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BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED Annual Report for year ended 30 June 2010 ABN 23 106 719 868 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CORPORATE DIRECTORY Directors Robert Dobson Millner Non-Executive Director and Chairman David Capp Hall Non-Executive Director Alexander James Payne Non-Executive Director Ian Thomas Huntley Non-Executive Director Chief Executive Officer Thomas Charles Dobson Millner Secretary Richard James Pillinger Registered Office Level 2, 160 Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW 2000 Telephone: (02) 9210 7000 Facsimile: (02) 9210 7099 Postal Address: GPO Box 5015, Sydney NSW 2001 Auditors Ruwald & Evans Level 1, 276 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Share Registry Advanced Share Registry Services Limited 150 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009 Telephone: (08) 9389 8033 Australian Stock Exchange Code Ordinary Shares BKI Website www.bkilimited.com.au 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d Contents Page No. Financial Highlights List of Securities at 30 June 2010 Group Profile Chairman’s Address Directors’ Report Corporate Governance Consolidated Income Statement Statement of Other Comprehensive Income Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Notes to the Financial Statements Directors’ Declaration Auditor’s Report Auditor’s Independence Declaration ASX Additional Information 2 3 6 7 11 21 28 29 30 31 32 33 55 56 57 58 2010 Annual Report 1 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ■ Revenue Performance Dividend/distribution income - Ordinary Dividend/distribution income - Special Total revenue ■ Profits % Change 8.2% 761.4% 46.0% Up Up Up Operating profit before tax but before special dividend income, realised and unrealised losses on investment portfolio and discount on acquisition Dividend income - Special Net realised losses on investment portfolio before tax Discount recognised on acquisition of controlled entity Net profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to shareholders Net profit attributable to shareholders Up Up Down Down Up Up 8.4% 761.4% 2.3% 100.0% 34.8% 34.8% $’000 21,547 11,155 35,721 22,401 11,155 (2,358) (46) 31,152 31,152 to to to to to to to to to ■ Portfolio Total Portfolio Value ■ Earnings per share Up 15.2% to 551,003 Basic earnings per share before special dividend income and realised gains on investment portfolio Down 8.2% Basic earnings per share after special dividend income and realised gains on investment portfolio Up 14.1% to to ■ Dividends Interim - Ordinary Interim - Special Final - Ordinary Final - Special Full Year Total Cents 5.44 7.57 2.50 0.50 2.75 0.50 6.25 2 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued) ■ Net Tangible Asset (NTA) History: 30/06/04 30/06/05 30/06/06 30/06/07 30/06/08 30/06/09 30/06/10 NTA Before Tax NTA After Tax $1.08 $1.06 $1.28 $1.20 $1.43 $1.32 $1.69 $1.51 $1.52 $1.41 $1.22 $1.19 $1.32 $1.27 ■ Dividend History (cents per share) Interim Final Special Total 30/06/04 30/06/05 30/06/06 30/06/07 30/06/08 30/06/09 30/06/10 -* 2.0 - 2.0 2.1 2.2 - 4.3 2.5 2.5 1.0 6.0 2.6 2.7 - 5.3 3.0 3.0 - 6.0 3.0 3.0 - 6.0 2.5 2.75 1.0 6.25 * This Company was listed on ASX 12 December 2003, no interim dividend is applicable. LIST OF SECURITIES HELD AND THEIR MARKET VALUE AT 30 JUNE 2010 WERE: Stock Financials National Australia Bank Limited Commonwealth Bank of Australia Westpac Banking Corporation QBE Insurance Group Limited Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited Westpac SPS II Institutional Offer ASX Limited AMP Limited Choiseul Investments Limited Bendigo Bank Limited Insurance Australia Group Limited Perpetual Limited Suncorp-Metway Limited Convertible Preference Shares Bank of Queensland Limited Macquarie Group Limited Suncorp-Metway Limited AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited Westpac Stapled Preferred Securities Milton Corporation Limited 2010 Annual Report Shares Held 1,802,259 831,600 1,183,000 662,600 460,261 90,165 202,000 1,003,833 1,086,210 557,600 1,280,000 153,010 40,000 317,426 85,000 390,000 426,000 20,840 107,538 Market Value ($’000) 41,830 40,416 25,091 12,046 9,942 9,490 5,882 5,220 4,834 4,539 4,339 4,303 3,802 3,301 3,155 3,101 2,317 2,088 1,718 187,414 Portfolio Weight 7.59% 7.33% 4.55% 2.19% 1.80% 1.72% 1.07% 0.95% 0.88% 0.82% 0.79% 0.78% 0.69% 0.60% 0.57% 0.56% 0.42% 0.38% 0.31% 34.01% 3 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED List of securities (continued): Stock Energy New Hope Corporation Limited Woodside Petroleum Limited Santos Limited Caltex Australia Limited Industrials Campbell Brothers Limited Brambles Limited GWA International Limited Salmat Limited UGL Limited Seek Limited The MAC Services Group Limited Transfield Services Limited Intoll Group Lindsay Australia Limited Skilled Group Limited Transurban Group Consumer Discretionary Invocare Limited ARB Corporation Limited Tatts Group Fairfax Media Limited West Australian Newspapers Holdings Limited Tabcorp Holdings Limited Ten Network Holdings Limited Crown Limited Gazal Corporation Limited Consolidated Media Holdings Consumer Staples Wesfarmers Limited Woolworths Limited Metcash Limited Coca Cola Amatil Limited AWB Limited Fosters Group Limited Graincorp Limited 4 Shares Held Market Value ($’000) Portfolio Weight 14,760,452 390,000 130,000 91,950 389,734 745,952 1,310,000 970,100 211,200 400,000 845,035 400,000 762,329 4,370,034 644,826 134,581 881,000 845,600 1,411,000 2,100,000 372,458 336,300 847,429 90,574 211,865 75,574 663,070 667,000 2,209,000 696,000 1,164,000 95,000 93,444 64,946 16,263 1,629 864 83,702 11,712 4,028 3,930 3,832 2,820 2,788 1,986 1,212 789 787 696 568 35,148 5,304 4,761 3,147 2,709 2,417 2,125 1,322 696 337 239 23,057 18,997 17,902 9,212 8,220 1,057 536 496 56,420 11.79% 2.95% 0.30% 0.16% 15.19% 2.13% 0.73% 0.71% 0.70% 0.51% 0.51% 0.36% 0.22% 0.14% 0.14% 0.13% 0.10% 6.38% 0.96% 0.86% 0.57% 0.49% 0.44% 0.39% 0.24% 0.13% 0.06% 0.04% 4.18% 3.45% 3.25% 1.67% 1.49% 0.19% 0.10% 0.09% 10.24% 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d List of securities (continued): Stock Health Care Ramsay Health Care Limited Sonic Healthcare Limited Clover Corporation Limited Materials BHP Billiton Limited Brickworks Limited Rio Tinto Limited Onesteel Limited Orica Limited Step up Preference Securities Boral Limited Bluescope Steel Limited Property Trusts Westfield Group GPT Group Telecommunications Services Telstra Corporation Limited TPG Telecom Limited Utilities AGL Energy Limited APA Group Total Investments Bank Deposits TOTAL PORTFOLIO Shares Held 155,500 113,800 858,000 1,386,000 436,209 49,562 800,000 10,000 125,000 233,568 233,157 200,000 5,918,000 4,090,000 1,111,500 794,452 Fair Value ($’000) 2,174 1,178 236 3,588 52,155 5,169 3,304 2,376 918 601 488 65,011 2,838 560 3,398 19,234 7,730 26,964 16,117 2,860 18,977 503,679 47,324 551,003 Portfolio Weight % 0.39% 0.21% 0.04% 0.65% 9.47% 0.94% 0.60% 0.43% 0.17% 0.11% 0.09% 11.80% 0.52% 0.10% 0.62% 3.49% 1.40% 4.89% 2.93% 0.52% 3.44% 91.41% 8.59% 100.00% The Group is not a substantial shareholder in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 in any of the investee corporations as each equity investment represents less than 5% of the issued capital of the investee corporation. 2010 Annual Report 5 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED GROUP PROFILE BKI Investment Company Limited (the Group) is a Listed Investment Company on the Australian Stock Exchange. The Group invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian shares, trusts and interest bearing securities. Shares were listed on the ASX commencing 12 December 2003. Corporate Objectives The Group aims to generate an increasing income stream for distribution to its shareholders in the form of fully franked dividends, to the extent of its available imputation tax credits, through long-term investment in a portfolio of assets that are also able to deliver long term capital growth to shareholders. Investment Strategy The Group is a long-term investor in companies, trusts and interest bearing securities with a focus on Australian entities. It primarily seeks to invest in well-managed businesses with a profitable history and with the expectation of sound dividend and distribution growth. Dividend Policy The Group will pay the maximum amount of realised profits after tax to its shareholders in the form of fully franked dividends to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act, the Income Tax Assessment Act and prudent business practices from profits obtained through interest, dividends and other income it receives from its investments. Management The Group has an internalised portfolio management function headed by the CEO, Mr Tom Millner. The Group also engages Corporate and Administrative Services Pty Ltd to provide accounting and group secretarial services. These services are overseen by the BKI Company Secretary, Mr Richard Pillinger. 6 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS Dear Shareholders, I am pleased to enclose the 7th Annual Report of BKI Investment Company Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010. Net Operating Profit before special dividend income and net losses on the investment portfolio increased 8.4% to $22.4m. This is the profit figure used by your Board of Directors to determine the level of ordinary dividends to be declared by BKI. Net Profit After Tax was $31.2m, up 34.8% on the previous corresponding period. Income from operating activities before special investment revenue and net losses on the investment portfolio increased 6.0% to $24.6m. Special Investment Revenue increased significantly to $11.2m after New Hope Corporation distributed a 72.75 cents per share special dividend and ARB Corporation paid out a 40 cents per share special dividend. Performance BKI’s track record continues to deliver sound net investment returns with low investment risk. BKI’s Net Portfolio Return (after all operating expenses, payment of both income and capital gains tax and the reinvestment of dividends) for the 12 months to 30 June 2010 was 13.4% compared to the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index which increased by 13.1%. Chart 1 shows historical Net Portfolio Returns benchmarked to the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index. BKI’s Share Price Performance (including the reinvestment of dividends) for the 12 months to 30 June 2010 was 14.4%. This is compared to the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index which returned 13.1% over the same period. Chart 2 shows historical Share Price Returns benchmarked to the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index. 2010 Annual Report 7 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS - Continued There has been much talk recently regarding the industry’s method of reporting returns. It is important to note that BKI (like most LICs) reports returns on a Pre-Tax NTA basis. Many investors believe that the Pre-Tax component only relates to the provision of tax on unrealised capital gains within the investment portfolio. This measure also includes the total operating expenses and income tax expense of the Company and shows no benefit of franking credits. The Index which BKI is benchmarked against does not take into account any of these additional expenses. Also many managed funds report performance numbers without deducting tax expenses, management fees and performance fees. Research papers written recently on this topic suggest that performance figures under the LIC reporting methodology could be understated by up to 3% per annum when compared against these alternative measurement criteria. Portfolio Movements During FY2010 BKI invested some $36.2m into the market including the full $24.1m that was raised through the Share Purchase Plan in September 2009. Major investments included ANZ Banking Group, Metcash Limited, Telstra Corporation, Ramsay Health Care, Campbell Brothers, Woolworths Limited, UGL Limited, QBE Insurance, Woodside Petroleum and Westpac Banking Corporation. Major divestments from the BKI Investment Portfolio included half of the Macquarie Group holding, and all shares in Alumina Limited and Qantas Airways. BKI is a long term investor with a buy and hold strategy, however if companies significantly reduce dividend payments or there is uncertainty surrounding future dividend payments and franking levels these positions are considered for divestment. Divestments from the BKI Trading Portfolio included Seek Limited, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, AWB Limited and Graincorp Limited. These stocks were all acquired through capital raisings and resulted in net profits of $712k being realised, a return of 52% on a post tax basis. Table 1 – Top 25 Investments at 30 June 2010 Stock Amount ($’000) % of total portfolio* New Hope Corporation BHP Billiton Limited National Australia Bank Commonwealth Bank 1 2 3 4 5 Westpac Banking Corporation 6 Telstra Corporation Limited 7 Wesfarmers Limited 8 Woolworths Limited 9 Woodside Petroleum Limited 10 AGL Energy Limited 11 QBE Insurance Group 12 Campbell Brothers Limited 13 ANZ Banking Group Limited 14 Westpac Prefs (BB + 380 bp) 15 Metcash Limited 16 Coca Cola Amatil Limited TPG Telecom Limited 17 18 ASX Limited 19 20 AMP Limited 21 Brickworks Limited 22 Choiseul Investments 23 ARB Corporation Limited 24 Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited 25 InvoCare Limited Insurance Australia Group Cash and cash equivalents * - Includes cash and cash equivalents 64,946 52,155 41,830 40,416 25,091 19,234 18,997 17,902 16,263 16,117 12,046 11,712 9,942 9,490 9,212 8,220 7,730 5,882 5,304 5,220 5,169 4,834 4,761 4,539 4,339 47,324 468,675 11.79% 9.47% 7.59% 7.33% 4.55% 3.49% 3.45% 3.25% 2.95% 2.93% 2.19% 2.13% 1.80% 1.72% 1.67% 1.49% 1.40% 1.07% 0.96% 0.95% 0.94% 0.88% 0.86% 0.82% 0.79% 8.59% 85.06% 8 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS - Continued Dividends Directors announced that the Final Dividend will be made up of a 2.75cps ordinary dividend as well as a 0.5cps special dividend. Both will be fully franked. The record date will be the 27th August 2010 with a payment date of 10th September 2010. Total dividends paid by BKI during FY2010 equate to 6.25 cents per share which is an increase of 4% on the previous corresponding period. BKI’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan will be maintained offering shareholders the opportunity to acquire further ordinary shares in BKI at a discount of 1.0%. Operating Expenses Operating Expenses were $1.0m for the year ended 30 June 2010, a reduction of 29.3% on the previous corresponding period. Last year we stated that the MER for the financial year ended 30 June 2010 should be approximately 0.20% - 0.25%. I am pleased to report that BKI’s MER for FY2010 is 0.19%, down from 0.31%. This MER now compares very favourably with those of the largest and long established LICs within the industry. As can be seen from Chart 3, BKI has been successful in significantly reducing the Company’s MER since listing in 2003. We will continue to pursue cost cutting initiatives to help increase value for BKI shareholders. Share Registry BKI recently transferred the company share register to Advanced Share Registry Services Limited. Shareholders are advised that their SRN/HIN will remain unchanged. You can access your shareholding details and manage your shareholding on Advanced Share Registry's website www.advancedshare.com.au or by contacting Advanced Share Registry on 08 9389 8033. By transferring BKI’s register, shareholders will save a considerable sum of money each year and the BKI Board and Management are confident that the quality of service for shareholders should increase. Name Change Shareholder approval was given at the 2009 AGM to change the name of the company to BKI Investment Company Limited. This change was made to better reflect the stand alone status of the company following the divestment of shares by Brickworks Limited. 