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2019  

ANNUAL REPORT 

CORPORATE DIRECTORY 

OUR COMPANY

DIRECTORS

SHARE REGISTER

Computershare Investor Services  
Pty Ltd
452 Johnston Street
Abbotsford, Victoria, 3067
Investor Enquiries 1300 850 505

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Friday, 22 November 2019
at 11:00am 
KPMG  
Tower Two, Collins Square
727 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

Date of publication: 21 August 2019

Maxwell J Findlay (Chairman)
Tony Spassopoulos
Melanie Allibon
Jean-Pierre JAM Buijtels
Terrence C Francis
Terence A Hebiton

COMPANY SECRETARY

Malcolm Ross

REGISTERED OFFICE

Suite B Level 1,  
55 Southbank Boulevard
Southbank Vic 3006
Telephone (03) 9207 2500
Fax (03) 9207 2400 

INTERNET ADDRESS

www.boomlogistics.com.au

CONTENTS 

Corporate Directory 
Operating and Financial Review 

Chairman’s Report 
Highlights 
Managing Director’s Report 
Company Performance 

Our People & Systems 
Our Health, Safety, Environment & Quality 
Corporate Governance 
Directors’ Report 
Remuneration Report 
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 
Directors’ Declaration 
Independent Audit Report to Members of  Boom Logistics Limited 
ASX Additional Information 

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

Boom Logistics Limited (“Boom” or “the 
Company”) and its controlled entities is 
an Australian industrial services group 
(“the Group”) that provides superior 
crane logistics, labour and lifting 
solutions for customers in the mining 
and resources, wind, energy and utilities, 
infrastructure, industrial maintenance 
and telecommunications sectors.

At Boom, we deliver the full package 
of engineering know-how, specialised 
lifting equipment and multi-skilled 
teams required to safely manage the 
lifting of large scale and complex tasks 
for infrastructure, construction and 
shutdown maintenance customers.

The Company seeks to be  
recognised by our customers, 
employees, communities and 
shareholders as the supplier of high-
value, reliable lifting solutions and labour 
services without injury.

OUR PURPOSE
To safely and profitably grow our 
business through the provision of 
innovative customer lifting solutions and 
specialised labour hire services in the 
markets we serve to deliver returns and 
value to our shareholders.

OUR VISION
To be recognised as the industry leader 
in the provision of lifting services to the 
Australian market.

OUR VALUES
The Boom values underpin and define 
the way we do business.

•  Customer Focus – everything begins 

with the customer.

•  Safety Always – continue our journey 

towards zero harm.
•  Developing our People – 
commitment to our future.

•  Teamwork – working together to 

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achieve our best.
Innovation – looking for new ways to 
do things.

•  Respect – for each other and all 

stakeholders.

The Boom values are an 
uncompromising foundation of our 
organisation, guiding our decisions, 
our behaviours and the way we do 
business to maximise returns for our 
shareholders. 

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400 
760

permanent Boom 
employees and over

casual personnel of which the 
majority are engaged by readi

250 

cranes in all sizes, from 5 tonne up to 
750 tonne

120 travel towers, from  

12 metres up to 70 metres

A fleet of elevated work platforms 
and support transport

13 depots across 

Australia

A database of over 

10,000 people available 

through readi to service our 
customers’ labour requirements

DELIVER LIFTING 
SOLUTIONS, WITH SCALE 
AND PRECISION, EVERY 
TIME. MANAGING SAFETY 
AND COMPLEXITY WITH 
CONFIDENCE – THAT’S 
THE PROMISE WE MAKE 
TO OUR CUSTOMERS

BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OUR VALUE PROPOSITION

As a large-scale lifting project specialist, we seek to deliver innovation for our customers, 
build shareholder value and ensure safety excellence. We continue to build our leading 
reputation in the market as a trusted lifting, construction and maintenance solutions 
partner for large scale infrastructure.

Boom’s customer value proposition is based on total lifting solutions and specialised 
labour services involving:

EQUIPMENT
•  A comprehensive and diverse fleet aligned to customer requirements in mining 
and resources, wind, energy, utilities, infrastructure, industrial maintenance and 
telecommunications.

•  Well maintained fleet with maintenance records and Key Performance Indicator 

reporting for customers.

OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY
•  Highly experienced and trained workforce of supervisors, crane operators, riggers 

and travel tower operators.

•  Operational resources and infrastructure to support customers in our core markets.
•  Planned and configured services involving operators, cranes, transport, travel towers 

and other assets to meet complex customer requirements.

•  The readi labour hire business delivers an integrated labour solution to both existing 
and new customers. It currently supplies support to key Boom contracts and 
continues to focus on expanding its offering of multiple trades and skills to external 
customers.

ENGINEERING EXPERTISE
•  Pre-lift customer site survey and analysis.
•  Detailed engineering lift studies to drive safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
•  Project planning and project management.
•  Wind farm construction including lifting, mechanical and electrical installation and 

maintenance.

SAFETY & QUALITY SYSTEMS
•  Cultural alignment with our customer base, with an uncompromising safety focus.
•  AS/NZS ISO 4801:2001 certification and transition to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 

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achieved.
Investment to drive continuous improvement in our safety systems, processes and 
organisation.

The Group’s distinctive and comprehensive value proposition provides a solid platform 
for future growth to maximise returns to shareholders.

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019BOOM’S CUSTOMER 
VALUE PROPOSITION 
IS BASED ON TOTAL 
LIFTING SOLUTIONS 
AND SPECIALISED 
LABOUR SERVICES 

BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019TO BE RECOGNISED 
AS THE INDUSTRY 
LEADER IN THE 
PROVISION OF LIFTING 
SERVICES TO THE 
AUSTRALIAN MARKET

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

On behalf of the Board, I would like to present the Boom 
Logistics Limited (“Boom”) annual report for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2019 (“FY19”).

The 2019 financial year was one of significant consolidation 
and restructuring for Boom as the leadership transitioned to 
our new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony 
Spassopoulos at the end of Q1, FY19.

Boom delivered a statutory revenue result of $183m which led 
to a net loss of $5.3m compared with a loss of $1.5 million in 
FY18. The FY19 result was impacted by operating challenges 
including a significant industrial relations dispute in NSW.

During FY19, a key capital management initiative to deliver value to shareholders was 
the on-market buy back announced on 21 November 2018 to purchase and cancel 
up to 10% of issued share capital over the next 12 months. I am pleased to report 
the Company bought back 35.7m shares on-market and through a minimum holding 
buyback equating to 7.5% of issued capital in the period to 30 June 2019. The Board 
intends to continue with the on-market buy back following the release of FY19 results.

Boom successfully refinanced its loan facilities with an extended term and increased 
debt capacity in January 2019 thereby improving Boom’s operational flexibility and ability 
to execute further capital management initiatives in 2020. However, Boom remains 
constrained under its loan facilities to paying dividends from net profits.

Boom continues to focus on improving return on capital through efficient capital 
allocation. This was executed in FY19 by leasing a number of large cranes and 
redeploying owned assets across the business to support growth.  Older and under-
utilised cranes have been sold, thus reducing the average fleet age.

In our crane lifting business we are confident that contract wins in FY19 in the wind farm 
sector and the renewal of long-standing contracts with key customers in mining maintenance 
have positioned the crane business for improved volume and profitability in FY20.

The travel towers business was restructured during the year by expanding its sales team 
to seize growth opportunities while reducing overhead through downsizing and closing 
unprofitable depots and rationalising the travel towers fleet. The travel towers business is 
now positioned to improve profitability and continue to support its core customers in the 
mobile telecommunications and power sectors.

Our readi business has grown to become the main source of labour hire for Boom and is 
now focused on growth through the supply of specialised labour to external customers.

The Board is delighted to welcome Melanie Allibon who has been appointed as an 
independent Non-Executive Director. Ms. Allibon’s appointment reinforces our focus on 
remuneration, industrial relations and safety, as well as enhancing our capability with 
regards to human resources best practices. Ms. Allibon’s particular expertise in industrial 
relations and human resources across the industrial services sector is expected to bring 
extensive and valuable experience to Boom and enhance the Board’s overall mix of skills, 
knowledge and capabilities.

Looking ahead, the business has completed considerable restructuring and consolidation 
initiatives in FY19 and we expect this will underpin an improved operating result in FY20.

Finally, I would like to thank my fellow directors, together with our hard-working team, 
led by Tony Spassopoulos. We look forward to overseeing their efforts to ensure Boom 
continues on this path of progress and success.

Maxwell J Findlay 
Chairman

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW 
HIGHLIGHTS 

HEALTH, SAFETY, 
QUALITY & 
ENVIRONMENT

FINANCIAL & 
OPERATIONS 

MARKETS & 
GROWTH

PEOPLE & SYSTEMS

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n   Reported a Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) of 8.6 at the end of the year and 

over 3.2 million labour hours worked without a Lost Time Injury (LTI).

n  Continued to deploy the three-year HSEQ Strategic Plan with focus on improving lifting 
operations, verification of competency, training planning, assurance, induction and  
transport activities.

n  Maintained certification to AS/NZS 4801:2001, AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007. 

Compliance with environmental management obligations continued with success.

n  Extended our values to include innovation and respect, with an unwavering focus on safety,  

our people, our customers and teamwork.

n  Share buy-back program commenced. 35.7 million shares (7.5% of share capital) purchased 

and cancelled in FY19.

n  Delivered improved free cash flow of $8.8 million up from $8.4 million in FY18.
n  Net debt reduced to $36.6 million (30 June 2018: $37.3 million).
n  New long term finance facilities negotiated with increased debt capacity, reduced funding 

costs and increased tenure with banks to January 2022.
n  Reported revenue of $182.7 million (FY18: $183.1 million).
n  Trading EBIT of $2.8 million (FY18: $2.9 million).
n  Net loss after tax $5.3 million (FY18: loss of $1.5 million).
n  FY19 results significantly impacted by industrial dispute in NSW.
n  Strategic review of the travel towers business completed which effectively positions the 

business to deliver improved returns in FY20 from a lower overhead base and rationalised 
operating fleet and expanded sales team.

n  The operating environment remained solid in each of the Group’s key industry sectors.
n  Mining and Resources revenue was down $12.7 million on FY18 due to industrial action in 
the Hunter Valley and non-recurrence of project work at BHP Olympic Dam. The business 
renewed key maintenance contracts with BMA, Yancoal, Alcoa and Newmont Boddington 
Gold. Demand from resources customers in Central Queensland has remained robust.
n  Wind, Energy and Utilities successfully grew revenue by $8.3 million in FY19, as the wind 

farm market remained strong and the pipeline continued to grow. Equipment delivered strong 
utilisation and Boom was involved in turbine maintenance on four of Australia’s largest gas 
turbine power stations.

n  Infrastructure revenue was similar to FY18 however the sector presents opportunity buoyed 

by major infrastructure projects in Melbourne in FY20.

n  Industrial Maintenance delivered modest growth in revenue of $1.6 million. The Group is 

focused on supplying readi specialised labour hire across its customer base, building on the 
ongoing provision of labour to the oil and gas sector in Bass Strait.

n  Telecommunications revenue increased by $3.1 million in FY19 securing key contracts with 

tier two suppliers.

n  80% of Boom’s permanent workforce directly interfaces with or provides a service to customers 

including operators, supervisors, safety professionals, engineers and sales personnel.

n  The total number of Boom employees was 1187 at 30 June 2019.
n  Boom increased its flexible workforce and as at 30 June 2019, has over 760 casual and fixed 

term employees. The majority of these employees are engaged through readi.

n  The business continued to invest in its people to deliver efficiencies and develop leadership 
across the organization, through internal and external training and development activities.

n  Boom is delivering a Certificate IV in Frontline Leadership and Management course to  

90 employees.

BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019BOOM CONTINUES TO 
EXPAND INTO NEW HIGH 
GROWTH MARKETS, 
WITH REVENUE 
FROM WIND, ENERGY, 
INFRASTRUCTURE AND 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
SECTORS 

BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW  
MANAGING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

TRAVEL TOWERS 
The travel towers business recorded 
revenue of $24.9 million in FY19, 
improving by 24% on last year. The 
large travel towers were put to work 
on the 5G network rollout for our 
telecommunications customers and 
generated $13 million for FY19. With 
major contracts in place, the 5G roll 
out is expected to continue throughout 
FY20. As previously announced, Boom 
undertook a strategic review of the 
travel towers business during the year. 
As a result, several depots have been 
restructured to reduce overhead costs 
and fifty-five small under-utilised  
and obsolete travel tower assets have 
been sold. 

READI 
Our readi business continued to fulfil its 
role as a major labour supplier for Boom’s 
customers during shutdowns. The focus 
is now on securing new external revenue 
through the Boom customer network in 
the oil and gas, mining, construction and 
infrastructure sectors. Direct labour hire 
revenue from Boom and readi contracts 
was $27.1 million for FY19, representing 
12% growth over FY18. We see capacity 
tightening in the labour market and readi 
is well placed to supply customers with 
specialised labour hire, which is expected 
to provide a profitable non-capital revenue 
stream for Boom in FY20.

Throughout the year we continued 
to invest in our people. Key initiatives 
undertaken include the commencement 
of a leadership training program for our 
frontline employees and managers. 
Progress is being made on a youth and 
apprenticeship training program for 
riggers and operators, with Queensland 
to commence by the end of 2019. This 
new program is aiming to attract the 
“leaders of tomorrow” who can grow in 
the business and forge a career path in 
our industry.

as some mine sites have now opted for 
multiple supplier arrangements to ensure 
continuity of crane services supply.

The crane services revenue growth 
was solid in Central Queensland, a 
14% increase on last year. Growth 
was underpinned by increased 
mining maintenance works with our 
key contracted customers at BMA, 
Coronado, Glencore and Anglo Coal. 
Boom continued to build scale and scope 
around its existing depot infrastructure 
from major contractors in the region such 
as Downer, Thiess and Hastings Deering.

In South Australia, a new EBA at Olympic 
Dam was agreed for the next three years, 
which is aligned with the current contract 
with BHP.  In Western Australia, we 
renewed major contracts with Alcoa and 
Newmont Boddington Gold for a further 
three years and five years, respectively.

PROJECTS 
Boom Projects continued to expand 
into new, high-growth markets, with 
revenue from the wind farm, energy and 
infrastructure sectors contributing $35.1m 
revenue in FY19, a 55% increase on 
FY18. We completed the Mt Gellibrand 
wind farm project during the year and 
were successful in securing two important 
contracts with GE Coopers Gap and 
Goldwind Cattle Hill. The value of these 
new projects is $30 million revenue over 
FY19 and FY20, with work expected 
to be completed on both projects in 
December 2019.

Our fleet of heavy lift large mobile cranes 
are also pursuing bridge, rail and civil 
infrastructure works, a sector with high 
growth prospects in FY20.

Travel Towers
14%
$25m

Labour Hire
15%
$27m

FY19

Projects
19%
$35m

Crane Services
52%
$96m

The last 12 months can be best 
described as a year of establishing new 
foundations to deliver sustainable profit 
growth and returns to shareholders. We 
have positioned our business for growth 
in the mining resources sector, wind 
farm and large-scale infrastructure and 
construction projects. We are working 
towards expanding the business into new 
markets, adding new services and we 
continue to build our leading reputation 
as a trusted lifting solutions partner.

During the year, Boom achieved two 
years and over 3.2 million working hours, 
without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) and a Total 
Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) 
of 8.6. Our goal is to lead the industry 
on safety performance. Safety is always 
our priority at Boom, as we continue our 
journey towards zero harm.

The 2019 financial results were below 
expectations.  Boom delivered a trading 
EBITDA of $20.1 million and trading 
EBIT of $2.8 million in FY19. The NSW 
industrial action impacted these results 
by $4.5 million.  

CRANE SERVICES 
Crane services revenue of $95.6m 
was 18% below last year, impacted by 
industrial action in NSW in FY19 and 
the non-recurrence of a major project at 
Olympic Dam in FY18, which together 
represented $20m revenue.

The industrial action in NSW was 
resolved by agreeing to significant labour 
cost increases. Boom is now rebuilding 
its presence in the Hunter Valley region 
after closing the Newcastle depot 
which became an unviable business 
with the higher cost of labour and the 
Singleton depot has been restructured. 
Redundancy and restructuring costs at 
both depots have been incurred. We are 
pursuing new customers in the region 

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OUTLOOK
Boom is in a good position for FY20 
and making positive progress towards 
diversifying its business with new value-
added services and targeting new growth 
markets. 

Achieving profitable revenue growth, 
providing value-added services to 
customers and delivering returns to 
shareholders will remain a priority for the 
business.

Market conditions in the resources sector 
remain solid, which are likely to drive 
increasing maintenance and support 
higher levels of activity. We remain 
focused on sustainable growth in the 
mining sector and supplying new services 
to our customers such as engineering 
solutions, maintenance programs and 
specialised labour skills.

With the strong pipeline of wind farm 
projects, growing infrastructure sector 
work and expansion of the 5G rollout 
for telecommunications clients, the 
outlook for FY20 is positive. The focus 
is on improving labour productivity and 
margins, increasing asset utilisation and 
limiting capital expenditure to achieve a 
solid return on capital for shareholders.

I would like to take this opportunity to 
thank all our customers, suppliers, debt 
providers and shareholders who have 
supported us this past financial year.

In conclusion, I extend my thanks to our 
dedicated employees for their continued 
focus on safety and our customers. We 
have loyal and passionate people in our 
company who are committed to Boom’s 
success.

Tony Spassopoulos  
Managing Director

ACHIEVING PROFITABLE 
REVENUE GROWTH 
PROVIDING VALUE  
ADDED SERVICES 
TO CUSTOMERS AND 
DELIVERING RETURNS  
TO SHAREHOLDERS  
WILL REMAIN A  
PRIORITY FOR THE 
BUSINESS

BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019GE RENEWABLES: A STRONG PARTNERSHIP CREATING 
VALUE IN QUEENSLAND 

Coopers Gap Wind Farm will be one 
of Australia’s largest wind farms upon 
completion. It is a project that symbolises 
our spirit of endeavour. The Coopers 
Gap Wind Farm will have a capacity of 
453 MW and produce around 1,510,000 
MWh of renewable energy, powering 
approximately 264,000 average 
Australian homes. 

Coopers Gap Wind Farm is 250 km north-
west of Brisbane near Cooranga North, 
between Dalby and Kingaroy. The site 
is located on land that is mainly used for 
cattle grazing and other farming activities. 

Boom was awarded the contract to 
undertake the lifting, mechanical and 
electrical installation of 56 wind turbine 
generators (WTGs) on the Coopers Gap 
wind farm. Our work is scheduled for 
completion at the end 2019. 

Boom delivered a Liebherr LG1750 tonne 
mobile crane for this project to perform 
the major lifts which are up to 115 metres 
high. In addition to the main crane, this 
project utilises five other mobile cranes on 
site from the Boom fleet, including a 450 
tonne Grove GMK7450 and has a project 
team of 40 people. 

There were unique challenges to 
overcome with fluctuating weather 
patterns and high wind speeds, 
challenging terrain, and the wide 
geographic spread of the towers. 

Despite these project complexities, Boom 
continues to deliver on time and on budget, 
with a consistent focus on health and 
safety, delivering best-in-class engineering 
skills and advice, and superior wind farm 
construction experience. We are proud to 
showcase our capabilities and contribute to 
local industry, communities and economies 
in Queensland. 

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW  
COMPANY PERFORMANCE

OVERVIEW
The Group reported a net loss after tax of $5.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2019 
million (FY18: net loss of $1.5 million). As noted in the Managing Director’s Report, the 
Group’s underlying trading EBIT performance was similar to the prior year.

