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Boart longyear limited 

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INNOVATION LEADER
record
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annual report 2011

Boart Longyear Limited ACN 123 052 728

cONTENTs

Technology and Innovation 
Chairman’s Report 
Chief Executive Officer’s Report 
Business Review 
Board of Directors 
Executive Leadership Team 
Financial Report 
Directors’ Report 
Independent Auditor’s Report 
Directors’ Declaration  
Financial Statements 
Supplementary Information 
Corporate Information 

WhO WE ARE

FINANcIAL cALENDAR

Final results and dividend announcement 
Annual General Meeting 
Half Year End 
Interim results 
Year End 

21 February 2012
15 May 2012
30 June 2012
30 August 2012
31 December 2012

ANNuAL gENERAL mEETINg

The Annual General Meeting of Boart Longyear will be held at: 
National Wine Centre 
Corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads, Adelaide, SA 
Commencing at 1.00pm on 15 May 2012

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Boart Longyear is the world’s largest mineral exploration drilling company. 
With more than 120 years of expertise, we provide drilling services and drilling 
products for the global mineral exploration industry. We also have a globally 
recognised expertise in mine de-watering, environmental sampling, energy, 
and oil sands exploration. Our customers rely on our unique ability to develop, 
field test and deliver any combination of drilling consumables, capital equipment 
and expertise direct to any corner of the world.

Edmund J. Longyear drilled the first 
diamond core hole in the Mesabi Iron 
Range in northern Minnesota during 
the late 1880s. This was the beginning 
of a long history of innovation and 
expertise in contract drilling and product 
development. The first diamond core 
drill used was in the early 1900s. Today, 
technology is still being developed to 
increase productivity in order to fulfill the  
drilling needs of our customers.  
The momentum of this rich 120+ year 
history has given us record high revenue 
and profits in 2011.

bOARTLONgyEAR.cOm/ANNuAL-REpORT/2011

 
 
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2011 OVERVIEW

REVENuE

US$2,020m

2011 

2010 

2009 

1,476  

978

2,020  

EbITDA

US$356m

2011 

2010 

2009  111

356  

222  

sEVERITy RATE *

1.90

2011 

2010 

2009 

1.90  

3.08  

4.65

NET pROFIT AFTER TAx

cAsh FROm OpERATIONs

NumbER OF EmpLOyEEs

US$160m

2011 

2010 

-15 2009

85

US$198m

160

2011 

198

2010 

52

2009 

117

10,572

2011 

2010 

2009 

10,572  

9,221  

7,001

*  Severity Rate = (# of Lost Time Days x 200,000)/# of man hours

TOTAL cOmpANy REVENuE spLIT

cOmpANy REVENuE by REgION

Surface Core Drilling  38%
22%
17%

  Drilling Products 
  Rotary Drilling 
  Underground  
Core Drilling 

  Percussive Products 
  Non-mining/ 
Other Drilling 
  Percussive Drilling 

9%
6%

5%
2%

DRILLINg sERVIcEs REVENuE by cOmmODITy

DRILLINg sERVIcEs REVENuE by sTAgE

  Gold 
  Copper 
Iron 
  Nickel 
Energy 

  Other Metals 

Environmental 

  Other 

41%
20%
8%
7%
7%
7%
6%
5%

  Asia Pacific 
  United States 

Europe, Middle East 
and Africa 

  Canada 

Latin America 

26%
22%

21%
16%
14%

  Production (In pit) 

40%

Exploration  
(Greenfield) 
  Development  
(Brownfield) 
  Non-Mining 

26%

25%
8%

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Employees who led the 
global implementation of 
the Oracle® ERP system 
(left to right): Jeff Kuckenbaker, 
Eric Povilus, Norm Robinson, 
Kelly Toombs, Ron Hankins, 
Matt Daw, Madhur Guliani, 
Joe Harmer, Brett Davis, 
Matt Zollinger.

TEchNOLOgy

ORAcLE®

During the year, we successfully 
implemented a single global 
Oracle® ERP system. Its 21 
modules support all business 
segments and functions in over 
40 countries. This new ‘digital 
backbone’ replaces numerous 
aging and disconnected systems 
and provides a foundation for 
efficiency improvements and 
future business growth. Its 
real-time data has enhanced 
visibility across our global 
operations, allowing for faster 
transactions and ensuring 
better compliance and control.

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INNOVATION

INTELLEcTuAL pROpERTy

pATENT AppLIcATIONs

2011 

2010 

2009  51

210  

173  

We continue to invest 
in research and 
development. In 2011 we 
launched 10 new products 
and filed a record 210 
patent applications.  
We also were the proud 
recipient during the 
year of the Utah Genius 
Award, which recognises 
companies in the state 
of Utah, United States, 
for innovation. This award  
is based on statistics  
from the US Patent  
and Trademark Office.

Boart Longyear, in 
cooperation with Froude-
Hofmann, developed the 
industry’s first drill rig 
dynamometer. Shown 
here, this innovative 
testing system simulates 
drilling conditions and 
loading in a controlled 
environment prior to rigs 
being placed in the field.

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While Boart longyear delivered 
very good financial performance,  
it also delivered on several other 
initiatives that have made it a much 
stronger and Better positioned Business.
DAVID mcLEmORE 
chAIRmAN

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DEAR shAREhOLDERs

2011 was a year of significant growth. Boart 
Longyear made a record US$160 million net profit 
after tax as compared to US$85 million in 2010. 
Both revenue and EBITDA were up substantially 
on the prior year. In 2011, our EBITDA was 
US$356 million (US$222 million in 2010) on revenues 
of US$2.02 billion (US$1.476 billion in 2010). 

While Boart Longyear delivered very good 

financial performance, it also delivered on several 
other initiatives that made it a much safer, stronger 
and better positioned business:

 ›  The company finished restructuring its debt. All 

previous IPO debt facilities have been retired and 
replaced with new senior notes and a bank debt 
facility. These facilities are at low interest rates 
with staggered maturities and limited covenants. 
Our leverage remains under 1x EBITDA, providing 
headroom for any unforeseen market downturns.
 › The company continued to make investments in the 
business, laying a foundation for future growth. The 
commitment to R&D and bringing new products to 
market remained steady, with 10 new technologies 
being launched in 2011. 

 › A new ERP system, Oracle®, was implemented 

globally in 2011. This system has brought greater 
visibility globally by connecting the countries where 
we operate under one system. The company will 
now be able to speed transactions and enhance 
compliance and controls worldwide.

 › The Board approved a new environmental 

sustainability program that focuses on air quality 
controls, energy and water conservation, and waste 
and hazardous materials minimisation. This initiative, 
in addition to our global annual ISO 14001 
certification, drove several improvement projects 
worldwide to reduce our environmental impacts. 
 › The company invested in new training programs and 
new equipment and technologies that are inherently 
safer to operate. Since 2007, Lost Time Days are 
down 79%, Total Case Incidents Rates are down 
29% Lost Time Incidents Rates are down 62% and 
Severity Rates for lost-time incidents are down 83%. 

 The business is in great shape and the 

company is well positioned to deliver growth in 2012 
and beyond. I would like to thank my fellow Board 
members for their support, advice and guidance 
provided to the company. I would also like to thank 
our Chief Executive Officer, Craig Kipp, and his 
executive team for their leadership, dedication and 
outstanding performance during this record year. 

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A REcORD yEAR

This past year was a record year for Boart Longyear! 
We delivered 37% revenue growth and a solid 89% 
NPAT growth. All this adds up to a new high in our 
rich 120 year history. The Boart Longyear “brand” 
is stronger than ever. Mr Edmund J Longyear would 
be proud.

We have been very busy transforming the 
company since the 2008 GFC (Global Financial 
Crisis). While 2011 revenue and profitability may look 
very similar to the previous results of 2008, this is a 
much different company.

Boart Longyear did not waste the 2008-2009 

crisis. Let me explain:

 ›  Our capital structure has been made more recession 

resilient. The debt agreements in place prior to 
the IPO, have been completely replaced with long 
term high yield bonds and a new bank facility 
with extended maturities into 2021 and 2016, 
respectively.

 › The company’s leverage is well below 1x EBITDA, 
reducing our exposure to any potential “tail risk”.

 › We have finished implementing a world class 

ERP system (Oracle®) everywhere: 21 modules, 
40 countries, all businesses. It has replaced 
12 old and disconnected internal IT systems. 
A new foundation for the digital century.

 › We have launched well over 35 new products 
since 2007, for a current vitality index of 12%. 
210 patents were applied for in 2011 alone.
 › During 2011, 90 older rigs were replaced, and 
112 safer, newer technology rigs were added. 
A revenue enhancing process that will continue.
 › The safety metrics: TCIR and LTIR were 2.33 and 

0.13, respectively. Our Severity Rate improved from 
3.08 in 2010 to 1.9 in 2011.

 › Our emerging market geographic expansion has 

been dramatic, now representing over 35% of our 
revenue. We continue to follow our key customers 
as they expand geographically.

 › Re-investment back into the business has driven 

ROE from 8% in 2010 to 14% in 2011.

In summary, we have continued to invest in 

Boart Longyear’s people and technology. This has 
resulted in a much improved ROE. We will continue 
to invest for ongoing growth. 

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we have 

brought the company into the global digital age, 
with the recently launched “BLY App”. In the future, 
any driller will be able to order a Boart Longyear 
product while standing at his rig, with his cell phone, 
anywhere in the world.

So, time was not lost. As promised, we have 

emerged from the recession a better company and 
have extended our competitive advantage and our 
global footprint. The net result of all this hard work 
is leverage to the shareholders.

Principally, that has meant leverage in our 
financial performance: revenue, EBITDA, NPAT and 
ROE. For example, our dividends have grown 167% 
in the past 18 months and our ROE has grown by 
77% from the previous year. We plan to keep this 
momentum going and improve our performance 
again in 2012. Expected revenue and NPAT for 
2012 should exceed our previous highs of 2011.

Finally, whether we are drilling in Afghanistan 

or selling product in Laos –“People Create All Value”. 
As I mentioned last year, of the 20 top executives in 
Boart Longyear during September 2008 (start of the 
GFC), 17 are still here today. During difficult times, 
these leaders committed their most important asset 
to Boart Longyear: their careers. 

This is the reason you reward good people in 

hard times: they are necessary to lead you to better 
opportunities. Leaders matter in these ongoing 
volatile times. The world is not going to get simpler 
or more predictable. Conversely, markets are getting 
faster, more variable and more global. Our team is 
tested and ready.

As always, I would like to thank our Board of 

Directors, our Chairman, David McLemore, and 
welcome our two newest Board members, Tanya 
Fratto and Barbara Jeremiah, to Boart Longyear.
In closing, thanks to all our shareholders for 

their ongoing support. The company is in great 
shape – ready to grow and continue performing.

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We have Been very Busy transforming  
the company since the 2008 gloBal  
financial crisis. While 2011 revenue 
and profitaBility may look very similar 
to the previous results of 2008, this is 
a much different company.
cRAIg KIpp 
chIEF ExEcuTIVE OFFIcER

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REVENuE

US$1,448m

2011 

2010 

2009 

EbITDA

US$296m

1,080  

737

1,448  

2011 

2010 

2009 

191  

142

296  

DRILLINg sERVIcEs

The Drilling Services business includes the largest 
surface coring, underground coring, reverse circulation, 
rotary, and sonic rig fleets in the world. Our expertise 
in these various drilling methods allows our teams to 
tailor the drilling services we provide our customers, 
resulting in customised drilling solutions that deliver 
superior results.

We also continued to win contracts and new 

business by executing our global priorities: 

 › “Industry Best” safety performance with a special 

focus on compliance.

 › A “One Boart Longyear” drilling experience globally.
 › A modern “drill ready” fleet of equipment.
 › Development and retention of the best drilling 

As the global leader in minerals exploration drilling, 

organisation in the industry.

our business is able to support mining customers in 
their exploration, development and production of gold, 
copper, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and 
minerals. The geological samples we extract through 
our drilling operations, provide mining companies with 
critical information over the life of a mining project, 
from exploration to mine closure, wherever they operate.
In 2011, a number of key initiatives drove our record 

financial results, including: a focus on more profitable 
contracts, customers and geographies; a shift in “rig 
mix” towards high margin, technical drilling technologies; 
and a general increase in fleet vitality through investment 
in new and more productive drill rigs.

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REVENuE

US$572m

2011 

2010 

2009 

EbITDA

US$132m

395  

241

572  

2011 

2010 

2009 

26

132  

95  

DRILLINg pRODucTs

The Products business designs, manufactures 
and sells drilling equipment and support systems, 
as well as drilling consumables such as bits, rods 
and tooling. These products are used in a range 
of industries including mineral exploration, mining, 
energy, environmental sampling and remediation, 
and infrastructure reinforcement and development. 
We also offer our customers professional aftermarket 
service and support. This includes drill equipment 
commissioning, training, maintenance programs, 
spare parts and emergency parts kits.

In 2011, record growth was attributed to a  

number of initiatives: new products, market  
expansion, capacity investments and service support.
We released 10 new products in 2011 and 

continued to invest in our R&D pipeline to ensure 
continued development and product vitality in  
the years ahead. In 2011, we filed 210 patent 
applications globally and were also recognised 
for our innovation commitment as recipients of 
the 2011 Utah Genius Award. 

The business stayed focused on its primary 

objective of creating innovative products which 
provide safer and more productive drilling solutions 
to the industry.  

Boart Longyear products are sold in over 
100 countries and in 2011 we executed plans to 
expand into emerging countries such as Mali and 
Colombia. We successfully focused on improving global 
customer service performance through the addition 
of regionally positioned diamond bit technicians, 
customer service and supply chain representatives. 
The business successfully made several manufacturing 
capacity additions to adequately support the increase 
in global demand.

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ENVIRONmENT

susTAINAbILITy

Throughout Boart Longyear, environmental, health, 
and safety (EHS) are our top priority. We have a 
responsibility to our communities, employees, 
contractors, customers and shareholders to proactively 
strengthen our safety culture. Our management 
tracking system for EHS incidents sends daily emails, 
promptly reporting on every incident in every country 
in which we operate. We are continually enhancing 
our EHS programs and implementing best practices 
to ensure we can develop new processes and  
practices  that help reduce safety incidents.

When it comes to the environment, 
our areas of focus include air quality controls, 
energy and water conservation, and waste and 
hazardous materials minimisation. Some examples 
of environmental projects undertaken during  
2011 include:

 › Introducing high-efficiency paint guns and water- 
based paints in three of our manufacturing sites.  
This has reduced VOC (volatile organic compounds)  

by three metric tonnes – equivalent to more than 
200,000 vehicle kilometres.

 › Installing high-efficiency lighting at two manufacturing 
sites and upgrading a high-demand compressor. This 
has provided almost 900,000 kWh in energy savings 
– sufficient to power 78 homes for a year.

 › Filtering and reusing process waste water has reduced  

waste water disposal by 90 percent at one site  
– equivalent to more than 2,700 car washes  
at 380 litres per wash.

 › Implementing waste minimisation measures to reduce 
solid waste disposal at one site by 75 percent, or 265 
tonnes annually – equivalent to the annual solid waste 
production of 371 people.

Our commitment to the well-being of our employees, 
our customers and the environment is reinforced by 
having our ISO 14001 environmental and OSHAS 18001 
certifications renewed annually at all global operations 
and facilities.

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2011 Safet y reSUltS

TOTAL cAsE INcIDENT RATE *

2011 

2010 

2009 

2.33  
2.23  

1.78

LOsT TImE INcIDENT RATE **

2011 

2010 

2009 

0.13  

0.12  

0.08

LOsT TImE DAy s

2011 

2010 

2009 

307  
306  

377

Boart Longyear’s 
commitment to the  
safety of our employees, 
our customers and  
the environment is 
reinforced by having 
our global ISO 14001 
environmental and OSHAS 
18001 certifications 
renewed annually.

  *  Total Case Incident Rate = 

(# Injuries x 200,000)/# of Man hours

 **  Lost Time Incident Rate = 

(# of Lost Time Injuries x 200,000) 
/# of Man hours

 
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pEOpLE

DIVERsITy

One of Boart Longyear’s core values – Mutual Trust 
and Respect – states that our people are our 
most important asset. We know that the best 
ideas develop from collaborative efforts between 
individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions 
and perspectives.

We have continued to expand training 

programs for employees around the world to develop 
their competencies and leadership skills. In 2011, 
the Board adopted a Workforce Diversity Policy that 
sets forth our commitment to creating a diverse and 
motivated workforce and is representative of the 
many communities in which we operate. 

Several significant diversity achievements were 

recognised during 2011, including: the appointment 
of two female Non-Executive Directors (improving 
female board representation from 0% to 29%); the 

thiS year the Board adopted a Workforce 
diverSity policy Which SetS forth oUr 
commitment to creating a diverSe and 
motivated Workforce and iS repreSentative  
of the many commUnitieS in Which We operate.

development of a system to measure and report 
global gender representation; improvement of female 
representation within senior managers from 5% 
to 10%; and sponsorship of an internal Women’s 
Network at our US headquarters.

A few of the female 
leaders (left to right): 
Calisa Olinquevitch, Jasmina 
Finell, Janet Cooley, Stacie 
Rollins, Alice Barschti, Ginny 
Sorensen, Melanie Marier, 
Laura Holupka, Suzanne 
Silvestri, Monika Portman, 
AnnMarie Geddes.

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Boart Longyear Asia Pacific 
is proud to be a corporate 
sponsor of The Royal  
Flying Doctor Service.

cOmmuNITy

VOLuNTEERINg

During the year, we took a more comprehensive 
approach towards giving back to the communities in 
which we operate by aligning company support with 
employees’ charitable interests. Globally, we support 
organisations that provide education and opportunities 
for children and programs that focus on health and 
preventive care. 

Recent examples of Boart Longyear’s 

community activities include:

 › Boart Longyear Zambia funds the Rainbow 

Elizabetta Project in the impoverished and AIDS-
stricken Kantolomba district of Zambia. The company 
purchases medication for terminally ill patients and 
formula for babies with terminally ill mothers. Daily 
meals are provided for patients and several hundred 
orphaned children who have lost parents to AIDS. 
We also provide books and pens for counselling and 
education. In 2008 and 2011, we drilled new water 
wells and installed a new water pump to provide 
clean water and showers.

 › Boart Longyear sponsors the FIRST Lego League 
promoting science and engineering. FIRST Lego 
League (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science 
and Technology) is an exciting global robotics and 
innovation program that develops an enthusiasm 
for discovery, science, teamwork and technology in 
children aged nine to 14. FIRST Lego League students 

have the opportunity to solve real-world challenges  
by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks  
on a thematic playing surface. Teams, guided by 
their imaginations and adult coaches, discover 
exciting career possibilities and through the process 
learn to make positive contributions to society.

 › Boart Longyear Asia Pacific is proud to be a corporate 
sponsor of The Royal Flying Doctor Service. This 
Australian not-for-profit service provides aero-medical 
emergency and primary health care services along with 
communication and education assistance to people who 
live, work and travel in regional and remote Australia.
 › Boart Longyear held an employee food drive to help 

restock shelves at the Utah Food Bank. The employee 
food drive raised more than 1,800 pounds of food  
and thousands of dollars in donations by both 
employees and the company. In total, Boart 
Longyear helped the Utah Food Bank provide almost 
30,000 meals for needy families in the state of Utah, 
United States. The Utah Food Bank provides food to 
a state-wide network of 154 emergency food pantries 
and agencies. 

 › Boart Longyear Latin America sponsored the 

International Association of Chile's “Noche de 
Ayudarte” – the night of helping you – in Santiago. 
This event included a silent auction and sale of art 
by local artists for a variety of children’s charities.

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Board of directorS

Mr Kipp received both his BS  
and MS in Mechanical  
Engineering from the University  
of North Dakota and his MBA  
from the University of Chicago.

bRucE bROOK
non eXec. director

Mr Brook was appointed a Director 
of the Company on 21 February 
2007, and is Chairman of the Audit, 
Compliance & Risk Committee 
and a member of the Environment, 
Health & Safety Committee.

Mr Brook currently is Chairman 
of the Board of Programmed 
Group and a director of CSL 
Limited, the Export Finance 
and Insurance Corporation, the 
Deep Exploration Technologies 
Co-operative Research Centre 
and Newmont Mining Corporation 
(New York Stock Exchange). 
Mr Brook is also a member of 
the Financial Reporting Council 
and a member of the Audit 
Committee of the Salvation 
Army (Southern Territory).

Mr Brook was the Chief 
Financial Officer of WMC 
Resources Ltd. from 2002 to 
2005 and has approximately 
30 years of experience in various 
management roles, including 
Deputy Chief Financial Officer 
of ANZ Banking Group Limited, 
Group Chief Accountant of Pacific 
Dunlop Limited, General Manager, 
Group Accounting at CRA Limited 
and General Manager, Accounting 
and Services at Pasminco Limited.

Mr Brook gained his B. Comm and 
B. Accounting at the University 
of Witwatersrand and is a fellow 
of the Institute of Chartered 
Accountants in Australia.

ROgER bROWN
non eXec. director

Mr Brown was appointed  
a Director of the Company  
on 1 July 2010, and is the  
Chairman of the Remuneration  
& Nomination Committee and  
a member the Environment,  
Health & Safety Committee.

He currently holds board positions 
with McDermott International Inc.
(New York Stock Exchange), and 
Ultra Petroleum Corporation (New 
York Stock Exchange). In addition, 
he has held board positions for 
I.E. Miller Services, Sandvik/Smith 
Ltd and the Petroleum Equipment 
Suppliers Association.

Prior to that, Mr Brown served as 
President of Smith Technologies, 
a business unit of Smith 
International, Inc., which prior to 
its acquisition by Schlumberger, 
Ltd. was a Fortune 500 company 
and a leading worldwide supplier 
of products and services to the oil 
and gas industrial markets. 

Mr Brown received his BS in 
Economics, History and Political 
Science along with his JD from 
the University of Oklahoma.

ROy FRANKLIN
non eXec. director

Mr Franklin was appointed a 
Director of the Company on 
15 October 2010 and is the 
Chairman of the Environment, 
Health & Safety Committee 
and member of the Audit, 
Compliance & Risk Committee. 

He is currently Chairman of 
the Board for Keller Group 
PLC (London Stock Exchange) 
and a Director of Santos Ltd. 
(ASX), Statoil ASA (Oslo Stock 
Exchange), and Cuadrilla 
Resources. He previously  
held directorships on a number  
of other corporate boards, 
including International Energy 
Group, and Novera Energy. 

Mr Franklin also served as 
Chief Executive Officer of 
Paladin Resources from 1997 
to 2006, was managing Director 
of Clyde Petroleum from 1991 
to 1997, and held a number 
of executive roles with British 
Petroleum earlier in his career.  

Mr Franklin is based out 
of England and received 
his BS in Geology from the 
University of Southampton.

TANyA FRATTO
non eXec. director

Ms Fratto was appointed a Director 
on 1 June 2011 and is a member of 
the Environment, Health & Safety 
Committee and the Remuneration 
& Nominations Committee. 

She most recently served as 
President and Chief Executive 
Officer of Diamond Innovations, 
the world’s leading supplier of 
manufactured diamond, cubic boron 
nitride (CBN), and polycrystalline 
products, from 2004 and April 2011. 
Ms Fratto also was an officer of the 
General Electric Company and held 
a number of leadership positions 
over more than 20 years there, 
including in general management, 
operations, sourcing, product 
management and marketing. 

Ms Fratto received her BS in 
Electrical Engineering from the 
University of South Alabama. 

DAVID mcLEmORE
non eXec. chairman

Mr McLemore was appointed a 
Director on 21 February 2007 and 
became Chairman of the Board 
on 23 August 2010. He also is a 
member of the Remuneration and 
Nominations Committee. 

He has 35 years of industrial and 
broad operational experience.  
He has held a number of positions 
with various Advent International 
portfolio companies for more than 
ten years and was involved with 
Advent International’s acquisition 
of the Boart Longyear Group from 
Anglo American plc in 2005.

Mr McLemore served at various 
times as Chairman, Deputy 
Chairman and Vice Chairman of 
the Boart Longyear Group from 
2005 until 2007. Mr McLemore also 
served as a General Manager of 
a General Electric Power Systems 
division from 1985 to 1997.

Mr McLemore received his BS 
from Oklahoma State University.

cRAIg KIpp
eXecUtive director,   
chief eXecUtive officer

Mr Kipp was appointed President 
and CEO of Boart Longyear in 
2008, after serving three years 
as the company’s COO and after 
the successful 2007 IPO. Prior 
to joining the company, he was 
employed by General Electric from 
1983 to 2005, serving in various 
capacities in GE’s Energy Division, 
including: President and COO of 
the Global Nuclear Fuel business, 
General Manager of Hungary 
operations in Budapest and 
finally General Manager of China 
operations in Shanghai.

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Mr St George’s professional 
experience includes serving 
as Chief Executive/Co-Chief 
Executive of Salomon Smith 
Barney Australia/NatWest Markets 
Australia from 1995 to 2001 and 
more than 20 years of experience 
in senior corporate advisory roles 
within NatWest Markets and 
Hill Samuel & Co in London.

Mr St. George qualified as a 
Chartered Accountant in South 
Africa and received an MBA 
from the University of Cape Town.

bARbAR A JEREmIAh
non eXec. director

Mrs Jeremiah was appointed 
a Director of the Company on 
1 October 2011 and is a member 
of the Audit, Compliance and 
Risk Committee and Environment, 
Health and Safety Committee. 

Ms Jeremiah is a non-executive 
Director of EQT, Inc. (New York 
Stock Exchange), Allegheny 
Technologies, Inc. (New York 
Stock Exchange) and First Niagara 
Financial Group (NASDAQ). She 
also serves on the board of two 
non-profit organisations in the 
United States.

Ms Jeremiah’s professional 
career includes several senior 
executive roles for Alcoa, Inc. 
She retired as Alcoa’s Executive 
Vice President for Corporate 
Development in 2009 and in that 
role was responsible for leading 
Alcoa’s worldwide acquisition and 
divestiture activity as well as its 
strategic analysis of its business. 

Prior to her corporate 
development responsibilities, 
she held several senior positions 
in Alcoa’s legal department, 
including Corporate Secretary 
and Assistant General Counsel.

Mrs Jeremiah received a BA 
in Political Science from Brown 
University and a JD from the 
University of Virginia School 
of Law.

pETER sT. gEORgE
non eXec. director

Mr St. George was appointed 
a Director of the Company 
on 21 February 2007, and is a 
member of the Remuneration 
& Nomination Committee and 
the Audit, Compliance & Risk 
Committee. 

Mr St George currently is a 
Director of Dexus Group and 
First Quantum Minerals Limited 
(Toronto Stock Exchange). He also 
has served as a Director of SFE 
Corporation Limited and Spark 
Infrastructure Group.

 
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eXecUtive leaderShip team

Past roles include Vice President 
and General Manager for 
Baldwin Hardware and Director 
of Marketing and Product 
Development for DeWalt Industrial 
Power Tools, both divisions of 
Black & Decker Corporation.

Mr Birch received his BA in 
Business Management from 
Brigham Young University.

IRA KANE

Mr Kane joined Boart Longyear 
in 2006 through the acquisition 
of the Prosonic Corporation, the 
USA’s largest provider of sonic 
drilling services, where he served 
as its acting President and COO. 
Prior to this, he served for nine 
years as President and COO of 
publicly held MPW Industrial 
Services Co. and for 11 years 
as Executive Vice-President of 
publicly held OHM Corporation. 
Mr Kane was a practicing attorney 
in Columbus, Ohio for 13 years.

Mr Kane received his BA from 
Hofstra University and his JD from 
The Cleveland-Marshall College of 
Law at Cleveland-State University.

cRAIg KIpp

See page 14.

bRAD bAKER

Mr Baker was appointed as  
Senior Vice President, Human 
Resources in 2008. Prior to joining 
Boart Longyear he worked for 
Milacron Inc. for 17 years in a 
variety of operational, divisional 
and global human resources  
roles including Vice President  
of Human Resources.

Mr Baker received his BA in 
Business from Bowling Green 
State University and his MBA  
from Xavier University.

mIKE bIRch

Mr Birch was appointed as 
Vice President of Global Drilling 
Services in 2010 after successfully 
leading the Global Products 
division to record performance 
from May 2006. Prior to joining 
Boart Longyear, he worked for 
Black & Decker Corporation for 15 
years across various business units 
in both North America and Europe.

JOE RAgAN

Mr Ragan was appointed Chief 
Financial Officer in 2008. Prior to 
joining Boart Longyear, he held 
the position of Chief Financial 
Officer for GTSI Corporation, 
a leading technology solutions 
provider for the public sector 
listed on NASDAQ. He also held 
the position of Chief Financial 
Officer of U.S. Operations for 
Winstar Communications Inc., an 
international telecommunications 
company. Earlier in his career, 
Joe held various international and 
domestic finance positions for 
PSEG, The AES Corporation, and 
Deloitte and Touche.

Mr Ragan received his BS in 
Accounting from The University  
of the State of New York, his  
MS in Accounting from George 
Mason University, and his CPA  
in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

FAb RAsETTI

Mr Rasetti was appointed Senior 
Vice President, General Counsel 
and Secretary in 2006. Prior to 
joining Boart Longyear, he was 
a Segment General Counsel 
and Segment Vice-President for 
Business Development for NYSE-
listed SPX Corporation and served 
in various other management  
roles during his nine years there. 

Prior to SPX Corporation, he 
worked in the private law firms  
of Howrey & Simon and Towey  
& Associates in Washington, DC.

Mr Rasetti received his BS in 
Foreign Service and JD from 
Georgetown University.

ALAN sIDEs

Mr Sides was appointed Vice 
President, Global Products in 2010. 
Prior to joining Boart Longyear 
he spent over 25 years with the 
General Electric Company in the 
energy business. He was employed 
in various leadership capacities 
in both services and capital 
equipment globally. Most recently, 
he was the global commercial 
leader for the Aero Energy business 
in Houston, Texas. Prior positions 
included leading the commercial 
function in Asia Pacific for GE’s 
power generation business and 
leading the wind energy P&L in 
Asia from Beijing. Mr Sides has 
been responsible for leading 
sales, commercial and services 
activities for GE while located in 
Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, London 
and the USA. In addition, he has 
extensive acquisition integration 
experience having overseen over 
20 integrations.

Alan received his BS in Mechanical 
Engineering from the Georgia 
Institute of Technology and earned 
an MBA from Emory University.

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Financial report

Directors’ Report 
Independent Auditor’s Report 
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Directors’ Declaration 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

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56
58
59
60
61
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 

The directors present their report together with the financial report of Boart Longyear Limited (the “Parent”) and its 
controlled entities (collectively the “Company”) for the financial year ended 31 December 2011 (“financial year”) and the 
Independent Auditor’s Report thereon.   

