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Annual Report
for the period ended 25 January 2015

Contents

Key Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chairman’s Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Managing Director’s Review of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Income Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Statements of Comprehensive Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Statements of Changes in Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Balance Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Statements of Cash Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes to the Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Auditors’ Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Corporate Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

General Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Top 20 Holder List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Key Facts

Audited

Audited
period ending period ending
26 January
2014
$000

25 January
2015
$000

Audited
period ending
27 January
2013
$000

Audited
period ending
29 January
2012
$000

Audited
period ending
30 January
2011
$000

Trading Results

Sales Revenue

Gross profit margin

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)1 .

Net profit after tax (NPAT)

Net cash flows from operating activities

Financial Position and Statistics

Shareholders' funds

Total assets

EBIT per share

NPAT per share

Operating cashflow per share

Current ratio

Store Numbers

Homeware

Sporting Goods

Briscoe Group

Total Store Area (m2)

Homeware

Sporting Goods

507,063

483,566

452,702

438,037

419,294

38.9%

53,122

39,302

45,051

38 .5%

45,222

33,575

46,092

155,559

234,754

140,648

215,384

24.5c

18.2c

20.8c

2.2:1

21 .0c

15 .6c

21 .4c

2 .1:1

38 .9%

40,970

30,468

31,406

128,581

191,831

19 .2c

14 .3c

14 .7c

2 .3:1

67 .0%

38 .5%

36,666

27,529

42,030

141,212

207,305

17 .2c

12 .9c

19 .7c

2 .4:1

68 .1%

38 .9%

32,755

21,612

45,264

131,886

191,119

15 .4c

10 .2c

21 .3c

2 .5:1

69 .0%

95,787

53,993

94,402

51,884

93,014

51,884

90,615

51,417

93,964

53,204

Shareholders' funds to total assets

66.3%

65 .3%

Briscoe Group

149,780

146,286

144,898

142,032

147,168

1. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) is a non-GAAP measure. Refer to the Income Statement on Page 9.

Chairman’s Review

We are pleased to present the Directors’ Reports on the

Last year we highlighted the 22% increase in EBIT

financial and operational performance of Briscoe Group

over the previous year and this year we are pleased to

Limited for the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015 .

report an increase of 45% in EBIT for the sporting goods

The 2014/15 year was again one of significant growth

for the Group and despite a continuation of the very

challenging and competitive retail market in which

the Group operates, we were delighted to announce,

during March, another record full year profit for the

segment . The merchandise and operations teams have

worked hard to capitalise on the alignment of fashion

with sport across the footwear and apparel categories

as well as leveraging the new technology introduced to

receipt inventory into store .

Group . This year’s result represents a compound 16 .1%

Briscoes Homeware continues to invigorate the

increase in reported Net profit After Tax for the last four

homeware market in New Zealand with its formidable

years and reflects the importance we place on managing

range of respected, international, quality and trusted

every part of the business from ensuring the basics are

homeware brands .

executed well through to the measured, controlled

approach with which we implement new initiatives .

Another highlight of the financial year was the

performance of the Group’s online business with

We continue to focus on providing our customers with

significant growth in both its top-line and bottom-line

great product and exceptional prices delivered through

results . We remain excited about the opportunities that

the best possible experience and the Board would

the online channel presents to us and are determined

like to acknowledge the significant contribution from

to maximise that potential as we look to integrate

all employees who have once again produced these

seamlessly with our bricks and mortar operations on the

outstanding results .

journey to omni-channel retailing .

A significant highlight for the Group was the

The Group remains in a very strong financial position

achievement of surpassing $500 million in sales in the

with a cash balance of $89 .7 million reported at year-

same year as exceeding $50 million in Earnings before

end and no interest-bearing liabilities . It is important

interest and tax (EBIT) .

The executive team is committed to implementing

initiatives that are customer-centric and they understand

the need for these initiatives to involve all parts of

the business from frontline operations in the way

we design and refurbish stores, to merchandise and

marketing in the way we optimise buying decisions and

structure promotions, to human resources in the way

to consider this cash balance however, in the context

of the early year-end cut-off date of 25 January 2015 .

As at this date approximately $20 million of creditor

payments were included in the trade payables balance,

which were subsequently paid by 31 January 2015 . In

addition to this, GST of $6 .4 million was paid on 28

January 2015 and $5 .0 million for a property transaction

settlement was made on 10 February 2015 .

we effectively train and incentivise our teams, to supply

We actively pursue and evaluate opportunities

chain management in the way we efficiently distribute

to generate increased future returns via property

product, and to finance and IT in the way in which we

acquisition, business acquisition or store rollout

report and keep our systems relevant and innovative .

These opportunities are evaluated on the basis of

Rebel Sport continues to deliver outstanding growth .

shareholders .

their potential to add value to Briscoe Group and its

Financial performance
Sales revenue increased by 4 .86% to $507 .06 million,

Inventories totalled $73 .51 million at year-end, being

$4 .20 million higher than the $69 .31 million reported

compared with $483 .57 million previously . On a same

for last year . This reflects the additional Rebel Sport

store basis, sales increased for the year by 4 .94% .

store at Coastlands, increased stock holdings to satisfy

The Group’s gross profit margin for the year increased

from 38 .50% to 38 .90%, reflecting the continued focus

the significant increases experienced in online sales and

increased levels of product directly imported by the Group .

the Group has on inventory management, the impact

During the year $12 .69 million of capital investment

of the new stock receipting technology introduced

was made by the Group, including for the purchase of

to all stores during the year, continued refinement of

property in Taylors Road, Auckland, the development

the quality and breadth of our product ranges, and

the benefits of a strong New Zealand dollar . Other

of property in Invercargill, the fit-out of one new store,

the relocation of three stores, a store refurbishment and

factors that were central to these gross profit margin

eleven storeroom reconfigurations .

increases were the overall management of inventories,

the effectiveness and aggressiveness of our buying

and marketing, and the on-going improvements in the

quality of the shopping experiences for customers .

Dividend
The directors resolved to pay a final dividend of 8 .50

cents per share (cps), fully imputed . When added to the

interim dividend of 5 .50 cps, the total dividend for the

Net profit after tax (NPAT) was $39 .30 million compared

year is 14 .00cps, representing 77% of the Group’s tax

to the $33 .58 million for last year, an improvement of

paid earnings . During the last four years the Group has

17 .06% on last year’s reported NPAT .

Group EBIT and NPAT for the year was enhanced by the

$1 .34 million recovery, included in the profit reported

paid out 78% of tax paid earnings in normal dividends

and 94% when the special dividend paid in June 2012

is included .

for the first half, as a result of the settlement of the

The directors approved the final dividend payment

Group’s Business Interruption insurance claim lodged in

date of 31 March 2015 and the share register closed to

relation to the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake .

determine entitlements to the dividend at 5 pm on 20

Excluding the impact of this recovery EBIT and NPAT

March 2015 .

for the Group increased by 14 .51% and 14 .19%

respectively, over the same measures recorded for the

full 2013-14 year .

The results were for the 52 week period from 27 January

2014 to 25 January 2015 compared to the 52 week period

last year from 28 January 2013 to 26 January 2014 .

Executive Share Option Plan
The Board is of the view that all shareholders benefit

from the issue to key senior executives of long-term,

appropriately-priced share options that crystallise only

on delivery of increased shareholder value . In 2003 the

Group established an Executive Share Option Plan to

issue options to selected senior executives and, subject

community causes by encouraging employees and their

to shareholder approval, to Executive Directors . The

children to up skill and fulfill their education ambitions

Board intends to issue up to a further 1,700,000 options

– a helping hand to make an amazing difference to

in the current 2015-16 financial year . This will result in

someone’s impact on themselves, their family, their

the total number of share options issued under the scheme

community and wider society .

since its inception and still exercisable being equivalent

to 3 .2% percent of the current issued share capital .

The Group’s partnership with the First Foundation, an

organisation very experienced in managing scholarships,

The six tranches of options, issued between 2003 and

brings together mentors, schools, and the scholars

2008 have now lapsed with 1,547,500 options being

themselves to create a proven and holistic four year

exercised . The seventh tranche expired on 27 November

programme that will include paid work experience,

2013 with 1,244,000 options being exercised from the

networks, financial support and advice and guidance

original 1,560,000 options issued . The eighth tranche

from personal mentors allowing recipients to reach and

expired on the 27 October 2014 with 1,226,000

achieve their goals and aspirations .

being exercised from the original 1,505,000 options

issued . The ninth tranche became exercisable at a

price of $1 .38 each from 21 October 2014 . Of the

1,437,000 options issued in that tranche, 642,000 are

still exercisable at the time of writing this report . The

holders have until 20 October 2015 to exercise them .

