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2 2 Halifax Retribution

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
6 
MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT
12 
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
20 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
22 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
37 
AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION
38 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
86 
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
87 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
93 
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
95 
CORPORATE DIRECTORY

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The Directors of Beyond International Ltd (ASX:BYI) want to express their appreciation to the management, staff and 
shareholders of Beyond for the support they have shown and the sacrifices they have made in a very difficult and active 
2019-20 Financial Year. 

The first half of the financial year to 31st December 2019 was very busy with major reviews/changes underway in all four 
operating divisions even before the impact of COVID-19 started to affect our TV production and sales operations in UK,  
US and Australia in February/March 2020.

However due to COVID-19 by 31st March 2020 Beyond had completely closed its offices to staff in London, Dublin, Culver  
City (Los Angeles) and Brisbane. In Sydney the production and post production facility remained operational by adhering  
to strict COVID-19 social distancing and other requirements while non-essential staff in Sydney were working from home. 

Effective 1st April 2020 all staff salaries were voluntarily reduced in a range between 5-20%, the CEO’s salary was reduced 
by 20% and all Non-Executive Directors fees were reduced to zero. These reductions are now being reviewed and a gradual 
return to previous salary levels is expected to be introduced gradually in stages from 1 October 2020 subject to the 
COVID-19 restrictions enabling our businesses to resume “normal” operations in UK, Ireland, USA, New Zealand and Australia.

As the COVID-19 impacts became clear in February/March 2020 senior management and Directors were coincidently involved 
in the negotiations that led to the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of the UK based TCB Media Rights Ltd 
announced to the ASX on 1st April, 2020. This acquisition effectively doubled the size of Beyond’s international sales of TV 
programmes, significantly increased its catalogue size and led to the creation of Beyond Rights Ltd to replace both Beyond 
Distribution and TCB Media as trading entities. All of Beyond’s international TV acquisitions and sales are now conducted by 
Beyond Rights Ltd through its offices in London, Dublin and Sydney. 

In April 2020 Beyond began negotiating to exit the physical media home entertainment (DVD) business of Beyond Home 
Entertainment Pty Ltd (BHE) based in Brisbane, Australia.

This was a complicated logistical and administrative process involving the novation of major licensing agreements and  
was finally completed and announced to the ASX on 31st July, 2020 whereby an agreement was entered into with  
Regency Media Pty Ltd to sell and distribute the existing BHE inventory and assume the role of contracting party  
to all material BHE license agreements.

Any BHE impaired assets were bought to account in the financial statements as at 30 June 2020.

For some time as part of its strategic plan, Beyond has been looking for opportunities to expand its TV development and 
production capacity in US and establish a TV production capacity in the UK, primarily because these are the two major 
English speaking TV programme production centres. In early 2020 discussions began with Seven Studios Holdings Ltd in 
Sydney that led to Beyond’s acquisition of the 50.98% of the Los Angeles based 7Beyond Media Rights Ltd that it did not 
already own and 100% of the London based Seven West Studios Ltd. These two TV development/production acquisitions 
have become more important to Beyond as COVID-19 has made international air travel by film crews no longer feasible 
and Beyond’s production executives permanently located in Australia, US and UK are expected to open new business 
relationships and opportunities even when COVID-19 passes.

Although there is currently great uncertainty about the future course of the COVID-19 virus and the duration of its impact 
in different countries on TV production/sales and international travel, the Directors of Beyond believe the Company has 
significantly strengthened both its TV production and TV acquisition/sales businesses during 2019-20. The Directors have 
approved an operating budget for the 2020-21 Financial Year that projects a return to NAT Profit to 30th June 2021 and 
positive net cash from operations that will allow an increase in working capital and net debt to be reduced in the period.  
We will also continue to search for suitable acquisitions to grow and strengthen our core businesses.

Ian Ingram 
Chairman 
22 September 2020 
London

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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2020

Mega Metro

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL LTD RELEASES FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

Operating Revenue

Expenses

EBITDA

Depreciation and Amortisation

Discount on Acquisition

Impairment of Assets

EBIT

Net Interest Expense

(Loss)/Profit Before Tax

Tax Expense

(Loss)/Profit After Tax

Minority Interests

(Loss)/Profit After Tax attributable  
to members

Additional Information

EPS (cents per share)

Dividends per Share (cents)

NTA (cents per share)

KEY POINTS

30 JUNE 2020 
$ 000’S

30 JUNE 2019  
$ 000’S

VARIANCE $ 
$ 000’S

VARIANCE 
%

85,148 

83,014 

(83,918)

(78,406)

1,231 

(7,414)

9,036 

(9,184)

(6,332)

(510)

(6,842)

776 

(6,066)

(328)

(6,394)

(10.42)

- 

34.0 

4,608 

(6,035)

- 

(150)

(1,577)

(580)

(2,156)

(582)

(2,739)

(35)

(2,774)

(4.52)

- 

38.14 

2,134 

(5,511)

(3,377)

(1,379)

9,036 

(9,034)

(4,755)

70 

(4,686)

1,359 

(3,327)

(293)

(3,620)

2.6% 

(7.0%)

(73.3%)

(22.8%)

- 

 NMF

 NMF

12.1% 

 NMF

 NMF

(121.5%)

836.3% 

(130.5%)

(5.90)

(130.5%)

- 

(4.1)

- 

(10.9%)

•  Operating revenue up by $2,134,000 to $85,148,000 from $83,014,000

•  EBITDA declined by $3,377,000 to $1,231,000 from $4,608,000

•  EBIT loss declined by $4,755,000 to a loss of $6,332,000 from a loss of $1,577,000

•  Net loss after tax and before outside equity interests of $6,066,000, a decline of $3,327,000

•  Cash flows from operating activities of $2,472,000 (2019: $1,899,000)

•  Loan drawdowns of $8,636,000 were made in the 2020 financial year, mainly to fund the acquisition  

of TCB Media Rights and production of Halifax Retribution; and

•  Cash at bank as at 30 June 2020 was $8,183,000 (2019: $5,172,000)

OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

The Beyond Group reports a loss after income tax but before minority interests of $6,066,000 on total revenue of 
$85,148,000. This compares to the loss after income tax but before minority interests of $2,739,000 for the prior 
corresponding period. Revenues were up by $2,134,000 or 2.6% compared to the 2019 financial year.

EBITDA for the 2020 financial year was $1,231,000, down 73.3% or $3,377,000 on the prior corresponding period,  
while EBIT was negative $6,332,000 compared to a negative EBIT in the 2019 financial year of $1,577,000. 

The decline in EBITDA/EBIT was mainly a result of the impact COVID-19 on the production process as a number of programs 
were delayed due to social distancing protocols being formulated and implemented and mandatory travel restrictions 
introduced both internationally and domestically for the production crews and on air talent. This had a flow on effect within  
the distribution segment as programs could not be completed and delivered to clients. 

COVID-19 also had a significant impact on the result of the digital marketing segment with lockdowns in Australia and New 
Zealand causing disruption to digital marketing campaigns in both countries and the disruption of having creative/technical 
staff working from home. 

While the decline in the trading conditions for Home Entertainment (BHE) continued, comparative revenues improved during 
the period of lockdown. As announced to the market on 31 July 2020, operationally the home entertainment segment has 
been transferred to Regency Media resulting in a number of impairments being booked at 30 June 2020. 

Since the advent of COVID-19, Beyond has received a total of $0.7 million in Job Keeper support, received a loan from the  
US Government of $0.4 million, which will be forgiven, and $0.1m from the New Zealand Government for wage support.  

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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2020

OVERVIEW OF RESULTS (continued)

From 1 April 2020 Directors gave up 100% of their fees and all staff agreed to reductions in their remuneration ranging 
between 5% and 20%. This resulted in savings of $0.5 million to 30 June 2020.

A number of other assets were reviewed, and impairment and other write-downs processed, including BHE $7.3 million, 
goodwill of Beyond D and Eurocam ($2.7 million), capitalised production costs ($1.5 million) and unrecouped distribution 
advances ($0.7 million). Total impairments and write-downs of $12.2 million were offset by a discount on the acquisition of 
TCB Media Rights of $9.0 million with a net impact of $3.2 million. 

Tabled below are the results for each operating division.

30 JUNE 2020 
$ 000’S

30 JUNE 2019  
$ 000’S

VARIANCE $ 
$ 000’S

VARIANCE 
%

REVENUE

Productions & Copyright

Distribution

Home Entertainment

Digital Marketing

Other Revenue

Total Revenue

Operating EBITDA before adjustments:

Productions & Copyright

7Beyond Joint Venture

Distribution

Home Entertainment

Digital Marketing

Corporate

Foreign Exchange (Loss) / Gain

Total Operating EBITDA before adjustments

Operating EBIT before adjustments:

Productions & Copyright

7Beyond Joint Venture

Distribution

Home Entertainment

Digital Marketing

Corporate

Foreign Exchange (Loss) / Gain

Total Operating EBIT before adjustments:

Non Operating or Non Recurring Items:

Productions & Copyright

Distribution

Home Entertainment

Discount on Acquisition

Goodwill Impairment

Foreign Exchange (Loss) / Gain

EBIT

44,772 

28,011 

5,648 

6,716 

1 

85,148 

5,781 

83 

929 

(567)

(807)

45,541 

21,206 

7,515 

8,394 

357 

83,014 

5,179 

1,105 

2,237 

481 

747 

(4,405)

(5,440)

297 

1,311 

300 

4,608 

3,958 

83 

1,624 

(1,478)

(1,070)

(5,636)

297 

(2,222)

(1,452)

(1,698)

(5,396)

9,036 

(4,600)

297 

(6,332)

3,821 

1,105 

1,620 

(2,060)

486 

(6,698)

300 

(1,427)

- 

- 

(150)

- 

300 

(1,577)

(769)

6,805 

(1,867)

(1,678)

(356)

2,134 

602 

(1,022)

(1,308)

(1,047)

(1,554)

1,035 

(2)

(3,297)

(1.7%)

32.1% 

(24.8%)

(20.0%)

(99.7%)

2.6% 

11.6% 

(92.5%)

(58.5%)

NMF

NMF

19.0% 

(0.8%)

(71.5%)

137 

3.6% 

(1,022)

(92.5%)

4 

582 

(1,556)

1,062 

(2)

(795)

(1,452)

(1,698)

(5,246)

9,036 

(2)

(155)

0.3% 

28.2% 

NMF

15.9% 

(0.8%)

(55.7%)

- 

- 

(3497.3%)

- 

(0.8%)

(9.8%)

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 20201. TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS  
AND COPYRIGHT SEGMENT
Segment revenue reduced by $0.8 
million or 1.7% to $44.8 million 
compared to the prior year. The 
decline in revenue has been driven 
by production protocols required to 
deal with COVID-19 with delays in the 
scheduled production of My Lottery 
Dream Home, Deadly Women, Love It 
Or List It Australia and Selling Houses 
Australia. Broadcasters also delaying 
production commissioning decisions.

Key programs produced by 7Beyond 
in the year were My Lottery Dream 
Home for HGTV and a second season 
of Gingerbread Holiday Showdown 
for Food Network. Internal production 
included returning series of Selling 
Houses Australia and Love It Or List It 
Australia for Foxtel Australia, Halifax 
Retribution for Nine Network and 
Deadly Women for Discovery ID. 
New series commissioned include 
The Invisibles shown on National 
Geographic and SBS, White Heat 
Downunder for Discovery and  
Beautiful Gardens for Seven Network.

The decline in production revenues 
was partially offset by higher copyright 
revenues of $1.1 million compared to 
the prior corresponding period. The 
growth in copyright revenues was  
due to strong sales of earlier  
Deadly Women series.

The segment EBIT prior to one-off 
items was $4.0 million, including 
7Beyond, and was 4% or $0.1 million 
higher than the $4.9 million reported  
in the 2019 financial year. The 
reduction in EBIT compared to 
the prior corresponding period 
results from the delays in scheduled 
production due to COVID-19.

A one-off write-down of the carrying 
value of Mythbusters was recognised 
in the current financial year of $1.5m. 
EBIT for the 2020 financial year after 
the one-off item is $2.5m. 

During the 2020 financial year, 135 
hours of television commenced 
production. This included 54 hours 
commissioned by US broadcasters. 
While overall, hours of production 
declined from 149 hours in the 2019 
financial year, the number of hours 
produced for the US increased by 2% 
year on year. 

Beyond has continued to produce 
programs for a number of USA based 
broadcasters including Discovery 
Science, HGTV, Discovery ID, Velocity, 
Travel Channel, The Food Network  

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and FUSE. Programs commissioned 
by the US broadcast market in 2020 
included returning series of Deadly 
Women, now in its 14th season, and  
My Lottery Dream Home series 8 and 9. 
New series produced in 2020 include 
Holiday Gingerbread Showdown  
series 2, The Invisibles and  
White Heat Downunder.

The acquisition of Seven West Studios 
Limited in early July 2020 adds the UK 
version of Pooch Perfect for the BBC 
to the 2020/21 production schedule, 
while the US version of Pooch Perfect 
is in final stages of development with  
a major US platform.

The popularity of Love It Or List It 
Australia continues, with season 4 
commissioned by Foxtel. COVID-19 
has caused commencement of 
production of the 14th season of 
Selling Houses Australia to be delayed. 
Other Australian program commissions 
produced during the period included 
Halifax Retribution, the 2020 Santos 
Tour Down Under, Beautiful Gardens, 
Wild Weather, Facing Monsters, and 
the Gfinity Supercars E-series.

The strategic focus for the coming  
12 months continues to be: 

• targeting buyers who co-produce 
rather than fully commission 
programs 

•  strengthening relationships with  
“new media” outlets, including  
SVOD and social media platforms 

•  capitalising on strong relationships 
with existing clients and within our 
proven genre strengths; and

•  early adoption of new technology 

to gain market leadership and 
reputation. This includes the 
production of Ultra High Definition 
(4k) content as well as Virtual  
Reality content to augment linear 
content production.

The recent acquisition of Seven 
Studios UK (renamed Beyond Screen 
Productions) provides Beyond’s entry 
into the UK production market with 
Pooch Perfect now in production in 
Manchester, UK.

The acquisition in July 2020 of the 
50.98% of 7Beyond (renamed Beyond 
Media Rights) not owned by Beyond 
will improve the margins earned from 
the US production slate from the 
2020/21 financial year.

All of Beyond’s production ventures 
have a substantial forward order 
book and a deep slate of projects 

in development and are actively 
working with US, UK and international 
broadcasters and digital platforms to 
develop and produce new programs 
for the world market. 

2. DISTRIBUTION  
TV AND FILM SEGMENT
Revenue increased by $6.8 million  
or 32.1% to $28.0 million compared  
to the corresponding 2019 period. 

In April 2020 Beyond acquired 
100% of the issued capital of TCB 
Media Rights Ltd. TCB is a media 
distribution business based in London 
England and was a competitor to 
Beyond’s international distribution 
business. TCB’s program catalogue is 
complimentary to Beyond’s catalogue 
and there will be material synergies 
achieved by merging the businesses.

The increase in revenues was mainly 
due to the acquisition of TCB Media 
Right (renamed Beyond Rights) 
in April 2020. TCB contributed 
revenues of $6.7 million in the period 
15 April to 30 June 2020. Delays in 
scheduled 3rd party productions due 
to COVID-19 impacted the titles that 
would normally have been available 
for distribution in the period. COVID-19 
resulted in the international television 
market MIPTV held in April each year 
cancelled and it is expected that there 
will be little attendance at the MIPCOM 
trade market scheduled to be held in 
October 2020.

EBIT before one-off items was $1.6m, 
in line with the corresponding 2019 
period. A one-off write-down relating 
to unrecouped advances paid to 
third party producers of $0.7m was 
recognised in the current financial year, 
as well as $1.0 million in restructuring 
costs in TCB. EBIT for the 2020 
financial year after the one-off  
items was a small loss of $74,000.

The integration of the existing Beyond 
distribution and TCB will be completed 
in the first quarter of the 2021 financial 
year, with significant synergies to  
be achieved.

During the year significant sales for 
third party productions were achieved 
for existing franchises of Highway Thru 
Hell, Love It or List It, Chasing Monsters 
and Heavy Rescue 401. Deadly Women 
from Beyond Productions continue to 
perform well. 

Best sellers in the TCB catalogue 
included Abandoned Engineering, 
Border Patrol, Combat Ships, Extreme 
Ice Machines and Giant Lobster Hunters.

MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2020

4. DIGITAL MARKETING SEGMENT 
(BEYOND D)
The operating EBIT result for the  
12 months ended 30 June 2020  
saw a decline of $1.6 million with  
a loss of $1.1 million against a profit 
of $0.5 million for the corresponding 
prior period. Revenues declined by  
$1.7 million year on year.

Full year revenues for Beyond D were 
$6.7 million, 20% down on last year’s 
total of $8.4 million. The reduction 
was due to a softening in retail trading 
generally in the quarter leading 
up to Christmas 2019, worsened 
by the lockdowns implemented in 
Australia and New Zealand because 
of COVID-19. The New Zealand client 
base is dominated by travel clients, 
and both Australian and New Zealand 
offices have e-commerce clients that 
were impacted by delivery restrictions.

Amongst this uncertainty there 
were still some positives with the 
engagement of a new large client in 
Kennards Self Storage and the build  
of several high-profile digital assets  
for The Ramsay Institute and  
Dymocks Booksellers. 

While the year’s result is disappointing, 
the continued work on reducing costs 
combined with the engagement of 
additional blue chip clients, means that 
management expects that the business 
can create a base in the coming 12 
months that will position the division 
for a return to profitability. 

Based on the softening market and 
continued uncertainty in relation to 
COVID-19, the decision has been made 
to write down the goodwill carrying 
value of $1.1 million to zero.

Internally produced programming  
sales increased by $1.75 million in the 
2020 financial year to $6.3m, driven  
by strong sales for Deadly Women,  
The Invisibles and Mythbusters.

New releases acquired for the 2020 
financial year include a continuing 
expansion of the Love It Or List It 
program franchise, new series of 
Highway Thru Hell, Heavy Rescue: 401 
and Chasing Monsters. 

Third party programs are primarily 
sourced from independent producers 
in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. 
Product focus continues to be factual 
series, documentaries, family and 
children’s programs as there is a 
steady demand for these genres from 
broadcasters throughout the world. 

The client base has expanded  
during the past two years with the 
digital platforms (SVOD and AVOD) 
such as You Tube rapidly becoming 
key revenue drivers for the  
Company’s programs.

3. HOME ENTERTAINMENT 
SEGMENT (BHE)
Revenue decreased by 25.5% to  
$5.6 million compared to $7.5 million 
in the corresponding 2019 period. The 
decline in revenue for BHE mirrors the 
decline in the physical media market 
(DVD) in Australia. The total physical 
media market contracted 25% during 
the period under review. 

BHE recorded an operating loss of 
$1.3 million, excluding business closure 
costs and impairments for the twelve-
months ending 30 June 2020 (2019: 
loss of $2.0 million). Depreciation and 
amortisation expense in fiscal 2020 
were $1.7 million (2019: $2.6 million). 

The decision was taken late in the 
2020 financial year to exit the home 
entertainment segment. Beyond has 
reached agreement with key licensors 
to novate contracts for programming 
to Regency Media, including AETN, 
Pokemon, AFL and NRL. The decision 
to exit has meant that a review of 
the carrying value of assets has 
been undertaken, with significant 
impairments relating to goodwill, 
inventory, unrecouped advances  
and pre-paid marketing expenditure 
being booked in the year ending  
30 June 2020. The total write down 
and impairment booked was $7.4m.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020FOREIGN EXCHANGE – IMPACT ON RESULTS

The Group has significant exposure to 
foreign exchange fluctuations in the 
television production and distribution 
operating segments with approximately 
52% of Group revenues derived from 
outside Australia.

In the normal course, the company 
generally hedges production costs 

denominated in US$. Foreign currency 
contracts entered into by the distribution 
segment are generally not hedged.

There continued to be volatility in the 
currency markets during the reporting 
period, with the Australian dollar 
continuing to decline against the  
major currencies.

The total foreign exchange gain for 
FY2020 is $297,000 (2019: gain of 
$300,000). This gain is allocated to  
the operating segments as follows:

ITEM

SEGMENT

JUNE 2020

JUNE 2019 MOVEMENT $ MOVEMENT %

Realised Gain/(Loss)

Distribution/TV

 25,324 

 (69,783)

 95,107 

Unrealised Gain/(Loss)

Distribution/TV

Realised (Loss)/Gain

Unrealised Gain/(Loss)

Realised Loss/(Gain)

Unrealised Loss/(Gain)

TOTAL FX GAIN / (LOSS)

Production

Production

Other

Other

 (4,488)

 (38,149)

 30,425 

 139,274 

 119,711 

 (124,200)

 (87,980)

 49,831 

 50,603 

 (20,178)

 (31,799)

 147,119 

 (145,044)

 299,505 

 (164,292)

 171,073 

 292,163 

 463,797 

136% 

104% 

57% 

40% 

538% 

201% 

(282%)

DIVIDEND
The Directors have determined that 
there will be no final dividend for the 
2020 financial year.

CONCLUSION
1. In April 2020 the Company 
acquired 100% of the issued capital 
of TCB Media Rights Ltd. (TCB) , a 
London based international media 
rights distribution business. Since 
that time, we have implemented a 
number of management changes in 
the Company’s distribution business 
including appointing an experienced 
media executive as CEO of TCB, 
now Beyond Rights Limited, our 
existing media distribution company 
in England, Beyond Distribution (UK) 
Limited (Beyond Distribution) and a 
number of other entities.

A re-organisation of TCB and 
Beyond Distribution is in progress. 
Unfortunately, a number of employee 
redundancies are anticipated at 
both companies. If confirmed, the 
resulting expenses will be brought to 
account in the 2021 financial year but 
offset largely by synergistic benefits. 
This acquisition combined with our 
existing media distribution operations 
will significantly increase the market 
share and revenues of the media 
rights business and materially improve 
profitability in FY 2021 and thereafter.

The acquisition of TCB resulted in a 
discount on acquisition of $9 million 
being booked and the acquisition  
was funded using the Groups  
existing banking facilities.

2. In July 2020 the Company acquired 
100% of the issued capital of Seven 
Studios (UK) Limited (SSUK) from the 
Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) 
group. This acquisition has resulted in 
Beyond now producing a new 8-part 
series for the BBC in August called 
Pooch Perfect and My Lottery Dream 
Home International will be produced  
for HGTV in FY 2021.

This corporate acquisition provides 
the Company with a highly regarded 
senior creative executive team in  
the UK which has a track record of 
having programs commissioned by  
UK broadcasters. 

Beyond Rights will distribute the UK 
and Australian completed versions  
of Pooch Perfect and has secured  
the international format rights to  
the program.

3. In July 2020 the Company took 
complete control of 7 Beyond Media 
Rights Ltd (7 Beyond) by acquiring  
the 50.98% of the capital of 7 Beyond 
it did not previously own. The US 
based operations of 7 Beyond will 
merge with Beyond Productions  
and will be led locally by an 
experienced team of experienced 
media executives to strengthen 
the Company’s production and 
development activities with the  
US media platforms.

As noted Beyond has a number of 
long running series commissioned 
in the USA including My Lottery 
Dream Home and Deadly Women for 
production in FT 2021. In addition, a 
US version of Pooch Perfect is planned 

for production in the first half of this 
financial year. 

Since July 2020 the US business  
has secured three new series orders 
from US platforms for production in 
the FT 2021.

The funding of the acquisitions  
of 7Beyond and SSUK is from  
the Company’s existing banking 
facilities and operational  
cash flows.

4. In July 2020 the Company entered 
into a transaction with Regency Media 
Pty Limited (Regency) to sell and 
distribute the existing Beyond Home 
Entertainment (BHE) inventory and 
assume the role of contracting party 
to all material license agreements 
previously contracted to BHE. As a 
result, a number of staff were made 
redundant in the 2020 FY with 
additional redundancies to take place 
in September 2020 as Regency will 
manage the DVD program catalogue.

Details of the non-cash impairments 
resulting from this transaction are 
detailed above with no further losses 
forecast from the BHE business in  
FY 2021.

The Company is now set up to  
focus on two core activities : 

•  The development and creation 
of media content in the English 
language from its production 
operations in the USA, UK and 
Australia; and

•  The distribution and licensing  
of completed media content  
to international market.

