280 

- 

- 

- 

- 

343,989 

- 

284,133 

- 

35,916 

36,150 

482,941 

- 

- 

- 

33,646 

16,146 

33,859 

224,158 

16,359 

540,905 

42,448 

42,723 

688,653 

71,614 

150,000 

266,655 

2007 
1 Commenced employment with the Company on 30 November 2007. The remuneration represents the amounts paid or payable by the Company for the period 30 November 2007 to 30 June 2008. 
2 Ceased senior executive role on 30 November 2007. The amounts included under short term employee benefits and post-employment benefits are pro-rata for the period the executive was a KMP. 
3 Ceased senior executive role on 27 August 2007 and ceased employment on 31 January 2008. The amounts included under short term employee benefits and post-employment benefits are pro-rata 
for the period the executive was a KMP. 
4 Cash salary amounts include the net movement in the KMP’s annual leave accrual for the year. 
5 This amount represents STI payments to Senior Executives for 2008, which are expected to be paid in September 2008.  
6 “Non-monetary” relates to sacrifice components of KMP salary. 

28,293 

20,781 

21,056 

11,621 

44,962 

- 

- 

- 

614,988 

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7 “Other” relates to the notional value of the interest free loan benefit provided under the group’s employee share plans.  A notional benefit is calculated using the average outstanding loan balance and 
the bank’s average cost of funds.  Details in respect to loans provided to the Senior Executive under the employee share plans are disclosed in the full financial statements at Note 38.  
8 Represents superannuation contributions made on behalf of key management personnel in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee Charge legislation. 
9 The amounts disclosed relate to movements in long service leave entitlement accruals. 
10 In accordance with the requirements of the Accounting Standards, remuneration includes a proportion of the fair value of equity compensation granted or outstanding during the year. The fair value 
of equity instruments which do not vest during the reporting period is determined as at the grant date and is progressively allocated over the vesting period. The amount included as remuneration is not 
related to or indicative of the benefit (if any) that individual Senior Executives may ultimately realise should the equity instruments vest. The fair value of Performance Rights and Options as at the date 
of their grant has been determined in accordance with AASB 124 applying a Black-Scholes-Merton valuation method incorporating a Monte Carlo simulation option pricing model to estimate the 
probability of achieving the TSR hurdle and the number of options vesting. The assumptions underpinning these valuations are set out in Note 38 to the financial statements.  
11 The amortisation value of Performance Rights and Options as a percentage of total remuneration was: R Hunt 23% (2007: 27%), J McPhee 19% (2007: 0%), M Baker 14% (2007: 18%), A Baum 
16% (2007: 0%), R Fennell 15% (2007: 0%), G Gillett 13% (2007: 16%), M Hirst 12% (2007: 18%), D Hughes 15% (2007: 0%), R Jenkins 13% (2007: 18%), C Langford 13% (2007: 17%), T Piper 15% 
(2007: 0%), P Riquier 17% (2007: 0%), A Watts 15% (2007: 0%) 

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The percentages of maximum STI paid and not achieved for FY2008 are detailed in the table below. 
Table 8 – Percentage of STI paid and forfeited for Senior Executives 

Senior Executives 

Current 

Rob Hunt 

Jamie McPhee 6 

Mike Hirst  

Marnie Baker  

Anthony Baum 6 

Richard Fennell 6 

Greg Gillett 

David Hughes 6 

Russell Jenkins  

Craig Langford 

Tim Piper 6 

Philip Riquier 6 

Andrew Watts 

Former 

Vicky Kelly (4)   

Richard Hasseldine (5) 

Actual STI payment 
($)(1)(2) (3) 

Actual STI payment 
as % of maximum 
STI 

% of maximum STI 
payment forfeited 

726,000 

350,000 

278,500 

140,000 

100,625 

94,792 

170,000 

91,875 

150,000 

190,000 

94,792 

80,208 

91,000 

25,000 

37,500 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

51% 

75% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

0% 

49% 

25% 

 (1)    STI constitutes a cash incentive earned during fiscal 2008, and is expected to be paid in September 2008. 
(2)    A  minimum  level  of  performance  must  be  achieved  before  any  STI  is  paid  as  outlined  above.  Therefore,  the  minimum 
potential value of the STI which was granted in respect of the year was nil. The maximum value of grants under the STI is 
the actual amount of STI paid.  

(3)    The grant date for the STI is August 2008. 
(4)  Ms  V  Kelly  ceased  employment  on  31  January  2008  and  forfeited  a  pro-rata  proportion  of  her  STI  award  for  2008.  The 
amount  disclosed  represents  a  pro-rata  allocation  of  the  total  STI  applicable  to  the  period  the  senior  executive  was  a 
KMP. 

(5)  Mr  R  Hasseldine’s  STI  award  was  adjusted  during  the  year  on  a  pro-rata  basis  following  change  in  employment 
arrangements.  The  amount  disclosed  represents  a  pro-rata  allocation  of  the  total  STI  applicable  to  the  period  the  senior 
executive was a KMP. 

(6)  Actual STI payment represents a pro-rata allocation of the total STI applicable to the period 30 November 2007 to 30 June 

2008. 

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EQUITY INSTRUMENTS GRANTED AS REMUNERATION 

As part of its remuneration strategy, the Company granted Performance Rights and Options to Senior Executives during the 
year, as set out in Table 9 below.  
Table 9 – Performance Rights and Options granted in FY2008 

Senior Executive 

Instrument 

Number of 
Performance Rights/ 
Options granted 
(a) 

Future years 
payable 

Fair value per 
Performance Right/ 
Option 
(b) 

Maximum value of 
grant 
(c) (d) 

Current 

Rob Hunt(c) 

Performance Rights 

22,523 

Options 

121,538 

Jamie McPhee(b) 

Performance Rights 

20,767 

20,766 

Mike Hirst (c) 

Performance Rights 

7,484 

Options 

40,385 

Marnie Baker (c) 

Performance Rights 

5,167 

Options 

27,885 

Anthony Baum(b) 

Performance Rights 

5,971 

5,970 

Richard Fennell(b) 

Performance Rights 

5,625 

5,624 

Greg Gillett(c) 

Performance Rights 

6,058 

Options 

32,692 

David Hughes(b) 

Performance Rights 

5,452 

5,451 

Russell Jenkins(c)   

Performance Rights 

5,702 

Options 

30,769 

Craig Langford(c) 

Performance Rights 

6,415 

Options 

34,615 

Tim Piper(b) 

Performance Rights 

5,625 

5,624 

Philip Riquier(b) 

Performance Rights 

4,759 

4,759 

Andrew Watts(c) 

Performance Rights 

3,920 

Options 

21,154 

Former 

Vicky Kelly

(c)

Richard 
Hasseldine

(c)

Total - Rights 

Total - Options 

Performance Rights 

4,633 

Options 

25,000 

Performance Rights 

3,742 

Options 

20,192 

162,037 

354,230 

2010 

2010 

2009 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2009 

2010 

2009 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2009 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2009 

2010 

2009 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

2010 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$14.03 

$2.60 

$315,998 

$315,999 

$332,895 

$326,857 

$105,001 

$105,001 

$72,493 

$72,501 

$95,715 

$93,968 

$90,169 

$88,522 

$84,994 

$84,999 

$87,396 

$85,799 

$79,999 

$79,999 

$90,002 

$89,999 

$90,169 

$88,522 

$76,287 

$74,907 

$54,998 

$55,000 

$65,001 

$65,000 

$52,500 

$52,499 

$2,452,190 

$920,998 

 (a)  The grants made to Senior Executives constituted 100% of the grants available for the year and were made on the terms 
summarised above. As the Performance Rights and Options only vest on satisfaction of performance conditions which 
are to be tested in future financial periods, other than as disclosed at (e) below, none of the Senior Executives forfeited 
Performance Rights or Options during 2008.  

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(b)   The fair value of the Performance Rights was calculated as at the grant dates of 1 December 2007. The exercise price 
for the Performance Rights is nil and expiry date is 30 June 2010. An explanation of the pricing model used to calculate 
these values is set out in Note 38 to the financial statements.  

(c)   The fair values were calculated as at the grant dates of 9 July 2007 for Performance Rights and Options. The exercise 
price for the Options is $15.47 and expiry date is 31 July 2012. The exercise price for the Performance Rights is nil and 
the expiry date is 30 June 2011. An explanation of the pricing model used to calculate these values is set out in Note 38 
to the financial statements.   

(d)  The maximum value of the grant has been estimated based on the fair value per instrument. The minimum total value of 

the grant, if the applicable performance conditions are not met, is nil.   

(e)    Ms  V  Kelly  forfeited  the  unvested  Performance  Options  upon  ceasing  employment  with  the  Company  on  31  January 

2008.   

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Table 10 sets out details of the movement in the number of Performance Rights and Options held by Senior Executives during 
the year. 
Table 10 – Movement in Performance Rights and Options in FY2008 (number) 

Senior Executive 

Instrument 

Balance at 1 
July 2007 

Granted 

Vested 

Exercised 

Forfeited/La
psed 

Balance at 
30 June 
2008 

Movements in value 

Current 

Rob Hunt 

Performance Rights 

44,434 

22,523 

Options 

280,814 

121,538 

Jamie McPhee 

Performance Rights 

- 

Mike Hirst  

Performance Rights 

7,058 

41,533 

7,484 

Options 

44,601 

40,385 

Marnie Baker  

Performance Rights 

4,829 

5,167 

Share Awards 

30,516 

27,885 

Anthony Baum 

Performance Rights 

Richard Fennell 

Performance Rights 

- 

- 

11,941 

11,249 

Greg Gillett 

Performance Rights 

5,944 

6,058 

Options 

37,559 

32,692 

David Hughes 

Performance Rights 

- 

10,903 

Russell Jenkins  

Performance Rights 

5,386 

5,702 

Options 

34,038 

30,769 

Craig Langford 

Performance Rights 

6,501 

6,415 

Options 

41,080 

34,615 

Tim Piper 

Performance Rights 

Philip Riquier 

Performance Rights 

- 

- 

Andrew Watts 

Performance Rights 

4,096 

11,249 

9,518 

3,920 

Options 

25,822 

21,154 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Former 

Vicky Kelly 

Performance Rights 

4,829 

4,633 

9,462 

9,462 

Options 

30,516 

25,000 

33,251 

Richard Hasseldine 

Performance Rights 

3,752 

3,742 

Options 

23,709 

20,192 

- 

- 

Total 

Total 

Performance Rights 

86,829 

162,037 

9,462 

Options 

548,655 

354,230 

33,251 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9,462 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

22,265 

- 

- 

- 

66,957 

402,352 

41,533 

14,542 

84,986 

9,996 

58,401 

11,941 

11,249 

12,002 

70,251 

10,903 

11,088 

64,807 

12,916 

75,695 

11,249 

9,518 

8,016 

46,976 

- 

33,251 

7,494 

43,901 

239,404 

22,265 

880,620 

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Table 11 sets out details of changes in the value of Performance Rights and Options (a) held by Senior Executives during the 
year. 
Table 11 – Movement in Performance Rights and Options in FY2008 (value) 

Senior Executive 

Instrument 

Granted(a) 

Vested(b) 

Forfeited/Lapsed(c) 

Current 

Rob Hunt 

Performance Rights 

Options 

Jamie McPhee 

Performance Rights 

Mike Hirst  

Performance Rights 

Options 

Marnie Baker  

Performance Rights 

Options 

Anthony Baum 

Performance Rights 

Richard Fennell 

Performance Rights 

Greg Gillett 

Performance Rights 

Options 

David Hughes 

Performance Rights 

Russell Jenkins  

Performance Rights 

Options 

Craig Langford 

Performance Rights 

Options 

Tim Piper 

Performance Rights 

Philip Riquier 

Performance Rights 

Andrew Watts 

Performance Rights 

Options 

$315,998 

$315,999 

$659,752 

$105,001 

$105,001 

$72,493 

$72,501 

$189,683 

$178,691 

$84,994 

$84,999 

$173,195 

$79,999 

$79,999 

$90,002 

$89,999 

$178,691 

$151,194 

$54,998 

$55,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Former 

Vicky Kelly 

Performance Rights 

$65,001 

$65,001 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Options 

$65,000 

$32,500 

$32,500 

Richard Hasseldine 

Performance Rights 

Options 

$52,500 

$52,499 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

Total 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

Performance Rights 

$2,452,192 

$65,001 

Options 

$920,997 

$32,500 

$32,500 

The value of the Performance Rights and Options granted to Senior Executives during the year is set out in Table 10 
above. 
On  the  vesting  of  each  Performance  Right  and  Option,  the  holder  received  one  fully  paid  ordinary  share  in  the 
Company.  The  market  value  of  each  Performance  Right  and  Option  on  the  date  of  vesting  was  $12.00,  being  the 
closing price of the Company’s shares on the ASX on the preceding trading day. 
These amounts relate to Performance Rights and Options granted in 2006 and 2007 to Ms V Kelly that were forfeited 
upon cessation of employment with the Company and having regard to the achievement of the performance measures 
on  a  pro-rata  basis.  The  value  of  each  Performance  Right  and  Option  on  the  date  it  lapsed  or  was  forfeited  was 
calculated using the fair value of the Performance Rights and Options (for the Performance Rights forfeited by Ms V 
Kelly). An explanation of the pricing model used to calculate this value is set out in Note 38 to the financial statements.

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SERVICE AGREEMENTS 

The  remuneration  and  other  terms  of  employment  for  Senior  Executives  are  formalised  in  Service  Agreements.  Each 
agreement provides for the payment of performance-related cash STI component (as discussed above) and participation in the 
Company’s LTI component (as discussed above). It is the Group’s policy that Senior Executive employment contracts will not 
be for fixed terms and are not to include a provision for payment on early termination, without Board approval. The material 
terms of the Service Agreements are set out below. 
Table 12 – Summary of Service Agreements 

About the Contract 

Contractual Provision 

Applies To 

What is the duration of the 
contracts? 

What notice must be 
provided by a Senior 
Executive to terminate a 
Service Agreement 
without cause? 

What notice must be 
provided by the Company 
to terminate a Service 
Agreement without cause? 
(a) 

What payments must be 
made by the Company for 
termination without 
cause?  

On-going until notice is given by either party. 

All Senior Executives 

6 months’ notice or payment in lieu. 

No notice period required if material change in duties or 
responsibilities. 

All Senior Executives  

12 months’ notice or payment in lieu. 

All Senior Executives  

Payment of gross salary in lieu of period of notice (including 
payment of accrued / unused leave entitlements calculated to end of 
relevant notice period). 

Senior Executives (b) 

Up to 31 December 2009: 
Payment of gross salary and superannuation (including payment of 
accrued / unused leave entitlements and any entitlement under STI 
and LTI plans) calculated to date of termination, an amount 
equivalent to 12 months’ base salary and a pro-rata payment  based 
on years of service (including service with Adelaide Bank). The pro-
rata payment equates to seven weeks pay plus three weeks pay for 
every year of service up to a maximum of ninety weeks. 

From 1 January 2010 – as described for Senior Executives above 

Executive Director  
(J McPhee) 

What are notice and 
payment requirements for 
termination for cause? 

Termination for cause does not require notice. Payment of pro-rata 
gross salary and benefits (including payment of accrued / unused 
leave entitlements) is required to date of termination. 

Up to 31 December 2009: 
Termination for cause does not require notice. Payment of pro-rata 
base salary and benefits (including payment of accrued / unused 
leave entitlements and any entitlement under STI and LTI plans) is 
required to date of termination. 

From 1 January 2010 – as described for Senior Executives above 

Are there any post-
employment restraints? 

12 month non-solicitation restriction  

Up to 31 December 2009: 

Must not engage in competitive business activity for 6 months in 
Australia or New Zealand (applies only if employment ceases before 
1 January 2010). 
From 1 January 2010  
12 month non-solicitation restriction 

Senior Executives (b) 

Executive Director  
(J McPhee) 

Senior Executives (b) 

Executive Director  

(J McPhee) 

 (a) 

(b) 

In  certain  circumstances,  such  as  a  substantial  diminution  of  responsibility,  the  Company  may  be  deemed  to  have 
terminated the employment of a Senior Executive and will be liable to pay a termination benefit as outlined above at 
“What payments must be made by the Company for termination without cause”.  

Being the current Senior Executives listed at Table 1 excluding the Executive Director.  

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BOARD POLICY ON REMUNERATION 

The table below sets out the key principles that underpin the Board’s policy on Non-Executive Director remuneration: 
Table 13 – Principles underpinning remuneration policy for Non-Executive Directors  

Principle 

Comment 

Aggregate Board fees are 
approved by shareholders 

The current aggregate fee pool for Non-Executive Directors of $1,700,000 was 
approved by shareholders at the 2008 Extraordinary General Meeting. 

Remuneration structured to 
encourage longer term 
perspective 

Fees are set by reference to key 
considerations 

Fees changes recommended by 
Board committee 

(Note: Some benefits are payable outside of the shareholder-approved cap – 
refer Table 14 for details) 

As the focus of the Board is to build sustainable shareholder value by taking a 
longer-term strategic perspective, there is no direct link between Non-Executive 
Directors’ fees and the annual results of the Company. In accordance with the 
Board policy, Non-Executive Director remuneration comprises the following 
elements. 
•  Base fee; and 
•  Superannuation 

Non-Executive Directors do not receive bonuses or incentive payments, nor 
participate in the Company’s employee equity participation plans. Approval will 
be sought at the 2008 Annual General Meeting for future issues of shares to 
non-executive directors under a new fee-sacrifice share plan. 

Non-Executive Director fees are set by reference to considerations including: 

•  The demands and the scope of responsibilities of Non-Executive Directors 

•  Fees paid by peer companies and companies of similar market capitalisation 
The Committee takes into account changes in director responsibilities and time 
commitments during the year, at both the board and committee level, as well as 
survey data and peer analysis to determine the level of director fees paid in the 
market by companies of a relatively comparable size and complexity, including 
the banking and finance sector, and to ensure that fees and payments reflect the 
demands and the scope of responsibilities of directors.  
The assessment takes into account the remuneration policies of the Company, 
changes in the nature and operations of the Group including industry 
developments which impact the responsibilities and risks associated with the 
role of director.    

Non-Executive Director fees are reviewed annually by the Board to ensure that 
the structure and amounts are appropriate for the circumstances of the 
Company. Fees for Non-Executive Directors are decided by the Board based on 
the recommendation of the Governance Committee.   

No retirement benefits 

No additional benefits are paid to Non-Executive Directors upon their retirement 
from office (ie in addition to their existing superannuation entitlements).1 

Regular reviews of remuneration 

The Board periodically reviews its approach to Non-Executive Director 
remuneration to ensure it remains in line with general industry practice and best 
practice principles of corporate governance. 

1.  The retirement benefit scheme which was in place for Non-Executive Directors since 1982 has been closed. No retirement 

benefits (other than superannuation) have accrued to existing or new Non-Executive Directors after 31 August 2005.   

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

COMPONENTS OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION 
   Table 14 – Components of remuneration for Non-Executive Directors 

Element 

Board fees 

Other fees/benefits 

Post-employment 
benefits 

Equity/NED Share 
Plan 

Details/ 
Explanation 

Current fees per 
annum are: 

•  $125,000 for Board 
members from 1 
July 2008 
(previously 
$100,000). 

•  $250,000 for Chair 
to recognise extra 
time commitment. 

No additional 
committee fees. 

Fee payments may be 
increased annually by 
the CPI index should 
the Governance and 
HR Committee not 
recommend a general 
fee increase 

The Company will 
seek shareholder 
approval at the 2008 
AGM for a Non-
Executive Director 
Fee Sacrifice Plan 
under which Non-
Executive Directors 
may elect to sacrifice 
part of their fees to 
acquire shares in the 
Company. 

Superannuation 
contributions are 
made on behalf of the 
Non-Executive 
Directors at a rate of 
9%, which satisfies 
the Company’s 
statutory 
superannuation 
obligations.  

Non-Executive 
Directors appointed 
prior to 31 August 
2005 were entitled to 
a retirement benefit 
under the Company’s 
legacy retirement 
benefit scheme. The 
scheme is closed and 
no retirement benefits 
have accrued to 
existing or new Non-
Executive Directors 
after 31 August 2005.  
All entitlements at that 
date were crystallised 
and have since been 
paid to the Non-
Executive Directors. 

1  The Board may 
determine 
additional fees for 
appointments to 
Subsidiary or Joint 
Venture Boards. 

2  Non-Executive 
Directors are 
permitted to be 
paid additional 
remuneration for 
special services or 
journey on the 
business of the 
Company. No 
such fees were 
paid during the 
year. 

3  Non-Executive 
Directors are 
entitled under the 
Company’s 
Constitution to be 
reimbursed for all 
reasonable travel, 
accommodation 
and other 
expenses incurred 
in attending 
meetings or when 
engaged on 
company 
business.   

Included in 
shareholder 
approved cap? 

Yes 

Yes – 1 & 2 

Yes (Superannuation)  N/A 

No – 3 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

REMUNERATION PAID  

Details of Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration are set out in Table 15.  
Table 15 – Non-Executive Director Remuneration for FY2008 and FY2007 

Short-term benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

Fees 

Non-monetary 
benefits1 

Superannuation 
Contributions2 

Retirement 
Benefits 

Share-based 
payments 

Non-Executive 
Director Share 
Plan  

R Johanson 
(Chairman) 

2008 

2007 

K Osborn 3 

2008 

2007 

K Abrahamson 3 

2008 

2007 

N Axelby 4 

2008 

2007 

R Cook 3  5 

2008 

2007 

J Dawson 

2008 

2007 

D Erskine 4 

2008 

2007 

A Lloyd 3  5  

2008 

2007 

T O’Dwyer 

2008 

2007 

D Radford 

2008 

2007 

K Roache 

2008 

2007 

A Robinson 

2008 

2007 

197,538 

184,796 

57,692 

- 

6,634 

- 

41,078 

92,398 

4,658 

- 

98,769 

92,398 

41,078 

92,398 

9,297 

- 

98,769 

92,398 

98,769 

92,398 

98,769 

92,398 

53,769 

47,398 

- 

- 

- 

- 

51,058 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

48,395 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

45,000 

45,000 

17,778 

16,416 

5,192 

- 

5,192 

- 

3,697 

8,315 

419 

- 

8,889 

8,315 

3,697 

8,315 

5,192 

- 

8,889 

8,315 

8,889 

8,315 

8,889 

8,315 

8,889 

8,315 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

215,316 

201,212 

62,884 

- 

62,884 

- 

44,775 

100,713 

5,077 

- 

107,658 

100,713 

44,775 

100,713 

62,884 

- 

107,658 

100,713 

107,658 

100,713 

107,658 

100,713 

107,658 

100,713 

1   Represents fee sacrifice component of base director fee amount 
2   Company superannuation contributions paid in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee Legislation. 
3   Appointed as a director on 30 November 2007. The remuneration represents the fees paid or payable by the Company for 

the period 30 November 2007 to 30 June 2008. 

4   Ceased as a director on 30 November 2007 
5   Ms Lloyd resigned on 30 June 2008 and Mr Cook resigned on 17 December 2007. 

The preceding Remuneration Report has been audited.

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Meetings of directors 

The number of meetings of the Bank’s directors (including meetings of committees of directors) held during the year ended 30 
June 2008 and the number attended by each director were: 

Board of 
directors 
Meetings 

Audit5 

Credit 

Risk 

Governance 

IT Strategy 

Property 6 

Meetings in Committees 

Attended by: 

R Johanson 

K Osborn2 

R Hunt AM 

K Abrahamson2 

N Axelby1 

R Cook2 3 

J Dawson 

D Erskine1 

A Lloyd2 4 

J McPhee 

T O’Dwyer 

D Radford 

K Roache 

A Robinson 

A 

18 

8 

18 

8 

10 

1 

18 

10 

8 

8 

18 

18 

18 

18 

A 

3 

3 

8 

4 

B 

3 

3 

5 

4 

B 

17 

8 

17 

8 

8 

1 

17 

8 

8 

9 

8 

8 

16 

17 

17 

16 

8 

8 

7 

8 

A 

B 

A 

B 

6 

6 

5 

4 

11 

5 

10 

4 

5 

4 

11 

11 

11 

11 

3 

6 

3 

3 

3 

6 

6 

6 

3 

4 

2 

3 

3 

6 

5 

5 

A 

3 

3 

2 

B 

3 

2 

1 

1 

1 

3 

3 

2 

3 

A 

B 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

A 

4 

6 

4 

2 

4 

6 

6 

B 

3 

6 

4 

2 

4 

5 

6 

A = Number eligible to attend 

B = Number attended 

1  Mr N Axelby and D Erskine resigned from the board on 30 November 2007 
2  Mr K Osborn, Mr K Abrahamson, Mr R Cook and Dr A Lloyd were appointed to the board on 
   30 November 2007 
3  Mr R Cook resigned from the board on 17 December 2007 
4   Dr A Lloyd resigned from the board on 23 June 2008 
5   Mr R Hunt is a standing attendee for audit committee meetings. In particular, Mr Hunt attends the meetings that consider the group’s 

half-year and full-year result announcements and the statutory financial statements 

6  The Property Committee ceased in January 2008 

Insurance of Directors and Officers 

During  or  since  the  financial  year  end,  the  Company  has  paid  premiums  to  insure  certain  officers  of  the  company  and  its 
related bodies corporate. The officers of the Company covered by the insurance policy include the directors listed above, the 
secretary and directors or secretaries of controlled entities who are not also directors and secretaries of Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank Limited, and general managers of each of the divisions of the economic entity. 

Disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium is prohibited by the confidentiality clause of the contract 
of insurance. The Company has not provided any insurance for an independent auditor of the Company or a related body 
corporate. 

Indemnification of Officers  
The constitution stipulates that the Company is to indemnify, to the extent permitted by law, each officer of the Company 
against liabilities (including costs, damages and expenses incurred in defending any proceedings or appearing before any 
court, tribunal, government authority or other body) incurred by an officer or employee in, or arising out of the conduct of the 
business of the Company or arising out of the discharge of the officer's or employee's duties. 
As provided under the Company's Constitution, the Company has entered into deeds providing for indemnity, insurance and 
access to documents for each director  who held office during the year. The deed requires the Company to indemnify, to the 
extent permitted by law, the director against all liabilities (including costs, damages and expenses incurred in defending any 
proceedings or appearing before any court, tribunal, government authority or other body) incurred by the director in, or arising 
out of conduct of the business of the Company, an associated entity of the Company or in the discharge of their duties as a 
director of the Company, a subsidiary or associated company. 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Directors' Interests in Equity 
The  relevant  interest  of  each  director  (in  accordance  with  section  205G  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001)  in  shares  of  the 
company or a related body corporate at the date of this report is as follows: 

Director 

Ordinary shares 

Preference shares 

Step-Up 
Preference 
Shares 

Reset Preference 
Shares 

R N Johanson 
R G Hunt AM(1) 

K D Abrahamson 

J L Dawson 
J L McPhee (2) 

T J O’Dwyer 

K G Osborn 

D L Radford 

K E Roache 

A D Robinson 

195,337 

869,915 

16,801 

14,280 

608,076 

61,900 

9,078 

1,000 

49,079 

2,500 

500 

- 

- 

100 

- 

- 

- 

- 

200 

- 

- 

- 

180 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

129 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1) Includes 600,000 shares issued under the Bendigo Employee Share Ownership Plan. 
(2) Includes 236,500 shares issued under the Adelaide Bank Deferred Employee Share Plan. Mr McPhee also holds 90,723 units in the 
Asset Backed Yield Trust. Adelaide Managed Funds Limited (a subsidiary of Adelaide Bank) is the responsible entity for the Trust. 

Environmental Regulation 

The consolidated entity's operations are not subject to any significant environmental regulations under either Commonwealth 
or State legislation. However, the Board believes that the consolidated entity has adequate systems in place for the 
management of its environmental requirements and is not aware of any breach of those environmental requirements as they 
apply to the consolidated entity. 

Company Secretary 

David A Oataway B Bus, CA, ACIS 
Mr Oataway has been the company secretary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited for ten years.  Prior to this position he 
held roles within the Bank's internal audit and secretariat departments.  Prior to joining the Bank he was employed by 
Melbourne and Bendigo based chartered accounting firms. 

Auditor Independence and Non-audit Services 

The Company’s audit committee has conducted an assessment of the independence of the external auditor for the year ended 
30 June 2008.  The assessment was conducted on the basis of the Company’s audit independence policy and the 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.  The assessment included a review of non-audit services provided by the auditor 
and an assessment of the independence declaration issued by the external auditor for the year ended 30 June 2008.  The 
audit committee's assessment confirmed that the independence requirements have been met. The audit committee’s 
assessment was accepted by the full Board.  A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration is provided at the end of this 
Directors’ Report.   

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Non-Audit Services 

Non-audit services are those services paid or payable to the Group’s external auditor, Ernst & Young, which do not relate to 
Group statutory audit engagements.   

Details of all non-audit services for the year ended 30 June 2008:   

(a) 

Audit related fees: 

In its capacity as the Group’s external auditor, Ernst & Young are periodically engaged to provide assurance services to 
the  Group  in  accordance  with  Australian  Auditing  Standards.    All  assignments  are  subject  to  engagement  letters  in 
accordance  with  Australian  Auditing  Standards.  They  include  audit  services  required  for  regulatory  and  prudential 
purposes and the amounts shown are GST exclusive. 

Service Category 

APRA Prudential Standard APS310 report 

Australian Financial Services Licence Audits 
APRA Prudential Standard GPS220 report 

APRA Targeted Review – APS 310 report 

Trust Deed Report – Euro Medium Term Note Program 

Trust Deed Report- Adelaide Bank Securitisation 

Report on VSCL debenture prospectus information 
APRA peer actuary review report – GPS 310 

Sub total – audit related fees 

Fees  
(excluding GST) 
$ 
89,500 

59,100 
15,500 

30,900 

15,000 

52,123 

3,605 
18,000 

283,728 

Entity 

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
Limited 
 Note 1 
Sunstate Lenders Mortgage 
Insurance 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
Limited 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
Limited 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
Limited 
VSCL 
Sunstate Lenders Mortgage 
Insurance 

Note 1: Amount attributed to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and subsidiary companies: Sandhurst Trustees Limited, Victorian 
Securities Corporation Limited, Adelaide Managed Funds Limited, Leveraged Equities Nominees Proprietary Limited, Bendigo 
Financial Planning Limited and National Assets Securitisation Corporation  

(b) 

Consulting fees: 

Service  

Tax advice  

Professional Services 

Sub total – Consulting fees 

Total – non audit services 

Fees 
 (excluding GST) 
$ 

Entity 

579,751 

Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank Limited  

Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank Limited 

272,237 

851,988 

1,135,716 

The Audit Committee has reviewed the nature and scope of the above non-audit services provided by the external auditor.  In 
doing  so,  the Audit Committee has  assessed  that  the  provision  of  those  services  is  compatible  with  the  general  standard  of 
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act. 

This  assessment  was  made  on  the  basis  that  the  non-audit  services  performed  did  not  represent  the  performance  of 
management functions or the making of management decisions, nor were the dollar amounts of the non-audit fees considered 
sufficient  to  impair  the  external  auditor's  independence.    As  noted  previously,  this  Audit  Committee's  assessment  has  been 
reviewed and accepted by the full Board. 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Auditor's Independence Declaration to the Directors of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited 

In relation to our audit of the financial report of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2008, 
to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the 
Corporations Act 2001 or any applicable code of professional conduct. 

Brett Kallio 

Partner   

9 September 2008  

Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 

Ernst & Young 

This Directors Report is signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors  

R N Johanson 

Chairman 

9 September 2008 

R G Hunt AM 

Managing Director 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

INCOME STATEMENT 
for the year ended 30 June 2008  

Income
Net interest income
Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income before cash flow hedge/derivative income/(expense)

Adelaide Bank derivatives ineffective post acquistion
Cash flow derivative  - controlled entity

Net interest income

Other revenue
Dividends
Fees
Commissions
Other revenue
Total other revenue

Other income
Realised accounting gain on Visa Inc shares
Other

Share of associates' and joint ventures net profit/losses

Total income after interest expense

Expenses 

Bad and doubtful debts on loans and receivables

Bad and doubtful debts
Bad and doubtful debts recovered

Total bad and doubtful debts on loans and receivables

Other expenses

Staff and related costs
Occupancy costs
Amortisation of intangibles
Property, plant & equipment costs
Fees and commissions
Impairment loss on equity investments
Integration costs
Other

Total other expenses 

Profit before income tax expense

Income tax expense 

Net profit for the period

Note

                  C o ns o lida t e d

P a re nt  

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

2,634.0
2,091.4
542.6
(28.3)
-
514.3

1,058.6
701.5
357.1
-
-
357.1

1,227.6
863.0
364.6
-
(148.4)
216.2

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

6

3.9
172.4
54.4
16.2
246.9

25.2
2.2
27.4

26.4

815.0

25.7
(2.6)
23.1

256.3
43.0
11.1
13.4
20.4
30.3
9.4
161.4
545.3

246.6

(75.4)

171.2

3.8
114.4
48.1
10.9
177.2

-
6.0
6.0

21.9

562.2

8.8
(0.6)
8.2

187.7
31.5
5.4
10.3
20.2
-
-
121.0
376.1

177.9

(56.2)

121.7

1,009.1
657.6
351.5
-
-
351.5

41.2
105.6
10.0
16.8
173.6

-
4.1
4.1

-

197.0
121.0
11.4
21.1
350.5

18.6
2.2
20.8

-

587.5

529.2

7.7
(0.7)
7.0

188.4
52.2
5.2
9.9
16.6
30.2
4.8
128.7
436.0

144.5

18.5

163.0

7.9
(0.6)
7.3

171.6
42.6
4.1
9.5
16.7
-
-
128.2
372.7

149.2

(37.0)

112.2

Net profit / (loss) for the period attributable to:
Minority interest
Members of the Parent

36

0.7
170.5

(0.1)
121.8

-
163.0

-
112.2

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company:

Basic earnings per ordinary share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents per share)
Franked dividends per ordinary share (cents per share)

9

9

10

74.8
74.7
65.0

81.9
81.1
58.0

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

BALANCE SHEET 
as at 30 June 2008 

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Shares in controlled entities
Financial assets held to maturity
Loans and other receivables - investment
Net loans and other receivables
Amounts receivable from controlled entities
Investments in associates and joint ventures accounted for
   using the equity method
Property, plant & equipment
Assets held for sale
Investment property
Deferred tax assets
Intangible assets and goodwill
Other assets
Total Assets

Liabilities
Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Notes payable

Derivatives
Other payables

Income tax payable
Provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt - at amortised cost
Total Liabilities
Net Assets

Equity
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent
  Issued capital -ordinary
  Perpetual non-cumulative redeemable convertible 

preference shares

  Step up preference shares
  Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) shares
  Reserves
  Retained earnings
Total parent interests
Total minority interest
Total Equity

Note

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

14

14

44

15

16

17

18

19

19

22

23

24

25

6

26

28

14

29

29

44

30

31

6

32

33

34

34

34

34

35

35

36

1,195.9
412.7
311.8
1,414.8
422.0
84.6
-
1,414.6
517.6
39,721.9
-

185.2
113.5
105.5
80.4
113.8
1,460.4
468.2
48,022.9

269.7
31,425.1
11,356.1

72.4
680.9

11.1
67.8
98.5
89.5
681.8
44,752.9
3,270.0

257.6
71.5
75.4
-
428.8
130.4
-
1,614.4
-
13,773.3
-

156.3
61.5
93.4
34.2
32.6
93.7
178.5
17,001.6

184.0
14,887.5
259.1

35.0
235.3

16.3
40.4
21.8
-
307.2
15,986.6
1,015.0

440.5
237.6
128.1
-
611.5
77.2
2,272.5
1,673.4
-
15,018.4
164.2

-
66.7
3.2
-
84.3
53.4
450.7
21,281.7

151.7
16,948.2
-

173.2
282.5

11.1
52.8
38.8
89.5
301.3
18,049.1
3,232.6

203.5
71.1
75.4
-
428.8
127.9
134.8
1,530.5
-
13,418.1
101.0

-
53.6
-
-
31.5
54.2
304.8
16,535.2

184.0
14,740.6
-

35.8
207.1

16.3
39.9
20.8
-
307.2
15,551.7
983.5

2,706.3

605.2

2,706.3

605.2

88.5
100.0
(37.4)
170.6
242.0
3,270.0
-
3,270.0

88.5
-
(40.4)
130.0
232.4
1,015.7
(0.7)
1,015.0

88.5
100.0
(37.4)
129.1
246.1
3,232.6
-
3,232.6

88.5
-
(40.4)
117.6
212.6
983.5
-
983.5  

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSES 
for the year ended 30 June 2008  

Available for sale financial assets revaluation

Transfer available for sale assets impairment loss to income

Net gain/(loss) on cash flow hedges taken to equity

Net gain/(loss) on reclassification from equity to income

Net unrealised gain/(loss) on investments in AFS portfolio

Actuarial gain/(loss) on superannuation defined benefits plan

Tax effect on items taken directly to or transferred from equity

Net income/(loss) recognised directly in equity
Profit for the year

Total recognised income and expenses for the period 

Total recognised income and expenses for the period attributable to:

Minority interest
Members of the Parent

Note

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

35

35

35

35

35

35

35

2 0 0 8

$ m

(56.0)

29.9

14.4

28.4

0.1

(1.4)

(13.9)

1.5
171.2

172.7

0.7
172.0

2 0 0 7

$ m

8.9

-

32.0

0.5

-

-

(2.9)

38.5
121.7

160.2

(0.1)
160.3

2 0 0 8

$ m

(56.7)

29.8

47.7

(0.3)

0.1

-

(16.1)

4.5
163.0

167.5

-
167.5

2 0 0 7

$ m

9.4

-

30.4

0.5

-

-

(2.8)

37.5
112.2

149.7

-
149.7  

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

CASH FLOW STATEMENT 
for the year ended 30 June 2008 

Note

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Interest and other items of a similar nature received
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Receipts from customers (excluding effective interest)
Payments to suppliers and employees
Dividends received
Income taxes paid

Net cash flows from operating activities

13

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash flows for purchases of property, plant and equipment
Cash proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Cash paid for purchases of intangible software
Cash paid for purchases of equity investments
Cash proceeds from sale of equity investments
Net (increase)/decrease in balance of loans and other receivables outstanding
Net (increase)/decrease in balance of investment securities
Net cash received/(paid) on acquisition of a subsidiary

Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from preference share instalment
Net increase in balance of retail deposits
Net increase/(decrease) in balance of wholesale deposits
Proceeds from issue of subordinated debt
Repayment of subordinated debt
Dividends paid
Net increase/(decrease) in balance of notes payable
Repayment of ESOP shares
Payment of share issue costs

Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents the at end of period

14

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2,515.9
(1,993.4)
211.1
(510.3)
16.8
(81.9)
158.2

(85.9)
6.9
(0.2)
(34.4)
11.8
768.4
808.6
474.4
1,949.6

89.8
2,050.9
(955.6)
50.0
(56.0)
(94.9)
(2,000.8)
3.0
(0.4)
(914.0)
1,193.8
145.1
1,338.9

1,038.7
(664.5)
172.5
(420.7)
15.7
(43.9)
97.8

(117.8)
1.0
(1.6)
(35.3)
7.7
(1,412.1)
(278.1)
-
(1,836.2)

0.2
831.7
789.3
60.0
(60.0)
(57.0)
-
5.8
-
1,570.0
(168.4)
313.5
145.1

1,027.1
(828.4)
150.6
(193.6)
107.0
(46.0)
216.7

(29.2)
1.6
(0.2)
(91.2)
11.8
(1,662.2)
(213.0)
-
(1,982.4)

92.1
2,041.9
165.8
50.0
(56.0)
(94.9)
-
3.0
(0.4)
2,201.5
435.8
90.6
526.4

2 0 0 7

$ m

985.6
(623.9)
128.2
(407.6)
41.2
(33.4)
90.1

(28.6)
0.7
(1.5)
(59.2)
5.4
(1,596.4)
(275.7)
-
(1,955.3)

0.2
845.6
904.1
60.0
(60.0)
(57.0)
-
5.8
-
1,698.7
(166.5)
257.1
90.6

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

1.  CORPORATE INFORMATION 

The financial report of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited (the Company) for the year ended 30 June 2008 was authorised for 
issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 9 September 2008.  