Financial results and information contained herein are presented in United States (“US”) dollars unless otherwise noted. 

DIRECTORS 

The directors of the Company (the “Directors”) in office during the financial year and as of the date of this report are set 
out below.  

•  Bruce Brook  
•  Roger Brown 
• 
Tanya Fratto 
•  Roy Franklin 
•  Barbara Jeremiah  
•  Craig Kipp 
•  David McLemore   
•  Peter St. George   

Others who held office as Directors during the financial year were: 

•  David Grzelak (appointed effective 13 November 2008; resigned effective 1 June 2011) 

A summary of the Directors’ work experience and qualifications is on pages 14-15. 

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

The following table sets out for each Director the number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of committees of 
Directors) held and the number of meetings attended by each Director during the financial year while he/she was a 
Director or committee member.  The table does not reflect the Directors’ attendance at committee meetings in an “ex-
officio” capacity.     

Board of Directors
Held
Attended

Remuneration &
Nominations
Committee

Held 

Attended

Audit, Compliance 
& Risk Committee
Held 
Attended

Environment,
Health &
Safety Committee
Held
Attended

Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
Tanya Fratto 1
Roy Franklin 4
David Grzelak 2
Barbara Jeremiah 3
Craig Kipp 
David McLemore
Peter St. George

6
6
3
6
3
1
6
6
6

6
6
3
6
2
1
6
6
6

4
2

4
4

4
1

4
4

4

3
3

4

4

2
2

4

4
4
2
3
2

4
4
1
3
2

(1)  Ms Fratto was appointed to the Board effective 1 June 2011 and the EHS and ACRC Committees effective 1 

July 2011. 

(2)  Mr Grzelak resigned from the Board effective 1 June 2011. 
(3)  Ms Jeremiah was appointed to the Board effective 1 October 2011 and the EHS and ACRC Committees 

effective 30 January 2012. 

(4)  Mr Franklin was appointed to the ACRC and EHS Committees effective 1 March 2011. 

In addition to the regular meetings listed above, several special meetings of the Board and its committees were held 
during the course of the year.  

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COMPANY SECRETARIES 

Fabrizio Rasetti was appointed Company Secretary on 26 February 2007. A summary of his work experience and 
qualifications is on page 16. 

Paul Blewett was appointed Company Secretary on 21 October 2008.  Prior to joining Boart Longyear he was General 
Counsel and Company Secretary for Hills Industries Limited (ASX:HIL).  Prior to Hills Industries, he held a number of 
positions with other Australian Securities Exchange listed companies, following private legal practice for eight years with 
the Lynch Meyer law firm in Adelaide, South Australia.  Mr Blewett received his LLB from the University of Adelaide in 
1983.     

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

The Company is the leading integrated provider of drilling services, capital equipment and consumable products for 
customers in the mining and minerals exploration, environmental and infrastructure, and energy industries.  The 
Company conducts these activities through two operating divisions, known as the Drilling Services and Products 
divisions. 

The Drilling Services division operates in over 40 countries. It provides services to a diverse customer base and offers a 
broad range of drilling technologies, including, but not limited to, diamond core, underground, reverse circulation, 
percussive, rotary and sonic drilling. 

The Products division manufactures and sells capital equipment and consumables primarily to customers in the drilling 
services and mining industries globally. These products include rigs and products such as bits, rods and in-hole tools for 
exploration drilling, rock drilling and environmental, infrastructure and construction applications.   

Financial performance 

Financial performance across all business lines and geographic regions has improved over the previous year. 

Total revenue for the year ended 31 December 2011 was $2,020 million, an increase of 37%, compared to $1,476 million 
in the prior year. Of the $544 million increase in revenue during 2011, $367 million was attributable to an increase in 
revenue in the Drilling Services division and $177 million was due to the Products division.  Revenue was higher in each 
of the five geographic regions in which the Company operates. The Company experienced significant growth in the 
African and South American emerging markets.  

By all measures, 2011 was a record year for the Drilling Services division, which increased revenue to $1,448 million, an 
increase of 34% from the prior year. The Drilling Services division leveraged this strong top-line growth into a $95 million, 
or 80%, increase in operating profit. A number of key initiatives drove these strong financial results, including: a focus on 
more profitable contracts, customers and geographies; a shift in “rig mix” towards high margin, technical drilling 
technologies; and a general increase in fleet vitality through investment in new and more productive drill rigs.  The 
division also continued to execute on its global priorities of building on its reputation for industry-leading safety 
performance, legal compliance and global consistency of operations; maintaining a modern, “drill ready” fleet; and 
recruiting, developing and retaining the best drilling organisation in the industry.  

In 2011, the Products division significantly increased revenue to $572 million, an increase of 45% from the prior year, as 
a result of market growth as well as share gains in most product categories. The increase was driven by higher sales 
volume related to higher activity in the mining industry. The division released 10 significant new products in 2011, filed 
210 patent applications and continued to increase investment in research and development to maintain a pipeline of new 
products for future years.  The Products division also expanded geographically in 2011 by establishing operations in Mali 
and Colombia. In addition, the division focused on improving global customer service performance through the addition 
of regionally positioned diamond bit technicians and customer service and supply chain representatives and successfully 
made several manufacturing capacity additions to support the demand increases achieved during the year.  

Net profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2011 was $160 million, compared to net profit after tax of $85 million 
in the prior year. The 2010 net profit after tax includes restructuring expenses of $5 million ($3 million net of tax benefit). 
2011 net profit after tax increased primarily due to leverage on increased volume, better productivity and continued price 
and margin recovery, partially offset by higher general and administrative expense and interest expense. 

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Tax expense for the year ended 31 December 2011 was $67 million, or 30% of profit before tax, compared to tax 
expense of $39 million, or 31% of profit before tax for the prior year.  The tax expense takes into account the tax 
weighting of the corporate structure.   

Earnings per share in 2011 were 35.1 cents on a basic basis and 34.8 cents on a diluted basis, compared to earnings 
per share of 18.5 cents on a basic basis and 18.4 cents on a diluted basis for the prior year. 

DIVIDENDS 

A dividend of US 3.4 cents per share (total of $15,679,556) was paid on 15 April 2011.  The dividend, which was for the 
second half of 2010, was 35% franked at the Australian corporate taxation rate of 30%.  100% of unfranked portion of the 
dividend was conduit foreign income. 

An interim dividend of US 4.8 cents per share (total of $22,135,844) was paid on 7 October 2011.  The dividend, which 
was for the half-year ended 30 June 2011, was 35% franked at the Australian corporate taxation rate of 30%.  69% of the 
unfranked portion of the dividend was conduit foreign income.   

On 21 February 2012, the Directors determined to pay a dividend of US 5.6 cents per share (for a total of approximately 
$26,000,000) for the second half of 2011.  The dividend is expected to be paid on 13 April 2012 to shareholders of 
record as at 16 March 2012.  The dividend will be 15% franked at the Australian corporate taxation rate of 30%.  None of 
the unfranked portion of the dividend will be conduit foreign income.  The dividend is not included as a liability in the 31 
December 2011 financial statements.   

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 

Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation 

The Company has successfully implemented a new Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning system. The implementation, 
which occurred in three phases over two years, was completed in January 2012 and covered operations in 40 countries 
across all of the Company’s regions and businesses.  It will be an integral element of the Company’s management, 
reporting and control systems and includes a full suite of modules offered by Oracle.  

2011 Senior Notes Offering and Bank Debt Refinancing 

In March 2011, the Company completed an offering of $300 million of 7% Senior Notes in a private offering to qualified 
institutional buyers in the United States pursuant to Rule 144a under the United States Securities Act of 1933 
(“Securities Act”) and to certain buyers outside of the United States under Regulation S of the Securities Act.  The Senior 
Notes, which are unsecured and guaranteed by Boart Longyear Limited and certain of its subsidiaries, will mature on 1 
April 2021.  They are subject to covenants that restrict the Company’s ability to engage in certain activities, including 
incurring additional indebtedness, and may require the Company to repurchase some or all of the notes upon the 
occurrence of a defined “change of control event” followed by a downgrade of the Company’s credit ratings.  The 
Company’s ability to redeem the notes prior to maturity also is subject to certain conditions. 

In July 2011, the Company refinanced its two existing bank debt facilities, which had an aggregate principal amount of 
$285 million and were due to mature in February and April 2012.  The Company’s new bank debt facility, which has a 
maturity date of 29 July 2016, is for a principal amount of $250 million and contains an option to increase the principal 
amount by an additional $150 million.  Interest rates on the new facility are subject to a leverage grid and are described 
in greater detail in Note 17 to the financial statements. 

The combination of the March 2011 Senior Notes offering and refinancing of bank debt in July 2011 represented the 
completion of the Company’s capital restructuring plan by retiring the last of the Company’s bank debt facilities from the 
time of its initial public offering in 2007 and providing the Company with additional liquidity with staggered, long-term 
maturities and attractive terms. 

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE  

In the opinion of the Directors, there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of 
the report any matter or circumstance that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the Company’s 
operations, results or state of affairs in future financial years.  

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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 

The Company intends to continue to invest significantly in its principal activities related to providing drilling services and 
selling drilling capital equipment and consumable products while focusing on operating improvements, product 
development, cost management, return on equity and cash generation.  The Company may also elect to expand its 
product or service offerings through organic growth initiatives or strategic acquisitions.   

Further information about likely developments in the operations of the Company in future years, expected results of 
those operations, and strategies of the Company and its prospects for future financial years has been omitted from this 
report because disclosure of the information would be speculative or prejudicial to the Company.  

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 

The Board believes that high standards of corporate governance are an essential prerequisite for creating sustainable 
value for shareholders.  This statement summarises the main corporate governance policies and practices in place within 
the Company.  Unless otherwise noted, the Company has followed the best practice recommendations set out in the 
ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations (the “ASX Guidelines”).   

The Company’s most significant governance policies, including its Board and committee charters, diversity policy and 
Code of Conduct, may be found on the Company’s website at www.boartlongyear.com.  

Role of the Board  

The Board charter sets out the powers and responsibilities of the Board.  These include: 

providing strategic direction for, and approving, the Company’s business plans and objectives; 

• 
•  monitoring the operational and financial position and performance of the Company; 
• 

establishing a sound risk management framework for the Company and ensuring that management takes 
reasonable steps to implement appropriate controls and otherwise mitigate risks; 
requiring that robust financial and other reporting mechanisms are put in place to provide adequate, accurate 
and timely information to the Board and shareholders regarding all material developments; 
appointing and evaluating the performance of the Chief Executive Officer, approving other key executive 
appointments and planning for executive succession; 
reviewing and approving remuneration for senior executives; 
approving the Company’s annual operating budget and business plans and monitoring the management of the 
Company’s capital, including any material capital expenditures, acquisitions or divestitures;  

• 

• 

• 
• 

•  monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and accounting standards; 

and 
determining the level of authority delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and Company management. 

• 

The Board has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and to the Company’s Executive Management Committee 
(“EXCO”) responsibility for managing the business of the Company in compliance with Board policies, legal requirements 
and the fundamental standards of ethics and integrity reflected in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct.  The Board 
policies and charter set clear thresholds for management authority and ensure accountability to, and oversight by, the 
Board or its committees for the approval of specific matters, including remuneration of senior executives, changes to the 
Company’s share capitalisation, declaration of dividends, the Company’s annual operating budget, material acquisitions 
and divestitures and changes to corporate strategy.  Delegations are regularly reviewed by the Board and may be 
changed by the Board at any time. 

Composition of the Board and Director selection process 

At the date of this report, the Company has one executive Director and seven non-executive Directors.    

Boart Longyear recognises that the ability of its Board to fulfill its role properly requires that the Directors collectively 
have an appropriate range of skills, experience and expertise, including experience in accounting and financial reporting, 
operational expertise and experience in the markets the Company serves. The Board recruited two new non-executive 
Directors, Tanya Fratto and Barbara Jeremiah, in 2011.  They were identified and selected with the assistance of a large, 
global executive search firm based on desired skills and experience criteria provided by the Company’s Board and senior 
management after the completion of the annual Board performance assessment in the first half of 2011. 

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Board independence 

The Company recognises that a majority of the Directors should be independent, and the Board reviews Director 
independence at least annually. In assessing the independence of non-executive Directors, the Board has considered 
the criteria detailed in the Board charter, including, whether a Director:  

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 
• 

is a substantial shareholder of the Company, or otherwise is associated directly or indirectly with a substantial 
shareholder;  
has been employed in an executive capacity by the Company within the last three years or did not become a 
Director within three years of being so employed;  
has been a principal of a material professional advisor or a material consultant to the Company within the last 
three years; 
is a partner in, material shareholder or officer of, or otherwise has a significant association with, a material 
supplier or customer of the Company; 
has a material contractual relationship with the Company other than as a Director; or 
has received more than A$100,000 from the Company during the past year other than as compensation for the 
Director fulfilling his duties as a Director. 

The Board charter also defines materiality as being an amount in excess of 5% of Boart Longyear’s or the advisor’s, 
supplier’s or customer’s revenue or expenses, as the case may be. 

The Board meets the requirements of the charter and the recommendations of the ASX Guidelines, as a majority of the 
Board is comprised of non-executive Directors and all non-executive Directors, including the Chairman of the Board and 
the chairmen of the three Board committees, meet the independence criteria listed above.  In particular, none of the non-
executive Directors, including the Chairman, has been an employee of the Company or any of its significant investors 
prior to the Company’s initial public offering. 

The Board has considered each Director's previous and current relationships with the Company's customers, suppliers, 
consultants, professional advisors and substantial shareholders.  The Board notes that two non-executive Directors, 
Bruce Brook and Roy Franklin, each hold positions in companies with which the Company currently has commercial 
relationships. Mr Brook became a non-executive director of Newmont Mining Corporation in October 2011, and Mr 
Franklin currently is the non-executive Chairman of Keller Group plc. Both Newmont and Keller Group, through its 
Hayward Baker geotechnical construction engineering business, are customers of the Company's Drilling Services 
business. 

The Board has considered each case separately and has concluded that these relationships are not material and do not 
interfere with the relevant Director's exercise of independent judgment.  Nor do these relationships affect their ability to 
act in the best interests of the Company’s shareholders.  The relationships are arm’s length customer-supplier 
relationships based on normal commercial terms.  Neither Mr Brook nor Mr Franklin participates directly or indirectly in 
those relationships or the terms on which the companies conduct business, and they were not involved in any 
procurement or other Board decision-making regarding the companies with which they have an association. The Board 
also notes the importance of having Directors with experience in the Company's markets serving on the Board. 

Board processes 

The Board meets at least six times a year and convenes additional meetings as required.  The agenda for Board 
meetings is prepared by the Chief Executive Officer, the Secretaries, and other senior management in conjunction with 
the Chairman and, along with supporting papers, is distributed to Directors prior to each meeting.  Certain senior 
executives participate in Board and committee meetings to provide the Directors with access to key operating, financial 
and compliance personnel on a regular basis.  In addition, the Directors have access to other Company employees in 
Board and committee meetings and in other settings.  The Board endeavours to schedule at least one meeting annually 
at one of the Company’s significant operating locations to meet with the location’s management and better familiarise the 
Board with those operations and the Company’s risks and opportunities. 

Board committees 

The Board is comprised of the following three permanent committees to assist it in discharging its responsibilities:   

•  Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee; 
•  Remuneration & Nominations Committee; and 
•  Environment, Health & Safety Committee. 

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The committees have written charters that are reviewed annually.  All non-executive Directors may attend any committee 
meeting.  The Chairman of each committee reports on committee proceedings at the next Board meeting, and minutes of 
all committee meetings are circulated to Directors in the Board papers.   

Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee  

The Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee assists the Board to fulfill its governance and disclosure responsibilities in 
relation to the quality and integrity of the Company’s financial reports, internal controls, risk management framework and 
external audits.  The Committee also monitors compliance with laws and regulations.  The Committee makes 
recommendations to the Board regarding the appointment, performance and independence of the external auditor and 
must approve all non-audit services performed by the external auditor.   

The Committee is currently comprised of four non-executive Directors, all of whom are independent Directors and at 
least one of whom has relevant accounting qualifications or experience.  The Committee consisted of the following non-
executive Directors during the financial year: 

•  Bruce Brook – Chairman 
•  Roy Franklin (appointed 1 March 2011) 
•  David Grzelak (resigned effective 1 June 2011) 
•  Peter St. George 

Barbara Jeremiah was appointed to the Committee effective 30 January 2012.

Remuneration & Nominations Committee 

The Remuneration & Nominations Committee supports the Board by overseeing matters related to executive and 
Director remuneration and the composition and performance of the Board.  The Committee’s responsibilities include: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

developing and reviewing remuneration plans, including annual bonus plans and long-term incentive plans, 
including equity-based incentive plans; 
developing performance objectives for the Chief Executive Officer and his direct reports and reviewing 
performance against those objectives; 
overseeing policies for recruitment, retention and succession planning for Directors and key executive positions; 
and 
reviewing the composition of the Board and monitoring the performance of the Board and the Directors. 

The Committee consisted of the following non-executive Directors during the financial year: 

•  David McLemore – Chairman 
•  Roger Brown 
• 
•  Peter St. George 

Tanya Fratto (effective 1 July 2011) 

Roger Brown will become Chairman of the Committee effective 1 March 2012, and Mr McLemore will continue to serve 
on the Committee after that date. 

Environment, Health & Safety Committee 

Boart Longyear places a high priority on safety, management of operational risks and compliance with environmental 
laws and regulations.  The Environment, Health & Safety Committee assists the Board in the effective discharge of its 
responsibilities in relation to these matters, including Australia’s work health and safety legislation,  and has authority to 
investigate any matter within the scope of the Committee’s charter.  

Among its responsibilities, the Committee: 

•  assists the Directors to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of work health and safety matters; 
•  ensures that the Company has effective resources, systems and processes for monitoring and mitigating 

• 

• 

operational risks; 
reviews and assesses the Company’s policies and practices to ensure compliance with environmental and 
operational regulatory requirements, including through internal and external audits; and 
reviews the results of investigations of any major health, safety or environmental incidents occurring in the 
Company’s operations. 

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The Committee consisted of the following non-executive Directors during the financial year:  

•  Roy Franklin – Chairman (appointed Chairman effective 1 June 2011) 
•  Bruce Brook 
•  Roger Brown 
• 

Tanya Fratto (effective 1 July 2011) 

Barbara Jeremiah was appointed to the Committee effective 30 January 2012.

Board and Director performance 

The Board has a formal annual assessment process that includes performance assessments of the Board committees 
and individual Directors.  As part of the assessment process, each Director completes a questionnaire on the operation 
of the Board and its committees and the performance and contributions of the Directors.  The results of the 
questionnaires are compiled by the Chairman of the Board or committee, as applicable, and discussed with each 
Director individually.   

The most recent Board performance evaluation was conducted in the first half of 2011 with the assistance of an external 
advisor, who prepared a questionnaire for the Directors and certain members of senior management, interviewed certain 
of the respondents, and compiled and reported the results in a report to the Chairman and the Directors.  The Chairman 
then reviewed the results and recommendations with the Directors. 

In addition, the Board committee chairmen currently are conducting a performance assessment of their committees and 
members.  The committee assessments commenced in December 2011 and are expected to be completed in the first 
quarter of 2012.

Director induction process 

New Directors undergo an induction process to inform them of the nature of the Company’s business, strategies, risks 
and issues, and expectations about Director performance, including awareness of continuous disclosure principles.  The 
terms of a non-executive Director’s appointment are set out in a letter to the Director from the Company.  The letter 
details the Director’s obligations, including to: 

• 
• 
• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

act in the best interests of the Company at all times;  
submit to re-election from time to time as required by the Company’s constitution; 
notify the Chairman of any change in circumstances that might prevent the Director from being regarded as 
independent; 
comply with the Company’s constitution, governance policies and all applicable legal requirements, including 
the Company’s Securities Trading Policy;
devote sufficient time to prepare for and attend Board meetings and otherwise to discharge the Director’s 
duties; 
keep confidential, and not use for the benefit of any person or party other than the Company, any confidential 
information of the Company; and
disclose any directorships, business interests or circumstances that might represent conflicts of interests or 
reasonably be perceived to interfere with the exercise of the Director’s independent judgement, or have an 
adverse impact on the Company’s reputation or public profile.

The appointment letter also confers certain benefits and rights upon the Director, including indemnities and insurance 
coverage for liabilities arising out of the discharge of the Director’s duties and unfettered access to papers, information 
and employees of the Company.  In addition, Directors may, with the approval of the Chairman, consult with professional 
advisors. 

The Company’s induction process also includes meetings with the senior management, including the leaders of the 
Company’s business units and administrative functions.

Executive performance 

The Company employs a structured performance evaluation process to ensure that senior executives are motivated to 
deliver shareholder value and are accountable to the Board at all times.  The process commences early each financial 
year when the Board establishes and approves corporate performance objectives as well as individual performance 
objectives for senior managers of the Company.  As detailed more fully in the Remuneration Report, performance 
against those objectives determines the potential incentive the executive may receive under the Company’s annual 
bonus plan.  The Chief Executive Officer and other senior managers of the Company participate in an annual short-term 
incentive plan that is based on the achievement of the annual corporate operating margin, safety and revenue growth 
performance objectives as well as certain individual strategic initiatives approved by the Board.  Individuals are advised 
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annually of their target bonuses, which in 2011 ranged from 50% to an additional 100% of base pay for the senior 
executives.  Exceptional individual and corporate performance can increase actual bonuses paid under the Corporate 
Bonus Plan to up to 150% of a participant’s target bonus amount. The Company’s executive performance assessment 
process for 2011 and goal-setting process for 2012 commenced in January 2012 and will be completed in March 2012.

Risk Management 

The Board recognises that risk management and internal controls are fundamental to good corporate governance, and 
the Board and senior management accept their responsibility to identify and manage risk on an ongoing basis.  The 
Company’s risk management framework consists of a number of controls, including: 

• 
• 
• 

• 

• 

documented systems, procedures, authorities and delegations for the orderly management of the Company; 
policies and ethical standards, and ensuring that employees understand such obligations; 
risk-based internal audits to test the Company’s controls and assist management with the enforcement of  
Company policies;   
certifications from management and process owners throughout the Company regarding the design and 
operation of risk management systems, internal controls and compliance; and 
a formal risk management system, overseen by the Director of Risk Management, based on a written risk 
management policy and the findings of Company audits and investigations. 

The Board is assisted and advised in its oversight of the Company’s risk management system by two of its committees: 
the Environment, Health & Safety Committee with respect to health safety and operational risks generally and the Audit, 
Compliance & Risk Committee with respect to financial and compliance risks.   Those committees review the annual 
audit plan of the Company’s internal audit function and Environment, Health & Safety group, and, along with senior 
management, consider the findings of those audits.  The Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee also monitors compliance 
programs managed by the Company’s legal function or outside counsel and reviews the significant findings of any 
compliance reviews or investigations.   

The Company also implemented a scenario planning process in December 2010 to identify early signs of, and plan for, 
significant events and contingencies. The scenario planning process is an ongoing process and continued throughout 
2011 with periodic reports to the Board.  

Integrity of financial reporting 

In accordance with the ASX Guidelines, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have certified the 
following (among other detailed certifications) to the Board in writing: 

(1)  in their opinion, after having made appropriate enquiries, with regard to the integrity of the financial statements 

of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2011: 

(i) 

(ii) 

the financial statements for the financial year comply with Accounting Standards and have been 
properly maintained in accordance with section 286 of the Corporations Act 2001;  

the financial reports, and notes thereto, present a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the 
financial position and performance of the Company in accordance with section 297 of the Corporations 
Act 2001; and  

(iii) 

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

(2)  to the best of their knowledge and beliefs after having made appropriate enquiries, with regard to risk 
management and internal control systems of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2011: 

(i) 

(ii) 

the statements made in (1) above regarding the integrity of the financial statements are founded on a 
sound system of risk management and internal compliance which, in all material respects, implements 
the policies adopted by the Board of Directors; 

the risk management and internal compliance system, to the extent it relates to financial reporting, is 
operating effectively in all material respects based on the risk management model adopted by the 
Company; and 

(iii) 

nothing has come to management’s attention since 31 December 2011 that would indicate any 
material change to the statements made in 2(i) and 2(ii) above. 

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These statements are supported by certifications made to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer by the 
regional and financial managers of each of the Company’s divisions.  They provide a reasonable, but not absolute, level 
of assurance and do not imply a guarantee against adverse events or more volatile outcomes arising in the future.  A 
number of internal control deficiencies relating to financial reporting have been identified during the financial year, and in 
such cases, where deemed appropriate, additional tests of procedures or tests of resulting account balances included in 
the financial statements have confirmed that there has been no material impact on the financial reports.  Management 
also has reported to the Board as to the effectiveness of the Company’s management of material business risks.  

Code of business conduct and ethical standards 

Boart Longyear’s Directors, management and employees are required to act with integrity at all times and maintain high 
ethical standards.  The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct that covers a broad range of matters, 
including: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

conflicts of interest and the preservation and proper use of Company assets; 
protection of confidential and commercially sensitive information; 
employment legislation; 
competition law and fair dealing; 
environmental, health and safety considerations; 
improper payments, bribery and money laundering, including transactions with government officials;  
financial reporting and record-keeping; and 
each employee’s affirmative duty to report violations of policy or law. 

The Code of Business Conduct is available on the Company’s website at www.boartlongyear.com.  The Company 
supplements the Code of Business Conduct with additional policies that provide more detailed guidance on substantive 
legal requirements and other principles and requires employees to successfully complete assigned compliance training 
courses on an ongoing basis.  

In addition, the Company maintains, and actively promotes the use of, several systems for employees and other persons 
to report potential violations of the Code of Conduct and other policies.  Reported concerns are investigated by the 
Company’s legal department or external legal counsel and reported to the Board. 

Workforce diversity 

In 2011, the Board adopted the Company’s Workforce Diversity Policy, which is available on the Company’s website at 
www.boartlongyear.com.  

This policy sets forth the Company’s commitment to creating a diverse and motivated workforce that shares the 
Company’s and its investors’ values and is representative of the many communities in which the Company operates.  It 
promotes a work environment where people are free to achieve their best without encountering prejudice regarding their 
gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or cultural differences. 

The Remuneration & Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors has responsibility for oversight of the policy and 
any amendments. The Committee will review the Workforce Diversity Policy at least annually and oversee its 
implementation.  The Committee has established measurable objectives for achieving desired diversity and will annually 
assess their relevance and the progress made in achieving them. 

Several significant diversity achievements were recognised during 2011, including: 

• 
• 

• 
• 

the appointment of two female Directors during 2011, improving female board representation from 0% to 29%; 
the development of a system to measure and report global gender representation so year-to-year progress can 
be monitored; 
female representation within senior managers improved from 5% in 2010 to 10% in 2011; and 
the Company’s sponsorship of an internal Women’s Network at its US headquarters (with the intention to 
expand the network in the future). 

The levels of the Company’s workforce gender diversity as of 31 December 2011 are set out below: 

Gender diversity
Total Employees 
Total Employees (excluding Drillers and Driller Helpers) 
Senior Managers 
Board of Directors 

Male
92% 
82% 
90% 
71% 

Female
8% 
18% 
10% 
29% 

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Environmental performance 

Boart Longyear is committed to achieving a high standard of environmental performance.  The Company’s operations 
are subject to various environmental laws and regulations in the many jurisdictions in which it operates, including 
regulations under both Commonwealth and state legislation in Australia.  The Board, with the assistance of the 
Environment, Health and Safety Committee, monitors environmental performance against relevant legislation and 
Company objectives and monitors remedial action, when required. 

In 2011, the Board approved a corporate environmental sustainability initiative that outlines specific waste and emission 
reduction programs to be developed and implemented by the Company’s operations over three years. Implementation of 
the sustainability initiative began during the year throughout the Company’s operations and already has yielded positive 
results, including: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

reducing solid waste disposal at the Company’s Salt Lake City bit manufacturing plant by 75%, or 265 tonnes 
annually; 
upgrading a gas-fired annealing furnace at the Mississauga, Canada, plant with a high-efficiency electric 
induction heating coil system, producing an annual reduction in natural gas usage of 3.1 million m
annual reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 7,000 tonnes of CO2;  
filtering and reusing process waste water at the Wuxi, China, facility and reducing waste water disposal by 90%; 
and 
installing high-efficiency lighting in its North Bay and Mississauga plants in Canada and generating almost 
400,000 kWh in annual energy savings. 

 and an 

3

The Directors are not aware of any business unit operating in breach of environmental regulations during the financial 
year, or as at, the date of this report, under any applicable law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory. The 
Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policy can be reviewed on the Company’s website at 
www.boartlongyear.com. 

Continuous disclosure  

The Board aims to ensure that all of its shareholders and the market in general are kept fully and promptly informed of all 
potentially price-sensitive developments and changes that are likely to materially affect the Company’s operations, 
financial results and business prospects.  The Company’s External Communications Policy specifies how the Company 
will meet its continuous disclosure obligations under ASX Listing Rule 3.1 and sets out procedures for Company 
employees to report potentially price-sensitive information to management and the Board.   

The Company produces financial statements for its shareholders and other interested parties twice per year.  
Shareholders have the right to attend the Annual General Meeting in May and are provided with an explanatory 
memorandum on the resolutions proposed through the Notice of Meeting.  The Company also has an investor relations 
function to manage and assure prompt and relevant communications with shareholders and the market generally, and 
the Company posts material information for its shareholders, such as ASX announcements and financial results, on its 
website at www.boartlongyear.com.  

Donations  

Boart Longyear contributes to the communities in which it works with donations, sponsorship and practical support.  The 
Company does not make political donations. The Company adopted a Charitable Giving Policy in 2011 that more 
formally establishes the framework and requirements for all charitable giving by, and on behalf of, all Company 
operations and units.  The policy aims to align Company charitable giving with the charitable interests of employees and 
regional operations by soliciting proposals directly from them and targeting projects and causes in which they participate 
actively.  The Company especially targets projects that have clear objectives and outcomes promoting the following: 

• 

• 

education and opportunities for children – programs and opportunities that assist young people to develop 
marketable skills and competencies, particularly in the areas of engineering, science and technology; and 
health and preventive care – programs that improve the health and safety of employees, their families and their 
communities by improving access to critical resources and addressing endemic illnesses, including providing 
access to clean water sources and supporting the development of malaria vaccinations and treatments. 

The Company’s charitable giving is coordinated by the Company’s regional leadership teams and overseen by its 
Executive Committee. 

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DIRECTORS’ SHAREHOLDINGS 

The following table sets out each Director’s relevant interest in shares, debentures, and rights or options over shares or 
debentures of the Company or a related body corporate as at the date of this report. 

Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
Tanya Fratto
Roy Franklin
Barbara Jeremiah
Craig Kipp 
David McLemore
Peter St. George

Fully paid 
ordinary shares
104,423
30,000






30,000
564,998
115,861
107,450

Rights and 
options 1











1,405,400






Total
104,423
30,000






30,000
1,970,398
115,861
107,450

(1)  Certain of the share rights listed for Mr Kipp are performance share rights granted under the Long-term Incentive 

Plan and thus are subject to a performance condition as well as a service condition. 

GRANTS OF SHARES, RIGHTS OVER SHARES AND OPTIONS GRANTED TO DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVES 

The shares or rights over shares of the Company that have been granted to Directors or executives of the Company are 
included in the Remuneration Report. Options over unissued shares of the Company have been granted to the Chief 
Executive Officer, Mr Kipp, and certain other executives, as detailed in the Remuneration Report.  No shares or interests 
have been issued during or since the end of the financial year as a result of exercise of options. 

DIRECTORS' AND OFFICERS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS 

Except as noted herein, no contracts involving Directors' or officers’ interests existed during, or were entered into since 
the end of the financial year other than the transactions detailed in Note 31 to the financial statements.   

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY 

No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any proceedings 
to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility on behalf of the Company for all or any part of 
those proceedings.  The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the financial year.

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REMUNERATION REPORT    

INTRODUCTION

This remuneration report sets out Boart Longyear’s remuneration policies and practices, the rationale underlying them 
and their outcomes.  

The Company’s policies have been developed within a framework that seeks to fairly reconcile and balance: 

- 

- 

- 

the overall objective of attracting, retaining and motivating management in order to achieve the highest levels of 
performance from them for the benefit of all shareholders; 

high standards of fairness, transparency and sound corporate governance principles; 

the particular business environment in which Boart Longyear operates, recognising that: 

o 

o 

o 

the Company’s business is global and, consequently, the senior executive team is based primarily 
outside of Australia and is recruited internationally;  
the markets in which the Company operates can have strong cyclical characteristics which place equal 
performance pressures on management in an upswing as in down cycles; and 
importantly, the Company is incorporated and listed in Australia and must comply with local corporate 
regulatory requirements and practices. 

During 2011, as in previous years, the Board undertook a comprehensive review of the Company’s remuneration 
practices and policies. In conducting this review, the Board paid particular attention to the specific concerns that were 
raised by shareholders in the votes on the 2009 and 2010 remuneration reports. As a result of the changes to the 
Company’s remuneration practices and policies in 2010, combined with the revised structure and improved transparency 
of the remuneration report, shareholders approved the 2010 remuneration report with 94% in favour. 

This 2011 remuneration report maintains the improvements the Company made to the 2010 report and incorporates 
additional information based on feedback received from shareholders and proxy advisors. Some of the specific changes 
the Board of Directors addressed in 2011 include: 

• 

adoption of non-executive Director shareholding guidelines; 

•  modification to the fee schedule for non-executive Directors; 

•  modification of the Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) such that, for Share Rights granted beginning 2012, all 
dividends paid on unvested Share Rights will be held in trust and payable upon the participant satisfying 
applicable vesting conditions. 

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Report Structure 

The Remuneration Report (the “Report”) is presented in six sections, as follows.  

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Section 

2011 
remuneration 
overview 

Remuneration 
framework and 
strategy 

Description of content 

• Outlines the Company’s remuneration practices and the key influences on the 

Company’s remuneration arrangements during the year ended 31 December 2011. 

•

•

•

•

Explains how executive remuneration is structured to support the Company’s strategic 
objectives. 

Sets out the Directors and senior executives who are covered by this Report. 

Details the actual remuneration earned by the CEO and other senior executives during 
the year ended 31 December 2011.  

Sets out the Company’s remuneration governance framework and explains how the 
Board and Remuneration & Nominations Committee make remuneration decisions, 
including the use of external remuneration consultants.  

• Outlines the Company’s remuneration strategy. 

Components 
of executive 
remuneration 

•

•

Provides a breakdown of the various components of executive remuneration.  

Details the components of executive remuneration that are fixed and therefore not “at-
risk”.  

Performance 
and risk 
alignment 

Executive 
remuneration 
in detail 

Non-executive 
Director 
arrangements 

• Outlines the key features of the short-term incentive plan that applies to the Company’s 

executives. 

• Outlines the key features of the long-term incentive plan and option plan that apply to the 

Company’s executives. 

•

•

•

•

•

•

Explains how executive remuneration is aligned with performance and outlines short-
term and long-term performance indicators and outcomes. 

Explains how executive remuneration is structured to encourage behaviour that supports 
long-term financial soundness and the Company’s risk management framework. 

Sets out the total remuneration provided to executives (calculated pursuant to the 
accounting standards) during the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010.  

Provides details of the Rights granted to executives during the year ended 31 December 
2011 under the long-term incentive plan. 

Summarises the key terms of executive service contracts (including termination 
entitlements).  

Explains the non-executive Directors’ remuneration structure including the basis on 
which non-executive Director remuneration is set and the components.  

• Outlines key features of the non-executive Director Share Acquisition Plan. 

•

Sets out the non-executive Directors’ remuneration during the years ended 31 December 
2011 and 2010.  

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1.   2011 REMUNERATION OVERVIEW  

This section provides: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

an overview of the Company’s executive remuneration strategy and linkages between the strategy and the design 
of the components of executive remuneration;   

a summary of the comprehensive review of the Company’s remuneration strategy and procedures that was 
undertaken during 2010 and the outcomes of that review; 

details of the Directors and senior executives covered by this Report; and 

details of the actual remuneration outcomes for senior executives. 

At the Company’s annual general meeting on 11 May 2010, shareholders approved a 10 for 1 share consolidation.  
Trading in the consolidated shares commenced 13 May 2010.  Where relevant, amounts have been restated in this 
Report using consolidated share amounts. 

1.1.   EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION STRATEGY 

The diagram below illustrates the significant objectives of the Company’s executive remuneration strategy and how the 
components of overall remuneration have been designed to support these objectives: 

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1.2.   REVIEW OF REMUNERATION STRATEGY AND PRACTICES 

During 2010, the Board reviewed the Company’s executive remuneration arrangements. The key objectives of this 
review were to further enhance the linkage between performance-based compensation and actual business 
performance, and to establish a set of key performance metrics that would remain consistent through business cycles. At 
the same time it was recognised that the principle of a fair relationship between remuneration outcomes and 
performance delivered to shareholders was fundamental to any executive incentive scheme being proposed as a result 
of the review. The Board engaged Mercer Consulting as lead external consultants to assist in this review.  

Following this review, the Company implemented several remuneration initiatives consistent with the goals of the review. 
These included: 

• 

• 

• 

amending the terms of the short-term incentive (“STI”) provided to executives under the Corporate Bonus Plan 
(“CBP”) to include a broader range of performance measures, including operating, strategic, safety and individual 
performance measures, and to include stretch targets to reward exceptional performance. Details of the terms of this 
plan are set out in section 3.3 below; 

redesigning the terms of the long-term incentive (“LTI”) plan for executives applicable to performance-based awards 
beginning 1 January 2010.  This revised plan measures performance in relation to Return on Equity (“ROE”). This 
measure is considered a more appropriate measure of performance than the previous single measure of average 
earnings per share (“EPS”) as it captures several of the key performance drivers of the business and reflects the 
importance to the Company of effective capital management. The revised plan also incorporates stretch targets to 
reward outstanding performance.  Details of the 2011 Long-term Incentive Plan are set out in section 3.4 below; and 

establishing formulae and key performance metrics for both the CBP and the LTI plan which can be consistently 
applied through all aspects of the business cycle so as to provide certainty and clarity for executives and 
shareholders (the Board has, however, retained discretion to modify the plans should circumstances require).  

All components of executive remuneration, including base pay, target short-term and target long-term incentive pay were 
reviewed for market competitiveness against companies of similar size and/or a composite peer group including 
companies with complementary talent pools and having similar value standards. 

The philosophy and structure above were reviewed, discussed and determined to remain unchanged by the Board in 
2011. 

1.3.   DIRECTORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES 

This Report sets out the remuneration arrangements in place for the key management personnel (“KMP”) of the 
Company for the purposes of the Corporations Act and the Accounting Standards, being those persons who have 
authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, directly or indirectly, 
including the non-executive Directors. The KMP include the five highest remunerated executives of the Company for the 
year ended 31 December 2011 and are listed in Table 1.3 below: 

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Table 1.3: Directors and senior executives who were KMP during the year ended 31 December 2011 

Non-executive Directors

Position

David McLemore
Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
Tanya Fratto
Roy Franklin
Barbara Jeremiah
David Grzelak
Peter St. George

Chairman, Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director (appointed effective 1 June 2011)
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director (appointed effective 1 October 2011)
Non-executive Director (resigned from the Board effective 1 June 2011)
Non-executive Director

Senior executives

Position

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Vice President, Global Drilling Services
Vice President, Global Products

The remuneration policy and programs set out in this Report apply to all KMP and to other members of the Company’s 
senior management who are not KMP. 

1.4.   REMUNERATION OUTCOMES 

Actual remuneration 

Details of CEO and other senior executive remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2011, prepared in accordance 
with statutory obligations and accounting standards, are contained in Table 5.1 of this Report.  

Table 1.4 below provides details of the cash and other benefits that were actually paid to the CEO and other senior 
executives who are KMP.  It illustrates how the Company’s remuneration strategy for senior executives translates into 
practice.  2011 was the first year of LTIP grants vesting for the CEO and other senior executives, as Rights granted in 
2008 and subject to performance conditions from 2008 through 2010 reached their vesting date. 

Table 1.4:  Actual remuneration received by senior executives during the year ended 31 December 2011 

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

Base salary
US$

STI (cash)1
US$

LTI (cash 
and equity)2
US$

Other3
US$

1,000,000
435,385
393,942
311,365
449,692
335,385

865,000
276,360
180,334
134,663
177,336
111,360

291,898
102,534
92,652
78,862
95,800
11,457

36,768
36,768
35,551
36,962
30,511
39,639

Total
US$

2,193,666
851,047
702,479
561,852
753,339
497,841

(1)  Represents the cash paid in respect of the executive’s STI award earned under the CBP.  For further details of 

the CBP, see section 3.3 of this Report. 

(2)  Represents the value of share rights and cash rights vested during the year (based on the market value of 

shares at the vesting date) and dividends received on share rights. Share rights and cash rights granted under 
the Company’s LTI Plan and options granted under the Company’s Option Plans during the year ended 31 
December 2011 and other grant years that are still in progress do not appear in this table, as they are not 
eligible for vesting until the conclusion of the performance period and/or continued service requirement. For 
further details of the LTI Plan and Option Plans, see section 3.4 of this Report.  

(3)  Represents benefits such as special one-time bonuses (if any), US 401(k) retirement plan Company matching 

and/or profit sharing contributions, relocation benefits, car allowance, and tax preparation service 
reimbursement, if applicable. 

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2.   REMUNERATION FRAMEWORK AND STRATEGY 

This section outlines the processes, principles and strategy that underpin the remuneration arrangements for senior 
executives.  

2.1.   HOW REMUNERATION DECISIONS ARE MADE 

Board responsibility 

The Board is responsible for the Company’s remuneration arrangements and ensuring that they are equitable and 
aligned with the long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders. In performing this function and making 
decisions about executive remuneration, the Board is fully informed and acts independently of management. To assist in 
making decisions relating to remuneration, the Board has established a Remuneration & Nominations Committee.  

Remuneration & Nominations Committee  

The Remuneration & Nominations Committee (“Remuneration Committee”) has been established to assist the Board with 
remuneration issues and is responsible for ensuring that the Company compensates appropriately and consistently with 
market practices. It also seeks to ensure that the Company’s remuneration programs and strategies will attract and retain 
high-calibre Directors, executives and employees and will motivate them to maximise the Company’s long-term business, 
create value for shareholders and support the Company’s goals and values.  

The Remuneration Committee’s responsibilities include: 
•

developing and reviewing remuneration plans, including annual bonus plans and long-term incentive plans, including 
equity-based incentive plans; 

•

•

•

developing performance objectives for the CEO and his direct reports and reviewing performance against those 
objectives; 

overseeing strategies for recruitment, retention and succession planning for Directors and key executive positions; 
and 

reviewing the composition of the Board and monitoring the performance of the Board and the Directors. 

The charter of the Remuneration Committee is set out in full on the Company’s website at  www.boartlongyear.com. 

The CEO, the Senior Vice President for Human Resources and other members of senior management attend meetings 
of the Remuneration Committee, as appropriate, to provide information necessary for the Remuneration Committee to 
discharge its duties. Individual executives do not attend or participate in discussions where recommendations regarding 
their own circumstances are determined.  

Use of remuneration consultants 

Where appropriate, the Board seeks and considers advice from independent remuneration consultants. Remuneration 
consultants are engaged by, and report directly to, the Remuneration Committee and support the Committee in 
assessing market practice and movements to ensure that base salary and targeted short-term and long-term 
compensation are in line with comparable roles. When remuneration consultants are engaged, the Committee 
establishes with the consultants the appropriate level of independence from the Company’s management that is required 
depending upon the circumstances of the assignment or advice being sought. Thus the Committee may determine that 
complete independence from management is required or that the consultants may be directed to work with Company 
management to obtain relevant information or input in order to formulate advice or recommendations to the Committee. 
The table below sets out details of the remuneration consultants engaged and a summary of the services provided 
during the year ended 31 December 2011. 

Table 2.1: Remuneration consultant arrangements 

Remuneration consultant
Mercer Consulting

Blake Dawson

Nature of services provided
The Committee utilised the information provided by Mercer in 2009 
and 2010 as the benchmark for 2011 compensation decisions and 
will evaluate the need for a revised analysis by an independent 
remuneration consultant in 2012. 

In addition, in 2011 the Committee retained Mercer Consulting to 
provide remuneration analysis and benchmark data for the non-
executive Director remuneration. 
Provided regular independent advice and counsel on various legal 
and governance standards related to executive remuneration. 

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2.2.   REMUNERATION POLICY AND STRATEGY 

The Company’s remuneration program has been designed to ensure that the structure, mix of fixed and “at-risk” 
remuneration and quantum of senior executive remuneration all meet the Company’s specific business needs and 
objectives and are consistent with good market practice.  

Accordingly, the Company’s senior executive remuneration program has been structured so that it: 

•

•

•

•

is reasonable; 

provides a competitive compensation program to retain, attract, motivate and reward key employees; 

achieves clear alignment between total remuneration and delivered business and personal performance over the 
short and long term; and 

is an appropriately balanced mix of fixed and “at-risk” remuneration.  

The Company and the Remuneration Committee regularly review all elements of the remuneration program to ensure 
that it remains appropriate to the business strategy, is competitive and is consistent with contemporary market practice. 

The diagram below illustrates three primary components of the executives’ total compensation opportunity and how the 
components are structured to achieve the remuneration strategy and align with shareholder interests: 

Fixed Remuneration 

Short-term Incentive 
(Corporate Bonus Plan) 

Long-term Incentive

• Provides a predictable base level 
of compensation commensurate 
with the executive’s position, value 
and contribution to the Company. 

•  Generally targeted to be near the 
median of the competitive talent 
market using external 
benchmarking data.  Since the 
majority of the Company’s 
executives (and all of the KMP) are 
located in the US, the competitive 
talent market is determined to be 
the US market. 

•  Variability around the median is 

based on the experience, 
performance, skills, position, 
business unit size and/or 
complexity and unique market 
considerations where necessary.  

• This component of compensation is 

• This component of compensation is 

“at-risk” and earned only if 
challenging performance metrics 
are achieved. 

•  Key performance metrics include 

operating margin, safety 
performance, revenue growth and 
individual strategic goals. 

•  The plan is designed to weight 

performance on operating margins, 
safety and revenue growth to 
overall Company performance in 
order to promote collaboration and 
to align with shareholder interests. 

•  Individual strategic goals can 

include financial and/or strategic 
targets for a business unit or 
function. Examples can include 
business unit growth, cost control 
goals, cash flow generation, 
geographic expansion, productivity 
programs, etc. 

“at-risk” and earned only if 
challenging performance metrics 
are achieved and/or continued 
service requirements are met over 
a three-year performance period. 

•  The Board has determined to use 

three-year average return on equity 
(“ROE”) as the key measure for 
performance-based long-term 
incentive awards.   

•  The ROE targets include a 

minimum threshold performance, 
below which no value is achieved.  
The range of performance payouts 
was established based on an 
historical return analysis of the 
Company as well as against stated 
analyst and shareholder 
expectations. 

•  ROE provides a strong link to 

shareholders as it is a measure of 
the profitability of the equity 
employed in the business.  It also 
provides a basis to evaluate the 
Company’s performance relative to 
other companies and can provide a 
direct comparison with alternative 
investments available to 
shareholders. 

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3.   COMPONENTS OF EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION

3.1. REMUNERATION MIX 

Total remuneration for the CEO and senior executives is made up of fixed remuneration (consisting primarily of base 
salary and superannuation (or foreign equivalent such as the United States’ 401(k)) payments) and variable “at-risk” 
remuneration. The variable remuneration has two “at-risk” components:  

•

•

STI – being an annual bonus granted under the Company’s CBP; and  

LTI – being equity or cash grants tied to vesting conditions, such as continued employment and performance 
hurdles. 

The relevant proportions of fixed to “at-risk” components for senior executive remuneration are:  

Table 3.1: Remuneration mix 

Fixed Remuneration

"At-risk" remuneration
STI2

LTI3

CEO
KMPs (Excl. CEO)1

26%
42% - 46%

25%
21% - 27%

49%
31% - 34%

(1)  Percentages vary between individuals. This is a range for the group.  
(2)  Assuming performance metrics are achieved such that 100% of target bonus is earned.  
(3)  Represents fair value at date of grant, assuming 100% performance and vesting requirements are achieved. 

3.2.   FIXED REMUNERATION  

The fixed component of executive remuneration consists primarily of base salary. Senior executives also receive other 
benefits, such as a vehicle allowance. In addition, the Company contributes to retirement programs, such as Australia’s 
compulsory superannuation scheme or the United States’ 401(k) plans. 

Base salaries are reviewed annually by the Remuneration Committee (or, for the CEO, by the Board) and may be 
adjusted as appropriate to maintain market competitiveness and/or based on merit in accordance with the CEO’s 
recommendation (for senior executives other than the CEO).  

3.3.   SHORT-TERM INCENTIVE 

Table 3.3: Summary of STI program 

What is the STI 
program? 

The Corporate Bonus Plan (“CBP”) provides certain employees with the potential to receive an 
annual bonus if they satisfy specific annual objectives and targets that are pre-determined by the 
Board. 

Potential incentives available to be earned under the CBP range between 10% and 200% of an 
employee’s base salary depending on the employee’s role and actual performance achieved. 
The actual bonus that an employee will receive under the CBP (if any) will vary depending on the 
Company’s and the individual’s performance against the relevant objectives and targets, as 
detailed more fully below. 

Who participates in 
the STI program? 

Approximately 190 senior employees participated in the CBP in 2011. 

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Why does the 
Board consider the 
STI program an 
appropriate 
incentive? 

The CBP and the performance conditions set under the CBP have been designed to: 

•

•

•

focus eligible employees on maximising Company performance in key financial, safety 
and operational targets; 

align individual efforts with Company and shareholder interests; and 

reward for superior individual and Company performance. 

By putting a significant proportion of senior executive remuneration “at risk” under the CBP 
against challenging targets, the CBP aligns executive interests with the Company’s financial and 
safety performance and with the operational and/or functional objectives of their relevant 
business unit or function. 

What are the 
performance 
conditions? 

There are four key performance components to the CBP.  Each component has a threshold 
performance below which no bonus is earned for that component; a target level of performance 
where 100% of the bonus can be earned; and a maximum stretch level of performance whereby 
superior results can earn up to 150% of that component of the bonus.  

The four performance components and their relative weightings are: 

(1)  Operating margin - 60% of an employee’s CBP opportunity is linked to the Company’s 

overall financial operating margin performance.  

(2)  Strategic objectives - 30% of an employee’s CBP opportunity is dependent upon 

performance against strategic objectives relevant to the employee’s business unit or 
functional responsibility.  Examples of strategic objectives may include business unit or 
functional cost targets, geographic or targeted market segment growth, new product 
introductions, specific project or initiative progress, etc. 

(3)  Safety - 10% of an employee’s CBP opportunity is dependent upon the Company’s 

overall safety performance.  

(4)  Revenue growth - a multiplier based on year-over-year increases in revenue is applied 
to any amounts earned for meeting or exceeding the Operating Margin, Strategic 
Objectives and Safety performance goals, thereby capturing overall business growth as 
a key objective. 

The Company’s annual financial target for the purposes of the CBP is set by the Remuneration 
Committee and in 2011 both threshold and stretch targets were set to further incentivise 
executives. The Remuneration Committee’s philosophy in setting financial targets is to establish 
threshold targets that represent the desired minimum outcome for each goal (below which no 
bonus is payable) and stretch targets that can only be met by the achievement of excellent 
outcomes for each goal.   

For 2011, the Remuneration Committee specifically approved the following performance payout 
matrices for corporate Operating Margin and Revenue Multipliers:   

Op. margin 
performance
20.0%
17.5%
15.0%
12.5%
10.0%
7.5%
5.0%

Payout (% of 
target for 
financial 
component)
150%
120%
90%
70%
50%
40%
30%

Revenue 
growth
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%

Multiplier
1.33x
1.27x
1.20x
1.13x
1.07x
1.00x

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While these metrics are specific to 2011 and will be reviewed annually, they have been 
established with the intent of remaining consistent through the business cycle and are 
unchanged from 2010.  The Remuneration Committee also reviews and approves the non-
financial targets for senior executives (including the CEO).  

The Board maintains total discretion to reduce or eliminate a bonus entirely for any reason. 
Certain conditions may apply to an employee’s CBP opportunity that reduces (but not increases) 
the bonus that they receive under the CBP. For example, if an employee fails to adhere to 
corporate leadership values, such as legal compliance, this may reduce total bonus payable to 
them under the CBP by up to 100%. 

How are the 
performance 
conditions 
measured? 

Performance is assessed against the relevant targets annually. The final determination of the 
Company’s financial performance is determined after reviewing the Company’s audited financial 
results for the relevant period.  Financial targets are assessed quantitatively against the pre-
determined targets. Where possible, non-financial targets are also assessed quantitatively and 
otherwise they are assessed by periodic qualitative performance appraisal. 

Sample calculation 

Following is an example of how a bonus would be calculated assuming the following: 

•  Employee earns $150,000 with a 40% target bonus amount 
•  Corporate Operating Margin of 12.5% 
•  Safety and strategic objectives achievement each at target performance 
•  Revenue growth of 10% 

Corporate Operating Margin of 12.5% = 70% component payout (per table above) 
Safety performance at target = 100% component payout 
Strategic Objectives at target = 100% component payout 
Revenue Growth of 10% = Revenue Multiplier of 1.07 (per table above) 

Calculation: 

Step 1: Determine component subtotal 

    +  
    +  
    =  

Operating Margin = (70% x 60% weighting)    
Safety performance = (100% x 10% weighting) 
Strategic objectives = (100% x 30% weighting) 
Subtotal achievement  

= 42% 
= 10% 
= 30% 
= 82%  

Step 2: Multiply Subtotal by achieved Revenue Multiplier to obtain Total Bonus Percentage 

82% x 1.07 = 88% 

Step 3: Calculate Bonus 

$150,000 x 40% Target Bonus x 88% Bonus achievement = $52,800 Bonus  

All bonuses awarded under the CBP are delivered as a cash bonus. 

Bonuses under the CBP during the year ended 31 December 2011 are set out in Table 4.1.3 in 
section 4.1 of this Report. The bonuses will be paid in March 2012 after Board approval.  

In what form is the 
STI delivered? 

What STI awards 
did senior 
executives earn in 
2011? 

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3.4.   LONG-TERM INCENTIVES 

Long-term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) 

Table 3.4: Summary of the LTIP 

What is the 
purpose of the 
LTIP? 

The Company established the LTIP to:  

• align senior executive reward with shareholder value; 

• assist in retaining key executives;  

• encourage superior performance on a sustained basis; and  

• provide executives with an opportunity to share in the growth and value of the Company 
by tying the LTI component of senior executive remuneration to the achievement of 
performance conditions and time-based service conditions. 

Who participates in 
the LTIP? 

The executives eligible to participate in the LTIP are senior divisional, regional and corporate 
executives. The target value of annual LTIP grants varies depending on the participant’s 
position. The target amounts are based on market averages for comparable roles at similarly-
sized companies. The Company made grants to approximately 130 participants during the year 
ended 31 December 2011. 

What proportion of 
total remuneration 
does the LTIP 
program 
represent? 

How is reward 
delivered under the 
LTIP? 

Do participants pay 
for the Share 
Rights? 

What rights are 
attached to the 
Share Rights? 

Senior executives are offered grants that represent approximately 31% - 34% (49% for the CEO) 
of their total remuneration (on an annualised basis).  However, participating senior executives 
derive no actual value from their LTI grants under the LTIP unless the performance hurdles 
and/or service conditions are satisfied. 

The incentive provided under the LTIP is a grant of rights (“Rights”). Rights can be granted in the 
form of shares (“Share Rights”), cash (“Cash Rights”) or a combination of the two. A Share Right 
is an entitlement to receive a fully-paid ordinary share in the Company and a Cash Right is an 
entitlement to receive a cash bonus up to a set maximum. Although the Board may elect to grant 
Cash Rights for any reason, they have typically been used to supplement Share Rights when the 
stock price was low at the time of the award. The combination of both Share and Cash Rights 
utilised a more appropriate quantum of Share Rights to deliver the desired grant date award 
values. 

Rights are granted on terms and conditions determined by the Board, including vesting 
conditions linked to service and performance over a specified period (usually three years). 

Rights are offered at no cost to the senior executives. 

Share Rights do not carry voting rights; however, shares allocated upon vesting of Share Rights 
will carry the same rights as other ordinary shares.  

The Company may acquire shares underlying the Share Rights that it has granted under the 
LTIP, and the price paid by the Company will be the prevailing market price of the shares at the 
time of acquisition. The acquired shares will be held in trust, and for Share Rights granted 
beginning 2012, all dividends paid on unvested Share Rights will be held in trust and payable 
when the participant satisfies the vesting conditions. For Share Rights granted prior to 2012, 
even though the Share Rights have not yet vested, the participant will receive dividends 
attributable to the shares that underlie their Share Rights from the time those underlying shares 
are acquired by the trustee.  

Senior executives are not entitled to trade or hedge their unvested Rights. 

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What are the 
vesting 
conditions? 

For Rights granted during the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010, the vesting conditions 
were as follows: 

Tranche 

Percentage of grant

Vesting condition 

Partial vesting 

Performance 
Share Rights or 
Performance 
Cash Rights 

100% for the CEO 

50% for executives 
other than the CEO 

Achievement of average 
ROE targets over a 
three-year period set by 
the Board. The targets 
include a threshold 
average ROE target and 
a stretch average ROE 
target for the three-year 
performance period.  

plus 

Continuation of 
employment during the 
three-year performance 
period.  

Vesting occurs on a pro-
rata basis if the 
minimum three-year 
average ROE threshold 
is surpassed.  

At the minimum three-
year average ROE 
threshold, 50% of 
Performance Share 
and/or Performance 
Cash Rights will vest. 

Full vesting occurs only 
if the Company’s three-
year average ROE 
meets or exceeds the 
stretch target for the 
performance period. 

Retention Share 
Rights or 
Retention Cash 
Rights 

0% for the CEO  

50% for executives 
other than the CEO 

Continuation of 
employment during the 
three-year continued 
service period. 

No 

For Rights granted prior to 2010, the vesting conditions were as follows: 

Tranche 

Percentage of grant

Vesting condition 

Partial vesting 

Performance 
Share Rights or 
Performance 
Cash Rights 

50% for executives 
(including the CEO) 

Partial vesting 
conditions are the same 
as for the Performance 
Share Rights described 
above.  

Vesting conditions are 
the same as for the 
Performance Share 
Rights described above, 
except that the 
performance measure is 
cumulative three-year 
earnings per share 
targets. 

Retention Share 
Rights or 
Retention Cash 
Rights 

50% for executives 
(including the CEO) 

Continuation of 
employment during the 
three-year continued 
service period. 

No 

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How is the Return 
on Equity (“ROE”) 
hurdle measured? 

Vesting of the Performance Share Rights or Performance Cash Rights that were granted during 
the year ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 will be determined by the Company’s performance 
against average ROE targets for the three-year performance period.  ROE is defined as annual 
net profit after tax (“NPAT”) attributable to equity shareholders divided by average total equity. 

The following table shows the three-year average ROE threshold, target and maximum 
performance requirements: 

Average ROE performance

3-year average ROE 

% of award earned 

Maximum Award 

Greater than 13.0% 

Greater than 11.0% and less than 
or equal to 13.0% 

Target Award 

Greater than 9.0% and less than 
or equal to 11.0% 

Greater than 7.0% and less than 
or equal to 9.0% 

Threshold Award 

Greater than or equal to 6.0% and 
less than or equal to 7.0% 

Less than Threshold 

Less than 6.0% 

150% 

125% 

100% 

75% 

50% 

0% 

How is the 
Earnings per Share 
(“EPS”) hurdle 
measured? 

Vesting of the Performance Share Rights or Performance Cash Rights that were granted prior to 
2010 will be determined by the Company’s performance against cumulative EPS targets for the 
three-year performance period.  At the beginning of each year the Board establishes a threshold 
and maximum EPS metric for that year.  At the end of the three-year performance period actual 
cumulative performance over the period will be measured against the cumulative threshold and 
maximum performance to determine the amount of the Performance Rights that will vest.  Once 
the actual cumulative performance has exceeded the threshold, participants have the potential to 
earn any percentage of the target award between 50% and 100%. 

The  Performance Share Rights or Performance Cash Rights granted in 2009 which have 
completed the performance period will vest in accordance with the following table: 

Cumulative EPS 
performance  

2011 cumulative  
EPS metric  

% of award earned 

Maximum Award 

Threshold Award 

Less than Threshold 

48.6 cents 

27.1 cents 

100% 

50% 

0% 

The number of Performance Share Rights or Performance Cash Rights granted in 2009 that are 
earned pursuant to the EPS performance metric above will vest in 2012 following the completion 
of the continuous service requirement. 

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Why have the 
performance 
hurdles been 
chosen? 

ROE measures the Company’s profitability by revealing how much profit the Company generates 
with the money shareholders have invested.  

