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Beacon Lighting Group Limited ANNUAL REPORT 20 15 ACN 164 122 785 For personal use onlyFor personal use onlyContents Chairman’s and Chief Executive Officer’s Report Board of Directors Management Team Corporate Governance Statement Directors’ Report Auditor’s Independence Declaration Index to the Financial Statements Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to Financial Statements Directors’ Declaration Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Beacon Lighting Group Limited Shareholders’ Information Corporate Directory Store Locations 1 5 6 8 14 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 69 70 73 74 76 Important Notice This financial report is the consolidated financial report of the consolidated entity consisting Beacon Lighting Group Limited, ACN 164 122 785 and its subsidiaries. Beacon Lighting Group Limited is a Company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is 5 Bastow Place Mulgrave Victoria 3170. A description of the nature of the consolidated entity’s operations and its principal activities is included in the Director’s report on page 14, which is not part of the financial report. The financial report was authorized for issue by the Directors on 19 August 2015. The Director’s have the power to amend and re-issue the financial statements. For personal use onlyFor personal use onlyChairman’s and Chief Executive Officer’s Report Beacon Lighting Group Limited is very excited to be able to announce our outstanding financial results for FY2015. As a result of the efforts of the Beacon Lighting team, the Group has achieved record sales and record profits in FY2015. The exceptional result was driven by strong sales growth, including terrific comparative company store sales, solid gross profit dollar growth and expense productivity gains. Throughout FY2015, Beacon Lighting has been able to build on our industry leading position in Australia by bringing the latest fashion, trend and technologically advanced products to our customers supported by continuing focus on customer service. Result Overview Other Result Highlights Beacon Lighting has achieved sales growth of 19.3% to $179.4 million in FY2015. This strong sales growth was supported by the spectacular growth in company stores comparative sales by 10.4%. Gross profit dollars were also solid with an increase of 20.1% or $19.4m, while the gross profit margin also improved to 64.7% in FY2015 from 64.3% in FY2014. Expense productivity gains were also achieved with expenses as a percentage of sales falling to 51.6% in FY2015 from 54.6% in FY2014. Due to the strong trading and expense improvements the EBITDA result increased by 36.4% to $27.4 million in FY2015 and the Net Profit After Tax result has improved by 43.6% to $16.9 million in FY2015. The Beacon Lighting trading results were supported by an increased investment in inventories to improve the in stock position to service our customers and prime the 3PL supply chain. Other Beacon Lighting investments included new stores, major store refurbishments, a franchise store acquisition and other assets. The continued investment in the Group assets have been funded by cash flow and assisted by the use of trade finance facilities. Beacon Lighting finished FY2015 with 78 company stores, 13 franchise stores and 4 commercial sales offices. During FY2015, the Group opened seven new company stores being Mittagong (NSW), Coburg (VIC), Port Macquarie (NSW), Camberwell (VIC), Churchill (SA), Pakenham (VIC) and Ipswich (QLD). We also closed down the Hawthorn (VIC) store, opened a new Commercial Sales Office in Perth (WA) and purchased the Fountain Gate (VIC) franchise store. Further investments were also made in major store refurbishments at Taren Point (NSW) and Moorabbin (VIC). Exciting new product ranges supported by delivering high standards of service helped to make Beacon Lighting an exciting and engaging place to shop for our customers. Beacon Lighting had a number of other result highlights which contributed to the record sales and record profit results in FY2015 including: ▲ Company store sales increased by 19.6% ▲ Online sales increased by 32.2% ▲ VIP customers have increased to 104,000 ▲ Website traffic has increased by 29.2% ▲ Trade Sales increased by 26.6% ▲ Our Associates now exceed 800 in total CHAIRMAN’S AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT 1 For personal use onlyGrowth Strategies The Board Beacon Lighting have a number of consistent growth strategies which continue to drive sales and profits. In FY2016, we will continue to: • Target the opening of six new company stores; • Continue to improve the performance of the existing stores; • Be the first to market in the latest fashion, trends and technological lighting products; • Enhance our online and social media presence in order to drive incremental sales growth; • Pursue aligned business acquisition opportunities both locally and internationally; • Support the emerging businesses in Beacon Solar and Beacon International; and • Manage efficiency gains while continuing to support the business growth. As recently announced, the distribution and product development opportunity in partnership with GE will provide Beacon Lighting with further growth opportunities through new sales channels in both Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the acquisition of the Essendon and Watergardens franchised stores adds additional sales and growth in those markets. The Board of Directors recognises the importance of good corporate governance for the benefit of our shareholders, associates and customers. Changes in the development in the corporate governance area are monitored and reviewed for implementation if required. The Board is committed to ensuring that Beacon Lighting is operated ethically and in accordance with high standards of corporate governance. Dividends The Directors have declared a final fully franked dividend of 2.4 cents per share for the year ending 28 June 2015. This brings the annual dividend to 4.2 cents per share fully franked for FY2015. Going forward, it is expected that full year dividends of between 50% and 60% of annual Net Profit After Tax will be paid half yearly in March and September. Outlook The general market conditions remain supportive of the lighting industry in Australia. Low interest rates, confidence in property prices and increasing number of dwelling approvals are all positive indicators for a housing aligned business like Beacon Lighting. In addition, the continuing and rapid development of new LED technologies, new energy effiency regulations and lighting becoming more fashionable will continue to drive growth in the lighting category. Given these market conditions along with our growth strategies, the Directors believe that Beacon Lighting remains well positioned to take advantage of the ongoing changes that are occurring in Australia. We will continue to open new company stores, we will continue to work on improving the performance of existing stores, we will be the first to market with the latest fashion, trend and technology lighting products, we will enhance our online and social media presence, we will pursue aligned business acquisition opportunities, we will support our emerging business and we will target efficiency gains. The Beacon Lighting team is looking forward to another successful year in FY2016. Ian Robinson Executive Chairman Glen Robinson Chief Executive Officer 2 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyKey Highlights of 20 1 5 RECORD SALES $179.4m RECORD EBITDA1 $27.4m COMP. STORE SALES INC.2 10.4% OPERATING EXPENSES % SALES FALL3 3.0% SALES4 ($m) $179.4 $132.9 $150.3 $120.6 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 EBITDA1,4 ($m) $15.9 $16.6 $27.4 $20.1 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 NPAT4,5 ($m) $16.9 $9.3 $9.5 $11.8 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 1 Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) 2 Company Store Comparative Sales Increase 3 Operating Expenses excluding, Depreciation, Amortisation, Interest and Tax. 4 52 week FY2012 and FY2013 Pro Forma result in the Prospectus dated 12 March 2014. 5 Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) HIGHLIGHTS 3 For personal use onlyFor personal use onlyBoard of Directors Ian Robinson Executive Chairman 41 year of service Ian Robinson purchased the first Beacon Lighting store in 1975. Over the subsequent 40 years, his role has grown from store management, to CEO and in July 2013 to his current role as Executive Chairman. Ian remains actively involved in the Group operations. Ian is a Director of both Lighting Council of Australia and Carbonetix Pty Ltd. and President of the Large Format Retailers Association. Glen Robinson Chief Executive Officer 20 years of service Glen Robinson assumed his current role of Chief Executive Officer in July 2013 after joining the Group in 1994. Glen has a strong understanding of the business having started with the Group on the sales floor, progressed to Trainee Buyer, Merchandising Manager and then taking responsibility for Beacon Lighting’s product range from development to in-store presentation. Glen holds a Bachelor of Business (Management). Left to right: (James) Eric Barr, Glen Robinson, Ian Robinson and Neil Osborne. (James) Eric Barr Deputy Chairman Non-Executive Director Eric Barr is the Deputy Chairman and also the Chairman of Beacon Lighting’s Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Eric retired in 2000 as a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers after 20 years service providing multi-disciplinary services to numerous retailers. Since then he has been a Director of public and private companies in the United States and Australia, including 10 years as lead Director of Reading International Inc. Eric is a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Asia Pacific Stock Exchange Limited, Director and Chairman of the Risk Committee of Austock Life Limited. Neil Osborne Non-Executive Director Neil Osborne is a Non-Executive Director and is also Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee. Neil has over 30 years’ experience in the retail industry. He was formerly an Accenture Partner, leading large strategic projects in Australia and Asia. He also spent 18 years with Coles Myer Ltd in senior positions including finance (including CFO Myer) and strategic planning. Neil is a Non-Executive Director of Vita Group, Deputy Chairman of Australian United Retailers (trading as Foodworks) and is a Non- Executive Director of Lovisa Holdings. Neil holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a CPA and a FAICD. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 5 For personal use onlyManagement Team Left to right: Ian Bunnett, Michael (Mick) Tan, Prue Robinson, David Speirs, Tracey Hutchinson, Rodney Brown, Barry Martens and Elizabeth Mikkelsen. Ian Bunnett Managing Director - Retail Joined Beacon Lighting in 2004 having had extensive retail experience including the GM of Store Operations with Payless Shoes. David Speirs Chief Financial Officer Joined Beacon Lighting in 2003 after six years of business consulting and a career working with various Coles Myer businesses. David holds a BBus (Accounting), MBus (Accounting), Post Grad Dip (Finance) and is a FCPA. Barry Martens Chief Operating Officer Joined Beacon Lighting in 1996 following a retail advertising career with Clemenger Harvey and retail marketing experience with Klein’s Jewellery. Barry holds a Certificate in Business Studies (Advertising). Elizabeth Mikkelsen Group Human Resources Manager Joined Beacon Lighting in 2003 having had a retail management career which included Myer Stores in Human Resources and line management. Elizabeth holds a BA (Psych(Hons)) and a Dip (Human Resources). Prue Robinson Marketing Director Joined Beacon Lighting in 2006 following a variety of roles in Sydney and London and four years in marketing with Spotlight. Prue holds a BBus (Management & Marketing). Michael (Mick) Tan Chief Information Officer Joined Beacon Lighting in 2000 after having 20 years information technology experience including a career with Fujitsu Systems. Mick holds a Dip (Management), an ICL Certificate (Systems Analysts & Design) and an ICL Certificate (Base Computer Concepts & Programming). Rodney Brown National Distribution Manager Joined Beacon Lighting in 2012 with extensive supply chain experience including management roles with Cadbury Schweppes and Fosters Brewing. Rodney holds a Certificate III in Purchasing and Warehouse Management. Tracey Hutchinson Finance Manager & Company Secretary Joined Beacon Lighting in 2011 having had senior financial management roles with various ASX businesses, including Eyecare Partners. Tracey holds a BBus (Accounting), an MBus (Administration) and is a CPA. 6 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyFor personal use onlyCorporate Governance Statement The Board of Directors of Beacon Lighting Group Limited is responsible for the corporate governance of the Group. This statement outlines the corporate governance policies and practices formally approved by the Board of Beacon Lighting. This statement is current as at 28 June 2015. These policies and practices are in accordance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (3rd Edition) unless otherwise stated. The Board considers that the Group’s corporate governance practices and procedures substantially reflect the principles. The full content of the Group’s Corporate Governance policies and charters can be found on the Group’s website (www.beaconlightinggroup.com.au). Principle 1 Lay solid foundations for management and oversight Principle 2 Structure the Board to add value The Board’s responsibilities are defined in the Board Charter and there is a clear delineation between the matters expressly reserved to the Board and those delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and senior management. The Board Charter outlines: The experience and expertise relevant to the position of Director held by each Director in office at the date of the annual report is included in the Directors’ Report. The term in office held by each Director in office at the date of this report is as follows: • The guidelines for Board composition, including the processes around Director appointments and resignations. • The operation of the Board and the Board Committees. • The roles of the Board, the Chairperson, CEO and senior management. • Specifically includes risk management responsibilities (rather than these being delegated to a separate Risk Committee). A copy of the Group’s Board Charter is available on the Group’s website. The Board and Committee Evaluation Policy sets out the processes for the annual review of the performance of the Board as a whole, each Director and the Board Committees. The Board has established a Remuneration and Nomination Committee which is responsible for annually reviewing executive remuneration and incentive policies and practices. The Group has a written agreement with each Director and senior executive setting out the terms of their appointment. The Group has adopted a Diversity Policy. The Group does not propose to establish measurable objectives for achieving gender diversity in the foreseeable future as recommended by Recommendation 1.5 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations as: • The Group’s senior management team is extremely experienced and stable and the Group does not intend to make changes in the immediate future. • The Group is strongly committed to making all selection decisions on the basis of merit and the setting of specific targets for the proportion of men and women at any level would potentially influence decision making to the detriment of the business. The Diversity Policy affirms the commitment of the Group to embrace diversity and sets out the principles and work practices to ensure that all Associates have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Name Ian Robinson Eric Barr Glen Robinson Neil Osborne Term in office 2 years 1 year 1 year 1 year Note: these terms of office relate to the listed entity Beacon Lighting Group Limited only and do not relate to the subsidiary or operating entities. Ian Robinson is a substantial shareholder. He has been Chairman since July 2013 having previously held the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Eric Barr and Neil Osborne are shareholders of Beacon Lighting Group Limited. They are Non-Executive Directors and bring objective judgment to bear on Board decisions commensurate with their commercial knowledge, experience and expertise. Glen Robinson is a senior executive of Beacon Lighting and has been Chief Executive Officer since July 2013. Recommendation 2.1 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations recommends that the Board establishes a nomination committee and that the committee have at least three members, a majority of whom are independent and be chaired by an independent Director. The Remuneration and Nominations Committee has four members. Three are independent: Eric Barr and Neil Osborne, as independent Directors, and one external consultant. Ian Robinson, Executive Chairman, is the other member. The Committee is chaired by Eric Barr. A copy of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee Charter is available on the Group’s website. 