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly traded 
on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

The domicile of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited is Australia. 

The registered office of the Company is: 
The Bendigo Centre 
PO Box 480 
Bendigo, Victoria 
Australia 3552 

2.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

2.1   Basis of preparation 

Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  is  a  “prescribed  corporation”  in  terms  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  Financial  reports 
prepared in compliance with the Banking Act are deemed to comply with the accounts provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. 
The  financial  report  is  a  general  purpose  financial  report  which  has  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  the  Banking  Act, 
Australian  Accounting  Standards,  Corporations  Act  2001  and  the  requirements  of  law  so  far  as  they  are  applicable  to 
Australian banking corporations. 
The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the historical cost or amortised cost for loans and receivables and 
financial liabilities, except for investment properties, land and buildings, derivative financial instruments and available-for-sale 
financial assets which are measured at their fair value.   
The amounts contained in the financial statements have been rounded off under the option available to the Company under 
ASIC Class Order 98/0100. The Company is an entity to which the Class Order applies. The Class Order allows for rounding to 
the nearest one hundred thousand dollars ($’00,000). 
Due to the business combination on 30 November 2007 the current year figures represent 7 months contribution of Adelaide 
Bank. Comparatives represent Bendigo Bank only. 

2.2   Compliance with IFRS 
The financial report complies with Australian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).   
Recently issued or amended standards not yet effective. 
Australian Accounting Standards that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet effective have not been adopted 
for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2008: 

Application 
date of 
standard * 
1 January 
2008 

1 January 
2008 

Impact on Group financial 
report 

Unless the Group enters into 
service concession 
arrangements or public-
private-partnerships (PPP), 
the amendments are not 
expected to have any impact 
on the Group's financial 
report. 
Refer to AASB Int. 12 and 
AASB 2007-2 above. 

Application 
date for 
Group 
1 July 2008 

1 July 2008 

1 January 
2008 

Refer to AASB Int. 12 and 
AASB 2007-2 above. 

1 July 2008 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB Int. 12 
and AASB 
2007-2 

AASB Int. 4 
(Revised) 

AASB Int. 129 

Service Concession 
Arrangements and 
consequential 
amendments to 
other Australian 
Accounting 
Standards 

Clarifies how operators 
recognise the 
infrastructure as a 
financial asset and/or an 
intangible asset – not as 
property, plant and 
equipment. 

Service Concession 
Arrangements and 
consequential 
amendments to 
other Australian 
Accounting 
Standards 
Service Concession 
Arrangements: 
Disclosures 

Clarifies how operators 
recognise the 
infrastructure as a 
financial asset and/or an 
intangible asset – not as 
property, plant and 
equipment. 
Requires disclosure of 
provisions or significant 
features necessary to 
assist in assessing the 
amount, timing and 
certainty of future cash 
flows and the nature and 
extent of the various 
rights and obligations 
involved. These 
disclosures apply to both 
grantors and operators. 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Application 
date for 
Group 
1 July 2008 

1 July 2008 

1 July 2009 

1 July 2009 

1 July 2009 

Impact on Group financial 
report 

The Group does have a 
customer loyalty programme 
but this interpretation is not 
expected to have any 
material impact on the 
Group’s financial report. 

The Group has a defined 
benefit pension plan and as 
such this interpretation may 
have an impact on the 
Group’s financial report. 
However, the Group has not 
yet determined the extent of 
the impact, if any.  Any 
impact would not be material 
to the group in light of the 
relatively small balances 
involved.  The majority of 
employees participate in an 
accumulation fund. 
AASB 8 is a disclosure 
standard so will have no 
direct impact on the amounts 
included in the Group's 
financial statements, 
although it may indirectly 
impact the level at which 
goodwill is tested for 
impairment. In addition, the 
amendments may have an 
impact on the Group’s 
segment disclosures. 
These amendments to AASB 
123 require that all borrowing 
costs associated with a 
qualifying asset be 
capitalised. The Group has 
no borrowing costs 
associated with qualifying 
assets and as such the 
amendments are not 
expected to have any impact 
on the Group's financial 
report. 
These amendments are only 
expected to affect the 
presentation of the Group’s 
financial report and will not 
have a direct impact on the 
measurement and 
recognition of amounts 
disclosed in the financial 
report. The Group has not 
determined at this stage 
whether to present a single 
statement of comprehensive 
income or two separate 
statements. 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB Int. 13 

Customer Loyalty 
Programmes 

AASB Int. 14 

AASB 119 – The 
Limit on a Defined 
Benefit Asset, 
Minimum Funding 
Requirements and 
their Interaction 

Deals with the accounting 
for customer loyalty 
programmes, which are 
used by companies to 
provide incentives to their 
customers to buy their 
products or use their 
services. 
Aims to clarify how to 
determine in normal 
circumstances the limit 
on the asset that an 
employer’s balance sheet 
may contain in respect of 
its defined benefit 
pension plan. 

Application 
date of 
standard * 
1 July 2008 

1 January 
2008 

AASB 8 and 
AASB 2007-3 

Operating Segments 
and consequential 
amendments to 
other Australian 
Accounting 
Standards 

New standard replacing 
AASB 114 Segment 
Reporting, which adopts 
a management reporting 
approach to segment 
reporting. 

1 January 
2009 

AASB 123 
(Revised) and 
AASB 2007-6 

Borrowing Costs and 
consequential 
amendments to 
other Australian 
Accounting 
Standards 

The amendments to 
AASB 123 require that all 
borrowing costs 
associated with a 
qualifying asset be 
capitalised. 

1 January 
2009 

AASB 101 
(Revised) and 
AASB 2007-8 

Presentation of 
Financial 
Statements and 
consequential 
amendments to 
other Australian 
Accounting 
Standards 

1 January 
2009 

Introduces a statement of 
comprehensive income.  
Other revisions include 
impacts on the 
presentation of items in 
the statement of changes 
in equity, new 
presentation 
requirements for 
restatements or 
reclassifications of items 
in the financial 
statements, changes in 
the presentation 
requirements for 
dividends and changes to 
the titles of the financial 
statements. 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Application 
date of 
standard * 
1 January 
2009 

Impact on Group financial 
report 

The Group has share-based 
payment arrangements that 
may be affected by these 
amendments. However, the 
Group has not yet 
determined the extent of the 
impact, if any. 

Application 
date for 
Group 
1 July 2009 

1 July 2009 

1 July 2009 

The Group may enter into 
some business combinations 
during the next financial year 
and may therefore consider 
early adopting the revised 
standard. The Group has not 
yet assessed the impact of 
early adoption, including 
which accounting policy to 
adopt. 

1 July 2009 

If the Group changes its 
ownership interest in existing 
subsidiaries in the future, the 
change will be accounted for 
as an equity transaction. This 
will have no impact on 
goodwill, nor will it give rise to 
a gain or a loss in the 
Group’s income statement. 
1 July 2009  Refer to AASB 3 (Revised) 

and AASB 127 (Revised) 
above. 

1 July 2009 

1 July 2009 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

AASB 2008-1 

Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting Standard 
– Share-based 
Payments: Vesting 
Conditions and 
Cancellations 

AASB 3 
(Revised) 

Business 
Combinations 

AASB 127 
(Revised) 

Consolidated and 
Separate Financial 
Statements 

AASB 2008-3 

Amendments to 
Australian 
Accounting 
Standards arising 
from AASB 3 and 
AASB 127 

The amendments clarify 
the definition of 'vesting 
conditions', introducing 
the term 'non-vesting 
conditions' for conditions 
other than vesting 
conditions as specifically 
defined and prescribe the 
accounting treatment of 
an award that is 
effectively cancelled 
because a non-vesting 
condition is not satisfied. 
The revised standard 
introduces a number of 
changes to the 
accounting for business 
combinations, the most 
significant of which 
allows entities a choice 
for each business 
combination entered into 
– to measure a non-
controlling interest 
(formerly a minority 
interest) in the acquiree 
either at its fair value or 
at its proportionate 
interest in the acquiree’s 
net assets. This choice 
will effectively result in 
recognising goodwill 
relating to 100% of the 
business (applying the 
fair value option) or 
recognising goodwill 
relating to the percentage 
interest acquired. The 
changes apply 
prospectively. 
Under the revised 
standard, a change in the 
ownership interest of a 
subsidiary (that does not 
result in loss of control) 
will be accounted for as 
an equity transaction. 

Amending standard 
issued as a consequence 
of revisions to AASB 3 
and AASB 127. 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Reference 

Title 

Summary 

Amendments 
to International 
Financial 
Reporting  
Standards** 

Cost of an 
Investment in a 
Subsidiary, Jointly 
Controlled Entity or 
Associate 

Improvements to 
IFRSs 

Amendments 
to International 
Financial 
Reporting 
Standards** 

The main amendments of 
relevance to Australian 
entities are those made 
to IAS 27 deleting the 
‘cost method’ and 
requiring all dividends 
from a subsidiary, jointly 
controlled entity or 
associate to be 
recognised in profit or 
loss in an entity's 
separate financial 
statements (i.e., parent 
company accounts). The 
distinction between pre- 
and post-acquisition 
profits is no longer 
required. However, the 
payment of such 
dividends requires the 
entity to consider whether 
there is an indicator of 
impairment. AASB 127 
has also been amended 
to effectively allow the 
cost of an investment in a 
subsidiary, in limited 
reorganisations, to be 
based on the previous 
carrying amount of the 
subsidiary (that is, share 
of equity) rather than its 
fair value. 
The improvements 
project is an annual 
project that provides a 
mechanism for making 
non-urgent, but 
necessary, amendments 
to IFRSs. The IASB has 
separated the 
amendments into two 
parts: Part 1 deals with 
changes the IASB 
identified resulting in 
accounting changes; Part 
II deals with either 
terminology or editorial 
amendments that the 
IASB believes will have 
minimal impact.   

Application 
date for 
Group 
1 July 2009 

Application 
date of 
standard * 
1 January 
2009 

Impact on Group financial 
report 

Recognising all dividends 
received from subsidiaries, 
jointly controlled entities and 
associates as income will 
likely give rise to greater 
income being recognised by 
the parent entity after 
adoption of these 
amendments.  In addition, if 
the Group enters into any 
group reorganisation 
establishing new parent 
entities, an assessment will 
need to be made to 
determine if the 
reorganisation meets the 
conditions imposed to be 
effectively accounted for on a 
‘carry-over basis’ rather than 
at fair value. 

The Group has not yet 
determined the extent of the 
impact of the amendments, if 
any. 

1 July 2009 

1 January 
2009 except 
for 
amendments 
to IFRS 5, 
which are 
effective 
from 1 July 
2009. 

*designates the beginning of the applicable annual reporting period unless otherwise stated 
** pronouncements that have been issued by the IASB and IFRIC but have not yet been issued by the AASB. 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

2.3 

Basis of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and all of 
its  controlled  entities  (“the  Group”).  Interests  in  associates  are  equity  accounted  and  are  not  part  of  the  consolidated 
group. 

A controlled entity is any entity (including special purpose entities) over which Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited has the 
power to govern directly or indirectly decision-making in relation to financial and operating policies, so as to obtain benefits 
from  their  activities.  The  existence  and  effect  of  potential  voting  rights  that  are  currently  exercisable  or  convertible  are 
considered when assessing whether they group controls another entity. 

Controlled  entities  prepare  financial  reports  for  consolidation  in  conformity  with  group  accounting  policies.    Adjustments 
are made to bring into line any dissimilar accounting policies that may exist.  The financial statements of controlled entities 
are prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company. 

All  inter-company  balances  and  transactions  between  entities  in  the  economic  entity  have  been  eliminated  on 
consolidation.    Where  a  controlled  entity  has  been  sold  or  acquired  during  the  year  its  operating  results  have  been 
included to the date control ceased or from the date control was obtained. 

Investments  in  subsidiaries  held  by  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  are  accounted  for  at  cost  in  separate  financial 
statement of the parent entity. 

The  acquisition  of  subsidiaries  is  accounted  for  using  the  purchase  method  of  accounting.    The  purchase  method  of 
accounting  involves  allocating  the  cost  of  the  business  combination  to  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  acquired  and  the 
liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition. 
Minority  interest  not  held  by  the  group  are  allocated  their  share  of  net  profit  after  tax  in  the  income  statement  and  are 
presented within equity in the consolidated balance sheet, separately from parent shareholders’ equity. 

2.4   Business combinations 
The  purchase  method  of  accounting  is  used  to  account  for  all  business  combinations  regardless  of  whether  equity 
instruments  or  other  assets  are  acquired.    Cost  is  measured  as  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  given,  shares  issued  or 
liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange plus costs directly attributable to the combination.  Where equity 
instruments are issued in a business combination, the fair value of the instruments is their published price at the date of 
exchange  unless,  in  rare  circumstances,  it  can  be  demonstrated  that  the  published  price  at  the  date  of  exchange  is  an 
unreliable  indicator  of  fair  value  and  that  other  evidence  and valuation  methods  provide  a  more  reliable  measure  of  fair 
value.  Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity. 
Except for non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale (which are measured at fair value less costs to 
sell),  all  identifiable  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities  assumed  in  a  business  combination  are 
measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any minority interest.  The excess 
of the cost of the business combination over the net fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired 
is recognised as goodwill.  If the cost of acquisition is less than the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable 
net assets of the subsidiary, the difference is recognised as a gain in the income statement, but only after a reassessment 
of the identifiable and measurement of the net assets acquired. 
Where settlement of any part of the consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their 
present value as at the date of exchange.  The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate 
at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. 
Due to the business combination on 30 November 2007 the current year figures represent 7 months contribution of 
Adelaide Bank. Comparatives represent Bendigo Bank only. 

Changes in accounting policies 

2.5 
The accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the previous financial year and corresponding interim period. 
During the current financial year the balances of accrued interest in relation to loans and receivables and deposits have 
been  reclassified  to  be  disclosed  as  other  assets,  other  payables  respectively  and  derivatives.    This  change  in  balance 
sheet  classification  was  made  to  adopt  industry  practice.    The  impact  of  this  reclassification  when  compared  to  the 
previous classifications is as follows: 

Consolidated 

Parent 

Decrease loans and receivables 
Increase other assets 
Increase derivatives 

Decrease deposits 
Increase other payables 
Increase derivatives 

2008 
$m 
173.1 
172.9 
0.2 

136.7 
135.2 
1.5 

2007 
$m 
70.2 
69.7 
0.5 

84.4 
84.0 
0.4 

2008 
$m 
81.3 
81.1 
0.2 

134.7 
133.2 
1.5 

2007 
$m 
65.6 
65.1 
0.5 

82.1 
81.7 
0.4 

2.6 

Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions 

(i)   Significant accounting judgments 

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgments, apart 
from those involving estimations, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial 
statements: 

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Operating Lease Commitments – Group as Lessor 

The  entity  has  entered  into  commercial  property  leases  on  its  investment  property  portfolio.  The  entity  has 
determined  that  it  retains  all  the  significant  risks  and  rewards  of  ownership  of  these  properties  and  has  thus 
classified the leases as operating leases. 

Recovery of deferred tax assets 

Deferred  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  deductible  temporary  differences  as  management  considers  that  it  is 
probable that future taxable profits will be available to utilise those temporary differences. 

 (ii) Significant accounting estimates and assumptions 

The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of 
future events. The key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to 
the carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are: 

Impairment of goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives. 

The  Group  determines  whether  goodwill  and  intangibles  with  indefinite  useful  lives  are  impaired  at  least  on  an 
annual  basis.  This  requires  an  estimation  of  the  recoverable  amount  of  the  cash-generating  units  to  which  the 
goodwill  and  intangibles  with  indefinite  useful  lives  are  allocated.  The  assumptions  used  in  this  estimation  of 
recoverable amount and the carrying amount of goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives are discussed 
in note 27 

Impairment of financial assets and property, plant & equipment. 

The group has to make a judgment as to whether an impairment trigger is evident at each balance date. If a trigger 
is evident the asset must be tested for impairment, which requires the estimation of future cash flows and the use 
of an appropriate discount rate. 

Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill 
The  group  assess  impairment  of  all  assets  at  each  reporting  date  by  evaluating  conditions  specific  to  the  group 
and to the particular asset that may lead to impairment.  If an impairment trigger exists the recoverable amount of 
the asset is determined. This involves value in use calculations, which incorporate a number of key estimates and 
assumptions. 

Employee benefits (leave provisions) 
The carrying amount of leave liabilities is calculated based on assumptions and estimates of when employees will 
take  leave  and  the  prevailing  wage  rates  at  the  time  the  leave  will  be  taken.  Long  service  leave  liability  also 
requires a prediction of the number of employees that will achieve entitlement to long service leave. 

Superannuation defined benefit plan 
Various actuarial assumptions are required when determining the group’s superannuation obligations.  The bank’s 
policy on superannuation defined benefit plan is disclosed in Note 2.24 and Note 44 

Loan provisioning 
The group determines whether loans are impaired on an ongoing basis. This requires an estimation of the value of 
future cash flows. The bank’s policy for calculation of loan loss allowance is disclosed in Note 2.13 

Assets held for sale – head office development asset 
The fair value carrying amount of the head office development has been determined based on estimates of cost to 
completion and other variables associated with a development of this nature.  

Securitisations 

2.7 
Securitised  positions  are  held  through  a  number  of  Special  Purpose  Entities  (“SPEs”).    As  the  Bank  is  exposed  to  the 
majority  of  the  residual  risk  associated  with  these  SPEs,  their  underlying  assets,  liabilities,  revenues  and  expenses  are 
reported in the Bank’s consolidated balance sheet and income statement. 

Trustee and funds management activities 

2.8 
Controlled  entities  of  the  Bank  act  as  the  Trustee  and/or  Manager  for  a  number  of  funds.    The  assets  and  liabilities  of 
these  funds  are  not  included  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  The  parent  entity  does  not  have  direct or  indirect 
control  of  the  funds  as  defined  by  Accounting  Standard  AASB  127  "Consolidated  and  Separate  Financial  Statements".  
Commissions and fees generated by the funds management activities are brought to account when earned. 

Foreign currency transactions and balances  

2.9 
Both  the  functional  and  presentation  currency  of  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  and  each  of  its  subsidiaries  is 
Australian  dollars  (AUD).    Transactions  in  foreign  currencies  are  initially  recorded  in  the  functional  currency  at  the 
exchange rates ruling on the date of the transaction. 

All  amounts  are  expressed  in  Australian  currency  and  all  references  to  "$"  are  to  Australian  dollars  unless  otherwise 
stated.  Amounts  receivable  and  payable  in  foreign  currencies  at  balance  date  are  converted  at  the  rates  of  exchange 
ruling at that date. Exchange differences relating to amounts payable and receivable in foreign currencies are brought to 
account as exchange gains or losses in the income statement in the financial year in which the exchange rates change.  

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

2.10   Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash on hand and in banks and short-term deposits are stated at nominal value. 

For  the  purposes  of  the  cash  flow  statement,  cash  includes  cash  on  hand  and  in  banks,  short-term  money  market 
investments readily convertible into cash within 2 working days, net of outstanding overdrafts. 

Bank overdrafts are carried at amortised cost. Interest is charged as an expense as it accrues. 

2.11   Classification of financial instruments 

Financial instruments in the scope of AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are classified into 
one of five categories, which determines the accounting treatment of the financial instrument.   
The classification depends on the purpose for which the instruments were acquired. Designation is re-evaluated at each 
financial year end, but there are restrictions on reclassifying to other categories. 

The classifications are: 

Loans & receivables - 
Held to maturity - 
Held for trading - 
Available for sale - 
Non-trading liabilities - 

measured at amortised cost 
measured at amortised cost 
measured at fair value with changes in fair value charged to the income statement 
measured at fair value with changes in fair value taken to equity 

  measured at amortised cost 

All derivative contracts are recorded at fair value in the balance sheet. 

2.12  Financial assets and financial liabilities  

All  investments  are  initially  recognised  at  cost,  being  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  given  and  including  acquisition 
charges associated with the investment.  After initial recognition, investments, which are classified as held for trading and 
available-for-sale,  are  measured  at  fair  value.  Gains  or  losses  on  investments  held  for  trading  are  recognised  in  the 
income statement.   
All  regular  way  purchases  and  sales  of  financial  assets  are  recognised  on  the  settlement  date  ie.  the  date  the  Group 
settles  the  purchase  of  the  asset.    Regular  way  purchases  or  sales  are  purchases  or  sales  of  financial  assets  under 
contracts  that  require  delivery  of  the  assets  within  the  period  established  generally  by  regulation  or  convention  in  the 
market place. 
Gains or losses on available-for-sale investments are recognised as a separate component in equity until the investment is 
sold, collected or otherwise disposed of, or until the investment is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative 
gain or loss previously reported in equity is included in the income statement. 

Treasury financial assets – held to maturity 
Non-derivative  financial  assets  with  fixed  or  determinable  payments  and  fixed  maturity  are  classified  as  held-to-maturity 
where the group has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity.  Investments intended to be held for an undefined 
period are not included in this classification.  
Investments  that  are  intended  to  be  held  to  maturity  are  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method. 
Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition, over the period to maturity. 
For  investments  carried  at  amortised  cost,  gains  and  losses  are  recognised  in  income  when  the  investments  are 
derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. 

Treasury financial liabilities – deposits and subordinated debt 
All  treasury  funding  instruments  are  initially  recognised  at  cost,  being  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  given  and 
including charges associated with the issue of the instrument.  They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using 
the effective interest method. 
Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition, over the period to maturity. 
For  liabilities  carried  at  amortised  cost,  gains  and  losses  are  recognised  in  income  when  the  instruments  are 
derecognised.  Treasury  funding  instruments  that  are  hedged  are  treated  in  accordance  with  the  accounting  policy  for 
hedges.   
Funding  instruments  that  are  issued  in  currencies  other  than  AUD  are  accounted  for  at  amortised  cost.    These 
transactions are restated to AUD equivalents each month with adjustments taken directly to income.  

Financial assets – available for sale share investments 
Investment securities available for sale consist of securities that are not actively traded by the economic entity. 

Fair  value  of  quoted  investments  in  active  markets  are  based  on  current  bid  prices.    If  the  relevant  market  is  not 
considered active (or the securities are unlisted), the economic entity establishes fair value by using valuation techniques, 
including  recent  arm's  length  transactions,  discounted  cash  flow  analysis,  option  pricing  models  and  other  valuation 
techniques commonly used by market participants. 
Purchases and sales of financial assets and liabilities that require delivery of assets/securities within the time frame, and 
generally established by regulation or convention in the market place are recognised on the settlement date ie. the date 
that the group receives or pays the principal sum. 

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2.13   Loans and receivables 

Loans  and  receivables  are  carried  at  amortised  cost,  using  the  effective  interest  method.    The  effective  interest  rate 
calculation  includes  the  contractual  terms  of  loans  together  with  all  fees,  transaction  costs  and  other  premiums  or 
discounts. 

Loans with renegotiated terms are accounted for in the same manner, taking account of any change to the terms of the 
loan. 

All loans are subject to continuous management review to assess whether there is any objective evidence that any loan or 
group of loans is impaired. 

Impairment loss is measured as the difference between the loan's carrying amount and the value of estimated future cash 
flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate.  

Impairment losses are recognised in the income statement. 

Specific provision 

A specific provision is recognised for all impaired loans when there is reasonable doubt over the collectability of principal 
and  interest  in  accordance  with  the  loan  agreement.  All  bad  debts  are  written  off  against  the  specific  provision  in  the 
period in which they are classified as not recoverable.               

The  provision  is  determined  by  specific  identification  and  by  estimation  of  expected  losses  in  relation  to  loan  portfolios 
where specific identification is impractical, based on historical impairment experience for these portfolios. These portfolios 
include unsecured credit cards, overdrawn accounts and personal loans, unsecured mortgage loans (property realisation 
shortfalls) where provisions are calculated based on historical loss experience. 

Collective provision 

Individual  loans  not  subject  to  specific  provisioning  are  grouped  together  according  to  their  risk  characteristics  and  are 
then assessed for impairment.  Based on historical loss data and current available information for assets with similar risk 
characteristics, the appropriate collective provision is raised.  Adjustments to the collective provisions are recognised as 
an expense in the income statement. 

General reserve for credit losses 
In addition a general reserve for credit losses is maintained to cover risks inherent in the loan portfolios.  Movements in the 
general reserve for credit losses are recognised as an appropriation of retained earnings. 
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (“APRA”) requires that banks maintain a general reserve for credit losses at a 
minimum  level  of  0.50%  of  risk  weighted  assets  (net  of  tax).  In  certain  circumstances  the  collective  provision  can  be 
included in this assessment.  

Investments in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method 

2.14 
The group's investment in associates is accounted for under the equity method of accounting in the consolidated financial 
statements.  These are entities in which the group has significant influence and which is neither a subsidiary nor a joint 
venture. The financial statements of associates are used by the group to apply the equity method.  The reporting dates of 
the associates and the group are identical and both use consistent accounting policies. 
The investments in the associates are carried in the consolidated balance sheet at cost plus post-acquisition changes in 
the  group's  share  of  the  results  of  operations  of  the  associates,  less  any  impairment  in  value.    The  income  statement 
reflects the share of the results of operations of the associates. 
Where  there  have  been  changes  recognised  directly  in  the  associates'  equity,  the  group  recognises  its  share  of  any 
changes  and  discloses  this,  when  applicable,  in  the  consolidated  statement  of  changes  in  equity.  The  cumulative  post 
acquisition changes in reserves are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. 
Dividends  receivable  from  associates  are  recognised  in  the  parent  entity’s  income  statement,  while  in  the  consolidated 
financial statements they reduce the carrying amount of the investment. 
When the group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any unsecured 
long-term receivables and loans, the group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made 
payments on behalf of the associate. 

2.15 

Property, plant & equipment 

Cost and valuation  
Plant and equipment is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Land is measured 
at fair value. Buildings are measured at fair value less accumulated depreciation.   
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows: 

Asset category 

Freehold buildings 

Leasehold improvements 

Plant & equipment 

2008 

Years 

40 

3 - 10 

2 - 10 

2007 

Years 

40 

3 - 10 

3 - 10 

Impairment 
Management  has  identified  cash  generating  units  and  applicable  impairment  indicators  in  accordance  with  AASB  136 
"Impairment of Assets". 

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The  carrying  values  of  plant  and  equipment  are  reviewed  for  impairment  when  events  or  changes  in  circumstances 
indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.  If any such indication exists and where the carrying values exceed the 
estimated recoverable amount, the assets are written down to their recoverable amount. 

The  recoverable  amount  of  plant  and  equipment  is  the  greater  of  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and  value  in  use.    In 
assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate 
that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 

For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-
generating unit to which the asset belongs. 

Impairment  losses  are  recognised  in  the  income  statement,  unless  they  relate  to  revalued  assets.  Impairment  losses  of 
revalued assets are recognised in the revaluation reserve.  

Revaluations 

Following initial recognition at cost, land and buildings are carried at a revalued amount which is the fair value at the date 
of the revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation on buildings and accumulated impairment losses. 

Fair  value  is  determined  by  reference  to  market-based  evidence,  which  is  the  amount  which  the  assets  could  be 
exchanged between a knowledgeable willing buyer and a knowledgeable willing seller in an arm's length transaction as at 
the valuation date.  
Any  revaluation  surplus  is  credited  to  the  asset  revaluation  reserve  included  in  the  equity  section  of  the  balance  sheet 
unless it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in the income statement. 

Any revaluation deficit is recognised in the income statement unless it directly offsets a previous surplus of the same asset 
recognised in the asset revaluation reserve. 

An  annual  transfer  from  the  asset  revaluation  reserve  is  made  to  retained  earnings  for  the  depreciation  relating  to  the 
revaluation surplus. In addition, any accumulated depreciation as at the revaluation date is eliminated against the gross 
carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the revalued amount of the asset. 
Upon disposal, any revaluation reserve relating to the particular asset being disposed is transferred to retained earnings. 
The  fair  value  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  assessed  at  each  reporting  date.  Also,  external  valuations  are 
performed  every  three  years  (or  more  often  if  circumstances  require)  ensuring  that  the  carrying  amount  does  not  differ 
materially from the asset's fair value at the balance sheet date. 

Derecognition 
An  item  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  derecognised  upon  disposal  or  when  no  future  economic  benefits  are 
expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. 
Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and 
the carrying amount of the item) is included in the income statement in the year the item is derecognised.  

Assets held for sale 

2.16 
An asset where the carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction is classified as held for sale. 
The asset must be available for immediate sale in its present condition and the sale must be highly probable for an asset 
to be classified as held for sale. 
Held for sale assets are measured at the lower of carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. 
Adjustments in carrying value to write the asset down to fair value less costs to sell are recognised as an impairment loss. 
Assets held for sale are not depreciated. 

Investment properties 

2.17 
Investment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs.  The carrying amount includes the cost of 
replacing part of an investment property at the time the cost is incurred if the recognition criteria are met, and excludes the 
costs of day-to-day servicing of an investment property. 
Subsequent  to  initial  recognition,  investment  properties  are  stated  at  fair  value,  which  reflects  market  conditions  at  the 
balance  sheet date.    Gains  or  losses  arising  from  changes  in  the  fair  values of  investment  properties  are  recognised  in 
profit or loss in the year in which they arise. 
Investment  properties  are  derecognised  either  when  they  have  been  disposed  of  or  when  the  investment  property  is 
permanently withdrawn from use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal.  Any gains or losses on the 
retirement or disposal of an investment property are recognised in profit or loss in the year of retirement or disposal. 
Transfers are made to investment property when, and only when, there is a change in use, evidenced by ending of owner-
occupation, commencement of an operating lease to another party or ending of construction or development.  Transfers 
are  made  from  investment  property  when,  and  only  when,  there  is  a  change  in  use,  evidenced  by  commencement  of 
owner-occupation or commencement of development with a view to sale. 

For  a  transfer  from  investment  property  to  owner-occupied  property  or  inventories,  the  deemed  cost  of  property  for 
subsequent accounting is its fair value at the date of change in use.  If the property occupied by the Group as an owner-
occupied property becomes an investment property, the Group accounts for such property in accordance with the policy 
stated under ‘Property, plant and equipment’ up to the date of change in use.  For a transfer from inventories to investment 
property, any difference between the fair value of the property at that date and its previous carrying value is recognised in 
profit or loss.  When the Group completes the construction or development of a self-constructed investment property, any 
difference  between  the  fair  value  of  the  property  at  that  date  and  its  previous  carrying  amount  is  recognised  in  profit  or 
loss. 

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2.18 

Goodwill 

Goodwill  on  acquisition  is  initially  measured  at  cost  being  the  excess  of  the  cost  of  the  business  combination  over  the 
acquirer's interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities at date of acquisition.  

Following  initial  recognition,  goodwill  is  measured  at  cost  less  any  accumulated  impairment  loss.    Goodwill  is  not 
amortised.  Goodwill  is  reviewed  for  impairment  annually,  or  more  frequently,  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances 
indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. 

Management  has  identified  cash  generating  units  and  applicable  impairment  indicators  in  accordance  with  AASB  136 
"Impairment of Assets". 

Goodwill with respect to business combinations is allocated to identified cash generating units expected to benefit from the 
synergies of the combination.   

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit to which the goodwill relates. 

Where the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit is less than the carrying amount, which includes the allocated 
goodwill,  an  impairment  loss  is  recognised  in  the  income  statement,  with  the  goodwill  being  impaired  first.  Impairment 
losses of goodwill are not subsequently reversed. 

Where goodwill forms part of a cash generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is disposed of, the goodwill 
associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or 
loss on disposal of the operation. 

Goodwill disposed of in this circumstance is measured on the basis of the relative values of the operation disposed of and 
the portion of the cash generating unit retained.  

2.19 

Intangibles assets  

Acquired both separately and from a business combination 
Intangible assets acquired separately are capitalised at cost and from a business combination are capitalised at fair value 
as at the date of acquisition.  
Following initial recognition, the cost model is applied to the class of intangible assets.  
The useful lives of these intangible assets are assessed to be either finite or indefinite. 
Where amortisation is charged on assets with finite lives, this expense is taken to the income statement. Intangible assets, 
excluding development costs, created within the business are not capitalised and expenditure is charged against profits in 
the year in which the expenditure is incurred. 
Intangible  assets  are  tested  for  impairment  where  an  indicator  of  impairment  exists,  and  in  the  case  of  indefinite  life 
intangibles, annually, either individually or at the cash generating unit level.  Useful lives are also examined on an annual 
basis and adjustments, where applicable, are made on a prospective basis.   
The only intangible asset with an indefinite life currently carried by the group is the trustee licence relating to Sandhurst 
Trustees Limited.   

Computer software 
Computer  software,  other  than  software  that  is  an  integral  part  of  the  computer  hardware,  is  capitalised  as  intangible 
software and amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the asset. 

Research and development costs 

Research costs are expensed as incurred. 
Development  expenditure  incurred  on  an  individual  project  is  carried  forward  when  it  is  probable  the  future  economic 
benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the group. 
Following the initial recognition of the development expenditure, the cost model is applied requiring the asset to be carried 
at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. 
Any expenditure carried forward is amortised over the period of expected future sales from the related project or expected 
useful life. 
The  carrying  value  of  development  costs  is  reviewed  for  impairment  annually  when  the  asset  is  not  yet  in  use,  or  more 
frequently when an indicator of impairment arises during the reporting period indicating that the carrying value may not be 
recoverable. 
A summary of the policies applied to the group's intangible assets (excluding goodwill) is as follows: 

Useful lives 

Method used 

Trustee Licence 

Computer software/ 
Development costs 

Intangible assets 
acquired in business 
combination 

Indefinite 

Finite 

Finite 

Not amortised or revalued 

Usually not in excess of 5 years 
– straight line (major software 
systems – 7 years) 

Amortised to reflect period 
and pattern of economic 
benefits 

Internally generated/acquired 

Acquired 

Internally generated or acquired 

Acquired 

Impairment test/  recoverable 
amount testing 

Annually and where an 
indicator of impairment 
exists 

Annually and where an indicator 
of impairment  
exists 

Annually and where an 
indicator of impairment 
exists 

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Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal 
proceeds  and  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  and  are  recognised  in  the  income  statement  where  the  asset  is 
derecognised. 

2.20 

Trade and other payables 

Liabilities for trade creditors and other amounts are carried at amortised cost, which is the fair value of the consideration to 
be paid in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the consolidated entity. Payables to related 
parties are carried at the amortised cost. 