In 2010, the Board chose, based on independent consultation with Mercer, to move to an ROE 
performance hurdle for Performance Share Rights and Performance Cash Rights in place of the 
EPS hurdle used in previous years. The average ROE hurdle is more appropriate as it 
accommodates the inherently cyclical nature of the Company’s business by providing 
performance ranges (with the threshold being set at a minimum level of acceptable shareholder 
returns) rather than annual dollar EPS targets. The ROE hurdle therefore provides a greater 
alignment between the incentive provided to senior executives and their ability to influence the 
Company’s performance. 

What if a senior 
executive ceases 
employment? 

A senior executive’s unvested Rights will generally lapse on the date that they cease 
employment, unless the Board determines otherwise. However, where a senior executive’s 
employment ceases due to their death or total and permanent disability, all of their unvested 
Rights will vest. Also, unless the Board determines otherwise, where a senior executive’s 
employment ceases by reason of “Special Circumstances” (which includes redundancy, 
retirement or other circumstances which are considered by the Board to be extraordinary):  

•

•

where there is no performance condition attached to a Right (i.e. it is a Retention Share 
Right or Retention Cash Right), any applicable time-based condition will be waived and 
the number of Retention Share Rights and/ or Retention Cash Rights that vest will be pro-
rated according to the extent of the retention period actually worked; and  

where there is a performance condition attached to a Right (i.e. it is a Performance Share 
Right or Performance Cash Right), there will be no accelerated vesting of the 
Performance Rights and instead, the Performance Rights will remain “on foot” and be 
tested in the ordinary course and against the applicable performance condition.  
However, the number of Rights that vest will be pro-rated over the period of time actually 
worked during the continued service period.

What happens in 
the event of a 
change of control? 

In the event of a takeover or change of control of the Company, any unvested Rights may vest at 
the Board’s discretion. 

What Rights were 
granted in 2011? 

Rights granted during the year ended 31 December 2011 are set out in Table 5.2 of this Report. 
The Rights were granted on 15 March 2011. 

Option Plans 

In 2009, the Board approved the establishment of the 2009 Option Plan which authorised the granting of no more than 
5,000,000 (later adjusted to 500,000 in light of the 10:1 consolidation of the Company’s shares in 2010) options in total. 
The purpose of the Option Plan was to bolster executive retention during the economic downturn in 2009 by providing a 
one-off grant of options to senior executives (including the CEO). 

No options were granted to senior executives during 2011. 

Options, with an exercise price set at a premium of 22.5% of the prevailing market price for the Company’s shares on the 
date of the grant, were granted to the senior executives employed on 18 June 2009 and will vest in full and become 
exercisable on 18 June 2012 if the relevant senior executive remains continuously employed with the Company until that 
date. Unexercised options will expire on 18 June 2014.  On 15 March 2010, 25,000 options were granted to a new senior 
executive at an exercise price of A$3.20, and those options will vest in full and become exercisable on 15 March 2013 
and will expire on 15 March 2015. 

In 2008, the Board approved the establishment of the 2008 Option Plan upon Mr Kipp’s appointment to the position of 
CEO in order to award Mr Kipp a total of 2,500,000 (later adjusted to 250,000 in light of the 10:1 consolidation of the 
Company’s shares in 2010) shares under two separate grants, both of which are still yet to vest and become exercisable. 
No other senior executive received a grant under the 2008 Option Plan. 

Details of options that have been granted to senior executives under both option plans can be found in Table 4.1.7. 

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4.   PERFORMANCE AND RISK ALIGNMENT 

4.1.   PERFORMANCE ALIGNMENT 

While senior executive remuneration is structured to attract and retain talented employees, the amount of remuneration 
received by an individual is dependent on the achievement of superior performance and generating value for 
shareholders.  

Table 4.1.1 below summarises the Company’s performance over the past five years in respect of the financial and non-
financial indicators identified by the Board to assess the Company’s performance and future prospects. 

Table 4.1.1: Year-on-year performance 

Share performance

Earnings performance

Closing 
share 
price
A$

2.78
4.56
3.52
1.99
23.33

Financial 
year

2011
2010
2009
2008
2007

Dividend 
p/share 
US$

0.08
0.02
- 
0.38
0.15

EPS % 1

13%
4%
(2%)
52%
2%

Revenue 
US$ 
millions

EBITDA
US$ 
millions

NPAT
US$ 
millions

2,020
1,476
978
1,838
1,576

356
222
111
356
297

160
85
(15)
157
81

ROE 2

14%
8%
(2%)
18%
N/A

Operating 
margin 3

13%
9%
2%
15%
15%

(1)  Calculated as basic EPS divided by closing share price.  EPS is adjusted for 10:1 share consolidation 

completed in May 2010. 

(2)  2008 ROE is calculated on a pro-forma basis allowing for the $700,000,000 equity raising completed in 

November 2009. 

(3)  Excludes other income and other expenses. 

The Board determined to perform a detailed review of the Company’s incentive plans for senior executives in 2010. This 
review took into account the experience of the relationship between executive compensation and outcomes for 
shareholders over the four years since becoming a public listed company. As a result (and detailed earlier in this Report), 
the Board modified the incentive plans for senior executives with the aim to further strengthen the relationship between 
shareholder value and executive compensation.  In particular, the Board believes incentivising and rewarding 
management for sustaining higher levels of operating margin (via cash bonuses under the CBP) and ROE (via 
performance-based LTIP rights) will more consistently yield desirable shareholder returns over time.  The Board will 
continue to monitor this relationship and make further modifications as it deems appropriate. 

Short-term performance indicators and outcomes 

As discussed above, the CBP rewards senior executives and other participants for their achievement of specific key 
performance indicators for the Company as well as for the achievement of performance goals specific to the business 
unit or function for which they are responsible during a financial year.  

Table 4.1.2: Average proportion of STI awarded, 2007-2011 

% of target STI awarded 1

2007

76%

2008

84%

2009

99%

2010

88%

2011

97%

(1)  Weighted average for senior executives. 

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Table 4.1.3: STI earned during the year ended 31 December 2011

STI earned
US$

Target
STI 1
US$

STI earned 
as % of 
target STI 

% of target 
STI forfeited

STI as % of 
maximum 
STI 2

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

950,000 
305,844 
209,200 
157,500 
215,898 
161,330 

1,000,000 
308,000 
200,000 
157,500 
227,500 
170,000 

95%
99%
105%
100%
95%
95%

5%
1%
0%
0%
5%
5%

48%
50%
52%
50%
47%
47%

% of 
maximum 
STI 
forfeited 2

52%
50%
48%
50%
53%
53%

(1)  The target potential value of the 2011 STI awards for the CEO and senior executives (who receive STI awards 
wholly in cash) is the amount disclosed.  A minimum level of performance must be achieved before any STI is 
awarded. Therefore, the minimum potential value of the STI for all participants in 2011 was nil. 

(2)  The maximum potential award assuming superior performance against all CBP metrics is 200% of target STI. 

Long-term performance indicators and outcomes 

LTI awards are provided through the LTIP to assist in retaining key executives, encourage superior performance on a 
sustained basis, and provide such executives with an opportunity to share in the growth and value of the Company. 

2011 was the final year that performance was measured against the cumulative EPS targets for performance-based 
LTIP awards granted in 2009. Table 4.1.4 shows the cumulative EPS performance required for these grants to vest as 
well as the actual EPS performance achieved during the same period. Based on the actual performance over the period, 
100% of the award will be eligible to vest once the executive satisfies the continued service requirement, which in all 
cases will not occur prior to March 2012. The vesting dates for all outstanding awards are shown in Table 4.1.5 below.  

Table 4.1.4: Cumulative performance for 2009 grants of performance-based LTIP awards 

Maximum EPS
Threshold EPS
Actual EPS 1
% of Maximum Award Vesting

Cumulative 3-year 
performance

48.60 cents (US)
27.10 cents (US)
53.52 cents (US)
100%

(1)  Earnings adjusted to exclude impact of restructuring, recapitalisation and related charges, as well as 

gains/losses related to the sale of businesses. 

The vested Share Rights listed in Table 4.1.5 below include the Retention Share Rights and Performance Share Rights 
that were granted in 2008 and vested in 2011.  The Performance Share Rights were subject to the performance period 
ended 31 December 2010 and achieved 76% of the target award amount (as detailed in last year’s remuneration 
report).  These earned Performance Rights remained unvested until the continuous service requirement was met in 
2011.  

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Table 4.1.5: Movement in Share Rights during the year ended 31 December 2011 

Name

Craig Kipp

Joe Ragan III

Brad Baker

Michael Birch

Fabrizio Rasetti

Alan Sides

Grant
date

11-Apr-08
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
23-Oct-08
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
11-Apr-08
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
26-Jun-08
11-Apr-08
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
11-Apr-08
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-10
15-Mar-11

Vesting 
date

11-Apr-11
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
23-Oct-11
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
11-Apr-11
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
11-Apr-11
11-Apr-11
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
11-Apr-11
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
15-Mar-13
15-Mar-14

LTIP 
shares 
(Total)

Number of 
Share 
Rights 
vested

Value of 
Share 
Rights 
vested
US$

Number of 
Share 
Rights               
forfeited

Value of 
Share 
Rights 
forfeited
US$

49,471
180,000
429,820
455,580
30,000
75,000
103,000
80,000
15,000
55,000
72,150
60,000
8,950
11,050
55,000
82,900
80,000
17,850
55,000
82,578
70,000
104,600
60,000

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-
-
26,400
-
-
-
13,200
-
-
-
7,876
9,724
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-
-
15,708
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-
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-
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-
-
-
81,660
-
-
-
65,876
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-
-
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48,528
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-
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-
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-

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-
1,800
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1,326
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-
-
2,142
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-
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11,135
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8,983
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6,618
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Table 4.1.6: Movement in Cash Rights during the year ended 31 December 2011 

Note: No Cash Rights either vested, were forfeited or lapsed for senior executives during the year ended 31 December 
2011. 

Name

Craig Kipp

Joe Ragan III

Brad Baker

Michael Birch

Fabrizio Rasetti

Alan Sides

Grant
date

25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-10

Vesting 
date

25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-13

Cash 
(total)
US$

550,000
450,000
275,000
100,000
225,000
80,000
225,000
80,000
225,000
80,000
80,000

 Number of 
Cash 
Rights 
vested 

 Value of 
Cash 
Rights 
vested
US$ 

 Number of 
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Rights        
forfeited 

 Value of 
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Rights 
forfeited
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31 DECEMBER 2011                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED

Table 4.1.7: Movement in options during the year ended 31 December 2011 

Note: No options either vested, were forfeited or lapsed for Senior Executives during the year ended 31 December 2011. 

Effective 
grant
date
28-Apr-08
28-Apr-08 1
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
15-Mar-10

Vesting 
date
1-Jan-13
1-Jan-14
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
15-Mar-13

 Options 
(total) 

100,000
150,000
90,000
37,500
27,500
27,500
27,500
25,000

 Number 
of 
options 
vested 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

 Value of 
options 
vested
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- 
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- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
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Option 
price
A$
18.95
1.55
2.45
2.45
2.45
2.45
2.45
3.20

Name
Craig Kipp

Joe Ragan III
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Fabrizio Rasetti
Alan Sides

 Number 
of options 
forfeited/ 
lapsed 

 Value of 
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- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
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(1)  The second grant of options Mr Kipp received in conjunction with his appointment as CEO was issued as of 
1 January 2009.  For purposes of compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, the effective grant 
date was determined to be 28 April 2008. 

Adjustments made to existing Share Rights and options following share consolidation 

In light of the 10:1 share consolidation, all unvested Share Rights and options held by executives prior to the 
consolidation were adjusted by dividing the number of Share Rights and/or options held by 10. The exercise price 
applicable to the options was also adjusted by multiplying it by 10 so that the exercise price per option became A$2.45 
for options granted to all executives on 11 April 2009; A$3.20 for options granted to Mr Sides on 15 March 2010; and 
A$18.95 and A$1.55 for options granted to the CEO on 28 April 2008 and 1 January 2009 respectively.  As the 
adjustments were made purely to address the impact of the share consolidation, the adjustments did not affect the fair 
value of the adjusted Share Rights and options. 

4.2.   RISK ALIGNMENT 

Employee and Director trading in Company securities 

Under the Company’s Securities Trading Policy, Directors and employees (including senior executives) are prohibited 
from entering into transactions that limit the economic risk of holding unvested Rights or options that have been received 
as part of their remuneration. The Company treats compliance with this policy as a serious issue and takes appropriate 
measures to ensure the policy is adhered to, including imposing appropriate sanctions where an employee is found to 
have breached the policy. 

Further restrictions also apply to Directors and senior executives with respect to their dealing in the Company’s shares 
and other securities under the Securities Trading Policy and further details of the policy are set out in the Corporate 
Governance Statement on page 21 of this Annual Financial Report. 

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5.2.   RIGHTS AND OPTIONS GRANTED 

Table 5.2: Rights granted during the year ended 31 December 2011 

Share Rights

Number of 
Rights 
granted1

Future 
years 
payable2

Fair value 
per Right 3
US$

455,580
80,000
60,000
80,000
70,000
60,000

3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs

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4.36 
4.36 
4.36 
4.36 
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Maximum 
value of 
grant 4
US$

2,979,493 
436,000 
327,000 
436,000 
381,500 
327,000 

Name

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Fabrizio Rasetti
Alan Sides

(1)  The grants made to senior executives constituted their full LTI entitlement for 2011 and were made on 15 March 

2011 on the terms summarised above.  Any Rights that do not vest on the vesting date will be forfeited. 

(2)  Rights vest on 15 March 2014 subject to performance over the period from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2013 

and/or continued service until the vesting date. 

(3)  The fair value was calculated as at the grant date of 15 March 2011.   

(4)  The maximum fair value of the grant is based on the fair value per instrument and full achievement of the stretch 

targets. The minimum total value of the grant, if the applicable performance conditions are not met, is nil.  

There were no options or Cash Rights granted during the year ended 31 December 2011. 

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5.3 SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS 

Name and 
position held at 
the end of 
financial year 

Craig Kipp 
Chief Executive 
Officer, 
President 

Duration of 
contract 

Notice period by 
Company 

Notice period 
by executive 

Termination payments (where 
these are in addition to 
statutory entitlements) 

No fixed term 

None required 

180 days 

For termination with cause, 
statutory entitlements only 

For termination without cause: 

• 12 months’ salary 

• Pro-rata bonus to termination 

date 

• Waiver of medical insurance 
premiums for 12 months 

• Up to $100,000 relocation 
expense reimbursement 

• Tax gross-up payment should 

any termination or other 
contractual payment be 
deemed subject to an excise 
tax under the US tax code 

For termination with cause, 
statutory entitlements only 

For termination without cause: 

• 12 months’ salary 

• Pro-rata bonus to termination 

date 

• Waiver of medical insurance 
premiums for 12 months  

For termination with cause, 
statutory entitlements only 

For termination without cause: 

• 12 months’ salary 

• Pro-rata bonus to termination 

date 

• Waiver of medical insurance 
premiums for 12 months  

For termination with cause, 
statutory entitlements only 

For termination without cause: 

• 12 months’ salary 

• Pro-rata bonus to termination 

date 

• Waiver of medical insurance 
premiums for 12 months  

Joe Ragan III
Chief Financial 
Officer 

No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

Fabrizio Rasetti
Senior Vice 
President, 
General Counsel 
and Secretary 

Brad Baker
Senior Vice 
President, Human 
Resources 

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No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

Michael Birch
Vice President, 
Global Drilling 
Services 

For termination with cause, 
statutory entitlement only 

For termination without cause: 

• 12 months’ salary 

• Pro-rata bonus to termination 

date 

• Waiver of medical insurance 
premiums for 12 months 

Mr Sides does not have an employment contract.  Accordingly, he is neither bound by a notice period to the Company nor 
contractually entitled to termination payments in excess of statutory entitlements. 

Under the terms of the Company’s LTIP and option plans, the Board has discretion to provide for early vesting of all or a 
portion of unvested LTIP Rights and options depending on the circumstances of an employee’s termination.  In addition, 
the executive employment contracts listed above contain a twelve-month non-competition and non-solicitation covenant in 
the Company’s favour.  The Company may, at its option, extend the term of the covenants upon an executive’s termination 
of employment for up to an additional twelve months in exchange for monthly payments of the executive’s base salary for 
the term of the extension.   

6.   NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARRANGEMENTS 

This section explains the remuneration structure and outcomes for non-executive Directors.  

6.1.   NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS’ FEE STRUCTURE 

non-executive Directors are remunerated by a fixed annual base fee with additional fees paid for serving on Board 
committees. The fees are determined within a maximum aggregate fee pool that is approved by shareholders in general 
meeting. The current approved fee pool limit is A$2 million, which has not changed since the Company’s initial public 
offering in 2007. During the financial year, US$995,001 of the pool was utilised for non-executive Director fees, being 
approximately 48% of the fee pool limit. 

In 2011, the Board performed a detailed review of the NED remuneration structure. The Board hired Mercer Consulting as 
an independent firm to assist with its review and examined several factors, including: 

•  market competitive remuneration levels provided to non-executive Directors of similar sized organisations in 

similar industry sectors (namely industrials and materials sectors) within the markets where our Directors reside 
or may be recruited (i.e. Australia, United States, Canada and Europe);

•  differences in Director equity granting practices in markets where Company non-executive Directors reside or 

may be recruited;

•  market practice treatment of different currencies for countries where non-executive Directors reside or may be 

recruited;

•  Australian Director remuneration practices and governance implications; and

• 

reasonable non-executive Director shareholding guidelines.

The Board’s review and analysis resulted in certain adjustments to the remuneration structure to improve its market 
competitiveness and to recognise the increased demands placed on the Board committees. Specifically, the following 
decisions were taken: 

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all fees will continue to be paid in US currency;

remuneration will continue to be limited to cash-based fees; 

the non-executive Director base fee was increased by $20,000 per annum;

the Board Chairman’s base fee remained unchanged;

committee member fees were changed from 10% of the base fee to a flat $15,000 annual fee; 

committee chair fees were changed from 20% of the base fee to a flat $30,000 annual fee; and 

a non-executive Director Shareholding Guideline as described in section 6.2 below was implemented. 

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Table 6.1:  Components of non-executive Director remuneration  

Component 

Explanation 

Board fees 

Current base fees per annum are: 

Committee fees  

Other fees/benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

• 

• 

$120,000 for non-executive Directors other than the 
Chairman; and 

$300,000 for the Chairman of the Board 

Current committee fees for non-executive Directors (other 
than the Chairman) are:  

• 

• 

$15,000 annually for committee members; and 

$30,000 annually for committee chairs. 

Where the Chairman of the Board sits on a committee, he 
does not receive any additional fee. 

Non-executive Directors are entitled to be reimbursed for all 
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in carrying out 
their duties, including travel costs. The Chairman also is 
entitled to reimbursement for office and secretarial support.  

Non-executive Directors may also, with the approval of the 
Board, be paid additional fees for extra services or special 
exertions for the benefit of the Company.   

Non-executive Directors are not entitled to receive any 
performance-related remuneration, such as short-term or 
long-term incentives. 

Compulsory superannuation contributions for Australian-
resident non-executive Directors are included in the base 
fee and additional committee fees set out above. 

Non-executive Directors do not receive any retirement 
benefits other than statutory superannuation contributions.  

6.2.   NON-EXECUTIVE SHAREHOLDING GUIDELINE 

In 2011, the Board implemented a shareholding guideline requiring non-executive Directors to accumulate 30,000 Boart 
Longyear shares over a five-year period from the latter of 1 September 2011 or the date of their appointment to the Board.  

6.3.   NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHARE ACQUISITION PLAN 

In February 2008, the Remuneration Committee recommended, and the Board approved, the establishment of a non-
executive Director Share Acquisition Plan (“NEDSAP”) as foreshadowed in the Company’s prospectus.  

The NEDSAP is a fee sacrifice plan in which only non-executive Directors may participate. Participation in the NEDSAP is 
voluntary and non-executive Directors may elect to sacrifice up to 100% of their pre-tax base and committee fees to 
acquire ordinary shares at the prevailing market price.  

Shares acquired under the NEDSAP will be subject to a holding lock for up to 10 years, during which they are unable to 
deal with their shares. The holding lock may be removed in certain circumstances, including a cessation of directorship.  

No shares were purchased under this plan during the year ended 31 December 2011.  

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6.4.   DETAILS OF REMUNERATION PAID TO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 

Details of non-executive Directors’ remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 are set out in the table 
below.  

Table 6.4: Non-executive Director remuneration  

Fees (incl. 
committee 
fees) 1
US$

Superannuation 
contributions 2
US$

Shares 3
US$

David McLemore 4
2011
2010
Bruce Brook
2011
2010
Roger Brown 5
2011
2010
Tanya Fratto 6
2011
Roy Franklin 7
2011
2010

David Grzelak 8

2011
2010
Barbara Jeremiah 9
2011

Peter St. George

2011
2010

300,000
190,779

129,969
119,266

130,000
60,000

82,500

134,167
20,833

54,167
113,575

30,000

112,385
119,266

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10,734

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10,734

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300,000
190,779

141,666
138,066

130,000
60,000

82,500

134,167
20,833

54,167
113,575

30,000

122,500
142,668

(1)  Please refer to Table 6.1 above for details of the annual non-executive Director base fees and committee fees.   
(2)  Includes compulsory superannuation guarantee payments to Australian-resident Directors which are deducted 

from their base and additional committee fees. 

(3)  On the Company’s listing in April 2007 restricted shares were awarded to certain non-executive Directors in 
respect of work performed prior to the Company’s listing.  Full details of the awards were provided in the 
Company’s prospectus for the initial public offering. These shares vested in April 2010. The amount in this table 
is the accounting expense recognised in the year through amortisation of the cost over the service condition.  

(4)  Mr McLemore was elected Chairman effective 23 August 2010.  
(5)  Mr Brown was appointed a Director effective 1 July 2010.  
(6)  Ms Fratto was appointed a Director effective 1 June 2011.  
(7)  Mr Franklin was appointed a Director effective 15 October 2010.  
(8)  Mr Grzelak resigned from the Board effective 1 June 2011.   
(9)  Ms Jeremiah was appointed a Director effective 1 October 2011.  

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NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

Details of amounts paid or payable for non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor are outlined in Note 32 to 
the financial statements. 

The auditor of Boart Longyear Limited is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.  The Company has employed Deloitte Touche 
Tohmatsu on assignments additional to their audit duties where their expertise and experience with the Company are 
important.  These assignments principally have been related to tax advice and due diligence reporting on acquisitions. 

The Company and its Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee (“Audit Committee”) are committed to ensuring the 
independence of the external auditors.  Accordingly, significant scrutiny is given to non-audit engagements of the external 
auditor.  The Company has a formal pre-approval policy which requires the pre-approval of non-audit services by the 
Chairman of the Audit Committee or the Audit Committee.  Additionally, the total annual fees for such non-audit services 
cannot exceed the auditor’s annual audit fees without the approval of the Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee believes 
that the combination of these two approaches results in an effective procedure to pre-approve services performed by the 
external auditor. 

Consistent with the approach outlined above, the Audit Committee approved Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s services on a 
tax-related business improvement project for the years ended 31 December 2010 and 2011, which resulted in the amount 
of non-audit services exceeding the audit fee in both years.  It is expected that this project will conclude during the year 
ending 31 December 2012 and that the level of non-audit services will be below the audit fee in subsequent years.   

None of the services performed by the auditor undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set 
out in Code of Conduct APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional & 
Ethical Standards Board, including reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or decision-
making capacity for the Company, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing economic risks and rewards. 

The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services, during the year, by the auditor (or by another person or 
firm on the auditor’s behalf) is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the 
Corporations Act 2001 and are of the opinion that the services, as disclosed in Note 32 to the financial statements, do not 
compromise the external auditor’s independence. 

INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AND AUDITORS 

The Directors and officers of the Company are indemnified by the Company to the maximum extent permitted by law 
against liabilities incurred in their respective capacities as Directors or officers.  In addition, during the financial year, the 
Company paid premiums in respect of contracts insuring Directors and officers of the Company and any related body 
corporate against liabilities incurred by them to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001.  The insurance 
contracts prohibit disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium.   

The Company has not paid any premiums in respect of any contract insuring Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu against a liability 
incurred in the role as an auditor of the Company.   

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

The auditor’s independence declaration is included on page 56 of the annual financial report. 

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Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2011                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS 

Boart Longyear Limited is a company of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/100, issued by the Australian Securities and 
Investments Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ Report and Financial Report.  Amounts 
in the Directors’ Report and the Financial Report are presented in US dollars and have been rounded off to the nearest 
thousand dollars in accordance with that Class Order, unless otherwise indicated.   

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. 

On behalf of the Directors 

David McLemore 
Chairman 

Sydney, 21 February 2012 

Craig Kipp 
Chief Executive Officer 

Sydney, 21 February 2012 

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Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 
A.B.N. 74 490 121 060 

Grosvenor Place 
225 George Street 
Sydney  NSW  2000 
PO Box N250 Grosvenor Place 
Sydney NSW 1220 Australia 

DX 10307SSE 
Tel:  +61 (0) 2 9322 7000 
Fax:  +61 (2) 9322 7001 
www.deloitte.com.au 

Independent Auditor’s Report 
to the Members of Boart Longyear Limited 

Report on the Financial Report  

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  financial  report  of  Boart  Longyear  Limited,  which  comprises  the  statement  of 
financial position as at 31 December 2011, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of cash flows and the 
statement  of  changes  in  equity  for  the  year  ended  on  that  date,  notes  comprising  a  summary  of  significant  accounting 
policies  and  other  explanatory  information,  and  the  directors’  declaration  of  the  consolidated  entity,  comprising  the 
company and the entities it controlled at the year’s end or from time to time during the financial year as set out on pages 
59 to 124.  

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report 

The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in 
accordance  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards  and  the  Corporations  Act  2001  and  for  such  internal  control  as  the 
directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, 
whether  due  to  fraud  or  error.  In  Note  3,  the  directors  also  state,  in  accordance  with  Accounting  Standard  AASB  101 
Presentation  of  Financial  Statements,  that  the  consolidated  financial  statements  comply  with  International  Financial 
Reporting Standards. 

Auditor’s Responsibility 

Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  financial  report  based  on  our  audit.  We  conducted  our  audit  in 
accordance  with  Australian  Auditing  Standards.  Those  standards  require  that  we  comply  with  relevant  ethical 
requirements  relating  to  audit  engagements  and  plan  and  perform  the  audit  to  obtain  reasonable  assurance  whether  the 
financial report is free from material misstatement.   

An  audit  involves  performing  procedures  to  obtain  audit  evidence  about  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  financial 
report.  The  procedures  selected  depend  on  the  auditor’s  judgment,  including  the  assessment  of  the  risks  of  material 
misstatement  of  the  financial  report,  whether  due  to  fraud  or  error.  In  making  those  risk  assessments,  the  auditor 
considers  internal  control,  relevant  to  the  entity’s  preparation  of  the  financial  report  that  gives  a  true  and  fair  view,  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 the directors, as well as evaluating the 
overall presentation of the financial report. 

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

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 
Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited 

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

In  conducting  our  audit,  we  have  complied  with  the  independence  requirements  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001.    We 
confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has been given to the directors 
of Boart Longyear Limited, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as at the time of this auditor’s report.  

Opinion 

In our opinion: 

(a)

the financial report of Boart Longyear Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(i) giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  consolidated  entity’s  financial  position  as  at  31  December  2011  and  of  its 

performance for the year ended on that date; and 

(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and 

(b) the consolidated financial statements also comply  with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in 

Note 3. 

Report on the Remuneration Report  

We  have  audited  the  Remuneration  Report  included  in  pages  29  to  53  of  the  Directors’  Report  for  the  year  ended  31 
December 2011. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration 
Report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Opinion 

In our opinion the Remuneration Report of Boart Longyear Limited for the year ended 31 December 2011, complies with 
section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU 

A V Griffiths 
Partner 
Chartered Accountants 
Sydney, 21 February 2012 

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The Board of Directors 
Boart Longyear Limited 
919-929 Marion Road 
Mitchell Park  SA  5043  
Australia  

21 February 2012 

Dear Directors 

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 
A.B.N. 74 490 121 060 

Grosvenor Place 
225 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
PO Box N250 Grosvenor Place 
Sydney NSW 1220 Australia 

DX 10307SSE 
Tel:  +61 (0) 2 9322 7000 
Fax:  +61 (0) 2 9322 7001 
www.deloitte.com.au 

Boart Longyear Limited 

In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the following declaration of 
independence to the directors of Boart Longyear Limited. 

As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial statements of Boart Longyear Limited for the financial year 
ended 31 December 2011, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions 
of: 

(i)

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

(ii) any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.   

Yours sincerely 

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU 

A V Griffiths 
Partner  
Chartered Accountants 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 
Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited 
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Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2011                                                                                                                          BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

The Directors declare that: 

(a)  in the Directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts 

as and when they become due and payable;  

(b)  in the Directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements are in compliance with International Financial 

Reporting Standards, as stated in Note 3 to the financial statements; 

(c) 

in the Directors’ opinion, the attached financial statements and notes thereto are in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001, including compliance with accounting standards and giving a true and fair view of the 
financial position and performance of the consolidated entity; and 

(d)  the Directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

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

David McLemore 
Chairman 

Sydney, 21 February 2012 

Craig Kipp 
Chief Executive Officer 

Sydney, 21 February 2012 

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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









_______________________________________________________________________________________ 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

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61

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2011                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 






























































































































































































































_______________________________________________________________________________________ 

See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

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62

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 












































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



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See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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





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

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
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
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
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



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



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




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




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See accompanying notes to the financial statements. 

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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (continued) 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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



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




















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












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









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






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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

1. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Boart Longyear Limited (the “Parent”) is a public company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited 
(“ASX”) and is incorporated in Australia. Boart Longyear Limited and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the 
“Company”) operate in five geographic regions, which are defined as North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia 
Pacific, and Africa. 

Boart Longyear Limited’s registered office and its principal place of business are as follows: 

Registered office
26 Butler Boulevard 
Burbridge Business Park 
Adelaide Airport, SA 5650 
Tel: +61 (8) 8375 8375  

Principal place of business
Riverpark Corporate Center #14 Suite 600 
10808 South River Front Parkway 
South Jordan, Utah 84095 
United States of America 
Tel: +1 (801) 972 6430 

2. 

ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS 

The Company has adopted all of the new and revised standards and interpretations issued by the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board (the AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current annual 
reporting period.  Details of the impact of these new accounting standards are set out in the individual accounting 
policy notes set out below. These standards and interpretations include: 

Related party disclosures 
AASB 2009-12 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Related Party Disclosures’ amends the 
requirements of the previous version of AASB 124 ‘Related Party Disclosures’ to clarify the definition of a related 
party and includes an explicit requirement to disclose commitments involving related parties.  The adoption of this 
amendment did not have an impact on the Company’s disclosures.   