2010 Annual Report 9 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CHAIRMAN’S ADDRESS - Continued Director Resignation Mr Geoffrey Hill resigned as a Director of the Company on the 8 September 2009. Geoff played a significant role in the listing of BKI and later joined the Board on the 14 December 2005 following the acquisition of Pacific Strategic Investments. Geoff was also a Director of Huntley Investment Company Limited. On behalf of my fellow Directors and Management I would like to thank and acknowledge Geoff for his contribution to the Company and wish him well in the future. Outlook The long term outlook for the Australian market looks attractive. Short term however, the recovery is still somewhat frail. The international backdrop remains a concern. The high levels of European debt and a possible US double-dip recession suggest concerns on the health of financial and economic systems in major economies will be prolonged. Following the Global Financial Crisis the Australian Stock Market rallied strongly. The last 6 months has seen instability and anxiety re-emerge with the ill health of major economies placing significant pressure on our market. In addition to this, there are concerns over rising interest rates, house prices, energy costs and an eventual termination of stimulus support. These factors have all damaged investor confidence over the short term. With market negativity comes opportunity. This correction is providing the long term investor with yet another chance to deploy funds in quality companies that have the ability to distribute dividends, have strong business models, robust balance sheets, proven boards and management teams and are trading at attractive valuations. The BKI Investment Portfolio is well positioned for both income and capital growth over the coming years. BKI remains in a strong position to take advantage of investment opportunities when they arise, with cash and dividends receivable representing some 8.6% of the total portfolio. Reduced company distributions over the last 18 months have had an impact on the earnings generated by investment companies, however, BKI is confident that distributions should continue to improve during the FY2010 reporting season and into FY2011 and FY2012. BKI has a strong dividend payout ability including abundant franking credits, a high quality diversified investment portfolio, experienced Board and conservative investment team, no external portfolio management or performance fees and a competitive Management Expense Ratio (MER). BKI remains an attractive investment opportunity delivering sound returns with low investment risk. Yours sincerely, Robert Millner Chairman Sydney, 4 August 2010 10 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Directors of BKI Investment Company Limited present the following report on the Company and its controlled entities (the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2010. 1. Directors The following persons were Directors since the start of the financial year and up to the date of this report unless otherwise stated: Robert Dobson Millner, FAICD – Non-Executive Director and Chairman Mr Millner has over 25 years experience as a Company Director. During the past three years, Mr Millner has also served as a Director of the following other listed companies: • Milton Corporation Limited* • Choiseul Investments Limited* • New Hope Corporation Limited* • Washington H Soul Pattinson and Company Limited* • SP Telemedia Limited* • Brickworks Limited* • Souls Private Equity Limited* • Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited* * denotes current Directorship Special Responsibilities: • Chairman of the Board • Chairman of the Nomination Committee • Chairman of the Investment Committee • Member of the Remuneration Committee David Capp Hall, FCA, FAICD – Independent Non-Executive Director Mr Hall is a Chartered Accountant with experience in corporate management and finance. He holds Directorships in other companies and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee. During the past three years, Mr Hall also served as a Director of the following listed companies: • Undercoverwear Limited Special Responsibilities: • Chairman of the Audit Committee • Member of the Remuneration Committee • Member of the Nomination Committee 2010 Annual Report 11 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued Alexander James Payne, B.Comm, Dip Cm, FCPA, FCIS, FCIM - Non-Executive Director Mr Payne is Chief Financial Officer of Brickworks Limited and has considerable experience in finance and investment and is a member of the Audit Committee. Special Responsibilities: • Member of the Audit Committee • Member of the Investment Committee • Chairman of the Remuneration Committee Ian Thomas Huntley, BA – Independent Non-Executive Director After a career in financial journalism Mr Huntley acquired “Your Money Weekly” newsletter in 1973. Over the following 33 years, Mr Huntley built the Your Money Weekly newsletter into one of Australia’s best known investment advice publications. He and partners sold the business to Morningstar Inc of the USA in mid 2006. Mr. Huntley continues an active role as Editor, Huntley’s Your Money Weekly. During the past three years, Mr Huntley has served as a Director of the following listed companies: • Huntley Investment Company Limited (taken over by BKI Investment Company Limited in January 2009) Special Responsibilities: • Member of the Investment Committee • Member of the Remuneration Committee • Member of the Nomination Committee • Member of the Audit Committee 2. Key Management Personnel Thomas Charles Dobson Millner, B.Des (Industrial), GDipAppFin (Finsia), F Fin – Chief Executive Officer Mr Millner Joined the Company in December 2008. Mr Millner was previously with Souls Funds Management (SFM) and held various roles covering research, analysis and business development. Whilst at SFM Mr Millner was responsible for the Investment Portfolio of BKI Investment Company Limited. Prior to this Mr Millner was an investment analyst with Republic Securities Limited, manager of the Investment Portfolio of Pacific Strategic Investments. Special Responsibilities: • Member of the Investment Committee Richard Pillinger, BSc, CA - Company Secretary Mr Pillinger is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in public practice and commercial financial roles. 3. Principal Activities The principal activities of the Group during the financial year were that of a Listed Investment Company (LIC) primarily focused on long term investment in ASX listed securities. There have been no significant changes in the nature of those activities during the year. 12 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued 4. Operating Results The consolidated profit of the Group after providing for income tax amounted to $31,152,000 (2009: $23,118,000). 5. Review of Operations Operating expenses were $1.0m for the year ended 30 June 2010, a reduction of 29.3% on the previous corresponding period. BKI’s Net Portfolio Return (after all operating expenses, payment of both income and capital gains tax and the reinvestment of dividends) for the year to 30 June 2010 was 13.4% compared to the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index which increased by 13.1%. BKI’s Share Price Performance (including the reinvestment of dividends) for the year to 30 June 2010 was 14.4%. This is compared to the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index which returned 13.1% over the same period. During FY2010 BKI invested some $36.2m into the market including the full $24.1m that was raised through the Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in September 2009. Major investments included ANZ Banking Group, Metcash Limited, Telstra Corporation, Ramsay Health Care, Campbell Brothers, Woolworths Limited, UGL Limited, QBE Insurance, Woodside Petroleum and Westpac Banking Corporation. Major divestments from the BKI Investment Portfolio included half of the Macquarie Group holding, and all shares in Alumina Limited and Qantas Airways. BKI is a long term investor with a buy and hold strategy, however if companies significantly reduce dividend payments or there is uncertainty surrounding future dividend payments and franking levels these positions are considered for divestment. Divestments from the BKI Trading Portfolio included Seek Limited, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, AWB Limited and Graincorp Limited. 6. Financial Position The net assets of the Group increased during the financial year by $63.3 million to $534.4 million. This movement has largely resulted from the following factors; • Funds raised through the Share Purchase Plan of $24.1m; and • An increase in the market value of the investment portfolio of $27.6 million net of tax; and • Special dividend income of $11.2m. 7. Employees The Group has one employee as at 30 June 2010 (2009: 1). 8. Significant changes in the state of affairs Other than as stated above and in the accompanying Financial Report, there were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the reporting year. 9. Likely Developments and Expected Results The operations of the Group will continue with planned investments in Australian equities and fixed interest securities. No information is included on the expected results of those operations and the strategy for particular investments, as it is the opinion of the Directors that this information would prejudice the interests of the Group if included in this report. 2010 Annual Report 13 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued 10. Significant Events after Balance Date The Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance that has arisen since the end of the year to the date of this report that has significantly affected or may significantly affect: i. the operations of the Parent and the entities that it controls; ii. the results of those operations; or iii. the state of affairs of the Group in subsequent years. 11. Dividends There were two dividend payments during the year ended 30 June 2010. On 4 September 2009, a final ordinary dividend of $11,824,290 (3.0 cents per share fully franked) was paid out of retained profits at 30 June 2009. On 12 March 2010, an interim ordinary and special dividend of $12,497,248 (3.0 cents per share fully franked) was paid out of retained profits at 31 December 2009. In addition, the Directors have declared a final ordinary dividend of $13,603,400 (2.75 cents per share fully franked ordinary dividend plus 0.5 cents per share fully franked special dividend) payable on 10 September 2010. At 30 June 2010 there are $13,981,000 of franking credits available to the Group (2009: $11,916,000) after allowing for payment of the final, fully franked dividend. 12. Environmental Regulations The Group’s operations are not materially affected by environmental regulations. 14 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued 13. Meetings of Directors The numbers of meetings of the Board of Directors and each Board Committee held during the year to 30 June 2010, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were: Board Investment Audit Remuneration Attended Eligible to attend Attended Eligible to attend Attended Eligible to attend Attended Eligible to attend RD Millner AJ Payne DC Hall IT Huntley GG Hill 1 6 6 6 6 1 6 6 6 6 1 14 14 - 14 - 14 14 - 14 - - 3 3 1 1 - 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 2 - 1 – Mr G Hill resigned on 8 September 2009 and was ineligible to attend any meetings after this date. 14. Remuneration Report (Audited) This remuneration report outlines the Director and Executive remuneration arrangements of the Group in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations. For the purposes of this report, Key Management Personnel of the Group are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the Group, directly or indirectly. Remuneration Policy The Board is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for the Directors themselves and the Chief Executive Officer. It is the Group’s objective to provide maximum shareholder benefit from the retention of a high quality Board and Executive team by remunerating Directors and Key Executives fairly and appropriately with reference to relevant employment market conditions, their performance, experience and expertise. Elements of director and executive remuneration The Board’s policy for determining the nature and amount of remuneration for Key Management Personnel of the Group is as follows: • The remuneration policy is developed by the Remuneration Committee and approved by the Board after professional advice is sought from independent external consultants. • All Key Management Personnel receive a base salary or fee, superannuation and performance incentives. • Performance incentives are only paid once predetermined key performance indicators have been met. • Incentives paid in the form of rights are intended to align the interests of the Key Management Personnel with those of the shareholders. • The Remuneration Committee reviews Key Management Personnel packages annually by reference to the Group’s performance, Executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors. The performance of Key Management Personnel is measured against criteria as agreed with each Executive and is based predominantly on the growth of shareholder and portfolio returns. The Board may exercise its discretion in relation to approving incentives and can recommend changes to the Committee’s recommendations. Any changes must be justified by reference to measurable performance criteria. The policy is designed to attract the highest calibre of executives and reward them for performance results leading to long-term growth in shareholder wealth. 