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MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT 2020

Beyond reacted quickly to the 
COVID-19 by implementing work from 
home protocols and voluntary salary 
reductions across all operations from 
1 April 2020. The executives and staff 
were able to transition working from 
home with minimal disruption to most 
activities, however as noted above 
a number of productions have been 
delayed as a result of COVID-19. 

Beyond’s IT systems were well set up 
to cope with the majority of staff in 
five countries working from home.

At this time most of the workforce  
is still working from home whilst  
media productions are proceeding  
in Australia, the UK and the USA 
utilising strict COVID-19 protocols  
in terms of work practices.

Beyond’s workforce have made many 
sacrifices to support the Company 
through these trying times and the 
Board is most thankful for their 
cooperation and ingenuity.

The impact of the above-mentioned 
corporate transactions combined 

with the existing production and 
distribution activities will materially 
increase the revenue and profits that 
the Company will derive in the 2021 
financial year and the Company is 
projected to return to EBIT and  
NPAT profit this financial year.

Mikael Borglund
CEO & Managing Director 
31 August 2020

Love it or List it Australia Series 4

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Curse of Akakor

Deadly Women

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 2020

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
Corporate Governance Statement, 30 June 2020

This Corporate Governance Statement of Beyond International Limited (the ‘company’) has been prepared 
in accordance with the 3rd Edition of the Australian Securities Exchange’s (‘ASX’) Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council (‘ASX Principles and 
Recommendations’). The company’s ASX Appendix 4G, which is a checklist cross-referencing the ASX 
Principles and Recommendations to the relevant disclosures in either this statement, our website or  
Annual Report, is contained on our website at http://www.beyond.com.au/corporate/corporate-governance.

This statement has been approved by the company’s Board of Directors (‘Board’) and is current as at  
31 August 2020.

The ASX Principles and Recommendations and the company’s response as to how and whether it follows 
those recommendations are set out below.

PRINCIPLE 1: LAY SOLID FOUNDATIONS 
FOR MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT

RECOMMENDATION 1.1 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
DISCLOSE: (A) THE RESPECTIVE ROLES AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ITS BOARD AND MANAGEMENT; 
AND (B) THOSE MATTERS EXPRESSLY RESERVED  
TO THE BOARD AND THOSE DELEGATED  
TO MANAGEMENT.
The Board is ultimately accountable for the performance of 
the company and provides leadership and sets the strategic 
objectives of the company. It appoints all senior executives 
and assesses their performance on at least an annual basis. 
It is responsible for overseeing all corporate reporting 
systems, remuneration frameworks, governance issues, and 
stakeholder communications. Decisions reserved for the 
Board relate to those that have a fundamental impact on 
the company, such as material acquisitions and takeovers, 
dividends and buybacks, material profits upgrades and 
downgrades, and significant closures.

Management is responsible for implementing Board 
strategy, day-to-day operational aspects, and ensuring  
that all risks and performance issues are brought the  
Boards attention. They must operate within the risk  
and authorisation parameters set by the Board.

RECOMMENDATION 1.2 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD: 
(A) UNDERTAKE APPROPRIATE CHECKS BEFORE 
APPOINTING A PERSON, OR PUTTING FORWARD TO 
SECURITY HOLDERS A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION, AS 
A DIRECTOR; AND (B) PROVIDE SECURITY HOLDERS 
WITH ALL MATERIAL INFORMATION IN ITS POSSESSION 
RELEVANT TO A DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT TO 
ELECT OR RE-ELECT A DIRECTOR.
The company undertakes comprehensive reference checks 
prior to appointing a director, or putting that person 
forward as a candidate to ensure that person is competent, 
experienced, and would not be impaired in any way from 
undertaking the duties of director. The company provides 
relevant information to shareholders for their consideration 
about the attributes of candidates together with whether 
the Board supports the appointment or re-election.

RECOMMENDATION 1.3 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
HAVE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH EACH DIRECTOR 
AND SENIOR EXECUTIVE SETTING OUT THE TERMS OF 
THEIR APPOINTMENT.
The terms of the appointment of a non-executive director, 
executive directors and senior executives are agreed upon 
and set out in writing at the time of appointment.

RECOMMENDATION 1.4 - THE COMPANY SECRETARY 
OF A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE 
DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD, THROUGH THE CHAIR, 
ON ALL MATTERS TO DO WITH THE PROPER 
FUNCTIONING OF THE BOARD.
The Company Secretary reports directly to the Board 
through the Chairman and is accessible to all directors.

RECOMMENDATION 1.5 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
(A) HAVE A DIVERSITY POLICY WHICH INCLUDES 
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BOARD OR A RELEVANT 
COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO SET MEASURABLE 
OBJECTIVES FOR ACHIEVING GENDER DIVERSITY 
AND TO ASSESS ANNUALLY BOTH THE OBJECTIVES 
AND THE ENTITY’S PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING THEM; 
(B) DISCLOSE THAT POLICY OR A SUMMARY OF IT; AND 
(C) DISCLOSE AS AT THE END OF EACH REPORTING 
PERIOD THE MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES FOR 
ACHIEVING GENDER DIVERSITY SET BY THE BOARD 
OR A RELEVANT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENTITY’S DIVERSITY POLICY 
AND ITS PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEM, AND 
EITHER: (1) THE RESPECTIVE PROPORTIONS OF MEN 
AND WOMEN ON THE BOARD, IN SENIOR EXECUTIVE 
POSITIONS AND ACROSS THE WHOLE ORGANISATION 
(INCLUDING HOW THE ENTITY HAS DEFINED “SENIOR 
EXECUTIVE” FOR THESE PURPOSES); OR (2) IF THE 
ENTITY IS A “RELEVANT EMPLOYER” UNDER THE 
WORKPLACE GENDER EQUALITY ACT, THE ENTITY’S 
MOST RECENT “GENDER EQUALITY INDICATORS”,  
AS DEFINED IN AND PUBLISHED UNDER THAT ACT.
The company does not have a formal diversity policy. The 
company however undertakes to assess an individual’s 
credentials on their merit, with complete objectivity and 

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retain the best people to work within the company where  
all persons have equal opportunity.

PRINCIPLE 2: STRUCTURE THE BOARD  
TO ADD VALUE

As at the date of this report, 44% of the organisation were 
women (56% men); and 44% of senior executive positions 
were occupied by women (56% men). For this purpose, the 
Board defines a senior executive as a person who makes, or 
participates in the making of, decisions that affect the whole 
or a substantial part of the business or has the capacity 
to affect significantly the company’s financial standing. 
This therefore includes all senior management and senior 
executive designated positions as well as senior specialised 
professionals.

No entity within the consolidated entity is a ‘relevant 
employer’ for the purposes of the Workplace Gender 
Equality Act 2012 and therefore no Gender Equality 
Indicators to be disclosed.

RECOMMENDATION 1.6 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD (A) 
HAVE AND DISCLOSE A PROCESS FOR PERIODICALLY 
EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, 
ITS COMMITTEES AND INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS; AND 
(B) DISCLOSE, IN RELATION TO EACH REPORTING 
PERIOD, WHETHER A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 
WAS UNDERTAKEN IN THE REPORTING PERIOD IN 
ACCORDANCE WITH THAT PROCESS.
The company does not currently have a formal process for 
evaluating the performance of the Board, its committees or 
individual directors. The Board conducts an introspective 
annual discussion of its performance on a collective basis 
to identify general aspects of its performance that could be 
improved upon, and such analysis includes the roles played 
by each Board member. Such reviews therefore encapsulate 
collective discussion around the performance of individual 
Board members, their roles on specific projects during the 
financial year, and where relevant, how their role could be 
modified or suggestions for individual development or 
performance improvement for the future.

Until such time as the company expands to justify an 
expansion of Board members, the Board is of the current 
opinion that such performance evaluation is suitable for  
the company.

RECOMMENDATION 1.7 - A LISTED ENTITY  
SHOULD (A) HAVE AND DISCLOSE A PROCESS FOR 
PERIODICALLY EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE 
OF ITS SENIOR EXECUTIVES; AND (B) DISCLOSE, IN 
RELATION TO EACH REPORTING PERIOD, WHETHER  
A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION WAS UNDERTAKEN  
IN THE REPORTING PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
THAT PROCESS.
The Board conducts an annual performance assessment 
of the CEO against agreed performance measures 
determined at the start of the year. The CEO undertakes 
the same assessments of senior executives. In assessing 
the performance of the individual, the review includes 
consideration of the senior executive’s function, individual 
targets, group targets, and the overall performance of 
the company. Such reviews are conducted during the first 
quarter of a new financial year.

RECOMMENDATION 2.1 - THE BOARD OF A LISTED 
ENTITY SHOULD:

(A) HAVE A NOMINATION COMMITTEE WHICH:

(1)  HAS AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS, A MAJORITY OF 
WHOM ARE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS; AND

(2)  IS CHAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR, 

AND DISCLOSE:

(3) THE CHARTER OF THE COMMITTEE;

(4) THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE; AND

(5)  AS AT THE END OF EACH REPORTING PERIOD, 
THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE COMMITTEE MET 
THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD AND THE INDIVIDUAL 
ATTENDANCES OF THE MEMBERS AT THOSE 
MEETINGS; OR

(B)  IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A NOMINATION COMMITTEE, 
DISCLOSE THAT FACT AND THE PROCESSES IT 
EMPLOYS TO ADDRESS BOARD SUCCESSION 
ISSUES AND TO ENSURE THAT THE BOARD HAS THE 
APPROPRIATE BALANCE OF SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, 
EXPERIENCE, INDEPENDENCE AND DIVERSITY 
TO ENABLE IT TO DISCHARGE ITS DUTIES AND 
RESPONSIBILITIES EFFECTIVELY.

The Board does not maintain a Nomination Committee 
as it is considered that the current size of the Board 
does not warrant the formal establishment of a separate 
committee. The Board therefore performs the function 
of such a committee which includes the identification 
of skills and competencies required for the Board and 
related committees, as well as nomination, selection and 
performance evaluation of non-executive directors. The 
Board does not actively manage succession planning 
and instead relies upon the Board’s extensive networking 
capabilities and/or executive recruitment firms to identify 
appropriate candidates when a Board vacancy occurs 
or when a vacancy is otherwise envisaged. Attributes of 
candidates put forward will be considered for ‘best-fit’  
to the needs of the Board which are assessed at the  
time of the vacancy.

RECOMMENDATION 2.2 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
HAVE AND DISCLOSE A BOARD SKILLS MATRIX 
SETTING OUT THE MIX OF SKILLS AND DIVERSITY 
THAT THE BOARD CURRENTLY HAS OR IS LOOKING  
TO ACHIEVE IN ITS MEMBERSHIP.
The Board’s skills matrix indicates the mix of skills, 
experience and expertise that are considered necessary 
at Board level for optimal performance of the Board. The 
matrix reflects the Board’s objective to have an appropriate 
mix of industry and professional experience including skills 
such as leadership, governance, strategy, finance, risk, IT, HR, 
policy development, international business and customer 
relationship. External consultants may be brought in with 
specialist knowledge to address areas where this is an 
attribute deficiency in the Board.

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RECOMMENDATION 2.3 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
DISCLOSE: (A) THE NAMES OF THE DIRECTORS 
CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD TO BE INDEPENDENT 
DIRECTORS; (B) IF A DIRECTOR HAS AN INTEREST, 
POSITION, ASSOCIATION OR RELATIONSHIP OF THE 
TYPE DESCRIBED IN BOX 2.3 BUT THE BOARD IS OF 
THE OPINION THAT IT DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE 
INDEPENDENCE OF THE DIRECTOR, THE NATURE 
OF THE INTEREST, POSITION, ASSOCIATION OR 
RELATIONSHIP IN QUESTION AND AN EXPLANATION 
OF WHY THE BOARD IS OF THAT OPINION; AND (C) 
THE LENGTH OF SERVICE OF EACH DIRECTOR.
Details of the Board of directors, their appointment dated, 
length of service as independence status is as follows:

DIRECTOR’S 
NAME

DATE 
APPOINTED

Ian 
Robertson

27 
September 
2005

LENGTH OF 
SERVICE AT 
REPORTING 
DATE

14 years

INDEPENDENCE 
STATUS

Independent 
Non- 
executive

The Board may determine that a director is independent 
notwithstanding the existence of an interest, position, 
association or relationship of the kind identified in the 
examples listed under Recommendation 2.3 of the ASX 
Principles and Recommendations.

RECOMMENDATION 2.4 - A MAJORITY OF THE  
BOARD OF A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD BE 
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS.
There are currently 4 members on the company’s 
Board. Having regard to the company’s response to 
Recommendation 2.3 above, the majority of the Board are 
not independent. The Board considers that the company is 
reliant upon the business relationships and interests that it 
has with the non-independent directors in order to achieve 
its objectives at this time. Until such time as the company is 
of a size that warrants the appointment of additional non-
executive and independent directors, the Board is of the 
view that the absence of a majority of independent  
directors is not an impediment to its operations, 
shareholders or other stakeholders

RECOMMENDATION 2.5 - THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD 
OF A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD BE AN INDEPENDENT 
DIRECTOR AND, IN PARTICULAR, SHOULD NOT BE  
THE SAME PERSON AS THE CEO OF THE ENTITY.
The roles of the Chair of the Board and Chief Executive 
Officer are separate. Ian Ingram is Chair of the Board 
and is not considered to be an independent director of 
the company. Mikael Borglund is the CEO. The Board 
acknowledges the ASX Recommendation that the Chair of 
the Board be an independent director, however the Board 
has formed the view that Mr Ingram is the most appropriate 
person to lead the Board given his experience and skills.

RECOMMENDATION 2.6 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
HAVE A PROGRAM FOR INDUCTING NEW DIRECTORS 
AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIRECTORS 
TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN THE SKILLS AND 
KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO PERFORM THEIR ROLE  
AS DIRECTORS EFFECTIVELY.
New directors undertake an induction program coordinated 
by the Company Secretary that briefs and informs the 
director on all relevant aspects of the company’s operations 
and background. A director development program is also 
available to ensure that directors can enhance their skills 
and remain abreast of important developments.

PRINCIPLE 3: ACT ETHICALLY  
AND RESPONSIBLY

RECOMMENDATION 3.1 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD: 
(A) HAVE A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ITS DIRECTORS, 
SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND EMPLOYEES; AND (B) 
DISCLOSE THAT CODE OR A SUMMARY OF IT.
The company maintains a code of conduct for its directors, 
senior executives and employees. In summary, the code 
requires that each person act honestly, in good faith and in 
the best interests of the company; exercise a duty of care; 
use the powers of office in the best interests of the company 
and not for personal gain, declare any conflict of interest; 
safeguard company’s assets and information and undertake 
any action that may jeopardise the reputation of company.

That code is available on the company’s website.

PRINCIPLE 4: SAFEGUARD INTEGRITY  
IN CORPORATE REPORTING

RECOMMENDATION 4.1 - THE BOARD OF A LISTED 
ENTITY SHOULD: (A) HAVE AN AUDIT COMMITTEE 
WHICH: (1) HAS AT LEAST THREE MEMBERS, ALL OF 
WHOM ARE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND A 
MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS; 
AND (2) IS CHAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR, 
WHO IS NOT THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, AND 
DISCLOSE: (3) THE CHARTER OF THE COMMITTEE; (4) 
THE RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE; AND 
(5) IN RELATION TO EACH REPORTING PERIOD, 
THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE COMMITTEE MET 
THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD AND THE INDIVIDUAL 
ATTENDANCES OF THE MEMBERS AT THOSE 
MEETINGS; OR (B) IF IT DOES NOT HAVE AN AUDIT 
COMMITTEE, DISCLOSE THAT FACT AND THE 
PROCESSES IT EMPLOYS THAT INDEPENDENTLY 
VERIFY AND SAFEGUARD THE INTEGRITY OF 
ITS CORPORATE REPORTING, INCLUDING THE 
PROCESSES FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL 
OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR AND THE ROTATION OF 
THE AUDIT ENGAGEMENT PARTNER.

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the members of which are:-

DIRECTOR’S 
NAME

Anthony Lee  
– Chair

EXECUTIVE 
STATUS

INDEPENDENCE 
STATUS

Non-Executive

Not independent

Ian Ingram

Non-Executive

Not independent

The majority of the Committee members and the Chair are 
not independent. The current size of the Board does not 
allow for this recommendation to be met.

obligations. Where any such person is of any doubt as to 
whether they possess information that could be classified 
as market sensitive, they are required to notify the 
Company Secretary immediately in the first instance. The 
Company Secretary is required to consult with the CEO 
in relation to matters brought to his or her attention for 
potential announcement. Generally, the CEO is ultimately 
responsible for decisions relating to the making of market 
announcements. The Board is required to authorise 
announcements of significance to the company. No  
member of the company shall disclose market sensitive 
information to any person unless they have received 
acknowledgement from the ASX that the information  
has been released to the market.

Details of the qualifications and experience of the members 
of the Committee is detailed in the ‘Information of directors’ 
section of the Directors’ report.

PRINCIPLE 6: RESPECT THE RIGHTS  
OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Charter of the Committee is available at the  
company’s website.

The number of Committee meetings held and attended 
by each member is disclosed in the ‘Meetings of directors’ 
section of the Directors’ report.

RECOMMENDATION 4.2 - THE BOARD OF A LISTED 
ENTITY SHOULD, BEFORE IT APPROVES THE ENTITY’S 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A FINANCIAL PERIOD, 
RECEIVE FROM ITS CEO AND CFO A DECLARATION 
THAT, IN THEIR OPINION, THE FINANCIAL RECORDS 
OF THE ENTITY HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED 
AND THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMPLY 
WITH THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS 
AND GIVE A TRUE AND FAIR VIEW OF THE FINANCIAL 
POSITION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE ENTITY  
AND THAT THE OPINION HAS BEEN FORMED  
ON THE BASIS OF A SOUND SYSTEM OF RISK 
MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL  
WHICH IS OPERATING EFFECTIVELY.
For the financial year ended 30 June 2020 and the half-year 
ended 31 December 2019, the company’s CEO and CFO 
provided the Board with the required declarations.

RECOMMENDATION 4.3 - A LISTED ENTITY THAT 
HAS AN AGM SHOULD ENSURE THAT ITS EXTERNAL 
AUDITOR ATTENDS ITS AGM AND IS AVAILABLE TO 
ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM SECURITY HOLDERS 
RELEVANT TO THE AUDIT.
The audit engagement partner attends the AGM and  
is available to answer shareholder questions from 
shareholders relevant to the audit.

PRINCIPLE 5: MAKE TIMELY AND 
BALANCED DISCLOSURE

RECOMMENDATION 5.1 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD (A) 
HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY FOR COMPLYING WITH ITS 
CONTINUOUS DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE 
LISTING RULES; AND (B) DISCLOSE THAT POLICY OR A 
SUMMARY OF IT.
The company maintains a written policy that outlines 
the responsibilities relating to the directors, officers and 
employees in complying with the company’s disclosure 

RECOMMENDATION 6.1 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT ITSELF AND ITS 
GOVERNANCE TO INVESTORS VIA ITS WEBSITE.
The company maintains information in relation to 
governance documents, directors and senior executives, 
Board and committee charters, annual reports,  
ASX announcements and contact details on the  
company’s website.

RECOMMENDATIONS 6.2 AND 6.3
A listed entity should design and implement an investor 
relations program to facilitate effective two-way 
communication with investors (6.2).

A listed entity should disclose the policies and processes 
it has in place to facilitate and encourage participation at 
meetings of security holders (6.3).

In order for the investors to gain a greater understanding 
of the company’s business and activities, the company 
schedules regular interactions between the CEO, CFO and/
or Managing Director where it engages with institutional and 
private investors, analysts and the financial media. These 
meetings are not held within a four-week blackout period 
in advance of the release of interim or full-year results. The 
company encourages shareholders to attend its AGM and 
to send in questions prior to the AGM so that they may 
be responded to during the meeting. It also encourages 
ad hoc enquiry via email which are responded to. Written 
transcripts of the meeting are made available on the 
company’s website.

RECOMMENDATION 6.4 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
GIVE SECURITY HOLDERS THE OPTION TO 
RECEIVE COMMUNICATIONS FROM, AND SEND 
COMMUNICATIONS TO, THE ENTITY AND ITS 
SECURITY REGISTRY ELECTRONICALLY.
The company engages its share registry to manage the 
majority of communications with shareholders. Shareholders 
are encouraged to receive correspondence from the 
company electronically, thereby facilitating a more effective, 
efficient and environmentally friendly communication 
mechanism with shareholders. Shareholders not already 
receiving information electronically can elect to do so 
through the share registry, Computershare Australia Limited 
at https://www-au.computershare.com/investor/?gcc=au

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PRINCIPLE 7: RECOGNISE  
AND MANAGE RISK

RECOMMENDATIONS 7.1 & 7.2
The board of a listed entity should: (a) have a committee 
or committees to oversee risk, each of which: (1) has at 
least three members, a majority of whom are independent 
directors; and (2) is chaired by an independent director, and 
disclose: (3) the charter of the committee; (4) the members 
of the committee; and (5) as at the end of each reporting 
period, the number of times the committee met throughout 
the period and the individual attendances of the members 
at those meetings; or (b) if it does not have a risk committee 
or committees that satisfy (a) above, disclose that fact and 
the processes it employs for overseeing the entity’s risk 
management framework (7.1).

The board or a committee of the board should: (a) review 
the entity’s risk management framework at least annually to 
satisfy itself that it continues to be sound; and (b) disclose, 
in relation to each reporting period, whether such a review 
has taken place (7.2).

The Board maintains a combined Audit and Risk  
Committee. The members of the Committee are  
detailed in Recommendation 4.2 above.

The charter of the Risk Committee can be found on  
the company’s website.

The Audit and Risk Committee reviews the company’s risk 
management framework annually to ensure that it is still 
suitable to the company’s operations and objectives and 
that the company is operating within the risk parameters 
set by the Board. As a consequence of the last review 
undertaken for the year ended 30 June 2018, there were  
no significant recommendations made.

The Board acknowledges that it has not followed the 
ASX Recommendations in relation to the number of 
members and independence due to the size of the Board. 
The company maintains internal controls which assist in 
managing enterprise risk, and these are reviewed as part of 
the scope of the external audit, with the auditor providing 
the Board with commentary on their effectiveness and the 
need for any additional controls. The Managing Director 
and CEO are responsible for monitoring operational risk, 
ensuring all relevant insurances are in place, and ensuring 
that all regulatory and compliance obligations of the 
company are satisfied.

RECOMMENDATION 7.3 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
DISCLOSE: (A) IF IT HAS AN INTERNAL AUDIT 
FUNCTION, HOW THE FUNCTION IS STRUCTURED 
AND WHAT ROLE IT PERFORMS; OR (B) IF IT DOES 
NOT HAVE AN INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION, THAT 
FACT AND THE PROCESSES IT EMPLOYS FOR 
EVALUATING AND CONTINUALLY IMPROVING THE 
EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS RISK MANAGEMENT AND 
INTERNAL CONTROL PROCESSES.
The company does not have a dedicated internal audit 
function. The responsibility for risk management and internal 
controls lies with both the Managing Director and CFO who 
continually monitor the company’s internal and external 
risk environment. Necessary action is taken to protect the 
integrity of the company’s books and records including by 
way of design and implementation of internal controls, and 

to ensure operational efficiencies, mitigation of risks, and 
safeguard of company assets.

RECOMMENDATION 7.4 - A LISTED ENTITY SHOULD 
DISCLOSE WHETHER IT HAS ANY MATERIAL 
EXPOSURE TO ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND 
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY RISKS AND, IF IT DOES, HOW 
IT MANAGES OR INTENDS TO MANAGE THOSE RISKS.
Refer to the company’s Annual Report for disclosures 
relating to the company’s material business risks (including 
any material exposure to economic, environmental 
or social sustainability risks). Refer to commentary at 
Recommendations 7.1 and 7.2 for information on the 
company’s risk management framework.