The necessary disclosures will continue to be made in

relation to the share options issued by the Group as and

when options are exercised or lapse .

Further details of the Executive Share Options Plan

can be found in Note 21 (page 45) of the financial

statements contained within this Annual Report .

Community Sponsorship
At Briscoe Group we pride ourselves on being a

responsible and socially aware corporate citizen .

The first three scholarships were awarded in 2013 . In

2014 two further scholarships were awarded . These

scholarships have all been awarded to regional store

team members . In addition to these scholarships we

have also assisted a number of our support staff to

complete their AUT certificate in Retailing .

It is our intention to continue to support our staff to

further their tertiary eduction and we have established

relationships with Massey University and AUT to

provide a pathway for staff to study for Bachelor of

Retail and Business Management . We recognise the

benefits derived from encouraging our team members

in all parts of the organisation to pursue education .

Already 80% of all store staff have completed the

in-house education programme BOLT and through the

generosity of the RA Duke Trust we are now looking to

We are proud to be a key partner of Cure Kids and

extend support to those selected employees who want to

believe it’s important to put our support and resources

develop their tertiary education where it has relevance

behind a cause that fits our values . To date we have

to their career with Briscoe Group .

raised in excess of $4 .1 million to help them fund

leading-edge research to enhance the quality of life for

thousands of kiwi children and their families .

Alaister Wall, Executive Director of Briscoe Group

continues as a director of Cure Kids, with support for

the charity also coming from throughout the Group and

Directors, Management and Staff
In addition to participating in formal monthly Board

meetings throughout the year, the directors attended

other meetings of directors and regular meetings of the

Board’s Audit and Human Resources Committees .

from Group suppliers and other parties we work with .

On behalf of my fellow directors, I wish to acknowledge

In addition to our alignment with Cure Kids we support

a wide variety of local community-based charities,

sports clubs and other initiatives by donating product to

support fundraising efforts .

Briscoe Group Scholarship

the enormous contributions of all employees to the

Group’s performance during the year . Their contributions

are sincerely appreciated .

It is our vision that the Briscoe Group Scholarship will

continue the strong tradition Briscoes has in supporting

Dame Rosanne Meo,

Chairman

Managing Director’s Review of Operations

Introduction
Our continued focus on improving the way we do

All of these initiatives and improvements have

contributed to the financial results we have achieved

things in every area of the business has again produced

this year including higher average sale value, transaction

substantial profit growth in a market which has been

numbers and gross profit margin while reducing the

challenging for retailers . The highly competitive sales

overall cost of doing business as a ratio to sales .

environment predicted in our Interim Report for the

second half of the year, proved to be true but despite

the tough trading conditions and a very late start to

summer, we continued to drive sales and profit growth .

We believe that the best way to protect and grow the

value of our retail brands and therefore the performance

and value of Briscoe Group is to continue to make them

more attractive to customers through the execution of a

number of initiatives while simultaneously focusing on

executing the retail basics to a very high standard .

We constantly look to improve the quality and range

of the product and brands we stock across both

the homeware and sporting goods segments . The

merchandise team work tirelessly to ensure the right

product is in the right place at the right time and while

there is always room to do better, our stock availability

has improved through the year . Our marketing team

has kept the promotional messages fresh, relevant,

compelling and most importantly in the right media to

serve our customer base .

To improve the quality of service provided in our stores

we have continued to invest in training and developing

our people . Business Managers, Retail Managers,

Assistant Retail Managers as well as stockroom,

administration and sales floor staff have all benefitted

from the programmes we have delivered, which focus

on a wide spectrum of topics including leadership,

delegation, inventory management, customer service,

product knowledge and health and safety .

Many stores have also benefitted from major and minor

development projects throughout the year, which always

result in an improved environment for customers .

The level of profit generated for the 2014-15 year

was another record for Briscoe Group and resulted in

rewards additional to base pay for many members of

the store and support management teams . Once again

we have made a discretionary bonus payment to all

full-time and part-time employees not already part of a

formal bonus scheme, to recognise the part every team

member plays in improving performance .

The strength of the New Zealand dollar throughout

much of the financial year allowed the Group to drive

aggressive promotions without heavily impacting gross

margin and therefore enabling currency benefits to

accrue to customers in the form of better prices .

The introduction of scanning technology to receipt stock

was a major project for the entire business and all stores

were ‘live’ by the end of September . We have seen a

significant improvement in the efficiency of the flow of

stock from the back door to the sales floor that certainly

made a huge difference in the crucial stock build period

before Christmas .

Our online business saw strong sales growth of over

50% for the year . Going forward we will continue to

improve the effectiveness, efficiency and capacity of the

fulfilment resources to support future growth . We are

also actively improving the look and feel of the websites

to make it easier for customers to search and shop with

us online, and taking other initiatives to improve the

shopping experience for online research and online

purchases .

Homeware
Briscoes Homeware continued to grow sales throughout

more information about the full extent of the product

range we hold as well as providing inspiration to assist

the year as well as increase the numbers and quality

with their purchasing .

of brands available in-store . These brands offer our

customers a guarantee of quality with the innovation,

design and colour content all helping to drive sales .

Having witnessed the success of brands such as ‘Jamie

Oliver’ and ‘Maxwell and Williams’, other brand owners

have identified the unique opportunity that Briscoes

Homeware presents for their brands in the New Zealand

market . During the coming year we will continue to

expand the range options available under the most

successful brands and also add significant new brands

to the ranges where we believe they will meet customer

demand and enhance profitability .

The tough market conditions experienced throughout

the year necessitated the mix of our marketing messages

for Briscoes Homeware to be heavily skewed towards

product and price . During this coming year we will

maintain the strong product and price messaging but

also increase the focus on range, quality and solution-

based communications . This will give our customers

During the year eleven Briscoes Homeware stores

benefitted from storeroom reconfigurations to improve

the efficiency and speed with which stock is processed .

While probably not the most glamorous activity

these stores have gained major benefit from having

improvements in this key area and it complements the

new scanning technology introduced during the year

for the receipting of inventory . Our Wanganui store was

relocated to a new, purpose built site in October and in

November the Briscoes Homeware store in Coastlands,

Wellington was relocated to a larger purpose-built store

adjacent to the existing location .

Sporting Goods
Rebel Sport delivered another year of very strong

growth . The price realignment by major suppliers in

the previous year continued to flow through making

branded sporting clothing and footwear even more

affordable to consumers .

Improved stock management by the sporting goods

been undertaken to simulate various price-cost-quantity

merchandise team helped to keep the stores well

scenarios to ensure we optimise the opportunities and

stocked throughout the year . The benefits from the

challenges as they arise .

introduction of the scanning technology for receipting

was especially evident in the Rebel Sport stores,

speeding up the flow of stock during the lead up to the

key Christmas period as well as ensuring seasonal stock

was quickly available to customers when it was most

sought after .

Our Human Resource plan for 2015 incorporates an

education and training focus aimed at supporting our

business initiatives . We will continue to use and develop

our online training tools as they give us the ability to

prepare and deliver targeted training solutions, which

include sales training, legal compliance and product

During the year a major refurbishment was completed at

knowledge . We will also deliver site-based training

our Manukau store that included the addition of the first

to individuals and groups targeted at all management

Under Armour brand ‘store-in-store’ concept in New

levels in our stores covering performance management,

Zealand .

leadership, product knowledge and health and safety .

Store configurations were changed in four Rebel Sport

The inventory scanning technology implemented last

stores to result in improved customer flows and better

year will continue to drive benefits and a second phase

use of merchandising space . In October the Wanganui

of enhancements to the system is planned to further

store moved to a better location adjacent to the new

improve and streamline the process .

Briscoes Homeware store and in December we opened

a Rebel Sport store in Coastlands which is trading well .

Priorities and Outlook for 2015/16
We look forward to another year of improving and

growing our business through a number of different

initiatives .

