Quarterlytics / Basic Materials / Oil & Gas Equipment & Services / Boart Longyear Group

Boart Longyear Group

bly · ASX Basic Materials
Claim this profile
Ticker bly
Exchange ASX
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Employees 5001-10,000
← All annual reports
FY2012 Annual Report · Boart Longyear Group
Sign in to download
Loading PDF…
BOART LONGYEAR

DRILLING SERVICES

DRILLING EQUIPMENT

PERFORMANCE TOOLING

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

WHO WE ARE
Boart Longyear is the world’s largest mineral 
exploration drilling services, drilling equipment and 
performance tooling company. With more than 
120 years of expertise, we provide drilling services 
and drilling products for the global mineral exploration 
industry. We also have globally recognised expertise 
in mine de-watering, as well as energy and oil sands 
exploration. Our customers rely on our unique ability 
to develop, fi eld test and deliver any combination of 
performance tooling, drilling equipment and expertise 
direct to any corner of the world.

HISTORY
Edmund J. Longyear drilled the fi rst 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. Today, we are still 
developing technology to increase productivity and 
to fulfi ll the drilling needs of our customers. The 
momentum of this rich 120+ year history has led us 
to remain the leading products and services provider 
in our space.

Boart Longyear Limited (ACN 123 052 728)

CONTENTS
Overview 
Breaking Ground 
Chair’s Report 
Chief Executive Offi cer’s Report 
Drilling Services 
Drilling Products 
Environmental, Health and Safety 
People and Community 
Board of Directors 
Executive Leadership Team 
Financial Report 
Directors’ Report 
Independent Auditor’s Report 
Directors’ Declaration 
Financial Statements 
Supplementary Information 
Corporate Information 

1
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
21
22 
62 
65 
70
128
Inside BC

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

18 February 2013
21 May 2013
30 June 2013
26 August 2013
31 December 2013

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of Boart Longyear 
will be held at:

Sofi tel Hotel Melbourne
West Tower Suite
25 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia

Commencing at 1:00 pm on 21 May 2013.

 
 
 
 
2012 OVERVIEW

REVENUE
US$2.01B

2012

2011

2010

2.01

2.02

1.48

NET PROFIT AFTER TAX
US$114M

2012

2011

2010

68

114*

85

160

EBITDA
US$322M

2012

2011

2010

254

322*

356

222

CASH FROM OPERATIONS
US$77M

64

77*

2012

2011

2010

52

198

*Adjusted EBITDA and NPAT are non-IFRS measures and are used internally by management to assess the performance of the business and have been derived from the Company’s audited 
fi nancial statements. The adjusted measure excludes the impact of $68 Million ($46 Million net of tax) of restructuring and related impairment charges, of which $13 Million was paid in cash in 2012.

TOTAL COMPANY REVENUE SPLIT

COMPANY REVENUE BY REGION

Surface Core Drilling 

Rotary Drilling 

Performance Tooling 

39%

19%

18%

Underground Core Drilling  10%

Drilling Equipment 

Non-Mining / Other 

Production Drilling 

7%

4%

3%

Asia Pacifi c 

United States 

27%

23%

Europe, Middle East and Africa  20%

Canada 

Latin America 

16%

14%

DRILLING SERVICES REVENUE BY COMMODITY

DRILLING SERVICES REVENUE BY STAGE

Gold 

Copper 

Iron 

Nickel 

Energy 

Other Metals 

Environmental 

Other 

44%

23%

9%

5%

5%

5%

5%

4%

Production / Underground  34%

Greenfi eld 

Brownfi eld / Near Mine 

Non-Mining 

Water Services 

30%

24%

7%

5%

SAFETY: 
TCIR 1.56

2012

2011

2010

LTIR 0.10

2012

2011

2010

TCIR = (# of recordable incidents x 200,000) / man hours worked

1.56

2.33

2.23

LTIR = (# of lost-time incidents x 200,000) / man hours worked

0.10

0.13

0.12

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
9,162

2012

2011

2010

9,162*

10,572

9,221

*As of 31 December 2012.

Annual Report 2012

1

BREAKING GROUND

Largest

SURFACE CORING 
ROTARY

UG CORING

SONIC

Global Services Fleet

UP TO

™

UMXDIAMOND BITS =

100% 

INCREASE IN 
PRODUCTIVITY

*

274.32M 

SONIC DEPTH RECORD

LARGEST INSTALLED BASE OF EXPLORATION DRILL RIGS

Operating in Over                Countries Worldwide

40

I

D
R
I
L
L
I
N
G
S
E
R
V
C
E
S
–
K
E
N
N
E
C
O
T
T
,

U
T
–
2
0
1
2

2,200+

Drilling Equipment and 
Performance Tooling 
Customers In

100+

Countries

Calgary Rotary Drilling Services
Calgary Rotary Drilling Services

1,000,000 MAN HOURS 

LTI FREE

Jakarta Drilling Services
Jakarta Drilling Services

15 YEARS

LTI FREE

*Based on a 2012 copper mining case study in the Southwestern United States, using 07UMX™, Stage 3 bits.

Boart Longyear

2

 
 
 
 
 
 
GROUND BREAKING

TOP-SELLING
CORING RODS

First Ever

1,000M 
DIAMOND DRILL HOLE
Laos – 2012

1,200,000 
METRES DRILLED

LF™120A

Industry’s First 
Hands-Free Rod 
Handling System

$2,000,000 RAISED

Utah Food Bank – 2012

1,000+ RIG GLOBAL DRILLING SERVICES FLEET

P
R
O
D
U
C
T
I
O
N
D
R
I
L
L
I
N
G
S
E
R
V
C
E
S
C
A
N
A
D
A
–
2
0
1
2

I

700+

Patent
Applications
Since 2007

2012 EHS
TCIR
LTIR

27%  

23%  

94% OF DRILLERS ASSESSED IN DRILLING SERVICES TRAINING

Annual Report 2012

3

 
 
 
 
 
SOME THINGS HAVEN’T CHANGED: OUR 
DEDICATION TO WORKING SAFELY IN 
EVERY PLACE WE DO BUSINESS, OUR 
MARKET-LEADING TECHNOLOGY AND 
OUR ENTHUSIASM FOR HELPING FIND 
SOLUTIONS FOR THE CHALLENGES OUR 
CUSTOMERS FACE ARE UNPARALLELED 
IN OUR INDUSTRY.

BARBARA JEREMIAH
CHAIR

44

DEAR SHAREHOLDERS

2012 was a year of promise and disappointment. 
While Boart Longyear made US$68 million 
(US$114 million on an adjusted basis*) net profi t 
after tax, as compared to US$160 million in 2011, 
we did not end the year as strongly as we began. 
In light of the challenges facing us, we determined 
to make a change of our CEO in October and 
began a search for the successor. While our search 
progressed, our Chairman, Dave McLemore, 
stepped in and acted as interim CEO. We are 
grateful to Dave for his willingness to assume this 
role and for the decisive actions he took to address 
the change in customer demand our businesses 
experienced in the second half of 2012. We 
needed to respond with a sense of urgency to the 
reduction in business, and Dave has put us on a 
good footing to move forward in 2013.

After an extensive search for CEO candidates and 
interviewing a number of highly qualifi ed internal 
and external candidates, the Board selected 
Richard O’Brien, the outgoing CEO of Newmont 
Mining, to be our next CEO. Richard brings a 
number of critical qualifi cations to the role. His 
knowledge of our industry, experience leading a 
major global mining company, fi nancial background 
and creativity in delivering shareholder value, 
and ability to hit the ground running as a veteran 
public company CEO are attributes that make the 
Board confi dent Richard is attuned to the diverse 
constituents and values a good CEO weighs in 
each decision he or she makes.

We are optimistic that with Dave’s cost cutting 
actions and Richard’s views on how to grow our 
business from a customer’s perspective, we have 
created a platform for our growth to resume in 
2013. Some things haven’t changed: our dedication 
to working safely in every place we do business, 
our market-leading technology and our enthusiasm 
for helping fi nd solutions for the challenges our 
customers face. 

I would like to thank my fellow Board members 
for their support, advice and guidance in the last 
year. In particular, with the entire Board joining 
me, I would like to thank Peter St George, who 
has decided to step down from his role as a non-
executive director at the Annual General Meeting, 
for his years of service to the Company. Peter has 
been affi liated with Boart Longyear since before 
its initial public offering in 2007 and has provided 
critical fi nancial and market expertise to the Board 
and the remuneration and audit committees 
throughout his tenure. The Board currently is 
conducting a search for a director with comparable 
skills to Peter’s and hopes to present his 
replacement to shareholders in the coming weeks. 
I also would like to thank our executive team for 
their leadership and dedication in a turbulent year. 
We look forward to introducing Richard to many of 
you at the Annual General Meeting in Melbourne.

*Adjusted EBITDA and NPAT are non-IFRS measures and are used internally by management to assess the performance of the business and have been derived from the Company’s audited 
fi nancial statements. The adjusted measure excludes the impact of $68 Million ($46 Million net of tax) of restructuring and related impairment charges, of which $13 Million was paid in cash in 2012.

Annual Report 2012

5

THROUGH THE CYCLE 

The past year was a tale of two halves for the 
Company. The fi rst half was characterised 
by strong demand for drilling services, which 
underpinned record earnings for the Company. In 
the second half, however, we encountered strong 
headwinds in the form of a sharp downturn in the 
mining cycle. 

Cyclicality is a feature of the mining services 
industry, and the challenges that such a downturn 
present to fi nancial performance will come as no 
surprise to experienced observers of our industry. 
However, the downturn in the December half was 
notable for its suddenness and far-reaching impact 
on the mining services sector. Our performance in 
this period was affected by circumstances, many 
of them out of our immediate control, ranging from 
a collapse in commodity prices and tightening 
credit markets to a freezing of mining company 
exploration budgets and a lack of fi nancing for 
mining juniors. While these dampened revenue, the 
bigger impact was on margins and EBITDA, which 
deteriorated signifi cantly during the second half. 

Sovereign, compliance and security risks in 
developing countries also affected our 2012 
fi nancial performance, at different times requiring 
us to suspend or reduce activity in key developing 
markets or cease pursuing entry into these 
markets. When operating in such geographies, 
Boart Longyear has shown it will not compromise 
on the investment necessary to operate compliantly 
and safely and maintain contingency arrangements 
for crisis situations. This commitment does make 
operations in some developing markets unviable in 
certain circumstances, and that is the situation we 
faced in 2012.

Despite the Company’s close monitoring of the 
many external and internal indicators of our 
business, precise forecasting remains a key 
challenge to our ability to manage effectively 
through the mining cycle. Nevertheless, our 
response to the second-half market contraction 
and associated impact on operating margins was 
aggressive. From August we moved quickly to align 
the cost base with the mining cycle and sustain our 
overall competitive advantage, making very diffi cult 
decisions around executive leadership, reductions 
to headcount, rationalising manufacturing and 
realigning our overheads. 

To date, more than US$70 million in costs has 
been taken out of the business following this work, 
and the Company continues to look for additional 
cost reduction opportunities. Specifi cally, we have 
commenced working with external advisers to 
identify structural changes to our operating model 
and cost base. This exercise will result in a simpler, 
more effi cient and more fl exible operating base that 
will allow Boart Longyear to respond more nimbly 
and effectively to future cyclical downturns. 

Boart Longyear’s Board and management team 
recognise the fundamental importance of prudent 
capital management through the cycle. To this 
end, improving the Company’s debt profi le and 
extracting better returns from more strategic capital 
expenditures are key areas of focus that will 
support improved shareholder returns in the future.

Notwithstanding the challenges of the past 
six months, the Board is very optimistic about 
the Company’s future and prospects. We are 
a stronger and wiser Company for the recent 
downturn, and the changes underway will position 
us to manage more profi tably through all stages of 
our industry cycles in the future. Our goal now is 
to better leverage the synergies of our integrated 
products and services business model to deliver 
operating margins that exceed those of our peers. 
Our strategy is to be the “One Source” of drilling 
services, drilling equipment and performance 
tooling for mining and drilling companies globally. 

Boart Longyear remains the best and most 
recognisable brand in our industry. The strength of 
our brand, our global footprint and the signifi cant 
investments made over the years in a diverse and 
modernised fl eet and pipeline of state-of-the-art 
products, position us uniquely to deliver on the 
One Source strategy. Meanwhile, Boart Longyear’s 
high standards of safety and compliance continue 
to be a source of competitive advantage and 
remain at the core of our culture. Our 2012 safety 
performance refl ected signifi cant improvements in 
all major metrics, with the Total Case Incident Rate 
improving by 27% (a Company record) and the 
Lost-Time Injury Rate improving by 23%.

At this point, I also would like to welcome our new 
CEO, Mr Richard O’Brien, and recognise our new 
Board Chair, Ms Barbara Jeremiah. Their combined 
leadership and experience, and Richard’s deep 
knowledge of mining industry operations in 
particular, will ensure that the Company stays 
focused on supporting its customers and delivering 
returns and value to shareholders. 

In summary, 2013’s priorities will be to redouble our 
attention on the following key initiatives:

Focus: On delivering shareholder value through 
margin and cost improvements, a healthy balance 
sheet, and more frequent market communication. 

Defend: Safety performance, compliance, global 
market share and technology.

Grow: In new product segments and technologies, 
by increasing market share with the “Majors”, and 
expanding aftermarket services. 

Given the competitive strengths of our business, 
the depth of our leadership and the dedication of 
our motivated global workforce, I know we can 
deliver on these commitments.

6

Boart Longyear

WE ARE A STRONGER AND WISER 
COMPANY FOR THE RECENT DOWNTURN, 
AND THE CHANGES UNDERWAY WILL 
POSITION US TO MANAGE MORE 
PROFITABLY THROUGH ALL STAGES OF 
OUR INDUSTRY CYCLE IN THE FUTURE.

DAVID MCLEMORE
INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Annual Report 2012

7

DRILLING SERVICES

Boart Longyear – the preferred drilling partner 
to the global mining industry
With the world’s largest and most diverse fl eet of 
drilling rigs, it is no surprise Boart Longyear is the 
drilling partner of choice for many of the world’s 
largest mining companies. 

With a 120-year history, Boart Longyear has 
assembled the equipment, capability and expertise 
necessary to support mining projects of all sizes, in 
any location. Our customers know that partnering 
with Boart Longyear means consistency; they can 
be sure when working with us that their project 
will be completed with a skilled, competent, and 
compliant crew utilising the safest and most 
modern equipment and operating to a consistent 
set of contractual terms and conditions.

With operations in nearly 40 countries, 
Boart Longyear is also highly adaptable. We 
understand how to drill safely and productively 
in extreme weather, at high altitude, in remote 
or environmentally sensitive locations, in diffi cult 
ground formations and at ever greater depths. 

Our ability to operate successfully under these 
conditions is underpinned by a commitment to 
investing in and developing our drilling technology 
and skills. We demonstrate this commitment each 
day as we recover core at record depths and 
complete holes that others consider impossible. 

Safety and compliance – our key priorities
Maintaining our safety record while we operate in 
such challenging and changing environments is 
no accident. It refl ects an ingrained safety culture 
across Boart Longyear that is reinforced by robust 
safety processes and systems. This too requires 
a commitment to investing in the best safety 
equipment available and intensive training and to 
developing drilling methods that are not only more 
productive for customers but also safer.

In the dynamic mining market, Boart Longyear 
must be ready to service new projects as and when 
they emerge, even in countries or jurisdictions 
where we do not currently operate. When entering 
new regions, our fi rst step is to establish the legal 

8

Boart Longyear

REVENUE
US$1.5B

2012

2011

2010

0.7

1.5

1.4

entity necessary to comply with all applicable 
labour, tax, safety and other legal requirements. 
If circumstances in existing geographies change 
such that we feel that our requirements for legal 
and safety compliance can no longer be fully 
satisfi ed, we exit those geographies.

Expertise and innovation – solving new 
drilling challenges
Boart Longyear recognises that each drilling project 
is unique and as such requires a customised 
approach. Whether the solution is surface 
coring, reverse circulation, underground coring, 
production, sonic, or large rotary drilling, we have 
the world’s largest fl eet of rigs for that job. Each of 
these rigs is operated by a seasoned, professional 
drill crew who set the standard for our industry. 

While the characteristics of different mining 
projects may vary, the challenge of insuffi cient or 
excess water at mine sites is a constant. To meet 
this challenge, Boart Longyear has built the world’s 

largest mine water services fl eet over the past two 
years. Utilising advanced tooling and processes 
for well drilling and development, and skills honed 
over the past two decades in the world’s most 
diffi cult ground formations, our mine water services 
team is expanding its expertise globally. The 
result is more wells, sunk in less time, with higher 
productivity and longer life, at lower overall cost to 
the customer.

The global expansion of the mine water services 
team highlights a key Boart Longyear strength: the 
ability of our drilling teams to acquire and develop 
specialised skills and technologies on projects 
throughout the world. Using the world’s largest 
mineral drilling services operation as a live test 
environment, we improve upon those skills and 
technologies, often engineering our own solutions 
and then deploying them globally, rapidly and in a 
standardised fashion. 

Annual Report 2012

9

DRILLING PRODUCTS

DRILLING EQUIPMENT – THE RIG FOR ANY FLEET
MULTIPURPOSE
REVERSE CIRCULATION
SURFACE CORING

SONIC

GEO-CONSTRUCTION

1
8
2
m

1
4
0
m

7
7
5
m

UNDERGROUND CORING

ROCK DRILL AND BLAST

8
0
m

2

,

3
7
9
m

3

,

5
9
1
m

1

,

4
0
0
m

REVENUE
US$142M

2012

2011

2010

142

155

80

Boart Longyear is a leading manufacturer and 
supplier of drill rigs to the global mining industry, 
with our range of highly productive drill rigs now 
found in more than 100 countries worldwide. 

Engineered and manufactured to the most 
demanding specifi cations, our drill rigs and 
tooling are purpose designed for surface coring, 
underground coring, underground production, 
reverse circulation, sonic and multipurpose 
applications. Underpinned by our industry-

leading R&D program, our pioneering of technical 
advances in hands-free rod handling and remote 
drill operations help us meet the dual customer 
demands of increased safety 
and productivity.

For Boart Longyear, future growth in drilling 
products will rest on three strategic pillars:

1) Offering a complete drilling system allowing 

customers to drill faster and deeper than ever 
before, more safely;

10

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PERFORMANCE TOOLING – THE MOST PRODUCTIVE DRILL STRING

CORE 
RETRIEVAL 
SYSTEM

CORE BARREL 
SYSTEM

DRILL RODS & 
CASING

DRILL BITS & 
REAMERS

REVENUE
US$353M

2012

2011

2010

353

418

315

2) Leveraging our global distribution capability to 

make a spare part or component available to the 
customer, wherever and whenever they need it, 
from one of more than 50 stocking locations;

3) A world-class aftermarket service that allows us to 
service our products and equipment wherever our 
customer is located.

Whether our customer needs a rod-handling solution 
for an existing drill rig or a complete rebuild, Boart 
Longyear has the componentry, technical expertise 
and experience to meet the need. Our end-to-end 
involvement in the products we sell helps keep our 
customers’ maintenance costs to a minimum over 
the lifetime of their equipment. 

Annual Report 2012

11

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

EHS
Boart Longyear’s Environmental, Health & Safety 
(“EHS”) program has matured into an industry-
leading system that keeps our employees safer, 
limits environmental impacts and adds signifi cant 
value to our business operations, customers and 
shareholders. 

In 2012, although Boart Longyear staff worked 
a record number of hours (up 6% over 2011), 
injuries and reported incidents were down 
substantially and other EHS prevention indicators 
fell sharply.

SEVERITY RATE**

LOST TIME DAYS

2012

2011

2010

1.84

1.90

2012

2011

2010

3.08

268

307

306

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

For Boart Longyear, EHS is a priority at every level 
of our organisation, from the Boardroom to the drill 
platform. By engaging our employees consistently 
and continually around core EHS principles, we 
are driving a system in which these principles are 
applied to the workplace every day.

The company’s ISO-14001 and OHSAS-18001 
certifi ed EHS programs include a dedicated 
focus on design and manufacture which ensure 
our products deliver value to clients both in the 
services and products we provide. Examples 
include:

•  Installing remote-vehicle monitors in more 

than 500 vehicles that allow us to track driver 
performance and provide real-time feedback 
to drivers, their supervisors and senior 
management. This investment has led to a 
noticeable improvement in driving performance 
and measurable reductions in driving-related 
incidents, injuries and related costs.

•  Transitioning to 100% water-based paints for the 
production of drilling products, which reduces 
emissions of volatile organic compounds and 
improves workplace health.

•  Making safety personal by focusing efforts on 

•  Global tracking of a robust set of waste 

those incident types that tend to injure industry 
personnel most frequently (ie hand and fi nger 
injuries) or which have the most potential for 
serious injury or death (driving). Our goal is for 
all our employees to return home safe, every 
day.

•  Coupling the mandatory use of high-visibility 

gloves in high-risk environments with innovative 
development of tools for drill-rod handling that 
safeguard our employees’ hands.

and utility metrics with a view to minimising 
waste and improving environmental resource 
utilisation, while adding a competitive advantage 
through reduced costs.

Boart Longyear has an enviable record with 
regard to EHS performance, among the best in the 
business. We want our clients to do business with 
us for our safe and environmentally sustainable 
value-added approach to our work. We also 
believe that our EHS culture provides superior 
value to our shareholders and other stakeholders.

12

Boart Longyear

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
FY 2012 marked the fi rst full year of Boart Longyear’s 
global sustainability initiative. Following this work, 
sustainability has now been incorporated into our 
revised EHS Management System, EHS Standards 
and EHS risk assessment process. The Company’s 
sustainability strategy seeks to mitigate the impact our 
operations have on the following three areas:

Air Quality
Boart Longyear now tracks the operation of our drill 
fl eet, support equipment and vehicles in addition to 
fl ight miles and process emissions. These data will 
help us calculate greenhouse gas emissions and set 
emission reduction goals. Fleet upgrades, restrictions 
on engine idling and reducing the use of volatile 
organic solvents and paints are among the steps we 
have taken to reduce air quality impacts.