The year was significantly impacted by an industrial dispute in the first half of the year, 
and project delays in the second half of the year. The prior year included a significant 
project at BHP Olympic Dam that did not recur.

Boom’s flexible asset rental model allows the Group access to new capital assets to win 
new contracts and deliver growth with low capital requirements. The Group will continue 
to grow its low capital specialised labour hire business, readi, targeting infrastructure 
markets in the capital cities as well as expanding the successful partnership it has 
developed in the oil and gas industry.

Boom’s continued focus on capital discipline will allow both growth and capital 
management initiatives to continue in FY20 as the Company is focused on delivering 
returns to shareholders.

INCOME STATEMENT

Revenue from Services

Operating Costs

Trading EBITDA

Depreciation and Amortisation

Trading EBIT

Net Borrowing Costs

Trading Net Loss After Tax

Non-Trading Income

Non-Trading Expenses

(Loss)/Profit on Sale of Assets

Impairments to Property, Plant 
and Equipment

Net Loss After Tax

Statutory EBIT

Statutory EBITDA

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

30-Jun-19 
$’m

30-Jun-18 
$’m

Change 
%

-0.2%

0.4%

-4.7%

-4.9%

-3.4%

182.7

(162.6)

20.1

(17.3)

2.8

(3.7)

(0.9)

1.6

(2.0)

(2.0)

(2.0)

(5.3)

(1.6)

15.7

183.1

(162.0)

21.1

(18.2)

2.9

(4.0)

(1.1)

0.0

(0.6)

0.1

0.0

(1.5)

2.4

20.6

Revenue
Reported revenue of $182.7 million was in line with the prior year, with Boom 
delivering revenue growth in the wind, energy and utilities, industrial maintenance 
and telecommunications sectors, and only a slight decrease in revenue from the 
infrastructure and construction sector, however this growth was largely offset by the 
adverse impact of the industrial action in the mining and resources sector.

Earnings
Statutory earnings before interest expense, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 
was $15.7 million (FY18: $20.6 million) whilst statutory earnings before interest expense 
and tax (EBIT) was a loss of $1.6 million (FY18: profit of $2.4 million).

In terms of trading EBIT, the Group reported $2.8 million in trading EBIT for FY19, only 
marginally down on the FY18 result of $2.9 million.

On behalf of the Board, I present a  
review of Boom’s performance for the 
year ended 30 June 2019.

Boom is focused on sustainable growth 
in each of its key markets, that is, mining 
and resources, wind energy and utilities, 
infrastructure and construction, industrial 
maintenance and telecommunications.

The review sets out the Group’s 
operational performance for the 2019 
financial year, together with a review of 
operations, an update on the operating 
environment and outlook for each of 
Boom’s key industry sectors.

The review should be read in conjunction 
with the financial statements, which are 
presented on pages 27 to 84 of this 
annual report.

Tim Rogers 
Chief Financial Officer

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CONTINUE TO 
BUILD OUR LEADING 
REPUTATION IN 
THE MARKET AS A 
TRUSTED LIFTING, 
CONSTRUCTION 
AND MAINTENANCE 
SOLUTIONS PARTNER

BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW  
COMPANY PERFORMANCE CONT.

Trading EBIT is before recognising 
the following non-trading income and 
expenses:
•  Non-trading income of $1.6 million 
relating to the re-imbursement of 
legal costs incurred in relation to the 
18m Glove and Barrier legal claim. 
The Group was awarded $2.7 million 
in FY17 in settlement of the claim 
with the related legal expenses being 
awarded by the court in FY19.

•  Non-trading expenses of $2.0 million 

relating to:
–  $0.7m of redundancy costs 

incurred in NSW as a result of 
the required restructuring of the 
business post-industrial action in 
the second quarter of the year;
–  $0.4m of redundancy and other 
costs incurred in the restructure 
of the travel tower business 
to improve profitability of the 
business by reducing depot 
overheads and operating fleet 
costs;

–  $0.2m of legal costs incurred 
in the now closed 18m Glove 
and Barrier matter with a total 
of $1.6m of fees expended over 
the course of the case being 
reimbursed; and

–  $0.7m of remuneration payable 
in relation the retirement of the 
former Managing Director.
•  Loss on sale of assets of $2.0 million 
from the sale of 55 underperforming, 
obsolete smaller travel tower assets. 
Assets were sold in the second half of 
the year at auction values which will 
enable the business to operate from 
smaller depot locations with reduced 
ongoing maintenance commitments 
and lower operating costs going 
forward.
Impairment to damaged crane of $1.0 
million as a result of damage incurred 
to the boom of a 500t crane in the 
first half of the year. The crane has 
been repaired and returned to the 
fleet at the start of FY20.
Impairment of $1.0 million to the 
owned depot property in Newman.

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FY19 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
Boom’s FY19 results were impacted by 
the following significant events:

Impact of industrial action
• 

Industrial action in NSW in the second 
quarter of FY19 impacted revenues 
and profitability.

•  The Newcastle crane business 

the higher labour cost was not 
sustainable for the business.

•  The impact of the strike continued 
in the Hunter Valley through the 
third quarter with customers 
moving to dual suppliers. Whilst the 
fourth quarter showed improved 
performance, one major customer 
has not resumed service which will 
have an on-going impact.

•  The impact of the industrial action to 
the Hunter Valley business for the full 
year was a circa $10 million decline in 
revenue and $4.5 million loss in EBIT.

Project Delays
During FY19 the Group commenced 
two wind farm construction projects. 
Both projects experienced delays to their 
expected start dates due to a number 
of site access and weather delays. 
Therefore, the FY19 projects did not 
deliver to expectations, with a greater 
than anticipated portion of the project 
activity to be completed in FY20.

Travel Towers Business 
Restructure
The travel towers business has 
undergone significant change and 
improvement during the FY19 year. The 
travel towers business was restructured 
at the beginning of FY19. Its management 
is now able to focus on travel tower 
customers and growing in the markets 
that the travel towers business currently 
services.

A strategic review was successfully 
completed during the second half of 
the year and the business underwent a 
comprehensive restructure, positioning 
it for improved profitability in FY20. In 
particular, the travel tower operating fleet 
was rationalised and depot overheads 
reduced through:
•  Closure of the Tasmanian depot with 
Tasmanian based operations now 
managed through the Melbourne 
depot;

•  Reduction of depot costs by moving 

to a smaller depot site in Adelaide and 
co-locating its depot with the crane 
business in Perth;

•  Rationalisation of non-customer 

facing roles with greater use of shared 
services across the business to drive 
efficiencies;

•  Reduction of maintenance and other 
operating costs resulting from a 
smaller fleet; and

•  Greater use of outsourced services to 

The travel towers business is now 
well placed to meet the demands of 
its customers. FY20 is expected to 
deliver improved profitability in the 
telecommunications sector, as the 5G 
network roll out program continues, and 
with growth in other key customers in the 
power and utilities sector.

Cash Flow
Cash flow strengthened during the year 
delivering $13.2 million of operating cash 
flow, up $1.8 million on the prior year.

Cash flow from investing activities was 
positively impacted by the sale of travel 
towers during the second half of the 
year as well as the sale of a number of 
older, mostly small capacity crane assets. 
The asset sales realised $6.3 million of 
proceeds, with a further $1.2 million of 
proceeds to be received post year end.

Capital expenditure during the year 
included investment in smaller capacity 
mobile crane assets to service contracts, 
transport assets to support the 
mobilisation of assets brought in under 
the Group’s flexible asset rental model, 
and on-going expenditure on routine ten-
year inspections.

The resulting free cash flow of $8.8 
million (FY18: $8.4 million) generated 
during the year enabled the Company to 
fund the share buy-back program which 
commenced during the year.

Capital Management
During the year the Group commenced 
capital management initiatives 
demonstrating the Company’s 
commitment to disciplined capital 
allocation with a focus on driving 
shareholder returns.

During FY19 the Company bought back a 
total of 35.7 million shares or 7.5% of the 
share capital:
•  1.1 million shares were acquired 

through a minimum holding buy-back 
program; and

•  34.6 million shares were acquired 

through an on-market buy-back 
program.

The $6.0 million cost of the share buy 
backs completed in the year was funded 
from free cash flow. A further 11.4 million 
shares are available to buy back under the 
current on market buy-back program.

was closed with jobs lost because 

complete routine maintenance.

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MODEL INCLUDES OPERATORS 
CRANES, TRAVEL TOWERS, 
SPECIALISED LABOUR, 
AND OTHER ASSETS TO 
MEET COMPLEX CUSTOMER 
REQUIREMENTS

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW  
COMPANY PERFORMANCE CONT.

Balance Sheet
The balance sheet further strengthened 
during the year with net current assets 
increasing to $15.2 million (FY18: $14.1 
million) and net debt reducing to $36.6 
million (FY18: $37.3 million).

Return on Capital Employed (trading 
EBIT/ Capital Employed) at 1.5% (FY18: 
1.6%) was marginally down on the prior 
year. The Group will continue to focus on 
improving returns on capital employed 
through FY20 and will continue to strictly 
manage capital.

The Group’s model to rent larger assets 
allows the business to bring in new crane 
assets to match revenue opportunities 
as they arise. The asset rental model 
minimises the requirement for capital 
expenditure, protects free cash flow 
and allows the Group to maintain a 
conservatively geared balance sheet 
whilst maintaining the capability to tender 
for new profitable work.

Debt Management and 
Financing
During the year the Group extended 
its finance facilities with its lenders on 
improved terms. The new facilities provide 
additional flexibility with an extended term, 
increased debt capacity to support growth 
and reduced funding costs.

The new finance package comprises:
•  $20 million, three-year syndicated 
loan facility expiring January 2022;

•  $20 million, three-year trade 

receivables facility expiring January 
2022; and

•  $35 million asset finance facility, 

including new finance and operating 
lease facilities with the previous 
amortising loan facility rolled over on 
new terms. This facility amortises to  
a $5 million residual balance at 
August 2021.

Operating Environment
The operating environment remained 
strong in each of the Group’s key industry 
sectors.

Mining and Resources
Revenue was down $12.7 million on 
FY18 in this sector due mainly to the 
impact of the NSW industrial action in 
the current year and the non-repeat of 
a major shut-down at Olympic Dam in 
the prior year that contributed circa $10 
million revenue in FY18.

In light of the changes to the market and 
customer practices in NSW, the Group 
relocated a number of assets from the 

Hunter Valley region to the Cattle Hill 
wind farm and the growing Queensland 
region to improve asset utilisation and 
profitability.

Demand from resources customers in 
Queensland was robust during the period 
and delivered significant growth to the 
Group.

In Western Australia and South Australia 
shutdown and general maintenance 
activity was steady throughout the year 
underpinned by long-standing customers 
engaging Boom at BHP Olympic Dam, 
Alcoa and Newmont Boddington  
Gold sites.

The Group is pleased to report that it 
renewed key maintenance contracts with 
BMA, Yancoal, Newmont Boddington 
Gold and Alcoa in the period.

Outlook
The Group expects resources revenue 
to remain solid in FY20 and is pursuing 
further growth in the following regions:
•  Hunter Valley: targeting new 

customers in the region who may 
be seeking a second supplier or are 
seeking to change their incumbent 
supplier as these suppliers are 
required to renegotiate their labour 
agreements over the coming months;

•  Central Queensland: targeting 
new customers and mine sites 
in the Moranbah region to further 
strengthen and expand the Group’s 
footprint in the region; and
•  North West: the new mine 

construction projects in the North 
West are providing an opportunity 
to re-enter the North West market 
during FY20.

Wind, Energy and Utilities
Boom successfully grew revenue by $8.3 
million in FY19 in this sector with key 
highlights as follows:
•  Boom is currently carrying out 

contracts for construction of two 
wind farms that will continue through 
the first half of FY20.

•  The Group successfully performed 

maintenance work at ten windfarms 
during FY19;

•  Continued involvement in turbine 
maintenance on four of Australia’s 
largest gas turbine power stations;
•  Completion of several projects to 

string high voltage cables from wind 
farm towers to electrical substations; 
and

•  Supply of cranes and travel towers for 
routine maintenance works to utilities 
businesses.

Outlook
The wind farm market remains strong 
and will continue to grow in FY20. Boom 
maintains a strong pipeline of wind farm 
construction projects for FY20 and is 
targeting to win an additional wind farm 
project in the second half of the year. Boom 
is expanding its service capacity in wind 
farm maintenance with a further rented 750 
tonne mobile crane asset to service new 
and current customers in South Australia 
and Victoria. The travel towers business is 
working on opportunities to leverage our 
relationships to win projects which connect 
wind farms to electrical sub-stations.

Infrastructure and Construction
Revenue in this sector was slightly down 
$0.4 million on FY18. Boom derives its 
revenue in this sector from higher value 
niche projects such as bridge builds and 
rail works.

Outlook
Boom expects this sector to remain 
strong in FY20, buoyed by major 
infrastructure projects, and is targeting 
the Melbourne market as a new, growth 
opportunity for FY20.

Industrial Maintenance
This sector delivered slight growth in 
revenue of $1.6 million for FY19. The 
Group completed a large shutdown 
project in the Latrobe Valley in the 
first half of the year. This project offset 
the foregone on-going revenue from 
a customer of the Newcastle crane 
business, which closed during the year.

Outlook
The Group is contracted to supply 
specialist labour to the oil and gas platforms 
on Bass Strait. Boom’s specialised 
labour hire business, readi, supplies the 
labour to Boom to fulfil the contract. This 
arrangement has been successful over 
the last two years and the Group is now 
focussed on expanding this service offering 
to other customers in the industry.

Telecommunications
Revenue derived from this sector 
increased by $3.1 million in FY19. The 
telecommunications market is mainly 
serviced by the Group’s travel tower 
business.

Outlook
The Group has contracts with the big 
‘tier two’ contractors and expects the 
telecommunications market to continue 
growing as the 5G roll-out program 
accelerates in FY20.

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OUR RESOURCE 
AND RENEWABLE 
CUSTOMERS IS 
EXPECTED TO 
REMAIN STRONG

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OUR PEOPLE & SYSTEMS

By improving flexible working 
arrangements and building the readi 
business, Boom is able to deliver on 
customer expectations to provide skilled 
and qualified people to perform work 
safely and professionally as required by 
the customer.

Our workforce is well trained and on-
boarded to ensure all employees work 
in a safe, professional manner to the 
standards and expectations of Boom and 
its customers.

Boom’s managers work closely with 
our employees to regularly identify 
areas where workplace efficiencies and 
improvements can be made.

In the coming financial year, the business 
will continue to invest in its people to 
deliver efficiencies and develop leadership 
across the business. This will be achieved 
through formal internal and external 
training and development initiatives.

INDIGENOUS PROGRAM
We recognise the traditional rights of 
Indigenous peoples and acknowledge 
their right to maintain their cultures, 
identities, traditions and customs.

Boom will continue to support 
communities and its customers in 
developing Indigenous Programs in 
remote locations of Australia. Boom’s 
National Indigenous Employment 
Framework provides a basis for localised 
strategies to generate work opportunities 
and support indigenous communities.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Throughout the year, Boom engaged 
an external training provider to deliver 
a Certificate IV in Leadership and 
Management to 90 employees across the 
business. The program provides practical 
skills to develop strong and impactful 
leaders.

The e-Learning Centre continues to 
support our people and improvement 
of capability within the Company. 
Boom’s on-line induction, Life Saving 
Rules and compliance training through 
the e-Learning Centre provide a 
comprehensive platform for on-boarding. 
Together with the New Employee Survey 
conducted within the first three months of 
employment, Boom ensures employees 
are given every opportunity to succeed 
and provide candid feedback to enhance 
their journey.

BOOM CONTINUES  
TO INVEST IN OUR  
PEOPLE TO DELIVER 
EFFICIENCIES AND 
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP 
ACROSS THE BUSINESS

A vital component of how we drive 
responsible growth is ensuring that 
Boom is a great and safe place to work. 
We deliver on this commitment by 
recognising and rewarding performance, 
ensuring an inclusive and safe workplace, 
creating opportunities for our employees 
to develop and support our employees 
so they continue to thrive.

We recognise that our people are critical 
to our success. We don’t believe in taking 
short-cuts or putting business before our 
people’s safety.

HIGHLIGHTS
•  Boom continues to invest in our 
business leaders to ensure they 
effectively manage their people to 
realise the Company’s full potential.

•  Boom continues to invest in training 
and development for its operational 
staff to ensure operating tickets are 
maintained, safety standards are 
upheld, customer site inductions 
are current, and verification of 
competency is undertaken to meet 
the needs of our customers.
•  Boom is continually focussing on 
sustainable labour models that 
increase workplace flexibilities and 
efficiencies resulting in a positive 
impact on profitability and the security 
of employment.
readi is developing robust systems to 
support the recruitment, on-boarding 
and management of our people 
engaged in our specialised labour 
supply business.

• 

•  Boom received over 70 customer 

commendations for the quality of our 
people and our work.

OVERVIEW
Boom’s workforce includes over 400 
permanent employees across a range 
of disciplines as at 30 June 2019. 
The majority of Boom’s permanent 
workforce directly interfaces with, 
or provides a service to, customers 
including: operators, supervisors, safety 
professionals, engineers and sales 
employees. The remaining permanent 
workforce comprises management and 
functional support.

At 30 June 2019, the total combined 
number of Boom employees was 
1187. Boom had over 760 casual and 
fixed-term employees. The majority of 
these employees are engaged through 
readi, Boom’s specialised labour supply 
business.

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019CELEBRATING STRONG LOCAL 
RELATIONSHIPS: NEW CRANE NAMED 
AFTER THE GHUNGALOU NATION

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019GHUNGALOU NATION PEOPLE
Boom is proud to count two Ghungalou 
men on the local Blackwater team.

The team were delighted to host a 
traditional welcome and smoking 
ceremony for the naming of the newest 
crane to arrive in their fleet. The crane 
is a 300-tonne capacity all-terrain crane 
and is the biggest crane based in Central 
Queensland and is ready to undertake 
the very biggest of lifting tasks. 

The idea to name the crane was hatched 
through discussions with the local 
indigenous population to name it after 
the Ghungalou Nation. Boom worked 
closely with the Ghungalou Aboriginal 
Corporation and was granted permission 
to name and decorate the crane with 
some very special artwork, the totem of 
a rock wallaby that represents the men of 
the tribe who traditionally travel to work.

The Ghungalou people own the area 
bound by the Dawson Rover in the 
East, the Comet River in the West, the 
Mackenzie River in the North and Bigge 
Range to the South. This is the land and 
its traditional owners who Boom want 
to honour and pay tribute through the 
naming of the crane.

This event was an important symbol 
that affirms our commitment to the 
Ghungalou Nation people, who are the 
traditional owners of the land in which we 
are fortunate to work. 

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019OUR HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY

Personal Commitment
All operational managers commit to a 
range of consultative and interactive 
activities which reinforce their personal 
commitment and Boom’s corporate 
commitment to Health and Safety. Key 
metrics are measured and recorded in the 
corporate HSEQ management database 
and included in the monthly HSEQ 
Report to the Board.

Measurable activities include:
•  Safe Act Observations and Safety 

Interactions which are an informal risk 
management and assurance activity 
which generates positive safety-
related discussions with employees in 
the field;

•  HSEQ Internal Audits. These audits 
include consultation and discussion 
with employees; and
Involvement in consultative meetings 
(such as Safety Committees), 
delivering toolbox talks, delivering pre-
start meetings.