Our store development team has another heavy

schedule planned . During the first half of the year two

major refurbishments at Invercargill and Gisborne of

Briscoes Homeware stores will be completed with the

Hamilton and Taupo stores both being relocated to

larger and better sites . During the second half of the

year a further major refurbishment is planned for the

While many commentators are talking up the outlook

for the New Zealand economy we anticipate a

continuation of recent challenges for retailers . With

oil prices at their lowest levels in recent years, the

New Zealand dollar weakening against the US dollar,

economic problems in Europe and continued instability

through the Middle East, it is difficult to predict how the

year will unfold . However we are confident that with

the initiatives we have in place, our drive to continue

to improve the way we do things in every area of the

business, and the pleasing start we have made to the

new financial year, we will continue to strengthen our

position as New Zealand’s leading retailer of homeware

and sporting goods . We are cautiously optimistic about

Briscoes Homeware store in Tauranga and an extension

the year ahead for Briscoe Group .

and full refit will take place at the Taranaki Street store

in Wellington . We are also excited with the five brand

new stores planned for next year . Briscoes Homeware

and Rebel Sport will open new stores in Westgate

(Auckland) and Queenstown while a new Rebel Sport

Rod Duke

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

store will also open in Hornby (Christchurch) . These

major projects will provide customers with brand new,

state-of-the-art stores, which can be expected to result

in improved customer experience and higher levels of

profitability .

A key focus for the merchandise and marketing teams

will be the protection of gross profit margin percentage

as we experience the effects of a weakening New

Zealand dollar . Extensive analysis and modelling has

Financial Statements

The Board of Directors is pleased to present the Financial Statements for Briscoe Group Limited for the 52 week period

ended 25 January 2015 . The Financial Statements presented are signed for and on behalf of the Board, and were

authorised for issue on the date below .

Dame Rosanne Meo

Rod Duke

CHAIRMAN

GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR

5 March 2015

Income Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Notes

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Sales revenue
Cost of goods sold

Gross profit
Other operating income
Store expenses
Administration expenses

Earnings before interest and tax
Net finance income

Profit before income tax
Income tax expense

Net profit attributable to shareholders

4
5

Earnings per share for profit attributable to
shareholders:
Basic earnings per share (cents)
Diluted earnings per share (cents)

7
7

507,063
(309,816)

483,566
(297,392)

197,247
2,336
(86,968)
(59,493)

53,122
1,767

54,889
(15,587)

186,174
118
(85,319)
(55,751)

45,222
1,706

46,928
(13,353)

–
–

–
46,926
–
(16,208)

30,718
1,264

31,982
(967)

39,302

33,575

31,015

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

–
–

–
25,519
–

(14,496)

11,023
1,298

12,321

(909)

11,412

18.2
17.8

15 .6
15 .3

14.4
14.0

5 .3
5 .2

The above income statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Group

Parent

Period ended Period ended Period ended Period ended

25 January
2015
$000

26 January
2014
$000

25 January
2015
$000

26 January
2014
$000

Notes

Net Profit attributable to shareholders

39,302

33,575

31,015

11,412

Other comprehensive income:

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss:
Fair value (gain)/loss recycled to income statement
Fair value gain taken to the cashflow hedge reserve
Deferred tax on fair value gain/(loss) taken to income statement 14
Deferred tax on fair value gain taken to cashflow hedge reserve 14

Total other comprehensive income

(22)
3,901
6
(1,092)

2,793

875
113
(245)
(31)

712

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

42,095

34,287

31,015

11,412

The above statements of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statements of Changes in Equity

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Group

Notes

capital

Share Cashflow
hedge
reserve
$000

$000

options
reserve
$000

Share Retained
earnings

Total
equity

$000

Balance at 27 January 2013

42,317

(635)

922

85,977

128,581

Net profit attributable to shareholders
Other comprehensive income:
Fair value loss recycled to income statement
Fair value gain taken to the cashflow hedge reserve
14
Deferred tax on fair value loss taken to income statement
Deferred tax on fair value gain taken to cashflow hedge reserve 14

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners:
Dividends paid
Share options charged to income statement
Share options exercised
Transfer for share options lapsed and forfeited

Balance at 26 January 2014

20
21
19,21
21

–
–
2,561
–

44,878

Net profit attributable to shareholders
Other comprehensive income:
Fair value gain recycled to income statement
Fair value gain taken to the cashflow hedge reserve
Deferred tax on fair value gain taken to income statement
14
Deferred tax on fair value gain taken to cashflow hedge reserve 14

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

875
113
(245)
(31)

712

–
–
–
–

–

(22)
3,901
6
(1,092)

2,793

–

–
–
–
–

–

33,575

–
–
–
–

875
113
(245)
(31)

33,575

34,287

–
528
(609)
(56)

(24,700)
–
–
56

(24,700)

528
1,952
–

785

94,908

140,648

–

–
–
–
–

–

39,302

–
–
–
–

(22)
3,901
6
(1,092)

39,302

42,095

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners:
Dividends paid
Share options charged to income statement
Share options exercised
Transfer for share options lapsed and forfeited

20
21
19,21
21

–
–
1,672
–

–
–
–
–

–
573
(262)
(38)

(29,167)
–
–
38

(29,167)
573
1,410
–

Balance at 25 January 2015

46,550

2,870

1,058

105,081

155,559

Parent

Balance at 27 January 2013

Net profit attributable to shareholders

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners:
Dividends paid
Share options charged to income statement
Share options exercised
Transfer for share options lapsed and forfeited

Balance at 26 January 2014

Net profit attributable to shareholders

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with owners:
Dividends paid
Share options charged to income statement
Share options exercised
Transfer for share options lapsed and forfeited

Balance at 25 January 2015

capital

Share Cashflow
hedge
reserve
$000

$000

Notes

42,317

–

20
21
19,21
21

–
–
2,561
–

44,878

–

20
21
19,21
21

–
–
1,672
–

46,550

–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

Share Retained
earnings

options
reserve
$000

922

14,868

$000

11,412

–

Total
equity

$000

58,107

11,412

–
528
(609)
(56)

(24,700)
–
–
56

(24,700)
528
1,952
–

785

1,636

47,299

–

31,015

–
573
(262)
(38)

(29,167)
–
–
38

(29,167)
573
1,410
–

1,058

3,522

51,130

The above statements of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Balance Sheets

As at 25 January 2015

Group

Parent

25 January 2015
$000

26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

26 January 2014
$000

Notes

EQUITY
Share capital
Cashflow hedge reserve
Share options reserve
Retained earnings

TOTAL EQUITY

LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits

Total non-current liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Due to related parties
Provisions
Employee benefits
Taxation payable
Derivative financial instruments

Total current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

19
3(c),8
21

15
22
16
17
14(b)
3(c)

46,550
2,870
1,058
105,081

44,878
77
785
94,908

155,559

140,648

728

65,702
–
138
8,484
4,142
1

78,467

79,195

545

62,785
–
96
7,756
3,349
205

74,191

74,736

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

234,754

215,384

ASSETS
Non-current assets
Investments in subsidiaries
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred tax

Total non-current assets

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Due from related parties
Inventories
Taxation receivable
Derivative financial instruments

Total current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

11
12
13
14(a)

8
9
22
10
14(b)
3(c)

–
61,621
1,452
929

64,002

89,690
3,819
–
73,507
–
3,736

–
54,610
1,435
1,269

57,314

84,762
3,624
–
69,312
–
372

170,752

158,070

234,754

215,384

46,550
–
1,058
3,522

51,130

198

798
7,441
–
2,608
–
–

10,847

11,045

62,175

2,783
–
–
382

3,165

56,749
1,225
506
–
530
–

59,010

62,175

44,878
–
785
1,636

47,299

131

891
6,750
–
2,365
–
–

10,006

10,137

57,436

2,783
–
–
336

3,119

51,402
1,117
1,394
–
404
–

54,317

57,436

The above balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statements of Cash Flows

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Group

Parent

Period ended

Period ended
25 January 2015 26 January 2014 25 January 2015 26 January 2014
$000

Period ended

$000

Notes

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash was provided from

Receipts from customers
Rent received
Dividends received
Interest received
Insurance recovery
Management fees received
Net GST received

Cash was applied to

Payments to suppliers
Payments to employees
Interest paid
Net GST paid
Income tax paid

507,115
995
4
1,635
1,337
–
–

511,086

(378,190)
(55,297)
(6)
(17,002)
(15,540)

483,744
114
4
1,765
–
–
–

485,627

(364,388)
(52,943)
(11)
(8,319)
(13,874)

–
–
29,127
1,148
–
17,697
404

48,376

(5,637)
(10,072)
(4)
–
(1,138)

–
–
9,670
1,368
–
15,468
430

26,936

(4,809)
(9,314)
(7)
–
(989)

(466,035)

(439,535)

(16,851)

(15,119)

Net cash inflows from operating activities

45,051

46,092

31,525

11,817

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash was provided from

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Cash was applied to

Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets

12
13

(11,630)
(1,057)