Energy and Water Conservation
We are testing the use of pitless drilling methods on 
four continents to conserve water resources and limit 
the substantial costs associated with water haulage in 
arid regions. Energy effi ciency improvements include 
relamping of shop fl oors, upgrading high-demand, 
high-load equipment and application of energy-
management technologies. As well as reducing power 
and water consumption, these initiatives also improve 
profi tability.

Waste and Hazardous Materials
Waste minimisation efforts in 2012 included the 
recycling of scrap metal and other materials worth 
millions of dollars. In 2013, the Company will reduce 
inventories of hazardous materials, and improve 
waste management. Collectively, these efforts are 
reducing environmental risk and operating costs.

Details on our Sustainability Program are available 
online at: www.boartlongyear/environment.

THREE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION

Economy

Sustainability

Society

Environment

CASE STUDY: Mississauga Heat Treat Furnace
Boart Longyear’s installation of a high-effi ciency 
electric induction heating coil system at our 
Mississauga, Canada facility has reduced annual 
natural gas consumption by 3.1 million cubic metres 
and CO2-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions by 
7,000 tonnes. This impact is equivalent to taking 
1,200 passenger vehicles permanently off roads.

ANNUAL FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Natural Gas Utility Bill of CAD261,000 
Replaced by Electrical Bill of CAD11,000

2012: 
Program announcement 
and data collection 
of key performance 
indicators

2013:
2014: 
Data analysis, continued data collection 
and establishment of interim goals

2015:
Program 
assessment

Annual Report 2012

13

PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

PEOPLE
People are Boart Longyear’s most important 
asset. None of our products could be developed, 
manufactured or sold nor any of our drill rigs 
mobilised and operated, without the support of 
our employees. Our diverse employee base is 
drawn from more than 35 countries worldwide, 
which partly explains why mutual trust and respect 
remains a core value. 

We believe the best ideas develop as a result of 
collaboration between individuals with diverse 
backgrounds, opinions and perspectives.

NORTH AMERICA (NAM)
Where We Are

Underpinning this process is training and 
professional development and FY12 saw a 
quadrupling of employee training programs 
across Boart Longyear globally. These programs 
remain focused on developing leadership and 
management skills, and core competencies in 
the fi eld. Complementing our direct training is 
Boart Longyear’s new Global Learning Center, 
which will make available more than 3,500 online 
courses as well as student manuals, reference 
materials and external training resources.

EMPLOYEES AROUND THE GLOBE

NAM
31%

LAM
22%

APAC
27%

EMEA
20%

Community Support Programs

FIRST Lego League

Utah Food Bank

Canada Sick Kids 
Foundations

Mining Matters

LATIN AMERICA (LAM)
Where We Are

Community Support Programs

Creches las Rosinhas

International 
Association of Chile

Hogar Montana

14

Boart Longyear

COMMUNITY
Boart Longyear’s community support program 
continued to evolve in the past year. During 2012, 
the Company extended support to a range of 
charitable organisations providing education and 
opportunities for children, and programs focused 
on health and preventive care.

To better service the communities in which we 
operate, the Company established charitable 

contribution committees in each of our four 
regions and the corporate headquarters. The 
committees meet regularly to review requests 
submitted from employees and the general 
public at http://www.boartlongyear.com/giving. 
Contribution decisions are made to ensure the 
Company is aligned with key focus areas and the 
needs of local communities.

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (EMEA)
Where We Are

Community Support Programs
Face of a Child Foundation

ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)
Where We Are

Community Support Programs

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Batu Hijau Doctors 
Children Fund 

Trees for Life

Annual Report 2012

15

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BARBARA JEREMIAH – NON EXEC. CHAIR
Barbara 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. On 
18 February 2013, the Company announced that Ms Jeremiah was 
appointed the Chair of the Board effective 1 March 2013.

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

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. 

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

DAVID MCLEMORE – NON EXEC. INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
David McLemore was appointed a Director on 21 February 2007 
and became Chairman of the Board on 23 August 2010. He became 
Interim Chief Executive Offi cer of the Company on 3 October 2012, 
contemporaneously with the cessation of Mr Kipp’s employment, 
and served in that additional capacity until 31 March 2013. 
Mr McLemore has resigned as Chairman of the Board effective 
1 March 2013, but otherwise will remain on the Board.

Mr McLemore is a member of the Remuneration and Nominations 
Committee and served as the Chairman of the Committee during 
part of the fi nancial year, having held the chairmanship from 
22 March 2010 until resigning the post on 1 March 2012. 

Mr McLemore has more than 35 years of industrial and broad 
operational experience. He has held a number of positions with 
various Advent International portfolio companies for more than 15 
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. He 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.

BRUCE BROOK – NON EXEC. DIRECTOR
Bruce Brook was appointed a Director of the Company on 
21 February 2007. He is Chairman of the Audit, Compliance and 
Risk Committee and a member of the Environment, Health and 
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 Audit Committee of 
the Salvation Army (Southern Territory).

Mr Brook was the Chief Financial Offi cer of WMC Resources Ltd 
from 2002 to 2005 and has approximately 30 years of experience 
in various management roles, including Deputy Chief Financial 
Offi cer of ANZ Banking Group Limited, Group Chief Accountant 
of Pacifi c 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.

16

Boart Longyear

ROGER BROWN – NON EXEC. DIRECTOR
Roger Brown was appointed a Director of the Company on 
1 July 2010. He is a member of the Remuneration and Nominations 
Committee and has served as the Committee’s Chairman since 
1 March 2012. He also is a member of the Environment, Health and 
Safety Committee.

Mr Brown 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.

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, and his JD, from the University of Oklahoma.

ROY FRANKLIN – NON EXEC. DIRECTOR
Roy Franklin was appointed a Director of the Company on 
15 October 2010. He is the Chairman of the Environment, Health 
and Safety Committee and a member of the Audit, Compliance 
and Risk Committee.

Mr Franklin currently serves as Chairman of the Board of 
Keller Group PLC (London Stock Exchange) and a director of 
Santos Ltd (Australian Securities Exchange), 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 served as Chief Executive Offi cer 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 received his BS in Geology from the University of 
Southampton.

TANYA FRATTO – NON EXEC. DIRECTOR
Tanya Fratto was appointed a Director of the Company on 1 June 
2011 and is a member of the Environmental, Health and Safety 
Committee and the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. 

Ms Fratto most recently served as President and Chief Executive 
Offi cer of Diamond Innovations, the world’s leading supplier 
of manufactured diamond, cubic boron nitride (CBN), and 
polycrystalline products, from 2004 to April 2011. Ms Fratto also 
was an offi cer 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.

PETER ST. GEORGE – NON EXEC. DIRECTOR
Peter St George was appointed a Director of the Company on 
21 February 2007 and is a member of the Remuneration and 
Nominations Committee and the Audit, Compliance and Risk 
Committee.

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

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.

He qualifi ed as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa and received 
his MBA from the University of Cape Town.

Mr St George has announced his resignation as a Director of the 
Company effective 21 May 2013.

17

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

RICHARD O’BRIEN
Mr O’Brien was appointed President and Chief Executive Offi cer 
on 1 April 2013. He brings over 25 years of operational, fi nancial 
and leadership experience from the natural resources, energy and 
power industries. He was employed in various capacities between 
2005 and March 2013 by NYSE-listed Newmont Mining Corporation, 
serving as President and CEO since 2007 and Executive Vice 
President and Chief Financial Offi cer prior to that time. Before 
Newmont Mining, Mr O’Brien‘s executive roles included Chief 
Financial Offi cer of US-based natural gas utility company AGL 
Resources and Chief Operating Offi cer and Chief Financial Offi cer 
at Pacifi Corp, an electric power company.

Mr O’Brien holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University 
of Chicago and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Lewis and 
Clark Law School. He has been a director of Xcel Energy Inc. since 
August 2012 and a director of Vulcan Materials Company since 
October 2008.

M. BRADLEY BAKER
Mr Baker was appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources 
in 2008. Prior to joining Boart Longyear he worked for Milacron Inc. 
in Cincinnati, Ohio for 17 years in a variety of operational, divisional 
and global human resources roles including: Vice President of 
Human Resources, Director of Human Resources, North America, 
Director of Human Resources for the Plastics Technologies Group 
and leading the human resources and leadership integration of 
multiple acquisitions including the Michigan-based consumable 
tooling manufacturer, Valenite Inc.

Mr Baker received his Bachelor of Science in Business 
Administration from Bowling Green State University and his 
Master’s degree in Business Administration from Xavier University.

KENT HOOTS
Mr Hoots was appointed Senior Vice President of Global Products 
in January 2013 in addition to his responsibilities of Global Supply 
Chain and IT, which he took over in July of 2012. He joined Boart 
Longyear in April 2007 as Vice President – Asia Pacifi c located in 
Adelaide, Australia. Prior to joining Boart Longyear, Mr Hoots was 
employed by General Electric for over 20 years where he held 
various positions of increasing responsibility in both the Aviation 
and Energy divisions including Sourcing Director for GE’s Power 
Generation Operations, Asia Sourcing Director, Customer Quality 
Leader for GE Energy, and Quality Director for GE Energy’s 
European Operations. In addition, he has held several international 
positions including assignments in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 
Belfort, France and Shanghai, China. 

Mr Hoots is a graduate of GE’s Manufacturing Management 
Program and received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial 
Engineering from North Carolina State University and his Master’s 
degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

18

Boart Longyear

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

Mr Ragan received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 
The University of the State of New York, his Master’s degree in 
Accounting from George Mason University, and is a Certifi ed Public 
Accountant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Company and Mr Ragan have mutually agreed that Mr Ragan 
will leave the Company but currently have not set a date for his 
departure. Mr Ragan is assisting the Company with the transition of 
his responsibilities.

ALAN SIDES
Mr Sides was appointed as Senior Vice President of Global Drilling 
Services in January 2013 after successfully leading the Global 
Products division since 2010. He spent over 25 years with the 
General Electric Company in the energy business. Mr Sides was 
employed in various leadership capacities in both services and 
capital equipment globally. Just prior to joining Boart Longyear, he 
was the global commercial leader for the Aero Energy business 
in Houston, Texas, USA. Other positions included leading the 
commercial function in Asia Pacifi c 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.

Mr Sides received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical 
Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned a 
Master’s of Business Administration degree from Emory University.

FABRIZIO 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, Mr Rasetti worked in the private law fi rms of 
Howrey & Simon and Towey & Associates in Washington, DC, USA.

Mr Rasetti received his Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service and 
Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University.

19

20

Boart Longyear

FINANCIAL REPORT

Directors’ Report 

Auditor’s Independence 
Declaration 

Independent 
Auditor’s Report 

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 

22 

61 

62 

64 

65 

66 

67 

68 

70

Annual Report 2012

21

Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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 2012 (“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 
•  Roy Franklin 
• 
Tanya Fratto 
•  Barbara Jeremiah  
•  David McLemore   
•  Peter St. George   

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

•  Craig Kipp (appointed effective 28 June 2008; resigned effective 3 October 2012) 

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
Attended

Held

Remuneration &
Nominations
Committee

Held 

Attended

Audit, Compliance 
& Risk Committee
Held 
Attended

Environment,
Health &
Safety Committee
Held
Attended

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

7
7
7
7
7

5
7
7

7
7
7
7
7

5
7
7

4

4

3
4

4

4

3
4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4

4
4
4
4
4

4
4
4
4
4

(1)  Mr Kipp resigned from the Board effective 3 October 2012. 
(2)  Mr McLemore attended the 5 November 2013 Remuneration and Nominations Committee meeting in an ex 

officio capacity while serving as interim Chief Executive Officer. 

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.  

COMPANY SECRETARIES 

Fabrizio Rasetti was appointed Company Secretary on 26 February 2007. He joined Boart Longyear in April 2006.  Prior 
to that time, he worked at SPX Corporation (New York Stock Exchange), where he held various management roles in the 
legal department and for business development over a period of almost nine years. He also worked in the private law 
firms of Howrey & Simon and Towey & Associates in Washington, DC.  He received his BS in Foreign Service and JD 
from Georgetown University.  

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 

22

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

the Lynch Meyer law firm in Adelaide, South Australia.  Mr Blewett received his LLB from the University of Adelaide in 
1983.     

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 

Boart Longyear is a provider of drilling services, drilling equipment and performance tooling for mining and drilling 
companies globally.  It conducts its business activities through two operating divisions, Global Drilling Services and 
Global Products.  

The Global Drilling Services division operates in over 40 countries on five continents for a diverse mining customer base 
spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals.  
Among other advantages, Boart Longyear is able to offer the broadest range in its market segments of drilling 
technologies to suit its customers’ requirements. Those technologies include surface and underground diamond coring, 
reverse circulation, rotary and sonic drilling.  With its global footprint and drilling expertise, the Company’s drilling 
services strategy is to support all phases of its customers’ operations, from greenfield exploration through mine 
development and production to mine closure.    

The Global Products division designs, manufactures and sells drilling equipment and performance tooling to customers 
in over 100 countries.  These products are used by the Company’s own Drilling Services division, as well as other drilling 
services companies in the mineral exploration, mining, and energy industries.  The Global Products division’s strategy 
has been to position itself as the innovation leader in the segments in which it competes and to offer a full range of 
products within those segments.  The Products division also has invested in recent years in developing a stronger 
aftermarket service and support business to provide drill equipment commissioning, training, maintenance programs, 
spare parts and emergency parts kits. 

Boart Longyear’s overall strategy is to be the “One Source” for drilling services, drilling equipment and performance 
tooling for mining and drilling companies globally.   The Company believes it gains a significant advantage from its 
integrated structure – i.e., from the interaction of its drilling services and products divisions – both for the product 
innovations it can deliver to the market as well as the efficiencies and productivity gains its drilling services operations 
can enjoy from being early adopters of new technologies.  The free flow of expertise, knowledge and ideas between the 
Company’s divisions allows the Company to deliver a continually improving range of products and services to customers 
worldwide. 

The Company has made significant investments in both divisions to pursue organic growth since the recovery of its 
markets from the Global Financial Crisis in 2009.  In 2012 and 2011, for example, annual capital expenditures were 
$282,794,000 and $220,947,000 respectively.  In the Global Drilling Services division, much of the available capital has 
been directed toward modernising and diversifying the types of rigs in its fleet.  In addition, in 2012 and 2011 significant 
investments were made to expand on a global basis its mine water services business, which previously had been based 
predominantly in the United States.  Boart Longyear estimates global mine water services demand be over $1 billion, 
and the Company believes its dual-tube flooded reverse drilling technology and experience in the challenging ground 
conditions in Nevada in the US make it uniquely well-positioned to satisfy international demand.  Similarly, the Global 
Products division has focused its investment on developing and sustaining a pipeline of industry-leading products for 
which it can demand premium pricing.  Over the past three years, this emphasis on research and development has 
resulted in over 500 patent applications and the introduction of approximately two dozen significant new products.   

The Company’s growth and financial performance, however, is challenged and tempered by a variety of risks inherent to 
the industries and geographies it serves.  Among them is the cyclical nature of minerals mining, which can be affected 
significantly and quickly by factors beyond the Company’s control, such as mining company exploration budgets, 
commodity prices, availability of financing for junior mining companies and global credit markets.  While such cycles 
often impact geographies, commodities, drilling types or mine life stage activity differently, history indicates they can be 
significant and occur quickly.  Additionally, sovereign, compliance and security risks in developing countries have at 
times affected the Company’s financial performance by requiring the suspension or reduction of activity in key 
developing markets or causing the Company not to pursue entry into new geographies.  When operating in such 
geographies, the Company incurs additional cost to operate compliantly and keep its people and resources safe and 
maintain detailed contingency arrangements in the event of crisis situations.  

Annual Report 2012

23

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Financial Overview 

Revenue
NPAT
Adjusted NPAT
EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Cash from operations

2012
US$ Millions

2011
US$ Millions

Movement 
%

2,011.5
68.2
114.2
254.3
321.9
64.2

2,020.3
159.9
159.9
356.3
356.3
197.7

Flat
Down 58%
Down 29%
Down 29%
Down 10%
Down 61%

Earnings per share (basic)
Earnings per share (diluted)

15.0 cents
14.8 cents

35.1 cents
34.8 cents

Down 57%
Down 57%  

Drilling Services

US$ Millions

Revenue

EBITDA
     EBITDA Margin %

Products

2011

1,448

296
20%

1st Half 
2012

2nd Half 
2012

Total 
2012

% Change

817

177
22%

699

1,516

113
16%

290
19%

5%

-2%

US$ Millions

2011

1st Half 
2012

2nd Half 
2012

Total 
2012

Revenue

EBITDA
     EBITDA Margin %

572

132
23%

282

68
24%

213

39
18%

495

107
22%

% Change

-13%

-19%

Global Drilling Services recorded revenue of $1,516,203,000 for the full year, up 5% on the previous year and a record 
revenue performance for the division.  

However, lower rig utilisation and a softer pricing environment in the second half contributed to a 2% decline in Global 
Drilling Services EBITDA to $289,602,000 for the full year. This result also reflects the timing lag between declining 
Global Drilling Service revenues in the second half and the take-out of costs, mainly headcount reductions, in response. 
Drill rig utilisation averaged 69% for 2012, compared to 75% in 2011.  

Revenue from Global Drilling Products, including drilling equipment and performance tooling, was down 13% for the full 
year to $495,304,000, while EBITDA declined 19% to $107,239,000. Slowing demand in the second half of 2012 was 
evident in the higher fixed-cost-per-unit for products in this period.  

In an encouraging sign for near-term market conditions in Global Drilling Products, the sharp decline in the order backlog 
that commenced in the second quarter of 2012 stabilised by year end, and is trending favourably.  

DIVIDENDS 

The Company paid aggregate dividends of US 12.0 cents per share during the financial year. 

•  A dividend of 5.6 US cents per share (total of $25,825,151) was paid on 13 April 2012.  The dividend, which 

was for the second half of 2011, was 15% franked at the Australian corporate taxation rate of 30%.  None of the 
unfranked portion of the dividend was conduit foreign income; and  

•  A dividend of 6.4 US cents per share (total of $29,514,457) was paid on 10 October 2012.  The dividend, which 
was for the half-year ended 30 June 2012, also was 15% franked at the Australian corporate taxation rate of 
30%.  None of the unfranked portion of the dividend was conduit foreign income. 

On 18 February 2013, the Directors determined to pay a dividend of 1.0 US cent per share (for a total of approximately 
$4,611,000) for the second half of 2012.  The dividend is expected to be paid on 12 April 2013 to shareholders of record 
as at  15 March 2013.  The dividend will be 35% franked at the Australian corporate taxation rate of 30%.  All of the 

24

Boart Longyear

 
 
             
          
                   
             
                
             
                
             
                
             
                   
             
 
 
      
          
          
      
          
          
          
          
 
 
 
          
          
          
          
          
            
            
          
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

unfranked portion of the dividend will be conduit foreign income.  The dividend is not included as a liability in the 31 
December 2012 financial statements.   

Directors expect to continue franking future dividends at 35% until all available franking credits are utilised. 

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS 

The Company implemented a series of restructuring actions and cost reductions in the second half of 2012 to address 
declining revenues in many of its core markets.  The restructuring charges and related impairments associated with 
those actions totalled approximately $67.6 million in the financial year and included significant costs associated with the 
reduction of approximately 2,500 overhead and direct positions and the closure of several facilities.  Approximately $70 
million in annual cost reductions for 2013 were achieved by restructuring activities commenced in late 2012.  

EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE  

On 15 February 2013, the Company amended its revolving bank debt facility to increase the aggregate principal amount 
available under the facility to $450 million from $350 million.  The increase was completed by the Company primarily to 
provide additional liquidity and flexibility as insurance against current market uncertainty.  A required reduction of $50 
million of commitments will occur 18 months after the closing date of the amendment, bringing the total outstanding 
commitments at that time to $400 million.  All other material terms and conditions of the revolving credit agreement, 
including covenants, maturity and pricing, remain unchanged. 

On 18 February 2013, the Company announced its intent to appoint Mr Richard O’Brien as President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the Company effective approximately 1 April  2013.  Mr O’Brien currently serves as President and 
CEO of NYSE-listed Newmont Mining Corporation, one of the world’s largest gold producers, and will join the Company 
upon completion of his employment there, He brings 25 years of operational and financial experience in the natural 
resources, energy and power sectors to his new role. 

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 

The Company remains focused on its core mining markets and intends to continue to invest in high-potential organic 
growth opportunities in those markets in a selective and disciplined manner.  Examples of such opportunities include 
ongoing expansion of the Company’s mine water drilling services business as well as developing the next generation of 
consumable products, rod-handling solutions for the entire range of drilling rigs the Company offers and other products 
that enhance safety and productivity.   In addition, the Company continues to evaluate operational enhancements to 
improve operating margins, cash generation and debt reduction, such as an ongoing third-party evaluation of its 
overhead cost structure and initiatives to reduce inventory and working capital..  The Company may also elect to expand 
through 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; 

• 

• 

Annual Report 2012

25

 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

• 
• 

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 seven non-executive Directors, including Mr McLemore, the Chair of the 
Board, who has acted as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer since 3 October 2012.        

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. Among other things, the Board considers the 
results of its periodic Board performance assessments and Company strategy reviews to determine whether to recruit 
additional Board talent.  The Board recruited two new non-executive Directors in 2011 and has developed a list of 
potential director candidates should an opening on the Board, or need for a particular skill, arise.   