2010 Annual Report 15 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued 14. Remuneration Report (Audited) (continued) All remuneration paid to Key Management Personnel is valued at the cost to the Group and expensed. The Board’s policy is to remunerate Non-Executive Directors at market rates for time, commitment and responsibilities. The Remuneration Committee determines payments to the Non-Executive Directors and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. Independent external advice is sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to Non-Executive Directors is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Performance-based Remuneration BKI has established a Short Term and a Long Term Incentive Scheme. The participants in this scheme are the CEO, Mr Tom Millner and the Company Secretary, Mr Richard Pillinger. The aims of the BKI Incentive Scheme are: 1. To promote superior performance at BKI over both the short term and, more importantly, long term. 2. To ensure remuneration is fair and reasonable market remuneration to reward staff. 3. To promote long term staff retention and alignment. To achieve the objectives of BKI, the Incentive Scheme is required to include several components with separate measurement criteria. Short Term Incentive The Short Term Incentive is determined by reference to annual Total Portfolio Return; compared to the S&P ASX 300 Accumulation Index. BKI’s Total Portfolio Returns are measured by the change in pre tax NTA and are after all operating expenses, payment of both income and capital gains tax and the reinvestment of dividends. The Short Term Incentive is paid by way of BKI shares which will be purchased on market by the Company. The value of the Short Term Incentive for the CEO is calculated as 15% of CEO base salary. The Short Term Incentive for the Company Secretary is to be set at 40% of the CEO Incentive. 100% of the Short Term Incentive would initially be based on the Total Portfolio Returns as follows: BKI Total Portfolio Return Compared to S&P ASX 300 Acc Index % of Eligible Bonus Less than Index Equal to Index Plus 1% Plus 2% Plus 3% Plus 4% Plus 5% or more 0% 100% 110% 120% 130% 140% 150% The Short Term Incentive is subject to discretionary Board adjustment for the achievement of improved Management Expense Ratio and promotion of BKI. 16 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued The following table summarises current year performance against the Short Term Incentive measurement criteria: 1 Year BKI Total Portfolio Return S&P ASX 300 Acc Index over 1 Year Over / (Under) Performance % Entitlement to Eligible Bonus 13.4% 13.1% 0.3% 100% Long Term Incentive The Long Term Incentive is determined by reference to annual Total Shareholder Returns; compared to the S&P ASX 300 Accumulation Index. Total Shareholder Returns are based on change in BKI Share Price and include the reinvestment of dividends. For the CEO, the Long Term Incentive is calculated on 25% of base salary and vested in the CEO at 3 years provided that the 3 year Total Shareholder Returns exceed the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index. Should that test fail it will again be tested in Year 4 and 5 to reflect the longer term success of the investment strategy. For the Company Secretary, the Long Term Incentive is to be set at 40% of the CEO Incentive and subject to the same vesting conditions. The Long Term Incentive Scheme commences from 1 July 2010 and as such no cost is reflected in the results for the year ended 30 June 2010 for this Incentive Scheme. Remuneration Details for the Year Ended 30 June 2010 The following disclosures detail the remuneration of the Directors and the highest remunerated Executives of the Group. The names of and positions held by group Directors and Key Management Personnel in office at any time during the financial year are: Name RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne IT Huntley GG Hill Position Non-Executive Chairman Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director (resigned 8 September 2009) TCD Millner Chief Executive Officer RJ Pillinger Company Secretary (services provided under contract through Corporate and Administrative Services Pty Limited) There are no other employees of the group. 2010 Annual Report 17 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued Details of the nature and amount of each Non – Executive Director’s and Key Management Personnel’s emoluments from the Parent and controlled entities in respect of the year to 30 June were: Directors 2010 RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne IT Huntley GG Hill 1 Total Primary Superannuation $ 47,500 36,000 30,000 32,700 4,167 $ 4,275 3,240 2,700 - 375 150,367 10,590 1 – Resigned 8 September 2009 2009 RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne GG Hill IT Huntley 2 Total 40,000 30,000 25,000 25,000 13,625 3,600 2,700 2,250 2,250 - 133,625 10,800 2 – Appointed 10 February 2009 Equity Compensation $ Other Compensation $ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Total $ 51,775 39,240 32,700 32,700 4,542 160,957 43,600 32,700 27,250 27,250 13,625 144,425 Payment to Non-Executive Directors is fixed at $300,000 until shareholders, by ordinary resolution, approve some other fixed sum amount. This amount is to be divided amongst the Directors as they may determine. Key Management Primary Personnel 2010 $ TCD Millner RJ Pillinger Total 2009 240,826 - 240,826 TCD Millner 3 133,792 RJ Pillinger Total - 133,792 3 – Appointed 1 December 2008 Superannuation $ 21,674 - 21,674 12,041 - 12,041 Equity Compensation $ Other Compensation $ 41,250 16,500 57,750 - - - - - - - - - Total $ 303,750 16,500 320,250 145,833 - 145,833 There were no retirement allowances provided for the retirement of Non-Executive Directors or Key Management Personnel. 18 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued Contract of Employment Mr T Millner is employed by the Company under a contract of employment. This is an open ended contract with a notice period of one month required to terminate employment. Remuneration is fixed at $275,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation. Remuneration is reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee. Mr R Pillinger provides Company Secretarial services under contract through Corporate and Administrative Services Pty Limited. This is an open ended contract with a notice period of one month required to terminate. 15. Beneficial and relevant interest of Directors and Key Management Personnel in Shares As at the date of this report, details of Directors and Key Management Personnel who hold shares for their own benefit or who have an interest in holdings through a third party and the total number of such shares held are listed as follows: RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne IT Huntley TCD Millner RJ Pillinger Number of Shares 6,252,078 234,460 191,305 11,063,445 10,068 - 16. Directors and Officers’ Indemnity The Constitution of the Parent provides indemnity against liability and legal costs incurred by Directors and Officers to the extent permitted by Corporations Act. During the year to 30 June 2010, the Group has paid premiums of $40,939 in respect of an insurance contract to insure each of the officers against all liabilities and expenses arising as a result of work performed in their respective capacities. 17. Proceedings on Behalf of Group No person has applied for leave of the Court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Group or intervene in any proceedings to which the Group is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Group for all or any part of those proceedings. The Group was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. 2010 Annual Report 19 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED DIRECTORS’ REPORT - Continued 18. Non-audit Services The Board of Directors is satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied that the services disclosed below did not compromise the external auditor’s independence for the following reasons: • all non-audit services are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors prior to commencement to ensure they do not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and • the nature of the services provided do not compromise the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia’s Professional Statement F1: Professional Independence. No fees for non-audit services were paid to the external auditor, Ruwald & Evans, during the year ended 30 June 2010. 19. Auditor’s Independence Declaration The Auditor’s Independence Declaration for the year ended 30 June 2010 has been received and can be found on page 57. This report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. Robert D Millner Director Sydney, 4 August 2010 20 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d CORPORATE GOVERNANCE The Board of BKI Investment Company Limited (the Group) are committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance. Unless otherwise stated, the Group has followed the revised best practice recommendations effective from 1 January 2008 set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council during the reporting year. This report summarises the Group’s application of the 8 Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. Principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Recommendation 1.1: Companies should establish the functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to Senior Executives and disclose those functions. The Board of Directors (hereinafter referred to as the Board) are responsible for the corporate governance of the Parent and its controlled entities. The Directors of the Group are required to act honestly, transparently, diligently, independently, and in the best interests of all shareholders in order to increase shareholder value. The Directors are responsible to the shareholders for the performance of the Group in both the short and the longer term and seek to balance sometimes competing objectives in the best interests of the Group as a whole. Their focus is to enhance the interests of shareholders and other key stakeholders and to ensure the Group is properly managed. Role of the Board The responsibilities of the Board include: ■ contributing to the development of and approving the corporate strategy ■ reviewing and approving business results, business plans, the annual budget and financial plans ■ ensuring regulatory compliance ■ ensuring adequate risk management processes ■ monitoring the Board composition, Director’s selection and Board processes and performance ■ overseeing and monitoring: - organisational performance and the achievement of the Group’s strategic goals and objectives - compliance with the Group’s code of conduct ■ monitoring financial performance including approval of the annual report and half-year financial reports and liaison with the Group’s auditors ■ appointment and contributing to the performance assessment of the Chief Executive Officer and external service providers ■ enhancing and protecting the reputation of the Group ■ reporting to shareholders. Role of Senior Executives The responsibilities of Senior Executives include: ■ organisation and monitoring of the investment portfolio ■ managing organisational performance and the achievement of the Group’s strategic goals and objectives ■ management of financial performance ■ management of internal controls 2010 Annual Report 21 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - Continued Recommendation 1.2: Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of Senior Executives. Performance of Senior Executives is measured against relative market indices and financial and strategic goals approved by the Board. Performance is measured on an ongoing basis using management reporting tools. Principle 2 – Structure the Board to add value The key elements of the Board composition include: ■ ensuring, where practicable to do so, that a majority of the Board are Independent Directors ■ Non-Executive Directors bring a fresh perspective to the Board’s consideration of strategic, risk and performance matters and are best placed to exercise independent judgement and review and constructively challenge the performance of management ■ the Group is to maintain a mix of Directors on the Board from different backgrounds with complimentary skills and experience ■ the Board seeks to ensure that: - at any point in time, its membership represents an appropriate balance between Directors with experience and knowledge of the Group and Directors with an external perspective - the size of the Board is conducive to effective discussion and efficient decision making. Details of the members of the Board, their experience, expertise, qualifications and independent status are set out in the Directors’ report under the heading “Directors”. Recommendation 2.1: A majority of the Board should be Independent Directors Recommendation 2.2: The Chair should be an Independent Director. The Group has not followed recommendation 2.1 or recommendation 2.2 as the Board currently comprises two independent Non-Executive Directors and two Non-Executive Directors and the Chair is not an Independent Director. Of the members of the Board, Mr Hall and Mr Huntley are considered independent. Mr Huntley is defined as independent as his shareholding in the Group at less than 5% of issued capital is not considered substantial. Mr Millner although meeting other criteria, and bringing independent judgement to bear on his role, is not defined as independent, primarily due to the fact that he is an officer of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, which is a substantial shareholder of the Parent. Mr Payne although meeting other criteria, and bringing independent judgement to bear on his role, is not defined as independent, primarily due to the fact that he is an officer of Brickworks Limited, which is an associated entity of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited, a substantial shareholder of the Parent. In relation to Directors independence, materiality is determined on both quantitative and qualitative bases. An amount of over 5% of annual turnover of the Group is considered material. In addition, a transaction of any amount or a relationship is deemed material if knowledge of it impacts the shareholders’ understanding of the Director’s performance. Recommendations 2.1 and 2.2 have not been followed because the Board are of the opinion that all Directors exercise and bring to bear an unfettered and independent judgement towards their duties. BKI Investment Company Limited listed on the Australian Stock exchange on 12 December 2003 to take over the investment portfolio of Brickworks Limited and the given their long standing association with the portfolio the Board is satisfied that Mr Millner and Mr Payne play an important role in the continued success and performance of the Group. 