Interest, when charged by the lender, is recognised on an effective interest rate basis. 
Deferred cash settlements are recognised at the present value of the outstanding consideration payable on the acquisition 
of an asset discounted at prevailing commercial borrowing rates. 

Interest, when charged on payables to related parties, is recognised as an expense on an accrual basis using the effective 
interest method. 

2.21   Reserve fund 

The Trustee Companies Act 1984 requires that a reserve fund be maintained to provide for the event of the appointment 
of  a  liquidator,  a  receiver  and  manager  or  an  administrator  of  a  trustee  company.    In  such  an  event,  the  monies  in  the 
reserve fund are available to be utilised in accordance with Section 39 (3) of the Trustee Companies Act 1984. 

Sandhurst Trustees Limited complies with the Act by setting aside the value of at call investments, freehold property and 
other financial assets to the reserve fund. 

2.22 

 Deposits 

All deposits and borrowings are initially recognised at cost, being the fair value of the consideration received net of issue 
costs  associated  with  the  borrowing.  After  initial  recognition,  interest-bearing  borrowings  are  subsequently  measured  at 
amortised cost using the effective interest method.  Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any issue costs, 
and any discount or premium on settlement. 
Gains and losses are recognised in the income statement when the liabilities are derecognised and as well as through the 
amortisation process. 

2.23   Provisions 
Provisions  are  recognised  when  the  economic  entity  has  a  legal,  equitable  or  constructive  obligation  to  make  a  future 
sacrifice of economic benefits to other entities as a result of past transactions or other past events, and it is probable that a 
future sacrifice of economic benefits will be required and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. 
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected cash flows at a 
pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific 
to the liability.  
Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 
A  provision  for  dividend  is  not  recognised  as  a  liability  unless  the  dividend  is  declared,  determined  or  publicly 
recommended on or before the reporting date.   

2.24   Employee benefits 

Wages and Salaries, Annual leave, Sick leave and Directors' Retirement Provision 
Liabilities  for  wages  and  salaries  have  been  recognised  and  measured  as  the  amount  which  the  economic  entity  has  a 
present obligation to pay, at balance date, in respect of employees' service up to that date. Liabilities have been calculated 
at  nominal  amounts  based  on  wage  and  salary  rates  current  at  balance  date  and  include  related  on-costs.  Wages  and 
salaries liabilities are recognised in payables.  
Annual leave liabilities are accrued on the basis of full pro rata entitlement at their nominal amounts, being the amounts 
estimated to apply when the leave is paid. Sick leave bonus liability has been calculated at balance date in accordance 
with  the  relevant  group  policy,  which  provides  entitlement  dependent  on  an  individual  employees’  years  of  service  and 
unused sick leave.   
Directors’ retirement provision accruals ceased with effect 31 August 2005, due to the crystallisation of entitlements at that 
date as disclosed in the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited Financial Report 30 June 2005. 

Long Service Leave 
Long service leave has been assessed at full pro rata entitlement in respect of all employees with more than five year’s 
service.    The  amount  provided  meets  the  requirement  of  Accounting  Standard  AASB  119  "Employee  Benefits",  which 
requires  the  assessment  of  the  likely  number  of  employees  that  will  ultimately  be  entitled  to  long  service  leave,  the 
estimated salary rates that will apply when the leave is paid, discounted to take account of the time value of money. 
Annual leave, sick leave, Directors’ retirement and long service leave liabilities are recognised in provisions. 

Superannuation 

Accumulation fund 
Contributions are made to an employee accumulation superannuation fund and are charged to expenses when incurred. 

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Defined benefit plan 

Contributions made to the defined benefit plan by entities within the consolidated entity are added to the superannuation 
asset in the balance sheet.  Any actuarial gains or losses are applied to the retained earnings with other fund movements 
being recognised in the income statement. 

2.25   Share based payments 
The  Group  provides  benefits  to  its  employees  (including  key  management  personnel)  in  the  form  of  share-based 
payments, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares, rights or options over shares. 

There are currently two plans in place to provide these benefits:   

1. 

the  Employee  Share  Plan  (“ESP”),  which  provides  benefits  only  to  the  general  staff.  Executives  (including  the 
Managing Director) may not participate in it. 

Under the terms of the ESP, shares are issued at the prevailing market value at the time of the issues.  The shares must 
be  paid  for  by  the  staff  member.  The  ESP  provides  staff  members  with  an  interest-free  loan  for  the  sole  purpose  of 
acquiring  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  shares.    Dividends  paid  on  shares  issued  under  the  plan  are  applied  primarily  to 
repay the loans.  Staff cannot deal in the shares until the loan has been repaid. 

The  unpaid  portion  of  the  issued  shares,  reflected  in  the  outstanding  balance  of  interest-free  loans  advanced  to 
employees, is accounted for as ESP shares. The outstanding loan value of the ESP shares is deducted from equity in the 
balance sheet. 

The cost of issues under the plan is measured by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which 
they are granted.  Shares granted under the ESP, vest immediately and are expensed to the Income Statement with the 
employee benefits reserve increasing by a corresponding amount. 

2. 

the  Executive  Incentive  Plan  (“EIP”),  which  provides  for  grants  of  performance  options  and  rights  to  key 
executives, including the Managing Director. 

Under  the EIP, eligible executives  are granted options  and  performance  rights  subject  to  performance  conditions  set by 
the  Board.  If  the  performance  conditions  are  satisfied  during  the  relevant  performance  period,  the  options  and 
performance rights will vest.  
The  cost  of  these  equity-settled  transactions  under  the  EIP  is  measured  by  reference  to  the  fair  value  of  the  equity 
instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined with the assistance of an external valuer 
using a binomial model.  
The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  is  recognised,  together  with  a  corresponding  increase  to  employee  benefits 
reserve, over the period in which the performance conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period), ending on the date on which 
the relevant executive becomes fully entitled to the award. 
The  dilutive  effect,  if  any,  of  outstanding  options  is  reflected  as  additional  share  dilution  in  the  computation  of  diluted 
earnings per share.    

2.26   Leases 
The determination of whether an arrangement is or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement and 
requires an assessment of whether the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets 
and the arrangement conveys a right to use the asset. 
Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as 
expenses over the period of the lease on a straight-line basis unless another systematic basis is more representative of 
the time pattern of the benefit. 
The economic entity has no leases deemed to be finance leases where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to 
the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership, are transferred to entities within the economic entity. 

2.27   Financial guarantees 
Bank guarantees have been issued by the bank on behalf of customers whereby the bank is required to make specified 
payments to reimburse the holders for a loss they may incur because the customer fails to make a payment. 
The  fair  value  of  financial  guarantee  contracts  has  been  assessed  using  a  probability  weighted  discounted  cash  flow 
approach. 
In order to estimate the fair value under this approach the following assumptions have been made: 

• 

• 

• 

Probability  of  default  (PD): This  represents  the  likelihood  of  the  guaranteed  party  defaulting  in  a  1  year  period 
and is assessed on historical default rates. 

Loss given default (LGD):   This represents the proportion of the exposure that is not expected to be recovered in 
the event of a default by the guaranteed party and is based on historical experience. 

Exposure to default (EAD):   This represents the maximum loss that Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is exposed to if 
the  guaranteed  party  were  to  default.    The  model  assumes  that  the  guaranteed  loan/facility/contract  is  at 
maximum possible exposure at the time of default. 

The value of the financial guarantee over each future year of the guarantees’ life is then equal to PD x LGD x EAD, which 
is discounted over the contractual term of the guarantee, to reporting date to determine the fair value.  The discount rate 
adopted  is  the  five  year  Commonwealth  government  bond  yield  at  30  June.    The  contractual  term  of  the  guarantee 
matches the underlying obligations to which it relates. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

As guarantees issued by the bank are fully secured and the bank has therefore never incurred a loss in relation to financial 
guarantees,  the  LGD  (proportion  of  the  exposure  that  is  not  expected  to  be  recovered)  is  zero.    This  results  in  the  fair 
value of financial guarantees to be zero. 

Therefore,  the  fair  value  of  financial  guarantees  has  not  been  included  in  the  balance  sheet.    The  nominal  value  of 
financial guarantees is disclosed in the “Contingent liabilities” note of this financial report. 

2.28  Revenue 

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the entity and the revenue 
can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised. 

Interest, fees and commissions  

Control of a right to receive consideration for the provision of, or investment in, assets has been attained.   

Interest, fee and commission revenue is brought to account on an accruals basis.  Interest is accrued using the effective 
interest rate method, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the 
financial instrument. 

Loan origination and loan application fees 
Loan origination and application fees are amortised as a component of the calculation of the effective interest rate method 
in relation to originated loans.  They therefore reduce the interest recognised in relation to this portfolio of loans. 

The average life and interest recognition pattern of loans in the relevant loan portfolios is reviewed annually to ensure the 
amortisation methodology is appropriate. 

Unearned income   
Unearned income on the economic entity's personal lending and leasing is brought to account over the life of the contracts 
on an actuarial basis. 

Loan portfolio premium 
The loan portfolio premium is included as part of net loans and receivables in the balance sheet.  The amortisation of the 
loan portfolio premium is charged to the Income statement on an effective yield basis and is included in net interest 
income. 

Day 1 Profit 

Where the transaction price in a non-active market is different to the fair value from other observable market transactions 
in the same instrument or based on a valuation technique whose variables include only data from observable markets, the 
Bank immediately recognises the difference between the transaction price and fair value (a 'Day 1' profit) in the income 
statement in 'Other income'. 

Dividends 
Dividends are recognised when control of a right to receive consideration for the investment in assets is established. 

Borrowing costs 

2.29 
Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred unless they are incurred in relation to qualifying assets. 
Borrowing costs for qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset. 

2.30   Income tax 
The income tax for the period is the tax payable on the current period's taxable income based on the national income tax 
rate, adjusted for changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities and unused tax losses. 
The  group  has  adopted  the  balance  sheet  liability  method  of  tax  effect  accounting,  which  focuses  on  the  tax  effects  of 
transactions and other events that affect amounts recognised in either the balance sheet or a tax-based balance sheet. 
Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognised  for  temporary  differences,  except  where  the  deferred  tax  asset/liability 
arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time 
of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss. 
Current  and  deferred  tax  balances  attributable  to  amounts  recognised  directly  in  equity  are  also  recognised  directly  in 
equity. 
Deferred  income  tax  assets  are  recognised  for  all  deductible  temporary  differences,  carry-forward  of  unused  tax  assets 
and  unused  tax  losses,  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  taxable  profit  will  be  available  against  which  the  deductible 
temporary differences, and the carry-forward of unused tax assets and unused tax losses can be utilised.  
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that 
it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to 
be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax balances are reviewed annually to determine whether they should be recognised. 
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the 
asset  is  realised  or  the  liability  is  settled,  based  on  tax  rates  (and  tax  laws)  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively 
enacted at the balance sheet date. 

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2.31  Goods and services tax (“GST”)  

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

•  where the GST incurred on a purchase of goods and services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in 
which case the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part  of the expense item 
as applicable; and   

• 

receivables and payables 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 balance sheet. Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, the GST component of cash 
flows  arising  from  investing  and  financing  activities,  which  are  recoverable  from  or  payable  to  the  taxation  authority  are 
classified as operating cash flows. 

2.32   Derecognition of financial instruments 

The  derecognition  of  a  financial  instrument  takes  place  when  the  group  no  longer  controls  the  contractual  rights  that 
comprise the financial instrument, which is normally the case when the instrument is sold, or all the cash flows attributable 
to the instrument are passed through to an independent third party. 

2.33  Derivative financial instruments   

The  group  uses  derivative  financial  instruments  such as  foreign  currency  contracts  and interest  rate  swaps  to  hedge  its 
risks associated with interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations.  Such derivative financial instruments are stated at fair 
value. 
The  fair  value  of  forward  exchange  contracts  is  calculated  by  reference  to  current  forward  exchange  rates  with  similar 
maturity  profiles.    The  fair  value  of  interest  rate  swap  contracts  is  determined  by  discounting  the  expected  future  cash 
flows  associated  with  the  swaps.    Discount  rates  are  determined  by  reference  to  swap  curves  available  through 
independent market data providers. 
For the purpose of hedge accounting, hedges are classified as either fair value hedges when they hedge the exposure to 
changes in the fair value of a recognised asset or liability, or cash flow hedges where they hedge exposure to variability in 
cash  flows  that  is  either  attributable  to  a  particular  risk  associated  with  a  recognised  asset  or  liability  or  a  forecasted 
transaction. 
In  relation  to  fair  value  hedges  which  meet  the  conditions  for  hedge  accounting,  any  gain  or  loss  from  remeasuring  the 
hedging instrument at fair value is recognised immediately in the income statement. 
Any  gain  or  loss  attributable  to  the  hedged  risk  on  remeasurement  of  the  hedged  item  is  adjusted  against  the  carrying 
amount of the hedged item and recognised in the income statement.  Where the adjustment is to the carrying amount of a 
hedged  interest-bearing  financial  instrument,  the  adjustment  is  amortised  to  the  income  statement  such  that  it  is  fully 
amortised by maturity. 
In relation to cash flow hedges, to hedge firm commitments which meet the conditions for hedge accounting, the portion of 
the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised directly in equity and 
the ineffective portion is recognised in the income statement. 
The group tests each of the designated cash flow hedges for  effectiveness on a monthly basis both retrospectively and 
prospectively using regression analysis. A minimum of 30 data points is used for regression analysis and if the testing falls 
within the 80:125 range the hedge is considered highly effective and continues to be designated as a cash flow hedge. 
When the hedged firm commitment results in the recognition of an asset or liability, then, at the time the asset or liability is 
recognised,  the  associated  gains  or  losses  that  had  previously  been  recognised  in  equity  are  included  in  the  initial 
measurement of the acquisition cost or other carrying amount of the asset or liability. For all other cash flow hedges, the 
gains or losses that are recognised in equity are transferred to the income statement in the same year in which the hedged 
firm commitment affects the net profit and loss, for example when the future sale actually occurs. 
For derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting, any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value are taken 
directly to net profit or loss for the year. 
Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or no longer 
qualifies for hedge accounting. 
At that point in time, any cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument recognised in equity is kept in equity until the 
forecasted transaction occurs. 
If a hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss recognised in equity is transferred 
to net profit or loss for the year. 

 Issued ordinary capital 

2.34   
Issued  and  paid  up  ordinary  capital  is  recognised  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  by  the  company.    Any 
transaction  costs  (net  of  any  tax  benefit)  arising  on  the  issue  of  ordinary  shares  are  recognised  directly  in  equity  as  a 
reduction of the share proceeds received. 

2.35     Hybrid capital instruments 

Perpetual non-cumulative redeemable convertible preference shares 
Preference capital is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received by the company.  Any transaction costs (net 
of any tax benefit) arising on the issue of preference shares are recognised directly in equity as a reduction of the share 
proceeds received. Dividends on the shares are recognised as a distribution of equity. 

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Reset preference shares 
These instruments are classified as debt within the Balance sheet and distributions to the holders are treated as interest 
expense in the Income statement. 

Step up preference shares 

These instruments are classified as equity and the dividends are recognised as a distribution of equity. 

2.36  

Earnings per ordinary share (EPS) 

Basic  EPS  is  calculated  as  net  profit  attributable  to  members,  adjusted  to  exclude  cost  of  servicing  equity  (other  than 
dividends) and preference share dividends, divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any 
bonus element. 

Diluted EPS is calculated as net profit attributable to members, adjusted for:  

•  costs of servicing equity (other than dividends), preference share dividends and movements in general reserve for 
credit  losses;  the  after  tax  effect  of  dividends  and  interest  associated  with  dilutive  potential  ordinary  shares  that 
have been recognised as expenses; and  

•  other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from the dilution of 

potential ordinary shares; 

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus 
element. 

Cash basis EPS is calculated as net profit attributable to members, adjusted for: 

• 

• 

• 

after tax intangibles amortisation (except intangible software amortisation); and 

after tax significant income and expense items   

costs of servicing equity (other than dividends), preference share dividends and movements in general reserve 
for credit losses 

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element. 

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SEGMENT INFORMATION 

3. 
The Group’s primary reporting format is business segments and its secondary format is geographical segments. 

Business segments 

The  Group's  business  segments  have  been  realigned  to  reflect  the  organisational  structure  following  the  merger  with 
Adelaide  Bank.    These  segments  are  managed  according  to  the  nature  of  products  and  services  provided  and  the  key 
delivery channels, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that offers a different delivery method and/or 
different products and services. 

Retail banking 

Net interest income predominantly derived from the provision of first mortgage finance less the interest paid to depositors; 
and  fee  income  from  the  provision  of  banking  services  delivered  through  the  company-owned  branch  network  and  the 
Group’s share of net interest and fee income from the community bank branch network. 

Wholesale banking  

Net  interest  income  and  fees  derived  from  the  Partner  Advised  business  unit,  which  manufactures  and  processes 
residential  home  loans,  distributed  through  mortgage  brokers  and  mortgage  managers  and  the  Portfolio  Funding  and 
Specialised Lending businesses of the Group. 

Wealth solutions 
Fees,  commissions  and  interest  from  the  provision  of  financial  planning  services  and  margin  lending  activities.  
Commission received as Responsible Entity for managed investment schemes and for corporate trusteeships and other 
trustee and custodial services.   

Joint ventures and Alliances 

Profit share from equity accounted investments in associates and revenue from alliances and minor subsidiaries. 

Corporate support 
Unallocated corporate support business units. 

Geographic segments 

Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  and  its  controlled  entities  operate  predominately  in  the  geographic  areas  of  all 
Australian states and territories, providing banking and other financial services. 

Intersegment transactions 

Applicable commercial rates are used as the basis for pricing intersegment transactions.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (continued) 

Business segments 

The  following  tables  present  revenue  and  profit  information  and  certain  asset  and  liability  information  regarding  business 
segments for the years ended 30 June 2008 and 2007. 

For the year ended 30 June 2008  

Income

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

R e t a il

Who le s a le

We a lt h

J / V e nt ure s

T o t a l

C o rpo ra t e

B a nk ing

B a nk ing

S o lut io ns

& A llia nc e s

S e gm e nt s

S uppo rt

T o t a l

Net interest income

420.7

73.4

48.5

172.1
-
172.1

19.2
-
19.2

54.6
-
54.6

-

-
-
-

542.6

(28.3)

514.3

245.9
-
245.9

28.4
-
28.4

274.3
-
274.3

Other income

Other external income
Other intersegment income

Total other income

Share of net profit of equity
accounted investments

Total segment income after interest
expense

External income 
Intersegment income 

Total segment income 

Results
Segment result from continuing 
operations before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Minority interests

Consolidated entity profit from continuing
operations after income tax expense

Assets
Segment assets
Equity accounted assets
Total assets

Liabilities

Total liabilities

Impairment losses recognised in 

profit and loss

Other segment information
Non-cash expenses
     Depreciation 
     Amortisation of intangibles
     Impairment losses recognised in
     profit & loss
     Non-cash expenses other than 
     depreciation and amortisation

Acquisition of property, plant & 
equipment, intangible assets and 
other non-current assets

-

-

-

26.4

26.4

-

26.4

592.8
-
592.8

92.6
-
92.6

103.1
-
103.1

26.4
-
26.4

814.9
-
814.9

0.1
-
0.1

815.0
-
815.0

193.1

56.1

42.3

26.4

317.9

(71.3)

246.6
(75.4)
(0.7)

170.5

17,013.3
-
17,013.3

18,888.8
-
18,888.8

3,860.2
-
3,860.2

482.7
185.2
667.9

40,245.0
185.2
40,430.2

7,592.7
-
7,592.7

47,837.7
185.2
48,022.9

14,913.3

8,101.8

10,110.1

632.8

33,758.0

10,994.9

44,752.9

-

-

-

14.2
6.4

-

33.0

0.9
0.4

-

4.9

1.1
0.3

-

20.0

57.1

0.3

0.7

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

35.4

35.4

16.2
7.1

-

57.9

0.5
-

4.0

(7.8)

16.7
7.1

4.0

50.1

58.1

71.9

130.0  

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For the year ended 30 June 2007 

Income

Net interest income

Other income

Other external income
Other intersegment income

Total other income

Share of net profit of equity
accounted investments

Total segment income after interest
expense

External income 
Intersegment income 

Total segment income 

Results
Segment result from continuing 
operations before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Minority interests

Consolidated entity profit from continuing
operations after income tax expense

Assets
Segment assets
Equity accounted assets
Total assets

Liabilities

Total liabilities

Other segment information
Non-cash expenses
     Depreciation 
     Amortisation of intangibles
     Impairment losses recognised in
     profit & loss
     Non-cash expenses other than 
     depreciation and amortisation

Acquisition of property, plant & 
equipment, intangible assets and 
other non-current assets

R e t a il

Who le s a le

We a lt h

J / V e nt ure s

T o t a l

C o rpo ra t e

B a nk ing

B a nk ing

S o lut io ns

& A llia nc e s

S e gm e nt s

S uppo rt

T o t a l

$ m

8.1

46.7
0.1
46.8

$ m

$ m

-

-
-
-

357.1

174.0
0.3
174.3

$ m

-

9.2
(0.3)
8.9

$ m

357.1

183.2
-
183.2

-

21.9

21.9

-

21.9

54.8
0.1
54.9

21.9
-
21.9

553.0
0.3
553.3

9.2
(0.3)
8.9

562.2
-
562.2

27.5

21.9

200.1

(22.2)

177.9
(56.2)
0.1

121.8

136.4
-
136.4

426.2
156.3
582.5

13,576.9
156.3
13,733.2

3,268.4
-
3,268.4

16,845.3
156.3
17,001.6

164.6

470.4

12,323.8

3,662.8

15,986.6

0.3
0.1

-

13.5

1.0

-
-

-

-

-

12.7
5.4

-

0.2
-

-

12.9
5.4

-

39.7

(10.6)

29.1

35.2

128.0

163.2  

$ m

$ m

349.0

127.3
0.2
127.5

-

476.3
0.2
476.5

150.7

13,014.3
-
13,014.3

11,688.8

12.4
5.3

-

26.2

34.2

-

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-

-
-

-

-

-

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PROFIT  

4. 
Profit before income tax expense has been determined as follows: 

(a)

Income:

Interest income
Controlled entities

Cash and cash equivalents
Financial assets (treasury) held for trading, available for sale 
and held to maturity
Loans and other receivables

Other persons/entities

Cash and cash equivalents
Financial assets (treasury) held for trading
Financial assets (treasury) available for sale 
Financial assets (treasury) held to maturity
Loans and other receivables

Adelaide Bank derivatives ineffective post acquistion
Cash flow derivative - controlled entity
Total interest income

Interest expense
Controlled entities

Wholesale - domestic 

Other persons/entities
Deposits

Retail
Wholesale - domestic
Wholesale - offshore

Other borrowings

Notes payable
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt

Total interest expense

Other revenue
Dividends

Controlled entities
Associates
Other
Distribution from unit trusts

Fees

Assets
Liabilities & electronic delivery
Securitisation income
Trustee, management & other services
Trading profit/(loss) - held for trading securities
Other

Commissions

Wealth solutions
Insurance
Other

Other 

Income from property
Foreign exchange income
Other 

Other income

Profit/(loss) on disposal of property, plant & equipment
Profit on sale of other investments
Realised accounting gain on Visa Inc shares

90 

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

-

-
-

7.2
89.8
40.7
128.1
2,368.2
2,634.0
(28.3)
-
2,605.7

-

-
-

4.5
-
24.6
104.0
925.5
1,058.6
-
-
1,058.6

0.2

3.7
3.0

7.2
-
40.7
115.3
1,057.5
1,227.6
-
(148.4)
1,079.2

2.6

-
3.0

4.5
-
24.6
100.5
873.9
1,009.1
-
-
1,009.1

-

-

0.9

0.8

1,036.5
304.1
119.2

583.8
3.2
44.6
2,091.4

-
-
3.7
0.2
3.9

44.6
85.0
15.9
11.5
(0.6)
16.0
172.4

37.7
12.9
3.8
54.4

1.2
6.5
8.5
16.2

0.4
1.8
25.2

27.4

515.7
76.5
65.0

23.1
-
21.2
701.5

-
-
3.4
0.4
3.8

23.4
69.8
-
9.5
-
11.7
114.4

35.2
9.6
3.3
48.1

0.9
5.1
4.9
10.9

-
6.0
-

6.0

663.5
89.4
79.2

-
3.7
26.3
863.0

178.8
14.6
3.6
-
197.0

30.8
76.4
-
0.6
-
13.2
121.0

0.4
7.3
3.7
11.4

16.9
6.5
(2.3)
21.1

0.4
1.8
18.6

20.8

506.1
64.5
65.0

-
-
21.2
657.6

25.9
11.9
3.4
-
41.2

22.3
69.7
-
2.2
-
11.4
105.6

0.4
6.3
3.3
10.0

11.6
5.1
0.1
16.8

0.1
4.0
-

4.1

1.1

1.4

1.3

1.2

1

2.3

1.5

1.6

1.7

2.1

2.2

1.8

10.4

10.3

10

10.2

2

2.5

2.8

2.7

2.9

5

3.2

3.4

3

6

4.3

8

8.2

8.4

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                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

13.7
2.9
9.1
(2.6)
23.1

182.1
18.9
5.2
10.6
0.6
12.4
3.4
3.3
19.8
256.3

22.2
-
3.3
2.1
0.1
5.3
2.9
3.5
3.6
43.0

0.8
6.3
4.0
11.1

13.4

20.4

30.3

9.4

28.9
44.2
16.9
26.8

1.1
34.8
7.5
160.2

5.5
2.6
0.7
(0.6)
8.2

148.1
14.5
(0.2)
2.0
0.9
9.0
2.5
0.9
10.0
187.7

17.3
0.2
2.5
1.5
0.2
3.2
2.0
2.5
2.1
31.5

1.2
4.2
-
5.4

10.3

20.2

-

-

23.8
34.8
10.9
20.4

-
23.6
7.1
120.6

8.3
(1.0)
0.4
(0.7)
7.0

140.2
14.0
0.8
1.6
0.6
8.9
2.4
5.0
14.9
188.4

35.1
-
3.3
1.4
-
4.1
2.4
3.1
2.8
52.2

-
5.2
-
5.2

9.9

16.6

30.2

4.8

24.5
36.8
14.5
24.9

1.1
20.9
5.4
128.1

5.6
2.4
(0.1)
(0.6)
7.3

134.4
13.2
0.1
2.1
1.0
8.2
2.2
0.9
9.5
171.6

29.5
-
2.5
1.4
-
3.0
1.8
2.4
2.0
42.6

-
4.1
-
4.1

9.5

16.7

-

-

23.0
33.7
10.3
20.3

9.9
21.3
9.3
127.8

1.2

0.4

0.6

0.4

161.4

121.0

128.7

128.2  

28

28.3

28.2

28.5

20

20.1

20.2

20.3

20.7

20.4

20.5

20.8

20.6

22

22.1

22.2

22.4

22.5

22.6

22.7

22.8

22.9

33.1

33.2

33.3

27

11

13

14

14.3

14.5

31
15

50

12

(b) Expenses

Bad and doubtful debts
Specific provision
Collective provision
Bad debts written off
Bad debts recovered

Staff and related costs

Salaries and wages
Superannuation contributions
Provision for annual leave
Provision for long service leave
Other provisions
Payroll tax
Fringe benefits tax
Executive equity transactions expense
Other

Occupancy costs

Operating lease rentals
Depreciation of buildings
Amortisation of leasehold improvements
Property rates and outgoings
Land tax
Repairs and maintenance
Utililities
Cleaning
Other

Amortisation of intangibles

Amortisation of intangible assets
Amortisation of intangible software
Impairment losses on goodwill

Property, plant & equipment costs

Depreciation of property, plant & equipment

Fees and commissions

Impairment loss on equity investments

Integration costs

Other

Administration expenses

Communications, postage and stationery
Computer systems and software costs 
Advertising & promotion 
Other product & services delivery costs
Impairment loss - asset held for sale
  (2007 - shares in controlled entities)
General administration expenses
Other 

Borrowing costs

Total other

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UNDERLYING PROFIT 

5. 
Underlying profit shows the growth in the core business of the economic entity 

Profit after income tax expense

Add,

Bad and doubtful debts expense (net of bad debts recovered)
Amortisation of intangibles excluding software amortisation)
Significant items before tax (Note 9)
Income tax expense  - total (Note 6)

Underlying profit before income tax

INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

6. 
Major components of income tax expense are:  

Income statement
Current income tax

Current income tax charge
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years

Deferred income tax

Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences
Imputation credits 

Income tax expense reported in the income statement

Statement of changes in equity
Deferred income tax related to items charged or credited directly in equity

Net gain/(loss) on cash flow hedge 
Net gain/(loss) on revaluation of investments
Net gain on revaluation of land and buildings
Net gain on acquisition revaluations
Other

Income tax benefit reported in equity

A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit
before income tax multiplied by the group's applicable income tax rate is
as follows:

Income tax expense attributable to:
Accounting profit before income tax

                    C o ns o lida t e d

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

170.5

121.8

23.1
4.8
49.9
75.4

323.7

8.2
1.2
7.3
56.2

194.7  

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

117.8
0.6

(35.9)
(7.1)
75.4

33.1
(8.0)
-
3.2
0.6
28.9

2 0 0 7

$ m

67.2
(1.1)

(3.2)
(6.7)
56.2

-
2.7
0.2
-
-
2.9

2 0 0 8

$ m

41.2
(0.7)

(51.9)
(7.1)
(18.5)

24.2
(8.0)
-
-
-
16.2

2 0 0 7

$ m

48.4
(1.1)

(3.6)
(6.7)
37.0

-
2.7
0.1
-
-
2.8

246.6

177.9

144.5

149.2  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

The income tax expense comprises amounts set aside as:
Provision attributable to current year at statutory rate, being
prima facie tax on accounting profit before tax 
under (over) provision in prior years
tax credits and adjustments

Land, buildings and improvements
Accrued expenses
Borrowing costs
Deferred Expenses
Plant and equipment
Capital allowances
Expenditure not allowable for income tax purposes
Deferred tax movement
Other non assessable income
Tax effect attributable to associates
Post-employment benefits
Movement in loan provisions
Movement in provisions
Tax effect of franking credits
Other
Income tax expense reported in the consolidated income statement
Effective income tax rate

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

74.0
0.6
(7.1)
0.6
3.4
(7.1)
21.5
0.6
0.1
15.8
(35.9)
(7.5)
5.7
0.1
3.2
3.1
2.1
2.2
75.4
30.6%

53.4
(1.1)
(6.7)
0.5
0.1
-
(1.2)
0.3
0.2
16.1
(3.2)
-
-
0.5
0.6
0.4
2.0
(5.7)
56.2
31.6%

43.3
(0.7)
(7.1)
0.6
-
-
(6.6)
0.6
0.1
10.9
(51.9)
(6.7)
-
0.7
0.1
3.2
2.1
(7.1)
(18.5)
-12.8%

44.8
(1.1)
(6.7)
0.5
0.1
-
(1.3)
0.3
0.2
5.7
(3.6)
-
-
0.6
0.6
0.4
2.0
(5.5)
37.0
24.8%

Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the following:

             B a la nc e  s he e t

             Inc o m e  s t a t e m e nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

(4.3)
(3.6)
(68.3)
1.3
(5.5)
(3.6)
(12.7)
(1.8)
(98.5)

5.2
22.4
8.0
12.1
(0.1)
1.1
4.9
3.7
8.0
24.1
19.5
4.9
113.8

2 0 0 7

$ m

(0.4)
(16.3)
-
(0.1)
(3.6)
-
-
(1.4)
(21.8)

0.1
-
-
7.3
1.5
0.9
3.6
2.1
4.8
1.7
5.9
4.7
32.6

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

(0.1)
(5.1)
0.8
(0.6)
2.4
7.1
(0.1)
0.1

(3.4)
(23.6)
(1.9)
(0.1)
-
(0.1)
(1.2)
(0.6)
(3.1)
(3.1)
(3.2)
(0.1)

(35.9)

-
0.4

0.1
1.2
-
-
(0.1)

(0.1)
-
-
(0.5)
(1.1)
(0.2)
(0.5)
(0.3)
(0.4)
(0.5)
(0.6)
(0.6)

(3.2)  

Consolidated 
Deferred tax liab ilities

Land, buildings and improvements
Revaluations of available-for-sale financial assets to fair value
Deferred gains and losses of interest rate swaps
Deferred gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts
Deferred expenses
Borrowing costs
Lease receivable
Other

Deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax assets

Accrued expenses
Deferred expenses
Merger costs
Post-employment benefits
Deferred gains and losses of interest rate swaps
Expenses tax depreciable
Land, buildings and improvements
Plant and equipment
Movement in provisions
Prepaid income
Movement in loan provisions
Other

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax income/(expense)

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)  

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Deferred tax liab ilities

Land, buildings and improvements
Revaluations of available-for-sale financial assets to fair value
Revaluations of interest rate swaps to fair value
Deferred expenses
Other

Deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax assets

Post-employment benefits
Revaluations of interest rate swaps to fair value
Expenses tax depreciable
Land, buildings and improvements
Plant and equipment
Movement in provisions
Prepaid income
Movement in loan provisions
Other

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax income/(expense)

             B a la nc e  s he e t

             Inc o m e  s t a t e m e nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

(0.1)
(1.8)
(27.7)
(9.6)
0.4
(38.8)

7.9
46.3
1.1
3.8
2.7
7.9
1.5
5.8
7.3
84.3

2 0 0 7

$ m

(0.1)
(15.8)
-
(3.4)
(1.5)
(20.8)

7.2
1.8
0.9
3.2
1.8
4.7
1.7
5.7
4.5
31.5

2 0 0 8

$ m

(0.1)
(6.7)
-
6.6
(0.4)

(0.7)
(43.7)
(0.1)
(0.7)
(0.5)
(3.2)
0.2
(0.1)
(2.5)

(51.9)

2 0 0 7

$ m

-
-

1.4
0.1

(0.6)
(1.1)
(0.2)
(0.5)
(0.3)
(0.4)
(0.5)
(0.6)
(0.9)

(3.6)  

At  30  June  2008,  there  is  no  unrecognised  deferred  income  tax  liability  (2007:  Nil)  for  taxes  that  would  be  payable  on  the 
unremitted earnings of certain of the group's subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, as the group has no liability for additional 
taxation should such amounts be remitted. 

Tax consolidation 

Effective 1 July 2002, for the purposes of income taxation, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and its 100% owned subsidiaries 
formed a tax consolidated group. Members of the group entered into a tax sharing agreement in order to allocate income tax 
expense  to  the  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  on  a  stand  alone  basis.    In  addition  the  agreement  provides  for  the  allocation  of 
income tax liabilities between the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations.  At the balance date, the 
possibility of default is remote.  The head entity of the tax consolidated group is Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited. 
There  has  not  been  any  material  effect  on  tax  assets  or  liabilities  as  a  result  of  any  revised  tax  legislation.    Bendigo  and 
Adelaide  Bank  Limited  formally  notified  the  Australian  Tax  Office  of  its  adoption  of  the  tax  consolidation  regime  upon  the 
lodgement of its 2003 income tax return. 

Tax effect accounting by members of the tax consolidated group 

Members of the tax consolidated group have entered into a tax funding agreement. The tax funding agreement provides for the 
allocation of current taxes to members of the tax consolidated group on a stand alone taxpayer basis, while deferred taxes are 
allocated to members of the tax consolidated group in accordance with the principle of Accounting Standard AASB 112 “Income 
Taxes”.  Allocations under the tax funding agreement are made at the end of each month. 
The  allocation  of  taxes  under  the  tax  funding  agreement  is  recognised  as  an  increase/decrease  in  the  subsidiaries  inter-
company accounts with the tax consolidated group head company, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited.  Because under UIG 
1052  Tax  Consolidation  Accounting  the  allocation  of  current  taxes  to  tax  consolidated  group  members  on  the  basis  of 
accounting profits is not an acceptable method of allocation given the group's circumstances, the difference between the current 
tax amount that is allocated under the tax funding agreement and the amount that is allocated under an acceptable method is 
recognised as a contribution/distribution of the subsidiaries' equity accounts.   

In  preparing  the  accounts  of  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  for  the  current  year,  the  following  amounts  have  been 
recognised as tax-consolidation contribution adjustments:  

Total increase/(reduction) to tax expense of Bendigo Bank Limited
Total increase/(reduction) to inter-company assets of Bendigo Bank Limited

                  Parent

2 0 0 8

$ m

6.6
(6.6)

2 0 0 7

$ m

1.6
(1.6)  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

7. 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED INTEREST  

For the twelve month period ended 30 June 2008  

           A v e ra ge             Int e re s t

          A v e ra ge

            B a la nc e

12  m t hs                  R a t e

Footnote

$ m

$ m

                  %

Average balances and rates
Interest earning assets
Cash and investments
Loans and other receivables - company
Loans and other receivables - alliances
Total interest earning assets

Non interest earning assets
Provisions for doubtful debts
Other assets

Total assets (average balance)

Interest bearing liabilities
Deposits

Retail - company
Retail - alliances
Wholesale - domestic
Wholesale - offshore

Notes payable
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt
Total interest bearing liabilities 

Non interest bearing liabilities and equity
Other liabilities
Equity

Total liabilities and equity

Interest margin and interest spread
Interest earning assets
Interest bearing liabilities
Net interest income and interest spread
Net interest margin before cash flow hedge - ineffectiveness
Adelaide Bank derivatives ineffective post acquistion
Net interest margin 

1

2

2

3

4

Impact of community bank/alliances profit share arrangements

Net interest margin before community bank/alliances share of net interest income 
and cash flow hedge ineffectiveness

Less impact of community bank/alliances share of net interest income

Net interest margin before cash flow hedge ineffectiveness

4,125.7
24,576.4
5,060.1
33,762.2

(41.0)
1,902.1
1,861.1
35,623.3

13,036.6
5,906.0
4,474.0
1,483.6
7,326.7
52.2
552.6
32,831.7

536.5
2,255.1
2,791.6
35,623.3

33,762.2
(32,831.7)

265.8
2,061.3
386.4
2,713.5

6.44
8.39
7.64
8.04

732.9
383.1
304.1
119.2
583.8
3.2
44.6
2,170.9

2,713.5
(2,170.9)
542.6

(28.3)
514.3

5.62
6.49
6.80
8.03
7.97
6.13
8.07
6.61

8.04
(6.61)
1.43
1.61
(0.09)
1.52

1.93

0.32

1.61

1 A verage balance is based o n mo nthly clo sing balances fro m 30 June 2007 thro ugh 30 June 2008 inclusive, with the exceptio n o f Who lesale do mestic, 

which is based o n a daily clo sing balance.

2 Interest payments to  alliance partners are net values in the Inco me Statement. Interest inco me and expense values have been increased by $ 79.5m to  

reflect the gro ss amo unts.

3 Interest spread is the difference between the average interest rate earned o n assets and the average interest rate paid o n funds.
4 Interest margin is the net interest inco me as a percentage o f average interest earning assets.

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET AND RELATED INTEREST (continued) 

For the twelve month period ended 30 June 2007 

           A v e ra ge             Int e re s t

          A v e ra ge

            B a la nc e

12  m t hs                  R a t e

Footnote

$ m

$ m

                  %

Average balances and rates
Interest earning assets
Cash and investments
Loans and other receivables - company
Loans and other receivables - alliances
Total interest earning assets

Non interest earning assets
Provisions for doubtful debts
Other assets

Total assets (average balance)

Interest bearing liabilities 
Deposits

Retail - company
Retail - alliances
Wholesale - domestic
Wholesale - offshore

Notes payable
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt
Total interest bearing liabilities 

Non interest bearing liabilities and equity
Other liabilities
Equity

Total liabilities and equity

Interest margin and interest spread
Interest earning assets
Interest bearing liabilities
Net interest income and interest spread
Net interest margin

1

2

2

3

4

Impact of community bank/alliances profit share arrangements

Net interest margin before community bank/alliances share of net interest income

Less impact of community bank/alliances share of net interest income

Net interest margin

133.1
696.9
285.5
1,115.5

5.86
7.80
7.03
7.31

300.2
272.4
76.5
65.0
23.1
-
21.2
758.4

2,271.6
8,939.1
4,059.2
15,269.9

(19.2)
720.1
700.9
15,970.8

6,911.6
4,824.4
1,338.6
1,015.7
314.5
-
295.9
14,700.7

330.0
940.1
1,270.1
15,970.8

15,269.9
(14,700.7)

1,115.5
(758.4)
357.1

4.34
5.65
5.71
6.40
7.34
-
7.16
5.16

7.31
(5.16)
2.15
2.34

2.90

0.56

2.34

1 A verage balance is based o n mo nthly clo sing balances fro m 30 June 2006 thro ugh 30 June 2007 inclusive, with the exceptio n o f Who lesale do mestic, which 

is based o n a daily clo sing balance.

2 Interest payments to  alliance partners are net values in the Inco me Statement. Interest inco me and expense values have been increased by $ 56.9m to  reflect

the gro ss amo unts.

3 Interest spread is the difference between the average interest rate earned o n assets and the average interest rate paid o n funds.
4 Interest margin is the net interest inco me as a percentage o f average interest earning assets.

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

8. 

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 

a.    Capital management 

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited’s (Bendigo’s) key capital management objectives are to: 

• 

• 

• 

Optimise the level and use of capital resources to enhance shareholder value through maximising financial performance; 

Maintain  a  sufficient  level  of  capital  above  the  regulatory  minimum  to  provide  a  buffer  against  loss  arising  from 
unanticipated events, and allow the Group to continue as a going concern;  

Ensure that capital management is closely aligned with the Group’s business and strategic objectives; and 

Achieve progressive improvement to short- and long-term credit ratings.  

• 
The Group manages capital adequacy according to the framework provided by APRA’s Prudential Standards.  Capital adequacy 
is measured at two levels: 

• 

• 

Level  1  includes  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  (Bendigo)  and  certain  controlled  entities  that  meet  the  APRA 
definition of extended licensed entities; and 

Level 2 consists of the consolidated group, excluding non-controlled subsidiaries and subsidiaries involved in insurance, 
funds management, non-financial operations and securitisation special purpose vehicles. 

APRA determines minimum prudential capital ratios (eligible capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets) that must be 
held by all authorised deposit-taking institutions.  Accordingly, Bendigo is required to maintain a minimum prudential capital ratio 
(eligible capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets) at both Level 1 and Level 2 as determined by APRA.  As part of 
Bendigo’s capital management process, the Board considers the Group’s strategy, financial performance objectives, ACE ratio, 
credit  ratings  and  other  factors  relating  to  the  efficient  management  of  capital  in  setting  target  ratios  of  capital  above  the 
regulatory required levels.  These processes are formalised within Bendigo’s internal capital adequacy assessment process (or 
iCAAP). 
Bendigo has adopted APRA’s Standardised Approach to credit risk, which requires the Group to determine capital requirements 
based on standards set by APRA. 
Bendigo satisfied APRA’s minimum capital requirements at Levels 1 and 2 throughout the 2007/8 financial year. 
APRA has defined two broad categories of capital, and the form and substance of their components must meet APRA’s specific 
requirements  in  order  to  be  eligible  for  inclusion  in  the  Group’s  capital  base.    Tier  1  capital  comprises  the  highest  quality 
components of capital, and Tier 2 includes other components of lesser quality, but which still contribute to the overall strength of 
the Group as a going concern.  At least half of Bendigo’s eligible capital must be held in the form of Tier 1 capital. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (continued) 

b.    Capital adequacy 

Risk w eighted capital ratios

Tier 1
Tier 2
Total capital ratio

Qualifying capital
Tier 1
Contributed capital
Retained profits & reserves
Innovative tier 1 capital
Less,
Intangible assets, cash flow  hedges and capitalised expenses
Net deferred tax assets
50/50 deductions
Other adjustments as per APRA advice
Total tier 1 capital

Tier 2
General reserve for credit losses/collective provision (net of tax effect)
Subordinated debt
Asset revaluation reserves

Less,
50/50 deductions
Other adjustments as per APRA advice
Subsidiary investment residual
Total tier 2 capital
Less,
Investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries or associates and other bank's
     capital instruments
Total qualifying capital

                     Consolidated

As at
June 2008
$m

As at
June 2007
$m

7.52%
2.91%
10.43%

7.98%
2.26%
10.24%

2,706.3
207.5
277.9

1,592.5
66.9
40.6
-
1,491.7

103.6
681.8
11.4
796.8

40.6
179.5
-
576.7

-
2,068.4

693.7
234.8
-

104.9
4.9
-
40.6
778.1

53.2
307.1
21.5
381.8

-
-
9.0
372.8

151.9
999.0

Total risk w eighted assets

19,820.8

9,754.0  

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c. 

Adjusted common equity (“ACE”) and Adjusted total equity (“ATE”) 

Adjusted  common  equity  and  Adjusted  total  equity  are  measures  considered  by  Standard  &  Poor’s  in  evaluating  the  Bank’s 
credit rating. The ACE and ATE ratios have been calculated in accordance with the Standard & Poor’s methodology. 

Shareholders' equity
Minority interest equity
Retained earnings
Expected dividends
Goodw ill
Other deductions

                  C o ns o lida t e d

A s  a t

A s  a t

J une  2 0 0 8

J une  2 0 0 7

$ m

$ m

2,766.9
-
242.0
(99.4)
(1,460.4)
(4.5)

1,444.6

624.9
(0.7)
232.4
(46.6)
(93.7)
-

716.3

Adjusted Common Equity ratio to risk w eighted assets

7.29%

7.34%

Investments in associates and joint ventures equity accounted for
Hybrid capital
Subsidiary investment residual

Adjusted total equity

Adjusted Total Equity ratio to risk w eighted assets

9. 

EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE 

Basic earnings per ordinary share  

Diluted earnings per ordinary share   

Cash basis earnings per ordinary share

(185.2)
278.0
(9.0)

1,528.4

7.71%

(156.3)
88.5
(9.0)

639.5

6.56%  

                  C o ns o lida t e d

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

C e nt s  pe r s ha re C e nt s  pe r s ha re

74.8

74.7

93.7

81.9

81.1

82.9

$ m

$ m

Reconciliation of earnings used in the calculation of basic earnings per ordinary share

Profit after tax

(Profit)/loss attributable to minority interests

Dividends paid on preference shares

Dividends paid/accrued on step up preference shares

Reconciliation of earnings used in the calculation of diluted earnings per ordinary share

Earnings used in calculating basic earnings per ordinary share

Add back dividends on dilutive preference shares

171.2

(0.7)

(5.5)

(3.7)

161.3

161.3

-

161.3

121.7

0.1

(4.8)

-

117.0

117.0

4.8

121.8  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE (continued) 

Reconciliation of earnings used in the calculation of cash basis earnings per ordinary share

                  Consolidated

2008

2007

Earnings used in calculating basic earnings per ordinary share
After tax intangibles amortisation (excluding software amortisation)
After tax significant income and expense items ( 1 )
Movement in general reserve for credit losses
Movement in general reserve for credit losses - associates
Significant general reserve for credit losses movement - BBL move
to 0.51% of RWA

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in basic and cash
basis earnings per ordinary share

Effect of dilution - executive performance rights
Effect of dilution - preference shares

161.3
4.8
35.1
5.7
(1.0)

(4.0)

201.9

117.0
1.2
6.8
(4.7)
(1.8)

-

118.5

No. of shares No. of shares

215,528,083 142,878,434

294,427
-

100,117
7,155,635

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in diluted earnings
per ordinary share

215,822,510 150,134,186

(1)  Significant income and expense items after tax comprise:

$m

$m

Income
Adelaide Bank derivatives ineffective post acquistion
Realised accounting gain on Visa Inc shares

Expense 
Expense relating to an issue of shares to staff under the Employee Share Plan
Shortfall relating to Employee Share Plan
Impairment loss - equity investments
Integration costs
Fair value adjustment - head office development
ATO audit costs
Expense relating to Bank of Queensland proposed merger

19.8
(17.6)

1.0
2.1
21.1
6.6
1.4
0.7
-
35.1

-
-

5.6
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
6.8

Significant items are items of income or expense that are, by management judgement, of significant value and/or
are unusual or non-recurring by nature.  These items are excluded from cash basis earnings. 

Conversions, calls, subscription or issues after 30 June 2008 
There have been not conversions to, calls of, or subscriptions for ordinary shares or issues of potential ordinary
shares since the reporting date and before the completion of this financial report.

Information on the classification of securities - Executive performace rights
Executive performance rights are treated as dilutive from the date of issue and remain dilutive so long as the
performance conditions are satisfied. In the event of a performance condition not being satisfied, the number of
dilutive rights would be reduced to the number that would have been issued if the end of the period was the end
of the contingency period.

Potentially dilutive instruments 
The following instruments are potentially dilutive in the future, but are assessed as not being dilutive as at the
reporting date:

Preference shares
Step up preference shares
Reset preference shares
Executive share options
Executive performance rights

Dilutive

2007
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes

2008
No
No
No
No
Yes

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

10. 

DIVIDENDS 

Dividends paid or proposed 

Ordinary shares
Dividends paid during the year

                  C o ns o lida t e d

                  P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

current year
Interim dividend (28.0 cents per share) (2007 - 24.0 cents per share)

71.7

32.6

71.7

32.6

previous year
Final dividend (34.0 cents per share) (2007 - 30.0 cents per share)

46.8

118.5

40.1

72.7

46.8

118.5

40.1

72.7

Dividends proposed since the reporting date, b ut not recognised as a liab ility
Final dividend (37.0 cents per share) (2007: 34.0 cents per share)

99.4

46.6

99.4

46.6

All dividends paid were fully franked.  Proposed dividends will be fully franked out of existing franking credits or out of franking credits arising
from payment of income tax provided for in the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2008.

Preference shares
Dividends paid during the year

142.66 cents per share paid on 17 September 2007 (2007: 131.68 cents)
147.76 cents per share paid on 17 December 2007 (2007: 134.64 cents)
154.28 cents per share paid on 17 March 2008 (2007: 136.36 cents)
162.85 cents per share paid on 16 June 2008 (2007: 138.89 cents)

Step up preference shares
Dividends paid during the year

152.00 cents per share paid on 10 January 2008 (2007: Nil)
155.00 cents per share paid on 10 April 2008 (2007: Nil)

Dividend franking account
Balance of franking account as at end of financial year
Franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax provided for in the

financial report

Impact of dividends proposed or declared before the financial report was authorised

for issue but not recognised as a distribution of equity holders during the period

The tax rate at which dividends have been franked is 30% (2007: 30%). 
Dividends proposed will be franked at the rate of 30% (2007: 30%).

Dividend paid
Dividends paid by cash or satisfied by the issue of shares under the dividend
reinvestment plan during the year were as follows:

Paid in cash 
Satisfied by issue of shares

Dividend Reinvestment Plan 

1.3
1.3
1.4
1.5
5.5

1.5
1.6
3.1

1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
4.8

-
-
-

1.3
1.3
1.4
1.5
5.5

1.5
1.6
3.1

1.2
1.2
1.2
1.2
4.8

-
-
-

233.9

116.0

11.1

16.3

(43.6)
201.4

(21.0)
111.3

95.0
32.1
127.1

57.0
20.5
77.5

95.0
32.1
127.1

57.0
20.5
77.5

The  Dividend  Reinvestment  Plan  provides  shareholders  with  the  opportunity  of  converting  their  entitlement  to  a  dividend  into 
new shares. The issue price of the shares is equal to the volume weighted average share price of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank 
shares traded on the Australian Securities Exchange over the ten trading days following the Record Date at a current discount 
of 2.5% for 2008.  Shares issued under this Plan rank equally with all other ordinary shares. 

Bonus Share Scheme 

The Bonus Share Scheme provides shareholders with the opportunity to elect to receive a number of bonus shares issued for 
no consideration instead of receiving a dividend. The issue price of the shares is equal to the volume weighted average price of 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares traded on the Australian Securities Exchange over the ten trading days following the Record 
Date at a current discount of 2.5% for 2008. Shares issued under this scheme rank equally with all other ordinary shares. 

The  last  date  for  the  receipt  of  an  election  notice  for  participation  in  either  the  Dividend  Reinvestment  Plan  or  Bonus  Share 
Scheme for the 2008 final dividend was 2 September 2008. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

11. 

RETURN ON AVERAGE ORDINARY EQUITY 

                         C o ns o lida t e d

2 0 0 8

%

2 0 0 7

%

Return on average ordinary equity

8.65

15.18

Pre-significant items return on average ordinary equity

10.53

16.06

Cash basis return on average ordinary equity

10.82

15.38

Reconciliation of earnings used in the calculation of return on average ordinary equity

Net profit for the year

(Profit)/loss attributable to minority interests

Dividends paid on preference shares

Dividends paid/accrued on step up preference shares

Earnings used in calculation of return on average ordinary equity

After tax significant income and expense items

Earnings used in calculation of pre-significant item s return on average

ordinary equity

After tax intangibles amortisation (excluding amortisation of intangible softw are)

Movement in general reserve for credit losses

Movement in general reserve for credit losses - associates

Significant general reserve for credit losses movement - BBL move to 0.51% of RWA

$ m

$ m

171.2

121.7

(0.7)

(5.5)

(3.7)

161.3

35.1

196.4

4.8

5.7

(1.0)

(4.0)

0.1

(4.8)

-

117.0

6.8

123.8

1.2

(4.7)

(1.8)

-

Earnings used in calculation of cash basis return on average ordinary equity

201.9

118.5

Reconciliation of ordinary equity used in the calculation of return on average ordinary equity

Total equity

Preference share net capital

Asset revaluation reserve - shares

Unrealised gains/losses on cash flow  hedge reserve

General reserve for credit losses 

General reserve for credit losses  - associates

Minority interest

Ordinary equity

3,270.0

(188.5)

(14.8)

(55.8)

(76.2)

(9.3)

-

2,925.4

1,015.0

(88.5)

(32.7)

(35.2)

(45.3)

(8.3)

0.7

805.7

Average ordinary equity

1,865.6

770.7

The above calculation uses a basic average balance calculation, consistant w ith previous years.  

If a monthly average balance calculation w ere used for the current period, the return on average ordinary

equity w ould be 8.55%.  This is due to the significant increase in ordinary equity follow ing the merger w ith

Adelaide Bank on 30 November 2007.

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

12. 

NET TANGIBLE ASSETS PER ORDINARY SHARE 

Net tangible assets per ordinary share

Reconciliation of net tangible assets used in calculation of net tangible assets

per ordinary share

Net assets

Intangibles

Preference shares - face value

Step up preference shares - face value

General reserve for credit losses

General reserve for credit losses  - associates

Minority interest

Net tangible assets

                         C o ns o lida t e d

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

$             

5.59

$               

5.40

$ m

3,270.0

(1,460.4)

(90.0)

(100.0)

(76.2)

(9.3)

-

1,534.1

$ m

1,015.0

(93.7)

(90.0)

-

(45.3)

(8.3)

0.7

778.4

Num ber of ordinary shares on issue at reporting date

274,678,383

144,187,890  

13. 

CASH FLOW STATEMENT RECONCILIATION 

Profit after tax
Non-cash items

Doubtful debts expense
Amortisation
Depreciation
Revaluation (increments)/decrements
Equity settled transactions
Share of associates' net (profits)
Dividends received/(accrued) from associates
Profits on sale of investment securities
Impairment loss on investments
(Profits)/losses on sale of property, plant & equipment 

Changes in assets and liabilities

Increase/(decrease) in tax provision
Increase/(decrease) in deferred tax assets & liabilities
(Increase)/decrease in accrued interest
Increase in accrued employees entitlements
Increase/(decrease) in other accruals, receivables and provisions

Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

171.2

121.7

163.0

112.2

25.7
11.1
16.7
16.0
4.4
(26.4)
13.0
(0.5)
4.0
(0.4)

34.1
(4.4)
(21.5)
21.6
(106.4)
158.2

8.8
5.4
12.9
(1.5)
6.6
(21.9)
11.9
(6.0)
-
-

6.4
0.5
15.1
2.7
(64.8)
97.8

7.7
5.2
13.2
19.5
6.1
-
-
(0.5)
-
(0.4)

(29.7)
(34.8)
(15.9)
11.1
72.2
216.7

7.9
4.1
12.0
(1.4)
6.6
-
-
(4.0)
9.9
0.1

6.4
1.0
13.9
3.1
(81.7)
90.1

Cash flows presented on a net basis
Cash flows arising from the following activities are presented on a net basis in the cash flow statement:
Loans and receivables, Investment securities, Retail deposits, Wholesale deposits and Subordinated debt.

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

14. 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Notes, coin and cash at bank
Investments at call

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents includes:
Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Due to other financial institutions

15. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING 

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

809.1
386.8
1,195.9

1,195.9
412.7
(269.7)
1,338.9

2 0 0 7

$ m

200.7
56.9
257.6

257.6
71.5
(184.0)
145.1

2 0 0 8

$ m

198.6
241.9
440.5

440.5
237.6
(151.7)
526.4

2 0 0 7

$ m

146.6
56.9
203.5

203.5
71.1
(184.0)
90.6  

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

Bank discount securities
Other discount securities
Floating rate notes
Government securities

Maturity analysis
Not longer than 3 months
Longer than 3 and not longer than 12 months
Longer than 1 and not longer than 5 years
Over 5 years

16. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE - SECURITIES 

Negotiable securities
Negotiable certificates of deposit
Government securities
Bank accepted bills of exchange
Reset preference Shares

Maturity analysis
Not longer than 3 months
Longer than 3 and not longer than 12 months
Longer than 1 and not longer than 5 years
Over 5 years

29.9
1,026.9
259.7
98.3
1,414.8

745.7
481.7
187.4
-
1,414.8

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

307.2
15.0
99.8
-
422.0

422.0
-
-
-
422.0

2 0 0 7

$ m

19.9
408.9
-
-
428.8

428.8
-
-
-
428.8

2 0 0 8

$ m

407.2
15.0
99.8
89.5
611.5

522.0
-
-
89.5
611.5

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-  

2 0 0 7

$ m

19.9
408.9
-
-
428.8

428.8
-
-
-
428.8

Recognised gains / (losses) before tax:
Gain/(loss) recognised directly in equity
Amount removed from equity and recognised in profit/(loss)

0.1
-

-
-

-
-

-
-  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

17. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE – SHARE INVESTMENTS 

Share investments at fair value
Listed share investments
Unlisted share investments

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

79.7
4.9
84.6

2 0 0 7

$ m

124.5
5.9
130.4

2 0 0 8

$ m

74.5
2.7
77.2

2 0 0 7

$ m

123.8
4.1
127.9

Recognised gains / (losses) before tax:
Gain/(loss) recognised directly in equity
Amount removed from equity and recognised in (profit)/loss

(56.0)
29.9

8.9
-

(56.7)
29.8

9.4

-  

18. 

FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD TO MATURITY 

Negotiable securities
Bank accepted bills of exchange
Negotiable certificates of deposit
Government securities
Other

Non negotiable securities
Deposits - banks
Deposits - other
Other

Maturity analysis
Not longer than 3 months
Longer than 3 and not longer than 12 months
Longer than 1 and not longer than 5 years
Over 5 years

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

5.3
798.9
204.3
394.1
1,402.6

-
12.0
-
12.0
1,414.6

813.8
333.9
266.9
-
1,414.6

36.2
299.5
990.5
277.0
1,603.2

-
11.0
0.2
11.2
1,614.4

882.7
475.4
256.3
-
1,614.4

-
1,131.4
204.3
337.7
1,673.4

-
-
-
-
1,673.4

1,077.9
328.6
266.9
-
1,673.4

-
262.8
990.5
277.0
1,530.3

-
-
0.2
0.2
1,530.5

798.8
475.4
256.3
-

1,530.5  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

19. 

LOANS AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

Loans and other receivables - investments

517.6

-

-

-

Overdrafts
Credit cards

Term loans

Margin lending

Lease receivables
Factoring receivables

3,184.3
289.9

32,153.2

3,767.3

434.3
46.2

2,973.0
139.8

3,136.2
169.9

10,241.1

11,313.4

90.5

359.4
40.3

63.4

405.9
9.4

3,012.4
139.8

9,884.0

90.5

356.7
4.5

Gross loans and other receivables

39,875.2

13,844.1

15,098.2

13,487.9

Specific provision for impairment  (Note 20)
Collective provision for impairment  (Note 20)
Unearned income

(22.1)
(36.8)
(106.7)
(165.6)

(8.4)
(11.4)
(51.0)
(70.8)

(9.5)
(10.0)
(60.3)
(79.8)

(8.1)
(11.0)
(50.7)
(69.8)

Deferred costs

12.3

-

-

-

Net loans and other receivables

39,721.9

13,773.3

15,018.4

13,418.1

Impaired loans
Loans

 - without provisions
 - with provisions

less specific impairment provisions
Net impaired loans

-
43.2
(21.6)
21.6

0.6
17.6
(8.4)
9.8

-
12.9
(9.0)
3.9

0.6
16.8
(8.1)
9.3

Net impaired loans % of loans and other receivables

0.05%

0.07%

0.03%

0.07%

Portfolios facilities - past due 90 days, not well secured
less impairment provisions
Net portfolio facilities

Loans past due 90 days
Accruing loans past due 90 days, with adequate security balance
Amount in arrears

Net fair value of properties acquired through the enforcement of security

Interest income recognised 
Interest income recognised in respect of impaired loans
Interest income recognised in respect of assets acquired through enforcement

2.4
(0.5)
1.9

174.3
15.3

88.3

0.3
0.5

2.0
(0.3)
1.7

61.6
7.3

15.3

0.1
0.6

2.4
(0.5)
1.9

54.1
6.2

15.3

0.3
0.5

2.0
(0.3)
1.7

61.2
7.1

15.3

0.1
0.6

Interest income recognised is the interest income actually received subsequent to these balances becoming impaired or restructured.

Maturity analysis  ( 1)
At call / overdrafts
Not longer than 3 months
Longer than 3 and not longer than 12 months
Longer than 1 and not longer than 5 years
Longer than 5 years

2,242.7
4,699.9
2,621.9
8,712.5
22,115.8
40,392.8

3,261.7
1,092.8
844.4
5,467.3
3,177.9
13,844.1

2,111.2
1,036.7
2,072.7
6,534.0
3,343.6
15,098.2

3,251.9
1,090.1
832.5
5,427.0
2,886.4
13,487.9

1

Balances exclude specific and general provisions for doubtful debts and unearned revenue.

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

20. 

IMPAIRMENT OF LOANS AND ADVANCES 

Specific provision for impairment
Opening balance
Provision acquired in business combination
Charged to income statement
Impaired debts written-off applied to specific impairment provision
Closing balance

Collective provision for impairment
Opening balance
Provision acquired in business combination
Charged to income statement
Closing balance

General reserve for credit losses
Opening balance
Provision acquired in business combination
Charged to equity 
Closing balance

Bad and doubtful debts expense
Specific provisions for impairment
Collective provision
Bad debts written off 
Bad debts recovered

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

8.4
6.9
13.7
(6.9)
22.1

11.4
22.5
2.9
36.8

45.3
36.6
(5.7)
76.2

13.7
2.9
9.1
(2.6)
23.1

2 0 0 7

$ m

9.1
-
5.5
(6.2)
8.4

8.8
-
2.6
11.4

40.6
-
4.7
45.3

5.5
2.6
0.7
(0.6)
8.2

2 0 0 8

$ m

8.1
-
8.3
(6.9)
9.5

11.0
-
(1.0)
10.0

45.3
-
0.9
46.2

8.3
(1.0)
0.4
(0.7)
7.0

2 0 0 7

$ m

8.6
-
5.6
(6.1)
8.1

8.6
-
2.4
11.0

40.6
-
4.7
45.3

5.6
2.4
(0.1)
(0.6)
7.3

Ratios
Specific provision as % of gross loans less unearned income

0.06%

0.06%

Collective provision (net of tax) & General reserve for credit losses

as a % of risk-weighted assets

0.51%

0.55%

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

21. 

PARTICULARS IN RELATION TO CONTROLLED ENTITIES 

N a m e

Chief entity
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited 

Directly Controlled Operating Entities
Adelaide Bank Limited

(1)

(2)

AB Management Pty Ltd
ABL Custodian Services Pty Ltd
ABL NIM Pty Ltd
ABL Nominees Pty Ltd
ABL Securities Pty Ltd
Adelaide Bank Charitable Foundation Ltd
Adelaide Equity Finance Pty Ltd
Adelaide Managed Funds Ltd
Co-operative Member Services Pty Ltd
Hindmarsh Adelaide Property Trust
Leveraged Equities Ltd
Pirie Street Custodian Ltd (formerly Leveraged Equities Nominees Ltd)

Pirie Street Nominees Pty Ltd (formerly Leveq Nominees Pty Ltd)

BBS Nominees Pty Ltd
Bendigo Finance Pty Ltd
Bendigo Financial Planning Ltd
Community Developments Australia Pty Ltd

Community Energy Australia Pty Ltd
Community Solutions Australia Pty Ltd
Community Exchanges Australia Pty Ltd

Fountain Plaza Pty Ltd
Homesafe Trust
National Mortgage Market Corporation Pty Ltd

Asia Pacific Receivables Corporation Pty Ltd
National Assets Securitisation Corporation Pty Ltd

Oxford Funding Pty Ltd
Sandhurst Trustees Ltd

Sandhurst Nominees (Victoria) Ltd
Sandhurst Custodians Ltd
Sandhurst Nominees (Canberra) Ltd
Bendigo Asset Management Limited

CS Cust Pty Ltd (nine custodian subsidiaries)
CS Subcust 1 Pty Ltd
CS Subcust 2 Pty Ltd
Sunstate Lenders Mortgage Insurance Pty Ltd
Victorian Securities Corporation Ltd

Securitisation
Banksia Trust Series 2001-1
Banksia Trust Series 2001-2
AIL Trust No 1
Series 2007-1 Torrens Trust
Portfolio Funding Trust 2007-1
Series 2006-1(E) Torrens Trust
Series 2005-1 Torrens Trust
Series 2001-1 Torrens Trust
Series 2008-1 Torrens Trust
Lighthouse Warehouse Trust No 6
Lighthouse Warehouse Trust No 4
Series 2004-1 Torrens Trust
Series 2005-3 (E) Torrens Trust
NIM Trust

108 

P rinc ipa l 

A c t iv it ie s

Banking

Banking 
Securitisation Manager
Security Trustee
Trust Manager
Trustee company
Investment company
Trustee company
Margin Lending
Responsible Entity for listed trust
Trustee for executive & staff equity plans
Property Owner
Margin Lending
Provider of share nominee services for
margin lending
Acquires and sells financial products
held as security for LE margin loans
Administration company
Leasing finance
Financial advisory services
Community initiatives
Community initiatives
Community initiatives
Community initiatives
Property owner
Financial services
Mortgage origination & m'ment
Securitisation Manager
Securitisation manager
Invoice discounting
Trustee company
Nominee company
Custodian company
Nominee company
Investment manager
Custodian company
Custodian company
Custodian company
Mortgage insurance
Financial services

Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
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N a m e

Securitisation (cont)
Series 2003-1 Torrens Trust
Series 2002-1 Torrens Trust
Series 2005-1AAA Torrens Trust
Lighthouse Warehouse Trust No 12
Lighthouse Warehouse Trust No 2
Lighthouse Warehouse Trust No 1
Lighthouse Warehouse Trust No 11
Series 2004-2 (W) Torrens Trust
Series 2005-2(S) Torrens Trust
Q9 Trust
Lighthouse Warehouse Trust No. 5
Q10 Trust

P rinc ipa l 

A c t iv it ie s

Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 
Securitisation 

1 No n-Operating co ntro lled entities are excluded fro m the abo ve list.
2 A ll entities are 100% o wned and inco rpo rated in A ustralia.

22. 

INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES USING THE EQUITY METHOD 

Nam e

Elders Rural Bank Ltd
Tasmanian Banking Services Ltd
Community Sector Enterprises Pty Ltd
Homesafe Solutions Pty Ltd

* Caroline Springs Fin Serv Pty Ltd
Silver Body Corp Fin Serv Pty Ltd
Community Telco Australia Pty Ltd
Strategic Payments Services Pty Ltd

        Ow nership
    interest held by
  consolidated entity
2008
2007
  %
  %
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
100.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
50.0
40.0
33.3

Balance date

30 June
30 June
30 June
30 June
30 June
30 June
30 June
30 June

(i) Principal activities of joint venture companies
Elders Rural Bank Ltd - financial services
Tasmanian Banking Services Ltd - financial services
Community Sector Enterprises Pty Ltd - financial services
Homesafe Solutions Pty Ltd - financial services

* Caroline Springs Financial Services Pty Ltd - financial services

Silver Body Corporate Financial Services Pty Ltd - financial services
Community Telco Australia Pty Ltd - telecommunication services
Strategic Payments Services Pty Ltd - payment processing services

* Effective 30 June 2008, Caroline Springs Financial Services Pty Ltd is a w holly-ow ned subsidiary.  

All joint venture companies w ere incorporated in Australia.

(ii) Share of joint ventures' revenue and profits

Share of joint ventures':
- revenue
- expense

- profit before income tax
- income tax expense 
- profit after income tax

109 

2008
$m

67.3
40.9

26.4
9.2
17.2

2007
$m

59.8
37.9

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INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES USING THE EQUITY METHOD (continued) 

Share of joint ventures' operating profits after income tax:

- Elders Rural Bank Ltd

- Tasmanian Banking Services Ltd

- Community Sector Enterprises Pty Ltd

- Homesafe Solutions Pty Ltd

- Caroline Springs Financial Services Pty Ltd**

- Silver Body Corporate Financial Services Pty Ltd

- Community Telco Australia Pty Ltd

- Strategic Payments Services Pty Ltd

The consolidated entity's share in the retained profits and reserves of joint venture
companies is not available for payment of dividends to shareholders of
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited until such time as those profits and reserves are 

distributed by the joint venture companies.

(iii) Carrying amount of investments in joint ventures
Balance at the beginning of financial year
- carrying amount of investment in joint ventures acquired during the year
- dividends received from joint ventures
- share of joint ventures' net profits (losses) for the financial year
- share of joint ventures' movements in retained earnings for the financial year
- share of joint ventures' movements in reserves for the financial year
Carrying amount of investments in joint ventures at the end of the financial year

Represented by:
Investments at equity accounted amount:
  - Elders Rural Bank Ltd
  - Tasmanian Banking Services Ltd
  - Community Sector Enterprises Pty Ltd
  - Homesafe Solutions Pty Ltd
  - Caroline Springs Financial Services Pty Ltd**
  - Silver Body Corporate Financial Services Pty Ltd
  - Community Telco Australia Pty Ltd
  - Strategic Payment Services Pty Ltd

2008

$m

20.8

1.0

0.5

(0.7)

-

0.2

(1.9)

(2.7)

17.2

156.3
24.3
(14.6)
17.2
0.1
1.9
185.2

179.4
2.3
0.5
0.1
-
0.5
1.3
1.1
185.2

2007

$m

18.0

0.9

(0.1)

(1.0)

(0.1)

0.1

(1.4)

(2.6)

13.8

143.5
9.4
(12.0)
13.8
-
1.6
156.3

151.4
2.2
-
-
0.1
0.3
0.8
1.5
156.3

There are no impairment losses relating to investments in joint ventures.

Unrecognised losses relating to joint ventures

-

-

**   Caroline Springs Financial Services Pty Ltd became a wholly owned subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd  

on 30 June 2008 

(iv) The consolidated entity's share of the assets and liabilities of joint venture
       in aggregate
Assets
Liabilities
Net Assets

(v) Amount of retained profits of the consolidated entity attributable to 
      joint ventures

      T o t a l

            E lde rs  R ura l B a nk  Lim it e d

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

2,122.4
1,959.8
162.6

72.8

1,895.1
1,760.7
134.4

70.2

2,111.5
1,954.5
157.0

1,885.4
1,756.2
129.2

Subsequent events affecting a joint ventures' profits/losses for the ensuing year (if any) are disclosed in the Events after Balance Sheet
Date note.

The consolidated entity's share of joint ventures' commitments and contingent liabilities (if any) are disclosed in the Commitments and
Contingencies note.

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23. 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

(a) Carrying Value
Property 
Freehold land - at fair value

(1 )

Freehold buildings - at fair value 
Accumulated depreciation

(1 )

Leasehold improvements  - at cost
Accumulated depreciation

Other
Plant, furniture, fittings, office equipment & vehicles - at cost
Accumulated depreciation

(b) Reconciliations
(1 )

Freehold land
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Additions
Additions through acquisition of entities
Revaluations
Disposals

(1 )

Freehold buildings 
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Additions  
Additions through acquisition of entities
Revaluations
Disposals
Depreciation expense

Leasehold improvements  - at cost
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Acquisitions
Additions
Additions through acquisition of entities
Disposals
Depreciation expense

Plant, furniture, fittings, office equipment & vehicles 
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Acquisitions
Additions
Additions through acquisition of entities
Re-classification to assets held for sale
Disposals
Depreciation expense

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

9.3
9.3

24.5
(0.5)
24.0

47.4
(17.3)
30.1
63.4

178.2
(128.1)
50.1

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

5.8
5.8

1.2
-
1.2

37.2
(12.6)
24.6
31.6

91.2
(61.3)
29.9

0.3
0.3

0.2
-
0.2

44.1
(15.8)
28.3
28.8

101.8
(63.9)
37.9

0.4
0.4

0.3
-
0.3

37.2
(12.6)
24.6
25.3

84.6
(56.3)
28.3

113.5

61.5

66.7

53.6

5.8
-
8.2
-
(4.7)
9.3

1.2
-
23.4
-
(0.1)
(0.5)
24.0

24.6
-
7.3
1.6

-
(3.4)
30.1

29.9
-
21.8
12.5

-
(1.2)
(12.9)
50.1

5.0
0.5
-
0.3
-
5.8

7.6
1.0
-
0.1
(7.3)
(0.2)
1.2

14.4
-
12.6
-
(0.1)
(2.3)
24.6

54.1
-
82.0
-
(93.4)
(2.5)
(10.3)
29.9

2.4
8.7
(4.1)
7.0

0.4
-
-
-
(0.1)
0.3

0.3
-
-
-
(0.1)
-
0.2

24.6
-
6.9
-
-
(3.2)
28.3

28.3
-
20.6
-
-
(1.1)
(9.9)
37.9

0.1
0.1
-
0.2

0.2
-
-
0.2
-
0.4

0.2
-
-
0.1
-
-
0.3

14.4
-
12.6
-
(0.1)
(2.3)
24.6

26.1
-
13.9
-
-
(2.1)
(9.6)
28.3

0.1
0.1
-
0.2

If land and buildings were measured using the cost model the carrying amounts would be as follows:

Land 
Buildings 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Net carrying amount

2.4
16.9
(6.3)
13.0

1

The fair values of freehold land and buildings have been determined by reference to director valuations, based upon independent valuations
previously obtained. The independent valuations are performed on an open market basis, being the amounts for which the assets could be
exchanged between a knowledgeable willing buyer and a knowledgeable willing seller in an arm's length transaction at the valuation date.
The effective date of the revaluation was 30 June 2007.