(15,248)
(922)

Net cash (outflows) from investing activities

(12,677)

(16,165)

(12,687)

(16,170)

–

–
–

–

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash was provided from

Net advances from subsidiaries
Issue of new shares

–
1,410

1,410

–
1,952

1,952

1,579
1,410

2,989

Cash was applied to

Dividends paid

(29,167)

(24,700)

(29,167)

(24,700)

(29,167)

–

–
–

–

9,637
1,952

11,589

(24,700)

Net cash (outflows) from financing activities

(27,757)

(22,748)

(26,178)

(13,111)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Foreign cash balance cash flow hedge adjustment

Cash and cash equivalents at period end

4,617

84,762
311

89,690

7,179

77,541
42

84,762

5,347

51,402
–

56,749

(1,294)

52,696
–

51,402

Statements of Cash Flows continued

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO REPORTED NET PROFIT

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Reported net profit attributable to shareholders

39,302

33,575

31,015

11,412

Items not involving cash flows

Depreciation and amortisation expense
Adjustment for fixed increase leases
Bad debts and movement in doubtful debts
Inventory adjustments
Amortisation of executive share options cost
Loss on disposal of assets

Impact of changes in working capital items

Decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables
Decrease (increase) in inventories
Increase (decrease) in taxation payable
Increase (decrease) in trade payables
Increase (decrease) in other payables and accruals

5,529
30
73
852
573
120

7,177

(268)
(5,047)
793
3,402
(308)

(1,428)

5,817
117
33
907
528
173

7,575

(1,122)
(5,646)
(212)
4,777
7,145

4,942

–
–
–
–
573
–

573

(108)
–
(126)
9
162

(63)

–
–
–
–
528
–

528

(6)
–
(24)
(116)
23

(123)

The above statements of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

45,051

46,092

31,525

11,817

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

1. Summary of significant accounting policies

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting

Practice (NZ GAAP) . They comply with New Zealand equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS) . The

financial statements comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) .

(a) Basis of preparation of financial statements
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below . These policies have been

consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated .

Entities reporting

Briscoe Group Limited (‘Company’ or ‘Parent’) and its subsidiaries together are referred to in these financial statements as the

Group or the consolidated entity . The Company and its subsidiaries are designated as profit-oriented entities for financial reporting

purposes .

The financial statements of the Parent are for the Company as a separate legal entity .

Reporting period

These financial statements are in respect of the 52 week period 27 January 2014 to 25 January 2015 and provide balance

sheets as at 25 January 2015 . The comparative period is in respect of the 52 week period 28 January 2013 to 26 January

2014 . The Group operates on a weekly trading and reporting cycle resulting in 52 weeks for most years with a 53 week year

occurring once every 5-6 years .

Statutory base

Briscoe Group Limited is an issuer in terms of the Financial Reporting Act 1993 and is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange

(NZX) .

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Financial Reporting Act 1993 and the

Companies Act 1993 .

Historical cost convention

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of financial

assets and liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss .

Critical accounting estimates, judgements and assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with NZ IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates .

It also requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies . The

Directors regularly review all accounting policies and areas of judgement in presenting the financial statements .

Estimates

The Group tests annually whether tangible and intangible assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the

accounting policy stated in Note 1(h) and as disclosed in Notes 12 and 13 .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

The Group also reviews at each reporting date, whether the provisions for inventory obsolescence and store shrinkage calculated

in accordance with the accounting policy stated in Note 1(k), are adequate . If outcomes within the next financial year are

significantly different from assumptions, this could result in adjustments to carrying amounts of the asset or liability affected .

Judgements

The Group assesses whether there are indications, for example loss making stores, for certain trigger events which may

indicate that an impairment in property, plant and equipment values exist as at balance date .

(b) Principles of consolidation

Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of Briscoe Group Limited as at 25

January 2015 and the results of all subsidiaries for the 52 week period then ended .

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Company has control . The Company controls an entity when the Company 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

over 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 . The consideration transferred

for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the accumulated fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity

interests issued by the Group . The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a

contingent consideration agreement . Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred . Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities

and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are 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 assets .

The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date

fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets

acquired is recorded as goodwill . If this is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired the difference is

recognised directly in the income statement .

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between subsidiary companies are eliminated . Unrealised

losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred . Accounting policies

of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Company .

An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities which earns revenue and incurs expenses

and for which the chief operating decision maker (CODM) reviews the operating results on a regular basis and makes decisions

on resource allocation . The Group has determined its CODM to be the group of executives comprising the Managing Director,

Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer on the basis that it is this group which determines the allocation of resources

to segments and assesses their performance .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

The reportable operating segments of the Group have been determined based on the components of the Group that the CODM

monitors in making decisions about operating matters . Such components have been identified on the basis of internal reports

that the CODM reviews regularly in order to allocate resources and to assess the performance of the entity . The CODM reviews

finance income on a net basis .

The Group is organised into two reportable operating segments, namely homeware and sporting goods, reflecting the different

retail sectors solely in New Zealand, within which the Group operates . The Parent holding company is not considered to be a

reportable operating segment and as such eliminations and unallocated amounts within Note 4 are primarily attributable to the

Parent . The corporate structure of the Group also reflects these segments with its two trading subsidiaries, Briscoes (NZ) Limited

and The Sports Authority Limited (trading as Rebel Sport) . Financial details of these segments are outlined in Note 4 .

(d) Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s operations are measured using the currency of the primary

economic environment in which it operates (‘the functional currency’) . The financial statements are presented in New Zealand

dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency and the Group’s presentation currency . All financial information has been

presented in thousands, unless otherwise stated .

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

period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income

statement, except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges .

(e) Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value of consideration for the sale of goods and services, net of Goods and Services Tax (GST),

rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Group . Revenue is recognised as follows:

Sales of goods – retail

Sales of goods are recognised when a Group entity sells a product to a customer . Retail sales are usually in cash or by credit card .

Interest income

Interest income is recognised on a time-proportionate basis using the effective interest method .

Dividend income

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive the dividend is established .

(f) Income tax

The income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the income tax rate

adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and

liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet

date in New Zealand, being the country where the Group operates and generates taxable income . Management periodically

evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation . It

establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities .

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 . 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 liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of

investments in 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 .

Deferred tax is not recognised in relation to brands where they are deemed to have an indefinite life .

(g) Leases

The Group is the lessee

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating

leases . Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income

statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease .

The Group is the lessor

Rental income (net of any incentives given to lessees) is recognised on a straight line basis over the period of the lease .

(h) Impairment of non-financial assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment and whenever

there is an indication of an impairment . Assets that have a definite useful life are subject to amortisation or depreciation and are

reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable .

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash

flows (cash generating units) . An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which an asset’s carrying amount exceeds its

recoverable amount . The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell, or value in use .

(i) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions and other short-term, highly

liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and

that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

(j) Trade receivables

Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision for impairment .

Trade receivables arise from sales made to customers on credit or through the collection of purchasing rebates from suppliers not

otherwise deducted from suppliers’ payable accounts .

Trade receivable balances are reviewed on an on-going basis . Debts known to be uncollectible are written off . A provision for

impaired receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due

according to the original terms of receivables . Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter

bankruptcy and inconsistency in timing of payments are considered indicators that the collection of a particular trade receivable

is doubtful . The amount of the provision is the difference between an asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated

future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate . The amount of the provision is recognised in the income statement .

When a trade receivable is uncollectible, it is written off against the provision . Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously

written off are credited against the income statement .

(k) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value . Cost is determined using a weighted average method and

includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location and condition . Net

realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling expenses .

(l) Financial assets
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active

market . They arise when the Group provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of selling the

receivable . Loans and receivables are recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs and are subsequently measured at

amortised cost . They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance

date, which are classified as non-current assets . Loans and receivables are included in receivables in the balance sheet . An

assessment is made at each balance date as to whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial

assets is impaired . Impairment testing of trade receivables is described in Note 9 . Regular purchases and sales of financial

assets are recognised on the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset .

(m) Derivatives

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured

to their fair value . The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a

hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged . The Group designates certain derivatives as either: (1) hedges

of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities or firm commitments (fair value hedge); or (2) hedges of highly probable forecast

transactions (cash flow hedges) .

At the inception of a transaction the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management

objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions is documented . An assessment is also documented, both at

hedge inception and on an on-going basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been and will

continue to be effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged items .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Fair value hedge

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recorded in the income

statement, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk .

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 . The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income

statement .