22 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - Continued In accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, any member of the Board who has an interest that could conflict with those of the Group must inform the Board. Where the Board considers that a significant conflict exists it may exercise its discretion to determine whether the Director concerned may be present at any meeting while the item is considered. Mr Millner and Mr Payne do not meet the criteria for independence in accordance with the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, however, for the reasons stated above they can be considered to be acting independently and in the best interest of the Group in the execution of their duties. Recommendation 2.3: The roles of Chair and Chief Executive Officer should not be exercised by the same individual The role of Chair and Chief Executive Officer is not occupied by the same individual. Recommendation 2.4: The Board should establish a Nomination Committee The Group established a Nominations Committee effective from 12 December 2003. The Nomination Committee consists of the following members: RD Millner (Chairman) DC Hall IT Huntley The main responsibilities of the Committee are to: ■ assess the membership of the Board having regard to present and future needs of the Group ■ assess the independence of Directors to ensure the majority of the Board are Independent Directors ■ propose candidates for Board vacancies in consideration of qualifications, experience and domicile ■ oversee Board succession ■ evaluate Board performance. Recommendation 2.5: Companies should disclose the process for evaluating the performance of the Board, its Committees and Individual Directors The Board undertakes an annual self assessment of its collective performance. The self assessment: ■ compares the performance of the Board with goals and objectives ■ sets forth the goals and objectives of the Board for the upcoming year The performance evaluation is conducted in such manner as the Board deems appropriate. In addition, each Board Committee undertakes an annual self assessment on the performance of each Committee and achievement of Committee objectives. The Chairman annually assesses the performance of individual Directors, where necessary and meets privately with each Director to discuss this assessment. The Chairman’s performance is reviewed by the Board. Principle 3 – Promote ethical and responsible decision-making Recommendation 3.1: Companies should establish a Code of Conduct The Group has developed a Code of Conduct (the Code) which has been fully endorsed by the Board and applies to all Directors, employees and external service providers. The Code is regularly reviewed to ensure it 2010 Annual Report 23 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - Continued reflects the highest standards of behaviour and professionalism and the practices necessary to maintain confidence in the Group’s integrity. A signed Code has been received from the CEO, Mr T Millner and from Mr R Pillinger as a representative of Corporate and Administrative Services Pty Limited. No diversions from the Code were noted during the year. In summary, the Code requires that at all times all Group personnel act with the utmost integrity, objectivity and in compliance with the letter and the spirit of the law and company policies. This includes taking into account: ■ their legal obligations and the reasonable expectations of their stakeholders ■ their responsibility and accountability for reporting and investigating reports of unethical practices. Recommendation 3.2: Companies should establish a policy concerning trading in company securities by Directors, Senior Executives and employees, and disclose the policy or a summary of that policy The Group has developed a Share Trading Policy which has been fully endorsed by the Board and applies to all Directors and employees. BKI Limited’s policy regarding allowable dealings by Directors, Officers and employees in BKI shares, options and other securities require each person to: ■ never engage in short term trading of the Company’s securities; ■ not deal in the Company’s securities while in possession of price sensitive information; ■ notify the Company Secretary of any material intended transactions involving the Company’s securities; and ■ restrict their buying and selling of the corporation’s securities to the following Trading Windows:- - during the currency of a prospectus; - for a new issue while rights are being traded; - where shares are offered pursuant to an approved employee share scheme; - to 14 days after the release of the company’s half yearly announcement; - to 14 days after the release of the company’s annual results announcements; - to 14 days after the annual general meeting; and - to 14 days after release of an NTA announcement. Any request to trade outside of the Trading Window must be made in writing to the Company Secretary who will record the request in a register of all relevant details of such dealings and the current interests held by Directors. Any such requests will be subject to approval by the Chairman. No requests were made during the current year to trade outside of the Trading Window. The Directors are satisfied that the Group has complied with its policies on ethical standards, including trading in securities. Principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in financial reporting Recommendation 4.1: The Board should establish an Audit Committee The members of the Audit Committee at the date of this annual financial report are: DC Hall (Chairman) AJ Payne IT Huntley 24 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - Continued 2010 Annual Report 25 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - Continued Recommendation 4.2: The Audit Committee should be structured so that it: ■ consists only of Non-Executive Directors ■ consists of a majority of Independent Directors ■ is chaired by an Independent Chair, who is not Chair of the Board ■ has at least three members The Audit Committee consists only of Non-Executive Directors. The majority of members are independent. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is an Independent, Non-Executive Director who is not Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is also required to have accounting or related financial expertise, which includes past employment, professional qualification or other comparable experience. The other members of the Audit Committee are all financially literate and have a strong understanding of the industry in which the Group operates. Recommendation 4.3: The Audit Committee should have a formal charter The main responsibilities of the Audit Committee are to: ■ review, assess and approve the annual report, half-year financial report and all other financial information published by the Group or released to the market ■ reviewing the effectiveness of the organisation’s internal control environment covering: - effectiveness and efficiency of operations - reliability of financial reporting - compliance with applicable laws and regulations ■ oversee the effective operation of the risk management framework ■ recommend to the Board the appointment, removal and remuneration of the external auditors, and review the terms of their engagement, the scope and quality of the audit and assess performance and consider the independence and competence of the external auditor on an ongoing basis. The Audit Committee receives certified independence assurances from the external auditors ■ review and approve the level of non-audit services provided by the external auditors and ensure it does not adversely impact on auditor independence. The external auditor will not provide services to the Group where the auditor would have a mutual or conflicting interest with the Group; be in a position where they audit their own work; function as management of the Group; or have their independence impaired or perceived to be impaired in any way ■ review and monitor related party transactions and assess their priority ■ report to the Board on matters relevant to the Committee’s role and responsibilities. The external auditor will attend the Annual General Meeting and be available to answer shareholder questions about the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the audit report. Principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure Recommendation 5.1: Companies should establish written policies designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose those policies or a summary of those policies The Chairman and Company Secretary have been nominated as being the persons responsible for communications with the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). This role includes the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the continuous disclosure requirements in the ASX listing rules and overseeing and 26 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d CORPORATE GOVERNANCE - Continued co-ordinating information disclosure to ASX. The Chairman is responsible for disclosure to analysts, brokers and shareholders, the media and the public. The Parent has written policies and procedures on information disclosure that focus on continuous disclosure of any information concerning the Group that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price of the Company’s securities. Principle 6 – Respect the rights of shareholders Recommendation 6.1: Companies should design a communications policy for promoting effective communication with shareholders and encouraging their participation at general meetings and disclose their policy or a summary of that policy The Board aims to ensure that shareholders are informed of all major developments affecting the Group. Shareholders are updated with the Group’s operations via monthly ASX announcements of the Net Tangible Asset (NTA) backing of the portfolio and other disclosure information. All recent ASX announcements and annual reports are available on the ASX website, or alternatively, by request via email, facsimile or post. In addition, a copy of the annual report is distributed to all shareholders who elect to receive it, and is available on the Group’s website. The Board encourages participation by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to ensure a high level of accountability and to ensure that shareholders remain informed about the Group’s performance and goals. Principle 7 – Recognise and manage risk Recommendation 7.1: Companies should establish policies for the oversight and management of material business risks and disclose a summary of those policies The Board is committed to the identification and quantification of risk throughout the Group’s operations. Considerable importance is placed on maintaining a strong control environment. There is an organisational structure with clearly drawn lines of accountability. Adherence to the code of conduct is required at all times and the Board actively promotes a culture of quality and integrity. Recommendation 7.2: The Board should require management to design and implement the risk management and internal control system to manage the company’s material business risks and report to it on whether those risks are being managed effectively. The Board should disclose that management has reported to it as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of its material business risks. The Board operates to minimise its exposure to investment risk, in part, by implementing stringent processes and procedures to effectively manage investment risk. Management of investment risk is fundamental to the business of the Group being an investor in Australian listed securities. An Investment Committee has been established to perform, among other roles, investment risk mitigation. The Investment Committee consists of the following members: RD Millner (Chairman) AJ Payne IT Huntley TCD Millner The main responsibilities of the Committee are to: ■ assess the information and recommendations received from the Chief Executive Officer in his role as portfolio manager regarding the present and future investment needs of the Group ■ assess the performance of the Chief Executive Officer in his role as portfolio manager 2010 Annual Report 27 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 Revenue from investment portfolio Revenue from bank deposits Other income Other gains Income from operating