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 Directors, including the Chair of the Board and the chairs of the 
three Board committees, meet the independence criteria listed above.   In particular, the Board has considered whether 
Mr McLemore’s temporary assumption of the chief executive officer’s duties compromises his independence or status as 
a non-executive director and has determined that, save for the period of his service as Interim CEO, it does not, given 
the temporary nature of the assignment. During such period, Mr. McLemore temporarily relinquished his responsibilities 
as Chair to another non-executive director and attended the November 2012 and February 2013 meetings of the 
Remuneration and Nominations Committee in an ex officio capacity, as permitted in the committee’s charter.  Further, 
although Mr McLemore received additional fees of $37,500 per month while acting as Interim CEO, he was not eligible to 
participate in the Company’s short term incentive or long term incentive programs. 

In addition, 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 or had commercial relationships during 2012. Mr Brook is a non-executive director of Newmont 
Mining Corporation  and Mr Franklin is the non-executive Chairman of Keller Group plc. Newmont is a current customer 
of the Company’s Drilling Services business.  Keller Group, through its Hayward Baker geotechnical construction 
engineering business, also was a customer in 2012 of the Company’s discontinued infrastructure drilling services group.  

26

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

The Board has considered Mr Brook’s and Mr Franklin’s cases 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 with Boart 
Longyear, 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 Chair 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. In 2012, Board meetings were held in the Company’s 
regional offices in Adelaide, Australia, and Santiago, Chile, which meetings provided the Board the opportunity to more 
closely review those regional operations and meet directly with key regional management personnel. 

Board committees 

The Board is assisted by the following three permanent committees in discharging its responsibilities:   

• 
• 
• 

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

The committees have written charters that are reviewed annually.  All non-executive Directors may attend any committee 
meeting.  The Chair of each committee reports on committee proceedings at the next Board meeting, and minutes of all 
committee meetings are circulated to Directors in subsequent Board meeting 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 and the Company’s Code of 
Conduct and policies.  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 or 
its affiliates.   

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 – Chair 
•  Roy Franklin  
•  Barbara Jeremiah (appointed 30 January 2012) 
•  Peter St. George 

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; 
promoting workforce diversity and monitoring the Company’s performance against established diversity 
objectives; and 
reviewing the composition of the Board and monitoring the performance of the Board and the Directors. 

Annual Report 2012

27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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

Tanya Fratto  

•  Roger Brown – Chair 
• 
•  David McLemore (Committee membership currently inactive while serving as Interim CEO) 
•  Peter St. George 

Mr Brown became Chair of the Committee effective 1 March 2012, contemporaneously with Mr McLemore’s resignation 
of the chairmanship. 

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. 

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

•  Roy Franklin – Chair 
•  Bruce Brook 
•  Roger Brown 
• 
Tanya Fratto  
•  Barbara Jeremiah (appointed 30 January 2012) 

Board and Director performance 

The Board has a formal assessment process that includes performance assessments of the Board committees and 
individual Directors an approximately an annual basis.  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 Chair of the Board or committee, as applicable, and discussed with 
each Director individually.   

The most recent Board performance evaluation was completed in the first half of 2012 with the assistance of an external 
advisor, who prepared a questionnaire for the Directors and certain members of senior management and compiled and 
reported the results in a report to the Chair and the Directors.  The Chair then reviewed the results and 
recommendations with the Directors and senior management. 

In addition, the Board committee chairs conducted performance assessments of their respective committees and 
members.  The committee assessments commenced in were completed in April and May 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 Chair 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;  

28

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

• 

• 

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 judgment, 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 Chair, consult with professional 
advisors. 

The Company’s induction process also includes meetings with 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 
annually of their target bonuses, which in 2012 ranged from 50% to an additional 100% of base pay for senior 
executives.  Cerain other corporate executives and managers also participate in the corporate bonus plan at lower target 
levels.  

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 2012 
and goal-setting process for 2013 commenced in January 2013 and will be completed in March 2013. 

Risk Management 

The Board recognises that disciplined risk management and sound 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, regularly regional and corporate risk identification and mitigation reviews and the findings 
of Company audits and investigations. 

The Board reviews on a semi-annual basis the risk registers prepared by regional and corporate management.  It also 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 and confirm the implementation of corrective actions to mitigate 
identified risks and deficiencies.  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.   

Integrity of financial reporting 

In accordance with the ASX Guidelines, the Interim 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 2012: 

Annual Report 2012

29

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

(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 2012: 

(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 2012 that would indicate any 
material change to the statements made in 2(i) and 2(ii) above. 

These statements are supported by certifications made to the Interim 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 of Directors established a workforce diversity policy for the Company.  The complete policy can be 
found under the governance section on the Company’s website (www.boartlongyear.com).  

The policy sets out the Company’s commitment to creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the diverse 
communities in which the Company operates and 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. 

30

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

The Remuneration and Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors has responsibility for oversight of the policy.  
The Committee also reviews the policy at least annually and oversees its implementation, including progress made 
toward measurable objectives for achieving desired diversity representation and the continued relevance of those 
objectives. 

Diversity objectives achieved in 2012 include: 

•  Establishment of a system to measure and report global gender representation at more localized levels by 

geography, business unit or function; 

•  An increase in female representation among senior managers from 5% in 2010 to 10% in 2011 to 13% in 2012; 

and  

•  A specific review of women in senior management positions as part of the Company’s formal leadership 

assessment, development and succession management process.  

The levels of gender diversity as at 31 December 2012 are: 

Gender Diversity 
Total Employees 
Total Employees (excl. Drillers and Driller Helpers) 
Senior Managers 
Board of Directors 

Environmental performance 

Male 
92% 
83% 
87% 
71% 

Female 
8% 
17% 
13% 
29% 

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. Additional 
information about the programme, including some of the early results it has yielded, is available on the Company’s 
website at www.boartlongyear.com.   

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 also can be reviewed on the Company’s website. 

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.  In addition, 
the Company endeavours to provide earnings guidance to shareholders on a regular basis throughout the 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’s Charitable Giving Policy  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 

Annual Report 2012

31

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

• 

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. 

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
Roy Franklin

Tanya Fratto
Barbara Jeremiah
David McLemore

Peter St. George

Fully paid 
ordinary shares
134,423
30,000
45,000

20,000
50,000
155,861

157,450

Rights and 
options

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Total
134,423
30,000
45,000

20,000
50,000
155,861

157,450

In August 2011, the Board adopted a Non-Executive Director shareholding guideline, which recommends that non-
executive Directors acquire and hold at least 30,000 Company shares within five years of their appointment.  The target 
share amount was established to be roughly equivalent to one year’s directors’ fees and was based on the value of the 
Company shares at the time.  The target shareholding amount may be adjusted from time-to-time to track movements in 
the Company’s share price. 

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

No shares or rights over shares of the Company that have been granted to non-executive Directors since the Company’s 
initial public offering in April 2007.  Share and rights over shares granted to executives of the Company are included in 
the Remuneration Report. As detailed more fully in the Remuneration Report, the Company has at various times in 2008, 
2009 and 2010 granted options to the former Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kipp, and other members of senior 
management. 250,000 options granted to Mr Kipp in April 2008 upon his nomination  as the Company’s chief executive 
vested in accordance with their terms as a result of his termination in October 2012.  A further 345,000 options granted 
to Mr Kipp and nine other senior executives in June 2009 vested in 2012.  None of those vested options was exercised 
during the financial year by the option holder, and no shares or interests have been issued during 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 34 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. 

32

Boart Longyear

 
 
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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, aligning 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. 

As a result of 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 and 2011 
remuneration reports with greater than 90% in favour. This 2012 remuneration report maintains the improvements the 
Company made to the report over the past two years.  

Some of the specific actions and events that impacted 2012 outcomes or are otherwise discussed within this report 
include: 

• 

• 

selection of a new independent compensation consultant to the Committee (see section 2.1); 

development of a Protocol to govern the relationship with the independent compensation consultant to  comply 
with obligations under Part 2D.8 of the Corporations Act; (see section 2.1); 

•  modification of the Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) such that, for Performance  Rights granted beginning 
2013, the ROE performance metric will now be calculated on a linear basis rather than at amounts tied to a 
range of performance achievement.  In addition, the three-year average ROE performance required to achieve 
the target pay-out was increased to 9.5% (see below and section 3.4); 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the Board’s determination to evaluate the design and implementation of an executive stock ownership guideline 
during 2013; 

appointment of Roger Brown as the new Remuneration Committee Chair to separate the Committee and Board 
chairmanships; 

payment or accrual of contractual termination benefits to the former Chief Executive Officer; 

payment of additional director fees to the Chair for his service as Interim CEO; and 

decreased 2012 STI plan outcomes compared to 2011 as a result of difficult business conditions affecting the 
Company’s markets. 

These items are discussed further below or elsewhere in this Remuneration Report. 

Change of LTI Plan ROE performance payout to a linear calculation 

Effective with grants made after 1 January 2013, the Board has modified the three-year average ROE payout matrix for 
the LTI Plan from payouts based on achieving certain ranges of average ROE to a straight linear calculation. The change 
in methodology for calculating achievement of plan targets better aligns management actions with shareholder interests 
by mitigating the potential for risk-taking that may be inconsistent with long-term value creation in order to get to the “next 
level” of payout. 

Annual Report 2012

33

 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Chief Executive Officer transition 

In October 2012, Craig Kipp’s employment with the Company was terminated and Chair David McLemore was appointed 
Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr McLemore has been involved with Boart Longyear since 2005, has served on its 
Board since 2007 and been the Company’s Chair since 2010. During his tenure he has helped direct and guide the 
Company through a number of significant transitions, including private equity ownership and public listing. In light of the 
substantial additional demands of serving as interim CEO, the Board approved an additional monthly fee of $37,500 for 
Mr McLemore to be paid for the duration of his Interim CEO duties which is not to exceed six months. Mr McLemore will 
not be eligible to participate in any incentive programs as Interim CEO. Further details are outlined in section 6.4 of this 
report. 

Consistent with Mr Kipp’s employment agreement and shareholder approval at the Company’s 2011 Annual General 
Meeting, Mr. Kipp is entitled to the following termination benefits: 

• 
• 

• 
• 
• 

• 

severance payments equal to twelve months of his base salary; 
pro-rata payment of his 2012 annual bonus under the Company’s Corporate Bonus Plan through his termination 
date, subject to achievement of specified corporate and personal goals; 
a waiver of medical premiums for twelve months; 
accelerated vesting on a pro-rata basis of retention rights granted under the LTI Plan; 
eligibility for pro-rata performance rights granted under the LTI Plan to vest in accordance with established 
performance conditions at the normal testing date; and 
accelerated vesting of all options granted under the 2008 Option Plan. 

The expense of these termination benefits and equity awards has been brought forward as required under applicable 
accounting standards and fully expensed in the 2012 financial statements. The extent to which Mr Kipp receives any 
value from unvested performance rights for which he remains eligible depends upon the Company’s achievement of 
ROE performance metrics during the relevant performance period for those awards.  

In exchange for these termination benefits, Mr Kipp is subject to a non-competition and non-solicitation agreement for 
twelve months from the date of his termination. The Company may elect to extend these restrictive covenants for up to 
an additional twelve months by continuing Mr Kipp’s monthly severance payments for the relevant extension period.  
Further, should Mr Kipp relocate within 12 months from the date of his termination the Company may still be required to 
reimburse him for moving expenses not to exceed $100,000.  No tax gross-up payment will be made in association with 
the termination benefits Mr Kipp will receive.  

2012 financial performance impact on STI outcome 

After very strong first half financial performance in line with expectations, the Company experienced a marked 
contraction in its core markets during the second half of the year. The Company was unable to reduce its cost structure 
as quickly as revenues declined due to statutory employee notice periods and other factors, and operating margin fell 
from 13% in 2011 to 10.8% in 2012. Further, the Company achieved no year-over-year revenue growth during 2012, and 
STI awarded fell from 97% (on average) in 2011 to 71.9% in 2012.  

The Company had outstanding safety performance in 2012.  Achievement of the STI safety targets for 2012 was at 
maximum  levels, as the Company recorded significant year-over-year improvements in its Total Case Incident Rate and 
Lost Time Incident Rate of 26% and 23%. 
(cid:1)
The Company understands the desire for greater transparency of specific targets that are represented in the strategic 
objectives portion of the STI plan. Given the Company’s size and position in the industry, it believes disclosing certain 
detailed financial or strategic performance targets would put it at a competitive disadvantage due to commercial 
sensitivities. However, in 2012 the Board did establish several specific strategic and operational objectives with the CEO 
that included metrics for new product introductions, supply chain process enhancements, market expansions in both 
geography and drilling types, and communications with employees, customers and shareholders. These objectives 
generally also pertained to other senior executives as they relate to their business, function or region. The Board was 
satisfied that the progress made on the majority of these strategic initiatives for the CEO was, on average, slightly under 
the targeted performance established for the year. 

34

Boart Longyear

 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Report Structure 

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

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Section 

2012 
remuneration 
overview 

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 2012. 

•  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 2012.  

Remuneration 
framework and 
strategy 

•  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 

•  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 2012 and 2011.  

•  Provides details of the Rights granted to executives during the year ended 31 December 

2012 under the long-term incentive plan. 

•  Summarises the key terms of executive service contracts (including termination 

entitlements).  

Non-executive 
Director 
arrangements 

•  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 

2012 and 2011.  

Annual Report 2012

35

 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

1.   2012 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;   

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: 

36

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

1.2.   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 six highest remunerated executives of the Company for the 
year ended 31 December 2012 and are listed in Table 1.2 below: 

Table 1.2: Directors and senior executives who were KMP during the year ended 31 December 2012 

Non-executive 
Directors
David McLemore 1
Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
Roy Franklin
Tanya Fratto
Barbara Jeremiah
Peter St. George

Position

Chairman, Non-executive Director and  Interim Chief Executive Officer
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director
Non-executive Director

Senior executives

Position

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch 2
Alan Sides

Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director (terminated employment effective 5 October 2012)
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Vice President, Global Drilling Services
Vice President, Global Products

(1)  Mr McLemore has served as Interim CEO since 5 October 2012, during which time his responsibilities as Chair 

have been assumed by Ms. Jeremiah and he has served as an executive Director. 

(2)  Mr Birch’s employment terminated on 31 January 2013. 

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. 

1.3.   REMUNERATION OUTCOMES 

Actual remuneration 

Details of CEO and other senior executive remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2012, prepared in accordance 
with statutory obligations and accounting standards, are contained in Table 5.1 of this Report. The remuneration 
calculations in Table 5.1 are based on the Accounting Standards principle of “accrual accounting” and, consequently do 
not necessarily reflect the amount of compensation an executive actually realised in a particular year. To supplement the 
required disclosure we have included the additional table 1.3 below which shows the actual compensation realised by 
the senior executives’ in the years shown. It illustrates how the Company’s remuneration strategy for senior executives 
translates into practice. It is important to note that the STI and LTI amounts are amounts earned on performance during 
the prior plan year(s) and vested and/or paid in the current year. 2011 was a year of record financial performance for the 
Company in revenues and earnings. 

Table 1.3:  Actual remuneration received by senior executives during the year ended 31 December 2012 

Base salary
US$

STI (cash)1
US$

LTI (equity)2
US$

LTI (cash)2
US$

Other3
US$

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

769,231
450,154
412,308
322,269
465,500
350,462

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

977,829
347,344
256,924
254,473
258,163
19,752

746,300
275,000
225,000
225,000
225,000

- 

229,190
40,480
39,447
40,120
36,956
35,800

Total
US$

3,672,550
1,418,822
1,142,879
999,362
1,201,517
567,344

Annual Report 2012

37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

(1)  Represents the cash paid in respect of the executive’s STI award earned for the prior year’s performance.  For 

further details of the STI Plan, see section 3.3 of this Report. 

(2)  Represents the value of share rights and cash rights vested during the year (based on the A$4.13 market value 
of shares at the vesting date) and dividends received on share rights granted prior to 1 January 2012. Share 
rights granted during the year ended 31 December 2012, and share rights and cash rights granted under the 
Company’s LTI Plan and options granted under the Company’s Option Plans during other grant years that are 
still in progress do not appear in this table, as they do not vest 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, tax preparation service reimbursement, 
and severance, if applicable. For Mr Kipp, this amount reflects severance payments received in 2012 from the 
date of his termination on 3 October 2012 and payment of his accrued and unused vacation in 2012 

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. 

In 2012, the Committee changed its remuneration consultant in favour of a consultant with which the Company has no 
other business relationships. Although the Committee was very comfortable with the independence of the advice 
historically received from Mercer Consulting, Mercer’s performance of other important human resources related services 

38

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

for the Company led the Committee to strengthen its remuneration governance and select a new independent executive 
remuneration consultant. The Committee researched and interviewed several potential consultants and ultimately 
selected Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. In making its selection, the Committee considered that Frederic W. Cook consults 
on executive compensation as its sole business and therefore is independent of other potential business considerations 
that could possibly compromise the consultant’s objectivity; has been successfully performing this work since 1973; and 
has extensive experience with clients within the relevant mining and natural resources industries. 

The Committee also established a formal Protocol that summarises the policy and procedures that the Company has 
adopted to govern the relationship between the independent remuneration consultant, the Committee and management. 
This Protocol was developed in compliance with the obligations under Part 2D.8 of the Corporations Act and ensures 
that the remuneration consultant remains free from any undue influence by any member of the KMP to whom the 
recommendations relate. All consultant remuneration recommendations are provided directly to the Committee and are 
accompanied by an undue influence declaration from the consultant. 

The amount paid to remuneration consultants during 2012 was $46,361. 

The table below sets out details of the remuneration consultants engaged and a summary of the services provided 
during the year ended 31 December 2012. 

Table 2.1: Remuneration consultant arrangements  

Remuneration consultant 
Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. 

Nature of services provided 
The Committee engaged Frederic W. Cook & Co., Inc. to review the 
competitiveness of Boart Longyear’s executive remuneration program 
with a focus on competitive pay levels. As part of this analysis a peer 
group was selected to provide a competitive frame of reference from 
which to assess the market compensation levels for the CEO and 
other executives named in the Remuneration Report. 

Freehills 

Provided regular independent advice and counsel on various legal 
and governance standards related to executive remuneration. 

Ashurst (formerly Blake Dawson) 

Provided regular independent advice and counsel on various legal 
and governance standards related to executive remuneration. 

2.2.   REMUNERATION POLICY AND STRATEGY 

The Company’s remuneration programme 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 programme 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 programme 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: 

Annual Report 2012

39

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Fixed Remuneration 

Short-term Incentive  
(Corporate Bonus Plan) 

Long-term Incentive 

•  Provides a predictable base level 
of compensation commensurate 
with the executive’s scope of 
responsibilities, leadership skills, 
values, performance 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 three-year average 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. 

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 contributions (or the 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 Corporate Bonus Plan; 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 during 2012 were:  

Table 3.1: Remuneration mix 

Fixed Remuneration

"At-risk" remuneration
STI2

LTI3

     CEO
     KMPs (Excl. CEO)1

17%
40% - 44%

21%
19% - 26%

62%
33% - 39%

(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. 

40

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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. 

Who participates in 
the STI program? 

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

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. 

Approximately 200 senior employees participated in the CBP in 2012. 

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. For purposes of calculating operating 
margin, the operating income component is adjusted to eliminate the impact of items 
such as restructuring costs, amortization of intangibles, gain/loss on disposal of assets, 
foreign exchange transactions and other immaterial non-operating related expenses. 

(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 

Annual Report 2012

41

 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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 2012 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 2012, 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

While these metrics are specific to 2012 and will be reviewed annually, they have been 
established with the intent of remaining consistent through the business cycle and are 
unchanged from 2011.  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, 
including as a means of a clawback of a prior year’s bonus should it be determined that a 
material misstatement of financial performance had occurred. 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%  

42

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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 2012 are set out in Table 4.1.3 in 
section 4.1 of this Report. The bonuses will be paid in or after March 2013 after Board approval.  

In what form is the 
STI delivered? 

What STI awards 
did senior 
executives earn in 
2012? 

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, skills and contributions to the Company. The target amounts are generally based on 
market averages for comparable roles at similarly-sized companies. The Company made grants 
to approximately 105 participants during the year ended 31 December 2012. 

What proportion of 
total remuneration 
does the LTIP 
program 
represent? 

How is reward 
delivered under the 
LTIP? 

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 in order 
to appropriately limit share dilution 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). 

Do participants pay 
for the Share 
Rights? 

Rights are offered at no cost to the senior executives. 

Annual Report 2012

43

 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

What rights are 
attached to the 
Share Rights? 

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. 

What are the 
vesting 
conditions? 

For Rights granted during the years ending since 31 December 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 

44

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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

Vesting of the Performance Share Rights or Performance Cash Rights that were granted during 
the years ending since 31 December 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: 

3-year average ROE 
performance 

% 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% 

The number of Performance Share Rights or Performance Cash Rights granted in 2010 that are 
earned pursuant to the three-year average ROE performance metric above will vest in 2013 
following the completion of the continuous service requirement. 

For Performance Share Rights or Performance Cash Rights granted beginning 2013, the three-
year average ROE threshold, target and maximum performance requirements are as follows: 

3-year average ROE 
performance 

% of award earned 

Maximum Award 

Greater than or equal to 13.0% 

Target Award 

Equal to 9.5% 

Threshold Award 

Equal to 6.0% 

Less than Threshold 

Less than 6.0% 

150% 

100% 

50% 

0% 

Actual amounts earned for three-year ROE performance falling between the threshold and 
target, or between the target and maximum, will be calculated on a linear basis. 

Why have the 
performance 
hurdles been 
chosen? 

In 2010, the Board chose, based on independent consultation with Mercer Consulting, 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. ROE measures how effectively the Company is 
using the money shareholders have invested to generate profits. ROE is a reflection of multiple 
financial measures including net profitability of the Company and the efficient management of 
assets employed. The Board further believes a focus on this metric will lead to improved cash 
generation in order to internally fund its capital requirements and limit the need to seek debt 
funding for a business subject to a cyclical industry such as ours. Utilising a three-year average 
measure reduces the risk for short-term decision making and accommodates the inherent cycles 
within our industry and business. The ROE hurdle therefore provides a greater alignment 

Annual Report 2012

45

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

between the long-term 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 2012? 