Amounts accumulated in other comprehensive income are recycled in the income statement in the periods when a hedged item

will affect profit or loss (for instance when the forecast purchase that is hedged takes place) . However, when a forecast transaction

that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial asset (for example, inventory) or a non-financial liability, the gains and

losses previously deferred in other comprehensive income are transferred from other comprehensive income and included in the

measurement of the initial cost or carrying amount of the asset or liability .

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 other comprehensive income at that time remains in other comprehensive income 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 other comprehensive income is immediately transferred

to the income statement .

Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting

Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting . Changes in the fair value of these derivative instruments are

recognised immediately in the income statement .

(n) Fair value estimation
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities is estimated for recognition, measurement and disclosure purposes .

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 . The significant input is deemed to be the market foreign exchange rate at balance date .

The fair value of forward exchange contracts is determined by mark-to-market valuations using forward exchange market rates

at the balance date .

(o) Derecognition of financial assets and liabilities
Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments have expired or have been

transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership . Financial liabilities are derecognised

when the obligations for payment of cash flows have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred

substantially all of the obligations .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

(p) Property, plant and equipment
All property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less depreciation and any impairment adjustments . Historical cost

includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of property, plant and equipment .

Subsequent costs are included in an asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable

that future economic benefits associated with an item will flow to the Group and the cost of an item can be measured reliably .

All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred .

Land is not depreciated . Depreciation on other assets is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost, net of their

estimated residual values, over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

• Freehold Buildings

• Plant and equipment

33 years

3 – 15 years

Assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance date .

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if its carrying amount is greater than its

estimated recoverable amount .

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amounts . These gains and losses are included

in the income statement .

(q) Intangible assets

Software

Software costs have a finite useful life . Software costs are capitalised and amortised on a straight-line basis over the estimated

useful economic life of 2 to 5 years . All software has been acquired externally .

(r) Trade and other payables
Trade and other payable amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of a

financial period, which are unpaid . The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 60 days of recognition . They are

initially recognised at fair value then subsequently recognised at amortised cost using the effective interest method .

(s) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The income statements, statements of comprehensive income and statements of cash flows have been prepared exclusive of

GST . All items in the balance sheets are stated net of GST, with the exception of trade receivables and trade payables, which

include GST invoiced .

(t) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when:

•

the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events;

•

it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and

•

the amount has been reliably estimated .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

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 .

(u) Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as capital .

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 .

(v) Deferred landlord contributions
Landlord contributions to fit-out costs are capitalised as deferred contributions and amortised to the income statement over the

period of the lease .

(w) Employee benefits

Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected

to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in other payables in respect of employees’ services up

to the reporting date and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled . Liabilities for

non-accumulating sick leave are recognised when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable .

Long service leave

The liability for long service leave is 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 reporting date using the projected

unit credit method . Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, history of employee departure rates and

periods of service . Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on government bonds

with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows .

Equity-settled, share based compensation

The Executive Share Option Plan allows Group employees to be granted options to acquire shares of the Parent . The fair value

of options granted is recognised as an employee expense in the income statement with a corresponding increase in the share

options reserve . The fair value is measured at grant date and spread over the vesting periods . The fair value of the options

granted is measured using the Black Scholes valuation model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the

options are granted . When options are exercised the amount in the share options reserve relating to those options, together

with the exercise price paid by an employee, is transferred to share capital .

Bonus plans

A liability is recognised for bonuses payable to employees where a contractual obligation arises for an agreed level of payment

dependent on both company and individual performance criteria .

(x) Dividends
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared on or before the balance date but not distributed at balance date .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

(y) Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net profit attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of

ordinary shares on issue during the period .

Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net profit attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of

ordinary shares on issue during the period, adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect if share options to issue ordinary

shares were exercised and converted into shares .

(z) Statements of cash flows
The following are the definitions of the terms used in the statements of cash flows:

• Cash comprises cash and bank balances (Note 1(i));

•

Investing activities are those activities relating to the acquisition, holding and disposal of property, plant and

equipment and investments;

• Financing activities are those activities which result in changes in the size and composition of the capital structure of

the Group . This includes both equity and debt not falling within the definition of cash . Loans to and from the Parent

and subsidiaries are treated as financing cash flows . Dividends paid are included in financing activities; and

• Operating activities include all transactions and other activities that are not investing or financing activities .

2. Accounting standards

The following new standards and amendments to standards were applied during the period;

• Amendment to IAS 32: Financial Instruments: Presentation (effective 1 January 2014)

The amendment clarifies requirements for offsetting financial assets and liabilities on the balance sheet . There have been

no changes made to the balance sheet as a result of this amendment .

•

IFRIC 21: Levies (effective 1 January 2014)

Provides guidance on when to recognise a liability for a levy imposed by a government, both for levies that are accounted

for in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and those where the timing and

amount of the levy is certain . The interpretation clarifies that the obligating event that gives rise to a liability to pay a levy

is the activity described in the relevant legislation that triggers the payment of the levy . This has not materially affected the

measurement of any of the items recognised in the balance sheet or the profit and loss in the current period .

Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations of existing standards have been published that are mandatory for later

periods and which the Group has not early adopted . These will be applied by the Group in the mandatory periods listed below .

The key items applicable to the Group are:

• NZ IFRS 9: Financial Instruments (effective from annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018)

This standard addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and liabilities . It replaces

the guidance in NZ IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement that relates to the classification and

measurement of financial instruments . It retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes three primary

measurement categories for financial assets; amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income and fair value

through profit or loss . The basis of classification depends on the entity’s business model and the contractual cash flow

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

characteristics of the financial asset . Investments in equity are required to be measured at fair value through profit or loss

with the irrecoverable option at inception to present changes in fair value in other comprehensive income not recycling .

There is now a new expected credit losses model that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in NZ IAS39 .

For financial liabilities there were no changes to classification and measurement except for the recognition of changes

in own credit risk in other comprehensive income, for liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss . NZ IFRS

9 relaxes the requirements for hedge effectiveness by replacing the bright line hedge effectiveness tests . It requires an

economic relationship between the hedged item and hedging instrument and for the ‘hedged ratio’ to be the same as the

one actually used for risk management purposes . Contemporaneous documentation is still required but is different to that

currently prepared under NZ IAS 39 .

The Group intends to apply this standard in the 2018/19 financial year and is yet to assess its full impact .

• NZ IFRS 15: Revenue from contracts with customers (effective from annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017)

This standard addresses recognition of revenue from contracts with customers . It replaces the current revenue recognition

guidance in NZ IAS 18 Revenue and NZ IAS 11 Construction Contracts and is applicable to all entities with revenue . It

sets out a five step model for revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an

amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services .

The Group is yet to assess its full impact .

3. Financial risk management

3.1 Financial risk factors
The Group’s activities expose it to various financial risks including liquidity risk, credit risk and market risk (such as currency risk

and cash flow interest rate risk) . The Group’s overall risk management programme seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on

the Group’s financial performance . The Group uses certain derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures .

(a) Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that an unforeseen event or miscalculation in the required liquidity level will result in the Group

foregoing investment opportunities or not being able to meet its obligations in an orderly manner, and therefore gives rise to lower

investment income or to higher borrowing costs than otherwise . Prudent liquidity risk management includes maintaining sufficient

cash, and ensuring the availability of adequate amounts of funding from credit facilities .

The Group’s liquidity exposure is managed by ensuring sufficient levels of liquid assets and committed facilities are maintained

based on regular monitoring of a rolling 3-month daily cash requirement forecast . Taking into account the present levels of cash

held by the business, this risk is considered by management to be low . The Group’s liquidity position fluctuates throughout the

year, being strongest immediately after the end of year trading period . The months leading up to Christmas trading put the greatest

strain on Group cash flows due to the build-up of inventory as well as the interim dividend payment . The Group has an overdraft

facility of $500,000 but to date this has not been utilised .

The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities and gross-settled forward foreign exchange contracts into relevant

maturity groupings based on the remaining period from the balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date . The cash flow

hedge ‘outflow’ amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows liable for payment by the Group in

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

relation to all forward foreign exchange contracts in place at balance date . The cash flow hedge ‘inflow’ amounts represent the

corresponding injection of foreign currency back to the Group as a result of the gross settlement on those contracts, converted

using the forward rate at balance date . The carrying value shown is the net amount of derivative financial liabilities and assets as

shown in the balance sheet and affects profit when the underlying inventory to which the derivatives relate, is sold .

Trade payables are shown at carrying value in the table . No discounting has been applied as the impact of discounting is not

significant .