• 

Training
Boom’s operational training program 
contains a significant safety leadership 
element for frontline supervisory 
personnel and management that works 
to embed good workplace safety as 
an operational discipline. The training 
emphasizes the importance of sustained 
and visible leadership through employee 
engagement and safety interactions.

HIGHLIGHTS
•  Boom reported a Total Recordable 

Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) of 8.6 
at the end of the financial year.
•  The Leadership Program described 
in the Training and Development 
section of this report also builds 
on the principles behind the 
Safety Interactions undertaken by 
management in recent years and 
help leaders with their day to day 
responsibilities and promotes the 
value of visible leadership.
•  Boom maintained AS/NZS 

4801:2001, OHSAS 18001:2007 and 
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 Certifications. 
Boom is actively pursuing transition 
to the new international Safety 
Standard ISO 45001. Compliance 
with environmental management 
obligations has also continued.

SAFETY LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
At Boom, we take a four-tiered approach 
to safety leadership.

Health, Safety, Environment & 
Quality (HSEQ) Committee
The HSEQ Committee, a sub-committee 
of the Board, meets quarterly and 
considers all aspects of Boom’s 
safety environment. A summary of the 
committee’s responsibilities is set out in 
the Corporate Governance Statement.

Safety Leadership Team (SLT)
The Safety Leadership Team is chaired by 
Boom’s CEO and Managing Director and 
includes the General Manager HSEQ, 
General Managers from each business 
unit and the HSEQ leadership team.  
The SLT prioritises and monitors 
our safety environment and safety 
improvement activities. The SLT is 
supported by our team of safety 
professionals that operate nationally.

CULTURAL ALIGNMENT 
WITH OUR CUSTOMER 
BASE, WITH AN 
UNCOMPROMISING 
SAFETY FOCUS

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ENVIRONMENT
Boom continues to meet its community 
expectations and legal obligations in 
relation to environmental management. 
Boom complies with the National 
Greenhouse and Energy Reporting  
Act 2007.

•  Boom Environmental procedures 
are mostly directed at waste 
management. Disposal of waste oil, 
batteries and tyres is by licensed 
disposal agents.

•  Boom has procedures and 

equipment to manage runoff and 
spills. Onsite work is conducted in 
accordance with client procedures 
and regulations.

•  Energy usage minimisation initiatives 

are in place.

•  The current 3-year HSEQ Strategic 
Plan includes a review to ensure 
Boom meets the expectations of 
ISO14001, but there is currently no 
plan to be certified to this standard.

QUALITY
The Company has continued Certification 
to AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015.

OUR SAFETY GOALS
Boom’s Health, Safety, Environment & 
Quality (HSEQ) goals underpin our  
vision to:
•  Exceed client and other stakeholders’ 
HSEQ expectations by consistently 
providing benchmarked high quality 
and incident free services;
–  Boom’s internal audit processes 
ensure a robust examination 
of performance and practice. 
Internal audits by a range of 
operational managers support 
a sharing of insights across the 
business. Audits are monitored 
and reported;

–  Safety incidents are investigated 
by an operational manager. 
Actions arising from each 
investigation are logged in the 
corporate incident management 
system and tracked to completion. 
Investigation outcomes are 
monitored, reported and 
communicated widely;
•  Establish a positive and proactive 

safety culture with well-trained and 
competent people who demonstrate 
Boom’s values and exceptional safety 
leadership;
–  The Leadership Program teaches 
skills to foster a positive safety 
culture. Improvements are 
measured with leading indicators;

–  All personnel have induction 

and training programs to ensure 
they build and maintain skills 
and compliance obligations. 
Compliance is measured and 
reported; and

•  Continue to develop and use excellent 

HSEQ processes and systems.

SAFETY
Boom’s safety performance continues to 
be a key operational focus with emphasis 
on risk management, leadership and 
assurance. Our goal is to ensure our 
employees and customers are free from 
harm when we deliver lifting solutions, 
with scale and precision, in a complex 
and diverse operating environment.

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of 
our people is an operational discipline 
that differentiates Boom from our 
competitors. It is a key component of 
our value proposition and strengthens 
our relationships with our customers and 
employees alike.

Boom’s ongoing emphasis on safety 
leadership, best practice safety systems 
and our “Safety Always” culture builds 
confidence and trust with our customers 
and employees around the predictable, 
reliable and consistent delivery of high 
value lifting solutions.

Boom’s three-year HSEQ Strategic Plan 
(2018–2020) was refreshed in FY19. 
The focus of the refreshed strategic plan 
is leadership, assurance and employee 
wellbeing. The “One Boom” HSEQ 
Management System continues to be 
developed and enhanced.

HSEQ Strategic Plan actions include:
•  System improvements in the areas 
of lifting operations, verification of 
competency, training, assurance, 
inductions and transport activities;

•  A cultural improvement and 

leadership program consistent 
with the Boom belief that excellent 
leadership improves all aspects 
of our business including HSEQ 
performance;

•  A wellbeing program aimed at 

improving and maintaining the health 
of employees during their career in 
the industry;

•  Review of the Boom approach to 
sustainability and community;

•  Review of the existing maintenance 

• 

system documentation; and
Improved use of the hazard module 
in the myosh incident management 
software.

Certification to AS/NZS 4801:2001 
and OHSAS 18001: 2007 have been 
maintained.

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS   

Maxwell John Findlay 
(72)
BEcon, FAICD
Independent, Non-
Executive Chairman
APPOINTED  
18 JULY 2016

Tony Spassopoulos 
(54)
BBus (Management), 
MBA 
Managing Director 
APPOINTED 20 
SEPTEMBER 2018

Melanie Jayne Allibon  
(54)
MAICD
Independent, Non-
Executive Director
APPOINTED  
19 JUNE 2019

Jean-Pierre Johannes 
Andreas Maria 
Buijtels (36)
MSc (International 
Business) 
Non-Independent, 
Non-Executive Director 
APPOINTED 2 JUNE 
2017

Terrence Charles 
Francis (73)
DBus (hon. causa), BE 
(Civil), MBA, FIE Aust, 
FAICD, FFin
Independent, Non-
Executive Director
APPOINTED 13 
JANUARY 2005

Terence Alexander 
Hebiton (68)
Independent, Non-
Executive Director
APPOINTED 22 
DECEMBER 2000

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OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Tony Spassopoulos 
Managing Director & 
Chief Executive Officer

Tim Rogers
Chief Financial Officer

Malcolm Ross
General Counsel and 
Company Secretary

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description 
Directors’ Report 
Remuneration Report 
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 
About This Report 

Section A: Financial Performance 
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Segment Reporting 
Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
Other Income and Expenses 
Income Tax 
Earnings Per Share 
Dividends 

Section B: Operating Assets and Liabilities 
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Property, Plant and Equipment 
Impairment Testing of Assets 
Reconciliation of the Net Cash Flows from Operations with Net Loss After Tax 

Section C: Funding Structures 
11  Net Debt 
12  Financial Risk Management 
13  Contributed Equity 

Section D: Other Disclosures 
14  Subsidiaries 
15  Deed of Cross Guarantee 
16  Parent Entity 
17  Key Management Personnel 
18  Share-based Payments 
19  Contingencies 
20  Auditor’s Remuneration 
21  Subsequent Events 
22  New Accounting Policies and Standards 

Directors’ Declaration 
Independent Auditor’s Report to Members of Boom Logistics Limited 
ASX Additional Information 

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BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Your Directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as “the Group”) consisting of Boom Logistics Limited 
(“Boom Logistics” or “the Company”) and the entities it controlled for the financial year ended 30 June 2019.

DIRECTORS

The Directors of the Company at any time during or since the end of the financial year are:

Maxwell John Findlay  BEcon, FAICD (Independent, Non-executive Chairman) (appointed 18 July 2016)
Mr. Findlay was Managing Director and Chief Executive of industrial services company Programmed Group from 1990 until his 
retirement from executive life in 2008. Since retiring as an executive, Mr. Findlay has engaged in various non-executive roles in industrial 
services, engineering and government. He is currently Chairman of the Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation and was previously 
Director of EVZ Limited and The Royal Children’s Hospital. During the past three years, Mr. Findlay has held ASX listed public company 
Directorships with EVZ Limited (2008 to 2017) and Skilled Group Ltd (2010 to 2015). Mr. Findlay is Chairman of the Boom Logistics 
Risk Committee and Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

Tony Spassopoulos  BBus (Management), MBA (Managing Director) (appointed 20 September 2018)
Mr. Spassopoulos has over 30 years experience in the equipment hire, industrial services, and the pallet/container pooling industries. 
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Spassopoulos was Director/General Manager of CHEP Asia Pacific – Reusable Plastics Containers 
business and held other senior management positions during his 19 years in the Brambles Group. He joined the Company in 2008 
and served as Director of Sales and Marketing and more recently Chief Operating Officer prior to his appointment as Managing 
Director. During the past three years, Mr. Spassopoulos has not held any other ASX listed public company Directorships.

Melanie Jayne Allibon  MAICD (Independent, Non-executive Director) (appointed 19 June 2019)
Ms. Allibon has an extensive background in human resources and operating risk, primarily in the manufacturing, FMCG, mining 
and industrial services sectors. She has held senior executive positions with Newcrest Mining, Seven Group Holdings, Pacific 
Brands, Amcor, Fosters Group and BHP. Ms. Allibon has held non-executive director positions with the Australian Mines and Metals 
Association, Melbourne Water Corporation and Ardoch Youth Foundation Ltd. She is currently a member of World Vision’s Business 
Advisory Council, Chief Executive Women and the International Women’s Forum. During the past three years, Ms. Allibon has not held 
any other ASX listed public company Directorships.

Jean-Pierre Buijtels  MSc (International Business) (Non-independent, Non-executive Director) (appointed 2 June 2017)
Mr. Buijtels is the portfolio manager of Gran Fondo Capital, a Dutch mutual fund. Since 2007 he has been investing in private equity and 
public equity at 3i, Gimv and Strikwerda Investments. He has been involved at board level at several companies, currently as observer at 
Constellation Software Netherlands Holding Coöperatief U.A (a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. and the indirect owner of Total 
Specific Solutions). Since the date of appointment, Mr. Buijtels has not held any other ASX listed public company Directorships.

Terrence Charles Francis  DBus (hon. causa), BE (Civil), MBA, FIE Aust, FAICD, FFin (Independent, Non-executive Director) 
(appointed 13 January 2005)
Mr. Francis is currently a Non-executive Director of the Infrastructure Specialist Asset Management Limited (appointed 29 September 
2006). He has over 20 years experience on government and private sector boards and he advises business and government on 
infrastructure development. Previously Mr. Francis was Vice President of Continental Illinois Bank, Executive Director of Deutsche Bank 
Australia, and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of America in Australia. During the past three years, Mr. Francis has not held any other 
ASX listed public company Directorships. Mr. Francis is Chairman of the Boom Logistics Audit Committee.

Terence Alexander Hebiton  (Independent, Non-executive Director) (appointed 22 December 2000)
Mr. Hebiton commenced his commercial career in the rural sector. In 1989, he acquired various business interests associated with 
land and property rental developments. He is currently a Director of a number of private companies. He was a principal of Alpha Crane 
Hire, one of the founding entities of Boom Logistics. Mr. Hebiton was the CEO of Boom Logistics at its formation and ceased being an 
Executive Director in 2004. During the past three years, Mr. Hebiton has not held any other ASX listed public company Directorships. 
Mr. Hebiton is Chairman of the Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Committee.

Brenden Clive Mitchell  BSc (Chem), BBus (Multidiscipline) (Managing Director) (appointed 1 May 2008) (retired 20 September 2018)
Mr. Mitchell worked for over ten years leading multifaceted and multi-location businesses for Brambles in Australia and the UK. He has 
previous experience in the fast moving consumer goods sector and upon moving to Brambles, Mr. Mitchell held senior positions in the 
equipment hire and the high compliance waste industry. Mr. Mitchell’s last position for Brambles was leading the capital and people 
intensive municipal business in the UK with revenue of $550 million and 6,000 employees. During the past three years, Mr. Mitchell has 
not held any other ASX listed public company Directorships.

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Malcolm Peter Ross  BBus, LLB, LLM, GradDipACG, FGIA (appointed Company Secretary 22 September 2014)
Mr Ross joined the Company on 7 November 2011 as General Counsel and in addition to those responsibilities was appointed 
Company Secretary on 22 September 2014. Following admission as a solicitor in Victoria in 1997, he worked with Harwood Andrews 
and then Hall & Wilcox Lawyers. In 2002, he joined InterContinental Hotels Group Plc (FTSE-listed) based in Singapore where his final 
position was Vice-President and Associate General Counsel with responsibility for leading the legal function across Asia Australasia.

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DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN THE SHARES AND OPTIONS OF THE COMPANY

As at the date of this report, the interests of the Directors in the shares, rights and options of Boom Logistics Limited were:

Name

M.J. Findlay
T. Spassopoulos
M.J. Allibon
J-P. Buijtels a
T.C. Francis
T.A. Hebiton

Shares

 250,000 
 1,500,000 
 - 
 - 
 185,745 
 547,995 

Rights

 - 
 743,220 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 

Options

 - 
 6,818,131 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 

a   Mr. Buijtels is employed by Rorema Beheer B.V., the fund manager (the Fund Manager) of the fund Gran Fondo Capital (the 

Fund) which holds 35,380,332 shares in Boom Logistics Limited (the Company). Mr. Buijtels’ remuneration is partly linked to the 
performance of the Fund, which is influenced by the performance of the shares of the Company as long as the Fund holds shares 
in the Company. Mr. Buijtels holds a minority economic interest of less than 5% of the units of the Fund and thereby indirectly an 
economic interest in the Company as long as the Fund holds shares in the Company. The Fund is open-ended and Mr. Buijtels 
can redeem his units in the Fund against their net asset value minus redemption fee at each transaction day of the Fund. Mr. 
Buijtels is not a director of the Fund Manager, and does not have the power to exercise votes, control the exercise of votes, 
dispose of or control the disposal of the Fund’s shares in the Company. However, he can influence the decision-making process of 
the director of the Fund Manager in his capacity as its portfolio manager.

DIRECTORS MEETINGS

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

Name of 
director

M.J. Findlay 
T. Spassopoulos a
M.J. Allibon a
J-P. Buijtels 
T.C. Francis
T.A. Hebiton
B.C. Mitchell b

Board of Directors

Audit Committee

Nomination and 
Remuneration 
Committee

Health, Safety, 
Environment & 
Quality Committee

Risk Committee

Held
13
11
1
13
13
13
2

Attended
13
11
1
13
13
13
2

Held
5
-
-
-
5
5
-

Attended
5
-
-
-
5
5
-

Held
1
1
-
1
1
1
-

Attended
1
1
-
1
1
1
-

Held
4
3
-
4
4
4
1

Attended
4
3
-
3
4
4
1

Held
3
2
-
3
3
3
1

Attended
3
2
-
3
3
3
1

a   Attendance from date of appointment
b   Attendance prior to retirement

CORPORATE STRUCTURE

Boom Logistics is a company limited by shares that is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Boom Logistics Limited has prepared 
a consolidated financial report incorporating the entities that it controlled during the financial year, which are listed in note 14 to the 
financial statements.

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

The Company has entered into Deeds of Access, Indemnity and Insurance with each of the Directors and the Company Secretary, under 
which the Company indemnifies, to the extent not precluded by law from doing so, those persons against any liability they incur in or arising 
out of discharging their duties. No indemnity has been granted to an auditor of the Group in their capacity as auditor.

During the financial year, the Company has paid an insurance premium for the benefit of the Directors and officers of the Company  
in accordance with common commercial practice. The insurance policy prohibits disclosure of the liability insured and the amount of 
the premium.

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

During the year, the principal activity of the Group was the provision of lifting solutions and specialised labour services.

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OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW

A review of Group operations and results for the financial year ended 30 June 2019 is set out in the operating and financial review 
section of the Annual Report and in the accompanying financial statements.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Group recognises the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability. The Directors of Boom Logistics 
have accordingly followed the recommendations set by the ASX Corporate Governance Council. For further information on corporate 
governance policies adopted by Boom Logistics Limited, refer to our website: www.boomlogistics.com.au/about-us/corporate-
governance and annual reports.

SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS

There have been no significant changes in the state of affairs other than that reported in the Operating and Financial Review section 
disclosed above.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE DATE

The Directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance that has arisen since 30 June 2019 that has significantly affected or 
may significantly affect the operations of the Group in subsequent financial years, the results of those operations or the state of affairs 
of the Group in future financial years.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS

The Directors expect performance to improve as a result of building new revenue and expanding services in key geographies and 
markets and further capitalising on the operational leverage that persists within Boom’s cost structure leading to improving margins.

The Directors are cognisant of the requirement to continuously disclose material matters to the market. At this time, other than 
the matters addressed in this financial report there are no matters sufficiently advanced or at a level of certainty that would require 
disclosure.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND PERFORMANCE

The Board confirms that the Group has adequate systems and processes in place to manage and comply with environmental 
regulations as they apply to the Group. This includes the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 which requires the 
Group to report energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for the 12 months ended 30 June 2019 and future periods. 
There have been no significant known breaches of any environmental regulations to which the Group is subject.

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REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED

The Directors of Boom Logistics Limited present the Remuneration Report for the Company and the Group for financial year ended 
30 June 2019 (“FY19”). This report outlines the remuneration arrangements in place for non-executive directors (“NEDs”) and the 
Managing Director and Senior Executives (“Executive KMP”).

Key management personnel (“KMP”) are those persons who, directly or indirectly, have authority and responsibility for planning, 
directing and controlling the major activities of the Company and Group.

Principles of Remuneration Practices
The Group’s remuneration practices are designed to maintain alignment with business strategy, shareholder interests and business 
performance whilst ensuring remuneration is appropriate. The Executive KMP remuneration framework and KMP remuneration is 
reviewed annually by the Board with the assistance of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee.

In conducting the Executive KMP remuneration review, the following principles are applied:
•  Monitoring against external competitiveness, as appropriate using independent market survey data comparing the Group’s 

• 

remuneration levels against industry peers in terms of comparable job size and responsibility;
Internal equity, ensuring Executive KMP remuneration across the Group is based upon a clear view of the scope of individual 
positions and the respective responsibilities;

•  A meaningful “at risk” component with entitlement dependent on achieving Group and individual performance targets set by the 

Board of Directors and aligned to the Group’s strategy; and

•  Reward for performance represents a balance of annual and longer term targets.

Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Group is committed to ensuring remuneration is informed by market data and linked to the Group’s strategy and performance. In 
doing so, the Board of Directors rely on the advice provided by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee including the review and 
making recommendations:
•  With regard to remuneration policies applicable to the Directors, Executive KMP and employees generally;
• 
•  Of general remuneration principles, including incentive schemes, bonuses and share plans that reward individual and team 

In relation to the remuneration of Directors and Executive KMP;

performance;

•  With regard to termination policies and procedures for Directors and Executive KMP;
• 
•  To the Board of Directors for the inclusion of the Remuneration Report in the Group’s annual report.

In relation to the Group’s superannuation arrangements; and

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprises a majority of independent directors and is chaired by the Chairman of the 
Board of Directors. From time to time, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee also draws upon advice and market survey data 
from external consultants in discharging its responsibilities.

Details of Key Management Personnel
The tables below set out the KMP and their movements during FY19.

Key Management Personnel (Executive)

Name

Title

Period as a KMP

Tony Spassopoulos *

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

All of FY19

Brenden Mitchell

Former Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Retired 20 September 2018

Tim Rogers

Malcolm Ross

Shane Stafford

Chief Financial Officer

General Counsel & Company Secretary

General Manager – readi

All of FY19

All of FY19

Resigned 30 June 2019

*   Tony Spassopoulos was appointed Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director on 20 September 2018. Prior to this date, he was 

the Chief Operating Officer which was still a KMP role.