activities before special investment revenue and net gains / (losses) on investment portfolio Operating expenses Operating profit before income tax expense, special investment revenue and net gains / (losses) on investment portfolio Income tax expense Net operating profit before special investment revenue and net gains / (losses) on investment portfolio Special investment revenue Net operating profit before net gains / (losses) on investment portfolio Realised (losses) / gains on investment portfolio sold before 31 December 2009 Tax credit / (expense) relating to net realised (losses) / gains on investment portfolio Net realised (losses) / gains on investment portfolio sold before 31 December 2009 Discount on acquisition of controlled entity Profit for the year after net (losses)/gains on investment portfolio and discount on acquisition Net loss attributable to Minority Interest Profit for the year attributable to members of the Company Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share 21 21 This Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 28 Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 21,599 2,303 16 648 19,907 2,382 19 871 24,566 23,179 (1,008) (1,426) 23,558 21,753 (1,157) (1,093) Note 2 (a) 2 (c) 2 (d) 2 (e) 3 4 22,401 20,660 2 (b) 11,155 1,295 33,556 21,955 (3,369) (5,396) 4 1,011 3,090 (2,358) (2,306) (46) 3,323 31,152 22,972 - 146 31,152 23,118 2010 Cents 7.57 7.57 2009 Cents 6.63 6.63 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 Note Profit for the year attributable to members of the Company 31,152 23,118 Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) Unrealised gains / (losses) on investment portfolio Deferred tax (expense) / credit on unrealised gain / (losses) on investment portfolio Realised (losses) / gains on investment portfolio since 1 January 2010 Tax credit / (expense) relating to net realised (losses) / gains on investment portfolio since 1 January 2010 39,414 (58,484) (11,824) 17,545 86 (26) - - Total Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) 27,650 (40,939) Total Comprehensive Income / (Loss) 58,802 (17,821) This Statement of Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 2010 Annual Report 29 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2010 Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Trading portfolio Prepayments Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Investment Portfolio Property, Plant & Equipment Deferred tax assets Total Non-Current Assets Total Assets Current Liabilities Trade and other payables Current tax liabilities Employee Benefits Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Deferred tax liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Equity Share capital Revaluation reserve Realised capital gains reserve Retained profits Note 6 7 8(a) 2010 $’000 Consolidated 2009 $’000 2008 $’000 47,324 3,810 - 21 51,155 35,818 2,919 247 39 39,023 43,645 4,413 - 15 48,073 8(b) 9 10 503,679 9 4,233 442,210 11 3,300 394,001 - 498 507,921 445,521 394,499 559,076 484,544 442,572 11 12 13 1,077 204 13 84 2,043 3 166 172 - 1,294 2,130 338 14 23,380 11,275 30,811 23,380 24,674 11,275 13,405 30,811 31,149 534,402 471,139 411,423 15 16 17 18 449,707 54,032 1,444 29,219 420,925 26,442 3,742 20,030 322,915 67,381 6,048 15,079 Total Equity 534,402 471,139 411,423 This Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 30 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 CONSOLIDATED ENTITY Share Capital $’000 Revaluation Reserve $’000 Realised Capital Gains Reserve $’000 Retained Profits $’000 Total Equity $’000 Total equity at 1 July 2008 322,915 67,381 6,048 15,079 411,423 Issue of shares, net of cost 98,010 Dividends paid or provided for Revaluation of investment portfolio Provision for tax on unrealised losses Profit / (Loss) for the year - - - - - - (58,484) 17,545 - - - - - 98,010 (20,473) (20,473) - - (58,484) 17,545 - (2,306) 25,424 23,118 Total equity at 30 June 2009 420,925 26,442 3,742 20,030 471,139 Total equity at 1 July 2009 Issue of shares, net of cost Dividends paid or provided for Revaluation of investment portfolio Provision for tax on unrealised losses Profit / (Loss) for the year Net realised gains post 1 January 2010 through other comprehensive income 420,925 28,782 - - - - - 26,442 3,742 20,030 471,139 - - 39,414 (11,824) - - - - - - - 28,782 (24,321) (24,321) - - 39,414 (11,824) (2,358) 33,510 31,152 60 - 60 Total equity at 30 June 2010 449,707 54,032 1,444 29,219 534,402 This Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 2010 Annual Report 31 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 Cash flows from operating activities Payments to suppliers and employees Other receipts in the course of operations Dividends and distributions received Payments for trading portfolio Proceeds from sale of trading portfolio Interest received Income tax paid Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 Note (912) 16 32,279 (1,375) 2,380 1,855 (2,583) (2,143) 31 22,141 (2,046) 2,965 2,621 (204) Net cash inflows from operating activities 19(a) 31,660 23,365 Cash flows from investing activities Cash acquired on acquisition of controlled entity Purchase costs for acquisition of controlled entity Payment for investment portfolio Proceeds from sale of investment portfolio Payments for plant and equipment Net cash outflow from investing activities - (46) 16,636 (1,412) (35,284) (34,779) 10,715 - 5,365 (13) (24,615) (14,203) Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issues of ordinary shares less issue costs Dividends paid 24,023 (78) 5(a) (19,562) (16,911) Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities 4,461 (16,989) Net increase / (decrease) in cash held Cash at the beginning of the year Cash at the end of the year 11,506 35,818 (7,827) 43,645 47,324 35,818 This Cash Flow Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes 32 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial report is a general purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial report covers the parent entity of BKI Investment Company Limited and controlled entities, and BKI Investment Company Limited as an individual parent entity. Following recent changes to corporate reporting requirements, parent company information is summarised in Note 27. BKI Investment Company Limited is a listed public company, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The financial report of BKI Investment Company Limited and controlled entities, and BKI Investment Company Limited as an individual parent entity comply with all International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in their entirety. The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated. Basis of Preparation The accounting policies set out below have been consistently applied to all years presented except as follows: ASB 101 (revised): Presentation of Financial Statements With effect from 1 July 2009, the Group has adopted the revised AASB 101 – Presentation of Financial Statements. This standard requires the presentation of a new Statement of Comprehensive Income separate from changes in equity arising from transactions with shareholders. The adoption of this new standard has no impact on the Group’s net assets, net profit or total recognised gains and losses, but changes the statement where certain gains and losses are presented. Previously, unrealised gains / (losses) on the investment portfolio and the associated deferred tax (charge) / credit were presented in the Statement of Changes in Equity. These items are now presented as components of “Other Comprehensive Income” in the new Statement of Comprehensive Income. AASB 9: Financial Instruments The Group has early adopted AASB 9 – Financial Instruments, with effect from 31 December 2009. Under this new standard, the Group has designated the investments in the investment portfolio held at that date as at “fair value through other comprehensive income”. Application of the new standard results in realised gains and losses arising from the disposal of investments in the investment portfolio (and the associated tax charge / (credit)) being recognised as “Other Comprehensive Income” in the new Statement of Comprehensive Income instead of forming a component of profit in the Income Statement. Under the old accounting standard where there was objective evidence of impairment, an impairment charge was required to be booked through the income statement, even where no loss had been realised. There are no such impairment provisions for the Group’s investments in the new standard. The adoption of this accounting standard has no impact on the valuation of the Group’s investments and therefore no impact on the Group’s net assets or total comprehensive income. The adoption of both of these standards results in all realised and unrealised gains and losses on the investment portfolio being reported through the Statement of Comprehensive Income. AASB 9 may only be applied retrospectively for those investments held on the date of adoption, 31 December 2009. However, investments which were sold prior to 31 December 2009 continue to be accounted for under AASB 139, resulting in the realised gains or losses on these sales continuing to form a component of profit. 2010 Annual Report 33 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) Therefore both the comparative period and the current period profits include realised gains or losses from the sale of investments from the investment portfolio. All sales from the investment portfolio subsequent to 31 December 2009 will be accounted for through other comprehensive income and not profit. Comparatives have only been restated in respect of those investments the Group held at 31 December 2009. This restatement only impacts the allocation of reserves at 30 June 2009, with no impact on net profit or net assets. Further information has been provided in note 28. The Group has attempted to improve the transparency of its reporting by adopting ‘plain English’ where possible. Key ‘plain English’ phrases and their equivalent AASB terminology are as follows: Phrase Market Value AASB Terminology Fair Value for Actively Traded Securities Reporting Basis and Conventions The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs modified by the revaluation of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities for which the fair value basis of accounting has been applied. Accounting Policies a. Principles of Consolidation A controlled entity is any entity BKI Investment Company Limited has the power to control the financial and operating policies of so as to obtain benefits from its activities. A list of controlled entities is contained in Note 24 to the financial statements. All controlled entities have a June financial year-end. All inter-company balances and transactions between entities in the group, including any unrealised profits or losses, have been eliminated on consolidation. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistencies with those policies applied by the parent entity. Where controlled entities have entered or left the group during the year, their operating results have been included/excluded from the date control was obtained or until the date control ceased. Minority equity interests in the equity and results of the entities that are controlled are shown as a separate item in the consolidated financial report. b. Income Tax The charge for current income tax expense is based on the profit for the year adjusted for any non- assessable or disallowed items. It is calculated using the tax rates that have been enacted or are substantially enacted by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. 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 is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or liability is settled. Deferred tax is credited in the income statement except where it relates to items that may be credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is adjusted directly against equity. Deferred income tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future tax profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. 34 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) b. Income Tax (continued) The amount of benefits brought to account or which may be realised in the future is based on the assumption that no adverse change will occur in income taxation legislation and the anticipation that the group will derive sufficient future assessable income to enable the benefit to be realised and comply with the conditions of deductibility imposed by the law. BKI Investment Company Limited and its wholly-owned Australian subsidiaries have formed an income tax consolidated group under the tax consolidation regime. Each entity in the group recognises its own current and deferred tax liabilities, except for any deferred tax balances resulting from unused tax losses and tax credits, which are immediately assumed by the parent entity. The current tax liability of each group entity is then subsequently assumed by the parent entity. The group notified the Australian Tax Office that it had formed an income tax consolidated group to apply from 12 December 2003. The tax consolidated group has entered a tax sharing agreement whereby each group in the group contributes to the income tax payable in proportion to their contribution to the net profit before tax of the tax consolidated group. c. Financial Instruments Recognition Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual rights or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below. The Group has two portfolios of securities, the investment portfolio and the trading portfolio. The investment portfolio relates to holdings of securities which the Directors intend to retain on a long-term basis and the trading portfolio comprises securities held for short term trading purposes. Securities within the investment portfolio are classified as ‘financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income’, and are designated as such upon initial recognition. Securities held within the trading portfolio are classified as ‘mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with AASB 9’. Valuation of investment portfolio Listed securities are initially brought to account at market value, which is the cost of acquisition, and are revalued to market values continuously. Movements in carrying values of securities are recognised as Other Comprehensive Income and taken to the Revaluation Reserve. Where disposal of an investment occurs, any revaluation increment or decrement relating to it is transferred from the Revaluation Reserve to the Realised Capital Gains Reserve. Listed securities are initially brought to account at market value, which is the cost of acquisition and are revalued to market values continuously. Movements in carrying values of securities in the trading portfolio are taken to Profit or Loss through the Income Statement. Fair value Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. 