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24.      ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 

Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Additions
Fair value adjustment

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m
93.4
15.2
(3.1)
105.5

2 0 0 7

$ m
-
93.4
-
93.4

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

$ m
-
4.3
(1.1)
3.2

$ m
-
-
-
-  

In  accordance  with  Accounting  Standard  AASB  5:  “Non-current  Assets  Held  for  Sale  and  Discontinued  Operations”,  the 
carrying value of the new Head Office development in Bendigo, Victoria has been disclosed as Assets held for sale.   

The development is the subject of a Sale and Leaseback contract which took effect 29 August 2008.  

25.      INVESTMENT PROPERTY 

Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Additions
Net gain from fair value adjustments

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m
34.2
41.0
5.2
80.4

2 0 0 7

$ m
-
32.7
1.5
34.2

2 0 0 8

2 0 0 7

$ m
-
-
-
-

$ m
-
-
-
-  

Investment properties are carried at fair value, which has been determined in accordance with directors’ valuations and have 
not been independently valued. 
The fair value represents the amounts at which the assets could be sold in an arm’s length transaction at the date of valuation. 
As the asset represents residential properties, the realisability of the properties and the remittance of income and proceeds of 
disposal can be impacted by the real estate market conditions in relation to residential properties, particularly Melbourne and 
Sydney.    

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26. 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL 

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

(a) Carrying value

Intangible assets  
Customer list - at cost
Accumulated amortisation 

Computer software - at cost
Accumulated amortisation 

Trustee licence - at cost
Accumulated impairment

Goodwill
Purchased goodwill 
Accumulated impairment

Goodwill on consolidation - at cost
Accumulated impairment

(b) Reconciliations

Intangible assets  
Customer list
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Additions/fair value adjustment
Amortisation charge

Computer software
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Addition acquired through business combination
Additions
Disposals
Amortisation charge

Trustee licence 
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year

Goodwill

Purchased goodwill 
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Additions/transfer from goodwill on consolidation

Goodwill on consolidation
Carrying amount at beginning of financial year
Addition acquired through business combination/(purchase price adjustment)
Transfer to purchased goodwill
Impairment

2 0 0 8

$ m

4.7
(4.0)
0.7

37.1
(15.3)
21.8

8.4
-
8.4

34.6
-
34.6

1,398.9
(4.0)
1,394.9
1,460.4

1.4
0.1
(0.8)
0.7

19.7
3.2
4.3
-
(5.4)
21.8

8.4
8.4

34.6
-
34.6

29.6
1,369.3
-
(4.0)
1,394.9
1,460.4

2 0 0 7

$ m

4.6
(3.2)
1.4

29.7
(10.0)
19.7

8.4
-
8.4

34.6
-
34.6

29.6
-
29.6
93.7

2.6
-
(1.2)
1.4

13.6
-
10.3
-
(4.2)
19.7

8.4
8.4

-
34.6
34.6

65.0
(0.8)
(34.6)
-
29.6
93.7

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

-
-
-

33.4
(14.6)
18.8

-
-
-

34.6
-
34.6

-
-
-
53.4

-
-
-
-

19.6
-
4.6
-
(5.4)
18.8

-
-

34.6
-
34.6

-
-
-
-
-
53.4

-
-
-

28.8
(9.2)
19.6

-
-
-

34.6
-
34.6

-
-
-
54.2

-
-
-
-

13.5
-
10.2
-
(4.1)
19.6

-
-

-
34.6
34.6

-
-
-
-
-
54.2  

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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL (continued) 

Intangible assets 

Finite useful life 

The  customer  list  was  acquired  through  a  business  combination  (Oxford  Funding  Pty  Ltd)  and  has  been  capitalised  at  fair 
value.  The customer list has been assessed as having a finite life and is amortised using a method that reflects the pattern of 
the economic benefits of the asset over a period of 5 years. 

Computer  software  includes  internally  developed  software  and  software  that  is  not  an  integral  part  of  the  related  hardware. 
Intangible software is capitalised at cost and is amortised over the assessed useful life of the asset on a straight line basis. 
This is generally a period of between 2.5 years and 7 years (major software items). 

Indefinite useful life 

The  trustee  licence  represents  an  intangible  asset  purchased  through  the  effect  of  a  business  combination  (Sandhurst 
Trustees Limited). The useful life of this asset has been estimated as indefinite and the cost method utilised for measurement.  

The  asset  is  assessed  as  having  an  indefinite  life  as  the  authorisation  for  Sandhurst  Trustees  Limited  to  trade  as  a  trustee 
company has no end period. Revocation of the authority is unlikely and would occur only in the event of non-compliance with 
conditions  under  which  authorisation is  granted.  Sandhurst Trustees  Limited  has  specific compliance  procedures  in place  to 
ensure these conditions are met. 

Goodwill 

The goodwill items represent intangible assets purchased through the effect of business combinations. 

IMPAIRMENT TESTING OF GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES WITH INDEFINITE LIVES  

27. 
Goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated to cash generating units, or groups of cash generating 
units, which are reportable segments for internal reporting, for impairment testing as follows: 

Sandhurst Trustees Limited   
Goodwill has been allocated to the cash generating unit (CGU) of Sandhurst Trustees Limited (STL).  
The  recoverable  amount  of  the  STL  CGU  has  been  determined  based  on  a  fair  value  calculation  using  the  projected  cash 
flows for 2007/08 and applying a multiple of 12 (2007:12).  Management believe this multiple is appropriate for this business.  
For impairment testing purposes, the fair value has been allocated on the basis of 80% to the trustee licence and 20% to the 
goodwill. 
The multiple would have to decline to 1 (2007: 1) before impairment would be evident.  

Benhold Pty Ltd (IOOF Building Society) 
Goodwill  for  IOOF  has  been  allocated  to  the  group  of  cash  generating  units  comprising  branches  in  the  state  of  Victoria, 
Australia.  
The recoverable amount of the IOOF group of branches has been determined based on a value in use calculation using the 
projected after-tax cash flows for 2007/08 of the group of units and applying a multiple of 12 (2007:12).  Management believes 
this multiple is appropriate for the group of branches. 
The multiple would have to decline to 4.9 (2007:4) before impairment would be evident. 

Victorian Securities Corporation Limited  
Goodwill has been allocated to the cash generating unit of Victorian Securities Corporation Limited (VSCL). 
The  recoverable  amount  of  the  VSCL  CGU  has  been  determined  based  on  a  value  in  use  calculation  using  cash  flow 
projections based on financial budgets and projections approved by senior management covering a five-year period. 
The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 16.1%.  The terminal value of the unit has been calculated using a 
multiple of 10 (2007: 12), which is considered by management to be appropriate for a company of this nature. 
The multiple would have to decline to 5.5 (2007: 8.5) before impairment would be evident. 

First Australian Building Society Limited 
Goodwill  for  First  Australian  Building  Society  Limited  (FABS)  has  been  allocated  to  the  group  of  cash  generating  units 
comprising the branches located in the state of Queensland, Australia. 
The  recoverable  amount  of  the  FABS  CGU  has  been  determined  based  on  a  value  in  use  calculation  using  cash  flow 
projections based on financial budgets and projections approved by senior management covering a five-year period. 
The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 13.6%.  The terminal value of the unit has been calculated using a 
multiple of 12 (2007: 12), which is considered by management to be appropriate for a company of this nature. 
The multiple would have to decline to 6 (2007: 9.7) before impairment would be evident. 

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Oxford Funding Pty Ltd 
Goodwill has been allocated to the cash generating unit of Oxford Funding Pty Ltd (Oxford). 

The  recoverable  amount  of  the  Oxford  CGU  has  been  determined  based  on  a  value  in  use  calculation  using  cash  flow 
projections based on financial budgets and projections approved by senior management covering a five-year period. 

The pre-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 15.6% (2007: 16.2%).  The terminal value of the unit has been 
calculated using a multiple of 8 (2007: 10), which is considered by management to be appropriate for a company of this nature 
in the factoring industry. 

The results of this test have required the recognition of a goodwill impairment loss of $4.0 m (2007: Nil).  The goodwill relating 
to this cash generating unit is now carried at $8.1 m. 

Intangible assets with indefinite lives 

Sandhurst Trustees Limited trustee licence 

The  recoverable  amount  of  the  STL  cash  generating  unit  has  been  determined  based  on  a  fair  value  calculation  using  the 
projected cash flows for 2007/08 and applying a multiple of 12 (2007:12).  Management believe this multiple is appropriate for 
this business.  For impairment testing purposes, the fair value has been allocated on the basis of 80% relates to the trustee 
licence and 20% relates to the goodwill. 

The multiple would have to decline to 1.5 (2007: 1.5) before impairment would be evident. 

Multiples 
Multiples used in impairment testing - management believe that the appropriate multiples to be used in impairment testing of 
the majority of  cash generating units within the group fall within the range 8 to 12.  This range has been derived taking into 
account a number of relevant factors that would influence the multiple relating to businesses within the Bendigo and Adelaide 
Bank group. 

Carrying amount of goodwill allocated to each of the cash generating units or group of cash generating units 

Sandhurst Trustees Limited 

- goodw ill
- trustee licence

Benhold Pty Ltd (IOOF Building Society)
Victorian Securities Corporation Limited 
First Australian Building Society Limited
Oxford Funding Pty Ltd 

Adelaide Bank Limited
Total value allocated

- goodw ill
- customer list

2008
$m

0.8
8.4
13.7
2.7
34.6
8.4
0.7
-
69.3

2007
$m

0.8
8.4
13.7
2.7
34.6
12.4
1.4
-
74.0  

At 30 June 2008 the goodwill in relation to the acquisition of Adelaide Bank Limited in November 2007 has not been allocated 
to a group of cash generating units.  This is due to the complexity and timing of this business combination.  As there is no 
current indication of impairment, allocation of cash generating units and impairment testing will be made in line with goodwill 
impairment testing of all other group goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives prior to June 2009.  

28. 

OTHER ASSETS 

Shares in associates
Accrued income
Prepayments
Sundry debtors
Accrued interest

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

-
24.1
24.4
245.6
174.1
468.2

2 0 0 7

$ m

-
18.3
7.3
83.3
69.6
178.5

2 0 0 8

$ m

162.8
108.6
9.3
88.9
81.1
450.7

2 0 0 7

$ m

140.7
15.7
7.2
76.1
65.1
304.8  

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29. 

DEPOSITS 

DEPOSITS
Retail
Branch network
Treasury sourced

Wholesale
Domestic
Offshore

Deposits by geographic location
Victoria
New South Wales
Australian Capital Territory
Queensland
South Australia/Northern Territory
Western Australia
Tasmania
Overseas

NOTES PAYABLE

30. 

OTHER PAYABLES 

Sundry creditors
Accrued expenses and outstanding claims
Accrued interest
Prepaid interest

31. 

PROVISIONS 

(a)  Balances

Employee benefits  (Note 37)
Other loss events
Rewards program
Property Rent
Dividends

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

20,537.7
3,103.0
23,640.7

6,326.6
1,457.8
7,784.4
31,425.1

9,863.8
3,385.5
111.6
2,657.6
12,852.6
1,221.9
366.0
966.0
31,425.1

11,556.9
547.0
12,103.9

1,519.8
1,263.8
2,783.6
14,887.5

8,297.5
1,928.7
99.2
1,986.1
229.5
965.7
271.4
1,109.4
14,887.5

13,247.2
751.6
13,998.8

1,708.6
1,240.8
2,949.4
16,948.2

9,179.4
2,842.6
110.4
2,316.8
309.6
1,086.0
354.9
748.5
16,948.2

11,399.6
557.4
11,957.0

1,519.8
1,263.8
2,783.6
14,740.6

8,185.6
1,919.5
99.0
1,961.8
228.8
965.5
271.1
1,109.3
14,740.6

11,356.1

259.1

-

-  

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m
35.7
211.7
358.2
75.3
680.9

2 0 0 7

$ m
54.7
96.6
84.0
-
235.3

2 0 0 8

$ m
16.1
132.5
133.9
-
282.5

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

56.6
3.0
3.5
2.1
2.6
67.8

2 0 0 7

$ m

35.0
-
3.2
2.1
0.1
40.4

2 0 0 8

$ m

42.6
3.0
3.5
2.1
1.6
52.8

2 0 0 7

$ m
36.8
88.6
81.7
-
207.1  

2 0 0 7

$ m

34.5
-
3.2
2.1
0.1
39.9  

Provision for rewards program is to recognise the liability to customers in relation to points earned by them under the Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank Rewards Program and is measured on the basis of full value of points outstanding at balance date.  As 
reward points "expire" after three years, the balance will be utilised, or forfeited within a three year period. 
Provision for property rent is to recognise the difference between actual property rent paid and the property rent expense 
recognised in the income statement.  The value recognised in the income statement is in accordance with Accounting Standard 
AASB 117 "Leases" whereby the lease expense is to be recognised on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.  The 
provision is expected to be utilised over the period of the respective leases, typically a period between three and ten years.  
However, it is expected that a balance will continue as old leases expire and are replaced by new leases. 
Provision for dividends represents the residual carried forward balance in relation to shareholders that participate in the 
dividend reinvestment plan.  It is expected that the current balance will be utilised within a 12 month period.  However, an 
ongoing balance will continue unless all outstanding balances are paid to shareholders upon ceasing participation in the 
dividend reinvestment plan. 
Provision employee shares shortfall is in relation to possible losses associated with employee loans relating to the Employee 
share plan.  This provision will only be utilised if: 
(a)   employees instruct the administrator of the plan to sell their shares in settlement of the employee loan relating to those 

shares: and, 

(b)   at the time of the sale the market price of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited shares is below the outstanding value of 

those shares in the loan account. 

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(b) Movements

Employee benefits
Opening balance
Provision acquired in business combination
Additional provisions recognised
Decrease due to change in discount rate
Amounts utilised during the year
Closing balance

Other loss events
Opening balance
Additional provisions recognised
Amounts utilised during the year
Closing balance

Rewards program
Opening balance
Additional provisions recognised
Amounts utilised during the year
Closing balance

Property Rent
Opening balance
Additional provisions recognised
Amounts utilised during the year
Closing balance

Dividends
Opening balance
Provision acquired in business combination
Additional dividends provided
Dividends paid during the year
Closing balance

32. 

RESET PREFERENCE SHARES 

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

35.0
15.7
30.1
-
(24.2)
56.6

-
3.0
-
3.0

3.2
1.9
(1.6)
3.5

2.1
-
-
2.1

0.1
1.3
128.2
(127.1)
2.5

2 0 0 7

$ m

32.4
-
20.2
-
(17.6)
35.0

0.4
0.2
(0.6)
-

2.6
1.7
(1.1)
3.2

1.9
0.2
-
2.1

0.1
-
72.7
(72.7)
0.1

2 0 0 8

$ m

34.5
-
24.5
(0.1)
(16.3)
42.6

-
3.0
-
3.0

3.2
1.9
(1.6)
3.5

2.1
-
-
2.1

0.1
-
128.5
(127.1)
1.5

2 0 0 7

$ m

31.4
-
19.4
-
(16.3)
34.5

0.4
0.2
(0.6)
-

2.6
1.7
(1.1)
3.2

1.9
0.2
-
2.1

0.1
-
72.7
(72.7)
0.1  

Reset preference shares - 895,740 fully paid $100 preference shares

89.5
89.5

-
-

89.5
89.5

-
-

Reset preference shares are perpetual, but can be exchanged at the request of the holder or Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.  Dividends are
non-cumulative and are payable six-monthly in arrears at the discretion of the directors, based on a dividend rate of the five year mid swap
reference rate plus the initial margin multiplied by one less the corporate tax rate.

33. 

SUBORDINATED DEBT 

Subordinated capital notes

681.8

307.2

301.3

307.2

Maturity analysis
Not longer than 3 months
Longer than 3 and not longer than 12 months
Longer than 1 and not longer than 5 years
Over 5 years

-
80.3
526.7
74.8
681.8

-
56.3
250.9
-
307.2

-
30.3
271.0
-
301.3

-
56.3
250.9
-
307.2  

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

34. 

ISSUED CAPITAL 

Issued and paid up capital
Ordinary shares fully paid - 274,678,383 (2007: 144,187,890)
Preference shares of $100 face value fully paid - 900,000 (2007: 900,000 fully paid)
Step-up preference shares of $100 face value fully paid - 1,000,000 (2007: Nil)
Employee share ownership plan shares

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2,706.3
88.5
100.0
(37.4)
2,857.4

2 0 0 7

$ m

605.2
88.5
-
(40.4)
653.3

2 0 0 8

$ m

2,706.3
88.5
100.0
(37.4)
2,857.4

2 0 0 7

$ m

605.2
88.5
-
(40.4)
653.3

Effective 1 July 1998, the corporations legislation in place abolished the concepts of authorised capital and par value shares.  Accordingly,
the parent does not have authorised capital nor par value in respect of its issued shares.
Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.

Preference share (BPS) dividends are non-cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears, at the discretion of he directors, based on a
dividend rate equal to the sum of the 90 day bank bill rate plus the initial margin multiplied by one minus the company tax rate.  It is expected
that dividends paid will be fully franked. The BPS are perpetual, but may be redeemed by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank subject to prior
approval of APRA.

Step up Preference share (SPS) dividends are non-cumulative and are payable quarterly in arrears, at the discretion of the directors, based
on a dividend rate equal to the sum of the 90 day bank bill rate plus the initial margin multiplied by one minus the company tax rate.  It is
expected that dividends paid will be fully franked. The SPS are perpetual, but may be redeemed by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank subject to
prior approval of APRA.

Employee share ownership plan shares is the value of loans outstanding in relation to shares issued to employees under this plan and 
effectively represents the unpaid portion of the issued shares.

Movement in ordinary shares on issue
Opening balance - 1 July

Shares issued under:
Bonus share scheme - 149,813 @ $14.87; 212,687 @ $9.60;
(2007: 156,945 @ $13.62; 136,561 @ $13.40)
Dividend reinvestment plan - 854,591 @ $14.87; 2,024,856 @ $9.60;
(2007: 818,654 @ $13.62; 704,107 @ $13.40)
Employee share plan - 226,790 @ $13.40 (2007: 1,520,662 @ $13.54)
Issue to Adelaide Bank shareholders - 117,687,891 @ $16.80
Share purchase plan - 9,333,865 @ $9.60
Share issue costs 
Closing balance - 30 June

Movements in preference shares on issue

Opening balance 1 July - 900,000 fully paid (2007: 900,000 partly paid to $50)
Payment of unpaid portion of existing shares
Closing balance 30 June - 900,000 fully paid to $100 (2007: 900,000 fully paid)

Movements in step up preference shares on issue
Opening balance 1 July  - Nil (2007: Nil)
Issue of 1,000,000 $100 fully paid step up preference shares
Closing balance 30 June - 1,000,000 fully paid to $100 (2007: Nil)

Movements in Employee share ownership plan shares
Opening balance 1 July  
Issue of share capital
Reduction in Employee share ownership plan shares

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

605.2

564.1

605.2

564.1

-

-

-

-

32.1

20.5

32.1

20.5

3.0
1,977.2
89.6
(0.8)
2,706.3

88.5
-
88.5

-
100.0
100.0

(40.4)
(3.0)
6.0
(37.4)

20.6
-
-
-
605.2

88.3
0.2
88.5

-
-
-

(25.6)
(20.6)
5.8
(40.4)

3.0
1,977.2
89.6
(0.8)
2,706.3

88.5
-
88.5

-
100.0
100.0

(40.4)
(3.0)
6.0
(37.4)

20.6
-
-
-
605.2

88.3
0.2
88.5

-
-
-

(25.6)
(20.6)
5.8
(40.4)

653.3  

Total issued and paid up capital

2,857.4

653.3

2,857.4

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

35. 

RETAINED EARNINGS AND RESERVES 

RETAINED EARNINGS
Movements
Opening balance 1 July
Profit for the year
Transfer from asset revaluation reserve
Movements in general reserve for credit losses
Dividends
Establishment of Adelaide Bank GRCL on acquisition
Defined benefits actuarial adjustment
Other
Balance 30 June

OTHER RESERVES

(a) Balances

Employee benefits reserve
Asset revaluation reserve
Net unrealised gains reserve
Cash flow hedge reserve
Cash flow hedge reserve - associates
General reserve for credit losses
General reserve for credit losses - associates

(b) Nature, purpose and movements
Employee benefits reserve
(a) Nature and purpose
The employee benefits reserve is used to record the assessed cost of shares issue to
non-executive employees under the Employee Share Plan and the assessed cost of
options granted to executive employees under the Executive Incentive Plan.
(b) Movements 

Opening balance
Net increase in reserve

Asset revaluation reserve
(a) Nature and purpose
The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements in 
the value of non-current assets.  The reserve can only be used to pay dividends
in limited circumstances.
(b) Movements 

Opening balance
Transfer asset revaluation reserve to retained earnings (sold assets)
Transfer asset revaluation reserve to retained earnings (revalued buildings 
depreciation)
Transfer impairment loss to income
Net revaluation increments/(decrements)
Tax effect of net revaluation increments

Net unrealised gains reserve
(a) Nature and purpose
The net unrealised gains reserve is used to record unrealised gains and losses on 
investments in the available for sale portfolio.
(b) Movements 

Opening balance
Net unrealised gains/(losses)

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

232.4
170.5
-
4.7
(127.6)
(36.6)
(1.4)
-
242.0

12.4
16.9
-
51.9
3.9
76.2
9.3
170.6

2 0 0 7

$ m

194.5
121.8
0.1
(6.5)
(77.5)
-
-
-
232.4

6.5
34.8
(0.1)
33.2
2.0
45.3
8.3
130.0

2 0 0 8

$ m

212.6
163.0
-
(1.0)
(128.5)
-
-
-
246.1

12.6
13.9
-
56.4
-
46.2
-
129.1

2 0 0 7

$ m

182.7
112.2
-
(4.7)
(77.5)
-
-
(0.1)
212.6  

6.5
32.7
(0.1)
33.2
-
45.3
-
117.6  

6.5
5.9
12.4

-
6.5
6.5

6.5
6.1
12.6

-
6.5
6.5

34.8
-

(0.1)
29.9
(56.0)
8.3
16.9

29.1
(0.1)

(0.2)
-
8.9
(2.9)
34.8

32.7
-

-
29.8
(56.7)
8.1
13.9

26.2
(0.1)

-
-
9.4
(2.8)
32.7

(0.1)
0.1
-

(0.1)
-
(0.1)

(0.1)
0.1
-

(0.1)
-
(0.1)  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

RETAINED EARNINGS AND RESERVES (continued) 

Cash flow hedge reserve
(a) Nature and purpose
The cash flow hedge reserve records the portion of the gain or loss on a hedging
instrument in a cash flow hedge that is determined to be an effective hedge.
(b) Movements 

Opening balance
Changes due to mark to market 
Tax effect of changes due to mark to market
Changes due to transfer to the income statement
Tax effect of changes due to transfer to the income statement

Cash flow hedge reserve - associates
(a) Nature and purpose
Associates record the group's share of the portion of the gain or loss on a hedging
instrument in a cash flow hedge that is determined to be an effective hedge.
(b) Movements 

Opening balance
Net gains on cash flow hedges

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

33.2
12.5
(13.7)
28.4
(8.5)
51.9

2.3
30.4
0.2
0.5
(0.2)
33.2

33.2
47.7
(24.3)
(0.3)
0.1
56.4

2.3
30.4
0.2
0.5
(0.2)
33.2

2.0
1.9
3.9

0.4
1.6
2.0

-
-
-

-

-

.

General reserve for credit losses
(a) Nature and purpose
The general reserve for credit losses records the value of a reserve maintained to
recognised credit losses inherent in the group's lending portfolio, but not yet 
identified.  The bank is required to maintain general provisions (includes general reserve
for credit losses and collective provision) by APRA at a minimum level of 0.50% (net of tax)
of risk-weighted assets. The bank maintains a GRCL of 51% as at 30 June 2008 (2007:55%).
(b) Movements 

Opening balance
Establishment of Adelaide Bank GRCL on acquisition
Increase/(decrease) in general reserve for credit losses

General reserve for credit losses - associates
(a) Nature and purpose
The general reserve for credit losses - associates records the group's share of 
an associate company's GRCL in accordance with equity accounting.
(b) Movements 

Opening balance
Increase in general reserve for credit losses

45.3
36.6
(5.7)
76.2

8.3
1.0
9.3

40.6
-
4.7
45.3

6.5
1.8
8.3

45.3
-
0.9
46.2

40.6
-
4.7
45.3

-
-
-

-
-
-

Total reserves

170.6

130.0

129.1

117.6  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

36. 

MINORITY INTEREST 

Interest in:

Ordinary shares
Retained earnings

Reconciliation of minority equity interest in controlled entities:

Opening balance
Add share of operating loss
Derecognition of minority interest 
Closing balance

37. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

Employee benefits liability
Provision for annual leave
Provision for other employee payments
Provision for long service leave
Provision for sick leave bonus
Provision for employee on costs
Directors' retirement allowance
Aggregate employee benefits liability

-
-
-

-
-
-
-  

2 0 0 7

$ m

11.5
4.6
12.4
2.2
3.7
0.1
34.5  

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

-
-
-

(0.7)
-
0.7
-

2 0 0 7

$ m

-
(0.7)
(0.7)

(0.6)
(0.1)
-
(0.7)

-
-
-

-
-
-
-

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

17.0
9.8
23.1
2.5
4.2
-
56.6

2 0 0 7

$ m

11.7
4.6
12.6
2.2
3.8
0.1
35.0

2 0 0 8

$ m

12.4
9.8
14.0
2.4
4.0
-
42.6

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

38. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENT PLANS 

Executive Incentive Plan 

The Executive Incentive Plan (“Plan”) was established in 2006. The Plan provides for grants of options and performance rights 
(“Instruments”)  to  the  group’s  senior  leadership  team  including  the  Managing  Director  and  Executive  Director  (“Senior 
Executives”).    Under  the  Plan,  Senior  Executives  are  granted  options  and  performance  rights  subject  to  performance 
conditions set by the Board. If the performance conditions are satisfied during the relevant performance period, the options and 
performance rights will vest.   

The performance conditions and performance periods for grants under the Plan are set out in the 2008 Remuneration Report. 
Each option and performance right represents an entitlement to one ordinary share in the company. Accordingly, the maximum 
number of shares that may be acquired by key executives is equal to the number of options and performance rights issued. 

Options and performance rights are granted at no cost to the Senior Executives. The Plan rules provide that the Board may 
determine that a price is payable upon exercise of an option or exercisable performance right. The exercise price for options 
will generally be the market price of the shares at the grant date, and no exercise price will apply to exercisable performance 
rights. 

The  number  of  options  and  performance  rights  granted  to  the  Senior  Executives  is  based  on  the  value  of  each  option  and 
performance right. The assessed fair value of each option and each performance right granted under the Plan are set out in 
the tables presented at note 40.   

Senior Executives are entitled to vote and to receive any dividend, bonus issue, return of capital or other distribution made in 
respect of shares they are allocated on vesting and exercise of their performance rights and options, as applicable. The grants 
are  subject  to  a  dealing  restriction.  Senior  Executives  are  not  entitled  to  sell,  transfer  or  otherwise  deal  with  the  shares 
allocated to them until 2 years after the end of the initial performance period.  

Two grants were made under the Plan during the year. The first grant was the scheduled annual grant to Senior Executives of 
the group as at July 2007. A second grant was made to senior executives of Adelaide Bank in December 2007.  
As set out in the 2008 Remuneration Report, prior to the merger senior executives of Adelaide Bank were granted 
Performance Rights under an Adelaide Bank employee incentive scheme. As a result of the merger, the executives lost the 
benefit of those rights. Under the merger terms, the Company committed to replace the grant of Performance Rights on terms 
which, taken as a whole, were economically equivalent to the terms of the Adelaide Bank offer.  
Each  of  the  grants  made  in  2008  were  valued  and  expensed  in  accordance  with  applicable  accounting  requirements.  The 
expense recognised in the income statement in relation to share-based payments is disclosed in note 40.  
The  following  table  illustrates  the  number  (No.)  and  weighted  average  exercise  prices  (WAEP)  of  and  movements  in 
performance options issued during the year. 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Granted during the year 
Forfeited during the year 
Exercised during the year 
Expired during the year 
Outstanding at the end of the year 

2008 
No. 
632,693 
424,421 
(22,265) 
- 
- 
1,034,849 

2008 
WAEP 
$14.66 
$15.47 
- 
- 
- 
$14.98 

2007 
No. 
- 
632,693 
- 
- 
- 
632,693 

2007 
WAEP 
- 
$14.66 
- 
- 
- 
$14.66 

The following table illustrates the number (No.) and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of and movements in 
performance rights issued during the year. 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Granted during the year 
Forfeited during the year 
Exercised during the year 
Expired during the year 
Outstanding at the end of the year 

2008  
No. 
100,117 
203,772 
- 
(9,462) 
- 
294,427 

2008 
 WAEP 
$0.00 
$0.00 
- 
- 
- 
$0.00 

2007  
No. 
- 
100,117 
- 
- 
- 
100,117 

2007  
WAEP 
- 
$0.00 
- 
- 
- 
$0.00 

The outstanding balance as at 30 June 2008 is represented by: 

• 

• 

622,928  performance  options  over  ordinary  shares  with  an  exercise  price  of  $14.66  each  and  411,921  performance 
options over ordinary shares with an exercise price of $15.47 each, exercisable upon meeting the above conditions, and 
until 31 July 2012. 

294,427  performance  rights  over  ordinary  shares  with  an  exercise  price  of  $0.00  each,  exercisable  upon  meeting  the 
above conditions, and until 30 June 2011. 

The weighted average fair value of rights granted during the year was $15.17 (2007: $13.00). The weighted average fair value 
of options and granted during the year was $2.60 (2007: $2.03). 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

The  fair  value  of  the  performance  options  and  performance  rights  granted  under  the  Plan  takes  into  account  the  terms  and 
conditions upon which the options were granted. The fair value is estimated as at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes – 
Merton  Option  Pricing  Model  incorporating  a  Monte  Carlo  simulation  option  pricing  model  to  estimate  the  probability  of 
achieving the TSR hurdle and the number of options vesting. 

The following table lists the inputs to the model used for the year ended 30 June 2008. 

Dividend yield (%) 

Expected volatility (%) 

Risk-free interest rate (%) 

Expected life of option (years) 

Expected life of rights (years) 
Option exercise price ($) (1) 

Closing share price at grant date ($) 

 (1)  For performance rights the exercise price is nil. 

July 

2007 

December  

2007 

(Rights & Options) 

(Rights only) 

3.75 

18 and 20 

6.38 

4.3 

3.5 

15.47 

15.94 

3.75 

22 to 25 

6.47 

- 

3.5 

- 

17.31 

The expected life of the rights and options is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that 
may occur. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may 
also not necessarily be the actual outcome.  

Employee Share Plans 

Current Plan 
The Bank established a new loan-based limited recourse Employee Share Plan (“Plan”) in 2006.  The Plan is substantially the 
same  as  the  Legacy  plan  that  was  in  place  from  1995  to  2006.  However,  the  new  Plan  is  only  available  to  general  staff. 
Executives (including the Managing Director) may not participate in it. 
Under the terms of the new Plan, shares will be issued at the prevailing market value. The shares must be paid for by the staff 
member. The Plan provides staff members with an interest-free loan for the sole purpose of acquiring Plan shares. Net cash 
dividends after personal income tax obligations are applied to reduce the loan balance.  Staff cannot deal in the shares until 
the  loan  has  been  repaid.  The  primary  benefit  under  the  terms  of  the  Plan  is  the  financial  benefit  of  the  limited  recourse 
interest-free loan.  
The first issue to general staff under this plan was completed  in September 2006. A grant to Community Bank® employees 
was made in December 2007. There have been no further issues under this Plan.   
The  share  issue  in  December  2007  was  valued  and  expensed  in  accordance  with  applicable  accounting  requirements.  The 
expense recognised in the income statement in relation to share-based payments is disclosed on the following page. 

The following table illustrates the number (No.) and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of and movements in Plan 
shares issued during the year. 

Outstanding at the beginning of the year 
Granted during the year 
Forfeited during the year 
Exercised during the year 
Expired during the year 
Outstanding at the end of the year 

2008 
No. 
5,710,615 
226,790 
- 
384,036 
- 
5,553,369 

2008 
WAEP 
40,400,000 
3,038,986 
- 
6,038,986 
- 
37,400,000 

2007 
No. 
4,798,426 
1,520,662 
- 
608,473 
- 
5,710,615 

2007 
WAEP 
25,600,000 
20,600,000 
- 
5,800,000 
- 
40,400,000 

Exercisable at the end of the year 

5,553,369 

37,400,000 

5,710,615 

40,400,000 

The outstanding balance as at 30 June 2008 is represented by 5,553,369 ordinary shares with a market value at 30 June 2008 
of $10.93 each (value: $60,698,323), exercisable upon repayment of the employee loans. 
The acquisition price of shares granted during the year was $13.40 (2007: $13.54) being the volume weighted average share 
price of the company’s shares traded on the ASX in the 7 days trading ending one calendar week before the invitation date. 
The fair value of the shares granted under the Plan is estimated as at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton Option 
Pricing Model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the shares were granted. The fair value determined by 
independent valuation was $4.56. 

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

SHARE BASED PAYMENT PLANS (continued) 
The following table lists the inputs to the model used for the year ended 30 June 2008. 

Dividend yield (%) 
Expected volatility (%) 
Risk-free interest rate (%) 
Expected life of shares (years) 
Share exercise price ($) 
Share price at grant date ($) 

2008 
- 
22 and 25 
6.66 
5 
13.40 
14.16 

The expected life of the share options is based on historical data and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may 
occur.  The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also 
not necessarily be the actual outcome.  No other features of shares granted were incorporated into the measurement of fair 
value. The exercise price of the shares issued will reduce over time as dividends are applied to repay the staff loans. 

                                           Consolidated

Recognised share-based paym ent expenses

Expense arising from equity settled share-based payment transactions

Total expense arising from share-based payment transactions

Em ployee share and loan values and EPS im pact  (1)

Em ployee Share and Loan Values

Value of unlisted employee shares on issue at 30 June 2008 - 
5,553,369 shares @ $10.93 (2007 - 5,710,615 shares @ $15.20)

Value of outstanding employee loans at beginning of year relating to employee shares 
Value of new  loans relating to employee shares issued during year
Value of repayments of loans during year
Value of outstanding employee loans at end of year relating to employee shares 

2008

$m

4.4

4.4

60.7

40.4
3.0
(6.0)
37.4

2007

$m

7.3

7.3

86.8

25.6
20.6
(5.8)
40.4

Number of employees w ith outstanding loan balances

3,075

2,555

Indicative cost of funding em ployee loans
Average balance of loans outstanding 

Average cost of funds

After tax indicative cost of funding employee loans

Earnings per ordinary share - actual 
Earnings per ordinary share - adjusted for interest foregone

- cents
- cents

39.0

37.1

6.61%

5.16%

1.8

74.8
75.7

1.3

81.9
82.8  

The cost of employee interest-free loans is calculated by applying the bank's average cost of funds for the financial year to the 
average outstanding balance of employee loans for the financial year.  This cost is then tax-effected at the company tax rate of 
30% (2007: 30%).   

Earnings per ordinary share - adjusted is calculated by adding the after tax indicative cost of funding employee loans to profit 
available for distribution to ordinary shareholders. This adjusted earnings figure is divided by the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares.  

(1)  The EPS analysis relates to shares issued under the Company’s current and legacy employee share plans. The analysis 

does not take into account the plans operated by Adelaide Bank as summarised on the next page.

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Proposed Plans 

The Board will seek shareholder approval at the 2008 Annual General Meeting for future issues of shares under a new tax-
exempt  Employee  Share  Grant  Plan  (“ESGP”).  The  ESGP  will  be  open  to  all  full-time  and  permanent  part-time  staff  in  the 
Group  (excluding  Directors  and  Senior  Executives)  and  it  is  currently  intended  that  grants  under  the  ESGP  would  be  made 
annually subject to Board discretion. 

The  Board  will  also  seek  shareholder  approval  for  future  issues  of  shares  under  a  new  Employee  Salary  Sacrifice  and 
Deferred  Share  Plan  (“DSP”).  The  DSP  will  provide  a  vehicle  that  will  facilitate  the  purchase  of  shares  on  a  salary-sacrifice 
basis  and  the  making  of  additional  discretionary  grants  as  may  be  required  from  time  to  time  in  line  with  the  Company’s 
employee attraction and retention objective. 

No  shares  have  been  issued  under  these  plans  to  date.  Further  details  of  these  plans  are  disclosed  in  the  2008  Notice  of 
Annual General Meeting. 

Discontinued Plans 

The Group has the following legacy employee share plans which are now closed.  