Prepayments of a minimum funding requirement 
AASB 2009-14 ‘Amendments to Australian Interpretation – Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement’ 
makes limited-application amendments to Interpretation 14 ‘AASB 119 ‘The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, 
Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction’. The amendments apply when an entity is subject to 
minimum funding requirements and makes an early payment of contributions to cover those requirements, 
permitting the benefit of such an early payment to be recognised as an asset.  The adoption of this amendment 
did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial results or statement of financial position. 

Standards and Interpretations issued not yet effective 

The accounting standards and AASB Interpretations that will be applicable to the Company and may have an 
effect in future reporting periods are detailed below.  Apart from these standards and interpretations, 
management has considered other accounting standards that will be applicable in future periods, however they 
have been considered insignificant to the Company. 

Financial instruments 
AASB 2009-11 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ 
introduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets, as follows: 

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debt instruments meeting both a “business model” test and a “cash flow characteristics” test are 
measured at amortised cost (the use of fair value is optional in some limited circumstances);  
investments in equity instruments can be designated as 'fair value through other comprehensive income' 
with only dividends being recognised in profit or loss;  
all other instruments (including all derivatives) are measured at fair value with changes recognised in the 
profit or loss; and  
the concept of “embedded derivatives” does not apply to financial assets within the scope of the 
Standard and the entire instrument must be classified and measured in accordance with the above 
guidelines.  

These amendments will be adopted for the year ending 31 December 2015 subject to the AASB adopting the 
amendments to IFRS 9, which delays the effective date until the year ending 31 December 2015.  Management 
has not yet assessed the impact of adoption of these amendments. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

2. 

ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (CONTINUED) 

Consolidated financial statements 
AASB 10 ‘Consolidated Financial Statements’ introduces a single consolidation model for all entities based on 
control, irrespective of the nature of the investee.  This standard will be adopted for the year ending 31 December 
2013. Management does not believe that the adoption of this standard will have a significant impact on the 
Company’s financial results or statement of financial position.

Fair value measurement 
AASB 13 ‘Fair Value Measurement’ defines fair value and provides guidance on how to determine fair value and 
requires disclosures about fair value measurement.  This standard will be adopted for the year ending 31 
December 2013. Management has not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of this standard.  

Employee benefits 
Amendments to AASB 119 ‘Employee Benefits’ require changes in the calculation of the net defined benefit 
liability (asset) and pension expense and provides changes to certain financial statement disclosures.  These 
amendments will be adopted for the year ending 31 December 2013. Management has not yet assessed the 
impact of the adoption of these amendments.  

Financial instruments 
A revised version of AASB 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ incorporates revised requirements for the classification and 
measurement of financial liabilities. This revised standard will be adopted for the year ending 31 December 2013. 
Management has not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of this revised standard. 

Disclosure of interests in other entities 
AASB 12 ‘Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities’ requires disclosure of information that enables financial 
statement users to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, interests in other entities and the effects of 
those interests on its financial position, financial performance and cash flows.  This standard will be adopted for 
the year ending 31 December 2013. Management has not yet assessed the impact of the adoption of this 
standard. 

Additional amendments of Australian Accounting Standards have been issued, the adoption of which 
management does not believe will have a significant impact on the Company’s financial results or statement of 
financial position. 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Statement of compliance 

This financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with the 
requirements of applicable accounting standards including Australian interpretations and the Corporations Act 
2001.  The financial report includes the consolidated financial statements of the Company.   

Accounting Standards include Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (“A-IFRS”).  
Compliance with A-IFRS ensures that the financial statements and notes of the Company comply with IFRS. 

The financial report is presented in United States dollars, which is Boart Longyear Limited’s functional and 
presentation currency.   The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Directors on 21 February 2012. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

Basis of preparation 

The financial report has been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the revaluation of certain financial 
instruments that are stated at fair value.  Cost is based on fair values of the consideration given in exchange for 
assets.  

At the Company’s annual general meeting on 11 May 2010, shareholders approved a 10 for 1 share 
consolidation.  Trading in the consolidated shares commenced 13 May 2010.  The Company’s earnings per 
share information, as well as the number of shares and rights under the LTIP, option plan and restricted shares 
have been restated in this report using the consolidated share amounts.  

In applying A-IFRS, management is required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the 
application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The 
estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are 
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making judgements 
about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results 
may differ from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates 
are recognised in the respective periods in which they are revised if only those periods are affected, or in the 
respective periods of the revisions as well as future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. 

Judgements made by management in the application of A-IFRS that have significant effects on the financial 
statements and estimates with a significant risk of material adjustments in the next year are disclosed, where 
applicable, in the relevant notes to the financial statements. 

Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner which ensures that the resulting financial information 
satisfies the concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the substance of the underlying 
transactions or other events is reported.  These accounting policies have been consistently applied by each entity 
in the Company. 

The consolidated financial statements are prepared by combining the financial statements of all of the entities 
that comprise the consolidated entity, Boart Longyear Limited and subsidiaries as defined in AASB 127 
‘Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements’. Consistent accounting policies are applied by each entity and 
in the preparation and presentation of the consolidated financial statements.   

Subsidiaries are all entities for which the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies 
generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights.  Subsidiaries are fully 
consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company until such time as the Company 
ceases to control such entity. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries 
to make their accounting policies consistent with Company accounting policies. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, all inter-company balances and transactions, and unrealised 
income and expenses arising from inter-company transactions, are eliminated.  Unrealised losses are eliminated 
in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.  

The accounting policies and methods of computation are the same as those in the prior annual financial report.  
Comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to the changes in presentation in the current reporting 
period, where necessary. 

The significant accounting policies set out below have been applied in the preparation and presentation of the 
financial report for the year ended 31 December 2011 and the comparative information.   

(a) 

Presentation currency 

Results of operating businesses are recorded in their functional currencies, which are generally their 
local currencies.  The US dollar is the Company’s predominant currency. Accordingly, management 
believes that reporting the Company’s financial statements in the US dollar is most representative of the 
Company’s financial results and position and therefore the consolidated financial information is 
presented in US dollars.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Cash and cash equivalents  

Cash and cash equivalents primarily include deposits with financial institutions repayable upon demand.  
Cash overdrafts are included in current liabilities in the statement of financial position unless there is a 
legal right of offset.   

(c) 

Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are recorded at amortised cost.  The Company reviews collectability of trade 
receivables on an ongoing basis and provides allowances for credit losses when there is evidence that 
trade receivables may not be collectible.  These losses are recognised in the income statement within 
operating expenses. When a trade receivable is determined to be uncollectible, it is written off against 
the allowance account for doubtful accounts.  Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off 
are recorded in other income in profit or loss. 

(d) 

Inventories 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost or net realisable value.  The cost of most inventories is 
based on a standard cost method, which approximates actual cost on a first-in first-out basis, and 
includes expenditures incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location 
and condition.  In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an 
appropriate share of production overhead expenses (including depreciation) based on normal operating 
capacity.  Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the 
estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.   

Allowances are recorded for inventory considered to be excess or obsolete and damaged items are 
written down to the net realisable value.   

(e) 

Property, plant and equipment 

Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment 
losses.  Costs include expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets, 
including the costs of materials and direct labour and other costs directly attributable to bringing the 
assets to a working condition for the intended use. Purchased software that is integral to the 
functionality of the related equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.  When parts of an item of 
property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate assets. 

Subsequent costs related to previously capitalised assets are capitalised only when it is probable that 
they will result in commensurate future economic benefit and the costs can be reliably measured.  All 
other costs, including repairs and maintenance, are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. 

Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each 
item of property, plant and equipment.  Leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the lease 
terms or their useful lives. Items in the course of construction or not yet in service are not depreciated.

The following useful lives are used in the calculation of depreciation: 

Buildings
Plant and machinery
Drilling rigs
Other drilling equipment
Office equipment
Computer equipment:

Hardware
Software

20-40 years
years
5-10
years
5-12
years
1-5
years
5-10

3-5
1-7

years
years

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reassessed at each reporting date.   

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

 (f) 

Goodwill and other intangible assets 

Goodwill 

Goodwill resulting from business combinations is recognised as an asset at the date that control is 
acquired. Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of 
any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the previously held equity interest in 
the acquiree (if any) over the net amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. 

Goodwill is not amortised but is reviewed for impairment at least annually. For the purpose of 
impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Company’s cash-generating units expected to 
benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for 
impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the carrying value of the unit 
may be impaired.  If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, 
the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit 
and then to the other assets of the unit. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in a 
subsequent period.  

Upon disposal of a subsidiary, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the 
profit or loss on disposal. 

Trademarks and trade names 

Trademarks and trade names recognised by the Company that are considered to have indefinite useful 
lives are not amortised.  Each period, the useful life of each of these assets is reviewed to determine 
whether events and circumstances continue to support an indefinite useful life assessment for the asset.  
Trademarks and trade names that are considered to have a finite useful life are carried at cost less 
accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses and have an average useful life of three 
years.  Such assets are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or 
circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. 

Contractual customer relationships 

Contractual customer relationships acquired in business combinations are identified and recognised 
separately from goodwill where they satisfy the definition of an intangible asset and their fair values can 
be reliably measured.  Contractual customer relationships have finite useful lives and are carried at cost 
less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. 

Contractual customer relationships are amortised over 10 – 15 years on a straight-line basis.  
Amortisation methods and useful lives are reassessed at each reporting date.   

Patents 

Patents are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.  
Amortisation is charged on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 10 - 20 years.  
Amortisation methods and useful lives are reassessed at each reporting date. 

Research and development costs 

Expenditures on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new scientific or technical 
knowledge and understanding, is recognised in profit or loss when incurred.

Development activities involve a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved 
products and processes.  Development costs are capitalised only if development costs can be 
measured reliably, the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, future economic 
benefits are probable, and the Company intends to and has sufficient resources to complete 
development and to use or sell the asset.  Capitalised costs include the cost of materials, direct labour 
and overhead costs directly attributable to preparing the asset for its intended use. Other development 
costs are expensed when incurred. 

Capitalised development costs are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated 
impairment losses.  Amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives, 
which on average is 15 years. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(g) 

Leased assets 

Leases are classified as finance leases when the terms of the leases transfer substantially all the risks 
and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased assets to the Company.  All other leases are 
classified as operating leases. 

Assets held under finance leases are initially recognised at fair value or, if lower, at amounts equal to 
the present value of the minimum lease payments, each determined at the inception of the lease.  The 
corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the statement of financial position as a finance lease 
obligation.   

Finance lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reductions of the lease 
obligations so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance 
leased assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease terms or the estimated 
useful lives of the assets.   

Operating lease payments are recognised as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. 

Lease incentives 

In the event that lease incentives are received at the inception of operating leases, such incentives are 
recognised as liabilities.  The aggregate benefits of incentives are recognised as reductions of rental 
expense on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. 

(h) 

Current and deferred taxation 

Income tax expense includes current and deferred tax expense (benefit).  Income tax expense (benefit) 
is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that amounts relate to items recognised directly in 
equity, in which case the income tax expense (benefit) is also recognised in equity, or amounts that 
relate to a business combination, in which case the income tax expense (benefit) is recognised in 
goodwill. 

Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted at 
the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. 

Deferred tax is recognised using the balance sheet method, in respect of all temporary differences for 
which transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the future or a right to pay 
less tax in the future have occurred but have not reversed at the balance sheet date.  Temporary 
differences are differences between the Company’s taxable income and its profit before taxation, as 
reflected in profit or loss, that arise from the inclusion of profits and losses in tax assessments in periods 
different from those in which they are recognised in profit or loss.   

Deferred tax is not recognised for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of goodwill, 
the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that 
affects neither accounting nor taxable profit, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to 
the extent that they likely will not reverse in the foreseeable future.   

Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences 
when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting 
date. 

A deferred tax asset is regarded as recoverable and therefore recognised only when, on the basis of all 
available evidence, it can be regarded as more likely than not that there will be suitable taxable profits 
from which the future reversal of the underlying temporary differences can be deducted.  Deferred tax 
assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable 
that the related tax benefit will be realised. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(h) 

Current and deferred taxation (continued) 

Tax consolidation 

The Company includes tax consolidated groups for the entities incorporated in Australia and the United 
States.  Tax expense/benefit and deferred tax assets/liabilities arising from temporary differences of the 
members of each tax-consolidated group are recognised in the separate financial statements of the 
members of that tax-consolidated group using the ‘separate taxpayer within group’ approach by 
reference to the carrying amounts in the separate financial statements of each entity.  Tax credits of 
each member of the tax-consolidated group are recognised by the head entity in that tax-consolidated 
group. 

Entities within the various tax-consolidated groups will enter into tax funding arrangements and tax-
sharing agreements with the head entities.  Under the terms of the tax funding arrangements, the 
relevant head entity and each of the entities in that tax-consolidated group will agree to pay a tax 
equivalent payment to or from the head entity, based on the current tax liability or current tax asset of 
the entity. 

(i) 

Derivative financial instruments 

The Company periodically enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its 
exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risk, including foreign exchange forward contracts 
and interest rate swaps. 

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is executed and are 
subsequently remeasured to fair value at each reporting date.  The resulting gain or loss is recognised 
in profit or loss unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event, 
the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship. 

The Company designates certain derivatives as either hedges of the fair value of recognised assets, 
liabilities or firm commitments (fair value hedges), or hedges of highly probable forecast transactions or 
hedges of foreign currency risk of firm commitments (cash flow hedges).

Hedge accounting 

The Company designates certain hedging instruments, which include derivatives, embedded derivatives 
and non-derivatives in respect of foreign currency risk, as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges.  
Hedges of foreign exchange risk on firm commitments are accounted for as cash flow hedges. 

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Company documents the relationship between the 
hedging instrument and hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for 
undertaking various hedge transactions.   

Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Company documents whether 
the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged 
item. 

Fair value hedge 

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are 
recorded in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged item that 
is attributable to the hedged risk. 

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Company revokes the hedging relationship, the hedging 
instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.  The 
adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortised to profit 
or loss from that date. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

 (i) 

Derivative financial instruments (continued) 

Cash flow hedge 

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash 
flow hedges are deferred in equity.  The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised 
immediately in profit or loss as part of other expenses, other income, or interest expense as appropriate. 

Amounts deferred in equity are recycled in profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item is 
recognised in profit or loss. However, when the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the 
recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously deferred 
in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the asset or 
liability. 

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Company revokes the hedging relationship, the hedging 
instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any 
cumulative gain or loss deferred in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when the 
forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer 
expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was deferred in equity is recognised immediately in 
profit or loss. 

 (j) 

Impairment 

Non-financial assets 

The Company’s non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets are reviewed at 
each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.  If any such indication 
exists, then the respective asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.  For goodwill and intangible assets 
that have indefinite lives or that are not yet available for use, a recoverable amount is estimated at each 
reporting date. 

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds 
its recoverable amount. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates 
cash flows that are largely independent from other assets and groups.  Impairment losses recognised in 
respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill 
allocated to the units and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit or group of 
units. 

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use or its fair 
value, less costs to sell.  In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to 
their present value using a post-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time 
value of money and the risks specific to the asset. 

Financial assets 

A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events 
have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset. 

An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the 
difference between its carrying amount, and the present value of the estimated future cash flows 
discounted at the original effective interest rate.  An impairment loss is not recognised directly for trade 
receivables because the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account.   

Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis.  The remaining 
financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics. 

(k) 

Trade and other payables 

Trade payables and other payables are carried at amortised cost.  They represent unsecured liabilities 
for goods and services provided to the Company prior to the end of the financial period that are unpaid 
and arise when the Company becomes obligated to make future payments.

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73

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

 (l) 

Provisions 

A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Company has a present legal or constructive 
obligation that can be estimated reliably, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be 
required to settle the obligation.  Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash 
flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks 
specific to the liability. 

Warranties 

The Company maintains warranty reserves for products it manufactures.  A provision is recognised 
when the following conditions are met: 1) the Company has an obligation as a result of an implied or 
contractual warranty; 2) it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the warranty 
claims; and 3) the amount of the claims can be reliably estimated.  

Restructuring 

A provision for restructuring is recognised when the Company has approved a detailed and formal 
restructuring plan and the Company starts to implement the restructuring plan or announces the main 
features of the restructuring plan to those affected by the plan in a sufficiently specific manner to raise a 
valid expectation of those affected that the restructuring will be carried out.  The Company’s 
restructuring accruals include only the direct expenditures arising from the restructuring, which are those 
that are both necessarily incurred by the restructuring and not associated with the ongoing activities.  

Onerous contracts  

A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived from a 
contract are less than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract.  The provision 
is measured at the present value of the lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the 
expected net cost of continuing with the contract.   

(m) 

Employee benefits 

Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries, annual leave, long service leave, and sick leave 
represent present obligations resulting from employees’ services provided and are calculated at 
discounted amounts based on rates that the Company expects to pay as at reporting date, including 
costs such as workers’ compensation insurance and payroll tax, when it is probable that settlement will 
be required and they are capable of being reliably measured.   

Liabilities recognised in respect of employee benefits which are not expected to be settled within 12 
months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made by the 
Company in respect of services provided by employees up to reporting date. 

Non-accumulating non-monetary benefits, such as medical care, housing, cars and free or subsidised 
goods and services, are expensed based on the net marginal cost to the Company as the benefits are 
provided to the employees. 

Provisions are recognised for amounts expected to be paid under short-term cash bonus or profit-
sharing plans if the Company has present legal or constructive obligations to pay these amounts as a 
result of past service provided by employees and the obligations can be reliably estimated.

Defined contribution pension plans and post-retirement benefits 

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a 
separate entity.  The Company has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions if the 
fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the 
current and prior periods.  The amount recognised as an expense in profit or loss in respect of pension 
costs and other post-retirement benefits is the contributions payable in the year.  Differences between 
contributions payable in the year and contributions actually paid are shown as either accruals or 
prepayments in the statement of financial position. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(m) 

Employee benefits (continued) 

Defined benefit pension plans 

The Company’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit plans is calculated separately for each plan 
by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the 
current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value, and the fair value of 
any fund assets is deducted. 

The discount rate is the yield at the balance sheet date on high quality corporate bonds that have 
maturity dates approximating the terms of the Company’s defined benefit obligations. The calculation is 
performed by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method.  Actuarial gains and losses 
arising from experience adjustments and related changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or 
credited to retained earnings. 

Share-based payment transactions 

Equity-settled share-based payments with employees and others providing similar services are 
measured at the fair value of the equity instrument at the grant date.  For stock options, fair value is 
measured by use of a Black-Scholes-Merton model, which requires the input of highly subjective 
assumptions. 

The fair value determined at the grant date of the equity-settled share-based payments is expensed on 
a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the Company’s estimate of shares that will 
eventually vest. 

For cash-settled share-based payments, a liability equal to the portion of the goods or services received 
is recognised at the current fair value determined at each reporting date.  

When determining expense related to long-term incentive plans, the Company considers the probability 
of shares vesting due to the achievement of performance metrics established by the Board of Directors 
related to long-term incentives that includes performance vesting conditions. The Company also 
estimates the portion of share and cash rights that will ultimately be forfeited. A forfeiture rate over the 
vesting period has been estimated, based upon extrapolation of historic forfeiture rates. 

(n) 

Loans and borrowings 

All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received less 
directly attributable transaction costs. Debt issuance costs are amortised using the effective interest rate 
method over the life of the borrowing. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Company 
has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance 
sheet date. 

(o) 

Financial instruments  

Debt and equity instruments 

Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with 
the substance of the contractual arrangements. 

Financial guarantee contract liabilities 

Financial guarantee contract liabilities are measured initially at their fair values and subsequently at the 
higher of the amount recognised as a provision or the amount initially recognised less cumulative 
amortisation in accordance with the revenue recognition policies described in Note 3(q). 

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75

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(p) 

Transaction costs on the issue of equity instruments 

Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity as a 
reduction of the proceeds of the equity instruments to which the costs relate.  Transaction costs are the 
costs that are incurred directly in connection with the issue of those equity instruments and which would 
not have been incurred had those instruments not been issued. 

(q) 

Revenue recognition 

Revenue from the sale of goods is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or 
receivable, net of returns and allowances, trade discounts, volume rebates and sales tax.  Revenue is 
recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, 
recovery of the consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be 
estimated reliably, and there is no continuing management involvement with the goods. 

Transfers of risks and rewards vary depending on the individual terms of the contract of sale and with 
local statute, but are generally when title and insurance risk has passed to the customer and the goods 
have been delivered to a contractually agreed location.   

Revenue from services rendered is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in proportion 
to the stage of completion of the transaction at the reporting date.  The stage of completion of the 
contract is determined as follows: 

• 

• 

revenue from drilling services contracts is recognised on the basis of actual metres drilled or other 
services performed for each contract; and 
revenue from time and material contracts is recognised at the contractual rates as labour hours are 
delivered and direct expenses are incurred. 

(r) 

Foreign currency 

The financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been translated into US dollars using 
the exchange rates at each balance sheet date for assets and liabilities and at an average exchange 
rates for revenue and expenses throughout the period.  The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on the 
translation of assets and liabilities are recorded as movements in the foreign currency translation 
reserve (“FCTR”).

The Company’s presentation currency is the US dollar.  The Company determines the functional 
currency of its subsidiaries based on the currency used in their primary economic environment, and, as 
such, foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded in the FCTR for those subsidiaries with a 
functional currency different from the US dollar.  

Transaction gains and losses, and unrealised translation gains and losses on short-term inter-company 
and operating receivables and payables denominated in a currency other than the functional currency, 
are included in other income or other expenses in profit or loss. 

(s) 

Contingencies 

The recognition of provisions for legal disputes is subject to a significant degree of judgement.  
Provisions are established when (a) the Company has a present legal or constructive obligation as a 
result of past events, (b) it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle 
the obligation, and (c) the amount of that outflow has been reliably estimated. 

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76

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(t) 

Business combinations 

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration for each 
acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values (at the date of exchange) of assets given, 
liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Company in exchange for control of 
the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. 

Where applicable, consideration for acquisitions includes assets or liabilities resulting from contingent 
consideration arrangements, measured at the acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent changes in such 
fair values are adjusted against the costs of the acquisitions where they qualify as measurement period 
adjustments (see below). All other subsequent changes in the fair values of contingent consideration 
classified as assets or liabilities are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as incurred. 
Changes in the fair values of contingent consideration classified as equity are not recognised. 

The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for 
recognition under AASB 3 (2008) are recognised at their fair value at the acquisition date, except that: 

• 

• 

• 

deferred tax assets or liabilities and liabilities or assets related to employee benefit arrangements 
are recognised and measured in accordance with AASB 112 ‘Income Taxes’ and AASB 119 
‘Employee Benefits’, respectively; 
liabilities or equity instruments related to the replacement by the Company of an acquiree’s share-
based payment awards are measured in accordance with AASB 2 ‘Share-based Payment’; and 
assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with AASB 5 ‘Non-
current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations’ are measured in accordance with that 
Standard. 

If the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in 
which the combination occurs, the Company reports provisional amounts for the items for which the 
accounting is incomplete. Those provisional amounts are adjusted during the measurement period (see 
below), or additional assets or liabilities are recognised, to reflect new information obtained about facts 
and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the 
amounts recognised as of that date. 

The measurement period is the period from the date of acquisition to the date the Company obtains 
complete information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, and is 
subject to a maximum of one year. 

(u) 

Goods and services tax 

Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (“GST”), 
except:  

•  where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority, it is recognised as 

part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as part of an item of expense; or  
for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST. 

• 

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

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

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77

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES 

Financial position                   

Assets

Current assets

Non-current assets
Total assets

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities

Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity 

Financial performance 

Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

802,449

2,232,744
3,035,193

731,168

2,237,753
2,968,921

111,154
214
111,368

38,419
2,646
41,065

2,886,462
7,643
29,720
2,923,825

2,886,462
8,415
32,979
2,927,856

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

34,556
-
34,556

35,318
-
35,318

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to debts of its subsidiaries 

As of 31 December 2011 and 2010 Boart Longyear Limited has not entered into any deed of cross guarantee 
with any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, other than as described in Note 26.

Contingent liabilities 

As of 31 December 2011 and 2010 Boart Longyear Limited did not have any contingent liabilities.

Contractual obligations 

As of 31 December 2011 and 2010 Boart Longyear Limited did not have any contractual obligations.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

5. 

SEGMENT REPORTING  

Information reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and 
assessment of segment performance is aggregated based on the Company’s two general operating activities – 
Drilling Services and Products. The Drilling Services segment provides a broad range of drilling services to 
mining companies, energy companies, water utilities, environmental and geotechnical engineering firms, 
government agencies and other mining services companies. The Products segment manufactures and sells 
capital equipment and consumables to customers in the drilling services and mining industries.   

Information regarding these segments is presented below. The accounting policies of the reportable segments 
are the same as the Company’s accounting policies. 

Segment revenue and results 

Segment revenue

Segment profit

31 Dec 2011
US$'000

31 Dec 2010
US$'000

31 Dec 2011
US$'000

31 Dec 2010
US$'000

1,447,881
572,441
2,020,322

1,080,460
395,485
1,475,945

Drilling Services
Products

Unallocated 1
Finance costs
Interest income
Profit (loss) before taxation

212,542
119,765
332,307

(86,672)
(23,936)
5,111
226,810

117,876
85,034
202,910

(74,472)
(8,733)
3,570
123,275

(1)  Unallocated costs include corporate general and administrative costs as well as other expense items 

such as restructuring costs and foreign exchange gains or losses. 

Other segment information 

Depreciation and amortisation of 
segment assets

31 Dec 2011
US$'000

31 Dec 2010
US$'000

Additions to non-current
assets 2

31 Dec 2011
US$'000

31 Dec 2010
US$'000

Drilling Services
Products
Total of all segments
Unallocated 1
Total 

89,448
12,757
102,205
8,418
110,623

73,591
10,374
83,965
9,385
93,350

138,538
45,360
183,898
34,436
218,334

115,712
21,161
136,873
25,191
162,064

(1)  Unallocated additions to non-current assets relate to the acquisition of general corporate assets such as 

software.  

(2)  Non-current assets excluding deferred tax assets, post-employment assets and other financial assets. 

The Company has no single external customer that provided more than 10% of the Company’s revenue. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

5. 

SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED) 

Geographic information 

The Company’s two business segments operate in five principal geographic areas – Africa, Europe, North 
America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific.  The Company’s revenue from external customers and information 
about its segment assets by geographical locations are detailed below:  

Revenue from external customers

31 Dec 2011
US$'000

31 Dec 2010
US$'000

Non-current assets 1

31 Dec 2011
US$'000

31 Dec 2010
US$'000

780,381
534,915
290,509
288,168
126,349
2,020,322

621,092
403,230
186,177
192,920
72,526
1,475,945

378,472
360,376
98,529
73,497
22,416
933,290

347,222
340,023
89,008
55,169
13,645
845,067

North America
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Africa
Europe
Total 

(1)  Non-current assets excluding deferred tax assets, post-employment assets and other financial assets. 

6. 

REVENUE  

An analysis of the Company’s revenue for the year is as follows:  

Revenue from the rendering of services
Revenue from the sale of goods

Interest income:
Bank deposits
Other  

Total

2011
US$'000

1,447,881
572,441
2,020,322

5,003
108
5,111
2,025,433

2010
US$'000

1,080,460
395,485
1,475,945

3,306
264
3,570
1,479,515

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

7. 

FINANCE COSTS 

Interest on loans and bank overdrafts
Interest rate swap expense
Amortisation of debt issuance costs
Interest on obligations under finance leases

Finance costs due to debt repayment:

Interest rate swap expense
Write-off of debt issuance costs

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

21,252
347
1,179
251
23,029

137
770
907

4,370
3,730
420
213
8,733

-
-
-

Total finance costs

23,936

8,733

8. 

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 

(a) 

Gains and losses 

Profit for the year includes the following gains and (losses): 

Gain (loss) on disposal of property,

 plant and equipment

Net foreign exchange losses

Change in fair value of financial 
assets carried at fair value
 through profit or loss

Impairment of non-current assets

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

365

(1,827)

(3,381)

(7,159)

-

(1,076)

(450)

(1,695)

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

8. 

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR (CONTINUED)  

(b) 

Income and expenses relating to financial instruments 

Profit for the year includes the following income and expenses arising from movements in the carrying 
amounts of financial instruments (excluding foreign currency gains and losses).  

Interest income 
Net (expense) reversal of bad debt

Financial liabilities at amortised cost:

Interest expense
Interest rate swap expense
Amortisation of debt issuance costs
Finance costs due to debt repayment
Interest on obligations under finance lease

(c) 

Employee benefits expenses 

Salaries and wages
Post-employment benefits:

Defined contribution plans
Defined benefit plans
Long-term incentive plans:

Equity-settled share-based payments
Cash rights compensation

Termination benefits
Other employee benefits 1

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

5,003
(245)
4,758

(21,252)
(347)
(1,179)
(907)
(251)
(23,936)

3,457
1,002
4,459

(4,370)
(3,730)
(420)
-
(213)
(8,733)

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

(591,464)

(463,902)

(16,778)
(1,106)

(5,854)
(2,670)
(135)
(154,794)
(772,801)

(15,049)
(1,666)

(3,863)
(1,954)
(2,790)
(97,383)
(586,607)

(1)   Other employee benefits include items such as medical benefits, workers’ compensation, other 

fringe benefits, state taxes, etc.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

8. 

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR (CONTINUED)  

(d) 

Other 

Depreciation of non-current assets
Amortisation of non-current assets
Operating lease rental expense
Impairment of inventory

9. 