2010 Annual Report 35 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) d. Impairment of Assets (i) Wages, salaries and annual leave Liabilities for wages and salaries, including annual leave, expected to be settled within 12 months of balance date are recognised as current provisions in respect of employees’ services up to balance date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. (ii) Long service leave In calculating the value of long service leave, 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 balance date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. (iv) Share incentives Share incentives are provided under the Short and Long Term Incentive Plans. The Short and Long Term Incentive Plans are settled in shares, but based on a cash amount. A provision for the amount payable under the Short Term Incentive plan is recognised on the Balance Sheet. For the Long Term Incentive Plan, the incentives are based on the performance of the Group over a minimum three year period. The incentives are settled in shares (but based on a cash amount). Expenses are recognised over the assessment period based on the amount expected to be payable under this plan, resulting in a provision for incentive payable being built up on the balance sheet over the assessment period. In the event that the executive does not complete the period of service, the cumulative expense is reversed. e. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of 12 months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within short-term borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet. f. Revenue Sale of investments occur when the control of the right to equity has passed to the buyer. Interest revenue is recognised on a proportional basis taking into account the interest rates applicable to the financial assets. Dividend revenue is recognised when the right to receive a dividend has been established. Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). g. Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment represents the costs of furniture and computer equipment and is depreciated over its useful life, a period of between 3 and 5 years. h. Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the balance sheet are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. 36 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) i. Segment reporting Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting used by the chief operating decision-maker. The Board has been identified as the chief operating decision-maker, as it is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments. j. Comparative Figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Where a retrospective restatement of items in the statement of financial position has occurred, presentation of the statement as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period has been included. k. Rounding of Amounts The parent has applied the relief available to it under ASIC Class Order 98/100 and accordingly, amounts in the financial report and Directors’ report have been rounded off to the nearest $1,000. l. Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments Deferred Tax Balances The preparation of this financial report requires the use of certain critical estimates based on historical knowledge and best available current information. This requires the Directors and management to exercise their judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. In accordance with AASB 112: Income Taxes deferred tax liabilities have been recognised for Capital Gains Tax on unrealised gains in the investment portfolio at the current tax rate of 30%. As the Group does not intend to dispose of the portfolio, this tax liability may not be crystallised at the amount disclosed in Note 14. In addition, the tax liability that arises on disposal of those securities may be impacted by changes in tax legislation relating to treatment of capital gains and the rate of taxation applicable to such gains at the time of disposal. Apart from this, there are no other key assumptions or sources of estimation uncertainty that have a risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of certain assets and liabilities within the next reporting period. m. Australian Accounting Standards not yet effective Other than as described under the Basis of Preparation above, the Group has not yet applied any Australian Accounting Standards or Australian Accounting Interpretations that have been issued as at balance date but are not yet mandatory for the year ended 30 June 2010. The impact of these new standards and interpretations not yet applied has been assessed and is set out below: AASB 2009-5 Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project [AASB 5, 8, 101, 107, 117, 118, 136 & 139] (application date 1 July 2010). The amendments to some Standards result in accounting changes for presentation, recognition or measurement purposes, while some amendments that relate to terminology and editorial changes are expected to have no or minimal effect on accounting except for the following: The amendment to AASB 117 removes the specific guidance on classifying land as a lease so that only the general guidance remains. Assessing land leases based on the general criteria may result in more land leases being classified as finance leases and if so, the type of asset which is to be recorded (intangible vs. property, plant and equipment) needs to be determined. 2010 Annual Report 37 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) m. Australian Accounting Standards not yet effective (continued) The amendment to AASB 101 stipulates that the terms of a liability that could result, at anytime, in its settlement by the issuance of equity instruments at the option of the counterparty do not affect its classification. The amendment to AASB 107 explicitly states that only expenditure that results in a recognised asset can be classified as a cash flow from investing activities. The amendment to AASB 118 provides additional guidance to determine whether an entity is acting as a principal or as an agent. The amendment to AASB 136 clarifies that the largest unit permitted for allocating goodwill acquired in a business combination is the operating segment, as defined in IFRS 8 before aggregation for reporting purposes. The main change to AASB 139 clarifies that a prepayment option is considered closely related to the host contract when the exercise price of a prepayment option reimburses the lender up to the approximate present value of lost interest for the remaining term of the host contract. The other changes clarify the scope exemption for business combination contracts and provide clarification in relation to accounting for cash flow hedges. AASB 2009-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions [AASB 2] (application date 1 July 2010). This Standard makes amendments to Australian Accounting Standard AASB 2 Share-based Payment and supersedes Interpretation 8 Scope of AASB 2 and Interpretation 11 AASB 2 – Group and Treasury Share Transactions. The amendments clarify the accounting for group cash-settled share-based payment transactions in the separate or individual financial statements of the entity receiving the goods or services when the entity has no obligation to settle the share-based payment transaction. The amendments clarify the scope of AASB 2 by requiring an entity that receives goods or services in a share-based payment arrangement to account for those goods or services no matter which entity in the group settles the transaction, and no matter whether the transaction is settled in shares or cash. AASB 2009-12 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards [AASBs 5, 8, 108, 110, 112, 119, 133, 137, 139, 1023 & 1031 and Interpretations 2, 4, 16, 1039 & 1052] (application date 1 July 2010). This amendment makes numerous editorial changes to a range of Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations. The amendment to AASB 124 clarifies and simplifies the definition of a related party. No other non-mandatory standards are considered applicable to the Group. 38 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 2. REVENUES (a) Revenue from investment portfolio Rebateable dividends: - other corporations Non - rebateable dividends: - other corporations Distributions: - other corporations Interest received - notes (b) Special investment revenue Rebateable dividends - special: - other corporations (c) Revenue from bank deposits Interest received (d) Other income Other revenue (e) Other gains / losses Net gain on sale of investments held for trading Unrealised net gain on investments held for trading Total Income 3. OPERATING EXPENSES Administration expenses Occupancy Costs Employment expense Professional fees Depreciation Management fees Total Expenditure Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 19,062 18,121 1,526 1,216 959 52 21,599 570 - 19,907 11,155 1,295 2,303 2,382 16 19 648 - 648 35,721 778 93 871 24,474 372 8 489 137 2 - 428 5 295 166 2 530 1,008 1,426 2010 Annual Report 39 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 4. TAX EXPENSE The aggregated amount of income tax expense attributable to the year differs from the amounts prima facie payable on profits from ordinary activities. The difference is reconciled as follows: (a) Operating profit before income tax expense and net gains on investment portfolio Tax calculated at 30% (2009:30%) Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in calculating taxable income: - Franked dividends and distributions received - (Over)/Under provision in prior year Net tax expense on operating profit before net gains on investments Net gains on investments prior to 31 December 2009 Tax calculated at 30% (2009: 30%) Tax effect of: - difference between accounting and tax cost bases for capital gains purposes Tax expense on net gains on investments Net gains on investments post 31 December 2009 Tax calculated at 30% (2009: 30%) Total Tax (credit) / expense 5. DIVIDENDS (a) Dividends paid during the year Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2009 of 3.0 cents per share (2008: 3.0 cents per share) fully franked at the tax rate of 30%, paid on 4 September 2009 Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2010 of 2.5 cents per share (2009: 3.0 cents per share) fully franked at the tax rate 30%, paid on 12 March 2010 Interim special dividend for the year ended 30 June 2010 of 0.5 cents per share (2009: 0 cents per share) fully franked at the tax rate 30%, paid on 12 March 2010 Total Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 34,713 10,414 23,048 6,914 (9,065) (192) 1,157 (3,369) (1,011) - (1,011) 86 26 172 (5,821) - 1,093 (5,396) (1,619) (1,471) (3,090) - - (1,997) 11,824 8,729 10,414 11,744 2,083 24,321 - 20,473 40 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 5. DIVIDENDS (continued) Dividends paid in cash or invested in shares under the dividend reinvestment plan ("DRP") Paid in cash Reinvested in shares via DRP Total Franking Account Balance Balance of the franking account after allowing for tax payable in respect of the current year's profits and the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables Impact on the franking account of dividends declared but not recognised as a liability at the end of the financial year (b) below Net available Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 19,562 4,759 24,321 16,911 3,562 20,473 19,811 16,984 (5,830) (5,068) 13,981 11,916 (b) Dividends declared after balance date Since the end of the financial year the Directors have declared a final ordinary dividend for the year ended 30 June 2010 of 2.75 of cents per share (2009: final 3.0 cents per share) and a final special dividend for the year ended 30 June 2010 of 0.5 of cents per share (2009: final special 0 cents per share). Both are fully franked at the tax rate of 30% and payable on 10 September 2010, and have not been recognised as a liability at the end of the financial year. 6. CURRENT ASSETS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank Short term bank deposits 2010 $’000 47,087 237 47,324 7. CURRENT ASSETS - TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Dividends receivable Distributions receivable Interest receivable Outstanding settlements Other receivable 2010 Annual Report 3,146 - 664 - - 3,810 Consolidated 2009 $’000 27,012 8,806 35,818 2,723 - 167 - 29 2,919 2008 $’000 2,623 41,022 43,645 2,948 197 406 833 29 4,413 41 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 8. FINANCIAL ASSETS - INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (a) Trading Portfolio - Current Listed securities at fair value held for trading: - Shares in other corporations (b) Investment Portfolio - Non-Current Listed securities at fair value available for sale: - Shares in other corporations Total Investment Portfolio 9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Office equipment, furniture & fittings at cost Accumulated depreciation Total Reconciliation of the carrying amounts of each class of asset at the beginning and end of the financial year: Office equipment, furniture & fittings at cost Carrying value at 1 July Additions Depreciation expense Carrying value at 30 June 2010 $’000 Consolidated 2009 $’000 2008 $’000 - 247 - 503,679 442,210 394,001 503,679 442,457 394,001 19 (10) 9 11 - (2) 9 19 (8) 11 - 13 (2) 11 6 (6) - - - - - 10. NON CURRENT ASSETS - DEFERRED TAX ASSETS The deferred tax asset balance comprises the following timing differences and unused tax losses: Transaction costs on equity issues Accrued expenses Tax losses 419 55 3,759 4,233 553 19 2,728 3,300 489 9 - 498 42 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 10. NON CURRENT ASSETS - DEFERRED TAX ASSETS (continued) Credited/ (Charged) to Statement of Comprehensive Income $'000 Tax Balances Transferred on Takeover $'000 Opening Balance $'000 Tax Balance Transferred $'000 Closing Balance $'000 Consolidated Transaction costs on equity issues 489 Accrued expenses Tax losses Balance as at 30 June 2009 Transaction costs on equity issues Accrued expenses Tax losses Balance as at 30 June 2010 9 - 498 553 19 2,728 3,300 (133) (17) 3,090 2,940 (134) 36 1,031 933 11. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Current Liabilities Creditors and accruals 12. CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES 197 27 - 224 - - - - (362) (362) - - - 553 19 2,728 3,300 419 55 3,759 4,233 2010 $’000 Consolidated 2009 $’000 2008 $’000 1,077 84 166 Provision for income tax 204 2,043 172 13. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Aggregate employee benefits Analysis of provisions: Current 13 13 13 3 3 3 2010 Annual Report - - - 43 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 14. NON CURRENT LIABILITIES - DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES The deferred tax liability balance comprises the following timing differences: Revaluation of investments held Non rebateable dividends receivable and interest receivable Movements in deferred tax liabilities 2010 $’000 Consolidated 2009 $’000 2008 $’000 23,073 307 23,380 11,241 34 11,275 30,603 208 30,811 Credited/ (Charged) to Statement of Comprehensive Income $'000 Tax Balances Transferred on Takeover $'000 Opening Balance $'000 Tax Balance Transferred $'000 Closing Balance $'000 Consolidated Revaluation of investment portfolio 30,603 (1,356) (17,644) (362) 11,241 Non rebateable dividends receivable and interest receivable Balance as at 30 June 2009 208 30,811 (174) (1,530) - (17,644) Revaluation of investment portfolio 11,241 8 11,824 Non rebateable dividends receivable and interest receivable Balance as at 30 June 2010 34 11,275 273 281 - 11,824 - - 34 11,275 23,073 307 23,380 44 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 15. SHARE CAPITAL 2010 $’000 Consolidated 2009 $’000 2008 $’000 (a) Issued and paid-up capital 418,566,158 ordinary shares fully paid (2009: 394,143,000) 449,707 420,925 322,915 (b) Movement in ordinary shares Beginning of the financial year Issued during the year: - dividend reinvestment plan - share purchase plan - issued as consideration on takeover - less net transaction costs 2010 $’000 Number of Shares 2009 $’000 Number of Shares 394,143,000 420,925 290,966,594 322,915 3,999,346 20,423,812 - 4,759 24,100 - (77) 3,813,744 - 99,362,662 3,562 - 94,526 (78) End of the financial year 418,566,158 449,707 394,143,000 420,925 The Parent does not have an authorised share capital and the ordinary shares on issue have no par value. Holders of ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on a winding up of the parent entity in proportion to the number of shares held. At shareholders meetings each ordinary share is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands. (c) Capital Management The Group’s objective in managing capital is to continue to provide shareholders with attractive investment returns through access to a steady stream of fully-franked dividends and enhancement of capital invested, with goals of paying an enhanced level of dividends and providing attractive total returns over the medium to long term. The Group recognises that its capital will fluctuate in accordance with market conditions and in order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, may adjust the amount of dividends paid, issue new shares from time-to-time or return capital to shareholders. The Group’s capital consists of shareholders equity plus net debt. The movement in equity is shown in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity. At 30 June 2010 net debt was $ Nil (2009: $Nil). 2010 Annual Report 45 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 16. REVALUATION RESERVE The Revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of the investment portfolio. Balance at the beginning of the year Revaluation of investment portfolio Balance at the end of the year 17. REALISED CAPITAL GAINS RESERVE The Realised capital gains reserve records gains or losses after applicable taxation arising from the disposal of securities in the investment portfolio. Balance at the beginning of the year Net (losses) / gains on investment portfolio transferred from retained profits Net (losses) / gains on investment portfolio transferred from Statement of Comprehensive Income Balance at the end of the year 18. RETAINED PROFITS Retained profits at the beginning of the year Net profit attributable to members of the company Net losses / (gains) on investment portfolio transferred to realised capital gains reserve Dividends provided for or paid Retained profits at the end of the year 2010 $’000 26,442 27,590 54,032 Consolidated 2009 $’000 2008 $’000 67,381 (40,939) 100,128 (32,747) 26,442 67,381 3,742 6,048 2,660 (2,358) (2,306) 3,388 60 1,444 - - 3,742 6,048 20,030 31,152 15,079 23,118 11,317 22,576 2,358 (24,321) 2,306 (20,473) (3,388) (15,426) 29,219 20,030 15,079 46 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 19. RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOW (a) Reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities to operating profit Net Profit from ordinary activities Non cash item : - net losses on investment portfolio - discount on acquisition of controlled entity - depreciation expense Change in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of purchase of subsidiaries Decrease in available for sale financial assets (Increase) / Decrease in receivables and prepayments Decrease in deferred tax assets Increase / (Decrease) in payables Increase in employee entitlements Increase / (Decrease) in deferred tax liabilities Increase / (Decrease) in current tax liabilities Net cash inflow from operating activities Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 31,152 22,972 2,358 46 2 357 (873) 52 114 10 281 (1,839) 31,660 2,306 (3,323) 2 48 1,178 512 (710) 3 (493) 870 23,365 (b) Non-cash financing and investing activities - Dividend reinvestment plan Under the terms of the dividend reinvestment plan, $4,759,000 (2009: $3,562,000) of dividends were paid via the issue of 3,999,346 shares (2009: 3,813,744). (c) Acquisition of controlled entities No controlled entities were acquired in 2010. $46,000 of costs have been incurred in the current year in relation to the acquisition of Huntley Investment Company Limited during 2009. No more costs are expected to be incurred in relation to this acquisition. During 2009, the Group completed the takeover of 100% of the share capital of Huntley Investment Company Limited. Purchase consideration was the issue of 99,362,662 ordinary shares of BKI Investment Company Limited. 2010 Annual Report 47 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 20. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION Remuneration of the auditor of the parent entity for: Auditing the financial report of the Parent and the controlled entities 21. EARNINGS PER SHARE Profit for the year Earnings used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share Basic earnings per share (cents) Diluted earnings per share (cents) Consolidated 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 21 22 31,152 31,152 23,118 23,118 2010 2009 No. ('000) No. ('000) 411,636 348,548 7.57 7.57 6.63 6.63 22. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REMUNERATION (a) The names and positions held of Group Directors and Key Management Personnel in office at any time during the financial year are: Name RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne IT Huntley GG Hill TCD Millner RJ Pillinger Position Non-Executive Chairman Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director (resigned 8 September 2009) Chief Executive Officer (appointed 1 December 2009) Company Secretary (services provided under contract through Corporate and Administrative Services Pty Limited) There are no other employees of the Group. Details of the nature and amount of each Non – Executive Director’s and Key Management Personnel’s emoluments from the Group in respect of the year to 30 June 2010 have been included in the Remuneration Report section of the Directors’ Report. Payment to Non-Executive Directors is fixed at $300,000 until shareholders, by ordinary resolution, approve some other fixed sum amount. This amount is to be divided amongst the Directors as they may determine. 48 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) These fees exclude any additional fee for any service based agreement which may be agreed from time to time and the reimbursement of out of pocket expenses. 23. SUPERANNUATION COMMITMENTS The Group contributes superannuation payments on behalf of Directors and employees in accordance with relevant legislation. Superannuation funds are nominated by the individual Directors and employees and are independent of the Group. 24. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Related parties of the Group fall into the following categories: (i) Controlled Entities At 30 June 2010, subsidiaries of the Parent were: Country of Incorporation Percentage Owned (%) Brickworks Securities Pty Limited Pacific Strategic Investments Pty Limited Huntley Investment Company Limited Australia Australia Australia 2010 100 100 100 2009 100 100 100 Transactions between the Parent and its controlled entities consist of loan balance due from the Parent to its controlled entities. No interest is charged on the loan balance by the controlled entities and no repayment period is fixed for the loan. (ii) Directors/Officers Related Entities Persons who were Directors/Officers of BKI Investment Company Limited for part or all of the year ended 30 June 2010 were: Directors: RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne IT Huntley Chief Executive Officer TCD Millner GG Hill (resigned 8 September 2009) Company Secretary: RJ Pillinger (services provided under contract through Corporate and Administrative Services Pty Limited) Corporate and Administrative Services Pty Limited The Group has appointed Corporate & Administrative Services Pty Limited, an entity in which Mr. RD Millner has an indirect interest to provide the Group with administration, company secretarial services and preparation of all financial accounts. Administration and secretarial fees paid for services provided to the Parent and its controlled entities for the year ending 30 June 2010 were $117,480 (2009: $111,540, including GST) and are at standard market rates. No administration fees were owed by the Group to Corporate & Administrative Services Pty Limited as at 30 June 2010. (iii) Transactions in securities 2010 Annual Report 49 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) (b) Share and Option Holdings Aggregate number of listed securities of the Company held by Key Management Personnel or their related entities: Shares 2010 RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne IT Huntley TCD Millner RJ Pillinger Total 2009 RD Millner DC Hall AJ Payne IT Huntley * GG Hill TCD Millner RJ Pillinger Total Balance at 1/07/09 5,621,223 221,749 169,612 11,004,901 1,500 - 17,018,985 Balance at 1/07/08 4,905,200 221,749 120,586 - 764,367 1,500 - 6,013,402 Granted as compensation Net Change Other Balance at 30/6/10 - - - - - - - 630,855 6,252,078 12,711 21,693 234,460 191,305 58,544 11,063,445 8,568 - 10,068 - 732,371 17,751,356 Granted as compensation Net Change Other Balance at 30/6/09 - - - - - - - - 716,023 5,621,223 - 49,026 221,749 169,612 11,004,901 11,004,901 76,936 841,303 1,500 - - 11,846,886 17,860,288 * Mr. IT Huntley was issued these shares as consideration for his holding in Huntley Investment Company Limited under the terms of the takeover. Directors acquired shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan or on-market purchase. There has been no other change to Directors’ shareholdings during the year ended 30 June 2010. All Key Management Personnel or their associated entities, being shareholders are entitled to receive dividends. 25. FINANCIAL REPORTING BY SEGMENTS The Group operates solely in the securities industry in Australia and has no reportable segments. 50 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 26. MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RISK The risks associated with the holding of financial instruments such as investments, cash, bank bills and borrowings include market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Audit Committee has approved the policies and procedures that have been established to manage these risks. The effectiveness of these policies and procedures is reviewed by the Audit Committee. a) Financial instruments’ terms, conditions and accounting policies The Group’s accounting policies are included in note 1, while the terms and conditions of each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument, both recognised and unrecognised at the balance date, are included under the appropriate note for that instrument. b) Net fair values The carrying amounts of financial instruments in the balance sheets approximate their net fair value determined in accordance with the accounting policies disclosed in note 1 to the accounts. c) Credit risk The risk that a financial loss will occur because counterparty to a financial instrument fails to discharge an obligation is known as credit risk. The credit risk on the Group’s financial assets, excluding investments, is the carrying amount of those assets. The Group’s principal credit risk exposures arise from the investment in liquid assets, such as cash and bank bills, and income receivable. The spread of cash and bank bills between banks is reviewed monthly by the Board to determine if it is within agreed limits. Income receivable is comprised of accrued interest and dividends and distributions which were brought to account on the date the shares or units traded ex-dividend. There are no financial instruments overdue or considered to be impaired. d) Market risk Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices will affect the fair value of the financial instrument. The Group is a long term investor in companies and trusts and is therefore exposed to market risk through the movement of the share prices of the companies and trusts in which it is invested. As the market value of individual companies fluctuates throughout the day, the market value of the portfolio changes continuously. The change in the market value of the portfolio is recognised through the Revaluation Reserve. Listed Investments represent 90% (2009: 92%) of total assets. A 5% movement in the market value of each of the companies and trusts within the portfolio would result in a 5% (2009: 5%) movement in the net assets before provision for tax on unrealised capital gains at 30 June 2010. The net asset backing before provision for tax on unrealised capital gains would move by 6.0 cents per share at 30 June 2010 (2009: 5.6 cents). The performance of the companies within the portfolio is monitored by the Investment Committee and the Board as a whole. The Group seeks to reduce market risk at the investment portfolio level by ensuring that it is not, in the opinion of the Investment Committee, overly exposed to one Group or one particular sector of the market. 