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Employee Share Ownership Plan 

The  Company  discontinued  in  2006  the  existing  loan-based  Employee  Share  Ownership  Plan  (“Plan”)  that  was  open  to  all 
employees in the Group, including the Managing Director and senior executives. The Plan will continue as a legacy plan until 
such  time  as  the  loans  provided  to  fund  share  purchases  under  the  Plan  have  been  repaid.  There  have  been  no  issues  of 
shares under this Plan since November 2004. Shares were issued under the Plan at market value.  

The notional value of the limited recourse interest-free loan provided to the managing director and relevant senior executives 
under this legacy Plan is disclosed in the remuneration tables that accompany this report.  

Adelaide Bank Deferred Employee Share Plan 

Adelaide  Bank  operated  a  deferred  employee  share  plan  (“Plan”)  for  senior  and  executive  staff  whereby  that  part  of  total 
remuneration  allocated  to  short-term  incentive  and  long-term  incentive  were  received  by  way  of  shares  held  in  the  Plan. 
Participation in the Plan was at the Board’s discretion and the shares were purchased on-market. 
The shares are held by the Plan Trustee for the benefit of plan participants. A participant’s right to receive shares allocated 
under the Plan may be subject to performance and/or vesting criteria (“requirements”). When the requirements have been met 
the participant may request the Trustee to transfer the vested shares from the Plan or direct the Trustee to sell the shares on 
market.  
As at 30 June 2008 there were 53,307 shares were held by the Plan Trustee with 53,307 shares having vested.  

Adelaide Bank Share Allocation Scheme 

The Adelaide Bank Share Allocation Scheme (“Scheme”) allowed the Board to allocate a percentage of Adelaide Bank’s pre-
tax operating profit each year towards the acquisition of fully paid shares for eligible non-executive employees (free of charge). 
The  Scheme  was  open  to  all  part  time,  full  time  and  casual  employees  who  had  completed  at  least  one  year  of  continuous 
service with Adelaide Bank.  
The percentage of profit at the discretion of the Board that could be allocated under the scheme ranged between 2% and 5%. 
Invitations were issued to eligible employees and, in relation to accepted invitations, the Scheme Trustee would acquire and 
hold  the  shares  on  trust  for  the  participants.  Three  years  after  the  shares  had  been  acquired,  the  Trustee  must  transfer  the 
shares to the participant provided the participant had not previously ceased their employment.  
As  at  30  June  2008,  45,518  shares  were  held  by  the  Scheme  Trustee  with  6,517  shares  having  vested  and  39,001  shares 
having not yet vested. 

Adelaide Bank Loan Plan  

Adelaide Bank operated an employee share plan (“Plan”) whereby shares were allotted from time to time to eligible staff that 
elected to take up their entitlement. The Plan was open to all part time, full time and casual employees who had completed at 
least one year of continuous service and participation in the Plan was at the Board’s discretion.  
The price was generally set at market price and funded by an interest free loan from a subsidiary of Adelaide Bank. The Plan 
provided participants with a right to take up a limited recourse loan from an Adelaide Bank subsidiary to fund the purchase of 
the shares. Until the loan is repaid the shares are held in trust by the Trustee of the Plan. Dividends paid on the shares were 
applied to repay the outstanding loan balance. The last allocation of shares made under the Plan was in 2001.  
As at 30 June 2008 the Plan Trustee held 317,125 shares under the Plan with a market value of $3.5 million. The aggregate 
amount of loans outstanding at year end was $365,525. 

The  above  discontinued  plans  will  continue  until  all  shares  have  been  withdrawn  and  /  or  outstanding  loans  repaid  as 
appropriate.  

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

39. 

AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION 

Chief entity auditors
The auditor of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited is Ernst & Young (Australia)

Amounts received, or due and receivable by the auditors for:
-auditing the financial statements of the chief entity and
 any other entity in the economic entity
-taxation services in relation to the chief entity and 
 any other entity in the economic entity
-other services in relation to the chief entity and 
 any other entity in the economic entity

Amounts received, or due and receivable by non Ernst & Young audit firms for:

-review of the financial report
-other services in relation to the chief entity and 
 any other entity in the economic entity

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$

2 0 0 7

$

2 0 0 8

$

2 0 0 7

$

1,358,071

615,050

784,875

615,050

579,751

72,853

154,378

70,823

555,965
2,493,787

238,655
926,558

228,247
1,167,500

238,655
924,528

15,000

18,000

10,420
25,420

5,244
23,244

-

-
-

-

2,244
2,244  

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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

40. 

DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES 

Details of the remuneration of directors and executives of the group for the 2008 financial year 

 (a)    Details of key management personnel 

  The  key  management  personnel  (being  the  directors  of  the  Bank  and  the  executives  who  have  the  authority  and 
  responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group), and the five most highly remunerated 
  executives of the Group and the Company for the 2008 financial year are set out in the 2008 Remuneration Report at 
  pages 39 and 63. 

(b)    Compensation of key management personnel 

The Corporations Legislation Amendment Act made a number of changes to section 300A of the Corporations Act and 
Regulations relating to the disclosure of executive and director remuneration by disclosing entities. These changes were 
made in order to remove the duplication of disclosures which existed in the Corporations Act and Accounting Standard 
AASB124 Related Party Disclosures. The remuneration disclosures (including comparative information) in relation to key 
management personnel are provided in the “Remuneration Report” section of the Directors’ Report. 

 (c)     Compensation  by  category:  for  key  management  personnel  (being  the  directors  of  the  Bank  and  the  executives  who 
have the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group), and the five most 
highly remunerated executives of the Group for the 2008 financial year. 

CONSOLIDATED 

2008 

$ 

2007 

$ 

Short-term employee benefits 

8,791,280 

6,737,651 

Post employment benefits 

Other long-term benefits 

Termination benefits 

819,844 

327,564 

405,573 

639,435 

188,938 

- 

Share-based payment 

1,898,952 

793,619 

Total Compensation 

12,243,213 

8,359,643 

 (d)  Performance rights and options: Granted and vested during the year (Consolidated) 

  During the financial year performance rights and performance options were granted as equity compensation under the 
Executive Incentive Plan (“Plan”) to certain key management personnel.  No share rights or options have been granted 
to non-executive Directors under this Plan.  
The  Plan  provides  for  grants  of  options  and  performance  rights  (“Instruments”)  to  key  executives,  including  the 
Managing  Director.  Under  the  Plan,  eligible  executives  are  granted  options  and  performance  rights  subject  to 
performance conditions set by the Board. If the performance conditions are satisfied during the relevant performance 
period, the options and performance rights will vest.   
Each option and performance right represents an entitlement to one ordinary share in the company. Accordingly,  the 
maximum  number  of  shares  that  may  be  acquired  by  the  key  executives  is  equal  to  the  number  of  options  and 
performance rights issued. 
Options  and  performance  rights  are  granted  at  no  cost  to  the  key  executives.  The  exercise  price  for  options  will 
generally  be  the  market  price  of  the  shares  at  the  grant  date,  and  no  exercise  price  will  apply  to  exercisable 
performance rights. 
The number of options and performance rights granted to the Managing Director and key executives have been based 
on  the  value  of  each  option  and  performance  right,  calculated  using  the  recognised  Black  –  Scoles-Merton  valuation 
methodology. The assessed fair value of each option and each performance right granted under the Plan are set out in 
the tables below.   
The  grants  are  subject  to  a  dealing  restriction.  Executives  are  not  entitled  to  sell,  transfer  or  otherwise  deal  with  the 
shares allocated to them until 2 years after the end of the initial performance period. Further details of the Plan are set 
out in the 2008 Remuneration Report. 
  A Plan participant may not enter into a transaction designed to remove the “at-risk” element of an entitlement under the 
  Plan before it vests. Plan participants may only enter into a transaction designed to remove the “at risk” element of an 
  entitlement under the Plan after it vests and if the Board has not decided to restrict or prohibit the participant from doing 
  this. If a Plan participant enters into such a transaction, they must tell the Company Secretary and provide any details 
  requested.  

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES (continued) 

Performance Options 

Vested      Granted 

Terms & Conditions for each Grant 

30 June 2008 

No. 

No. 

Grant 
Date 

Fair Value 
per option 
at grant 
date  

Exercise 
price per 
option  

Expiry 
Date 

First 
Exercise 
Date 

Last 
Exercise 
Date  

Directors 

R Hunt  

J McPhee 

Executives 

M Baker 

A Baum 

R Fennell 

G Gillett 

R Hasseldine 

M Hirst 

D Hughes 

R Jenkins 

V Kelly 

C Langford 

T Piper 

P Riquier 

A Watts 

Total 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

121,538 

9.7.07 

$2.60 

$15.47 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

31.7.12 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

27,885 

9.7.07 

$2.60 

$15.47 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

31.7.12 

- 

- 

32,692 

20,192 

40,385 

- 

30,769 

34,615 

- 

- 

- 

- 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

- 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

- 

- 

- 

- 

$2.60 

$2.60 

$2.60 

- 

$2.60 

$2.60 

$2.60 

- 

- 

- 

- 

$15.47 

$15.47 

$15.47 

- 

$15.47 

$15.47 

$15.47 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

- 

- 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

31.7.12 

31.7.12 

31.7.12 

- 

31.7.12 

31.7.12 

31.7.12 

- 

- 

21,154 

9.7.07 

$2.60 

$15.47 

31.7.12 

30.6.10 

31.7.12 

12,500 

25,000 

12,500 

354,230 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

Performance Rights 

Vested      Granted 

Terms & Conditions for each Grant 

30 June 2008 

No. 

No. 

Grant 
Date 

Fair Value per 
right at grant 
date  

Exercise 
price per 
right  

Expiry 
Date 

First 
Exercise 
Date 

Last 
Exercise 
Date  

Directors 

R Hunt 

J McPhee 

J McPhee 

Executives 

M Baker 

A Baum 

A Baum 

R Fennell 

R Fennell 

G Gillett 

R Hasseldine 

M Hirst 

D Hughes 

D Hughes 

R Jenkins 

V Kelly 

C Langford 

T Piper 

T Piper 

P Riquier 

P Riquier 

A Watts 

Total 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,633 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

22,523 

9.7.07 

20,767 

12.12.07 

20,766 

12.12.07 

5,167 

5,971 

5,970 

5,625 

5,624 

6,058 

3,742 

7,484 

5,452 

5,451 

5,702 

4,633 

6,415 

5,625 

5,624 

4,759 

4,759 

3,920 

9.7.07 

12.12.07 

12.12.07 

12.12.07 

12.12.07 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

12.12.07 

12.12.07 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

9.7.07 

12.12.07 

12.12.07 

12.12.07 

12.12.07 

9.7.07 

4,633 

162,037 

$14.03 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$14.03 

$14.03 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$14.03 

$14.03 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$16.03 

$15.74 

$14.03 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

$0.00 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.11 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

30.6.11 

30.6.11 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.10 

30.6.11 

During the year 9,462 shares were issued on the exercise of performance rights. No shares were issued on the exercise of 
vested options. 

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

Performance Options 

30 June 2008 

Directors 

R Hunt  

J McPhee 

Executives 

M Baker 

A Baum 

R Fennell 

G Gillett 

R Hasseldine 

M Hirst 

D Hughes 

R Jenkins 

V Kelly 

C Langford 

T Piper 

P Riquier 

A Watts 

Total 

Balance at 
beginning of 
period 
01-Jul-07 

Granted as 
Remun-
eration 

Options 
Exercised  

Net Change 
Other 

Balance at 
end of 
period  
30-Jun-08 

Total 

Exercisable  Not 

Exercisable 

280,814 

121,538 

- 

- 

30,516 

27,885 

- 

- 

37,559 

23,709 

44,601 

- 

34,038 

30,516 

41,080 

- 

- 

- 

- 

32,692 

20,192 

40,385 

- 

30,769 

25,000 

34,615 

- 

- 

25,822 

21,154 

548,655 

354,230 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(22,265) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

402,352 

402,352 

- 

- 

58,401 

58,401 

- 

- 

- 

- 

70,251 

70,251 

43,901 

43,901 

84,986 

84,986 

- 

- 

64,807 

64,807 

33,251 

75,695 

33,251 

75,695 

- 

- 

- 

- 

46,976 

46,976 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

33,251 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(22,265) 

880,620 

880,620 

33,251 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

Performance Rights 

30 June 2008 

Directors 

R Hunt 

J McPhee 

J McPhee 

Executives 

M Baker 

A Baum 

A Baum 

R Fennell 

R Fennell 

G Gillett 

R Hasseldine 

M Hirst 

D Hughes 

D Hughes 

R Jenkins 

V Kelly 

C Langford 

T Piper 

T Piper 

P Riquier 

P Riquier 

A Watts 

Total 

Balance at 
beginning of 
period 
01-Jul-07 

Granted as 
Remun-
eration 

 Rights 
Vested 

Net Change 
Other  

Balance at 
end of 
period  
30-Jun-08 

Total 

Exercisable  Not 

Exercisable 

44,434 

- 

- 

4,829 

- 

- 

- 

- 

5,944 

3,752 

7,058 

- 

- 

5,386 

4,829 

6,501 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,086 

86,819 

22,523 

20,767 

20,766 

5,167 

5,971 

5,970 

5,625 

5,624 

6,058 

3,742 

7,484 

5,452 

5,451 

5,702 

4,633 

6,415 

5,625 

5,624 

4,759 

4,759 

3,920 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

66,957 

20,767 

20,766 

9,996 

5,971 

5,970 

5,625 

5,624 

12,002 

7,494 

14,542 

5,452 

5,451 

66,957 

20,767 

20,766 

9,996 

5,971 

5,970 

5,625 

5,624 

12,002 

7,494 

14,542 

5,452 

5,451 

11,088 

11,088 

9,462 

(9,462) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

12,916 

12,916 

5,625 

5,624 

4,759 

4,759 

8,006 

5,625 

5,624 

4,759 

4,759 

8,006 

162,037 

9,462 

(9,462) 

239,394 

239,394 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

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(e)   Shareholdings of directors and named executives (including their related parties) 

Shares held in 
Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank 

Directors (4) 

Balance 1 July 2007 

Net Change 

Balance 30 June 2008 

Ordinary 
shares 

Employee 
shares 

Preference 
Shares 

Ordinary 
shares 

Employee 
shares 

Preference 
Shares 

Ordinary 
shares 

Employee 
shares 

Preference 
Shares 

R Johanson 

268,600 

- 

1,000 

R Hunt AM 
K Abrahamson 2 
N Axelby 1 

J Dawson 
D Erskine 1 
J  McPhee 2 

T O’Dwyer 
K Osborn 2 

D Radford 

K Roache 

A Robinson 

Senior  

Executives 

M Baker 
A Baum 2 

G Gillett 
R Hasseldine 1 

M Hirst 
D Hughes 2 

R Jenkins 
V Kelly 1 

C Langford 
T Piper 2 
P Riquier 2 
A Watts 2 

254,130 

600,000 

- 

41,884 

17,301 

240,220 

- 

50,300 

- 

1,000 

45,156 

2,500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

100 

150 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

200 

- 

- 

- 

1,364 

139,410 

150 

150 

- 

45,000 

50,000 

- 

15,984 

76,160 

2,622 

450 

129,000 

123,367 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

15,628 

94,604 

16,801 

(41,884) 

1,813 

(240,220) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

371,576 

236,500 

11,600 

9,078 

- 

3,923 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(2,130)(3) 

30,746 
(6,820)(3) 

538 

372 

(150) 

(45,000) 

300 

208 

1,143 

- 

- 
(6,280)(3) 

(2,622) 

(129,000) 

300 

16,878 

- 

- 

- 

2,467 

1,630 

19,470 

- 

- 

309 

(100) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

284,228 

- 

1,000 

348,734 

600,000 

16,801 

- 

19,114 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

371,576 

236,500 

61,900 

9,078 

1,000 

49,079 

2,500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

7,609 

538 

55,720 

30,746 

1,736 

132,590 

- 

450 

208 

- 

50,000 

- 

17,127 

69,880 

- 

750 

- 

123,367 

16,878 

- 

- 

2,467 

1,630 

19,470 

- 

309 

- 

150 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

200 

- 

500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,920 

57,850 

500 

2,689 

Total 

946,731 

1,220,787 

1,950 

264,205 

99,953 

209 

1,120,936 

1,320,740 

2,159 

1 Ceased as key management personnel during the year. 
2 Commenced as key management personnel during the year. 
3 Converted to ordinary shares. 
4 Dr A Lloyd held 4,780 shares and Mr R Cook held 3,359 shares during their term on the Board. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

Shares held in 
Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank 

Directors 

Balance 1 July 2006 

Net Change 

Balance 30 June 2007 

Ordinary 
shares 

Employee 
shares 

Preference 
Shares 

Ordinary 
shares 

Employee 
shares 

Preference 
Shares 

Ordinary 
shares 

Employee 
shares 

Preference 
Shares 

R N Johanson 

272,450 

- 

1,000 

(3,850) 

- 

R G Hunt AM 

112,212 

740,000 

N J Axelby 

J L Dawson 

D J Erskine 

T J O’Dwyer 

D L Radford 

K E Roache 

A D Robinson 

Executives 

M A Baker 

G D Gillett 

R H Hasseldine 

M J Hirst 

V M Kelly 

K C Langford 

R P Jenkins 

41,559 

16,630 

231,111 

50,300 

1,000 

44,053 

2,500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,729 

2,404 

150 

150 

57,850 

139,410 

45,000 

50,000 

2,622 

129,000 

450 

123,367 

15,363 

76,160 

- 

100 

150 

- 

- 

- 

200 

- 

500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

141,918 

(140,000) 

325 

671 

9,109 

- 

- 

1,103 

- 

191 

(1,040) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

621 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

797,683 

1,360,787 

1,950 

149,048 

(140,000) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

268,600 

- 

1,000 

254,130 

600,000 

41,884 

17,301 

240,220 

50,300 

1,000 

45,156 

2,500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4,920 

1,364 

150 

150 

57,850 

139,410 

45,000 

50,000 

2,622 

129,000 

450 

123,367 

15,984 

76,160 

- 

100 

150 

- 

- 

- 

200 

- 

500 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

946,731 

1,220,787 

1,950 

All equity transactions with key management personnel have been entered into under terms and conditions no more favourable than 
those the entity would have adopted if dealing at arm’s length other than shares issued under the Employee Share Ownership Plan. 
Issue of shares under the Employee Share Plans are made under conditions disclosed in Note 38. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

(f)  

Loans to directors and named executives (including their related parties) 

 (i)  Details of aggregates of loans to directors and named executives (including their related parties) are as follows: 

Balance 
at beginning of 
period 

Interest 
charged 

Interest not 
charged 

Write-off 

Balance at 
end of 
period 

Number atp 
30 June 
2008 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

Directors1 

Executives1 

2008 2 
2007 

2008 2 
2007 

Total directors and executives 

2008 2 
2007 

8,294 

28,629 

7,046 

5,137 

15,340 

33,766 

550 

1,742 

465 

204 

1,015 

1,946 

117 

239 

85 

150 

202 

389 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

14,070 

25,275 

8,298 

8,807 

22,368 

34,082 

7 

9 

10 

7 

17 

16 

 (ii) Details of individuals (including their related parties) with loans above $100,000 in the reporting period are as 

follows: 

Balance 
at beginning of 
period 
$’000 

Interest 
charged 

Interest not 
charged 

Write-off 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

Balance at 
end of 
period 
$’000 

Directors 

R Johanson 
R Hunt AM 

Staff share loan 

J  Dawson 
J McPhee 

Staff share loan 

D Radford 
K Roache 
T Robinson 

Senior Executives 
M A Baker 

Staff share loan 
Loans 

A Baum 

Loans 

R Fennell 

Loans 

G Gillett 

Staff share loan 
Loans 

M Hirst 

Staff share loan 
Loans 

R Jenkins 

Staff share loan 
Loans 

C Langford 

Staff share loan 
Loans 

642 
1,071 
4,218 
222 
468 
417 
- 
1,256 
- 

283 
121 

363 

400 

559 
808 

317 
3 

315 
1,059 

521 
766 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

556 
2,230 
3,934 
473 
1,906 
275 
992 
2,204 
1,500 

255 
114 

288 

400 

494 
786 

293 
- 

280 
1,125 

462 
1,757 

- 
- 
94 
- 
- 
23 
- 
- 
- 

10 
- 

- 

- 

25 
- 

10 
- 

12 
- 

23 
- 

51 
97 
- 
38 
76 
- 
43 
181 
64 

- 
9 

19 

37 

- 
65 

- 
- 

- 
91 

- 
119 

134 

Highest owing 
in period 

$’000 

710 
2,262 
4,218 
497 
1,969 
417 
1,004 
2,729 
1,500 

283 
121 

723 

400 

559 
845 

317 
6 

315 
1,170 

521 
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BENDIGO AND ADELAIDE BANK LIMITED  
ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Balance 
at beginning of 
period 
$’000 

Interest 
charged 

Interest not 
charged 

Write-off 

$’000 

$’000 

$’000 

Balance at 
end of 
period 
$’000 

Highest owing 
in period 

$’000 

Senior Executives 
cont’d.. 
T Piper 

Loans 

P Riquier   

Loans 

A Watts 

Staff share loan 
Loans 

1,212 

241 

78 
- 

78 

10 

- 
37 

- 

- 

5 
- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

1,299 

1,310 

237 

69 
439 

242 

78 
455 

1  Balances  include  interest-free  loans  provided  to  the  Managing  Director  and  Senior  Executives  in  connection  with  share 

issues under employee share plans as described at Note 38. 

2   Opening balances have been adjusted to include loans to directors and senior executives appointed during the year and to 

exclude directors and senior executives who ceased during the year. 

Terms and conditions of director and senior executive loans  

The  loans  to  directors  and  senior  executives  are  made  in  the  ordinary  course  of  the  company’s  business  and  on  an  arms 
length  basis.  The  loans  are  processed  and  approved  in  accordance  with  the  Bank’s  standing  lending  processes  and 
prevailing terms and conditions. 

Terms and conditions of the loans under Staff Share Plan 
Loans  have  been  provided  to  Mr  R  G  Hunt  and  Senior  Executives  under  the  terms  of  Bank’s  legacy  Employee  Share 
Ownership Plan (“Plan”). Details of the Plan’s terms and conditions are provided at Note 38 to the financial statements. 

(g)  

 Other transactions of directors and director related entities 

Mr K Roache as partner of the legal firm Coulter Roache has provided legal services to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd by 
way  of  mortgage  document  preparation  based  on  normal  commercial  terms  and  conditions.    The  amount  paid  or  payable 
during the year totalled $93,774 (2007: $52,157).   
Mr  R  Johanson  is  a  director  of  the  Grant  Samuel  Group,  which  provided  professional  advisory  services  to  Bendigo  and 
Adelaide  Bank  Ltd  based  on  normal  commercial  terms  and  conditions.  A  protocol,  approved  by  the  Board,  has  been 
established  for  the  engagement  of  Grant  Samuel  by  the  Bank  which  includes  arrangements  for  dealing  with  conflicts  of 
interest. The services are provided in accordance with scheduled fee rates which were discussed and approved by the Board 
in the absence of Mr Johanson.  
The services provided during the 2008 financial year included services in relation to corporate matters including alliance and 
joint venture activities, strategic developments and the merger of Adelaide Bank. The amount paid or payable for the  year 
was $5,444,190 (2007: $1,157,957). 
Mr Robinson is a director of IOOF Holdings Limited. Mr Robinson is also a director of IOOF Investment Management Limited 
(“IOOF”)  and  Perennial  Investment  Partners  Limited  (“Perennial”),  which  are  subsidiaries  of  IOOF  Holdings  Ltd.  These 
companies provide investment management services to managed investment schemes for which Sandhurst Trustees Ltd is 
the  responsible  entity.  The  fees  paid  by  Sandhurst  Trustees  for  these  services  are  on  normal  commercial  terms  and 
conditions. The fees paid for the year totalled $304,000 (2007 $300,000). 
Bendigo  Financial  Planning  Ltd,  a  subsidiary  of  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank,  is  the  sponsor  and  markets  and  promotes 
Bendigo  Financial  Solutions  Personal  Superannuation  (“BFSPS”).  BFSPS  is  a  superannuation  product  offered  by  IOOF 
Investment  Management  Services  Ltd.  The  fees  paid  by  IOOF  to  BFP  are  based  on  normal  commercial  terms  and 
conditions.  The  Board  has  approved  a  protocol  that  sets  out  arrangements  for  dealing  with  potential  conflicts  of  interest 
connected with the financial services activities of IOOF Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries. The fees paid to BFP for the 
year were $3,236,000 (2007 $2,857,028). 
Mr  Hunt  is  a  Director  of  Bendigo  Community  Telco  (“BCT”).  BCT  supplies  telecommunications  and  business  continuity 
services  to  the  group.  The  services  are  provided  on  commercial  terms  and  conditions.  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  also 
provides banking overdraft and lending facilities to BCT. The banking services are provided in accordance with Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank’s prevailing product terms and conditions. 

Associate company directorships:  
Mr R Johanson is a non-executive director of Elders Rural Bank Limited, an associate entity of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. 
Mr Johanson was entitled to receive a director fee of $58,000 plus Superannuation Guarantee Charge by Elders Rural Bank 
Limited in connection with the directorship.  

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41.   

RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES 

Ultimate Parent Entity 

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited is the ultimate parent entity. 

Wholly owned group transactions 

Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  is  the  parent  entity  of  all  entities  listed  in  Note  20  -  Particulars  in  relation  to 
controlled  entities.  Transactions  undertaken  during  the  financial  year  with  those  entities  are  eliminated  in  the 
consolidated  financial  report.  The  transactions  principally  arise  from  the  provision  of  administrative,  distribution, 
corporate and the general banking services.  
Additionally,  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  pays  operating  costs  and  banks  receipts  on  behalf  of  certain  controlled 
entities which are financed via unsecured interest free intercompany loans. The loans have no fixed repayment date. 
Amounts  due  from  and  due  to  controlled  entities  at  balance  date  are  shown  in  the  balance  sheet.  The  balance  of 
these inter-company loans is included in the net amount owing to/(from) subsidiaries column of the table below. 

Interest received or receivable from and paid or payable to controlled entities and dividends received and receivable 
from controlled entities is disclosed in Note 4 - Profit and is included in the table below. 

Material transactions between Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and its subsidiaries during the period were as follows: 

Bendigo Finance Pty Ltd

Worley Securities Pty Ltd

National Mortgage Market Corporation Limited

National Assets Securitisation Pty Ltd

Fountain Plaza Pty Ltd

Victorian Securities Corporation Limited

Bendigo Financial Planning Limited

Benhold Pty Ltd

IOOF Building Society Pty Ltd

Cass Comm Pty Ltd

Community Developments Australia Pty Ltd

Community Exchanges Australia Pty Ltd

Sandhurst Trustees Limited

Oxford Funding Pty Ltd

First Australian Building Society Limited

Adelaide Bank Limited

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007

2008
2007
2008
2007

Net receipts  

Supplies,

Net am ount

and fees 

fixed assets

ow ing

paid to  and services

to/(from ) 

subsidiaries

charged to

subsidiaries

subsidiaries

 at 30 June

$m

(0.6)
0.9

-
2.6

2.3
4.3

0.2
0.2

(2.9)
0.5

10.6
(1.1)

10.5
7.8

-
0.1

-
-

-
0.1

(1.3)
1.2

0.2
0.2

28.1
30.7

3.5
11.8

-
8.9
(2.6)
-

$m

-
-

-
2.4

0.6
1.4

0.1
0.2

2.2
60.5

2.7
3.0

10.6
10.0

-
-

-
-

-
2.1

1.3
1.2

0.2
0.2

30.3
27.4

8.1
3.9

-
3.8
54.7
-

$m

(2.0)
(1.4)

-
-

9.0
7.3

0.9
0.8

(87.8)
(82.7)

(3.9)
(11.8)

(2.1)
(2.0)

(5.1)
(5.1)

20.4
20.4

-
-

(8.2)
(5.6)

(1.4)
(1.4)

(0.3)
1.9

(36.9)
(32.3)

-
-
(57.3)
-  

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank provides funding and guarantee facilities to several subsidiary companies as detailed in 
the  following  table.  The  balance  outstanding  on  these  facilities  is  included  in  the  net  amount  owing  to/(from) 
subsidiaries in the above table. 

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Subsidiary

Facility

Sandhurst Trustees Limited
Bendigo Financial Planning Limited
Victorian Securities Corporation Limited

Community Exchanges Australia Pty Ltd
Community Energy Australia Pty Ltd
Community Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Oxford Funding Pty Ltd

Adelaide Bank Limited and its subsidiaries

Standby 
Guarantee
Standby 
Guarantee
Overdraft
Overdraft
Overdraft
Guarantee
Overdraft
Guarantee
Counterparty limit
Guarantee

Limit
$m

20.0
-
10.0
-
1.4
0.4
0.8
-
62.0
4.6
2,600.0
100.0

Drawn/issued at
30 June 2008
$m

-
-
-
-
1.0
0.2
0.8
-
47.1
-
1,723.5

-  

Guarantees disclosed in the above table with a zero limit are less than $0.1 million. 

All funding and guarantee facilities are provided to subsidiary companies on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

Several  subsidiary  companies  have  bank  accounts  and  investment  funds  held  with  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank 
Limited under normal terms and conditions. These balances are included in the amount owing to/(from) subsidiaries 
in the above table.  

The following dividends received by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited from subsidiary companies are included in 
the net receipts/fees paid column of the above table: 

Adelaide Bank Limited

Sandhurst Trustees Limited

Worley Securities Pty Ltd

Cass Com Limited

First Australian Building Society

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

$m

54.7

-

20.6

18.2

-

1.9

-

2.1

-
3.8  

There were no material transactions between subsidiary companies. 

Other related party transactions 

Securitised and sold loans 

The  bank  securitised  or  sold  loans  totalling  $3,308.0  million  (2007:  $561  million)  during  the  financial  year.    Of  this 
total, $359.1 million (2007: $561 million) were sold to the Common Funds managed by Sandhurst Trustees Limited. 
The consolidated entity does not invest in any of its own securitisation programs other than the Torrens Series 2008-1 
Trust where the Bank holds A & B notes equivalent to $2,102.6 million as at 30 June 2008.  The Bank does invest in 
other securitisation programs unrelated to the Bank as part of normal investment activities. 

Associated entities 

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited has investments in associated entities as disclosed in Note 21 - Investments in 
associates. The group has transactions with the associated entities, principally relating to commissions received and 
paid,  services  and  supplies  procured  from  associates  and  fees  charged  in  relation  to  the  provision  of  banking, 
administrative  and  corporate  services.    These  revenue  and  expense  items  are  included  in  the  relevant  values 
disclosed in Note 4 - Profit. The transactions are conducted on terms and conditions no more favourable than those 
which it is reasonable to expect would have been adopted if dealing with the associated entities at arm's length in the 
same circumstances. 

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RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES (continued) 

During  the  financial  year,  transactions  took  place  between  the  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  group  and  associated 
entities as follows:  

Elders Rural Bank Ltd

Tasmanian Banking Services Ltd

Community Sector Enterprises P/L

Caroline Springs Financial Services Pty Ltd

Silver Body Corporate Financial Services P/L

Strategic Payments Services P/L

Com m issions Supplies andAm ount ow ing

and fees paid

services 

to/(from ) 

to associates

provided to associates at

associates

30 June

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

2008

2007

$m

1.5

1.3

9.6

8.1

4.6

2.9

0.5

0.4

1.2

0.8

2.2

-

$m

3.5

3.5

4.8

5.7

2.3

3.1

0.6

0.6

0.6

0.5

-

-

$m

(0.3)

(0.3)

0.6

-

0.2

0.1

-

-

-

0.2

-

-

Dividends received and receivable from associated entities are disclosed in Note 4 – Profit. 
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited provides loans, guarantees and/or overdraft facilities to associated companies in 
connection  with  cash  flow  management,  and  the  payment  of  administration  costs  on  behalf  of  the  associated 
companies.    The  loans  have  agreed  repayment  terms  which  vary  according  to  the  nature  of  the  facility.    The 
outstanding balances of these loans are disclosed in the above table. 

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42. 

RISK MANAGEMENT  

RISK OVERSIGHT 

Overview 

The management of risk is an essential element of the Group’s strategy and profitability and the way the Group 
operates. 
The Board, being ultimately responsible for risk management associated with the Group’s activities, has established 
an integrated governance and accountability framework, policies and controls to identify, assess, monitor and 
manage risk. 

In addition to strategic and reputation risk the material business risks relating to the Group can be categorised as: 
credit, market (including interest rate and currency), liquidity, and operational risk (includes compliance, contagion, 
environment/sustainability risks).  In addition to these material risks, the Group acknowledges the risk arising from 
integrating the operations of Bendigo and Adelaide Banks. 

The risk management strategy is based upon risk principles approved by the Board and is underpinned by a system 
of delegations, passing from the Board through Board committees, the Managing Director (“MD”), management 
committees to the various risk, support and business units of the Group. 

An essential element of the risk framework is the risk culture of the Group.  Management of risk is the responsibility of 
the business units of the Group.  Embedded in our culture is the value in all staff to doing the right thing, taking 
responsibility for managing risks inherent in their role and engaging with our stakeholders including the broader 
community to deliver a sustainable business proposition for all.  The Group’s risk management culture is also 
demonstrated by many aspects of management of the Group, including:  

•  Risk is managed both top down and bottom up. 

•  Risk management is embedded in strategy, planning, policy and procedures. 

• 

An ability to identify opportunities, strive for quality and efficiency and minimise losses. 

•  Maintaining risk competencies especially for key roles. 

•  Regular discussion on risk at the business unit level. 

• 

• 

Acting promptly to manage risks and events whether internal or external. 

The existence of a close working relationship/partnership between the business and risk functions and 
acceptance of a “healthy tension” between the functions. 

Board Responsibilities 

In  accordance  with  the  Board  Charter,  the  Board  principally  through  the  Audit,  Credit,  Risk  and  Governance  &  HR 
Committees  oversees  the  establishment,  implementation,  review  and  monitoring  of  risk  management  systems  and 
policies, taking into account the risk appetite of the Group, the overall business strategy, management expertise and 
the external environment.  This includes approving risk limits and risk policies. 

Board Committee Responsibilities 

The Board has approved policies that support the implementation of a risk oversight and management framework for 
the Group.  These policies are overseen by the Board Committees with each Committee operating under a Board 
approved charter that is reviewed annually. 
Each Committee has established a reporting structure that describes the relevant responsibilities in respect to 
oversight and monitoring of Board-approved risk management policies. 
The  Committees  evaluate  developments  in  respect  to  the  Group’s  structure  and  operations,  as  well  as  economic, 
industry and market developments that may impact the Group’s management of risk. 

Executive Responsibilities 

On a day to day basis each Executive, management and staff are responsible for carrying out their roles in a way that 
manages risk in line with policies and procedures. 
Whilst the Board has responsibility for setting the Group’s appetite for risk, the MD and other Executive Committee 
members are responsible for developing strategies and business plans commensurate with that risk appetite. 
The Executive Committee has responsibility for ensuring that the Board approved strategies and decisions are 
appropriately implemented as well as managing and monitoring the day to day activities of the Group including the 
management of risk and consideration of emerging risks and opportunities. 
The Executive has a number of sub-committees that consider risk management matters including the Asset Liability 
Management Committee, Executive Credit Committee and the OH&S and Security Committee. 

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RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Independent Review 

Internal Audit 

The internal audit function operates under a charter and annual audit plan approved by the Board Audit Committee.  
The Board, on recommendation of the Board Audit Committee, approves the appointment of the Head of Internal 
Audit.  The Committee receives reports at each meeting in respect to the outcomes and status of the internal audit 
plan. The independent internal audit function audits all functions across the Group including the effectiveness of the 
Group’s risk management and internal compliance and control systems, in line with the audit plan and has direct 
access to the Board through the Board Audit Committee. 

Group Risk  

Group Risk is an independent function of the Group, providing the frameworks, policies and procedures to assist the 
Group in managing credit and operational risk in line with the strategy and risk appetite set by the Board. 

The Group Credit Risk function is responsible for reviewing portfolio credit quality, policy development and 
promulgation, credit policy compliance, the assessment of large/maximum credit and manages the performance of 
the credit management system at the Group level. 

The Group Operational Risk function is responsible for providing the frameworks, tools and support to assist the 
business in the management of its operational risk (including regulatory compliance, business continuity, financial 
crimes and dealings through Partners). 

The Group Insurance function develops an insurance strategy and program for “insurable risk” which is approved by 
the Board Risk Committee  

The Group Risk function has direct access to the Board through the Board Credit and Risk Committees. 

Group Treasury 
A function has been established within Group Treasury that is responsible for monitoring Treasury Policy compliance 
(including  adherence  to  tolerance  limits).  Group  Treasury  has  direct  access  to  the  Asset  Liability  Management 
Committee and in turn the Board Risk Committee. 

MD/CEO and CFO Assurance 

As part of the statutory reporting arrangements for the Group, the Managing Director (MD/CEO) and Chief Financial 
Officer (CFO), provide a written declaration to the Board that: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The Group’s financial statements present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the Group’s financial 
position and performance, are in accordance with the Corporations Act and comply with the Corporations 
Regulations 2001 and comply with accounting standards. 

The financial records of the Group for the financial year have been properly maintained in accordance with 
Section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001. 

The above statements regarding the integrity of the financial reports are founded on a sound system of risk 
management and internal control and that the systems, including those relating to business continuity, are 
operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks. 