8 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyIn relation to nominations, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for: In summary, the Code requires associates to always act: • In a professional, fair and ethical manner, in accordance with Group • Assessing current and future Director skills and experiences and values. identifying suitable candidates for succession. • In accordance with applicable legislation and regulations, and internal • Annually enquiring of the Executive Chairman and the Chief Executive policies and procedures. Officer their processes for evaluating their direct reports. An internal process of evaluation is undertaken annually on the performance, skills and knowledge of the Board and its committees, utlising a board skills matrix. The review provides comfort to the Board that its structure and performance is effective and appropriate to Beacon Lighting and that the Board has the range of skills, knowledge and experience to direct the Group. The board skills matrix sets out the requisite skills, expertise, experience and other desirable attributes for the Board. The following skills and attributes have been identified as skills which Beacon seeks to achieve across its Board membership: other Board experience, retail industry financial management experience and Governance experience, experience. The Directors have been selected for their relevant expertise and experience. They bring to the Board a variety of skills and experience, including industry and business knowledge, financial management, accounting, operational and corporate governance experience. The annual report includes details of the Directors, including their specific experience, expertise and term of office. To enable performance of their duties, all Directors: • Are provided with appropriate information in a timely manner and can request additional information at any time; • Have access to the Company Secretary; • Have access to appropriate continuing professional development opportunities; and • Are able to seek independent professional advice at the Group’s expense in certain circumstances. Recommendations 2.4 and 2.5 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations recommends that the Board comprise a majority of Directors who are independent, and that the Chairperson should be an independent Director. The Board, as currently composed, does not comply with these recommendations. The Board considers that the composition of the Board is appropriate given the Group’s present circumstances. Principle 3 Act ethically and responsibly The Group has adopted a written Code of Conduct which applies to the Directors and all associates employed by the Group, including executives. The objective of this Code is to ensure that high standards of corporate and individual behavior are observed by all associates in the context of their employment. • In a manner that protects the Group interests, reputation, property and resources. The Code also reminds associates of their responsibility to raise any concerns in relation to suspected or actual breaches of the Code. Beacon Lighting has in place a policy concerning trading in Beacon Lighting Group securities. The Securities Trading policy includes detailed requirements for Directors, officers and key management regarding when they can trade Beacon Lighting securities. Principle 4 Safeguard integrity in corporate reporting Principle 4.1 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principals and Recommendations, recommends that the Audit Committee consist only of Non-Executive Directors and consists of a majority of independent Directors. The Audit Committee as currently composed does not comply with these recommendations. Beacon Lighting has an Audit Committee comprising of four members, three of whom are considered independent. The Audit Committee presently comprises Neil Osborne (Chairman), Eric Barr, Glen Robinson and one external consultant. Two of the four members of the committee are Non-Executive Directors and have experience in, and knowledge of, the industry in which Beacon Lighting operates. Neil Osborne, Eric Barr and the external consultant each have accounting qualifications. The details of the number of Audit Committee meetings held and attended are included in the Directors’ Report. Minutes are taken at each Audit Committee meeting, with the minutes tabled in the following full Board meeting. The Audit Committee has adopted a formal charter which outlines its role in assisting the Board in the Group’s governance and exercising of due care, diligence and skill in relation to: • Reporting of financial information; • The application of accounting policies; • Financial risk management; • The Group’s internal control system; and • Its relationship with the external auditor. In accordance with Recommendation 4.2 the Board, before it approves the Group’s statements for a financial period, ensures that it receives from its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer a declaration that, in their opinion, the financial records of the Group have been properly maintained and that the financial statements comply with the appropriate accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the entity and that the opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 9 For personal use onlyIn accordance with Principle 4.3, the Group’s external auditor attends each annual general meeting and is available to answer shareholder questions about the audit. Principle 5 Make timely and balanced disclosure Principle 5.1 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations recommends that companies should establish a written policy designed to ensure compliance with ASX Listing Rule disclosure requirements and to ensure accountability at a senior executive level for that compliance and disclose that policy or a summary of it. The Group has adopted a Continuous Disclosure Policy. This Policy sets out the standards, protocols and the detailed requirements expected of all Directors, officers, senior management and associates of the Group for ensuring the Group immediately discloses all price-sensitive information in compliance with the Listing Rules and Corporations Act relating to continuous disclosure. Principle 6 Respect the rights of security holders The Group has adopted a Communications Policy governing its approach to communicating with its shareholders, market participants, customers, associates and other stakeholders. This policy specifically includes: • The approach to briefing institutional investors, brokers and analysts. • The approach to communications with investors whether by meetings, via the Group’s websites, electronically or by any other means. Beacon Lighting provides a printed copy of its annual report to all requesting shareholders. The annual report contains relevant information about the Group’s operations during the year, changes in the state of affairs and, other disclosures required by the Corporations Act. The half year report contains summarised financial information and a review of Beacon Lighting operations during the period. The Beacon Lighting Corporate website provides all shareholders and the public access to our announcements to the ASX, and general information about Beacon Lighting and its business. It also includes a section specifically dedicated to governance, which includes links to the Company’s Constitution, Code of Conduct and its various corporate governance charters and policies. The format of general meetings aims to encourage shareholders to actively participate in the meeting through being invited to comment, or raise questions of Directors on any matter relevant to the performance and operation of the Group. Principle 7 Recognise and manage risk Principle 7.1 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations recommends that a listed company either have a committee to oversee risk or otherwise disclose the processes it employs for overseeing the company’s risk management framework. The Board does not currently have a committee to oversee risk. Instead, the Board Charter specifically includes risk management responsibilities (rather than these being delegated to a separate Risk Committee). The Board evaluates all risks to the Group on an annual basis. The risk matrix is then reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year to ensure that the Group is not being exposed to any new risks and that all existing risks are being monitored and managed effectively. The Board retains oversight responsibility for assessing the effectiveness of the Group’s systems for the management of material business risks. The Board reviews the Group’s risk management on an annual basis to ensure it continues to be sound. The Board does not consider a separate internal audit function is necessary at this stage. One of the Audit Committee responsibilities is to evaluate compliance with the Group’s risk management and internal control processes. The Board has received written assurances from management as to the effectiveness of the Group’s management of its material business risks. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer provide a written assurance in the form of a declaration in respect of each relevant financial period that, in their opinion, the declaration is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal control and that the system is operating effectively in all material respects in relation to financial reporting risks. Principle 7.4 of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations requires the Group to disclose details about whether it has any material exposure to economic, environmental and social sustainability risks (if any). The Group has considered the following risks and has risk mitigation strategies in place. Economic risks include impacts to consumers’ willingness to spend on discretionary retail and lighting products in particular. The Group mitigates the risk through the constant monitoring of the macro- economic environment and adjusting capital expenditure, new projects and operating expenses accordingly. Whilst consumer retail sentiment was lower in 2015 which affected general retail demand, housing activity remained positive which offset the impact of lower consumer sentiment towards discretionary expenditure for the Group. Exchange rate volatility can impact upon the Group’s ability to grow margins. The Group has a policy of hedging 100% of the Group’s inventory which is purchased in USD and sold in AUD. The Group can also lock in a forward position for this foreign exchange exposure for a period of up to 12 months. The Board believes this mitigates the Group’s exchange rate volatility risk to an acceptable level. Environmental sustainability risks include impacts on the Group’s supply chain from suppliers through to stores. These risks can be reputational, regulatory and financial. The Boards assesses its primary exposure to be in the production of its products. The Group through its supply chain operates responsibly within the community and expects the same from its suppliers. Social sustainability risks include workplace health and safety as well as personnel management and corporate conduct. The Group has an extensive workplace health and safety policy incorporating the early identification and correction of potential risks, both in store and at the support offices. The Board is informed of all incidents and material potential risks at each Board meeting and the appropriate action taken. Corporate conduct risks could impact regulatory, reputational and financial performance. It includes stock loss and theft. The Group has a dedicated store operations team to regularly monitor and assess store related risks. The Group undertakes regular inventory counts and analysis of store performance to reduce the risk of material loss. 10 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyFor personal use onlyFor personal use onlyPrinciple 8 Remunerate fairly and responsibly Principle 8.1 of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, recommends that the remuneration committee should comprise a majority of independent Directors. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee as currently composed does not comply with this recommendation. The Remuneration and Nomination Committee has four members. Three are independent: Eric Barr and Neil Osborne, as independent Directors, and one external consultant. Ian Robinson, Executive Chairman, is the other member. The Committee is chaired by Eric Barr. In relation to remuneration, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for: • Ensuring the Group has remuneration policies and practices appropriate to attracting and retaining key talent. • Reviewing and making recommendations in relation to the remuneration of Directors and senior management. • Reviewing and recommending the design of any executive incentive plans and approving the proposed awards to each executive under those plans. In accordance with its Charter, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee clearly distinguishes the structure of Non-Executive Directors’ remuneration from that of Executive Directors and senior executives. Details of Directors’ and executives’ remuneration, including the principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration, are disclosed in the remuneration report section of the annual report. The Group’s Securities Trading Policy expressly prohibits relevant participants from entering into arrangements that limit the economic risk of participating in the Group’s incentive schemes prior to the relevant securities becoming fully vested. 13 For personal use onlyDirectors’ Report The Directors of Beacon Lighting Group Limited (the ‘Group’) present their report together with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group and its controlled entities (the ‘Consolidated Entity’) for the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015. 1. Directors The Directors of the Group during the whole financial period and up to the date of the report were: Ian Robinson Executive Director Chairman of the Board, Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Glen Robinson Chief Executive Officer Member of the Audit Committee. Eric Barr Non-Executive Director Deputy Chairman of the Board, Chairman of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and Member of the Audit Committee. Neil Osborne Non-Executive Director Chairman of the Audit Committee and Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee. Details of the expertise and experience of the Directors are outlined on page 5 of this annual report. 2. Principal Activities During the financial period the principal continuing activities of the Group consisted of the selling of lighting, globes, ceiling fans and energy efficient products in the Australian market. 3. Results The consolidated profit for the year attributable to the members of Beacon Lighting Group Limited was: Consolidated Entity Actual FY2015 $’000 Actual FY2014 $’000 4. Operating and Financial Review 4.1 Overview of Operations Beacon Lighting is Australia’s leading specialist retailer of lighting, ceiling fans and light globes, offering our customers knowledge, service and advice on a wide range of products. As a vertically integrated retailer, Beacon Lighting develops, designs, sources, imports, distributes, merchandises, promotes and sells its product range to meet the demands of our customers. More than 90% of the products sold in Company stores are supplied through the Beacon Lighting wholesale supply chain and approximately 80% of the products are exclusively branded. At the end of FY2015, Beacon Lighting operated the following businesses: Profit before Income Tax 23,832 17,057 • 78 Beacon Lighting Company Operated Stores; Income Tax Expense 6,893 5,260 • 13 Beacon Lighting Franchise Stores; • 4 Commercial Sales Offices; Operating profit after tax attributable to the members of Beacon Lighting Group Limited 14 16,939 11,797 • Beacon Lighting Online; • Beacon International; and • Beacon Solar. During FY2015, Beacon Lighting opened seven new company stores, purchased the Fountain Gate (VIC) franchise store, closed one store in Hawthorn (VIC) and opened a new Commercial Sales Office in Perth (WA). The company operated stores that opened during FY2015 were Mittagong (NSW), Coburg (VIC), Port Macquarie (NSW), Camberwell (VIC), Churchill (SA), Pakenham (VIC) and Ipswich (QLD). Company Operated Stores at Moorabbin (VIC) and Taren Point (NSW) both underwent major refurbishments in FY2015. BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only4.1.1 Financial Performance A summary of the actual FY2015 financial performance compared to the FY2014 actuals is presented in the following table. Consolidated Entity Sales Gross Profit Other Income & Other Revenue Operating Expenses1 EBITDA EBIT Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) 1 Operating Expenses exclude depreciation and amortisation 4.1.2 Sales Beacon Lighting has achieved sales growth of 19.3% to $179.4 million in FY2015. This strong sales growth was particularly supported by the spectacular growth in company stores comparative sales of 10.4%. The sales increases in the states of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria were all outstanding. The comparative company store sales growth was particularly strong in H1 FY2015 with an increase 11.6% and while sales growth in H2 FY2015 was still strong with an increase of 9.6%. 4.1.3 Gross Profit Margin The gross profit dollars earned by Beacon Lighting increased by 20.1% or $19.4 million in FY2015. Pleasingly, the gross profit margin also improved to 64.7% of sales in FY2015 from 64.3% of sales in FY2014. Despite the fall in the AUD/USD exchange rate, Beacon Lighting has been able to increase the gross profit dollars and maintain the gross profit margins through the introduction of 440 new exciting fashionable and technology based products, improved buying, price and stock management. 4.1.4 Other Income & Other Revenue Other Income and Other Revenue primarily consists of franchise stores royalties and franchise store marketing fund contribution. These incomes continue to fall as franchise stores have been purchased and converted into company operated stores. Other Income and Other Revenue was 2.2% of sales in FY2015 compared to 3.7% of sales in FY2014. The Taren Point (NSW) franchise store was purchased in H2 FY2014 and the Fountain Gate (VIC) franchise store was purchased in H1 FY2015. 4.1.5 Operating Expenses Supported by the strong sales growth and the effective management of operating expenses, Beacon Lighting continued to achieve strong expense productivity gains in FY2015. Total operating expenses as a percentage of sales have improved to 51.6% of sales in FY2015 compared to 54.6% of sales in FY2014. Pleasingly, the expense productivity gains have been achieved across all expense categories. 4.1.6 Earnings Beacon Lighting achieved an Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) growth of 36.4% to $27.4 million for FY2015. Actual FY2015 $’000 179,386 116,041 3,949 (92,594) 27,395 25,042 16,939 Actual FY2014 $’000 150,338 96,660 5,521 (82,095) 20,086 18,066 11,797 % Inc / Dec on FY2014 19.3% 20.1% (28.5%) 12.8% 36.4% 38.6% 43.6% As a percentage of sales, the EBITDA result improved to 15.3% of sales in FY2015 compared to 13.4% of sales in FY2014. The significant EBITDA improvement was consistent with strong sales, improved gross profit performance and the management of operating expenses. The Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) has increased to $16.9 million or 9.4% of sales in FY2015 compared to $11.8 million or 7.8% of sales in FY2014. 4.1.7 Dividends The Directors of Beacon Lighting have declared an annual fully franked dividend of 4.2 cents per share for FY2015. This means that Beacon Lighting will have a NPAT dividend payout ratio of 53.3% for FY2015. For H1 FY2015, the Directors have already declared a fully franked dividend of 1.8 cents per share, therefore for H2 FY2015, the Directors have declared a fully franked dividend of 2.4 cents per share. Going forward, it is expected that Beacon Lighting will continue to have an annual NPAT dividend payout ratio of between 50% and 60%. 4.1.8 Financial Position In FY2015, Beacon Lighting has made a deliberate increased investment in inventory. This has been the result of the introduction of new Company Operated Stores, continuing to prime the China Warehouse and 3PL distribution channel and improved in stock position in all Stores. Total inventory increased to $44.6 million at the end of FY2015 from $32.2 million at the end of FY2014. Beacon Lighting invested $5.0 million in capital expenditure principally associated with the expansion of the Company Operated Store Network and the refit of two existing Company Operated Stores. During FY2015, Beacon Lighting also purchased the very successful Fountain Gate (VIC) franchise store which was funded through cash flow. This increase investment in inventory in FY2015 has been partially funded by our trade finance facilities with our banks. These banking facilities are current interest bearing loans and are used to meet our working capital requirements of stock funding. Our banking facilities have not been fully drawn down in FY2015 and do provide Beacon Lighting with additional funding flexibility for the operation of the Group. Beacon Lighting continues to operate well within our bank covenants. DIRECTOR’S REPORT 15 For personal use only4.2 Business Strategies Beacon Lighting remains very well positioned to take advantage of the changes that continue to occur in the lighting industry in Australia and the rest of the world. Beacon Lighting intends to drive sales and profit growth through a number of different strategies. 4.2.1 New Store Rollout Beacon Lighting will continue to target the opening of six new Company Operating Stores per year. These store openings are however dependent upon the suitable site identification, negotiations and availability. 4.2.2 Optimising Store Portfolio and Operations Beacon Lighting believes it is able to grow sales and profits through the continued improvement in the existing store portfolio. The existing store portfolio is being continually reviewed in order to optimise product range, merchandising, marketing, fit out, customer service team, training and operating costs. 4.2.3 New Products and Ranges Beacon Lighting currently offers an extensive range of the latest fashion, trend and energy efficient products to our customers. Beacon Lighting has the scope to further improve the breadth and depth of the range and is aiming to refresh approximately 20% of the product range each year. More product options for both residential and trade customers also present further opportunities for the Group. 4.2.4 Technology in Lighting The lighting industry is experiencing rapid change in technology. A need for greater energy efficiency is driving the development of LED technology. Still in the early stages of penetration through the lighting product range, LED continues to represent a significant growth opportunity for the Group. 4.2.5 Online Presence There are further opportunities to enhance and develop the Group’s online presence to drive incremental sales. Further opportunities which are aligned with social media and third party websites have been identified and continue to be worked on. 4.2.6 Acquisitions Beacon Lighting intends to investigate and pursue local and international business acquisition opportunities that complement the core business activities or leverage off existing business activities. This may include other lighting stores, franchise stores, other retail formats, wholesaling and other opportunities. 4.2.7 New Markets There may be opportunities for Beacon Lighting to leverage our existing business capabilities into new markets. Beacon Lighting intends to further investigate and better understand the opportunities for the future growth of the Group. 4.2.8 Emerging Businesses Beacon Lighting intends to continue to support the emerging Beacon International and Beacon Solar businesses. Both businesses offer synergies with the core business and strengthen the overall market penetration for the brand both within Australia and the rest of the world. 4.2.9 Efficiency Gains Beacon Lighting believes that it can continue to make efficiency gains and manage the growth of expenses through continued investment in systems, technology and processes. There remains further efficiency gain opportunities as the Group grows in relation to the supply chain, inventory management and the Group support infrastructure. 4.3 Business Risks There are a number of risks, both specific to Beacon Lighting and of a general nature which may threaten both the future operating and financial performance of the Group and the outcome of an investment in Beacon Lighting. The operating and financial performance of Beacon Lighting is influenced by a variety of general economic factors and business factors, including but not limited to interest rates, consumer confidence, business confidence, property prices, dwelling approvals, inflation, government policy, natural disasters along with other domestic and international events. Many of these risks are beyond the control and influence of the Directors and management but Beacon Lighting is well positioned to face these challenges compared to our competitors. The specific material business risks faced by Beacon Lighting and how they are managed are set out below. 4.3.1 Competition Beacon Lighting operates in a competitive retail market which is subject to moderate barriers to entry and changing consumer preferences. Beacon Lighting believes that with our vertically integrated business model and the business strategies previously discussed, our market leading position in Australia will be maintained. 4.3.2 Supplier and Buying Agents Beacon Lighting is a vertically integrated business which heavily relies upon third party suppliers and buying agent structure. Beacon Lighting will continue to monitor the supplier and buying agent performance and spread product manufacturing across many suppliers. 4.3.3 Exchange Rates The majority of goods that are purchased and imported by Beacon Lighting are purchased in US dollars. As a result, the Group is exposed to fluctuations in the AUD/USD exchange rates. Beacon Lighting mitigates this risk by carrying all domestic stock in Australia in AUD by using a variety of forward contracts, spot rates and options. 4.3.4 Growth Strategies Beacon Lighting has a number of different business strategies to support future growth and earnings. There is no guarantee that the expected benefits of these strategies will be realised. Beacon Lighting will continue to invest in and support growth strategies that can contribute to increase Group value. If these opportunities do not have this capability, then resources will be reallocated to other strategies. 4.3.5 Product Failure As a vertically integrated business self-supplying over 90% of stock that is technically complex in nature, there is always a risk of product failure. Beacon Lighting continues to make significant investment in engineering, product development and quality control to minimise this risk. 4.3.6 Operating Expenses Operating expenses continue to increase. Some of these expenses are contractual and some are beyond the control of the Group. The ongoing increase in scale of Beacon Lighting gives the Group the opportunity to deliver future operating expense efficiencies. 16 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only4.4 Trading Outlook 7. Directors’ Interests in Shares Beacon Lighting has made a solid start to FY2016. Some of the key strategies that are already in place for FY2016 and beyond are: • A new E-Commerce sales channel, ebay.com.au became operational in July 2015. • The GE Distribution and Product Development Licence Agreement for Australia and New Zealand to become operational in September 2015. • At the end of September 2015, the Essendon and Watergardens franchise stores will be purchased and converted into Company Operated Stores. • Three new stores, Maribyrnong (VIC), Fairfield (QLD) and Preston (VIC) are expected to be opened during FY2016. • A store expansion at the Alexandria (NSW) store was completed in July 2015. • A major refurbishment is planned for the Osborne Park (WA) store with a targeted completion date of October 2015. • 48 new products have been released for the Lamps Catalogue and 84 new products for the Spring / Summer Catalogue. • The JustEnough forecasting and replenishment system is expected to become operational in September 2015. Going forward, the ongoing development in LED, fan and globe technologies will continue to provide Beacon Lighting with opportunities to bring fresh and exciting new products to our customers. Beacon Lighting also continues to review a portfolio of new store opportunities along with possible business acquisitions. Beacon Lighting expects the current growth strategies to continue to drive improved sales and profit results in FY2016. 5. Significant Changes in the State of Affairs During the financial year there were no significant changes in the state of the affairs of the Group. 6. Directors’ Meetings The numbers of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors held during the financial period ended 28 June 2015, and the numbers of meetings attended by each Director were: Director’s Meetings H 13 13 13 13 A 13 13 13 13 Committee Meetings Audit Remuneration & Nomination H - 4 4 4 A - 4 4 4 H 5 - 5 5 A 5 - 5 5 DIRECTOR I Robinson G Robinson E Barr N Osborne H = Number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or was a member of the committee during the period. A = Number of meetings attended. The relevant interest of each Director in the Company, as notified by the Directors to the ASX in accordance with section 205G(l) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), at the date of the report is as follows: Director I Robinson1 G Robinson1 E Barr N Osborne Ordinary Shares in the Company 118,652,589 118,652,589 150,000 300,000 1Heystead Nominees Pty Ltd and other Robinson Family member interests. 8. Directors’ Interests in Contracts Directors’ interests in contracts are disclosed in Note 31 of the financial statements. 9. Dividends Dividends paid to members during the financial period were as follows: Fully franked dividends provided or paid during the period FY 2015 $000 FY 2014 $000 6,882 14,500 To avoid any doubt, in FY2014 $14.5m was paid prior to the Group listing on the ASX. 10. Insurance of Officers 10.1 Indemnification of Directors The Group has indemnified each Director referred to in this Report, the Company Secretary and previous Directors and officers against all liabilities or loss (other than to the Group or a related body corporate) that may arise from their position as officers of the Group and its controlled entities, except where the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good faith or where indemnification is otherwise not permitted under the Corporations Act. The indemnity stipulates that the Group will meet the full amount of any such liabilities, including costs and expenses, and covers a period of seven years after ceasing to be an officer of the Group. The indemnity is contained in a Deed of Access, Insurance and Indemnity, which also gives each officer access to the Group’s books and records. The Group has also indemnified the current and previous Directors of its controlled entities and certain members of the Company’s senior management for all liabilities or loss (other than to the Group or a related body corporate) that may arise from their position, except where the liability arises out of conduct involving a lack of good faith or where indemnification is otherwise not permitted under the Corporations Act. DIRECTOR’S REPORT 17 For personal use only 10.2 Insurance premiums During the financial period, Beacon Lighting Group Limited paid a premium of $35,911 to insure the Directors and officers of the Group against any loss which he/she becomes legally obligated to pay on account of any claim first made against him/her during the policy period. 11. Indemnity of Auditors Beacon Lighting Group Limited has agreed to indemnify their auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), to the extent permitted by law, against any claim by a third party arising from Beacon Lighting Group Limited’s breach of their agreement. The indemnity stipulates that Beacon Lighting Group Limited will meet the full amount of any such liabilities including a reasonable amount of legal costs. 12. Proceedings on 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 Group for all or part of those proceedings. No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of the Group with leave of the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). 13. Events Subsequent to Reporting Date Other than the item described below, there has been no other matter or circumstance that has occurred subsequent to period end that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group or economic entity in subsequent financial periods. Effective from September 2015, Beacon Lighting Group has entered into a sole Distribution and IP License Agreement with GE Lighting for the Australian and New Zealand markets. These agreements provide the Group with wholesale distribution rights of the current GE branded range of lamps (globes) and other consumer lighting fixtures. They also provide use of the prominent GE brand under license for further product development by Beacon Lighting. Effective from 28th September 2015, Beacon Lighting Group has agreed to terms for the acquisition of two Beacon Lighting Franchised stores. The stores, located at Watergardens Homemaker Centre (Victoria) and Essendon Homemaker Hub (Victoria). Having traded for more than 14 and 9 years respectively, they have developed a solid customer base over that time. A fully franked dividend of $5,161,822 was declared on August 19, 2015. 14. Audit Services 14.1 Auditor’s independence declaration The auditor’s independence declaration to the Directors of the Consolidated Entity in relation to the auditor’s compliance with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the professional code of conduct for external auditors, forms part of the Directors’ Report. No person who was an officer of the Consolidated Entity during the financial year was a Director or partner of the Consolidated Entity’s external auditor. 14.2 Audit and non-audit services provided by the external auditor During the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015, the following fees were paid or were due and payable for services provided by the external auditor, PwC, of the Consolidated Entity: Consolidated Entity Audit & assurance services FY 2015 $ FY 2014 $ Audit & review of financial statements 201,400 199,410 IPO due diligence Other services Other IPO services IPO tax related services Tax services Other services - - - 164,495 38,836 118,935 133,811 30,190 22,655 - Total remuneration of PwC 357,866 551,866 In addition to their statutory audit duties, PwC provided taxation and other assurance related services to the Group. The Board has a review process in relation to non-audit services provided by the external auditor. The Board considered the non-audit services provided by PwC and, in accordance with written advice provided, and endorsed, by a resolution of the Audit Committee, is satisfied that the provision of these non-audit services by the auditor is compatible with, and does not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for the following reasons: • all non-audit services are subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Group and are reviewed by the Audit Committee to ensure they do not impact the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and • non-audit services provided do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they do not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, aiding in a management or decision making capacity for the Group, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing risks and rewards with the Group. 15. Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). 16. Remuneration Report 16.1 Remuneration overview The Board recognises that the performance of the Group depends on the quality and motivation of our Associates, including the executives and our 833 Associates employed by the Group across Australia and Internationally. The Group remuneration strategy therefore seeks to appropriately attract, reward and retain Associates at all levels in the business, but in particular for management and key executives. The Board aims to achieve this by establishing executive remuneration packages that include a mix of fixed remuneration and short term incentives. The Board has appointed the Remuneration and Nomination Committee whose objective is to assist the Board in relation to the Group remuneration strategy, policies and actions. In performing this responsibility, the Committee must give appropriate consideration to the Group’s performance and objectives, employment conditions and external remuneration relativities. The Committee reviews and determines our remuneration policy and structure annually to ensure it remains aligned to business needs and meets the groups remuneration principles. No remuneration consultants were engaged by the Group in FY2015. 18 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyThe remuneration framework for senior executives comprises a mix of both fixed and variable remuneration components. Variable remuneration may be delivered in the form of cash and performance rights, subject to the achievement of short term performance targets. An outline of the remuneration framework is set out below Remuneration Framework Element Purpose Performance metrics Potential Value Changes for FY2015 Fixed Remuneration (FR) Provide competitive market salary including superannuation and non-monetary benefits Nil Positioned at competitive market rates STI (Cash bonus) STI (Performance Rights) Reward for in year performance Reward for in year performance Budgeted NPBT Budgeted NPBT 200% of on target cash bonus 125% of on target cash bonus No change No change Assessing performance and claw-back of remuneration The Remuneration and Nomination Committee is responsible for assessing performance against KPIs and determining the STIs to be paid. To assist in this assessment, the Committee receives detailed financial reports from management which are based on independently verifiable financial statements. In the event of serious misconduct or material misstatement in the Group’s financial statements the remuneration committee can cancel performance based remuneration and may also claw back performance based remuneration paid in previous financial years. 16.2 Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration (a) Directors’ Fees The Executive Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer do not receive Directors’ fees but are remunerated as executives within the business. The Deputy Chairman and the Non-Executive Director are entitled to receive annual fees of $110,000 and $100,000 respectively. These fees are inclusive of their relevant responsibilities on the various Group Committees, and are also inclusive of superannuation. These fees exclude any additional fees for special services which may be determined from time to time. No additional retirement benefits are payable. The Non-Executive Director fees are reviewed annually to ensure that the fees reflect market rates. There are no guaranteed annual increases in any Directors’ fees. The Executive Chairman and Non-Executive Directors do not participate in the short or long term incentive schemes. (b) Executive Remuneration Fixed remuneration includes superannuation which is paid in accordance with legislated amounts. Fixed remuneration for executives is reviewed annually to provide competitiveness with the market, whilst also taking into account capability, experience, value to the organization and performance of the individual. There are no guaranteed base salary increases included in executive contracts. An executive’s remuneration is also reviewed on promotion. In FY2015 fixed remuneration was increased for three executives at an average of increase of 1.53%. This was done to align remuneration with comparative roles. 2. Short term cash incentives Executives including the Chief Executive Officer but not the Executive Chairman are eligible to participate in an annual short term cash incentive which delivers rewards by way of cash bonuses, subject to the achievement of the Group financial performance targets. The Group’s Net Profit Before Tax (NPBT) result has been determined as the appropriate financial performance target to trigger the payment of cash incentives for each period. The amount of any short term cash incentive paid in a year is dependent upon the level of performance achieved against the Group’s financial performance target, Net Profit Before Tax (NPBT) for the year. The Board considers NPBT to be an appropriate performance measure as it aligns the Group’s remuneration philosophy with creating value, and is within the scope of influence of participants. Structure of short term cash incentive plan Feature Description The current executive salary and reward framework has three components: Maximum opportunity 200% of on target cash bonus value 1. Fixed remuneration; 2. Short term cash incentives; and 3. Short term performance rights incentives. The combination of these components comprises the executives’ total remuneration. For the year ended 28 June 2015, the Group did not a have long term incentive program in place. 1. Fixed remuneration Executive base salaries are structured as a part of the total employment remuneration package which comprises the fixed component of pay and other financial benefits being car allowances. Performance metric Budgeted NPBT Delivery of STI Board discretion 100% of STI award is paid in cash after the financial results have been audited and approved by the board The board has discretion to adjust remuneration outcomes up or down to prevent any inappropriate reward outcomes, including reducing down to zero if appropriate 19 DIRECTOR’S REPORTFor personal use only3. Short term performance rights incentives 16.4 Statutory performance indicators During the year ended 28 June 2015 the Group implemented a short term performance rights incentive plan for selected senior executives as contemplated by the IPO prospectus. Executives including the Chief Executive Officer but not the Executive Chairman are eligible to participate in the annual short term performance rights incentive plan, subject to the achievement of the Group financial performance targets. Performance rights provide selected senior executives the opportunity to acquire shares, subject to meeting the relevant conditions for vesting, at no cost to the senior executive. 100% of the annual incentive plan will be assessed by financial measures. The financial measures used under the plan is the Group’s NBPT result. This is tested annually after the end of the financial year. The Board considers NPBT to be an appropriate performance measure as it aligns the Group’s remuneration philosophy with creating value, and is within the scope of influence of participants. The board will review the nature of potential issues of performance incentives moving forward to reflect market practice and to reflect the principles underlying the Group’s remuneration policy. Structure of short term performance rights incentive plan Feature Description Beacon Lighting aims to align executive remuneration to strategic and business objectives and the creation of shareholder wealth. The table below shows measures of the Group’s financial performance over the last two years as required by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). However these measures are not necessarily consistent with measures used in determining the variable amounts of remunerations awarded to KMPs. As a consequence there may not always be a direct correlation between the statutory key performance measures and the variable remuneration awarded. Statutory key performance indicators of the group Profit for the year attributable to owners of Beacon Lighting Group Limited ($’000) Basic earnings per share (cents) Dividend payments ($’000) FY 2015 FY 2014 16,939 11,797 7.88 6,882 2.00 5.49 14,500 1.03 Maximum opportunity 125% of on target cash bonus value Share Price Performance metric Budgeted NPBT Delivery of STI Board discretion 100% of STI performance rights award is provided as an issue of shares after the financial results have been audited and approved by the board The board has discretion to adjust remuneration outcomes up or down to prevent any inappropriate reward outcomes, reducing including down to zero if appropriate 16.3 FY2015 performance and impact on remuneration Beacon Lightings performance in 2015 remained strong. For the year ended 28 June 2015, the Group’s financial performance targets were met and the annual short term cash incentive is expected to be in the 150% range of the on target cash bonus value and the short term performance rights incentive will be expected to be issued in the range of 125% of the on target cash bonus value. 16.5 Details of remuneration The following executives along with the Directors are identified as key management personnel with the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, directly and indirectly, during the financial year. Ian Robinson Executive Chairman Glen Robinson Chief Executive Officer Ian Bunnett Managing Director – Retail David Speirs Chief Financial Officer Barry Martens Chief Operating Officer All of the above executives were employed by Beacon Lighting and were key management personnel for the entire year ended 28 June 2015 and year ended 29 June 2014 unless otherwise stated. 20 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyThe details of the remuneration of the Directors and other key management personnel for the Beacon Lighting Group Limited and the consolidated entity for the current and prior financial periods are set out in the following table: Fixed Remuneration Variable Remuneration Cash Salary & Fees Non-monetary benefits Post Employement Super Contributions Annual & Long Service Leave Cash Performance Based Payment $ $ $ $ DIRECTORS I Robinson (Chairman) 2015 2014 158,920 - 17,397 33,808 167,752 1,873 15,312 31,949 G Robinson (Chief Executive Officer) $ - - Share Based payments $ Total - 210,125 - 216,886 2015 2014 194,481 - 19,376 169,647 6,025 15,307 3,673 658 39,954 10,938 268,422 19,222 - 210,859 E Barr (Non-Executive) 2015 2014 101,558 152,281 N Osborne (Non-Executive) 2015 2014 100,000 72,472 M Hanman (Non-Executive) 2015 2014 - 88,073 Total Remuneration Directors - - - - - - 8,442 7,817 - - - 8,146 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 110,000 160,098 - - 100,000 72,472 - - - 96,219 554,959 - 45,215 37,481 39,954 10,938 688,547 650,225 7,898 46,582 32,607 19,222 - 756,534 2015 2014 EXECUTIVES I Bunnett (Managing Director – Retail) 2015 2014 198,409 - 23,282 13,836 57,078 15,625 308,230 198,137 1,223 18,889 15,464 27,460 - 261,173 D Speirs (Chief Financial Officer) 2015 2014 176,090 - 22,925 14,145 57,078 15,625 285,863 176,809 2,921 18,660 16,359 27,460 - 242,209 B Martens (Chief Operating Officer) 2015 2014 190,481 - 21,451 13,468 57,078 15,625 192,776 1,869 16,494 8,872 27,460 - 298,103 247.471 Total Remuneration Executives 2015 2014 564,980 - 67,658 41,449 171,234 46,875 892,196 567,722 6,013 54,043 40,695 82,380 - 750,853 21 DIRECTOR’S REPORTFor personal use only16.6 Share- based Compensation The number of performance rights over shares in the Group granted to the chief executive officer and other key management personnel during the current financial period, together with prior period grants which vested during the period is set out below: Grant Date Quantity Granted Vest Date Value at grant date $ Vest % Quantity Vested Value Expensed this year $ 22.8.2014 30,781 22.8.2014 43,973 22.8.2014 43,973 22.8.2014 43,973 162,700 25-Aug-14 25-Aug-15 25-Aug-16 25-Aug-14 25-Aug-15 25-Aug-16 25-Aug-14 25-Aug-15 25-Aug-16 25-Aug-14 25-Aug-15 25-Aug-16 32,813 46,875 46,875 46,875 173,438 33% 10,260 24,165 33% 14,658 34,522 33% 14,658 34,522 33% 14,658 34,522 127,731 G Robinson I Bunnett D Speirs B Martens Total The fair value of performance rights granted on 22 August 2014 (grant date) was $1.066, with a final vesting date of 22 August 2016. All performance rights granted during the current period will vest on the exercise dates above provided the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. The performance rights have a zero exercise price. Subject to meeting the relevant vesting conditions, shares will be issued at no cost to the executive. In the event an employee leaves the Group prior to the vesting date the performance rights will lapse. 22 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only16.7 Share holdings The numbers of ordinary voting shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director of Beacon Lighting Group and other key management personnel of Beacon Lighting Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below. Balance at start of year Received during the year1 Purchase of shares Sales of shares Balance at end of the year DIRECTORS I Robinson (Chairman)2 2015 2014 118,595,000 7,329 - - 118,602,329 - - 118,595,000 - 118,595,000 G Robinson (Chief Executive Officer) 2015 2014 40,000 10,260 - - E Barr (Non-Executive) 2015 2014 N Osborne (Non-Executive) 2015 2014 EXECUTIVES 150,000 - 300,000 - I Bunnett (Managing Director – Retail) - - - - - 40,000 - 150,000 - 300,000 2015 2014 20,000 14,658 - - - 20,000 D Speirs (Chief Financial Officer) 2015 2014 30,000 14,658 - - - 30,000 B Martens (Chief Operating Officer) - - - - - - - - - - 2015 2014 Total 2015 2014 24,545 14,658 - - - - 24,545 119,159,545 61,563 - - - 119,159,545 - - - 1 Shares received during the year were a result of performance rights issued under the STI plan. 2 Heystead Nominees Pty Ltd and other Robinson Family member interests, excluding Glen Robinson. 50,260 40,000 150,000 150,000 300,000 300,000 34,658 20,000 44,658 30,000 39,203 24,545 119,221,108 119,159,545 DIRECTOR’S REPORT 23 For personal use onlyFor personal use only16.8 Service Agreements 16.9 Voting of shareholders at last year’s annual general meeting All executives are on employed on terms consistent with the remuneration framework outlined in this report. Each of the relevant executive agreements is for a continuing term with but may be terminated by either party with a required notice period of 12 weeks. These agreements do not provide for any termination payments other than payment in lieu of notice. Beacon Lighting Group received more than 90% of yes votes on its remuneration report for the 2014 financial year. The Company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM or throughout the year on its remuneration practices. Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors Ian Robinson Executive Chairman Melbourne, 19 August 2015 Glen Robinson Chief Executive Officer 25 DIRECTOR’S REPORTFor personal use onlyAuditor’s Independence Declaration Auditor’s Independence Declaration As lead auditor for the audit of Beacon Lighting Group Limited for the year ended 28 June 2015, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. This declaration is in respect of Beacon Lighting Group Limited and the entities it controlled during the period. Daniel Rosenberg Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers Melbourne 19 August 2015 PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 Freshwater Place, 2 Southbank Boulevard, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 26 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyFor personal use onlyIndex to the Financial Statements Page Page Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Financial Statements 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 2 Financial Risk Management 3 Segment Information 4 Revenue from Ordinary Activities and Other Revenue 5 Other Income 6 Expenses 7 Income Tax Expense 8 Cash and Cash Equivalents 9 Trade and Other Receivables 10 Inventories 11 Derivative Financial Instruments 12 Other Current Assets 13 Property, Plant and Equipment 14 Deferred Tax Assets 15 Intangible Assets 16 Trade and Other Payables 29 30 31 32 33 39 42 42 42 43 44 45 45 46 47 47 48 49 50 51 17 Current Borrowings 18 Current Provisions 19 Current Tax Liabilities 20 Non Current Borrowings 21 Non Current Provisions 22 Contributed Equity 23 Reserves and Retained Profits 24 Dividends 25 Key Management Personnel Disclosures 26 Share Based payments 27 Earnings Per Share 28 Remuneration of Auditors 29 Contingencies 30 Commitments 31 Related Party Transactions 32 Subsidiaries 33 Events Occurring After the Reporting Period 34 Reconciliation of Profit After Income Tax to Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities 35 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities 36 Critical Accounting Estimates 37 Parent Entity Financial Information 38 Deed of Cross Guarantee 52 52 53 54 54 55 56 57 58 58 59 60 60 60 61 63 63 64 64 64 65 66 28 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014 Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities Consolidated Entity Notes Revenue from ordinary activities Sale of goods Other revenue Other income Expenses Cost of sales of goods Other expenses from ordinary activities Marketing Selling and distribution General and administration Finance costs Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit for the period attributable to the members of the parent entity Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss Changes in the fair value of derivatives Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations Income tax relating to these items Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to the members of the parent entity Earnings per share Basic earnings per share Diluted earnings per share 4 4 4 5 6 6 7 23(a) 23(a) 27 27 The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. FY 2015 $’000 179,386 3,743 183,129 206 FY 2014 $’000 150,338 4,181 154,519 1,340 (63,345) (53,678) (11,004) (67,508) (16,436) (1,210) 23,832 (6,893) 16,939 767 613 (414) 966 17,905 Cents 7.88 7.87 (9,629) (60,309) (14,177) (1,009) 17,057 (5,260) 11,797 (474) - 143 (331) 11,466 Cents 5.49 5.49 29 FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET As at 28 June 2015 and as at 29 June 2014 Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities. Consolidated Entity Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Derivative financial instruments Other current assets Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Deferred tax assets Intangible assets Total non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Borrowings Provisions Derivative financial instruments Current tax liabilities Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Borrowings Provisions Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Contributed equity Other reserves Retained earnings Total equity Notes FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 11 19 20 21 22 23(a) 23(b) 11,779 7,017 44,656 299 698 64,449 19,121 5,481 5,085 29,687 94,136 15,686 18,090 4,764 - 2,572 41,112 1,278 2,340 3,618 44,730 49,406 62,647 (42,847) 29,606 49,406 11,427 8,217 32,194 - 365 52,203 16,818 3,832 4,125 24,775 76,978 16,566 13,592 4,236 238 1,147 35,779 774 2,221 2,995 38,774 38,204 62,565 (43,910) 19,549 38,204 The above consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 30 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014 Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities. Consolidated Entity Notes Balance as at 30 June 2014 Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the period Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Issue of shares to employees Employee share scheme Dividends provided for or paid Total contributions by and distributions to owners Balance as at 28 June 2015 Balance as at 1 July 2013 Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the period Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs & tax Non controlling interests in acquired subsidiaries Dividends provided for or paid Total contributions by and distributions to owners Balance as at 29 June 2014 23(a) 22 23(a) 24 22 23(a) 24 Contributed equity $’000 Reserves $’000 62,565 (43,910) - - - 82 - - 82 - 966 966 - 97 - 97 62,647 (42,847) 2,150 - - - (692) - (331) (331) Retained earnings $’000 19,549 16,939 - Total equity $’000 38,204 16,939 966 16,939 17,905 - - (6,882) (6,882) 29,606 41,055 11,797 - 82 97 (6,882) (6,703) 49,406 42,513 11,797 (331) 11,797 11,466 60,415 - - 60,415 - - 60,415 62,565 (42,887) (18,803) (61,690) - (14,500) (14,500) (42,887) (33,303) (15,775) (43,910) 19,549 38,204 The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 31 FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014 Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities Consolidated Entity Notes Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and services tax) Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of goods and services tax) Interest received Borrowing costs Income taxes paid Net cash inflow from operating activities 34 Cash flows from investing activities Payments for acquisitions Payments for property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Repayment of loans from related parties Net cash (outflow) from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Repayment of borrowings (net) Dividends paid to Company's shareholders Proceeds from share capital raised Costs associated with share capital raised Payment to non-controlling interests Net cash inflow from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year Cash and cash equivalents at end of period The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. 24 8 FY 2015 $’000 201,208 (184,439) 91 (1,210) (6,566) 9,084 (1,400) (3,986) 75 - (5,311) 3,461 (6,882) - - - (3,421) 352 11,427 11,779 FY 2014 $’000 167,236 (144,612) 117 (1,009) (6,026) 15,706 (790) (3,620) 26 9,200 4,816 (908) (14,500) 63,854 (1,289) (63,854) (16,697) 3,825 7,602 11,427 32 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of this consolidated financial report is set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial report is for the consolidated entity consisting of Beacon Lighting Group Limited and its subsidiaries. (a) Basis of Preparation This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Beacon Lighting Group Limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial report. Beacon Lighting Group Limited operates within a retail financial period. The current financial period was a 52 week retail period ended on the 28 June 2015 (2014: 52 week period ending 29 June 2014). This treatment is consistent with section 323D of Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers The AASB has issued a new standard for the recognition of revenue. This will replace AASB 118 which covers contracts for goods and services and AASB 111 which covers construction contracts. The new standard is based on the principle that revenue is recognised when control of a good or service transfers to a customer — so the notion of control replaces the existing notion of risks and rewards. The standard permits a modified retrospective approach for the adoption. Under this approach entities will recognise transitional adjustments in retained earnings on the date of initial application (eg 1 July 2017), ie without restating the comparative period. They will only need to apply the new rules to contracts that are not completed as of the date of initial application. At this stage Beacon Lighting Group Limited is of the view that the new rules will not have a significant impact on the Group’s financial statements. The Group will make more detailed assessments of the impact over the next twelve months. (i) New and amended standards adopted (iii) Compliance with IFRS The Group has applied the following standards and amendments applicable for the first time for the June 2015 annual report: • AASB 2013-3 Amendments to AASB 136 — Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets • AASB 2013-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards — Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting • AASB 2014-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards The adoption of these standards did not have any impact on the current period or any prior period and is not likely to affect future periods. (ii) Standards and interpretations not yet adopted ASB9 Financial Instruments AASB 9 addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities and introduces new rules for hedge accounting. In December 2014, the AASB made further changes to the classification and measurement rules and also introduced a new impairment model. These latest amendments now complete the new financial instruments standard. Following the changes approved by the AASB in December 2014, the Group no longer expects any impact from the new classification, measurement and derecognition rules on the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities. There will also be no impact on the Group’s accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affect the accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and the Group does not have any such liabilities. The new hedging rules align hedge accounting more closely with the Group’s risk management practices. As a general rule it will be easier to apply hedge accounting going forward as the standard introduces a more principles-based approach. The new standard also introduces expanded disclosure requirements and changes in presentation. The new impairment model is an expected credit loss (ECL) model which may result in the earlier recognition of credit losses. The Group has not yet assessed how its own hedging arrangements and impairment provisions would be affected by the new rules. The consolidated financial report of the Beacon Lighting Group Limited Group also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. (iv) Historical cost convention This financial report has been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. Comparative information is reclassified where appropriate to enhance comparability. (v) Critical accounting estimates The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. Refer to Note 36 Critical accounting estimates for detailed explanation of items requiring assumptions and estimates. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period. (b) Comparative Financial Information Unless otherwise stated, the accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous year. Comparative information is reclassified where appropriate to enhance comparability and provide more appropriate information to users. (c) Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial report incorporates the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Beacon Lighting Group Limited (‘Group’ or ‘parent entity’) as at 28 June 2015 and the results of all subsidiaries for the period then ended. Beacon Lighting Group Limited and its subsidiaries together are referred to in this financial report as the Group or the consolidated entity. Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity 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. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases. 33 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyThe acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations by the Group (refer to Note 1(i)). Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the transferred asset. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group. Where control of an entity is obtained during a financial period, its results are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control commences. Where control of an entity ceases during a financial period its results are included for that part of the period during which control existed. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in accounting records of Beacon Lighting Group Limited. The Group treats transactions with non-controlling shareholders that do not result in a loss of control as transactions with equity owners of the Group. A change in ownership interest results in an adjustment between the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling shareholders to reflect their relative interest in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount of the adjustment to non-controlling shareholders and any consideration paid or received is recognised in a seperate reserve within equity attributable to the owners of Beacon Lighting Group Limited. (d) Segment Reporting Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer. (e) Foreign Currency Translation (i) Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial report of each of the Group’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the functional currency’). The consolidated financial report is presented in Australian dollars, which is Beacon Lighting Group Limited’s functional and presentation currency. (ii) Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss, except when they are deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedgeses. (iii) Specific commitments Hedging is undertaken in order to avoid or minimise possible adverse financial effects of movements in exchange rates. Gains or costs arising upon entry into a hedging transaction intended to hedge the purchase or sale of goods and services, together with subsequent exchange gains or losses resulting from those transactions are deferred in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the inception of the hedging transaction up to the date of the purchase or sale and included in the measurement of the purchase or sale. Any gains or losses arising on the hedging transaction after the recognition of the hedge purchase or sale are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. In the case of hedges of monetary items, exchange gains or losses are brought to account in the financial period in which the exchange rates change. Gains or costs arising at the time of entering into such hedging transactions are brought to account in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the lives of the hedges. (iv) Group companies The results and financial position of foreign operations (none of which has the currency of a hyper inflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: • Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet; • Income and expenses for each income statement and statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates (unless this is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transactions), and • All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income. On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other financial instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are recognised in other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is sold or any borrowings forming part of the net investment are repaid, the associated exchange differences are reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain or loss on sale. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the closing rate. (f) Revenue Recognition Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Amounts disclosed as revenue are net of returns, trade allowances, rebates and amounts collected on behalf of third parties. (i) Sale of goods Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Risks and rewards are considered passed to the buyer at the time of control of the goods is passed to the customer. Revenue recognised equals the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. (ii) Trust distribution income Trust distribution revenue is recognised when the right to receive a distribution has been established. (iii) Interest income Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method. When a receivable is impaired, the Group reduces the carrying amount to its recoverable amount, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at the original effective interest rate of the instrument, and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income on impaired loans is recognised using the original effective interest rate. 34 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only(g) Income Tax The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted for each jurisdiction. The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset or liability. An exception is made for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when the deferred tax balances related to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in foreign operations where the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Beacon Lighting Group Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have not implemented the tax consolidation legislation. (h) Leases Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Group, as lessee, has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as non current assets (Note 13). Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other short-term and long-term payables. Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. The property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the asset’s useful life or over the shorter of the asset’s useful life. Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to the Group as lessee are classified as operating leases (Note 30). Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. (i) Business Combinations The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations, regardless of whether equity instruments or other assets are acquired. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition-date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets. The excess of the consideration transferred and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary acquired and the measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase. Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial liability are subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquire is remeasured to fair value at the acquisition date. Any gains or losses arising from such remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss. (j) Impairment of Assets Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less cost of disposal and value-in-use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting period. (k) Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purpose of presentation in the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments 35 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlywith original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. profit or loss within other income or general and administration expenses. Amounts accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss (for instance when the forecast purchase of inventory that is hedged takes place). (l) Trade Receivables Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for doubtful debts. Trade receivables are due for settlement no more than 30-60 days from the date of recognition. Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for doubtful receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. The amount of the provision is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. The amount of the impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss within general and administration expenses. When a trade receivable for which an impairment allowance 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 profit or loss. (m) Inventories Finished goods are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises direct materials, and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure. Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. (n) Derivatives and Hedging Activities Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The accounting for subsequent changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Group documents at the inception of the hedging transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various 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 values or cash flows of hedged items. Cash flow hedge The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in reserves in equity. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of forward foreign exchange contracts hedging imported inventory purchases is recognised in profit or loss within other income or general and administration expenses. The deferred amounts are ultimately recognised in profit or loss as cost of goods sold in the case of inventory. (o) Property, Plant and Equipment All plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Cost may also include transfers from equity of any gains/losses on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of property, plant and equipment. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they are incurred. Depreciation is calculated using the Diminishing Value (DV) method to allocate their cost or revalued amounts, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives at the following depreciation rates. • Furniture, Fittings & Equipment 10%-33% • Motor vehicles 20% Diminishing Value method of depreciation has been chosen by Beacon Lighting in order to more accurately reflect the benefits that Beacon Lighting receive from the store fitting assets. The use of the store fittings extends throughout the life of the store and the most significant benefits from the use of those assets occur in the early years in the life of the assets and gradually reduces over time. For this reason, the majority of the Beacon Lighting shop fitting assets are depreciated on the basis of 10% per annum on a Diminishing Value basis. The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount. These are included in profit or loss. (p) Intangible Assets (i) Goodwill Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary/associate at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired, and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the 36 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlycarrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. (ii) Other long-term employee benefit obligations Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. (ii) Patents, Trademarks and Other Rights Patents, Trademarks and Other Rights have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of the patents, trademarks and other rights over their useful life of 25 years. (q) Trade and Other Payables These amounts 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 paid within 30 days of recognition. Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. They are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. (r) Borrowings Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. (s) Provisions Provisions for legal claims and product warranties are recognised when the group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of managements best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period. (t) Employee Benefits (i) Short-term obligations Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liabilities are presented as current employee benefit obligations in the balance sheet. The liabilities for long service leave and annual leave are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service. They are therefore recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period of corporate bonds with terms and currencies that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Re-measurements as a result of experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are recognised in profit or loss. The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the balance sheet if the entity does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting period, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur. (iii) Share based payments Share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees via the Beacon Lighting Short Term Incentive Plan. Information relating to this scheme is set out in the Remuneration Report and Note 26. The fair value of performance rights granted under the plan is recognised as an employee benefit expense over the period during which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the rights with a corresponding increase in equity. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the rights granted, which includes any market performance conditions and the impact of any non-vesting conditions but excludes the impact of any service and non-market performance vesting conditions. Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of rights that are expected to vest which are revised at the end of each reporting period. The impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, with a corresponding adjustment to equity. The fair value is measured at grant date and the expense recognised over the life of the plan. The fair value is independently determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the rights, the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the rights. (u) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the consolidated balance sheet. Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the taxation authority, are presented as operating cash flows. 37 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only(z) Rounding Amounts The Group is of a kind referred to in ASIC Class Order 98/100, and in accordance with that Class Order, amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar. (aa) Parent Entity Financial Information The financial information for the parent entity, Beacon Lighting Group Limited, disclosed in Note 37 has been prepared on the same basis as the consolidated financial report, except as set out below. Investments in subsidiaries Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the financial report of Beacon Lighting Group Limited. (v) Store Opening Costs Non-capital costs associated with the setup of a new store are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. (w) Dividends Provision is made for the amount of any dividends declared, determined or publicly recommended by the Directors on or before the end of the financial period but not distributed at balance date. (x) Contributed Equity Ordinary Shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. (y) Earnings Per Share (i) Basic earnings per share Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing net profit after income tax attributable to members of the Company, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial period, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the period. (ii) Diluted earnings per share Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figure used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares (including performance rights) and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 38 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only2. Financial Risk Management The consolidated entity is exposed to a variety of financial risks comprising: a) Market risk; b) Credit risk; and c) Liquidity risk Risk management is carried out under policies approved by the Chief Executive Officer. The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including foreign currency risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group. The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps to hedge certain risk exposures. Derivatives are exclusively used for hedging purposes, i.e. not as trading or other speculative instruments. The Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity analysis in the case of foreign exchange risks and aging analysis for credit risk. The Group holds the following financial instruments: Consolidated Entity Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Derivative financial instruments Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables Borrowings Derivative financial instruments (a) Market risk Foreign exchange risk FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 11,779 7,017 299 19,095 15,686 19,368 - 35,054 11,427 8,217 - 19,644 16,566 14,366 238 31,170 The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the US dollar. Foreign exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency. The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and cash flow forecasting. The Group hedges its foreign exchange risk exposure arising from future commercial transactions and recognised assets and liabilities using forward contracts. The Group has a policy of hedging 100% of the Group’s inventory which is purchased in USD and sold in AUD. The Group can also lock in a forward position for this foreign exchange exposure for a period of up to 12 months. Consolidated Entity Forward exchange and interest rate swap contracts - buy cash flow hedges FY 2015 $’000 20,237 FY 2014 $’000 19,578 39 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyInterest rate risk The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from short terms borrowings with variable rates, which expose the group to cash flow interest rate risk. The Group manages its cash flow interest rate risk by using floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. The Group’s exposure to foreign currency and interest rate risk at the end of the reporting period, expressed in Australian dollar, was as follows: Group sensitivity At 28 June 2015 100% of Beacon Lighting Group’s short term borrowings are hedged using forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps. Therefore any movements in the Australian dollar against the US dollar or interest rates would have no impact on the Group’s pre- tax profit or equity. Therefore a sensitivity analysis has not been performed. (b) Credit risk Credit risk is managed on a group basis. Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, favorable derivative financial instruments and deposits with banks as well as credit exposures to wholesale and retail customers, including outstanding receivables and committed transactions. Individual credit limits are set based on internal or external ratings in accordance with limits set by the Board. The compliance with credit limits by wholesale and retail customers is regularly monitored by line management. Sales to retail customers are required to be settled in cash or using major credit cards, mitigating credit risk. There are no significant concentrations of credit risk, whether through exposure to individual customers, specific industry sectors and/or regions. An analysis of trade receivables is disclosed in Note 9. (c) Liquidity risk Financing arrangements The Group and parent entity had access to the following financing facilities at the end of each reporting period: Consolidated Entity Floating rate – Total facilities Overdraft Trade finance facility Asset finance facility Floating rate – Total undrawn facilities Overdraft Trade finance facility Asset finance facility FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 500 23,750 3,500 500 6,529 1,353 500 23,750 3,500 500 7,693 2,539 Maturities of financial liabilities The tables below analyse the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings as follows: (a) based on their contractual maturities: (i) all non-derivative financial liabilities, and (ii) net and gross settled derivative financial instruments for which the contractual maturities are essential for an understanding of the timing of the cash flows. (b) based on the remaining period to the expected settlement date: (i) derivative financial liabilities for which the contractual maturities are not essential for an understanding of the timing of the cash flows. 40 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyThe amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not significant. Contractual maturities of financial liabilities: Consolidated Entity At 28 June 2015 Non-derivatives Trade and other payables Borrowings Finance lease liabilities Total non-derivatives Derivatives Net settled (cash flow hedges) At 29 June 2014 Non-derivatives Trade and other payables Borrowings Finance lease liabilities Total non-derivatives Derivatives Net settled (cash flow hedges) Less than 6 months $’000 6 - 12 months $’000 Between 1 and 5 years $’000 Over 5 years $’000 Total contractual cash flows $’000 Carrying amount (assets) liabilities $’000 15,686 17,221 - 32,907 (299) 16,566 13,028 - 29,594 - - 869 869 - - - 564 564 - - 1,278 1,278 - - - 774 774 238 - - - - - - - - - - - - 15,686 17,221 2,147 35,054 15,686 17,221 2,147 35,054 (299) (299) 16,566 13,028 1,338 30,932 16,566 13,028 1,338 30,932 238 238 (d) Fair Value measurements For information about the methods and assumptions used in determining the fair value of derivatives please refer to Note 11. Fair value hierarchy AASB 13 requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy: a) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1); b) inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (level 2); and c) inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (level 3). The following table presents the Groups’ financial assets and financial liabilities measured and recognised at fair value at 28 June 2015, on a recurring basis. At 28 June 2015 Derivatives used for hedging - Net Position Level 2 $’000 (299) Total $’000 (299) 41 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyThe fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over–the–counter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise the use of observable market data where it is available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2. All of the resulting fair value adjustments are included in level 2. There are no financial assets and liabilities in Level 1 and Level 3, and there are no transfers between the levels. 3. Segment Information The chief operating decision maker for Beacon Lighting Group Limited and its controlled entities (the Group), is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Group determines operating segments based on information provided to the CEO in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources with the Group. Consideration is given to the manner in which products are sold, nature of the products supplied, the organisational structure and the nature of customers. Reportable segments are based on the aggregated operating segments determined by the manner in which products are sold, similarity of products, nature of the products supplied, the nature of customers and the methods used to distribute the product. The Group purchases goods in USD for sales into Australia. The Group’s one reportable segment is the selling of lighting, fans and energy efficient products in the Australian market. The total of the reportable segments’ revenue, profit, assets and liabilities, is the same as that of the Group as a whole and as disclosed in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and consolidated statement of financial position 4. Revenue from Ordinary Activities and Other Revenue FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 179,386 150,338 3,543 200 3,743 3,859 322 4,181 183,129 154,519 FY 2015 $’000 91 33 82 206 FY 2014 $’000 117 1,162 61 1,340 Consolidated Entity (a) From ordinary activities Sale of goods (b) Other revenue Franchise fees Sundry revenue 5. Other Income Consolidated Entity Interest Customs duty refund Other income 42 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only 6. Expenses Consolidated Entity (a) Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses: Depreciation Plant and equipment Motor vehicles Amortisation Patents, trademarks and other rights Finance costs Interest and finance charges paid/payable Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Rental expense relating to operating leases Minimum lease payments Employee benefits (b) Net foreign exchange gains and losses FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 2,068 265 20 1,210 815 15,444 41,055 1,758 242 20 1,009 143 13,827 35,357 Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses recognised in profit before income tax for the period (as either other income or expense) 43 (134) (c) Individually significant items Profit for the year includes the following items that are significant because of their nature, size or incidence Other income – customs import duty refund Expense incurred in the collection of customs import duty refund Initial recognition of warranty provision expense - - - 1,162 (274) (1,038) 43 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only7. Income Tax Expense Consolidated Entity (a) Income tax expense Current tax Deferred tax Adjustments for current tax of prior periods Deferred income tax (revenue) included in income tax expense comprises: (Note 14) Decrease (increase) in deferred tax assets (Decrease) increase in deferred tax liabilities (b) Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax payable Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30.0% (2014 – 30.0%) Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable)in calculating taxable income: Write off deferred tax assets relating to prior year losses Tax effect of prior years franchise agreement termination fees Entertainment Sundry items Adjustments for income tax expense of prior periods Income tax expense (c) Aggregate amounts of $29,000 deferred tax arose in the reporting period were not recognised in net profit or other comprehensive income but directly credited to equity (Note 14). FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 8,093 (1,200) - 6,893 (1,193) (7) (1,200) 23,832 7,150 355 (755) 19 124 6,893 - 6,893 5,913 (813) 160 5,260 (122) (691) (813) 17,057 5,117 - - 14 15 5,146 114 5,260 44 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only8. Cash and Cash Equivalents Consolidated Entity Cash at bank and in hand Deposits at call (a) (a) Classification as cash equivalents FY 2015 $’000 11,579 200 11,779 FY 2014 $’000 10,177 1,250 11,427 Term deposits are presented as cash equivalents if they have a maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition and are repayable with 24 hours notice with no loss of interest. Risk exposure The Group’s and the parent entity’s exposure to interest rate risk is discussed in Note 2. 9. Trade and Other Receivables Consolidated Entity Trade receivables (a) Provision for impairment of receivables (b) Net amounts receivable from customers Other debtors (c) (a) Aging of trade receivables Trade receivables ageing analysis at period end is: Consolidated Entity Not past due Past due 31-60 days Past due 61-90 days Past due more than 91 days FY 2015 $’000 6,856 (239) 6,617 400 7,017 FY 2015 $’000 5,167 825 470 394 6,856 FY 2014 $’000 7,368 (178) 7,190 1,027 8,217 FY 2014 $’000 6,198 671 277 222 7,368 45 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only(b) Provision for impairment of receivables Trade receivables are non-interest bearing with 30 days end of month terms. An impairment loss is recognised when there is objective evidence that an individual trade receivable is impaired. A provision against impairment for the amount of $239,228 (2014: $177,751) has been raised against the balance of trade receivables for 2015. The impairment losses have been included within expenses in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Trade receivables that are not impaired are largely expected to be received within trading terms or shortly thereafter. Movements in the provision for impairment of receivables are as follows: Consolidated Entity Opening balance Provision for impairment recognised during the year Receivables written off during the year as uncollectable Closing balance (c) Other debtors FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 178 104 (43) 239 213 (22) (13) 178 These amounts generally arise from transactions outside the usual operating activities of the Group. Interest may be charged at commercial rates where the terms of repayment exceed six months. Collateral is not normally obtained. Foreign exchange and interest rate risk Information about the Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk and interest rate risk in relation to trade and other receivables is provided in Note 2. Fair value and credit risk Due to the short-term nature of these receivables, their carrying amount is assumed to approximate their fair value. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period is the carrying amount of each class of receivables mentioned above. Refer to Note 2 for more information on the risk management policy of the Group and the credit quality of the entity’s trade receivables. 10. Inventories Consolidated Entity Inventory at lower of cost and net realizable value Goods in transit - at cost FY 2015 $’000 42,392 2,264 44,656 FY 2014 $’000 29,622 2,572 32,194 Inventory expense Inventories recognised as expense during the 52 week period ended 28 June 2015 and included in cost of sales of goods amounted to $63,023,378 (2014: $53,274,131). Write-downs of inventories to net realisable value recognised as an expense during the 52 week period ended 28 June 2015 amounted to $936,417 (2014: $511,460). 46 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only11. Derivative Financial Instruments Consolidated Entity Derivatives used for hedging - Net Position The Group’s risk exposures are provided in Note 2. Forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps– cash flow hedges FY 2015 $’000 299 FY 2014 $’000 (238) The Group purchases products in US currency. In order to protect against exchange rate movements, the Group has entered into forward exchange contracts to purchase US dollars and an interest rate swap to hedge against interest rate fluctuations. These contracts are hedging highly probable forecasted purchases for the ensuing financial year. The contracts are timed to mature when payments for major purchases of inventory are scheduled to be made. The portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income. When the cash flows occur, the group adjusts the initial measurement of the component recognised in the balance sheet by removing the related amount from other comprehensive income. During the year ended 28 June 2015 there were no gains or losses (2014 – $0) recognised in profit or loss for the ineffective portion of these hedging contracts. 12. Other Current Assets Consolidated Entity Prepayments and other current assets FY 2015 $’000 698 FY 2014 $’000 365 47 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyFurniture, fittings and equipment $’000 Vehicles $’000 22,441 (9,504) 12,937 12,937 4,555 (110) (1,758) 15,624 27,037 (11,413) 15,624 15,624 5,008 (763) (2,068) 17,801 31,282 (13,481) 17,801 2,471 (1,383) 1,088 1,088 407 (59) (242) 1,194 2,819 (1,625) 1,194 1,194 519 (128) (265) 1,320 3,210 (1,890) 1,320 Total $'000 24,912 (10,887) 14,025 14,025 4,962 (169) (2,000) 16,818 29,856 (13,038) 16,818 16,818 5,527 (891) (2,333) 19,121 34,492 (15,371) 19,121 13. Property, Plant and Equipment Consolidated Entity At 30 June 2013 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 29 June 2014 Opening net book amount Additions Disposals Depreciation charge Closing net book amount At 29 June 2014 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount Year ended 28 June 2015 Opening net book amount Additions Disposals Depreciation charge Closing net book amount At 28 June 2015 Cost Accumulated depreciation Net book amount 48 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only14. Deferred Tax Assets Consolidated Entity Gross Deferred Tax Assets The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: Employee benefits Inventory Franchise agreement termination fees Debtor provision Fixed assets Tax losses IPO capitalized expenses Marketing fund Other provisions/accruals Total deferred tax assets Deferred tax assets expected to be recovered within 12 months Deferred tax assets expected to be recovered after more than 12 months Gross Deferred Tax Liabilities The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to: Derivatives Other accruals and provisions Total deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities expected to be settled within 12 months Deferred tax liabilities expected to be settled after more than 12 months Movements in Net Deferred Tax Assets Opening balance Charged/(credited) to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income (Note 7) Charged/(credited) amounts recognised on acquisitions Charged/(credited) amounts recognised directly in equity Net deferred tax assets FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 1,657 1,109 940 72 274 - 314 642 535 5,543 4,328 1,215 5,543 - 62 62 62 - 62 3,832 1,200 420 29 5,481 1,107 446 - 54 - 504 552 442 796 3,901 1,484 2,417 3,901 - 69 69 69 - 69 2,467 813 - 552 3,832 49 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyGoodwill $’000 Patents,trademarks and other rights $’000 Other $’000 Total $’000 3,035 790 - 3,825 3,825 - - 3,825 3,825 980 - 4,805 4,805 - - 4,805 320 - (20) 300 - 500 (200) 300 300 - (20) 280 - 500 (220) 280 1 - (1) - 1 - (1) - - - - - - - - - 3,356 790 (21) 4,125 3,826 500 (201) 4,125 4,125 980 (20) 5,085 4,805 500 (220) 5,085 15. Intangible Assets Consolidated Entity Year ended 29 June 2014 Opening net book amount Additions Amortisation charge Closing net book amount At 29 June 2014 Cost Valuation Accumulated amortisation and impairment Net book amount Year ended 28 June 2015 Opening net book amount Additions Amortisation charge for the year Closing net book amount At 28 June 2015 Cost Valuation Accumulated amortisation and impairment Net book amount 50 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only(a) Impairment tests for goodwill Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s one cash generating unit being the selling of lighting, fans and energy efficient products in the Australian market (refer Note 3). The recoverable amount is determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period (b) Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations Gross Margin Growth Rate Discount Rate 2015 % 64.0 2014 % 64.0 2015 % 3.0 2014 % 3.0 2015 % 11.0 2014 % 11.0 Management determined gross margin based on past performance and its expectations for the future. The weighted average growth rates used are consistent with forecasts included in industry reports. Management has considered reasonably possible changes in the key assumptions used in the value- in-use calculations, and has not identified any reasonably possible change that would cause a material impact in the carrying amount of the Group’s cash generating unit. 16. Trade and Other Payables Consolidated Entity Trade payables Customer deposits Sundry creditors Marketing fund Other payables FY 2015 $’000 5,883 2,723 4,701 2,139 240 15,686 FY 2014 $’000 9,865 2,388 2,698 1,407 208 16,566 (a) Risk exposure Information about the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange risk is provided in Note 2. (b) Fair Value Trade payables are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition. The carrying amounts of trade and other payables are assumed to be the same as their fair values, due to their short-term nature. 51 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only17. Current Borrowings Consolidated Entity Unsecured Trade finance (a) Hire purchase liability (b) Total unsecured current borrowings (a) Trade finance FY 2015 $’000 17,221 869 18,090 FY 2014 $’000 13,028 564 13,592 In the 2015 Annual Report, Beacon Lighting has classified its trade finance facility as current borrowings. The comparative liability has been reclassified from Trade payables to borrowings. This change in classification has had no impact on the profit or net assets of the Group. (b) Hire purchase liability The Group utilises hire-purchase plans to acquire assets (i.e. fixtures and fittings and motor vehicles). The terms range from one to four years. Details on the accounting for these hire-purchase plans is disclosed in Note 1(h) of this report. Security and fair value disclosures Information about the security relating to each of the secured liabilities and the fair value of each of the borrowings is provided in Note 20. Risk exposures Details of the Group’s exposure to risks arising from current and non-current borrowings are set out in Note 2. Consolidated Entity Employee benefits (a) Warranty provision (b) Other provisions (c) 18. Current Provisions (a) Employee benefits FY 2015 $’000 3,786 870 108 4,764 FY 2014 $’000 3,106 1,038 92 4,236 The current provision for employee benefits includes accrued annual leave and long service leave. For long service leave it covers all unconditional entitlements where employees have completed the required period of service and also those where employees are entitled to pro-rata payments in certain circumstances. The entire amount of the provision is presented as current, since the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for Consolidated Entity Leave obligations not expected to be settled within 12 months FY 2015 $’000 2,670 FY 2014 $’000 2,161 any of these obligations. However, based on past experience, the Group does not expect all employees to take the full amount of accrued leave or require payment within the next 12 months. The following amounts reflect leave that is expected to be taken or paid within the next 12 months. 52 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only(b) Warranty provision The Group generally offers 12 months warranty on its products. Provision is made for estimated warranty claims in respect of products sold which are still under warranty at the end of the reporting period. These claims are expected to be settled in the next financial year. Management estimates the provision based on historical warranty claim information and any recent trends that may suggest claims could differ from historical amounts. Factors that could impact the estimated claim information include the success of the Group’s product and quality initiatives, as well as parts and labor costs. Where claim costs to differ by 10% from management’s estimates, the warranty provision would be an estimated $87,000 higher or lower. Movement in warranty provision Consolidated Entity Carrying amount at the start of the year Charged/(credited) to profit or loss - amount incurred and charged Carrying amount at end of period (c) Other provisions Provision is made for the fringe benefit tax payable at the end of the reporting period. Movements in other provisions Consolidated Entity Carrying amount at the start of the year Charged/(credited) to profit or loss - amount incurred and charged Amounts used during the year Carrying amount at end of period 19. Current Tax Liabilities Consolidated Entity Provision for income tax FY 2015 $’000 1,038 (168) 870 FY 2015 $’000 92 470 (454) 108 FY 2015 $’000 2,572 FY 2014 $’000 - 1,038 1,038 FY 2014 $’000 64 368 (340) 92 FY 2014 $’000 1,147 53 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only20. Non Current Borrowings Consolidated Entity Unsecured Hire purchase plan (a) Total unsecured non-current borrowings (a) Hire purchase plan FY 2015 $’000 1,278 1,278 FY 2014 $’000 774 774 The Group utilises hire-purchase plans to acquire assets (i.e. furniture and fittings and motor vehicles), with one to four year terms. Details on the accounting for these hire-purchase plans is disclosed in Note 1(h) of this report. Risk exposures Information about the Group’s exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risk is provided in Note 2. 21. Non Current Provisions Consolidated Entity Lease liabilities Employee benefits Total non-current liabilities - provisions FY 2015 $’000 1,789 551 2,340 FY 2014 $’000 1,638 583 2,221 54 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only22. Contributed Equity Consolidated Entity Number of ordinary shares, fully paid Consolidated Entity Movements in ordinary share capital Balance at the beginning of the year Elimination of prior year share capital Transaction costs arising on share issue net of tax Share capital raised Performance rights vesting into shares Balance at the end of the year FY 2015 FY 2014 215,075,927 215,000,000 FY 2015 $’000 62,565 - - - 82 62,647 FY 2014 $’000 2,150 (2,150) (1,289) 63,854 - 62,565 Consolidated Entity FY 2015 FY 2014 Movements in the number of ordinary shares Balance at the beginning of the year Elimination of prior year share capital New shares Issued Performance rights vesting into shares Balance at the end of the year Ordinary shares 215,000,000 - - 75,927 2,150,000 (2,150,000) 215,000,000 - 215,075,927 215,000,000 Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Group in proportion to the number of and amounts paid on the shares held. All shares carry one vote per share. Ordinary shares have no par value and the Group does not have a limited amount of authorised capital. Capital risk management The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard their ability to continue as a going concern, so that they can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital. Consistently with others in the industry, the Group monitors capital on the basis of the gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated as net debt divided by borrowings less cash plus total equity. Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash. 55 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only23. Reserves and Retained Profits Consolidated Entity (a) Other reserves Cash flow hedges Share based payment reserve Foreign currency translation reserve Common control reserve Movement in cash flow hedges Opening balance Revaluation (net of tax effect) Closing balance Movement in share based payments reserve Opening balance Transactions arising from share based payments Closing balance Movement in foreign currency translation reserve Opening balance Revaluation (net of tax effect) Closing balance Movement in common control reserve Opening balance Transactions arising from share capital restructure Closing balance FY 2015 $’000 299 97 429 (43,672) (42,847) (238) 537 299 - 97 97 - 429 429 FY 2014 $’000 (238) - - (43,672) (43,910) 93 (331) (238) - - - - - - (43,672) - (43,672) (785) (42,887) (43,672) Nature and Purpose of Other Reserves Foreign currency translation Cash flow hedges The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that are recognised in other comprehensive income, as described in Note 1(p). Amounts are reclassified to profit or loss when the associated hedged transaction affects profit or loss. Share-based payments The share-based payments reserve is used to recognise: • the grant date fair value of rights issued to employees but not exercised • the grant date fair value of shares issued to employees Exchange differences arising on translation of the foreign controlled entity are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity. The cumulative amount is reclassified to profit or loss when the net investment is disposed of. Common control reserve This reserve is used to record the differences which may arise as a result of transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control. 56 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyConsolidated Entity (b) Retained earnings Movements in retained earnings were as follows: Opening balance Net profit for the period Transactions arising from share capital restructure Dividends Closing balance 24. Dividends FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 19,549 16,939 - (6,882) 29,606 41,055 11,797 (18,803) (14,500) 19,549 (a) Ordinary shares Dividends of $14.5m were paid prior to the group listing in April 2014, including dividends of $6.525m paid to the non-controlling interest shareholder during the year ended 29 June 2014. Consolidated Entity Final Dividend for year ended 29 June 2014 1.4 cents (2014 - 6.7 cents) per fully paid share Interim dividend for year ended 28 June 2015 of 1.8 cents (2014 - 0 cents) per full paid share Total Dividends provided for or paid (b) Dividends not recognized at the end of the reporting period Consolidated Entity In addition to the above dividends, since year end the directors have recommended the payment of a final dividend of 2.4 cents per fully paid ordinary share (2014 - 1.4 cents), fully franked based on tax paid at 30%. The proposed dividend is to be paid out of retained earnings at 28 June 2015, but not recognised as at liability at year end. FY 2015 $’000 3,011 3,871 6,882 FY 2014 $’000 14,500 - 14,500 FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 5,162 3,011 57 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only(c) Franked dividends The franked portions of the final dividends recommended after 28 June 2015 will be franked out of existing franking credits or out of franking credits arising from the payment of income tax in the 52 week period ended 28 June 2015. Consolidated Entity Franking credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a tax rate of 30.0% (2014 - 30.0%) FY 2015 $’000 22,529 FY 2014 $’000 21,412 The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the reporting period, adjusted for: • franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax, • franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date, and • franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date. The consolidated amounts include franking credits that would be available to the parent entity if distributable profits of subsidiaries were paid as dividends. 25. Key Management Personnel Disclosures Consolidated Entity Key management personnel compensation Short-term employee benefits Post-employment benefits Long-term benefits Performance based cash benefits Performance based share benefits FY 2015 $ 564,980 67,658 41,449 171,234 46,875 892,196 FY 2014 $ 573,735 54,043 40,695 82,380 - 750,853 Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 19 to 22. 26. Share Based Payments (a) Performance Rights – executive short-term incentive scheme Under the Group’s short-term incentive (STI) plan, executives received 57% of the annual STI in cash and 43% in the form of performance rights to ordinary shares of Beacon Lighting Group Limited. The rights were granted on 22 August 2014, which in part vested immediately, one year after the grant date and two years after the grant date. Under the plan, participants are granted performance rights which only vest if certain requirements are met. Participation in the plan is at the discretion of the board and no individual has a contractual right to participate in the plan or to receive any guaranteed benefits. The number of rights to be granted is determined based on the average share price at 30 June (averaged over + / - 30 days). Number of performance rights granted on 22 August 2014 Fair Value of performance rights at grant date FY 2015 227,779 $1.066 FY 2014 - - 58 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only(b) Fair Value of Performance Rights granted The fair value of the rights at the grant date was estimated using the Black Scholes Model which takes into account the share price at grant date, the impact of dilution (where material), expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend yield and the risk free interest rate. The model inputs for the performance rights granted during the year ended 28 June 2015 included: Exercise price Grant date Share Price at grant date Expected dividend yield FY 2015 $0.000 22 August 2014 $1.16 4.09% FY 2014 - - - - The expected volatility of the company’s shares and the risk free interest rate do not have a material impact on the fair value calculation of the perform- ance rights granted. c) Expenses arising from share based payment transactions Total expenses arising from share based payment transactions recognized during the period as part of employee benefits expense were as follows: Consolidated Entity Performance rights issued under employee STI plan 27. Earnings Per Share Consolidated Entity Basic earnings per share - cents Diluted earnings per share - cents Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings per share Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share FY 2015 $’000 178 FY 2014 $’000 - FY 2015 FY 2014 7.88 7.87 5.49 5.49 215,064,423 215,000,000 215,193,269 215,000,000 59 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only28. Remuneration of Auditors During the period the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers, auditor of the parent entity. Consolidated Entity Audit and Assurance Services Audit and review of financial statements IPO due diligence Other services Other IPO services IPO tax related services Taxation services Other services Total remuneration of PwC 29. Contingencies There were no significant or material contingent liabilities including legal claims at 28 June 2015. 30. Commitments Lease commitments: group as lessee (a) Non-cancellable operating leases Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operating leases are payable as follows: Consolidated Entity Within one year Later than one year but not later than five years Later than five years FY 2015 $ 201,400 - - - 133,811 22,655 357,866 FY 2015 $’000 16,478 45,604 6,416 68,498 FY 2014 $ 199,410 164,495 38,836 118,935 30,190 - 551,866 FY 2014 $’000 13,446 37,449 7,895 58,790 The Group leases various offices, warehouses and retail stores under non-cancellable operating leases expiring within one to seven years. The leases have varying terms, with rent payable monthly in advance. Various options exist to renew the leases at expiry for an additional term. On renewal, the terms of the leases are renegotiated. 60 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only(b) Hire purchase commitments Commitments in relation to finance leases are payable as follows: Consolidated Entity Within one year Later than one year but not later than five years Minimum lease payments Future finance charges Total lease liabilities Representing lease liabilities Current (Note 17) Non-current (Note 20) 31. Related Party Transactions (a) Subsidiaries Interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note 32. (b) Key management personnel Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in Note 25. (c) Transactions with other related parties Consolidated Entity The following transactions occurred with related parties: Purchases of goods FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 964 1,328 2,292 (145) 2,147 869 1,278 2,147 632 824 1,456 (118) 1,338 564 774 1,338 FY 2015 $ FY 2014 $ Purchases of goods and supply of services from/to other related parties - 47,610 Other transactions Income received from other related parties Consulting fees paid to other related parties Rent paid to other related parties 37,557 - 1,288,724 - 49,090 1,404,101 61 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyThe Robinson family has a 55% interest as owner of the Derrimut distribution centre leased by Beacon Lighting on arms length commercial terms. The current rent is $920,000 per annum increasing by 3% annually. The lease expires in March 2021 with two further rights of renewal for periods of seven years each. The Robinson family is in the process of negotiating to acquire the remaining 45% interest. The Robinson family has a 55% interest as owner of the Heidelberg store leased by Beacon Lighting on arms length terms. The current rent is $153,276 per annum increasing by 3% annually. The lease expires in 2017 with one further right of renewal for a period of seven years. The Robinson family is in the process of negotiating to acquire the remaining 45% interest. The Robinson family has a 100% interest as owner of the Fyshwick store leased by Beacon Lighting on arms length terms. The current rent is $205,855 per annum increasing by 3% annually. The lease expires in 2017 with one further right of renewal for a period of seven years. These disclosures are made due to Beacon Lighting having obtained, at the time of listing, a waiver from Listing Rule 10.1 permitting the lease arrangements described above continuing without shareholder approval conditional on disclosure being made in the Annual Report as set out here. Ian Robinson has a 100% interest in Carbonetix Pty Ltd. Carbonetix Pty Ltd and Beacon Solar have an arms length working alliance whereby business opportunities are jointly explored. Beacon Lighting subleases office space to Carbonetix Pty Ltd at an arms length fee. (d) Outstanding balances There are no outstanding balances arising from sales/purchases of goods and services with related parties at the end of the reporting period. No provisions for doubtful debts have been raised in relation to any out- standing balances, and no expense has been recognised in respect of bad or doubtful debts due from related parties. (e) Loans to/from related parties Consolidated Entity Beginning of the year Loans repaid End of period FY 2015 $ - - - FY 2014 $ 9,200,000 (9,200,000) - 62 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only32. Subsidiaries The consolidated financial report incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following principal subsidiaries in accordance with the accounting policy described in Note 1(b): Name of Entity Incorporation Shares Equity holding1 FY 2015 % FY 2014 % Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd Brightlite Unit Trust Beacon Lighting Wholesalers Unit Trust Beacon Lighting Franchising Unit Trust Tanex Unit Trust Enviro Renew Pty Ltd Manrob Investments Pty Ltd Beacon Solar Pty Ltd Light Source Solutions Limited Beacon International Limited 1592603 Ltd Beacon Lighting International Fanaway Trading Limited Fanaway International Trading Limited Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Australia Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary Ordinary 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 1The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held. 33. Events Occurring After the Reporting Period Other than the item described below, there has been no other matter or circumstance that has occurred subsequent to period end that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group or economic entity in subsequent financial periods. Effective from September 2015, Beacon Lighting Group has entered into a sole Distribution and IP License Agreement with GE Lighting for the Australian and New Zealand markets. These agreements provide the Group with wholesale distribution rights of the current GE branded range of lamps (globes) and other consumer lighting fixtures. They also provide use of the prominent GE brand under license for further product development by Beacon Lighting Effective from 28th September 2015, Beacon Lighting Group has agreed to terms for the acquisition of two Beacon Lighting Franchised stores. The stores, located at Watergardens Homemaker Centre (Victoria) and Essendon Homemaker Hub (Victoria). Having traded for more than 14 and 9 years respectively, they have developed a solid customer base over that time. A fully franked dividend of $5,161,822 was declared on August 19, 2015. 63 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only34. Reconciliation of Profit After Income Tax to Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities Consolidated Entity Profit for the period Depreciation Net loss on disposal of non-current assets Amortisation Fair value adjustment to derivatives Share based payments Net exchange differences Change in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in receivables (Increase) decrease in inventories (Increase) decrease in deferred tax assets (Increase) decrease in other operating assets (Decrease) increase in payables (Decrease) increase in provision for income taxes payable (Decrease) increase in other provisions Net cash inflow from operating activities 35. Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities Consolidated Entity Acquisition of plant and equipment by means of finance leases 36. Critical Accounting Estimates FY 2015 $’000 16,939 2,333 815 20 - 179 43 1,201 (12,462) (1,648) (333) (74) 1,425 647 9,084 FY 2015 $’000 1,541 FY 2014 $’000 11,797 2,000 143 20 - - 134 (2,246) (3,122) (1,365) 215 6,619 (10) 1,521 15,706 FY 2014 $’000 1,341 The preparation of financial statements requires the use of accounting estimates which, by definition, will seldom equal the actual results. Management also needs to exercise judgement in applying the Group’s accounting policies. The areas that involves a higher degree of judgement or complexity, and items which are more likely to be materially adjusted due to estimates and assumptions turning out to be wrong are detailed in Note 18. The group has assessed the calculation of the warranty provisions to be a critical accounting estimate. 64 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only37. Parent Entity Financial Information (a) Summary financial information The individual financial report for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts: Consolidated Entity Balance sheet Current assets Non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Contributed equity Reserves Retained profits Total equity Profit / (Loss) for the period Total comprehensive income (b) Contingent liabilities of the parent entity The parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities as at 28 June 2015 or 29 June 2014. FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 8,939 88,892 97,831 1,905 1,905 95,926 86,964 (71) 9,033 95,926 946 946 15,068 88,737 103,805 1,951 1,951 101,854 86,884 - 14,970 101,854 (30) (30) 65 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use only38. Deed of Cross Guarantee Beacon Lighting Group Limited and Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under which each company guarantees the debts of the others. By entering into the deed, the wholly owned entities have been relieved from the requirement to prepare a financial report and directors report under Class Order 98/1418 (as amended) issued by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission. (a) Consolidated income statement, statement of comprehensive income and summary of movements in consolidated retained earnings The above companies represent a closed group for the purposes of the Class Order, and as there are no other parties to the deed of cross guarantee that are controlled by Beacon Lighting Group Limited, they also represent the extended closed group. Set out below is a consolidated income statement, a consolidated statement of comprehensive income and a summary of movements in consolidated retained earnings for the year ended 28 June 2015 of the closed group consisting of Beacon Lighting Group Limited and Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME OF THE CLOSED GROUP Beacon Lighting Group Limited and Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd Distribution income Expenses General and administration Profit before income tax Income tax expense Profit for the period attributable to the members of the closed group Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss Changes in the fair value of derivatives Income tax relating to these items Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to the members of the closed group FY 2015 $’000 26,324 (3,271) 23,053 (6,260) 16,793 - (241) 72 (169) FY 2014 $’000 17,472 (1,915) 15,557 (5,220) 10,337 - - - - 16,624 10,337 66 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF THE CLOSED GROUP Beacon Lighting Group Limited and Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd FY 2015 $’000 FY 2014 $’000 Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Other current assets Related party receivables Total current assets Non-current assets Deferred tax assets Investment in subsidiaries Total non-current assets Total assets Current liabilities Trade and other payables Derivative financial instruments Provisions Current tax liabilities Total current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Contributed equity Other reserves Retained earnings Total equity 1,292 516 26 38,623 40,457 5,158 70,633 75,791 22 482 - 30,791 31,295 3,493 70,633 74,126 116,248 105,421 759 169 571 2,399 3,898 3,898 1,951 - - 1,040 2,991 2,991 112,350 102,430 62,642 (71) 49,779 112,350 62,561 - 39,869 102,430 67 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesNOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor personal use onlyCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY OF THE CLOSED GROUP Beacon Lighting Group Ltd and Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd Balance as at 1 July 2013 Profit for the year Total comprehensive income for the period Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs & tax Non controlling interests in acquired subsidiaries Dividends provided for or paid Total contributions by and distributions to owners Balance as at 29 June 2014 Balance as at 29 June 2014 Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Total comprehensive income for the period Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners Issue of shares to employees Employee share scheme Dividends provided for or paid Total contributions by and distributions to owners Contributed equity $’000 2,150 - - 86,883 (26,472) - 60,411 62,561 62,561 - - - 81 - - 81 Balance as at 28 June 2015 62,642 Reserves $’000 - - - - - - - - - - (169) (169) - 98 - 98 (71) Retained earnings $’000 44,031 10,338 10,338 - - (14,500) (14,500) 39,869 39,869 16,793 - 16,793 - - (6,882) (6,882) 49,779 Total equity $’000 46,181 10,338 10,338 86,883 (26,472) (14,500) 45,911 102,430 102,430 16,793 (169) 16,624 81 98 (6,882) (6,703) 112,350 68 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2015 and the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2014Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entitiesBEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyDirectors’ Declaration In the opinion of the Directors: (a) the Financial Statements, notes and the additional disclosures set out on pages 28 to 68 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), including: (i) complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, and (ii) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 28 June 2015 and of its performance for the 52 weeks ended on that date, 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, and (c) at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the extended closed group identified in note 38 will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee described in note 38. (d) note 1(a) confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. (e) the Directors have been given the declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by the section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors. Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors. Ian Robinson Executive Chairman Melbourne 19 August 2015 Glen Robinson Chief Executive Officer 69 DIRECTORS’ DECLARATIONFor personal use only INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEACON LIGHTING GROUP LIMITED Independent auditor’s report to the members of Beacon Lighting Group Limited Report on the financial report We have audited the accompanying financial report of Beacon Lighting Group Limited (the company), which comprises the consolidated balance sheet as at 28 June 2015, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration for Beacon Lighting Group Limited (the consolidated entity). The consolidated entity comprises the company and the entities it controlled at year’s end or from time to time during the financial year. Directors’ responsibility for the financial report The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. Auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the consolidated entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Independence In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 Freshwater Place, 2 Southbank Boulevard, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 70 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEACON LIGHTING GROUP LIMITED Independent auditor’s report to the members of Beacon Lighting Group Limited (Continued) Report on the financial report (Continued) Auditor’s opinion In our opinion: (a) the financial report of Beacon Lighting Group Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: (i) (ii) giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 28 June 2015 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Regulations 2001. (b) the financial report and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in Note 1. Report on the Remuneration Report We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 18 to 25 of the directors’ report for the year ended 28 June 2015. The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Auditor’s opinion In our opinion, the remuneration report of Beacon Lighting Group Limited for the year ended 28 June 2015 complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. PricewaterhouseCoopers Daniel Rosenberg Partner Melbourne 19 August 2015 71 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTFor personal use only72 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use onlyShareholders’ Information In accordance with Section 4.10 of the Australian Stock Exchange Limited Listing Rules, the Directors provide the following information. SHAREHOLDING ANALYSIS (a) Distribution of shareholders (c) Class of shares and voting rights At 3 August 2015, the distribution of shareholdings was as follows Size of Shareholding Number of Shareholders At 3 August 2015, there were 1,669 holders of ordinary shares of the Company. All of the issued shares in the capital of the parent entity are ordinary shares and each shareholder is entitled to one vote per share. Twenty largest shareholders, as at 3 August 2015: 1 - 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 100,000 Over 100,000 105 402 386 734 42 Total number of shareholders 1,669 Holdings of less than a marketable parcel 20 (b) Substantial shareholdingss The number of shares held by the substantial shareholders listed in the Company’s register of substantial shareholders as at 3 August 2015 were: Number of Shares % Held 118,652,589 55.17% Shareholder Heystead Nominees Pty Ltd (including Robinson Family members) Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2,726,723 5.08% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Rank Name HEYSTEAD NOMINEES PROPRIETARY LTD Number of Shares % Holding 118,250,000 54.98 NATIONAL NOMINEES LTD 19,281,191 8.96 J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LTD 10,223,118 4.75 CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LTD 9,673,691 4.50 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LTD RBC INVESTOR SERVICES AUSTRALIA NOMINEES PTY LTD CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LTD AMCIL LTD MIRRABOOKA INVESTMENTS LTD 9,465,360 4.40 9,039,253 4.20 3,005,470 1,624,141 1,624,140 1.40 0.76 0.76 RELIABLE BUSINESS CO LTD 1,363,636 0.63 739,146 0.34 HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LTD DR DJ RITCHIE & DR GJ RITCHIE TRUEBELL CAPITAL PTY LTD BOND STREET CUSTODIANS LTD NETWEALTH INVESTMENTS LTD BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD MR N OSBORNE MR R BRYAN AH KELLY & PJ KELLY MR CW JENKINSON & MS W SULLIVAN Totals: Top 20 holders of ISSUED CAPITAL 187,500,456 Total Remaining Holders Balance 27,575,471 500,000 500,000 464,950 398,230 337,130 300,000 250,000 236,000 225,000 0.23 0.23 0.22 0.19 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.11 0.10 87.18 12.82 215,075,927 100.00 73 SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATIONFor personal use onlyCorporate Directory DIRECTORS Ian Robinson Glen Robinson Eric(James) Barr Neil Osborne Executive Chairman Chief Executive Officer Deputy Chairman Non-Executive Director COMPANY SECRETARY Tracey Hutchinson REGISTERED OFFICE 5 Bastow Place Mulgrave Victoria WEBSITE Corporate site www.beaconlightinggroup.com.au Retail site www.beaconlighting.com.au Other business websites www.beaconlightingtradeclub.com.au www.beaconsolar.com.au www.beaconlightingcommercial.com.au www.beaconinternational.com www.fanaway.com LEGAL ADVISORS Baker & McKenzie Level 19, 181 William Street, Melbourne Victoria AUDITORS PricewaterhouseCoopers Freshwater Place 2 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank Victoria SHARE REGISTRY Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited Yarra Falls 452 Johnston Street, Abbotsford Victoria STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING Beacon Lighting Group Limited (BLX) shares are listed on the ASX 74 BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2015For personal use only75 For personal use onlyStore Locations VIC Abbotsford 250 Hoddle St Albury Wodonga Harvey Norman Centre 94 Borella Rd, Albury NSW Ballarat Wendouree Homemaker Centre 333 Gillies St Bendigo 285 High St Kangaroo Flat Camberwell 347 Camberwell Rd Chirnside Park Showroom Centre 286 Maroondah Hwy Coburg Lincoln Mills Homemaker Centre, 64-74 Gaffney St Cranbourne Cranbourne Home Cnr Sth Gippsland Hwy & Thompsons Rd Essendon DFO Homemaker Hub 120 Bulla Rd, Strathmore Fountain Gate Casey Lifestyle Centre 430 Princes Hwy Frankston 22 McMahons Rd Geelong 354 Melbourne Rd Heidelberg 2-4 Dora Street Hoppers Crossing 283 Old Geelong Rd Moorabbin 867 Nepean Hwy Nunawading 262 Whitehorse Rd Oakleigh 807 Warrigal Rd Pakenham Lifestyle Centre 825 Princes Hwy Scoresby 1391 Ferntree Gully Rd South Wharf DFO Level 1, Homemaker Hub 20 Convention Centre Place Springvale IKEA Homemaker Centre 917 Princes Hwy St Kilda 366 St Kilda Rd Sunshine 497 Ballarat Rd Thomastown Homemaker Centre Cnr Dalton and Settlement Rds Watergardens Homemaker Centre 440 Keilor-Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes Waurn Ponds Homemaker Centre 235 Colac Rd (Princes Hwy) TAS Moonah 7-9 Derwent Park Rd Launceston 40 William Street NSW Albury Wodonga Harvey Norman Centre 94 Borella Rd, Albury Alexandria Style Homemaker Centre, Cnr O’Riordan & Doody Sts Artarmon Home HQ North Shore Cnr Reserve Rd & Frederick St Bankstown Home Central 9 - 67 Chapel Rd South Belrose Supa Centa Belrose 4-6 Niangala Cl Campbelltown Homebase 24 Blaxland Rd Castle Hill Home Hub Hills, Cnr Victoria & Hudson Ave Crossroads Homemaker Centre Parkers Farm Place, Casula Gosford West Hometown 356 Manns Rd Hornsby Cnr Pacific Hwy & Yardley Ave, Waitara Kotara Kotara Home 108 Park Ave Lake Haven Home Mega Centre Cnr Pacific Hwy & Lake Haven Drv McGraths Hill Home Central, 264-272 Windsor Rd Mittagong Highlands Homemaker Centre, 205 Old Hume Hwy Parramatta Cnr Church and Daking Sts Penrith Homemaker Centre 2 Patty’s Place Port Macquarie 180 Lake Rd Prospect Homebase 19 Stoddart Rd Rutherford Harvey Norman Centre, 366 New England Hwy Shellharbour 146 New Lake Entrance Rd Taren Point 105 Parraweena Rd Warners Bay Warners Bay Home 240 Hillsborough Rd ACT Fyshwick 175 Gladstone St QLD Burleigh Stockland Centre 177-207 Reedy Creek Rd Cairns 331 Mulgrave Rd Cannon Hill Homemaker Centre 1881 Creek Rd Capalaba Freedom Home Centre 67 Redland Bay Rd Carseldine Homemaker Centre 1925 Gympie Rd, Bald Hills Fortitude Valley Homemaker City North 650 Wickham St Helensvale Homeworld 502 Hope Island Rd Hervey Bay 140 Boat Harbour Drv Ipswich Ipswich Riverlink Shopping Centre Cnr The Terrace & Downs Sts Jindalee Homemaker City 182 Sinnamon Rd Kawana 2 Eden St, Minyama Macgregor 550 Kessels Rd Maroochydore Sunshine Homemaker Centre 72 Maroochydore Rd Morayfield Supa Centre 344 Morayfield Rd Noosa Noosa Civic Eenie Creek Rd Rockhampton Red Hill Homemaker Centre Cnr Yaamba & Richardson Rds Southport Bunnings Complex 542 Olsen Ave Toowoomba Harvey Norman Centre, 910 Ruthven St Townsville Mega Centre Cnr Dalrymple Rd & Duckworth St, Garbutt Underwood Homemaker HQ 1-21 Kingston Rd Windsor Homemaker City 190 Lutwyche Rd WA Baldivis Safety Bay Rd Bunbury Homemaker Centre 42 Strickland St Cannington 21 William St Clarkson Ocean Keys Homemaker Centre 61 Key Largo Drv Jandakot South Central Cockburn 87 Armadale Rd Joondalup 3 Sundew Rise Malaga Home Centre 655 Marshall Rd Mandurah 28 Gordon Rd Mandurah Home City 430 Pinjarra Rd Midland Midland Central Cnr Clayton & Lloyd Sts Myaree Melville Square Cnr Leach Hwy & Norma Rd Osborne Park Hometown 381 Scarborough Beach Rd Subiaco 320 Hay St SA Churchill Churchill Centre South 252 Churchill Rd Kilburn Gepps Cross Home HQ 750 Main North Rd Melrose Park Melrose Plaza 1039 South Rd Mile End Mile End Home 121 Railway Tce Munno Para Harvey Norman Centre 600 Main North Rd, Smithfield Noarlunga Harvey Norman Centre 2 Seaman Dr NT Darwin Homemaker Village 356-362 Bagot Rd, Millner For personal use onlyFor personal use onlywww.beaconlighting.com.au For personal use only

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