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ANNUAL
REPORT
2019
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 Consolidated Financial Statements 
Directors’ Declaration 
Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members  
of Beacon Lighting Group Limited 
Shareholders’ Information 
Corporate Directory 
Store Locations 
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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 Directors’ report on page 12, which 
is not part of the financial report. The financial report was authorized for issue by the Directors on 19 August 2019. The Directors have the power to amend and re-issue 
the financial statements.
Chairman’s & Chief Executive Officer’s Report
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  is  pleased  to  announce  the  sales  and  profit  result  for 
FY2019.  The  Board  of  Directors  would  like  to  thank  our  Customers,  Associates, 
Suppliers and Shareholders for their support and contribution to our results in FY2019.
FY2019 HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL RESULT
The key highlights which contributed to the 53 weeks ended 30 
June 2019 include:
Record sales result of $246.3 million.
EBITDA result of $29.6 million and NPAT result of  
$16.0 million.
The opening of five new company stores and the 
purchase of two franchised stores.
The purchase of the ex-Masters store in Parkinson (QLD) 
and transforming it into a new Distribution Centre to 
service the QLD and NSW markets.
Record sales for Beacon Lighting Company stores, 
Online Sales Channels, Beacon International, Beacon 
Energy Solutions, Light Source Solutions Roadway and 
Masson For Light. 
GROUP OVERVIEW
The Beacon Lighting Group finished FY2019 with 109 company 
stores  and  4  franchised  stores.  During  the  year,  the  Group 
opened  new  company  stores  at  Warrnambool  (VIC),  Mackay 
(QLD), Moore Park (NSW), Modbury (SA) and Craigieburn (VIC). 
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  also  purchased  the  franchised 
stores at Underwood (QLD) and Albury (NSW) and converted 
them  to  company  stores.  The  Subiaco  (WA)  store  was  also 
closed during FY2019.
The  Beacon  Lighting  Commercial  team  continues  to  operate 
sales  offices  in  Brisbane  (QLD),  Sydney  (NSW),  Melbourne 
(VIC), Adelaide (SA) and Perth (WA). Beacon International has 
sales offices in Hong Kong, Germany and the United States and 
a support office in China. Light Source Solutions Globes has 
sales teams in Australia and New Zealand while Light Source 
Solutions  Roadway  services  customers  across  Australia. 
Beacon Energy Solutions has a sales office in Melbourne (VIC) 
and Masson For Light has one store in Richmond (VIC).
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  sales  and  profit  performance 
was challenging during H2 FY2019. As reported in the trading 
update to the ASX on 30 April 2019, trading was subdued as 
a result of a number of factors including a decline in housing 
prices and churn rates, weak consumer confidence, the federal 
election and tighter credit availability within the housing sector. 
All of these factors impacted upon the Beacon Lighting Group 
result for FY2019. 
The Beacon Lighting Group achieved a sales result of $246.3 
million.  The  sales  result  was  also  reflected  in  the  company 
comparative  sales  which  declined  by  2.3%,  on  a  52  week 
comparable basis in FY2019. QLD was the better performing 
state, whilst sales in NSW, VIC and WA were all disappointing. 
The sales increases achieved by Beacon International, Beacon 
Energy  Solutions,  Light  Source  Solutions  Roadway  and 
Masson For Light were pleasing.
Despite  the  change  in  the  sales  mix  and  the  decline  in  the 
AUD/USD exchange rate, the Beacon Lighting Group was still 
able to produce a strong gross profit margin result in FY2019. 
The gross profit margin result of 64.0% in FY2019 was a good 
outcome  despite  it  declining  from  the  record  gross  profit 
margin result of 65.7% in FY2018.
Although  having  a  strong  focus  on  cost  control  throughout 
FY2019,  Beacon  Lighting  continued  to  invest  in  new  stores, 
Commercial  and  the  emerging  businesses.  This  saw  an 
increase  in  the  Selling  and  Distribution  expenses  as  a 
percentage  of  sales  whilst  the  Marketing  and  Administration 
expenses declined as a percentage of sales. As a percentage 
of  sales,  operating  expenses  (which  exclude  finance  costs, 
depreciation and amortisation) were 52.7% in FY2019. 
In line with the trading update, the Beacon Lighting Group was 
able  to  achieve  an  EBITDA  result  of  $29.6  million  in  FY2019.  
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  also  achieved  a  NPAT  result  of 
$16.0 million in FY2019.
CHAIRMAN’S AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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KEY GROWTH STRATEGIES
OUTLOOK
The key growth strategies in FY2020 will be:
•  Continue to enhance the brand and the customer experience 
in  order  to  increase  differentiation  and  drive  incremental 
sales.
•  Target the growth of sales and profit through the optimisation 
of the existing store network.
•  Target  the  opening  of  new  company  operated  stores  in 
Australia.
•  Offer an extensive range of the latest fashion, on trend, energy 
efficient  and  home  automation  lighting  and  fan  products  at 
great prices to our customers.
•  Continue  to  enhance  our  online  presence  in  order  to  drive 
incremental sales.
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  remains  committed  to  being  at 
the  forefront  of  the  changes  that  are  occurring  in  the  lighting 
industry  and  around  the  world.  The  Group  will  continue  to 
focus on new technologies, fashion and energy efficient lighting 
solutions  supported  by  market  leading  customer  service. 
Beacon Lighting Group continues to maintain it’s strong market 
position  as  Australia’s  leading  lighting  retailer  and  combined 
with  its  emerging  businesses  the  Group  remains  very  well 
positioned to take advantage of the changes that are occurring 
in the lighting industry.
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  is  planning  for  further  growth  in 
FY2020 and has already committed to the following activities:
•  The  opening  of  new  company  stores  at  Virginia  (QLD)  and 
Belmont (WA).
•  The  purchase  of  the  Myaree  (WA)  franchised  store  and 
conversion to a company store will occur in September 2019.
•  Target  the  growth  of  sales  and  profits  in  the  emerging 
businesses.
• The relocation of the Midland (WA) store.
•  Investigate  and  pursue  local  and  international  business 
opportunities  that  complement  the  core  activities  of  the 
Group.
•  Target efficiency gains and productivity improvements as the 
store network matures.
DIVIDENDS
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  Directors  have  declared  a  fully 
franked  dividend  of  2.00  cents  per  share  for  H2  FY2019 
(compared to 2.50 cents per share for H2 FY2018). Along with 
the H1 FY2019 fully franked dividend of 2.55 cents per share 
(compared to 2.50 cents per share for H1 FY2018), this brings 
the annual Beacon Lighting Group dividend for FY2019 to 4.55 
cents per share (compared to 5.00 cents per share in FY2018). 
The Directors will continue to target a dividend payout ratio of 
between 50% and 60% of the annual Net Profit After Tax result.
•  Re-platforming  of  the  beaconlighting.com.au  website  and 
online sales channel.
•  The  expansion  of  Beacon  International  into  new  markets  in 
Canada and China.
•  The  introduction  of  exciting  new  product  ranges  for  the 
Beacon Lighting Stores, Beacon International, Light Source 
Solution  Globes,  Light  Source  Solutions  Roadway  and 
Masson For Light businesses.
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  is  encouraged  that  following  the 
federal  election  result,  interest  rate  cuts,  tax  rebates  and  tax 
cuts have provided more optimism within the housing industry 
and market confidence going forward into FY2020.
Ian Robinson 
Executive Chairman
Glen Robinson 
Chief Executive Officer
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 20193
Board of Directors
Ian Robinson
Executive Chairman
Glen Robinson 
Chief Executive  
Officer
45 years of service
Ian Robinson purchased the first Beacon Lighting store in 1975. Over 
the subsequent 44 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 operations of the Group. Ian is a 
Director of Lighting Council of Australia, Carbonetix Pty Ltd and the 
Large Format Retailers Association. 
24 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,  progressing  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).
(James) Eric Barr 
Deputy Chairman  
Non-Executive  
Director
Neil Osborne 
Non-Executive  
Director
Eric Barr is Deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee of the Group. Eric retired in 2000 as a Partner 
with  PricewaterhouseCoopers  after  20  years  of  service.  Since  then 
Eric has been a Director of public companies in the United States and 
Australia,  including  10  years  as  lead  director  of  Reading  International 
Inc. Eric is a Non-Executive director of Generation Life Limited (formerly 
known  as  Austock  Group  Limited)  where  he  holds  the  positions  of 
Chairman  of  the  Audit  Committee,  Chairman  of  Risk  Committee  and 
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Eric was previously a Non-
Executive director of the Sydney Stock Exchange Limited, holding the 
positions of Chairman of Directors and Chairman of the Audit Committee. 
Eric is a Chartered Accountant.
Neil Osborne is a Non-Executive Director and is also Chairman of the 
Group’s Audit Committee. Neil has over 35 years experience in the retail 
industry. Neil was formerly an Accenture Partner, leading large strategic 
projects in Australia and Asia. Neil also spent 18 years with Coles Myer 
Ltd in senior positions including finance (including CFO Myer), operations 
and strategic planning. Neil is a Non-Executive Director of Vita Group 
(ASX Listed) and Chairman of their Audit and Risk Committee. Neil is 
also Chairman of Australian United Retailers (trading as Foodworks). Neil 
holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a CPA and a FAICD.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019Management Team
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 and 
Marketing).
Lenore Harris
Group Human  
Resources Manager
Joined Beacon Lighting in 2017 having 
had extensive retail management, 
human resources and communications 
experience predominantly at Myer and 
Monash University’s Australian  
Centre for Retail Studies.  
Lenore holds a BA (Psych 
/Sociology) and a Diploma  
in Investor Relations.
Tracey Hutchinson 
Financial Controller & 
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), a MBus 
(Administration), a Graduate 
Diploma of Corporate  
Governance and is a CPA.
Rodney Brown 
General Manager – 
Supply Chain
Joined Beacon Lighting in 
2012 with extensive supply 
chain experience including 
management roles with 
Cadbury Schweppes and 
Fosters Brewing. 
Ian Bunnett
Managing Director 
 - Sales
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.
Michael (Mick) Tan
Chief Information Officer
Joined Beacon Lighting in 2000 
and has had more than 30 years 
information technology experience 
including a career with Fujitsu 
Systems. Mick holds a Dip 
(Management).
MANAGEMENT TEAM
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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  19  August  2019.  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
PRINCIPLE 2
Lay Solid Foundations for Management and Oversight
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 Charters 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  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.  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
TERM IN OFFICE
Ian Robinson
Eric Barr
Glen Robinson
Neil Osborne
6 years
5 years
5 years
5 years
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 
Executive Chairman since July 2013 having previously held the 
position of Executive 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 Andrew Hanson as an external 
consultant.  Ian  Robinson,  Executive  Chairman,  is  the  other 
member.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019The Committee is chaired by Eric Barr.
given the Group's present circumstances. 
A  copy  of  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination  Committee 
Charter is available on the Group’s website.
PRINCIPLE 3
In  relation  to  nominations,  the  Remuneration  and  Nomination 
Committee is responsible for:
•   Assessing current and future Director skills and experiences 
and identifying suitable candidates for succession.
•   Annually enquiring of the Executive Chairman and the Chief 
Executive  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, utilising 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 attributes have been identified which Beacon seeks to 
achieve across its Board membership: other Board experience, 
retail  industry  experience,  financial  management  experience 
and governance 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.
the  ASX  Corporate 
Recommendations  2.4  and  2.5  of 
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 
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  senior  management.  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 summary, the Code requires associates to always act:
•   In a professional, fair and ethical manner, in accordance with 
Group values.
•   In  accordance  with  applicable  legislation  and  regulations, 
and internal policies and procedures.
•   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  senior  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 
these 
as  currently  composed  does  not  comply  with 
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 (Directors) and 
Andrew Hanson (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 Andrew Hanson 
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.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
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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. 
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 management 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 and Accounting Standards. 
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  to  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.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019The 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. 
Consumer sentiment was lower in 2019 which affected general 
retail  demand,  housing  activity  was  also  subdued  which 
resulted  in  lower  consumer  sentiment  towards  discretionary 
expenditure for the Group.
Exchange  Rate  Volatility  can  impact  upon  the  Group’s 
ability to grow margins. 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. 
impact 
Corporate  Conduct  Risks  could 
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.
PRINCIPLE 8
Remunerate Fairly and Responsibly
the 
that 
recommends 
Principle  8.1  of  the  Corporate  Governance  Principles  and 
remuneration 
Recommendations, 
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  Andrew  Hanson  as  an  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.
its  Charter,  the  Remuneration  and 
In  accordance  with 
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.
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10
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  53  weeks  ended  30 
June 2019.
1. DIRECTORS
4. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
The  Directors  of  the  Group  during  the  whole  financial  period 
and up to the date of the report were:
Ian Robinson  
Executive Chairman
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 4 of this annual report.
2. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
4.1. Overview of Operations
Beacon Lighting is Australia’s leading lighting retailer and also 
an emerging supplier of lighting and energy efficient products 
to  the  commercial  industry  throughout  Australia  and  other 
international  markets.  As  a  vertically  integrated  business, 
Beacon  Lighting  designs,  develops,  sources, 
imports, 
distributes, merchandises, promotes and sells its own product 
range  to  meet  the  demands  of  its  retail  and  commercial 
customers.  More  than  95%  of  the  lighting  and  fan  products 
sold  by  the  Beacon  Lighting  Group  are  supplied  through  the 
Beacon  Lighting  supply  chain  with  approximately  85%  of  the 
products are exclusively branded.
At the end of FY2019, Beacon Lighting operated the following 
trading businesses:
• 109 Beacon Lighting company stores
• 4 Beacon Lighting franchised stores
• 5 Commercial sales offices
• Beacon International Hong Kong, Germany, USA and China
• Light Source Solutions Globes Australia and New Zealand 
During  the  financial  period  the  principal  continuing  activities 
of  the  Group  consisted  of  the  selling  of  light  fittings,  globes, 
ceiling  fans  and  energy  efficient  products  in  the  Australian 
market.
• Light Source Solutions Roadway
• Masson For Light
• Beacon Lighting Wholesale 
3. RESULTS
The consolidated profit for the year attributable to the members 
of Beacon Lighting Group Limited was:
CONSOLIDATED ENTITY
Actual 
FY2019
$’000
Actual 
FY2018
$’000
Profit before Income Tax
23,118
27,705
Income Tax Expense
7,074
8,115
Operating profit after tax 
attributable to the members of 
Beacon Lighting Group Limited
16,044
19,590
During  FY2019,  Beacon  Lighting  continued  to  invest  in  the 
growth of the Group. These investments included:
•  The  opening  of  five  new  company  stores  at  Warrnambool 
(VIC), Mackay (QLD), Moore Park (NSW), Modbury (SA) and 
Craigieburn (VIC).
•  The  Underwood  (QLD)  and  Albury  (NSW)  franchised  stores 
were purchased and converted to company stores.
•  The purchase of the ex-Masters site in Parkinson (QLD) and 
then  transformed  it  into  a  Distribution  Centre  to  service  the 
QLD and NSW markets. 
•  Designed,  developed  and  released  600  new  products  for 
Beacon Lighting stores.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 20194.2. Financial Summary
4.2.1. Financial Performance
A  summary  of  the  Beacon  Lighting  Group  FY2019  statutory  result  compared  to  the  FY2018  statutory  result  is  presented  in  the 
following table:
Consolidated Entity
Sales
Gross Profit
Other Income
Operating Expenses (1)
EBITDA
EBIT
Net Profit After Tax
Statutory 
FY2018 
$’000
235,964
155,065
1,819
(123,712)
33,172
29,308
19,590
Statutory
FY2019
$’000
246,304
157,711
1,655
(129,768)
29,598
25,088
16,044
Change
Change
10,340
2,646
(164)
(6,056)
(3,574)
(4,220)
(3,546)
4.4%
1.7%
(9.0%)
4.9%
(10.8%)
(14.4%)
(18.1%)
(1) Operating Expenses excludes interest, depreciation and amortisation
It is difficult to compare the FY2019 statutory result to the FY2018 statutory result because the FY2019 statutory result had 53 weeks 
and the FY2018 statutory result had 52 weeks. Additionally, there were also one-off set up costs associated with the establishment of 
the Parkinson (QLD) Distribution Centre. A reconciliation of the FY2019 statutory result to the FY2019 underlying result is presented 
in the following table:
Consolidated Entity
Sales
Gross Profit
Other Income
Operating Expenses (4)
EBITDA
EBIT
Net Profit After Tax
Statutory
FY2019
$’000
246,304
157,711
1,655
(129,768)
29,598
25,088
16,044
Less
53rd week(1)
$’000
Less
Parkinson DC (2)
$’000
Underlying
FY2019 (3)
$’000
4,520
2,966
25
(2,522)
469
375
241
-
-
-
(605)
(605)
(605)
(424)
241,784
154,745
1,630
(126,641)
29,734
25,318
16,227
(1) Eliminating 53rd week in FY2019 based on the alignment to the retail marketing program to FY2018
(2) Eliminating one off non recurring costs associated with the establishment of the new Parkinson (QLD) Distribution Centre
(3) FY2019 52 Week Proforma result to be used as comparison to the FY2018 Statutory Result
(4) Operating Expenses excludes interest, depreciation and amortisation
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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4.2.2. Sales
Beacon  Lighting  achieved  a  sales  result  of  $246.3  million  in 
FY2019.  The  best  sales  increases  were  achieved  by  the 
Online  Sales  Channels,  Beacon  International,  Beacon  Energy 
Solutions,  Light  Source  Solutions  Roadway  and  Masson 
For  Light.  Company  Store  sales  and  Commercial  sales  were 
disappointing  with  Company  comparative  sales  declining  by 
2.3% in FY2019 on a 52 week comparable basis.
4.2.3. Gross Profit Margin
The  gross  profit  margin  was  64.0%  for  FY2019  compared  to 
the  gross  profit  margin  of  65.7%  for  FY2018.  The  decline  in 
the  margin  was  a  result  of  the  change  in  the  margin  mix  of 
the  Beacon  Lighting  Group  and  the  decline  in  the  AUD/USD 
exchange rate.
4.2.4. Other Income & Other Revenue
Other  income  was  $1.6  million  in  FY2019.  Other  income 
received  from  franchised  stores  continues  to  decline  as 
franchised  stores  are  purchased  and  converted  to  company 
operated stores.
4.2.5. Operating Expenses
Operating  Expenses  were  $129.8  million  in  FY2019.  As  a 
percentage  of  sales,  Operating  Expenses  were  52.7%  for 
FY2019. With the continued investment in new stores and the 
emerging  businesses,  the  Selling  and  Distribution  Expenses 
increased  as  a  percentage  of  sales  in  FY2019.  Expense 
productivity 
for  Marketing 
Expenses and General and Administration Expenses.
improvements  were  achieved 
4.2.6. Earnings
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  Earnings  Before  Interest,  Tax, 
Depreciation  and  Amortisation  (EBITDA)  was  $29.6  million 
in  FY2019.  As  a  percentage  of  sales,  the  EBITDA  margin  of 
12.0% in FY2019 decreased from the EBITDA margin of 14.1% 
in  FY2018.  The  Net  Profit  After  Tax  (NPAT)  result  decreased 
to  $16.0  million  or  6.5%  of  sales  from  a  NPAT  result  of  $19.6 
million or 8.3% of sales in FY2018. 
4.2.7. Dividends
The Directors of Beacon Lighting have declared an annual fully 
franked  divided  of  4.55  cents  per  share  for  FY2019.  For  H1 
FY2019, the Directors declared a fully franked dividend of 2.55 
cents per share and for H2 FY2019, the Directors declared a 
fully franked dividend of 2.50 cents per share. Going forward, 
it  is  expected  that  the  Beacon  Lighting  Group  will  target  an 
annual NPAT dividend payout ratio of between 50% and 60%.
4.2.8. Financial Position
In FY2019, the Beacon Lighting Group made the first property 
acquisition for the Group with the purchase of the ex-Masters 
site  in  Parkinson  (QLD).  This  facility  has  been  converted  into 
a  distribution  centre  to  service  the  QLD  and  NSW  markets. 
The  purchase  price  of  the  property  was  $11.8  million  plus 
purchasing  on  costs  and  was  funded  by  additional  finance 
from the ANZ Bank.
In  FY2019,  the  Beacon  Lighting  Group  has  increased  the 
investment in inventory by $6.3 million, particularly to support 
the  growth  opportunities  of  the  emerging  businesses.  Trade 
receivables  have  increased  by  $2.2  million,  also  reflecting 
the  growth  in  sales  of  the  emerging  businesses.  Excluding 
the  land  and  building  investment  associated  with  Parkinson 
(QLD)  Distribution  Centre,  the  Group  has  increased  capital 
expenditure by $5.0 million in FY2019.
Beyond the new finance associated with the Parkinson (QLD) 
Distribution  Centre  and  additional  inventory  finance,  the 
additional investments in FY2019 have been funded by retained 
earnings  which  has  been  supported  by  the  Beacon  Lighting 
Group dividend reinvestment program. In FY2019, the Beacon 
Lighting Group continued to operate comfortably within all of 
its bank covenants.
4.3. Business Strategies
Beacon  Lighting  continues  to  strengthen  its  market  position 
as  Australia’s  leading  specialist  retailer  of  light  fittings,  ceiling 
fans and light globes. The Group has also continued to expand 
in the wholesale / commercial lighting industry with growth in 
the  Beacon  Lighting  Commercial,  Beacon  International,  Light 
Source  Solutions  (Globes  and  Roadway),  Beacon  Energy 
Solutions and the Masson For Light businesses. 
Beacon  Lighting  intends  to  drive  sales  and  profit  growth 
through a number of different business strategies.
4.3.1. Brand and Customer
Beacon  Lighting  will  continue  to  enhance  the  brand  and  the 
customer  experience  in  order  to  increase  differentiation  and 
drive incremental sales. Beacon Lighting continues to design, 
develop  and  release  uniquely  branded  products  with  a  core 
range of more than 3,000 products. With over 300 Accredited 
Lighting Design Consultants across the store network and 28 
Premium  Lighting  Design  Studios,  Beacon  Lighting  are  able 
to  offer  a  unique  customer  service  experience.  Our  VIP  and 
Trade Club customers also enjoy additional offers and benefits. 
A  fan  installation  service  is  also  available  to  our  customers.  
The  113  retail  stores  and  online  web  presence  provides  an 
omni-channel offering making it easy for customers to shop at 
Beacon Lighting any time.
4.3.2. Store Optimisation
Beacon  Lighting  will  target  the  growth  of  sales  and  profits 
through  the  optimisation  of  the  existing  store  network.  Since 
FY2014, Beacon Lighting has opened 31 new company stores 
which are yet to reach full maturity and consequently increased 
sales growth from these stores. The Group closed the Subiaco 
(WA) store and expects to maintain the majority of those sales 
through  other  stores  within  the  state.  Ongoing  operational 
refinements including the marketing plans, roster management, 
merchandise changes and refurbishments all provide the store 
network with further optimisation opportunities.
4.3.3. New Store Rollout
Beacon  Lighting  plans  to  open  new  company  stores  in 
Australia  each  year.  In  FY2019,  Beacon  Lighting  opened  five 
new  company  stores  and  closed  one  store.  Currently  with 
113  Beacon  Lighting  stores  and  with  the  Store  Network  Plan 
from August 2018 identifying 175 store opportunities, Beacon 
Lighting still has the opportunity for the planned store roll out 
for a number of years to come.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 20194.3.4. New Product Ranges
and how they are managed are set out below.
Beacon  Lighting  will  offer  an  extensive  range  of  the  latest 
fashion, on trend, technologically advanced and energy efficient 
products to our customers. With the introduction of more than 
600 new products in FY2019, Beacon Lighting aims to refresh 
its core product range in all stores each year, complemented by 
the online range extension. The continuing demand for greater 
energy  efficiency,  along  with  the  growth  of  internet  enabled 
smart lighting, continues to represent additional opportunities 
for the Beacon Lighting Group.
4.3.5. Online and Social Media Presence
Beacon  Lighting  will  continue  to  enhance  our  online  and 
social media presence in order to drive incremental sales. The 
introduction  of  store  stock  on  hand  balances  on  the  website 
plus the splitting of online orders based on stock availability has 
enhanced our customer online experience.  A variety of online 
and social media channels continue to offer significant growth 
opportunities for the Group which are closely aligned to the 113 
Beacon Lighting stores. Beacon Lighting continues to nurture 
strong  relationships  with  social  influencers  who  engage  and 
endorse Beacon Lighting.
4.3.6. Emerging Businesses
Beacon  Lighting  will  continue  to  target  the  growth  of  sales 
and profits of the emerging businesses. Beacon International, 
Light Source Solutions (Globes and Roadway), Beacon Energy 
Solutions  and  Masson  For  Lights  continue  to  offer  significant 
growth opportunities for the Group, including synergies with the 
retail businesses and to strengthen the market opportunities for 
the Beacon Lighting brand within Australia and internationally.
4.3.7. New Business Opportunities
investigate  and  pursue 
Beacon  Lighting  will 
local  and 
international business opportunities that complement the core 
business  activities  of  the  Group.  During  FY2019,  the  Beacon 
Lighting  Group  purchased  the  Underwood  (QLD)  and  Albury 
(NSW)  franchised  stores  and  converted  them  into  company 
stores. New business opportunities may include other lighting 
stores, franchised stores, wholesaling and other opportunities. 