Any other matters that are prescribed by the Corporations Act regulations as they relate to the financial 
statements and notes to the financial statements are met. 

To provide this assurance a formal due diligence and verification process, including attestations from management, is 
conducted.  This assurance is provided each six months in conjunction with the half year and full year financial 
reporting obligations.  The statements are made on the basis that they provide a reasonable but not absolute level of 
assurance and do not imply a guarantee against adverse circumstances that may arise in future periods. 
Further a description of the systems and policies employed to manage the key risks to which the Bank and Group is 
exposed  is  provided  to  APRA.    The  MD  confirms  annually  the  integrity  of  these  descriptions  to  APRA  with  the 
endorsement of the Board. 

RISK PRINCIPLES 

Overview 

The Group’s Risk Management Principles and Systems Description document summarises the risk management 
control framework of the Group.  These principles are approved by the Board and may be amended with 
endorsement of the Board.  Specific details and responsibilities for managing each category of risk are contained in 
the relevant policy statements, frameworks and procedural manuals. 
The risk principles are summarised below. 

Risk Management Strategy 

A structured framework has been established to ensure that the risk management objectives are linked to the Group’s 
business strategy and operations.  The risk management strategy is underpinned by an integrated framework of 
responsibilities and functions driven from Board level down to operational levels, covering all aspects of risk, most 
notably market, credit, liquidity, operational (includes compliance, contagion and environmental), strategic and 
reputation risks. 

The framework recognises the governance structure and risk management framework referred to above. 

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Risk Limits 

Risk limits for market risk, credit risk and capital at risk are set and monitored by the appropriate management 
committees within the parameters approved by the Board. 
The management of operational risk is performed using qualitative self assessment and the Group has defined 
general parameters to manage the Group-wide operational risk profile to comply with the approved risk appetite and 
tolerances. 

Limits are based upon the level of capital (which may be in the form of net interest income, net profit before or after 
tax, retained earnings, market value of equity or other key performance indicators) the Board is willing to place at risk.  
Limits are calculated by aggregating quantifiable measures of market, credit and operational risk. 

Prior to approval by the Board, limits are formally reviewed on a regular basis by the appropriate management and 
Board committees, and consider changes in market conditions, strategy or risk appetite with limits: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Set and reviewed regularly by the Asset Liability Management Committee (“ALMAC”), Executive Credit 
Committee and Executive Committee. 

Aligned with the budgeting and planning cycle. 

Taking into account historic and projected risk-adjusted performance. 

Independently monitored. 

Risk Management Measurement Reporting and Control 

Effective measurement, reporting and control of risk is vital to manage the Group’s business activities in accordance 
with  overall  strategic  and  risk  management  objectives.    The  risk  management,  reporting  and  control  framework 
requires  the  quantification  of  market,  credit  and  liquidity  risk,  the  capability  to  aggregate  and  monitor  exposures,  a 
comprehensive  set  of  limits  to  ensure  that  exposures  remain  within  agreed  boundaries,  and  a  mechanism  for 
evaluating  performance  on  a  risk-adjusted  basis.    The  management  of  operational  risk  is  based  on  a  documented 
policy and framework.  The Board has defined general parameters to manage the Group-wide operational risk profile 
to comply with the approved risk appetite and tolerances which considers both downside risk and opportunities. 

Internal controls 

The risk management framework requires robust internal controls across all aspects of the business as well as strong 
support  functions  covering  legal,  regulatory,  governance,  reputation,  finance,  information  technology,  human 
resources  and  strategy.    Consequently  the  effectiveness  and  efficiency  of  controls  is  evaluated  in  all  new  and 
amended products, processes and systems or where external and internal factors impact the operating environment 
(e.g. changes in organisation structure, growth, new regulation). 

Risk Management Systems 

Accurate, reliable and timely information is vital to support decisions regarding risk management at all levels.  The 
requirements span a diverse range of risk functionality including market and credit risk analysis systems, budgeting, 
strategic planning, asset and liability management, performance measurement, operational risk and regulatory 
reporting, as well as trading and trade processing systems and those systems supporting our staff. 
Data reconciliation is established to provide for the integrity of the information used and appropriate security controls 
around all systems.  Back-up and recovery procedures are defined and business continuity plans approved and 
communicated to promote resilience and minimise the impact of an incident. 
The Group maintains and implements specific policies and procedures to measure, monitor, manage and report on 
the  material  risks  to  which  the  Group  is  exposed.  Each  policy  contains  requirements  to  be  met  for  review  and 
approval. 

MATERIAL RISKS 

Overview 

The risk management framework of the Group is structured upon: 

•  Core Risk Principles – overriding principles governing all activities and risk monitoring procedures; and 

• 

Specific Risk Policies – appropriate policies, framework documents, procedures and processes implemented to 
manage specific risks to which the Group is exposed. 

The Board, and industry regulators, have identified the material risks to which the Group is exposed as being credit, 
market (including interest rate and currency), liquidity and operational risk.  The Group has identified a further short 
term risk, termed integration risk, relating to the merger of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group and Adelaide Bank 
Group on 30 November 2007.  Specific risk management structures have been developed and implemented by the 
Group to manage these and other risks (e.g. reputation, strategic, contagion and sustainability). 
The material risks are described below. 

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RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Credit Risk 

Credit risk is the potential that the Group will suffer a financial loss due to the unwillingness or inability of a 
counterparty to fully meet their contractual debts and obligations. 

The Board Credit Committee is responsible for monitoring adherence to credit policies, practices and procedures 
within the Group.  The Board has established levels of delegated lending authority under which various levels of 
management (including the Executive Credit Committee), partners and the Board Credit Committee can approve 
transactions. 

Group Credit Risk has responsibility for: 

• 

• 

• 

Managing, maintaining and enhancing the currency and relevance of the Group’s Credit Policies;  

Providing support and analysis of credit portfolio information for credit management purposes; and  

Reporting to the Executive Credit Committee and the Board Credit Committee. 

The  table  below  shows  the  maximum  exposure  to  credit  risk  for  the  components  of  the  balance  sheet,  including 
derivatives.  The maximum exposure is shown gross, before the effect of mitigation through the use of master netting 
and collateral agreements. 

Gross maximum exposure

          Consolidated 

Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Shares in controlled entities
Financial assets held to maturity
Loans and other receivables - investment
Gross loans and other receivables
Amounts receivable from controlled entities
Other assets

Contingent liabilities
Commitments

Total credit risk exposure

2008
$ m
1,195.9
412.7
311.8
1,414.8
422.0
84.6
-
1,414.6
517.6
39,875.2

-
468.2
46,117.4
179.4
3,954.2

2007
$ m
257.6
71.5
75.4
-
428.8
130.4
-
1,614.4
-

13,844.1

-
178.5
16,600.7
135.9
2,393.9

        Parent
2008
$ m
440.5
237.6
128.1
-
611.5
77.2
2,272.5
1,673.4
-

2007
$ m
203.5
71.1
75.4
-
428.8
127.9
134.8
1,530.5
-

15,098.2
164.2
450.7
21,153.9
137.5
2,671.7

13,487.9
101.0
304.8
16,465.7
135.9
2,418.8

4,133.6
50,251.0

2,529.8
19,130.5

2,809.2
23,963.1

2,554.7
19,020.4

Where  financial  instruments  are  recorded  at  fair  value  the  amounts  shown  above  represent  the  current  credit  risk 
exposure but not the maximum risk exposure that could arise in the future as a result of changes in values. 
The effect of collateral and other risk mitigation techniques is shown below. 

Concentrations of the maximum exposure to credit risk 

Concentration  of  risk  is  managed  by  client/counterparty,  by  geographical  region  and  by  industry  sector.    The 
maximum credit exposure to any client or counterparty as at 30 June 2008 was $232.5 million (2007: $403.3 million) 
before taking account of collateral or other credit enhancements and $232.5 million (2007: $403.3 million) net of such 
protection. 

Geographic 
The  group’s  financial  assets,  before  taking  into  account  any  collateral  held  or  other  credit  enhancements  can  be 
analysed by the following geographic regions: 

Gross maximum exposure

Victoria
New South Wales
Australian Capital Territory
Queensland
South Australia/Northern Territory
Western Australia
Tasmania
Overseas/other
Total credit risk exposure

          Consolidated 

2008
$ m

2007
$ m

        Parent
2008
$ m

2007
$ m

14,847.0
11,369.5
470.2
8,568.5
9,579.3
3,663.2
1,093.6
659.7
50,251.0

10,362.2
2,826.8
288.7
2,678.9
454.1
1,499.9
592.7
427.3
19,130.5

11,446.1
2,969.1
314.1
3,292.8
3,319.7
1,478.1
742.4
400.7
23,963.1

10,305.9
2,728.9
281.1
2,636.7
560.7
1,495.1
591.0
421.0
19,020.4

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Industry sector 

An  industry  sector  analysis  of  the  group’s  financial  assets,  before  taking  into account  collateral  held  or  other  credit 
enhancements, is as follows: 

          Consolidated 

        Parent

Accom, cafes & restaurants 
Agriculture & associated industries 
Communication services 
Construction 
Cultural & recreational services 
Education 
Electricity, Gas and Water Supply 
Finance & insurance 
Financial services 
Government Administration and Defence 
Health & community services 
Manufacturing 
Margin Lending
Mining 
Other 
Personal & other services 
Property & business services 
Residential/consumer 
Retail trade 
Retirement
Transport & storage 
Wholesale trade 

Gross
maximum 
exposure
2008
$ m
458.6
1,557.6
195.8
1,670.9
206.5
396.7
153.7
550.0
5,447.0
418.4
966.8
857.8
3,716.2
229.5
607.8
525.6
3,283.4
25,932.0
1,529.9
248.6
825.4
472.8
50,251.0

Gross

Gross

Gross
maximum  maximum  maximum 
exposure
exposure
2007
2008
$ m
$ m
392.7
439.4
736.6
797.0
179.9
192.8
1,371.1
1,560.4
175.8
195.5
363.5
386.9
136.3
152.5
2,833.9
606.7
2,720.5
3,567.7
357.0
409.4
653.0
696.5
751.9
818.6
90.5
63.4
185.2
226.4
138.0
156.9
290.2
299.8
2,853.0
3,318.8
4,610.2
5,250.3
1,418.5
1,512.0
-
-
599.9
653.3
389.9
431.6
19,020.4
23,963.1

exposure
2007
$ m
399.2
744.0
183.9
1,410.2
180.9
377.4
138.1
461.6
2,720.8
370.3
667.1
770.1
90.5
186.3
164.6
298.5
2,823.9
4,694.2
1,439.7
-
610.8
398.4
19,130.5

The  amount  and  type  of  collateral  required  depends  on  an  assessment  of  the  credit  risk  of  the  counterparty.  
Guidelines are implemented regarding the acceptability of types of collateral and valuation parameters. 
The main types of collateral obtained are as follows: 

• 

• 

For commercial lending, charges over real estate properties, inventory and trade receivables 

For retail lending, mortgages over residential properties 

Management monitors the market value of collateral, requests additional collateral in accordance with the underlying 
agreement, and monitors the market value of collateral obtained during the review of the adequacy of the allowance 
for impairment losses. 
It is the group’s policy to dispose of repossessed properties in an orderly fashion.  The proceeds are used to reduce 
or repay the outstanding claim.  The group does not occupy repossessed properties for business use. 

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RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Credit quality 

The  credit  quality  of  financial  assets  is  managed  by  the  group  using  internal  credit  ratings.    The  table  below  shows  the 
credit quality by class of asset for loan-related balance sheet lines, based on the group’s credit rating system. 

Consolidated

2008

              Neither past due or impaired

High
Grade

Standard
Grade

Sub-standard
Grade

Unrated

Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Shares in controlled entities
Financial assets held to maturity
Loans and other receivables - investment
Loans and other receivables
Other assets

2007

Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Shares in controlled entities
Financial assets held to maturity
Loans and other receivables - investment
Loans and other receivables
Other assets

$ m
-
412.7
-
1,414.8
422.0
-
-
1,414.6
-
2,636.9
-
6,301.0

-
71.5
75.4
-
428.8
-
-
1,614.4
-
94.0
-
2,284.1

$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,824.3
-
6,824.3

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,942.0
-
3,942.0

$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
428.4
-
428.4

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
318.0
-
318.0

$ m
1,195.9
-
311.8
-
-
84.6
-
-
517.6
1,290.5
468.2
3,868.6

257.6
-
-
-
-
130.4
-
-
-
388.1
178.5
954.6

Parent

2008

              Neither past due or impaired

High
Grade

Standard
Grade

Sub-standard
Grade

Unrated

Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Shares in controlled entities
Financial assets held to maturity
Loans and other receivables
Amounts received from controlled entities
Other assets

2007
Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Shares in controlled entities
Financial assets held to maturity
Loans and other receivables
Amounts received from controlled entities
Other assets

$ m
-
237.6
128.1
611.5
-
-
1,673.4
105.0
-
-
2,755.6

-
71.1
75.4
428.8
-
-
1,530.5
82.7
-
-
2,188.5

$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,616.0
-
-
4,616.0

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,847.0
-
-
3,847.0

$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
369.0
-
-
369.0

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
286.1
-
-
286.1

$ m
440.5
-
-
-
77.2
2,272.5
-
435.0
164.2
450.7
3,840.1

203.5
-
-
-
127.9
134.8
-
182.1
101.0
304.8
1,054.1

* Consumer loans are predominantly mortgage secured residential loans not rated on an individual basis.  

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Loans *
$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Consumer Past Due or
Impaired
$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
704.0
-
704.0

-
27,991.1

27,991.1

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,492.0
-
8,492.0

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
610.0
-
610.0

Consumer Past Due or
Impaired
$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
579.0
-
-
579.0

Loans *
$ m
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,994.2
-
-
8,994.2

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,491.9
-
-
8,491.9

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
598.1
-
-
598.1

Total

$ m
1,195.9
412.7
311.8
1,414.8
422.0
84.6
-
1,414.6
517.6
39,875.2
468.2
46,117.4

257.6
71.5
75.4
-
428.8
130.4
-
1,614.4
-

13,844.1
178.5
16,600.7

Total

$ m
440.5
237.6
128.1
611.5
77.2
2,272.5
1,673.4
15,098.2
164.2
450.7
21,153.9

203.5
71.1
75.4
428.8
127.9
134.8
1,530.5
13,487.9
101.0
304.8
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Ageing 

Ageing analysis of past due but not impaired loans and other receivables 

Consolidated

2008

2007

Parent

2008

2007

Renegotiated terms 

Less than
30 days
$ m

31 to
60 days
$ m

61 to
90 days
$ m

More than
91 days
$ m

Fair value of
collateral
$m

Total
$ m

584.6

422.4

407.5

417.3

262.6

56.2

64.6

54.9

137.7

231.3

1,216.2

2,536.5

42.9

65.6

587.1

1,745.8

32.9

42.9

61.0

64.8

566.0

579.9

1,861.9

1,744.7

Generally, the terms of loans are only renegotiated on a temporary basis in the event of customer hardship.  In these 
cases the term of the loan is extended, but no longer than the maximum term entitlement for the product.  Original 
terms are typically re-instated within a 3 to 6 month period.  The majority of retail customers proactively contact the 
bank  prior  to  the  loan  becoming  past  due or  impaired.   Therefore,  the  carrying  value  of  financial  assets  that  would 
otherwise be past due or impaired whose terms have been renegotiated is considered immaterial. 

Impairment assessment 
The main considerations for the loan impairment assessment include whether any payments of principal or interest 
are overdue by more than 90 days or there are any known difficulties in the cash flows of counterparties, credit rating 
downgrades, or infringement of the original terms of the contract.  The group addresses impairment assessment in 
three  areas:  individually  assessed  allowances  (specific  provisions),  collectively  assessed  allowances  (collective 
provisions) and a prudential reserve (general reserve for credit losses). 

Individually assessed provisions (specific provisions) 
The  group  determines  the  impairment  provision  appropriate  for  each  individually  significant  loan  or  advance  on  an 
individual basis. Items considered when determining provision amounts include the sustainability of the counterparty’s 
business  plan,  its  ability  to  improve  performance  once  a  financial  difficulty  has  arisen,  projected  receipts  and  the 
expected dividend payout should bankruptcy ensue, the availability of other financial support and the realisable value 
of collateral, and the timing of expected cash flows.  The impairment losses are evaluated on a continuous basis. 
Allowances are assessed on a portfolio basis for losses on loans and receivables that are not individually significant 
(including  unsecured  credit  cards,  personal  loans,  overdrafts,  unsecured  mortgage  loans)  and  where  specific 
identification is impractical.  Provisions are calculated for these portfolios based on historical loss experience. 

Collectively assessed provisions (collective provisions) 
Where  individual  loans  are  found  not  to  be  specifically  impaired  they  are  grouped  together  according  to  their  risk 
characteristics and are then assessed for impairment.  Based on historical loss data and current available information 
for assets with similar risk characteristics, the appropriate collective provision is raised.  The collective provisions are 
re-assessed at each balance date. 

Prudential reserve (general reserve for credit losses) 
A general reserve for credit losses is maintained to cover risks inherent in the loan portfolios.   
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (“APRA”) requires that banks maintain a general reserve for credit losses 
at a minimum level of 0.50% of risk weighted assets (net of tax).  In certain circumstances the collective provision can 
be included in this assessment. The bank maintained a GLCL at 0.51% as at 30 June 2008 (2007:55%). 

Liquidity Risk 

Liquidity risk is the risk that the group will be unable to meet its payment obligations when they fall due under normal 
and stress circumstances. 
Group Treasury is responsible for implementing liquidity risk management strategies in accordance with approved 
policies and adherence is monitored by the Asset Liability Management Committee and Board Risk Committee.  This 
includes maintaining prudent levels of liquid reserves and a diverse range of funding options to meet daily, short-term 
and long-term liquidity requirements. 
Liquidity scenarios are calculated under stressed and normal operating conditions to assist in anticipating cash flow 
needs and providing adequate reserves. 

The group maintains a portfolio of highly marketable and diverse assets that can be easily liquidated in the event of 
an  unforeseen  interruption  of  cash  flow.    The  group  also  has  committed  lines  of  credit  that  it  can  access  to  meet 
liquidity needs.  The liquidity position is assessed and managed under a variety of scenarios, giving due consideration 
to stress factors relating to both the market in general and specifically to the group.  The most important of these is to 
maintain limits on the ratio of net liquid assets to customer liabilities, set to reflect market conditions.  Net liquid assets 
consist  of  cash,  short  term  bank  deposits  and  liquid  debt  securities  available  for  immediate  sale,  less  deposits  for 
banks and other issued securities and borrowings due to mature within the next month.   

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RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

The liquidity ratio during the financial year was as follows: 

30 June 
Average during the financial year 
Highest 
Lowest 

2008 
% 
13.53 
14.59 
17.02 
12.67 

2007 
% 
14.24 
14.47 
16.22 
12.88 

Analysis of financial liabilities by remaining contractual maturities 

The table below summarises the maturity profile of the group’s financial liabilities at 30 June 2008 based on contractual 
undiscounted cash flows.  Cash flows which are subject to notice are treated as if notice were to be given immediately.  
However,  the  group  expects  that  many  customers  will  not  request  repayment  on  the  earliest  date  the  group  could  be 
required to pay and the table does not reflect the expected cash flows indicated by the group’s deposit retention history. 

Consolidated
2008

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Notes payable
Derivatives
Other payables
Income tax payable
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt - at amortised cost

2007

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Notes payable
Derivatives
Other payables
Income tax payable
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt - at amortised cost

Parent
2008

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Notes payable
Derivatives
Other payables
Income tax payable
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt - at amortised cost

2007

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Notes payable
Derivatives
Other payables
Income tax payable
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt - at amortised cost

At call Not longer 
than 3 mths
$ m

$ m

3 to 12
months
$ m

1 to 5 
years
$ m

Longer
than
5 years
$ m

269.7
5,825.0
-
-
768.9
11.1
-
-
6,874.7

184.0
6,360.2
-
-
235.3
13.6
-
-
6,793.1

151.7
5,338.8
-
-
282.5
11.1
-
-
5,784.1

184.0
6,369.0
-
-
207.1
13.6
-
-
6,773.7

-

17,939.5
321.5
575.7
-
-
-
11.6
18,848.3

-
4,658.9
-
62.1
-
2.7
-
4.3
4,728.0

-
7,976.9
-
93.7
-
-
-
5.1
8,075.7

-
4,581.7
-
62.1
-
2.7
-
4.3
4,650.8

-
5,638.5
121.7
691.8
-
-
5.4
100.1
6,557.5

-
2,631.2
-
222.9
-
-
-
72.2
2,926.3

-
2,990.0
-
238.1
-
-
5.4
49.0
3,282.5

-
2,557.5
-
222.9
-
-
-
72.2
2,852.6

-
2,296.3
10,977.0
1,313.2
-
-
18.9
568.5
15,173.9

-
1,321.4
261.6
883.6
-
-
-
289.9
2,756.5

-
775.7
-
554.6
-
-
18.9
311.6
1,660.8

-
1,314.1
-
883.6
-
-
-
289.9
2,487.6

-
17.4
-
74.2
-
-
89.5
75.0
256.1

-
0.3
-
56.8
-
-
-
-
57.1

-
0.1
-
197.3
-
-
89.5
-
286.9

-
0.3
-
56.8
-
-
-
-
57.1

Total

$ m

269.7
31,716.7
11,420.2
2,654.9
768.9
11.1
113.8
755.2
47,710.5

184.0
14,972.0
261.6
1,225.4
235.3
16.3
-
366.4
17,261.0

151.7
17,081.5

-
1,083.7
282.5
11.1
113.8
365.7
19,090.0

184.0
14,822.6

-
1,225.4
207.1
16.3
-
366.4
16,821.8

Excluded from the table above the undiscounted contractual maturities arising from $75m of floating rate capital notes. 
These are perpetual notes with no fixed maturity. 

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The table below shows the contractual expiry by maturity of the group’s contingent liabilities and commitments.  

Consolidated
2008

Contingent liabilities
Commitments
Total

2007

Contingent liabilities
Commitments
Total

Parent
2008

Contingent liabilities
Commitments
Total

2007

Contingent liabilities
Commitments
Total

Not longer 
than 3 mths
$ m

3 to 12
months
$ m

At call

$ m

179.4
3,627.1
3,806.5

-
-
-

135.9
1,668.5
1,804.4

-
419.0
419.0

137.5
2,355.5
2,493.0

135.9
2,112.6
2,248.5

-
-
-

-
-
-

1 to 5 
years
$ m

-
132.4
132.4

-
114.5
114.5

-
127.1
127.1

-
112.2
112.2

Longer
than
5 years
$ m

-
137.8
137.8

Total

$ m

179.4
3,954.2
4,133.6

-
141.2
141.2

135.9
2,393.9
2,529.8

-
137.9
137.9

-
141.2
141.2

137.5
2,671.7
2,809.2

135.9
2,418.8
2,554.7

-
56.9
56.9

-
50.7
50.7

-
51.2
51.2

-
52.8
52.8

Market Risk (including interest rate and currency risk) 

Market  risk  is  the  risk  that  the  fair  value  of  future  cash  flows  of  financial  instruments  will  fluctuate  due  to  changes  in 
market variables such as interest rates, foreign exchange rates, and equity prices.   

Interest rate risk 
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair values of 
financial  instruments.    The  Board  has  established  limits  on  the  interest  rate  gaps  for  stipulated  periods.    Positions  are 
monitored  on  a  daily  basis  and  hedging  strategies  are  used  to  ensure  positions  are  maintained  within  the  established 
limits. 
The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in interest rates, with all other variables 
held constant, on the group’s income statement and equity. 
The sensitivity of the income statement is the effect of assumed changes in interest rates on the net interest for one year, 
based on the floating rate financial assets and financial liabilities held at 30 June 2008, including the effect of hedging 
instruments.  The sensitivity of equity is calculated by revaluing fixed rate available for sale financial assets (including the 
effect  of  any  associated  hedges),  and  swaps  designated  as  cash  flow  hedges,  at  30  June  2008  for  the  effects  of  the 
assumed changes in interest rates.  The sensitivity of equity is analysed by maturity of the asset or swap.  With sensitivity 
based on the assumption that there are parallel shifts in the yield curve. 
Monitoring of adherence to policies, limits and procedures is controlled through the Asset Liability Management 
Committee and the Board Risk Committee. 

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

RISK MANAGEMENT (continued) 

Reasonably possible movements in interest rates

Consolidated

Net interest income before cash flow hedge ineffectiveness
Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness
Net interest income 
Income tax effect at 30%
Effect on profit

Effect on profit (per above)
Available for sale reserve
Cash flow hedge reserve
Income tax effect on reserves at 30%
Effect on equity

Parent

Net interest income 
Cash flow hedge - controlled entity
Income tax effect at 30%
Effect on profit

Effect on profit (per above)
Available for sale reserve
Cash flow hedge reserve
Income tax effect on reserves at 30%
Effect on equity

+100 basis
points
2008
$ m

-100 basis
points
2008
$ m

+100 basis
points
2007
$ m

-100 basis
points
2007
$ m

(29.8)
0.3
(29.5)
8.9
(20.6)

(20.6)
(0.8)
176.8
(52.9)
102.5

16.1
(57.7)
12.5
(29.1)

(29.1)
(0.8)
91.6
(27.2)
34.5

29.8
(43.3)
(13.5)
4.1
(9.4)

(9.4)
0.8
(133.8)
39.9
(102.5)

(16.1)
57.7
(12.5)
29.1

29.1
0.8
(91.6)
27.2
(34.5)

14.0
-
14.0
(4.2)
9.8

9.8
(0.3)
64.5
(19.3)
54.7

13.3
-
(4.0)
9.3

9.3
(0.3)
64.5
(19.3)
54.2

(14.0)
-
(14.0)
4.2
(9.8)

(9.8)
0.3
(64.5)
19.3
(54.7)

(13.3)
-
4.0
(9.3)

(9.3)
0.3
(64.5)
19.3
(54.2)

The movements in profit are due to higher/lower interest costs from variable rate debt and cash balances.  The movement 
in  equity  is  also  affected  by  the  increase/decrease  in  the  fair  value  of  derivative  instruments  designated  as  cash  flow 
hedges.  The sensitivity is greater in 2008 than 2007 predominantly due to the merger with Adelaide Bank on 30 November 
2007,  thereby  increasing  the  value  of  debt,  cash  and  derivative  instruments  held  by  the  Group.  This  analysis  reflects  a 
scenario where no management actions are taken to counter movements in rates. 

Foreign currency risk 
The Group does not have any significant exposure to foreign currency risk, except for borrowings through a Euro medium 
term  note  program  (EMTN)  and  a  Euro  commercial  paper  program  (ECP).   At  balance  date  the  principal  of  borrowings 
under these programs was AUD $1,730.2 million (2007: AUD 1,234.2 million).  The borrowings are fully hedged through the 
utilisation of cross currency swaps, thereby mitigating any exposure to foreign currency risk. 
It is the current policy of the Group that it does not trade in derivatives or foreign currencies (i.e. the risk is managed rather 
than actively sought).  

Equity price risk 
The  Group’s  exposure  to  equity  securities  at  30  June  2008  is  $84.6m  (2007:$130.4m)  with  $79.7m  (2007:$124.5m)  of 
these  listed  on  a  recognised  stock  exchange.  The  fair  value  of  listed  investments  is  affected  by  movements  in  market 
prices, whilst unlisted investment fair values are determined using other valuation methods. 
Equity  securities  price  risk  arises  from  investments  in  equity  securities  and  is  the  risk  that  the  fair  values  of  equities 
decrease  as  the  result  of  changes  in  the  levels  of  equity  indices  and  the  value  of  individual  stocks.    The  majority  of  the 
value of equity investments held are of a high quality and are publicly traded on either the ASX or NSX.   
The Groups’ equity investments represent less than 0.2% of total Group assets and are predominately long term strategic 
holdings,  therefore  short  term  volatility  in  fair  values  is not  considered  significant  and  a sensitivity  analysis  has  not  been 
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Operational Risk 

Operational risk is defined as the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and 
systems or from external events that are not already covered by other regulatory capital charges (i.e. credit and 
market risks). 
The Board Risk Committee is responsible for the oversight of the operational risk management policies and 
effectiveness of implementation across the Group. 

The Executive Committee and each individual Executive member has day to day responsibility and accountability for 
the management of operational risk in their business/support line including, but not limited to ensuring operational risk 
management strategies are in place and operating effectively. 

Management and staff in each business are responsible for identifying operational risks and determining, 
implementing, monitoring and reporting on policies and practices to manage operational risks to which their business 
is exposed. 

In managing operational risks, the Group is cognisant of its correlation with strategic, reputation and contagion risk. 

The Group considers both the internal and external environment as well emerging risks when monitoring and 
assessing operational risk. 

Inherent in our industry the following factors can also impact the Group’s operations and outcomes: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Globalisation & global impacts e.g. market liquidity, investor sentiment 

Economy e.g. changes in economic growth, interest rates 

Changes in Government policy and regulation  

Demographic trends 

Technological dependency, advancements and speed to market 

Financial convergence and competitive landscape 

Group  Operational Risk,  has a  role  to assist  and  support  the Executive Committee  and Business Units  to  develop, 
implement, monitor and report on the effectiveness of implementation of the Group’s Operational Risk Management 
framework.    It  reports  to  the  Board  Risk  Committee  on  the  status  of  the  implementation  of  the  framework  and 
implications of significant risks and risk events at the Group level. 

Sustainability and climate change 

Sustainability and climate change risk is defined as the risk to the business and our stakeholders of meeting 
objectives due to changes in climate and environment. 
In recognition of the importance of managing this risk (both downside and opportunity) the Group’s risk and business 
functions consider the broader environment, social responsibility and resilience in its decision making. 

Integration Risk 

Integration risk is defined as the risk associated with merging the operations of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group 
and Adelaide Bank Group. It is the risk of not meeting the strategic objectives and success criteria outlined for the 
merger in the “Scheme Book”. 
In recognition of this specific short term risk a Merger Integration Steering Committee comprising the CEO, the Chief 
Executive Retail Bank and the Chief Executive Wholesale Bank meets regularly. This Committee has approved a set 
of  guiding  principles  for  the  merger  which  includes  disciplines  such  as  monthly  reporting  on  synergy  tracking  and 
issues  and  risks  identified.  A  Merger  Integration  Office  has  also  been  established  to  provide  the  reporting  to  the 
Committee and other merger working groups. 

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43. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

Fair value  

Disclosed  below  is  the  estimated  fair  value  of  the  economic  entity's  financial  instruments  presented  in  accordance 
with the requirements of Accounting Standard AASB 132 "Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation”. 
A financial instrument is defined by AASB 132 as any contract that gives rise to both a financial asset of one entity 
and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.  A financial liability is a contractual obligation either to 
deliver  cash  or  another  financial  asset  to  another  entity,  or,  to  exchange  financial  instruments  with  another  entity 
under conditions that are potentially unfavourable. 

Methodologies 

The  methodologies  and  assumptions  used  depend  on  the  terms  and  risk  characteristics  of  the  various  instruments 
and include the following: 

Cash and cash equivalents, due to and from other financial institutions 

The  carrying  values  of  certain  on-balance  sheet  financial  instruments  approximate  fair  values.    These  include 
cash and short-term cash equivalents, due to and from other financial institutions and accrued interest receivable 
or payable.  These instruments are short-term in nature and the related amounts approximate fair value and are 
receivable or payable on demand.  

Derivatives (assets and liabilities)   

The fair value of exchange-rate and interest-rate contracts, used for hedging purposes, is the estimated amount 
the Group would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at reporting date.  The fair value of these instruments is 
disclosed under “Derivative financial instruments”. 

Financial assets – held for trading (Securities) 
These  financial  assets  include  floating  rate  notes  and  discounted  short  term  securities.    The  carrying  value  of 
these assets is based on a mark to market value.  Therefore the carrying value represents fair value. 

Financial assets - available for sale  
Available for sale financial assets (securities) are predominantly short-term bank accepted bills of exchange and 
negotiable certificates of deposit and are carried at fair value. 

Financial assets - held to maturity (Securities) 
The  fair  value of  financial  assets  held  to  maturity,  including  bills  of  exchange, negotiable  certificates  of deposit, 
government  securities  and  bank  and  other  deposits,  which  are  predominantly  short-term,  is  measured  at 
amortised book value. Carrying value of these assets approximates fair value. 

Financial assets - available for sale (share investments and shares in controlled entities) 
The fair value of share investments is based on market value for listed share investments and carrying values for 
unlisted  share  investments.    As  the  listed  share  investments  are  carried  at  market  value,  carrying  value 
represents fair value. 

Loans and other receivables 
The carrying value of loans and other receivables is net of specific and collective provisions for doubtful debts.   
For variable rate loans, excluding impaired loans, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.  The 
net fair value for fixed loans is calculated by utilising discounted cash flow models (ie the net present value of the 
portfolio future principal and interest cash flows), based on the maturity of the loans. The discount rates applied 
represent the rate the market is willing to offer these loans at arms-length. 
The net fair value of impaired loans is calculated by discounting expected cash flows using these rates. 

Other assets 
This category includes items such as sundry debtors, which are short-term by nature and the carrying amount is 
therefore a reasonable estimate of fair value. 

Deposits and Notes payable  
The carrying value of call, variable rate and fixed rate deposits repricing within six months approximates the fair 
value at balance date.  The fair value of other term deposits is calculated using discounted cash flow models, 
based on the deposit type and its related maturity.  The discount rates applied represent the rate the market is 
willing to offer these loans at arms-length. 

Other financial liabilities   
This category includes items such as sundry creditors which are short-term by nature and the carrying amount is 
therefore a reasonable estimate of fair value. 

Reset preference shares 

The  closing  share  price  of  the  reset  preference  shares  on  30  June  is  used  to  calculate  the  fair  value  of  these 
financial liabilities. 

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Subordinated debt and other debt   
The  fair  value  of  subordinated  debt  is  calculated  based  on  quoted  market  prices,  where  applicable.    For  those 
debt  issues  where  quoted  market  prices  were  not  available,  a  discounted  cash  flow  model  using  a  yield  curve 
appropriate to the remaining maturity of the instrument is used.  

Summary   

The  following  table  provides  comparison  of  carrying  and  net  fair  values  for  each  item  discussed  above,  where 
applicable: 

CONSOLIDATED
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Financial assets held to maturity
Loans and other receivables - investment
Net loans and other receivables
Investments in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method
Other assets

Financial Liabilities
Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Notes Payable
Derivatives
Other payables
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt

PARENT
Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets available for sale - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Shares in controlled entities
Financial assets held to maturity
Net loans and other receivables
Amounts receivable from controlled entities
Other assets

Financial Liabilities
Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Derivatives
Other payables
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt

                    C a rrying v a lue

            N e t  f a ir v a lue

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

1,195.9
412.7
311.8
1,414.8
422.0
84.6
1,414.6
517.6
39,721.9
185.2
468.2

269.7
31,425.1
11,356.1
72.4
680.9
89.5
681.8

440.5
237.6
128.1
611.5
77.2
2,272.5
1,673.4
15,018.4
164.2
450.7

151.7
16,948.2
173.2
282.5
89.5
301.3

257.6
71.5
75.4
-
428.8
130.4
1,614.4
-
13,773.3
156.3
178.5

184.0
14,887.5
259.1
35.0
235.3
-
307.2

203.5
71.1
75.4
428.8
127.9
134.8
1,530.5
13,418.1
101.0
304.8

184.0
14,740.6
35.8
207.1
-
307.2

1,195.9
412.7
311.8
1,414.8
422.0
84.6
1,414.6
519.7
40,007.9
185.2
468.2

269.7
31,423.8
11,354.9
72.4
680.9
78.7
659.9

440.5
237.6
128.1
611.5
77.2
2,272.5
1,673.4
15,535.6
164.2
450.7

151.7
16,546.9
173.2
282.5
78.7
301.3

257.6
71.5
75.4
-
428.8
130.4
1,614.4
-
14,193.2
156.3
178.5

184.0
14,665.8
259.1
35.0
235.3
-
307.2

203.5
71.1
75.4
428.8
127.9
134.8
1,530.5
13,459.7
101.0
304.8

184.0
14,495.6
35.8
207.1
-
307.2

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Derivatives 

Total financial assets

Liabilities

Due to other financial instituions 

Deposits 

Notes payable

Derivatives 

Reset preference shares

Subordinated debt

Total financial liabilities

AS AT 30 JUNE 2007

Consolidated

Assets

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) 

Interest rate risk 

The  economic  entity's  exposure  to  interest  rate  risks  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities  at  the  balance  date  are  disclosed  in  the 
following table. 

Sensitivity  to  interest  rates  arises  from  mismatches  in  the  period  to  repricing  of  assets  and  liabilities.    These  mismatches  are 
managed as part of the overall asset and liability management process. 