INCOME TAXES 

Income tax expense is as follows: 

Income tax expense:
Current tax expense
Adjustments recognised in the current year
in relation to the current tax of prior years

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

(95,096)
(15,527)
(37,686)
(568)

(84,222)
(9,128)
(35,910)
(611)

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

68,574

51,601

(5,208)
3,573
66,939

2,402
(15,241)
38,762

(a)  The prima facie income tax expense on pre-tax accounting profit reconciles to the income tax 

expense in the financial statements as follows: 

Profit before taxation

Income tax expense calculated at 

Australian rate of 30%

Impact of higher rate tax countries
Impact of lower rate tax countries
Net non-deductible/non-assessable items
Unrecognised tax losses
Income subject to double taxation in the US
Unutilised foreign tax credits
Recognition of deferred tax assets arising 

in prior years

Deduction of foreign taxes
Other

(Over) under provision from prior years

226,810

123,275

68,042
5,196
(20,473)
(2,763)
(826)
4,547
16,908

150
(5,594)
6,960
72,147
(5,208)
66,939

36,982
2,701
(6,334)
(1,108)
1,231
(1,653)
6,634

(132)
(1,005)
(957)
36,359
2,403
38,762

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

(b) Income tax recognised directly in equity during the period

The following current and deferred amounts were credited (charged) directly to equity during the year:

Deferred tax:

Actuarial movements on defined benefit plans
Cash flow hedges

(c)  Current tax assets and liabilities

Current tax assets:

Income tax receivable attributable to:
Parent
Other entities in the tax consolidated group
Other entities

Current tax liabilities:

Income tax payable attributable to:
Entities other than parent
      and entities in the consolidated group

(d)  Deferred tax balances 

Deferred tax comprises:
Temporary differences
Tax losses

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

8,236
(71)
8,165

4,418
(194)
4,224

(6,857)
14,282
22,568
29,993

23,164
(15,373)
13,914
21,705

82,000
82,000

46,338
46,338

108,071
33,611
141,682

87,483
48,371
135,854

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

2011

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Property, plant and equipment
Provisions
Doubtful debts
Intangibles
Acquisitions and restructuring costs
Share-issue expenses
Accrued liabilities
Pension
Debt and interest
Hedge loss
Unearned revenues
Inventory
Investments in subsidiaries
Foreign tax credit carryforward
Unrealised foreign exchange
Other

Unused tax losses and credits:
Tax losses

Opening  Credited to
balance
US$'000

income
US$'000

(8,842)
2,429
403
(9,605)
3,176
11,182
2,075
9,015
13,523
2,774
19,090
13,874
(1,500)
8,202
15,905
5,782
87,483

3,054
1,687
(223)
709
(3,237)
(6,247)
475
(7,267)
11,781
(2,703)
(5,473)
3,478
-
814
8,569
5,770
11,187

48,371
135,854

(14,760)
(3,573)

Presented in the statement of financial position as follows:

Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax liability

FX

Credited
differences to equity
US$'000

US$'000

97
46
8
(183)
61

-

40
172
258
-
364
264
-
-
-
109
1,236

-
1,236

Closing
balance
US$'000

(5,691)
4,162
188
(9,079)
-
4,935
2,590
10,156
25,562
-
13,981
17,616
(1,500)
9,016
24,474
11,661
108,071

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,236
-
(71)
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,165

-
8,165

33,611
141,682

144,587
(2,905)
141,682

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

2010

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Property, plant and equipment
Provisions
Doubtful debts
Intangibles
Acquisitions and restructuring costs
Share-issue expenses
Accrued liabilities
Pension
Debt and interest
Hedge loss
Unearned revenues
Inventory
Investments in subsidiaries
Foreign tax credit carryforward
Unrealised foreign exchange
Other

Unused tax losses and credits:
Tax losses

Opening  Credited to
balance
US$'000

income
US$'000

(14,067)
4,549
630
(9,302)
7,463
17,678
9,470
5,146
8,816
6,323
23,488
6,782
(597)
6,723
(3,519)
2,564
72,147

5,276
(2,097)
(224)
(351)
(4,249)
(6,496)
(7,346)
(522)
4,782
(3,355)
(4,275)
7,127
(903)
1,479
19,424
3,229
11,499

44,630
116,777

3,741
15,240

Presented in the statement of financial position as follows:

Deferred tax liability
Deferred tax asset

FX

Credited
differences to equity
US$'000

US$'000

(51)
(23)
(3)
48
(38)
-
(49)
(27)
(75)
-
(123)
(35)
-
-
-
(11)
(387)

-
(387)

Closing
balance
US$'000

(8,842)
2,429
403
(9,605)
3,176
11,182
2,075
9,015
13,523
2,774
19,090
13,874
(1,500)
8,202
15,905
5,782
87,483

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,418
-
(194)
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,224

-
4,224

48,371
135,854

(11,468)
147,322
135,854

Unrecognised deferred tax assets

Tax losses - revenue
Unused tax credits

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

2,449
63,754
66,203

3,151
61,829
64,980

The Parent and its wholly-owned Australian resident entities became part of the same tax-consolidated group 
with effect from 12 April 2007 and are therefore taxed as a single entity from that date.  The head entity within the 
tax-consolidated group is Boart Longyear Limited.  Companies within the US group also form a tax-consolidated 
group within the United States.  Certain companies within the Dutch group have also formed a tax-consolidated 
group within the Netherlands.  

Entities within the tax-consolidated groups have entered into tax-funding arrangements with the head entities.  
Under the terms of the tax-funding arrangements, the tax-consolidated groups and each of the entities within 
those tax-consolidated groups agree to pay a tax equivalent payment to or from the head entity, based on the 
current tax liability or current tax asset of the entity.  Such amounts are reflected in amounts receivable from or 
payable to other entities in the tax-consolidated groups. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has been reviewing the Company’s tax returns for 2005 to 2009.  The 
CRA issued an assessment in December 2011, which the Company is contesting, and further assessments for 
the period are possible. 

The taxes, interest and penalties assessed relate to profits which the CRA asserts should have been attributable 
to the Company’s Canadian operations.  These profits were assessed in other jurisdictions and taxes were paid 
in those jurisdictions, many of which have tax rates similar to Canada. 

The Company intends to request relief through a process known as “competent authority” which allows interested 
jurisdictions to determine where the Company’s income and costs should be reported.  This process avoids 
double payment of taxes but the Company would be exposed to penalties and interest on underpayments, if any. 

The Company believes it is appropriately reserved in respect of this issue. 

10. 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES  

Trade receivables
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Goods and services tax receivable
Other receivables

The ageing of trade receivables is detailed below: 

Current
Past due 0 - 30 days
Past due 31 - 60 days
Past due 61-90 days
Past due 90 days

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

292,719
(1,412)
33,796
9,204
334,307

245,842
(3,619)
23,978
10,635
276,836

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

220,532
45,619
11,344
7,778
7,446
292,719

172,930
43,050
13,710
6,302
9,850
245,842

The movement in the allowance for doubtful accounts in respect of trade receivables is detailed below: 

Opening balance

Additional provisions
Amounts used
Amounts reversed
Foreign currency exchange differences

Closing balance

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

3,619
500
(2,361)
(255)
(91)
1,412

5,940
2,651
(1,271)
(3,653)
(48)
3,619

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

10. 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED) 

The average credit period on sales of goods as at 31 December 2011 is 52 days (2010: 54 days).  No interest is 
charged on trade receivables. 

The Company’s policy requires customers to pay the Company in accordance with agreed payment terms.  The 
Company’s settlement terms are generally 30 to 60 days from date of invoice.  All credit and recovery risk 
associated with trade receivables has been provided for in the statement of financial position.   Trade receivables 
have been aged according to their original due date in the above ageing analysis.   The Company holds security 
for a number of trade receivables in the form of letters of credit, deposits, and advanced payments.  

The Company has used the following basis to assess the allowance loss for trade receivables and as a result is 
unable to specifically allocate the allowance to the ageing categories shown above: 

• 
• 
• 

the general economic conditions in specific geographical regions; 
an individual account by account specific risk assessment based on past credit history; and 
any prior knowledge of debtor insolvency or other credit risk. 

11. 

INVENTORIES 

Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished products

12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

Capital risk management 

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

32,019
6,774
361,646
400,439

31,631
3,437
248,047
283,115

The Company manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Company will be able to continue as going 
concerns while maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balances. 

The capital structure of the Company consists of debt, which includes the loans and borrowings disclosed in Note 
17, cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to equity holders of the Company, comprising issued 
capital, reserves, and retained earnings/accumulated losses as disclosed in Notes 20, 21, and 22 respectively.   

Significant accounting policies 

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis 
of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised, in respect of each class of 
financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 3. 

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88

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Categories of financial instruments 

Financial assets
Current

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables

Financial liabilities
Current
Amortised cost:

Trade and other payables
Restructuring and termination cost provisions
Loans and borrowings

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

82,286
334,307
416,593

94,944
276,836
371,780

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

320,604
1,044
2,518
324,166

260,038
4,462
979
265,479

Other financial liabilities - derivative instruments

-

7,272

Non-current
Amortised cost:

Loans and borrowings

310,343
310,343

247,490
247,490

At the reporting date there are no significant concentrations of credit risk.  The carrying amount reflected above 
represents the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk for trade and other receivables. 

Financial risk management objectives 

The Company’s corporate treasury function provides services to the business, coordinates access to domestic 
and international financial markets, and monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the 
Company through internal risk reports which analyse exposures by degree and magnitude of risks.  These risks 
include market risk (including currency risk, fair value interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and 
cash flow interest rate risk. 

The Company seeks to minimise the effects of these risks, where deemed appropriate, by using derivative 
financial instruments to hedge these risk exposures.  The use of financial derivatives is governed by the 
Company’s policies approved by the Board, which provide written principles on foreign exchange risk and interest 
rate risk.  The Company does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including derivative financial 
instruments, for speculative purposes. 

Market risk 

The Company’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates 
and interest rates (Note 3(i)).  The Company periodically enters into certain derivative financial instruments to 
manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risk, including: 

• 

• 

foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge the exchange rate risk arising from transactions not recorded 
in an entity’s functional currency; and 
interest rate swaps to mitigate the risk of rising interest rates. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Foreign currency risk management 

Company subsidiaries undertake certain transactions denominated in currencies other than their functional 
currency, hence exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise.  Exchange rate exposures are managed within 
approved policy parameters, which may include utilising forward foreign exchange contracts. 

The most significant carrying amounts of monetary assets and monetary liabilities (which include intercompany 
balances with other subsidiaries) that: (1) are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the 
respective Company subsidiary; and (2) cause foreign exchange rate exposure, at 31 December are as follows: 

Australian Dollar
Canadian Dollar
Euro
US Dollar

Assets

Liabilities

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

402,240
7,306
33,510
206,392

421,867
10,629
5,715
296,142

7,972
88,785
38,326
386,926

12,094
62,556
18,915
397,356

Foreign currency sensitivity 

The Company is mainly exposed to exchange rate fluctuations in the Australian Dollar (AUD), Canadian Dollar 
(CAD), Euro (EUR) and United States Dollar (USD).  The Company is also exposed to translation differences as 
the Company’s presentation currency is different from the functional currencies of various subsidiaries.  However, 
this represents a translation risk rather than a financial risk and consequently is not included in the following 
sensitivity analysis. 

The following tables reflect the Company’s sensitivity to a 10% change in the exchange rate of each of the 
currencies listed above. This sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding monetary items denominated in 
currencies other than the respective subsidiaries’ functional currencies and remeasures these at the respective 
year end to reflect a 10% decrease in the indicated currency against the respective subsidiaries’ functional 
currencies. A positive number indicates an increase in net profit and/or net assets.   

Net profit
Net assets

Net profit
Net assets

10% change in AUD

10% change in CAD

2011
US$'000

(586)
(35,842)

2010
US$'000

(384)
(37,252)

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

4,745
7,407

2,505
4,721

10% change in EUR

10% change in USD

2011
US$'000

438
438

2010
US$'000

1,204
1,204

2011
US$'000

2,441
16,412

2010
US$'000

(12,520)
9,201

In management’s opinion, the sensitivity analysis is not fully representative of the inherent foreign exchange risk 
as the year-end exposure does not reflect the exposure during the course of the year. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Forward foreign exchange contracts 

There were no open forward foreign currency contracts as of 31 December 2011 or 2010.   

Interest rate risk management 

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk as entities within the Company borrow funds at both fixed and 
floating interest rates.  The risk is managed by the Company by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed 
and floating-rate borrowings and by the use of interest rate swap contracts.  Hedging activities are evaluated 
regularly to align with interest rate views and risk tolerance.  The Company’s exposures to interest rates on 
financial assets and financial liabilities are detailed in the liquidity risk management section of this note. 

Interest rate sensitivity 

The sensitivity analyses below have been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for both derivative 
and non-derivative instruments at the reporting date and the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of 
the financial year and held constant throughout the reporting period.  A 100 basis point increase or decrease is 
used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and represents management’s 
assessment of the possible change in interest rates.   

During the year, if interest rates had been 100 basis points higher or lower and all other variables were held 
constant, the Company’s profit before tax would increase/decrease by $170,000 (2010: decrease/increase by 
$854,000) all of which is attributable to the Company’s exposure to interest rates on its variable-rate borrowings.   

Interest rate swap contracts  

Under interest rate swap contracts, the Company agrees to exchange the difference between fixed and floating 
rate interest amounts calculated on notional amounts.  Such contracts enable the Company to mitigate the risk of 
changing interest rates on the cash flow exposures on variable-rate debt.  The fair value of interest rate swaps at 
the reporting date is determined by discounting the future cash flows using the LIBOR curve at the reporting date 
and the credit risk inherent in the contract.  These are disclosed below. The average interest rate is based on the 
outstanding balances at the start of the financial year. There were no interest rate swap contracts outstanding at 
31 December 2011. 

The following table details the notional principal amounts and the remaining terms of interest rate swap contracts 
outstanding as at the reporting dates. 

Outstanding floating
for fixed contracts

Less than 1 year

Average contracted
fixed interest rate
2011
2010
%
%

-

5.1825%

Notional
principal amount

2011
US$'000

-

2010
US$'000

200,000

Fair value

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

-

(7,272)

The interest rate swaps settle on a quarterly basis.   The floating rate on the interest rate swaps is 90-day USD 
LIBOR.  The Company settles the difference between the fixed and floating interest rates on a net basis. 

Any effective portion of the interest rate swap contracts that exchange floating-rate interest amounts for fixed-rate 
interest amounts are designated as cash flow hedges in order to reduce the Company’s cash flow exposure 
resulting from variable rates on borrowings.  The interest rate swaps and the interest payments on the loan occur 
simultaneously and the amount deferred in equity is recognised in profit or loss over the period of the respective 
loan. 

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91

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Credit risk management 

The Company has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient 
collateral, when appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.   

Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers, spread across diverse industries and geographical 
areas.  Ongoing credit evaluation is performed on accounts receivable.  The Company holds security for a 
number of trade receivables in the form of letters of credit, deposits, and advanced payments.  

The Company does not have any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of 
counterparties having similar characteristics.  The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative financial instruments is 
limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating 
agencies. 

Except as detailed in the following table, the carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial 
statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk without 
taking account of the value of any collateral obtained.  See Note 26. 

Financial assets and other credit exposures

Maximum credit risk

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

Performance guarantees provided, including letters of credit

15,797

20,350

Liquidity risk management 

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Company’s Treasurer and Board, who have 
built an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the management of the Company’s short, medium 
and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. 

The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing 
facilities by continuously monitoring forecasted and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of 
financial assets and liabilities.  Included in Note 17 is a list of undrawn facilities that the Company has at its 
disposal to further reduce liquidity risk.   

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92

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

12. 

12. 
12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Liquidity and interest risk tables 

Liquidity and interest risk tables 
Liquidity and interest risk tables 

The following tables reflect the expected maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities. These are based on the 
The following tables reflect the expected maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities. These are based on the 
The following tables reflect the expected maturities of non-derivative financial liabilities. These are based on the 
undiscounted expected cash flows of financial liabilities at the earliest date on which the Company may be 
undiscounted expected cash flows of financial liabilities at the earliest date on which the Company may be 
undiscounted expected cash flows of financial liabilities at the earliest date on which the Company may be 
required to pay.  The table includes both interest and principal cash flows. The adjustment column represents the 
required to pay.  The table includes both interest and principal cash flows. The adjustment column represents the 
required to pay.  The table includes both interest and principal cash flows. The adjustment column represents the 
possible future cash flows attributable to the instrument included in the maturity analysis which are not included in 
possible future cash flows attributable to the instrument included in the maturity analysis which are not included in 
possible future cash flows attributable to the instrument included in the maturity analysis which are not included in 
the carrying amount on the balance sheet.   
the carrying amount on the balance sheet.   
the carrying amount on the balance sheet.   

Weighted
average
effective
interest
rate
%

Weighted
Weighted
average
average
effective
effective
interest
interest
rate
rate
%
%

Less 
than

Less 
Less 
than
than

3 months
3 months
3 months
to
to
1 to 3
1 to 3
to
1 month months
1 year
1 month months
1 year
1 year
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000

1 month months
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000

1 to 3

1 - 5 years 5+ years
US$'000

1 - 5 years 5+ years
1 - 5 years 5+ years
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

US$'000

Adjust-
ment
US$'000

Adjust-
Adjust-
ment
ment
US$'000
US$'000

Total
US$'000

Total
Total
US$'000
US$'000

2011
2011
Non-interest bearing
Non-interest bearing

2011
Non-interest bearing
payables
payables

payables

Restructuring provision
Restructuring provision
Finance lease liability
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate
Variable interest rate

Restructuring provision
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate
instruments
instruments
Fixed interest rate
Fixed interest rate
Fixed interest rate
instruments
instruments

instruments

instruments

2010
2010
Non-interest bearing
Non-interest bearing

2010
Non-interest bearing
payables
payables

payables

Restructuring provision
Restructuring provision
Finance lease liability
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate
Variable interest rate

Restructuring provision
Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate
instruments
instruments

instruments

196,176
196,176
196,176
87
87
87
40
40
40

124,428
124,428
124,428
174
174
174
80
80
80

 -  
783
360

 -  
 -  
783
783
360
360

 -  
 -  
121

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
121
121

 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  

 -  
 -  
(65)

 -  
 -  
 -  
 -  
(65)
(65)

320,604
320,604
320,604
1,044
1,044
1,044
536
536
536

8.9%

8.9%
8.9%

2.2%

2.2%
2.2%

32

32
32

63

63
63

286

286
286

18,363

18,363
18,363

 -  

 -  
 -  

(1,744)

(1,744)
(1,744)

17,000

17,000
17,000

7.0%

7.0%
7.0%

1,760
1,760
1,760
198,095
198,095
198,095

3,520
3,520
3,520
128,265
128,265
128,265

15,839
17,268

15,839
15,839
17,268
17,268

86,191
104,675

86,191
86,191
104,675
104,675

389,408
389,408

389,408
389,408
389,408
389,408

(194,527)
(196,336)

(194,527)
(194,527)
(196,336)
(196,336)

302,191
641,375

302,191
302,191
641,375
641,375

133,308

133,308
133,308

126,730

126,730
126,730

-

-
-

372
115

372
372
115
115

743
230

743
743
230
230

3,347
1,032

3,347
3,347
1,032
1,032

-

-
-

-
320

-
-
320
320

199
199
199
133,994
133,994
133,994

398
398
398
128,101
128,101
128,101

1,790
6,169

1,790
1,790
6,169
6,169

248,651
248,971

248,651
248,651
248,971
248,971

8.9%

8.9%
8.9%

1.0%

1.0%
1.0%

-

-
-

-
-

-
-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-

-

-
-

260,038

260,038
260,038

-
(184)

-
-
(184)
(184)

4,462
1,513

4,462
4,462
1,513
1,513

(3,038)
(3,222)

(3,038)
(3,038)
(3,222)
(3,222)

248,000
514,013

248,000
248,000
514,013
514,013

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Liquidity and interest risk tables (continued) 

The following tables reflect the expected maturities of non-derivative financial assets. These are based on the 
undiscounted expected cash flows of the financial assets.  

2011
Non-interest bearing

receivables

Cash

2010
Non-interest bearing

receivables

Cash

Less 
than
1 month
US$'000

1 to 3
months
US$'000

3 months
to
1 year
US$'000

Total
US$'000

170,920
82,286
253,206

125,340

38,047

-

-

125,340

38,047

334,307
82,286
416,593

135,550
94,944
230,494

108,440

32,846

-

-

108,440

32,846

276,836
94,944
371,780

The liquidity and interest risk tables are based on the Company’s intent to collect the assets or settle the liabilities 
in accordance with the contractual terms.   

The following table reflects the Company’s liquidity position for its derivative financial instruments.  The table has 
been presented based on the undiscounted net cash outflows on the derivative instruments that settle on a net 
basis.  When the amount payable or receivable is not fixed, the amount disclosed has been determined by 
reference to the projected interest rates as illustrated by the yield curves existing at the reporting date.  There 
were no swap contracts outstanding at 31 December 2011. 

Less 
than
1 month
US$'000

1 to 3
months
US$'000

3 months
to
1 year
US$'000

1 - 5 years
US$'000

5+ years
US$'000

Total
US$'000

2010
Interest rate swaps

-

(2,469)

(4,803)

-

-

(7,272)

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

12. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Fair value of financial instruments 

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows:  

• 

• 

• 

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded 
on active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted market prices. 
The fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities (excluding derivative instruments) are 
determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow 
analyses using prices from observable current market transactions. 
The fair value of derivative instruments are calculated using quoted prices.  Where such prices are not 
available, use is made of discounted cash flow analyses using the applicable yield curve for the 
duration of the instruments for non-optional derivatives, and option pricing models for optional 
derivatives. 

Management considers that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at amortised 
cost in the financial statements approximate their fair values.

Fair value measurements recognised in the statement of financial position 

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial 
recognition at fair value, grouped into Levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable.  

• 

• 

• 

Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets 
for identical assets or liabilities. 
Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within 
Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. 
derived from prices).  
Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the 
asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).  

2011
Financial liabilities at fair value
Derivative instruments 

2010
Financial liabilities at fair value
Derivative instruments 

Level 1
US$'000

Level 2
US$'000

Level 3
US$'000

Total
US$'000

-

-

-

7,272

-

-

-

7,272

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

13. 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Land and
Buildings
US$'000

Plant and
Equipment
US$'000

Construction
in Progress
US$'000

Total
US$'000

Balance at 1 January 2010
Additions
Disposal
Transfer to/from CIP
Transfer from intangible assets
Currency movements

Balance at 1 January 2011

Additions
Disposal
Transfer to/from CIP
Currency movements

Balance at 31 December 2011

Accumulated depreciation and impairment:

Balance at 1 January 2010
Depreciation
Impairment
Disposal
Currency movements

Balance at 1 January 2011

Depreciation
Impairment
Disposal
Currency movements

Balance at 31 December 2011

Net book value at 31 December 2010
Net book value at 31 December 2011

41,172
608
(62)
2,356
-
1,118
45,192
1,160
(922)
16,251
(405)
61,276

(6,604)
(1,860)
-
38
(675)
(9,101)
(2,584)
-
494
93
(11,098)

36,091
50,178

566,521
26,861
(41,915)
30,662
-
32,949
615,078
47,624
(17,485)
101,955
(25,678)
721,494

(246,171)
(82,362)
(867)
34,311
(20,836)
(315,925)
(92,512)
(57)
15,370
18,798
(374,326)

299,153
347,168

25,597
109,061

-
(33,018)
802
1,760
104,202
129,117

-

(118,206)
(4,228)
110,885

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

104,202
110,885

633,290
136,530
(41,977)
-
802
35,827
764,472
177,901
(18,407)
-
(30,311)
893,655

(252,775)
(84,222)
(867)
34,349
(21,511)
(325,026)
(95,096)
(57)
15,864
18,891
(385,424)

439,446
508,231

The net book value of property, plant and equipment at 31 December 2011 and 2010 includes amounts of 
$1,770,000 and $2,740,000, respectively, related to assets held under finance leases. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

14. 

GOODWILL 

Gross carrying amount:

Balance at 1 January 2010
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2010

Balance at 1 January 2011
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2011

Goodwill by cash-generating units 

US$'000

276,956
20,452
297,408

297,408
(3,345)
294,063

For purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is included in cash-generating units that are significant individually 
or in aggregate. The carrying amount of goodwill included in cash-generating units, by geographic area, is as 
follows: 

Asia Pacific
Latin America
North America

2011
US$'000

154,677
32,767
106,619
294,063

2010
US$'000

155,731
34,602
107,075
297,408

The carrying amount of goodwill is tested for impairment annually at 31 October and whenever there is an 
indicator that the asset may be impaired.  If an asset is impaired, it is written down to its recoverable amount.  

In its impairment assessment, the Company assumes the recoverable amount based on a value-in-use 
calculation using cash flow projections based on the Company’s three-year strategic plan and financial forecasts 
over a nine-year period, which approximates the length of a typical business cycle based on historical industry 
experience, with a terminal value. Key assumptions used for impairment testing include: 

• 

• 

a global discount rate of 11.5% adjusted on a case by case basis for regional variations in the required 
equity rate of return based on independent data (the adjusted rates ranged from 8.9% to 20.3%); and 
expected future profits and future annual growth rates consistent with internal forecasts and expected 
performance of the specific business line being tested for impairment over the cycle.  The growth rates do 
not exceed forecasts for the long-term industry averages. 

Sensitivity analyses were performed to determine whether the carrying value is supported by different 
assumptions.  The key variables of the sensitivity analysis include: 

• 
• 
• 

applicable discount rates; 
terminal growth rates; and  
inflation assumptions. 

Based on the impairment testing performed, the recoverable amount from each cash-generating unit exceeded 
the goodwill carrying amount.  Consequently, no impairments were recorded in 2011. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

15. 

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Trademarks Patents relationships Software

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

Customer 

Develop-
ment
assets
US$'000 US$'000

Gross carrying amount:

Balance at 1 January 2010
Additions  
Transfer to PP&E
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2010

Balance at 1 January 2011
Additions  
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2011

Accumulated amortisation:
Balance at 1 January 2010
Amortisation for the period
Impairment for the period
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2010

Balance at 1 January 2011
Amortisation for the period
Impairment for the period
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2011

3,763
121
-
-
3,884

3,884
-
-
3,884

(587)
(423)
-
-
(1,010)

(1,010)
(423)
-
-
(1,433)

1,697
1,250
-
-
2,947

2,947
1,725
-
4,672

(647)
(200)
-
-
(847)

(847)
(267)
-
-
(1,114)

57,728
-
-
3,826
61,554

61,554
-
(691)
60,863

(12,563)
(5,757)
-
(1,463)
(19,783)

(19,783)
(6,165)
-
324
(25,624)

22,955
20,799
-
3,580
47,334

47,334
23,646
-
70,980

(3,527)
(2,200)
-
-
(5,727)

(5,727)
(7,940)
-
-
(13,667)

16,869
3,364
(802)
1,289
20,720

20,720
14,935
(567)
35,088

(1,401)
(548)
(828)
-
(2,777)

(2,777)
(732)
(393)
96
(3,806)

 Total
US$'000

103,012
25,534
(802)
8,695
136,439

136,439
40,306
(1,258)
175,487

(18,725)
(9,128)
(828)
(1,463)
(30,144)

(30,144)
(15,527)
(393)
420
(45,644)

Net book value at 31 December 2010
Net book value at 31 December 2011

2,874
2,451

2,100
3,558

41,771
35,239

41,607
57,313

17,943
31,282

106,295
129,843

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98

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

16. 

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

Current
Trade payables 
Accrued payroll and benefits
Goods and services tax payable
Accrued drilling costs
Accrued legal and environmental
Accrued interest
Professional fees
Other sundry payables and accruals

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

173,936
59,492
29,365
10,013
6,202
5,446
5,331
30,819
320,604

159,820
47,157
17,675
6,340
3,378
56
4,420
21,192
260,038

The average credit period on purchases of certain goods is 42 days (2010: 48 days).  No interest is charged on 
the trade payables for this period.  Thereafter, various percentages of interest may be charged on the 
outstanding balance based on the terms of the specific contracts.  The Company has financial risk management 
policies in place to ensure that all payables are paid within the credit timeframe.   

17. 

LOANS AND BORROWINGS 

Unsecured - at amortised cost
Current
Bank loans

Non-current
Senior notes
Revolver bank loans 
Term bank loans
Debt issuance costs

Secured - at amortised cost
Current  - finance lease liabilities 
Non-current  - finance lease liabilities 

Disclosed in the financial statements as:
Current borrowings
Non-current borrowings

A summary of the maturity of the Company's borrowings is as follows:
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 2 years
Between 2 and 3 years
Between 3 and 4 years
More than 4 years

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

2,191

300,000
17,000

-

(6,866)

327
209
312,861

2,518
310,343
312,861

2,518
197
13
-

310,133
312,861

-

-

183,000
65,000
(1,044)

979
534
248,469

979
247,490
248,469

979
247,289
194
7
-

248,469

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

17. 

LOANS AND BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)

Senior notes 

On 28 March 2011, the Company issued $300,000,000 of senior unsecured notes at an interest rate of 7% with a 
scheduled maturity date of 1 April 2021.  The net proceeds were used to repay the Company’s $65,000,000 term 
loan and $230,000,000 in borrowings under its revolving loan facilities.  The Company may redeem all or a 
portion of the notes prior to maturity subject to certain conditions, including in certain cases the payment of 
premiums or make-whole amounts.  Guarantors of the senior notes are the same as the $250,000,000 revolver 
bank loan facility described below.   

The indenture governing the notes includes covenants that restrict the Company’s ability to engage in certain 
activities, including incurring additional indebtedness and paying dividends, subject in each case to specified 
exceptions and qualifications. 

Term bank loans 

In March 2011, the Company repaid its $65,000,000 variable rate term bank loan, which had a scheduled 
maturity date of 10 April 2012. The interest rate on this term bank loan was based on a base rate plus applicable 
margin.  The base rate is generally based upon USD LIBOR rates, while the margin is determined based upon 
leverage according to a pricing grid.  At 31 December 2010, the rates were based upon USD LIBOR + 0.65%, 
which totalled 0.9625%.   

During 2010 and part of 2011, the Company hedged its exposure to floating rates under the loans via interest 
rate swaps, exchanging variable rate interest payments for fixed rate interest payments.  The interest swap 
contracts were largely entered into in 2006 and reflected notional amounts and maturities assuming (a) a portion 
of the variable interest loans would be hedged and (b) that bank term loans would be repaid largely according to 
original, scheduled maturity dates.  As of 31 December 2011, there were no interest rate swap contracts 
outstanding and as of 31 December 2010, the notional amount of interest rate swap contracts was $200,000,000, 
which exceeded outstanding bank term loans.  At 31 December 2010, interest rate swap contracts with notional 
values of $16,250,000 were deemed effective and $183,750,000 were deemed ineffective due to the repayment 
of the $585,000,000 bank term loan in late 2009.   

Revolver bank loans 

On 29 July 2011, the Company executed an agreement for a $250,000,000 revolver bank loan facility. 
$17,000,000 was drawn as at 31 December 2011. Interest rates on borrowings are based on a base rate plus an 
applicable margin. The base rate is generally based on either 30-day USD LIBOR or the prime rate as 
determined by Bank of America, while the margin is determined based on leverage according to a pricing grid.  
$15,000,000 of the borrowings as at 31 December 2011 were based on 30-day LIBOR at the time of draws 
(between 0.27% and 0.30%) plus a margin of 1.75%, for a weighted average interest rate of 2.03%.  $2,000,000 
of the borrowings as at 31 December 2011 were based on the prime rate of 3.25% plus a margin of 0.75% for a 
total interest rate of 4.0%. The scheduled maturity date is 29 July 2016. Concurrent with executing the new 
$250,000,000 facility, the Company terminated its $200,000,000 and $85,000,000 revolver bank loan facilities.  