Group
As at 25 January 2015

3 months
or less
$000

3-6
months
$000

6-9
months
$000

9-12
months
$000

Total
$000

Carrying
Value
$000

Trade and other payables

(65,702)

–

(65,702)

Forward foreign exchange contracts
Cash flow hedges:
– outflow
– inflow

(17,898)
19,785

(9,790)
11,142

(3,495)
3,739

(2,108)
2,360

(33,291)
37,026

– Net

1,887

1,352

244

252

3,735

As at 26 January 2014

3 months
or less
$000

3-6
months
$000

6-9
months
$000

9-12
months
$000

Total
$000

Carrying
Value
$000

Trade and other payables

(62,785)

–

(62,785)

Forward foreign exchange contracts
Cash flow hedges:
– outflow
– inflow

(14,556)
14,573

(13,209)
13,145

(14,579)
14,789

(615)
619

(42,959)
43,126

– Net

(64)

210

167

The cash flow hedges inflow amounts use the forward rate at balance date .

Parent
As at 25 January 2015

3 months
or less
$000

3-6
months
$000

6-9
months
$000

9-12
months
$000

Total
$000

Carrying
Value
$000

Trade and other payables
Due to related parties

(798)
(7,441)

–

(798)
(7,441)

As at 26 January 2014

3 months
or less
$000

3-6
months
$000

6-9
months
$000

9-12
months
$000

Total
$000

Carrying
Value
$000

Trade and other payables
Due to related parties

(891)
(6,750)

–

(891)
(6,750)

There are no financial derivative liabilities or assets in the name of the Parent .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

(b) Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk of a counterparty failing to discharge an obligation . In the normal course of its business, Briscoe

Group incurs credit risk from trade receivables and transactions with financial institutions . The Group places its cash, short-

term investments and derivative financial instruments with only high-credit- rated, Board-approved financial institutions . Sales

to retail customers are settled predominantly in cash or by using major credit cards . Less than 1% of reported sales give rise to

trade receivables . The Group holds no collateral over its trade receivables . (Refer also to Notes 1(j) and 9) .

The Group is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from currency exposures primarily to the US dollar, in respect of purchases

of inventory directly from overseas suppliers .

The Group’s foreign exchange risk is managed in accordance with Board-approved Group Treasury Risk Management Policies .

The current policy requires hedging of both committed and forecasted foreign currency payment levels across the current and

subsequent three calendar quarters . The policy is to cover 100% of committed purchases and lower levels of forecasted purchases

depending on which quarter the forecasted exposure relates to . Hedging is reviewed regularly by management and reported to the

Board monthly .

The Group uses forward foreign exchange contracts and maintains short-term holdings of foreign currencies in foreign

denominated currency bank accounts, with major financial institutions only, to hedge its foreign exchange risk in anticipation of

future purchases .

The following table shows the fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts held by the Group as derivative financial

instruments at balance date:

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Current assets
Forward foreign exchange contracts

Total current derivative financial instrument assets

Current liabilities
Forward foreign exchange contracts

Total current derivative financial instrument liabilities

3,736

372

205

–

The contracts are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement, which allows for net settlement of the relevant asset and

liabilities .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Forward foreign exchange contracts – cash flow hedges

Forward foreign exchange contracts are used for hedging committed or highly probable forecast purchases of inventory for the

ensuing financial year . The contracts are timed to mature when major shipments of inventory are scheduled to be dispatched

and the liability settled . The cash flows are expected to occur at various dates within one year from balance date . Where

forward foreign exchange contracts have been designated and tested as an effective hedge the portion of the gain or loss on the

hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised directly in other comprehensive income . These

gains or losses are released to the income statement at various dates over the subsequent financial year as the inventory for

which the hedge exists, is sold .

At balance date these contracts are represented by assets of $3,735,872 (2014: $372,209) and liabilities of $1,200 (2014:

$205,102) and together are included in equity as part of the cash flow hedge reserve, net of deferred tax, as a net gain of

$2,688,964 (2014: net gain $120,317) . The cash flow hedge reserve also consists of gains and losses, net of deferred tax, from

foreign currencies used as hedges, as a net gain of $180,532 (2014: net loss of $43,658), refer Note 8 . The total of these net gains

and losses amount to a net gain of $2,869,496 (2014: net gain $76,659)

When forward foreign exchange contracts are not designated and tested as an effective hedge, the gain or loss on the forward

foreign exchange contract is recognised in the income statement . At balance date there are no such contracts in place (2014: Nil) .

Fair value hierarchy

The only financial instruments held by the Group in relation to fair value measurements are over-the-counter derivatives . These

derivatives have all been determined to be within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (2014: level 2) as all significant inputs

required to ascertain the fair value of these derivatives are observable (refer Note 1(n)) . The carrying value is a reasonable

approximation for fair value for trade and other receivables, trade and other payables and related parties payables and

receivables .

Interest rate risk

The Group has no interest-bearing liabilities therefore its exposure to interest rate risk arises only from the impact on income

and operating cash flows as a result of interest-bearing assets, such as cash deposits . The Group’s short to medium term

liquidity position is monitored daily by management and reported to the Board monthly . Surplus funds are placed on call or

short-term deposit with high-credit-rated, Board-approved financial institutions .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Sensitivity analysis
Based on historical movements and volatilities and review of current economic commentary the following movements are

considered reasonably possible over the next 12 month period:

• A shift of -10% / +10% (2014:-10% / +10%) in the NZD against the USD, from the year-end rate of 0 .7438 (2014:

0 .8268),

• A shift of +0 .5% / -0 .5% (2014: +1% / -0 .5%) in market interest rates from the year-end weighted average deposit rate

of 3 .75% (2014: 3 .25%) .

If these movements were to occur, the positive / (negative) impact on consolidated profit and consolidated equity for each

category of financial instrument held at balance date is presented below .

Carrying
amount

$000

Interest rate

-0.5%

+0.5%

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

-10%

Foreign exchange rate
+10%
Profit Equity
$000
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

89,690

(323)

323

–

225

–

(184)

–

3,176

–

(2,245)

As at 25 January 2015
Group

Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents1 .
Derivatives – designated as
cashflow hedges (Forward
foreign exchange contracts)2 .

Financial liabilities:
Derivatives – designated as
cashflow hedges (Forward
foreign exchange contracts)2 .

3,736

–

Total increase / (decrease)

(323)

323

–

(21)

3,432

–

(2,450)

Receivables and payables have not been included above as they are denominated in NZD and are non-interest bearing and
therefore not subject to market risk .

1. Cash and cash equivalents include deposits at call which are at floating interest rates. The sensitivity to a +0.5% / -0.5%

movement in interest rates is $322,884 / ($322,884)

2. Derivatives designated as cashflow hedges are foreign exchange contracts and foreign currencies used to hedge against the
NZD:USD foreign exchange risk arising from foreign denominated future purchases. Based on outputs from a derivative
valuation model, a -10% / +10% shift in the NZD:USD foreign exchange rate has an impact of $3,431,838 / ($2,450,321)
on derivative and cash valuation. There is no profit and loss sensitivity as the hedges are 100% effective.

As at 25 January 2015
Parent

Carrying
amount

$000

Interest rate

-0.5%

+0.5%

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

56,749

(204)

Total increase / (decrease)

(204)

204

1. Cash and cash equivalents include deposits at call which are at floating interest rates. The sensitivity to a +0.5% / -0.5%

movement in interest rates is $204,297 / ($204,297).

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

As at 26 January 2014
Group

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Derivatives – designated as
cashflow hedges (Forward
foreign exchange contracts)

Financial liabilities:
Derivatives – designated as
cashflow hedges (Forward foreign
exchange contracts)

Carrying
amount

Interest rate

-0.5%

+1%

Foreign exchange rate
+10%

-10%

$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

84,762

(305)

610

–

405

–

(331)

372

–

2,569

–

(2,042)

Total increase / (decrease)

(305)

610

205

–

938

–

(761)

3,912

–

(3,134)

Receivables and payables have not been included above as they are denominated in NZD and are non-interest bearing and
therefore not subject to market risk .

1. Cash and cash equivalents include deposits at call which are at floating interest rates. The sensitivity to a +1% / -0.5%

movement in interest rates is $610,287 / ($305,144).

2. Derivatives designated as cashflow hedges are foreign exchange contracts and foreign currencies used to hedge against the
NZD:USD foreign exchange risk arising from foreign denominated future purchases. Based on outputs from a derivative
valuation model, a -10% / +10% shift in the NZD:USD foreign exchange rate has an impact of $3,912,396 / ($3,134,243)
on derivative and cash valuation. There is no profit and loss sensitivity as the hedges are 100% effective.