4.3.8. Efficiency Gains
Beacon Lighting will continue to target expense efficiency gains 
and manage the growth of expenses. However, the Group still 
plans  to  invest  in  the  opening  of  new  stores  and  emerging 
businesses.  The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  has  installed  solar 
systems on 50 Beacon Lighting locations and continue with a 
cost-conscious approach to operating expenses.
4.4 Business Risks
Beacon Lighting is subject to both specific risks to the Group 
and  risks  of  a  general  nature  which  may  threaten  both  the 
current and future operating and financial performance of the 
Group and the outcome of an investment in Beacon Lighting. A 
number of the Group risks are beyond the control and influence 
of the Directors and management of Beacon Lighting, but the 
Group has in place mitigation strategies to manage the impact 
of the risks should those risks occur. 
The specific material business risks faced by Beacon Lighting 
4.4.1.  Retail  Environment  and  General  Economic 
Conditions
The Beacon Lighting Group is sensitive to the current state and 
future changes in the retail environment and general economic 
conditions.  This  includes  but  is  not  limited  to  interest  rates, 
consumer  confidence,  business  confidence,  property  prices, 
housing  churn,  dwelling  approvals,  government  policy  and 
natural disasters. Beacon Lighting plans to manage the Group 
according  to  the  current  environment  and  maintain  a  capital 
structure  capable  of  supporting  the  Group  in  any  anticipated 
operating environment.
4.4.2. Foreign Currency Rates
The  majority  of  goods  purchased  and  imported  by  Beacon 
Lighting into Australia are purchased in US dollars. As a result, 
the Group is exposed to fluctuations in the AUD/USD exchange 
rate.  Beacon  Lighting  mitigates  this  risk  by  adjusting  prices, 
releasing  new  products,  negotiating  with  manufactures  and 
carrying all domestic stock in Australia in AUD and by using FX 
forward contracts to secure future FX positions.
4.4.3. Growth Strategies
Beacon  Lighting  has  a  number  of  different  growth  strategies 
to generate future growth and earnings. There is no guarantee 
that  the  planned  benefits  of  these  strategies  will  be  realised. 
Beacon Lighting will continue to invest in and support growth 
strategies that can continue to increase Group value in the long 
term.  If  these  opportunities  do  not  have  this  capability,  then 
resources will be reallocated to other strategies.
4.4.4. Operating Expenses
As the Beacon Lighting Group continues to grow, the Group’s 
operating expenses continue to increase. The Group’s ability to 
maintain and improve profitability is based on the economies of 
scale of the operation, reasonable stock turns and maintaining 
a suitable cost structure.
4.4.5. Competition
Beacon Lighting operates in a competitive retail market which 
is subject to moderate barriers to entry, changing competitor 
tactics  and  consumer  preferences.  Beacon  Lighting  believes 
that with its vertically integrated business model and its business 
strategies,  the  Group  remains  well  positioned  to  maintain 
its  leading  retail  market  position  and  emerging  commercial 
position in Australia and other international markets.
4.4.6. Management Systems
The  Beacon  Lighting  Group  has  a  number  of  management 
systems  which  are  critical  to  the  ongoing  operations  of 
the  Group.  It  is  critical  that  these  management  systems  
are    secure  and  fit  for  purpose.  The  Group  needs  to  ensure  
that  there  are  appropriate  security  and  disaster  recovery 
capabilities  are  in  place  to  ensure  the  ongoing  operations  of 
our management systems.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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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 Group’s Board of Directors held during the financial period ended 30 June 2019, and the numbers of 
meetings attended by each Director were:
DIRECTOR’S  
MEETINGS
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
AUDIT
REMUNERATION  
& NOMINATION
DIRECTOR
I Robinson
G Robinson
E Barr
N Osborne
H
11
11
11
11
A
11
11
11
11
H
-
4
4
4
A
-
4
4
4
H
4
-
4
4
A
4
-
4
4
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.
7. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN SHARES
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 Robinson (1)
G Robinson (1)
E Barr
N Osborne
Ordinary Shares in the Company
121,054,088
121,054,088
200,000
300,000
(1) Heystead Nominees and other Robinson Family member interests
8. DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS
Directors’ interests in contracts are disclosed in Note 32 of the financial statements.
9. DIVIDENDS
Dividends paid to members during the financial period were as follows:
Consolidated Entity
  Actual FY2019  
$'000
Actual FY2018 
$'000
Fully franked dividends provided or paid during the period
10,986
10,577
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201910. INSURANCE OF OFFICERS
12.  PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF THE 
10.1. Indemnification of Directors
COMPANY   
The  Group  has  indemnified  each  Director  and  external 
consultant  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.
10.2. Insurance Premiums
During  the  financial  period,  Beacon  Lighting  Group  Limited 
paid a premium of $139,500 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.
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
In July 2019 the Group entered into an agreement to purchase a 
property for the value of $1,580,000 located in Epping, Victoria 
for Masson Manufacturing.
In July 2019 both the Sunshine (Vic) and Mandurah (WA) stores 
were closed.
In  September  2019  the  Group  will  be  purchasing  the  Myaree 
(WA) franchisee store.
A  fully  franked  dividend  of  $4,384,299  was  declared  on  19 
August, 2019.
Other  than  the  above,  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. 
11. INDEMNITY OF AUDITORS
14. AUDIT SERVICES
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.
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. 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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14.2. Audit and Non-Audit Services Provided by the External Auditor
During the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019, 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
Audit & review of financial statements
Other assurance services
Other Services
Tax compliance services
Other Services
Total Remuneration of PwC
FY2019
$
236,900
-
22,390
10,000
269,290
FY2018
$
222,100
69,580
28,235
49,489
369,404
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.
•  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. ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
The Group has relied on the relief provided by ASIC Corporations 
Instrument 2016/191, and in accordance with that Instrument, 
amounts  in  the  financial  statements  have  been  rounded  off  
to  the  nearest  thousand  dollars,  or  in  certain  cases,  to  the 
nearest dollar.
17. REMUNERATION REPORT
17.1. Remuneration Policy and Link to Performance
The  Board  recognises  that  the  performance  of  the  Group 
depends  on  the  quality  and  motivation  of  our  Associates, 
including  the  senior  management  and  our  more  than  1,000 
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 Group’s remuneration 
principles.  No  specific  advice  or  recommendations  were 
sought  from  remuneration  consultants  during  the  53  weeks 
ended 30 June 2019.
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  or  options,  subject  to  the  achievement  of 
short term performance targets. An outline of the remuneration 
framework is set out on page 19.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019Remuneration Framework
Element
Purpose
Performance 
Metrics
Potential Value
Changes 
for FY2019
Link to Performance
Fixed 
Remuneration 
Nil
Provide competitive  
market salary 
including 
superannuation 
and non-monetary 
benefits
Positioned at 
competitive 
market rates
No change
Consolidated Group as well 
as individual performance 
are considered during 
the annual review of fixed 
remuneration
Short Term 
Incentive (Cash 
Bonus)
Reward for in year 
performance
Budgeted 
Earnings 
before Interest 
& Tax (EBIT)
200% of the 
executives on 
target cash 
bonus
No change
EBIT measures as 
determined by the Board
Short Term 
Incentive   
(Performance 
Rights or Options)
Reward for in year 
performance
Budgeted 
Earnings 
before Interest 
& Tax (EBIT)
125% of the 
executives on 
target cash 
bonus
No change
Grants are subject to 
achieving budgeted 
performance and vesting 
is subject to the executive 
remaining employed by the 
Group at the vesting date
Remuneration Approach
The  proportion  of  fixed  and  variable  remuneration  is  established  for  Key  Management  Personnel  (KMP)  by  the  Board  following 
recommendations from the Remuneration and Nomination Committee which are subject to Board approval. For FY2019 these are:
Fixed 
Remuneration 
%
Short Term 
Incentive (Cash 
Bonus) %
Short Term Incentive   
(Performance Rights or 
Options) %
Total %
Executive Chairman
Chief Executive Officer
Managing Director – Sales
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
100.0%
80.2%
86.8%
86.2%
85.2%
0.0% 
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0% 
100.0%
19.8%
100.0%
13.2%
100.0%
13.8%
100.0%
14.8%
100.0%
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT 
The Group’s Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) 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  EBIT  budget  for  the  year.  The  Board  considers  EBIT 
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
Maximum 
Opportunity
200% of on target cash bonus 
value
Performance Metric
Budgeted EBIT
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
17.2  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 
their  relevant 
respectively.  These 
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.
inclusive  of 
fees  are 
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
The current executive salary and reward framework has three 
components:
1. Fixed Remuneration.
2. Short Term Incentive (Cash Bonus).
3. Short Term Incentive (Performance Rights or Options).
The  combination  of 
executives’ total remuneration.
these  components  comprises 
the 
For  the  53  weeks  ended  30  June  2019,  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.  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  FY2019  fixed  remuneration  was  increased  for  the  five 
executives at an average of increase of 3.81%. This was done 
to align remuneration with comparative roles.
2. Short Term Incentive (Cash Bonus)
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.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 20193. Short Term Incentive (Performance Rights or Options).
17.3 FY2019 Performance and Impact on Remuneration
During the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 the Group continued 
with  the  short  term  performance  rights  incentive  plan  and 
the  short  term  incentive  option  plan  for  selected  senior 
management. The Executive Chairman does not participate in 
either plan. The Chief Executive Officer (subject to shareholder 
approval)  and  one  executive  are  eligible  to  participate  in  the 
annual  short  term  performance  rights  incentive  plan,  subject 
to the achievement of the Group financial performance targets. 
Other executives are eligible to participate in the annual short 
term options incentive plan, subject to the achievement of the 
Group  financial  performance  targets.  Performance  rights  and 
options  provide  selected  senior  executives  the  opportunity 
to  acquire  shares  or  potentially  be  cash  settled,  subject  to 
meeting the relevant conditions for vesting including remaining 
an  employee  of  the  Group  at  that  time,  at  no  cost  to  the 
senior executive. 100% of the grants are assessed by financial 
measures.  The  financial  measure  used  is  the  Group’s  EBIT 
result against the Group’s EBIT budget. This is tested annually. 
The Board considers EBIT 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 and Options Incentive Plans
Feature
Description
Beacon Lighting's financial performance in FY2019 was below 
that of the FY2019 budget. For the 53 weeks ended 30 June 
2019,  the  Group's  financial  performance  targets  were  not 
met. The annual short term cash incentive and the short term 
incentive  (performance  rights  or  options)  targets  were  not 
achieved for the financial year.
17.4 Statutory Performance Indicators
to  align  executive 
remuneration 
Beacon  Lighting  aims 
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 remuneration awarded 
to  executives.  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)
FY2019
FY2018
16,044
19,590
7.37
9.09
Maximum 
Opportunity
Performance 
Metric
Delivery of STI
Board 
Discretion
125% of on target cash bonus value
Dividend payments ($’000)
10,986
10,577
Share Price (Year End)
1.04
1.54
Budgeted EBIT
17.5. Details of Remuneration
100% of STI performance rights and 
options award vests after the financial 
results have been audited and 
approved by the Board if the executive 
remains an employee of the Group at 
that time
The Board has discretion to adjust 
remuneration outcomes up or down 
to prevent any inappropriate reward 
outcomes, including reducing down 
to zero if appropriate, subject to the 
terms of the plan
following  executives  along  with 
the  Directors  are 
The 
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 – Sales
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 53 weeks 
ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018 
unless otherwise stated. 