The initial draw on the $250,000,000 facility was used to repay the borrowings under the $200,000,000 revolver 
bank loan facility.   

The $200,000,000 facility had $183,000,000 drawn as at 31 December 2010 with an interest margin of 0.65% 
over 30-day USD LIBOR, set at the time of the draws (totalling 0.9625%) and had a scheduled maturity date of 
10 April 2012.   

The $85,000,000 bank facility had a scheduled maturity date of 10 February 2012 and an interest rate margin of 
1.75% over 30-day USD LIBOR and was undrawn as at 31 December 2010. 

Outstanding letters of credit of $2,305,000 and $2,205,000 as of 31 December 2011 and 2010, respectively, 
reduce the amount available to draw under the revolvers.   

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100

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

17. 

LOANS AND BORROWINGS (CONTINUED) 

Loan covenants - revolver and term bank loans 

The Company’s revolver and term bank loans contain covenants and restrictions requiring the Company to meet 
certain financial ratios and reporting requirements, as well as minimum levels of subsidiaries that are guarantors 
of the borrowings.   

The covenants for the $250,000,000 revolver bank loan facility includes maintaining a gross debt to EBITDA ratio 
of not more than 3.5:1, and an EBITDA to interest ratio of not less than 3.0:1.  The agreement also requires that 
borrowers and guarantors represent at least 60% of Company EBITDA and total tangible assets of the Company.   

The covenants for the $200,000,000 revolver bank loan facility include maintaining a debt (offset by cash) to 
EBITDA ratio of not more than 3.75:1 and an EBITDA to interest ratio of not less than 3.0:1. The agreement also 
requires that borrowers and guarantors represent at least 75% of Company EBITDA and total tangible assets of 
the Company. 

The covenants for the $85,000,000 revolver bank loan facility include maintaining a debt (offset by cash) to 
EBITDA ratio of not more than 3.5:1 and an EBITDA to interest ratio of not less than 3.0:1. The agreement also 
requires that borrowers and guarantors represent at least 70% of Company EBITDA and has no tangible asset 
covenant. 

Prior to the Company engaging in certain activities, including incurring additional indebtedness, the Company is 
subject to specific covenants, which contain specified exceptions and qualifications. 

See Note 26 for a list of subsidiary guarantors which guarantee one or more of the debt facilities.  Testing of 
covenant compliance takes place twice-yearly for the trailing 12 month periods to 30 June and 31 December.  
Non-compliance with one or more of the covenants and restrictions could result in the full or partial principal 
balance of the associated debt becoming immediately due and payable.  The Company is in compliance with the 
debt covenants as at 31 December 2011 and 2010 as well as 30 June 2011 and 2010.   

Finance leases 

The finance lease liabilities were assumed largely as part of acquiring certain businesses prior to 2008.  The 
leases are secured by the assets leased.  The borrowings have interest rates ranging from 7.10% to 13.08%, 
with repayment periods not exceeding three years. 

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101

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

18. 

PROVISIONS 

Current
Employee benefits 
Restructuring and termination costs 1
Warranty 2
Onerous lease costs

Non-current
Employee benefits
Pension and post-retirement benefits (Note 19)

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

19,871
1,044
715
656
22,286

4,510
69,078
73,588
95,874

13,323
4,462
613
-

18,398

4,993
50,344
55,337
73,735

The changes in the provisions for the year ended 31 December 2011 are as follows: 

Balance at 1 January 2011
Additional provisions recognised
Reductions arising from payments
Reductions resulting from remeasurement
Foreign exchange  
Balance at 31 December 2011

Restructuring
and termination
costs 1
US$'000

Warranty 2
US$'000

Onerous
lease costs 
US$'000

4,462
543
(3,299)
(452)
(210)
1,044

613
760
(175)
(403)
(80)
715

-
656
-
-
-
656

(1)  The provision for restructuring and termination costs represents the present value of management’s best 
estimate of the costs directly and necessarily caused by the restructuring that are not associated with 
the ongoing activities of the entity, including termination benefits and onerous leases.  

(2)  The provision for warranty claims represents the present value of management’s best estimate of the 
future outflow of economic benefits that will be required under the Company’s warranty program.   

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

19. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS 

Pension and post-retirement medical commitments 

The Company operates defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans for the majority of its employees.  
It also operates post-retirement medical arrangements in North America.  The policy for accounting for pensions 
and post-retirement benefits is included in Note 3(m).  

The assets of the defined contribution plans are held separately in independently administered funds.  The 
charge in respect of these plans is calculated on the basis of contributions payable by the Company during the 
fiscal year.   

The majority of the defined benefit pension plans are funded in accordance with minimum funding requirements 
by local regulators.  The assets of these plans are held separately from those of the Company, in independently 
administered funds, in accordance with statutory requirements or local practice throughout the world.   

The post-retirement medical arrangements provide health benefits to retired employees and certain dependants.  
Eligibility for coverage is dependent upon certain criteria.  Most of these plans are unfunded and have been 
provided for by the Company.  

Defined contribution plans 

Pension costs represent actual contributions paid or payable by the Company to the various plans.  At 31 
December 2011, and 2010, there were no significant outstanding/prepaid contributions.  Company contributions 
to these plans were $16,778,000 and $15,049,000 for the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010, 
respectively. 

The Company’s operations in the Netherlands participate in an industry-wide pension scheme for the mechanical 
and electrical engineering industries, known as the PME Fund.  Although it is a defined benefit pension plan, the 
participating employers have no obligation other than to pay set contributions based on benefits accrued by the 
employees every period.  The employers are not obligated to make additional payments to fund deficits, nor have 
they any right to repayments in the event of surpluses.  The Company treats the PME scheme as a defined 
contribution plan. 

Defined benefit pension plans 

Full actuarial valuations of the defined benefit pension plans were performed as of various dates and updated to     
31 December 2011 by qualified independent actuaries.  The estimated market value of the assets of the funded 
pension plans was $173,776,000 and $194,620,000 at 31 December 2011, and 2010, respectively.  The market 
value of assets was used to determine the funding level of the plans.  The market value of the assets of the 
funded plans was sufficient to cover 77% and 93% in 2011 and 2010, respectively, of the benefits that had 
accrued to participants after allowing for expected increases in future earnings and pensions.  Entities within the 
Company are paying contributions as required by statutory requirements and in accordance with local actuarial 
advice. 

As the majority of the defined benefit pension plans are closed to new participants, it is expected that under the 
projected unit credit method, service cost will increase as the participants age. 

Company contributions to these plans were $9,612,000 and $7,115,000 in the years ended 31 December 2011 
and 2010, respectively. Contributions in 2012 are expected to be $13,231,000. 

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For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

19. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

The principal assumptions used to determine the actuarial present value of benefit obligations and pension costs 
are detailed below (shown in weighted averages): 

Discount rates
Expected average rate of increase

North
America

4.5%

2011

Europe

4.8%

Southern 
Africa 1
-

North
America

5.3%

2010

Europe

5.3%

Southern 
Africa 1
8.8%

in salaries

3.8%

4.0%

Expected average rate of increase

of pensions in payment

-

1.5%

Expected average long-term rate of 

return on plan assets

Expected average increase 
in healthcare costs (initial)
Expected average increase 

in healthcare costs (ultimate)

7.1%

4.2%

8.0%

5.0%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3.8%

4.0%

-

1.5%

-

-

7.4%

5.3%

7.3%

7.8%

5.0%

-

-

-

-

(1)  The Southern Africa pension and post-retirement medical plans were settled with participants in 2008. The 
majority of the members elected to transfer to the Alexander Forbes Retirement Fund, leaving only one 
member in the plan.  In December 2011, the Company received payment from the plan representing the net 
pension assets. 

Amounts recognised in profit or loss in respect of these defined benefit plans are as follows: 

2011
Post-
retirement

Pension

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

1,862
11,081
-
(13,409)

769
803
-
-

Total
US$'000

2,631
11,884
-
(13,409)

2010
Post-
retirement

Pension

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

1,443
10,859
759
(12,622)

581
646
-
-

Total
US$'000

2,024
11,505
759
(12,622)

(466)

1,572

1,106

439

1,227

1,666

Current service cost
Interest cost on plan liabilities
Past service cost
Expected return on plan assets
Total charge (credit) to profit 

and loss account

For the financial years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010, charges of approximately $932,000 and $1,180,000, 
respectively, have been included in cost of goods sold and the remainder in general and administrative or sales 
and marketing expenses. 

The following amounts have been recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. 

2011
Post-
retirement

Pension

2010
Post-
retirement

Pension

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

18,456

1,090

19,546

7,787

2,353

10,140

Actuarial losses during 
the year, net of taxes 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

19. 

19. 
19. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 
PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

The amount included in the balance sheet arising from the Company’s obligations in respect of defined benefit 
plans is as follows: 

The amount included in the balance sheet arising from the Company’s obligations in respect of defined benefit 
The amount included in the balance sheet arising from the Company’s obligations in respect of defined benefit 
plans is as follows: 
plans is as follows: 

2011
2011
2011
Post-
Post-
Post-
retirement
retirement
retirement
medical plan
medical plan
medical plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Pension
Pension
Pension
plan
plan
plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Total
Total
Total
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Pension
Pension
Pension
plan
plan
plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

2010
2010
2010
Post-
Post-
Post-
retirement
retirement
retirement
medical plan
medical plan
medical plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Total
Total
Total
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Present value of funded defined

Present value of funded defined
Present value of funded defined
benefit obligations
benefit obligations
benefit obligations
Fair value of plan assets
Fair value of plan assets
Fair value of plan assets

benefit obligations
benefit obligations

Present value of unfunded defined

Present value of unfunded defined
Present value of unfunded defined
benefit obligations
Deficit
Deficit
Net liability arising from defined
Net liability arising from defined
benefit obligations

Deficit
Net liability arising from defined

benefit obligations
benefit obligations

221,041
221,041
221,041
(173,776)
(173,776)
(173,776)
47,265
47,265
47,265

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

221,041
221,041
221,041
(173,776)
(173,776)
(173,776)
47,265
47,265
47,265

205,183
205,183
205,183
(194,620)
(194,620)
(194,620)
10,563
10,563
10,563

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

205,183
205,183
205,183
(194,620)
(194,620)
(194,620)
10,563
10,563
10,563

4,575
51,840

4,575
4,575
51,840
51,840

17,238
17,238

17,238
17,238
17,238
17,238

21,813
69,078

21,813
21,813
69,078
69,078

4,567
15,130

4,567
4,567
15,130
15,130

14,879
14,879

14,879
14,879
14,879
14,879

19,446
30,009

19,446
19,446
30,009
30,009

51,840

51,840
51,840

17,238

17,238
17,238

69,078

69,078
69,078

15,130

15,130
15,130

14,879

14,879
14,879

30,009

30,009
30,009

Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligations were as follows: 

Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligations were as follows: 
Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligations were as follows: 

2011
2011
2011
Post-
Post-
Post-
retirement
retirement
retirement
medical plan
medical plan
medical plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Pension
Pension
Pension
plan
plan
plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Total
Total
Total
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Pension
Pension
Pension
plan
plan
plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

2010
2010
2010
Post-
Post-
Post-
retirement
retirement
retirement
medical plan
medical plan
medical plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Total
Total
Total
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Opening defined benefit obligation
Current service cost
Interest cost
Contributions from plan participants
Actuarial losses
Past service cost
Exchange differences on foreign plans
Benefits paid
Closing defined benefit obligation

Opening defined benefit obligation
Opening defined benefit obligation
Current service cost
Current service cost
Interest cost
Interest cost
Contributions from plan participants
Contributions from plan participants
Actuarial losses
Actuarial losses
Past service cost
Past service cost
Exchange differences on foreign plans
Exchange differences on foreign plans
Benefits paid
Benefits paid
Closing defined benefit obligation
Closing defined benefit obligation

209,750
209,750
209,750
1,862
1,862
1,862
11,081
11,081
11,081
-
-
-
17,510
17,510
-
-
-
(4,414)
(4,414)
(4,414)
(10,173)
(10,173)
(10,173)
225,616
225,616
225,616

17,510

14,879
14,879
14,879
769
769
769
803
803
803
434
434
434
1,752
1,752
1,752
-
-
-
(12)
(12)
(12)
(1,387)
(1,387)
(1,387)
17,238
17,238
17,238

224,629
224,629
224,629
2,631
2,631
2,631
11,884
11,884
11,884
434
434
434
19,262
19,262
19,262
-
-
-
(4,426)
(4,426)
(4,426)
(11,560)
(11,560)
(11,560)
242,854
242,854
242,854

193,355
193,355
193,355
1,443
1,443
1,443
10,859
10,859
10,859
-
-
-
14,632
14,632
14,632
759
759
759
(574)
(574)
(574)
(10,724)
(10,724)
(10,724)
209,750
209,750
209,750

10,488
10,488
10,488
581
581
581
646
646
646
353
353
353
3,793
3,793
3,793
-
-
-
27
27
27
(1,009)
(1,009)
(1,009)
14,879
14,879
14,879

203,843
203,843
203,843
2,024
2,024
2,024
11,505
11,505
11,505
353
353
353
18,425
18,425
18,425
759
759
759
(547)
(547)
(547)
(11,733)
(11,733)
(11,733)
224,629
224,629
224,629

Changes in the fair value of plan assets were as follows: 

Changes in the fair value of plan assets were as follows: 
Changes in the fair value of plan assets were as follows: 

2011
2011
2011
Post-
Post-
Post-
retirement
retirement
retirement
medical plan
medical plan
medical plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Pension
Pension
Pension
plan
plan
plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Total
Total
Total
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Pension
Pension
Pension
plan
plan
plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

2010
2010
2010
Post-
Post-
Post-
retirement
retirement
retirement
medical plan
medical plan
medical plan
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Total
Total
Total
US$'000
US$'000
US$'000

Opening fair value plan of assets
Opening fair value plan of assets
Opening fair value plan of assets
Expected return on plan assets
Expected return on plan assets
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial (losses) gains
Actuarial (losses) gains
Actuarial (losses) gains
Exchange differences on foreign plans
Exchange differences on foreign plans
Exchange differences on foreign plans
Contributions from the employer
Contributions from the employer
Contributions from the employer
Distribution of assets from settled plan
Distribution of assets from settled plan
Distribution of assets from settled plan
Contributions from plan participants
Contributions from plan participants
Contributions from plan participants
Benefits paid
Benefits paid
Benefits paid
Closing fair value of plan assets
Closing fair value of plan assets
Closing fair value of plan assets

194,620
194,620
194,620
13,409
13,409
13,409
(8,520)
(8,520)
(8,520)
(5,155)
(5,155)
(5,155)
9,612
9,612
9,612
(20,017)
(20,017)
(20,017)
-
-
-
(10,173)
(10,173)
(10,173)
173,776
173,776
173,776

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
953
953
953
-
-
-
434
434
434
(1,387)
(1,387)
(1,387)
-
-

-

194,620
194,620
194,620
13,409
13,409
13,409
(8,520)
(8,520)
(8,520)
(5,155)
(5,155)
(5,155)
10,565
10,565
10,565
(20,017)
(20,017)
(20,017)
434
434
434
(11,560)
(11,560)
(11,560)
173,776
173,776
173,776

178,854
12,622
3,867
2,886
7,115

178,854
178,854
12,622
12,622
3,867
3,867
2,886
2,886
7,115
7,115
-
-
-
-
-
-
(10,724)
(10,724)
(10,724)
194,620
194,620
194,620

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
656
656
656
-
-
-
353
353
353
(1,009)
(1,009)
(1,009)
-
-

-

178,854
12,622
3,867
2,886
7,771

178,854
178,854
12,622
12,622
3,867
3,867
2,886
2,886
7,771
7,771
-
-
-
353
353
353
(11,733)
(11,733)
(11,733)
194,620
194,620
194,620

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For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

19. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

The analysis of the plan assets and the expected rate of return at the balance sheet date are as follows: 

North America
Fair
value
US$'000

Rate of 
return
%

2011
Europe

Rate of
return
%

Fair
value
US$'000

Southern Africa
Fair
value
US$'000

Rate of
return
%

9.0%
4.6%
-
3.4%
3.4%
7.1%

59,418
60,498
-
6,794
2,140
128,850

6.8%
2.5%
4.8%
1.4%
-
4.2%

15,963
25,187
1,544
215
-
42,909

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
2,017
-
2,017

North America
Fair
value
US$'000

Rate of 
return
%

2010
Europe

Rate of
return
%

Fair
value
US$'000

Southern Africa
Fair
value
US$'000

Rate of
return
%

9.3%
4.6%
-
3.7%
3.9%
7.4%

62,679
56,547
-
9,499
2,281
131,006

7.0%
3.3%
5.5%
2.0%
-
5.3%

26,599
12,198
2,028
223
-
41,048

-
8.8%
-
7.8%
-
7.3%

-
11,470
-
11,096
-
22,566

Total 
fair value
US$'000

75,381
85,685
1,544
9,026
2,140
173,776

Total 
fair value
US$'000

89,278
80,215
2,028
20,818
2,281
194,620

At 31 December 2011
Equity
Bonds
Property
Cash
Other

At 31 December 2010
Equity
Bonds
Property
Cash
Other

The pension and post-retirement (surplus) deficit by geographic region are as follows: 

31 December 2011

31 December 2010

North
America

Europe

Southern
Africa

 Total

North
America

Europe

Southern
Africa

 Total

Post-retirement medical

plan deficit
Pension plan

17,238

-

deficit (surplus)
Total deficit (surplus)

36,298
53,536

15,542
15,542

-

-
-

17,238

14,879

-

-

14,879

51,840
69,078

19,202
34,081

16,263
16,263

(20,335)
(20,335)

15,130
30,009

On 8 December 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernisation Act of 2003 was signed 
into law in the US  The Act introduced a prescription drug benefit beginning 2006 under Medicare (“Medicare Part 
D”) as well as a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at 
least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D.  Based on an actuarial analysis of the levels of benefits provided 
under the Company’s Post-retirement Welfare Plan, the plan’s actuary has concluded that beneficiaries receive 
drug coverage at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D.  The federal subsidy was reflected in costs, 
reducing the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation by approximately $930,000 and $773,000 at 31 
December 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The expense was reduced by approximately $49,000 and $66,000 at 31 
December 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

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For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

19. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

2011
Post-
retirement
medical plan
US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension
plan
US$'000

2010
Post-
retirement
medical plan
US$'000

Total
US$'000

-

173,776

194,620

-

194,620

Pension
plan
US$'000

173,776

(225,616)
(51,840)

(17,238)
(17,238)

(242,854)
(69,078)

(209,750)
(15,130)

(14,879)
(14,879)

(224,629)
(30,009)

141

85

226

(643)

106

(537)

(8,520)

-

(8,520)

3,867

-

3,867

2009
Post-
retirement
medical plan
US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension
plan
US$'000

2008
Post-
retirement
medical plan
US$'000

Total
US$'000

-

178,854

150,626

-

150,626

Pension
plan
US$'000

178,854

(193,355)
(14,501)

(10,488)
(10,488)

(203,843)
(24,989)

(171,312)
(20,686)

(9,411)
(9,411)

(180,723)
(30,097)

(570)

(166)

(736)

(635)

63

(572)

13,345

-

13,345

(49,714)

-

(49,714)

2007
Post-
retirement
medical plan
US$'000

Total
US$'000

-

257,362

Pension
plan
US$'000

257,362

(246,669)
10,693

(11,481)
(11,481)

(258,150)
(788)

(36,668)

2,688

(33,980)

8,974

-

8,974

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of 

defined benefit obligation

Deficit
Experience adjustments

on plan liabilities

Experience adjustments

on plan assets

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of 

defined benefit obligation

Deficit
Experience adjustments

on plan liabilities

Experience adjustments

on plan assets

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of 
defined benefit obligation
Deficit
Experience adjustments

on plan liabilities

Experience adjustments

on plan assets

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For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

19. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

Assumed healthcare cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in profit or loss.  A one 
percentage point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have the following effects: 

One percentage point increase
Effect on the aggregate of the service cost and interest cost
Effect on accumulated post-employment benefit obligation

One percentage point decrease
Effect on the aggregate of the service cost and interest cost
Effect on accumulated post-employment benefit obligation

20. 

ISSUED CAPITAL 

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

211
2,133

184
1,790

(180)
(1,808)

(156)
(1,521)

2011

2010

Shares
'000

US$'000

Shares
'000

US$'000

Share capital

Ordinary shares, fully paid

455,755

1,128,923

457,129

1,132,051

Movements in ordinary shares
Balance at beginning of year

Vesting of LTIP rights, restricted shares
Purchase of shares for LTIP

Balance at end of the year

457,129
322
(1,696)
455,755

1,132,051
5,204
(8,332)
1,128,923

459,363
26
(2,260)
457,129

1,136,347
1,472
(5,768)
1,132,051

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

21.

RESERVES

Foreign currency translation
Equity-settled employee benefits
Unrealised losses related
to hedging instruments

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

50,334
9,333

-

59,667

76,421
8,415

(259)
84,577

During the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010, the changes in each of the respective reserve accounts 
were as follows: 

Foreign currency translation

Balance at beginning of year
Exchange differences arising on translation

of foreign operations
Balance at end of year

2011
US$'000

76,421

(26,087)
50,334

2010
US$'000

17,630

58,791
76,421

Exchange differences relating to the translation from various functional currencies of the Company’s subsidiaries 
into United States dollars are brought to account by entries made directly to the foreign currency translation 
reserve.   

Equity-settled employee benefits

Balance at beginning of year
Share-based compensation
Vesting of LTIP rights
Balance at end of year

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

8,415
6,122
(5,204)
9,333

6,024
3,863
(1,472)
8,415

The equity-settled employee benefits reserve is recognised over the vesting period of restricted shares, LTIP 
rights and share options.  Amounts are transferred out of the reserve and into issued capital when the shares are 
issued.   

Unrealised losses related to hedging instruments

Balance at beginning of year
Unrealised gain (loss) on cash flow hedges 
Transfer to profit or loss on cash flow hedges
Related income tax
Balance at end of year

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

(259)
193
137
(71)
-

(616)
(190)
741
(194)
(259)

The hedging reserve represents hedging gains and losses recognised on the effective portion of cash flow 
hedges.  The cumulative deferred gain or loss on the hedge is recognised in profit or loss when the hedged 
transaction impacts the profit or loss, or is included as a basis adjustment to the non-financial hedged item, 
consistent with the applicable accounting policy.   

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

22. 

RETAINED EARNINGS/ACCUMULATED LOSSES  

During the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010, the changes in retained earnings (accumulated losses) 
consist of: 

Balance at beginning of year
Profit for the period attributable 
to equity holders of the Parent

Dividends paid
Actuarial losses on defined benefit

plans (net of tax)

Balance at end of year 

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

(19,477)

(84,166)

159,871
(37,816)

(19,546)
83,032

84,513
(9,684)

(10,140)
(19,477)

23. 

DIVIDENDS 

Dividends declared and paid during the year ended 31 December 2011 are as follows: 

Fully paid ordinary shares
Final 2010 dividend 35% franked
Interim 2011 dividend 35% franked

Fully paid ordinary shares
Dividend 35% franked

2011

US cents per
share

Total
US$'000

3.4
4.8
8.2

15,679
22,137
37,816

2010

US cents per
share

Total
US$'000

2.1

9,684

On 21 February 2012, the Directors determined to pay a dividend of US 5.6 cents per share (for a total of 
approximately $26,000,000) for the second half of 2011.  The dividend is expected to be paid on 13 April 2012 to 
shareholders of record on 16 March 2012.  The dividend will be 15% franked at the Australian corporate taxation 
rate of 30%.  None of the unfranked portion of the dividend will be conduit foreign income.  The dividend is not 
included as a liability in the 31 December 2011 financial statements. Franking credits available after payment of 
this dividend will be $5,765,000. 

Below is the combined amount of franking credits available for the next year: 

Adjusted combined franking balance

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

7,437

15,149

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

24. 

EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share
The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares 

used in the calculation of basic earnings per share are as follows:

2011
US cents
per share

2010
US cents
per share

35.1

34.8

18.5

18.4

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

Earnings used in the calculation of basic EPS

159,871

84,513

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of 

basic earnings per share

456,117

457,397

2011
'000

2010
'000

Diluted earnings per share
The earnings used in the calculation of diluted earnings per
share are as follows:

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

Earnings used in the calculation of diluted EPS

159,871

84,513

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the 

calculation of basic EPS

Shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of:

LTIP share rights
Options

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the 

calculation of diluted EPS

2011
'000

2010
'000

456,117

457,397

2,856
39

1,553

-

459,012

458,950

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

25. 

COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE 

Commitments 

The Company has a number of continuing operational and financial commitments in the normal course of 
business.  

Capital commitments

Purchase commitments for capital expenditures

13,631

9,786

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

Non-cancellable future operating lease commitments as at 31 December 2011 and 2010 consist of the following: 

Payments due within:

1 year
2 to 5 years
After 5 years

31 December 2011

31 December 2010

Land and 
buildings
US$'000

Plant and
equipment
US$'000

Land and 
buildings
US$'000

Plant and
equipment
US$'000

15,536
34,172
12,166
61,874

17,121
24,616

-

41,737

10,153
29,280
10,159
49,592

19,313
40,134
146
59,593

Description of operating leases 

The Company has operating leases for land, buildings, plant and equipment with the following lease terms: 

• 
• 
• 

1 – 30 years for land and buildings with an average lease term of seven years
1 – 5 years for machinery and equipment with an average lease term of three years
1 – 7 years for all other property with an average lease term of three years

The Company’s property operating leases generally contain escalation clauses, which are fixed increases 
generally between 3% and 9%, or increase subject to a national index.  The Company does not have any 
significant purchase options. 

Contingent rental payments exist for certain pieces of equipment and are not significant compared with total 
rental payments.  These are based on excess wear and tear and excess use. 

The Company has accruals for operating leases as at 31 December 2011 that are considered onerous in the 
amount of $1,166,000, $510,000 of which is included the restructuring provision.  As at 31 December 2010, the 
Company has accruals for operating leases that are considered onerous of $1,238,000, all of which is included in 
the restructuring provision.  

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112

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

26. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

Letters of credit 

Standby letters of credit primarily issued in support of commitments or other obligations as at 31 December 2011 
are as follows: 

• 

• 

The Company’s subsidiary in Zambia has a letter of credit in the amount of $1,900,000 to support 
products inventory, which expires December 2012.   
The Company’s subsidiary in the US has a letter of credit in the amount of $405,000 to secure a 
worker’s compensation program which expires January 2013. 

A summary of the maturity of issued letters of credit is as follows: 

Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

1,900
405
2,305

1,800
405
2,205

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

26. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

Guarantees 

The subsidiaries of the Company provide guarantees within the normal course of business which includes 
payment guarantees to cover import duties, taxes, performance and completion of contracts.  In addition, the 
Parent and certain subsidiaries are guarantors on the Company’s loans and borrowings.   

A summary of the Company’s subsidiaries which are guarantors of the Company’s long-term debt is as follows: 

Country
Canada

United States

Australia

Entity
Longyear Canada ULC
Boart Longyear Canada

Longyear Holdings, Inc.
Longyear TM, Inc.
Boart Longyear Company
Boart Longyear Nevada

Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Management Pty Limited
Votraint No. 1609 Pty Limited
Boart Longyear Australia Pty Limited
Aqua Drilling & Grouting Pty Ltd.

Switzerland

Votraint Switzerland SARL

Legal contingencies 

The Company is subject to certain routine legal proceedings that arise in the normal course of its business. 
Management believes that the ultimate amount of liability, if any, for any pending claims of any type (either alone 
or combined) will not materially affect the Company’s operations, liquidity, or financial position taken as a whole.  
However, the ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain, and unfavourable outcomes could have a material 
adverse impact.   

Other contingencies 

Other contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2011 and 2010 consist of the following: 

Contingent liabilities

Guarantees/counter-guarantees to outside parties

13,492

18,145

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

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114

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

27. 
27. 
27. 

COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES  
COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES  
COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES  

The Company’s percentage ownership of the principal subsidiaries follows: 
The Company’s percentage ownership of the principal subsidiaries follows: 
The Company’s percentage ownership of the principal subsidiaries follows: 

Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries

A.C.N. 066 301 531 Pty Ltd 
A.C.N. 066 301 531 Pty Ltd 
A.C.N. 066 301 531 Pty Ltd 
Aqua Drilling & Grouting Pty Ltd.
Aqua Drilling & Grouting Pty Ltd.
Aqua Drilling & Grouting Pty Ltd.
BLI Zambia Ltd.
BLI Zambia Ltd.
BLI Zambia Ltd.
BLY Gabon S.A.
BLY Gabon S.A.
BLY Gabon S.A.
BLY Ghana Limited
BLY Ghana Limited
BLY Ghana Limited
BLY Mali S.A. 
BLY Mali S.A. 
BLY Mali S.A. 
BLY Mexico Servicios S.A. de C.V.
BLY Mexico Servicios S.A. de C.V.
BLY Mexico Servicios S.A. de C.V.
BLY Senegal S.A.
BLY Senegal S.A.
BLY Senegal S.A.
BLY Sierra Leone Ltd.
BLY Sierra Leone Ltd.
BLY Sierra Leone Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Cambodia) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Cambodia) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Cambodia) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (D.R.C.) SPRL
Boart Longyear (D.R.C.) SPRL
Boart Longyear (D.R.C.) SPRL
Boart Longyear (Holdings) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Holdings) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Holdings) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Hong Kong) Limited
Boart Longyear (Hong Kong) Limited
Boart Longyear (Hong Kong) Limited
Boart Longyear (Investments) Ltd. 
Boart Longyear (Investments) Ltd. 
Boart Longyear (Investments) Ltd. 
Boart Longyear (NZ) Limited 
Boart Longyear (NZ) Limited 
Boart Longyear (NZ) Limited 
Boart Longyear (Pty) Ltd
Boart Longyear (Pty) Ltd
Boart Longyear (Pty) Ltd
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 1 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 1 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 1 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 2 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 2 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 2 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear Alberta Limited
Boart Longyear Alberta Limited
Boart Longyear Alberta Limited
Boart Longyear Argentina S.A. 
Boart Longyear Argentina S.A. 
Boart Longyear Argentina S.A. 
Boart Longyear Australia Holdings Pty Limited
Boart Longyear Australia Holdings Pty Limited
Boart Longyear Australia Holdings Pty Limited
Boart Longyear Australia Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Australia Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Australia Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Bermuda Limited
Boart Longyear Bermuda Limited
Boart Longyear Bermuda Limited
Boart Longyear Burkina Faso Sarl
Boart Longyear Burkina Faso Sarl
Boart Longyear Burkina Faso Sarl
Boart Longyear BV
Boart Longyear BV
Boart Longyear BV
Boart Longyear Canada
Boart Longyear Canada
Boart Longyear Canada
Boart Longyear Chile Limitada
Boart Longyear Chile Limitada
Boart Longyear Chile Limitada
Boart Longyear Colombia S.A.S.  1
Boart Longyear Colombia S.A.S.  1
Boart Longyear Colombia S.A.S.  1
Boart Longyear Company
Boart Longyear Company
Boart Longyear Company
Boart Longyear Cote d'Ivoire S.A. 1
Boart Longyear Cote d'Ivoire S.A. 1
Boart Longyear Cote d'Ivoire S.A. 1
Boart Longyear Consolidated Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear Consolidated Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear Consolidated Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 
Boart Longyear de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 
Boart Longyear de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 
Boart Longyear Drilling and Products Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 1
Boart Longyear Drilling and Products Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 1
Boart Longyear Drilling and Products Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 1
Boart Longyear Drilling Private Limited Company 1
Boart Longyear Drilling Private Limited Company 1
Boart Longyear Drilling Private Limited Company 1
Boart Longyear Drilling Products Company (Wuxi) Ltd.
Boart Longyear Drilling Products Company (Wuxi) Ltd.
Boart Longyear Drilling Products Company (Wuxi) Ltd.
Boart Longyear Drilling Services KZ LLP
Boart Longyear Drilling Services KZ LLP
Boart Longyear Drilling Services KZ LLP
Boart Longyear EMEA Cooperatief U.A.
Boart Longyear EMEA Cooperatief U.A.
Boart Longyear EMEA Cooperatief U.A.
Boart Longyear EMEA UK Holdings Ltd 1
Boart Longyear EMEA UK Holdings Ltd 1
Boart Longyear EMEA UK Holdings Ltd 1
Boart Longyear Eritrea Ltd.
Boart Longyear Eritrea Ltd.
Boart Longyear Eritrea Ltd.
Boart Longyear Financial Services SARL 1
Boart Longyear Financial Services SARL 1
Boart Longyear Financial Services SARL 1
Boart Longyear Global Holdco, Inc
Boart Longyear Global Holdco, Inc
Boart Longyear Global Holdco, Inc
Boart Longyear GmbH & Co Kg
Boart Longyear GmbH & Co Kg
Boart Longyear GmbH & Co Kg
Boart Longyear Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Boart Longyear Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Boart Longyear Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Boart Longyear India Private Ltd
Boart Longyear India Private Ltd
Boart Longyear India Private Ltd
Boart Longyear International BV
Boart Longyear International BV
Boart Longyear International BV
Boart Longyear International Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear International Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear International Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear Investments Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Investments Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Investments Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Liberia Corporation
Boart Longyear Liberia Corporation
Boart Longyear Liberia Corporation
Boart Longyear Limitada
Boart Longyear Limitada
Boart Longyear Limitada
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited

Country of
Country of
Country of
incorporation
incorporation
incorporation

Business
Business

Business

Tools and Equipment
Australia
Tools and Equipment
Australia
Tools and Equipment
Australia
Drilling Services
Australia
Drilling Services
Australia
Drilling Services
Australia
Drilling Services
Zambia
Drilling Services
Zambia
Drilling Services
Zambia
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Gabon
Drilling Services
Gabon
Gabon
Drilling Services
Ghana
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Ghana
Ghana
Drilling Services
Mali
Drilling Services
Mali
Mali
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Mexico
Drilling Services
Mexico
Drilling Services
Mexico
Drilling Services
Senegal
Drilling Services
Senegal
Drilling Services
Senegal
Senegal
Drilling Services
Senegal
Senegal
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Cambodia
Drilling Services
Cambodia
Drilling Services
Cambodia
Dem. Rep. of Congo Drilling Products and Services
Dem. Rep. of Congo Drilling Products and Services
Dem. Rep. of Congo Drilling Products and Services
United Kingdom
Holding Company
Holding Company
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Hong Kong
Drilling Services
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Drilling Services
Dormant
Dormant
United Kingdom
Dormant
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Drilling Services
New Zealand
Drilling Services
New Zealand
New Zealand
Drilling Services
Drilling Products
Botswana
Botswana
Drilling Products
Botswana
Drilling Products
Holding Company
Australia
Holding Company
Australia
Australia
Holding Company
Holding Company
Australia
Holding Company
Australia
Australia
Holding Company
Holding Company
Canada
Holding Company
Canada
Canada
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Argentina
Drilling Services
Argentina
Argentina
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Australia
Holding Company
Australia
Australia
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Australia
Drilling Services
Australia
Australia
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Bermuda
Holding Company
Bermuda
Bermuda
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Drilling Services
Drilling Products
Drilling Products
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Drilling Products
Drilling Products and Services
Canada
Canada
Drilling Products and Services
Canada
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products and Services
Chile
Drilling Products and Services
Chile
Chile
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Colombia
Drilling Services
Colombia
Colombia
Drilling Services
Tools, Equipment and Drilling
USA
Tools, Equipment and Drilling
USA
USA
Tools, Equipment and Drilling
Drilling Services
Ivory Coast
Drilling Services
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast
Drilling Services
Holding Company
USA
Holding Company
USA
USA
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Mexico
Drilling Services
Mexico
Mexico
Drilling Services
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products and Services
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Ethiopia
Drilling Services
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
Drilling Services
Drilling Products and Services
China
Drilling Products and Services
China
China
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Kazakhstan
Drilling Services
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Netherlands
Holding Company
Netherlands
Netherlands
Holding Company
United Kingdom
Holding Company
Holding Company
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Eritrea
Drilling Services
Eritrea
Eritrea
Drilling Services
Products
Switzerland
Products
Switzerland
Products
Switzerland
Holding Company
USA
Holding Company
USA
USA
Holding Company
Drilling Products and Services
Germany
Drilling Products and Services
Germany
Germany
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Thailand
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Thailand
Thailand
Tools and Equipment
India
Tools and Equipment
India
India
Tools and Equipment
Holding Company
Netherlands
Holding Company
Netherlands
Netherlands
Holding Company
Holding Company
USA
Holding Company
USA
USA
Holding Company
Holding Company
Australia
Holding Company
Australia
Australia
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Liberia
Drilling Services
Liberia
Liberia
Drilling Services
Drilling Products
Drilling Products
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Drilling Products
Drilling Products
Ireland
Drilling Products
Ireland
Ireland
Drilling Products
Drilling Services
Laos
Drilling Services
Laos
Laos
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Thailand
Drilling Services
Thailand
Thailand
Drilling Services

31 Dec 
31 Dec 
2011
2011

31 Dec 
2011

31 Dec 
31 Dec 
2010
2010

31 Dec 
2010

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

27. 
27. 

COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES (CONTINUED) 
COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES (CONTINUED) 

Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries
Boart Longyear LLC
Boart Longyear LLC
Boart Longyear Ltd
Boart Longyear Madagascar S.A. 1
Boart Longyear Ltd
Boart Longyear Madagascar S.A. 1
Boart Longyear Management Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Management Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Netherlands BV
Boart Longyear Netherlands BV
Boart Longyear Nevada
Boart Longyear Nevada
Boart Longyear Poland Spolka Z.o.o.
Boart Longyear Poland Spolka Z.o.o.
Boart Longyear Products KZ LLP
Boart Longyear Products KZ LLP
Boart Longyear RUS
Boart Longyear RUS
Boart Longyear S.A.
Boart Longyear S.A.
Boart Longyear S.a.r.l.
Boart Longyear S.a.r.l.
Boart Longyear SAC
Boart Longyear SAC
Boart Longyear Vermogensverwaltung GmbH
Boart Longyear Vermogensverwaltung GmbH
Boart Longyear Zambia Ltd.
Connors SA 2
Boart Longyear Zambia Ltd.
Connors SA 2
Cooperatief Longyear Holdings UA
Cooperatief Longyear Holdings UA
Drillcorp Pty Ltd
Dongray Industrial Limited 3
Drillcorp Pty Ltd
Dongray Industrial Limited 3
Geoserv Pesquisas Geologicas S.A.
Geoserv Pesquisas Geologicas S.A.
Grimwood Davies Pty Ltd
Grimwood Davies Pty Ltd
Inavel S.A.
Inavel S.A.
J&T Servicios, S.C.
J&T Servicios, S.C.
Longyear Calulo Holdings BV
Longyear Calulo Holdings BV
Longyear Canada, ULC
Longyear Canada, ULC
Longyear Global Holdings, Inc.
Longyear Global Holdings, Inc.
Longyear Holdings New Zealand, Ltd.
Longyear Holdings New Zealand, Ltd.
Longyear Holdings, Inc.
Longyear Holdings, Inc.
Longyear South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Longyear South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Longyear TM, Inc.
Longyear TM, Inc.
North West Drilling Pty Limited
North West Drilling Pty Limited
P.T. Boart Longyear 
P.T. Boart Longyear 
Patagonia Drill Mining Services S.A.
Patagonia Drill Mining Services S.A.
Portezuelo S.A.
Portezuelo S.A.
Professional Sonic Drillers (Pty) Limited T/A Prosonic Africa 
Professional Sonic Drillers (Pty) Limited T/A Prosonic Africa 
Prosonic Corporation
Prosonic Corporation
Prosonic International, Inc.
Rentas de Exploracion I Limitada 2
Prosonic International, Inc.
Rentas de Exploracion I Limitada 2
Rentas de Exploracion II Limitada 2
Rentas de Exploracion II Limitada 2
Votraint No. 1609 Pty Ltd
Votraint No. 1609 Pty Ltd
Votraint Switzerland SARL
Votraint Switzerland SARL

Country of
incorporation

Country of
incorporation

Russia Federation
Russia Federation
Ghana
Ghana
Madagascar
Madagascar
Australia
Australia
Netherlands
Netherlands
USA
USA
Poland
Poland
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Russia Federation
Russia Federation
Chile
Chile
France
France
Peru
Peru
Germany
Germany
Zambia
Zambia
Chile
Chile
Netherlands
Netherlands
Australia
Australia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Brazil
Brazil
Australia
Australia
Uruguay
Uruguay
Mexico
Mexico
Netherlands
Netherlands
Canada
Canada
USA
USA
New Zealand
New Zealand
USA
USA
South Africa
South Africa
USA
USA
Australia
Australia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Argentina
Argentina
Paraguay
Paraguay
South Africa
South Africa
USA
USA
USA
USA
Chile
Chile
Chile
Chile
Australia
Australia
Switzerland
Switzerland

Business

Business

31 Dec 
2011

31 Dec 
2010

31 Dec 
2011

31 Dec 
2010

Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Dormant
Dormant
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products
Drilling Products
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Tools, Equipment and Drilling Services
Tools, Equipment and Drilling Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products and Services
Dormant
Dormant
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
In Liquidation
In Liquidation
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Tools and Equipment Services
Tools and Equipment Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products and Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Dormant
Dormant
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Holding Company

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
-
100
100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
-
100
100

100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

(1)     This entity was formed in 2011.
(1)     This entity was formed in 2011.
(2)     All rights and obligations are succeeded by Boart Longyear Chile Limitada.
(2)     All rights and obligations are succeeded by Boart Longyear Chile Limitada.
(3)     Dissolved in 2008.  Restored on 26 October 2010 in an "in liquidation" status to collect a debt.
(3)     Dissolved in 2008.  Restored on 26 October 2010 in an "in liquidation" status to collect a debt.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

28. 

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT 

(a) 

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents 

For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand and in 
banks and investments in money market instruments, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.   

Cash and cash equivalents

(b) 

Businesses acquired 

2011
US$'000

2010
US$'000

82,286

94,944

During the financial years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 there were no business acquisitions.   

(c) 

Businesses disposed 

During the financial years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 there were no business dispositions. 

29. 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS  

The Company has established a Long-term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) to assist in retaining key employees and 
encouraging superior performance on a sustained basis.  The incentive provided under the LTIP includes an 
annual grant of rights that will vest based on the satisfaction of either time-based conditions or both performance-
based and time-based conditions.  Vested rights will convert to ordinary fully paid shares on a one-for-one basis.   

Under the terms of the LTIP, the performance share rights vest upon the achievement of performance targets set 
by the Board.  For awards granted prior to 2010, the performance targets were based on cumulative EPS over a 
three-year performance period.  Awards granted beginning in 2010 have performance targets based on three-
year average ROE targets.  The Board has set threshold and maximum targets for both the EPS and ROE 
performance awards during each three-year performance period and vesting will be determined by the 
Company’s actual performance against the targets.  Partial vesting occurs on a pro-rata basis if the three-year 
threshold target is surpassed.  Full vesting occurs only if the Company’s actual performance meets or exceeds 
the maximum target for the three-year period.  Participants must also remain continuously employed with the 
Company during the performance period.  The retention share rights vest upon continuous employment with the 
Company from the grant date until the third anniversary of the grant date.  The Company may acquire shares 
underlying the grants, which shares will be held in trust.  For grants made prior to 2012, the participant will 
receive dividends paid on those shares from the time of acquisition until vesting. For grants made beginning in 
2012, dividends paid on unvested share rights will be held in trust and paid when vesting occurs.  

At the Company’s annual general meeting on 11 May 2010, shareholders approved a 10 for 1 share 
consolidation.  Trading in the consolidated shares commenced 13 May 2010.  The number of share rights, 
options and restricted shares have been restated in this report using the consolidated share amounts.

The total share-based expense associated with share rights granted under the LTIP for the years ended 31 
December 2011 and 2010 was $5,107,000 and $2,976,000, respectively. 

The Board has on certain occasions granted share options to certain senior management in order to attract, 
retain and properly incentivise those individuals.  During 2010, the Company granted 25,000 share options to an 
employee with an exercise price of A$3.20 per share.  The share-based expense associated with share options 
for the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010 was $748,000 and $778,000, respectively. $268,000 of share-
based compensation was capitalised in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2011. 

In addition, prior to the IPO, there were 64,324 restricted shares granted to Board members in consideration of 
services performed, which vested in 2010.  The share-based expense recorded relating to the restricted shares 
during the year ended 31 December 2010 was $109,000. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

29. 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Share Rights 

The following table reflects the share rights arrangements that were in existence at 31 December 2011: 

Series - Share Rights

1 - Issued 14 January 2009
2 - Issued 25 March 2009
3 - Issued 2 July 2009
4 - Issued 1 March 2010
5 - Issued 15 March 2010
6 - Issued 26 August 2010
7 - Issued 13 December 2010
8 - Issued 15 March 2011
9 - Issued 15 April 2011
10 - Issued 11 July 2011
11 - Issued 14 October 2011

Number

1,250
1,171,219
5,000
1,912,898
104,600
30,000
10,000
2,022,180
74,324
26,750
125,000

Effective
grant date

Vesting
date

Fair value at
grant date 1
US$

14-Jan-09
25-Mar-09
2-Jul-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-10
26-Aug-10
13-Dec-10
15-Mar-11
15-Apr-11
11-Jul-11
14-Oct-11

14-Jan-12
25-Mar-12
2-Jul-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-13
26-Aug-13
13-Dec-13
15-Mar-14
1-Aug-12
11-Jul-14
14-Oct-14

1.78
0.74
3.41
2.78
2.93
3.29
4.35
4.36
4.97
4.27
3.05

(1)  Because share rights have no market vesting conditions and participants are entitled to dividends, share 

rights are valued at the market price upon the grant date. 

The following reconciles the outstanding share rights at the beginning and end of the year: 

Share rights

Balance at beginning of year
Granted 
Forfeited
Vested 
Balance at end of year

2011
Number of
rights
'000

2010
Number of
rights
'000

3,686
2,270
(151)
(322)
5,483

1,884
2,284
(394)
(88)
3,686

The following share rights vested during 2011: 

Grant date

Date of
vest

Number
of shares
'000

Fair value at 
date of 
vest
A$

11-Apr-08
26-Jun-08
23-Oct-08

11-Apr-11
11-Apr-11
23-Oct-11

244
34
44

4.72
4.72
2.98

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

29. 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Options 

The following table reflects the options arrangements that were in existence at 31 December 2011: 

Series - Options

1 - Issued 28 April 2008
2 - Issued 1 January 2009 1
3 - Issued 18 June 2009
4 - Issued 15 March 2010

Number

100,000
150,000
317,500
25,000

Effective
grant date

Vesting
date

28-Apr-08
28-Apr-08
18-Jun-09
15-Mar-10

1-Jan-13
1-Jan-14
18-Jun-12
15-Mar-13

Fair value at
grant date
US$

6.87
14.50
1.43
2.24

(1)  The second grant of options Mr Kipp received in conjunction with his appointment as CEO was issued 
as of 1 January 2009.  For purposes of compliance with Australian Accounting Standards, the effective 
grant date was determined to be 28 April 2008. 

The fair values of the options grants were determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the 
following inputs: 

Grant date
share price
US$

16.30
16.30
1.90
2.93

Series 1 *
Series 2 *
Series 3 *
Series 4

Expected
volatility

49.86%
49.86%
97.29%
92.14%

Life of 
rights

56 months
68 months
60 months
60 months

Dividend 
yield

Risk-free
interest rate

0.86%
0.86%
0.00%
0.00%

5.58%
5.58%
5.59%
5.25%

*    Subsequent to the original grant date, the Board modified the option exercise price to reflect the 

dilution impact resulting from the Company’s 2009 capital raising program and the related issuance 
of additional shares subsequent to the original grant date, as follows: 

Series 1
Series 2
Series 3

Original 
exercise
price

 A$19.50
A$ 2.10
A$ 3.00

Modified 
exercise
price

A$18.95
A$ 1.55
A$ 2.45

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

29. 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

The following reconciles the outstanding options at the beginning and end of the year: 

2011

2010

Weighted 
average 
exercise
price
US$

Number of
options
'000

Weighted 
average 
exercise
price
US$

Number of
options
'000

592
-
-
-
592
-

4.88
-
-
-
4.88
-

567
25
-
-
592
-

4.96
2.93
-
-
4.88
-

Options

Balance at beginning of year
Granted 
Forfeited
Exercised 
Balance at end of year
Exercisable at end of year

30. 

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION 

Details of key management personnel 

The Directors and other members of key management personnel of the Company during the financial year were: 

Tanya Fratto - non-executive Director (appointed effective 1 June 2011) 

•  David McLemore – Chairman, non-executive Director 
•  Bruce Brook - non-executive Director 
•  Roger Brown - non-executive Director 
• 
•  Roy Franklin - non-executive Director 
•  David Grzelak - non-executive Director (resigned effective 1 June 2011) 
•  Barbara Jeremiah - non-executive Director (appointed effective 1 October 2010) 
•  Craig Kipp - Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director    
•  Peter St. George - non-executive Director 
• 
Joe Ragan III - Chief Financial Officer  
• 
Fabrizio Rasetti - Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Company Secretary 
•  Brad Baker - Senior Vice President, Human Resources  
•  Michael Birch - Vice President, Drilling Services  
•  Alan Sides – Vice President, Products  

The aggregate compensation made to key management personnel of the Company is set out below. 

Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Share-based payment

2011
US$

6,171,076
110,012
989,175
3,127,647
10,397,910

2010
US$

5,665,932
121,184
666,019
2,082,199
8,535,334

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

31. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS  

Transactions with key management personnel 

(i) 

Key management personnel compensation 

Details of key management personnel compensation are disclosed in Note 30. 

(ii) 

Other transactions with key management personnel of the Company 

None. 

(iii) 

Key management personnel equity holdings 

Shares 

The number of shares held by Directors and other key management personnel are disclosed below. 

2011
David McLemore
Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
Barbara Jeremiah
Peter St. George
Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch

2010
David McLemore
Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
David Grzelak
Peter St. George
Craig Kipp
Fabrizio Rasetti
Michael Birch

Balance
1 January

Net change
during year

Balance
31 December

Balance
held nominally

115,861
104,423
30,000
-

107,450
521,463

-

106,612

-
66,460

-
-
-
30,000
-
43,535
18,523
10,674
8,967
(18,117)

115,861
104,423
30,000
30,000
107,450
564,998
18,523
117,286
8,967
48,343

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Balance
1 January

Net change
during year

Balance
31 December

Balance
held nominally

115,861
104,423

-
1,000
107,450
521,463
106,612
66,460

-
-
30,000
-
-
-
-
-

115,861
104,423
30,000
1,000
107,450
521,463
106,612
66,460

-
-

-
-
-
-
-

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

31. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) 

Share rights and restricted shares 

Details of the number of share rights granted under the LTIP program and restricted shares that have been 
granted as compensation to key management personnel, and the activity during the financial year, are as follows: 

Held at the 
beginning of
the financial 
year

Granted as
remun-
eration

Vested 
and issued
during the
year

Forfeited
during the
year

659,291
208,000
155,428
142,150
157,900
104,600

455,580
80,000
70,000
60,000
80,000
60,000

(43,535)
(26,400)
(15,708)
(13,200)
(17,600)

-

(5,936)
(3,600)
(2,142)
(1,800)
(2,400)

-

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year

1,065,400
258,000
207,578
187,150
217,900
164,600

2011

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

Held at the 
beginning of
the Financial 
year

Granted as
remun-
eration

4,595
7,297
229,471
105,000
72,850
70,000
75,000

-

-
-

429,820
103,000
82,578
72,150
82,900
104,600

Vested 
and issued
during the
year

(4,595)
(7,297)

-
-
-
-
-
-

2010
Bruce Brook 1
Peter St. George 1
Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

Forfeited
during the
year

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

659,291
208,000
155,428
142,150
157,900
104,600

(1)  The restricted shares that vested in 2010 were awarded upon the Company’s initial public offering 

in April 2007 in respect of work performed prior to the Company’s listing.   

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

31. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) 

Cash rights 

Details of the cash rights that have been granted under the LTIP program as compensation to key management 
personnel, and the activity during the financial year, are as follows:   

Held at the 
beginning of
the financial 
year
US$

Granted as
remun-
eration
US$ 

Vested 
and issued
during the
year
US$

Forfeited
during the
year
US$

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year
US$

1,000,000
375,000
305,000
305,000
305,000
80,000

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

1,000,000
375,000
305,000
305,000
305,000
80,000

2011

Craig Kipp 
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti 
Brad Baker 
Michael Birch 

Alan Sides

Held at the 
beginning of
the financial 
year
US$

Granted as
remun-
eration
US$ 1 

Vested 
and issued
during the
year
US$

Forfeited
during the
year
US$

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year
US$

550,000
275,000
225,000
225,000
225,000

-

450,000
100,000
80,000
80,000
80,000
80,000

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

1,000,000
375,000
305,000
305,000
305,000
80,000

2010

Craig Kipp 
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti 
Brad Baker 
Michael Birch 

Alan Sides

(1)  The cash rights vest over a three-year period from the grant date, with 50% subject to certain 

performance  conditions.  

The share and cash rights under the LTIP were provided at no cost to the recipient.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

31. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) 

Options 

Details of the options that have been granted as compensation to key management personnel under the LTIP 
program, and the activity during the financial year are as follows:   

Held at the 
beginning of
the financial 
Year

340,000
37,500
27,500
27,500
27,500
25,000

Held at the 
beginning of
the financial 
year

340,000
37,500
27,500
27,500
27,500

-

Granted as
remun-
eration

Vested 
during the
year

Forfeited
during the
year

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year

Vested and
exercisable
as at 
31 December
2011

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

340,000
37,500
27,500
27,500
27,500
25,000

-
-
-
-
-
-

Granted as
remun-
eration

Vested 
during the
year

Forfeited
during the
year

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year

Vested and
exercisable
as at 
31 December
2010

-
-
-
-
-

25,000

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

340,000
37,500
27,500
27,500
27,500
25,000

-
-
-
-
-
-

2011

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III 
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

2010

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III 
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

During the year ended 31 December 2010, the Board awarded Mr Sides 25,000 options, which will vest in full 
and become exercisable on 15 March 2013 if the executive remains continuously employed with the Company 
until that date.  At the date of grant, the options had an original exercise price of A$3.20 per option and a fair 
market value of US$2.24 per option.   

During the years ended 31 December 2011 and 2010, no shares were issued on the exercise of options 
previously granted as compensation to the above individuals. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2011                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

32. 

REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS 

Company auditor's remuneration
Audit and review of the financial report:

Auditor of the parent entity
Related practices of the parent entity auditor

Non-audit services:
Tax services
Review of tax returns
Due diligence and other non-audit services

2011
US$

2010
US$

1,369,000
1,173,000
2,542,000

2,669,000
687,000
359,000
3,715,000

1,217,000
1,020,000
2,237,000

2,493,000
681,000
11,000
3,185,000

Total remuneration to Company auditor

6,257,000

5,422,000

Remuneration to other accounting firms
Audit services
Non-audit services:
Tax services
Internal audit
Global mobility
Accounting and payroll services
Other

Total remuneration to other accounting firms

272,000

196,000

2,457,000
1,339,000
885,000
439,000
430,000
5,822,000

1,825,000
812,000
371,000
343,000
61,000
3,608,000

The auditor of Boart Longyear Limited is Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.  The Company has employed Deloitte 
Touche Tohmatsu on assignments additional to their audit duties where their expertise and experience with the 
Company are important.  These assignments principally have been related to tax advice and due diligence 
reporting on acquisitions. 

The Company and its Audit, Compliance & Risk Committee (“Audit Committee”) are committed to ensuring the 
independence of the external auditors.  Accordingly, significant scrutiny is given to non-audit engagements of the 
external auditor.  The Company has a formal pre-approval policy which requires the pre-approval of non-audit 
services  by the Chairman of the Audit Committee or the Audit Committee.  Additionally, the total annual fees for 
such non-audit services cannot exceed the auditor’s annual audit fees without the approval of the Audit 
Committee.  The Audit Committee believes that the combination of these two approaches results in an effective 
procedure to pre-approve services performed by the external auditor. 

Consistent with the approach outlined above, the Audit Committee approved Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s 
services on a tax-related business improvement project for the years ended 31 December 2010 and 2011, which 
resulted in the amount of non-audit services exceeding the audit fee in both years.  It is expected that this project 
will conclude during the year ending 31 December 2012 and that the level of non-audit services will be below the 
audit fee in subsequent years.   

33. 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

The Directors have not become aware of any matter or circumstance that has arisen since 31 December 2011 
that has affected or may affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or the 
state of the consolidated entity in subsequent years. 

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 

Additional stock exchange information as at 8 March 2012 

Substantial shareholders 

There are no current substantial holders disclosed in substantial holding notices given to the Company. 

Number of holders of equity securities 

(a) 

Ordinary share capital 

461,163,412 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 18,815 individual shareholders.   

Each ordinary shareholder present at a general meeting (whether in person or by proxy or representative) is 
entitled to one vote on a show of hands or, on a poll, one vote for each fully paid ordinary share held. 

 (b) 

Share rights and share options 

582,500 share options are held by 11 individual option holders.  Options do not carry rights to vote. 

Distribution of holders of equity securities 

1-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-100,000
100,001 and over

Fully paid
ordinary
shares

Share
options

7,827
7,354
2,279
1,274
81
18,815

-
-
-
10
1
11

There are 1,702 shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 

Top 20 holders 

Ordinary shareholders

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited 
National Nominees Limited 
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 
Cogent Nominees Pty Limited 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
Amp Life Limited 
Band and Co
USB Nominees Pty Ltd
Cogent Nominees Pty Limited 
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited-A/C 2
UBS Wealth Management Australia Nominees Pty Ltd
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
CS Fourth Nominees Pty Ltd
Share Direct Nominees Pty Ltd
Cogent Nominees Pty Limited 
Queensland Investment Corporation 
Australian Reward Investment Alliance
RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited
Bond Street Custodians Limited (MACQ High Conv Fund) & Bond Street 
Custodians Limited

Fully paid 
ordinary 
shares
Number

116,592,228
78,276,726
76,444,944
32,851,661
17,819,828
14,833,924
6,011,620
4,233,556
3,679,154
3,314,707
3,053,065
2,786,779
2,747,621
2,576,640
2,350,000
1,974,800
1,927,092
1,800,076
1,584,616

1,334,803

376,193,840

Percent of 
Issued Capital
Percent

25.3%
17.0%
16.6%
7.1%
3.9%
3.2%
1.3%
0.9%
0.8%
0.7%
0.7%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.5%
0.4%
0.4%
0.4%
0.3%

0.3%

81.6%

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Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this report that are 
not historical are forward-looking 
statements. These statements are based 
on management’s current belief and 
their expectations. The forward-looking 
statements in this report are subject to 
uncertainty and changes in circumstances 
and involve risks and uncertainties that may 
affect our operations, markets, products, 
services, prices and other factors as 
discussed in our filings with the Australian 
Securities Exchange. Significant risks and 
uncertainties may relate to, but are not 
limited to, financial, economic, competitive, 
environmental, political, legal, regulatory 
and technological factors. In addition, 
completion of transactions of the type 
described in this report are subject to a 
number of uncertainties and to negotiation 
and execution of definitive agreements 
among the parties and closing will be subject 
to approvals and other customary conditions. 
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that 
the transactions will be completed or that our 
expectations will be realised. We assume no 
obligations to provide revision to any forward-
looking statements should circumstances 
change, except as otherwise required by 
securities and other applicable laws.

cORpORATE INFORmATION

Headquarters
Principal Administrative Office
10808 South RiverFront Parkway #600 
South Jordan, Utah 84095

Tel: +1 801 972 6430 
Fax: +1 801 977 3374

Registered Office
26 Butler Boulevard,  
Burbridge Business Park 
Adelaide Airport 
South Australia 5950

Tel: +61 8 8375 8375 
Fax: +61 8 8375 8498

Auditors
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

Company Secretaries
Fabrizio Rasetti 
Paul Blewett

Shareholder Enquiries
Boart Longyear 
Investor Relations 
10808 South Riverfront Parkway #600 
South Jordan, Utah 84095

Australia: +61 8 8375 8300 
Others: +1 801 401 3712

email: ir@boartlongyear.com

Listing
Boart Longyear is listed on the  
Australian Securities Exchange  
under the symbol “BLY”

Share Registry
Link Market Services Limited 
Level 12680 George Street 
Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: +61 2 8280 7111

Annual Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of  
Boart Longyear will be held at: 
National Wine Centre 
Corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads, 
Adelaide, SA 
Commencing at 1.00pm on 15 May 2012

Website

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