As at 26 January 2014
Parent

Carrying
amount

Interest rate

-0.5%

+1%

$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Profit
$000

Equity
$000

Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

51,402

(185)

Total increase / (decrease)

(185)

370

1. Cash and cash equivalents include deposits at call which are at floating interest rates. The sensitivity to a +1% / -0.5%

movement in interest rates is $370,091 / ($185,046).

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Financial instruments by category
The accounting policies for financial instruments have been applied to the line items below:

As at 25 January 2015

Group

Loans and Derivatives
used for
receivables
hedging
$000

$000

Total

$000

Parent

Loans and Derivatives
used for
receivables
hedging
$000

$000

Total

$000

Assets as per balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Due from related parties
Derivative financial instruments

89,690
2,621
–
–

–
–
–
3,736

89,690
2,621
–
3,736

Total

92,311

3,736

96,047

56,749
271
506
–

57,526

–
–
–
–

–

56,749
271
506
–

57,526

Liabilities as per balance sheet
Trade and other payables
Due to related parties
Derivative financial instruments

Total

As at 26 January 2014

Other financial Derivatives
used for
hedging
$000

liabilities at
amortised cost
$000

Total

$000

Other financial Derivatives
used for
hedging
$000

liabilities at
amortised cost
$000

65,702
–
–

65,702

–
–
1

65,702
–
1

65,703

798
7,441
–

8,239

–
–
–

–

Group

Loans and Derivatives
used for
receivables
hedging
$000

$000

Total

$000

Parent

Loans and Derivatives
used for
receivables
hedging
$000

$000

Total

$000

798
7,441
–

8,239

Total

$000

Assets per balance sheet
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Due from related parties
Derivative financial instruments

84,762
2,594
–
–

–
–
–
372

84,762
2,594
–
372

Total

87,356

372

87,728

51,402
266
1,394
–

53,062

–
–
–
–

–

51,402
266
1,394
–

53,062

Other financial Derivatives
used for
hedging
$000

liabilities at
amortised cost
$000

Total

$000

Other financial Derivatives
used for
hedging
$000

liabilities at
amortised cost
$000

Liabilities as per balance sheet
Trade and other payables
Due to related parties
Derivative financial instruments

62,785
–
–

–
–
205

62,785
–
205

Total

62,785

205

62,990

891
6,750
–

7,641

–
–
–

–

Total

$000

891
6,750
–

7,641

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

3.2 Capital risk management
The Group’s objective when managing capital is to achieve a balance between maximising shareholder wealth and ensuring the

Group is able to operate competitively with the flexibility to take advantage of growth opportunities as they arise . Capital is defined

by the Group to be Total Equity as shown in the balance sheet . In order to meet these objectives the Group may adjust the amount

of dividend payment made to shareholders and/or seek to raise capital through debt and/or equity . There are no specific banking or

other arrangements which require the Group to maintain specified equity levels .

4. Segment information

The Group has two reportable operating segments that are defined by the retail sectors within which the Group operates, namely

homeware and sporting goods . The following is an analysis of the Group’s revenue and results by operating segment . Revenue

reported below is generated solely in New Zealand from sales to external customers and due to the nature of the retail businesses

there is no reliance on any individual customer . There were no inter-segment sales in the period (2014: Nil) .

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group’s accounting policies described in Note 1(c) .

Information regarding the operations of each reportable operating segment is included below . Segment profit represents the profit

earned by each segment and reflects the income statements associated with the two trading subsidiary companies, Briscoes (NZ)

Limited and The Sports Authority Limited (trading as Rebel Sport) .

For the period ended 25 January 2015

Homeware

INCOME STATEMENT

Total sales revenue

Gross profit

Earnings before interest and tax

Net finance income
Income tax expense

Net profit after tax

BALANCE SHEET ITEMS:

Assets

Liabilities

OTHER SEGMENTAL ITEMS:

Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment,
intangibles and investments

Depreciation and amortisation

1. Cash and bank balances

Intercompany eliminations

Other balances

Total

56,749
(9,050)
1,382

49,081

$000

337,190

129,305

33,169

–
(9,335)

23,834

Sporting
goods
$000

Eliminations/
Unallocated
$000

Total Group

$000

169,873

67,942

18,362

503
(5,285)

13,580

–

1,591

1,264
(967)

1,888

507,063

197,247

53,122

1,767
(15,587)

39,302

124,617

46,749

61,056

31,712

49,0811.

734

234,754

79,195

10,624

3,774

2,063

1,755

–

12,687

5,529

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

For the period ended 26 January 2014

Homeware

$000

326,726

124,954

31,227

(3)
(8,783)

22,441

Sporting
goods
$000

Eliminations/
Unallocated
$000

Total Group

$000

156,840

61,220

12,644

411
(3,661)

9,394

–

1,351

1,298
(909)

1,740

483,566

186,174

45,222

1,706
(13,353)

33,575

110,367

44,604

59,508

29,140

45,5091 .

992

215,384

74,736

14,184

3,872

1,986

1,945

–

16,170

5,817

INCOME STATEMENT

Total sales revenue

Gross profit

Earnings before interest and tax

Net finance income
Income tax expense

Net profit after tax

BALANCE SHEET ITEMS:

Assets

Liabilities

OTHER SEGMENTAL ITEMS:

Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment,
intangibles and investments

Depreciation and amortisation expense

1. Cash and bank balances

Intercompany eliminations

Other balances

Total

51,402
(8,740)
2,847

45,509

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

5. Income and expenses

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Profit before income tax includes the following

specific income and expenses:

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Income

Rental income

Dividends received

Insurance recovery

Management fees

Finance income

Expenses

Operating lease rental expense

Bad debts written off

Amounts paid to auditors:

Statutory Audit

Half year review

Directors’ fees

Share options expense (refer Note 21)

Wages, salaries and other short term benefits

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Inventory write-down expense

Finance expense

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Amortisation of software costs

995

1,337

–

1,773

28,515

218

573

56,781

120

1,276

4,489

1,040

114

–

1,717

28,240

101

186

528

–

29,127

–

17,799

1,268

–

218

573

–

9,670

–

15,849

1,305

–

101

186

528

53,561

10,956

9,906

173

1,435

5,023

794

–

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

6. Income tax expense

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

(a) Income tax expense

Current tax expense:

Current tax
Adjustments for prior years

Deferred tax expense:

Decrease in future tax benefit current year
Adjustments for prior years

15,548
785

16,333

47
(793)

(746)

13,033
629

13,662

305
(614)

(309)

Total income tax expense

15,587

13,353

921
92

1,013

53
(99)

(46)

967

837
128

965

72
(128)

(56)

909

(b) Reconciliation of income tax expense to tax rate applicable to profits

Profit before income tax expense

Tax at the corporate rate of 28% (2014: 28%)

54,889

15,369

46,928

13,140

31,982

8,955

12,320

3,450

Tax effect of amounts which are either non-deductible or
non-assessable in calculating taxable income:

Income not subject to tax
Expenses not deductible for tax

Prior period adjustments

(7)
233

(8)

(12)
209

Total income tax expense

15,587

13,353

(8,156)
175

(7)

967

(2,708)
168

(1)

909

The Group has no tax losses (2014: Nil) and no unrecognised temporary differences (2014: Nil)

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

7. Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net profit attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of

ordinary shares on issue during the period .

Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net profit attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of

ordinary shares on issue during the period, adjusted to include the potentially dilutive effect if share options to issue ordinary

shares were exercised and converted into shares .

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015

Period ended
26 January 2014

Net profit attributable to shareholders $000

39,302

33,575

31,015

11,412

Basic
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
on issue (thousands)

216,173

214,912

216,173

214,912

Basic earnings per share

18.2 cents

15 .6 cents

14.4 cents

5 .3 cents

Diluted
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
on issue adjusted for share options issued
but not exercised (thousands)

221,350

219,867

221,350

219,867

Diluted earnings per share

17.8 cents

15 .3 cents

14.0 cents

5 .2 cents

8. Cash and cash equivalents

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Cash at bank or in hand

89,690

84,762

56,749

51,402

The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents equals the fair value .

As at 25 January 2015 the Group held foreign currency equivalent to NZ$ 2 .812 million (2014: NZ$ 5 .074 million) which is

included in the table above . The foreign currency in which the Group primarily deals is the US Dollar .