PRINCIPLE 8: REMUNERATE FAIRLY  
AND RESPONSIBLY

RECOMMENDATION 8.1 - THE BOARD OF A LISTED 
ENTITY SHOULD: (A) HAVE A REMUNERATION 
COMMITTEE WHICH: (1) HAS AT LEAST THREE 
MEMBERS, A MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE INDEPENDENT 
DIRECTORS; AND (2) IS CHAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT 
DIRECTOR, AND DISCLOSE: (3) THE CHARTER 
OF THE COMMITTEE; (4) THE MEMBERS OF THE 
COMMITTEE; AND (5) AS AT THE END OF EACH 
REPORTING PERIOD, THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE 
COMMITTEE MET THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD AND 
THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENDANCES OF THE MEMBERS 
AT THOSE MEETINGS; OR (B) IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A 
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE, DISCLOSE THAT FACT 
AND THE PROCESSES IT EMPLOYS FOR SETTING THE 
LEVEL AND COMPOSITION OF REMUNERATION FOR 
DIRECTORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND ENSURING 
THAT SUCH REMUNERATION IS APPROPRIATE AND 
NOT EXCESSIVE.
The Board maintains a combined Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee. The members of the  
Committee are detailed below. 

DIRECTOR’S 
NAME

EXECUTIVE 
STATUS

INDEPENDENCE 
STATUS

Ian Robertson  
– Chair

Non-Executive

Independent

Anthony Lee 

Non-Executive

Not independent

Ian Ingram

Non-Executive

Not independent

Details of the qualifications and experience of the members 
of the Committee is detailed in the ‘Information of directors’ 
section of the Directors’ report.

The Remuneration Committee oversees remuneration 
policy and monitors remuneration outcomes to promote 
the interests of shareholders by rewarding, motivating and 
retaining employees. The committee’s charter sets out the 
roles and responsibilities, composition and structure of the 
Committee and is available on the company’s website.

The number of Committee meetings held and attended 
by each member is disclosed in the ‘Meetings of directors’ 
section of the Directors’ report.

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The Board acknowledges that 
it has not followed the ASX 
Recommendations in relation 
to the number of members and 
independence due to the size  
of the Board.

RECOMMENDATION 8.2 - A LISTED 
ENTITY SHOULD SEPARATELY 
DISCLOSE ITS POLICIES AND 
PRACTICES REGARDING THE 
REMUNERATION OF NON-
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND THE 
REMUNERATION OF EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTORS AND OTHER  
SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
Non-executive directors are 
remunerated by way of cash fees, 
superannuation contributions and 
non-cash benefits in lieu of fees. 
The level of remuneration reflects 
the anticipated time commitments 
and responsibilities of the position. 
Performance based incentives are  
not available to non-executive 
directors. Executive directors 
and other senior executives are 
remunerated using combinations 
of fixed and performance-based 
remuneration. Fees and salaries are  
set at levels reflecting market rates 
and performance-based remuneration 
is linked directly to specific 
performance targets that are aligned 
to both short and long term objectives. 
Further details in relation to the 
company’s remuneration policies  
are contained in the Remuneration 
Report, within the Directors’ report.

RECOMMENDATION 8.3 - A 
LISTED ENTITY WHICH HAS AN 
EQUITY-BASED REMUNERATION 
SCHEME SHOULD: (A) HAVE 
A POLICY ON WHETHER 
PARTICIPANTS ARE PERMITTED 
TO ENTER INTO TRANSACTIONS 
(WHETHER THROUGH THE USE 
OF DERIVATIVES OR OTHERWISE) 
WHICH LIMIT THE ECONOMIC 
RISK OF PARTICIPATING IN THE 
SCHEME; AND (B) DISCLOSE THAT 
POLICY OR A SUMMARY OF IT
The use of derivatives or other 
hedging arrangements for unvested 
securities of the company or vested 
securities of the company which are 
subject to escrow arrangements is 
prohibited. Where a director or other 
senior executive uses derivatives or 
other hedging arrangements over 
vested securities of the company,  
this will be disclosed.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAN INGRAM 
CHAIRMAN 
BA, BSC (ECON) (HONS), BARRISTER AT LAW 
Mr Ingram was the founding Chairman of Beyond 
International Limited when it was formed in September 
1986 and is currently the Non Executive Chairman.  
During his tenure, Beyond has emerged as one of the 
world’s leading film and television production, sales  
and distribution organisations.

MIKAEL BORGLUND 
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO BBUS, CA
A founding director of Beyond International in 1984, Mikael 
Borglund became Managing Director of the Beyond 
International Limited Group of companies in 1991 having 
been responsible for production, international sales and 
finance. During an outstanding career in the film and 
television industry Mikael has executive produced a number 
of Australian award winning feature films including Kiss Or 
Kill (1996), Lantana (2001), and James Cameron’s Deepsea 
Challenge (2014). 

Mikael has been Executive Producer of hundreds of 
hours of television for broadcasters around the globe. 
His credits include a number of internationally successful 
shows including, MythBusters, Stingers, Good Guys/Bad 
Guys, Halifax Fp, James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenge, 
Motown Magic and the animated series Beat Bugs. 

A highly regarded member of the Australian film and 
television industry, Mikael was elected to the council of the 
Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) in 1994, 
and appointed to the Board of the Australian Film Institute 
in 1997 – 2005.

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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020

IAN ROBERTSON 
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
AO FAICD
Ian Robertson is a corporate, regulatory and media lawyer 
and the National Managing Partner of national law firm 
Holding Redlich. He is also the President of the Board of 
the Victorian Government screen agency Film Victoria. His 
former appointments include Deputy Chair of the Australian 
Government screen agency Screen Australia, board member 
of the Australian Broadcasting Authority, Director and Chair of 
Ausfilm, Director and Deputy Chair of Film Australia Limited, and 
Director of the predecessor agency to Film Victoria, Cinemedia.

Mr Robertson is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors. He was appointed as an Officer in the 
General Division of the Order of Australia on 26 January 2018 
for distinguished service to the arts, particularly the Australian 
film industry and screen production sector, and to the law.

ANTHONY HSIEN PIN LEE 
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
B.A. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY NEW JERSEY USA, 
MBA THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Mr Lee is a private investor and a Director of Aberon Pty 
Limited, his investment company. Prior to moving to Sydney 
from Hong Kong in 1987, Mr Lee was a corporate finance 
executive with a leading British merchant bank.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020DIRECTORS’ REPORT

YOUR DIRECTORS PRESENT THEIR REPORT ON THE COMPANY AND  
ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES (“CONSOLIDATED ENTITY” OR “GROUP”)  
FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020.

1. DIRECTORS

The names of Directors in office at any time during  
or since the end of the financial year are;

IAN INGRAM Non-Executive Chairman
MIKAEL BORGLUND Managing Director
ANTHONY LEE Non-Executive Director
IAN ROBERTSON Non-Executive Director 

Directors have been in office since the start of the financial 
year to the date of this report unless otherwise stated.

2. COMPANY SECRETARY

The following person held the position of Company 
Secretary during and at the end of the financial year:

Mr. Paul Wylie joined Beyond on the 7 November 2013 and 
was appointed Company Secretary on 7 November 2013.  
Mr. Wylie is also the General Manager of Finance for the Group.

3. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES  
OF THE GROUP

The principal activities of the group during the financial year 
were television program production, international sales of 
television programs, home entertainment distribution/sales 
and digital marketing. There was no significant change in 
the nature of those activities during the financial year. 

4. OPERATING RESULTS

The consolidated loss attributable to members of the 
Company for the financial year was $6,394,000 (2019: 
$2,774,000).

5. DIVIDENDS

No dividends have been declared in relation to the 2020 
financial year.

6. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS

Revenue from operations for the year was higher than 
revenues for 2019 at $85,148,000 compared to $83,014,000 
with operating expenses increasing by $5,511,000 or 7.0% 
year on year. Revenues and operating expenditure include 
trading results for TCB Media Rights for the period 15 April 
2020 to 30 June 2020.

Net loss after tax before minority interests is $6,066,000 
for the 2020 financial year – this compares unfavourably to 
the loss after tax before minority interests of $2,739,000 
reported for the 2019 financial year.

Net cash flow from operating activities was $2,446,000 
(2019: $1,899,000). 

Net cash increased by $3,011,000 in the 2020 financial year. 
This included loan drawdowns of $4,000,000 in relation 
to the revolving bill facility established with St George. 
The funds were used to acquire TCB Media Rights Limited 
(TCB). A further $4,195,000 was drawn from Comerica Bank 

to fund the production of Halifax Retribution. The amount 
drawn from Comerica is secured against Australian tax 
credits, state government grants and international sales. A 
further $441,000 was received as a non-recourse loan from 
the US Government under the Paycheck Protection Program.

The Company received $775,000 in JobKeeper support to 
30 June 2020.

TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS  
AND COPYRIGHT SEGMENT
Television production revenue decreased by $1,229,000  
or 2.7% to $44,312,000. The segment received $460,000  
in Job Keeper support to 30 June 2020.

In 2019 the net “copyright income” from the further 
exploitation of the programs by Beyond Distribution was 
$3,851,000 compared to $2,783,000 in 2019.

Segment operating EBIT for the 12-month period increased 
3.6% to $3,958,000 (2019: $3,821,000).

The television series produced for the US market during 
the year includes returning titles Deadly Women (series 13 
and 14) and My Lottery Dream Home (series 8 and 11). New 
commissions in the year include The Invisibles, White Heat 
Down Under and Holiday Gingerbread Showdown 2. 

Australian program commissions during the period include 
Halifax Retribution, 2020 Santos Tour Down Under, Love It Or 
List It Australia 4, and season 13 of Selling Houses Australia. 
A number of Australian programming commissions were 
delayed due to COVID-19, with commissioning likely to occur 
in the first half of the 2021 financial year.

The 7Beyond joint venture result for the current year 
includes a 49.02% share of net operating profits of $83,000. 
This is a decline to the share of profits in 2019 of $1,105,000. 
Production of a number of programmes in the USA were 
delayed as a consequence of COVID-19, with commissioning 
likely to occur in the first half of the 2021 financial year. 
The venture has received a commission from HGTV for My 
Dream Lottery Home seasons 11 and 12 in the 2020 financial 
year with production to take place in the 2021 financial year. 

TV AND FILM DISTRIBUTION SEGMENT  
(BEYOND DISTRIBUTION)
Segment revenue has increased by $6,760,000 or 31.9% 
to $27,966,000 compared to the corresponding 12-month 
period (2019: $21,206,000). The improvement in revenue 
is due to the acquisition of TCB in April 2020. Revenues 
for TCB from the date of acquisition to 30 June 2020 was 
$6,715,000. 

The segment loss for the twelve months was $74,000 
compared to $1,620,000 in 2019. Profitability was impacted 
by restructuring costs incurred as a consequence of 
acquiring TCB of $1,000,000, the write-off of advances 
paid to third party producers that are not expected to be 
recouped ($681,000), and a number of 3rd party produced 
programmes not being delivered for sale because of 
COVID-19.

During the year successful sales were achieved for in house 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020

produced series’, which include Deadly Women, Mythbusters 
and The Invisibles.

The most successful third-party products sold were Highway 
Thru Hell, the Love It Or List It franchise, Chasing Monsters, 
Heavy Rescue 401 and Abandoned Engineering.

HOME ENTERTAINMENT SEGMENT (BHE)

Revenue decreased to $5,600,000 or 25.5% compared to 
the corresponding 12-month period (2019: $7,515,000).

BHE recorded a loss of $8,573,000 in the 2020 financial  
year compared to a loss of $2,210,000 in the 2019 year. 

The total physical DVD market contracted 25% for the 
twelve-months ending 30 June 2020 (2019: 22% decline).

During the second half of the financial year, the decision 
was taken by the Board to exit the home entertainment 
segment. Beyond has reached agreement with key licensors 
to novate contracts for programming to Regency Media, 
including AETN, Pokemon, AFL and NRL. The decision to 
exit has meant that a review of the carrying value of assets 
has been undertaken, with significant impairments relating 
to goodwill, inventory, unrecouped advances and pre-paid 
marketing expenditure being booked in the year ending 30 
June 2020. The total write-down and impairment booked 
was $6,283,000.

A further $223,000 of goodwill write-down relating to BHE 
was booked in the Other segment.

HOME ENTERTAINMENT ($000’S)

Total Revenues

EBITDA

Impairments & write-downs

Inventory

Unrecouped advances

Goodwill

Prepaid marketing costs

Prepaid pick, pack & ship costs

Depreciation & Amortisation

Operating EBIT

FY20

5,648

 (567)

 (1,618)

 (1,532)

 (1,699)

 (635)

 (799)

FY19

7,515

481

-

 (150)

-

-

-

 (6,283)

 (150)

(1,723

(2,540)

(8,573)

(2,210)

VARIANCE

 (1,867)

 (1,047)

 (1,618)

 (1,382)

 (1,699)

 (635)

 (799)

 (6,133)

817

(6,363)

%

24.8

NMF

-

-

NMF

-

-

-

NMF

(32.2)

NMF

DIGITAL MARKETING SEGMENT (BEYOND D) 
Segment revenue has decreased by $1,821,000 or 22% to 
$6,573,000 compared to the corresponding 12-month period 
(2019: $8,394,000). The decline in revenue was due to 
sluggish sales in the December 2019 quarter and the impact 
of COVID-19 from March 2020 as lockdowns and restrictions 
took effect.

The division reported a loss before impairments of 
$1,070,000 for the 12 months compared to a profit of 
$486,000 in 2019. After allowing for the impairment of 
goodwill of $1,130,000, the division reported a loss of 
$2,200,000.

7. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES  
IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

On 14 April 2020 Beyond acquired 100% of the share  
capital of TCB Media Rights Limited, a television  
distribution business based in the United Kingdom,  
from Kew Media Group, Inc. 

8. MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE  
END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR

As at 30 June 2020 the Group was in breach of its banking 
covenants. On 31 August 2020, the bank waived the 
covenant breaches.

The Group acquired 100% of the share capital of Seven West 
Studios Limited (incorporated in the United Kingdom) from 
Seven West Media Limited on 9 July 2020. The Group also 
acquired the remaining 50.98% ownership in 7Beyond Media 
Rights Limited (incorporated in the Republic of Ireland) 
that it didn’t already own from Seven Network (Operations) 
Limited on the same date.

Effective from 1 July 2020, the operations of BHE have been 
transferred to Regency Media. BHE will continue to recoup 
costs of inventory and unrecouped advances from sales of 
existing inventory, as well as a small share of net revenue.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 
2020 that has significantly affected or may significantly 
affect the Group’s operations, the results of those operations 
or the Group’s state of affairs in future years.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 20204. In July 2020 the Company entered into a transaction with 
Regency Media Pty Limited (Regency) to sell and distribute 
the existing Beyond Home Entertainment (BHE) inventory 
and assume the role of contracting party to all material 
license agreements previously contracted to BHE. As a 
result, a number of staff were made redundant in the 2020 
FY with additional redundancies to take place in September 
2020 as Regency will manage the DVD program catalogue.

Details of the non-cash impairments resulting from this 
transaction are detailed above with no further losses 
forecast from the BHE business in FY 2021.

The Company is now set up to focus on two core activities : 

•  The development and creation of media content in the 
English language from its production operations in the 
USA, UK and Australia; and

•  The distribution and licensing of completed media content 

to international market.

The impact of the above-mentioned corporate transactions 
combined with the existing production and distribution 
activities will materially increase the revenue and profits that 
the Company will derive in the 2021 financial year and the 
Company is projected to return to EBIT and NPAT profit in 
the 2021 financial year.

9. LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND 
EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Since April 2020 the Company has executed four important 
transactions:

1. In April 2020 the Company acquired 100% of the issued 
capital of TCB Media Rights Ltd. (TCB) , a London based 
international media rights distribution business. Since that 
time, we have implemented a number of management 
changes in the Company’s distribution business including 
appointing an experienced media executive as CEO of TCB, 
now Beyond Rights Limited, our existing media distribution 
company in England, Beyond Distribution (UK) Limited 
(Beyond Distribution) and a number of other entities.

 A re-organisation of TCB and Beyond Distribution 
is in progress. Unfortunately, a number of employee 
redundancies are anticipated at both companies. If 
confirmed, the resulting expenses will be brought to account 
in the 2021 financial year but offset largely by synergistic 
benefits. This acquisition combined with our existing 
media distribution operations will significantly increase the 
market share and revenues of the media rights business and 
materially improve profitability in FY 2021 and thereafter.

The acquisition of TCB resulted in a discount on acquisition 
of $9,036,000 being booked and the acquisition was funded 
using the Groups existing banking facilities.

2. In July 2020 the Company acquired 100% of the issued 
capital of Seven Studios (UK) Limited (SSUK) from the 
Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) group. This acquisition 
has resulted in Beyond now producing a new 8-part series 
for the BBC in August called Pooch Perfect and My Lottery 
Dream Home International will be produced for HGTV  
in FY 2021.

This corporate acquisition provides the Company with a 
highly regarded senior creative executive team in the UK 
which has a track record of having programs commissioned 
by UK broadcasters.

 Beyond Rights will distribute the UK and Australian 
completed versions of Pooch Perfect and has secured  
the international format rights to the program.

3. In July 2020 the Company took complete control 
of 7Beyond Media Rights Ltd (7 Beyond) by acquiring 
the remaining 50.98% ownership of 7Beyond it did not 
previously own. The US based operations of 7Beyond will 
merge with Beyond Productions and will be led locally by 
an experienced team of experienced media executives to 
strengthen the Company’s production and development 
activities with the US media platforms.

As noted Beyond has a number of long running series 
commissioned in the USA including My Lottery Dream Home 
and Deadly Women for production in FT 2021. In addition, a 
US version of Pooch Perfect is planned for production in the 
first half of this financial year. 

Since July 2020 the US business has secured three new 
series orders from US platforms for production in the 2021 
financial year.

The funding of the acquisitions of 7Beyond and SSUK 
is from the Company’s existing banking facilities and 
operational cash flows.

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10. INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS & COMPANY SECRETARY

DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL 
RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS 
IN SHARES OF BEYOND 
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

I INGRAM 
BA, Bsc(Econ), 
Honours 
Barrister at Law

Chairman of Winchester 
Investments Group Pty Ltd and 
Sealion Media Ltd as well as 
Chairman of various private venture 
capital and investment companies. 

Member of the Board since 1986

Chairman, member of the 
Audit Committee, member 
of the Remuneration 
Committee, and Chairman 
of the Nomination 
Committee.

19,487,059 
direct/indirect

M BORGLUND 
B.Bus, CA

Extensive management & finance 
experience. Former member of  
the board of the Australian  
Film Institute.

Member of the Board since 1990

A LEE 
BA, MBA

Director of Aberon Pty Ltd, a private 
investment company, a substantial 
shareholder in the company.

Member of the Board since 1990

Managing Director, CEO 
and member of the 
Nomination Committee.

3,150,949 
direct/indirect

Non-Executive Director, 
Chairman of the Audit 
Committee, member 
of the Remuneration 
Committee, and member 
of the Nomination 
Committee.

5,474,997 
direct/indirect

IAN 
ROBERTSON 
LL.B. 
BComm, FAICD

PAUL WYLIE 
BA Acctg, CPA

A media and corporate lawyer 
who heads the media and 
entertainment practice of national 
law firm Holding Redlich and is 
the Managing Partner of the firm’s 
Sydney office. He is President of the 
Board of the Victorian Government 
screen agency Film Victoria, and 
the former Deputy Chair of the 
Australian Government film  
agency Screen Australia.

Member of the Board since 2006

Extensive media finance experience 
with over 30 years in broadcast and 
subscription television and television 
production industries. Company 
Secretary roles for a number of 
entities during this period.

Non-Executive Director,

Chairman of the 
Remuneration Committee 
and member of the 
Nomination Committee.

110,000 
direct/indirect

General Manager, Finance 
Company Secretary.

2,000 
indirect

The particulars of Directors’ interests in shares are as at the date of this report. No changes in Directors’ interests in shares 
has occurred from the year ended 30 June 2020.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 202011. DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The numbers of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and of each Committee held during the financial year ended 
30 June 2020, and the number of meetings attended by each Director was:

BOARD OF 
DIRECTORS  
MEETINGS

AUDIT  
COMMITTEE 
MEETINGS

REMUNERATION  
COMMITTEE 
MEETINGS

NOMINATION  
COMMITTEE 
MEETINGS

Director

I Ingram

M Borglund

A Lee

I Robertson

Number 
Eligible  
to Attend

Number 
Attended

Number 
Eligible  
to Attend

Number 
Attended

Number 
Eligible  
to Attend

Number 
Attended

Number 
Eligible  
to Attend

Number 
Attended

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

14

2

-

2

-

2

-

2

-

2

-

2

2

2

-

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

12. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE 
OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

The Company has entered into agreements to indemnify all 
Directors of the Company named in section 1 of this report, 
and current and former executive officers of the Group, 
against all liabilities to persons (other than the Company 
or a related body corporate) which arise out of the 
performance of their normal duties as Director or executive 
officer, unless the liability relates to conduct involving a 
lack of good faith. The Group has agreed to indemnify 
the Directors and executive officers against all costs and 
expenses incurred in defending an action that falls within  
the scope of the indemnity and any resulting payments. 

The Group paid insurance premiums totalling $37,070 
(2019: $25,700) in respect of Directors’ and officers’ 
liability insurance. The policy does not specify the  
premium of individual Directors and executive officers. 

The directors’ and officers’ liability insurance provides 
cover against all costs and expenses involved in defending 
legal actions, and any resulting payments arising from a 
liability to persons (other than the Company or a related 
body corporate) incurred in their position as Director 
or executive officer, unless the conduct involves a wilful 
breach of duty or an improper use of inside information  
or position to gain advantage.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020

13. REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)

Current rates effective 1 October 2013 paid to  
Non-Executive Directors are:

A) REMUNERATION POLICY
The broad approach by the Group to remuneration  
is to ensure that remuneration packages:

•  properly reflect individual’s duties and responsibilities;

Chairman 
$188,025 p.a.

Non-Executive Director 
$50,000 p.a.

•  are competitive in attracting, retaining and motivating  

Additional Duties

staff of the highest quality; and

• uphold the interests of shareholders.

The remuneration policies adopted are considered to 
have contributed to the growth of the Group’s profits and 
shareholder benefit by aligning remuneration with the 
performance of the Group. 

B) REMUNERATION APPROACH – NON-EXECUTIVE 
DIRECTORS
Non-Executive Directors are remunerated from a maximum 
aggregate amount of $350,000 per annum.

Chairman of a board committee 
$10,000 p.a.

Member of a board committee 
$5,000 p.a.

The Board’s policy is to remunerate Non-Executive Directors 
at market rates from comparable companies having regard 
to the time commitments and responsibilities assumed.

There are no termination payments to Non-Executive 
Directors on retirement from office other than payments 
relating to their accrued superannuation entitlements.

C) CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS – KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Name

Position

Duration of 
Contract

Period of Notice to Terminate the Contract

M Borglund Managing Director

No Fixed term

J Luscombe

General Manager - Productions 
& Senior Vice President

No Fixed term

Either party may terminate  
on twelve months’ notice

Either party may terminate  
on twelve months’ notice

P Tehan

M Murphy1

General Manager  
- Legal & Business Affairs

Executive Director  
- Ireland 

K Llewellyn-
Jones2

Chief Executive Officer  
– Beyond Rights

P Wylie

General Manager - Finance  
& Company Secretary

P Maddison

General Manager  
- Home Entertainment 

J Ward

General Manager  
- Digital Marketing

No Fixed term One-month notice given by either party

No Fixed term Twelve weeks’ notice given by either party

No Fixed term Six months’ notice given by either party

No Fixed term Three months’ notice given by either party

No Fixed term One-month notice given by either party

No Fixed term Three months’ notice given by either party

The contracts referred to are currently on foot and variously 
part performed as to the duration of them. The contracts 
are terminable by the Company in the event of serious 
misconduct or non-rectified breach. Only remuneration that 
is due but unpaid up to the date of termination and normal 
statutory benefits will be paid in these circumstances. 

1.  Mr. Michael Murphy’s role changed on 24 July 2020  
from General Manager – Distribution to Executive  
Director – Ireland.

2.  Ms. Katy Llewellyn-Jones was appointed Chief Executive 

Officer – Beyond Rights on 24 July 2020.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020D) KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION
The Board undertakes an annual review of its performance and the performance of the Board Committees against goals 
set at the start of the financial year. Any performance related bonuses are available to executives of the Company and thus 
no bonuses are payable to Non-Executive Directors. Any performance related bonuses will be based on the divisional net 
profit before tax exceeding the annual budget approved by the Board prior to the commencement of the relevant financial 
year by a minimum percentage and achieving pre-agreed KPI’s. Details of the nature and the remuneration of each Director 
of Beyond International Limited and each of the six executives with the greatest authority for the strategic direction and 
management of the Company and the Group are set out in the following tables.

DIRECTORS OF BEYOND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

2020

NAME

SALARY & 
FEES

BONUS

NON-
MONETARY 
BENEFITS

POST-EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS 
(SUPERANNUATION)

SHARE 
BASED 
PAYMENTS

OTHER 
LONG 
TERM 
BENEFITS 
(LEAVE)

TOTAL

SHARE 
BASED 
PAYMENTS 
% OF 
TOTAL

M Borglund $756,420

I Ingram

A Lee

$94,013

$41,096

I Robertson

$41,096

TOTAL

$932,625

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$21,003

$53,731

-

$3,904

$3,904

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$831,154

$94,013

$45,000

$45,000

$28,811

$53,731

- $1,015,167

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

Mikael Borglund’s bonus as a percentage of his salary and fees is 0% (2019: 0%). 
* Reflects reduction in remuneration due to COVID-19

2019

NAME

SALARY & 
FEES

BONUS

NON-
MONETARY 
BENEFITS

POST-EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS 
(SUPERANNUATION)

SHARE 
BASED 
PAYMENTS

OTHER 
LONG 
TERM 
BENEFITS 
(LEAVE)

TOTAL

SHARE 
BASED 
PAYMENTS 
% OF 
TOTAL

M Borglund

$782,361

I Ingram

$188,025

A Lee

$54,795

I Robertson

$54,795

TOTAL

$1,079,976

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$20,531

$58,281

-

$5,205

$5,205

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$861,176

$188,025

$60,000

$60,000

$30,941

$58,281

- $1,169,198

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

Mikael Borglund is the only Executive Director employed by Beyond International Limited.

For the 2020 financial year the Group did not exceed the budget by the set criteria and as such Mikael Borglund was not 
entitled to a performance bonus. During the 2019 financial year the Group did not exceed the budget by the set criteria  
and as such Mikael Borglund was not entitled to a performance bonus. 

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020EXECUTIVE OFFICERS’ REMUNERATION

2020

NAME

SALARY & 
FEES

BONUS

NON-
MONE-
TARY 
BENE- 
FITS

POST- 
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS  
(SUPER-
ANNUATION)

OTHER 
LONG 
TERM 
BENEFITS 
(LEAVE)

TERMIN- 
ATION 
BENEFITS

SHARE 
BASED 
PAY-
MENTS

TOTAL

SHARE 
BASED 
PAYMENTS 
% OF 
TOTAL

J Luscombe

$580,135

$158,025

P Wylie

M Murphy

P Tehan

$263,153

$341,078

$240,060

P Maddison**

$501,335

J Ward

TOTAL

$230,257

$2,156,018 $158,025

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$21,003

$47,640

$21,003

$14,191

$18,206

$3,023

$20,940

$9,937

-

-

-

-

$21,003 ($131,555)

83,734

$20,720

$8,185

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$806,803

$298,347

$362,307

$270,874

$474,517

$259,162

$122,875 ($48,578)

83,734

- $2,472,074

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

* Reflects reduction in remuneration due to COVID-19
** Resigned in June 2020

2019

NAME

SALARY & 
FEES

BONUS

NON-
MONE-
TARY 
BENE- 
FITS

POST- 
EMPLOYMENT 
BENEFITS  
(SUPER-
ANNUATION)

OTHER 
LONG 
TERM 
BENEFITS 
(LEAVE)

TERMIN- 
ATION 
BENEFITS

SHARE 
BASED 
PAY-
MENTS

TOTAL

SHARE 
BASED 
PAYMENTS 
% OF 
TOTAL

J Luscombe

$591,594 $427,964

P Wylie

T McGee*

M Murphy

P Tehan

P Maddison

J Ward

TOTAL

$264,822

$256,963

$339,617

$241,582

$354,177

$260,493

-

-

-

-

-

-

$2,309,248 $427,964

*Mr. Tim McGee resigned on 28 June 2019. 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

$20,531

$25,397

$20,531

$11,649

-

-

$20,531

($86,138)

152,344

$17,450

$20,528

$1,995

($801)

$20,531

$16,530

$20,531

($16,204)

-

-

-

-

- $1,065,486

-

-

-

-

-

-

$297,002

$343,700

$359,062

$261,309

$391,238

$264,820

$140,633 ($47,572)

152,344

- $2,982,617

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

0%

John Luscombe’s bonus as a percentage of his salary and fees is 27% (2019: 72%). The bonus calculation is based on the 
financial performance of programs created and produced, and divisional net profit before tax performance to budget.

During the 2020 financial year, the Group did not exceed the budget by the set criteria or for the individual divisions.  
As such no executives, other than John Luscombe were entitled to a performance bonus. This has been received and  
is detailed above. 

In the 2019 financial year the budget criteria were not met and consequently those executives other than John Luscombe 
were not entitled to this bonus. 

30

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS’ SHAREHOLDINGS

2020

ENTITY

J Luscombe

P Tehan

P Maddison

P Wylie

M Murphy

J Ward

TOTAL

2019
ENTITY

J Luscombe

T McGee

P Tehan

P Maddison

P Wylie

M Murphy

J Ward

TOTAL

OPENING 
BALANCE 
1.07.19

NO. 
ACQUIRED 
(ON MKT)

NO. 
ACQUIRED 
(OFF MKT)

NO. 
ACQUIRED 
(ESS)

NO. 
DISPOSED

BALANCE  
30.06.20

273,478

75,000

50,000

2,000

-

-

400,478

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

273,478

75,000

50,000

2,000

-

-

400,478

OPENING 
BALANCE 
1.07.17

NO. 
ACQUIRED 
(ON MKT)

NO. 
ACQUIRED 
(OFF MKT)

NO. 
ACQUIRED 
(ESS)

NO. 
DISPOSED

BALANCE  
30.06.19

273,478

75,000

75,000

50,000

2,000

-

-

475,478

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

273,478

75,000

75,000

50,000

2,000

-

-

475,478

31

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020Memory Lane

Deadly Women

32

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020

TRANSACTIONS WITH OTHER RELATED PARTIES
J Luscombe is a director of Ryzara Pty Ltd. The company 
has received payments for services rendered by J Luscombe 
during the year. These fees are included as part of the 
Executive Remuneration disclosed in Note 33 and the 
Director’s Report.

VOTING AND COMMENTS MADE AT THE COMPANY’S 
2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
The company received 99.5% of “for” votes in relation to its 
remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 2019. The 
company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM 
regarding its remuneration policy. 

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN 
The Board has adopted an employee share plan (note 30) 
under which employees and Directors of the Group may 
subscribe for shares in the Company using funds loaned to 
them by the Group. The Board has also adopted a share plan 
on substantially the same terms for consultants of the Group 
(Consultant Plan). The purpose of the Employee Share Plan 
is to:

•  assist in the retention and motivation of employees and 
Directors of the Group by providing them with a greater 
opportunity to participate as shareholders in the success 
of the group; and

•  create a culture of share ownership amongst the 

employees of the Group. The employee share plan was 
approved by shareholders at the Company’s extraordinary 
general meeting on 12th April 2006.

2,587,500 shares were originally issued under the Employee 
Share Plan to eligible employees and Directors and the 
Group has entered into loan agreements with participants to 
provide the funds necessary to subscribe for those shares. 
Shares have been issued in accordance with the Employee 
Share Plan rules. There are 1,525,000 shares still subject to 
the Employee Share Plan.

Under the Employee Share Plan rules the Board of the 
Group has the power to decide which full time or permanent 
part-time employees and Directors of the Group will 
participate in the Employee Share Plan and the number of 
shares offered to each participant. The number of shares 
offered to be issued under the Employee Share Plan and 
Consultants Plan in a five-year period must not exceed 5% 
of the total number of issued shares at the time of the offer, 
disregarding certain share issues.

The shares granted under the Employee Share Plan may be 
subject to any restrictions the Board considers appropriate 
and the Board may implement any procedure the Board 
considers appropriate to restrict the disposal of shares 
acquired under the Employee Share Plan. The Board also 
has the power to vary or terminate the Employee Share 
Plan at any time, subject to the ASX Listing Rules and the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

Below are the key financial indicators for the previous  
5 years.

EBIT 
000s

NET  
PROFIT/(LOSS) 
000s

EPS (CENTS 
PER SHARE)

NTA (CENTS 
PER SHARE)

TOTAL EQUITY 
000s

DIVIDENDS 
(CENTS PER 
SHARE)

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

5,553 

(8,195)

354

(1,577)

(6,332)

5,317 

(7,469)

(707)

(2,774)

(6,394)

8.67

-12.18

(1.15)

(4.52)

(10.42)

61.37

44.37

42.67

38.00

34.00

 43,326 

 32,085 

 30,919 

 27,993 

 21,048 

10.00 

2.00 

0.00 

0.00 

0.00 

This concludes the remuneration report that has been audited.

33

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 202022. AUDITORS 
INDEPENDENCE 
DECLARATION

A copy of the auditor’s independence 
declaration as required under section 
307C of the Corporations Act 2001  
is included on page 18 of the  
Directors’ Report.

AUDITOR DETAILS
BDO East Coast Partnership resigned 
from office in accordance with section 
329(5) of the Corporations Act 2001 
on 4 August 2020.

BDO Audit Pty Ltd was appointed the 
Company’s Auditor by resolution at a 
Board meeting held on 25 June 2020.

In accordance with section 327C of 
the Act, a resolution will be proposed 
at the 2020 Annual General Meeting 
to confirm the appointment of the 
Company’s auditor.

This report is made in accordance with 
a resolution of the Board of Directors.

For and on behalf of the Board

Mikael Borglund 
Managing Director 
8 September 2020 
Sydney

14. TOTAL NUMBER  
OF EMPLOYEES

20. PROCEEDINGS ON 
BEHALF OF COMPANY

The total number of fulltime equivalent 
employees employed by the Group at 
30 June 2020 was 112 as compared 
with 108 at 30 June 2019. 

15. SHARES UNDER OPTION

At the date of this report, there are no 
un-issued ordinary shares of Beyond 
International Limited under option.

No person has applied for leave of 
court to bring proceedings on behalf 
of the Company or intervene in any 
proceedings to which the Company 
is a party for the purpose of taking 
responsibility on behalf of the 
Company for all or any part of  
those proceedings. 

The Company was not a party to any 
such proceedings during the year.

21. NON AUDIT SERVICES

During the year BDO, the Company’s 
auditor, delivered tax services and 
performed audits in relation to non-
statutory submissions.

The following fees for non-audit 
services were paid/payable to BDO 
and other BDO Network firms per note 
5(c) during the year ended 30 June 
2020:

Tax compliance and other assurance 
services $82,668

When considering BDO to provide 
additional services the Board considers 
the non-audit services provided to 
ensure it is satisfied that the provision 
of these non-audit services by the 
auditor is compatible with and will not 
compromise the auditor independence 
requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001. In particular it ensures that:

•  All non-audit services are reviewed 

and approved by the Audit 
Committee prior to commencement 
to ensure they do not adversely 
affect the integrity and objectivity  
of the auditor; and

•  Non-audit services provided do not 
undermine the general principles 
relating to audit in a management 
or decision-making capacity for the 
Company, acting as an advocate for 
the Company, or jointly sharing risks 
and rewards.

16. SHARES REDEEMED 
UNDER THE EMPLOYEE 
SHARE PLAN

No shares have been redeemed from 
the Beyond International Limited 
employee share plan during or since 
the end of the financial year. No further 
shares have been approved by the 
Board of Directors under this plan.

17. ENVIRONMENTAL 
REGULATIONS

The Group has assessed whether 
there are any particular or significant 
environmental regulations which apply 
to it and has determined that there  
are none.

18. CORPORATE 
GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Please see the following URL of the 
company website page where the 
statement is located.

http://www.beyond.com.au/corporate/
corporate-governance

19. ROUNDING  
OF AMOUNTS

The Group is of a kind referred to 
in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in 
Financial Director’s Report) Instrument 
2016/191, issued by the Australian 
Securities and Investment Commission, 
relating to the “rounding off” of 
amounts in the report. Amounts in the 
financial report have been rounded 
off in accordance with that Legislative 
instrument to the nearest thousand 
dollars, or in certain cases, to the 
nearest dollar.

34

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020

COVID DISCLOSURE
The financial report has been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of normal business 
activities and the realisation of assets and the discharge of liabilities in the normal course of business.

During the financial year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced a global health emergency because of a new 
strain of coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) and the risks to the international community as the virus spread globally beyond 
its point of origin. Because of the rapid increase in exposure globally, on 11 March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 
outbreak as a pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused large scale disruption and adverse economic conditions, the impact of which continues 
to evolve as at the date of authorisation of the Group’s financial statements. Whilst the pandemic has impacted most sectors 
of the economy in different ways (both positive and negative), the Group’s operations have most notably been effected 
by the delay in a number of scheduled productions due to social distancing requirements, the flow on effect which has 
also delayed the distribution of these programs within the distribution segment. The impact of this among other items has 
resulted in the Group recognising a loss after income tax for the financial year of $6,405,000 (2019: $2,684,000) and net 
operating cash inflows of $2,472,000 (2019: cash inflows of $1,899,000).

Notwithstanding the above, the Directors believe that there are reasonable grounds to conclude that the Group will continue 
as a going concern, after consideration all of the following factors:

•  As at 30 June 2020, the Group reported net current assets of $2,790,000 (2019: $10,530,000) and cash and cash 

equivalents of $8,183,000 (2019: $5,172,000);

•  On 31 August 2020, the Group obtained a notice of waiver from the St George Bank waiving the event of default in  
respect to the breach of the Group’s covenants imposed by St George for the financial year ended 30 June 2020;

•  Management have prepared forecasts for the year ending 30 June 2021 which indicate that the Group can continue  

to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable for at least the twelve months from the date of authorisation  
of this report;

•  The Group is expecting to achieve significant synergies and positive future cash flows from the acquisition of TCB Media 

Rights Limited during the financial year;

•  Productions which were previously delayed as a result of COVID-19 social distancing requirements have either 

recommenced or expected to commence during the 2021 financial year;

•  In the event of continuing business challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, management are confident  

in being able to manage working capital through the pursuit of operating efficiencies, re-negotiating financing facilities  
and accessing JobKeeper extensions where eligible; and

Accordingly, the directors believe the Group will be able to continue as a going concern and that it is appropriate  
to adopt the going concern basis of preparation of the consolidated financial report.

35

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020Race to Victory

36

DIRECTORS’ REPORT 2020

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION

Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 
www.bdo.com.au 

Level 11, 1 Margaret St  
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia 

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE BY MARTIN COYLE TO THE DIRECTORS OF BEYOND 
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 

As lead auditor of Beyond International Limited for the year ended 30 June 2020, I declare that, to the 
best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 

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

relation to the audit; and 

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

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

Martin Coyle 
Director 

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Sydney, 8 September 2020 

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

37

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

NOTES

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S
 83,014 

2020
$000’S
 85,148 

5 (a)

5 (a)

17

5 (b)

5 (b)

5 (b)

5 (b)

6 (a)

Revenue from continuing operations

Other income

Share of profits of joint ventures and investments in associates accounted for 
using the equity method

Royalty expense

Production costs

Home entertainment direct costs

Digital marketing direct costs 

Administration costs

Employee benefits expense

Finance costs

Provisions 

Depreciation, amortisation, impairment expense and write-down  
of content assets expense

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(Loss)/profit before income tax

Income tax (expense)/benefit

Loss after income tax for the year

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

Foreign currency translation

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Loss is attributable to:

  Owners of Beyond International Limited

  Non-controlling interest

Total comprehensive income for the year is attributable to:

  Owners of Beyond International Limited

  Non-controlling interest

 10,433 

 411 

 83 

 16,304 

 39,434 

 3,695 

 1,105 

 11,887 

 39,119 

 5,015 

 5,608 

 5,807 

 3,675 

 2,894 

 16,118 

 15,014 

 518 

 450 

 598 

 168 

 16,679 

 6,185 

 26 

 - 

 (6,842)

 (2,157)

 776 

 (582)

 (6,066)

 (2,739)

 (880)

 (880)

 (74)

 (74)

 (6,946)

 (2,813)

 (6,394)

 (2,774)

 328 

 35 

 (6,066)

 (2,739)

 (7,274)

 (2,848)

 328 

 35 

 (6,946)

 (2,813)

Earnings per share attributable to the owners of Beyond International Limited

Basic and diluted loss per share

Dividends per share

7

26

Cents

 (10.4)

 - 

Cents

 (4.5)

-

The above Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in 
conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

38

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2020

NOTES

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000’S

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Current tax receivables 

Inventories

Other current assets

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Trade and other receivables

Investments accounted for using the equity method

Property plant and equipment

Right-of-use assets

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Other non-current assets

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

Employee benefits 

Current tax liabilities

Other financial liabilities

Lease liabilities

Other current liabilities

Borrowings

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Deferred tax liabilities

Employee benefits 

Lease liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Non-controlling interests

TOTAL EQUITY

9

10

11

9

17

13

14

15

6(c)

11

16

18

6(d)

19

21

20

22

6(c)

18

21

20

23

24

 8,183 

 5,172 

 29,268 

 22,817 

 493 

 689 

 15,916 

 54,550 

 927 

 914 

 820 

 506 

 2,959 

 11,757 

 43,211 

 3,338 

 814 

 1,677 

 3,424 

 6,026 

 194 

 4,600 

 3,468 

 174 

 10,803 

 7,826 

 20,549 

 24,455 

 75,099 

 67,666 

 10,297 

 6,403 

 3,861 

 3,749 

 105 

 6,252 

 1,795 

 328 

 2,058 

 1,571 

 23,725 

 18,688 

 4,510 

 67 

 50,545 

 32,865 

 1,186 

 186 

 1,336 

 227 

 2,011 

 4,724 

 124 

 521 

 3,507 

 6,808 

 54,051 

 39,673 

 21,048 

 27,993 

 34,018 

 34,018 

 (623)

 257 

 (12,647)

 (6,316)

 300 

 34 

 21,048 

 27,993 

The above Consolidated Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

39

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR 
ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

ISSUED 

CAPITAL RESERVES
$000’S

$000'S

ACCUMULATED 
LOSSES
$000'S

TOTAL
$000'S

NON-
CONTROLLING 
INTERESTS
$000'S

TOTAL 
EQUITY
$000'S

 34,018 

 257 

 (6,316)

 27,959 

 34 

 27,993 

-

-

-

-

 (6,394)

 (6,394)

 328 

 (6,066)

 (880)

-

 (880)

-

 (880)

 (880)

 (6,394)

 (7,274)

 328 

 (6,946)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

Balance at 01 July 2019 
restated*

Loss for the year

Other comprehensive 
income for the year, net 
of tax

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Minority interest losses 
transferred on cessation 
of operations.

-

-

 62 

 62 

 (62)

-

Balance at 30 June 2020

 34,018 

 (623)

 (12,647)

 20,747 

 300 

 21,048 

Balance at 01 July 2018

 34,018 

Loss for the year 
(restated*)

Other comprehensive 
income for the year, net 
of tax

Total comprehensive 
income for the year

Minority interest losses 
transferred on cessation 
of operations.

-

-

-

-

 331 

-

 (74)

 (3,208)

 31,141 

 (334)

 30,807 

 (2,774)

 (2,774)

 35 

 (2,739)

-

 (74)

-

 (74)

 (74)

 (2,774)

 (2,848)

 35 

 (2,813)

-

 (333)

 (333)

 333 

-

Balance at 30 June 2019

 34,018 

 257 

 (6,316)

 27,959 

 34 

 27,993 

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

40

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR 
ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)

Receipts from government grants

Interest received

Finance costs paid

Income tax paid (net of refunds)

Net cash provided by operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Investment in websites and databases

Prepaid royalties

Prepaid royalties recouped

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

(Payments)/proceeds for investments and joint venture

Payments for purchase of business, net of cash acquired

Investments in development projects

Net cash flows used in investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Drawdowns/(repayment) of borrowings (net)

Lease principal repayments

Net cash flows (used in)/provided by financing activities

Net increase/ (decrease) in cash held

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

NOTES

2020

2019

$000’S

$000'S

5(a)

5(b)

8(a)

15

27

 97,515 

 90,507 

(94,936)

 (87,141)

 775 

 8 

 (518)

 (372)

 - 

 18 

 (598)

 (887)

 2,472 

 1,899 

 (116)

 (768)

 (226)

 (372)

 707 

 (26)

 (3,643)

 (1,488)

 - 

 (541)

 287 

 135 

 726 

 - 

 (1,121)

 (335)

 (6,286)

 (498)

 8,636 

 (1,770)

 (1,812)

 (1,716)

 6,824 

 (3,486)

 3,011 

 (2,084)

 5,172 

 7,256 

 8,183 

 5,172 

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes. 

41

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 

ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

1. REPORTING ENTITY

Beyond International Limited is 
a company limited by shares, 
incorporated and domiciled in 
Australia and whose shares are 
publicly traded on the Australian 
Securities Exchange.

The financial report covers the 
consolidated entity of Beyond 
International Limited and its controlled 
entities (the Consolidated Entity and/
or the Group) as at and for the year 
ended 30 June 2020.

The financial report of Beyond 
International Limited for the year 
ended 30 June 2020 was authorised 
for issue in accordance with a 
resolution of the Board of Directors  
on 08 September 2020.

2. STATEMENT OF 
COMPLIANCE

The financial report is a general 
purpose financial report that has 
been prepared in accordance with 
Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations issued by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board (AASB) 
and the Corporations Act 2001, as 
appropriate for for-profit oriented 
entities. Compliance with Australian 
Accounting Standards ensures that 
the financial statements and notes also 
comply with International Financial 
Reporting Standards, as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards 
Board (IASB).

3. SIGNIFICANT 
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

This section sets out the significant 
accounting policies upon which the 
financial statements are prepared as 
a whole. Specific accounting policies 
are described in their respective 
notes to the financial statements. This 
section also shows information on new 
accounting standards, amendments 
and interpretations, and whether 
they are effective in the current or 
later years. The accounting policies 
have been consistently applied to all 
periods presented in these financial 
statements, unless otherwise stated.

BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial report has been prepared 
on an accruals basis and is based 
on historical costs, except where 
stated. The Consolidated Entity has 
not adopted a policy of revaluing its 
non-current assets on a regular basis. 
Non-current assets are revalued from 

time to time as considered appropriate 
by the directors and are not stated  
at amounts in excess of their 
recoverable amounts.

These financial statements are 
presented in Australian dollars, which 
is the Group’s functional currency.

ROUNDING
The Consolidated Entity is of a kind 
referred to in ASIC Corporations 
(Rounding in Financial/Directors’ 
Report) Instrument 2016/191 and in 
accordance with that Corporations 
Instrument, amounts in the directors’ 
report and the financial statements are 
rounded off to the nearest thousand, 
or in certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements 
incorporate the assets and liabilities of 
all subsidiaries of Beyond International 
Limited (‘company’ or ‘parent entity’) 
as at 30 June 2020 and the results of 
all subsidiaries for the year then ended.

Subsidiaries are all those entities 
over which the Consolidated Entity 
has control. The Consolidated 
Entity controls an entity when the 
Consolidated Entity is exposed to, 
or has rights to, variable returns 
from its involvement with the entity 
and has the ability to affect those 
returns through its power to direct the 
activities of the entity. Subsidiaries 
are fully consolidated from the date 
on which control is transferred to 
the Consolidated Entity. They are 
de-consolidated from the date that 
control ceases.

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

The acquisition of subsidiaries is 
accounted for using the acquisition 
method of accounting. A change in 
ownership interest, without the loss of 
control, is accounted for as an equity 
transaction, where the difference 
between the consideration transferred 
and the book value of the share of 
the non-controlling interest acquired 
is recognised directly in equity 
attributable to the parent.

Non-controlling interest in the results 

and equity of subsidiaries are shown 
separately in the statement of profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income, 
statement of financial position and 
statement of changes in equity of the 
Consolidated Entity. Losses incurred by 
the Consolidated Entity are attributed 
to non-controlling interest in full, even 
if that results in a deficit balance until 
the point at which the operations 
of the minority interest ceases. Any 
residual balance is then subsequently 
reclassified to the retained earnings

Where the Consolidated Entity 
loses control over a subsidiary, it 
derecognises the assets including 
goodwill, liabilities and non-controlling 
interest in the subsidiary together with 
any cumulative translation differences 
recognised in equity. The Consolidated 
Entity recognises the fair value of 
the consideration received and the 
fair value of any investment retained 
together with any gain or loss in profit 
or loss.

A list of controlled entities is 
contained in Note 31 to the financial 
statements. Investments in subsidiaries 
are accounted for at cost, less any 
impairment, in the parent entity.

FOREIGN OPERATIONS
Transactions denominated in a foreign 
currency are converted to Australian 
currency at the exchange rate at 
the date of the transaction. Foreign 
currency receivables and payables at 
the reporting date are translated at 
exchange rates at the reporting date. 
Exchange gains and losses are brought 
to account in determining the profit or 
loss for the year.

Exchange gains and losses arising on 
forward foreign exchange contracts 
entered into as hedges of specific 
commitments are deferred and 
included in the determination of the 
amounts at which the transactions 
are brought to account. Specific 
hedging is undertaken in order to 
avoid or minimise possible adverse 
financial effects of movements in 
foreign exchange rates. If the hedging 
transaction is terminated prior to 
its maturity date and the hedged 
transaction is still expected to occur, 
deferral of any gains and losses which 
arose prior to termination continues, 
and those gains and losses are 
included in the measurement of the 
hedged transaction.

In those circumstances where a 
hedging transaction is terminated 
prior to maturity because the hedged 
transaction is no longer expected 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR 

ENDED 30 JUNE 2020

to occur, any previous deferred 
gains or losses are recognised in the 
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other 
Comprehensive Income at the date 
of termination. All exchange gains 
and losses relating to other hedge 
transactions are brought to account 
in the Statement of Financial Position 
in the same period as the exchange 
differences on the items covered by 
the hedge transactions. Costs on such 
contracts are expensed as incurred.

Exchange gains and losses on the 
other hedge transactions entered into 
as hedges of general commitments  
are brought to account in the 
Statement of Profit or Loss and  
Other Comprehensive Income in the 
financial year in which the exchange 
rate changes.

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.

USE OF JUDGEMENTS  
AND ESTIMATES
The Directors evaluate estimates 
and judgments incorporated into the 
financial report based on historical 
knowledge and best available current 
information. Estimates assume a 
reasonable expectation of future 
events and are based on current trends 
and economic data, obtained both 
externally and within the group.

Judgement has been exercised in 
considering the impacts that the 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic  
has had, or may have, on the 
consolidated entity based on known 
information. This consideration  
extends to the nature of the products 
and services offered, customers, 
supply chain, staffing and geographic 
regions in which the consolidated 
entity operates.

Sections within this financial report 
whereby estimates and judgments 
have a material impact are as follows:

Assets and liabilities of overseas 
controlled entities and branches are 
translated at exchange rates existing  
at the reporting date and the exchange 
gain or loss arising on translation is 
carried directly to a foreign currency 
translation reserve. 

• The recoverability of distribution 
advances and prepaid royalties 
detailed in Note 11.

•  The recoverability of capitalised 
development costs detailed in  
Note 11.

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (“GST”) 
AND VALUE ADDED TAX (“VAT”)
Revenues, expenses and assets are 
recognised net of the amount of GST, 
except when the GST incurred on a 
purchase of goods and services is 
not recoverable from the taxation 
authority. In these circumstances the 
GST is recognised as part of the cost 
of acquisition of the asset or as part 
of the expense item as applicable. 
Receivables and payables in the 
Statement of Financial Position  
are shown inclusive of GST.

•  The recoverability of capitalised 

production costs detailed in Note 11.

•  The valuation of goodwill detailed  

in Note 15.

•  The recoverability of deferred tax 

assets as detailed in Note 6.

•  The valuation of right-of-use-assets 

and the lease liability values as 
detailed in Note 14 and 21.

•  The valuation of employee benefits  

in Note 18.

• Uncertain tax positions in Note 6.

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

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

Commitments and contingencies are 
disclosed net of the amount of GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the 
taxation authority.

NEW STANDARDS AND 
INTERPRETATIONS
The Group has adopted Interpretation 
AASB 23 Uncertainty over income 
tax treatments for the first time in the 
current year. Interpretation 23 sets 
out how to determine the accounting 
tax position when there is uncertainty 
over income tax treatments. The 
Interpretation requires an entity to:

•  Determine whether uncertain tax 

positions are assessed separately or 
as a group, and

•  Assess whether it is probable that a 

tax authority will accept an uncertain 
tax treatment used, or proposed to 

be used, by an entity in its income 
tax filings.

-  If yes, the Group should determine its 
accounting tax position consistently 
with the tax treatment used or 
planned to be used in its income  
tax filings.

-  If no, the Group should reflect the 

effect of uncertainty in determining 
its accounting tax position using 
either the most likely amount or  
the expected value method.

Management regularly review the 
transactions with other Beyond 
related entities and engage tax 
specialists where required to assess the 
appropriate tax treatment. Whilst some 
judgement is required, management 
are not currently aware of any uncertain 
tax treatment that would result in a 
material liability at the reporting date. 
Additionally, the Group believes that its 
accruals for tax liabilities are adequate 
for all open tax years based on its 
assessment of interpretations of  
tax law and prior experience.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS 
AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET 
MANDATORY OR EARLY ADOPTED
Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations that have recently 
been issued or amended but are not 
yet mandatory, have not been early 
adopted by the consolidated entity for 
the annual reporting period ended 30 
June 2020. The consolidated entity’s 
assessment of the impact of these new 
or amended Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations, most relevant to the 
consolidated entity, are set out below.

Conceptual Framework for Financial 
Reporting (Conceptual Framework)

The revised Conceptual Framework is 
applicable to annual reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2020 
and early adoption is permitted. The 
Conceptual Framework contains new 
definition and recognition criteria as 
well as new guidance on measurement 
that affects several Accounting 
Standards. Where the consolidated 
entity has relied on the existing 
framework in determining its accounting 
policies for transactions, events or 
conditions that are not otherwise dealt 
with under the Australian Accounting 
Standards, the consolidated entity may 
need to review such policies under 
the revised framework. At this time, 
the application of the Conceptual 
Framework is not expected to have a 
material impact on the consolidated 
entity’s financial statements.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 2020GOING CONCERN
For the year ended 30 June 2020, the 
Consolidated Entity made a loss after 
income tax of $6,066,000 (2019: loss 
of $2,739,000) and was in breach of 
its banking covenants as disclosed in 
Note 22.

The financial report has been  
prepared on the going concern basis, 
which contemplates continuity of 
normal business activities and the 
realisation of assets and the discharge 
of liabilities in the normal course  
of business.

During the financial year, the 
World Health Organisation (WHO) 
announced a global health emergency 
because of a new strain of coronavirus 
outbreak (COVID-19) and the risks to 
the international community as the 
virus spread globally beyond its point 
of origin. Because of the rapid increase 
in exposure globally, on 11 March 2020, 
the WHO classified the COVID-19 
outbreak as a pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused 
large scale disruption and adverse 
economic conditions, the impact of 
which continues to evolve as at the 
date of authorisation of the Group’s 
financial statements. Whilst the 
pandemic has impacted most sectors 
of the economy in different ways (both 
positive and negative), the Group’s 
operations have most notably been 
effected by the delay in a number of 
scheduled productions due to social 
distancing requirements, the flow 
on effect which has also delayed the 
distribution of these programs within 

the distribution segment. The impact 
of this among other items has resulted 
in the Group recognising a loss after 
income tax for the financial year of 
$6,606,000 (2019: $2,739,000) . 

Notwithstanding the above, the 
Directors believe that there are 
reasonable grounds to conclude that 
the Group will continue as a going 
concern, after consideration all of  
the following factors:

•  As at 30 June 2020, the Group 
reported net current assets of 
$4,005,000 (2019: $10,346,000) 
and cash and cash equivalents of 
$8,183,000 (2019: $5,172,000);

•  On 31 August 2020, the Group 

obtained a notice of waiver from the 
St George Bank waiving the event of 
default in respect to the breach of 
the Group’s covenants imposed by  
St George for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2020; 

•  Management have prepared forecasts 

for the year ending 30 June 2021 
which indicate that the Group can 
continue to pay its debts as and when 
they become due and payable for at 
least the twelve months from the date 
of authorisation of this report; 

•  The Group is expecting to achieve 
significant synergies and positive 
future cash flows from the acquisition 
of TCB Media Rights Limited during 
the 2021 financial year;

commence during the 2021 financial 
year; and 

•  In the event of continuing business 

challenges associated with the 
COVID-19 pandemic, management 
are confident in being able to 
manage working capital through 
the pursuit of operating efficiencies, 
re-negotiating financing facilities 
and accessing JobKeeper extensions 
where eligible.

Accordingly, the directors believe 
the Group will be able to continue 
as a going concern and that it is 
appropriate to adopt the going 
concern basis of preparation of the 
consolidated financial report.

RECLASSIFICATION  
OF COMPARATIVES
Comparative figures have been adjusted 
to conform to changes in presentation 
for the current financial year.

CORRECTION OF ERROR IN 
CALCULATING PROVISION
During the year, Beyond Home 
Entertainment discovered a 
computational error in calculating 
the provision for producers share 
payable. The error resulted in an 
understatement of Beyond Home 
Entertainment direct costs recognised 
in 2019 and a corresponding 
understatement in the producers share 
payable and deferred tax liability.

•  Productions which were previously 
delayed as a result of COVID-19 
social distancing requirements have 
either recommenced or expected to 

The error has been corrected by 
restating each of the affected financial 
statement line items for the prior 
period as follows:

STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS (EXTRACT)

Home entertainment direct costs

Loss before income tax

Income tax expense

Loss after income tax for the year

Balance sheet (extract)

Producer share payable

Other current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Net assets

Accumulated losses

Total equity

2019
$000'S

 4,831 

 (1,973)

 (637)

 (2,610)

 10,308 

 18,504 

 1,391 

 28,122 

 (6,447)

-

MOVEMENT
$000’S

 184 

 184 

 (55)

 129 

 184 

 184 

 (55)

 (129)

 129 

-

RESTARTED  
2019
$000'S

 5,015 

 (2,157)

 (582)

 (2,739)

 10,492 

 18,688 

 1,336 

 27,993 

 (6,316)

-

44

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

4. OPERATING SEGMENTS 

Management, as the chief operating 
decision maker, has determined the 
operating segments based on the 
reports reviewed by the Board that 
are used to make strategic decisions. 
The Board considers the business on 
a global basis in the following four 
operating divisions: 

1. TV PRODUCTION  
AND COPYRIGHT 
Production of television programming 
and ownership of television  
product copyright. 

2. FILM AND TELEVISION 
DISTRIBUTION 
International distribution of television 
programmes and feature films. 

3. HOME ENTERTAINMENT 
Distribution in Australia and  
New Zealand of DVDs. 

4. DIGITAL MARKETING 
Online search optimisation, 
website creation, development and 
performance and online media sales  
in Australia and New Zealand.

NORTH AMERICA 
A portion of the group’s production, 
film and television sales are generated 
from North America, with production 
offices in Los Angeles. 

CORPORATE BENEFIT/(EXPENSE) 
Includes the parent entity, centralised 
administrative support services to  
the group comprising legal and 
business affairs, finance and human 
resources, in addition to internet 
development. None of these activities 
constitute a separately reportable 
business segment.

GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS 
Although the Consolidated Entity’s 
divisions are managed on a global 
basis they operate in four main 
geographical areas: 

AUSTRALIA 
The home country of the parent entity. 
The areas of operation include all core 
business segments. 

EUROPE 
Substantial film and television 
distribution proceeds are derived 
from European markets. The group’s 
head office for multinational activities 
is located in Dublin. This office is 
responsible for production and 
development, and for the acquisition 
and international sales of all television 
programmes and feature films. The 
Dublin office manages the direct sales 
and marketing activities of the office 
located in London, which represents 
the second overseas sales office base. 

REST OF WORLD 
The Rest of World comprises all 
other territories from which film 
and television distribution income is 
derived including the Middle East,  
Asia, and Latin America.

OPERATING SEGMENT

REVENUE

TV PRODUCTION  
& COPYRIGHT

FILM & 
TELEVISION 
DISTRIBUTION

HOME 
ENTERTAINMENT

DIGITAL 
MARKETING

OTHER &  
INTER SEGMENT 
ELIMINATIONS

CONSOLIDATION

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

External revenues excluding fx, interest 

 44,312 

 45,541 

 27,966 

 21,206 

 5,600 

 7,515 

 6,573 

 8,394 

 (183)

 357 

 84,268 

 83,014 

Other income

Other segments

Total revenue 

 460 

 7,154 

-

 6,330 

 45 

-

-

 866 

 48 

-

 51,926 

 51,872 

 28,011 

 22,072 

 5,648 

Result before fx, interest and D&A

 5,781 

 5,179 

 929 

 2,237 

 (567)

-

-

 7,515 

 481 

Depreciation, amortisation and write-down of content assets

 (3,275)

 (1,359)

 (1,003)

 (617)

 (1,723)

 (2,540)

Gain on bargain purchase

Impairment of assets

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 (6,283)

 (150)

 (1,130)

 143 

-

-

 184 

-

 556 

 (7,154)

 (7,752)

 880 

-

-

-

 6,716 

 8,950 

 (7,153)

 (7,395)

 85,148 

 83,014 

 (807)

 (263)

-

 747 

 (4,322)

 (4,335)

 1,014 

 4,309 

 (261)

 (1,231)

 (1,258)

 (7,495)

 (6,035)

-

-

 9,036 

 (1,771)

-

-

 9,036 

-

 (9,184)

 (150)

Result before interest, fx & other unallocated expenses

 2,506 

 3,821 

 (74)

 1,620 

 (8,573)

 (2,210)

 (2,200)

 486 

 1,712 

 (5,593)

 (6,629)

 (1,877)

Net interest expense

Foreign exchange gain

Loss before income tax

Income tax benefit/(expense)

Loss after income tax

Non-controlling interest portion of the (loss)

Loss for the year

 (510)

 (580)

 297 

 300 

 (6,842)

 (2,157)

 776 

 (582)

 (6,066)

 (2,739)

 (328)

 (35)

 (6,394)

 (2,774)

45

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 20204. OPERATING SEGMENTS (continued)

OPERATING SEGMENT

ASSETS

Segment assets

Deferred tax assets & other non-current assets

Corporate assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES

Segment liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Corporate liabilities

Total liabilities

Other

Capital expenditure

Other non cash expenses

Impairment of assets

TV PRODUCTION  
& COPYRIGHT

FILM & 
TELEVISION 
DISTRIBUTION

HOME 
ENTERTAINMENT

DIGITAL 
MARKETING

OTHER &  
INTER SEGMENT 
ELIMINATIONS

CONSOLIDATION

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

 19,755 

 15,474 

 50,691 

 29,686 

 1,313 

 9,886 

 2,219 

 3,829 

 (38,106)

 (31,005)

 35,870 

 27,870 

 3,468 

 174 

 35,761 

 39,622 

 75,099 

 67,666 

 16,232 

 11,646 

 28,396 

 16,303 

 1,737 

 1,572 

 1,177 

 1,556 

 (5,313)

 (1,578)

 42,228 

 29,499 

 1,186 

 10,638 

 1,336 

 8,838 

 54,051 

 39,673 

 80 

-

-

 252 

 374 

-

 3 

-

-

-

 464 

 120 

-

-

 6,283 

 243 

 79 

 150 

 7 

-

 1,130 

 5 

 (11)

-

 241 

-

 1,771 

 268 

 125 

 452 

-

-

 9,184 

 768 

 1,031 

 150 

GEOGRAPHICAL 
INFORMATION

SEGMENT REVENUES FROM 
EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS

CARRYING AMOUNT OF 
SEGMENT ASSETS

ACQUISITION OF NON 
CURRENT SEGMENT ASSETS

Australia

North America

Europe

Rest of World

2020

$000'S

 40,794 

 25,569 

 14,561 

 4,224 

 85,148 

2019

$000'S

2020

$000'S

2019

$000'S

2020

$000'S

 33,884 

 20,568 

 33,068 

 29,815 

 13,293 

 6,022 

 83,014 

 723 

 29,017 

 24,790 

 75,099 

 4,418 

 29,407 

 773 

 67,666 

 278 

 34 

 8 

 132 

 452 

2019

$000'S

 752 

 7 

 4 

 5 

 768 

Notes to and forming part  
of the segment information

(a) Accounting policies Segment 
revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities 
are those that are directly attributable 
to a segment and the relevant portion 
that can be allocated to the segment 
on a reasonable basis. Segment assets 
include all assets used by a segment 
and consist primarily of operating cash, 
receivables, inventories, capitalised 
production and development costs, 
investments, distribution advances, 
inventories, property, plant and 

equipment and goodwill and other 
intangible assets, net of any related 
provisions. While most of these assets 
can be directly attributable to individual 
segments, the carrying amounts of 
certain assets used jointly by segments 
are allocated based on reasonable 
estimates of usage. Segment liabilities 
consist primarily of trade and other 
creditors, producers share payable, bills 
of exchange and employee entitlements. 

(b) Other segments Segment revenues, 
expenses and results include transfers 
between segments. Such transfers are 

priced on an “arm’s length” basis and  
are eliminated on consolidation. 

(c) Major customers Included in each 
segment revenue total is revenue 
from customers in excess of 10% of 
total segment revenue. Total revenues 
relating to these customers are $49m 
(2019: $43m) within the TV Production 
& Copyright and Film & Television 
distribution segments, $4.7m (2019: 
$5.9m) within the Home Entertainment 
segment and $1.4m (2019: $1.4m) within 
the Digital Marketing segment. 

46

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

Supernatural Quest

47

BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 20205. REVENUES AND EXPENSES

(a)

Revenue and other income

Revenue

Sales revenue

Royalty revenue

Rental revenue

Other income

Net realised/unrealised foreign currency translation gains

Management service fees

External interest

Gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment

Gain on bargain purchase (note 27)

Other Items

Total revenue and other income

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 83,656 

 82,009 

 1,492 

 1,004 

-

 1 

 85,148 

 83,014 

 297 

 213 

 8 

-

 9,035 

 880 

 300 

 86 

 18 

 7 

-

-

 95,581 

 83,425 

Revenue from operating activities represents revenue earned from TV Productions & Copyright sales,  
Film & Television distribution, Home Entertainment sales, digital marketing sales and royalty revenue.

Revenue is recognised when the Group transfers control over a good or a service to a customer either  
at a point in time or over time. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue  
is recognised:

Revenue for TV Production and Copyright services are recognised over time as the production services are 
provided to the customer. Each customer contract for TV Production and Copyright services are unique to the 
customer and it has been determined that there is no alternative use of the production services to the Group. 
Under the TV Production and Copyright contracts with customers, the Group have an enforceable right to 
payment for the work completed to date. The input method for determining the amount of revenue to be 
recognised is assessed based on the costs incurred, which depicts the Group’s transferring of the control  
of the production to the customer.

Revenue for Film & Television Distribution services are recognised at a point in time when the Broadcaster is 
able to exploit the distribution rights and when the IP rights have been delivered. Both internal and external 
title IP rights are delivered to the customer by episode.

Royalty revenue is recognised at a point in time, being once the revenue can be accurately estimated.

Revenue for Home Entertainment is recognised at the point in time when the goods have been accepted as 
delivered to the customer. For the consignment arrangements, revenue is recognised when the goods have 
been sold by the retailer to the end-customer.

Revenue for Digital Marketing services are recognised over time as the services are provided to the customer. 
The stage of completion for determining the amount of revenue to recognise is assessed based on either the 
costs incurred or the time elapsed, depending on which method best depicts the Group’s transferring of the 
control to the customer. 

Where amounts are invoiced before revenue is earned, a deferred revenue liability is brought to account. 
These contract liabilities reflect the consideration received in respect of unsatisfied performance obligations.

Other income includes jobkeeper government grant of $775,000 which was received in the 2020 financial 
year. There are no unfulfilled conditions or other contingencies attached to these grants.

The acquisition of TCB Rights Ltd generated a gain on bargain purchase of $9,035,000 refer (note 27).

48

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

5. REVENUES AND EXPENSES (continued)

Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers

The group derives revenue from the transfer of goods and services over time and at a point in time in the 
following major product lines and geographical regions:

TV PRODUCTION  
& COPYRIGHT

FILM & 
TELEVISION 
DISTRIBUTION

HOME 
ENTERTAINMENT

DIGITAL 
MARKETING

OTHER &  
INTER SEGMENT 
ELIMINATIONS

CONSOLIDATION

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

$000'S

Australia

North America

Europe

Rest of World

 33,996 

 23,495 

 2,927 

 14,970 

 25,356 

 11,767 

 5,288 

 4,733 

 2,960 

 3,021 

 12,060 

 10,298 

-

-

-

-

 1,257 

 1,753 

 112 

 51,926 

 51,872 

 28,011 

 22,072 

 5,648 

 5,536 

 7,324 

 3,861 

 4,871 

 (5,526)

 (7,094)

 40,794 

 33,884 

-

-

-

-

 191 

 7,515 

 2,855 

 6,716 

-

-

 (1,168)

 (459)

 (274)

 25,569 

 29,815 

 (27)

 14,561 

 13,292 

 4,079 

-

-

 4,224 

 6,023 

 8,950 

 (7,153)

 (7,395)

 85,148 

 83,014 

Timing of Revenue Recognition

Goods transferred at a point in time

-

-

 28,011 

 22,072 

 5,648 

 7,515 

Services transferred over time

 51,926 

 51,872 

-

-

-

-

 51,926 

 51,872 

 28,011 

 22,072 

 5,648 

 7,515 

-

 6,716 

 6,716 

-

-

-

 33,659 

 29,587 

 8,950 

 (7,153)

 (7,395)

 51,489 

 53,427 

 8,950 

 (7,153)

 (7,395)

 85,148 

 83,014 

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 20205. REVENUES AND EXPENSES (continued)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

(b)

Loss before tax includes the following:
Bad and doubtful debts
 - Trade receivables (recovered)/written off during the period
 - Trade receivables movement in provision (Note 9)

Rental expense on operating leases
- Variable payments not included in the measurement of lease liabilities
-  Expenses relating to leases of low-value assets, excluding short term leases  

of low-value assets

Finance costs
 - Interest expense on borrowings
 - Interest expense on lease liabilities

Loss on disposal of asset
Depreciation, amortisation and write-down of content assets
 - Property, plant and equipment assets (Note 13)
 - Right-of-use assets (Note 14)
 - Distribution Advances (Note 11)
 - Prepaid Royalties (Note 11)
 - Capitalised Production Costs (Note 11)
 - Intangible assets (Note 15)
 - Other assets (Note 11)

Impairment
 - Goodwill (Note 15)
 - Inventory (Note 10)
 - Prepaid Royalties (Note 11)
 - Other assets (Note 11)
Total Depreciation, amortisation, impairment expense and write-down of content 
assets expense

Foreign exchange loss / (gain)
Fair value decrease in derivative financial instruments
Other realised/unrealised foreign currency translation (gains)

Superannuation guarantee expense 

 (13)
 203 
 190 

 130 

 68 

 199 

 140 
 378 
 518 
 26 

 893 
 1,806 
 681 
-
 2,366 
 81 
 1,668 
 7,495 

 4,600 
 1,618 
 2,652 
 314 

 9,184 

 2 
 (10)
 (8)

 (27)

 78 

 51 

 152 
 445 
 598 
-1 

 951 
 1,808 
 451 
 2,113 
 638 
 150 
 74 
 6,185 

-
-
-
-

-

-
 (297)
 (297)

 (161)
 (139)
 (300)

 861 

 934 

50

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

5. REVENUES AND EXPENSES (continued)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

(c)

Auditors' Remuneration
Remuneration of the auditor and their related network firms* of the parent entity 
and its controlled entities for:
  -  Audit or review of the financial report
  -  Other assurance services
  -  Tax compliance services
Remuneration of network firms for:
  -  Tax compliance services
Remuneration of other auditors of subsidiaries for: 
  -  Audit or review of the financial report
  -  Other assurance services
  -  Tax compliance services

 339,386 
-
 64,024 

 334,305 
 33,685 
 32,912 

 18,644 

 35,512 

 59,025 
 51,632 
 15,352 

 57,463 
 58,240 
 11,614 

6. INCOME TAX EXPENSE

(a)

(b)

The components of tax expense comprise:
Current income tax
Deferred income tax
Withholding tax 
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years
Derecognition of tax losses previously brought to account
Tax losses not brought to account
Income tax benefit\(expense) reported in the Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Other Comprehensive Income
The prima facie tax on loss from ordinary activities before income tax is 
reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:
Loss before income tax
Prima facie tax payable on loss from ordinary activities before income tax at 
30% (2019: 30%)

Less:
Tax effect of :
 - Other non-assesable/deductible items

Less:
Tax effect of :
  -  Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years
  -  Withholding tax losses written off from prior years
  -  Derecognition of the tax losses previously brought to account
  -  Tax losses not brought to account
  -  Effect of lower tax rate on overseas income
Income tax (benefit)/expense
The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 (4,767)
 (1,005)
-
 251 
 52 
 4,693 

 (1,356)
 (316)
 20 
 102 
 (1,933)
 1,933 

 (776)

 (1,550)

 (6,842)

 (2,157)

 (3,581)
 (5,634)

 (667)
 (1,314)

 251 
-
 52 
 4,693 
 (138)
 (776)
11%

 102 
 20 
 (1,933)
 1,933 
 (358)
 (1,550)
72%

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 20206. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)

(c)

Deferred Tax 
Deferred tax liabilities
Distribution guarantees and unrecouped program expenses
Capitalised production costs and other expenses
Offset deferred tax liabilities against deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets
Provisions and accruals 
Tax losses
Offset deferred tax liabilities against deferred tax assets

Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities) 
Movements:
Opening balance
Additions from business combinations (note 27)
Credited to profit or loss 
Closing Balance
Liabilities
Current
Income tax 

(d)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 (587)
 (1,664)
 1,065 
 (1,186)

 2,174 
 2,359 
 (1,065)
 3,468 
 2,282 

 (1,162)
 2,439 
 1,005 
 2,282 

 (1,339)
 (1,477)
 1,480 
 (1,336)

 1,586 
 68 
 (1,480)
 174 
 (1,162)

 (1,275)
-
 113 
 (1,162)

 (105)

 (328)

The above is a current provision for income tax payable by the parent and subsidiaries of the Consolidated Entity.

Recognition and measurement

In accordance with the details below, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally 
enforceable right exists to offset 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.

The Group has recognised tax losses as shown above only to the extent that recoupment is considered 
probable at the reporting date or where these losses offset deferred tax liabilities. The Australian tax  
group has unrecognised tax losses available totalling $25,805,704 (2019: $16,391,128). The benefits of  
these unrecognised tax losses will only be realised if certain conditions are met, including:

•  The group derives future assessable income of a nature and amount sufficient to enable the benefits  

from the deductions for the losses to be realised;

•  The group continues to comply with the conditions for deductibility imposed by the law;
•  The losses are available under the continuity of ownership or same business tests;
•  No changes in tax legislation adversely affect the company in realising the benefit from the deductions  

for the losses.

Movement in deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities has gone through the Statement of Profit or Loss 
and Other Comprehensive Income.

The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on that period’s taxable income based on 
the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities 
attributable to temporary differences, unused tax losses and the adjustment recognised for prior periods, 
where applicable.

Current income tax expense charged to the profit or loss is the tax payable on taxable income calculated 
using applicable income tax rates enacted, or substantially enacted, as at the reporting date. Current tax 
liabilities (assets) are therefore measured at the amounts expected to be paid to (or recovered from) the 
relevant tax authority.

Deferred tax expense reflects movements in deferred tax asset and deferred tax liability balances during  
the year as well as unused tax losses.

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6. INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)

Recognition and measurement (continued)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are ascertained based on temporary differences arising between the tax 
bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets also 
arise where amounts have been fully expensed but future deductions are available. No deferred income tax  
will be recognised from the initial recognition of an asset or liability, excluding a business combination,  
where there is no effect on accounting or taxable profit or loss.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period  
when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates enacted or substantively enacted  
at the reporting date. Their measurement also reflects the manner in which management expects to  
recover or settle the carrying amount of the related asset or liability.

Deferred tax assets relating to temporary differences and unused tax losses are recognised only to the  
extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the benefits of the  
deferred tax asset can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists to offset 
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.

Tax Consolidation

Beyond International Limited and its wholly owned Australian subsidiaries have formed an income tax 
consolidated group under the tax consolidated regime. Each entity in the group recognises its own current  
and deferred tax assets, except for any deferred tax assets resulting from unused tax losses and tax credits, 
which are immediately assumed by the head entity, being Beyond International Limited. The current tax  
liability for each group entity is then subsequently assumed by the parent entity. 

The tax consolidated group has entered into a tax funding arrangement whereby each company in the group 
contributes to the income tax payable by the group in proportion to their contribution to the group’s taxable 
income. Pursuant to the funding arrangement, transfers of tax losses or tax liabilities are assumed by the 
head entity through intercompany loans.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 20207. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic and diluted loss per share:

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
CENTS PER 
SHARE

2020
CENTS PER 
SHARE

(10.4)

(4.5)

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

Net loss attributable to ordinary equity holders  
(used in calculating basic earning and diluted per share)

Net loss attributable to ordinary equity holders  
(used in calculating diluted earning per share)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in calculating basic earnings and 
diluted per share

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

 (6,394)

$000'S

 (2,774)

 (6,394)

 (2,774)

Number

Number

 61,336,968 

 61,336,968 

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

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

• costs of servicing equity (other than dividends) and preference share dividends; 
•  the after tax effect of dividends and interest associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares that have 

been recognised as expenses; and

•  other non-discretionary changes in revenues or expenses during the period that would result from  

the dilution of potential ordinary shares;

divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares and dilutive potential ordinary shares, adjusted 
for any bonus element.

54

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

8. CASH FLOW INFORMATION 

(a) Reconciliation of cash flows from operations with net loss after income tax

Loss after income tax

Adjustment for non-cash flow in loss:

  Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and write-down of content assets expense

  Net gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

 Share of profits of joint ventures and investments in associates accounted  
for using the equity method

  Unrealised foreign exchange (gain)/loss

  Make good provision

  Gain on bargain purchase

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

  Decrease in trade and other receivables

  (Increase)/decrease in inventory

  (Increase) in other assets

  (Increase) in net deferred tax assets and liabilities

Increase in trade and other creditors

  (Decrease) in other financial liabilities

  (Decrease) in other liabilities

Increase in provisions

Cash flow from operations

(b) Financing facilities available

At reporting date, the following financing facilities had been negotiated and were available

Secured multi option facility

  Used at reporting date *

  Unused at reporting date

Total facility

* The amount of the facility used at reporting date is for bank guarantees on various 
building leases held by the Group

The multi option facility may be drawn at any time and may be terminated by the bank 
on demand. 

The interest rate on the facility is the commercial base rate of 5.56% at 30 June 2020 
(8.16% at 30 June 2019).

Bill acceptance/discount facility

Used at reporting date*

Unused at reporting date

Total facility

*The amount of the facility used at reporting date is for funding production offsets

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

$000'S

 16,679 

 26 

 (83)

 (87)

 7 

 (9,036)

 6,185 

 (7)

 (1,105)

 (173)

-

-

 3,400 

 3,306 

 (16)

 681 

 4,330 

 3,400 

 652 

 (3,871)

 (1,148)

 581 

-

 416 

 71 

 2,472 

 (16)

 (1,379)

 (3)

 230 

 (940)

 (1,697)

 142 

 1,899 

 3,216 

 680 

 3,896 

 1,048 

 2,063 

 3,111 

 4,000 

-

 4,000 

 67 

 5,933 

 6,000 

55

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8. CASH FLOW INFORMATION (continued)

The bill acceptance/discount facility may be drawn at any time and may be terminated 
by the bank on demand. 

The interest rate on the facility is the discount base rate of 1.96% at 30 June 2020  
(nil at 30 June 2019).

The facilities are secured by certain covenants on the Consolidated Entity that these 
financial conditions are met - 

  a) Shareholder funds to total assets greater than 38% as at 30 June 2020.

  b) Minimum operating NPBT cannot be lower than Budget by 20% variance

  c) Total bill facility drawdown cannot exceed 85% of total producer offsets

Secured credit card facilities

  Used at reporting date

  Unused at reporting date

  Total facility

Secured equipment loan facility

  Unused at reporting date

  Total facility

The interest rate on the facility is determined on usage as at the time. As no facility is 
being used no rate is applicable.

Amount of Assets Pledged as Security

Fixed and floating charge over assets

Total assets pledged as security

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

$000'S

 157 

 108 

 265 

 500 

 500 

 187 

 78 

 265 

 500 

 500 

 75,099 

 67,666 

 75,099 

 67,666 

Cash and short-term deposits in the Statement of Financial Position comprise cash at bank and in hand  
and short term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.

Cash and Cash equivalents has an element of restricted cash totalling $2,121,000 (2019: $728,000).

For the purposes of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and cash 
equivalents as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.

9. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Current

Trade receivables

Provision for expected credit losses

Non-current

Trade receivables

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

$000'S

 29,477 

 22,823 

 (209)

 (6)

 29,268 

 22,817 

 927 

 927 

 3,338 

 3,338 

56

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

 
9. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (continued)

Ageing of debtors

Not past due

Past due 0-90 days

Past due 91-180 days

Past due 180+ days

Reconciliation of provision for expected credit loss

Opening balance

Additional provision recognised

Utilised

Closing balance

Recognition and measurement

-

2020

$000'S

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000’S

 Gross 

 Provision 

 Gross 

 Provision 

 20,342 

 5,751 

 3,208 

 1,103 

 30,404 

-

-

-

 (209)

 (209)

 20,975 

 3,546 

 1,152 

 488 

 26,161 

-

-

-

 (6)

 (6)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

$000'S

 (6)

 (206)

 3 

 (209)

 (16)

-

 10 

 (6)

Trade receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for any 
uncollectable amounts or expected credit losses. The following specific recognition criteria must  
also be met before a receivable is recognised:

Production debtors - receivables are recognised as they are due for settlement, within a term of  
no more than 30 days.

Licensing debtors - receivable is recognised once a licence agreement is signed by both parties and  
the programme is able to be delivered. Payment terms are usually based upon signature, delivery and 
acceptance. In certain contracts instalment payments may extend over the term of the licence agreement.

The group applies the AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses  
a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets. Bad debts are written  
off when they are identified.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk 
characteristics and the days past due. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales 
over a period of 36 month before the beginning of the reporting period and the corresponding historical 
credit losses experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect current and 
forward looking information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the 
receivables. The group has identified the GDP annual growth rate and the unemployment rate of the regions 
in which it sells its goods and services to be the most relevant factors, and accordingly adjusts the historical 
loss rates based on expected changes in these factors.

The consolidated entity has increased its monitoring of debt recovery as there is an increased probability  
of customers delaying payment or being unable to pay, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  
As a result, the amount of expected credit losses has increased since the previous corresponding period.

A default event is defined when a debtor becomes past due. On becoming past due 0-30 days a reminder 
email is sent and followed up with a phone call. If the default moves into the next bracket of 31-60 days past 
due the sales executive makes contact with the customer. If the default moves into the 61-90 days a final 
email is sent and the details are passed onto the lawyers. Once it moves into the 91+ bracket the account  
is placed on hold and management will discuss if the amount should be written-off.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 202010. INVENTORIES

Current

DVD Stock - raw material at cost

DVD Stock - finished goods at net realisable value

Stock footage - at cost

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

$000'S

-

 83 

 683 

 2,860 

 6 

 689 

 16 

 2,959 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Inventories represent stock TV footage  
and DVD stock at cost. As the footage is used it will be included within the production cost of the programme.

Costs of purchasing inventory are determined after deducting rebates and discounts.

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

Inventories sold on consignment remain in the financial statements as stock on hand until sold  
to the end customer.

Costs are assigned to an individual item of inventory on the basis of weighed average costs.

During the year, the Group recognised an impairment charge to inventory $1,618,000 (2019: $nil). This impairment 
was on reflection of the impact of COVID-19 and in response to the execution of the long form agreement with 
Regency subsequent to the year end, which wrote down the balance of inventory to the Director’s expectations 
of net realisable value as at the reporting date.

11. OTHER ASSETS

Current

Capitalised development costs

Less: deferred revenue

Distribution advances

Write down of distribution advances

Prepaid royalties

Capitalised production costs

Prepayments

Non-current

Capitalised Production Costs

Investment in 3rd Party Copyright

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

$000'S

3,913 

3,324 

(1,565)

(1,583)

2,348 

14,866 

1,741 

7,925 

(5,109)

(4,428)

9,757 

- 

3,497 

2,987 

 2,888 

 2,299 

923 

3,811 

15,916 

5,877 

4,926 

10,803 

1,232 

3,531 

11,757 

6,527 

1,299 

7,826 

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11. OTHER ASSETS (continued)

Recognition and measurement

Capitalised development costs

Costs of developing new programme concepts, which the Directors believe are probable of being recovered 
from future revenues, are capitalised. Capitalised costs are costed into the production or are written off in 
the event that the programme does not proceed. These costs are classified as current assets as the costs of 
developing new programmes are expected to be realised within one year. The 2020 accounts includes an 
amount of $350,000 (2019: $228,000) that was expensed during the year.

Capitalised production costs

Television production costs are capitalised and written down to their net realisable value on a title-by-title 
basis. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated 
costs of completion and estimated costs to make the sale. Forecast sales revenues are reviewed regularly and 
the write-off of the asset is recognised as a write-down of content assets as disclosed in note 5(b). Where 
doubt exists as to the ability to recover the expenditure from future sales, the amounts in doubt is provided 
for in the year in which the assessment is made. The 2020 accounts includes an amount of $915,000 (2019: 
$637,000) that was expensed during the year.

Assessing future net sales pertaining to Mythbusters titles, an write-down of $1,452,000 (2019: $nil) was 
recognised against capitalised production costs to reflect their net realisable value at reporting date.

The estimates relating to future licencing revenues of each production are re-assessed each financial year 
and amounts that are not expected to be recouped within 12 months have been reclassified as non-current.

Capitalised production costs are disclosed in the accounts net of any cash progress payments received  
on projects. Where such progress payments exceed these costs the net amounts are disclosed as  
deferred revenue.

Distribution advances and prepaid royalties

Distribution advances for television and feature film distribution rights, and prepaid royalties for DVD rights, 
are capitalised at cost as paid. Distribution advances and prepaid royalties are written down to their net 
realisable values on a title-by-title basis. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary 
course of business less the estimated costs of completion and estimated costs to make the sale. During the 
financial year, $7,895,000 of distribution advances were acquired as part of the acquisition of TCB Media 
Rights Limited (refer note 27).

Distribution advances for various titles were write-down to their net realisable value resulting in a write-down 
for the year of $681,000 (2019: $451,000).

As a result of the wind down of the Home Entertainment division, prepaid royalties were impaired in full  
to their net realisable value. This resulted in impairment charge in the year of $2,652,000 (2019: $nil).

Prepayments

Amounts paid in advance are recorded at cost and are subsequently expensed based on the actual month  
of expenditure.

Investment in 3rd party copyright 

The Group has invested in the rights to receive future revenue streams from 3rd party produced programs, 
and will be recouped from future sales.

A number of other assets relating to the wind down of the Home Entertainment division were impaired in 
the year, with a write-down of $1,668,000 and an impairment charge of $314,000 (2019: $nil). The amounts 
impaired included prepaid marketing and pick, pack and ship charges.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 202012. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Fair value of financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following financial instruments are not measured at fair value in the statement of financial position.  
These had the following fair values:

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Trade and other receivables

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other non-current liabilities

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2020

2019

CARRYING 
AMOUNT
$000'S

FAIR 
VALUE
$000'S

CARRYING 
AMOUNT
$000'S

FAIR 
VALUE
$000'S

927 

927 

124 

124 

858 

858 

115 

115 

3,338 

3,338 

521 

521 

3,091 

3,091 

482 

482 

The fair values of the trade and other receivables and other non-current liabilities above are included in the 
level 2 category and have been determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on  
a discounted cash flow analysis, with the most significant input being a discount of 8% to determine fair value.

Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, current trade and other 
receivables, current trade and other payables are assumed to approximate their fair value.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Consolidated Entity enters into forward foreign exchange agreements and foreign currency options on 
production contracts in order to manage its exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. Exchange contracts are 
brought to account as explained in note 3.

Refer to note 32 for further information on financial instruments.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

13. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Year ended 30 June 2020

Balance at 01 July 2019

  Additions

  Additions from business combinations (note 27)

  Disposal

  Depreciation charge for the year

Carrying amount at 30 June 2020

As at 01 July 2019

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net carrying amount

As at 30 June 2020

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net carrying amount

Year ended 30 June 2019

Balance at 01 July 2018

  Additions

  Disposal

  Depreciation charge for the year

  AASB 16 adjustment

Carrying amount at 30 June 2019

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
PLANT & 
EQUIPMENT
$000'S

TOTAL
$000'S

 1,677 

 1,677 

 115 

 25 

 (104)

 (893)

 820 

 115 

 25 

 (104)

 (893)

 820 

 11,926 

 11,926 

 (10,249)

 (10,249)

 1,677 

 1,677 

 11,539 

 11,539 

 (10,719)

 (10,719)

 820 

 820 

 2,048 

 768 

 (123)

 (951)

 (65)

 1,677 

 2,048 

 768 

 (123)

 (951)

 (65)

 1,677 

Property, plant and equipment are measured at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and  
impairment loss.

The expected useful lives are 3 to 10 years.

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

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount.  
These gains and losses are included in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.

Depreciation and Amortisation

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is calculated on a straight line basis to write off the net  
cost over its expected useful life to the Consolidated Entity. Estimates of the remaining useful lives are  
made on a regular basis for all assets, with annual reassessment for major items.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 202014. RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

Year ended 30 June 2020

Balance at 01 July 2019

  Modification

  Additions

  Additions from Business Combination (note 27)

  Depreciation charge for the year

  Exchange adjustment

Carrying amount at 30 June 2020

As at 01 July 2019

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation

Net carrying amount

As at 30 June 2020

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation

Net carrying amount

Recognition and measurement

PROPERTY EQUIPMENT
$000'S

$000'S

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
TOTAL
$000'S

 5,977 

 (2,543)

-

 1,858 

 (1,790)

 (127)

 3,375 

 8,848 

 (2,871)

 5,977 

 7,771 

 (4,396)

 3,375 

 49 

 (7)

 22 

-

 (15)

-

 49 

 74 

 (25)

 49 

 89 

 (40)

 49 

 6,026 

 (2,550)

 22 

 1,858 

 (1,805)

 (127)

 3,424 

 8,922 

 (2,896)

 6,026 

 7,860 

 (4,436)

 3,424 

The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability 
adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs 
incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying 
asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.

The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of the contract. The Group 
recognises a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements  
in which it is the lessee, except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or  
less) and leases of low value assets. For these leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as an 
operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is  
more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased assets are consumed. 

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement 
date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. The 
estimated useful lives of right-of-use assets are determined on the same basis as those of property and 
equipment. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and 
adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability (resulting in lease modifications).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

15. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Patents and Licenses - at cost

Less: impairment

Websites and Databases - at cost

 Less: Accumulated amortisation and impairment

Goodwill - at cost

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S
 150 

2020
$000'S
 150 

 (150)

-

 4,001 

 (150)

-

 3,686 

 (3,807)

 (3,686)

 194 

 5,250 

 (5,250)

-

 194 

-

 5,250 

 (650)

-

 4,600 

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial 
year are set out below:

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

GOODWILL
$'000
 4,600 

-

 4,600 

-

-

-

 (4,600)

-

WEBSITES AND 
DATABASES 
$'000
-

-

-

 49 

 226 

 (81)

-

 194 

PATENTS 
AND 
LICENSES 
$'000
 150 

 (150)

-

-

-

-

-

-

TOTAL
$'000
4,750

 (150)

4,600

 49 

 226 

 (81)

 (4,600)

 194 

Balance at 01 July 2018

Amortisation charge

Balance at 30 June 2019

Additions from business combinations (note 27)

Additions

Amortisation charge

Impairment charge

Balance at 30 June 2020

Recognition and measurement

Intangible assets, other than goodwill, have finite useful lives. The current amortisation charges for intangible 
assets are included under depreciation and amortisation expense per the Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Other Comprehensive Income.

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.

Goodwill 

Goodwill acquired and goodwill on consolidation are initially recorded at the amount by which the purchase 
price for a business or for an ownership interest in a controlled entity exceeds the fair value attributed to 
its net assets at date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. 
Goodwill on acquisition of associates is included in investments in associates. Goodwill as an indefinite life 
asset, is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and 
losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.

(continued next page)

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Recognition and measurement (continued)

Patents and licenses

Patents and trademarks are recognised at cost of acquisition. Patents and trademarks have a finite life and 
are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses. Patents and trademarks  
are amortised over their useful life, which is 20 years.

Websites and Databases

Websites and Databases are recognised at cost. Websites and Databases are amortised over their useful life, 
which is 3 years, on a straight line basis. 

Impairment

There were impairment losses recognised by the consolidated entity in respect of the goodwill in the current 
financial year of $4,600,000 (2019: nil). 

Beyond Home Entertainment business has suffered an impairment of $1,922,000 for 2020 reporting period.  
The recoverability of the CGU was determined based on the wind-down of the division.

Beyond D business has suffered an impairment of $1,153,000 for 2020 reporting period. The recoverability  
of the CGU was determined based on a decline in future sales growth rates over the five-year forecast period.

Beyond Productions business has suffered an impairment of $1,525,000 for 2020 reporting period.  
The segment of the Production group that the goodwill related to no longer trades.

16. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Current (unsecured)

Trade payables

Other creditors and accruals 

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019

2020

$000'S

$000'S

 2,519 

 7,778 

 10,297 

 2,354 

 4,049 

 6,403 

These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Consolidated Entity prior to  
the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. These amounts are unsecured and are usually paid  
within 30 days of recognition.

Credit terms on trade payables vary between business units and range from 7 days to 90 days.  
Contractual maturities of trade and other payables have been disclosed in Note 32.

17. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD

Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Information relating to the 
consolidated entity’s joint venture is set out below:

NAME
7Beyond Media Rights Ltd

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS /  
COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION
United States of America / Ireland

OWNERSHIP INTEREST
2019

2020

 % 
49.02%

 % 
49.02%

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17. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD (continued)

Summarised financial information

Summarised statement of financial position

Cash and cash equivalents

Other current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Other current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Summarised statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Revenue

Production costs

Administration costs

Net foreign exchange (loss)/gain

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Reconciliation of the consolidated entity’s carrying amount

Opening carrying amount

Funds/(proceeds from) advanced to joint venture/associates

Share of profit after income tax

Closing carrying amount

Contingent liabilities 
There are no contingent liabilities provided for.

Commitments 
There are no outstanding commitments at reporting date.

Recognition and measurement

7BEYOND MEDIA 
RIGHTS LTD
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 521 

 3,669 

 278 

 4,468 

 2,333 

 303 

 2,636 

 1,832 

 426 

 1,612 

 491 

 2,529 

 841 

 58 

 899 

 1,630 

 12,724 

 14,542 

 (12,038)

 (11,647)

 (232)

 (83)

 371 

 (202)

 169 

 169 

 (170)

 (175)

 2,550 

 (340)

 2,210 

 2,210 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 814 

 17 

 83 

 914 

 414 

 (705)

 1,105 

 814 

A joint venture is a joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have 
rights to the net assets of the arrangement. Associates are entities over which the consolidated entity has 
significant influence but not control or joint control.

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Recognition and measurement (continued)

Investments in joint ventures and associates are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity 
method, the share of the profits or losses of the joint venture or associate is recognised in profit or loss 
and the share of the movements in equity is recognised in other comprehensive income. Investments in 
joint ventures and associates are carried in the statement of financial position at cost plus post-acquisition 
changes in the consolidated entity’s share of net assets of the joint venture or associate. Goodwill relating to 
the joint venture or associate is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised 
nor individually tested for impairment. Income earned from joint venture entities and associates reduces the 
carrying amount of the investment. When the consolidated entity’s share of losses in a joint venture or an 
associate equals or exceeds its investment, the consolidated entity does not recognise further losses, unless  
it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the joint venture or associate.

During the 2019 the Consolidated Entity relinquished joint control of 7Beyond Media Rights Ltd by reducing 
its equity interests from 50% to 49%. As the Consolidated Entity has retained significant influence over the 
investment, the Consolidated Entity has continued to account for the investment using the equity method 
and does not remeasure the retained interest.

18. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Current

Provision for annual leave and long service leave

Non-current

Provision for long service leave 

Total employee benefits 

Annual leave obligations accounted for as current and expected to be settled  
after 12 months 

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 3,861 

 3,861 

 3,749 

 3,749 

 186 

 186 

 227 

 227 

 4,047 

 3,976 

 787 

 787 

 722 

 722 

Recognition and measurement

Short-term employee benefits 
Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and long service leave 
expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in current liabilities in respect 
of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when 
the liabilities are settled.

The current provision for employee benefits includes accrued annual leave and long service leave. For long 
service leave it covers all unconditional entitlements where employees have completed the required period 
of service. The entire amount of the annual leave provision is presented as current, since the consolidated 
entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for any of these obligations. However,  
based on past experience, the consolidated entity does not expect all employees to take the full amount  
of accrued leave or require payment within the next 12 months.

Other long-term employee benefits 
The liability for long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are 
recognised in non-current liabilities, provided there is an unconditional right to defer settlement of the 
liability. The liability is 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 expected future wage 
and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are 
discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity 
and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Defined contribution superannuation expense 
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

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19. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

Current

Total other financial liabilities

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S
 2,058 

2020
$000'S
 6,252 

 6,252 

 2,058 

In 2019 a 51% owned special purpose entity, Beyond Lonehand Pty Ltd and its 100% owned subsidiary 
Halifax Retribution Production 1 Pty Ltd, took out a limited recourse facility to fund production on Halifax 
Retribution. As at 30 June 2020, the facility drawn down was $5,456,560 (2019: $Nil). The facility is secured 
by the intellectual property created by the production. To the extent that there are insufficient sales of 
the finished program in territories excluding Australia and New Zealand (Rest of World Sales), Beyond 
Entertainment Limited (BEL) has provided a guarantee for 50% of the loan advanced and secured against 
Rest of World Sales. The maximum amount that BEL may need to pay under the guarantee is $2,457,838.

In 2016 a 100% owned special purpose entity, HL Beyond Limited, took out a limited recourse facility to fund 
production on The White Rabbit Project. As at 30 June 2019, the facility drawn down was $1,263,000 (2018: 
$2,999,000) The facility is secured by the intellectual property created by the production and there is no 
recourse or obligation to repay the facility against any other company in the Group. The liability and the 
corresponding receivable will be extinguished on either payment by the commissioning broadcaster to the 
facility provider, or if the commissioning broadcaster defaults on payment.

In 2018 a 51% owned special purpose entity, Dumbots S01 Pty Ltd, took out a limited recourse facility to fund 
production on Dumbots. The facility is secured by the Post Digital and Visual Effects offset receivable. As at 
30 June 2020, the facility drawn down was $795,000 (2019 : $795,000).

Recognition and measurement

Amounts were originally recognised at the fair value of the consideration received. They are subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method with the liability reduced when amounts  
are received from the debtor.

20. OTHER LIABILITIES

Current

Unsecured liabilities

Deferred revenue

GST payable

Producer share payable

Other 

Non-current

Unsecured liabilities

Producer share payable

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 8,218 

 8,069 

 18 

 49 

 15,408 

 10,492 

 82 

 79 

 23,725 

 18,688 

 124 

 124 

 521 

 521 

Recognition and measurement

The Producers Share Payable balance represents liabilities for the amounts due to producers contracted 
under licensing and distribution sales, which are paid on collection of the revenue receivable.

*Refer note 3 for details regarding the restatement as a result of an error.

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21. LEASE LIABILITIES 

Current

Non-current

Total lease liabilities

Lease payments

Finance charges

Net present values 2020

Lease payments

Finance charges

Net present values 2019

Recognition and measurement

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S
 1,571 

2020
$000'S
 1,795 

 2,011 

 3,806 

5+  
YEARS
$000’S

 - 

 - 

 - 

 170 

 (5)

 166 

 4,724 

 6,295 

TOTAL

$000’S

 4,132 

 (326)

 3,806 

 7,213 

 (917)

 6,295 

LESS THAN 
6 MONTHS
$000’S

6 MONTHS 
TO 1 YEAR
$000’S

 1,030 

 (110)

 920 

 987 

 (199)

 788 

 958 

 (83)

 875 

 955 

 (173)

 782 

1 TO 5 
YEARS
$000’S

 2,144 

 (133)

 2,011 

 5,100 

 (541)

 4,560 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of fixed lease payments that are not yet paid at the 
commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily 
determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate.

Variable lease payments are only included in measuring the lease liability if they depend on a rate. In such 
cases, the initial measurement of the lease liability assumes the variable element will remain unchanged 
throughout the lease term.

Subsequently, the lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is 
remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in the market rate.

22. BORROWINGS 

Current

Secured liabilities

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

Loan – St George, Comerica & Macquarie Bank

 4,510 

 67 

Recognition and measurement

Borrowings are initially valued at fair value of the consideration received net of transaction costs.  
They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

The Group was in breach of covenants associated with the shareholder fund to total assets and net  
profit before tax compared to budget. Note that the bank has subsequently waived the breaches.

Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs are recognised as an expense when incurred. Borrowing costs include:
• Interest on bank overdraft and short-term and long-term borrowings; and
• Finance lease charges.

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23. ISSUED CAPITAL 

(a) Share Capital

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

61,336,968 ordinary shares - fully paid (2019: 61,336,968)

 34,018 

 34,018 

The company has authorised capital amounting to 100,000,000 ordinary shares of no par value.

Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up  
of the company in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held.

On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy,  
is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote.

(b) Share Options

On 1 May 1998 at an extraordinary general meeting shareholders approved the establishment  
of the Beyond Employee Share Option Plan.

Under the plan any options on issue are cancellable at the Directors discretion upon an option holder  
ceasing to be an employee.

(c) Employee Share Plan

On 21 April 2006, a total of 962,500 shares were issued under the employee plan to eligible employees 
and directors, and the company has entered into limited non-recourse loan agreements with participants 
to provide the funds necessary to subscribe for those shares. Shares were issued in accordance with the 
Employee Plan rules (refer note 30).

On 7 December 2009 and 11 March 2010, a total of 1,625,000 shares were issued under the employee  
plan to eligible employees and directors, and the company has entered into limited non-recourse loan 
agreements with participants to provide the funds necessary to subscribe for those shares. Shares were 
issued in accordance with the Employee Plan rules (refer note 29). 

24. RESERVES 

Employee Share Plan Benefit Reserve

The employee share plan benefit reserve records items recognised as expenses on valuation of employee 
share options.

Foreign Currency Translation Reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve records the variance between converting the Statement of Financial 
Position at closing spot rate and the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income at 
average rate for TCB Media Rights Limited which has a functional currency of Great British Pounds (GBP) 
and for Magna Home Entertainment NZ Limited and Beyond D (NZ) Limited which have a functional 
currency of New Zealand Dollars (NZD).

25. NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST

Interest in:

Accumulated (losses)/profits

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 300 

 300 

 34 

 34 

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No dividend was paid or declared during the year ended 30 June 2020 (2019: nil)

Net franking credits available based on a tax rate of 30% (2019: 30%)

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S
-

2020
$000'S
 - 

 446 

 446 

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year,  
adjusted for:

(a) franking credits that will arise from the payment of the current tax liability

(b) franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date

(c) franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date

(d) franking credits that may be prevented from being distributed in subsequent financial years.

27. BUSINESS COMBINATION 

(a) Summary of acquisition

On 14 April 2020 Beyond International Limited acquired 100% of the issued share capital of TCB Media Rights 
Limited, a Distribution company incorporated in the United Kingdom. The acquisition further strengthens the 
group’s existing Distribution division.

Details of the purchase consideration, the net assets acquired and goodwill/(gain on bargain purchase)  
are as follows:

Purchase consideration (refer to (b) below):

Cash Paid

Total purchase consideration

The assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Distribution guarantees

Other assets

Property plant and equipment

Right-of-use assets

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Trade creditors

Other liabilities

Lease liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Net identifiable assets acquired

Deduct: Negative goodwill (gain on bargain purchase)

Purchase consideration

$000'S
 4,245 

 4,245 

FAIR VALUE
$000'S
 2,757 

 8,848 

 7,895 

 426 

 25 

 1,858 

 49 

 2,451 

 (1,596)

 (7,444)

 (1,977)

 (12)

 13,280 

 (9,035)

 4,245 

As the value of the net assets acquired is greater than the purchase consideration, a discount on acquisition, 
or negative goodwill is required to be recognised on consolidation. The negative goodwill will not be 
assessable for income tax purposes and occurred due to the business being in voluntary administration  
prior to being acquired by Beyond.

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27. BUSINESS COMBINATION (continued)

There were no acquisitions in the year ending 30 June 2019.

(i) Acquired receivables

The fair value of acquired trade receivables is $8,848,000. The gross contractual amount for trade  
receivables due is $8,848,000 with a loss allowance of nil recognised on acquisition.

(ii) Revenue and profit contribution

The acquired business contributed revenues of $6,715,000 and net loss of $98,000 to the group for  
the period from1 April to 30 June 2020.

If the acquisition had occurred on the 1 July 2019, consolidated pro-forma revenue and profit for the year 
end 30 June 2020 would have been $33,967,000 and $1,314,000 respectively. These amounts have been 
calculated using the subsidiary’s results and adjusting them for:

- the exceptional loan write-off, together with the consequential tax effects.

(b) Purchase consideration - cash outflow

Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired

Cash consideration

Less: Balances acquired

Cash

Net outflow of cash - investing activities

Acquisition - related costs

2020
$000'S

2019
$000'S

 4,245 

 2,757 

 2,757 

 1,488 

-

-

-

-

Acquisition related costs of $132,000 are included in the administrative expenses in the statement of profit 
and loss and in the operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows.

Recognition and measurement

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

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

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

28. CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The consolidated entity had no contingent assets as at 30 June 2020 (2019: nil).

The consolidated entity has given bank guarantees as at 30 June 2020 of $895,000 (2019: $895,000)  
to various landlords.

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 202029. COMMITMENTS

(i) DISTRIBUTION GUARANTEE COMMITMENTS

In the course of the Consolidated Entity’s feature film, television and Home 
Entertainment businesses, commitments to pay distribution guarantees and advances 
of minimum proceeds from sales have been made to producers at reporting date but 
not recognised in the financial statements:

Not later than one year

  Distribution Guarantee

  Home Entertainment Advances

Later than one year but not later than five years

  Home Entertainment Advances

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019
$000'S

2020
$000'S

 2,203 

 26 

 182 

 2,411 

 293 

 541 

 234 

 1,067 

The above commitments to pay distribution guarantees have been entered into in the normal  
course of business.

30. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

General Employee Share Loan Plan

The Board has adopted an employee share plan under which employees and Directors of the Consolidated 
Entity may subscribe for shares in the Company using funds loaned to them by the Consolidated Entity.  
The Board has also adopted a share plan on substantially the same terms for consultants of the  
Consolidated Entity (Consultant Plan). The purpose of the Employee Plan is to:

(a)   assist in the retention and motivation of employees and Directors of the Consolidated Entity  
by providing them with a greater opportunity to participate as shareholders in the success of  
the Consolidated Entity; and 

(b)  create a culture of share ownership amongst the employees of the Consolidated Entity.

There have been three issues of shares under the Employee Share plan as follows:

–  On 21 April 2006, 962,500 shares were issued under the Employee Plan to eligible employees and 

Directors of Beyond International Limited and its controlled entities. 600,000 of these shares remain 
redeemable at 30 June 2020.

–  On 7 December 2009, 300,000 shares were issued under the Employee Plan to eligible employees and 
Directors of Beyond International Limited and it’s controlled entities. 200,000 of these shares remain 
redeemable at 30 June 2020.

–  On 11 March 2010, 1,325,000 shares were issued under the Employee Plan to eligible employees and 

Directors of Beyond International Limited and it’s controlled entities. 725,000 of these shares remain 
redeemable at 30 June 2020.

In all cases the company entered into limited non-recourse loan agreements to provide participants  
the funds necessary to subscribe for those shares. Shares were issued in accordance with the  
Employee Plan rules.

The loans were made based on the greater of market value of the shares on allotment date and $0.645  
(Dec 09 - 2010 plan), $0.75 (Mar 10 - 2010 plan) & $0.60 (2006 plan). As the loans are non-recourse, the 
value of the loans are not recognised as an asset, and the corresponding share value is not recorded in 
equity. The total of the Plan Shares are included in Issued Capital at note 23(a).

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30. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS (continued)

General Employee Share Loan Plan (continued)

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, each Participant has a legal and beneficial interest in  
the Shares issued to him or her and is at all times absolutely entitled to those Plan Shares, except that  
any dealings with those Shares by the Participant may be restricted in accordance with the plan rules. Plan 
Shares rank equally with all existing Shares from the date of issue in respect of all rights issues, bonus issues, 
dividends and other distributions to, or entitlements of, holders of existing Shares where the record date  
for such corporate actions is after the relevant Plan Shares are issued. On termination, the Participant may 
elect to pay the loan or transfer all of their Plan Shares back to the Company, subject to requirements of  
the Corporations Act. If the Participant transfers the shares back to the Company, the Company may:

i)  transfer the Plan Shares for the issue price to a person nominated by the Company; or

ii)  procure a broker to sell all or any of the Plan Shares on-market.

Share movements in the plan as follows: 

Outstanding at the beginning of year

Redemption of shares under the employee share plan

Exercisable at year end

NUMBER OF 
SHARES
 1,525,000 

 - 

 1,525,000 

CHANGE IN 
EQUITY VALUE 
$000'S

 - 

 -

The Plan Shares issued as part of the 2010 Plan required that Participants could only deal with the shares on 
a pro-rata basis for a 3 year period. During this period, the Company accounted for the Plan Shares as if they 
were options. The grant fair value of the shares was amortised across the vesting period as follows:

VESTING PERIOD
11 March 2010 to 30 June 2010

Financial year ending 30 June 2011

Financial year ending 30 June 2012

Financial year ending 30 June 2013

AMORTISATION $
 15,587 

 66,718 

 66,718 

 47,602 

The grant fair value of the 2010 plan was calculated by using the Black Scholes option pricing model applying  
the following inputs:

Weighted average exercise price

Weighted average life of the option

Underlying share price

Expected share price volatility (i)

Risk free interest rate

Expected dividend rate

Weighted average fair value price

(i)  Expected share price volatility has been estimated based on the historical volatility of the Company’s  

share price.

$0.75

3

$0.75

30%

5.00%

6.00%

$0.10

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL REPORT 202031. GROUP STRUCTURE

NAME OF ENTITY

(a) Controlled entities consolidated

Ultimate parent entity

Beyond International Limited

Controlled entities of 
Beyond International Limited:

Beyond Films Ltd

Beyond Television Group Pty Ltd

Beyond Television Pty Ltd

Beyond Entertainment Pty Ltd

Beyond Simpson le Mesurier Pty Ltd

Liberty & Beyond Pty Ltd

Beyond Imagination Pty Ltd

Beyond Miall Kershaw Pty Ltd

Pacific & Beyond Pty Ltd

Beyond Screen Productions Pty Ltd 

Beyond Home Entertainment Pty Ltd

Beyond Entertainment Holdings Ltd

Beyond D Pty Ltd

Beyond West Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Entertainment Pty Ltd:

Mullion Creek and Beyond (partnership)

Equus Film Productions Pty Ltd

BTVUS Pty Ltd

Clandestine Beyond Pty Ltd

Blue Rocket Beyond Pty Ltd

Beyond Lone Hand Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Liberty & Beyond Pty Ltd

COUNTRY OF 
FORMATION OR  
INCORPORATION

 BEYOND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
DIRECT INTEREST 
 IN ORDINARY SHARES

 2020 
%

2019  
%

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Ireland

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

 100 

 100 

 26 

 100 

 51 

 51 

 51 

 51 

 51 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 51 

 51 

 100 

 51 

 51 

 51 

 100 

 100 

 26 

 100 

 51 

 51 

 51 

 51 

 51 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 51 

 51 

 100 

 51 

 51 

 51 

Liberty & Beyond Productions Pty Ltd

Australia

 100 

 100 

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Television Group Pty Ltd

Beyond Television Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Television Pty Ltd

Beyond Properties Pty Ltd

Beyond Productions Pty Ltd

Beyond Distribution Pty Ltd

Australia

 74 

 74 

Australia

Australia

Australia

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

31. GROUP STRUCTURE (continued)

NAME OF ENTITY

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Properties Pty Ltd

Beyond Pty Ltd

Beyond International Group Inc

The Two Thousand Unit Trust *

COUNTRY OF 
FORMATION OR  
INCORPORATION

 BEYOND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
DIRECT INTEREST 
 IN ORDINARY SHARES

 2020 
%

2019  
%

Australia

USA

Australia

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

* The corporate trustee of the trust is Beyond Properties Pty Ltd

USA

 100 

 100 

Controlled entities of 
Beyond International Group Inc

Beyond Productions Inc

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Simpson le Mesurier Pty Ltd

Beyond Simpson le Mesurier Productions Pty Ltd

BSLM Productions Pty Ltd

Something in the Air Pty Ltd

Something in the Air 2 Pty Ltd

Beagle Productions Pty Ltd

Stingers 3 Pty Ltd

Stingers 4 Pty Ltd

Stingers 5 Pty Ltd

Halifax 5 Pty Ltd

Halifax 6 Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Entertainment Holdings Ltd

Beyond Entertainment Ltd

Beyond Rights Distribution Ltd

Controlled entity of 
Beyond Rights Distribution Ltd

HL Beyond Ltd

Wild Weather Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Entertainment Ltd

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Ireland

Ireland

Ireland

Australia

Beyond Distribution (UK) Limited (formerly Beyond 
International Services Ltd)

TCB Media Rights Ltd

Beyond TNC Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Distribution Pty Ltd

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Ireland

Beyond TV Properties Bermuda

Bermuda

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Films Ltd

Beyond Film Properties Bermuda

Bermuda

 100 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 51 

 - 

 - 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 - 

 100 

 - 

 - 

 100 

 100 

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NAME OF ENTITY

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Home Entertainment Pty Ltd

COUNTRY OF 
FORMATION OR  
INCORPORATION

 BEYOND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
DIRECT INTEREST 
 IN ORDINARY SHARES

 2020 
%

2019  
%

Magna Home Entertainment Pty Ltd 

Australia

 100 

 100 

Controlled entities of 
Magna Home Entertainment Pty Ltd

Magna Home Entertainment (NZ) Ltd 

New Zealand

 100 

 100 

New Zealand

 100 

 100 

Controlled entities of 
Beyond D Pty Ltd

Beyond D (NZ) Ltd 

Controlled entities of 
Beyond TNC Ltd

Beyond TNC (UK) Ltd

Beyond TNC (Australia) Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Beyond TNC (Australia) Pty Ltd

Memory Lane 1 Pty Ltd

Memory Lane 2 Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
BTVUS Pty Ltd

B U.S.A. Holdings, Inc

Controlled entities of 
B U.S.A. Holdings, Inc

Move It or List It, LLC

11:11 US, LLC

Controlled entities of 
Clandestine Beyond Pty Ltd

Pulse Productions S01 Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Blue Rocket Beyond Pty Ltd

Dumbots S01 Pty Ltd

Controlled entities of 
Beyond Lone Hand Pty Ltd

Halifax Retribution Production 1 Pty Ltd

Australia

(b) Joint venture/associates

7Beyond Media Rights Ltd

Troppo Productions Pty Ltd

(c) Associates

Melodia Ltd

Melodia (Australia) Pty Ltd

GB Media Development, Inc

Ireland

Australia

Ireland

Australia

USA

United Kingdom

Australia

Australia

Australia

USA

USA

USA

Australia

Australia

 100 

 100 

 100 

 100 

 - 

-

 - 

-

 100 

 100 

 100 

100

100

100

100

49.02

50

33.3

33.3

10

 100 

100

100

100

100

49.02

-

33.3

33.3

10

76

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

32. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

(i) Capital Risk Management

The Consolidated Entity manages its capital to ensure that entities in the group will be able to continue  
as a going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders.

The Consolidated Entity’s strategy remains unchanged from 2019.

The capital structure of the group consists of cash and equity attributable to the equity holders of the  
parent entity, comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings. The Consolidated Entity operates 
globally, primarily through subsidiary companies established in the markets in which the group trades.  
The consolidated entity is subject to certain financing arrangements covenants and meeting these are  
given priority in all capital risk management decisions. For further details on events of default on these 
financing arrangements, refer to note 22.

Operating cash flows are used to make the routine outflows of tax and dividends.

(ii) Market Risk

The Consolidated Entity’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency 
exchange rates (refer Note 32 (iii)).

(iii) Foreign Currency Risk Management

The Consolidated Entity undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies, hence 
exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. 

Derivative financial instruments are used by the Consolidated Entity to hedge exposure to exchange rate risk 
associated with foreign currency trade receivables. Mark-to-market gains on derivative financial instruments 
used by the economic entity are recognised in the financial statements. Transactions for hedging purposes 
are undertaken without the use of collateral as only reputable institutions with sound financial positions are 
dealt with.

Foreign currency sensitivity analysis

The Consolidated Entity is mainly exposed to US Dollars (USD), Euro (EUR), Great British Pounds (GBP)  
and New Zealand Dollars (NZD).

The carrying amount of the foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities at the reporting 
date is as follows:

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

US Dollars

Euro

Great British Pound

New Zealand Dollars

Other

2020

2019

FINANCIAL 
ASSETS
$000'S
 8,953 

FINANCIAL 
LIABILITIES
$000'S
 (1,259)

FINANCIAL 
ASSETS
$000'S
 9,101 

FINANCIAL 
LIABILITIES
$000'S
 (1,562)

 2,218 

 12,749 

 58 

 10 

 (233)

 (2,632)

 108 

-

 1,972 

 3,004 

 219 

 41 

 (51)

 (228)

 (212)

 (40)

 23,990 

 (4,016)

 14,336 

 (2,094)

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The following table details the Consolidated Entity’s sensitivity to a 10% increase and decrease in the 
Australian dollar against the relevant foreign currencies. A sensitivity rate of 10% is considered reasonable 
based on exchange rate fluctuations over the past 12 months. The sensitivity analysis includes only 
outstanding foreign currency financial assets and liabilities and adjusts their translation at the period  
end for a 10% change in foreign currency rates.

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2020

2019

Profit/(loss)

10% 
INCREASE
$000'S
 (2,546)

 (2,546)

10% 
DECREASE
$000'S
 3,112 

10% 
INCREASE
$000'S
 (1,494)

10% 
DECREASE
$000'S
 1,826 

 3,112 

 (1,494)

 1,826 

(iv) Interest Rate Risk Management

The Consolidated Entity’s exposure to interest rate risk is minimal.

The Consolidated Entity’s exposures to interest rates on financial assets and financial liabilities  
are detailed in the liquidity risk management section of this note, per below.

The average effective interest rate on cash at bank was 2.31% (2019: 1.68%). 
The average effective interest rate on borrowings was 1.49% (2019: 3.53%).

Interest rate sensitivity analysis

The sensitivity analysis below have been determined based on the exposure to interest rates at  
the reporting date and the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of the financial year  
and held constant throughout the reporting period. A sensitivity analysis of 50 basis points is  
considered reasonable based on interest rate fluctuations over the past 12 months.

At reporting date, if interest rates had been 50 points higher or lower and all other variables were  
held constant, net interest received from cash held by the Consolidated Entity would move by  
$26,380 (2019: $27,380).

At reporting date, if interest rates on borrowings had been 50 points higher or lower and all other  
variables were held constant, net interest payable from borrowings held by the Consolidated Entity  
would move by $8,589 (2019: $4,049).

(v) Liquidity Risk Management

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, who have built  
an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Consolidated Entity’s  
short, medium and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. This framework is not 
formally documented. The Consolidated Entity manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves  
and banking facilities by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows. Included in note 8(b)  
is a listing of additional undrawn facilities that the Consolidated Entity has at its disposal to further  
reduce liquidity risk.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

32. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (continued)

Liquidity and interest risk tables

The following tables detail the Consolidated Entity’s remaining contractual maturity for it’s financial liabilities.

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY

2020

Financial liabilities

Trade & other payables

Other financial liabilities

Lease liabilities

Producer share payable

Other payables

Borrowings

Total financial liabilities

2019

Financial liabilities

Trade & other payables

Other financial liabilities

Lease liabilities

Producer share payable

Other payables

Borrowings

Total financial liabilities

AVERAGE 
INTEREST 
RATE  
%

LESS THAN 
6 MONTHS 
$000'S

NOTES

6 MONTHS TO 1 
YEAR $000'S

1 TO 5 YEARS 
$000'S

5+ YEARS 
$000'S

TOTAL 
OUTFLOWS 
$000'S

CARRYING 
AMOUNT 
$000'S

16

19

21

20

20

22

16

19

21

20

20

22

 - 

6.48%

6.78%

 - 

 - 

2.41%

 - 

 - 

6.41%

 - 

 - 

2.06%

 10,215 

 6,252 

 1,030 

 7,704 

 100 

 1,510 

 26,810 

 6,403 

 1,029 

 987 

 5,246 

 128 

 - 

 13,793 

 82 

 - 

 958 

 7,704 

 - 

 3,000 

 11,744 

 - 

 1,029 

 955 

 5,246 

 - 

 67 

 7,297 

 - 

 - 

 2,144 

 124 

 - 

 - 

 2,268 

 - 

 - 

 5,100 

 521 

 - 

 - 

 5,621 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 170 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 170 

 10,297 

 6,252 

 4,132 

 15,531 

 100 

 4,510 

 40,822 

 6,403 

 2,058 

 7,213 

 11,013 

 128 

 67 

 10,297 

 6,252 

 4,132 

 15,531 

 100 

 4,510 

 40,822 

 6,403 

 2,058 

 7,213 

 11,013 

 128 

 67 

 26,882 

 26,882 

(vi) Credit Risk Exposures

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in 
financial loss to the Consolidated Entity. The consolidated entity has adopted a policy of only dealing with 
creditworthy counterparties as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. This information 
is supplied by credit rating agencies and, if not available, the Consolidated Entity uses publicly available 
financial information to assess the credit-worthiness.

Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers, spread across diverse geographical areas.  
Ongoing reviews are conducted of accounts receivable balances. The Consolidated Entity does not have 
significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty. The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative 
financial instruments is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned  
by international credit-rating agencies.

The credit risk on financial assets of the Consolidated Entity which are recognised on the Statement  
of Financial Position is generally the carrying amount, net of any provisions for doubtful debts.

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(vii) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of cash and cash equivalents and non-interest bearing monetary financial assets and liabilities 
approximates their carrying values. A discount rate of 8% (2019: 8%) has been applied to all non-current 
receivables & payables to determine fair value.

The fair value of other monetary financial assets and liabilities is based upon market prices where a market 
exists or by discounting the expected future cash flows by the current interest rates for assets and liabilities 
with similar risk profiles.

For forward exchange contracts the fair value is taken to be the unrealised gain or loss as at the date of  
the report calculated by reference to the current forward rates for similar contracts.

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Loans and receivables

Financial liabilities, at amortised cost

Trade and other payables

Other payables

Producer share payable

CARRYING AMOUNT

NET FAIR VALUE

2020
$000'S

 8,183 

 30,195 

 38,378 

 10,297 

 100 

 15,531 

 25,928 

2019
$000'S

 5,172 

 26,155 

 31,327 

 6,403 

 128 

 11,013 

 17,544 

2020
$000'S

 8,183 

 30,126 

 38,309 

 10,297 

 100 

 15,522 

 25,920 

2019
$000'S

 5,172 

 25,908 

 31,080 

 6,403 

 128 

 10,974 

 17,505 

Edges Unknown

80

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

33. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

Directors 
The following persons were directors of Beyond International Limited during the financial year:

Chairman  
Ian Ingram

Executive directors 
Mikael Borglund – Managing Director

Non-executive directors 
Anthony Lee 
Ian Robertson

Executives (other than directors) with the greatest authority for strategic direction and management 
The following persons were the seven executives with the greatest authority for the strategic directions  
and management of the Consolidated Entity (“specified executives”) during the financial year.

Position 

Name 
J Luscombe  General Manager – Productions & Executive Vice President  Beyond Television Group Pty Ltd 
M Murphy   General Manager – Distribution  
P Wylie 
P Tehan 
P Maddison  General Manager – Home Entertainment 
(Resigned 22 June 2020) 
General Manager – Beyond D  

Beyond Entertainment Ltd 
Beyond Television Group Pty Ltd 
Beyond Television Group Pty Ltd 
Beyond Home Entertainment Pty Ltd 

General Manager – Finance & Company Secretary  
General Manager – Legal & Business Affairs 

Beyond D Pty Ltd

Employer   

J Ward 

Information on key management personnel compensation is disclosed below and in the Directors’ Report.

(i) REMUNERATION

The aggregate compensation made to directors and other members of key management personnel of the 
consolidated entity is set out below:

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Long-term benefits

Termination benefits

CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
2019 $
 3,817,190 

2020 $
 3,246,668 

 151,685 

 171,576 

 5,154 

 10,709 

 83,734 

 152,344 

 3,487,241 

 4,151,818 

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33. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (continued) 

(ii) SHAREHOLDINGS 

Number of Shares held by Directors and Specified Executives, including their personally related parties

PARENT ENTITY 
DIRECTORS

M Borglund

I Ingram

A Lee

I Robertson

Total

BALANCE 1.07.19
 3,150,949 

 19,487,059 

 5,474,997 

 110,000 

 28,223,005 

2020
RECEIVED AS 
REMUNERATION
-

OPTIONS 
EXERCISED
-

NET CHANGE 
OTHER *
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

SPECIFIED EXECUTIVES BALANCE 1.07.19
 273,478 
J Luscombe

RECEIVED AS 
REMUNERATION
-

OPTIONS 
EXERCISED
-

NET CHANGE 
OTHER *
-

P Wylie

P Tehan

P Maddison

M Murphy

J Ward

Total

 2,000 

 75,000 

 50,000 

-

-

 400,478 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

PARENT ENTITY 
DIRECTORS

M Borglund

I Ingram 

A Lee

I Robertson

Total

BALANCE 1.07.18
 3,150,949 

 19,487,059 

 5,474,997 

 110,000 

 28,223,005 

2019
RECEIVED AS 
REMUNERATION
-

OPTIONS 
EXERCISED
-

NET CHANGE 
OTHER *
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

SPECIFIED EXECUTIVES BALANCE 1.07.18
 273,478 
J Luscombe

RECEIVED AS 
REMUNERATION
-

OPTIONS 
EXERCISED
-

NET CHANGE 
OTHER *
-

T McGee**

P Wylie

P Tehan

P Maddison

M Murphy

J Ward

Total

 75,000 

 2,000 

 75,000 

 50,000 

-

-

 475,478 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

*Net Change Other refers to shares purchased or sold during the financial year

**Mr. T McGee resigned on 28 June 2019

BALANCE 
30.6.20
 3,150,949 

 19,487,059 

 5,474,997 

 110,000 

 28,223,005 

BALANCE 
30.6.20
 273,478 

 2,000 

 75,000 

 50,000 

-

-

 400,478 

BALANCE 
30.6.19
 3,150,949 

 19,487,059 

 5,474,997 

 110,000 

 28,223,005 

BALANCE 
30.6.19
 273,478 

 75,000 

 2,000 

 75,000 

 50,000 

-

-

 475,478 

82

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

34. RELATED PARTIES

(i) CONTROLLING ENTITIES

Beyond International Limited is the ultimate parent entity in the wholly-owned group comprising the Company 
and its wholly-owned controlled entities which are disclosed in note 31.

(ii) KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in note 33 and the remuneration report in the 
directors’ report.

Loans to key management personnel

There were no outstanding loans as at 30 June 2020 or at any point during the year (2019: nil).

Equity transactions with directors and their director-related entities

The aggregate number of equity instruments acquired or disposed of by directors of the Consolidated Entity  
and their director-related entities during the year were:

Acquisitions 
Disposals 

Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares

2020
 NUMBER 
 - 
 - 

2019
NUMBER
-
 - 

The aggregate number of equity instruments held by directors of the Consolidated Entity and their director-
related entities at balance date were:

Issuing entity 
Beyond International Limited 

Class of equity instruments
Ordinary shares
Options over ordinary shares

(iii) TRANSACTIONS WITH ENTITIES IN THE WHOLLY-OWNED GROUP

NUMBER

28,223,005  28,223,005 
 - 

 - 

Beyond International Limited is the ultimate parent entity in the wholly-owned group comprising the 
Company and its wholly-owned controlled entities. The Company advanced and repaid loans, received loans, 
provided management services, received dividends and charged rent to other entities in the wholly-owned 
group during the current and previous financial years. With the exception of loans advanced free of interest 
to wholly-owned subsidiaries, these transactions were on commercial terms and conditions. Such loans are 
repayable on demand.

J Luscombe is a director of Ryzara Pty Ltd. The company has received payments for services rendered by  
J Luscombe during the year. These fees are included as part of the Executive Remuneration disclosed in  
note 33 and the Directors Report.

Beyond Entertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of the parent company, holds 49.02% of the shares in 7Beyond Media 
Rights Ltd (refer to note 17). At 30 June 2020 Beyond Entertainment Ltd had an asset of $916,686 (2019: 
$814,803) owed by 7Beyond Media Rights Ltd. This asset relates to funding provided for operating costs in 
7Beyond Media Rights Ltd and has been disclosed in Note 17. Beyond Productions Inc, another subsidiary  
of the parent company, had an amount receivable of $43,693 compared to (2019: $33,781) owing to  
7Beyond Media Rights Ltd at 30 June 2020. This amount relates to production services provided by Beyond 
Productions Inc on behalf of 7Beyond Media Rights Ltd and has been included in Receivables (note 9). 
Beyond Entertainment Ltd charged 7Beyond Media Rights Ltd a management fee of $26,598 (2019: $49,533) 
for the provision of accounting and administration services. The management fee has been disclosed within 
Other income in note 5(a).

(iv) TRANSACTIONS WITHIN THE WHOLLY OWNED GROUP
Due to the nature of the operations of the Consolidated Entity, normal operating transactions take place 
between subsidiaries within the group. These are all at arms length and are eliminated on consolidation.

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35. PARENT ENTITY

The following information relates to the parent entity Beyond International Ltd. The information presented has 
been prepared using accounting policies that are consistent with those of the Consolidated Entity.

Statement of financial position

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Contributed equity

Reserves

Accumulated losses

Total equity

PARENT ENTITY

2020
$000'S

2019
$000'S

-

 15,088 

 15,088 

 5,169 

 2,935 

 8,104 

 34,018 

 341 

 1,892 

 38,599 

 40,491 

 665 

 28,116 

 28,781 

 34,018 

 341 

 (27,375)

 (22,649)

 6,984 

 11,710 

Total comprehensive income for the year

 (4,726)

 (4,062)

The parent entity has given a bank guarantee as at 30 June 2020 of $895,000 (2019: $895,000) to its landlord.

36. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

Subsequent to 30 June 2020, the Group received a waiver in relation to breaches to its banking covenants.

On 8 July 2020 the Group acquired 100% of the shares issued in Seven West Studios Limited for the 
consideration of GBP 500,000. Payment will be made in quarterly instalments with the first being made  
on execution of the agreement.

On 9 July 2020 the Group acquired 50.98%, the remaining share of the issued shares in 7Beyond  
Media Rights for the consideration of Euro 104 and the repayment of the loan values at AUD $963,815.  
On execution of the agreement 20% of the loan was paid with the remainder payable in quarterly 
instalments starting 30 Sept 2020.

There was no final dividend declared as detailed in Note 26.

37. COMPANY DETAILS

The registered office & principal place of business of the company is :

Beyond International Limited 
109 Reserve Rd  
Artarmon, NSW 2064 
Australia

84

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

Ice Vikings

World’s Greatest Paintings

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BEYOND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES  
ABN 65 003 174 409

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION

In the directors’ opinion:

•  the attached financial statements and notes thereto comply with the Corporations Act 2001, 

the Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory 
professional reporting requirements;

•  the attached financial statements and notes thereto comply with International Financial 

Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as described 
in the financial statements;

•  the attached financial statements and notes thereto give a true and fair view of the 

consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2020 and of its performance for the 
financial year ended on that date;

•  there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and 

when they become due and payable; and

The directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the  
Corporations Act 2001.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors made pursuant to section 295(5)  
of the Corporations Act 2001.

On behalf of the directors

Mikael Borglund 
Managing Director 
08 September 2020 
Sydney

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Tel: +61 2 9251 4100 
Fax: +61 2 9240 9821 
www.bdo.com.au 

Level 11, 1 Margaret St  
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia 

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 

To the members of Beyond International Limited 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion  

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

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

(i) 

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

(ii) 

Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.  

Basis for opinion  

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

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

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

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

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in 
our audit of the financial report of the current period.  These matters were addressed in the context of 
our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide 
a separate opinion on these matters.  

Revenue recognition 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Australian Accounting Standard AASB 15: Revenue 
from Contracts with Customers (‘AASB 15’) users 
a five step model to recognise revenue. A number 
of estimates and judgements are made by 
Management in order to determine the point at 
which performance obligations are met and 
revenue can be recognised.       

Due to these factors and the overall significance 
of revenue to the Group, we considered this area 
to be a key audit matter.     

To determine whether revenue was 
appropriately accounted for and disclosed within 
the financial statements, we undertook, 
amongst others, the following audit procedures: 

  Critically evaluated the revenue 

recognition policies for all material 
sources of revenue and from our 
detailed testing performed, ensured 
that revenue was being recognised 
appropriately, in line with Australian 
Accounting Standards and policies 
disclosed within the financial 
statements. This included ensuring that 
revenue was recognised in accordance 
with the requirements of AASB 15. 

 

Selecting a sample of revenue 
transactions from all significant revenue 
streams, agreeing revenue recognised to 
supporting documentation to confirm 
the existence and accuracy of the 
revenue recognised and to consider 
whether the transactions were recorded 
in the correct period. 

Valuation of other assets 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

As at 30 June 2020, the Group recognised other 
assets of $26,719,000 which included capitalised 
production costs of $8,765,000, capitalised 
development costs of $2,348,000, distribution 
advances of $9,757,000 and investments in 
productions and 3rd party copyright of $4,926,000 
as disclosed in Note 11.  

Due to the judgements applied by Management in 
forecasting future sales to support the carrying 

Our audit procedures for assessing the carrying 
value of the Group’s other assets included, but 
were not limited to, the following:   

  Performing a detailed analysis of the 
costs capitalised during the period in 
relation to specific titles, including an 
assessment of the inputs and estimates 
applied. This included assessing the fair 
value of the distribution advances 

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value of these assets along with the significance 
of the balance in the Consolidated Statement of 
Financial Position, we considered this area to be 
a key audit matter.       

acquired from the acquisition of TCB 
Media Rights Limited during the financial 
year. 

  Assessing the recoverability of these 

assets through a review of 
Management’s forecast sales projections 
in comparison to the historical sales 
performance of specific titles and 
current licensing terms in place with 
third party distributors.   

  Assessing the adequacy of the 

impairment charge recognised during 
the financial year in respect to the 
Group’s capitalised production costs, 
prepaid royalties and distribution 
advances. 

  Performing detailed testing in respect to 
licensing and production contracts to 
validate actual sales incurred to date.  

  Assessing whether the recognition, 

recoupment and write-down of these 
assets was in accordance with Australian 
Accounting Standards. 

Accounting for the acquisition of TCB Media Rights Limited 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

As disclosed in Note 27 of the financial report, 
effective 14 April 2020, the Group acquired 100% 
of the issued share capital of TCB Media Rights 
Limited, a distribution company incorporated in 
the United Kingdom. 

The audit of the accounting treatment applied to 
this acquisition is a key audit matter due to the 
judgements and complexity involved in assessing 
the determination of the fair value of identifiable 
assets and liabilities acquired in accordance with 
Australian Accounting Standard AASB 3: Business 
Combinations (‘AASB 3’). 

Our audit procedures for addressing this key 
audit matter included, but were not limited to, 
the following: 

  Reviewing the acquisition agreement to 

understand the key terms and 
conditions, and confirming our 
understanding of the transaction with 
Management. 

  Comparing the assets and liabilities 

recognised on acquisition against the 
executed agreements and the historical 
financial information of the acquired 
business. 

  Evaluating and challenging the 

assumptions made and methodology 
used in Management’s determination of 

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Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

the fair value of assets and liabilities 
acquired, particularly with respect to 
the valuation of the distribution 
advances. 

  Critically analysing the consistency of 
accounting policies applied by TCB 
Media Rights Limited from the 
acquisition date with the accounting 
policies of the Group. 

  Auditing the disclosures associated with 
the acquisition to ensure they were 
complete and accurate and reflected 
the requirements of AASB 3. 

Going Concern 

Key audit matter  

How the matter was addressed in our audit 

Note 3 of the financial report outlines the basis of 
preparation of the financial statements which 
indicates being prepared on a going concern basis 
which contemplates that the Group will continue 
to meet its commitments in the ordinary course 
of business.  

Notwithstanding the above, during the financial 
year, the Group was adversely impacted by the 
COVID-19 pandemic as a result of the Government 
imposed restrictions which resulted in the 
deferral of program production in the final 
quarter of the financial year. Due to the 
continued uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 
pandemic and the potential impact on the timing 
of the Group’s future cash flow forecasts, we 
considered this area to be a key audit matter. 

Our audit procedures for addressing this key 
audit matter included, but were not limited to, 
the following: 

  Obtaining and evaluating management’s 
assessment of the Group’s ability to 
continue as a going concern. 

  Assessing management’s assumptions in 

the cash flow forecasts to assess 
whether current cash levels along with 
expected cash inflows and expenditure 
can sustain the operations of the Group 
for a period of at least 12 months from 
the date of authorisation of the financial 
report. 

  Reviewing the conditions of the 

financing facility in place with the St 
George Bank as at 30 June 2020 and the 
date of authorisation of the financial 
report. 

Other information  

The directors are responsible for the other information.  The other information comprises the 
information contained in the Directors’ Report (excluding the audited Remuneration Report section) for 
the year ended 30 June 2020, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report 

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thereon, which we obtained prior to the date of this auditor’s report, and the Annual Report to 
Shareholders, which is expected to be made available to us after that date. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any 
form of assurance conclusion thereon.  

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information 
identified above and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent 
with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially 
misstated.  

If, based on the work we have performed on the other information that we obtained prior to the date 
of this auditor’s report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, 
we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  

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

Responsibilities of the directors for the Financial Report  

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

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

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report  

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

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

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

This description forms part of our auditor’s report. 

Report on the Remuneration Report 

Opinion on the Remuneration Report  

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the directors’ report under the heading 
‘Remuneration Report’ for the year ended 30 June 2020. 

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In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Beyond International Limited, for the year ended 30 June 
2020, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

Responsibilities 

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

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 

Martin Coyle 
Director 

Sydney, 8 September 2020 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

RANK

HOLDER

UNITS 

% OF UNITS

 13,416,781 

 11,948,422 

 6,070,278 

 5,350,592 

 2,531,111 

 2,416,224 

 2,228,044 

 1,977,937 

 1,688,330 

 1,615,050 

 1,581,751 

 928,000 

 914,910 

 807,066 

 559,016 

 546,820 

 529,031 

 425,990 

 204,704 

 198,819 

 55,938,876 

 5,398,092 

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

WINCHESTER INVESTMENTS GROUP PTY LIMITED

FREMANTLEMEDIA OVERSEAS LIMITED

SEALION MEDIA LIMITED

MUTUAL TRUST PTY LTD

WILVESTOR LIMITED

WILGRIST NOMINEES LIMITED

MS YUN CHUN MARIE CHRISTINE LEE 

AXPHON PTY LIMITED 

ALLAN DALE HOLDINGS PTY LTD

MR RAYMOND DAVID DRESDNER & MRS ANN SIMONE DRESDNER 


NOMITOR LIMITED

A & C GAL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED

MR MIKAEL JOHN BORGLUND

SOURCE INCORPORATED

DIXSON TRUST PTY LIMITED

DEBOURS PTY LIMITED

MS IRENE YUN LIEN LEE

MR MIKAEL BORGLUND

BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD  


Totals: Top 20 holders of ISSUED CAPITAL

Total Remaining Holders Balance

DISTRIBUTION OF EQUITY SECURITIES

RANGE

1 - 1,000

1,001 TO 5,000

5,001 TO 10,000

10,001 - 100,000

100,001 - 9,999,999,999

Total

TOTAL HOLDERS

226

130

57

102

29

544

There were 210 holders of less than a marketable parcel of shares

21.87%

19.48%

9.90%

8.72%

4.13%

3.94%

3.63%

3.22%

2.75%

2.63%

2.58%

1.51%

1.49%

1.32%

0.91%

0.89%

0.86%

0.69%

0.33%

0.32%

91.20%

8.80%

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CORPORATE DIRECTORY 2020

CORPORATE DIRECTORY

DIRECTORS
Ian Ingram 
Chairman of Directors 
109 Reserve Road 
Artarmon NSW 2064

Mikael Borglund 
Managing Director 
109 Reserve Road 
Artarmon NSW 2064

Anthony Lee 
Non-Executive Director 
109 Reserve Road 
Artarmon NSW 2064

Ian Robertson 
Non-Executive Director 
109 Reserve Road 
Artarmon NSW 2064

OFFICERS
Mikael Borglund 
Chief Executive Officer

Paul Wylie 
Company Secretary

OFFICES

BANKERS

Sydney 
109 Reserve Road 
Artarmon NSW 2064 
Australia 
Telephone: +61 (0) 2 9437 2000 
Facsimile: +61 (0) 2 9437 2181 
www.beyond.com.au

Brisbane 
Office 409 
C/- Level 6, The Hub Anzac Square 
200 Adelaide Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 
Australia 
Telephone: +61 (0) 7 3267 9888 
Facsimile: +61 (0) 7 3267 1116

Dublin 
78 Merrion Square South  
Dublin 2 
Ireland 
Telephone: +353 (0) 1 614 6270 
Facsimile: +353 (0) 1 639 4944

London 
3rd Floor, 167 Wardour Street 
London, W1F 8WP  
United Kingdom 
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7323 3444 
Facsimile: +44 (0) 20 7580 6479

Los Angeles 
10555 Jefferson Boulevard, Suite A 
Culver City, CA 90232 
USA 
Telephone: +1 (310) 237 6279

Auckland 
Level 5, 55 Anzac Ave 
Auckland 1010 
New Zealand 
Telephone: +64 (9) 920 1740 
Facsimile: +64 (9) 920 1741

AUDITOR / ACCOUNTANT / ADVISORS

BDO Audit Pty Ltd 
Chartered Accountants 
Level 11, 1 Margaret Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia

St George Bank 
Level 12, 55 Market Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia

Bank of Ireland 
Colvill House 
Talbot Street 
Dublin 1 
Ireland

Coutts 
440 Strand 
London, WC2R 0QS 
United Kingdom

Comerica Bank 
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 210 | 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
USA

SOLICITORS

Addisons 
Level 12, 60 Carrington Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia

Holding Redlich 
Level 65, MLC Centre 
19 Martin Place 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia

Gaines, Solomon Law Group LLP 
1901 Avenue of the Stars 
Suite 1100 
Los Angeles, CA 90067 
USA

SHARE REGISTRY

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Level 3, 60 Carrington Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Australia 
Telephone: 1300 855 080

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