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DIRECTORS’ REPORTThe 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 
Employment 
Super 
Contributions
$
Annual & 
Long  
Service 
Leave
 $
Cash 
Performance 
Based 
Payment
$
(8,522) 
109,140 
46,557 
519,501 
Share Based 
Payments
Total 
$
- 
- 
202,539 
181,959 
93,939 
473,871 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
-   
- 
- 
- 
- 
110,000 
110,000 
100,000 
100,000 
93,939 
886,410 
17,397 
(7,586) 
17,397 
(28,166) 
20,531 
20,048 
9,543 
9,543 
- 
- 
2,444 
- 
- 
- 
- 
47,471 
(5,142)
46,988 
(36,688) 
109,140 
46,557 
911,460 
20,531 
25,345 
- 
48,207 
365,711 
20,049 
(3,556) 
51,000 
24,068 
353,567 
20,531 
20,049 
9,169 
3,015 
- 
48,207 
350,132 
51,000 
24,068 
360,488 
20,531 
18,602 
- 
48,207 
324,711 
20,049 
(9,069) 
51,000 
24,068 
314,222 
61,593 
53,116 
-   
144,621 
1,040,554 
60,147 
(9,610)
153,000 
72,204 
1,028,277 
DIRECTORS
I Robinson (Executive Chairman)
2019
2018
192,728 
192,728 
G Robinson  (Chief Executive Officer)
2019
2018
E Barr (Non-Executive)
2019
2018
N Osborne (Non-Executive)
2019
2018
356,957 
352,278 
100,457 
100,457 
100,000 
100,000 
Total Remuneration Directors
2019
2018
EXECUTIVES
750,142 
745,463 
I Bunnett (Managing Director – Sales)
2019
2018
271,628 
262,006 
D Speirs (Chief Financial Officer)
2019
2018
272,225 
262,356 
B Martens (Chief Operating Officer)
2019
2018
237,371 
228,174 
Total Remuneration Executives
2019
2018
781,224 
752,536 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
-   
-   
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
-   
-   
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17.6. Share Based Compensation
The number of performance rights over shares in the Group granted to the Chief Executive Officer during the current financial period, 
together with prior period grants which vested during the period are set out below:
Grant 
Date
Quantity 
Granted
Vest Date
Value at 
 Grant 
Date $
Vest %
Quantity 
Vested
Quantity 
Unvested
Value 
Expensed 
this Year $
G Robinson
24/06/2016
22,107 
28-Aug-17
43,750 
100.00%
 22,107
G Robinson
18/08/2016
23,603 
28-Aug-17
32,100 
100.00%
23,603 
0
0
- 
753 
G Robinson
24/08/2017
39,338 
13-Oct-17
53,500 
66.67%      26,227 
13,111
11,332 
G Robinson
16/08/2018
71,333
09-Oct-18
109,140
33.34%
23,783
47,550
81,854
Total
156,381 
238,490 
93,939 
The fair value of performance rights granted on 24 June 2016 (grant date) was $1.979, with a final vesting date of 28 August 2017. 
The fair value of performance rights granted on 18 August 2016 (grant date) was $1.360, with a final vesting date of 25 August 2018. All 
unvested performance rights will vest on 25 August 2018 provided the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date.
The fair value of performance rights granted on 24 August 2017 (grant date) was $1.360, with a final vesting date of 25 August 2020. All 
unvested performance rights will vest on 25 August 2020 provided the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date.
The fair value of performance rights granted on 16 August 2018 (grant date) was $1.530, with a final vesting date of 16 August 2020. All 
unvested performance rights will vest on 16 August 2020 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 executive leaves the Group prior to the vesting date the performance rights will generally lapse.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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The  number  of  options  over  shares  in  the  Group  granted  to  the  Key  Management  Personnel  during  the  current  financial  period, 
together with prior period grants which vested during the period are set out below.
Grant 
Date
Quantity 
Granted
Vest Date
Value at 
 Grant 
Date $
Vest %
Quantity 
Vested & 
Exercisable
Quantity 
Unvested
Value 
Expensed 
this Year $
I Bunnett
24/06/2016
31,582  Refer below
40,740 
100.00%
31,582 
     -   
      797 
18/08/2016
11,029  Refer below
15,000 
70.00%
  7,720 
         3,309 
  1,696 
24/08/2017
18,382  Refer below
25,000 
40.00%
           7,353
        11,029 
7,465 
16/08/2018
33,333  Refer below
51,000 
33.33%
11,110 
       22,223 
38,249 
D Speirs
24/06/2016
31,582  Refer below
40,740 
100.00%
31,582 
     -   
      797 
18/08/2016
11,029  Refer below
15,000 
70.00%
  7,720 
         3,309 
  1,696 
24/08/2017
18,382  Refer below
25,000 
40.00%
           7,353
        11,029 
7,465 
16/08/2018
33,333  Refer below
51,000 
33.33%
11,110 
       22,223 
38,249 
B Martens
24/06/2016
31,582  Refer below
40,740 
100.00%
31,582 
     -   
      797 
18/08/2016
11,029  Refer below
15,000 
70.00%
  7,720 
         3,309 
  1,696 
24/08/2017
18,382  Refer below
25,000 
40.00%
           7,353
        11,029 
7,465 
16/08/2018
33,333  Refer below
51,000 
33.33%
11,110 
       22,223 
38,249 
Total
282,978 
395,220 
144,621 
The fair value of options granted on 24 June 2016 (grant date) was $1.290. 40% vested on 26 June 2017, 30% vested on 25 August 
2017 and 30% vest on 25 August 2018, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. 
The options expire on 24 June 2031. 
The fair value of options granted on 18 August 2016 (grant date) was $1.360. 40% vested on 18 August 2017, 30% vest on 18 August 
2018 and 30% vest on 18 August 2019, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. 
The options expire on 24 June 2031.
The fair value of options granted on 24 August 2017 (grant date) was $1.360. 40% vest on 24 August 2018, 30% vest on 24 August 
2019 and 30% vest on 24 August 2020, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. 
The options expire on 24 June 2031.
The fair value of options granted on 16 August 2018 (grant date) was $1.530. 33.33% vest on 16 August 2018, 33.33% vest on 16 
August 2019 and 33.33% vest on 16 August 2020, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the 
vesting date. The options expire on 24 June 2031.
The options 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 executive leaves the Group prior to the vesting date the options will generally lapse.
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17.7 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 Year(1)
Purchase  
of Shares
DRP 
Issue(2) 
Sales of  
Shares
Balance at  
End of the  
Year
DIRECTORS
I Robinson (Executive Chairman)(3)
2019
2018
119,584,748
-
-
1,343,584
118,659,353
10,779
41,500
873,116
G Robinson  (Chief Executive Officer)
124,264
-
93,386
28,352
2019
2018
E Barr (Non-Executive)
2019
2018
N Osborne (Non-Executive)
2019
2018
EXECUTIVES
I Bunnett (Managing Director – Sales)
2019
2018
D Speirs (Chief Financial Officer)
2019
2018
B Martens (Chief Operating Officer)
200,000
150,000
300,000
300,000
63,974
63,974
76,473
73,974
68,519
68,519
2019
2018
Total
2019
2018
- 
- 
-
50,000
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
1,492 
2,526 
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,108
2,499
-
-
-
1,348,184
- 
- 
- 
- 
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
120,417,978
119,409,206
39,131
91,500
878,141
(1) Shares received during the year were a result of performance rights vesting under the STI plan.
(2) Shares received during the year as a result of participating in the Dividend re-investment plan.
(3) Heystead Nominees Pty Ltd and other Robinson Family member interests, excluding Glen Robinson.
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
-
-
120,928,332
119,584,748
125,756
124,264
200,000
200,000
300,000
300,000
63,974
63,974
79,581
76,473
68,519
68,519
121,766,162
120,417,978
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT17.8 Service Agreements
All  executives  are  employed  on  terms  consistent  with  the  remuneration  framework  outlined  in  this  report.  Each  of  the  relevant 
executive agreements is for a continuing term 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.
17.9 Voting of Shareholders at Last Year’s Annual General Meeting
Beacon Lighting Group received more than 90% of yes votes on its remuneration report for the 2018 financial year. The Company did 
not receive any specific feedback at the Annual General Meeting or throughout the year on its remuneration practices.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of Directors
Ian Robinson 
Executive Chairman 
Melbourne,  
19 August 2019
Glen Robinson 
Chief Executive Officer
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Index to the Financial Statements
Page
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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.  Changes in Accounting Policies 
3.  Financial Risk Management 
4.  Segment Information 
5.  Revenue from Ordinary Activities and Other Revenue 
6.  Other Income 
7.  Expenses 
8. 
Income Tax Expense 
9.  Cash and Cash Equivalents 
10.  Trade and Other Receivables 
11.  Inventories 
12.  Derivative Financial Instruments 
13.  Other Current Assets 
14.  Property, Plant and Equipment 
15.  Deferred Tax Assets 
16.  Intangible Assets 
17.  Trade and Other Payables 
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18.  Current Borrowings 
19.  Current Provisions 
20. Current Tax Liabilities 
21.  Non Current Borrowings 
22.  Non Current Provisions 
23. Contributed Equity 
24.  Reserves and Retained Profits 
25.  Dividends 
26. Key Management Personnel Disclosures 
27.  Share Based Payments 
28.  Earnings Per Share 
29. Remuneration of Auditors 
30. Contingencies 
31.  Commitments 
32.  Related Party Transactions 
33. Subsidiaries 
34. Events Occurring After the Reporting Period 
35. Cash Flow Information 
36. Critical Accounting Estimates 
37.  Parent Entity Financial Information 
38. Deed of Cross Guarantee 
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.
Consolidated Entity
Notes
REVENUE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
Sale of goods
Other revenue
Total revenue from ordinary activities and 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
5
5
5
6
7
7
8
24(a)
24(a)
28
28
The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
FY2019
$’000
246,304
1,375
247,679
280
FY2018
$’000
235,964
1,716
237,680
103
(88,592)
(80,899)
(13,738)
(104,211)
(16,329)
(1,971)
23,118
(7,074)
16,044
(1,499)
239
377
(883)
(13,722)
(97,243)
(16,611)
(1,603)
27,705
(8,115)
19,590
483
176
(198)
461
15,161
20,051
CENTS
CENTS
7.37
7.37
9.09
9.09
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at 30 June 2019 and as at 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.
Consolidated Entity
Notes
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
Derivative financial instruments
Provisions
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
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
12
19
20
21
22
23
24(a)
24(b)
The above consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
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FY2019
$’000
18,305
12,053
68,698
-
2,277
101,333
46,009
5,834
11,646
63,489
164,822
17,848
31,480
649
7,667
658
58,302
19,459
3,881
23,340
81,642
83,180
68,229
(43,333)
58,282
83,180
FY2018 
 $’000
10,671
10,091
62,446
401
2,324
85,933
29,862
5,941
10,870
46,673
132,606
18,166
19,965
-
6,978
1,436
46,545
6,365
3,367
9,732
56,277
76,329
65,690
(42,587)
53,226
76,329
BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.
Consolidated Entity
Notes
Contributed 
Equity
$’000
Reserves
$’000
Retained 
Earnings
$’000
Total
Equity
$’000
Balance as at 24 June 2018
65,690
(42,587)
53,226
76,329
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
24(a)
Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Issue of shares to employees
Issue of shares via dividend re-investment plan
Employee share scheme
Treasury share reserve
Dividends provided for or paid
23
23
24(a)
24(a)
25
-
-
-
2,539
-
-
-
-
16,044
16,044
(883)
(883)
-
-
329
(192)
-
(883)
16,044
15,161
-
-
-
-
-
2,539
329
(192)
-
(10,986)
(10,986)
Total contributions by and distributions to owners
2,539
136
(10,986)
(8,312)
Balance as at 30 June 2019
68,229
(43,333)
58,284
83,180
Balance as at 25 June 2017
62,870
(42,965)
44,213
64,118
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
24(a)
Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Issue of shares to employees
Issue of shares via dividend re-investment plan
Employee share scheme
Treasury share reserve
Dividends provided for or paid
23
23
24(a)
24(a)
25
-
-
-
251
2,569
-
-
-
-
461
461
-
-
(83)
-
-
19,590
19,590
-
461
19,590
20,051
-
-
-
-
251
2,569
(83)
-
(10,577)
(10,577)
Total contributions by and distributions to owners
2,820
(83)
(10,577)
(7,840)
Balance as at 24 June 2018
65,690
(42,587)
53,226
76,329
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Consolidated Entity
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Notes
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
 $’000
Receipts from customers (inclusive of goods and services tax)
269,876
259,833
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of goods  
and services tax)
(247,766)
(236,360)
Interest received
Borrowing costs
Income taxes paid
Net cash inflow from operating activities
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for acquisitions
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Net cash (outflow) from investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(Repayment)/Proceeds from  borrowings (net)
Dividends paid to Company's shareholders
25
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year
9
The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.
45
(2,014)
(7,393)
12,748
(1,138)
(20,146)
8
(21,276)
24,609
(8,447)
16,162
7,634
10,671
18,305
43
(1,603)
(6,370)
15,543
(782)
(5,075)
6
(5,851)
(3,938)
(8,008)
(11,946)
(2,254)
12,925
10,671
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BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 20191.  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 53 week retail period 
ending on the 30 June 2019 (2018: 52 week period ending 24 
June 2018). This treatment is consistent with section 323D of 
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
(i)  New, revised or amended accounting standards and 
interpretations adopted by the group
The  company  has  applied  the  following  standards  and 
amendments  for  first  time  in  their  annual  reporting  period 
commencing 25 June 2018.