Foreign currency cash – cash flow hedges (cash flow hedge reserve)

Foreign currency cash balances are used for hedging committed or highly probable forecast purchases of inventory for the

ensuing financial year . The foreign currency purchases are held and allocated by calendar quarter to the highly probable

forecast purchases which are timed to mature when major shipments of inventory are scheduled to be dispatched and the

liability settled . The cash flows are expected to occur at various dates within one year from balance date .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

In respect of foreign currency balances that have been designated and tested as an effective hedge, the portion of the gain

or loss on the hedging instrument that is determined to be an effective hedge is recognised directly in other comprehensive

income . These gains or losses are released to the income statement at various dates over the subsequent financial year as the

inventory for which the hedge exists, is sold . At balance date foreign currency gains of $250,739 (2014: losses of $60,636)

in relation to foreign currency balances, were included in equity as part of the cash flow hedge reserve, net of deferred tax,

as a net gain of $180,532 (2014: net loss of $43,658) . The cash flow hedge reserve, net of deferred tax, from forward foreign

exchange contracts used as hedges, represents a net gain of $2,688,964 (2014: net gain of $120,317), refer note 3(c) . The total

of these amount to a net gain of $2,869,496 (2014: net gain of $76,659) .

In respect of foreign currency balances that are not designated and tested as an effective hedge, the gain or loss as at balance

date is recognised in the income statement . At balance date there are no such balances (2014: Nil) .

9. Trade and other receivables

Group

Parent

Trade receivables
Provision for impaired receivables

Net trade receivables
Prepayments
Other receivables

Total trade and other receivables

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

1,964
–

1,964
1,198
657

3,819

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

1,900
(2)

1,898
1,030
696

3,624

–
–

–
954
271

–
–

–
851
266

1,225

1,117

The fair value of trade and other receivables approximates their carrying value .

No interest is charged on trade receivables .

As at 25 January 2015, trade receivables of $13,732 (2014: $17,556) were past due but not considered impaired . These relate to a

number of accounts for which there is no recent history of default . The aging analysis of these receivables is shown below:

Receivables past due not impaired

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Months past due:
0 – 3
4 – 6
6 +

Total

13
–
–

17
1
–

–
–
–

–

–
–
–

–

There are no receivables that would otherwise be past due or impaired whose terms have been renegotiated .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

As at 25 January 2015, trade receivables of Nil (2014: $1,704) were considered impaired . No provision has therefore been
provided (2014: $1,704) . The aging of these impaired receivables which have been provided for is shown below:

Receivables impaired

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Months past due:
0 – 3
4 – 6
6 +

Total

–
–
–

–

–
1
1

–
–
–

–

–
–
–

–

Movements in the provision for impaired receivables are shown below:

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Opening balance
Provision for impaired receivables
Receivables written off during the year
Unused amounts reversed

Closing balance

2
–
(2)
–

–

12
2
–
(12)

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

The creation and release of provision for impaired receivables is included in ‘store expenses’ in the income statement . Amounts

charged to the provision are generally written off when there is no expectation of recovering additional cash .

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of receivables stated above . The Group does not

hold any collateral as security .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

10. Inventories

Finished goods
Inventory adjustments

Net inventories

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

77,070
(3,563)

73,507

72,612
(3,300)

69,312

–
–

–

–
–

–

Inventory adjustments are provided at period end for stock obsolescence and store inventory shrinkage .

11. Investments in subsidiaries

(a) Investments

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Shares in subsidiaries

Total Investments in subsidiaries

–

2,783

(b) Principal subsidiaries

Name

Activity

2015 Interest

2014 Interest

Briscoes (New Zealand) Limited
The Sports Authority Limited (trading as Rebel Sport)
Rebel Sport Limited
Living and Giving Limited

Homeware retail
Sporting goods retail
Name protection
Name protection

100%
100%
100%
100%

All companies above were incorporated in New Zealand and have a balance date consistent with that of the Parent as outlined

in the accounting policies .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

12. Property, plant and equipment

Group

At 27 January 2013

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Accumulated impairment

Net book value

Period ended 26 January 2014

Opening net book value

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation charge

Closing net book value

At 26 January 2014

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Accumulated impairment

Net book value

Period ended 25 January 2015

Opening net book value

Additions

Disposals

Depreciation charge

Closing net book value

At 25 January 2015

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

Accumulated impairment

Net book value

The Parent has no property, plant and equipment .

Land &
buildings
$000

30,571

(3,599)

–

26,972

11,462

–

(453)

37,981

42,033

(4,052)

–

37,981

7,615

–

(551)

45,045

49,648

(4,603)

–

45,045

Plant and
equipment
$000

76,397

(58,584)

(222)

17,591

3,786

(178)

(4,570)

16,629

77,054

(60,393)

(32)

16,629

4,015

(130)

(3,938)

16,576

77,738

(61,145)

(17)

16,576

Total
$000

106,968

(62,183)

(222)

44,563

15,248

(178)

(5,023)

54,610

119,087

(64,445)

(32)

54,610

11,630

(130)

(4,489)

61,621

127,386

(65,748)

(17)

61,621

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Computer Software
$000

7,044
(5,737)
–

1,307

1,307
922
–
(794)

1,435

7,944
(6,509)
–

1,435

1,435
1,057
–
(1,040)

1,452

8,739
(7,287)
–

1,452

13. Intangible assets

Group

At 27 January 2013
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Accumulated impairment

Net book amount

Period ended 26 January 2014
Opening net book amount
Additions
Disposals
Amortisation charge

Closing net book amount

At 26 January 2014
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Accumulated impairment

Net book amount

Period ended 25 January 2015
Opening net book amount
Additions
Disposals
Amortisation charge

Closing net book amount

At 25 January 2015
Cost
Accumulated amortisation
Accumulated impairment

Net book amount

The Parent has no intangible assets .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

14. Taxation

(a) Deferred tax benefit
Group

At 27 January 2013
Credited to the income statement
Net charged to other comprehensive income

At 26 January 2014
Credited to the income statement
Net charged to other comprehensive income

At 25 January 2015

Depreciation
$000

Provisions
$000

(774)
118
–

(656)
16
–

(640)

1,764
190
–

1,954
730
–

2,684

Derivative
financial
instruments
$000

247
–
(276)1 .

(29)
–

(1,086)1.

(1,115)

Total
$000

1,237
308
(276)

1,269
746
(1,086)

929

1. Net charged to other comprehensive income comprises deferred tax on fair value (gain)/loss taken to income statement of

($6,289) (2014:$245,121) and deferred tax on fair value gain taken to cashflow hedge reserve of $1,092,392 (2014: $31,285)

Parent

At 27 January 2013
Credited to the income statement

At 26 January 2014
Credited to the income statement

At 25 January 2015

Depreciation
$000

Provisions
$000

–
–

–

280
56

336
46

382

Derivative
financial
instruments
$000

–
–

–

Total
$000

280
56

336
46

382

Net deferred tax asset / (liability)

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Deferred tax assets
– to be recovered within 12 months
– to be recovered after more than 12 months

Deferred tax liabilities
– to be settled within 12 months
– to be settled after more than 12 months

Deferred tax asset (net)

2,473
1,616

4,089

(1,248)
(1,912)

(3,160)

929

1,769
1,692

3,461

(185)
(2,007)

(2,192)

1,269

345
37

382

–
–

–

299
37

336

–
–

–

382

336

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

(b) Taxation (payable)/receivable

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Movements:
Balance at beginning of period
Current tax
Tax paid
Foreign investor tax credit (FITC)

(3,349)
(16,333)
15,351
189

(3,561)
(13,662)
13,714
160

Balance at end of period

(4,142)

(3,349)

404
(1,013)
950
189

530

380
(965)
829
160

404

15. Trade and other payables

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Trade payables
Other payables and accruals

Total trade and other payables

47,501
18,201

65,702

44,099
18,686

62,785

403
395

798

394
497

891

The fair value of trade and other payables approximates their carrying value . No interest is paid on payables .

16. Provisions

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Balance at beginning of period
Charged to income statement
Used during the period

Balance at end of period

96
138
(96)

138

89
96
(89)

–
–
–

–

–
–
–

–

Provisions shown above relate to returns in relation to sales of goods directly imported by the Group . Provisions relating to

inventory, receivables and employee benefits have been treated as part of those specific balances . There are no other provisions

relating to these financial statements .

Provisions have been classified as current as they are expected to be fully utilised in the next twelve months .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

17. Employee Benefits

Employee benefits include provision for annual leave, long service leave, sick leave and bonuses .

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

(a) