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Annual report 2012

Breville Group Limited  
Annual report 2012 

Contents:

Chairman’s review

CEO’s review

Markets and brands

Financial report

Shareholder information

Company information

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Annual general meeting
Wednesday 14 November 2012 at 10am

Building 1, Port Air Industrial Estate,  
1A Hale Street, Botany, New South Wales, 2019.

cover image:
the Kinetix® Control
With 7 task controls and timer

Chairman’s review

“The Breville Group remains firmly focused on its strategy 
of delivering sustainable growth by leveraging its 
product innovation, brand management and distribution 
capabilities across an international platform” 

During the 2012 financial year, the Breville 
Group again delivered a strong result driven by 
continued growth in the group’s international 
business and an encouraging performance in 
Australia. Net profit after tax for the year ended 
30 June 2012 increased by 44.9% to $46.0m. 

This growth in earnings and well managed 
working capital has further strengthened 
the group’s balance sheet providing a solid 
foundation to drive future growth especially in 
international markets. At 30 June 2012 the group 
had a net cash position of $47.0m compared to 
$27.3m at the same time last year. 

The group has delivered strong shareholder 
returns, with return on equity increasing to 25.9% 
in the 2012 financial year compared to 15.9% just 
4 years ago.  Since 2008, earnings per share have 
increased at a compound annual growth rate 
(“CAGR”) of 21.0%. 

This financial performance, together with 
our strong cash position enabled the board 
to increase dividends for the year by 46.0% to 
24.0 cents per share fully franked (2011: 16.50 
cents per share, 11.0 cents franked). Since 2008, 
dividends per share have increased at a CAGR  
of 23.0%. 

The group’s diversity policy aims to ensure 
a corporate culture that supports workplace 
excellence. We value diversity and understand 
that it enables us to differentiate our offering 
and compete more effectively and efficiently.

Similarly, our management remuneration 
policies are aligned with further improving 
shareholder returns and the achievement of key 
strategic objectives.

I would like to thank my board colleagues, our 
experienced and dedicated management and 
staff, suppliers, customers and shareholders for 
their continued support.

I trust that you will find this annual report 
informative and helpful. I, together with my 
board and management colleagues, look forward 
to meeting as many of you as possible at the 
AGM in November.

John Schmoll  
Non-executive chairman

Return on equity^

Earnings and dividends per share

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FY08

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

FY08

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

^ ROE is calculated based on NPAT for the 12 months ended 
30 June each year divided by the shareholders’ equity at 
balance sheet date.

Earnings per share (basic)

Dividends per share

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Ice cream maker with  
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CEO’s review

Financial summary

$ Millions except where indicated

30 June 2012

30 June 2011

Revenue

EBITDA

Net profit after tax

Earnings per share (cents)

Return on equity (%)

427.9

72.5

46.0

35.4

25.9

393.6

52.0

31.7

24.5

20.7

The Breville Group made significant progress 
in delivering on its strategy, with strong profit 
growth in the 2012 financial year. 

Group revenue increased by 8.7% to $427.9m. 
Excluding the FY11 exit from the North 
American non-electrical homewares category, 
Group revenue increased by 13.3%. 

Continued momentum and growth from the 
international operations saw international 
revenues increase 17.6% to $226.2m. 

Australian revenue finished slightly up on the 
prior year after showing good growth of 9.9% in 
the second half. 

Importantly, EBITDA from international 
business units increased by 44.9% to $52.0m, 
representing 71% of group EBITDA. Group 
EBITDA increased by 39.3% to $72.5m.

Key highlights of the year included:

•	 A strong performance from the group’s 

international operations particularly in North 
America;

•	 An encouraging performance in Australia 
despite difficult and competitive retail 
trading conditions;

•	 A positive response to new higher value 
Breville designed product launches in all 
markets;

•	 An expanded product range in North 

America within existing premium customers;

•	 Expansion of the Breville branded 

distribution business internationally;

•	 Continued focus on operational cost control 
and working capital management and a 
reinvestment in growth driving marketing 
activities;

•	 Strong shareholder returns with a higher 

return on equity and dividend growth;  and

•	 A strong balance sheet with a higher net “in 

cash” position.

The strong international result was underpinned 
by successful new product launches, strong 
juicer sales and continued strong growth of the 
Keurig distribution business in Canada. 

In Australia, the business was impacted in 
the first half by competitive changes in the 
retail landscape and an increasing house 
brand presence. The improved second half 
performance was as a result of further focus on 
the premium department store and specialist 
electrical channels and the launch of higher 
value Breville designed products. 

Our ongoing investment in developing high 
quality innovative products and the extension of 
our geographic reach, positions the group well to 
compete effectively in a global marketplace.

As our products become more sophisticated, the 
importance of online consumer research, reviews 
and communication increases. Breville has 
embraced and continues to invest in both digital 
and traditional media and is actively supporting 
the growing online segment. 

On a personal note, I would like to thank the 
board and the entire Breville Group team for 
their ongoing support and assistance. 

Jonathan Lord 
Chief executive officer

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Markets and brands

Breville - Thought for food™
As the Breville brand prepares to celebrate 
its 80th birthday, it does so from a position of 
strength unrivalled in its history. In both of 
its more established markets of Australia and 
New Zealand, Breville reinforced its premium 
market position during the financial year. In 
international markets, Breville performed 
well, expanding its branded presence to more 
countries. In North America, the Breville brand 
achieved strong sales growth, cementing itself as 
a leader in the premium segment of the market. 

Most significantly, in all of its key markets, 
the Breville brand continues to build a deeper 
relationship with its customers, centred around 
Food Thinking, and developing products that 
empower people to do things more impressively 
or easily than they thought possible in their own 
kitchens. 

The main driver of the Breville brand’s growing 
customer acceptance continues to be its 
investment in, and focus on, quality, design and 
innovation in its product development. Breville 
has continued to deepen its understanding of 
food, and how the consumer interacts with it, 
applying this to solving problems in ways that 
are both valuable to people, and differentiated 
from competitors. Breville is actively protecting 
this customer value through investment in 
product development and intellectual property 
protection, developing a portfolio of products for 
sustainable growth.  

In 2012, we continued to build upon our range 
of flagship products. These products are core to 
Breville’s growth, as well as its strategic market 
position as a differentiated, quality focused 
brand.  

Some of the more notable launches during the 
year were:

The Kitchen Wizz Pro Food Processor

The big mouth food processor with finer 
more even slicing (2011 Australian Design 
Award winner, 2012 German Red Dot Design 
Award winner)

The YouBrew Drip Coffee Maker

The coffee maker with adjustable flavour and 
strength that brews directly into a cup, travel 
mug or carafe (2012 Australian International 
Design Award, 2012 German Red Dot Design 
Award winner)

The Dual Boiler Espresso Machine

For precision extraction and simultaneous 
steam (2012 Australian Good Design  
Award winner) 

The Control Grip Hand Blender

The hand blender with ergonomic control, 
full power and reduced suction

The Kinetix Control Blender

Kinetix blender with a one piece, ultra light 
jug and seven task controls and timer

The Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker

Ice cream maker with hardness control and 
‘keep cool’ (2012 Australian Good Design 
Award winner)

The Thermal Pro Frypans

High quality electric frypans with thermally 
tested even heat distribution

Leveraging off its product development 
capabilities, Breville increased its marketing 
investment in key geographies with national 
television campaigns across the U.S., New 
Zealand, Canada and Australia. Running 
throughout the year, the campaigns focused on 
‘seeing is believing’ and showcasing Breville’s 
flagship innovations. Each campaign delivered 
strong results and further strengthened 
consumer perception of the brand.      

Breville’s strategy of Food Thinking and 
creativity continues to gain momentum.  
The strategy continues to centre around:

•	 Deeper consumer understanding;

•	 Protectable innovation;

•	 Superior quality and design; and

•	 Increased marketing communication.

With the Breville brand voted the most trusted 
kitchen appliance brand in Australia and New 
Zealand*, Breville’s product range continues to 
build brand strength. 

* Reader’s Digest Most Trusted brand awards, 2012,  
Australia, New Zealand.

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Markets and brands continued

Kambrook - The Smarter Choice™
Kambrook has become synonymous with  
quality, durable products at an affordable price. 
The ever-expanding product range encompasses 
appliances for the kitchen, living room, laundry 
and bedroom.

Kambrook highlights the durability of its 
appliances and the rigorous testing process  
that each new product undergoes. Each product 
is subjected to extensive laboratory and quality 
testing before receiving the Kambrook seal  
of approval.

Philips
The group is the exclusive distributor for Philips’ 
personal care and garment care appliances in 
Australia and New Zealand. Our relationship 
with Philips is now in its 12th year and we 
continue to work collaboratively to grow sales 
and market share. 

Key markets 

Australia

Revenues of $201.7m were marginally up on the 
prior year, with second half revenues growing 
9.9% on the previous corresponding period. 
EBITDA for the year was also in line with the 
prior year.

The Australian business’ multi-brand strategy 
contributed to its resilient FY12 performance. 

Breville focused on strengthening its position at 
upper and premium price points in the kitchen 
appliance category. By upgrading its product 
range and focussing on premium department 
stores and specialist electrical channels it 
successfully increased its average sales price. 
The strong performance in the second half of  
the financial year was driven by the success 
of these new high value product launches and 
targeted product specific marketing activity.  
The Breville brand was voted Australia’s most 
trusted kitchen appliance brand*, highlighting 
that the brand is as powerful and relevant in 
Australia today as ever. 

* Reader’s Digest Most Trusted brand awards, 2012,  
Australia, New Zealand.

Why don’t they 
make ‘em 
LIKE THEY 
USED TO?

the Classic ‘74™
Durable stainless steel  
jaffle maker

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Key markets continued

In a challenging retail environment, Kambrook 
performed well by expanding existing product ranges 
and entering new categories. The business continues 
to invest in brand marketing and each new product is 
supported by a public relations campaign.

Philips continued to set the benchmark for innovation 
and performance with its flagship shaver range and it 
also made strong inroads into the steam-generator iron 
market, with its first of a kind PerfectCare steam system.

North America 

Total revenue increased by 22.4% to $152.2m  
(2011: $124.4m) in AUD. Excluding North American 
homewares (fully exited in FY11), total revenue 
increased by 40.2%. 

The Breville brand’s revenue grew by 34.5% driven by 
the release of new higher value flagship products in 
both new and existing categories, through the group’s 
premium and specialist retail customers. 

The Keurig “single serve” coffee distribution business 
in Canada also performed very well with commission 
income before operating costs growing from $9.9m  
to $19.5m. 

North America delivered a significant increase in 
EBITDA of 76.1% to $34.7m (2011: $19.7m). This increase 
in profitability resulted from not only the revenue 
growth, but also from the FY11 exit of the lower margin, 
non-electrical homewares category and the full year 
benefit of the restructured lower operating cost base.

How can you get a 
HOT, BOLD, SINGLE CUP
from a drip coffee  
machine?

the YouBrew™
With built-in grinder &  
adjustable flavour control

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Markets and brands continued

Key markets continued

New Zealand 

International Distributors

International Distributors reported revenue of 
$47.3m (2011: $44.2m) an increase of 7.0%, and an 
EBITDA of $13.7m (2011: $13.5m).

The group is focused on broadening its 
distributor network, especially across the 
important Asia-Pacific region and accelerating 
the launches of Breville designed products in 
these markets.

New Zealand again produced a very pleasing 
result with revenue increasing by 12.8% and 
EBITDA by 33.3% to $3.6m. This growth was 
driven principally by the success of recently 
launched higher value Breville-designed 
products and the Philips distribution business.

The Breville brand was voted New Zealand’s 
most trusted kitchen appliance brand*.

* Reader’s Digest Most Trusted brand awards, 2012,  
Australia, New Zealand.

How do you control the
BLEND, MASH, CHOP & SLICE
all in the one station?

the All In One™
Blend, mash & processing station 
with control grip.

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People - creativity and food 
thinkers
We enjoy the benefits of a highly experienced 
and talented team across all departments and 
geographies.  Integrated through our food 
thinking culture, the passion, creativity and 
insight of our team has helped us continue to 
deliver world class, innovative products to our 
customers.  The team continues to be awarded 
both domestically and internationally with 
multiple design awards, and recognition through 
all media including print, broadcast and online.  

How do you
KEEP THE HEAT UP
when cold food  
hits the pan?

Breville Group invests in the training and 
education of its team, building strong 
collaborative links with world experts in food 
thinking and technology.  

We are strongly committed to our core values 
of creativity, simplicity, insight and excellence 
in all departments, and we recruit, train, assess 
and reward employees on this basis.  With a 
team anchored around these common values, 
we are able to foster a workplace that stimulates 
idea generation, is passionate about learning, 
and continually searches for new and better 
solutions.

Breville is committed to ensuring a safe 
workplace.  Our employees participate in 
regular Work Health and Safety audits and 
the organisation promotes and encourages a 
proactive safety culture.

Breville advocates diversity in our workforce.  
We value diversity and understand the insight 
and creativity that it brings to our business. 

the Thermal Pro Grill™
with 2400W fast recovery element

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Sustainability and social 
responsibility  
The Breville Group is committed to ethical, 
responsible and sustainable conduct across the 
entire business. We remain determined to build a 
culture, through the commitment of our employees 
which reduces our impact on the environment and 
increases our contribution to society.

The Group selects its suppliers and partners with 
its social, ethical and sustainability commitments 
top of mind, and is developing a system of regular 
audits to ensure ongoing compliance.  As a 
signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, 
an action plan was developed in 2012 with the key 
goal to reduce the amount of product packaging 
that ends up in landfill by designing better, longer 
lasting products, and by using packaging materials 
that can either be reused or recycled.  

the Smart Toast™ 
4 slice motorised diecast long slot toaster

How do you toast 
ANY TYPE OF BREAD

and get it
JUST THE WAY  
YOU LIKE IT?

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Breville Group Limited  
Financial report 2012 

Contents:

Directors’ report

Corporate governance statement

Income statement

Statement of comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

Statement of changes in equity

Cash flow statement

Notes to the financial statements

Directors’ declaration

Independent audit report

Auditor’s independence declaration

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Directors’ report 

The board of directors of Breville Group Limited 
(company) has pleasure in submitting its report in 
respect of the year ended 30 June 2012.

Board of directors

The names and details of the company’s directors in 
office during the year and until the date of this report are 
as below. Directors were in office for this entire period.

John Schmoll

Non-executive chairman
B.Com, FCA, FAICD
Mr Schmoll completed his executive career on his 
retirement in 2002 as Chief Financial Officer of Coles 
Myer Ltd. Prior to this he held senior corporate and 
professional roles in Australia and South Africa including 
Arthur Young and Edgars Stores Ltd (South Africa’s 
largest apparel and homewares retailer). Since his 
retirement he has accepted various non-executive 
director positions and undertaken some executive 
coaching roles. Accordingly, he brings to Breville over 
35 years of experience in finance, investor relations, 
information technology and corporate governance, 
primarily in the distribution and financial sectors.

During the last three years he has served as a director 
of the following other listed companies:

•	 OrotonGroup Ltd #

•	 Patties Foods Ltd #

•	 AWB Limited (March 2005 – December 2010)

# denotes current directorship

Prior to this he was also a non-executive director of 
Australian Leisure and Hospitality Limited, Chandler 
Macleod Ltd and Golden Circle Ltd.

Steven Fisher

Non-executive director
B.ACC, CA(SA)
Mr Fisher has more than 25 years experience in general 
management positions in the wholesale consumer 
goods industry and is currently chief executive of the 
Voyager Group. Prior to entering into the consumer 
goods industry Mr Fisher was a practicing chartered 
accountant having qualified in South Africa with a 
Bachelor of Accounting degree. In addition, Mr Fisher 
serves on various private company boards.

During the last three years he has not served as a 
director of any other listed company.

Dean Howell

Non-executive director
FCA, FTIA
Mr Howell has had an extensive career in accounting, 
spanning some 40 years, and accordingly has a wealth 
of commercial and advisory experience. He was the 
former senior partner of a Melbourne firm of chartered 
accountants and also served on that firm’s national 
and international boards. He is currently a consultant 
with Grant Thornton. He is also a director of Peter 
MacCallum Cancer Foundation Ltd. Mr Howell is 
chairman of the audit & risk committee.

During the last three years he has not served as a 
director of any other listed company.

Steven Klein

Non-executive director 
LLB, B.Com
Mr Klein is a Principal of SBA Law. He has had over 
20 years experience acting on behalf of both public 
and private companies in merger and acquisition 
transactions.

During the last three years he has not served as a 
director of any other listed company.

Samuel Weiss

Non-executive director 
AB, Harvard University; MS, Columbia Business 
School; FAICD
Mr Weiss has had a long corporate career in the United 
States, Europe and Australia with leading consumer 
brand companies such as Nike, Gateway Computers 
and Sheridan. He devotes considerable time and energy 
to education, the arts and disadvantaged communities 
through his work as a past president of the Harvard 
Club of Australia, president of The Benevolent Society 
and as a director of The Sydney Festival. Mr Weiss is 
chairman of the people and performance committee.

During the last three years he has served as a director 
of the following other listed companies:

•	 Altium Limited #

•	

iProperty Group Ltd #

•	 OrotonGroup Ltd #

•	 GLG Corp Limited 

# denotes current directorship

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Company secretaries

Performance indicators

The names and details of the company’s company 
secretaries in office during the year and until the date of 
this report are as below. The company secretaries were 
in office for this entire period as indicated below.

Management and the board monitor the financial 
performance of the company by measuring actual 
results against expectations as developed through an 
annual business planning and budgeting process.

Michelle Waters – appointed 15 March 2012

B.Com, CA
Ms Waters is a chartered accountant and has over 7 
years experience in senior finance roles in print media 
production and consumer products companies. Prior 
to the senior finance roles, Ms Waters was a practicing 
chartered accountant.

Shiraz Khan – resigned 15 March 2012

B.Bus, CPA
Mr Khan is a certified practicing accountant and has 
over 20 years experience in senior finance roles in a 
number of manufacturing and consumer products 
companies in Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting currency and rounding

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars 
and all amounts have been rounded to the nearest 
thousand dollars ($’000) unless otherwise stated under 
the option available to the company under ASIC class 
order 98/100. The company is an entity to which the 
class order applies.

Principal activities

During the year, the principal activities of the 
consolidated entity were the innovation, development, 
marketing and distribution of small electrical appliances 
in the consumer products industry. The consolidated 
entity operated in the principal markets of Australia, 
North America, New Zealand and Hong Kong.

Company overview

Appropriate key performance indicators (KPI’s) are used 
to monitor operating performance and management 
effectiveness.

Review of results and operations

Revenue of the consolidated entity for the year to 
30 June 2012 was $427,940,000 which was 9% 
higher than the consolidated revenue for the previous 
corresponding year of $393,589,000.

The group’s profit after income tax attributable to 
shareholders for the year to 30 June 2012 was 
$45,982,000. This was a 45% increase on the previous 
corresponding year result of $31,735,000. 

The basic earnings per share for the consolidated entity 
was 35.35 cents per share (2011: 24.47 cents per 
share).

Financial position

Operating cash flow for the year was $51,111,000 
(2011: $46,997,000) and proceeds were used to pay 
dividends.  Net cash at year end was $47,019,000 
(2011: $27,332,000).

Risk management

The company’s risk management is discussed in the 
corporate governance statement on page 24. 

Dividends

The following dividends have been paid, declared or 
recommended since the end of the preceding year. 

$’000

Cents per 
ordinary 
share

11.5 14,961

The underlying strategic intent of the company is a 
stated commitment to innovative product development, 
to drive growth in sales and profits in the principal 
markets in which it operates. In line with this intent, the 
company has:

Final dividends 
recommended:

•	 built and staffed a world class product development 

Dividends paid in the year:

centre in Sydney;

•	 maintained an efficient procurement and quality 

assurance centre in Hong Kong;

•	 employed experienced marketing and sales 

executives in its key markets around the world; and

•	 maintained effective administration processes 

to support growth initiatives on an international 
platform.

Interim FY12 dividend paid

Final FY11 dividend paid

12.5 16,262

7.0

9,107

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Directors’ report 
continued

Significant changes in the state of 
affairs

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs 
of the consolidated entity that occurred during the year 
that have not otherwise been disclosed in this report or 
the consolidated financial statements.

Directors’ interests

As at the date of this report, the interests of the 
directors in the shares or other instruments of Breville 
Group Limited were:

J. Schmoll

S. Fisher

D. Howell

S. Klein

S. Weiss

Ordinary 
shares

100,000

50,288

100,000

117,189

121,775

Remuneration report (audited)

This remuneration report outlines the compensation 
arrangements in place for directors and executives 
(collectively “key management personnel”) of Breville 
Group Limited.  For the purposes of this report, key 
management personnel (KMP) of the group are defined 
as those persons having authority and responsibility for 
planning, directing and controlling the major activities of 
the group, directly or indirectly.

Details of key management personnel

(i) Directors:

J. Schmoll  Non-executive chairman

S. Fisher 

Non-executive director

D. Howell  Non-executive director and chairman of 
audit and risk committee

S. Klein 

Non-executive director

S. Weiss 

Non-executive director and chairman of 
people and performance committee

(ii) Executives:

S. Audsley  Group chief executive officer (KMP to 9 

November 2011)

S. Brady 

General manager global marketing 

M. Cohen  Group chief financial officer

C. Dais 

J. Lord 

Group general manager - business 
development and operations (KMP from 
28 November 2011)

Acting group chief executive officer (Group 
general manager marketing and product 
development to 9 November 2011)

Other than the appointment of J. Lord to the position of 
group chief executive officer on 23 August 2012, there 
were no other changes of key management personnel 
after reporting date. 

Compensation philosophy

The performance of the company depends, in part, 
upon the quality of its directors and executives. The 
company must attract, retain, motivate and develop 
highly skilled directors and executives in order to secure 
the short and long term success of the business so to 
enhance shareholder value.

Based on this philosophy, the company’s compensation 
strategy and framework embodies two interrelated 
outcomes: improved business results and building a 
culture of high performance. 

The following principles define the compensation 
framework:

•	 Provide competitive rewards (for fixed and variable 
compensation) to attract high calibre employees;

•	 Link reward to sustained growth in shareholder 

value from dividends and growth in share price and 
the delivery of a consistent return on assets;

•	 Link rewards with the strategic goals and 

performance of the company; and

•	 Reinforce a competitive business strategy to deliver 

organisational success and enhanced shareholder 
value.

People and performance committee

The people and performance committee of the board 
of directors of the company is responsible for reviewing 
and recommending to the board executive and 
employee remuneration arrangements and executive 
succession as set out in the people and performance 
committee charter.

The people and performance committee assesses 
the appropriateness of the nature and amount of 
compensation of executives and employees on an 
annual basis by reference to relevant individual and 
company performance and market conditions.

The people and performance committee is responsible 
for the engagement of any external compensation 
consultants for work on executive remuneration.

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Remuneration report (audited) continued
Compensation structure

Structure

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, 
the structure of non-executive director and executive 
compensation is separate and distinct.

Non-executive director compensation

Objective

The board seeks to set compensation at a level which 
provides the company with the ability to attract and 
retain directors of high calibre whilst maintaining a level 
commensurate with companies of a similar size  
and type.

Structure

The Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules specify that 
the aggregate compensation of non-executive directors 
shall be determined from time to time by general 
meeting. The aggregate compensation of $950,000 
per year was approved by shareholders at the annual 
general meeting held in November 2010.

The compensation of non-executive directors is 
reviewed annually.  Each director receives a fee for 
being a director of the company. An additional fee is 
also paid to each director who also acts as chairman 
of a board committee. The payment of additional fees 
for acting as chairman of a committee recognises the 
additional time commitment required by the director to 
facilitate the running of the committee.

The compensation of non-executive directors for the 
year ended 30 June 2012 is detailed in Table 1 on page 
19 of this report.

Executive compensation

Objective

The company aims to remunerate and reward 
executives with a level and mix of compensation 
commensurate with their positions and responsibilities 
within the company and to:

•	 Reward executives for company and individual 
performance against specific targets set with 
reference to business objectives and results;

•	 Align the interest, focus and performance of the 

executives with those of the shareholders;

•	 Attract, retain and motivate high performing 

executives; and

•	 Ensure total compensation is competitive by market 

standards.

In determining the level and make-up of executive 
compensation, the people and performance committee 
may engage an external consultant as appropriate, to 
provide independent advice detailing market related 
levels of compensation. No such external consultants 
were engaged for the year ended 30 June 2012.  The 
group chief executive officer makes recommendations 
to the people and performance committee for 
consideration.

Employment contracts are entered into with executives.  
Details of the contracts are provided on page 21.

Compensation consists of the following key elements:

•	 Fixed compensation

•	 Variable compensation

•	 Short term incentive (STI); and

•	 Long term incentive (LTI).

The proportion of the fixed compensation and variable 
compensation (potential short term and long term 
incentives) is established for each executive by the 
people and performance committee and approved by 
the board.

Table 3 on page 21 of this report details the 
components (%) of the compensation of key 
management personnel of the group.

Fixed compensation

Objective

The level of fixed compensation is set so as to provide 
a base level of compensation which is appropriate to 
the position and responsibility and is competitive in the 
market.

Fixed compensation is reviewed annually by the people 
and performance committee. The process consists of 
reviewing company and individual performance, relevant 
comparative market compensation, internal relativities 
and, where appropriate, external advice on policies and 
practices. 

Structure

Executives are given the opportunity to receive their 
fixed compensation in a variety of forms including cash 
and other non-cash benefits. 

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Remuneration report (audited) continued
Variable compensation – short term 
incentive (STI)

Objective

The objective of the STI plan is to reward executives 
and other employees on the achievement of 
company and individual value adding performance 
objectives established annually, providing them with 
the opportunity to earn over and above their fixed 
compensation should the agreed objectives be 
achieved.  Depending upon their position and seniority 
in the organisation, executives and other employees are 
eligible for a STI award of between 20-40% of their fixed 
or base annual remuneration.  The incentive payment is 
based on the achievement of financial and non financial 
objectives, with the former dependant upon a multiplier 
in accordance with a sliding scale. Objectives for each 
participant are determined on an individual basis aligned 
to enhance shareholder value. 

The principle objectives of the plan are:

•	 To ensure that the company delivers its primary 

financial results and achieves its targets every year 
to deliver sustainable performance and continued 
organisational growth;

•	 To achieve business goals through rewarding value 

adding individual performance; 

•	 To contribute to the development of a performance 

culture across the company; and

On an annual basis, after consideration of performance 
against the established targets/objectives, incorporating 
both company financial targets and individual objectives, 
the group chief executive officer recommends to the 
people and performance committee an amount, if 
any, of the STI payment each executive (excluding the 
group chief executive officer) is eligible to receive. This 
recommendation, together with a recommendation 
by the people and performance committee of an 
amount if any, of the STI payment the group chief 
executive officer is eligible to receive, is then put to the 
board for approval. The group chief executive officer 
may also award discretionary bonuses to recognise 
and reward key contributions from high performing 
employees. All discretionary bonuses are presented 
as recommendations to the people and performance 
committee for approval.

The aggregate of the annual STI payments available 
for executives across the company are subject to the 
approval of the people and performance committee 
and the board and payments are typically paid as a 
cash bonus. The minimum amount of the STI payments 
assuming that no executives meet their respective 
targets/objectives (including company financial targets 
and individual objectives) for the 2012 financial year is nil 
(2011: nil).

Variable compensation – long term 
incentive (LTI)

•	 To promote and facilitate the concept of shared 

Objective 

ownership whereby executives and employees who 
contribute to the success of the company will also 
share in that success.

The total potential STI available is set at a level to 
provide an incentive to the executives and employees  
to achieve and exceed personal, financial and 
operational targets.

Structure

Actual STI payments are determined on the basis of the 
achievement of specific targets and objectives set at 
the commencement of the year. Financial performance 
targets include net profit before tax. Individual objectives 
are aligned to the non financial components of the 
group strategy. The company has predetermined 
financial performance benchmarks which must be met 
in order to trigger payments under the STI plan and 
these are varied on a yearly basis in line with the annual 
budgeting process.

The objective of the LTI plan is to reward executives and 
other employees in a manner that aligns this element of 
compensation with the creation of shareholder value.

The LTI plan is only made available to executives 
and other employees who are able to influence the 
generation of shareholder value and have a direct 
impact on the company’s performance against relevant 
long term performance hurdles. Depending upon their 
position and seniority in the organisation, executives 
and other employees are eligible for a LTI award of 
between 20-40% of their fixed annual compensation.

Structure – performance rights plan

From April 2009, LTI grants to executives and other 
employees (collectively “participants”) were provided 
in the form of performance rights awards issued in 
accordance with the Breville Group Limited Performance 
Rights Plan (PRP). LTI grants to participants (excluding 
the group chief executive officer) are recommended 
by the group chief executive officer to the people 
and performance committee. This recommendation, 
together with a recommendation by the people and 
performance committee of a LTI grant to the group chief 
executive officer, is then put to the board for approval. 

An offer under the PRP grants a participant the right 
to a certain number of fully paid ordinary shares in the 
company. Upon satisfaction of the performance hurdles, 
the right will vest and be convertible into shares. 

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The options vest if and when the group’s underlying 
EPS increases by at least 10% per annum compounded 
annually over the term. If the EPS growth condition 
is not achieved in any financial year, the EPS growth 
for that financial year will be carried forward and 
recalculated at the end of each following financial year 
until the end of the term of the options.  As a result, 
options may still vest and become exercisable where 
the vesting conditions are satisfied in a subsequent 
financial year. If this increase is not met within three 
years from the date of grant, the options are forfeited. 
EPS represents the earnings per share from operations 
adjusted for non-trading items. The use of EPS ensures 
an alignment between shareholder return and reward for 
participants.

There are no cash alternatives. The options cannot be 
transferred and are not quoted on the ASX.

Other

The number of ordinary shares in the company which 
could be acquired by executives and other employees 
holding performance rights and options if all outstanding 
performance rights and options were vested shall not 
exceed 5% of the total number of issued shares of the 
company.

Remuneration report (audited) continued
Variable compensation – long term 
incentive (LTI) continued

The company uses time-based and financial-based 
hurdles. Earnings per share (EPS) is the financial-based 
performance hurdle for the LTI plan. EPS represents the 
earnings per share from operations adjusted for non-
trading items. The use of EPS ensures an alignment 
between shareholder return and reward for participants.

In addition to the grant of performance rights awards 
which are subject to an EPS performance hurdle, 
performance rights awards also may be granted in 
accordance with the PRP as a retention award where 
the performance condition is continued employment 
with the company to vesting date.

If the performance hurdle is not met or if the 
participant ceases to be employed by the company, 
any unvested performance rights will lapse unless 
otherwise determined by the board. There are no 
cash alternatives. The performance rights cannot be 
transferred and are not quoted on the ASX. Holders 
of performance rights are not entitled to notice of, or 
attend, a meeting of shareholders of the company, or 
receive any dividends declared by the company, until 
the rights have vested and then converted into shares.

Once allocated, disposal of shares is subject to 
restrictions whereby board approval is required to sell 
the shares granted within three years of the shares 
being allocated to the participant or; if the participant 
ceases to be employed by the company, within twelve 
months of the date employment ceases; or such other 
date as the board determines.

In the event of a takeover bid where the bidder and its 
associates become entitled to at least 50% of the voting 
shares of the company, any performance rights granted 
will vest where the board, in its absolute discretion, is 
satisfied that pro rata performance is in line with any 
performance condition applicable to those performance 
rights. Any performance rights which do not vest will 
immediately lapse, unless otherwise determined by the 
board.

Structure – second senior executive option plan

Prior to April 2009, LTI grants to participants were 
provided in the form of options issued in accordance 
with the second senior executive option plan. No further 
options are intended to be granted under the second 
senior executive option plan. 

Options, whether vested or unvested will be forfeited if 
the participant ceases to be employed by the company 
on or before the date of exercise, unless otherwise 
determined by the board.

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continued

Remuneration report (audited) continued
Variable compensation – long term incentive (LTI) continued

Relationship of rewards to performance

The table below shows the details of LTI plans for which compensation has been included in the remuneration tables 
on pages 19 to 21 of this report. 

Number 
outstanding 
30 June 2012 
(Executive 
only)

Number 
outstanding 
30 June 2011 
(Executive 
only)

-

100,000

LTI Plan 
(for the year 
ended)

Options  
June 2009

Performance hurdles/conditions

Issued for nil consideration. 

- 
-  Exercise price - $1.12 - based on volume weighted average price of all the company’s 
shares traded on ASX on the five trading days up to/including the issue date plus a 
premium of 11%. 

-  Term of four years and are exercisable in equal tranches on the first three anniversaries 

of the date of issue as follows: 
•	 1/3	of	options,	any	time	during	the	one	year	period	commencing	one	year	after	the	

issue; 

•	 1/3	of	options,	any	time	during	the	one	year	period	commencing	two	years	after	the	

issue; 

•	 1/3	of	options,	any	time	during	the	one	year	period	commencing	three	years	after	

the issue. 

-  To vest, the group’s underlying EPS must increase by at least 10% per annum 

compounded annually over the four year term off the base year underlying EPS of 
16.58 cents per share. 

-  100% of issued options vested and exercised at 30 June 2012.  

Performance 
rights  
June 2009

Issued for nil consideration. 

- 
-  Exercise price is $0. 
-  To vest, the group’s underlying EPS for the year ended 30 June 2011 must be at least 

-

870,000

21.00 cents per share.  

-  100% vested at 30 June 2012. 

Performance 
rights  
June 2010

Issued for nil consideration. 

- 
-  Exercise price is $0. 
-  Term of three years and there are 2 performance hurdles each representing 50% of the 

151,000

294,000

total number of performance rights: 
(a)  Base EPS hurdle – to vest, group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 

2012 must be at least 26.50 cents per share. 

(b)  Stretch EPS hurdle – to vest, the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 

June 2012 must be at least 29.00 cents per share. 

-  0% vested at 30 June 2012.

Performance 
rights  
June 2011

Issued for nil consideration. 

- 
-  Exercise price is $0. 
-  Term of three years and there are 2 performance hurdles each representing 50% of the 

135,000

261,000

total number of performance rights: 
(a)  Base EPS hurdle – to vest, group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 

2013 must be at least 30.00 cents per share. 

(b)  Stretch EPS hurdle – to vest, the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 

June 2013 must be at least 33.00 cents per share. 

-  0% vested at 30 June 2012. 

Issued for nil consideration. 

- 
-  Exercise price is $0. 
-  Term of three years and to vest, the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 

June 2013 must be at least 37.00 cents per share. 

-  0% vested at 30 June 2012. 

47,000

91,000

Performance 
rights  
June 2012

Issued for nil consideration. 

- 
-  Exercise price is $0. 
-  Term of three years and there are 2 performance hurdles each representing 50% of the 

152,000

total number of performance rights: 
(a)  Base EPS hurdle – to vest, group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 

2014 must be at least 33.50 cents per share. 

(b)  Stretch EPS hurdle – to vest, the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 

June 2014 must be at least 36.50 cents per share. 

-  0% vested at 30 June 2012.  

Issued for nil consideration. 

- 
-  Exercise price is $0. 
-  Term of up to twenty four months: 

(a)  50% of the performance rights to vest, participants must be employed by the 

company on 3 December 2012. 

(b)  50% of the performance rights to vest, participants must be employed by the 

company on 2 December 2013. 

-  0% vested at 30 June 2012. 

69,000

-

-

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Remuneration report (audited) continued
Group performance

The table below shows the performance of the group over the past five years.

Year ended

Underlying basic earnings per share (cents)

Basic earnings per share (cents)

Total dividends (cents)

Share price at 30 June ($)

30 June  
2008 

15.37

16.50

10.50

1.05

30 June  
2009 

13.32

9.08

5.50

0.92

30 June  
2010 

30 June  
2011

30 June  
2012

21.98

17.44

11.00

2.14

27.61

24.47

16.50

3.30

35.35

35.35

24.00

4.38

Remuneration of key management personnel

Table 1: Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2012

Short-term employee benefits

Post-em-
ployment 
benefits

Long-
term 
employee 
benefits

Salary & 
fees

Cash 
bonuses

Other

Super- 
annuation

Long 
service 
leave

Share-
based 
payment

Per-
formance 
rights / 
options

$

175,776

107,489

112,790

105,795

112,790

614,640

212,243

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

15,820

2,012

10,151

-

10,151

38,134

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

$

191,596

109,501

122,941

105,795

122,941

652,774

18,519

2,670

(139,369)

94,063

296,105

107,065

31,154

28,799

8,250

129,217

600,590

341,057

139,894

31,154

25,000

10,381

190,458

737,944

228,823

61,005

466,002

209,730

-

-

-

-

14,942

304,770

41,940

8,748

263,270

989,690

Non-executive directors

J. Schmoll – chairman

S. Fisher

D. Howell

S. Klein (a)

S. Weiss

Sub-total non-executive directors

Other key management personnel

S. Audsley (b) 

S. Brady

M. Cohen 

C.Dais (c)

J. Lord 

Sub-total executive KMP

1,544,230

517,694

62,308

114,258

30,049

458,518

2,727,057

Totals

Notes

2,158,870

517,694

62,308

152,392

30,049

458,518

3,379,831

(a)  S. Klein was a principal of the legal firm SBA Law from 1 August 2011. Up until 30 June 2011, S. Klein was partner of a legal 

firm Arnold Bloch Leibler. His director’s fees from 1 August 2011 were paid to SBA Law and prior to that, to Arnold Bloch Leibler. 
These fees are subject to GST.  The amounts shown above are net of GST.

(b)  S. Audsley did not meet the definition of key management personnel after 9 November 2011. Total remuneration reflected is to  

9 November 2011. Share-based payment represents reversal of related non-cash expenditure following cessation of employment 
and the forfeiture and lapse of unvested performance rights.

(c)  C.Dais did not meet the definition of key management personnel for the 2011 financial year but became key management 

personnel on 28 November 2011. Total remuneration is reflected from 28 November 2011.

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continued

Remuneration report (audited) continued
Remuneration of key management personnel continued

Table 2: Remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2011

Short-term employee benefits

Post-em-
ployment 
benefits

Long- 
term 
employee 
benefits

Share-
based 
payment

Per-
formance 
rights / 
options

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total

$

182,749

104,188

116,833

104,188

116,833

624,791

Long 
service 
leave

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

Salary & 
fees

Cash 
bonuses

$

167,660

95,585

107,186

104,188

107,186

581,805

$

-

-

-

-

-

-

533,828

244,400

Other

$

Super- 
annuation

$

15,089

8,603

9,647

-

9,647

42,986

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

47,051

9,983

224,558

1,059,820

280,945

103,813

29,999

27,355

5,888

102,894

550,894

322,725

123,513

30,000

25,000

5,613

130,738

637,589

426,892

148,096

-

38,420

7,602

115,684

736,694

269,788

93,747

28,499

27,324

5,643

101,545

526,546

197,023

73,632

23,250

15,836

3,027

57,823

370,591

Non-executive directors

J. Schmoll – chairman

S. Fisher

D. Howell

S. Klein (a)

S. Weiss

Sub-total non-executive directors

Other key management personnel

S. Audsley 

S. Brady

M. Cohen 

J. Lord 

M. Melis

H. Silver (b)

Sub-total executive KMP

2,031,201

787,201

111,748

180,986

37,756

733,242

3,882,134

Totals

Notes

2,613,006

787,201

111,748

223,972

37,756

733,242

4,506,925

(a)  S. Klein’s fees were paid to Arnold Bloch Leibler, a firm of which he was a partner of until 30 June 2011. These fees are subject to 

GST. The amounts shown above are net of GST.

(b)  H. Silver ceased to meet the definition of key management personnel on 31 March 2011. Total remuneration reflected is to  

31 March 2011.

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Remuneration report (audited) continued
Table 3: Key management personnel compensation mix

Name

Non-executive directors

J. Schmoll 

S. Fisher

D. Howell

S. Klein

S. Weiss

Fixed compensation Short term incentive Long term incentive (a)

2012

2011

2012

2011

2012

2011

100.00% 100.00%

100.00% 100.00%

100.00% 100.00%

100.00% 100.00%

100.00% 100.00%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

23.06%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

21.19%

18.68%

20.51%

-

Other key management personnel

S. Audsley (b)

100.00% 55.75%

S. Brady

M. Cohen

C.Dais (c)

J. Lord

60.65% 62.48%

17.83% 18.84%

21.52%

55.23% 60.12%

18.96% 19.37%

25.81%

75.08%

-

20.02%

-

4.90%

52.21% 64.20%

21.19% 20.10%

26.60%

15.70%

(a)  LTI values are based on the accounting value of performance rights in 2012 and performance rights and options in 2011 based 

on 100% proportion of performance rights and options.

(b)  S. Audsley did not meet the definition of key management personnel after 9 November 2011. Total remuneration reflected is to  

9 November 2011.

(c)  C.Dais did not meet the definition of key management personnel for the 2011 financial year but became key management 

personnel on 28 November 2011. Total remuneration is reflected from 28 November 2011.

Employment contracts

None of the key management personnel have fixed 
term employment contracts. Amounts payable on 
termination vary from a minimum statutory entitlement 
to a maximum of 12 months based on a calculation of 
total fixed remuneration (which includes base salary, 
superannuation and allowances (if applicable)). In 
accordance with the terms of the performance rights 
plan and the second senior executive option plan, any 
performance rights or options not vested at the date 
of termination will be forfeited and shall lapse, unless 
otherwise determined by the board.

Prohibition on hedging by key 
management personnel

The group has adopted a policy which prohibits key 
management personnel and their closely related 
parties from entering into an arrangement that has the 
effect of limiting the exposure of a member of the key 
management personnel to risk relating to an element of 
that member’s compensation. The policy complies with 
the requirements of section 206J of the Corporations  
Act 2001.

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Directors’ report 
continued

Remuneration report (audited) continued
Performance rights and compensation options

Table 4: Performance rights granted

The terms and conditions of each grant of performance rights affecting remuneration of key management 
personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows:

Grant Date *

First 
exercise 
date

Last 
exercise 
date

Expiry date

Exercise 
price

20 Apr 09 (a)

1 Sept 11

3 Oct 11

3 Oct 11

22 Dec 10 (b)

3 Sept 12

5 Oct 12

5 Oct 12

22 Dec 10 (c)

2 Sept 13

4 Oct 13

4 Oct 13

20 Apr 11 (d)

2 Sept 13

4 Oct 13

4 Oct 13

12 Oct 11 (e)

1 Sept 14

3 Oct 14

3 Oct 14

23 Dec 11 (f)

3 Dec 12

4 Jan 13

4 Jan 13

23 Dec 11 (g)

2 Dec 13

3 Jan 14

3 Jan 14

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Fair 
value per 
performance 
right at grant 
date ($)  
(Note 27)

Vested and 
exercised 30 
June 2012

Vested and 
exercised 30 
June 2011

0.57

2.64

2.54

3.32

2.41

2.47

2.33

100%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Performance rights relating to two financial years were granted in the financial year ended 30 June 2011. For details of 
performance rights grants to key management personnel, refer to note 29.

(a) There is one performance hurdle representing 100% of the total number of performance rights granted - group 

underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2011 is at least 21.00 cents per share.  

(b)  There are two performance hurdles each representing 50% of the total number of performance rights granted - 

Base EPS (group underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2012 is at least 26.50 cents per share) and Stretch 
EPS (group underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2012 is at least 29.00 cents per share).

(c)  There are two performance hurdles each representing 50% of the total number of performance rights granted - 

Base EPS (group underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2013 is at least 30.00 cents per share) and Stretch 
EPS (group underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2013 is at least 33.00 cents per share). 

(d)  Group underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2013 is at least 37.00 cents per share.

(e)  There are two performance hurdles each representing 50% of the total number of performance rights granted - 

Base EPS (group underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2014 is at least 33.50 cents per share) and Stretch 
EPS (group underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2014 is at least 36.50 cents per share).

(f)  Performance condition being that participants must be employed by the company on 3 December 2012.

(g)  Performance condition being that participants must be employed by the company on 2 December 2013.

* 

In addition to the EPS performance hurdle, the participant must be employed by the company on the vesting date.

Table 5: Shares issued on exercise of compensation options during the year ended 30 June 2012

30 June 2012

M. Cohen 

Options exercised/shares issued

Price paid per share

Number

100,000

100,000

$

1.12

Table 6: Shares issued on exercise of compensation options during the year ended 30 June 2011

30 June 2011

M. Cohen 

M. Cohen 

Options exercised/shares issued

Price paid per share

Number

100,000

200,000

300,000

$

2.36

1.12

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Directors’ meetings

Corporate governance

The number of meetings of directors (including meetings 
of committees of directors) held during the year and the 
number of meetings attended by each director was as 
follows:

Full board

Audit & risk 
(A&RC)

People and 
performance

13

13(c)

13

13

13

13

4

4

3

4(c)

4

4

4

4

3

4

4

4(c)

Number of 
meetings

J. Schmoll

S. Fisher

D. Howell

S. Klein

S. Weiss

(c)  Designates the current chairman of the board or committee.

Committee membership

As at the date of this report, the company had an 
audit & risk committee and a people and performance 
committee of the board of directors. The details of 
the functions and memberships of the committees of 
the board are presented in the corporate governance 
statement. 

Indemnification of directors and 
officers

The directors and officers of the company are 
indemnified by the company against losses or liabilities 
which they may sustain or incur as an officer of the 
company in the proper performance of their duties.  
During the financial year, the company paid premiums 
in respect of contracts to insure the directors of the 
company against a liability to the extent permitted by 
the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of insurance 
prohibits disclosure of the nature of liability and the 
amount of the premiums.

Likely developments and expected 
results

Disclosure of information as to likely developments in 
the operations of the consolidated entity and expected 
results of those operations would be prejudicial to the 
interests of the consolidated entity.  Accordingly, such 
information has not been included in this report.

Environmental regulations and 
performance

The consolidated entity is not involved in any activities 
that have a marked influence on the environment within 
its area of operation.

In recognising the need for the highest standards of 
corporate behaviour and accountability, the directors 
of Breville Group Limited support the principles of 
good corporate governance. The company’s corporate 
governance statement is on page 24.

Share options and performance rights

Unissued shares

As at the date of this report and the reporting date, 
there were nil unissued ordinary shares under options 
(2011: 100,000) and 727,000 potential unissued shares 
under performance rights (2011: 1,039,000). Refer to 
note 27 of the financial report for further details of the 
options and performance rights outstanding. Option 
and performance right holders do not have any right, by 
virtue of the option or performance right, to participate 
in any share issue of the company.

Shares issued as a result of the exercise of options

During the year, 100,000 options were exercised to 
acquire fully paid ordinary shares in Breville Group 
Limited (2011: 480,000). 

Lapse of unvested performance rights

During the year, 598,000 unvested performance rights 
lapsed following the cessation of employment of 
employees or executives (2011: nil). 

Auditor’s declaration of independence

Attached is a copy of the auditor’s declaration provided 
under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 in 
relation to the audit for the year ended 30 June 2012. 
This auditor’s declaration forms part of this directors’ 
report.

Non-audit services

During the financial year ended 30 June 2012 the 
company’s primary auditor, Ernst & Young Australia did 
not provide any non-audit services. 

Significant events after year end

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end 
of the year which significantly affected or may affect the 
operations of the consolidated entity.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors.

John Schmoll 
Non-executive chairman

Sydney 
23 August 2012

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Corporate governance statement

The board of directors is responsible for the corporate 
governance practices of the company and is committed 
to adhering to the Australian Stock Exchange (‘ASX’) 
Corporate Governance Council (‘council’) ‘Corporate 
Governance Principles and Recommendations’.

The ASX principles that have been adopted are  
outlined below. 

The company’s corporate governance practices 
throughout the year ended 30 June 2012 were 
compliant with the council’s principles and 
recommendations, except for those differences 
disclosed and explained in this statement.

The following documents are available on the investor 
relations, corporate governance section of the 
company’s website brevillegroup.com

•	 selection and appointment of directors

•	 criteria for assessing independence

•	 code of conduct

•	 continuous disclosure policy

•	 share trading policy

•	 shareholder communications policy

•	 board charter

•	 audit and risk committee charter

•	 people and performance committee charter

•	 diversity policy

The term of the current directors as at the date of this annual report are as follows:

Director

John Schmoll 
(chairman)

Steven Fisher

Dean Howell

Steven Klein

Samuel Weiss

Appointed Term in office

Non-
executive

Independent

Last elected

2004

2004

2008

2003

2008

8 years

8 years

4 years

9 years

4 years

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

2009

2010

2011

2011

2011

In accordance with the requirements of the company’s constitution, Mr Schmoll will seek re-election at the company’s 
AGM later this year. 

Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for 
management and oversight

Role of the board and management

The board guides and monitors the business and 
affairs of the company on behalf of the shareholders, 
by whom it is elected and to whom it is accountable. 
The board has adopted formal guidelines for board 
operation and membership. These guidelines outline the 
roles and responsibilities of the board and its members 
and establish the relationship between the board and 
management.

The board is responsible for approving the strategic 
direction of the company, establishing goals for 
management, monitoring the achievement of those 
goals and establishing a sound system of risk oversight 
and management. The board will regularly review its 
performance and the performance of its committees. 

Evaluating the performance of key executives

The performance of key executives is reviewed against 
specific and measurable qualitative and quantitative 
performance criteria and includes:

•	

financial measures of the company’s performance;

•	 development and achievement of strategic 

objectives;

•	 development of management and staff;

•	 compliance with legislative and company policy 

requirements; and

•	 achievement of key performance indicators.

Performance evaluation

All key executives were subject to a performance review 
as described above during the reporting period. 

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Principle 2: Structure the board to add 
value

Board composition

The company’s constitution states that there must be 
a minimum of three directors and contains detailed 
provisions concerning the tenure of directors. The board 
currently comprises five non-executive directors. The 
directors’ report, on page 12, outlines the relevant skills, 
experience and expertise held by each director in office 
at the date of this report.

Director independence

In considering whether a director is independent, the 
board refers to the company’s “Criteria for assessing 
independence of directors” which is consistent with 
the council’s recommendations. Independent directors 
of the company are those that are not involved in the 
day-to-day management of the company and are free 
from any real or reasonably perceived business or 
other relationship that could materially interfere with the 
exercise of their unfettered and independent judgement.

In accordance with the definition of independence 
above, and the materiality thresholds outlined in the 
company’s policy ‘Criteria for assessing independence 
of directors’, it is the board’s view that Mr Dean Howell, 
Mr John Schmoll and Mr Samuel Weiss are independent 
directors. The following directors are not independent 
directors:

•	 Mr Steven Fisher (non-executive director) is 

employed by an entity associated with a substantial 
shareholder of the company; and

•	 Mr Steven Klein (non-executive director) is a 

principal of SBA Law which is a professional adviser 
to the company.

Regardless of whether directors are defined as 
independent, all directors are expected to bring 
independent views and judgement to board 
deliberations.

Majority independence

Of the five directors, two are considered not to be 
independent for the reasons noted above.

The majority of the board is considered to be 
independent.

Independent chairman

Mr John Schmoll was non-executive chairman 
throughout the year. Mr Schmoll is considered to be an 
independent chairman.

Material personal interest requirement

The Corporations Act provides that unless agreed by 
the board, where any director has a material personal 
interest in a matter, the director will not be permitted to 
be present during discussions, or to vote on the matter.

Access to independent advice

There are procedures in place to enable directors, in 
connection with their duties and responsibilities as 

directors, to seek independent professional advice at 
the expense of the company. Prior written approval of 
the chairman is required, which will not be unreasonably 
withheld.

Board committees

The board has established the audit and risk committee 
and people and performance committee to assist 
in the execution of its duties and to allow detailed 
consideration of complex issues. Each of these 
committees is comprised of all the directors.

Nomination committee

During the year ended 30 June 2012, the company 
did not have a separately established nomination 
committee. All duties and responsibilities typically 
delegated to such a committee are the responsibility of 
the full board. Although the council’s recommendation 
2.4 recommends that a nomination committee can be 
a more efficient mechanism for the detailed examination 
of selection and appointment practices, particularly in 
larger companies, the board does not believe at this 
time that any marked efficiencies or enhancements 
would be achieved by the creation of a separate 
nomination committee.

Evaluating the performance of the board

There is no formal review process of the performance 
of the board, its committees and individual directors. 
Currently, the chairman informally assesses the 
performance of committees and individual directors and 
their contribution to board affairs.

Principle 3: Promote ethical and 
responsible decision-making

Code of conduct

The board has formally adopted a code of conduct 
(“code”) for all employees (including directors). The 
code aims at maintaining the highest ethical standards, 
corporate behaviour and accountability across the 
group.  These obligations are also consistent with the 
duties imposed on directors by the Corporations Act. 
In addition, directors are obliged to be independent 
in judgement and to ensure that all reasonable steps 
are taken to be satisfied as to the soundness of board 
decisions.

Diversity policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer and 
values differences such as gender, age, culture, 
disability, ethnicity and lifestyle choices. The company’s 
diversity policy aims to ensure a corporate culture that 
supports workplace diversity whilst providing access to 
equal opportunities at work based on merit. This policy 
is available on the company’s website at the investor 
relations, corporate governance section and is subject 
to periodic review by, and may be changed by resolution 
of the Board. The policy has no contractual effect.

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Corporate governance statement
continued

Principle 3: Promote ethical and 
responsible decision-making continued

Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in 
financial reporting

Diversity policy objectives

Audit and risk committee

The objectives set by the board in accordance with the 
diversity policy and progress towards achieving them 
are:

•	 Representation of women trained in recruitment 

and selection panels: Further progress was made 
in Australia during the year and the program was 
expanded to other regions;

•	

Issuing the company equal opportunity statement to 
recruiting agencies: This was achieved in Australia 
during the year and the program was expanded 
across other regions;

•	 Explicit requirement of recruiting agencies to provide 
a gender balance of suitable, qualified, shortlisted 
candidates for interview: This initiative achieved 
further progress during the year as the program was 
expanded across other regions;

•	 Promoting a safe workplace free from harassment 

or discrimination of any kind: Training and education 
programs which included topics on harassment, 
bullying, victimisation and discrimination were 
conducted in Australia and North America during 
the year;

•	 Enhancing the gender balance of women in 

succession plans in senior and managerial roles 
through a mentoring program; and

•	 Continue flexible working arrangements where 

operationally appropriate.

The proportion of women employees in the company 
and the current targets are as follows:

30 June 
2011

30 June 
2012

Target by 
June 2015

0%

18%

50%

0%

15% 

18%

20% 

53%

50%

Women on 
the board

Women in 
senior roles

Women in 
company

To assist the board in fulfilling its responsibilities in 
relation to diversity, the implementation of these 
objectives is overseen by the people and performance 
committee. 

The people and performance committee shall:

•	

•	

report to the board at least annually, on the 
company’s progress in achieving the objectives set 
for achieving gender diversity;

regularly oversee a review of the relative proportion 
of women across the company and their relative 
positions; and

•	 consider other initiatives to promote diversity in the 

workplace.

The board has an audit and risk committee (A&RC), 
which operates under a charter approved by the board. 
It is the board’s responsibility to ensure that an effective 
internal control framework exists within the consolidated 
entity. This includes internal controls to deal with both 
the effectiveness and efficiency of significant business 
processes, the safeguarding of assets, the maintenance 
of proper accounting records and the reliability of 
financial information. The board has delegated the 
responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of 
a framework of internal control and ethical standards of 
the company to the A&RC.

Among its responsibilities, the A&RC:

•	 ensures that company accounting policies and 
practices are in accordance with current and 
emerging accounting standards;

•	

•	

reviews all accounts of the group to be publicly 
released;

recommends to the board the appointment and 
remuneration of the external auditors;

•	

reviews the scope of external audits;

•	 assesses the performance and independence of the 
external auditors, including procedures governing 
partner rotation;

•	

reviews corporate governance practices; and

•	 monitors and assesses the systems for internal 

compliance and control, legal compliance and risk 
management.

Composition of committee

The current members of the A&RC are:

•	 Mr Dean Howell (chairman)

•	 Mr Steven Fisher 

•	 Mr Steven Klein

•	 Mr John Schmoll

•	 Mr Samuel Weiss

The directors’ report, on page 23, outlines the number 
of A&RC meetings held during the year and the names 
of the attendees at those meetings. It also outlines the 
qualifications of A&RC members on page 12.

The group chief executive officer; company secretary; 
group chief financial officer; the external auditors and 
any other persons considered appropriate may attend 
meetings of the A&RC by invitation.  The committee 
also meets from time to time with the external auditors 
independent of management.

In accordance with the council’s recommendation 4.2, 
the A&RC is structured so that it:

•	 comprises only non-executive directors;

•	 comprises a majority of independent directors;

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Principle 4: Safeguard integrity in 
financial reporting continued

•	

is chaired by an independent chair, who is not chair 
of the board; and

•	 has at least three members.

The majority of the A&RC is considered to be 
independent as at the date of this report, although of 
the five committee members, Mr Steven Fisher and Mr 
Steven Klein are considered not to be independent for 
the reasons noted above. 

Principle 5: Make timely and balanced 
disclosure

The company’s continuous disclosure policy complies 
with the council’s recommendation 5.1. This policy 
is available on the company’s website at the investor 
relations, corporate governance section.

Principle 6: Respect the rights of 
shareholders

Communication policy

The company is committed to providing all shareholders 
with comprehensive, timely and equal access to 
information about its activities to enable them to 
make informed investment decisions. The company’s 
shareholder communication policy is available on the 
company’s website at the investor relations, corporate 
governance section.

Electronic communication

The company’s website displays recent ASX 
announcements and contains information about  
the company.

Briefings

The company keeps a record for internal use of one to 
one briefings held with investors and analysts, including 
a record of those present and the time and place of  
the meeting.

Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk

The company is committed to the identification, 
monitoring and management of risks associated with 
its business activities including financial, operational, 
compliance, ethical conduct, brand and product quality 
risks. The company has embedded in its management 
and reporting systems a number of risk management 
controls. These include:

•	 guidelines and limits for approval of capital 

expenditure;

•	 policies and procedures for the management of 

financial risk and treasury operations including 
exposures to foreign currencies and movements in 
interest rates; 

•	 annual budgeting and monthly reporting systems 
for all businesses which enable the monitoring 
of progress against performance targets and the 
evaluation of trends;

•	 policies and procedures which enable management 

of the company’s material business risks;

•	

formal strategic planning sessions; and

•	 presentation of periodic reports to the board and the 
A&RC identifying items that represent a potential risk 
and the manner in which these are being managed 
and responded to.

Management is ultimately responsible to the board for 
the system of internal control and risk management and 
has reported to the board as to the effectiveness of the 
company’s management of its material business risks. 
The A&RC assists the board in monitoring this function.

In accordance with the council’s recommendation 
7.3 the group chief executive officer and group chief 
financial officer provided the board with a written 
declaration confirming that the declaration provided in 
accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 
is founded on a sound system of risk management and 
internal control and that the system operated effectively 
in all material respects. 

Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and 
responsibly

People and performance committee

The board has a people and performance committee, 
comprising the following directors:

•	 Mr Samuel Weiss (chairman)

•	 Mr Steven Fisher

•	 Mr Dean Howell

•	 Mr Steven Klein

•	 Mr John Schmoll

In accordance with the council’s recommendation 8.1, 
the people and performance committee comprises:

•	 an independent chairman; and

•	 at least three members.

The majority of the people and performance committee 
is considered to be independent as at the date of this 
report, although of the five committee members, Mr 
Steven Fisher and Mr Steven Klein are considered not 
to be independent for the reasons noted above. 

For details on the number of meetings of the people 
and performance committee held during the year and 
the attendees at those meetings, refer to the directors’ 
report on page 23.

Remuneration disclosure

For details of the company’s remuneration philosophy 
and framework, and the remuneration received by 
directors and executives in the current period, please 
refer to the remuneration report contained in the 
directors’ report on pages 14 to 22.

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27

Income statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Other income

Employee benefits expenses

Onerous lease expense

Premises, lease & utilities expenses

Advertising expenses

Other expenses

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation & amortisation 
(EBITDA)

Depreciation & amortisation expense

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)

Finance costs

Profit before income tax 

Income tax expense

Net profit after income tax for the year attributable to 
members of Breville Group Limited 

Note

2(a)

2(b)

2(c)

2(f)

2(d)

2(g)

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

427,940

(267,304)

160,636

449

(46,966)

-

(11,836)

(16,817)

(12,999)

72,467

(6,887)

65,580

(913)

64,667

393,589

(255,000)

138,589

376

(45,711)

(5,366)

(10,321)

(12,771)

(12,788)

52,008

(6,705)

45,303

(1,694)

43,609

3

(18,685)

(11,874)

45,982

31,735

Cents

Cents

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the ordinary 
equity holders of Breville Group Limited:

- basic earnings per share

- diluted earnings per share

4

4

35.35

35.35

24.47

24.44

The accompanying notes form an integral part of this income statement.

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Statement of comprehensive income 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Net profit after income tax for the year

45,982

31,735

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Foreign currency translation differences 

Net change in fair value of cash flow hedges

Income tax on other comprehensive income/(loss) and other 
items taken directly to equity

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of 
income tax

20(a)

20(c)

3

956

3,236

(5,122)

(5,345)

(616)

1,819

3,576

(8,648)

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to 
members of Breville Group Limited 

49,558

23,087

The accompanying notes form an integral part of this income statement.

Breville Group Limited annual report 2012

29

Statement of financial position
as at 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

6

7

8

9

3

10

11

3

12

13

15

16

3

17

18

16

3

17

19

20

21

53,095

73,579

61,596

479

476

3,298

192,523

3,875

12,462

45,298

24,558

86,193

27,768

67,272

57,870

21

1,678

1,504

156,113

5,096

11,966

45,417

24,558

87,037

278,716

243,150

63,679

57

9,580

7,120

17

80,453

6,019

6,251

8,581

20,851

101,304

177,412

138,760

(14,783)

53,435

177,412

59,084

242

6,735

5,921

2,896

74,878

194

6,372

8,128

14,694

89,572

153,578

135,642

(14,886)

32,822

153,578

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other financial assets

Current tax assets

Other assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Plant and equipment

Deferred tax assets

Intangible assets – other

Intangible assets – goodwill

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Current tax liabilities

Provisions

Other financial liabilities

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

Issued capital

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

The accompanying notes form an integral part of this income statement.

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Statement of changes in equity 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Issued capital 
$’000

Note

Reserves 
$’000

Retained 
earnings 
$’000

Total equity 
$’000

At 1 July 2010

137,653

(7,306)

19,876

150,223

Foreign currency translation reserve

Cash flow hedges

Income tax on items taken directly  
to equity

Net income recognised directly  
in equity

Profit for the year

Total recognised (loss)/income for 
the year

Dividends paid

Issue of ordinary shares – exercise  
of options

Ordinary shares acquired by the 
Trustee of the Breville Group 
Performance Share Plan Trust

Repayment of non-recourse senior 
executive option plan loans

Share-based payments

At 30 June 2011

Foreign currency translation reserve

Cash flow hedges

Income tax on items taken directly  
to equity

Net income recognised directly  
in equity

Profit for the year

Total recognised income for  
the year

Dividends paid

Issue of ordinary shares – exercise  
of options

Ordinary shares acquired by the 
Trustee of the Breville Group 
Performance Share Plan Trust

Transferred to participants of the 
performance rights plan

Share-based payments

At 30 June 2012

20(a)

20(c)

3

5(a)

19(a)

19(b)

19(c)

20(b)

20(a)

20(c)

3

5(a)

19(a)

19(b)

19(b)

20(b)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

842

(4,296)

1,443

-

135,642

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

112

(1,290)

4,296

-

(5,122)

(5,345)

1,819

(8,648)

-

-

-

-

(5,122)

(5,345)

1,819

(8,648)

-

31,735

31,735

(8,648)

31,735

23,087

-

-

-

-

1,068

(14,886)

956

3,236

(616)

3,576

(18,789)

(18,789)

-

-

-

-

842

(4,296)

1,443

1,068

32,822

153,578

-

-

-

-

956

3,236

(616)

3,576

-

45,982

45,982

3,576

45,982

49,558

-

-

-

(4,296)

823

(25,369)

(25,369)

-

-

-

-

112

(1,290)

-

823

138,760

(14,783)

53,435

177,412

The accompanying notes form an integral part of this income statement.

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Cash flow statement 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers

Payments to suppliers and employees

Finance costs paid

Income tax paid

Finance income received

Net cash flows from operating activities

6(b)

Cash flows used in investing activities

Purchase of plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment

Purchase of intangible assets

Net cash flows used in investing activities

Cash flows used in financing activities

Net proceeds/(repayment) of borrowings

Proceeds from issue of shares

Irretrievable cash contributions paid to the Trustee of the Breville 
Group Performance Share Plan Trust to acquire ordinary shares 

Proceeds from repayment of senior executive option plan loans

Equity dividends paid

Net cash flows used in financing activities

19(a)

19(b)

19(c)

5(a)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

Net foreign exchange difference

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

6(a)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of this income statement.

576,021

(510,309)

(1,998)

(13,587)

984

51,111

(745)

23

(4,297)

(5,019)

5,839

112

(1,290)

-

(25,369)

(20,708)

25,384

27,564

134

53,082

420,541

(366,891)

(2,533)

(4,622)

502

46,997

(461)

89

(5,936)

(6,308)

(4,035)

842

(4,296)

1,443

(18,709)

(24,755)

15,934

13,509

(1,879)

27,564

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Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies 

Breville Group Limited is a for profit company limited by 
shares incorporated in Australia. Breville Group Limited 
shares are quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange. 

This financial report covers the consolidated entity 
comprising Breville Group Limited and its subsidiaries 
(company or group).

A description of the group’s operations and of its 
principal activities is included in the review of results and 
operations and principal activities in the directors’ report 
on page 13. The directors’ report is unaudited (except 
for the remuneration report) and does not form part of 
the financial report.

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial report is a general-purpose financial 
report, which has been prepared in accordance with 
the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and 
Australian Accounting Standards. 

The financial report has also been prepared on a 
historical cost basis, except for derivative financial 
instruments which have been measured at fair value. 

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars 
and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand 
dollars ($’000) unless otherwise stated under the option 
available to the company under ASIC class order 
98/100. The company is an entity to which the class 
order applies.

(b) Statement of compliance

The financial report complies with Australian Accounting 
Standards as issued by the Australian Accounting 
Standards Board and International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board.

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations 
that have recently been issued or amended but are not 
yet effective have not been adopted by the group for the 
annual reporting period ended 30 June 2012. 

The amendments to standards and interpretations not 
yet adopted are not expected to have a material impact 
on the group in the period of initial application.

(c) Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements comprise the 
financial statements of Breville Group Limited and its 
subsidiaries as at 30 June each year.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the group 
has the power to govern the 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 the group controls another entity.

The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for 
the same reporting period, using consistent accounting 
policies.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all 
inter-group balances and transactions, income and 
expenses and profit and loss resulting from intra-group 
transactions have been eliminated in full.

Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on 
which control is obtained by the group and cease to 
be consolidated from the date on which control is 
transferred out of the group.

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 assets 
acquired and the liabilities and contingent liabilities 
assumed at the date of acquisition. 

(d) Significant accounting judgements, 
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 & 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 14.

Share-based payment transactions

The group measures the cost of equity-settled 
transactions with employees by reference to the fair 
value of the equity instruments at the date at which they 
are granted. The fair value is determined by an external 
valuer using either the Black-Scholes or binomial option 
pricing model, using the assumptions detailed in  
note 27.

Onerous lease provision

The onerous lease provision represents the present 
value of the future lease payments that the consolidated 
entity is presently obligated to make in respect of 
onerous lease contracts under non-cancellable 
operating lease agreements, less revenue expected 
to be earned on the lease including estimated future 
sub-lease revenue, where applicable. The calculation of 
this provision requires various assumptions associated 
with the sub-letting of the premises. The related carrying 
amounts are disclosed in note 17. 

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Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies continued

(d) Significant accounting judgements, 
estimates and assumptions continued

Taxes

Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation 
of complex tax regulations, changes in tax laws, and 
the amount and timing of future taxable income. Given 
the wide range of international business relationships 
and the long-term nature and complexity of existing 
contractual agreements, differences arising between 
the actual results and the assumptions made, or future 
changes to such assumptions, could necessitate 
future adjustments to tax income and expense already 
recorded. The group establishes provisions, based on 
reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of 
audits by the tax authorities of the respective countries 
in which it operates. The amount of such provisions 
is based on various factors, such as experience of 
previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax 
regulations by the taxable entity and the responsible tax 
authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise 
on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions 
prevailing in the respective group company’s domicile. 
As the group assesses the probability for litigation and 
subsequent cash outflow with respect to taxes as 
remote, no contingent liability has been recognised. 
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all unused tax 
losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable 
profit will be available against which the losses can be 
utilised. Significant management judgement is required 
to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that 
can be recognised, based upon the likely timing and 
the level of future taxable profits together with future tax 
planning strategies.

Warranty and faulty goods 

Provision for warranty and faulty goods is recognised at 
the date of sale of the relevant products, at the group’s 
best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the 
group’s liability.  Factors that could impact the estimated 
claim information include the success of the group’s 
productivity and quality initiatives, as well as parts 
and labour costs. The related carrying amounts are 
disclosed in note 17.

Provision for make-good

The provision for make-good represents the value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of 
restoration of leased premises under contracts that 
have clauses potentially requiring these premises to 
be restored to their original condition at the conclusion 
of the lease. The estimate may vary as a result of 
negotiations between the parties at the end of the lease 
term. The related carrying amounts are disclosed in 
note 17.

(e) Business combinations

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. Any transaction costs incurred in connection 
with a business combination are expensed as incurred.

(f) Operating segments

An operating segment is a component of the group that 
engages in business activities from which it may earn 
revenues and incur expenses, including certain inter-
group revenues and expenses, whose operating results 
are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating 
decision maker to make decisions about resources to 
be allocated to the segment and assess its performance 
and for which discrete financial information is available.

Operating segments have been identified based on the 
information provided to the chief operating decision 
makers being the group chief executive officer and 
board of directors.

Operating segments that meet the quantitative criteria 
as prescribed by AASB 8 Operating Segments are 
reported separately. However, an operating segment 
that does not meet the quantitative criteria is still 
reported separately where information about the 
segment would be useful to the users of the financial 
report.

(g) Foreign currency translation

(i) Functional and presentation currency 

Both the functional and presentation currency of 
Breville Group Limited and its Australian subsidiaries 
are Australian dollars (AUD or A$). Each entity in the 
group determines its own functional currency and items 
included in the financial statements of each entity are 
measured using that functional currency.

(ii) Transactions and balances

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded 
in the functional currency at the exchange rates 
ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets 
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are 
retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the 
balance sheet date.  

Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of 
historical cost in a foreign currency are translated 
using the exchange rate as at the date of the initial 
transaction. Non-monetary items measured at fair value 
in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange 
rates at the date when the fair value was determined.

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(g) Foreign currency translation continued

(ii) Transactions and balances continued

The functional currency of the foreign subsidiaries is 
either: 

•	 USD - United States dollars (Breville Holdings USA, 

Inc. and Breville USA, Inc.); 

•	 HKD - Hong Kong dollars (HWI International 

Limited, Gannet Holdings Limited and Breville 
Export Limited);

•	 CAD - Canadian dollars (HWI Canada, Inc., 

Holdings HWI Canada, Inc. and Anglo-Canadian 
Housewares, L.P.); and

•	 NZD - New Zealand dollars (Breville New Zealand 

Limited).

As at the reporting date the assets and liabilities of these 
foreign subsidiaries are translated into the presentation 
currency of Breville Group Limited. They are translated 
at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet 
date and the income statements are translated at the 
weighted average exchange rates for the year.

The exchange differences arising on the retranslation of 
the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are taken 
directly to a separate component of equity. On disposal 
of a foreign entity, the deferred cumulative amount 
recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign 
operation is recognised in the income statement.

(h) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet 
comprise cash at bank and in hand and short-term 
deposits with an original maturity of three months or 
less that are readily convertible to known amounts of 
cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of 
changes in value.

Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current 
liabilities on the balance sheet.

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and 
cash equivalents consist of cash and cash equivalents 
as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

(i) Trade and other receivables

Trade receivables, which generally have 30-60 
day terms, are initially recognised at fair value and 
subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Bad debts are written off when incurred. An allowance 
for uncollectible receivables is established when there 
is objective evidence that the group will not be able to 
collect all amounts due. The amount of the allowance is 
recognised in the income statement.

(j) Inventories

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

The cost of inventories comprises all costs of purchase, 
costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing 
the inventories to their present location and condition. 
This includes the transfer from equity of gains and 
losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of purchases of 
finished goods.

Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on a 
weighted average cost basis.

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

(k) Derivative financial instruments and 
hedging

The group uses derivative financial instruments such 
as forward exchange contracts, foreign exchange 
option contracts and interest rate swaps to hedge its 
risks associated with foreign currency and interest rate 
fluctuations. Such derivative financial instruments are 
initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a 
derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently 
remeasured to fair value. Derivatives are carried as 
assets when their fair value is positive and as liabilities 
when their fair value is negative.

Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair 
value of derivatives, except for those that qualify for 
hedge accounting, are taken directly to the income 
statement for the year.

The fair value of forward exchange contracts and foreign 
exchange option contracts are calculated by reference 
to current forward exchange rates for contracts with 
similar maturity profiles and where applicable exercise 
prices. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is 
determined by reference to market values for similar 
instruments.

For the purposes of hedge accounting, hedges are 
classified as cash flow hedges when they hedge 
exposure to variability in cash flows that is attributable 
either to a particular risk associated with a recognised 
asset or liability or to a forecast transaction.

At the inception of a hedge relationship, the group 
formally designates and documents the hedge 
relationship to which the group wishes to apply hedge 
accounting and the risk management objective and 
strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation 
includes identification of the hedging instrument, the 
hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being 
hedged and how the entity will assess the hedging 
instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the exposure to 
changes in the hedged item’s cash flows attributable to 
the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly 
effective in achieving offsetting changes in cash flows 
and are assessed on an ongoing basis to determine 
that they actually have been highly effective throughout 
the financial reporting periods for which they were 
designated.

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Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies continued

(k) Derivative financial instruments and 
hedging continued

When accounting for foreign exchange option contracts, 
the intrinsic value of the option is the only component 
subject to the hedging relationship.  The time value of 
money is excluded from the hedge relationship.

Hedges that meet the strict criteria for hedge 
accounting are accounted for as follows:

Cash flow hedges

Cash flow hedges are hedges of the group’s exposure 
to variability in cash flows that is attributable to a 
particular risk associated with a recognised asset or 
liability or a highly probable forecast transaction and that 
could affect profit or loss. The effective portion of the 
gain or loss on the hedging instrument is recognised 
directly in equity, while the ineffective portion is 
recognised in income statement.

Amounts taken to equity are transferred to the income 
statement when the hedged transaction affects profit 
or loss, such as when hedged income or expenses are 
recognised or when a forecast purchase occurs. When 
the hedged item is the cost of a non-financial asset or 
liability, the amounts taken to equity are transferred to 
the initial carrying amount of the non-financial asset or 
liability.

If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to 
occur, amounts previously recognised in equity are 
transferred to the income statement. If the hedging 
instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised 
without replacement or rollover, or if its designation as 
a hedge is revoked, amounts previously recognised 
in equity remain in equity until the forecast transaction 
occurs. If the related transaction is not expected to 
occur, the amount is taken to the income statement.

A hedge of the foreign currency risk of a firm 
commitment is accounted for as a cash flow hedge.

(l) Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated 
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation on plant and equipment is calculated on 
a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of 
between 2 and 10 years.

The assets’ residual values, useful lives and amortisation 
methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at 
each year end.

An item of plant and equipment is derecognised upon 
disposal or when no further future economic benefits 
are expected from its use or disposal.

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 asset at 
the time of derecognition) is included in the income 
statement in the year in which they arise. 

(m) Intangible assets - goodwill

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially 
measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of 
the business combination over the group’s interest in 
the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, 
liabilities and contingent liabilities.

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at 
cost less any accumulated impairment losses.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill 
acquired in a business combination shall, from the 
acquisition date, be allocated to each of the group’s 
cash generating units, or groups of cash generating 
units, that are expected to benefit from the synergies of 
the combination, irrespective of whether other assets 
or liabilities of the group are assigned to those units or 
groups of units. Each unit or group of units to which 
the goodwill is so allocated represents the lowest level 
within the group at which the goodwill is monitored for 
internal management purposes.

Impairment is determined by assessing the recoverable 
amount of the cash generating unit to which the 
goodwill relates. When the recoverable amount of a 
cash generating unit is less than the carrying amount, 
an impairment loss is recognised. When goodwill forms 
part of a cash generating unit and an 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 manner is measured based on the relative values 
of the operation disposed of and the portion of the cash 
generating unit retained. 

Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not 
subsequently reversed.

(n) Intangible assets - other

Intangible assets acquired separately or in a business 
combination are initially measured at cost. The cost of 
an intangible asset acquired in a business combination 
is its fair value as at the date of acquisition. Following 
initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at 
cost less any accumulated amortisation and any 
accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated 
intangible assets, excluding capitalised development 
costs, are not capitalised and expenditure is charged 
against profits in the year in which the expenditure is 
incurred. 

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

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(n) Intangible assets – other continued

Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over 
the useful life and assessed for impairment whenever 
there is an indication that the intangible asset may be 
impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation 
method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life 
are reviewed at least at each year end. Changes in 
the expected useful life or the expected pattern of 
consumption of future economic benefits embodied 
in the asset are accounted for by changing the 
amortisation period or method, as appropriate, which 
is a change in accounting estimate. The amortisation 
expense on intangible assets with finite lives is 
recognised in the income statement in the expense 
category consistent with the function of the intangible 
asset.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested 
for impairment annually either individually or at the 
cash generating unit level. Such intangibles are not 
amortised. The useful life of an intangible asset with 
an indefinite life is reviewed each reporting period to 
determine whether indefinite life assessment continues 
to be supportable. If not, the change in the useful life 
assessment from indefinite to finite is accounted for 
as a change in an accounting estimate and is thus 
accounted for on a prospective basis.

Research and development costs

Research costs are expensed as incurred. An intangible 
asset arising from development expenditure on an 
internal project is recognised only when the group can 
demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the 
intangible asset so that it will be available for use or 
sale, its intention to complete and its ability to use or sell 
the asset, how the asset will generate future economic 
benefits, the availability of resources to complete the 
development and the ability to measure reliably the 
expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its 
development.

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 so capitalised is amortised over the period 
of expected benefits from the related project.

The carrying value of an intangible asset arising from 
development expenditure is tested for impairment 
annually or more frequently when an indication of 
impairment arises during the reporting period.

A summary of the policies applied to the group’s 
intangible assets is as follows:

Brand names

Internally generated or 
Acquired

Useful lives

Acquired

Indefinite

Amortisation method used No amortisation

Impairment test

Annually and more 
frequently when an 
indication of impairment 
exists.

Computer software

Internally generated or 
Acquired

Acquired

Useful lives

Finite

Amortisation method used Amortised over the useful 

life, not exceeding 3 
years, on a straight line 
basis.

When an indication of 
impairment exists. The 
amortisation method is 
reviewed at each year 
end.

Internally generated

Impairment test

Development costs

Internally generated or 
Acquired

Useful lives

Finite

Amortisation method used Amortised over the period 

Impairment test

of expected future sales, 
not exceeding 3 years, 
from the related project on 
a straight line basis.

Annually and more 
frequently when an 
indication of impairment 
exists. The amortisation 
method is reviewed at 
each year end.

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 
when the asset is derecognised.

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Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies continued

(o) Impairment of non-financial assets 
other than goodwill

Intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are 
not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for 
impairment; or more frequently if events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. 
Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events 
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 
amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is 
recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying 
amount exceeds its recoverable amount. Recoverable 
amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs 
to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing 
impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels 
for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows 
that are largely independent of the cash inflows from 
other assets or groups of assets (cash generating 
units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that 
suffered impairment are tested for possible reversal 
of the impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that the impairment may have 
reversed.

(p) Investments and other financial assets

Financial assets in the scope of AASB 139 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are 
classified as either financial assets at fair value through 
profit or loss, loans and receivables or held-to-maturity 
investments, as appropriate. When financial assets are 
recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, 
in the case of investments not at fair value through the 
income statement, directly attributable transactions 
costs. The group determines the classification of its 
financial assets after initial recognition and, when 
allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation 
at each year end. 

All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets 
are recognised on the trade date i.e. the date that 
the group commits to purchase 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 marketplace. 

(i) Financial assets at fair value through the 
income statement

Financial assets classified as held for trading are 
included in the category ‘financial assets at fair value 
through the income statement’. Financial assets are 
classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the 
purpose of selling in the near term. Derivatives are also 
classified as held for trading unless they are designated 
as effective hedging instruments. Gains or losses on 
investments held for trading are recognised in the 
income statement.

(ii) Held-to-maturity investments

Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or 
determinable payments and fixed maturity are classified 
as held-to-maturity when 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, such as bonds, are 
subsequently measured at amortised cost. This cost 
is computed as the amount initially recognised minus 
principal repayments, plus or minus the cumulative 
amortisation using the effective interest method of any 
difference between the initially recognised amount 
and the maturity amount. This calculation includes all 
fees and points paid or received between parties to 
the contract that are an integral part of the effective 
interest rate, transaction costs and all other premiums 
and discounts. For investments carried at amortised 
cost, gains and losses are recognised in the income 
statement when the investments are derecognised or 
impaired, as well as through the amortisation process.

(iii) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial 
assets with fixed or determinable payments that are 
not quoted in an active market. Such assets are 
carried at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method. Gains and losses are recognised in the 
income statement when the loans and receivables 
are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the 
amortisation process.

(iv) Available-for-sale investments

Available-for-sale investments are those non-derivative 
financial assets that are designated as available-for-
sale or are not classified as any of the three preceding 
categories. After initial recognition available-for-sale 
investments are measured at fair value with gains or 
losses being recognised as a separate component of 
equity until the investment is derecognised or until the 
investment is determined to be impaired, at which time 
the cumulative gain or loss previously reported in equity 
is recognised in the income statement.

The fair value of investments that are actively traded in 
organised financial markets is determined by reference 
to quoted market bid prices at the close of business 
on the balance sheet date. For investments with no 
active market, fair value is determined using valuation 
techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm’s 
length market transactions; reference to the current 
market value of another instrument that is substantially 
the same; discounted cash flow analysis and option 
pricing models.

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(q) Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are carried at amortised 
cost. They represent liabilities for goods and services 
provided to the group prior to the end of the year that 
are unpaid and arise when the group becomes obliged 
to make future payments in respect of the purchase of 
these goods and services. The amounts are unsecured 
and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-
monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating 
sick leave expected to be settled within 12 months 
of the reporting date are recognised in trade and 
other payables in respect of employees’ services 
up to the reporting date. They are measured at the 
amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are 
settled. Liabilities for non-accumulating sick leave are 
recognised when the leave is taken and are measured 
at the rates paid or payable.

Contributions to the defined contribution fund are 
recognised as an expense as they become payable.

(r) Share-based payment transactions

Equity settled transactions

The group provides benefits to employees (including 
key management personnel) in the form of share-based 
payments, whereby employees render services in 
exchange for shares or rights over shares (equity-settled 
transactions). Refer to note 27 for details.

The charge to the income statement for the period is 
the cumulative amount as calculated above less the 
amounts already charged in previous periods. There is a 
corresponding entry to equity.

Until an award has vested, any amounts recorded are 
contingent and will be adjusted if more or fewer awards 
vest than were originally anticipated to do so. Any 
award subject to a market condition is considered to 
vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition 
is fulfilled, provided that all other conditions are satisfied.

If the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, as 
a minimum an expense is recognised as if the terms had 
not been modified. An additional expense is recognised 
for any modification that increases the total fair value of 
the share-based payment arrangement, or is otherwise 
beneficial to the employee, as measured at the date of 
modification.

If an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated as 
if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any 
expense not yet recognised for the award is recognised 
immediately. However, if a new award is substituted for 
the cancelled award and designated as a replacement 
award on the date that it is granted, the cancelled and 
new award are treated as if they were a modification 
of the original award, as described in the previous 
paragraph.

The dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding options is 
reflected as additional share dilution in the computation 
of diluted earnings per share (see note 4).

(s) Provisions

The cost of these equity-settled transactions with 
employees is measured by reference to the fair value 
of the equity instruments at the date at which they are 
granted. The fair value has been determined by an 
external valuer using a Black Scholes or binomial model, 
further details of which are given in note 27.

Provisions are recognised when the group has a 
present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of 
a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources 
embodying economic benefits will be required to settle 
the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of 
the amount of the obligation.

In valuing equity-settled transactions, no account 
is taken of any performance conditions, other than 
conditions linked to the price of the shares of Breville 
Group Limited (market conditions), if applicable. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, 
together with a corresponding increase in equity, over 
the period in which the performance and/or service 
conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period), ending on 
the date on which the relevant employees become fully 
entitled to the award (the vesting date).

At each subsequent reporting date until vesting, the 
cumulative charge to the income statement is the 
product of (i) the grant date fair value of the award; 
(ii) the current best estimate of the number of awards 
that will vest, taking into account such factors as the 
likelihood of employee turnover during the vesting 
period and the likelihood of non-market performance 
conditions being met; and (iii) the expired portion of the 
vesting period.

Where the group expects some or all of a provision 
to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance 
contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a 
separate asset but only when the reimbursement is 
virtually certain. The expense relating to any provision 
is presented in the income statement net of any 
reimbursement.

Provisions are measured as the present value of 
management’s best estimate of the expenditure required 
to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet 
date. If the effect of the time value of money is material, 
provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate 
that reflects 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.

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Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies continued

(s) Provisions continued

Onerous contracts 

(u) Contributed equity

(i) Ordinary shares

An onerous contract is considered to exist when the 
group has a contract under which the unavoidable 
cost of meeting the contractual obligations exceed 
the economic benefits estimated to be received. 
Present obligations arising under onerous contracts are 
recognised as a provision to the extent that the present 
obligation exceeds the economic benefit estimated to 
be received.

Warranties and faulty goods

Provision for warranty and faulty goods are recognised 
at the date of sale of the relevant products, at the 
group’s best estimate of the expenditure required to 
settle the group’s liability.

Employee leave benefits - long service leave

The liability for long service leave is recognised as 
a provision and measured as the present value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of 
services provided by employees up to the reporting 
date. Consideration is given to the expected future 
wage and salary levels, experience of employee 
departures and periods of service. Expected future 
payments are discounted using appropriate market 
yields at the reporting date to estimate the future cash 
outflows.

Provision for make-good

The provision for make-good represents the value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of 
restoration of leased premises under contracts that 
have clauses potentially requiring these premises to 
be restored to their original condition at the conclusion 
of the lease. The estimate may vary as a result of 
negotiations between the parties at the end of the lease 
term.

(t) Borrowings

All borrowings, including cash advance facilities, are 
initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration 
received less directly attributable transaction costs.

After initial recognition, borrowings, including cash 
advance facilities, are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Gains and losses are recognised in the income 
statement when the liabilities are derecognised.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the 
group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of 
the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet 
date.

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental 
costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or 
options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, 
from the proceeds.

(ii) Ordinary shares held by the Breville Group 
Performance Share Plan Trust

Ordinary shares held by the Breville Group Performance 
Share Plan Trust in order to fulfil its obligations under 
the Breville Group Limited Performance Rights Plan are 
deducted from equity.  No gain or loss is recognised in 
the income statement on the purchase of the group’s 
equity instruments by the Breville Group Performance 
Share Plan Trust.

(v) Revenue recognition

Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the 
consideration received or receivable to the extent it is 
probable that the economic benefits will flow to the 
group and the revenue can be reliably measured. The 
following specific recognition criteria must also be met 
before revenue is recognised:

(i) Sale of goods

Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and 
rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the 
buyer and can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards 
are considered passed to the buyer at the earlier of 
delivery of the goods or the transfer of legal title to the 
buyer.  Revenue is measured at the fair value of the 
consideration received or receivable, net of returns, 
allowances, trade discounts and volume rebates.

(ii) Commission income

Where an agency relationship exists, the amount 
included in revenue represents the commission received 
or receivable.

(iii) Finance revenue

Revenue is recognised as interest accrues using the 
effective interest method. This is a method of calculating 
the amortised cost of a financial asset and allocating 
the interest income over the relevant period using the 
effective interest, which is the rate that exactly discounts 
estimated future cash receipts through the expected life 
of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the 
financial asset.

(iv) Dividends

Revenue is recognised when the group’s right to receive 
the payment is established.

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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, except:

•	 when the deferred income tax asset relating to 
the deductible temporary difference 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 nor taxable profit or loss; or

•	 when the deductible temporary difference is 

associated with investments in subsidiaries in 
which case a deferred tax asset is only recognised 
to the extent that it is probable that the temporary 
difference will reverse in the foreseeable future and 
taxable profit will be available against which the 
temporary differences 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 income tax assets are 
reassessed at each balance sheet date and are 
recognised to the extent that it has become probable 
that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset 
to be recovered.

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.

Income taxes in relation to items recognised directly in 
equity are recognised in equity and not in the income 
statement.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset 
only if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current 
tax assets against current tax liabilities and the deferred 
tax assets and liabilities relate to the same taxable entity 
and the same taxation authority.

(w) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when 
incurred.

(x) 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.

(i) Group as a lessee

Operating lease payments are recognised as an 
expense in the income statement on a straight line basis 
over the lease term. Any lease incentives are recognised 
in the income statement as an integral part of the total 
lease expense.

(ii) Group as a lessor

In some instances the group sub leases surplus 
operating lease space. Rentals received under sub 
leases are recognised as a reduction in operating lease 
expense. Future rentals to be received under non-
cancellable sub leases are disclosed in note 24.

(y) Income tax and other taxes

(i) Current tax

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior 
periods are measured at the amounts expected to be 
recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The 
tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are 
those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the 
balance sheet date.

(ii) Deferred tax

Deferred income tax is provided on all temporary 
differences between the tax bases of assets/liabilities 
and their carrying amounts at balance sheet date for 
financial reporting purposes.

Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised for all 
taxable temporary differences except:

•	 when the deferred income tax liability arises from the 
initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability 
in a transaction that is not a business combination 
and that, at the time of the transaction, affects 
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or 
loss; or

•	 when the taxable temporary difference is associated 
with investments in subsidiaries and the timing of 
the reversal of the temporary difference can be 
controlled and it is probable that the temporary 
difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

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41

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies continued

(y) Income tax and other taxes continued

(z) Earnings per share

(iii) Tax consolidation legislation

Breville Group Limited and its wholly-owned Australian 
resident controlled entities (excluding the Breville Group 
Performance Share Plan Trust) have implemented the 
tax consolidated legislation as of 1 July 2003.

The head entity, Breville Group Limited and the 
controlled entities in the tax consolidated group 
continue to account for their own current and deferred 
tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if 
each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to 
be a stand alone tax payer in its own right.

Basic earnings per share is calculated as net profit 
attributable to members of the parent, adjusted to 
exclude any costs of servicing equity (other than 
dividends), divided by the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares, adjusted for any bonus element.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated as net profit or 
loss attributable to members of the parent, adjusted for:

•	 cost of servicing equity (other than dividends);

•	

the after tax effect of dividends and interest 
associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares 
that have been recognised as expenses; and

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, 
Breville Group Limited also recognises: 

(a)  the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred 
tax assets arising from unused tax losses and 
unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities 
in the tax consolidated group; 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.

(aa) Comparatives

Where necessary, comparatives have been reclassified 
and repositioned for consistency with current year 
disclosures.

(b)  assets or liabilities arising for Breville Group Limited 
under the tax funding agreement as amounts 
receivable from or payable to other entities in the 
group.

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements 
with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as 
amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in 
the group.

(iv) Other taxes

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of 
the amount of goods and services tax (GST) or value 
added tax (VAT) except:

•	 where the GST/VAT incurred on the purchase of 
goods and services is not recoverable from the 
taxation authority, in which case the GST/VAT 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, which are stated with the 
applicable amount of GST/VAT included.

The net amount of GST/VAT recoverable/payable is 
included in receivables/payables in the statement of 
financial position.

Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on 
a gross basis and the GST/VAT component of cash 
flows arising from investing and financing activities are 
classified as operating cash flows.

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of 
recoverable/payable GST/VAT.

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Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 2. Revenue and expenses 

(a) Revenue
Sale of goods

Commission income

Total revenue

(b) Cost of sales
Costs of inventories recognised as an expense [includes write-
down of inventory to net realisable value (note 8)]

Costs of delivering goods to customers

Warranty provision

Total cost of sales

(c) Other income
Other income

Total other income

(d) Depreciation and amortisation expense
Depreciation – plant and equipment

Amortisation – computer software

Amortisation – development costs

Total depreciation and amortisation expense

11

12(b)

2(h)

(e) Lease payments and other expenses included 
in income statement
Included in premises, lease & utilities expenses:

•	Minimum	lease	payments	–	operating	lease	(excludes	onerous	

leases)

Included in other expenses:

•	Net	loss/(profit)	on	disposal	of	plant	and	equipment

•	Impairment	of	plant	and	equipment

•	Doubtful	debts

•	Bad	debts	written	off

•	Net	foreign	exchange	(gain)/loss

•	Other	product	related	costs

(f) Employee benefits expenses
Wages & salaries, leave and other employee related benefits

Defined contribution plan expense

Share-based payments expense

Total employee benefits expenses

408,476

19,464

427,940

237,016

17,234

13,054

267,304

449

449

2,170

241

4,476

6,887

383,665

9,924

393,589

227,841

16,466

10,693

255,000

376

376

2,373

251

4,081

6,705

8,983

7,937

494

-

(157)

402

(182)

(66)

494

291

-

866

1,727

1,470

44,097

2,046

823

46,966

42,621

2,022

1,068

45,711

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43

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 2. Revenue and expenses continued

(g) Finance costs
Finance costs paid or payable on borrowings and bank overdrafts:

- interest

- other borrowing costs

Finance revenue

Interest rate swap gain

Total finance costs

(h) Research and development costs
Amortisation of previously capitalised development costs included 
in amortisation expense

Research and development costs charged directly to the income 
statement

Total research and development costs

Note 3. Income tax 
The 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 the origination and reversal of temporary differences

Total income tax expense reported in the income statement

Statement of changes in equity

Deferred income tax related to items charged or credited 
directly to equity

Foreign currency translation differences

Employee equity benefits reserve

Net gain/(loss) on revaluation of cash flow hedges

Income tax expense/(benefit) reported in equity

A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of 
accounting profit before income tax multiplied by the parent 
entity’s applicable income tax rate is as follows:

Profit before income tax

At the parent entity’s statutory income tax rate of 30% (2011: 30%)

•	adjustments	in	respect	of	current	income	tax	of	previous	years

•	effect	of	different	rates	of	tax	on	overseas	income

•	expenditure	not	allowable	for	income	tax	purposes

•	other

412

1,586

(984)

(101)

913

2(d)

4,476

6,613

11,089

20,075

(156)

(1,234)

18,685

(197)

(276)

1,089

616

64,667

19,400

(156)

(719)

203

(43)

573

2,132

(582)

(429)

1,694

4,081

5,065

9,146

10,872

(827)

1,829

11,874

516

(828)

(1,507)

(1,819)

43,609

13,083

(827)

(601)

360

(141)

Income tax expense reported in the income statement

18,685

11,874

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Note 3. Income tax continued

Deferred income tax
Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the 
following:

Deferred tax liabilities

Brand names

Development costs

Foreign currency translation reserve

Gross deferred income tax liabilities

Deferred tax assets

Losses available for offset against future taxable 
income

Provisions and accruals

Unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses

Employee benefits

Revaluation of inventories

Cash flow hedge reserve

Employee equity benefits reserve

Other

Gross deferred income tax assets

Deferred tax income/(expense)

Current income tax
Current tax asset

Current tax liabilities

Statement of financial 
position

Income statement

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

1,875

3,957

419

6,251

-

7,686

(85)

2,831

748

(157)

404

1,035

12,462

1,875

3,972

525

6,372

-

7,766

(140)

1,850

504

884

269

833

11,966

-

15

-

-

(80)

55

981

244

50

(233)

202

-

(538)

-

(88)

(672)

(147)

101

66

-

(971)

420

1,234

(1,829)

30 June 2012  
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

476

9,580

1,678

6,735

At 30 June 2012, there is no recognised or unrecognised deferred income tax liability (2011: $nil) for taxes that would 
be payable on the unremitted earnings of certain of the group’s subsidiaries, as the group has no current intention of 
distributing existing retained earnings in jurisdictions where liability for additional taxation exists should such amounts 
be remitted.

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45

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 3. Income tax continued

Tax consolidation

Breville Group Limited and its 100% owned Australian resident subsidiaries (excluding the Breville Group Performance 
Share Plan Trust) have formed a tax consolidated group with effect from 1 July 2003.

The head entity, Breville Group Limited, and each subsidiary in the tax consolidated group are required to account 
for their own current and deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax 
consolidated group continues to be a stand alone tax payer in its own right.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, Breville Group Limited also recognises: 

(a)  the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax 

credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group; and

(b)  assets or liabilities arising for Breville Group Limited under the tax funding agreement as amounts receivable from 

or payable to other entities in the group.

Members of the tax consolidated group have entered into a tax funding agreement. The tax funding agreement 
supports the calculation of current tax liabilities (and assets) and deferred tax assets/liabilities on a stand-alone 
basis. Calculation is performed in accordance with AASB 112 Income Tax. The allocation of taxes under the tax 
funding agreement is recognised as an increase/decrease in the subsidiaries’ intercompany accounts with the tax 
consolidated group head company, Breville Group Limited.

No amounts have been recognised in the financial statements in respect of the tax sharing agreement should the 
head entity default on its tax payment obligations on the basis that the possibility of default is remote.

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 4. Earnings per share

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

Earnings used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share:

Net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of Breville Group 
Limited

45,982

31,735

Thousands

Thousands

Weighted average number of shares:

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings  
per share

130,077

129,687

Effect of dilution:

•	share	options

Weighted average number of ordinary shares adjusted for the effect 
of dilution

12

181

130,089

129,868

Weighted average number of exercised, forfeited or expired 
potential ordinary shares included in diluted earnings per share

12

120

There have been no transactions involving ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares that would significantly change 
the number of ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares outstanding between the reporting date and the date of 
completion of these financial statements.

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Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

(i)

(ii)

(i)

(ii)

Note 5. Dividends

(a) Dividends on ordinary shares declared and paid during 
the year:

Final fully franked dividend for 2011 of 7.0 cents per share 
(2011: final unfranked dividend for 2010 of 5.0 cents  
per share)

•	Paid	in	cash

•	Retained	as	interest	income

Final dividend

Fully franked interim dividend for 2012 of 12.5 cents per 
share (2011: partially franked interim dividend for 2011 of 
9.5 cents per share (4.0 cents franked))

•	Paid	in	cash

•	Retained	as	interest	income

Interim dividend

Total fully franked dividends declared and paid during the 
year of 19.5 cents per share (2011: 14.5 cents per share  
(4.0 cents franked))

(i) Total dividends paid in cash

(ii) Total dividends retained as interest income

Total dividends

(b) Dividends on ordinary shares proposed and not 
recognised as a liability:

Final franked dividend for 2012 of 11.5 cents per share 
(2011: final fully franked dividend for 2011 of 7.0 cents  
per share)

(c) Franking credit balance

The amount of franking credits in the parent available for the 
subsequent year are:

•	franking	account	balance	as	at	the	end	of	the	year	at	30%	

(2011: 30%)

•	franking	credits	that	will	arise	from	the	payment	of	income	tax	

payable as at the end of the year

The amount of franking credits in the parent available for future 
reporting periods:

•	impact	on	the	franking	account	of	dividends	proposed	or	

declared before the financial report was authorised for issue 
but not recognised as distribution to equity holders during the 
period

Total franking credit balance

The tax rate at which dividends are franked is 30% (2011: 30%).

9,107

-

9,107

16,262

-

16,262

25,369

-

25,369

6,445

31

6,476

12,264

49

12,313

18,709

80

18,789

14,961

9,107

1,674

5,550

7,224

1,526

5,612

7,138

(6,412)

812

(3,900)

3,238

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47

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 6. Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank and on hand

(a)

53,095

27,768

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Notes:

(a) Cash at bank earns interest at floating rates based on daily 

bank deposit rates.