Rights granted during the year ended 31 December 2012 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 2012. 

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 vested in full and became 
exercisable on 18 June 2012. 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 vested upon his termination of employment 
and remain exercisable until 5 April 2013. 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. 

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. 

46

Boart Longyear

 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Table 4.1.1: Year-on-year performance 

Share performance

Earnings performance

Closing 
share 
price
A$

Dividend 
p/share 
US$ 1

1.88
2.78
4.56
3.52
1.99

0.12
0.08
0.02
- 
0.38

Financial 
year

2012
2011
2010
2009
2008

EPS % 2

7.7%
13.0%
4.0%
(2.0%)
52.0%

Revenue 
US$ 
millions

EBITDA
US$ 
millions

NPAT
US$ 
millions

ROE 3

Operating 
margin 4

2,012
2,020
1,476
978
1,838

254
356
222
111
356

68
160
85
(15)
157

6.0% 10.7%
14.6% 13.0%
9.0%
8.5%
(2.0%)
2.0%
18.0% 15.0%

(1)  Dividends per share are shown based upon the cash amounts paid in each year. 

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

completed in May 2010. 

(3)  2008 ROE is calculated on a pro-forma basis allowing for the $700,000,000 equity raising completed in 

November 2009. 

(4)  Excludes other income and other expenses. 

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, 2008-2012 

% of target STI awarded 1

2008

84%

2009

99%

2010

88%

2011

97%

2012

72%  

(1)  Weighted average for senior executives. 

Table 4.1.3: STI earned during the year ended 31 December 2012 

STI earned
US$

644,088 

233,806 
178,152 
140,974 
169,183 
143,031 

Target
STI 1
US$

1,000,000 

317,240 
208,000 
162,225 
234,325 
176,800 

STI earned 
as % of 
target STI 

% of target 
STI forfeited

STI as % of 
maximum 
STI 2

64%

74%
86%
87%
72%
81%

36%

26%
14%
13%
28%
19%

32%

37%
43%
43%
36%
40%

Craig Kipp 3
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

(1)  The target potential value of the 2012 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 2012 was nil. 

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

(3)  Mr Kipp’s STI earned was prorated  to 5 October 2012. 

Annual Report 2012

47

 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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. 

Table 4.1.4 shows the  actual ROE performance achieved during each of the three years applicable to the 2010 
performance awards, as well as the actual three-year average ROE. Based on the actual performance over the period, 
and pursuant to the performance requirement outlined in Table 3.4. 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 2013. The vesting 
dates for all outstanding awards are shown in Table 4.1.5 below.  

Table 4.1.4: Cumulative performance for 2010 grants of performance-based LTIP awards 

2010
2011
2012
3-year Average
% of Award Earned

ROE Performance

         8.5%
       14.6%
         6.0%
         9.7%
    100.0%

The vested Share Rights listed in Table 4.1.5 below include the Retention Share Rights and Performance Share Rights 
that were granted in 2009 and vested in 2012.  The Performance Share Rights were subject to the performance period 
ended 31 December 2011 and achieved 100% 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 
2012.  

48

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Table 4.1.5: Movement in Share Rights during the year ended 31 December 2012 

Nam e

Craig Kipp

Joe Ragan III

Brad Baker

Michael Birch

Fabrizio Rasetti

Alan Sides

Grant
date

Vesting 
date

25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-12
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11

25-Mar-12

5-Oct-12 2
1-Mar-13 3
15-Mar-14 3
15-Mar-15 3
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14

15-Mar-12

15-Mar-15

25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-12
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-12
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-12
15-Mar-10
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-12

25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
15-Mar-15
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
15-Mar-15
25-Mar-12
1-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
15-Mar-15
15-Mar-13
15-Mar-14
15-Mar-15

LTIP 
shares 
(Total)

Num ber of 
Share 
Rights 
vested

Value of 
Share 
Rights 
vested
US$ 1

Num ber of 
Share 
Rights     

forfeited

Value of 
Share 
Rights 
forfeited
US$ 1

Num ber of 
Share Rights 
Outstanding

180,000
54,820
375,000
455,580
681,200
75,000
103,000
80,000

90,000

55,000
72,150
60,000
75,000
55,000
82,900
80,000
90,000
55,000
82,578
70,000
90,000
104,600
60,000
70,000

180,000
47,475
- 
- 
- 
75,000
- 
- 

- 

55,000
- 
- 
- 
55,000
- 
- 
- 
55,000
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

778,576
80,193
- 
- 
- 
324,407
- 
- 

- 

237,898
- 
- 
- 
237,898
- 
- 
- 
237,898
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
7,345
50,250
218,405
553,747
- 
- 
- 

- 
12,407
84,880
368,920
935,364
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
324,750
237,175
127,453
- 
103,000
80,000

90,000

- 
72,150
60,000
75,000
- 
82,900
80,000
90,000
- 
82,578
70,000
90,000
104,600
60,000
70,000  

(1)  Represents the value of share rights vested and forfeited during the year based on the market value of 

shares at the vesting date. 

(2)  The number of Share Rights that vested on 5 October 2012 represents a prorated amount of retention 

shares that vested  pursuant to the terms of the LTI award agreement.  

(3)  As a result of Mr Kipp’s termination of employment in 2012, and pursuant to the terms of the LTI award 

agreement, Mr Kipp’s outstanding Share Rights were prorated to his date of termination. This resulted in 
the amount of Share Right forfeitures indicated above.  The balance of his Performance Share Rights 
remains subject to the Performance Conditions and other vesting requirements of the award. 

Annual Report 2012

49

 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Table 4.1.6: Movement in Cash Rights during the year ended 31 December 2012 

Nam e

Grant
date

Vesting 
date

Craig Kipp

Brad Baker

Joe Ragan III

25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
Fabrizio Rasetti 25-Mar-09
1-Mar-10
15-Mar-10

Michael Birch

Alan Sides

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

 Num ber 
of Cash 
Rights 
vested 

 Value of 
Cash 
Rights 
vested
US$ 

 Num ber 
of Cash 
Rights     

forfeited 

 Value of 
Cash 
Rights 
forfeited
US$ 

 Num ber of 
Cash Rights 
Outstanding 

746,300
- 
275,000
- 
225,000
- 
225,000
- 
225,000
- 
- 

746,300
- 
275,000
- 
225,000
- 
225,000
- 
225,000
- 
- 

- 

- 

- 

60,300 2

60,300 2

389,700 2

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
100,000
- 
80,000
- 
80,000
- 
80,000
80,000

Cash 
(total)
US$

746,300 1
450,000
275,000
100,000
225,000
80,000
225,000
80,000
225,000
80,000
80,000

(1)  This amount was revised in this 2012 report to correct a reporting error from the prior years. Mr Kipp’s total 

number of Cash Rights granted on 25 March 2009 was 746,300 but had been previously reported as 550,000. 

(2)  As a result of Mr Kipp’s termination of employment in 2012, and pursuant to the terms of the LTI award 

agreement, Mr Kipp’s outstanding Performance Cash Rights were prorated to 5 October 2012. The balance of 
his Performance Cash Rights remains subject to the Performance Conditions and other vesting requirements of 
the award. 

Table 4.1.7: Movement in options during the year ended 31 December 2012 

Effective 
grant
date

Vesting 
date

 Options 
(total) 

 Num ber 
of 
options 
vested 

 Value of 
options 
vested
US$ 

Option 
price
A$

 Num ber of 
Options 
Outstanding 

28-Apr-08

5-Oct-12

100,000

100,000

687,308

18.95

28-Apr-08 2
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
18-Jun-09
15-Mar-10

5-Oct-12
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
18-Jun-12
15-Mar-13

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

150,000
90,000
37,500
27,500
27,500
27,500
- 

2,175,000
128,675
53,615
39,317
39,317
39,317
- 

1.55
2.45
2.45
2.45
2.45
2.45
3.20

- 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
25,000

Nam e

Craig Kipp 1

Joe Ragan III
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Fabrizio Rasetti
Alan Sides

(1)  Pursuant to the terms of the agreements governing his option awards, Mr Kipp’s outstanding options 

vested on 5 October 2012. The award agreements stipulated that should his termination occur after 18 
months from the grant date of the award, the outstanding options would vest in full upon his date of 
termination. 

(2)  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. 

50

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

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 eight of this Annual Financial Report. 

Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines  

The Board has determined to evaluate the design and implementation of an executive stock ownership guideline during 
2013. The Board firmly supports equity ownership as an important instrument in creating strong alignment of executive 
and shareholder interests. The financial risk an executive assumes by taking a meaningful equity position in the 
Company creates mutual ownership between the executives and shareholders and provides a focus on long-term 
shareholder value creation. The Board further believes that establishing a share ownership guideline for executives helps 
to mitigate the potential for excessive risk-taking for short-term performance that may be contrary to achieving long-term 
value creation.  

Annual Report 2012

51

 
 
 
 
.
1
.
5

l

e
b
a
T
n

i

t
u
o

t
e
s

e
r
a

)
s
d
r
a
d
n
a
t
s

g
n
i
t
n
u
o
c
c
a

l

e
b
a
c

i
l

p
p
a

h
t
i

w
e
c
n
a
d
r
o
c
c
a

n

i

l

d
e
t
a
u
c
a
c
(

l

1
1
0
2

d
n
a

2
1
0
2

r
e
b
m
e
c
e
D
1
3

d
e
d
n
e

s
r
a
e
y

e
h

t

g
n
i
r
u
d

n
o

i
t

a
r
e
n
u
m
e
r

’

s
e
v
i
t

u
c
e
x
e

i

r
o
n
e
s

h
c
a
e

f
o

s

l
i

a
t
e
D

n
o

i
t

a
r
e
n
u
m
e
r

e
v
i
t
u
c
e
x
e

i

r
o
n
e
S

:
1
.
5

l

e
b
a
T

I

N
O
T
A
R
E
N
U
M
E
R
L
A
T
O
T

.
1
.
5

I

I

D
E
T
M
L
R
A
E
Y
G
N
O
L
T
R
A
O
B

t
r
o
p
e
R

l
a
i
c
n
a
n
F

i

l
a
u
n
n
A

2
1
0
2
R
E
B
M
E
C
E
D
1
3

.
s
e
v
i
t
u
c
e
x
e

i

r
o
n
e
s

r
e
h
t
o

d
n
a
O
E
C
e
h
t

r
o
f

s
m
r
e
t

t
c
a
r
t
n
o
c

i

e
c
v
r
e
s

d
n
a

n
o

i
t

a
r
e
n
u
m
e
r

l

a

t

o

t

f

o

s

l
i

a
t
e
d

i

s
e
d
v
o
r
p

n
o
i
t
c
e
s

i

s
h
T

I

L
A
T
E
D
N

I

I

N
O
T
A
R
E
N
U
M
E
R
E
V
T
U
C
E
X
E

I

.
  5

52

Boart Longyear

(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:12)
(cid:27)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:25)
(cid:22)
(cid:24)

(cid:14)
(cid:1)

(cid:15)
(cid:16)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)
(cid:13)

(cid:31)
(cid:19)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)

(cid:14)

(cid:31)
(cid:23)
(cid:24)
(cid:5)

(cid:37)

(cid:1)

(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:12)
(cid:27)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:25)
(cid:22)
(cid:24)

(cid:14)
(cid:1)

(cid:15)
(cid:16)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)
(cid:13)

(cid:31)
(cid:16)
(cid:26)
(cid:12)
(cid:19)

(cid:9)

(cid:36)

(cid:1)
(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:20)
(cid:17)
(cid:16)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:3)

(cid:1)

(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:12)
(cid:23)
(cid:22)

(cid:20)

(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:10)

(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:20)
(cid:17)
(cid:16)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:13)
(cid:22)

(cid:1)

(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:28)

(cid:31)
(cid:18)
(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:21)
(cid:1)
(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:19)
(cid:28)
(cid:6)

(cid:1)
(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:20)
(cid:17)
(cid:16)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:13)

(cid:1)
(cid:28)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:22)
(cid:30)
(cid:24)

(cid:21)

(cid:25)
(cid:22)
(cid:16)

(cid:31)
(cid:28)
(cid:27)
(cid:24)
(cid:7)

(cid:35)

(cid:1)
(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:20)
(cid:17)
(cid:16)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:13)
(cid:22)

(cid:1)

(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:28)
(cid:1)
(cid:28)
(cid:26)
(cid:24)
(cid:19)

(cid:9)

(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:12)
(cid:27)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:25)
(cid:22)
(cid:24)

(cid:14)
(cid:1)

(cid:15)
(cid:16)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)
(cid:13)

(cid:31)
(cid:19)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)

(cid:4)

(cid:21)

(cid:12)
(cid:28)
(cid:24)
(cid:10)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:31)
(cid:16)
(cid:26)
(cid:12)
(cid:19)

(cid:9)

(cid:15)
(cid:16)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)
(cid:13)

(cid:44)

(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:19)
(cid:18)
(cid:20)

(cid:8)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:27)
(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:25)
(cid:6)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:19)
(cid:28)
(cid:6)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:12)
(cid:23)
(cid:22)

(cid:20)

(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:10)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:19)
(cid:18)
(cid:20)

(cid:8)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:1)

(cid:19)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)

(cid:4)

(cid:1)

(cid:16)

(cid:14)
(cid:23)
(cid:12)

(cid:1)

(cid:19)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)

(cid:4)

(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:19)
(cid:18)
(cid:20)

(cid:8)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:41)

(cid:1)
(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:19)
(cid:28)
(cid:6)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:31)

(cid:22)

(cid:26)
(cid:24)
(cid:17)
(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:7)

(cid:1)

(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:28)
(cid:16)
(cid:8)

(cid:1)

(cid:23)
(cid:24)

(cid:20)
(cid:28)
(cid:12)
(cid:29)
(cid:23)
(cid:23)
(cid:12)

(cid:40)

(cid:1)
(cid:27)
(cid:28)
(cid:20)
(cid:17)
(cid:16)
(cid:23)
(cid:16)
(cid:13)

(cid:31)
(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:25)
(cid:29)

(cid:9)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:39)

(cid:1)

(cid:26)
(cid:16)
(cid:19)
(cid:28)
(cid:6)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:1)
(cid:21)

(cid:12)
(cid:29)
(cid:23)
(cid:23)
(cid:2)

(cid:38)

(cid:1)
(cid:27)
(cid:29)
(cid:23)
(cid:24)
(cid:13)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

(cid:1)

(cid:19)
(cid:27)
(cid:12)

(cid:4)

(cid:30)
(cid:26)
(cid:12)

(cid:21)

(cid:12)
(cid:27)

(cid:33)

(cid:9)
(cid:11)

8

i

p
p
K
g
a
r
C

i

,

4
0
2
1
3
2
4

,

,

6
9
8
3
6
4
4

,

,

9
1
2
0
0
1
1

,

,

5
9
2
6
2
2
1

,

0
1
3
9
3
9

,

,

9
6
3
6
0
0
1

,

7
6
7
4
7
7

,

3
2
3
2
4
8

,

7
1
5
5
8
9

,

,

9
6
4
9
8
0
1

,

0
6
9
9
5
8

,

7
5
5
4
7
7

,

%
6
1
3

.

%
6
3
4

.

%
5
7
2

.

%
0
3
2

.

%
7
6
2

.

%
4
3
2

.

%
9
7
2

.

%
5
4
2

.

%
7
5
2

.

%
9
3
2

.

%
8
3
3

.

%
2
5
2

.

4
4
4
5
0
7

,

,

3
2
8
3
9
2
1

,

4
1
3
4
9
2

,

9
3
7
4
6
2

,

4
8
0
5
4
2

,

1
1
1
2
2
2

,

9
0
7
9
0
2

,

5
9
2
3
9
1

,

4
0
5
7
4
2

,

4
4
1
7
4
2

,

7
4
8
2
7
2

,

5
0
3
7
7
1

,

1
8
0
2
3
6

,

1
7
1
4
5
6

,

6
1
3
8

,

6
5
8
7
1

,

8
9
0
6

,

4
9
0
3
1

,

8
9
0
6

,

4
9
0
3
1

,

8
9
0
6

,

4
9
0
3
1

,

1
2
9
7
1

,

1
2
9
7
1

,

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

0
4
6
,
8
3

0
0
0
,
6
0
0
,
1

4
6
1
,
7
6

6
9
9
,
3
6
3

3
8
5
,
1
9

8
2
6
,
7
1
2

4
7
6
,
9
1

3
6
3
,
2
8

3
3
9
,
5
1

1
7
8
,
6
6

3
3
9
,
5
1

1
7
8
,
6
6

3
3
9
,
5
1

1
7
8
,
6
6

6
3
3
,
7

4
9
4
,
2
2

5
1
3
,
7
2

3
4
4
,
2
6

6
4
0
,
2
2

7
8
7
,
0
5

6
4
0
,
2
2

7
8
7
,
0
5

6
4
0
,
2
2

7
8
7
,
0
5

1
1
8
,
2
1

1
2
3
,
3
1

0
0
5
,
7

0
5
3
,
7

0
0
5
,
7

0
5
3
,
7

0
0
5
,
7

0
5
3
,
7

0
0
5
,
7

0
5
3
,
7

0
0
5
,
7

0
5
3
,
7

0
0
5
,
7

0
5
3
,
7

0
0
5
7

,

0
5
3
7

,

0
0
5
7

,

0
5
3
7

,

0
0
5
7

,

0
5
3
7

,

0
0
5
7

,

0
5
3
7

,

0
0
5
7

,

0
5
3
7

,

0
0
5
7

,

0
5
3
7

,

3
2
6
5
9

,

8
2
9
5
3
1

,

8
8
0
4
4
6

,

0
0
0
0
5
9

,

1
3
2
,
9
6
7

0
0
0
,
0
0
0
,
1

2
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

0
4
6
1
5

,

4
6
9
2
4

,

9
8
6
4
4

,

4
6
6
5
3

,

8
3
7
2
4

,

1
1
7
4
3

,

3
5
2
4
4

,

3
8
2
1
3

,

2
5
5
0
4

,

2
0
1
2
3

,

6
0
8
3
3
2

,

4
4
8
5
0
3

,

4
5
1
,
0
5
4

5
8
3
,
5
3
4

2
5
1
8
7
1

,

0
0
2
9
0
2

,

8
0
3
,
2
1
4

2
4
9
,
3
9
3

4
7
9
0
4
1

,

0
0
5
7
5
1

,

9
6
2
,
2
2
3

5
6
3
,
1
1
3

2
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

I
I
I
n
a
g
a
R
e
o
J

i
t
t
e
s
a
R
o
z
i
r
b
a
F

i

2
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

2
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

r
e
k
a
B
d
a
r
B

h
c
r
i

B

l

e
a
h
c
M

i

3
8
1
9
6
1

,

8
9
8
5
1
2

,

0
0
5
,
5
6
4

2
9
6
,
9
4
4

2
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

i

s
e
d
S
n
a
A

l

1
3
0
3
4
1

,

0
3
3
1
6
1

,

2
6
4
,
0
5
3

5
8
3
,
5
3
3

2
1
0
2

1
1
0
2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
e
t
a
d

e
h
t

m
o
r
f

s
h
t
n
o
m
2
1

r
o
f

i

s
m
u
m
e
r
p

l

I

I

D
E
T
M
L
R
A
E
Y
G
N
O
L
T
R
A
O
B

i

a
c
d
e
m
s
h

i

f
o

i

r
e
v
a
w
e
h
t

f
o

e
u
a
v

l

e
h
t

d
n
a

s
t
n
e
m
y
a
p

n
o
i
t
a
n
m
r
e
t

i

’

s
p
p
K

i

r

M

f
o

i

g
n
s
n
e
p
x
e

e
h

t

g
n

i
t

n
e
s
e
r
p
e
r

l

a
u
r
c
c
a

g
n

i
t

n
u
o
c
c
a

2
1
0
2

e
h
t

s
e
d
u
c
n
I

l

.

i

d
e
d
v
o
r
p

s
t
i
f

e
n
e
b

y
r
a

t

e
n
o
m
-
n
o
n

o
n

e
r
e
w
e
r
e
h
T

)
1
(

)
2
(

t
r
o
p
e
R

l
a
i
c
n
a
n
F

i

l
a
u
n
n
A

2
1
0
2
R
E
B
M
E
C
E
D
1
3

l

y
e
t
a
m

i
t
l
u

y
a
m
s
e
v
i
t
u
c
e
x
e

i

r
o
n
e
s

t
a
h
t

)
y
n
a

f
i
(

t
i
f
e
n
e
b

e
h
t

f
o

e
v
i
t
a
c
d
n

i

i

r
o

o
t

d
e
t
a
e
r

l

t
o
n

s

i

n
o
i
t
a
r
e
n
u
m
e
r

s
a

d
e
d
u
c
n

l

i

t
n
u
o
m
a

e
h
T

.

d
o
i
r
e
p

g
n

i
t
s
e
v

e
h

t

r
e
v
o

i

d
e
s
n
g
o
c
e
r

s

i

d
n
a

e
t
a
d

t
n
a
r
g

e
h
t

t
a

s
a

i

d
e
n
m
r
e
t
e
d

s

i

s
t
n
e
m
u
r
t
s
n

i

y
t
i
u
q
e

f
o

e
u
a
v

l

r
i
a
f

e
h
T

l

.
)
)
s
(
n
a
P
n
o
i
t
p
O
e
h
t

r
e
d
n
u

d
e
d
r
a
w
a

s
n
o
i
t
p
o

d
n
a
P
T
L

I

e
h
t

r
e
d
n
u

d
e
d
r
a
w
a

s
t

h
g
R

i

.

e

.
i
(

d
o
i
r
e
p

g
n

i
t
s
e
v

e
v
i
t
c
e
p
s
e
r

e
h
t

r
e
v
o

i

d
e
s
n
g
o
c
e
r

n
o
i
t
a
s
n
e
p
m
o
c

y
t
i
u
q
e

f
o

e
u
a
v

l

r
i
a
f

l

a
c
i
r
o
t
s
h

i

e
h
t

f
o

n
o
i
t
r
o
p

a

s
e
d
u
c
n

l

i

n
o
i
t
a
r
e
n
u
m
e
r

,
d
r
a
o
B
s
d
r
a
d
n
a
t
S
g
n
i
t
n
u
o
c
c
A
n
a

i
l

a
r
t
s
u
A
e
h

t

f

o

s
t

n
e
m
e
r
i
u
q
e
r

e
h

t

h

t
i

w
e
c
n
a
d
r
o
c
c
a

n
I

)
3
(

.
2
1
0
2

r
o
f

n
o
i
t
a
c
a
v

d
e
s
u
n
u

d
n
a

d
e
u
r
c
c
a

’

s
p
p
K

i

r

M

r
o
f

t
n
e
m
y
a
p

e
h
t

s
t
n
e
s
e
r
p
e
r

”
r
e
h
t
O

“

n

i

t

n
u
o
m
a

e
h
T

.

2
1
0
2

r
e
b
o

t
c
O
3

n
o

n
o

i
t

i

a
n
m
r
e
t

i

s
h

f
o

n
o
i
t
a
u
a
v

l

l

s
e
o
h
c
S

-
k
c
a
B
a

l

i

g
n
y
p
p
a

l

2
B
S
A
A
h
t
i

w
e
c
n
a
d
r
o
c
c
a

n

i

i

d
e
n
m
r
e
t
e
d

n
e
e
b

s
a
h

t
n
a
r
g

r
i
e
h
t

f
o

e
t
a
d

e
h
t

t
a

s
n
o
i
t
p
o

f
o

e
u
a
v

l

r
i
a

f

e
h
T

.
t
s
e
v

s
t

n
e
m
u
r
t
s
n

i

y
t
i

u
q
e

e
h

t

l

d
u
o
h
s

e
s

i
l

a
e
r

.
s
t
n
e
m
e
t
a
t
s

l

i

a
c
n
a
n
i
f

e
h
t

o
t

2
3

e
t
o
N
n

i

t
u
o

t
e
s

e
r
a

s
n
o
i
t

a
u
a
v

l

e
s
e
h

t

i

i

g
n
n
n
p
r
e
d
n
u

s
n
o

i
t

p
m
u
s
s
a

e
h
T

.
d
o
h
t
e
m

e
r
e
w
d
n
a

3
1
0
2

h
c
r
a
M
n

i

i

d
a
p

e
b

o
t

d
e
t
c
e
p
x
e

e
r
a

i

h
c
h
w

,
2
1
0
2

r
e
b
m
e
c
e
D
1
3

d
e
d
n
e

r
a
e
y

e
h
t

g
n
i
r
u
d

e
v
i
t
u
c
e
x
e

e
h
t

y
b

d
e
n
r
a
e

s
t

n
e
m
y
a
p

I

T
S
h
s
a
c

s
t

n
e
s
e
r
p
e
r

t

n
u
o
m
a

2
1
0
2

e
h
T

)
4
(

i

.
s
t
h
g
R
e
r
a
h
S
n
o

i

d
e
v
e
c
e
r

s
d
n
e
d
v
d

i

i

,
e
c
n
a
t
s
s
s
a

i

i

g
n
x
a
t

d
n
a

l

i

a
c
n
a
n

i
f

f

o

s
t

n
e
m
e
s
r
u
b
m
e
r

i

,
s
e
c
n
a
w
o

l
l

a

e
v
i
t

o
m
o
t
u
a

s
e
d
u
c
n
I

l

.

3
1
0
2

y
r
a
u
r
b
e
F
6
1

n
o

d
r
a
o
B
e
h
t

y
b

d
e
v
o
r
p
p
a

.
s
e
t
a
t
S
d
e
t
i
n
U
e
h
t

n

i

y
t
i
t
n
e

i

g
n
y
o
p
m
e

l

e
h
t

y
b

e
d
a
m
s
n
o

i
t

u
b
i
r
t

n
o
c

i

g
n
h
c
t

a
m
n
a
p

l

)
k
(
1
0
4

s
e
d
u
c
n
I

l

.
s
e
t
a
t
S
d
e
t
i
n
U
e
h
t

n

i

y
t
i
t
n
e

i

g
n
y
o
p
m
e

l

e
h
t

y
b

e
d
a
m
s
n
o

i
t

u
b
i
r
t

n
o
c

g
n
i
r
a
h
s

t
i
f

o
r
p

)
k
(
1
0
4

s
e
d
u
c
n
I

l

.

2
1
0
2

r
e
b
o

t
c
O
3

n
o

d
e

t

i

a
n
m
r
e

t

t

n
e
m
y
o
p
m
e

l

’

s
p
p
K

i

.
r

M

)
5
(

)
6
(

)
7
(

)
8
(

Annual Report 2012

53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

5.2.   RIGHTS AND OPTIONS GRANTED 

Table 5.2: Rights granted during the year ended 31 December 2012 

Share Rights

Number of 
Rights 
granted1

Future 
years 
payable2

Fair value 
per Right 3
US$

681,200
90,000
90,000
75,000
90,000
70,000

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

4.50 
4.50 
4.50 
4.50 
4.50 
4.50 

Maximum 
value of 
grant 4
US$

4,598,100 
506,250 
506,250 
421,875 
506,250 
393,750 

Name

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

(1)  The grants made to senior executives constituted their full LTI entitlement for 2012 and were made on 15 March 

2012 on the terms summarised above.  Any Rights that do not vest on the vesting date will be forfeited. 

(2)  Rights vest on 15 March 2015 subject to performance over the period from 1 January 2013 to 31 December 2014 

and/or continued service until the vesting date. 

(3)  The fair value was calculated as at the grant date of 15 March 2012.   

(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 2012. 

54

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

5.3 SERVICE CONTRACTS AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS 

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 

Name and 
position held at 
the end of 
financial year 

Craig Kipp 
Former Chief 
Executive Officer, 
President 
(employment 
terminated 3 
October 2012) 

Joe Ragan III 
Chief Financial 
Officer 

No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

Fabrizio Rasetti 
Senior Vice 
President, 
General Counsel 
and Secretary 

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  

Annual Report 2012

55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Name and 
position held at 
the end of 
financial year 

Brad Baker 
Senior Vice 
President, Human 
Resources 

Duration of 
contract 
No fixed term 

Notice period by 
Company 
None required 

Notice period 
by executive 

90 days 

Alan Sides 
Vice President, 
Global Products 

No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

No fixed term 

None required 

90 days 

Michael Birch 
Vice President, 
Global Drilling 
Services 

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

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 entitlement only 

For termination without cause: 

•  12 months’ salary 

•  Pro-rata bonus to termination 

date 

•  Waiver of medical insurance 
premiums for 12 months 

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, $1,355,000 of the pool was utilised for non-executive Director fees, being 
approximately 68% of the fee pool limit. 

In 2011, the Board performed a detailed review of the NED remuneration structure, and in 2012 determined to make no 
adjustments to NED remuneration.  

In consideration of Mr McLemore’s duties as interim CEO following the termination of Mr Kipp’s employment in October, 
the Board determined to pay Mr McLemore an additional monthly fee of $37,500 until the earlier of the appointment of a 
new CEO or six months from the Board’s approval. In addition, Mr McLemore will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses 

56

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

associated with temporary living arrangements in Salt Lake City while serving in this capacity. Mr McLemore is not eligible 
to participate in the Company’s short- or long-term incentive plans. 

Table 6.1:  Components of non-executive Director remuneration  

Component 

Explanation 

Board fees 

Current base fees per annum are: 

• 

• 

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

$300,000 for the Chair of the Board 

Committee fees  

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

Other fees/benefits 

Post-employment benefits 

• 

• 

$15,000 annually for committee members; and 

$30,000 annually for committee chairs. 

Where the Chair 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 Chair 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 2012.  

Annual Report 2012

57

 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

6.4.   DETAILS OF REMUNERATION PAID TO NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 

Details of non-executive Directors’ remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 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 
US$

Total
US$

412,500
300,000

151,376
129,969

165,000
130,000

165,000
134,167

150,000
82,500

147,500
30,000

137,615
112,385

-
-

13,624
11,697

-
-

-
-

-

-

12,385
10,115

-
-

-
-

-
-

-
-

-

-

-
-

412,500
300,000

165,000
141,666

165,000
130,000

165,000
134,167

150,000
82,500

147,500
30,000

150,000
122,500

David McLemore 3
2012
2011
Bruce Brook
2012
2011

Roger Brown

2012
2011
Roy Franklin
2012
2011

Tanya Fratto 4

2012
2011
Barbara Jeremiah 5
2012
2011

Peter St. George

2012
2011

(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)  Includes $112,500 of additional fees received by Mr McLemore in recognition of his duties as interim Chief 

Executive Officer from October 2012 through December 2012. 

(4)  Ms Fratto was appointed a Director effective 1 June 2011.  
(5)  Ms Jeremiah was appointed a Director effective 1 October 2011.  

58

Boart Longyear

 
 
           
                        
                  
     
           
                        
                  
     
           
                 
                  
     
           
                 
                  
     
           
                        
                  
     
           
                        
                  
     
           
                        
                  
     
           
                        
                  
     
           
     
             
                        
                  
       
           
     
             
                        
                  
       
           
                 
                  
     
           
                 
                  
     
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

Details of amounts paid or payable for non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor are outlined in Note 35 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 tax compliance services, the magnitude of 
which is impacted by the global reach of the Company. 

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 Chair 
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 2012 and 2011.  It is expected that this 
project will conclude during the year ending 31 December 2013.  The Company expects that the level of non-audit 
services will continue to 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 35 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 61 of the annual financial report. 

Annual Report 2012

59

 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                    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 

Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer 

Sydney, 18 February 2013 

60

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 2 9322 7000 
Fax:  +61 2 9322 7001 
www.deloitte.com.au 

The Board of Directors 
Boart Longyear Limited 
26 Butler Boulevard 
Adelaide Airport  SA  5650 
Australia  

(cid:1)

(cid:1)

18 February 2013 

Dear Directors 

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 consolidated financial statements of Boart Longyear Limited for the 
financial year ended 31 December 2012, 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 

Samantha Lewis 
Partner  
Chartered Accountants 

Annual Report 2012

61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 2 9322 7000 
Fax:  +61 9322 7001(cid:1)
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 2012, 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 64 to 127.  

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 
gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 4, 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 judgement, 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  company’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 company’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. 

62

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 2012 and 

of its performance for the year ended on that date; and 

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

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

disclosed in Note 4. 

Report on the Remuneration Report  

We  have  audited  the  Remuneration  Report  included  in  pages  33  to  58  of  the  directors’  report  for  the  year 
ended 31 December 2012. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation 
of  the  Remuneration  Report  in  accordance  with  section  300A  of  the  Corporations  Act  2001.  Our 
responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  the  Remuneration  Report,  based  on  our  audit  conducted  in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. 

Opinion 

In  our  opinion  the  Remuneration  Report  of  Boart  Longyear  Limited  for  the  year  ended  31  December  2012, 
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.  

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU 

Samantha Lewis 
Partner 
Chartered Accountants 
Sydney, 18 February 2013

Annual Report 2012

63

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Financial Report 
31 DECEMBER 2012                                                                                                                          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 4 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 

Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer 

Sydney, 18 February 2013 

64

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                         BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Revenue
Cost of goods sold
Gross margin

Other income
General and administrative expenses
Selling and marketing expenses
Restructuring expenses and related impairments
Other expenses
Operating profit

Interest income
Finance costs

Profit before taxation
Income tax expense
Profit for the year attributable 

to equity holders of the parent

Earnings per share:

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Other comprehensive income
Profit for the year attributable
to equity holders of the parent

Gain on cash flow hedges recorded in equity 
Transfer to profit or loss on cash flow hedges
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Actuarial losses related to defined benefit plans
Income tax on income and expense 
recognised directly through equity
Other comprehensive loss for the year (net of tax)

Note

6

2012
US$'000

2,011,507
(1,499,060)
512,447

10

6
7

9

25
25

3,097
(258,107)
(39,551)
(67,584)
(23,454)
126,848

3,143
(30,065)

99,926
(31,762)

68,164

15.0 cents
14.8 cents

2012
US$'000

68,164

-
-
6,324
(19,448)

3,088
(10,036)

2011
US$'000

2,020,322
(1,456,023)
564,299

3,215
(263,607)
(38,955)
(29)
(19,288)
245,635

5,111
(23,936)

226,810
(66,939)

159,871

35.1 cents
34.8 cents

2011
US$'000

159,871

193
137
(26,087)
(27,782)

8,165
(45,374)

Total comprehensive income for the year
attributed to equity holders of the parent

58,128

114,497

Annual Report 2012

65

 
 
        
        
       
       
           
           
               
               
          
          
            
            
            
                   
            
            
           
           
               
               
            
            
             
           
            
            
             
           
             
           
                   
                  
                   
                  
               
            
            
            
               
               
            
            
             
           
 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
As at 31 December 2012                                                                                                               BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Current tax receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets

Assets classified as held for sale
Total current assets

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Other assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Provisions
Current tax payable
Loans and borrowings
Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets 
Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Other equity
Retained earnings
Total equity 

Note

30a
11
12
9

31

14
15
16
9

17
19
9
18

18
9
19

21
22

23

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

89,628
260,502
533,690
39,331
42,021
965,172
33,997
999,169

628,691
290,786
128,158
192,352
11,582
1,251,569
2,250,738

284,251
36,271
97,486
189
418,197

601,733
7,757
87,634
697,124
1,115,321
1,135,417

1,122,189
70,914
(137,182)
79,496
1,135,417

82,286
320,756
400,439
29,993
23,782
857,256
-
857,256

508,231
294,063
129,843
144,587
10,760
1,087,484
1,944,740

316,660
22,286
82,000
2,518
423,464

310,343
2,905
73,588
386,836
810,300
1,134,440

1,128,923
59,667
(137,182)
83,032
1,134,440

66

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
             
             
           
           
           
           
             
             
             
             
           
           
             
                   
 
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
             
             
        
        
        
        
           
           
             
             
             
             
                  
               
           
           
           
           
               
               
             
             
           
           
        
           
        
        
        
        
             
             
          
          
             
             
        
        
 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                           BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Issued
capital
US$'000

1,132,051

-

-
-
5,204
(8,332)
-

1,128,923

1,128,923

-
-
-
-
2,435
(9,169)
-

Balance at 1 January 2011
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive loss

for the period

Payment of dividends
Vesting of LTIP rights, restricted shares
Purchase of shares for LTIP
Share-based compensation
Balance at 31 December 2011

Balance at 1 January 2012
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive loss

for the period

Payment of dividends
Vesting of LTIP rights, restricted shares
Purchase of shares for LTIP
Share-based compensation

Balance at 31 December 2012

1,122,189

Foreign 
currency
translation
reserve
US$'000

Equity-settled
compensation
reserve
US$'000

Hedging
reserve
US$'000

Other
equity
US$'000

Accumulated
(losses)/
retained
earnings
US$'000

Total
attributable
to owners of
the parent
US$'000

76,421
-

(26,087)
-
-
-
-
50,334

50,334
-
-
6,324
-
-
-
-

56,658

8,415
-

-
-
(5,204)
-
6,122
9,333

9,333
-
-
-
-
(2,435)
-
7,358

14,256

(259)
-

(137,182)
-

(19,477)
159,871

1,059,969
159,871

259
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-
(137,182)

(137,182)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(137,182)

(19,546)
(37,816)
-
-
-
83,032

83,032
68,164
-
(16,360)
(55,340)
-
-
-

79,496

(45,374)
(37,816)

-
(8,332)
6,122
1,134,440

1,134,440
68,164
-
(10,036)
(55,340)

-
(9,169)
7,358

1,135,417

Annual Report 2012

67

 
 
    
          
                  
          
      
            
        
              
               
                      
            
             
            
           
              
         
                      
           
             
            
           
              
               
                      
            
             
            
           
          
               
                 
            
             
                  
                   
         
               
                      
            
             
                  
             
              
               
                  
            
             
                  
              
    
          
                  
            
      
             
        
    
          
                  
            
      
             
        
              
               
                      
            
             
             
            
              
               
                      
            
             
                  
                 
              
           
                      
            
             
            
           
              
               
                      
            
             
            
           
          
               
                 
            
             
                  
                   
         
               
                      
            
             
                  
             
              
               
                  
            
             
                  
              
    
          
                 
            
      
             
        
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Note

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year
Adjustments provided by operating activities:
Income tax expense recognised in profit
Finance costs recognised in profit
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest income recognised in profit
Loss (gain) on sale or disposal of non-current assets
Impairment of current and non-current assets
Non-cash foreign exchange loss
Share-based compensation
Long-term compensation - cash rights

Changes in net assets and liabilities, net of effects
from acquisition and disposal of businesses:
Decrease (increase) in assets:
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Other assets

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Trade and other payables
Provisions

Cash generated from operations

Interest paid
Interest received
Income taxes paid
Net cash flows from operating activities

7
8
6
8

8, 32
8

6

68,164

31,762
30,065
127,443
(3,143)
900
36,300
1,472
7,304
3,336

45,906
(140,276)
(20,588)

(39,668)
6,742
155,719

(28,928)
3,143
(65,722)
64,212

159,871

66,939
23,936
110,623
(5,111)
(365)
450
686
5,854
2,670

(62,052)
(126,305)
11,286

58,844
(3,801)
243,525

(23,541)
5,111
(27,394)
197,701

68

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
             
           
             
             
             
             
           
           
              
              
                  
                 
             
                  
               
                  
               
               
               
               
             
            
          
          
            
             
            
             
               
              
           
           
            
            
               
               
            
            
             
           
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (continued) 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

Note

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Intangible costs paid

Net cash flows used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Payments for share purchases for LTIP
Payments for debt issuance costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Dividends paid

Net cash flows from financing activities

24

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance 

of cash held in foreign currencies

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

30a

(247,653)
3,266
(35,141)
(279,528)

(9,169)
(490)
418,444
(129,872)
(55,340)
223,573

8,257
82,286

(915)
89,628

(179,655)
2,908
(41,292)
(218,039)

(8,332)
(7,627)
752,237
(683,708)
(37,816)
14,754

(5,584)
94,944

(7,074)
82,286

Annual Report 2012

69

 
 
 
 
 
          
          
               
               
            
            
          
          
              
              
                 
              
           
           
          
          
            
            
           
             
               
              
             
             
                 
              
             
             
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             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.   

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: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

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 (AASB effective date is currently 1 January 2013).  Management has not yet assessed 
the impact of adoption of these amendments. 

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.  

70

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

2. 

ADOPTION OF NEW AND REVISED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (CONTINUED) 

Employee benefits 
Amendments to AASB 119 ‘Employee Benefits’ require changes in the calculation of the net defined benefit 
liability and pension expense and provides changes to certain financial statement disclosures.  These 
amendments will be adopted for the year ending 31 December 2013.  The primary impact will be that beginning 
for 2013, the interest cost and expected return on assets will be combined into net financing cost.  This will be 
determined as the interest on the net liability based on the assumed discount rate.  The net impact will be an 
increase in the pension expense which will vary from country to country depending on the spread between the 
discount rate and the expected return on asset assumption used previously.   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. 

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 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. 

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. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

In applying A-IFRS, management is required to make judgements, estimates and form assumptions that affect 
the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of 
contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported revenue and expenses during the 
periods presented herein.  On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation 
to asset, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenues 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. 

The key judgements, estimates and assumptions that have or could have the most significant effect on the 
amounts recognised in the financial statements relate to the following areas: 

(a) 

Estimated Impairment of Goodwill 

Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-
generating units to which goodwill has been allocated.  The value in use calculation requires the 
Company to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a 
suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value. These estimates are subject to risk and 
uncertainty; hence there is a possibility that changes in circumstances will alter these projections, which 
may impact the recoverable amount of the assets. 

The carrying amount of goodwill at 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2011 was $290,786,000 and 
$294,063,000, respectively, after an impairment loss of $6,839,000 was recognised during 2012.  See 
Note 15. 

Annual Report 2012

71

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

3. 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(b) 

Other Intangible Assets 

The Company values identifiable other intangible assets acquired in a business combination based on a 
combination of independent valuations in some cases and management’s estimate of the net present 
value of estimated future cash flows of the assets.  Identifiable intangible assets are amortised over their 
estimated useful lives.  Given the estimates involved, management reviews the carrying value of these 
assets annually for impairment.  

The carrying amount of other intangible assets at 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2011 was 
$128,158,000 and $129,843,000, respectively, after impairment losses of $15,554,000 and $393,000 
were recognised during 2012 and 2011, respectively.  See Note 16. 

(c) 

Useful lives of Property, Plant and Equipment 

The estimation of useful lives of assets has been based on historical experience.  In addition, the 
condition of the assets is assessed at least annually and considered against the remaining useful life.  
Adjustments to useful lives are made when considered necessary. 

(d) 

Income Taxes 

The Company is subject to income taxes in Australia and other jurisdictions around the world in which 
the Company operates.  Significant judgement is required in determining the Company’s current tax 
assets and liabilities.  Judgement is also required in assessing whether deferred tax assets and certain 
deferred tax liabilities are recognised on the balance sheet.  Deferred tax assets, including those arising 
from unrecouped tax losses, capital losses, foreign tax credits and temporary differences, are 
recognised only where it is considered more likely than not that they will be recovered, which is 
dependent on the generation of sufficient future taxable profits.   

Assumptions about the generation of future taxable profits and repatriation of retained earnings depend 
on management’s estimates of future cash flows.  Judgements are also required about the application of 
income tax legislation and its interaction with income tax accounting principles.  These judgements and 
assumptions are subject to risk and uncertainty, hence there is a possibility that changes in 
circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact the amount of deferred tax assets and  tax 
liabilities recognised on the balance sheet.  In such circumstances, some or all of the carrying amount of 
recognised deferred tax assets and tax liabilities may require adjustment, resulting in a corresponding 
credit or charge to the income statement. 

(e) 

Defined Benefit Pension Plans 

The Company’s accounting policy for defined benefit pension plans requires management to make 
annual estimates and assumptions about future returns on classes of assets, future remuneration 
changes, employee attrition rates, administration costs, changes in benefits, inflation rates, exchange 
rates, life expectancy and expected remaining periods of service of employees.  In making these 
estimates and assumptions, management  considers advice provided by external advisers, such as 
actuaries.  Where actual experience differs to these estimates, actuarial gains and losses are 
recognised directly in equity.   

4. 

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 18 February 2013. 

72

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

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.  

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 2012 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.  

 (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. 

Annual Report 2012

73

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

 (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.   

74

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

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. 

Annual Report 2012

75

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

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.  Management 
periodically  evaluates provisions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax 
regulation is open to interpretation. The Company establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis 
of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities. 

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. 

76

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

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. 

Annual Report 2012

77

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

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. 

78

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

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. 

Annual Report 2012

79

 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(m) 

Employee benefits (continued) 

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. 

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. 

80

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 

(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 4(q). 

 (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. 

Annual Report 2012

81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

4. 

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. 

82

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             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 designs, manufactures and 
sells drilling equipment and performance tooling 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

Drilling Services
Products

2012
US$'000

1,516,203
495,304
2,011,507

2011
US$'000

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

Unallocated 1
Restructure expenses and related impairments
Finance costs
Interest income
Profit before taxation

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

186,992
93,177
280,169

(85,737)
(67,584)
(30,065)
3,143
99,926

212,542
119,765
332,307

(86,643)
(29)
(23,936)
5,111
226,810

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

such as foreign exchange gains or losses. 

Other segment information 

Depreciation and amortisation of 
segment assets

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Additions to non-current
assets 2

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

102,610
14,061
116,671

10,772
127,443

89,448
12,757
102,205

8,418
110,623

241,524
27,564
269,088

21,026
290,114

138,538
45,360
183,898

34,436
218,334

Drilling Services
Products
Total of all segments
Unallocated 1
Total 

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

software and hardware.  

(2)  Non-current assets excluding deferred tax assets. 

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

Annual Report 2012

83

 
 
 
 
 
 
         
        
           
           
             
           
             
           
         
        
           
           
            
            
            
                    
            
            
                
                
             
           
 
 
 
 
 
             
             
           
           
               
             
             
             
             
           
           
           
               
                
             
             
             
           
           
           
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

5. 

SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED) 

Geographic information 

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

North America
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Africa
Europe
Total 

Revenue from external customers

2012
US$'000

752,886
534,687
314,877
305,550
103,507
2,011,507

2011
US$'000

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

Non-current assets 1
2011
US$'000

2012
US$'000

378,804
393,101
116,649
140,703
29,960
1,059,217

378,472
360,376
98,529
83,104
22,416
942,897

(1)  Non-current assets excluding deferred tax 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

2012
US$'000

1,516,202
495,305
2,011,507

2,863
280
3,143
2,014,650

2011
US$'000

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

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

84

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
             
           
           
           
             
           
           
           
             
           
           
             
             
           
           
             
             
           
             
             
         
        
        
           
 
 
 
   
   
       
       
   
   
           
           
               
               
           
           
   
   
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

28,965
-
951
149
30,065

-
-
-

21,252
347
1,179
251
23,029

137
770
907

Total finance costs

30,065

23,936

8. 

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 

(a) 

Gains and losses 

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

(Loss) gain on disposal of property,

 plant and equipment

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

(900)

365

Net foreign exchange losses

(5,949)

(3,381)

Net (expense) reversal of bad debt

(605)

(245)

(b) 

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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

(592,371)

(591,464)

(23,863)
(2,808)

(21,175)
(1,106)

(7,304)
(3,336)

(22,974)
(166,771)
(819,427)

(5,854)
(2,670)

(135)
(154,794)
(777,198)

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

fringe benefits, state taxes, etc.  

Annual Report 2012

85

 
 
            
            
                   
                  
                  
               
                  
                  
            
            
                   
                  
                   
                  
                   
                  
            
            
 
 
             
              
         
         
             
             
 
 
     
     
       
       
         
         
         
         
         
         
       
             
     
     
     
     
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

8. 

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR (CONTINUED) 

(c) 

Other 

Depreciation of non-current assets
Amortisation of non-current assets
Impairment of property, plant, and equipment
Impairment of intangibles
Impairment of goodwill
Impairment of inventory
Operating lease rental expense

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 (benefit) expense

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

(110,991)
(16,452)
(6,164)
(15,554)
(6,839)
(7,743)
(32,276)

(95,096)
(15,527)
(57)
(393)
-
(568)
(37,686)

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

70,913

68,574

2,262
(41,413)
31,762

(5,208)
3,573
66,939

(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
Profit/Losses subject to double taxation in the US
Unutilised foreign tax credits
Recognition of net deferred tax assets/liabilities

arising in prior years
Deduction of foreign taxes
Other

Under (over) provision from prior years

99,926

226,810

29,977
4,903
(646)
3,024
145
(2,468)
7,055

(16,827)
-
4,337
29,500
2,262
31,762

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

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

86

Boart Longyear

 
 
     
       
       
       
         
               
       
             
         
               
         
             
       
       
 
 
 
         
         
            
          
        
            
         
         
 
 
 
 
         
       
         
         
            
            
              
        
            
          
               
              
          
            
            
         
        
               
                
          
            
            
         
         
            
          
         
         
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

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

The following current and deferred amounts were charged (credited) 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
Unused tax losses and credits

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

3,088
-
3,088

8,236
(71)
8,165

(21,684)
26,069
34,946
39,331

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

97,486
97,486

82,000
82,000

118,801
65,794
184,595

99,055
42,627
141,682

Annual Report 2012

87

 
 
 
            
            
                
                
            
            
        
          
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
       
         
         
         
       
       
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

2012

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
   temporary differences
Property, plant and equipment
Provisions
Doubtful debts
Intangibles
Share-issue expenses
Accrued liabilities
Pension
Debt and interest
Inventory
Investments in subsidiaries
Unrealised foreign exchange
Other

Unused tax losses and credits:
Tax losses
Foreign tax credits

Opening  Credited to
balance
US$'000 US$'000

Credited
FX
income differences to equity
US$'000

Closing
balance
US$'000 US$'000

(5,691)
4,162
188
(9,079)
4,935
2,590
10,156
25,562
17,616
(1,500)
38,455
11,661
99,055

1,408
6,358
169
(380)
(2,487)
2,016
2,291
(522)
7,330
-
3,814
(1,751)
18,246

33,611
9,016
141,682

(11,482)
34,649
41,413

19
(106)
(5)
232
-
(66)
(260)
(654)
(450)
-
-
(298)
(1,588)

-
-
(1,588)

-
-
-
-
-
-
3,088
-
-
-
-
-
3,088

-
-
3,088

(4,264)
10,414
352
(9,227)
2,448
4,540
15,275
24,386
24,496
(1,500)
42,269
9,612
118,801

22,129
43,665
184,595

192,352
(7,757)
184,595

Presented in the statement of financial position as follows:

Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax liability

88

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
      
       
               
           
      
       
       
           
           
     
          
          
                
           
          
      
         
            
           
      
       
      
             
           
       
       
       
             
           
       
     
       
           
       
     
     
         
           
           
     
     
       
           
           
     
      
           
             
           
      
     
       
             
           
     
     
      
           
           
       
     
     
        
       
  
     
   
             
           
     
       
     
             
           
     
  
     
        
       
  
  
      
  
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

2011

Deferred tax assets (liabilities)
   temporary differences
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
Unrealised foreign exchange
Other

Unused tax losses and credits:
Tax losses
Foreign tax credits

Opening  Credited to
balance
US$'000 US$'000

Credited
FX
income differences to equity
US$'000

Closing
balance
US$'000 US$'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)
15,905
5,782
79,281

3,054
1,687
(223)
709
(3,237)
(6,247)
475
(7,267)
11,781
(2,703)
(5,473)
3,478
-
8,569
5,770
10,373

48,371
8,202
56,573

(14,760)
814
(13,946)

97
46
8
(183)
61
-
40
172
258
-
364
264
-
-
109
1,236

-
-
-

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

-
-
-

(5,691)
4,162
188
(9,079)
-
4,935
2,590
10,156
25,562
-
13,981
17,616
(1,500)
24,474
11,661
99,055

33,611
9,016
42,627

135,854

(3,573)

1,236

8,165

141,682

Presented in the statement of financial position as follows:

Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax liability

Unrecognised deferred tax assets

Tax losses - revenue
Unused tax credits

144,587
(2,905)
141,682

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

3,582
32,889
36,471

2,449
63,754
66,203

The Parent Entity 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.   
Entities within the Australian tax-consolidated group have entered into tax-funding arrangements with the head 
entity.  Under the terms of the tax-funding arrangements, the tax-consolidated groups and each of the entities 
within the tax-consolidated group agrees 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 or 
payable to other entities in the tax-consolidated group. 

Annual Report 2012

89

 
 
 
      
       
               
           
      
       
       
               
           
       
          
         
                 
           
          
      
          
           
           
      
       
      
               
           
           
     
      
             
           
       
       
          
               
           
       
       
      
            
       
     
     
     
            
           
     
       
      
             
           
           
     
      
            
           
     
     
       
            
           
     
      
           
             
           
      
     
       
             
           
     
       
       
            
           
     
     
     
         
       
     
     
   
             
           
     
       
          
             
           
       
     
   
             
           
     
  
      
         
       
  
  
      
  
            
            
         
         
         
         
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

9. 

INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED) 

The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) has been reviewing the Company’s tax returns for the years 2005 to 
2009.  The review has been broken down into two time periods, 2005 to 2006 and 2007 to 2009.  The review of 
the first time period was completed in 2011, and assessments were received in 2011 and 2012.  The review of 
the second time period currently is underway and is expected to be completed in 2013.   

The majority of the taxes, interest and penalties assessed for the first time periods 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 disagrees with the CRA’s conclusions and has filed a Notice of Objection for the 2005 to 2006 time 
periods. The Company is required to provide security while its appeal of the assessments is under consideration, 
and the Company is in discussions with the CRA as to its requirements for such security.  Furthermore, the 
Company has requested relief for the assessments for the period 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 any underpayments. The Company will likely follow similar proceedures for any assessments that may 
be received for the 2007 to 2009 review. 

The Company believes it is appropriately reserved in respect of this matter. 

10. 

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES 

During 2012, the Company initiated a significant effort to reduce operating costs through a series of restructuring 
activities.  The Company’s restructuring efforts include: 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

reduction of drilling services and manufacturing operating and administrative staff levels; 
reduction of sales, general and administrative staff levels; 
consolidation of drilling services, manufacturing and administrative facilities; 
relocation of certain manufacturing activities to lower cost facilities; and 
the proposed sale of non-mining environmental and infrastructure businesses (see Note 31). 

The Company incurred costs related to executing the restructuring and cost reduction plans, including costs 
associated with employee separations, leased facilities, and impairments of inventory and capital equipment 
related to relocating certain manufacturing activities and resizing the business.  Expenses related to executing 
the restructuring and cost reduction plan were as follows: 

Employee separation costs
Onerous leases
Impairment of inventory
Impairment of property, plant and equipment
Impairment of goodwill
Impairment of intangibles
Impairment of development asset
Impairment of software

Net of tax

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

22,974
8,514
7,743
5,960
6,839
3,491
8,416
3,647
67,584

46,102

166
(142)
-
-
-
-
-

5
29

20

Of these expenses, approximately $13 million relate to cash expenses that were incurred in 2012.   

90

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
             
                   
                
                  
                
                      
                
                      
                
                      
                
                      
                
                      
                
                        
             
                     
             
                     
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

10. 

RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES (CONTINUED) 

Restructuring expenses relate to the following expense categories: 

Cost of goods sold
General and administrative expenses
Selling and marketing expenses
Research and development
Other expense

Net of Tax

11. 

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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

25,383
20,113
3,326
8,434
10,328
67,584
46,102

-
16
13
-
-
29
20

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

222,248
(1,841)
35,082
5,013
260,502

292,719
(1,412)
20,245
9,204
320,756

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

156,357
45,273
7,074
6,005
7,539
222,248

220,532
45,619
11,344
7,778
7,446
292,719

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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

1,412
1,583
(186)
(978)
10
1,841

3,619
500
(2,361)
(255)
(91)
1,412

Annual Report 2012

91

 
 
 
             
                      
             
                     
                
                     
                
                      
             
                      
             
                     
             
                     
 
 
           
           
              
              
             
             
                
                
           
           
 
 
           
           
             
             
                
             
                
                
                
                
           
           
 
 
                
                
                
                   
                  
              
                  
                  
                     
                    
                
                
  
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

11. 

TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED) 

The average credit period on sales of goods as at 31 December 2012 is 53 days (2011: 52 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. 

12. 

INVENTORIES 

Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished products

13. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

Capital risk management 

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

52,606
13,029
468,055
533,690

32,019
6,774
361,646
400,439

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 
18, cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to equity holders of the Company, comprising issued 
capital, reserves, and retained earnings as disclosed in Notes 21, 22, and 23, 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 4. 

Categories of financial instruments 

Financial assets
Current

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

89,628
260,502
350,130

82,286
320,756
403,042

92

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
             
             
             
                
           
           
           
           
 
 
 
         
         
       
       
       
       
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

13. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Financial liabilities
Current
Amortised cost:

Trade and other payables
Loans and borrowings

Non-current
Amortised cost:

Loans and borrowings

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

284,251
189
284,440

316,660
2,518
319,178

601,733
601,733

310,343
310,343

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 4(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. 

Annual Report 2012

93

 
 
       
       
               
            
       
       
       
       
       
       
 
   
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

13. 

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: 

Assets

Liabilities

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Australian Dollar
Canadian Dollar
Euro
US Dollar

543,182
10,692
2,515
193,379

402,240
7,306
33,510
206,392

39,895
93,889
93,582
439,146

7,972
88,785
38,326
386,926

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

2012
US$'000

(1,913)
(45,753)

2011
US$'000

(586)
(35,842)

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

4,614
7,563

4,745
7,407

10% change in EUR

10% change in USD

2012
US$'000

8,279
8,279

2011
US$'000

438
438

2012
US$'000

4,090
22,342

2011
US$'000

2,441
16,412

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. 

94

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
                
                
                  
                    
                  
                    
                  
                  
                    
                  
                  
                  
                
                
                
                
 
 
 
 
                
                    
                  
                  
              
              
                  
                  
                  
                     
                  
                  
                  
                     
               
               
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

13. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Forward foreign exchange contracts 

There were no open forward foreign currency contracts as of 31 December 2012 or 2011.   

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, from time to time, by the use of interest rate swap contracts.  There are no 
interest rate swaps as of 31 December 2012 (2011 : nil). 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 $3,080,000 (2011: decrease/increase by 
$170,000) all of which is attributable to the Company’s exposure to interest rates on its variable-rate borrowings.   

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 27. 

Financial assets and other credit exposures

Maximum credit risk

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Performance guarantees provided, including letters of credit

32,459

21,849

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 18 is a list of undrawn facilities that the Company has at its 
disposal to further reduce liquidity risk.   

Annual Report 2012

95

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
      
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

13. 

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Liquidity and interest risk tables 

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 
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 
the carrying amount on the balance sheet.   

Weighted
average
effective
interest
rate
%

Less 
than

1 to 3

3 months
to
1 year

1 month months
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000

1 - 5 years 5+ years

Total

Adjust-
ment

2012
Non-interest bearing

payables

Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate

instruments
Fixed interest rate
instruments

2011
Non-interest bearing

payables

Finance lease liability
Variable interest rate
instruments
Fixed interest rate
instruments

8.0%

184,376
17

99,875
35

-
157

-
67

2.1%

538

1,075

4,839

321,770

-
-

-

-
(23)

284,251
253

(20,222)

308,000

7.0%

1,750

3,500

15,750

84,000

368,351

(173,351)

300,000

186,681

104,485

20,746

405,837

368,351

(193,596)

892,504

8.9%

2.2%

7.0%

193,360
40

123,300
80

 -  

360

 -  

121

32

63

286

18,363

 -  
 -  

 -  

 -  

(65)

316,660
536

(1,744)

17,000

1,760
195,192

3,520
126,963

15,839
16,485

86,191
104,675

389,408
389,408

(194,527)
(196,336)

302,191
636,387

96

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
    
            
              
              
              
  
            
            
         
             
              
            
          
         
      
      
  
              
    
  
      
      
   
     
  
 
  
 
 
   
  
  
 
  
 
 
  
            
            
         
          
            
          
            
            
         
     
      
     
      
      
   
     
  
 
  
 
 
   
  
  
 
  
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

13. 

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.  

2012
Non-interest bearing

receivables

Cash

2011
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

144,575
89,628
234,203

110,840

-

110,840

5,087

-

5,087

260,502
89,628
350,130

170,920
82,286
253,206

125,340

24,496

-

-

125,340

24,496

320,756
82,286
403,042

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.   

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 materially approximate their fair values. 

Annual Report 2012

97

 
 
 
 
 
   
   
       
     
     
              
              
       
   
   
       
     
   
   
     
     
     
              
              
       
   
   
     
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

14. 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Land and
Buildings
US$'000

Plant and
Equipment
US$'000

Construction
in Progress
US$'000

Balance at 1 January 2011
Additions
Disposal
Transfer to/from CIP
Currency movements
Balance at 1 January 2012

Additions
Disposal
Transfers to assets held for sale
Transfer to/from CIP
Transfer from intangible assets
Currency movements

Balance at 31 December 2012

Accumulated depreciation and impairment:

Balance at 1 January 2011
Depreciation
Impairment
Disposal
Currency movements
Balance at 1 January 2012

Depreciation
Impairment
Disposal
Transfers to assets held for sale
Currency movements

Balance at 31 December 2012

Net book value at 31 December 2011
Net book value at 31 December 2012

45,192
1,160
(922)
16,251
(405)
61,276
8,963
(2,462)
(143)
7,935
-
(128)
75,441

(9,101)
(2,584)
-
494
93
(11,098)
(3,321)
(1,867)
2,222
76
(4)
(13,992)

50,178
61,449

615,078
47,624
(17,485)
101,955
(25,678)
721,494
106,333
(26,056)
(53,069)
188,166
1,179
11,101
949,148

(315,925)
(92,512)
(57)
15,370
18,798
(374,326)
(107,670)
(4,297)
22,130
34,477
(8,025)
(437,711)

104,202
129,117

-

(118,206)
(4,228)
110,885
141,343

-
(500)
(196,101)

-
178
55,805

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Total
US$'000

764,472
177,901
(18,407)
-
(30,311)
893,655
256,639
(28,518)
(53,712)
-
1,179
11,151
1,080,394

(325,026)
(95,096)
(57)
15,864
18,891
(385,424)
(110,991)
(6,164)
24,352
34,553
(8,029)
(451,703)

347,168
511,437

110,885
55,805

508,231
628,691

The net book value of property, plant and equipment at 31 December 2012 and 2011 includes amounts of 
$6,107,000 and $1,770,000, respectively, related to assets held under finance leases. 

98

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
           
         
         
         
             
           
         
         
               
          
                  
          
           
         
       
                  
               
          
            
          
           
         
         
         
             
         
         
         
            
          
                  
          
               
          
               
          
             
         
       
                  
                  
             
                  
             
               
           
                 
           
           
         
           
     
            
       
                  
       
            
          
                  
          
                  
                  
                  
                  
                 
           
                  
           
                   
           
                  
           
          
       
                  
       
            
       
                  
       
            
            
                  
            
             
           
                  
           
                   
           
                  
           
                    
            
                  
            
          
       
                  
       
           
         
         
         
           
         
           
         
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

15. 

GOODWILL 

Gross carrying amount:

Balance at 1 January 2011
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2011

Balance at 1 January 2012
Impairment loss
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2012

Goodwill by cash-generating units 

US$'000

297,408
(3,345)
294,063

294,063
(6,839)
3,562
290,786

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: 

Argentina
Australia
Canada
Chile
Mexico
New Zealand
United States of America

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

13,572
157,427
20,255
12,776
-
1,644
85,112
290,786

15,281
153,135
19,728
12,776
4,710
1,542
86,891
294,063

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 Company has recognised an impairment loss on goodwill of 
$5,060,000 due to the financial performance of a subsidiary. 

In addition, goodwill of $1,779,000 was impaired during the year as a result of the announcement to restructure 
and divest of the non-mining environmental and infrastructure business.  

Annual Report 2012

99

 
 
      
         
      
      
         
          
      
 
           
        
         
      
           
        
           
        
                  
          
             
          
           
        
         
      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

16. 