• AASB 9 Financial Instruments
centres,  retail  stores  and  support  office  facilities.  The  nature 
of expenses related to those leases will now change because 
the Group will recognise a depreciation charge for right-of-use 
assets and interest expense on lease liabilities. Previously, the 
Group  recognised  operating  lease  expense  on  a  straight-line 
basis  over  the  term  of  the  lease,  and  recognised  assets  and 
liabilities  only  to  the  extent  that  there  was  a  timing  difference 
between actual lease payments and the expense recognised.
Based  on  the  information  currently  available,  the  Group 
estimates  that  it  will  recognise  right-of-use  assets  within 
a  range  of  approximately  $83.0  million  to  $85.0  million  on  1 
July  2019,  lease  liabilities  within  a  range  of  $101.0  million  to 
$103.0  million  and  lease  receivables  within  a  range  of  $2.5 
million  to  $3.5  million.  The  estimated  impact  was  calculated 
using a discount rate derived from the incremental borrowing 
rate when the interest rate implicit in the lease was not readily 
available.  The  Group  does  not  expect  the  adoption  of  AASB 
16 to impact its ability to comply with its financial covenants. 
The Group plans to apply AASB 16 on 1 July 2019, using the 
modified  retrospective  approach.  Therefore,  the  cumulative 
effect of adopting AASB 16 will be recognised as a reduction to 
the opening balance of retained earnings at 1 July 2019 within 
a range of $14.5 million to $16.5 million, with no restatement of 
comparative information. 
There  are  no  other  standards  that  are  not  yet  effective  and 
that would be expected to have a material impact on the entity 
in  the  current  or  future  reporting  periods  and  on  foreseeable 
future transactions.
• AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(iii) Compliance with IFRS
The company had to change its accounting policies following the 
adoption of AASB 9 & 15, refer to Note 2 for further information. 
The adoption of the new Standards and amendments did not 
have any impact on the amounts recognised in prior years, did 
not impact the current year and is not expected to significantly 
affect future years.
(ii)  Impact of Standards Issued but Not Yet Applied  
by Group
The Group is required to adopt AASB 16 Leases from 1 July 
2019.  AASB  16  replaces  existing  leases  guidance,  including 
AASB  117  Leases  and  related  Interpretations.  The  Group 
has  assessed  the  estimated  impact  that  initial  application  of 
AASB 16 will have on its consolidated financial statements, as 
described below.
introduces  a  single,  on-balance  sheet 
AASB  16 
lease 
accounting model for lessees. A lessee recognises a right of-
use  asset  representing  its  right  to  use  the  underlying  asset 
and  a  lease  liability  representing  its  obligation  to  make  lease 
payments.  There  are  recognition  exemptions  for  short-term 
leases and leases of low-value items. The Group will recognise 
new assets and liabilities for its operating leases of distribution 
The  consolidated  financial  report  of  the  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. 
(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.
(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.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(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 30 June 2019 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.
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.
(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  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  within  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,  the  methods  used  to  distribute  the 
product and materiality. The Group purchases goods in USD 
for sales into Australia. The Group’s one reportable segment is 
the selling of light fittings, fans and energy efficient products.
(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.
(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.
(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 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses 
are translated at the dates of the transactions).
•  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
The Group operates a chain of retail stores and sells a range of 
lighting products direct to customers. Revenue from the sale of 
goods is recognised when a group entity sells a product to the 
customer. Payment of the transaction price is due immediately 
when the customer purchases the lighting products and takes 
delivery in store. It is the group’s policy to sell its products to the 
end customer with a right of return within 30 days. The refund 
liability and a right to the returned goods is not material for the 
products expected to be returned. 
The group’s obligation to repair or replace faulty products under 
the standard warranty terms is recognised as a provision, see 
note 19.
The revenue relating to the sale of solar systems is recognised 
upon  practical  completion  or  based  on  milestone  progress 
payments under the building contract.
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.
Franchise Royalty Fee Income
Franchise royalty fee income includes advertising contributions 
and management fee, which is generally earned based upon a 
percentage of sales, is recognised on an accrual basis.
(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 realise 
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.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(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 14). Finance leases 
and hire purchase arrangements 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 31). 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  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.
(l) Trade Receivables
Trade  receivables  are  amounts  due  from  customers  for 
goods  sold  or  services  performed  in  the  ordinary  course  of 
business.  They  are  generally  due  for  settlement  between  30 
and  60  days  end  of  month  and  therefore  are  all  classified  as 
current. Trade receivables are recognised initially at the amount 
of  consideration  that  is  unconditional  unless  they  contain 
significant  financing  components,  when  they  are  recognised 
at fair value. The company holds the trade receivables with the 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019objective  to  collect  the  contractual  cash  flows  and  therefore 
measures  them  subsequently  at  amortised  cost  using  the 
effective  interest  method.  The  company  applies  the  AASB  9 
simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which 
uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. 
To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have 
been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and 
the days past due.
(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  each  reporting  date.  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.    At  inception 
of the hedge relationship, the group documents the economic 
relationship  between  hedging  instruments  and  hedged  items 
including  whether  changes  in  the  cash  flows  of  the  hedging 
instruments are expected to offset changes in the cash flows 
of  hedged  items.  The  group  documents  its  risk  management 
objective and strategy for undertaking its hedge transactions. 
Fair  value  is  determined  with  reference  to  quoted  market 
prices.  The  full  fair  value  of  a  hedging  derivative  is  classified 
as a non-current asset or liability when the remaining maturity 
of the hedged item is more than 12 months; it is classified as 
a current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the 
hedged item is less than 12 months. The method of recognising 
the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is 
designated and effective as a hedging instrument, and if so, the 
nature of the item being hedged. 
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  the  hedging  reserve  in  equity.  The  gain  or  loss  relating  to 
the ineffective portion is recognised in the income statement in 
other income or other 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).
The gain or loss relating to the effective portion of interest rate 
swaps  hedging  variable  rate  borrowings  is  recognised  in  the 
income statement within finance costs. The gain or loss relating 
to the effective portion of forward foreign exchange contracts 
which  hedge  imported  inventory  purchases  are  ultimately 
recognised in the profit or loss as cost of goods sold.
to  hedge 
forward  contracts  are  used 
When 
forecast 
transactions, the group generally designates only the change in 
fair value of the forward contract related to the spot component 
as  the  hedging  instrument.  Gains  or  losses  relating  to  the 
effective  portion  of  the  change  in  the  spot  component  of  the 
forward  contracts  are  recognised  in  the  cash  flow  hedge 
reserve  within  equity.  The  change  in  the  forward  element  of 
the contract that relates to the hedged item (‘aligned forward 
element’)  is  recognised  within  Other  Comprehensive  Income 
(OCI)  within the cash flow hedge reserve. In some cases, the 
entity may designate the full change in fair value of the forward 
contract (including forward points) as the hedging instrument. 
In  such  cases,  the  gains  or  losses  relating  to  the  effective 
portion of the change in fair value of the entire forward contract 
are recognised in the cash flow hedge reserve within equity.
When  a  hedging  instrument  expires  or  is  sold  or  terminated, 
or  when  a  hedge  no  longer  meets  the  criteria  for  hedge 
accounting,  any  cumulative  gain  or  loss  existing  in  equity  at 
that time remains in equity and is recognised when the forecast 
transaction  is  ultimately  recognised  in  the  income  statement. 
When  a  forecast  transaction  is  no  longer  expected  to  occur, 
the  cumulative  gain  or  loss  that  was  reported  in  equity  is 
immediately transferred to the income statement.
(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. 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDepreciation  is  calculated  using  the  straight-line  method  to 
allocate  their  cost  or  revalued  amounts,  net  of  their  residual 
values,  over  their  estimated  useful  lives  or,  in  the  case  of 
leasehold 
leased  plant  and 
equipment, the shorter lease term as follows: 
improvements  and  certain 
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.
• Furniture, Fittings & Equipment 4 to 20 years 
• Motor vehicles 5 to 8 years 
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 carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.
(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 
(s) Provisions
for 
Provisions 
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.
(ii) Other Long-Term Employee Benefit Obligations
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  government  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.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019The 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 27. The fair value of performance rights and options 
granted under the plan are 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 determined 
using  a  Black-Scholes  pricing  model  that  takes  into  account 
the exercise price, the term of the right, 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.
(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  Group, 
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.
(z) Rounding Amounts
The Group has relied on the relief provided by ASIC Corporations 
Instrument 2016/191, and in accordance with that Instrument, 
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.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSThe core of AASB 15 is that revenue is recognised when control 
of  the  goods  or  services  passes  to  customers  at  an  amount 
that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be 
entitled in exchange for those goods or services. At the time of 
AASB 15 adoption, the Group has reviewed its arrangements 
with  customers  to  identify  potential  changes  in:  timing  of 
revenue  recognition,  measurement  of  the  amount  of  revenue 
and note disclosure between the previously applied standard 
AASB 118 and newly adopted standard AASB 15. The Group 
is  providing  goods  to  its  customers  based  on  contracts  that 
reflect  a  performance  obligation.  Revenue  is  recognised  at  a 
point in time when the customer obtains control over the goods, 
which is not materially different from revenue recognition under 
AASB 118. Management has assessed the effects of applying 
the new standard on the Group’s financial statements and has 
concluded  that  its  application  did  not  result  in  any  material 
changes to the Group’s financial performance, financial position 
or material adjustment to the comparative financial information.
3. 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.
2. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) AASB 9 Financial Instruments
AASB 9 replaces the provisions of AASB 139 that relate to the 
recognition, classification and measurement of financial assets 
and  financial  liabilities  derecognition  of  financial  instruments, 
impairment of financial assets and hedge accounting.
While  the  adoption  of  AASB  9  Financial  Instruments  from 
25  June  2018  resulted  in  changes  in  accounting  policies  the 
application of the new standard did not have a material impact 
on  the  classification,  recognition  and  measurement  of  the 
Group’s  financial  instruments,  accounts  receivable  or  hedge 
accounting. The new accounting policies are set out in Note 1. 
Derivatives and hedging activities
The  foreign  currency  forwards  and  interest  rate  swaps  in 
place as at 24 June 2018 qualified as cash flow hedges under 
AASB 9. The group’s risk management strategies and hedge 
documentation  are  aligned  with  the  requirements  of  AASB  9 
and  these  relationships  are  therefore  treated  as  continuing 
hedges.  Where  the  hedge  relationship  has  ended  before  the 
date  of  initial  application,  but  the  inventory  is  still  held  at  that 
date, the group has decided not to restate this inventory.
Impairment of financial assets
The company has the following type of financial assets that are 
subject to AASB 9’s new expected credit loss model:
• Receivables - Trade receivables
• Receivables - Receivables from related parties
• Cash and cash equivalents
to 
its 
revise 
required 
The  company  was 
impairment 
methodology  under  AASB  9  for  each  of  these  assets.  There 
was no material impact as a result of the change in impairment 
methodology. While cash and cash equivalents are also subject 
to the impairment requirements of AASB 9, an impairment loss 
was not required. 
The  company  applies  the  AASB  9  simplified  approach  to 
measuring  expected  credit  losses  which  uses  a  lifetime 
expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. There was no 
material impact noted.
(b) AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers establishes 
a  comprehensive  framework  for  determining  the  quantum 
and  timing  of  revenue  recognition.  The  AASB  equivalent  of 
IFRS  15  Revenue  from  Contract  with  Customers  replaced 
IAS  18  Revenue,  IAS  11  Construction  Contracts  and  related 
interpretations.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019The 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
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
18,305
13,188
-
31,493
17,853
50,939
649
69,441
10,671
10,945
401
22,017
18,166
26,330
-
44,496
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.
At 30 June 2019 the average term of outstanding foreign exchange contracts is two months with an average forward rate for AUD/
USD of 0.6986.
The Group holds the following foreign exchange derivatives:
Consolidated Entity
Forward exchange contracts - buy cash flow hedges (notional amount)
FY2019
$’000
8,446
FY2018 
$’000
13,894
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSInterest Rate Risk
The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from short term 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. 
Interest rate swaps currently in place cover approximately 38% (2018: 39%) of the variable loan principal outstanding. The fixed interest 
rate of the swaps used to hedge are 2.28% and 2.47% (2018: 2.28%) and the variable rates of the loans are between 1.17% and 1.90% 
(2018: 2.47% and 2.62%).
The swap contracts require settlement of net interest receivable or payable every 30 days. The settlement dates coincide with the 
dates on which interest is payable on the underlying debt.
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk at the end of the reporting period, expressed in Australian dollar is per below:
Consolidated Entity
Interest rate swap contracts - buy cash flow hedges (notional amount)
FY2019
$’000
482
FY2018 
$’000
451
Amounts recognised in profit or loss and other comprehensive income
During the year, the following gains / (losses) were recognised in profit or loss and other comprehensive income in relation to forward 
exchange contracts and interest rate swaps.
Consolidated Entity
Gain / (Loss) recognised in other comprehensive income
FY2019
$’000
(1,050)
FY2018 
$’000
338
42
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019Group Sensitivity
At 30 June 2019 55.3% (2018: 100%) of Beacon Lighting Group’s short term borrowings are hedged using forward exchange contracts 
and interest rate swaps. The sensitivity of profit or loss to changes in the exchange rates arises mainly from US-dollar denominated 
financial instruments and the impact on other components of equity arises from foreign forward exchange contracts designated as 
cash flow hedges. 
Consolidated Entity
Forward exchange contracts 
USD / AUD exchange rate – increase 10%
USD / AUD exchange rate – decrease 10%
Interest rate swap contracts
Floating interest rate – increase 10%
Floating interest rate – decrease 10%
Effects of hedge accounting on the financial position and performance
Consolidated Entity
Forward exchange contracts
Carrying amount - asset / (liability)
Notional amount
Maturity Date
Hedge Ratio
Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments
Impact on other components of equity
FY2019
$’000
(844)
844
48
(48)
FY2019
$’000
(43)
8,446
July 2019
1:1
43
FY2018 
$’000
(1,389)
1,389
51
(51)
FY2018 
$’000
454
13,894
April 2018 to 
June 2018 
1:1
(454)
Weighted average strike rate for the year
USD$0.7021 : AUD$1
USD$0.7404 : AUD$1
Interest rate swap contracts
Carrying amount - asset / (liability)
Notional amount
Maturity Date
Hedge Ratio
Change in intrinsic value of outstanding hedging instruments
Weighted average strike rate for the year
(606)
482
(53)
451
15 September 2020 
15 November 2023
15 September 2020
1:1
552
2.64%
1:1
34
2.80%
43
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(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 10.
(c) Liquidity Risk
Financing Arrangements
The Group had access to the following financing facilities at the end of each reporting period:
Consolidated Entity
FLOATING RATE – TOTAL FACILITIES
Overdraft
Inventory finance facility
Asset finance facility
Loan facility – multi currency
Loan facility – floating rate
FLOATING RATE – TOTAL UNDRAWN FACILITIES
Overdraft
Inventory finance facility
Asset finance facility
Loan facility – multi currency
Loan facility – floating rate
Maturities of Financial Liabilities
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
500
37,414
7,385
3,046
27,500
500
6,659
6,444
3,046
8,256
500
37,202
7,385
2,924
15,000
500
17,512
6,845
2,924
8,900
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.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. 
Contractual maturities of financial liabilities:
Consolidated Entity
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
At 30 June 2019
NON-DERIVATIVES
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Finance lease liabilities
Total non-derivatives
DERIVATIVES
Forward exchange contracts
Interest rate swap contract
Net settled (cash flow hedges)
At 24 June 2018
NON-DERIVATIVES
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Finance lease liabilities
Total non-derivatives
DERIVATIVES
Forward exchange contracts
Interest rate swap contract
Net settled (cash flow hedges)
17,853
31,058
-
48,911
(43)
(606)
(649)
18,166
19,944
-
38,110
454
(53)
(401)
-
-
453
453
-
-
-
-
-
296
296
-
-
-
-
21,087
543
21,630
-
-
-
-
6,483
271
6,754
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,853
52,145
996
17,853
49,998
941
70,994
68,792
(43)
(606)
(649)
(43)
(606)
(649)
18,166
26,427
567
18,166
25,790
540
45,160
44,496
454
(53)
(401)
454
(53)
(401)
45
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(d)  Fair Value Measurements
For information about the methods and assumptions used in determining the fair value of derivatives please refer to Note 12.
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 Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities measured and recognised at fair value at 30 June 2019, on a recurring basis.
At 30 June 2019
Derivatives used for hedging - Net Position
Level 2 
$’000
(649)
Total 
$’000
(649)
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 and the adjustments are all based on valuations provided by third party 
banking institutions. There has been no change in valuation techniques during the period.
There are no financial assets and liabilities in Level 1 and Level 3, and there are no transfers between the levels.
4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. 
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 within 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,  the  methods  used  to  distribute  the  product  and 
materiality. The Group purchases goods in USD for sales into Australia. The Group’s one reportable segment is the selling of light 
fittings, fans and energy efficient products.
46
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019 
5. REVENUE FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES AND OTHER REVENUE
The company derives revenue from the transfer of goods and services over time and at a point in time as follows:
• Sale of goods - point in time
• Interest Income - point in time
• Franchise Royalty Fee Income - point in time
• Solar system revenue - the revenue relating to the sale of solar systems is recognised upon practical completion or based on 
milestone progress payments under the building contract.
Consolidated Entity
From Ordinary Activities
Sale of goods
Other Revenue
Franchise fees
Sundry revenue
6. OTHER INCOME
Consolidated Entity
Interest
Other
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
246,304
235,964
1,295
80
1,375
1,627
89
1,716
247,679
237,680
FY2019 
$’000
-
280
280
FY2018 
$’000
43
60
103
47
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS7. 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
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
4,133
355
3,518
326
20
20
1,971
234
1,603
36
25,016
22,703
59,394
56,010
Net foreign exchange (gains)/losses recognised in profit before income tax for the period (as 
either other income or expense)
(257)
(222)
48
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 20198. 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 15):
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% (2018: 30.0%)
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible (taxable) in calculating  
taxable income:
Previously unrecognised tax losses now recouped
Entertainment
Sundry items
Income tax expense
(c) Aggregate amounts of deferred tax arising in the reporting period not 
recognised in net profit or other comprehensive income but directly credited  
to equity (Note 15)
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
7,314
(448)
208
7,074
393
55
448
23,118
6,935
-
30
109
7,074
-
8,257
(181)
39
8,115
(191)
10
(181)
27,705
8,312
(285)
27
61
8,115
(3)
49
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS9. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Consolidated Entity
Cash at bank and in hand
Deposits at call (a)
FY2019 
$’000
17,034
1,271
18,305
FY2018 
$’000
9,391
1,280
10,671
(a) Classification as Cash Equivalents
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 3.
10. 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
50
FY2019 
$’000
12,106
(377)
11,729
324
12,053
FY2019 
$’000
7,899
619
518
3,070
12,106
FY2018 
$’000
9,906
(312)
9,594
497
10,091
FY2018 
$’000
6,892
1,203
512
1,299
9,906
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019(b) Provision for Impairment of Receivables
Trade receivables are non-interest bearing with terms that vary between 30 and 60 days end of month terms. The company applies 
the  AASB  9  simplified  approach  to  measuring  expected  credit  losses  which  uses  a  lifetime  expected  loss  allowance  for  all  trade 
receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics 
and the days past due. 
The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a period of 36 month before 30 June 2018 or 24 June 2018 
respectively  and  the  corresponding  historical  credit  losses  experienced  within  this  period.  The  historical  loss  rates  are  adjusted 
to  reflect  current  and  forward  looking  information  on  macroeconomic  factors  affecting  the  ability  of  the  customers  to  settle  the 
receivables.
On that basis, the loss allowance as at 30 June 2019 and 24 June 2018 (on adoption of AASB 9) was determined as follows for both 
trade receivables:
30 June 2019
Expected loss rate
Gross carrying amount - trade receivables ($’000)
Loss allowance ($’000)
Current
31-60 days 
past due
61 - 90 
days past 
due
More than 
90 days 
past due
Total
0.1%
7,899 
8 
0.5%
5.11%
11.06%
619 
3 
518 
26 
3,070 
12,106 
340 
377 
25 June 2018
Expected loss rate
Gross carrying amount - trade receivables ($’000)
Loss allowance ($’000)
Current
31-60 days 
past due
61 - 90 
days past 
due
More than 
90 days 
past due
Total
1.0%
6,892 
69
1.0%
1,203
12 
10.0%
13.81%
512
51
1,299
9,906
180
312 
Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators that there is no reasonable expectation 
of  recovery  include,  amongst  others,  the  failure  of  a  debtor  to  engage  in  a  repayment  plan  with  the  group,  and  a  failure  to  make 
contractual payments for a period of greater than 120 days past due. Impairment losses on trade receivables are presented as net 
impairment  losses  within  operating  profit.  Subsequent  recoveries  of  amounts  previously  written  off  are  credited  against  the  same  
line item.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(c) Other Debtors
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 3.
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 3 for more information on the risk management policy of the Group and the credit quality of the entity’s trade 
receivables.
11. INVENTORIES
Consolidated Entity
Inventory at lower of cost and net realizable value
Goods in transit - at cost
FY2019 
$’000
67,259
1,439
68,698
FY2018 
$’000
60,814
1,632
62,446
Inventory Finance
The Group utilises inventory finance facilities to fund inventory. The term of the facility is two years.
Inventory Expense
Inventories recognised as expense during the 53 week period ended 30 June 2019 and included in cost of sales of goods amounted 
to $86,249,607 (2018: $79,402,493).
Write-downs of inventories to net realisable value recognised as an expense during the 53 week period ended 30 June 2019 amounted 
to $28,234 (2018: $94,537).
Included in the valuation of inventory is a provision for stock obsolescence of $1,033,297 (2018: $1,291,000).
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201912. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Consolidated Entity
Current assets
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges
Total current derivative financial instrument assets
Current liabilities
Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges
Interest rate swap contracts – cash flow hedges
Total current derivative financial instrument liabilities
Net current derivative financial instrument assets
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
-
-
(43)
(606)
(649)
(649)
454
454
-
(53)
(53)
401
The Group’s risk exposures are provided in Note 3.
Forward Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps– Cash Flow Hedges
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 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 there were no gains or losses (2018: nil) recognised in profit or loss for the ineffective portion 
of these hedging contracts.
Hedge ineffectiveness 
Hedge  effectiveness  is  determined  at  the  inception  of  the  hedge  relationship  and  through  periodic  prospective  effectiveness 
assessments to ensure that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging instrument. For hedges of foreign 
currency purchases, the group enters into hedge relationships where the critical terms of the hedging instrument match exactly with 
the terms of the hedged item. The group therefore performs a qualitative assessment of effectiveness. If changes in circumstances 
affect the terms of the hedged item such that the critical terms no longer match exactly with the critical terms of the hedging instrument, 
the group uses the hypothetical derivative method to assess effectiveness. In hedges of foreign currency purchases, ineffectiveness 
may arise if the timing of the forecast transaction changes from what was originally estimated, or if there are changes in the credit risk 
of Australia or the derivative counterparty. 
The  group  enters  into  interest  rate  swaps  that  have  similar  critical  terms  as  the  hedged  item,  such  as  reference  rate,  reset  dates, 
payment dates, maturities and notional amount. Hedge ineffectiveness for interest rate swaps is assessed using the same principles 
as for hedges of foreign currency purchases. It may occur due to: 
• the credit value/debit value adjustment on the interest rate swaps which is not matched by the loan, and 
• differences in critical terms between the interest rate swaps and loans. 
There was no ineffectiveness during 2019 or 2018 in relation to the interest rate swaps.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTSHedge reserves 
The group’s hedging reserves disclosed in note 24 relate to the following hedging instruments:
 Consolidated Entity
Opening balance 26 June 2017
Add Change in fair value of hedging instrument 
recognised in Other Comprehensive Income
Less Deferred Tax
Closing balance 24 June 2018
Add Change in fair value of hedging instrument 
recognised in Other Comprehensive Income
Less Deferred Tax
Closing balance 30 June 2019
13. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Consolidated Entity
Prepayments and other current assets
Currency 
Forwards 
$'000
Interest Rate 
Swaps  
$'000
Total Hedge 
Reserves  
$'000
83
531
160
454
(708)
(212)
(42)
(20)
(47)
(14)
(53)
(791)
(237)
(607)
63
484
146
401
(1,499)
(449)
(649)
FY2019 
$’000
2,277
FY2018 
$’000
2,324
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201914. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Consolidated Entity
Year ended 24 June 2018
Opening net book amount
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation charge
Closing net book amount
At 24 June 2018
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount
Year ended 30 June 2019
Opening net book amount
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation charge
Closing net book amount
At 30 June 2019
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
Net book amount
Furniture, Fittings and 
Equipment
$’000
Vehicles
$’000
Land and 
Buildings
 $’000
27,229
1,636
4,820
(231)
(3,518)
28,300
45,504
(17,204)
28,300
255
(3)
(326)
1,562
3,175
(1,613)
1,562
28,300
1,562
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total
$'000
28,865
5,075
(234)
(3,844)
29,862
48,679
(18,817)
29,862
29,862
7,762
(241)
(4,114)
31,707
52,820
(21,113)
31,707
530
(4)
(355)
1,733
3,530
(1,797)
1,733
12,588
20,880
-
(19)
(245)
(4,488)
12,569
46,009
12,588
68,938
(19)
(22,929)
12,569
46,009
55
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS15. 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
Marketing fund
Other provisions/accruals
Total deferred tax assets
GROSS DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:
Other accruals and provisions
Total deferred tax liabilities
MOVEMENTS IN NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Opening balance
Charged/(credited) to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income  
(Note 8)
Charged/(credited) amounts recognised on acquisitions
Charged/(credited) amounts recognised directly in equity
Net deferred tax assets
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
2,092
1,065
961
113
413
326
929
1,987
1,075
1,145
94
314
563
773
5,899
5,951
65
65
5,941
(448)
341
-
5,834
10
10
5,890
(181)
235
(3)
5,941
56
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201916. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Consolidated Entity
Year ended 24 June 2018
Opening net book amount
Additions
Amortisation charge for the year
Closing net book amount
At 24 June 2018
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Net book amount
Year ended 30 June 2019
Opening net book amount
Additions
Amortisation charge for the year
Closing net book amount
At 30 June 2019
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Net book amount
Goodwill 
$’000
Patents, 
Trademarks and 
Other Rights 
$’000
10,102
548
-
10,650
10,650
-
10,650
10,650
796
-
11,446
11,446
-
11,446
240
-
(20)
220
500
(280)
220
220
-
(20)
200
500
(300)
200
Total 
$’000
10,342
548
(20)
10,870
11,150
(280)
10,870
10,870
796
(20)
11,646
11,946
(300)
11,646
The  current  year  acquisition  is  not  material  hence,  has  not  been  disclosed  separately  as  a  business  combination.  Also  the  prior  year  acquisition 
accounting has been finalised in the current year and there were no changes to the amounts previously reported.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(a) Impairment Tests for Goodwill
Goodwill is allocated to the Group’s one cash generating unit being the selling of light fittings, fans and energy efficient products (refer 
Note 4).
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
2019
%
64.0
2018
%
64.0
2019
%
3.0
2018
%
3.0
2019
%
11.0
2018
%
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.
17. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Consolidated Entity
Trade payables
Customer deposits
Sundry creditors
Marketing fund
Other payables
FY2019 
$’000
6,568
3,300
6,168
1,087
725
FY2018 
$’000
6,007
2,767
6,699
2,058
635
17,848
18,166
(a) Risk Exposure
Information about the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange risk is provided in Note 3.
(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.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201918. CURRENT BORROWINGS
Consolidated Entity
Secured
Inventory finance (a)
Loan facility floating rate (b)
Hire purchase liability (c)
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
30,754
19,689
300
426
-
276
31,480
19,965
(a) Inventory Finance
The Group utilises inventory finance facilities to fund inventory. The term of the facility is two years.
(b) Loan Facility – Floating Rate
The Group utilises floating rate loan facilities to fund business acquisitions. The term of the facility is two years.
(c) 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 
21.
Risk Exposures
Details of the Group’s exposure to risks arising from current and non-current borrowings are set out in Note 3.
19. CURRENT PROVISIONS
Consolidated Entity
Employee benefits (a)
Warranty provision (b)
Other provisions (c)
FY2019 
$’000
6,079
1,452
136
7,667
FY2018 
$’000
5,379
1,468
131
6,978
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(a) Employee Benefits
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 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 not expected to be taken or paid within the next 12 months.
Consolidated Entity
Leave obligations not expected to be settled within 12 months
FY2019 
$’000
4,325
FY2018 
$’000
3,813
(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. If claim costs to differ by 10% from management’s estimates, the warranty provision would be an estimated 
$145,000 (2018: $147,000) 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 to profit or loss - amount incurred and charged
Amounts used during the year
Carrying amount at end of period
FY2019 
$’000
1,468
(16)
1,452
FY2019 
$’000
131
571
(566)
136
FY2018 
$’000
1,300
168
1,468
FY2018 
$’000
135
689
(693)
131
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201920. CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES
Consolidated Entity
Provision for income tax
21. NON CURRENT BORROWINGS
Consolidated Entity
Secured
Loan facility floating rate (a)
Hire purchase plan (b)
FY2019 
$’000
658
FY2018 
$’000
1,436
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
18,944
515
19,459
6,100
265
6,365
(a) Loan Facility Floating Rate
The Group utilises floating rate loan facilities to fund business acquisitions. The term of the facility is two years.
(b) Hire Purchase Plan
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.
Secured Liabilities and Asset Security
The Group’s liabilities are secured by general security agreements and deed of cross guarantee and indemnity over certain entities 
within the Group. Under the letter of offer the security arrangements cover entities that generate a minimum 85% EBITDA and hold a 
minimum 85% total assets.
Compliance with Covenants
Under the terms of the major borrowing facilities the Group is required to comply with the following financial covenants:
• the interest cover ratio is not less than 3.5:1;
• the debt to EBITDA ratio is not more than 2.25:1;
• the fixed charge cover ratio is not less than 1.5:1 and
• the borrowing base is not more than 60% and
• the distribution does not exceed 70% of NPAT.
The Group has complied with the financial covenants of its borrowing facilities during the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 
weeks ended 24 June 2018.
Risk Exposures
Information about the Group’s exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange risk is provided in Note 3.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS22. NON CURRENT PROVISIONS
Consolidated Entity
Lease liabilities
Employee benefits
FY2019 
$’000
2,987
894
3,881
FY2018 
$’000
2,389
978
3,367
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201923. CONTRIBUTED EQUITY
Consolidated Entity
Number of ordinary shares, fully paid
Consolidated Entity
Movements in ordinary share capital
Balance at the beginning of the year
Performance rights vesting into shares
Dividend reinvestment plan share issue
Balance at the end of the year
FY2019 
FY2018
219,214,930
217,162,678
FY2019 
$’000
65,690
-
2,539
68,229
FY2018 
$’000
62,870
251
2,569
65,690
Consolidated Entity
FY2019 
FY2018
Movements in the number of ordinary shares
Balance at the beginning of the year
Performance rights vesting into shares
Dividend reinvestment plan share issue
Balance at the end of the year
Ordinary Shares
217,162,678
215,262,753
-
144,680
2,052,252
1,755,245
219,214,930
217,162,678
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 
(borrowings less cash) divided by total equity. 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS24. RESERVES AND RETAINED PROFITS
Consolidated Entity
(a) Other reserves
Cash flow hedges reserve
Share based payment reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
Treasury shares reserve
Common control reserve
Movement in cash flow hedges reserve
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 treasury shares reserve
Opening balance
Transactions arising from share based payments
Closing balance
Movement in common control  reserve
Opening balance
Transactions arising from share capital restructure
Closing balance
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FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
(649)
456
724
(192)
(43,672)
(43,333)
401
(1,050)
(649)
127
329
456
557
167
724
-
(192)
(192)
401
127
557
-
(43,672)
(42,587)
63
338
401
210
(83)
127
434
123
557
-
-
-
(43,672)
(43,672)
-
-
(43,672)
(43,672)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019Nature and Purpose of Other Reserves
Cash Flow Hedges Reserve
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(n). Amounts are reclassified to profit or loss when the associated hedged transaction 
affects profit or loss.
Share Based Payments Reserve
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
Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
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.
Treasury Shares Reserve
This reserve is used to record the elimination of shares in Beacon Lighting Group held by the incentive plan trust entity on behalf of 
the participants of the Groups incentive plan.
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.
Consolidated Entity
(b) Retained earnings
Movements in retained earnings were as follows:
Opening balance
Net profit for the period
Dividends paid
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
53,226
16,044
(10,986)
58,284
44,213
19,590
(10,577)
53,226
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS25. DIVIDENDS
a) Ordinary Shares
Consolidated Entity
Final dividend for period ended 24 June 2018 of 2.50 cents (2017: 2.40 cents)  
per fully paid share
Interim dividend for period ended 30 June 2019 of 2.55 cents (2018: 2.50 cents) 
per full paid share
Total dividends paid
Dividends paid in cash or satisfied by the issue of shares under the dividend 
reinvestment plan 
Dividends paid in cash 
Dividends satisfied by the issue of shares under the dividend reinvestment plan
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
5,429
5,169
5,557
10,986
8,447
2,539
10,986
5,408
10,577
8,008
2,569
10,577
Dividend reinvestment plan
The  Group  has  established  a  dividend  reinvestment  plan  under  which  eligible  shareholders  may  elect  to  have  all  or  part  of  their 
dividend entitlements satisfied by the issue of new ordinary shares rather than by being paid in cash. Shares are issued under the plan 
at a 5% discount to the market price.
b) Dividends not Recognised 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 2.00 cents per fully paid 
ordinary share (2018: 2.50 cents), fully franked based on tax paid at 30%. The 
proposed dividend is to be paid out of retained earnings at 30 June 2019, but not 
recognised as at liability at year end.
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
4,384
5,169
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019c) Franked Dividends
The franked portions of the final dividends recommended after 30 June 2019 will be franked out of existing franking credits or out of 
franking credits arising from the payment of income tax in the 53 week period ended 30 June 2019.
Consolidated Entity
Franking credits available for subsequent reporting periods based on a tax rate of 
30.0% (2018: 30.0%)
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
35,043
33,362
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.
26. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
Consolidated Entity
Key management personnel compensation
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Long-term benefits – movements in leave provisions
Performance based cash benefits
Performance based share benefits
FY2019 
$
FY2018 
$
1,330,909
1,297,542
99,521
47,974
-
238,560
97,592
(46,298)
262,140
118,761
1,716,964
1,729,737
Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the remuneration report on pages 18 to 26.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS27. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS
(a) Executive Short Term Incentive Scheme
Under the Group’s short-term incentive (STI) plan, executives received 0% of the annual STI in cash and 100% in the form of performance 
rights and options to ordinary shares of Beacon Lighting Group Limited which vested during the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019. 
Performance rights were granted on 16 August 2018, 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.
Grant 
Date
Quantity 
Granted
Vest Date
Value at 
 Grant 
Date $
Vested 
%
Quantity 
Vested
Quantity 
Unvested
Value 
Expensed 
this Year $
G Robinson
24/06/2016
22,107 
28-Aug-17
43,750 
100.00%
 22,107
G Robinson
18/08/2016
23,603 
28-Aug-17
32,100 
100.00%
23,603 
-
-
       - 
    753 
G Robinson
24/08/2017
39,338 
13-Oct-17
53,500 
66.67%      26,227 
13,111
 11,332 
G Robinson
16/08/2018
71,333
09-Oct-18
109,140
33.34%
23,783
47,550
81,854
Total
156,381 
238,490 
93,939 
The fair value of performance rights granted on 24 June 2016 (grant date) was $1.979, with a final vesting date of 28 August 2017. 
The fair value of performance rights granted on 18 August 2016 (grant date) was $1.360, with a final vesting date of 25 August 2018. All 
unvested performance rights will vest on 25 August 2018 provided the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date.
The fair value of performance rights granted on 24 August 2017 (grant date) was $1.360, with a final vesting date of 25 August 2020. All 
unvested performance rights will vest on 25 August 2020 provided the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date.
The fair value of performance rights granted on 16 August 2018 (grant date) was $1.530, with a final vesting date of 16 August 2020. All 
unvested performance rights will vest on 16 August 2020 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 executive leaves the Group prior to the vesting date the performance rights will generally lapse.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019 
 
 
 
The  number  of  options  over  shares  in  the  Group  granted  to  the  Key  Management  Personnel  during  the  current  financial  period, 
together with prior period grants which vested during the period are set out below.
Grant 
Date
Quantity 
Granted
Vest Date
Value at 
 Grant 
Date $
Vest %
Quantity 
Vested & 
Exercisable
Quantity 
Unvested
Value 
Expensed 
this Year $
I Bunnett
24/06/2016
31,582  Refer below
40,740 
100.00%
31,582 
         -   
      797 
18/08/2016
11,029  Refer below
15,000 
70.00%
  7,720 
  3,309 
  1,696 
24/08/2017
18,382  Refer below
25,000 
40.00%
7,353 
11,029 
  7,465 
16/08/2018
33,333  Refer below
51,000 
33.33%
11,110 
22,223 
38,249 
D Speirs
24/06/2016
31,582  Refer below
40,740 
100.00%
31,582 
         -   
      797 
18/08/2016
11,029  Refer below
15,000 
70.00%
  7,720 
  3,309 
  1,696 
24/08/2017
18,382  Refer below
25,000 
40.00%
7,353 
11,029 
  7,465 
16/08/2018
33,333  Refer below
51,000 
33.33%
11,110 
22,223 
38,249 
B Martens
24/06/2016
31,582  Refer below
40,740 
100.00%
31,582 
         -   
      797 
18/08/2016
11,029  Refer below
15,000 
70.00%
  7,720 
  3,309 
  1,696 
24/08/2017
18,382  Refer below
25,000 
40.00%
7,353 
11,029 
  7,465 
16/08/2018
33,333  Refer below
51,000 
33.33%
11,110 
22,223 
38,249 
Total
282,978 
395,220 
144,621 
Options were granted on 24 June 2016. 40% vested on 26 June 2017, 30% vested on 25 August 2017 and 30% vest on 25 August 
2018, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. The options expire on 24 June 
2031. The options have a zero exercise price. 
Options were granted on 18 August 2016. 40% vested on 18 August 2017, 30% vest on 18 August 2018 and 30% vest on 18 August 
2019, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. The options expire on 24 June 
2031. The options have a zero exercise price.
Options were granted on 24 August 2017. 40% vest on 24 August 2018, 30% vest on 24 August 2019 and 30% vest on 24 August 
2020, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. The options expire on 24 June 
2031. The options have a zero exercise price.
Options were granted on 16 August 2018. 33.33% vest immediately, 33.33% vest on 16 August 2019 and 33.33% vest on 16 August 
2020, in each case provided that the executive remains employed by the Group at the vesting date. The options expire on 24 June 
2031. The options 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 executive leaves 
the Group prior to the vesting date the options will generally lapse. 
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.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The number of rights and options to be granted is determined based on the average share price at 30 June (averaged over + / - 30 
days).
Number of performance rights granted 
Fair Value of performance rights at grant date
Number of options granted
Fair Value of options at grant date
(b) Fair Value of Performance Rights Granted
FY2019 
71,333
$1.53
FY2018 
39,338
$1.36
FY2019 
FY2018 
99,999
$1.53
55,146
$1.36
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 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 included:
Exercise price
Grant date
Share Price at grant date
Expected dividend yield 
FY2019 
$0.00
FY2018 
$0.00
16 August 2018
1 August 2017
$1.53
3.27%
$1.35
3.52%
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 performance rights granted.
(c) Fair Value of Options Granted
The fair value of the options 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 options granted:
Exercise price
Grant date
Share Price at grant date
Expected dividend yield 
FY2019 
$0.00
FY2018 
$0.00
16 August 2018
24 August 2017
$1.53
3.27%
$1.35
3.52%
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 options granted.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019(d) Expenses Arising from Share Based Payment Transactions
Total expenses arising from share based payment transactions recognised during the period as part of employee benefits expense 
were as follows:
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
Performance rights and options issued under employee STI plans
312
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28. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Consolidated Entity
FY2019
FY2018
Basic earnings per share - cents
Diluted earnings per share - cents
7.37
7.37
9.09
9.09
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used as the denominator in 
calculating basic earnings per share
217,720,179
215,436,971
Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used 
as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share
217,773,536
215,617,458
29. REMUNERATION OF AUDITORS
Consolidated Entity
Audit and assurance services
Audit and review of financial statements
Other assurance services
Other services:
Taxation services 
Other services
FY2019 
$
FY2018 
$
236,900
-
22,390
10,000
222,100
69,580
28,235
49,489
Total remuneration of PwC
269,290
369,404
30. CONTINGENCIES
There were no significant or material contingent liabilities including legal claims at 30 June 2019 or 24 June 2018.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS31. COMMITMENTS
(a) Non-Cancellable Operating Leases: Lessee
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
FY2019 
$’000
24,338
63,869
14,985
FY2018 
$’000
22,768
64,391
16,176
103,192
103,335
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.
(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 18)
Non-current (Note 21)
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
453
543
996
(55)
941
426
515
941
296
271
567
(27)
540
275
265
540
(c) Significant capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting period but not recognised as liabilities is $0.7m (2018: 
$0.5m)
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201932. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
(a) Subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note 33.
(b) Key Management Personnel
Disclosures relating to key management personnel are set out in Note 27.
(c) Transactions With Other Related Parties
Consolidated Entity
The following transactions occurred with related parties:
Purchases of goods
FY2019 
$
FY2018 
$
Purchases of goods and supply of services from other related parties
54,169
28,307
Other transactions
Income received from other related parties
Rent paid to other related parties
14,488
50,515
1,602,456
1,676,951
The Robinson family has a 100% interest as the owner of the Derrimut distribution centre leased by Beacon Lighting on arms length 
commercial terms. The current rent is $1,035,468 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 has a 100% interest as owner of the Heidelberg store leased by Beacon Lighting on arms length terms. The 
current rent is $188,510 per annum increasing by 3% annually. The lease expires in 2021 with one further right of renewal for a period 
of seven years.
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 $231,692 per annum increasing by 3% annually. The lease expires in 2024 with one further right of renewal for a period of seven 
years.
The Robinson family has a 100% interest as owner of the Bendigo store leased by Beacon Lighting on arms length terms. The current 
rent is $90,200 per annum increasing by CPI annually. The lease expires in 2019 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  Energy  Solutions  have  an  arms  length 
working alliance whereby business opportunities are jointly explored. 
(d) Outstanding Balances
As at 30 June 2019 Carbonetix Pty Ltd owed the Group $64,916 (2018: $150,861).
No provisions for doubtful debts have been raised in relation to any outstanding balances, and no expense has been recognised in 
respect of bad or doubtful debts due from related parties.
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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION33. 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(c):
Name of Entity
Incorporation
Shares
Equity Holding(1)
2019 %
 2018 %
Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd
Beacon Lighting Group Incentive Plan 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
Masson Manufacturing Pty Ltd
Beacon Property Company Pty Ltd
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Light Source Solutions New Zealand Limited
New Zealand
Beacon Lighting Europe GmbH
Germany
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Beacon Lighting Corporation USA Inc.
United States of America
Ordinary
Beacon Lighting America Inc.
United States of America
Ordinary
Beacon Lighting Solutions (Zhongshan) Co. Ltd
China
Light Source Solutions Limited
Beacon International Limited
Beacon Lighting International 
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
(1) The proportion of ownership interest is equal to the proportion of voting power held.
34. EVENTS OCCURRING AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
-
100
100
100
In July 2019 the Group entered into an agreement to purchase a property for the value of $1,580,000 located in Epping, Victoria for 
Masson Manufacturing. In July 2019 both the Sunshine (Vic) and Mandurah (WA) stores were closed. In July 2019, the Group entered 
into an agreement to purchase the Myaree (WA) franchised store and convert it into a company store in September 2019. 
A fully franked dividend of $4,384,299 was declared on 19 August 2019.
Other than the above, 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.
74
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201935. CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(a) 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
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
(b) Reconciliation of Liabilities Arising from Financing Activities
FY2019 
$’000
16,044
4,489
234
20
312
(257)
(1,962)
(6,252)
1
46
(354)
(778)
1,205
12,748
FY2018 
$’000
19,590
3,844
36
20
156
(222)
(1,229)
(7,178)
869
(571)
(2,251)
1,544
935
15,543
Total
$’000
Consolidated Entity
Balance as at 25 June 2017
Cash flows
Balance as at 24 June 2018
Balance as at 24 June 2018
Cash flows
Balance as at 30 June 2019
Finance 
Leases due 
within 1 year
$’000
Finance 
Leases due 
after 1 year
$’000
Borrowings 
due within 1 
year
$’000
Borrowings 
due after 1 
year
$’000
(681)
405
(276)
(276)
(150)
(426)
(540)
275
(265)
(265)
(250)
(515)
(23,247)
(5,800)
(30,268)
3,558
(300)
3,938
(19,689)
(6,100)
(26,330)
(19,689)
(6,100)
(26,330)
(10,285)
(13,144)
(23,831)
(29,976)
(19,244)
(50,160)
75
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION36. 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.
There are no areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant 
to the financial statements.
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
Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained profits
Total equity
Profit / (Loss) for the period
Total  comprehensive income
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
26,371
88,464
114,835
1,797
-
1,797
17,152
88,452
105,604
2,037
26
2,063
113,038
103,541
92,546
85
20,407
113,038
2,933
2,933
90,007
74
13,460
103,541
2,283
2,283
(b) Contingent Liabilities of the Parent Entity
The parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2019 or 24 June 2018.
76
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 201938. DEED OF CROSS GUARANTEE
Beacon Lighting Group Limited and Beacon Lighting Corporation are parties to a deed of cross guarantee under which each Group 
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 ASIC Corporations Instrument 2016/914 issued by the Australian Securities and 
Investment Commission.
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 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 of the closed Group consisting of Beacon Lighting Group 
Limited and Beacon Lighting Corporation.
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
FY2019 
$’000
24,295
(3,541)
20,754
(6,595)
14,159
(144)
43
(101)
FY2018 
$’000
29,584
(3,709)
25,875
(7,886)
17,989
(49)
15
(34)
Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to the members of 
the closed Group
14,058
17,955
77
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATIONCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF THE CLOSED GROUP
Beacon Lighting Group Limited and Beacon Lighting Corporation Pty Ltd
FY2019 
$’000
FY2018 
$’000
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Current tax asset
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
Borrowings
Derivative financial instruments
Provisions
Current tax liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Provisions
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Contributed equity
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity
78
451
1,926
-
13
67,356
69,746
5,699
70,633
76,332
146,078
581
-
155
656
328
1,720
2,578
2,578
4,298
102
885
-
19
63,640
64,646
5,831
70,633
76,464
141,110
829
-
54
588
1,320
2,791
2,263
2,263
5,054
141,780
136,056
68,224
85
73,471
141,780
65,684
74
70,298
136,056
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFor the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2019 and the 52 weeks ended 24 June 2018. Beacon Lighting Group and its controlled entities.BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY OF THE CLOSED GROUP
Beacon Lighting Group Ltd and  
Beacon Lighting Corporation 
Balance as at 25 June 2017
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Issue of shares via dividend re-investment plan
Issue of shares to employees
Employee share scheme
Treasury shares
Dividends provided for or paid
Total contributions by and distributions to owners
Balance as at 24 June 2018
Balance as at 24 June 2018
Profit for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributed
equity
$’000
62,864
-
-
-
2,569
251
-
-
-
2,820
65,684
65,684
-
-
-
Issue of shares via dividend re-investment plan
2,540
Issue of shares to employees
Employee share scheme
Treasury shares
Dividends provided for or paid
Total contributions by and distributions to owners
Balance as at 30 June 2019
-
-
-
-
2,540
68,224
Reserves
$’000
Retained 
earnings
$’000
Total equity
$’000
191
-
(34)
(34)
-
-
(83)
-
-
(83)
74
74
-
(101)
(101)
-
-
312
(200)
62,886
125,941
17,989
17,989
-
(34)
17,989
17,955
-
-
-
-
2,569
251
(83)
-
(10,577)
(10,577)
(10,577)
(7,840)
70,298
136,056
70,298
136,056
14,159
14,159
-
(101)
14,159
14,057
-
-
-
-
2,540
-
312
(200)
-
(10,986)
(10,986)
(112)
(10,986)
(8,335)
85
73,471
141,780
79
DIRECTORS’ DECLARATIONDirectors’ Declaration
In the opinion of the Directors:
(a) 
 the Financial Statements, notes and the additional disclosures set out on pages 29 to 79 are in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001 (Cth), including:
(i) 
(ii) 
 complying  with  Accounting  Standards,  the  Corporations  Regulations  2001  and  other  mandatory  professional  reporting 
requirements, and
 giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2019 and of its performance for the 53 weeks 
ended on that date.
(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, 
(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 and
(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.
Ian Robinson 
Executive Chairman 
Melbourne, 19 August 2019 
Glen Robinson 
Chief Executive Officer
80
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEACON LIGHTING GROUP LIMITED
82
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEACON LIGHTING GROUP LIMITED
84
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORTINDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BEACON LIGHTING GROUP LIMITED
86
BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019Shareholders’ 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
(b) Substantial Shareholdings
At  24  July  2019,  the  distribution  of  shareholdings  was  as  
follows:
The  number  of  shares  held  by  the  substantial  shareholders 
listed in the Company’s register of substantial shareholders as 
at 24 July 2019 were:
Size of Shareholding
Number of Shareholders
Shareholder
Number of 
Shares
% Held
Heystead 
Nominees Pty 
Ltd (including 
Robinson 
Family 
members)
121,054,088
55.22%
1 - 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
Over 100,000
Total number of 
shareholders
Holdings of less than a 
marketable parcel
189
331
252
563
52
1,387
-
88
BEACON LIGHTING GROUP ANNUAL REPORT 2019(c) Class of Shares and Voting Rights
At 24 July 2019, there were 1,387 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 24 July 2019:
Rank
Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
HEYSTEAD NOMINEES PROPRIETARY LIMITED
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED
MIRRABOOKA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
KJA HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
RELIABLE BUSINESS CO LTD
ANACACIA PTY LTD + WATTLE FUND A/C
BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD 
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