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Key Management Personnel (Non-executive Directors)

Name

Maxwell Findlay

Melanie Allibon b

Position a

Chairman

Non-executive Director

Jean-Pierre Buijtels

Non-executive Director

Audit

Member

-

-

Terrence Francis

Terence Hebiton

Non-executive Director

Non-executive Director

Chairman

Member

Committees

Nomination & 
Remuneration

Health, Safety, 
Environment & 
Quality

Risk

Chairman

Member

Chairman

-

Member

Member

Member

-

Member

Member

Chairman

-

Member

Member

Member

a   All non-executive directors are independent, except for Jean-Pierre Buijtels who is not independent.
b   Melanie Allibon was appointed on 19 June 2019 and consequently, memberships of Board committees have yet to be determined 

at 30 June 2019.

Remuneration Arrangements of Executive Key Management Personnel
In the normal course of business, remuneration comprises fixed remuneration (fixed annual reward) and variable or “at risk” 
remuneration incentives. The Group’s revised remuneration structure for the Executive KMP comprises two main components:

Fixed annual reward
This element comprises base salary, any fringe benefits (e.g. motor vehicle allowance) and employer contributed superannuation. 
Executive KMP have scope to vary the components that make up their FAR and can tailor their salary package to suit individual 
requirements.

a)  Salary sacrifice rights plan

Eligible executives will be permitted to salary sacrifice a portion of their pre-tax fixed annual remuneration to acquire equity in the 
form of rights to fully paid ordinary shares in the Company.

Each right is a right to acquire one ordinary share in the Company. The exact number of rights to be granted is based on the 
amount of salary sacrificed and the 5 day volume weighted average price prior each month. Rights do not carry any dividend or 
voting rights. Rights will be granted twice a year following the announcement of the half-year and full-year results or in any event, 
within twelve months of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). Rights will have a twelve month exercise restriction commencing 
from the relevant grant dates. The rights to ordinary shares equivalent to the amount salary sacrificed in the period from the most 
recent grant date will be granted following the announcement of the full-year results.

Variable remuneration
The Group has a number of variable remuneration arrangements as follows:

b)  Short term incentive plan

Eligible executives will have the opportunity to receive short term incentives subject to meeting performance hurdles over the 
financial year. 50% of the STIP outcome achieved for the financial year will be delivered in cash and 50% will be delivered in equity 
in the form of rights to ordinary shares in the Company.

Each right is a right to acquire one ordinary share in the Company. The exact number of rights to be granted is based on 50% of 
the STIP outcome divided by the 5 day volume weighted average price after the release of full year results. Rights do not carry any 
dividend or voting rights. Rights will be granted following the announcement of the full-year results or in any event, within twelve 
months of the AGM. Rights will have a six month exercise restriction commencing from the grant date.

The objectives of this plan are to:
•  Focus Executive KMP on key annual business goals and reinforce the link between performance and reward;
•  Allow scope to recognise exceptional performance through a sliding scale of reward;
•  Encourage teamwork as well as individual performance in meeting annual goals; and
•  Align reward with the Group’s values.

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Remuneration Arrangements of Executive Key Management Personnel (continued)

Variable remuneration (continued) 
c)  Long term incentive plan

Eligible executives will be granted options to acquire ordinary shares in the Company, subject to performance hurdles and some or 
all may vest at the end of the three year period if the performance hurdles are met.

Each option is a right to acquire one ordinary share in the Company (or an equivalent cash amount) subject to payment of the 
exercise price. The exact number of options to be granted will be the LTIP award divided by the option valuation using a Binomial 
valuation methodology prior to grant date. The option exercise price is calculated based on the 5 day volume weighted average 
price prior to the grant date. Options do not carry any dividend or voting rights. Options will be granted within twelve months of the 
Annual General Meeting.

  Options are subject to a performance hurdle based on absolute Earnings Per Share (“EPS”), which is measured over a three 

year performance period. An absolute EPS hurdle must be achieved at the end of year three for any options to vest. The Board 
of Directors retains a discretion to adjust the EPS hurdle as required to ensure plan participants are neither advantaged nor 
disadvantaged by matters outside management’s control that materially affect absolute EPS (for example, by excluding one-off 
non-recurrent items or the impact of significant acquisitions or disposals).

The following table shows the potential annual remuneration packages for Executive KMP during the financial year.

Name

Title

Tony Spassopoulos Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Brenden Mitchell

Former Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Tim Rogers

Chief Financial Officer

Malcolm Ross

General Counsel & Company Secretary

Shane Stafford

General Manager – readi

Fixed

FAR

600,000

675,000

323,269

275,211

257,115

Variable

STIP % of FAR

LTIP % of FAR

40%

40%

20%

20%

30%

50%

45%

20%

20%

20%

Consequences of Performance on Shareholder Wealth 
In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee have 
regard to the following indices in respect of the current and previous financial years.

Net loss attributable to members of 
Boom Logistics Limited 

Dividends paid

Share price at financial year end

Earnings per share

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $(5,330)

 $(1,547)

 $(22,630)

 $(30,219)

 $(36,874)

 $- 

 $- 

 $- 

 $- 

 $- 

 $0.15 

 $0.24 

 $0.09 

 $0.08 

 $0.12 

 $(0.01)

 $(0.00)

 $(0.05)

 $(0.06)

 $(0.08)

Return on capital employed (Trading EBIT/Capital Employed)

1.5%

1.6%

(3.7%)

(3.4%)

(2.0%)

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Remuneration Review
The review of KMP and general staff remuneration is conducted annually through a formal process.

KMP remuneration is reviewed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors with input from the 
Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) in respect of KMP reporting directly to him. Market survey data provided combined with individual 
performance appraisals to determine recommendations go to the Board of Directors for approval. This process occurs in June of each 
year and remuneration adjustments take effect from the beginning of each financial year. 

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee has direct responsibility for reviewing CEO performance against targets set by the 
Board of Directors and recommending to the Board of Directors appropriate adjustments to his remuneration package.

Staff reviews are similarly conducted by the relevant Executives and General Managers, with overview from the CEO.

CEO & Managing Director Remuneration
Mr. Spassopoulos has an employment contract that has no fixed term. Both the Company and Mr. Spassopoulos are entitled to 
terminate the employment contract on six month’s written notice, except in the case of serious misconduct or neglect of duty. 
Contractual arrangements relating to a redundancy event are set out below.

Mr. Spassopoulos’ remuneration package as at 30 June 2019 comprised the following components:
•  FAR of $600,000 per annum, inclusive of allowances and superannuation contributions in line with the Superannuation Guarantee 
legislation. Mr. Spassopoulos’ FAR is reviewed annually effective 1 July each year taking into account the Group’s performance, 
industry and economic conditions and personal performance.
–  Mr. Spassopoulos has elected to salary sacrifice 20% of his FAR for rights to ordinary shares in the Company equating to an 

annual value of $120,000;

•  STIP equivalent to 40% of his FAR upon achievement of performance conditions set by the Board of Directors on an annual basis. 
50% of the STIP outcome achieved for the financial year will be delivered in cash and 50% will be delivered in equity in the form of 
rights to ordinary shares in the Company. The cash payment of any bonus under the STIP will take place after the annual audit of 
the Group’s financial report which typically occurs in the first half of the following financial year. No STIP is awarded if performance 
conditions are not met; and

•  LTIP equivalent to 50% of his FAR is allocated in options of the Company with a performance hurdle based on absolute EPS over 

a three year performance period subject to shareholder approval at the Company’s Annual General Meeting.

If his employment is terminated on the grounds of redundancy or where a diminution in responsibility occurs, Mr. Spassopoulos will be 
entitled to receive:
•  The lesser of the maximum amount permitted by the Corporations Act and 12 months pay calculated in accordance with his FAR 

at the date of redundancy or diminution;

•  Vested employee entitlements;
•  STIP rights that have vested and if not exercised the exercise restrictions will be lifted. Where employment ceased prior to the STIP 
outcome being determined, the Board of Directors may at its discretion determine a pro-rated STIP based on the proportion of the 
performance period that has elapsed at the time of cessation. To the extent the relevant performance conditions are satisfied, the 
STIP award will be paid in cash and no rights will be allocated;

•  LTIP options that have vested. Where employment ceased before the options vest, unvested options will continue “on-foot” 

and will be tested following the end of the original vesting date, and vesting to the extent that the relevant conditions have been 
satisfied (ignoring any service related conditions);
In the event a termination payment is made, no payment in lieu of notice will be made.

• 

The Board of Directors also have a broader discretion to apply any other treatment that it deems appropriate in the circumstances.

In the event that Mr. Spassopoulos was to be summarily dismissed, he would be paid for the period served prior to dismissal and any 
accrued leave entitlements. Mr. Spassopoulos would not be entitled to the payment of any bonus under the STIP or LTIP.

Mr. Spassopoulos is subject to restrictive covenants upon cessation of his employment for a maximum period of one year.

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Former CEO & Managing Director Remuneration on Retirement
Upon his retirement, Mr. Mitchell received all accrued entitlements in accordance with his contract including a retirement termination 
payment of $675,000 which is based on his annual base pay. All entitlements provided to Mr. Mitchell under his retirement 
arrangements are within the termination benefits limits prescribed by the Corporations Act 2001.

Mr. Mitchell will not be entitled to receive a short-term or long-term incentive in relation to the 2019 financial year. Mr. Mitchell’s long-
term incentives in relation to the 2017 financial year and 2018 financial year (tranche 1 and 2 only) will continue on foot and will vest to 
the extent that the applicable conditions have been achieved at the end of the applicable vesting period.

Other Executive KMP (standard contracts)
All other Executive KMP have contracts with no fixed term. Either the Company or the Executive KMP may terminate the Executive 
KMP employment agreement by providing three months written notice or providing payment in lieu of the notice period (based upon 
the fixed component of the Executive KMP remuneration). If employment is terminated on the grounds of redundancy, in addition to 
the notice period, all other Executive KMP will be entitled to receive up to 12 months pay calculated in accordance with their FAR.

On termination by notice of the Company or the Executive KMP, any STIP and LTIP that have vested will be awarded. Where 
employment ceased prior to the STIP outcome being determined or LTIP options vest, the treatment will be the same as that disclosed 
in the CEO & Managing Director Remuneration section above.

The Company may terminate the contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. Where termination with 
cause occurs, the Executive KMP is only entitled to that proportion of remuneration that is fixed, and only up to the date of termination. 
On termination with cause, any unvested STIP rights and LTIP shares or options will lapse.

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Total Remuneration of Executive KMP
Details of the cost to the Group relating to Executive KMP remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2019 are set out below.

Short Term

Post 
Employment

 Share-based Payments b

Long Term

Salary sacrificed rights

 Total 
Employee 
Benefits 
Expense

Total 
performance 
related

Cash 
salary

Cash  
bonus

a
Other 

Super-
annuation

Retirement 
benefits

Not  
granted

Granted

STIP rights c

LTIP 
shares & 
options

Annual & 
long service 
leave d

 3,569 
 14,275 

 27,827 
 27,827 

 24,000 
 69,280 

 421,539 
 394,038 

 -   
 135,000 

Executives
Tony Spassopoulos (Chief Executive Officer 
& Managing Director)   
2019
2018
Brenden Mitchell (former Chief Executive 
Officer & Managing Director) 
 125,184 
2019
2018
 428,237 
Tim Rogers (Chief Financial Officer) 
2019
2018
Malcolm Ross (General Counsel and 
Company Secretary) 
2019
2018
Shane Stafford (General Manager – readi)
2019
2018
Total Remuneration: Executives
2019  1,289,611 
2018  1,518,153 

 262,321 
 247,577 

 247,367 
 244,014 

 233,200 
 204,287 

 41,474 
 270,987 

 -   
 14,834 

 11,009 
 21,376 

 6,465 
 30,497 

 45,079 
 47,910 

 3,001 
 -   

 5,617 
 1,404 

 5,065 
 4,404 

 25,000 
 25,000 

 -   
 -   

 40,000 
 15,000 

 65,000 
 -   

 24,000 
 69,280 

 7,510 
 78,080 

 33,276 
 (2,522)

 668,152 
 675,983 

8.3%
32.0%

 16,667 
 25,000 

 675,000 
 -   

 -   
 67,500 

 33,750 
 135,000 

 -   
 135,000 

 (165,348)
 176,080 

 16,435 
 (17,116)

 705,257 
 1,098,976 

-
40.6%

 25,000 
 25,000 

 24,714 
 24,167 

 24,574 
 22,817 

 -   
 -   

 -   
 -   

 -   
 -   

 10,776 
 9,332 

 20,108 
 18,658 

 6,465 
 30,497 

 (9,981)
 34,563 

 (5,805)
 4,712 

 320,414 
 405,240 

0.9%
23.6%

 -   
 -   

 -   
 -   

 11,009 
 21,375 

 (9,364)
 30,459 

 6,591 
 4,246 

 294,327 
 345,637 

4.3%
21.2%

 -   
 6,696 

 5,022 
 13,390 

 -   
 14,832 

 (41,168)
 29,167 

 (8,181)
 18,911 

 219,064 
 326,338 

-
18.0%

 115,955 
 121,984 

 675,000 
 -   

 50,776 
 98,528 

 123,880 
 167,048 

 41,474 
 270,984 

 (218,351)
 348,349 

 42,316   2,207,214 
 8,231   2,852,174 

-
-

Refer to note 18 for further details.

a  Other represents motor vehicle allowance and novated lease payments.
b   Share-based payments represent a combination of rights, shares and options in Boom Logistics Limited granted under the 

remuneration structures. Only the expense relating to the period has been recognised in accordance with the accounting policy 
disclosed in note 18.

c   Rights awarded as part of the STIP are expected to be granted after the announcement of the full year results and not later than 31 

August 2019.

d   Long term annual leave and long service leave amounts represent the net movement in balance sheet leave provisions recognised in 

the statement of comprehensive income during the financial year.

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Non-executive Director Fees
Non-executive Director fees are determined by reference to external survey data, taking account of the Group’s relative size and 
business complexity. No additional payments are made for serving on Board Committees. In addition, non-executive Directors have no 
entitlement to STIP, no equity incentives are offered and no retirement benefits are payable. The maximum aggregate sum for non-
executive Director remuneration of $400,000 was approved by shareholders at the 2004 Annual General Meeting. There has been no 
increase to the NED fee pool since 2004.

Details of non-executive Directors’ remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2019 are as follows:

Short Term

Post 
Employment

 Share-based 
Payments

Long  
Term

 Total

Salary  
& fees

Cash bonus

Other

Super-
annuation

Retirement 
benefits

 All 

Annual & 
long service 
leave

Non-Executive Directors

Maxwell Findlay  

2019

2018

 128,750 

 120,000 

 -   

 -   

Melanie Allibon 

2019

 2,137 

 -   

Jean-Pierre Buijtels a 

Terrence Francis

2019

2018

Terence Hebiton

2019

2018

 64,375 

 60,000 

 64,375 

 60,000 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

Total Remuneration: Non-Executive Directors

2019

2018

 259,637 

 240,000 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

Total Remuneration: Non-Executive Directors and 
Executives – Group

2019

2018

 1,549,248 

 1,758,153 

 41,474 

 270,987 

 45,079 

 47,910 

 12,231 

 11,400 

 203 

 6,116 

 5,700 

 6,116 

 5,700 

 24,666 

 22,800 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 140,981 

 131,400 

 2,340 

 70,491 

 65,700 

 70,491 

 65,700 

 284,303 

 262,800 

 140,621 

 675,000 

 (2,221)

 42,316 

 2,491,517 

 144,784 

 -   

 884,909 

 8,231 

 3,114,974 

a   Jean-Pierre Buijtels is not paid a Director’s fee. Instead, the Company pays for his travel and accommodation costs whilst attending 

Board of Director and committee meetings in Australia up to a maximum of $65,700 per financial year.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED (CONTINUED)

Equity Instruments Held by KMP
Summary of equity instruments held by KMP at reporting date are as follows:

Name

Max Findlay

Tony Spassopoulos

Melanie Allibon

Jean-Pierre Buijtels

Terrence Francis

Terence Hebiton

Tim Rogers

Malcolm Ross

Shares

SSRP Rights

STIP Rights

LTIP Options

 250,000 

 1,500,000 

 - 

 - 

 185,745 

 547,995 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 427,162 

 - 

 316,058 

 - 

 6,818,131 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 388,637 

 - 

 188,709 

 185,232 

 1,914,149 

 1,651,191 

Shareholdings of Directors and Executive KMP

Ordinary shares held in Boom 
Logistics Limited (number) 
30 June 2019

Non-Executive & Executive Directors
Maxwell Findlay
Tony Spassopoulos
Melanie Allibon 
Jean-Pierre Buijtels a
Terrence Francis (ii)
Terence Hebiton
Brenden Mitchell b

Executives
Tim Rogers
Malcolm Ross
Shane Stafford

Total

 Received on 
exercise of 
salary sacrifice 
rights

 Received on 
exercise of 
STIP rights

Balance at  
start of year 

 Net change  
other (i) 

Balance at  
end of year 

 250,000 
 1,081,565 
 -   
 -   
 185,745 
 547,995 
 3,057,235 

 -   
 -   
 -   

 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   

 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   

 -   
 418,435 
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   

 -   
 -   
 -   

 250,000 
 1,500,000 
 -   
 -   
 185,745 
 547,995 
 3,057,235 

 -   
 -   
 -   

 5,122,540 

 -   

 -   

 418,435 

 5,540,975 

(i)  These amounts represent ordinary shares purchased or sold directly or indirectly by the directors and executives during the 

financial year. These transactions have no connection with their roles and responsibilities as employees of the Group. 

(ii)   Includes shares held under a nominee or a related party. 

a   Mr. Buijtels is employed by Rorema Beheer B.V., the fund manager (the Fund Manager) of the fund Gran Fondo Capital (the 
Fund) which holds 35,380,332 shares in Boom Logistics Limited (the Company). Mr. Buijtels’ remuneration is partly linked to 
the performance of the Fund, which is influenced by the performance of the shares of the Company as long as the Fund holds 
shares in the Company. Mr. Buijtels holds a minority economic interest of less than 5% of the units of the Fund and thereby 
indirectly an economic interest in the Company as long as the Fund holds shares in the Company. The Fund is open-ended and 
Mr. Buijtels can redeem his units in the Fund against their net asset value minus redemption fee at each transaction day of the 
Fund. Mr. Buijtels is not a director of the Fund Manager, and does not have the power to exercise votes, control the exercise of 
votes, dispose of or control the disposal of the Fund’s shares in the Company. However, he can influence the decision-making 
process of the director of the Fund Manager in his capacity as its portfolio manager.
b  Mr. Mitchell’s shareholding balance is as at date of resignation on 20 September 2018.

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED (CONTINUED) 

SSRP Outcomes of the Executive KMP 
The following table shows the rights to ordinary shares granted to Executive KMP during the financial year under the salary sacrifice 
rights plan.