2010 Annual Report 51 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 26. MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RISK (continued) d) Market risk (continued) At 30 June 2010, the spread of investments is in the following sectors: Percentage of total investment Amount Sector Financials Energy Materials Consumer Staples Bank deposits Industrials Telecommunications Services Consumer Discretionary Utilities Health Care Property Trusts 2010 % 34.01 15.19 11.80 10.24 8.59 6.38 4.89 4.18 3.44 0.65 0.62 100.0 2009 % 35.20 17.87 12.67 9.67 7.49 5.47 3.94 3.56 3.41 0.15 0.56 100.0 2010 $’000 187,414 83,702 65,011 56,420 47,324 35,148 26,964 23,057 18,977 3,588 3,398 551,003 Securities representing over 5% of the investment portfolio at 30 June 2010 were: Company New Hope Corporation Limited BHP Billiton Limited National Australia Bank Limited Commonwealth Bank Westpac Banking Corporation 12.9% 10.4% 8.3% 8.0% 5.0% 44.6% 14.1% 9.9% 9.0% 7.2% 5.2% 45.4% 64,946 52,155 41,830 40,416 25,091 224,438 208,940 The relative weightings of the individual securities and relevant market sectors are reviewed at each meeting of the Investment Committee and the Board, and risk can be managed by reducing exposure where necessary. There are no set parameters as to a minimum or maximum amount of the portfolio that can be invested in a single company or sector. The Group is not exposed to foreign currency risk as all its investments are quoted in Australian dollars. The fair value of the Group’s other financial instruments is unlikely to be materially affected by a movement in interest rates as they generally have short dated maturities and fixed interest rates. 52 2010 Annual Report 2009 $’000 168,341 85,488 60,611 46,265 35,818 26,176 18,849 17,028 16,327 695 2,677 478,275 67,310 47,190 39,590 31,920 22,930 B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 26. MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RISK (continued) e) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group has a zero level of gearing, and sufficient cash reserves to meet operating cash requirements at current levels for well in excess of 5 years. The Group’s other major cash outflows are the purchase of securities and dividends paid to shareholders and the level of both of these is fully controllable by the Board. Furthermore, the majority of the assets of the Group in the form of readily tradable securities which can be sold on-market if necessary. f) Capital risk management The Group invests its equity in a diversified portfolio of assets that aim to generate a growing income stream for distribution to shareholders in the form of fully franked dividends. The capital base is managed to ensure there are funds available for investment as opportunities arise. Capital is increased annually through the issue of shares under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Other means of increasing capital include Rights Issues, Share Placements and Share Purchase Plans. 27. PARENT COMPANY INFORMATION 2010 $’000 2009 $’000 Information relating to the parent entity of the Group, BKI Investment Company Limited: Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Total liabilities Issued capital Reserves Total shareholders’ equity Profit or loss Total Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) 51,155 705,298 756,453 1,214 228,883 230,097 449,707 76,649 526,356 30,949 28,578 37,723 642,612 680,335 2,120 215,844 217,964 420,925 41,446 462,371 16,764 (42,275) The parent company has no contingent liabilities at 30 June 2010. 2010 Annual Report 53 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010 (continued) 28. EFFECT OF CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS The impact on comparative profit, other comprehensive income and the allocation of the Company’s reserves resulting from the adoption of AASB 9 is summarised below. (i) Net profit – restated 2009 results As previously Reverse net reported impairment charge $’000 $’000 Restated $’000 Consolidated Profit for the year attributable to members of the Company Earnings per share (cents - basic) 22,112 6.34 1,006 0.29 23,118 6.63 (ii) Other comprehensive income Consolidated Net unrealised loss on investment portfolio (39,933) (1,006) (40,939) The restated net unrealised loss on the investment portfolio for the year ended 30 June 2009 is shown in the Total Other Comprehensive Loss for 2009. (iii) Shareholders’ equity During the year ended 30 June 2009, under the old AASB 139, the Company was required to book an impairment charge. There are no provisions for impairment in the new standard, which is retrospectively applied to investments held at the date of adoption, 31 December 2009. The Company has not sold the investments against which an impairment charge was taken at 30 June 2009, and therefore retrospectively applying AASB 9 at 30 June 2009 results in the reversal of this impairment charge (as this will be taken as an unrealised loss through other comprehensive income instead of an impairment loss through profit). This results in the following restatement of reserves on the 30 June 2009 balance sheet. Consolidated Share capital Revaluation reserve Realised capital gains reserve Retained profits Total Shareholder’s Equity 420,925 27,448 3,742 19,024 471,139 - 420,925 (1,006) 26,442 - 3,742 1,006 20,030 - 471,139 29. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES The Group has no contingent liabilities at 30 June 2010. 30. AUTHORISATION The financial report was authorised for issue on 4 August 2010 by the Board of Directors. 54 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION The Directors of BKI Investment Company Limited declare that: 1. The financial statements and notes of the consolidated entity are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and: a. b. c. comply with Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1; and give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2010 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the consolidated entity; In the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the consolidated entity will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; This declaration has been made after receiving the declaration required to be made to the Directors in accordance with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30 June 2010. 2. 3. This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors. Robert D Millner Director Sydney 4 August 2010 2010 Annual Report 55 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED AUDITOR’S REPORT INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED Report on the Financial Report We have audited the accompanying financial report of BKI Investment Company Limited (the company), which comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2010, and the income statement, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for both BKI Investment Company Limited and the BKI Investment Company Limited Group (the consolidated entity). The consolidated entity comprises the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with AASB 101: Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to auditing engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. Our procedures include reading the other information in the Annual Report to determine whether it contains any material inconsistencies with the financial report. Our audit did not involve the analysis of the prudence of business decisions made by directors or management. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Independence In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, provided to the directors of BKI Investment Company Limited on 4 August 2010, would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this audit report. Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion: (a) The financial report of BKI Investment Company Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: i. ii. giving a true and fair view of the company and consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2010 and of their performance for the year ended on that date; and complying with Australian Accounting Standards(including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001; (b) The financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1. Report on the Remuneration Report We have audited the remuneration Report included in the directors report for the year ended 30 June 2010. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Auditor’s Opinion In our opinion the Remuneration Report of BKI Investment Company Limited for the year ended 30 June 2010, complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. RUWALD & EVANS Martin Bocxe Partner Level 1, 276 Pitt Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000 4 August, 2010 56 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION Auditors’ Independence Declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 to the directors of BKI Investment Company Limited and Controlled Entities As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of BKI Investment Company Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2010, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, during the review for the year ended 30 June 2010, there have been: (a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and (b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review. RUWALD & EVANS Martin Bocxe Partner Level 1, 276 Pitt Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000 4 August, 2010 2010 Annual Report 57 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED ASX Additional Information 1) Equity Holders At 30 July 2010, there were 11,374 holders of ordinary shares in the capital of the Parent. These holders were distributed as follow: No. of Shares held 1 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 100,001 and over Total Holding less than a marketable parcel of 421 shares Votes of Members Article 5.12 of the Company’s Constitution provides: No. of Shareholders 730 1,918 1,825 6,325 512 11,374 453 a) Subject to this Constitution and any rights or restrictions attached to a class of Shares, on a show of hands at a meeting of Members, every Eligible Member present has one vote. b) Subject to this Constitution and any rights or restrictions attached to a class of Shares, on a poll at a meeting of Members, every Eligible Member present has: (i) one vote for each fully paid up Share (whether the issue price of the Share was paid up or credited or both) that the Eligible Member holds; and (ii) a fraction of one vote for each partly paid up Share that the Eligible Member holds. The fraction is equal to the proportion which the amount paid up on that Share (excluding amounts credited) is to the total amounts paid up and payable (excluding amounts credited on that Share). 58 2010 Annual Report B K I I n v e s t m e n t C o m p a n y L i m i t e d ASX Additional Information (continued) The 20 largest holdings of the Parent’s share as at 30 July 2010 are listed below: Name Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Limited Shares Held 56,796,574 % 13.57% Huntley Group Investments Pty Limited 8,523,274 Argo Investments Limited Bougainville Copper Limited J S Millner Holdings Pty Limited UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd 8,311,237 4,907,527 3,534,557 1,630,713 Huntley Group Investments Pty Limited 1,529,360 Lunicash Super Pty Ltd Willpower Investments Pty Ltd Aust Executor Trustees Ltd T G Millner Holdings Pty Limited Milton Corporation Limited D E C Investments Pty Limited 1,435,602 1,164,903 1,158,638 1,153,442 1,147,375 1,093,408 RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 959,001 Patjen2 Pty Ltd Farjoy Pty Ltd Mrs Patricia Roberta Huntley The Miller Foundation Ltd One 478 Pty Ltd Trephant Pty Ltd 957,043 917,655 902,763 900,000 900,000 840,000 2.04% 1.99% 1.17% 0.84% 0.39% 0.37% 0.34% 0.28% 0.28% 0.28% 0.27% 0.26% 0.23% 0.23% 0.22% 0.22% 0.22% 0.22% 0.20% Total top 20 security holders Total number of shares on issue 98,763,072 418,566,158 23.62% 2) Substantial Shareholders As at 30 July 2010 the name and holding of substantial shareholder as disclosed in a notice received by the Parent is: Substantial Shareholders No. of Shares % of Total Washington H Soul Pattinson & Company Ltd 56,796,574 13.57% 2010 Annual Report 59 BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED ASX Additional Information (continued) 3) Other Information: • There is no current on-market buy-back in place. • There were 296 (2009: 171) transactions in securities undertaken by the Group and the total brokerage paid or accrued during the year was $164,240 (2009: $81,124) 4) Management Expense Ratio: The Management Expense Ratio (“MER”) is the total expenses of the Group for the financial year, as shown in the income statement, expressed as a percentage of the average total assets of the Group for the financial year. 30/06/04 30/06/05 30/06/06 30/06/07 30/06/08 30/06/09 30/06/10 0.69% 0.71% 0.56% 0.46% 0.46% 0.31% 0.19% 60 2010 Annual Report BKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED

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