(b) At 30 June 2012, the Group had available $28,424,000 (2011: 
$71,886,000) of undrawn committed borrowing facilities in 
respect of which all conditions precedent had been met.
(c) The fair value of cash and cash equivalents is $53,095,000 

(2011: $27,768,000).

(a) Reconciliation of cash flow statement:
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash 
equivalents comprise the following at 30 June:

Cash and cash equivalents

Bank overdraft

Total cash and cash equivalents, net

16

53,095

(13)

53,082

27,768

(204)

27,564

(b) Reconciliation of net profit after tax for the 
year to net cash flows from operating activities
Net profit for the year

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortisation

Share-based payments

Net loss/(gain) on disposal of plant and equipment

Impairment of plant and equipment

Interest rate swap gain

Foreign exchange (gains)/losses

Dividend retained as interest income

Changes in assets and liabilities:

(Increase)/decrease in:

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Prepayments

Other current assets

Non-current assets

Increase in:

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Net cash flows from operating activities

(c) Disclosure of financing facilities

Refer to note 16.

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45,982

31,735

6,887

823

494

-

(101)

(182)

-

(5,372)

(3,174)

(1,783)

1,131

(1,217)

7,196

427

51,111

6,705

1,068

(66)

494

(429)

866

(80)

(4,114)

1,839

(305)

288

693

4,313

3,990

46,997

Note 7. Trade and other receivables

Current
Trade receivables

Allowance for uncollectible receivables

Trade receivables, net

Other receivables

Total current trade and other receivables

Notes: 

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

(a)

(b)

73,659

(470)

73,189

390

73,579

66,978

(614)

66,364

908

67,272

(a) Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30-60 day terms. An allowance for uncollectible 

receivables is made when there is objective evidence on a case by case basis that a trade receivable is impaired. 
A reversal of $157,000 (2011: $291,000 charge) has been recognised by the group as an expense in ‘other 
expenses’ for the current year for specific debtors for which such evidence exists. The amount of the allowance/
impairment loss has been measured as the difference between the carrying amount of the trade receivables and 
the estimated future cash flows expected to be received from the relevant debtors. 

Movements in the allowances for uncollectible receivables are as follows:

Balance at beginning of year

(Reversal)/charge for the year

Net foreign exchange

Amounts utilised 

Balance at end of year

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

614

(157)

2

11

470

405

291

(26)

(56)

614

At 30 June 2012 an ageing analysis of those trade receivables which are past due but not impaired are as follows: 

1 – 30 days overdue

31 – 60 days overdue

61+ days overdue

Total past due but not impaired

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

18,624

262

10

18,896

7,070

229

269

7,568

Trade receivables past due but not impaired amount to $18,896,000 (2011: $7,568,000). Of this balance, 
$15,565,000 (2011: $5,474,000) is covered by insurance to be used in the event of default of payment.  In all 
instances each operating unit has been in contact with the relevant debtor and is satisfied that payment will be 
received in full. 

(b) Non-trade other receivables are non-interest bearing and have repayment terms between 30 and 60 days.

Balances within other receivables do not contain impaired assets and are not past due.  It is expected that these 
balances will be received when due.

The carrying value and estimated net fair values of the trade and other receivables is assumed to approximate 
their fair value, being the amount at which the asset could be exchanged between willing parties.

Details regarding the effective interest rate and credit risk of current receivables are disclosed in note 23.

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49

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 8. Inventories
Finished goods (at lower of cost and net realisable value)

(a)

Stock in transit (at cost)

Total inventories 

Notes: 

50,093

11,503

61,596

47,888

9,982

57,870

(a) Total net finished goods provision movements recognised in the income statement totalled a $304,000 expense (2011: 

$726,000 credit) for the group. This net expense (2011: credit) is included in the cost of inventories line in the cost of sales.

Note 9. Other financial assets
Derivative assets

Forward exchange contracts – cash flow hedges

Total other financial assets

Notes: 

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

479

479

21

21

Derivative assets represent the fair value receivable arising from forward exchange contracts disclosed in note 18.

Note 10. Other assets
Insurance claim receivable

Prepayments

Total other assets

Note 11. Plant and equipment

At the beginning of the year

At cost (gross carrying amount)

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net carrying amount

At the end of the year

At cost (gross carrying amount)

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net carrying amount

(i) Reconciliation of the carrying amount
Carrying amount at the beginning of year

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation

Impairment 

Net exchange difference

Carrying amount at the end of year

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Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

1,777

1,521 

3,298 

-

1,504

1,504

(i)

(i)

2(d)

2(e)

30,213

(25,117)

5,096

30,948

(27,073)

3,875

5,096

1,454

(517)

(2,170)

-

12

3,875

32,218

(24,506)

7,712

30,213

(25,117)

5,096

7,712

689

(23)

(2,373)

(494)

(415)

5,096

Note 12. Intangible assets – other 

Development costs

Computer software

Brand names

Total intangible assets - other

Notes:

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

(a)

(b)

(c)

13,190

305

31,803

45,298

13,242

372

31,803

45,417

Development costs are internally generated and have been capitalised at cost. This intangible asset has been assessed as having 
a finite life and is amortised using the straight line method over a maximum period of 3 years. If an impairment indication arises, the 
recoverable amount is estimated and an impairment loss is recognised to the extent that the recoverable amount is lower than the 
carrying amount.

Computer software is purchased computer software that has been capitalised into other intangible assets at cost.

Brand names include intangible assets acquired through previous business combinations. These intangible assets have been 
determined to have indefinite useful lives as the economic benefits which are obtained from them are expected to be ongoing. The 
cost model is utilised for their measurement. These assets were tested for impairment as at 30 June 2012 (see note 14).

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

(a) Development costs

At the beginning of the year

At cost (gross carrying amount)

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net carrying amount

At the end of the year

At cost (gross carrying amount)

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net carrying amount

(i) Reconciliation of the carrying amount

Carrying amount at the beginning of year

Additions – internal development

Amortisation

Carrying amount at the end of year

(b) Computer software

At the beginning of the year

At cost (gross carrying amount)

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net carrying amount

At the end of the year

At cost (gross carrying amount)

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Net carrying amount

27,418

(14,176)

13,242

31,843

(18,653)

13,190

13,242

4,424

(4,476)

13,190

3,481

(3,109)

372

3,695

(3,390)

305

21,628

(10,095)

11,533

27,418

(14,176)

13,242

11,533

5,790

(4,081)

13,242

3,759

(3,124)

635

3,481

(3,109)

372

(i)

(i)

2(d)

(i)

(i)

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51

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 12. Intangible assets – other continued

(b) Computer software continued

(i) Reconciliation of the carrying amount

Carrying amount at the beginning of year

Additions

Amortisation

Net exchange difference

Carrying amount at the end of year

(c) Brand names

At the beginning and at the end of the year

Net carrying amount

Note 13. Intangible assets – goodwill

At the beginning and at the end of the year

Net carrying amount

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

2(d)

372

170

(241)

4

305

635

86

(251)

(98)

372

31,803

31,803

24,558

24,558

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Note 14. Impairment testing of goodwill and intangibles with indefinite lives 

Goodwill and brand names acquired through business combinations have been allocated to cash generating units for 
impairment testing as follows:

•	 Breville Group Limited

•	 Breville Pty Limited

•	 North America Distribution

•	 New Zealand Distribution

•	

International Distributors

In all cases the recoverable amount of the individual cash generating unit has been determined based on a value in 
use calculation using cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by senior management.

The discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 16.6% (2011: 15.2%). Cash flows beyond the approved 30 June 
2013 budgets are extrapolated using a 2.0% growth rate (2011: 2.0%), which is the same as the long-term average 
growth rate for the wholesale consumer products industry generally.

Management has performed sensitivity testing by cash generating unit (CGU), based on assessing the effect of 
changes in revenue growth rates as well as discount rates. Management consider any reasonable likely combination 
of changes in these key assumptions would not result in the carrying value of the goodwill exceeding the recoverable 
amount.

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Carrying amount of goodwill and brand names 
allocated to each of the cash generating units

Breville Group Limited

- brand names with indefinite useful lives

Breville Pty Limited

- goodwill

- brand names with indefinite useful lives

North America Distribution

- goodwill

New Zealand Distribution

- goodwill

International Distributors

- goodwill

All cash generating units

- goodwill

- brand names with indefinite useful lives

Total carrying amount of goodwill and brand names

13

12(c)

13,800

13,800

20,277

18,003

38,280

20,277

18,003

38,280

1,764

1,764

276

276

2,241

56,361

24,558

31,803

56,361

2,241

56,361

24,558

31,803

56,361

Key assumptions used in value in use calculations for the cash generating units for  
30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011

The following describes each key assumption on which management has based its cash flow projections when 
determining the value in use of the cash generating units.

•	 Budgeted gross margins – the basis used to determine the value assigned to the budgeted gross margins is 

based on past performance and expectations for the future. 

•	 Bond rates – the yield on a ten-year government bond rate at the beginning of the budgeted year is used.

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53

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 15. Trade and other payables

Current
Trade payables – unsecured

Employee benefits

Total current trade and other payables

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

(a)

28

59,929

3,750

63,679

55,675

3,409

59,084

Terms and conditions relating to the above financial instruments:

(a) Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 day terms.

The carrying value and estimated net fair values of the trade and other payables is assumed to approximate their 
fair value, being the amount at which the liability could be settled in a current transaction between willing parties.
Details regarding interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk exposure are disclosed in note 23.

Note 16. Borrowings

Current
Bank overdrafts – on demand

Other loans:

- Term loan

Total current borrowings

Non-current
Other loans:

- Cash advance facilities

- Term loan

Total non-current borrowings

Terms and conditions

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

6(a)

13

44

57

5,859

160

6,019

204

38

242

-

194

194

The group operates under one primary facility with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) enabling 
all jurisdictions to borrow under one global facility.  The facility agreement has a number of financial covenants all of 
which have been fully complied with as at the years ended 30 June 2012 and 30 June 2011. 

The Australia and New Zealand financing facilities are secured by a first ranking fixed and floating registered charge 
(or general security for Breville New Zealand Limited), over all the assets and undertakings of Thebe International Pty 
Limited, Breville Pty Limited, Breville Holdings Pty Limited, Breville R&D Pty Limited and Breville New Zealand Limited 
and are guaranteed by Breville Group Limited. The Hong Kong facility is secured via a security agreement over 
the assets and undertakings of HWI International Limited. The day to day Canadian transactional banking facilities 
(HSBC) are secured by a standby letter of credit from ANZ (NY).  Breville Group Limited has issued a corporate 
guarantee in favour of the local bank (HSBC) which provides the day to day US transactional banking facilities.  A 
security agreement in favour of ANZ is in existence over the assets and undertakings of Breville USA, Inc.

Borrowings may include Australian dollar, US dollar, Canadian dollar and New Zealand dollar denominated amounts.

Fair value

The carrying value and estimated net fair values of the borrowings is assumed to approximate their fair value, being 
the amount at which the liability could be settled in a current transaction between willing parties. Details regarding 
interest rate, foreign exchange and liquidity risk are disclosed in notes 18 and 23.

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Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 16. Borrowings continued

Financing facilities available
At reporting date, the following financial facilities have been 
negotiated and were available to the group:

Facilities used at the reporting date

Facilities unused at the reporting date

Total facilities

(a) Facilities used at the reporting date:

- Non-current cash advance facilities

- Current cash advance facilities

- Trade finance facilities

- Overdraft facilities

- Business transactions facilities

- Indemnity/guarantee facilities

- Documentary credit facilities

Facilities used as at reporting date

(b) Facilities unused at the reporting date:

- Non-current cash advance facilities

- Current cash advance facilities

- Trade finance facilities

- Overdraft facilities

- Business transactions facilities

- Indemnity/guarantee facilities

- Documentary credit facilities

Facilities unused as at reporting date

(c) Total facilities:

- Non-current cash advance facilities

- Current cash advance facilities

- Trade finance facilities

- Overdraft facilities

- Business transactions facilities

- Indemnity/guarantee facilities

- Documentary credit facilities

Total facilities

Seasonal facility

(a)

(b)

(c)

8,764

32,170

40,934

5,859

-

-

13

488

1,756

648

8,764

8,709

4,395

2,882

12,438

488

-

3,258

32,170

14,568

4,395

2,882

12,451

976

1,756

3,906

40,934

3,881

74,612

78,493

-

-

-

204

485

1,702

1,490

3,881

26,665

30,133

2,861

12,227

486

-

2,240

74,612

26,665

30,133

2,861

12,431

971

1,702

3,730

78,493

Under the primary facility with ANZ, the group also has a seasonal facility available between October 2012 - January 
2013 (2011: October 2011 – January 2012) of $26,000,000 (2011: $22,000,000).  This facility is under the same 
terms and conditions as described above.

Borrowings may include Australian dollar, US dollar and Canadian dollar denominated amounts.

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55

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 17. Provisions

Current
Warranty and faulty goods

Employee benefits – long service

Onerous lease contracts

Total current provisions

Non-current
Employee benefits – long service

Provision for make-good

Onerous lease contracts

Total non-current provisions

28

(a)

28

(a)

4,495

1,597

1,028

7,120

880

935

6,766

8,581

Warranty and 
faulty goods
$’000

Employee 
benefits - 
long service
$’000

Provision for 
make-good
$’000

Onerous 
lease 
contracts
$’000

2,503

1,374

2,044

5,921

972

-

7,156

8,128

Total
$’000

(a) Movement in provisions

Carrying amount at the beginning of the year:

Current

Non-current

Total

2,503

-

2,503

Movement in provisions during the year:

Additional provisions made  
in the year 

Amounts utilised  
during the year

Net exchange differences

Net movement

13,054

(11,086)

24

1,992

Carrying amount at the end of the year:

Current

Non-current

Total

4,495

-

4,495

Warranty and faulty goods 

1,374

972

2,346

262

(136)

5

131

1,597

880

2,477

-

-

-

935

-

-

935

-

935

935

2,044

7,156

9,200

5,921

8,128

14,049

691

14,942 

(2,120)

 (13,342)

23

(1,406)

1,028

6,766

7,794

52 

1,652

7,120

8,581

15,701

A provision for warranty and faulty goods represents the present value of the best estimate of the future sacrifice 
of economic benefits expected that will be required for warranty and faulty goods claims on products sold. This 
estimate is based on the historical trends experienced on the level of repairs and returns. It is expected that these 
costs will be incurred in the next year. Assumptions used to calculate the provision for warranty and faulty goods 
were based on the level of warranty and faulty goods claims experienced during the last year.

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Note 17. Provisions continued

Employee benefits – long service

The provision for employee benefits represents the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect 
of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Consideration is given to the expected future wage and 
salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted 
using appropriate market yields at the reporting date to estimate the future cash outflows.

Provision for make-good

The provision for make-good represents the value of expected future payments to be made in respect of restoration 
of leased premises under contracts that have clauses potentially requiring these premises to be restored to their 
original condition at the conclusion of the lease. The estimate may vary as a result of negotiations between the parties 
at the end of the lease term.

Onerous lease contracts

The provision for onerous lease contracts represents the present value of the future lease payments that the 
consolidated entity is presently obligated to make in respect of onerous lease contracts under non-cancellable 
operating lease agreements, less revenue expected to be earned on the lease including estimated future sub-lease 
revenue, where applicable. The estimate may vary as a result of changes in the utilisation of the leased premises and 
sub-lease arrangements where applicable.

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 18. Other financial liabilities

Derivative liabilities
Forward exchange contracts – cash flow hedges

Interest rate swap contracts – held for trading

Total other financial liabilities

Instruments used by the group 

(i) 

(ii)

17

-

17

2,796

100

2,896

Derivative financial instruments are used by the group in the normal course of business in order to hedge exposures 
to fluctuations in interest and foreign exchange rates.  

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57

 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 18. Other financial liabilities continued 

(i) Forward exchange contracts - cash flow hedges

The majority of the group’s inventory purchases from suppliers are denominated in US dollars (US$). The group also 
has other payments, included in the calculation of commission received, denominated in US$. In order to manage 
exchange rate movements and to manage the inventory costing process, the group has entered into forward 
exchange contracts to purchase US$. These contracts are hedging highly probable forecasted purchases and highly 
probable forecasted payments and they are timed to mature when settlement of purchases or the payments are 
scheduled to be made.

The cash flows are expected to occur between 0-5 months from 1 July 2012 (2011: 0-12 months) and the cost of 
sales and where applicable the sale of goods within the income statement will be affected in the next financial year as 
the inventory is sold or the payments are made. At balance date, the details of outstanding contracts are:

30 June 2012

30 June 2011

Average 
exchange 
rate

A$’000

Average 
exchange 
rate

A$’000

Buy US$ / Sell Australian $

Buy US$ - maturity 0-5 months (2011: 0-11 months)

13,184

1.0349

22,102

0.9751

Buy US$ / Sell New Zealand $

Buy US$ - maturity 0-5 months (2011: 0-12 months)

2,832

0.8072

6,715

0.7610

Buy US$ / Sell Canadian $

Buy US$ - maturity 0-4 months (2011: 0-6 months)

24,414

0.9898

27,977

0.9837

The cash flow hedges of the forecast purchases and forecast payments are considered to be highly effective 
and any gain or loss on the contracts is taken directly to equity. Where the contracts are hedging highly probable 
forecasted inventory purchases, when the inventory is received the amount recognised in equity is adjusted to the 
inventory account in the balance sheet. Where the contracts are hedging highly probable forecasted payments, 
when the payments are made the amount recognised in equity is adjusted to the income statement. During the year 
$3,122,000 (2011: $6,675,000) was charged to inventory and $1,523,000 (2011: $1,036,000) was charged to the 
income statement in respect of the group. In addition, during the year $993,000 was credited (2011: $13,055,000 
debited) to equity in respect of the group.

(ii) Interest rate swap contracts – held for trading

Borrowings of the group currently bear an average variable interest rate including margin of 1.4% (2011: 3.6%).  In 
order to protect against rising interest rates the group had entered into interest rate swap contracts under which it 
has a right to receive interest at variable rates and to pay interest at fixed rates. 

At 30 June 2012, the group did not have any interest rate swap agreements in place.  At 30 June 2011 the group 
had interest rate swap agreements in place with a notional amount of $25,000,000 whereby it received a variable 
rate equal to the BBSW on the notional amount and pays an average fixed rate of interest of 6.59%. The swaps 
were used to hedge the exposure in the fair value of the cash advance facilities and commercial bills. The swaps in 
place at 30 June 2011 were in excess of the cash advances. In 2012, a pre tax gain of $101,000 (2011: $429,000) is 
included in the income statement in respect of these contracts.

The interest rate swaps required settlement of net interest receivable or payable each 120 days. The swaps are 
measured at fair value and all gains and losses are taken directly to the income statement.

At 30 June, the notional principal amounts and period of expiry of the 
interest rate swap contracts are as follows:

<1 year

1-2 years

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

-

-

-

25,000

-

25,000

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Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 19. Issued capital
Ordinary shares – issued

Ordinary shares – held by the Breville Group Performance Share 
Plan Trust

Ordinary shares – reserved under SEOP

Total contributed equity

(a)

(b)

(c)

140,050

139,938

(1,290)

-

(4,296)

-

138,760

135,642

Ordinary shares are held by the Breville Group Performance Share Plan Trust in order to fulfil its obligations under the 
Breville Group Limited Performance Rights Plan. The ordinary shares held by the Breville Group Performance Share 
Plan Trust are yet to be allocated to LTI participants. They will be allocated to participants once performance rights 
vest and they are exercised. The ordinary shares held by the Breville Group Performance Share Plan Trust have the 
right to receive dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the company, to participate in the proceeds 
from the sale of all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held. The ordinary 
shares held by the Breville Group Performance Share Plan Trust entitle their holder to one vote, either in person or by 
proxy, at a meeting of the company. Details are provided in note 25(b) and note 27. 

Ordinary shares issued and reserved under the senior executive option plan (SEOP) have the right to receive 
dividends as declared and, in the event of winding up the company, to participate in the proceeds from the sale of 
all surplus assets in proportion to the number of and amounts paid up on shares held.  Ordinary shares entitle their 
holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of the company.

30 June 2012

30 June 2011

Note

Number of 
shares

$’000

Number of 
shares

$’000

(a)  Movements in ordinary 
issued shares:
Beginning of the year

Movements during the year

129,995,322

139,938

129,515,322

139,096

Exercise of options - cash

(i)

100,000

112

480,000

842

End of the year

130,095,322

140,050

129,995,322

139,938

(i)   During the year 100,000 options were exercised (2011: 480,000) resulting in the issue of ordinary shares. The average value 

placed on these issues was $1.12 per share (2011: $1.75). Details are provided in note 27.

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59

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

30 June 2012

30 June 2011

Note

Number of 
shares

$’000

Number of 
shares

$’000

Note 19. Issued capital continued

(b) Movements in ordinary 
shares held by the Breville Group 
Performance Share Plan Trust:
Beginning of the year

Movements during the year

Transferred to participants of the Breville 
Group Limited Performance Rights Plan

Ordinary shares acquired by the Breville 
Group Performance Share Plan Trust 
during the year - cash

End of the year

(1,282,000)

(4,296)

(i)

1,282,000

4,296

-

-

-

-

(ii)

(303,000)

(303,000)

(1,290)

(1,282,000)

(1,290)

(1,282,000)

(4,296)

(4,296)

(i)  During the year the Trustee of the Breville Group Performance Share Plan Trust transferred 1,282,000 ordinary company shares 

(2011: nil) to participants in order to fulfil its obligations under the Breville Group Limited Performance Rights Plan.

30 June 2012

30 June 2011

Note

Number of 
shares

$’000

Number of 
shares

$’000

(c) Movements in ordinary 
reserved shares:
Beginning of the year

Movements during the year

Ordinary reserved share loans repaid 
during the year - cash

(i)

End of the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

(777,000)

(1,443)

777,000

-

1,443

-

(i)  There were no loans outstanding in relation to ordinary reserved shares. (2011: loans relating to 777,000 ordinary reserved shares 
were repaid). The average value placed on these original issues was $nil (2011: $1.85). The average amount repaid equalled $nil 
(2011: $1.85).

(d)  Options and performance rights over ordinary shares:

The company has a share-based payment option scheme and performance rights scheme under which options and 
rights to subscribe for the company’s shares have been granted to certain executives and other employees (refer 
note 27). At the end of the year there were 727,000 (2011: 1,139,000) potential unissued ordinary shares in respect 
of performance rights that were outstanding (2011: options and performance rights).

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Note 20. Reserves

Foreign currency translation reserve

Employee equity benefits reserve

Cash flow hedge reserve

Total reserves

(a) Movement in foreign currency translation reserve

Balance at beginning of year

Currency translation differences

Tax effect of foreign currency translation reserve

Balance at end of year

(b) Movement in employee equity benefits reserve

Balance at beginning of year

Share-based payments expense

Transferred to participants of the performance rights plan

Tax effect of employee equity benefits reserve

Balance at end of year

(c) Movement in cash flow hedge reserve

Balance at beginning of year

Net gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges

Tax effect of net (gains)/losses on cash flow hedges

Balance at end of year

Nature and purpose of reserves 

Foreign currency translation reserve 

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

(a)

(b)

(c)

(14,893)

(147)

257

(14,783)

(16,046)

956

197

(14,893)

3,050

823

(4,296)

276

(147)

(1,890)

3,236

(1,089)

257

(16,046)

3,050

(1,890)

(14,886)

(10,408)

(5,122)

(516)

(16,046)

1,154

1,068

-

828

3,050

1,948

(5,345)

1,507

(1,890)

This reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign 
subsidiaries.  

Employee equity benefits reserve 

This reserve is used to record the value of equity benefits provided to employees as part of their remuneration. Refer 
to note 27 for further details of these plans. 

Cash flow hedge reserve 

This 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.

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61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 21. Retained earnings

Balance at beginning of the year

32,822

19,876

Net profit for the year attributable to members of Breville Group 
Limited

Dividends

Balance at end of the year

Note 22. Operating segments

5(a)

45,982

(25,369)

53,435

31,735

(18,789)

32,822

The group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed by the chief operating 
decision makers (group chief executive officer and board of directors) in assessing performance and in determining 
the allocation of resources.

The Australia Distribution, North America Distribution and New Zealand Distribution operating segments distribute 
primarily small electrical appliances to retail customers in their geographical locations.  The International Distributors 
operating segment distributes primarily small electrical appliances to retail customers in international locations.

Other is not an operating segment and comprises the short term incentive plan and group functions including 
product development and supply chain.

The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in note 1.

Transfer prices between operating segments are set at arms length basis in a manner similar to transactions with 
third parties. The segment revenue and segment result include certain transfers between operating segments. Those 
transfers are eliminated on consolidation.

Segment profit before income tax excludes certain transfer prices and includes an allocation of head office costs.

The following tables present the revenue and profit information regarding operating segments for the years ended 30 
June 2012 and 30 June 2011.

Year ended 30 June 2012

Revenue
Sale of goods

Commission income

Inter-segment revenue

Australia 
Distribution
$’000

North 
America 
Distribution
$’000

New 
Zealand 
Distribution
$’000

International 
Distributors
$’000

201,726

132,705

26,768

47,277

-

231

19,464

-

-

-

-

5,980

53,257

Total segment revenue

201,957

152,169

26,768

Other
$’000

Total
$’000

-

-

19,987

19,987

408,476

19,464

26,198

454,138

(26,198)

427,940

Inter-segment elimination

Total consolidated revenues

Results
EBITDA

Depreciation & amortisation

EBIT

Finance revenue

Finance costs

21,325

(1,195)

20,130

831

(909)

34,702

3,579

13,745

(884)

72,467

(439)

(20)

(11)

34,263

3,559

13,734

67

(763)

85

(175)

3,469

1

(151)

(5,222)

(6,106)

101

-

(6,887)

65,580

1,085

(1,998)

Profit before income tax

20,052

33,567

13,584

(6,005)

64,667

Other segment information
Capital expenditure

387

77

3

9

978

1,454

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Note 22. Operating segments continued 

Year ended 30 June 2011

Revenue
Sale of goods

Commission income

Inter-segment revenue

Australia 
Distribution
$’000

North 
America 
Distribution
$’000

New Zealand 
Distribution
$’000

International 
Distributors
$’000

201,311

114,435

23,721

44,198

-

240

9,924

-

-

-

-

5,326

49,524

Total segment revenue

201,551

124,359

23,721

Inter-segment elimination

Total consolidated revenues

Results
EBITDA

21,539

19,710

2,685

13,520

Depreciation & amortisation

(1,342)

(597)

(24)

(17)

Other
$’000

Total
$’000

-

-

17,106

17,106

383,665

9,924

22,672

416,261

(22,672)

393,589

(5,446)

(4,725)

52,008

(6,705)

EBIT

Finance revenue

Finance costs

20,197

19,113

2,661

13,503

(10,171)

45,303

504

11

(1,374)

(1,006)

65

(182)

2

(143)

429

-

1,011

(2,705)

Profit before income tax 

19,327

18,118

2,544

13,362

(9,742)

43,609

Other segment information
Capital expenditure

121

15

12

9

532

689

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63

 
Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 23. Financial risk management objectives and policies

The group’s principal financial instruments, other than derivatives, comprises cash advances, bank overdrafts, cash 
at bank and short-term deposits.

The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the group’s operations. The group has 
various other financial assets and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from 
its operations. The group also enters into derivative transactions, including interest rate swaps, forward exchange 
contracts and at times foreign exchange option contracts. The purpose is to manage the interest rate and currency 
risks arising from the group’s business operations and its sources of finance. It is the group’s policy that no 
speculative trading in derivatives shall be undertaken. The main risks arising from the group’s financial instruments are 
cash flow interest rate risk, foreign currency risk and credit risk. The board reviews and agrees policies for managing 
each of these risks and they are summarised below.

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis 
of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of financial 
asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in note 1 to the financial statements.

The fair value of the interest rate swap and forward exchange contracts is estimated using market observable inputs.  
The fair values of these financial instruments are disclosed in notes 9 and 18.

Interest rate risk 

The group is exposed to interest rate risk on its borrowings, cash balances and derivative financial instruments. The 
group’s policy is to manage its interest rate risk using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt.  Historically, fixed rate debt 
was achieved through the use of interest rate swaps in which the group agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, 
the difference between fixed and variable rate interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional 
principal amount. Cash advance facilities have short term fixed interest rates with maturities ranging between 1 and 3 
months, therefore within the financial year they are exposed to interest rate risk. 

At 30 June 2012, the group has the following exposure to interest rate risk:

Cash at bank

Bank overdraft – on demand

Cash advance facilities

Term loan

Net exposure

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

      53,095 

27,768

 (13)

 (5,859)

      (204)

 47,019

(204)

-

(232)

27,332

At 30 June 2012, 0% of the group’s borrowings (2011: 0%) are at a fixed rate of interest.  The remaining 100% (2011: 
100%) is exposed to floating rates. On a principal net receivable of $47,019,000 (2011: $27,332,000), at an average 
payable rate including margin of 2.1% (2011: 1.4%) and average receivable rate of 2.1% (2011: 2.1%), an increment 
of 0.5% in the market rates would result in a decrease in finance costs of $247,000 (2011: $135,000), conversely a 
decrement of 0.5% in the market rates would result in an increase in finance costs of $296,000 (2011: $114,000).

The group’s net exposure to interest rate risk calculated as at 30 June 2012 is not representative of its exposure 
during the financial year due to seasonality in the volume of sales such that financial performance is historically 
weighted in favour of the half to 31 December.  This seasonality results in a higher level of receivable and inventory 
balances and a consequent increase in working capital requirements.  All of the group’s borrowings during the year 
(2011 average borrowings: 92%) are at a floating rate of interest.  On an average principal net receivable during the 
year of $41,002,000 (2011: $11,826,000), at an average payable rate including margin of 2.1% (2011: 1.4%) and 
average receivable rate of 2.1% (2011: 2.1%), an increment of 0.5% in the market rates would result in a decrease 
in finance costs of $205,000 (2011: $59,000), conversely a decrement of 0.5% in the market rates would result in a 
decrease in finance costs of $164,000 (2011: $24,000).

Interest rate swap contracts outlined in note 18, with a group fair value liability of $nil (2011: $100,000), are exposed 
to fair value movements if interest rates change.  The group classifies interest rate swaps as held for trading. An 
increment of 0.5% in the market rate would result in a decrease in non-trading items – finance costs of $nil (2011: 
$31,000).  A decrement of 0.5% in the market rate would result in an increase in non-trading items – finance costs of 
$nil (2011: $31,000). 

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Note 23. Financial risk management objectives and policies continued

Foreign currency risk

The group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currently and is exposed to foreign exchange rate 
fluctuations.   Such exposure arises primarily from purchases of inventory by an operating unit in currencies other 
than the unit’s functional currency (purchases are predominately US dollar denominated).  Other foreign exchange risk 
only arises when future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency 
that is not the entity’s functional currency.

To hedge exposure arising from the purchase of inventories or payments in currencies other than the business 
unit’s functional currency, a combination of forward exchange contracts and foreign exchange option contracts may 
be utilised. At inception these hedge contracts are designated as cash flow hedges to hedge the exposure to the 
variability in cash flows arising as a result of movements in exchange rates below contracted exchange rates for 
options and for movements above or below a contracted exchange rate for forward exchange contracts.

Also, as a result of the group’s investment in its overseas operations, the group’s balance sheet can be affected 
significantly by movements in the exchange rates of the jurisdictions it operates within.  

At 30 June 2012, the group has the following financial assets and liabilities exposed to foreign currency risk: 

Cash at bank

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other payables

Highly probable forecast purchases

Forward exchange contracts

Net exposure

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

66

1,022

(449)

(41,400)

41,400

639

47

-

(773)

(48,770)

48,770

(726)

At 30 June 2012, the group had hedged 57% (2011: 59%) of its foreign currency purchases and payments that are 
highly probable extending to November 2012 (2011: June 2012). The remaining 43% (2011: 41%) is exposed to 
foreign exchange risk.  

Of the total net exposure above, an increment of 10% in the foreign exchange rates would result in a decrease in 
other expenses of $58,000 (2011: $66,000).  A decrement of 10% in the foreign exchange rates would result in an 
increase in other expenses of $71,000 (2011: $81,000).

Capital management 

The board’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and 
to sustain future development of the business.

The board seeks to maintain a balance between the higher returns that might be possible with higher levels of 
borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position.  The board monitors the group’s 
gearing ratio and compliance with debt covenants on a regular basis.  The group’s gearing ratio at 30 June 2012 
and 30 June 2011 is nil due to the group being in a net cash position. The gearing ratio is defined as group net 
borrowings divided by capital employed (net borrowings plus shareholders’ equity).

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65

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 23. Financial risk management objectives and policies continued

Credit risk 

Credit risk represents the loss that would be recognised if counterparties failed to perform as contracted. The credit 
risk on financial assets, excluding investments, of the group that has been recognised on the balance sheet is the 
carrying value amount, net of any uncollectible receivables.

The group trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties. It is the group’s policy that all customers who 
wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures.  In certain instances, where deemed 
appropriate, receivable insurance is acquired to offset the group’s exposure to credit risk. 

In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the group’s exposure to bad 
debts is not significant. There are no significant concentrations of credit risk across the group. 

With respect to credit risk arising from the other financial assets of the group, which comprise cash and cash 
equivalents and certain derivative instruments, the group’s exposure to credit risk arises from default of the counter 
party with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. These counter parties are large 
multi-national banks.

Since the group trades only with recognised third parties, there is no requirement for collateral. 

Liquidity risk 

The group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of cash 
advances and bank overdrafts. The group’s bank facilities carry between a one and two year term in Australia, USA 
and Canada.  As at 30 June 2012, 99% of the group’s borrowings will mature in greater than one year (2011: 44%) 
and 1% (2011: 56%) in less than one year.  

Management monitors rolling forecasts of the group’s liquidity reserve on the basis of expected cash flows. See note 
16 for details of available facilities.

At 30 June 2012, the remaining contractual maturities of the group’s financial liabilities are:

Less than 1 year

Between 1 and 5 years

Total financial liabilities

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

63,852

6,043

69,895

62,238

241

62,479

The table below analyses the group’s remaining contractual maturities by the type of financial liability. The amounts 
disclosed are the contractual undiscounted cash flows.

30 June 2012

Less than  
1 year
$’000

Between 1 
and 5 years
$’000

Trade and other payables

63,679

Borrowings

Other financial liabilities

156

17

-

6,043

-

Total
$’000

63,679

6,199

17

30 June 2011

Less than  
1 year
$’000

Between 1 
and 5 years
$’000

59,084

258

2,896

-

241

-

241

Total
$’000

59,084

499

2,896

62,479

Total

63,852

6,043

69,895

62,238

Contractual maturities disclosed in the tables above include contracted interest payments. Total borrowings disclosed 
in note 16 exclude such contracted interest payments.

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Note 24. Commitments and contingencies  

Operating lease commitments – group as lessee 

Operating leases are entered into mainly as a means of acquiring access to commercial property and storage facilities 
and the use of minor items of plant and equipment. Rental payments are generally fixed; however certain property 
leases contain a rental inflation escalation clause, an agreed rental percentage increase clause, a market rental review 
clause or a mix of these clauses over the term of the operating lease.

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 30 June are as follows:

Within one year

After one year but not later than five years

More than five years

Total future minimum rentals payable

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

10,186

25,097

2,745

38,028

10,352

23,906

5,590

39,848

Contingent rentals are determined with reference to known existing rental payments and known rental increases 
during the existing term of each operating lease.

No purchase options exist in relation to operating leases and no operating lease contains restrictions on financing or 
other leasing activities. Certain property leases contain renewal option clauses. 

Operating lease commitments receivable – group as lessor 

The group has entered into commercial property leases for certain surplus office and warehouse space. Rental 
charges under operating leases with sub lease tenants are generally fixed; however certain property leases contain a 
rental inflation escalation clause, an agreed rental percentage increase clause, a market rental review clause or a mix 
of these clauses over the term of the operating lease.

Future minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 30 June are as follows:

Within one year

After one year but not later than five years

More than five years

Total future minimum rentals receivable

Contingencies

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

1,718

6,083

50

7,851

1,780

4,071

653

6,504

Indemnity agreements have been entered into with certain officers of the group in respect of expenses and liabilities 
they incur in their official capacities. No monetary limit applies to these agreements and no known obligations have 
emerged as a result of these agreements.

Cross guarantees given by Breville Group Limited, Thebe International Pty Limited, Breville Holdings Pty Limited and 
Breville Pty Limited are described in note 25(a).

Breville Group Limited has issued a corporate guarantee in favour of the local bank (HSBC) which provides the day to 
day US transactional banking facilities.

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67

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 25. Related party disclosure

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Breville Group Limited and the subsidiaries 
listed in the following table.

Legal entity

Thebe International Pty Limited

Investments not held directly by Breville Group Limited:

Breville Holdings Pty Limited

Breville Pty Limited

Breville R&D Pty Limited

Breville Group Performance Share Plan Trust

Breville New Zealand Limited

HWI International Limited

Gannet Holdings Limited

HWI Export Limited

Breville Holdings USA, Inc. (formerly Thebe 
International, Inc.)

Breville USA, Inc. (from 22 July 2011, formerly Metro/
Thebe, Inc.)

Holding HWI Canada, Inc

HWI Canada, Inc

Anglo-Canadian Housewares, L.P.

Country of 

incorporation Note

30 June 2012
%

30 June 2011
%

Equity interest

(a)

(a)

(a)

(b)

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

New Zealand

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

USA

USA

Canada

Canada

Canada

100

100

100

100

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Breville Group Limited, a company incorporated in Australia is the ultimate parent of the group.

(a) Entities subject to class order relief

Pursuant to class order 98/1418, relief has been granted to Thebe International Pty Limited, Breville Pty Limited and 
Breville Holdings Pty Limited from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of 
their financial reports.

As a condition of the class order, Breville Group Limited and Thebe International Pty Limited entered into a Deed of 
Cross Guarantee on 4 November 1999. This deed was subsequently assumed by Breville Pty Limited and Breville 
Holdings Pty Limited under an assumption deed dated 19 December 2001. The effect of the deed is that Breville 
Group Limited has guaranteed to pay any deficiency in the event of winding up of either controlled entity or if they do 
not meet their obligations under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee. The 
controlled entities have also given a similar guarantee in the event that Breville Group Limited is wound up or if it does 
not meet its obligation under the terms of overdrafts, loans, leases or other liabilities subject to the guarantee.

The entities comprising the class order “closed group” are Breville Group Limited, Thebe International Pty Limited, 
Breville Pty Limited and Breville Holdings Pty Limited. The consolidated statement of financial position and income 
statement of the entities that are members of the “closed group” are detailed in notes 25(i) and 25(ii).

(b) Breville Group Performance Share Plan Trust

A trust fund has been established with the appointment of an independent Trustee. The trust will be funded by funds 
irretrievably contributed to it by the company and the Trustee will then use these funds to either subscribe for a new 
issue of shares in the company or purchase shares on the ASX in order to fulfil its obligations under the Breville Group 
Limited Performance Rights Plan.

The trust does not form part of the Breville Group Limited Australian tax consolidation group.

During the financial year ended 30 June 2012, the Trustee acquired 303,000 company shares (2011: 1,282,000). The 
average value placed on these acquisitions was $4.26 per share (2011: $3.35).

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Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 25. Related party disclosure continued

(i) Consolidated statement of financial position 
for class order closed group

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Other financial assets

Other assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Other financial assets

Plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Current tax liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Issued capital

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

21,867

47,990

37,095

241

243

15,771

40,860

40,537

-

788

107,436

97,956

32,750

2,762

55,650

8,458

99,620

207,056

39,020

13

5,550

-

4,732

49,315

6,251

7,141

13,392

62,707

32,753

3,762

55,617

9,053

101,185

199,141

36,277

29

5,612

1,848

4,258

48,024

6,372

7,924

14,296

62,320

144,349

136,821

25(ii)

138,760

(5,094)

10,683

144,349

135,642

(2,943)

4,122

136,821

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69

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 25. Related party disclosure continued

(ii) Consolidated income statement for class order 
closed group
Profit from ordinary activities before income tax expense

Income tax expense relating to ordinary activities

Net profit

Accumulated profits/(losses) at the beginning of the year

Dividends paid or reinvested

Accumulated profits at the end of the year

25(i)

(a) Ultimate controlling entity

The ultimate controlling entity of the group in Australia is Breville Group Limited.

(b) Wholly owned group transactions

45,453

(13,523)

31,930

4,122

(25,369)

10,683

35,941

(10,770)

25,171

(2,260)

(18,789)

4,122

During the financial period, loans were advanced and repayments received on inter-group accounts with subsidiaries 
in the wholly owned group. These transactions were undertaken on commercial terms and conditions. 

(c) Key management personnel

Details relating to key management personnel, including remuneration paid, are included in note 29.

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

Note 26. Parent entity information

As at and throughout the financial year ended 30 June 2012 the parent 
company of the group was Breville Group Limited.

Results of the parent entity
Profit of the parent entity

Total comprehensive income of the parent entity

Financial position of the parent entity
Current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity attributable to the equity holders of the parent

Issued capital

Employee equity benefits reserve

Retained earnings

Total shareholders’ equity

25,756

25,756

68,379

145,037

(5,552)

(5,552)

139,485

19,358

19,358

74,450

144,860

(5,683)

(5,683)

139,177

138,759

135,642

(147)

873

3,050

485

139,485

139,177

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Note 26. Parent entity information continued

Contingencies  

The parent company has guaranteed under the terms of an ASIC class order any deficiency of funds if Thebe 
International Pty Limited, Breville Pty Limited and Breville Holdings Pty Limited are wound up.  No such deficiency 
currently exists.

The parent company has issued a corporate guarantee in favour of the local bank (HSBC) which provides the day to 
day US transactional banking facilities.

Note 27. Share-based payment plans 

Second senior executive option plan 

An option plan exists where executives and other employees of the group (collectively “participants”) are issued with 
options over the ordinary shares of Breville Group Limited.  The options, issued for nil consideration, are issued in 
accordance with performance hurdles approved by the directors of Breville Group Limited.  The options are issued 
for a term of four years and are exercisable in equal tranches on the first three anniversaries of the date of issue as 
follows:
•	 1/3 of the options issued, any time during the one year period commencing one year after the issue date;
•	 1/3 of the options issued, any time during the one year period commencing two years after the issue date;
•	 1/3 of the options issued, any time during the one year period commencing three years after the issue date.

The exercise price of the options is generally based on the volume weighted average price of all the company’s 
shares traded on the ASX on the five trading days up to and including the issue date plus a premium of 11%.

The options vest if and when the group’s underlying EPS increases by at least 10% per annum compounded annually 
over the term. If the EPS growth condition is not achieved in any financial year, the EPS growth for that financial 
year will be carried forward and recalculated at the end of each following financial year until the end of the term of 
the options.  As a result, options may still vest and become exercisable where the vesting conditions are satisfied 
in a subsequent financial year. If this increase is not met within three years from the date of grant, the options are 
forfeited. The contractual life of each option granted is four years. There are no cash alternatives. The options cannot 
be transferred and are not quoted on the ASX.

At 30 June 2012 there are nil (2011: 100,000) options outstanding under this plan. No further options are intended to 
be granted under this plan.

Performance rights plan

Under the performance rights plan participants are issued with performance rights over the ordinary shares of Breville 
Group Limited issued in accordance with the Breville Group Limited Performance Rights Plan (PRP).

An offer under the PRP grants a participant the right to a certain number of fully paid ordinary shares in the company. 
Upon satisfaction of the performance hurdle, the right will vest and be convertible into shares. The company uses 
time-based and financial-based hurdles. Earnings per share (EPS) is the financial-based performance hurdle for the 
LTI plan.  EPS represents the earnings per share from operations adjusted for non trading items. The use of EPS 
ensures an alignment between shareholder return and reward for participants. 

In addition to the grant of performance rights awards which are subject to an EPS performance hurdle, performance 
rights awards also may be granted in accordance with the PRP as a retention award where the performance 
condition is continued employment with the company to vesting date.

If the performance hurdle is not met or if the participant ceases to be employed by the company, any unvested 
performance rights will lapse unless otherwise determined by the board. There are no cash alternatives. The 
performance rights cannot be transferred and are not quoted on the ASX. Holders of performance rights are not 
entitled to notice of, or attend, a meeting of shareholders of the company, or receive any dividends declared by the 
company, until the rights have vested and then converted into shares.

Once allocated, disposal of shares is subject to restrictions whereby board approval is required to sell the shares 
granted within three years of the shares being allocated to the participant or; if the participant ceases to be employed 
by the company, within twelve months of the date employment ceases; or such other date as the board determines.

In the event of a takeover bid where the bidder and its associates become entitled to at least 50% of the voting 
shares of the company, any performance rights granted will vest where the board, in its absolute discretion, is 
satisfied that pro rata performance is in line with any performance condition applicable to those performance rights. 
Any performance rights which do not vest will immediately lapse, unless otherwise determined by the board.

At 30 June 2012 there are 1,030,000 (2011: 2,321,000) performance rights outstanding under this plan.

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71

 
Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 27. Share-based payment plans continued

Options and performance rights granted under the second senior executive option plan 
and the performance rights plan

The expense recognised in the income statement in relation to share-based payments is disclosed in note 2(f). 

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices (“WAEP”) of and movements in share 
options and performance rights issued during the year:

30 June 2012

30 June 2011

Number of 
options / 
performance 
rights

Note

Number of 
options / 
performance 
rights

WAEP

WAEP

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

2,421,000

0.0463

1,902,000

0.5396

Performance rights granted during 
the year

Performance rights and options 
exercised during the year

Performance rights forfeited during 
the year

Outstanding at the end of the year

(a)

1,030,000

Exercisable at the end of the year

-

Notes

(a)  The outstanding balance as at 30 June 2012 is represented by:

589,000

0.0000

1,039,000

0.0000

(1,382,000)

0.0810

(480,000)

1.7533

(598,000)

0.0000

0.0000

-

(40,000)

2,421,000

-

1.8200

0.0463

-

Number of  
performance rights Note *

Grant date

Vesting date

Expiry date

WAEP $

Fair value at 
grant date ($)

153,000

150,000

138,000

132,000

47,000

175,000

166,000

34,500

34,500

1,030,000

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

22 Dec 10

22 Dec 10

22 Dec 10

22 Dec 10

20 Apr 11

3 Sep 12

3 Sep 12

2 Sep 13

2 Sep 13

2 Sep 13

5 Oct 12

5 Oct 12

4 Oct 13

4 Oct 13

4 Oct 13

12-Oct-11

1-Sep-14

3-Oct-14

12-Oct-11

1-Sep-14

3-Oct-14

23-Dec-11

3-Dec-12

4-Jan-13

23-Dec-11

2-Dec-13

3-Jan-14

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

2.64

2.64

2.54

2.54

3.32

2.41

2.41

2.47

2.33

(i)  These performance rights vest if the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2012 is at least 26.50 cents per share. 

(ii)  These performance rights vest if the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2012 is at least 29.00 cents per share. 

(iii)  These performance rights vest if the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2013 is at least 30.00 cents per share. 

(iv)  These performance rights vest if the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2013 is at least 33.00 cents per share. 

(v)  These performance rights vest if the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2013 is at least 37.00 cents per share. 

(vi)  These performance rights vest if the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2014 is at least 33.50 cents per share. 

(vii)  These performance rights vest if the group’s underlying EPS for the year ending 30 June 2014 is at least 36.50 cents per share.

(viii)  Performance condition is that the participants must be employed by the company on 3 December 2012.

(ix)  Performance condition is that the participants must be employed by the company on 2 December 2013.

 * 

In addition to the EPS performance hurdle, the participant must be employed by the company on the vesting date.

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Note 27. Share-based payment plans continued

The average remaining contractual life for the performance rights outstanding at 30 June 2012 is between 1 and  
3 years (2011: 1 and 3 years).

The exercise price for performance rights outstanding at the end of the year was $0.00. There were no options 
outstanding. (2011: exercise price for performance rights and options outstanding range of $0.00 to $1.12).

The weighted average fair value of performance rights granted during the year was $2.41 (2011: $2.66).

The fair value of the equity-settled share options and performance rights granted under the second senior executive 
option plan and the performance rights plan respectively, is estimated as at the date of grant using either a binomial 
or Black-Scholes option-pricing model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the options and 
performance rights were granted.

The following table lists the inputs to the model used for the grants during the year ended 30 June 2012 and  
30 June 2011:

30 June 2012

30 June 2011

(Black-
Scholes)

(Black-
Scholes)

(Black-
Scholes)

(Black-
Scholes)

(Black-
Scholes)

(Black-
Scholes)

12 Oct 11

23 Dec 11

23 Dec 11

22 Dec 10

22 Dec 10

20 Apr 11

30 Jun 14

30 Jun 13

30 Jun 14

30 Jun 12

30 Jun 13

30 Jun 13

5.00

35.00

35.00

3.68

6.00

35.00

35.00

3.54

6.00

35.00

35.00

3.35

4.00

35.00

35.00

5.02

4.00

35.00

35.00

5.22

4.00

35.00

35.00

4.95

2.9 years

1.0 year

2.0 years

1.8 years

2.8 years

2.4 years

0.00

2.77

0.00

2.75

0.00

2.75

0.00

2.82

0.00

2.82

0.00

3.64

Grant date

Year ending

Dividend yield (%)

Expected volatility (%)

Historical volatility (%)

Risk-free interest rate (%)

Expected life of 
performance right (years)

Performance right exercise 
price ($)

Weighted average share 
price at grant date ($)

The expected life of the performance rights 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 performance rights granted 
were incorporated into the measurement of fair value.

Note 28. Employee benefits

The aggregate employee benefit liability is comprised of:

Trade and other payables (current)

Provisions – long service (current)

Provisions – long service (non-current)

Total employee benefits

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

15

17

17

3,750

1,597

880

6,227

3,409

1,374

972

5,755

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73

Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 29. Key management personnel

(a) Compensation of key management personnel

Compensation by category: key management personnel

Short-term

Post employment

Other long-term

Share-based payment

Total

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

(i)

2,739

152

30

459

3,380

3,512

224

38

733

4,507

(i) This includes defined contribution plans expense of $152,000 (2011: $224,000).

(b) Performance rights and options holdings of key management personnel

30 June 2012

Executives

S. Audsley (d)

S. Brady

M. Cohen

C. Dais (e)

J. Lord

Total

30 June 2011

Executives

S. Audsley

S. Brady

M. Cohen

J. Lord

M. Melis

H. Silver (f)

Total

Balance  
30 June 2011

Granted as 
remuneration (a)

Vested and 
exercised

Other (b)

Balance  
30 June 2012

506,000

245,000

391,000

-

233,000

1,375,000

81,000

35,000

56,000

31,000

99,000

(274,000)

(163,000)

(279,000)

-

(94,000)

(313,000)

-

-

-

-

302,000

(810,000)

(313,000)

-

117,000

168,000

31,000

238,000

554,000

Balance  
30 June 2010

Granted as 
remuneration (c)

Vested and 
exercised

Other (b)

Balance  
30 June 2011

274,000

163,000

579,000

94,000

160,000

147,000

1,417,000

232,000

82,000

112,000

139,000

81,000

75,000

721,000

-

-

(300,000)

-

-

-

(300,000)

-

-

-

-

-

(222,000)

(222,000)

506,000

245,000

391,000

233,000

241,000

-

1,616,000

(a)  Save for a tranche of performance rights granted to J. Lord (52,000) and M. Cohen (17,000) where the performance hurdle is 

time-based, all performance awards granted during the year are subject to EPS performance hurdles.

(b)  Includes lapses and forfeitures.

(c)  Performance rights granted during the year are subject to EPS performance hurdles and remaining in employment until date of 

vesting.

(d)  S. Audsley did not meet the definition of key management personnel after 9 November 2011. 

(e)  C. Dais did not meet the definition of key management personnel for the 2011 financial year but became key management 

personnel on 28 November 2011.

(f)  H. Silver ceased to meet the definition of key management personnel during the year.

Refer note 27 and remuneration report (contained within the directors’ report designated as audited) for details on the 
above options and performance rights.

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Note 29. Key management personnel continued

(c) Shareholdings of key management personnel

Ordinary shares held* in Breville Group Limited (number)

30 June 2012

Directors

J. Schmoll

S. Fisher

D. Howell

S. Klein

S. Weiss

Executives

S. Audsley (b)

S. Brady

M. Cohen

J. Lord

Total

Balance at  
1 July 2011

Granted as 
remuneration

On exercise 
of options/
performance 
rights

Net change 
other (a)

Balance at  
30 June 2012

82,294

50,288

85,000

117,189

80,775

102,133

137,645

30,000

40,000

725,324

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

274,000

163,000

279,000

94,000

810,000

17,706

-

15,000

-

41,000

(376,133)

-

(30,000)

-

100,000

50,288

100,000

117,189

121,775

-

300,645

279,000

134,000

(332,427)

1,202,897

Ordinary shares held* in Breville Group Limited (number)

30 June 2011

Balance at  
1 July 2010

Granted as 
remuneration

On exercise of 
options

Net change other 
(a)

Balance at  
30 June 2011

Directors

J. Schmoll

S. Fisher

D. Howell

S. Klein

S. Weiss

Executives

S. Audsley

S. Brady

M. Cohen

J. Lord

M. Melis

Total

82,294

50,288

85,000

117,189

80,775

102,133

137,645

-

40,000

20,000

715,324

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

300,000

(270,000)

-

-

-

-

82,294

50,288

85,000

117,189

80,775

102,133

137,645

30,000

40,000

20,000

300,000

(270,000)

745,324

* Held directly, indirectly or beneficially.

(a)  All equity transactions with key management personnel other than those arising from the exercise of remuneration options have 
been entered into under terms and conditions no more favourable than those the group would have adopted if dealing at arm’s 
length.

(b)  S. Audsley did not meet the definition of key management personnel after 9 November 2011.

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Notes to the financial statements 
for the year ended 30 June 2012

Note 29. Key management personnel continued

(d) Other transactions and balances with key management personnel and their related 
parties

Services

Mr Klein was a principal of the legal firm SBA Law from 1 August 2011. Up until 30 June 2011, Mr Klein was partner 
of a legal firm Arnold Bloch Leibler. His directors fees from 1 August 2011 were paid to SBA Law and prior to that, to 
Arnold Bloch Leibler.  These fees are subject to GST. 

Fees totalling $184,138 (inclusive of GST), including litigation related legal fees and Mr Klein’s directors fees were 
invoiced by SBA Law during the current year and by Arnold Bloch Leibler during the prior year (2011: $353,899 
inclusive of GST). These fees were all on arms length terms. In addition, other recharges from non-related third-
parties, such as Counsel’s fees and other costs, were billed during the year totalling $22,170 (2011: $58,510). 

Total amounts recognised at the reporting date in relation to other transactions and balances with key management 
personnel:

Liabilities
Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Revenues & expenses
Employee expenses (directors fees)

Other expenses

- Litigation related 

- Non-litigation related 

Total expenses

The amounts shown above are GST exclusive. 

(i)  Amounts exclude recharges of non-related third-party costs.

Note

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

21

21

97

-

71

168

9

9

104

29

189

322

(i)

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Note 30. Auditor’s remuneration

Amounts received or due and receivable from the entity 
and any other entity in the consolidated entity:

Ernst & Young Australia – primary auditors

- an audit or review of the financial report

Ernst & Young Australia’s affiliates – primary auditors

30 June 2012 
$’000

30 June 2011 
$’000

319,000

339,000

- an audit or review of the financial report

205,000

120,000

RSM Richter LLP – other auditors (Canada only)

- an audit or review of the financial report

- other services

- non-audit related

-

-

109,000

6,000

Total auditor’s remuneration

524,000

574,000

Note 31. Significant events after year end

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the year which significantly affected or may affect the 
operations of the consolidated entity.

The financial report of Breville Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2012 was authorised for issue in accordance 
with a resolution of the directors on 23 August 2012.

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Directors’ declaration

In accordance with a resolution of the directors of Breville Group Limited, I state that:

1.   In the opinion of the directors:

(a)  the financial report and the additional disclosures included in the directors’ report designated as audited, of 

the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2012 and of its 

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.

2.   This declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors in 

accordance with sections 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the year ended 30 June 2012.

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

members of the closed group identified in note 25(a) will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they 
are or may become subject, by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee.

4.  The financial report complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International 

Accounting Standards Board.

On behalf of the board

John Schmoll 
Non-executive chairman

Sydney 
23 August 2012

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Independent audit report

Independent auditor’s report to the members of Breville Group Limited

Report on the financial report

We have audited the accompanying financial report of Breville Group Limited (the “Company”), which 
comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2012, the consolidated income 
statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes 
in equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary 
of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, 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 of the financial report that gives a true and 
fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such 
internal controls as the directors determine are necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report 
that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in 
accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial 
statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards.

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. Those standards require that we comply with 
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance about 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 the auditor’s 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, the auditor considers 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.

Independence

In conducting our audit we have complied with 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. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation

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Independent audit report
continued

Opinion

In our opinion:

a.  the financial report of Breville Group Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, 

including:

i  giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2012 and of its 

performance for the year ended on that date; and

ii 

 complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

b.  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in  

Note 1.

Report on the remuneration report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 14 to 22 of the directors’ report for the year 
ended 30 June 2012. 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.

Opinion

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Breville Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2012, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Ernst & Young

Colleen Hosking 
Partner 
Sydney 
23 August 2012

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Auditor’s independence declaration

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to the Directors of Breville Group Limited

In relation to our audit of the financial report of Breville Group Limited for the financial year ended 
30 June 2012, 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.

Ernst & Young

Colleen Hosking 
Partner 
23 August 2012

Liability limited by a scheme approved 
under Professional Standards Legislation

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Shareholder information

Substantial shareholders as at 4 September 2012

The following information is extracted from the company’s register of substantial shareholder notices:

Name

S. Lew Custodians Pty Limited

Perpetual Limited and subsidiaries

National Australia Bank Limited and its associated entities

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its subsidiaries

Number of  
ordinary shares

% of issued  
ordinary shares

39,297,151

 9,663,775 

 8,546,273 

7,964,737

30.21%

7.43%

6.57%

6.12%

Distribution of shareholdings as at 4 September 2012

Size of holding

1 to 1,000

1,001 to 5,000

5,001 to 10,000

10,001 to 100,000

100,001 and over

Total shareholders

Number of ordinary shareholders with less than a marketable parcel

Voting rights

All ordinary shares issued by Breville Group Limited carry one vote per share without restriction.

Ordinary  
shareholders

577

1,045

370

310

50

2,352

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Twenty largest shareholders as at 4 September 2012

Name

Premier Investments Limited 

National Nominees Limited 

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Dancetown Pty Ltd 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 

JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 

Lew Family Investments Pty Ltd 

RBC Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 

Lew Family Investments Ltd 

Leonar Equities Ltd

Josseck Pty Limited 

Bond Street Custodians Limited 

S L Nominees Pty Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

Nofusa Pty Limited 

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

Total

Shares

 33,452,910 

 16,598,014 

% IC

25.71%

12.76%

 9,214,668 

 8,809,070 

 8,414,459 

 7,907,411 

 7,515,211 

 3,000,000 

 2,163,028 

 2,060,205 

 1,891,461 

 1,694,630 

 1,535,718 

 1,248,681 

 775,567 

 735,000 

 711,667 

 655,311 

 650,000 

 594,500 

7.08%

6.77%

6.47%

6.08%

5.78%

2.31%

1.66%

1.58%

1.45%

1.30%

1.18%

0.96%

0.60%

0.56%

0.55%

0.50%

0.50%

0.46%

 109,627,511 

84.27%

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Company information

ABN

Breville Group Limited ABN 90 086 933 431

Share register

Link Market Services Limited 
Level 12, 680 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Enquiries within Australia: (02) 8280 7111 
Enquiries outside Australia: (+61 2) 8280 7111 
Website: linkmarketservices.com.au

Auditors 

Ernst & Young 
680 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Bankers

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited 
20 Martin Place 
Sydney NSW 2000

Directors

John Schmoll
Non-executive chairman

Steven Fisher
Non-executive director

Dean Howell
Non-executive director

Steven Klein
Non-executive director

Samuel Weiss
Non-executive director

Company secretary

Michelle Waters

Registered office and principal place of 
business

Building 2 
Port Air Industrial Estate 
1A Hale Street 
Botany NSW 2019

Telephone (+61 2) 9384 8100

Company websites

brevillegroup.com 
breville.com 
kambrook.com.au

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