Name

Tony Spassopoulos

Brenden Mitchell

Tim Rogers

Shane Stafford

Grant 
number

Fair value 
per right at 
grant date 

Exercise 
date

Grant date

25 Feb 19

308,451

$0.1793

25 Feb 20

17 Aug 18

118,711

$0.2069

17 Aug 19

17 Aug 18

490,958

$0.2069

17 Aug 19

25 Feb 19

85,968

$0.1793

25 Feb 20

17 Aug 18

67,876

$0.2069

17 Aug 19

25 Feb 19

7,720

$0.1793

25 Feb 20

17 Aug 18

48,703

$0.2069

17 Aug 19

Year

2019

2018

2018

2019

2018

2019

2018

Expiry date

25 Feb 29

17 Aug 28

17 Aug 28

25 Feb 29

17 Aug 28

25 Feb 29

17 Aug 28

Value of 
rights 
granted 
during the 
year

$55,000

$25,000

$101,250

$15,442

$13,998

$1,674

$10,044

SSRP rights are granted twice per annum during the trading window following the release of the half-year and full year results. 
Amounts are salary sacrificed monthly and are held until granting of rights during a trading window.

The following table shows the potential rights to ordinary shares not yet granted to Executive KMP equivalent to the amount of salary 
sacrificed to 30 June 2019 since the most recent granting of rights under the salary sacrifice rights plan.

Name

Tony Spassopoulos

Tim Rogers

Year

2019

2019

Number of 
rights 
not yet 
granted

Value of 
rights 
not yet 
granted

254,051

$40,000

68,439

$10,776

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REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED (CONTINUED) 

SSRP Outcomes of the Executive KMP (continued) 

Rights to ordinary 
shares (number)  
30 June 2019

Salary Sacrifice Rights

Tony Spassopoulos

Brenden Mitchell

Tim Rogers

Shane Stafford

Grant date

Balance at  
start of year

 Granted  
during year 

 Exercised

Balance at  
end of year 

25 Feb 19

17 Aug 18

17 Aug 18

22 Feb 18

29 Aug 17

 23 Feb 17 

25 Feb 19

17 Aug 18

22 Feb 18

29 Aug 17

 23 Feb 17 

25 Feb 19

17 Aug 18

22 Feb 18

29 Aug 17

 23 Feb 17 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 525,326 

 896,095 

 623,592 

 308,451 

 118,711 

 427,162 

 490,958 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (490,958)

 (525,326)

 (896,095)

 (623,592)

 2,045,013 

 490,958 

 (2,535,971)

 -   

 -   

 74,201 

 118,524 

 42,068 

 234,793 

 -   

 -   

 52,995 

 85,919 

 45,547 

 85,968 

 67,876 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 153,844 

 7,720 

 48,703 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (52,995)

 (85,919)

 (45,547)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 308,451 

 118,711 

 427,162 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 85,968 

 67,876 

 74,201 

 118,524 

 42,068 

 388,637 

 7,720 

 48,703 

 -   

 -   

 -   

Total

 2,464,267 

 1,128,387 

 (2,720,432)

 872,222 

 184,461 

 56,423 

 (184,461)

 56,423 

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REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED (CONTINUED) 

Determining the STIP Outcomes of the Executive KMP 
For the FY2018 STIP, the following table shows the rights to ordinary shares granted to Executive KMP during the year.

Name

Tony Spassopoulos

Brenden Mitchell

Tim Rogers

Malcolm Ross

Shane Stafford

Grant 
number

Fair value 
per right at 
grant date 

Exercise 
date

Grant date

7 Sep 18

316,058

$0.2192

7 Mar 19

7 Sep 18

615,876

$0.2192

7 Mar 19

7 Sep 18

139,129

$0.2192

7 Mar 19

7 Sep 18

7 Sep 18

97,514

$0.2192

7 Mar 19

67,669

$0.2192

7 Mar 19

Year

2018

2018

2018

2018

2018

Expiry date

7 Sep 28

7 Sep 28

7 Sep 28

7 Sep 28

7 Sep 28

Value of 
rights 
granted 
during the 
year

$69,280

$135,000

$30,497

$21,375

$14,832

For the FY2019 STIP, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee conducted a review of the Executive KMP performance against 
their set targets which resulted in the following potential maximum STIP being awarded to the Executive KMP. The STIP will be settled 
50% in cash and 50% in rights to ordinary shares in the Company after the announcement of the full year results and approval by the 
Board of Directors.

Name

Title

Tony Spassopoulos

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director

Tim Rogers

Malcolm Ross

Shane Stafford

Chief Financial Officer 

General Counsel & Company Secretary 

General Manager – readi 

Maximum 
STIP 
$

240,000

64,654

55,042

77,135

Weightinga 
%

20.0%

20.0%

40.0%

0.0%

Total 
Cost 
$

48,000

12,930

22,018

0

a   Weighting represents the percentage of total STIP entitlement awarded to Executive KMPs based on their financial, safety and 

individual performance targets. 

Rights to ordinary 
shares (number)  
30 June 2019

STIP Rights

Tony Spassopoulos

Brenden Mitchell

Tim Rogers

Malcolm Ross

Shane Stafford

Grant date

Balance at  
start of year

 Granted  
during year 

 Exercised

Balance at  
end of year 

 -   

 316,058 

7 Sep 18

7 Sep 18

7 Sep 18

27 Sep 17

7 Sep 18

27 Sep 17

7 Sep 18

27 Sep 17

 -   

 -   

 -   

 49,580 

 49,580 

 -   

 87,718 

 87,718 

 -   

 121,743 

 121,743 

 316,058 

 615,876 

 139,129 

 -   

 139,129 

 97,514 

 -   

 97,514 

 67,669 

 -   

 (615,876)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (67,669)

 (121,743)

 67,669 

 (189,412)

 -   

 139,129 

 49,580 

 188,709 

 97,514 

 87,718 

 185,232 

 -   

 -   

 -   

Total

 259,041 

 1,236,246 

 (805,288)

 689,999 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT (continued)

REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED (CONTINUED) 

Determining the LTIP Outcomes of the Executive KMP
Set out below are options granted to the Executive KMP under the LTIP during the year including those granted in previous years.

Name

Year Grant date

Grant 
number Vesting date

Fair 
value per 
option 
at grant 
date

Exercise 
price

Expiry date

Vesting 
Benchmark

Value of 
options 
granted 
during the 
year

Tony Spassopoulos 2019

28 Nov 18

4,838,710

31 Aug 21

$0.0620

$0.164

30 Sep 21 EPS > $0.03

$300,000

Brenden Mitchell

Tim Rogers

Malcolm Ross

2018

2017

2018

2017

2019

2018

2017

2019

2018

30 Nov 17

1,979,421

31 Aug 20

$0.0700

$0.212

30 Sep 20

$0.025 EPS

$138,559

4 Nov 16

2,932,473

31 Aug 19

$0.0450

$0.108

4 Sep 19

$0.020 EPS

$131,961

30 Nov 17

4,339,286

31 Aug 20

$0.0700

$0.212

30 Sep 20

$0.025 EPS

$303,750

4 Nov 16

6,750,000

31 Aug 19

$0.0450

$0.108

4 Sep 19

$0.020 EPS

$303,750

28 Nov 18

1,042,803

31 Aug 21

$0.0620

$0.164

30 Sep 21 EPS > $0.03

30 Nov 17

871,346

31 Aug 20

$0.0700

$0.212

30 Sep 20

$0.025 EPS

4 Nov 16

1,303,293

31 Aug 19

$0.0450

$0.108

4 Sep 19

$0.020 EPS

28 Nov 18

887,777

31 Aug 21

$0.0620

$0.164

30 Sep 21 EPS > $0.03

30 Nov 17

763,414

31 Aug 20

$0.0700

$0.212

30 Sep 20

$0.025 EPS

2017

4 Nov 16

1,152,947

31 Aug 19

$0.0450

$0.108

4 Sep 19 $0.020 EPS

Shane Stafford

2019

28 Nov 18

829,403

31 Aug 21

$0.0620

$0.164

30 Sep 21 EPS > $0.03

2018

30 Nov 17

706,360

31 Aug 20

$0.0700

$0.212

30 Sep 20 $0.025 EPS

2017

4 Nov 16

1,066,778

31 Aug 19

$0.0450

$0.108

4 Sep 19 $0.020 EPS

$64,654

$60,994

$58,648

$55,042

$53,439

$51,883

$51,423

$49,445

$48,005

The FY2017 options allocated to the Executive KMP did not vest as their vesting conditions were not met. In accordance with the LTIP 
rules, the FY2017 options were treated as lapsed at reporting date.

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REMUNERATION REPORT – AUDITED (CONTINUED) 

Determining the LTIP Outcomes of the Executive KMP (continued)

Grant date

28 Nov 18

30 Nov 17

 4 Nov 16 

30 Nov 17

 4 Nov 16 

28 Nov 18

30 Nov 17

Options held in Boom Logistics 
Limited (number)  
30 June 2019

Tony Spassopoulos

Brenden Mitchell

Tim Rogers

Malcolm Ross

Shane Stafford

Balance at 
start of year  
Unvested

Granted 

Lapsed

Forfeited

 -   

 4,838,710 

 1,979,421 

 2,932,473 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (2,932,473)

 4,911,894 

 4,838,710 

 (2,932,473)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

Balance at 
end  
of year  
Unvested

 4,838,710 

 1,979,421 

 -   

 6,818,131 

 4,339,286 

 6,750,000 

 11,089,286 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (1,446,429)

 2,892,857 

 (6,750,000)

 -   

 -   

 (6,750,000)

 (1,446,429)

 2,892,857 

 -   

 1,042,803 

 871,346 

 4 Nov 16 

 1,303,293 

28 Nov 18

30 Nov 17

 763,414 

 4 Nov 16 

 1,152,947 

 -   

 887,777 

 -   

 -   

 (1,303,293)

 -   

 -   

 (1,152,947)

 2,174,639 

 1,042,803 

 (1,303,293)

 1,916,361 

 887,777 

 (1,152,947)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 1,042,803 

 871,346 

 -   

 1,914,149 

 887,777 

 763,414 

 -   

 1,651,191 

28 Nov 18

30 Nov 17

 706,360 

 4 Nov 16 

 1,066,778 

 -   

 829,403 

 1,773,138 

 829,403 

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (829,403)

 (706,360)

 (1,066,778)

 (2,602,541)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

 -   

Total

 21,865,318 

 7,598,693 

 (12,138,713)

 (4,048,970)

 13,276,328 

Share Trading Policy
The Group Securities Trading Policy applies to all NEDs and Executive KMP. The policy prohibits KMP from dealing in the Company 
securities while in possession of material non-public information relevant to the Group.

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LEAD AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION TO THE DIRECTORS

The auditor’s independence declaration is set out on page 45 and forms part of the directors’ report for the financial year ended 30 
June 2019.

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 

The following non-audit services were provided by KPMG Australia, the Company’s auditor. The Directors are satisfied that the 
provision of non-audit services is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 
2001. The nature and scope of each type of non-audit service provided means that auditor independence was not compromised.

KPMG Australia received or are due to receive the following amounts for the provision of non-audit services:

Taxation services
Other services

Total remuneration for non-audit services

$82,778
$0

$82,778

PROCEEDINGS ON THE BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf of the 
Company, or to 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 part of those proceedings.

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of the 
Corporations Act 2001.

ROUNDING

The amounts contained in this report and in the financial report are presented in Australian dollars and have been rounded to the 
nearest $1,000 (where rounding is applicable) under the option available under ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191. The Group is 
of a kind to which the Corporations Instrument applies.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

Maxwell Findlay 
Chairman 

Melbourne, 21 August 2019 

Tony Spassopoulos
Managing Director

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Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 

To the Directors of Boom Logistics Limited 

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Boom Logistics Limited for 
the financial year ended 30 June 2019 there have been: 

i. 

ii. 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the 
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

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

KPMG 

Andrew Hounsell 

Partner 

Melbourne 

21 August 2019 

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG 
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG 
International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year Ended 30 June 2019

Revenue

Other income
Salaries and employee benefits expense
Equipment service and supplies expense
Operating lease expense
Other expenses
Restructuring expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Impairment expense

Note

2

3(a)

3(b)

3(b)

8

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000

 182,722 

 183,046 

 4,242 
 (96,579)
 (44,446)
 (11,972)
 (15,159)
 (1,117)
 (17,340)
 (1,975)

 170 
 (94,678)
 (48,992)
 (6,476)
 (12,053)
 (370)
 (18,203)
 -   

Loss / (profit) before financing expense and income tax 

 (1,624)

 2,444 

Financing expense

Loss before income tax 

Income tax benefit   

11(f)

 (3,706)

 (3,991)

 (5,330)

 (1,547)

4(a)

 -   

 -   

Net loss attributable to members of Boom Logistics Limited 

 (5,330)

 (1,547)

Other comprehensive loss
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss  
    Cash flow hedges recognised in equity, net of tax

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable  
to members of Boom Logistics Limited

 (17)

 (17)

 (60)

 (60)

 (5,347)

 (1,607)

Basic losses per share (cents per share) 

Diluted losses per share (cents per share) 

5

5

 (1.2)

 (1.2)

 (0.3)

 (0.3)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2019

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables 
Inventories, prepayments and other current assets 
Assets classified as held for sale
Income tax receivable

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 
Deferred tax asset 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

TOTAL ASSETS

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Employee provisions 
Other provisions and liabilities 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Employee provisions 
Other provisions and liabilities 
Derivative financial instruments

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY
Contributed equity
Retained losses
Reserves

TOTAL EQUITY

Note

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

4(c)

7
4(b)

11

11

 1,450 
 35,524 
 5,282 
 250 
 4,450 

 1,670 
 37,067 
 1,882 
 815 
 4,450 

 46,956 

 45,884 

 152,079 
 28 

 167,488 
 7 

 152,107 

 167,495 

 199,063 

 213,379 

 13,868 
 5,167 
 8,147 
 4,539 

 14,594 
 3,131 
 9,178 
 4,844 

 31,721 

 31,747 

 32,709 
 307 
 344 
 110 

 35,443 
 257 
 657 
 85 

 33,470 

 36,442 

 65,191 

 68,189 

 133,872 

 145,190 

13(a)

 312,057 
 (180,601)
 2,416 

 318,065 
 (174,871)
 1,996 

 133,872 

 145,190 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended 30 June 2019

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Interest paid
Interest received
Income tax paid

Note

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 203,836 
 (187,269)
 (3,333)
 11 
 -   

 194,568 
 (179,586)
 (3,539)
 8 
 -   

Net cash provided by operating activities

9

 13,245 

 11,451 

Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 

Net cash (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Payments for shares bought back 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowings
Payment of transaction costs related to share buy-back and borrowings

Net cash (used in) financing activities

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

 (10,765)
 6,346 

 (5,516)
 2,442 

 (4,419)

 (3,074)

 (5,978)
 14,135 
 (16,959)
 (244)

 - 
 4,979 
 (13,844)
 -   

 (9,046)

 (8,865)

 (220)
 1,670 

 (488)
 2,158 

 1,450 

 1,670 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Year Ended 30 June 2019

Note

Issued
Capital

 $’000 

Retained
Earnings

Cash Flow
Hedge
Reserve

Employee
Equity 
Benefits
Reserve

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

Total
Equity

 $’000 

 318,065 

 (173,324)

 -   

 1,123 

 145,864 

 -   
 -   

 -   

 -   

18(b)

 (1,547)
 -   

 (1,547)

 -   
 (60)

 (60)

 -   
 -   

 -   

 (1,547)
 (60)

 (1,607)

 -   

 -   

 933 

 933 

 318,065 

 (174,871)

 (60)

 2,056 

 145,190 

At 1 July 2017

Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive loss

Total comprehensive loss 

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners:
Cost of share based payments

At 30 June 2018
Adjustment on initial application of  
AASB 9 

12(a)

 -   

 (400)

Adjusted balance at 1 July 2018 

 318,065 

 (175,271)

Loss for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 

Total comprehensive loss

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners:
Cost of share based payments
Share buy-back including transaction 
costs and net of tax

18(b)

13(a)

 -   
 -   

 -   

 -   

 (6,008)

 (5,330)
 -   

 (5,330)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (60)

 -   
 (17)

 (17)

 -   

 -   

 -   

 (400)

 2,056 

 144,790 

 -   
 -   

 -   

 (5,330)
 (17)

 (5,347)

 437 

 437 

 -   

 (6,008)

At 30 June 2019

 312,057 

 (180,601)

 (77)

 2,493 

 133,872 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity.

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Year Ended 30 June 2019

ABOUT THIS REPORT

The financial report of Boom Logistics Limited and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) for the year ended 30 June 2019 was authorised for 
issue in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 21 August 2019.

Boom Logistics Limited is a company domiciled in Australia and limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are publicly 
traded on the Australian Stock Exchange.

The Group is a for-profit entity and the nature of its operations and principal activities are described in note 1.

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards 
(AASBs) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act 2001. The consolidated financial 
report complies with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting 
Standards Board (IASB).

The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention rounded to the nearest thousand dollars 
($’000) in accordance with ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/191 unless otherwise stated, except for derivative financial instruments 
and assets classified as held for sale which are measured at fair value. The financial report is presented in Australian dollars which is 
the Company’s functional currency.

Boom’s Directors have included information in this report that they deem to be material and relevant to the understanding of the 
financial report. Disclosure may be considered material and relevant if the dollar amount is significant due to size or nature, or the 
information is important to understand the:
•  Group’s current year results;
• 
•  aspects of the Group’s operations that are important to future performance.

impact of significant changes in Boom’s business; or

Disclosure of information that is not material may undermine the usefulness of the financial report by obscuring important information.

Accounting policies and critical accounting judgements applied to the preparation of the financial report have been moved to where 
the related accounting balance or financial statement matter is discussed.

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Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION A: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

This section provides the information that is most relevant to understanding the financial performance of the Group during the financial year.

1.  SEGMENT REPORTING

Description of operating segments
Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker 
(“CODM”) to make decisions about resource allocation and to assess performance. The CODM who is responsible for allocating 
resources and assessing performance of the operating segments is the Managing Director and CEO.

The business is considered from a product perspective and has two reportable segments:
• 

“Lifting Solutions”, which consists of all lifting activities including the provision of cranes, travel towers, access equipment and all 
associated services; and
“Labour Hire”, which includes the provision of skilled labour with a wide range of trades, such as, electricians, boiler makers, 
mechanics, plus the traditional crane and travel tower operators, riggers, truck drivers.

• 

The segment information provided to the CODM is measured in a manner consistent with that of the financial statements.

All inter-segment sales are carried out at arm’s length prices.

Note

 Lifting 
Solutions 

 Labour 
Services

 Other * 

 Elimination Consolidated 

 $’000 

 $’000

 $’000 

 $’000

 $’000 

Segment information

Year ended 30 June 2019 

Segment revenue

Total external revenue 
Inter-segment revenue 

Total segment revenue 
Other income 

Total revenue and other income

Segment result
Operating result
Net profit on disposal of property, plant and 
equipment 
Depreciation and amortisation
Restructuring expense
Employee benefit expense – retirement 
provision 
Impairment of property, plant and equipment

Net interest
Income tax benefit

Loss from continuing operations

Segment assets and liabilities
Segment assets
Segment liabilities

 180,516 
 -   

 2,206 
 22,543 

 180,516 

 24,749 

 -   
 -   

 -   

 -   
 (22,543)

 (22,543)

 3(a) 

 26,669 

 1,076 

 (6,263)

 (2,010)
 (16,771)
 (1,117)

 -   
 (1,975)

 -   
 (8)
 -   

 -   
 -   

 -   
 (561)
 -   

 (675)
 -   

 182,722 
 -   

 182,722 
 4,242 

 186,964   

 21,482 

 (2,010)
 (17,340)
 (1,117)

 (675)
 (1,975)

 (1,635)

  (3,695)
 - 

 (5,330)

 -   

 -   
 -   
 -   

 -   
 -   

 -   

(Loss) / profit before net interest and tax

 4,796 

 1,068 

 (7,499)

 191,159 
 58,492 

 1,949 
 928 

 7,704 
 5,771 

 (1,749)
 -   

 199,063 
 65,191 

Additions to non-current assets

 12,461 

 -   

 464 

 -   

 12,925 

*  Other represents centralised costs including national office and shared services.

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Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION A: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

1.  SEGMENT REPORTING (CONTINUED)

Segment information (continued)

Note

 Lifting 
Solutions 

 Labour 
Services

 Other * 

 Elimination Consolidated 

Year ended 30 June 2018 

 $’000 

 $’000

 $’000 

 $’000

 $’000 

Segment revenue

Total external revenue 
Inter-segment revenue 

Total segment revenue 
Other income 

Total revenue and other income

Segment result
Operating result
Net profit on disposal of property, plant and 
equipment
Depreciation and amortisation
Restructuring expense

Net interest
Income tax benefit

Loss from continuing operations

Segment assets and liabilities
Segment assets
Segment liabilities

 180,372 
 -   

 2,674 
 19,530 

 180,372 

 22,204 

 -   
 -   

 -   

 -   
 (19,530)

 (19,530)

 3(a) 

 26,974 

 1,269 

 (7,396)

 155 
 (17,681)
 (310)

 -   
 (8)
 -   

 7 
 (514)
 (60)

 183,046 
 -   

 183,046 
 170 

 183,216 

 20,847 

 162 
 (18,203)
 (370)

 2,436 

 (3,983)
-

 (1,547)

 -   

 -   
 -   
 -   

 -   

Profit / (loss) before net interest and tax 

 9,138 

 1,261 

 (7,963)

 205,699 
 62,448 

 2,849 
 866 

 7,576 
 4,875 

 (2,745)
 -   

 213,379 
 68,189 

Additions to non-current assets

 5,380 

 -   

 1,140 

 -   

 6,520 

* Other represents centralised costs including national office and shared services.

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Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION A: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

2.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

(a)  Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers
Boom Logistics Limited is domiciled in Australia and all core revenue is derived from customers within Australia. The Group derives 
revenue from the transfer of services over time in the following industry segments:

Industry segment

Year ended 30 June 2019 
Mining & resources
Wind, energy, & utilities
Infrastructure & construction
Industrial maintenance
Telecommunications
Other

 Lifting 
Solutions 

 Labour  
Services  Consolidated 

 $’000

 $’000 

 $’000 

 87,333 
 34,161 
 23,822 
 20,896 
 13,176 
 1,128 

 44 
 -   
 951 
 1,200 
 -   
 11 

 87,377 
 34,161 
 24,773 
 22,096 
 13,176 
 1,139 

Total revenue from contracts with customers 

 180,516 

 2,206 

 182,722 

Timing of revenue recognition 
Services transferred over time 

Year ended 30 June 2018 
Mining & resources
Wind, energy, & utilities
Infrastructure & construction
Industrial maintenance
Telecommunications
Other

 180,516 

 2,206 

 182,722 

 98,750 
 25,898 
 24,992 
 19,343 
 10,037 
 1,352 

 1,335 
 -   
 148 
 1,190 
 -   
 1 

 100,085 
 25,898 
 25,140 
 20,533 
 10,037 
 1,353 

Total revenue from contracts with customers 

 180,372 

 2,674 

 183,046 

Timing of revenue recognition 
Services transferred over time 

(b)  Contract balances 

Trade and other receivables   
Contract assets 

Total trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables 

 180,372 

 2,674 

 183,046 

Note

(i)

2019

 $’000 

 29,382 
 6,142 

2018

 $’000 

 36,352 
 715 

 35,524 

 37,067 

(i)   Contract assets relate to the Group’s right to consideration for work completed but not billed at the reporting date. The contract 

assets are transferred to trade receivables when the rights become unconditional. This usually occurs when the Group issues the 
invoices to the customers.

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Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION A: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

2.  REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (CONTINUED)

Recognition and measurement
Revenue from the hire of lifting/access equipment, labour and other services provided is recognised where the right to be 
compensated for the services can be reliably measured. This typically occurs when the job dockets or timecards are approved by the 
customers. If the services under a single arrangement are rendered in different reporting periods, then the consideration is allocated on 
a relative fair value basis.

Revenue from the installation of wind towers is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of 
completion is measured by reference to work completed on each stage of a wind tower unit calculated as a percentage of the total 
wind towers included under the contract.

The total consideration in the services above is allocated based on their standalone selling prices. The stand-alone selling prices are 
determined based on the list prices at which the Group sells the services in separate transactions. The fair value and the stand-alone 
selling prices of both types of services are considered broadly similar.

Key estimate and judgement
Determining the stage of completion requires an estimate of the wind tower units completed to date as a percentage of the total wind 
tower units under the contract. Where variations and claims are made to the contract, assumptions are made regarding the probability 
that the customer will approve the variations and claims and the amount of revenue that will arise. Changes in these estimation 
methods could have a material impact on the financial statements.

3.  OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES

(a)

(b)

Other income
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment 
Interest income 
Insurance settlement 
Legal settlement 

Expenses
External equipment hire
External labour hire
Maintenance
Fuel
External transport 
Employee travel and housing
Other reimbursable costs (on-charged to customers)
Other equipment services and supplies

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 -   
 11 
 2,589 
 1,642 
 4,242 

 10,249 
 3,895 
 9,957 
 3,459 
 8,199 
 2,275 
 1,517 
 4,895 

 162 
 8 
 -   
 -   
 170 

 8,385 
 9,398 
 11,703 
 3,598 
 7,527 
 1,053 
 3,429 
 3,899 

Total equipment services and supplies expense

 44,446 

 48,992 

Employee related 
Insurance and compliance 
IT and communications 
Occupancy
Other overheads 
Loss on disposal of plant and equipment 

Total other expense 

54

 3,397 
 3,839 
 2,633 
 1,322 
 1,958 
 2,010 

 3,736 
 2,611 
 2,244 
 1,494 
 1,968 
 -   

 15,159 

 12,053 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION A: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

4. 

(a)

INCOME TAX

Income tax benefit

Current income tax
Current income tax expense / (benefit)  
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years

Deferred income tax
Relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 134 
 (120)

 (14)

 -   

 10 
 (10)

 -   

 -   

A reconciliation between tax benefit and the accounting loss before income tax 
is as follows: 

Accounting loss before tax from continuing operations

 (5,330)

 (1,547)

At the Group’s statutory income tax rate of 30% (2018: 30%) 
Expenditure not allowable for income tax purposes
Adjustments in respect of current income tax of previous years
Current year losses for which no deferred tax asset is recognised 
Derecognition of tax losses recognised in previous years 

Income tax benefit 

 (1,599)
 35 
 (120)
 569 
 1,115 

 -   

 (464)
 40 
 (10)
 70 
 364 

-

 Opening 
Balance

Recognised 
in Income 
Statement

 Recognised 
in Equity

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

 Closing 
Balance

 $’000 

(b)

Deferred income tax

Year ended 30 June 2019 
–  Employee leave provisions
–  Allowance for impairment on financial assets
–  Liability accruals
–  Restructuring provisions
–  Tax losses
–  Plant and equipment 
–  Derivative financial instruments 

 2,831 
 123 
 735 
 38 
 7,523 
 (11,269)
 26 

 (295)
 50 
 (287)
 208 
 (1,115)
 1,453 
 -   

Net deferred tax asset / (liabilities) 

 7 

 14 

Year ended 30 June 2018   
–  Employee leave provisions
–  Allowance for impairment on financial assets
–  Liability accruals
–  Restructuring provisions
–  Tax losses
–  Plant and equipment 
–  Derivative financial instruments 

Net deferred tax asset / (liabilities)

 2,360 
 141 
 224 
 112 
 7,887 
 (10,743)
 -   

 (19)

 471 
 (18)
 511 
 (74)
 (364)
 (526)
 -   

 -   

 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 7 

 7 

 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 -   
 26 

 26 

 2,536 
 173 
 448 
 246 
 6,408 
 (9,816)
 33 

 28 

 2,831 
 123 
 735 
 38 
 7,523 
 (11,269)
 26 

 7 

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Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION A: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED) 

4. 

INCOME TAX (CONTINUED) 

Income tax receivable

(c) 
Income tax receivable represents the anticipated tax refund in respect of the FY2019 year of $4.450 million (2018: $4.450 million) 
which was paid prior to 30 June 2019 to offset a franking deficit position at that time. The prepayment of tax instalments will continue 
until the franking deficit is permanently extinguished.

(d)  Tax losses
The Group has total tax losses of $29.537 million tax effected (2018: $28.968 million). $6.408 million of these losses have been 
recognised on balance sheet and $23.129 million has not been recognised as a deferred tax asset based on an assessment of the 
probability that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow the tax losses to be utilised in the near future. The unused tax losses 
remain available indefinitely.

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

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

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for all deductible / taxable temporary differences except where they arise from the 
initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects 
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer 
probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised.

Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and are recognised to the extent that it has become 
probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered.

Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are recognised in equity and not in the statement of comprehensive 
income.

Tax consolidation legislation
Boom Logistics Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax consolidation legislation. 
The head entity, Boom Logistics Limited, and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group have entered into a tax funding 
agreement such that each entity in the tax consolidated group recognises the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses in relation to its 
own transactions, events and balances only.

Key estimate and judgement
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable 
profits will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses, and the losses continue to be available having regard to their 
nature and timing of origination. Judgement is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognised based 
upon the likely timing and the level of future taxable profits. Utilisation of tax losses also depends on the ability of the Group to satisfy 
certain tests at the time the losses are recouped.

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SECTION A: FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED) 

5.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent 
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.

Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing the net profit for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the 
parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares.

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

Net loss after tax

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

Effect of dilutive securities: 
– employee share awards

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares used in 
calculating diluted earnings per share 

Number of ordinary shares at financial year end 

Note

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000

 (5,330)

 (1,547)

No. of shares

 462,894,795 

 474,868,764 

(i)

 -   

 -   

 462,894,795   474,868,764 

 439,193,800   474,868,764 

(i)  The total number of granted rights and options at 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018 were excluded from  the diluted weighted 

average number of ordinary shares calculation as their effect was anti-dilutive.

6.  DIVIDENDS

There were no dividends paid or proposed during the year.

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

–  Franking credits as at the end of the financial year at 30% (2018: 30%)

 2 

2 

–  Franking deficits that will arise from the receipt of income tax receivable as at the 

end of the financial year

4(c)

 (4,450)

 (4,450)

 (4,448)

 (4,448)

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Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION B: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

This section provides information relating to the key operating assets used and liabilities incurred to support delivering the financial 
performance of the Group.

7. 

PROPERTY, PLANT 
AND EQUIPMENT

Year ended 30 June 2019
Opening carrying amount 
Additions
Disposals
Transfers
Impairment 
Depreciation charge for the year

Note

Rental 
Equipment

 Motor 
Vehicles

Machinery, 
 Furniture, 
 Fittings & 
Equipment 

 Freehold 
 Land & 
 Buildings

 $’000 

 $’000 

 $’000 

$’000

Total

 $’000 

(i)

8

 159,559 
 11,395 
 (8,642)
 (676)
 (975)
 (15,661)

 3,896 
 885 
 (76)
 282 
 -   
 (909)

 1,228 
 645 
 (68)
 162 
 -   
 (648)

 2,805 
 -   
 -   
 (1)
 (1,000)
 (122)

 167,488 
 12,925 
 (8,786)
 (233)
 (1,975)
 (17,340)

Closing carrying amount 

 145,000 

 4,078 

 1,319 

 1,682 

 152,079 

At cost
Accumulated depreciation

Closing carrying amount

 316,839 
 (171,839)

 21,534 
 (17,456)

 5,932 
 (4,613)

 3,120 
 (1,438)

 347,425 
 (195,346)

 145,000 

 4,078 

 1,319 

 1,682 

 152,079 

Year ended 30 June 2018
Opening carrying amount 
Additions
Disposals
Transfers
Depreciation charge for the year 

 169,121 
 4,261 
 (213)
 1,608 
 (15,218)

 4,879 
 998 
 (140)
 185 
 (2,026)

 699 
 1,261 
 (59)
 164 
 (837)

 2,927 
 -   
 -   
 -   
 (122)

 177,626 
 6,520 
 (412)
 1,957 
 (18,203)

Closing carrying amount 

 159,559 

 3,896 

 1,228 

 2,805 

 167,488 

At cost
Accumulated depreciation

Closing carrying amount

 350,753 
 (191,194)

 19,855 
 (15,959)

 6,011 
 (4,783)

 3,120 
 (315)

 379,739 
 (212,251)

 159,559 

 3,896 

 1,228 

 2,805 

 167,488 

(i)  Disposals during the year totalled $9.584 million which comprises $8.786 million from property, plant and equipment 

and $0.798 million from assets classified as held of sale. At reporting date, $1.2 million (2018: $nil) of proceeds from sale 
had not been received and are disclosed in “Inventories, prepayments and other current assets” on the Consolidated 
Statement of Financial Position.

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Year Ended 30 June 2019

SECTION B: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

7.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

Property, plant and equipment with a carrying amount of $148.341 million (2018: $167.488 million) is pledged as securities for current 
and non-current interest bearing loans and borrowings as disclosed in note 11. Additionally, plant and equipment held under finance 
leases with a carrying value of $3.738 million (2018: $nil) is pledged as security against the finance lease contracts.

Assets classified as held for sale
The balance in the Group’s assets classified as held for sale account at 30 June 2019 is $0.250 million (2018: $0.815 million). All 
assets classified as assets held for sale have been reviewed to ensure they are being carried at their recoverable amount less any 
selling costs.

Recognition and measurement
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Cost 
includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Land is measured at cost.

When a major overhaul is performed on an asset, the cost is recognised in the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment 
only if the major overhaul extends the expected useful life of the asset or if the continuing operation of the asset is conditional upon 
incurring the expenditure. Similarly, when each major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of property, 
plant and equipment as a replacement only if it is eligible for capitalisation. The cost of the day-to-day servicing or the replacement of 
consumable parts of property, plant and equipment is recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Depreciation is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of each part 
of an item of property, plant and equipment as follows:

Buildings

Mobile Cranes

Travel Towers

Access and Ancillary Equipment

Vehicles

Office and Workshop Equipment

Leasehold Improvements

Computer Equipment

20 Years

10 to 15 Years

10 to 20 Years

10 Years

5 to 10 Years

3 to 10 Years

Lease term

3 to 5 Years

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and at more regular intervals when there is 
an indicator of impairment or when deemed appropriate.

Gains or losses on sale of property, plant and equipment are included in the statement of comprehensive income in the year the asset 
is disposed of.

Key estimate and judgement
The Group determines the estimated useful lives of assets and related depreciation charges for its property, plant and equipment 
based on the accounting policy stated above. These estimates are based on projected capital equipment lifecycles for periods up to 
twenty years based on useful life assumptions.

Residual values are determined based on the value the Group would derive upon ultimate disposal of the individual piece of property, 
plant and equipment at the end of its useful life. The achievement of these residual values is dependent upon the second hand 
equipment market at any given point in the economic cycle.

Management will increase the depreciation charge where useful lives are less than previously estimated lives or there is indication that 
residual values can not be achieved.

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SECTION B: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

8. 

IMPAIRMENT TESTING OF ASSETS

Recognition and measurement
The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets, other than deferred tax assets and inventories, are reviewed at each 
reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists then the asset’s recoverable 
amount is estimated.

For the purpose of impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows from 
continuing use that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (the “cash-generating unit”).

Following the appointment of Tony Spassopoulos as CEO and Managing Director in the first half of 2019 financial year the Group has 
completed the re-organisation and rationalisation of its reporting and operating structure. The Group’s asset hire businesses have been 
organised by region under a responsible regional General Manager.

Consequently, the CGUs have been changed to a metropolitan region that services principally telecommunication, power and utilities 
customers under national service agreements requiring travel tower assets. In the other regions, being East Coast, Southern and 
Western Australia, service contracts within and across regions generally use a bundle of asset types with assets of the same capacity 
generally interchangeable.

The labour hire business is maintained as a separate operating segment and CGU. Each region is supported by shared regional 
resources in addition to national shared services comprising business development, fleet management, information technology, 
finance and administration services. In making this change to CGU classification no prior period impairment risk has arisen.

The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit or a group of cash-generating units is the greater of its value in use and its 
fair value less costs of disposal. 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.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset, cash-generating unit or a group of cash-generating units exceeds 
its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income. 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 (group of units) on a pro rata basis.

Key estimate and judgement
The carrying values of the CGU’s fixed assets were tested at 30 June 2019 by reference to management’s assessment of their fair 
value less costs of disposal. Fair value was determined after considering information from a variety of sources including a valuation of 
all cranes and travel tower assets obtained from an independent valuer dated 31 May 2019. The Group did not make any allowance 
for costs to sell as they were deemed immaterial given the Group’s in house expertise and track record of successful asset sales. The 
Group has classified the assessment as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy (as per AASB 13) where “inputs other than quoted prices in 
active markets that are observable for the asset either directly or indirectly”.

The independent valuation supported the carrying value of the CGU’s crane and travel tower assets as stated in the consolidated 
statement of financial position. The evaluation is consistent with the Group’s assessment of the economic environment, lengthening 
lead times for new equipment and second hand asset values. Consequently, no impairment adjustment to the carrying value of 
operating fleet was considered necessary at 30 June 2019. An impairment charge of $1.975 million was recognised in the period of 
which $0.975 million related to damage incurred to one particular crane asset that will be repaired and placed back into service, and 
$1.0 million related to land and building in Newman Western Australia further to an assessment of the fair value of similar properties in 
the region based on recent sale values. The carrying value of the land and building post impairment is $1.682 million.

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SECTION B: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

Note

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

9.

RECONCILIATION OF THE NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATIONS WITH NET LOSS AFTER TAX

Net loss after tax 

 (5,330)

 (1,547)

Non cash items
Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 
Borrowing costs – amortisation 
Net loss/(profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 
Share based payments

11(f)
3
18(b)

Changes in assets and liabilities
Decrease / (increase) in trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables
(Increase) in inventories, prepayments and other assets 
(Increase) in current and deferred tax balances 
(Decrease) / increase in trade and other payables
(Decrease) / increase in provisions and other liabilities 

 17,340 
 1,975 
 373 
 2,010 
 437 

 1,143 
 (2,181)
 (21)
 (948)
 (1,553)

 18,203 
 -   
 330 
 (162)
 933 

 (6,695)
 (47)
 (27)
 175 
 288 

Net cash flow from operating activities

 13,245 

 11,451 

10.  COMMITMENTS

(a)

Operating leases commitments

The Group has entered into commercial leases on certain plant and equipment, motor vehicles 
and property. These leases have terms ranging from 1 to 5 years.

Minimum lease payments
–  within one year
–  after one year but not more than five years

Aggregate operating lease expenditure contracted for at reporting date

(b)

Finance leases commitments   
The Group has finance lease commitments for certain plant and equipment for periods 
between 4 to 5 years:
–  within one year
–  after one year but not more than five years

Total minimum lease payments 
future finance charges 
– 

Net liability

11(d)

 13,646 
 14,239 

 6,569 
 8,514 

 27,885 

 15,083 

 741 
 3,677 

 4,418 
 (692)

 3,726 

 193 
 224 

 417 
 (24)

 393 

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SECTION B: OPERATING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)

10.  COMMITMENTS (CONTINUED)

(c)

Capital commitments   

There is no capital expenditure contracted for at reporting date but not recognised in the 
financial statements:

Property, plant and equipment 
 –  within one year 

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 -   

 -   

 1,829 

 1,829 

Recognition and measurement
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight line basis over the 
lease term.