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Gross carrying amount:

Balance at 1 January 2011
Additions  
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2011

Balance at 1 January 2012
Additions  
Disposals
Transfer to PP&E
Transfer to held for sale
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2012

Accumulated amortisation:
Balance at 1 January 2011
Amortisation for the period
Impairment for the period
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2011

Balance at 1 January 2012
Amortisation for the period
Disposals
Transfer to held for sale
Impairment for the period
Currency movements
Balance at 31 December 2012

Trademarks Patents
US$'000 US$'000

Customer 
relationships
and other
US$'000

Develop-
ment
Software
assets
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000

 Total

3,884
-
-
3,884

3,884
340
(163)
-
-
(78)
3,983

(1,010)
(423)
-
-
(1,433)

(1,433)
-
163
-
-
-
(1,270)

2,947
1,725
-
4,672

4,672
1,071
-
-
-
200
5,943

(847)
(267)
-
-
(1,114)

(1,114)
(395)
-
-
-

2
(1,507)

61,554
-

(691)
60,863

60,863
1,360
(6,253)
-
-
1,267
57,237

(19,783)
(6,165)
-
324
(25,624)

(25,624)
(6,147)
6,253
-
(3,446)
(1,096)
(30,060)

47,334
23,646
-
70,980

70,980
16,413
(3,871)
-
-
(2,599)
80,923

(5,727)
(7,940)
-
-
(13,667)

(13,667)
(9,200)
3,871
-
(3,647)
(213)
(22,856)

20,720
14,935
(567)
35,088

136,439
40,306
(1,258)
175,487

35,088
14,291
-
(1,179)
(588)
(222)
47,390

175,487
33,475
(10,287)
(1,179)
(588)
(1,432)
195,476

(2,777)
(732)
(393)
96
(3,806)

(3,806)
(710)
-
175
(8,461)
1,177
(11,625)

(30,144)
(15,527)
(393)
420
(45,644)

(45,644)
(16,452)
10,287
175
(15,554)
(130)
(67,318)

Net book value at 31 December 2011
Net book value at 31 December 2012

2,451
2,713

3,558
4,436

35,239
27,177

57,313
58,067

31,282
35,765

129,843
128,158

100

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
           
  
          
   
   
 
               
  
                 
   
   
    
               
       
               
         
        
     
           
  
          
   
   
 
           
  
          
   
   
 
              
  
             
   
   
    
             
       
           
    
          
  
               
       
                 
         
    
     
               
       
                 
         
        
        
               
      
             
    
        
     
           
  
          
   
   
 
          
    
         
    
    
  
             
    
           
    
        
  
               
       
                 
         
        
        
               
       
                
         
           
         
          
 
         
 
    
  
          
 
         
 
    
  
               
    
           
    
        
  
              
       
             
     
          
    
               
       
                 
         
         
         
               
       
           
    
    
  
               
          
           
       
      
        
          
 
         
 
  
  
           
  
          
   
   
 
           
  
          
   
   
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

17. 

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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

160,076
46,928
27,105
4,916
7,468
5,632
6,067
26,059
284,251

173,936
59,492
25,421
10,013
6,202
5,446
5,331
30,819
316,660

The average credit period on purchases of certain goods is 43 days (2011: 42 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.   

18. 

LOANS AND BORROWINGS 

Unsecured - at amortised cost
Current
Bank loans

Non-current
Senior notes
Revolver 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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

-

2,191

300,000
308,000
(6,331)

300,000
17,000
(6,866)

189
64
601,922

189
601,733
601,922

189
64
-

306,470
295,199
601,922

327
209
312,861

2,518
310,343
312,861

2,518
197
13
-

310,133
312,861

Annual Report 2012

101

 
 
       
       
         
         
         
         
            
         
            
            
            
            
            
            
         
         
       
       
 
 
 
                     
               
          
          
          
            
             
             
                  
                  
                    
                  
          
          
                  
               
          
          
          
          
                  
               
                    
                  
                     
                    
          
                     
          
          
          
          
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

18. 

LOANS AND BORROWINGS (CONTINUED) 

Senior notes 

The Company has $300,000,000 of senior unsecured notes at an interest rate of 7% with a scheduled maturity 
date of 1 April 2021.  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 $350,000,000 revolver bank loan facility described below.   

Revolver bank loans 

The bank facility includes a $350,000,000 revolving bank loan which was increased on 31 July 2012 from an 
aggregate principal amount of $250,000,000.  As of 31 December 2012 and 2011 the amount drawn was 
$308,000,000 and $17,000,000 respectively. 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.  
$288,000,000 and $15,000,000 of the borrowings as at 31 December 2012 and 2011, were based on 30-day 
LIBOR at the time of draws (between 0.210% and 0.215% for 31 December 2012 and between 0.27% and 0.30% 
for 31 December 2011) plus a margin of 1.75%, for a weighted average interest rate of 1.96% and 2.03% for 31 
December 2012 and 2011, respectively.   $20,000,000 and $2,000,000 of the borrowings as at 31 December 
2012 and 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.  

The revolving bank loan was increased by $100,000,000, to an aggregate amount of $450,000,000, on 15 
February 2013.  A required reduction of $50 million of commitments will occur 18 months after the closing date of 
the amendment, 15 August 2014, bringing the total outstanding commitments at that time to $400 million.  All 
other material terms and conditions of the revolving credit agreement, including covenants, maturity and pricing, 
remain unchanged. 

Outstanding letters of credit of $2,305,000 as of 31 December 2012 and 2011, reduce the amount available to 
draw under the revolvers.   

Covenants – revolver bank loans and senior notes  

The Company’s revolver contains 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.  This 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.   

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 27 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 2012 and 2011 as well as 30 June 2012 and 2011.   

The indenture governing the senior 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.  The senior notes also include certain provisions including those similar to 
the bank revolver, but do not include testing of financial ratios. 

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 7.65% to 8.07%, with 
repayment periods not exceeding two years. 

102

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

19. 

PROVISIONS 

Current
Employee benefits 
Restructuring and termination costs 1
Warranty 2
Onerous leases

Non-current
Employee benefits
Pension and post-retirement benefits (Note 20)
Onerous leases

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

22,018

8,765

223
5,265
36,271

3,753
80,422
3,459
87,634
123,905

19,871

1,044

715
656
22,286

4,510
69,078

-

73,588
95,874

The changes in the provisions for the year ended 31 December 2012 are as follows: 

Balance at 1 January 2012
Additional provisions recognised
Reductions arising from payments
Reductions resulting from remeasurement
Foreign exchange  

Balance at 31 December 2012

Restructuring
and termination
costs 1
US$'000

Warranty 2
US$'000

Onerous
lease costs 3
US$'000

1,044
12,452
(4,322)
(349)
(60)

8,765

715
92
(88)
(486)
(10)

223

656
8,694

-
(626)
-

8,724

(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.  

(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.   

(3)  Includes current and non-current. 

Annual Report 2012

103

 
 
 
             
             
                
                
                   
                   
                
                   
             
             
                
                
             
             
                
                      
             
             
           
             
 
 
 
 
 
                
                   
                   
             
                     
                
              
                    
                      
                  
                  
                  
                    
                    
                      
                
                   
                
 
 
 
  
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

20. 

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 4(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 2012, and 2011, there were no significant outstanding/prepaid contributions.  Company contributions 
to these plans were $23,863,000 and $21,175,000 for the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011, 
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 2012 by qualified independent actuaries.  The estimated market value of the assets of the funded 
pension plans was $191,207,000 and $173,776,000 at 31 December 2012, and 2011, 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% in both 2012 and 2011, 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 $11,065,000 and $9,612,000 in the years ended 31 December 2012 
and 2011, respectively. Contributions in 2013 are expected to be $9,012,000. 

104

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

20. 

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

2012

North

2011

North

America

Europe

America

Europe

4.0%

3.4%

4.5%

4.8%

Southern 
Africa 1
-

in salaries

3.5%

4.0%

3.8%

4.0%

Expected average rate of increase

of pensions in payment

Expected average long-term rate of 

return on plan assets  2
Expected average increase 
in healthcare costs (initial)
Expected average increase 

-

-

7.4%

in healthcare costs (ultimate)

5.0%

1.5%

-

1.5%

-

-

-

7.1%

4.2%

8.0%

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. 

(2)  Under the revised AASB 119 ‘Employee Benefits’ which is applicable for reporting periods starting on or after 

1 January 2013, the return on asset will now be calculated using the same discount rate applied to liabilities 
rather than the expected investment return with the difference taken to Other Comprehensive Income. 

Amounts recognised in profit or loss in respect of these defined benefit plans are as follows: 

2012
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan Total

US$'000

US$'000 US$'000

2,096
10,199
(207)
(11,063)

940
843
-
-

3,036
11,042
(207)
(11,063)

Pension
plan
US$'000

1,862
11,081
-
(13,409)

2011
Post-
retirement
medical plan
US$'000

769
803
-
-

Total
US$'000

2,631
11,884
-
(13,409)

Current service cost
Interest cost on plan liabilities
Past service cost
Expected return on plan assets
Total charge (credit) to profit 

and loss account

1,025

1,783

2,808

(466)

1,572

1,106

For the financial years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011, charges of approximately $2,608,000 and $932,000, 
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. 

2012
Post-

2011
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

Actuarial losses during 
the year, net of taxes 

15,864

496

16,360

18,456

1,090

19,546

Annual Report 2012

105

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
      
           
     
      
                
     
   
           
  
   
                
  
        
            
       
          
                 
         
  
            
 
  
                 
 
      
        
     
        
            
     
 
 
 
 
   
           
   
   
        
   
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

20. 

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: 

2012
Post-

2011
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

246,789
(191,207)
55,582

-
-
-

246,789
(191,207)
55,582

221,041
(173,776)
47,265

-
-
-

221,041
(173,776)
47,265

5,742
61,324

19,098
19,098

24,840
80,422

4,575
51,840

17,238
17,238

21,813
69,078

61,324

19,098

80,422

51,840

17,238

69,078

Present value of funded defined

benefit obligations
Fair value of plan assets

Present value of unfunded defined

benefit obligations

Deficit
Net liability arising from defined

benefit obligations

Changes in the present value of the defined benefit obligations were as follows: 

2012
Post-

2011
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

209,750
1,862
11,081

-

17,510

-

(4,414)
(10,173)

-

14,879
769
803
434
1,752

-
(12)
(1,387)

-

Total
US$'000

224,629
2,631
11,884
434
19,262

-

(4,426)
(11,560)

-

225,616

17,238

242,854

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
Federal subsidy on benefits paid
Closing defined benefit obligation

225,616
2,096
10,199

-

23,264
(207)
4,077
(12,514)

-

252,531

17,238
940
843
423
799
-
15
(1,279)
119
19,098

242,854
3,036
11,042
423
24,063
(207)
4,092
(13,793)
119
271,629

106

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
  
              
   
  
              
  
 
              
 
 
              
 
     
              
     
     
              
     
       
     
     
       
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
 
 
  
     
   
  
     
  
       
          
       
       
          
       
     
          
     
     
          
     
              
          
           
              
          
          
     
          
     
     
       
     
         
              
         
              
              
              
       
             
       
      
           
      
   
      
    
   
      
   
              
          
           
              
              
              
  
     
   
  
     
  
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

20. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

Changes in the fair value of plan assets were as follows: 

2012
Post-

2011
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Opening fair value plan of assets
Expected return on plan assets
Actuarial gains (losses)
Exchange differences on foreign plans
Contributions from the employer
Distribution of assets from settled plan
Contributions from plan participants
Benefits paid
Closing fair value of plan assets

173,776
11,063
4,615
3,202
11,065

-
-

(12,514)
191,207

-
-
-
-
856
-
423
(1,279)

-

173,776
11,063
4,615
3,202
11,921

-
423
(13,793)
191,207

194,620
13,409
(8,520)
(5,155)
9,612
(20,017)

-

(10,173)
173,776

-
-
-
-
953
-
434
(1,387)

-

The analysis of the plan assets and the expected rate of return at the balance sheet date are as follows: 

Total
US$'000

194,620
13,409
(8,520)
(5,155)
10,565
(20,017)
434
(11,560)
173,776

North America
Fair
value

Rate of 
return

% 1 US$'000

2012

Europe

Rate of
return
%

Fair
value

1 US$'000

Total 
fair value
US$'000

-
-
-
-
-

81,124
55,782
-
4,302
338
141,546

-
-
-
-
-

17,749
30,116
1,319
403
74
49,661

98,873
85,898
1,319
4,705
412
191,207

At 31 December 2012
Equity
Bonds
Property
Cash
Other

(1)  Under the revised AASB 119 ‘Employee Benefits’ which is applicable for reporting periods starting on or after 

1 January 2013, the return on asset will now be calculated using the same discount rate applied to liabilities 
rather than the expected investment return with the difference taken to Other Comprehensive Income. 

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

Total 
fair value
US$'000

75,381
85,685
1,544
9,026
2,140
173,776

At 31 December 2011
Equity
Bonds
Property
Cash
Other

Annual Report 2012

107

 
 
 
  
              
   
  
              
  
     
              
     
     
              
     
       
              
       
      
              
      
       
              
       
      
              
      
     
          
     
       
          
     
              
              
              
   
              
   
              
          
           
              
          
          
   
      
    
   
      
   
  
              
   
  
              
  
 
 
         
     
         
   
        
         
     
         
   
        
         
           
         
     
          
         
       
         
         
          
         
          
         
           
              
  
   
      
 
 
 
     
   
      
          
    
     
   
      
          
    
      
           
     
      
          
      
       
         
      
     
      
       
       
          
      
          
      
  
   
      
     
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

20. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

The pension and post-retirement  deficit by geographic region are as follows: 

31 December 2012

31 December 2011

North
America

Europe

 Total

North
America

Europe

Southern
Africa

Post-retirement medical

plan deficit
Pension plan

deficit 
Total deficit

19,098

-

19,098

17,238

-

36,625
55,723

24,699
24,699

61,324
80,422

36,298
53,536

15,542
15,542

-

-
-

 Total

17,238

51,840
69,078

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 $1,389,000 and $930,000 at 31 
December 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The expense was reduced by approximately $53,000 and $49,000 at 31 
December 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

2012
Post-

2011
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

191,207

-

191,207

173,776

-

173,776

(252,531)
(61,324)

(19,098)
(19,098)

(271,629)
(80,422)

(225,616)
(51,840)

(17,238)
(17,238)

(242,854)
(69,078)

3,341

4,615

605

3,946

141

85

226

-

4,615

(8,520)

-

(8,520)

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of 

defined benefit obligation

Deficit
Experience adjustments

on plan liabilities

Experience adjustments

on plan assets

2010
Post-

2009
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

194,620

-

194,620

178,854

-

178,854

(209,750)
(15,130)

(14,879)
(14,879)

(224,629)
(30,009)

(193,355)
(14,501)

(10,488)
(10,488)

(203,843)
(24,989)

(643)

106

(537)

(570)

(166)

(736)

3,867

-

3,867

13,345

-

13,345

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of 

defined benefit obligation

Deficit
Experience adjustments

on plan liabilities

Experience adjustments

on plan assets

108

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
   
          
   
   
          
          
   
   
   
   
   
   
          
   
   
   
   
   
   
          
   
 
 
 
  
               
  
  
               
   
 
       
 
 
       
 
   
       
   
   
       
    
       
              
       
          
                 
           
       
               
       
     
               
      
 
 
  
               
  
  
               
   
 
       
 
 
       
 
   
       
   
   
       
    
         
              
         
         
             
         
       
               
       
    
               
     
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

20. 

PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED) 

2008
Post-

Pension retirement

plan medical plan

US$'000

US$'000

Total
US$'000

150,626

-

150,626

(171,312)
(20,686)

(9,411)
(9,411)

(180,723)
(30,097)

(635)

63

(572)

Fair value of plan assets
Present value of 
defined benefit obligation
Deficit
Experience adjustments

on plan liabilities

Experience adjustments

on plan assets

(49,714)

-

(49,714)

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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

254
2,462

211
2,133

(216)
(2,072)

(180)
(1,808)

21. 

ISSUED CAPITAL 

2012

2011

Shares
'000

US$'000

Shares
'000

US$'000

Share capital

Ordinary shares, fully paid

454,710

1,122,189

455,755

1,128,923

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

Total shares outstanding
Shares held in trust
Balance at end of the year

455,755
1,597
(2,642)
454,710

461,163
(6,453)
454,710

1,128,923
2,435
(9,169)
1,122,189

1,146,804
(24,615)
1,122,189

457,129
322
(1,696)
455,755

1,132,051
5,204
(8,332)
1,128,923

461,163
(5,408)
455,755

1,147,676
(18,753)
1,128,923

Annual Report 2012

109

 
 
  
               
  
 
          
 
   
          
   
         
                 
         
   
               
   
 
 
         
           
      
        
        
          
    
      
 
 
 
 
     
  
    
 
     
  
    
 
          
          
            
         
        
         
        
       
     
  
    
 
     
  
    
 
        
      
        
     
     
  
    
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

22. 

RESERVES 

Foreign currency translation
Equity-settled employee benefits

2012
US$'000

56,658
14,256
70,914

2011
US$'000

50,334
9,333
59,667

During the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011, 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

2012
US$'000

50,334

6,324
56,658

2011
US$'000

76,421

(26,087)
50,334

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

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

9,333
7,358
(2,435)
14,256

8,415
6,122
(5,204)
9,333

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 on cash flow hedges 
Transfer to profit or loss on cash flow hedges
Related income tax
Balance at end of year

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

-
-
-
-
-

(259)
193
137
(71)
-

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.   

110

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
       
           
       
             
       
           
 
       
           
          
          
       
           
 
 
 
          
             
          
             
        
            
       
             
  
 
 
 
 
                
               
                
                 
                
                 
                
                  
                
                    
  
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

23. 

RETAINED EARNINGS 

During the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011, the changes in retained earnings 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 

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

83,032

(19,477)

68,164
(55,340)

(16,360)
79,496

159,871
(37,816)

(19,546)
83,032

24 . 

DIVIDENDS 

Dividends declared and paid during the year ended 31 December 2012 are as follows: 

Fully paid ordinary shares
Final 2011 dividend 15% franked
Interim 2012 dividend 15% franked

Fully paid ordinary shares
Final 2010 dividend 35% franked
Interim 2011 dividend 35% franked

2012

US cents per
share

Total
US$'000

5.6
6.4
12.0

25,826
29,514
55,340

2011

US cents per
share

Total
US$'000

3.4
4.8
8.2

15,679
22,137
37,816

On 18 February 2013, the Directors determined to pay a dividend of US 1.0 cent per share (for a total of 
approximately $4,611,000) for the second half of 2012.  The dividend is expected to be paid on 12 April 2013 to 
shareholders of record on 15 March 2013.  The dividend will be 35% franked at the Australian corporate taxation 
rate of 30%.  All of the unfranked portion of the dividend will be conduit foreign income.  The dividend is not 
included as a liability in the 31 December 2012 financial statements. Franking credits available after payment of 
this dividend will be $7,162,000. 

Below is the combined amount of franking credits available for the next year: 

Adjusted combined franking balance

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

7,853

7,437

Annual Report 2012

111

 
 
         
        
         
       
        
        
        
        
         
         
 
 
                    
             
                    
             
                  
             
                    
             
                    
             
                    
             
 
 
 
 
                
                
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

25. 

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:

2012
US cents
per share

2011
US cents
per share

15.0

14.8

35.1

34.8

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Earnings used in the calculation of basic EPS

68,164

159,871

2012
'000

2011
'000

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of 

basic earnings per share

454,862

456,117

Diluted earnings per share
The earnings used in the calculation of diluted earnings per
share are as follows:

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Earnings used in the calculation of diluted EPS

68,164

159,871

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the 

calculation of basic EPS

454,862

456,117

Shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of:

LTIP share rights
Options

4,917

-

2,856
39

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the 

calculation of diluted EPS

459,779

459,012

2012
'000

2011
'000

112

Boart Longyear

 
 
            
         
         
         
            
         
         
         
              
              
                     
                    
         
         
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

26. 

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

10,857

13,631

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Non-cancellable future operating lease commitments as at 31 December 2012 and 2011 consist of the following: 

Payments due within:

1 year
2 to 5 years
After 5 years

31 December 2012

31 December 2011

Land and 
buildings
US$'000

Plant and
equipment
US$'000

Land and 
buildings
US$'000

Plant and
equipment
US$'000

15,603
32,483
6,740
54,826

12,086
11,601

-

23,687

15,536
34,172
12,166
61,874

17,121
24,616

-

41,737

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. 

Annual Report 2012

113

 
 
 
           
           
 
 
 
 
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
             
                    
           
                    
           
           
           
           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

27. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

Letters of credit 

Standby letters of credit primarily issued in support of commitments or other obligations as at 31 December 2012 
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 2013. 
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

Guarantees 

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

2,305

-

2,305

1,900
405
2,305

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

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.   

114

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
              
              
                     
                 
              
              
  
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

27. 

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) 

Tax and Customs Audits 

The Company is subject to certain tax and customs audits that arise in the normal course of its business.  
Management believes that the ultimate amount of liability, if any, for any pending assessments (either alone or 
combined) would not materially affect the Company’s operations, liquidity, or financial position taken as a whole.  
However, the ultimate outcome of these audits are uncertain, and unfavourable outcomes could have a material 
adverse impact.  See additional disclosure in  Note 9. 

Other contingencies 

Other contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2012 and 2011 consist of the following: 

Contingent liabilities

Guarantees/counter-guarantees to outside parties

30,154

19,544

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

Annual Report 2012

115

 
 
 
            
            
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

28. 

PARENT ENTITY DISCLOSURES 

Financial position                   

Assets

Current assets

Non-current assets
Total assets

Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net Assets

Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
(Accumulated losses) Retained earnings
Total equity 

Financial performance 

(Loss) Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive (loss) income

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

821,946

802,449

1,330,440
2,152,386

2,232,744
3,035,193

149,574
1,238
150,812
2,001,574

111,154
214
111,368
2,923,825

2,886,462
464
(885,352)
2,001,574

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

2012
US$'000

(859,732)

-

(859,732)

2011
US$'000

34,556
-
34,556

During the year, Boart Longyear Limited recorded a provision against intercompany accounts of $900,000,000.  
This provision has no  impact on the consolidated financial statements. 

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

As of 31 December 2012 and 2011 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 27. 

Contingent liabilities 

As of 31 December 2012 and 2011 Boart Longyear Limited did not have any contingent liabilities. 

Contractual obligations 

As of 31 December 2012 and 2011 Boart Longyear Limited did not have any contractual obligations. 

116

Boart Longyear

 
 
      
     
  
  
  
  
      
     
          
             
      
     
  
  
  
  
              
          
    
       
  
  
 
    
       
               
              
    
       
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

29. 

COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES  

The Company’s percentage ownership of the principal subsidiaries follows: 

Subsidiaries

Country of
incorporation

Business

31 Dec  31 Dec 

2012

2011

A.C.N. 066 301 531 Pty Ltd 
Aqua Drilling & Grouting Pty Ltd.
BLI Zambia Ltd.
BLY Gabon S.A.
BLY Ghana Limited
BLY Mali S.A. 
BLY Mexico Servicios S.A. de C.V.
BLY Senegal S.A.
BLY Sierra Leone Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Cambodia) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (D.R.C.) SPRL
Boart Longyear (Holdings) Ltd.
Boart Longyear (Hong Kong) Limited
Boart Longyear (Investments) Ltd. 
Boart Longyear (NZ) Limited 
Boart Longyear (Pty) Ltd
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 1 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear (Vic) No. 2 Pty Ltd (Australia)
Boart Longyear Alberta Limited
Boart Longyear Argentina S.A. 
Boart Longyear Australia Holdings Pty Limited
Boart Longyear Australia Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Bermuda Limited
Boart Longyear Burkina Faso Sarl
Boart Longyear BV
Boart Longyear Canada
Boart Longyear Chile Limitada
Boart Longyear Colombia S.A.S.
Boart Longyear Company
Boart Longyear Cote d'Ivoire S.A.
Boart Longyear Consolidated Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 
Boart Longyear Drilling and Products Mexico, S.A. de 
C.V.
Boart Longyear Drilling Private Limited Company
Boart Longyear Drilling Products Company (Wuxi) Ltd. China
Boart Longyear Drilling Services KZ LLP
Boart Longyear EMEA Cooperatief U.A.
Boart Longyear EMEA UK Holdings Ltd
Boart Longyear Eritrea Ltd.
Boart Longyear Financial Services SARL
Boart Longyear Global Holdco, Inc
Boart Longyear GmbH & Co Kg
Boart Longyear Guinea S.A. 1
Boart Longyear Holdings (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Boart Longyear India Private Ltd
Boart Longyear International BV
Boart Longyear International Holdings, Inc.
Boart Longyear Investments Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Liberia Corporation
Boart Longyear Limitada
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited
Boart Longyear Limited

Tools and Equipment
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services

Australia
Australia
Zambia
Gabon
Ghana
Mali
Mexico
Senegal
Senegal
Cambodia
Dem. Rep. of Congo Drilling Products and Services
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
United Kingdom
New  Zealand
Botsw ana
Australia
Australia
Canada
Argentina
Australia
Australia
Bermuda
Burkina Faso
Netherlands
Canada
Chile
Colombia
USA
Ivory Coast
USA
Mexico

Holding Company
Drilling Services
Dormant
Drilling Services
Drilling Products
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Products
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Tools, Equipment and Drilling
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Drilling Services

Mexico
Ethiopia

Kazakhstan
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Eritrea
Sw itzerland
USA
Germany
Guinea
Thailand
India
Netherlands
USA
Australia
Liberia
Brazil
Ireland
Laos
Thailand

Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Products
Holding Company
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Tools and Equipment
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Products
Drilling Products
Drilling Services
Drilling Services

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

Annual Report 2012

117

 
 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

29. 

COMPANY SUBSIDIARIES (CONTINUED) 

Subsidiaries

Boart Longyear LLC
Boart Longyear Ltd
Boart Longyear Madagascar S.A.
Boart Longyear Mali Products S.A. 1
Boart Longyear Management Pty Ltd
Boart Longyear Netherlands BV
Boart Longyear Nevada
Boart Longyear Poland Spolka Z.o.o.
Boart Longyear Products KZ LLP
Boart Longyear RUS

Boart Longyear S.A.
Boart Longyear S.a.r.l.
Boart Longyear SAC
Boart Longyear Saudi Arabia LLC 1
Boart Longyear Vermogensverw altung GmbH
Boart Longyear Zambia Ltd.
Cooperatief Longyear Holdings UA
Drillcorp Pty Ltd
Dongray Industrial Limited
Geoserv Pesquisas Geologicas S.A.
Grimw ood Davies Pty Ltd
Inavel S.A.
J&T Servicios, S.C.
Longyear Calulo Holdings BV
Longyear Canada, ULC
Longyear Global Holdings, Inc.
Longyear Holdings New  Zealand, Ltd.
Longyear Holdings, Inc.
Longyear South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Longyear TM, Inc.
North West Drilling Pty Limited
P.T. Boart Longyear 
Patagonia Drill Mining Services S.A.
Portezuelo S.A.
Professional Sonic Drillers (Pty) Limited T/A Prosonic 
Africa 
Prosonic Corporation
Prosonic International, Inc.
Votraint No. 1609 Pty Ltd
Votraint Sw itzerland SARL

(1)     This entity w as formed in 2012.

Country of
incorporation

Russia Federation
Ghana
Madagascar
Mali
Australia
Netherlands
USA
Poland
Kazakhstan
Russia Federation

Chile
France
Peru
Saudi Arabia
Germany
Zambia
Netherlands
Australia
United Kingdom
Brazil
Australia
Uruguay
Mexico
Netherlands
Canada
USA
New  Zealand
USA
South Africa
USA
Australia
Indonesia
Argentina
Paraguay

South Africa
USA
USA
Australia
Sw itzerland

Business

31 Dec  31 Dec 

2012

2011

Drilling Services
Dormant
Drilling Services
Products
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Products
Drilling Services
Tools, Equipment and Drilling 
Services
Holding Company
Drilling Products and Services
Drilling Services
Dormant
Drilling Services
Holding Company
Drilling Services
In Liquidation
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Tools and Equipment Services
Holding Company
Holding Company
Holding Company
Drilling Products and Services
Holding Company
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services

Dormant
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
Drilling Services
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

118

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

30. 

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 

2012
US$'000

2011
US$'000

89,628

82,286

During the financial years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 there were no business acquisitions.   

(c) 

Businesses disposed 

During the financial years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011 there were no business dispositions. 

31. 

ASSETS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE 

The Company has classified certain assets related to non-mining environmental and infrastructure business as 
assets held for sale.  The sale of these assets is anticipated to be completed early in the second quarter of 2013.  
On reclassification of these operations to assets held for sale, the Company has recognised an impairment loss 
of $3,986,000. This business has been classified and accounted for at 31 December 2012 as a disposal group 
held for sale related to the drilling services business segment 

The following assets were reclassified to assets held for sale at 31 December 2012: 

Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Property, plant and equipment
Other intangible assets
Other assets

2012
US$'000

13,269
722
212
19,159
444
191
33,997

Annual Report 2012

119

 
 
            
            
  
 
 
 
 
            
                 
                 
            
                 
                 
            
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

32. 

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 2012 and 2011 was $6,500,000 and $5,107,000, 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 2012 and 2011 was $804,000 and $748,000, respectively. $54,000 of share-
based compensation was capitalised in the fiscal year ended 31 December 2012 (2011 - $268,000). 

Share Rights 

The following table reflects the share rights arrangements that were in existence at 31 December 2012: 

Series - Share Rights

1 - Issued 1 March 2010
2 - Issued 15 March 2010
3 - Issued 26 August 2010
4 - Issued 15 March 2011
5 - Issued 11 July 2011
6 - Issued 14 October 2011
7 - Issued 15 March 2012

Number

1,613,481
104,600
10,844
1,564,816
26,750
110,000
1,849,899

Effective
grant date

1-Mar-10
15-Mar-10
26-Aug-10
15-Mar-11
11-Jul-11
14-Oct-11
15-Mar-12

Vesting
date

1-Mar-13
15-Mar-13
26-Aug-13
15-Mar-14
11-Jul-14
14-Oct-14
15-Mar-15

Fair value at
grant date 1
US$

2.78
2.93
3.29
4.36
4.27
3.05
4.50  

(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: 

120

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
       
         
   
         
       
   
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

32. 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

Share rights

Balance at beginning of year

Granted 
Forfeited
Vested 
Balance at end of year

2012
Number of
rights
'000

2011
Number of
rights
'000

5,483

2,690
(1,296)
(1,597)
5,280

3,686

2,270
(151)
(322)
5,483

The following share rights vested during 2012: 

Date of
vest

14-Jan-12
25-Mar-12
2-Jul-12
31-Dec-12
5-Oct-12
1-Dec-12
26-Oct-12
31-Dec-12
26-Oct-12
1-Dec-12
1-Aug-12
19-Nov-12
31-Dec-12
26-Oct-12
1-Dec-12

Number
of shares
'000

Fair value at 
date of 
vest
A$

1
1,170
5
101
47
33
11
70
11
11
65
5
56
6
5

3.09
4.16
2.96
1.95
1.74
1.50
1.64
1.95
1.64
1.50
2.34
1.45
1.95
1.64
1.50

Grant date

14-Jan-09
25-Mar-09
2-Jul-09
1-Mar-10
1-Mar-10
1-Mar-10
26-Aug-10
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-11
15-Mar-11
15-Apr-11
14-Oct-11
15-Mar-12
15-Mar-12
15-Mar-12

Options 

The following table reflects the options arrangements that were in existence at 31 December 2012: 
Fair value at
grant date
US$

Effective
grant date

Vesting
date

Series - Options

Number

1 - Issued 28 April 2008
2 - Issued 1 January 2009 1
3 - Issued 18 June 2009
4 - Issued 15 March 2010

100,000
150,000
317,500
25,000

28-Apr-08
28-Apr-08
18-Jun-09
15-Mar-10

5-Oct-12
5-Oct-12
18-Jun-12
15-Mar-13

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: 

Annual Report 2012

121

 
 
 
              
              
              
              
             
                
             
                
 
 
 
                      
                
              
                
                      
                
                 
                
                    
                
                    
                
                    
                
                    
                
                    
                
                    
                
                    
                
                      
                
                    
                
                      
                
                      
                
 
 
 
       
       
       
         
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

32. 

SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED) 

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%

The following reconciles the outstanding options at the beginning and end of the year: 

Options

Balance at beginning of year
Granted 
Forfeited
Exercised 
Balance at end of year
Exercisable at end of year

2012

2011

Number of
options
'000

592
-
-
-
592
567

Weighted 
average 
exercise
price
US$

4.88
-
-
-
4.88
4.88

Number of
options
'000

592
-
-
-
592
-

Weighted 
average 
exercise
price
US$

4.88
-
-
-
4.88
-

122

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
           
           
              
              
 
 
 
                 
                
                 
                
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                  
                 
                
                 
                
                 
                
                  
                  
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

333. 

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: 

•  David McLemore – Chair, non-executive Director, and, from 5 October 2012, interim Chief Executive 

Officer 

•  Bruce Brook - non-executive Director 
•  Roger Brown - non-executive Director  
•  Roy Franklin - non-executive Director 
• 
Tanya Fratto - non-executive Director 
•  Barbara Jeremiah - non-executive Director 
•  Peter St. George - non-executive Director 
•  Craig Kipp – Chief Executive Officer and executive Director (resigned effective 3 October 2012) 
• 
• 
•  Brad Baker - Senior Vice President, Human Resources  
•  Michael Birch - Vice President, Drilling Services 1 
•  Alan Sides – Vice President, Products  

Joe Ragan III - Chief Financial Officer  
Fabrizio Rasetti - Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Company Secretary 

 (1) Mr Birch’s employment terminated on 31 January 2013. 

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
Termination benefits
Share-based payment

2012
US$

5,967,949
116,009
465,864
1,044,640
2,651,514
10,245,976

2011
US$

6,171,076
110,012
989,175

-

3,127,647
10,397,910

34. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS  

Transactions with key management personnel 

(i) 

Key management personnel compensation 

Details of key management personnel compensation are disclosed in Note 33. 

(ii) 

Other transactions with key management personnel of the Company 

None. 

(iii) 

Key management personnel equity holdings 

Annual Report 2012

123

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
    
       
       
       
       
    
                
    
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

34. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)  

Shares 

The number of shares held by Directors and other key management personnel are disclosed below. 

2012
David McLemore
Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
Roy Franklin
Tanya Fratto
Barbara Jeremiah
Peter St. George
Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch

2011
David McLemore
Bruce Brook
Roger Brown
Roy Franklin
Tanya Fratto
Barbara Jeremiah
Peter St. George
Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch

Balance
1 January

Net change
during year

Balance
31 December

Balance
held nominally

115,861
104,423
30,000
-
-
30,000
107,450
564,998
18,523
117,286
8,967
48,343

40,000
30,000
-
45,000
20,000
20,000
50,000
201,760
52,322
38,368
38,370
38,370

155,861
134,423
30,000
45,000
20,000
50,000
157,450

N/A 1  

70,845
155,654
47,337
86,713

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(1)  Mr Kipp’s 31 December 2012 share balance is not reported due to his termination as a related party 
effective 5 October 2012.  His net change for the year is reflected through the termination date. 

124

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
       
            
       
                     
       
            
       
                     
          
                  
          
                     
                
            
          
                     
                
            
          
                     
          
            
          
                     
       
            
       
                     
       
         
                     
          
            
          
                     
       
            
       
                     
            
            
          
                     
          
            
          
                     
       
                  
       
                     
       
                  
       
                     
          
                  
          
                     
                
                  
                
                     
                
                  
                
                     
                
            
          
                     
       
                  
       
                     
       
            
       
                     
                
            
          
                     
       
            
       
                     
                
              
            
                     
          
          
          
                     
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

34. 

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

1,065,400
258,000

207,578

187,150
217,900
164,600

Held at the 
beginning of
the Financial 
year

659,291

208,000
155,428

142,150
157,900

104,600

Vested 

Granted as
remun-
eration

and issued Forfeited
during the during the

year

year

681,200
90,000

(227,475)
(75,000)

90,000

75,000
90,000
70,000

(55,000)

(55,000)
(55,000)

-

(829,747)

-

-

-
-
-

Vested 

Granted as
remun-
eration

and issued Forfeited
during the during the

year

year

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year

689,378
273,000

242,578

207,150
252,900
234,600

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year

455,580

80,000
70,000

60,000
80,000

60,000

(43,535)

(26,400)
(15,708)

(13,200)
(17,600)

-

(5,936)

1,065,400

(3,600)
(2,142)

(1,800)
(2,400)

-

258,000
207,578

187,150
217,900

164,600

2012

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III

Fabrizio Rasetti

Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

2011

Craig Kipp

Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti

Brad Baker
Michael Birch

Alan Sides

(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.   

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 Granted as
the financial 
year
US$

remun-
eration
US$ 

Vested 
and issued
during the
year
US$

1,196,300

375,000

305,000

305,000

305,000
80,000

-

-

-

-

-
-

746,300

275,000

225,000

225,000

225,000

-

Forfeited
during the
year
US$

60,300

-

-

-

-
-

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year
US$

389,700

100,000

80,000

80,000

80,000
80,000

2012

Craig Kipp 

Joe Ragan III

Fabrizio Rasetti 

Brad Baker 
Michael Birch 

Alan Sides

Annual Report 2012

125

 
 
 
 
      
          
  
  
     
          
            
    
              
     
          
            
    
              
     
          
            
    
              
     
          
            
    
              
     
          
            
              
              
     
 
 
 
          
          
    
      
 
          
            
    
      
     
          
            
    
      
     
          
            
    
      
     
          
            
    
      
     
          
            
              
              
     
  
 
 
 
 
 
    
                  
      
         
           
       
                  
      
                  
           
       
                  
      
                  
             
       
                  
      
                  
             
       
                  
      
                  
             
          
                  
                  
                  
             
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

34. 

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) 

Held at the 
beginning of Granted as
the financial 
year

remun-
eration
US$ 1 

Vested 
and issued
during the
year

Forfeited
during the
year

Held at the
end of the
financial 
year

US$

US$

US$

2011

US$

Craig Kipp 

1,196,300

Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti 

Brad Baker 

Michael Birch 
Alan Sides

375,000
305,000

305,000

305,000
80,000

-

-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-

-

-
-

1,196,300

2 

375,000
305,000

305,000

305,000
80,000

(1)  The cash rights vest over a three-year period from the grant date, with 50% subject to certain 

performance  conditions.  

(2)  This amount was revised in this 2012 report to correct a reporting error from the prior years. Mr Kipp’s 
total number of Cash Rights granted on 25 March 2009 was 746,300 but had been previously reported 
as 550,000. 

The share and cash rights under the LTIP were provided at no cost to the recipient.  

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
25,000

2012

Craig Kipp
Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti

Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

2011

Craig Kipp

Joe Ragan III
Fabrizio Rasetti
Brad Baker
Michael Birch
Alan Sides

Granted as
remun-
eration

Vested 
during the
year

Forfeited
during the
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
2012

-
-
-

-
-

25,000

340,000
37,500
27,500

27,500
27,500

-

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

-

-
-
-
-
-

During the years ended 31 December 2012 and 2011, no shares were issued on the exercise of options 
previously granted as compensation to the above individuals. 

126

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
    
                  
                  
                  
       
       
                  
                  
                  
           
       
                  
                  
                  
           
       
                  
                  
                  
           
       
                  
                  
                  
           
          
                  
                  
                  
             
 
 
 
 
 
 
        
                   
        
                   
                   
        
          
                   
          
                   
                   
          
          
                   
          
                   
                   
          
          
                   
          
                   
                   
          
          
                   
          
                   
                   
          
          
                   
                   
                   
          
                   
        
                   
                   
                   
        
                   
          
                   
                   
                   
          
                   
          
                   
                   
                   
          
                   
          
                   
                   
                   
          
                   
          
                   
                   
                   
          
                   
          
                   
                   
                   
          
                   
 
 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
For the financial year ended 31 December 2012                                                                             BOART LONGYEAR LIMITED 

35. 

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

2012
US$

2011
US$

1,465,000
1,434,000
2,899,000

1,541,000
539,000
61,000
2,141,000

1,369,000
1,173,000
2,542,000

2,669,000
687,000
359,000
3,715,000

Total remuneration to Company auditor

5,040,000

6,257,000

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

356,000

272,000

2,069,000
474,000
2,009,000
232,000
208,000
5,348,000

2,457,000
1,339,000
885,000
439,000
430,000
5,822,000

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 tax compliance 
services, the magnitude of which is impacted by the global reach of the Company. 

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 Chair 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 2012 and 2011.  It is 
expected that this project will conclude during the year ending 31 December 2013.  The Company expects that 
the level of non-audit services will continue to be below the audit fee in subsequent years.   

36. 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

On 15 February 2013, the Company amended its revolving bank debt facility to increase the aggregate principal 
amount available under the facility to $450,000,000 from $350,000,000.  The increase was completed by the 
Company primarily to provide additional liquidity and flexibility as insurance against current market uncertainty.  A 
required reduction of $50,000,000 of commitments will occur 18 months after the closing date of the amendment,  
bringing the total outstanding commitments at that time to $400,000,000.  All other material terms and conditions 
of the revolving credit agreement, including covenants, maturity and pricing, remain unchanged. 

Annual Report 2012

127

 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
         
         
           
         
     
     
     
     
         
         
     
     
         
     
     
         
         
         
         
         
     
     
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION as at 21 March 2013.

Substantial shareholders

The substantial shareholders as disclosed to the Company in substantial holders notices are:

Holder 

Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd 

Beutel Goodman and Company Ltd 

Number of Ordinary Shares in 
which relevant interest held

27,462,119

33,608,857

Number of holders of equity securities

(a) Ordinary share capital

There are 461,163,412 fully paid ordinary shares on issue, held by 19,052 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

592,500 share options are held by 11 individual option holders. 250,000 of the foregoing options are due to 
expire on 5 April 2013 if not exercised before that time. Options do not carry rights to vote.

Distribution of holders of equity securities

Range 

Holders - Fully Paid 
Ordinary Shares 

Holders -
Share Options

1-1000 
1,001-5000 
5,001-10,000 
10,001-100,000 
100,001 and over 

7,138 
7,207 
2,658 
1,934 
115 

19,052 

- 
- 
- 
10
1

11

There are 4,018 shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares.

128

Boart Longyear

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

TOP 20 HOLDERS

Fully Paid  
Ordinary Shares 

Percent of
Issued Capital Held

HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED  
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED  
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED  
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED  
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD  
ECAPITAL NOMINEES PTY LIMITED  
BAND AND CO  
SHARE DIRECT NOMINEES PTY LTD  
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
DARRELL JAMES PTY LTD  
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED  
SNOWSIDE PTY LTD  
CS FOURTH NOMINEES PTY LTD  
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LIMITED  
QIC LIMITED  
UBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT  
MERRILL LYNCH (AUSTRALIA) NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LTD 
AMP LIFE LIMITED  
EQUITY TRUSTEES LIMITED  

TOTAL FOR TOP 20 

137,433,496 
85,378,511 
53,336,488 
22,395,978  
6,217,210  
5,663,117  
5,624,007  
5,488,833  
4,923,111  
3,000,000  
2,838,103  
2,600,000 
2,338,413  
2,268,633  
1,897,408  
1,730,424  
1,622,342 
1,419,769  
1,176,986 
1,029,252  

348,382,081 

29.80% 
18.51%
11.57%
4.86%
1.35%
1.23%
1.22%
1.19%
1.07%
0.65%
0.62%
0.56%
0.51%
0.49%
0.41%
0.38%
0.35%
0.31%
0.26%
0.22%

75.54%

Annual Report 2012

129

 
 
This page has been left blank intentionally.

130

Boart Longyear

This page has been left blank intentionally.

Annual Report 2012

131

This page has been left blank intentionally.

132

Boart Longyear

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Headquarters
Principal Administrative Offi ce
10808 South Riverfront Parkway #600 
South Jordan, Utah 84095

Tel: +1 801 972 6430 
Fax: +1 801 977 3374

Registered Offi ce
26 Butler Boulevard, Burbridge Business Park 
Adelaide Airport, South Australia 5950

Tel: +61 8 8375 8375 
Fax: +61 8 8375 8498

Auditor
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 12, 680
George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Tel: +61 2 8280 7111

Annual Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Boart Longyear 
will be held at:

Sofi tel Hotel Melbourne
West Tower Suite
25 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia

Commencing at 1:00 pm on 21 May 2013.

Website
www.boartlongyear.com

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 fi lings with the 
Australian Securities Exchange. Signifi cant risks and uncertainties 
may relate to, but are not limited to, fi nancial, 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 defi nitive 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.