AS AT 30 JUNE 2008

Consolidated

Assets

Floating

interest

rate

$ m

Fixed interest rate repricing :

Less than

3 months

Between

3 months

Between

6 months

Between

1 year

After

5 years

Non-interest

Total

bearing

carrying value

per 

Weighted 

average

effective 

& 6 months

& 12 months

& 5 years

Balance sheet

interest rate

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

%

Cash and cash equivalents 

Due from other financial institutions 

Financial assets held for trading

Financial assets available for sale 

Financial assets held to maturity

901.6

161.0

1,414.8

-

56.8

158.3

-

-

353.0

614.8

Loans and other receivables 

21,391.9

2,785.6

-

-

-

-

-

69.1

733.0

1,432.0

-

-

-

-

-

9.9

-

-

-

(0.0)

-

3,358.2

11,358.7

-

-

23,926.1

3,911.8

2,234.1

3,368.1

11,358.7

-

8,452.4

11,181.1

-

-

-

13,078.0

175.0

-

-

380.5

20,014.0

155.6

13,408.6

145.7

5,273.1

-

-

5,127.4

4,744.1

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,744.1

-

23.1

-

-

89.5

-

112.6

-

-

-

-

-

46.4

-

46.4

-

-

-

-

-

-

136.0

251.7

-

-

-

(133.3)

311.8

566.1

269.7

-

-

72.4

-

-

1,195.9

412.7

1,414.8

422.0

1,414.6

40,239.5

311.8

45,411.3

269.7

31,425.1

11,356.1

72.4

89.5

681.8

0.0

342.1

43,894.6

6.73

3.17

7.08

7.78

7.77

8.71

-

-

-

6.85

7.73

-

6.16

8.18

-

Floating

interest

rate

$ m

Fixed interest rate repricing :

Less than

3 months

Between

3 months

Between

6 months

Between

1 year

After

5 years

Non-interest

Total

bearing

carrying value

per 

Weighted 

average

effective 

& 6 months

& 12 months

& 5 years

Balance sheet

interest rate

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

%

-

-

-

-

25.8

-

25.8

-

-

-

-

-

112.5

71.5

130.4

-

(27.1)

74.9

362.2

184.0

84.4

75.4

-

343.8

257.6

71.5

559.2

1,614.4

13,773.3

74.9

16,350.9

184.0

15,231.0

75.4

307.2

15,797.6

3.31

-

6.24

6.46

7.69

-

-

-

4.90

-

7.23

-

Cash and cash equivalents

Due from other financial institutions

Financial assets available for sale

Financial assets held to maturity

Loans and other receivables

Derivatives

145.1

-

-

11.7

6,632.8

-

-

-

428.8

782.3

1,218.2

-

Total financial assets

6,789.6

2,429.3

-

-

-

659.4

384.7

-

1,044.1

-

-

-

161.0

704.9

-

865.9

Liabilities

Due to other financial institutions

-

-

-

-

Deposits

Derivatives

Subordinated debt

Total financial liabilities

4,628.2

4,054.1

3,419.9

2,950.6

-

-

4,628.2

-

172.2

4,226.3

-

135.0

3,554.9

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,834.0

-

4,834.0

-

93.8

-

-

2,950.6

93.8

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Period ending 30 June 2008 

Interest rate risk (continued) 

AS AT 30 JUNE 2008

P arent

Assets

Floating

interest

rate

$ m

Fixed interest rate repricing :

Less than

3 months

Between

3 months

Between

6 months

Between

1 year

After

5 years

Non-interest

Total

bearing

carrying value

per

Weighted 

average

effective 

& 6 months

& 12 months

& 5 years

Balance sheet

interest rate

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

%

Cash and cash equivalents

Due from other financial institutions

Financial assets available for sale

Shares in controlled entities

Financial assets held to maturity

Loans and other receivables

Derivatives

73.2

-

-

-

0.5

6,323.3

-

263.3

-

453.0

-

590.5

1,475.3

-

-

-

69.1

-

1,072.6

788.6

-

-

-

-

-

9.8

1,225.6

-

-

-

89.5

-

-

5,191.7

-

Total financial assets

6,397.0

2,782.1

1,930.3

1,235.4

5,281.2

Liabilities

Due to other financial institutions

-

-

-

-

4,903.7

4,800.4

3,853.0

3,370.2

-

-

-

4,903.7

-

-

155.7

4,956.1

-

-

145.6

3,998.6

-

-

-

3,370.2

-

-

-

-

-

29.9

-

29.9

-

-

-

-

-

-

104.0

237.6

77.2

2,272.5

-

(16.0)

128.1

2,803.4

151.7

-

173.2

-

-

440.5

237.6

688.7

2,272.5

1,673.4

15,018.4

128.1

20,459.3

151.7

16,948.2

173.2

89.5

301.3

324.9

17,663.9

6.34

-

7.58

-

7.84

8.70

-

-

-

6.04

-

6.16

8.59

-

Floating

interest

Less than

Between

Between

Between

Fixed interest rate repricing :

rate

3 months

3 months

6 months

1 year

After

5 years

Non-interest

Total

bearing

carrying value

per

Weighted 

average

effective 

& 6 months

& 12 months

& 5 years

Balance sheet

interest rate

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

%

Cash and cash equivalents

Due from other financial institutions

Financial assets available for sale

Shares in controlled entities

Financial assets held to maturity

Loans and other receivables

Derivatives

118.4

-

-

-

0.7

6,334.1

-

-

-

428.8

-

724.2

1,209.7

-

Total financial assets

6,453.2

2,362.7

-

-

-

-

644.6

379.6

-

1,024.2

-

-

-

-

161.0

698.1

-

859.1

Liabilities

Due to other financial institutions

-

-

-

-

Deposits

Derivatives

Subordinated debt

Total financial liabilities

4,637.1

3,743.1

3,347.5

2,926.1

-

-

4,637.1

-

172.2

3,915.3

-

135.0

3,482.5

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

25.8

-

25.8

-

-

-

-

-

85.1

71.1

127.9

134.8

-

(26.5)

75.4

467.8

184.0

-

35.8

-

219.8

203.5

71.1

556.7

134.8

1,530.5

13,418.1

75.4

15,990.1

184.0

14,740.6

35.8

307.2

15,267.6

3.42

0.00

6.24

-

6.46

7.82

0.00

-

-

4.87

-

7.23

-

Deposits

Derivatives

Reset preference shares

Subordinated debt

Total financial liabilities

AS AT 30 JUNE 2007

P arent

Assets

-

21.0

-

89.5

-

110.5

-

-

-

-

-

4,797.3

-

4,797.3

-

86.8

-

-

2,926.1

86.8

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

44.     DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

The  economic  entity  uses  derivatives  primarily  to  hedge  banking  operations  and  for  asset  and  liability  management.    Some 
derivatives transactions may qualify as either cashflow or fair value hedges.  The accounting treatment of these hedges is outlined 
in Note 2.33 Derivative Financial Instruments. 

The economic entity is exposed to volatility in interest cash flows inherent in its loan portfolio and that of the securitisation vehicles.  
Interest rate swaps are used to hedge the risk that this volatility creates. 

As at 30 June 2008 the fair value of outstanding derivatives designated as cashflow hedges by the parent entity was $10.9 million 
negative value (2007: $40.5 million positive). 

During  the  2008  financial  year  the  consolidated  entity  recognised  a  loss  of  $27.1  million  (2007:  loss  $1.6  million)  due  to  hedge 
ineffectiveness.   

Value of derivatives as at 30 June 

Consolidated 2008

Consolidated 2007

Notional 
Amount

Asset 
Revaluation

Liability 
Revaluation

Net Fair Value

Notional 
Amount

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

$ m

Asset 

$ m

Liability 
Revaluation

Net Fair Value

$ m

$ m

Included in derivatives category

Derivitives held for trading

Interest Rate Swaps

Derivatives

17,455.0

17,455.0

Derivatives held as fair value hedges

Interest Rate Swaps
Embedded Derivatives

Derivatives

355.8
1.5

357.3

Derivatives held as cash flow hedges

0.9

0.9

6.1
-

6.1

(0.6)

(0.6)

(2.4)
(0.1)

(2.5)

0.3

0.3

3.7
(0.1)

3.6

-

-

-
-

-

Cross Currency 
  Swaps

Interest Rate Swaps
Foreign Exchange 
  Contracts

Derivatives

1,525.1

12.8

(11.6)

1.2

830.2

15,848.4

284.0

(33.1)

250.9

4,120.4

496.9

17,870.4

8.0

304.8

(24.6)

(69.3)

(16.6)

235.5

50.8

5,001.4

Derivatives

35,682.7

311.8

(72.4)

239.4

5,001.4

-

-

-
-

-

4.1

70.8

0.5

75.4

75.4

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-

(5.6)

(1.5)

(29.1)

(0.3)

(35.0)

(35.0)

41.7

0.2

40.4

40.4

Included in deposits category
Cross Currency 
  Swaps

-

-

(12.9)

(12.9)

-

-

(72.1)

(72.1)

Total derivatives

35,682.7

311.8

(85.3)

226.5

5,001.4

75.4

(107.1)

(31.7)

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

As at 30 June 2008, hedged cash flows are expected to occur and they are expected to affect the income statement as follows: 

Consolidated
2008

Cash inflows (Assets)
Cash outflows (Liabilities)

Net cash inflow

Income statement

2007

Cash inflows (Assets)
Cash outflows (Liabilities)

Net cash inflow

Income statement

Net gain on cash flow hedges reclassified to the income statement: 

Interest income
Interest expense
Other operating expenses

Taxation

Net gain on cash flow hedges reclassified to the income statement

Within 1 year
$ m

1 to 3 years
$ m

3 to 8 years Over 8 years
$ m

$ m

1,333.2
(1,230.8)

1,161.1
(1,079.1)

247.6
(234.9)

102.4

96.9

82.0

79.8

12.7

11.3

37.8
(37.6)

0.2

0.2

302.4
(275.8)

621.2
(555.0)

339.1
(317.0)

43.2
(42.7)

26.6

31.1

66.2

61.9

22.1

20.7

           Consolidated 

2008
$ m

14.3
(42.7)
0.3
(28.1)
8.4

(19.7)

2007
$ m

-
-
(0.5)
(0.5)
0.2

(0.3)

         Parent
2008
$ m

-
-
0.3
0.3
(0.1)

0.2

0.5

0.5  

2007
$ m

-
-
(0.5)
(0.5)
0.2

(0.4)

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

45.         COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

(a) Commitments

The following are outstanding expenditure and credit related commitments as at 30 June 2008. Except where specified, all commitments are
payable withinone year.

Operating lease commitments - group as lessee
The group has entered into commercial property leases and commercial leases on certain motor vehicles and items of office equipment.
These leases have an average life of between 3 and 7 years.  Some property leases include optional renewal periods included in the
contracts. There are no restrictions placed upon the lessee by entering into these leases.

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable 
operating leases as at 30 June: 

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

319.7

292.0

308.8

291.9

Lease commitments for 2007 includes the lease in relation to the new Head Office development in Bendigo, Victoria which commences
August 2008.

Operating lease commitments - group as lessor
The group has entered into commercial property leases on the group's surplus office space. These non-cancellable leases have
remaining terms of between 2 and 5 years.  All leases have a clause to enable upward revision of the rental charge on a regular basis
according to prevailing market conditions.

Future minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable 
operating leases as at 30 June 

Capital expenditure commitments
Capital expenditure commitments not provided for in the financial statements

Other expenditure commitments
Sponsorship commitments not paid as at balance date, payable not later than 
one year

2.2

6.0

2.8

2.1

2.8

12.7

6.0

12.7

1.4

1.7

1.4

1.6

Credit related commitments
Gross loans approved, but not advanced to borrowers

623.5

419.0

348.0

419.0

Credit limits granted to clients for overdrafts and credit cards

Total amount of facilities provided
Amount undrawn at balance date

Normal commercial restrictions apply as to use and withdrawal of the facilities

7,828.2
3,003.6

4,871.8
1,668.5

5,286.8
2,007.5

4,936.3
1,693.6

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b)  Superannuation Commitments 

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Group has a legally enforceable obligation to contribute to a superannuation plan for employees 
either on an accumulation basis (including the Superannuation Guarantee Charge) or on a defined benefits basis (Adelaide Bank 
staff superannuation plan) which provides benefits on retirement, disability or death based on years of service and final average 
salary.  Employees contribute to the plan at a fixed percentage of remuneration.   

The Group’s contribution to the defined benefit plan is determined by the Trustee after consideration of actuarial advice and an 
actuarial review is carried out every three years.  The last actuarial review was carried out as at 1 July 2006 by Kathryn Daniels 
B.Sc, FIAA of Mercer Human Resource Consulting Pty Ltd.  The value of accrued benefits from this Actuarial review was $62.5 
million. At balance date, the Directors believe that funds available were adequate to satisfy all vested benefits under the plan.  

Accounting Policy 

Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in retained earnings. 

Plan Information 

Defined  benefit  members  receive  lump  sum  benefits  on  retirement,  death,  disablement  and  withdrawal.  The  defined  benefit 
section of the Plan is closed to new members. All new members are entitled to become members of the accumulation categories 
of the fund. 

Fair Value of Plan Assets 

The fair value of Plan assets includes Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares to the value of $2.5 million as at 30 June 2008. 

Actual Return  

Actual return on Plan assets 

Principal Actuarial Assumptions 

Discount rate 

Expected rate of return on Plan assets 

Expected salary increase rate 

Reconciliation of the Present Value of the Defined Benefit Obligation 

Present value of defined benefit obligations at 30 Nov 2007 

Add Current service cost 
Add Interest cost 
Add contributions by plan participants 
Add Actuarial gains/(losses) 
Less Benefits paid 
Less Taxes, premiums and expenses paid 
Add  Transfers in 
Less Contributions to accumulation section 

Present value of defined benefit obligations at end of the year 

Reconciliation of the Fair Value of Plan Assets 

Fair value of Plan assets at 30 Nov 2007 

Add Expected return on plan assets 
Add Actuarial gains/(losses) 
Add Employer contributions 
Add Contributions by plan participants 
Less Benefits paid 
Less Taxes, premiums and expenses paid 
Add Transfers in 

Less Contributions to accumulation section 

Fair value of Plan assets at end of the year 

157 

2008 

$ m 

(0.4) 

6.1% pa 

7.2% pa 

4.5% pa 

$ m 

13.0 

0.5 
0.4 
0.3 
- 
1.9 
0.1 
0.2 
0.2 

12.2 

21.4 

0.8 
(1.8) 
- 
0.3 
1.9 
0.1 
0.2 

0.2 

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Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued) 

Reconciliation of the Assets and Liabilities Recognised in the Balance Sheet 

Defined Benefit Obligation ^ 

Less Fair value of Plan assets 

(Surplus) 

Net superannuation (asset) / liability 

^ includes contributions tax provision  

Movements in Liability / (Asset) Recognised in the Balance Sheet 

Net superannuation (asset) at 30 Nov 2007 

Add   Expense recognised in income statement 

Less  Employer contributions 

Net superannuation (asset) at 30 June 2008 

Expense Recognised in Income Statement 

Service cost 

Interest cost 

Expected return on assets 

Superannuation expense 

Gain recognised directly in Equity 

Actuarial (gain) / loss 

Cumulative Gain recognised directly in Equity 

Actuarial (gain) / loss 

Plan Assets 

The percentage invested in each asset class at the balance sheet date: 

Australian Equity 
International Equity 
Fixed Income 
Property 
Alternatives 
Cash 

12.2 

18.7 

(6.5) 

(6.5) 

(8.5) 

2.0 

- 

(6.5) 

2008 

$ m 

0.5 

0.4 

(0.8) 

0.1 

1.8 

(0.3) 

2008 

40% 
23% 
9% 
10% 
8% 
10% 

Funding Arrangements for Employer Contributions  

Surplus / (Deficit) 
The  following  is  a  summary  of  the  financial  position  of  the  Adelaide  Bank  Staff  Superannuation  Plan  as  at  the  date  of  the  last 
actuarial review conducted on 1 July 2006. Note that the figures below relate to the Plan as a whole, including the accumulation 
section. 

Accrued benefits 

Net market value of Plan assets 

Net surplus 

1 July 2006 

$ m 

62.5  

67.5  

5.0  

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ABN 11 068 049 178 

Full Financial Report 
Period ending 30 June 2008 

Contribution Recommendations 

The Bank is currently on a contribution holiday with respect to  employer funding of the defined benefit section of the Plan. This 
decision was made in accordance with recommendations from the Actuary. The next actuarial valuation will be at 1 July 2009. The 
financial position of the defined benefits is reviewed regularly by the Bank, at least annually, to ensure that the contribution holiday 
remains appropriate.  

Funding Method 

The  method  used  to  determine  the  employer  contribution  recommendations  at  the  last  actuarial  review  was  the  Attained  Age 
Normal method. The method adopted affects the timing of the cost to the Bank. 

Under the Attained Age Normal method, a “normal cost” is calculated which is the estimated employer contribution rate required to 
provide  benefits  in  respect  of  future  service  after  the  review  date.  The  “normal”  cost  is  then  adjusted  to  take  into  account  any 
surplus (or deficiency) of assets over the value of liabilities in respect of service prior to the review date. Any surplus or deficiency 
can be used to reduce or increase the “normal” employer contribution rate over a suitable period of time. 

Economic Assumptions 

The long-term economic assumptions adopted for the last actuarial review of the Plan as at 1 July 2006 were: 

Expected rate of return on assets (discount rate) 

Expected salary increase rate 

Nature of Asset 

7.20% pa 

4.50% pa 

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has recognised an asset in the Balance Sheet (under Other assets) in respect of its defined benefit 
superannuation arrangements. If a surplus exists in the Plan, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank may be able to take advantage of it in 
the form of a reduction in the required contribution rate, depending on the advice of the Plan’s actuary. 
The Adelaide Bank Staff Superannuation Plan, a sub-plan of the Mercer Super Trust, does not impose a legal liability on Bendigo 
and Adelaide Bank to cover any deficit that exists in the Plan. If the Plan were wound up, there would be no legal obligation on the 
Bank to make good any shortfall. The rules of the Plan state that if the Plan winds up, the remaining assets are to be distributed 
amongst the Members as determined by the Trustee of the Plan. 
The Bank may at any time terminate its contributions by giving one month’s notice in writing to the Trustee. 

Historical Information 

Present value of defined benefit obligation 
Fair value of Plan assets 
(Surplus) / deficit in Plan 
Experience adjustments (gain)/loss - Plan assets 
Experience adjustments (gain)/loss - Plan liabilities 

Expected Contributions 

Financial year ending 

Expected employer contributions 

(b) Contingent liabilities and contingent assets

2008 

$ m 

12.2 
18.7 
(6.5) 
1.8 
0.3 

2009 

$m 

-  

Contingent liabilities
Guarantees
The economic entity has issued guarantees on behalf of clients

Other
Documentary letters of credit & performance related obligations

                  Consolidated

               Parent

2008
$m

2007
$m

2008
$m

2007
$m

161.7

111.9

119.8

111.9

17.7

24.0

17.7

24.0

As the  probability and value of guarantees, letters of credit and performance related obligations that may be called on is unpredictable,
it is not practical to state the timing of any potential payment.

Contingent assets
As at 30 June 2008, the economic entity does not have any contingent assets.

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46. 

STANDBY ARRANGEMENTS AND UNCOMMITTED CREDIT FACILITIES 

Amount available:
Offshore borrowing facility
Domestic note program

Amount utilised:
Offshore borrowing facility
Domestic note program

Amount not utilised:
Offshore borrowing facility
Domestic note program

                  C o ns o lida t e d

               P a re nt

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

2 0 0 8

$ m

2 0 0 7

$ m

6,255.4
7,000.0

1,767.1
2,000.0

2,077.9
2,000.0

1,767.1
2,000.0

1,460.2
1,730.2

1,200.9
520.0

1,234.1
200.0

1,200.9
520.0

4,795.3
5,269.8

566.1
1,480.0

843.9
1,800.0

566.1
1,480.0

The Bank has a $US 4,000 million Euro Commerical Paper program of which $US 1208 million was drawn down as at 30 June 2008, and a
$US 2,000 million Euro Medium Term Note program of whch $EURO 300 million was drawn down. The Bank also has a $7,000 million 
Domestic Note Program of which $1,730 million was issued as at 30 June 2008.

 47. 

FIDUCIARY ACTIVITIES 

The  economic  entity  conducts  investment  management  and  other  fiduciary  activities  as  trustee,  custodian  or  manager  for  a 
number of funds and trusts, including superannuation and approved deposit funds, unit trusts and mortgage pools.  The amounts 
of the funds concerned, which are not included in the economic entity's statement of financial position are as follows: 

Funds under trusteeship

Assets under management

Funds under management

C o ns o lida t e d

2 0 0 8

$ m

3,820.2

4,828.0

1,822.6

2 0 0 7

$ m

3,780.3

2,310.4

1,083.8

As an obligation arises under each type of duty the amount of funds has been included where that duty arises.  This may lead to 
the same funds being shown more than once where the economic entity acts in more than one capacity in relation to those funds 
eg manager and trustee. Where controlled entities, as trustees, incur liabilities in respect of these activities, a right of indemnity 
exists against the assets of the applicable trusts.  As these assets are sufficient to cover liabilities, and it is therefore not probable 
that the Group companies will be required to settle them, the liabilities are not included in the financial statements.  Bendigo and 
Adelaide Bank does not guarantee the performance or obligations of its subsidiaries.   

48. 

EVENTS AFTER BALANCE SHEET DATE 

On 11 August 2008 the Bank declared a final dividend, details of which are disclosed in the directors' report and in Note 10. 
No other matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected or may significantly 
affect  the  operations  of  the  economic  entity,  the  results  of  those  operations,  or  the  state  of  affairs  of  the  economic  entity  in 
subsequent financial years. 

49. 

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS 

On 30 November 2007 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited acquired all the ordinary shares in Adelaide Bank Limited (“Adelaide”) 
for $1,994,311,136, satisfied by the issue of 117,687,891 ordinary shares in Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited at a fair value of 
$16.80 per share, based on the volume weighted average price on the day of acquisition plus $17,154,567 in cash (transaction 
costs).  The  cost  of  the  acquisition  includes  directly  attributable  costs  including  consultancy,  legal,  accounting  and  other 
professional fees. 
The  principal  activities  of  Adelaide  are  the  provision  of  wholesale  mortgages,  business  lending,  wealth  management  and  retail 
banking services. 

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The acquisition had the following effect on the Group’s assets and liabilities: 

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Due from other financial institutions
Derivatives
Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets held to maturity - securities
Financial assets available for sale - share investments
Loans and other receivables
Property, plant & equipment
Intangible assets 

Intangible software
Goodwill
Deferred tax assets
Other assets
Total Assets

Liabilities
Due to other financial institutions
Deposits
Notes payable
Derivatives
Other payables
Income tax payable
Provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
Reset preference shares
Subordinated debt - at amortised cost
Total Liabilities

P ro v is io na l

P re - a c quis it io n

re c o gnis e d

c a rrying a m o unt

v a lue s  o n 

$ m
483.7
120.3
210.7
1,934.5
64.8
3.0
27,483.7
28.7

3.9
33.9
42.0
34.2
30,443.4

112.4
15,740.9
13,038.3
30.9
96.6
(13.2)
17.0
68.4
89.5
380.5
29,561.3

a c quis it io n

$ m
483.7
120.3
210.7
1,934.5
64.8
0.3
27,335.2
45.7

3.9
-
71.0
34.2
30,304.3

112.4
15,740.9
13,038.3
30.9
103.5
0.9
17.0
65.4
89.5
380.5
29,579.3

Net identifiable assets and liabilities attributable to Bendigo Bank Limited

882.1

725.0

Consideration paid in cash (transaction costs)
Cash acquired
Net cash inflow

Total consideration
Provisional fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities 
Provisional goodwill on acquisition

Goodwill 

(17.2)
491.6
474.4

2,094.3
(725.0)
1,369.3  

Goodwill arose in the business combination as the consideration paid for the combination effectively included amounts in relation 
to the skills and talent of the acquired business workforce, the benefit of expected head office and operational synergies, revenue 
growth  and  future  market  development.    These  benefits  are  not  recognised  separately  from  goodwill  as  the  future  economic 
benefits  arising  from  them  cannot  be  measured  reliably  or  they  are  not  capable  of  being  separated  from  the  Group  and  sold, 
transferred, licensed, rented or exchanged either individually or together with any related contracts. 
Due to the complexity and timing of this acquisition, the fair values currently established are provisional and are subject to further 
review during the 12 month period following acquisition.  This will alter assets and liabilities as currently disclosed for 31 December 
2007 and 30 June 2008. 
During the period 30 November 2007 to 30 June 2008, Adelaide contributed net profit of $76.9 million to the consolidated net profit 
for the financial year (excluding net significant income items after tax of $96.1 million). 
If the acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2007, group revenue would have been $988.6 million for the financial year and net profit 
would have been $241.0 million.  This pro-forma financial information uses Adelaide Bank Limited data for the 12 months ended 
30  June  2008  and  represents  the  historical  operation  results  of  Adelaide  Bank  Limited,  reported  in  accordance  with  their  pre-
acquisition accounting policies.  It excludes transaction and net significant expense items of $62.1 million after tax. 

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, we state that: 

In the opinion of the directors: 

(a) 

the financial statements, notes and the additional disclosures included in the directors’ report designated as 
audited, of the company and of the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 
including: 

(i)   giving a true and fair view of the Company's and consolidated entity's financial position as at 30 June 

2008 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and 

(ii)   complying with Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

(b)     

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

This  declaration  has  been  made  after  receiving  the  declarations  required  to  be  made  to  the  directors  in  accordance  with 
section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30 June 2008.  

On behalf of the Board  

R N Johanson 
Chairman 

9 September 2008  

R G Hunt AM  
Managing Director 

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Independent auditor’s report to the members of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited 

Scope 
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, which 
comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2008, and the income statement, statement of recognised 
income  and  expense  and  cash  flow  statement  for  the  year  ended  on  that  date,  a  summary  of 
significant  accounting  policies,  other  explanatory  notes  and  the  directors’  declaration  of  the 
consolidated entity comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from 
time to time during the financial year. 

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report 
The  directors  of  the  company  are  responsible  for  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  the 
financial report in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian 
Accounting  Interpretations)  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  This  responsibility  includes 
establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of 
the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting 
and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable 
in the circumstances. In Note 2.2, the directors also state that the financial report, comprising the 
financial  statements  and  notes,  complies  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

Auditor’s Responsibility 
Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  financial  report  based  on  our  audit.  We 
conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards 
require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan 
and  perform  the  audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  whether  the  financial  report  is  free  from 
material misstatement. 

An  audit  involves  performing  procedures  to  obtain  audit  evidence  about  the  amounts  and 
disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the 
assessment  of  the  risks  of  material  misstatement  of  the  financial  report,  whether  due  to  fraud  or 
error.  In  making  those  risk  assessments,  we  consider  internal  controls  relevant  to  the  entity’s 
preparation and fair presentation of the financial report 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 controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness 
of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, 
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. 

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

Liability limited by a scheme approved under  
the Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Independence 
In conducting our audit we have met the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. 
We  have  given  to  the  directors  of  the  company  a  written  Auditor’s  Independence  Declaration,  a 
copy of which is included in the directors’ report. In addition to our audit of the financial report, 
we were engaged to undertake the services disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. The 
provision of these services has not impaired our independence. 

Auditor’s Opinion 
In our opinion: 

1.   the  financial  report  of  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  is  in  accordance  with  the 

Corporations Act 2001, including: 

i  giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  financial  position  of  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank 
Limited  and  the  consolidated  entity  at  30  June  2008  and  of  their  performance  for  the 
year ended on that date; and  

ii  complying  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards  (including 
Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

the  Australian 

2.   the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued 

by the International Accounting Standards Board. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 39 to 63 of the directors’ report for 
the year ended 30 June 2008. 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. 

Auditor’s Opinion 
In our opinion the Remuneration Report of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited for the year ended 
30 June 2008, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Brett Kallio 
Partner  
Melbourne 

9 September 2008  

Ernst & Young 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

1.  MATERIAL DIFFERENCES 

There are no material differences between the information supplied in this report and the information in the preliminary 
final report supplied by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited to the Australian Securities Exchange on 11 August 2008. 

2. 

AUDIT COMMITTEE   

As at the date of the Directors' Report the economic entity had an audit committee of the Board of Directors.   

3. 

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES 

The  corporate  governance  practices  adopted  by  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  are  detailed  in  the  Corporate 
Governance section of this report. 

4. 

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS 

As  at  18  August  2008  there  were  no  substantial  shareholders  in  Bendigo  and  Adelaide  Bank  Limited  as  disclosed  in 
substantial holding notices given to the company. 

5. 

DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDERS 

Range of Securities as at 18 August 2008 in the following categories: 

          C a t e go ry

      1  -   1,000

  1,001  -   5,000

  5,001  -  10,000

 10,001  - 100,000

100,001 and over 

Number of Holders

Securities on Issue

6. 

 MARKETABLE PARCEL 

F ully P a id
O rdina ry 
S ha re s

F ully P a id
E m plo ye e
S ha re s

B P S
P re f e re nc e
S ha re s

R P S
R e s e t  P re f
S ha re s

S P S
S t e p Up P re f
S ha re s

35,987
35,639
5,344
2,920
104

79,994

2,057
871
106
31
3

3,068

3,333
43
1
3
1

3,381

3,527
73
5
3
0

3,608

3,170
72
3
5
0

3,250

269,576,082

5,102,301

900,000

894,574

1,000,000

Based on the closing price of $11.94 on 18 August 2008 the number of holders with less than a marketable parcel of the 
Company’s main class of securities (Ordinary Shares), as at 18 August 2008 was 2,311. 

7. 

UNQUOTED SECURITIES 

The number of unquoted equity securities that are on issue and the number of holders of those securities are shown in 
the above table under the heading of Fully Paid Employee shares. 

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8.  MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS 

Names of the 20 largest holders of Fully Paid Ordinary Shares, including the number of shares each holds and the 
percentage of issued ordinary share capital that number represents as at 18 August 2008 are:

FULLY PAID ORDINARY SHARES
R a nk N a m e

N um be r o f  f ully pa id
O rdina ry S ha re s  

P e rc e nt a ge  he ld o f
Is s ue d O rdina ry C a pit a l

1 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
2 J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
3 National Nominees Limited
4 Milton Corporation Limited
5 ANZ Nominees Limited (Cash Income a/c)
6 UBS Nominees Pty Ltd
7 Argo Investments Limited
8 Cogent Nominees Pty Limited (SMP Accounts)
9 AMP Life Limited

10 Cogent Nominees Pty Limited
11 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
12 Leesville Equity Pty Ltd
13 Choiseul Investments Limited
14 Queensland Investment Corporation
15 Carlton Hotel Limited
16 Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited
17 HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited - a/c 2
18 Yarabie Estates Pty Ltd (Yarabie Super Fund a/c)
19 Invia Custodian Pty Limited (Wilson Invmt Fund Ltd a/c)
20 Anthony Detata Nominees Pty Ltd

19,993,115
11,808,862
8,275,550
4,421,366
4,354,402
2,321,644
2,044,700
1,766,324
1,721,113
1,636,852
1,550,487
1,019,093
1,009,750
923,131
752,500
717,789
532,686
508,670
495,763
473,600
66,327,397

7.28%
4.30%
3.01%
1.61%
1.59%
0.85%
0.74%
0.64%
0.63%
0.60%
0.56%
0.37%
0.37%
0.34%
0.27%
0.26%
0.19%
0.19%
0.18%
0.17%
24.15%  

BBS Nominees Pty Ltd, trustee for the Bendigo and Adelaide employee share ownership plan, held 5,102,301 unquoted 
shares as at the date of this report. These shares have not been included in the above table, but are included in total 
issued ordinary share capital. 
Names of the 20 largest holders of Bendigo and Adelaide Preference Shares, including the number of shares each holds 
and the percentage of preference share capital that number represents as at 18 August 2008 are:   

FULLY PAID PREFERENCE SHARES
R a nk N a m e

N um be r o f  f ully pa id
P re f e re nc e  S ha re s  

P e rc e nt a ge  he ld o f  is s ue d
P re f e re nc e  C a pit a l

1 J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
2 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
3 ANZ Nominees Limited (Cash Income a/c)
4 M F Custodians Ltd
5 Cogent Nominees Pty Limited
6 Cambooya Pty Ltd
7 Bruttown Pty Limited
8 Dylac Pty Ltd
9 Leesville Equity Pty Ltd

10 The Trustees of the Diocese of Tasmania
11 Edwards, JF & JR
12 Green Super Pty Ltd (Ross Knowles Super Fund a/c)
13 Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (WA) (UCIF a/c)
14 Cambooya Pty Ltd (Foundation a/c)
15 Bostock J & Taylor H & RSL Custodian Pty Ltd (Blacktown RSL S/B Cap a/c)
16 Rome Pty Ltd
17 Fedton Pty Ltd (S/F No 1 a/c)
18 World Wide Fund for Nature Australia
19 Buckingham GE & EM (Buckingham S/F a/c)
20 Andre, RM

189,233
15,481
12,988
11,070
10,000
4,655
4,000
4,000
4,000
3,000
2,794
2,531
2,500
2,500
2,474
2,428
2,200
2,075
2,046
2,000
281,975

21.03%
1.72%
1.44%
1.23%
1.11%
0.52%
0.44%
0.44%
0.44%
0.33%
0.31%
0.28%
0.28%
0.28%
0.27%
0.27%
0.24%
0.23%
0.23%
0.22%
31.31%

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Names of the 20 largest holders of Bendigo and Adelaide Reset Preference shares, including the number of shares each 
holds and the percentage of reset preference share capital that number represents as at 18 August 2008 are:   

FULLY PAID RESET PREFERENCE SHARES
R a nk N a m e

N um be r o f  f ully pa id
R e s e t  P re f e re nc e  S ha re s  

P e rc e nt a ge  he ld o f  is s ue d
R e s e t  P re f e re nc e  S ha re s  

1 M F Custodians Ltd
2 ANZ Nominees Limited (Cash Income a/c)
3 Bayeux Capital Pty Ltd
4 MLEQ Nominees Pty Limited (Unpaid 1 a/c)
5 Questor Financial Services Limited (TPS RF a/c)
6 Cogent Nominees Pty Limited
7 Merrill Lynch (Australia) Nominees Pty Limited
8 Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited (CFSIL CFS WS ENH Yield a/c)
9 Bailey  IW & GJ (Bailey Family Super Fund a/c)

10 Malvern Development Co Pty Ltd
11 Reece Superannuation Pty Ltd (Reece Super Fund a/c)
12 Baker Custodian Corporation
13 Synod of the Diocese of Adelaide of the Anglican Church of Australia Inc
14 Dowling AM
15 Comil Australia Pty Ltd (Forbes Family a/c)
16 The Loreto Property Association
17 Salteri S
18 A & V Taylor Pty Ltd (Alan & Vivien Taylor S/F a/c)
19 The Invergowrie Foundation
20 Secure Investment Consultants Pty Ltd

19,616
19,447
15,300
10,000
9,353
8,131
7,973
6,382
4,000
4,000
3,694
3,390
3,000
2,700
2,500
2,500
2,500
2,476
2,400
2,390
131,752

2.19%
2.17%
1.71%
1.12%
1.05%
0.91%
0.89%
0.71%
0.45%
0.45%
0.41%
0.38%
0.34%
0.30%
0.28%
0.28%
0.28%
0.28%
0.27%
0.27%
14.74%  

Names of the 20 largest holders of Bendigo and Adelaide Step Up Preference Shares, including the number of shares each 
holds and the percentage of step up preference share capital that number represents as at 18 August 2008 are:   

FULLY PAID STEP UP PREFERENCE SHARES
R a nk N a m e

N um be r o f  f ully pa id
S t e p up P re f e re nc e  S ha re s  

P e rc e nt a ge  he ld o f  is s ue d
S t e p up P re f e re nc e  S ha re s  

1 J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
2 National Nominees Limited
3 RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited (MLCI a/c)    
4 ANZ Nominees Limited (Cash Income a/c)
5 Argo Investments Limited
6 Returned Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch)
7 Questor Financial Services Limited (TPS RF a/c)
8 Laidlaw Family Investment Pty Ltd (Laidlaw Family Inv No 1 a/c) 
9 Laidlaw Family Investment Pty Ltd (Laidlaw Family Invest a/c) 

10 Rogand Pty Ltd (Rogand Unit a/c)
11 Aileendonan Investments Pty Ltd
12 Baker Custodian Corporation
13 Moladi Pty Ltd (Kahrisky Super Fund a/c)
14 Peroda Nominees Pty Limited (Berman Super Fund a/c)
15 Reece Superannuation Pty Ltd (Reece Super Fund a/c)
16 Richard Oppen Investments Pty Ltd
17 Acland Street Investments Pty Ltd (Acland Investments S/F a/c)
18 Shore Nominees Limited
19 Synod of the Diocese of Adelaide of the Anglican Church of Australia Inc
20 Tulloch B M 

51,020
50,000
23,989
18,229
17,000
10,000
7,819
5,428
4,865
4,220
4,000
3,893
3,526
3,504
3,270
3,031
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
225,794

5.10%
5.00%
2.40%
1.82%
1.70%
1.00%
0.78%
0.54%
0.49%
0.42%
0.40%
0.39%
0.35%
0.35%
0.33%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
0.30%
22.57%  

9. 

VOTING RIGHTS 

The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to vote at meetings of shareholders in the first instance by a show of hands of 
the shareholders present and entitled to vote. If a poll is called, each shareholder has one vote for each fully paid share 
held. 
Holders of partly paid shares have a vote which carries the same proportionate value as the proportion that the amount 
paid up on the total issue price bears to the total issue price of the share. 

In the case of an equality of votes the Chairman has, on both a show of hands and at a poll, a casting vote in addition to 
the vote to which the Chairman may be entitled as a shareholder, proxy, attorney or duly appointed representative of a 
shareholder. 

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