Finance lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant 
rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are recognised in financing expenses in the statement of 
comprehensive income.

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SECTION C: FUNDING STRUCTURES

This section provides information relating to the Group’s funding structure and its exposure to financial risk, how they affect the Group’s 
financial position and performance and how the risks are managed.

11.  NET DEBT 

Current 
Other loans

Total current interest bearing liabilities

Non current 
Other loans
Secured bank loans 
Prepaid borrowing costs

Total non-current interest bearing liabilities

Total interest bearing liabilities

Less: cash and cash equivalents 

Net debt 

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 5,167 

 3,131 

 5,167 

 3,131 

 21,923 
 11,000 
 (214)

 30,831 
 5,000 
 (388)

 32,709 

 35,443 

 37,876 

 38,574 

 (1,450)

 (1,670)

 36,426 

 36,904 

(a)

Debt facilities

At reporting date, the Group had the following debt facilities:

•  $20 million, 3 year syndicated loan facility expiring on January 2022. The facility attracts a floating interest rate. The facility 
limit amortises by between $nil and $2.5 million at each six month period on 1 January and 1 July dependant on the 
earnings leverage ratio reported at the end of the preceding quarter. The Group does not expect any amortisation to apply to 
the facility;

•  $20 million, 3 year trade receivables loan facility expiring on January 2022. The facility incurs a fixed fee and floating interest 

on funds drawn. There is no amortisation required over the life of this facility;

•  $35 million asset finance facility with De Lage Landen, comprising finance and operating leases with varying expiry dates from 

August 2021 to May 2024. The facility attracts fixed interest rates and drawn amounts amortise over a period of 2 to 5 years.

(b)

Covenant position

The Group was in compliance with all financial and non-financial banking covenants throughout the reporting period and as 
at 30 June 2019.

(c)

Assets pledged as security

Fixed and floating charges are held over all of the Group’s assets, including cash at bank, trade receivables, contract assets 
and other receivables, and assets classified as held for sale.

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SECTION C: FUNDING STRUCTURES (CONTINUED)

11. NET DEBT (CONTINUED) 

(d)

Terms and debt repayment schedule

Weighted 
average 
interest rate

Year of 
maturity

Currency

AUD
AUD
AUD
AUD

4.71%
8.46%
5.98%
6.22%

January 2022
January 2022
2023 to 2024
August 2021

Syndicated debt
Trade receivables loan
Finance lease
Finance arrangement
Prepaid borrowing costs

Total interest bearing liabilities

(e)

Financing facilities available

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

Total facilities:

–  bank overdraft
–  bank loans and borrowings

Facilities drawn at reporting date: 

–  bank overdraft
–  bank loans and borrowings

Facilities undrawn at reporting date: 

–  bank overdraft
–  bank loans and borrowings

(i)

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

Carrying amount

 11,000 
 7,617 
 3,726 
 15,747 
 (214)

 5,000 
 13,856 
 393 
 19,713 
 (388)

 37,876 

 38,574 

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 1,000 
 75,000 

 1,000 
 51,356 

 76,000 

 52,356 

 -   
 38,090 

 -   
 38,962 

 38,090 

 38,962 

 1,000 
 28,619 

 1,000 
 12,394 

 29,619 

 13,394 

(i)   $7.2 million of the $35 million asset finance facility was undrawn at reporting date. $19.5 million was drawn as disclosed 

above with a further $8.3 million utilised by operating lease commitments.

In addition, the Group has an existing $10.5 million working capital facility arrangement with National Australia Bank for letters 
of credit, bank guarantees and credit card facilities. As at 30 June 2019, $7.609 million (2018: $5.487 million) was utilised.

(f)

Financing expense 

Interest expense 
Borrowing costs – amortisation (non-cash)
Borrowing costs – other

Total financing expense 

64

 2,521 
 373 
 812 

 2,855 
 330 
 806 

 3,706 

 3,991 

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SECTION C: FUNDING STRUCTURES (CONTINUED)

11.  NET DEBT (CONTINUED)

Recognition and measurement
All loans and borrowings are initially recognised at fair value of the consideration received less directly attributable transaction costs. After 
initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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

The fair value of all borrowings approximates their carrying amount at reporting date as the impact of any market discounting is not 
significant.

12.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the oversight of the Company’s risk management framework including the 
identification and management of material business, financial and regulatory risks. Management reports regularly to the Risk 
Committee and the Board of Directors on relevant activities.

Risk management guidelines have been further developed to identify and analyse the risks faced by the Group, to set appropriate risk 
limits and controls, and to monitor risks and adherence to limits. Risk management guidelines are regularly reviewed to reflect changes 
in market conditions and the Group’s activities.

The Group has exposure to the following risks from its use of financial instruments:
•  Credit risk;
•  Liquidity risk; and
•  Market risk.

(a)  Credit risk

Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, contract 
assets and other receivables, and derivative instruments. The Group’s exposure to credit risk arises from potential default of 
the counter party, with a maximum exposure equal to the carrying amount of these instruments. Exposure at balance date is 
addressed in each applicable note.

The Group’s policy is to trade with recognised, creditworthy third parties. It is the Group’s practice that all customers who wish 
to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an 
ongoing basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.

Trade receivables and contract assets
The Group applies the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses (“ECL”) which uses a lifetime expected loss 
allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables and contract assets have been grouped based on shared credit 
risk characteristics and the days past due. The contract assets relate to unbilled work in progress and have substantially the 
same risk characteristics as the trade receivables for the same types of contracts. The Group has therefore concluded that the 
expected loss rates for trade receivables are a reasonable approximation of the loss rates for the contract assets.

The Group established a provision matrix based on the historical credit loss experience and adjusted for forward looking factors 
specific to the debtors and the economic environment. The Group considers trade receivables and contract assets are at 
risk when contractual payments are 120 days past invoice date, subject to other internal or external information that indicate 
otherwise.

Collectability is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off by reducing the carrying 
amount directly. An allowance for impairment is used when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect 
all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

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SECTION C: FUNDING STRUCTURES (CONTINUED)

12.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

(a)  Credit risk (continued)

At reporting date, the credit risk exposure on the Group’s trade receivables and contract assets using a provision matrix is as follows:

30 June 2019 

Current

30 days

60 days

90 days

120 days

+120 days

ECL  
Rate 

Trade 
Receivables * 

$’000

Contract  
Assets 

$’000

Total 

$’000

 Loss  
Allowance 

$’000

0.20%

0.25%

0.25%

0.75%

7.50%

20.00%

 16,055 

 6,142 

 22,197 

 3,472 

 3,389 

 4,151 

 739 

 1,082 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 - 

 3,472 

 3,389 

 4,151 

 739 

 1,082 

 28,888 

 6,142 

 35,030 

 41 

 8 

 8 

 28 

 50 

 197 

 332 

* Trade receivables are net of specific transactions totalling $0.245 million that have been fully provided and excluded from 
above general provision calculation.

Other receivables of $0.8 million (2018: $nil) related to the unpaid portion of the legal settlement as disclosed in note 3(a). The 
legal settlement was awarded by the court and is not considered a credit risk.

The movement in the allowance for impairment in respect of trade receivables and contract assets during the financial year is 
as follows:

Balance at 1 July under AASB 139

Adjustment on initial application of AASB 9 

Balance at 1 July under AASB 9 

Impairment loss recognised   

Amounts written-off and/or written back 

Balance at 30 June 

2019

 $’000 

 409 

 400 

 809 

 257 

 (489)

 577

Recognition and measurement
Trade receivables and contract assets are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost  
using the effective interest method, less any allowance for impairment. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 
30 – 90 days.

The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income within other expenses. When 
a trade receivable or contract asset for which an allowance for impairment had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a 
subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are 
credited against other expenses in the statement of comprehensive income.

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SECTION C: FUNDING STRUCTURES (CONTINUED)

12.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

(b)

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group’s approach 
to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its financial obligations 
as they fall due under both normal and stressed conditions without incurring unacceptable losses or damage to the Group’s 
reputation. In order to meet these requirements management estimates the cash flows of the Group on a weekly, monthly and 
three year rolling basis.

The Group’s objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through the use of bank overdrafts, 
bank loans, finance leases and trade receivables loan. At 30 June 2019, the Group’s balance sheet gearing ratio was 27% (net 
debt / total equity) (2018: 25%).

The table below represents the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for financial liabilities based on the remaining period 
at the reporting date to the contractual maturity date.

30 June 2019

Carrying 
amount

Contractual 
cash flows

 $’000 

 $’000 

6 mths  
or less

 $’000 

Trade and other payables

 13,868 

 (13,868)

 (13,868)

 110 

 (110)

 (14)

6–12  
mths

 $’000 

 -   

 (28)

1–2  
years

 $’000 

 -   

 (46)

2–5 
years

 $’000 

 -   

 (23)

 27,090 

 (30,409)

 (3,577)

 (3,577)

 (7,153)

 (16,103)

Secured bank loans

 11,000 

 (12,186)

 (230)

 (230)

 (459)

 (11,268)

 52,068 

 (56,573)

 (17,689)

 (3,835)

 (7,658)

 (27,394)

30 June 2018

Carrying 
amount

Contractual 
cash flows

 $’000 

 $’000 

6 mths  
or less

 $’000 

Trade and other payables

 14,594 

 (14,594)

 (14,594)

 85 

 (85)

 (38)

6–12  
mths

 $’000 

 -   

 (27)

1–2  
years

 $’000 

 -   

 (20)

2–5 
years

 $’000 

 -   

 -   

 33,569 

 (38,042)

 (2,611)

 (2,611)

 (18,283)

 (14,537)

Secured bank loans

 5,000 

 (5,265)

 (132)

 (132)

 (5,001)

 -   

 53,248 

 (57,986)

 (17,375)

 (2,770)

 (23,304)

 (14,537)

Recognition and measurement
Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of financial year 
which are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually payable within 60 days of recognition.

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Derivatives

Other loans

Derivatives 

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12.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

(c) Market risk

Market risk is the risk that changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates will affect the Group’s income or the value of its 
holdings of financial instruments.

Interest rate risk
At the reporting date, the interest rate profiles of the Group’s interest bearing financial instruments were:

Fixed rate instruments
Financial liabilities

Variable rate instruments
Financial assets – cash at bank and on hand
Financial liabilities

Note

(i)

(i)

Carrying amount

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 (19,473)

 (20,106)

 (19,473)

 (20,106)

 1,450 
 (18,617)

 1,670 
 (18,856)

 (17,167)

 (17,186)

(i)   Fixed and variable rate instruments represent interest bearing loans and borrowings of $38.090 million (2018: $38.962 

million) as disclosed in note 11.

The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from short and long-term borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the 
Group to cash flow interest rate risk. This risk is managed by taking into consideration the current and expected future debt 
profile, expectations regarding future interest rate movements, the mix between variable and fixed rate borrowings and the 
potential to hedge against negative outcomes by entering into interest rate swaps.

In respect of variable rate instruments, a change of 100 basis points up or down in interest rates would have decreased or 
increased the Group’s profit and loss before tax by $171,670 (2018: $171,860).

The Group will continue to monitor debt levels and assess the need to enter into further interest rate swap contracts, or other 
derivative instruments, based on forecast debt levels and prevailing market conditions at that time.

Foreign exchange rate risk
Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions and recognised liabilities are denominated in a currency that 
is not the entity’s functional currency. The Group has transactional currency exposures arising from operating lease of plant and 
equipment denominated in Euros.

In order to protect against exchange rate movements, the Group has entered into forward exchange contracts to purchase 
Euros. These contracts are hedging highly probable forecasted transactions and are timed to mature when payments are 
scheduled to be made. The forward exchange contracts are considered to be fully effective cash flow hedges and any gain or 
loss on the contracts is taken directly to equity.

The Group’s exposure to foreign exchange rate risk at reporting date, expressed in Australian dollars, was $0.299 million (2018: 
$0.137 million) and the forward exchange contracts had a fair value of $0.018 million payable (2018: $0.085 million payable).

Sensitivity
Movements in the Australian dollar against the Euro would not result in a material difference to the balances stated in the 
consolidated statements of changes in equity and comprehensive income.

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SECTION C: FUNDING STRUCTURES (CONTINUED)

12.  FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)

(c)  Market risk (continued)

Recognition and measurement
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are classified as cash flow hedges.

At the inception of each hedging transaction, the Group documents the relationship between the hedging instruments and 
hedged items, its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking the hedge transactions. The Group also 
documents its assessment, both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in 
hedging transactions have been and will continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of 
hedged items.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is 
recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the cash flow hedge reserve in equity. The gain or loss relating 
to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

The Group does not speculate in the trading of derivative instruments.

Derivatives are carried at fair value and categorised as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy under AASB 13 where “inputs other than 
quoted prices in active markets that are observable for the asset either directly or indirectly”.

13.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY

(a)

Issued and paid up capital

Note

2019

 No. of 
shares 

 $’000 

2018

 No. of 
shares 

 $’000 

Beginning of the financial year
Shares bought back on-market and cancelled
Buy-back transaction costs
Tax credits recognised directly in equity 

(i)

 474,868,764 
(35,674,964)
 -   
 -   

 318,065 
 (5,978)
 (44)
 14 

 474,868,764 
 -   
 -   
 -   

 318,065 
 -   
 -   
 -   

End of the financial year

439,193,800 

 312,057 

474,868,764 

 318,065 

(i)   During the financial year, Boom purchased and cancelled 35,674,964 ordinary shares as a result of the following share 
buy-back schemes. The total cost, including transaction costs, was $6,022,000. These costs were deducted from 
contributed equity.

•  Minimum share holding buy-back of 1,094,557 ordinary shares priced at $0.22 per share. This share buy-back 

scheme has been completed.

•  On market share buy-back of 34,580,407 ordinary shares priced between $0.15 and $0.19 per share. This share buy-
back scheme is currently on going and is expected to be completed by 5 December 2019 or earlier if the maximum 
number of shares being 46 million shares is bought back prior to that date.

All issued shares are fully paid. Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.

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SECTION C: FUNDING STRUCTURES (CONTINUED)

13.  CONTRIBUTED EQUITY (CONTINUED)

(b)  Capital Management

For the purposes of capital management, capital includes issued capital and all other equity reserves attributable to the equity 
holders of the parent. The primary objective of the Group’s capital management policy is to maximise shareholder value.

The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in light of changes in economic conditions and the 
requirements of the financial covenants included in its agreements with financiers. Adjustments to the Group’s capital structure 
can be made subject to meeting the restrictions included in the Group’s financing agreements. These require the Group to 
maintain the ratio of gross debt to trading EBITDA at less than 2.5 times with the aggregate total of distributions not exceeding 
$15 million over the term of the facilities (to January 2022). Further, the total value of dividends paid in any financial year must 
not exceed 50% of the net profit after tax earned in the prior financial year.

The Group monitors capital on the basis of the balance sheet gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated as net debt divided by total 
equity. At 30 June 2019, the Group’s balance sheet gearing ratio was 27% (2018: 25%). The Group’s policy is to maintain a 
gearing ratio of between 20%-30%.

The Group’s capital management, amongst other things, aims to ensure that it meets its financial covenants. The Group will 
also manage its capital structure through returns to shareholders, as economic conditions and trading results improve.

SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES

This section provides additional financial information that is required by the Australian Accounting Standards and management 
considers relevant for shareholders.

14.  SUBSIDIARIES

Name

AKN Pty Ltd 
Sherrin Hire Pty Ltd
Shutdown Staffing Pty Ltd 
Boom Logistics (VIC) Pty Ltd

Country of 
incorporation

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

 Equity interest 

2019

 % 

100
100
100
100

2018

 % 

100
100
100
100

Boom Logistics Limited is the ultimate parent company.

Recognition and measurement
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of Boom Logistics Limited and its subsidiaries as at  
30 June each year.

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. Control exists when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its 
involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. The financial 
statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date 
that control ceases. The accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed when necessary to align them with the policies 
adopted by the Group.

In the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are carried at cost less impairments.

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group.

Intra-group balances, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the 
consolidated financial statements.

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

15.  DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE

Pursuant to ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/785 (“Corporations Instrument”), the wholly owned subsidiaries listed below are 
relieved from the Corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit and lodgement of financial reports and Directors’ report.

It is a condition of the Corporations Instrument that Boom Logistics Limited and each of the subsidiaries enter into a Deed of Cross 
Guarantee. The effect of the Deed is that Boom Logistics Limited guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any debt in the event 
of winding up of any of the subsidiaries under certain provisions of the Corporations Act 2001. The subsidiaries have also given similar 
guarantees in the event that Boom Logistics Limited is wound up.

The subsidiaries subject to the Deed are:
•  Sherrin Hire Pty Ltd (party to the Deed on 6 December 2005);
•  AKN Pty Ltd (party to the Deed on 3 November 2006 by virtue of a Deed of Assumption);
•  Shutdown Staffing Pty Ltd (party to the Deed on 23 November 2007 by virtue of a Deed of Assumption);

and together with Boom Logistics Limited, represent a “Closed Group” for the purposes of the Corporations Instrument.

The consolidated statement of comprehensive income and balance sheet of the entities that are members of the “Closed Group” are 
as follows:

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Revenue

Other income 
Salaries and employee benefits expense
Equipment service and supplies expense
Operating lease expense
Other expenses
Restructuring expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Impairment expense
Financing expenses

Loss before income tax
Income tax benefit

Net loss for the year

Other comprehensive loss 
Cash flow hedges recognised in equity  

Other comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax  

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

Retained losses at the beginning of the year 
Adjustment on initial application of AASB 9 

Retained losses at the end of the year   

CLOSED GROUP

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 170,980 

 170,210 

 4,242 
 (88,391)
 (42,374)
 (11,750)
 (15,351)
 (1,117)
 (16,573)
 (1,975)
 (4,251)

 (6,560)
 164 

 162 
 (86,051)
 (46,512)
 (6,235)
 (11,584)
 (370)
 (17,068)
 -   
 (4,447)

 (1,895)
 138 

 (6,396)

 (1,757)

 (17)

 (17)

 (60)

 (60)

 (6,413)

 (1,817)

 (185,114)
 (400)

 (183,357)
 -   

 (191,910)

 (185,114)

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

15.  DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE (CONTINUED)

CLOSED GROUP 

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 1,435 
 34,111 
 5,282 
 250 
 4,450 

 1,659 
 35,524 
 1,875 
 151 
 4,450 

 45,528 

 43,659 

 599 
 5,350 
 145,585 

 599 
 5,165 
 160,198 

 151,534 

 165,962 

 197,062 

 209,621 

 13,515 
 5,167 
 7,214 
 4,404 

 14,131 
 3,131 
 8,222 
 4,785 

 30,300 

 30,269 

 10,736 
 32,709 
 300 
 344 
 110 

 7,967 
 35,443 
 253 
 657 
 85 

 44,199 

 44,405 

 74,499 

 74,674 

 122,563 

 134,947 

 312,057 
 (191,910)
 2,416 

 318,065 
 (185,114)
 1,996 

 122,563 

 134,947 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position  

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories, prepayments and other current assets 
Assets classified as held for sale
Income tax receivable

Total current assets

Non-current assets
Investments
Deferred tax asset 
Property, plant and equipment 

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Employee provisions 
Other provisions and liabilities 

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Payables 
Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Employee provisions 
Other provisions and liabilities 
Derivative financial instruments 

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Contributed equity
Retained losses
Reserves

Total equity

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

16.  PARENT ENTITY

The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:

Statement of financial position 

Current assets 
Total assets

Current liabilities 
Total liabilities 

Equity
Contributed equity 
Reserves
Retained losses 

Total equity 

Net loss after tax for the year 

Total comprehensive loss for the year 

17.  KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Summary of key management personnel compensation in the following categories is as follows:

Short-term employee benefits
Post employment benefits
Other long term benefits
Retirement benefits 
Share based payments

Total compensation

2019

 $’000 

2018

 $’000 

 40,772 
 231,430 

 28,075 
 127,450 

 39,171 
 244,142 

 28,682 
 123,359 

 312,057 
 2,416 
 (210,493)

 318,065 
 1,996 
 (199,278)

 103,980 

 120,783 

 (10,815)

 (4,698)

 (10,832)

 (4,758)

2019

 $ 

2018

 $ 

 1,635,801 
 140,621 
 42,316 
 675,000 
 (2,221)

 2,077,050 
 144,784 
 8,231 
 -   
 884,909 

 2,491,517 

 3,114,974 

Refer to the Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report for detailed compensation disclosure on key management personnel.

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

18.   SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
Three employee incentive schemes are in place to assist in attracting, retaining and motivating key employees as follows:
•  Salary sacrifice rights plan;
•  Short term incentive plan; and
•  Long term incentive plan.

Information with respect to the number of rights and options allocated under the employee incentive schemes are as follows:

 Salary Sacrifice  
Rights Plan 

 Short Term Incentive Plan 

 Long Term Incentive Plan 

Average fair 
value per 
right

No. of  
rights

Average fair 
value per 
right

No. of  
rights

Average 
exercise 
price per 
option

No. of 
options

$0.1326

 2,464,267 

$0.1008

 1,313,227 

$0.1483

 28,636,852 

$0.1971

 1,128,387 

$0.2192

 2,397,878 

$0.1643

 10,728,789 

$0.1583

 (2,720,432)

$0.1767

 (1,286,680)

-

 -   

-

-

 -   

 -   

-

-

 -   

 -   

$0.1080 (16,486,178)

$0.1748

 (4,048,970)

At start of period

Granted during the period

Exercised during the period

Lapsed during the period 

Forfeited during the period

At end of period

$0.1358

 872,222 

$0.1776

 2,424,425 

$0.1869

 18,830,493 

Salary sacrifice rights plan 
Eligible executives will be permitted to salary sacrifice a portion of their pre-tax fixed annual remuneration to acquire equity in the form 
of rights to fully paid ordinary shares in the Company.

Each right is a right to acquire one ordinary share in the Company. The exact number of rights to be granted is based on the amount 
of salary sacrificed and the 5 day volume weighted average price prior each month. Rights do not carry any dividend or voting rights. 
Rights will be granted twice a year following the announcement of the half-year and full-year results or in any event, within twelve 
months of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). Rights will have a twelve month exercise restriction commencing from the relevant 
grant dates. The rights to ordinary shares equivalent to the amount salary sacrificed in the period from the most recent grant date will 
be granted following the announcement of the full-year results.

Short term incentive plan
Eligible executives will have the opportunity to receive short term incentives subject to meeting performance hurdles over the financial 
year. 50% of the STIP outcome achieved for the financial year will be delivered in cash and 50% will be delivered in equity in the form 
of rights to ordinary shares in the Company.

Each right is a right to acquire one ordinary share in the Company. The exact number of rights to be granted is based on 50% of 
the STIP outcome divided by the 5 day volume weighted average price after the release of full year results. Rights do not carry any 
dividend or voting rights. Rights will be granted following the announcement of the full-year results or in any event, within twelve 
months of the AGM. Rights will have a six month exercise restriction commencing from the grant date.

Long term incentive plan
Eligible executives will be granted options to acquire ordinary shares in the Company, subject to performance hurdles and some or all 
may vest at the end of the three year period if the performance hurdles are met.

Each option is a right to acquire one ordinary share in the Company (or an equivalent cash amount) subject to payment of the exercise 
price. The exact number of options to be granted will be the LTIP award divided by the option valuation using a Binomial valuation 
methodology prior to grant date. The option exercise price is calculated based on the 5 day volume weighted average price prior to 
the grant date. Options do not carry any dividend or voting rights. Options will be granted within twelve months of the Annual General 
Meeting. Options are subject to a performance hurdle based on absolute Earnings Per Share (“EPS”), which is measured over a three 
year performance period. An absolute EPS hurdle must be achieved at the end of year three for any options to vest. The Board of 
Directors retains a discretion to adjust the EPS hurdle as required to ensure plan participants are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged 
by matters outside management’s control that materially affect absolute EPS (for example, by excluding one-off non-recurrent items or the 
impact of significant acquisitions or disposals).

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

18.  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

Long term incentive plan (continued)
Options granted have the following details and assumptions:

Grant date

Vesting date

Expiry date

Share price at grant date

Fair value at grant date

Exercise price

Expected life

Expected price volatility of Boom’s shares

Risk-free interest rate

Expected dividend yield

(a)   Carrying values

Salary Sacrifice Rights Plan
Short Term Incentive Plan
Long Term Incentive Plan

Total employee equity benefits reserve 

2019

2018

2017

28 November 2018

30 November 2017

4 November 2016

31 August 2021

31 August 2020

31 August 2019

30 September 2021

30 September 2020

4 September 2019

$0.165

$0.062

$0.164

2.8 years

55%

2.07%

0%

$0.200

$0.070

$0.212

2.8 years

55%

1.87%

0%

Note

$0.115

$0.045

$0.108

2.8 years

55%

1.66%

0%

2019

 $’000 

 600 
 721 
 1,172 

2018

 $’000 

 425 
 196 
 1,435 

 2,493 

 2,056 

(b)   Expenses arising from share-based payment transactions

Total expenses arising from share-based payment transactions recognised during the financial year are as follows:

Shares issued under previous employee share schemes
Rights issued under employee rights plans
Options issued under employee option plan

 -   
 700 
 (263)

 437 

 (14)
 461 
 486 

 933 

9

(c)   Legacy employee incentive schemes

Two existing legacy employee incentive schemes are still in place but have been discontinued with only the ordinary shares 
vested in previous financial years remaining in the share plans.

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

18.  SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)

(d)

Employee share plan share holdings

Information with respect to the number of ordinary shares issued and allocated under the employee share plans is as follows:

At start of period 
– 

issued for nil consideration (including unallocated shares in the employee 
share schemes allocated during the year)

–  sold / transferred during the year
– 

lapsed during the year 

At end of period 

2019
Number of 
shares 

2018
Number of 
shares 

 6,196,367 

 10,287,439 

 3,615,352 
 (3,186,957)
 (4,655,631)

 339,573 
 (759,593)
 (3,671,052)

 1,969,131 

 6,196,367 

Recognition and measurement
The cost of these equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the date at which they are 
granted using an appropriate valuation model.

In valuing equity settled transactions, the performance conditions are all non-market measures and as such, are not taken into 
account in determining the fair values of the options.

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

No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest.

19.  CONTINGENCIES

Contingent liabilities
Performance guarantees totalling $3.436 million have been provided in relation to wind farm construction projects of which $2.700 
million will expire within a year and the remainder by 1 May 2022. In addition, other bank guarantees totalling $4.040 million have 
been provided to landlords and work cover authority. There are no other contingent liabilities identified at reporting date.

20.   AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION

During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by KPMG Australia:

Audit services
–  audit and review of financial statements

Taxation, due diligence and other services
– 

taxation services

Total remuneration of KPMG Australia

76

2019

 $ 

2018

 $ 

 287,546 

 200,131 

 82,778 

 24,857 

 370,324 

 224,988 

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

21.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance that has arisen since 30 June 2019 that has significantly affected or 
may significantly affect the operations of the Group in subsequent financial years, the results of those operations or the state of affairs 
of the Group in future financial years.

22.  NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND STANDARDS

(a)

Changes in accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are consistent with those of the previous 
financial year, except for the adoption of the new accounting standards AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 
and AASB 9 Financial Instruments. The nature and effect of these new accounting standards are disclosed below.

Standards

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Nature of change

AASB 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining whether, how much and when revenue 
is recognised. It replaces existing revenue recognition guidance, including AASB 118 Revenue, AABS 111 
Construction Contracts and IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes. It provides a five step model that 
applies to all customer contracts and it aims to better reflect the consideration that an entity expects to 
receive from customers in exchange for its goods and services.

The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service 
transfers to a customer.

Effective date

Mandatory for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2018.

Impact

The Group elected to use the modified retrospective approach in adopting the new standard which 
means that the cumulative impact has been recognised in retained earnings as of 1 July 2018 for 
customer contracts that were not completed at the date of initial application and that comparatives have 
not been restated.

Rendering of services
Pre AASB 15, revenue from the hire of lifting/access equipment, labour and other services provided was 
recognised where the right to be compensated for the services could be reliably measured. This typically 
occurs when the job dockets or timecards were approved by the customers. If the services under a single 
arrangement were rendered in different reporting periods, then the consideration was allocated on a 
relative fair value basis.

Construction contracts
Pre AASB 15, revenue from the installation of wind towers was recognised by reference to the stage of 
completion. The stage of completion was measured by reference to the wind tower units completed to 
date as a percentage of the total wind tower units under the contract. When the contract outcome cannot 
be measured reliably, revenue was recognised only to the extent that the expenses incurred are eligible to 
be recovered.

Under AASB 15, the total consideration in the services above is allocated based on their stand-alone 
selling prices. The stand-alone selling prices are determined based on the list prices at which the Group 
sells the services in separate transactions.

Based on the Group’s assessment, the fair value and the stand-alone selling prices of both types of 
services above are broadly similar. Consequently, at the date of initial application, there were no significant 
differences in the timing of revenue recognition for these services which required the restatement of 
opening retained earnings as of 1 July 2018.

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

22.  NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND STANDARDS (CONTINUED)

(a)

Changes in accounting policies (continued)

Standards

AASB 9 Financial Instruments

Nature of change

AASB 9 replaces the existing guidance in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and 
Measurement. AASB 9 includes revised guidance on the classification and measurement of financial 
instruments, including a new expected credit loss model for calculating impairment on financial assets, 
and the new general hedge accounting requirements. It also carries forward the guidance on recognition 
and de-recognition of financial instruments from AASB 139.

Effective date

Mandatory for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2018.

The Group elected to use the modified retrospective approach in adopting the new standard which 
means that the cumulative impact has been recognised in retained earnings as of 1 July 2018 and that 
comparatives have not been restated.

Impairment
The new standard did not have a significant impact on the classification and measurement of the Group’s 
financial assets with the exception of impairment losses on trade receivables and contract assets. The 
new standard replaces the incurred loss approach with a forward looking expected credit loss (“ECL”) 
approach in measuring impairment losses.

The Group has applied the simplified approach and recorded lifetime expected losses on all trade 
receivables and contract assets.

The Group established a provision matrix based on the historical credit loss experience and adjusted for 
forward looking factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment. The Group considers trade 
receivables and contract assets are in default when contractual payments are 90 days past due, subject 
to other internal or external information that indicate otherwise.

Based on the assessments undertaken, the impairment losses on trade receivables increased by  
$0.4 million and opening retained earnings as of 1 July 2018 was restated as such.

Hedge accounting
The new hedge accounting rules will align the accounting for hedging instruments more closely with the 
Group’s risk management practices. As a general rule, more hedge relationships might be eligible for 
hedge accounting, as the standard introduces a more principles-based approach.

At the date of initial application, all the Group’s existing hedging relationships were eligible to be treated as 
continuing hedging relationships. Consistent with prior periods, the Group has continued to designate the 
change in fair values of the entire forward contracts in the Group’s cash flow hedge relationships and, as 
such, the adoption of the new hedge accounting rules had no significant impact on the Group’s financial 
statements.

Impact

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SECTION D: OTHER DISCLOSURES (CONTINUED)

22.  NEW ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND STANDARDS (CONTINUED)

(b)

New accounting standards and interpretations not yet adopted

The following standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been identified as those which may impact  
the Group in the period of initial application. They are not yet effective and not adopted by the Group in preparing this  
financial report.

New standards

AASB 16 Leases

Nature of change

The standard removes the classification of leases as either operating leases or finance leases for the 
lessee, effectively treating all leases as finance leases. This will effectively move all off-balance sheet 
operating leases onto the balance sheet that is similar to current finance lease accounting.

Effective date

Mandatory for financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2019.

Impact

The Group intends to adopt the standard using the modified retrospective (option 2) approach which 
means that the cumulative impact of the adoption will be recognised in retained earnings as of 1 July 
2019 and that comparatives will not be restated.

The Group has completed a preliminary assessment of the potential impact on the consolidated financial 
statements resulting from the application of AASB 16 with respect to existing operating leases for 
continuing operations as a lessee.

The standard will have an impact on key financial measures such as EBITDA, EBIT and net assets, due 
to the standard replacing straight line operating lease expenses with a depreciation charge for the lease 
asset and interest expense for the lease liability.

The actual impact of applying AASB 16 on the financial statements in the period of initial application 
will depend on future economic conditions, including the Group’s borrowing rate at 1 July 2019, the 
composition of the Group’s operating lease portfolio at that date, the Group’s latest assessment of 
whether it will exercise any lease renewal options and the extent to which the Group chooses to use 
practical expedients and recognition exemptions.

Based on the information currently available at reporting date, the Group estimates the impact of AASB 16 
adoption at 1 July 2019 as follows:
•  Right-of-Use asset of approximately $26.8 million;
•  Lease liabilities of approximately $23.9 million;
•  Make good provision and prepaid setup cost adjustment of approximately $2.9 million.

From a lessor perspective, the Group notes that there may be an impact from possible newly identified 
embedded leases within contracts under AASB 16 and is working through the impact assessment.

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1.  In the opinion of the Directors of Boom Logistics Limited (“the Company”):

(a)  the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes that are set out on pages 46 to 79, and the Remuneration Report in the 

Directors’ Report, set out on pages 31 to 43, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Consolidated Entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance for the 

financial year ended on that date; and

(ii)  complying with Accounting Standards, (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and Corporations Regulations 

2001; and

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

payable.

2.  The Directors draw attention to page 50 to the Consolidated Financial Statements which includes a statement of compliance with 

International Financial Reporting Standards.

3.  There are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company and the group entities identified in note 14 will be able to meet any 
obligations or liabilities to which they are or may become subject to by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee between the 
Company and those group entities pursuant to ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/785.

4.  The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the chief executive 

officer and chief financial officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2019.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:

Maxwell Findlay 
Chairman 

Melbourne, 21 August 2019

Tony Spassopoulos 
Managing Director

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directors on 21 August 2019. Page references should be read as follows to reflect the correct 
references now that the financial statements have been presented in the context of the annual 
report in its entirety: page references with respect to our Report on the Remuneration Report 
as set out in the Directors’ report, should be updated to read pages 31 to 43.

Independent Auditor’s Report 

To the shareholders of Boom Logistics Limited 

Report on the audit of the Financial Report 

Opinion 

We have audited the Financial Report of 
Boom Logistics Limited (the Company). 

In our opinion, the accompanying 
Financial Report of the Company is in 
accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, including: 

  giving a true and fair view of the 

Group's financial position as at 30 
June 2019 and of its financial 
performance for the year ended on 
that date; and 

  complying with Australian Accounting 
Standards and the Corporations 
Regulations 2001. 

The Financial Report comprises: 

  Consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 

June 2019 

  Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity, and 
Consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then 
ended 

  Notes including a summary of significant accounting 

policies  

  Directors' Declaration. 

The Group consists of the Company and the entities it 
controlled at the year-end or from time to time during the 
financial year. 

Basis for opinion 

We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit 
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 

Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the 
audit of the Financial Report section of our report. 

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical 
requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for 
Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We 
have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. 

Key Audit Matters 

Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our 
audit of the Financial Report of the current period. 

This matter was addressed in the context of our audit of the Financial Report as a whole, and in forming 
our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on this matter. 

KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG 
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG 
International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under 
Professional Standards Legislation. 

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BOOM LOGISTICS LIMITEDA.B.N. 28 095 466 961BOOM LOGISTICS ANNUAL REPORT 2019Other Information 

Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Boom Logistics Limited’s annual reporting 
which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor’s Report. The Directors are 
responsible for the Other Information.  

Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not 
express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the 
Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion. 

In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other Information. In 
doing so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with the Financial Report or 
our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. 

We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other Information, 
and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained prior to the date of 
this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 

The Directors are responsible for: 

  preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting 

Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 

 

implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that gives a 
true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error 

  assessing the Group and Company's ability to continue as a going concern and whether the use of the 
going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. This includes disclosing, as applicable, matters 
related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless they either intend to 
liquidate the Group and Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report 

Our objective is:  

 

 

to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and  

to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.  

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. 

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the 
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the 
basis of the Financial Report. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report is located at the Auditing 
and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. 
This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report.

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Additional information required by the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd and not shown elsewhere in this report is as follows.  
The information is current as at 19 August 2019.

(a) Distribution of Equity Securities

The number of shareholders, by size of holding, in each class of share are:

1
1,001
5,001
10,001
100,001

-
-
-
-
and over

1,000
5,000
10,000
100,000

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable parcel of  
shares are:

(b)

Twenty Largest Shareholders

The names of the twenty largest holders of quoted shares are:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
National Nominees Limited
BNP Paribas Noms (NZ) Ltd 
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 
Grove Investment Group Pty Ltd
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 
Horrie Pty Ltd 
CPU Share Plans Pty Ltd 
Horrie Pty Ltd 
Hillmorton Custodians Pty Ltd 
Kismar Pty Ltd 
Gwynvill Trading Pty Ltd
Morgan Stanley Australia Securities (Nominee) Pty Limited 
Taverners No 11 Pty Ltd 
Luton Pty Ltd
Neweconomy Com Au Nominees Ptd Limited <900 Account>
S I J Nominees Pty Ltd 
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
Stoneyville Pty Ltd 

Top twenty shareholders
Remainder

Total

Ordinary shares 

Number of  
holders

Number of 
shares

250
761
610
1,331
351

47,706
2,656,723
4,799,757
47,354,798
384,334,816

3,303

439,193,800

597

923,523

Listed ordinary shares 

Number of 
shares

Percentage 
of ordinary 
shares

53,516,551
47,540,775
38,312,525
26,205,598
20,720,376
8,680,889
6,509,034
5,769,505
5,482,774
5,000,000
4,594,776
4,000,000
3,965,411
3,758,286
3,221,007
2,837,005
2,818,068
2,800,253
2,794,782
2,760,559

251,288,174
187,905,626

12.2%
10.8%
8.7%
6.0%
4.7%
2.0%
1.5%
1.3%
1.2%
1.1%
1.0%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.7%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%
0.6%

57.2%
42.8%

439,193,800

100.0%

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(c)

Substantial Holders

Substantial holders in the Company are set out below:

Rorema Beheer B.V.
Greig & Harrison Pty Ltd
Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd 
Castle Point Funds Management 
Forager Funds Management Pty Ltd 

(d)

Voting Rights

Listed ordinary shares 

Number of 
shares

35,380,332
33,823,181
33,395,384
26,476,306
22,543,977

Percentage 
of ordinary 
shares

8.1%
7.7%
7.6%
6.0%
5.1%

All ordinary shares (whether fully paid or not) carry one vote per share without restriction.

(e) Unquoted Securities

There are 3,296,647 rights granted under the Executive Remuneration Plan outstanding held by 23 holders. 
There are 18,830,493 options granted under the Executive Remuneration Plan outstanding held by 10 holders.

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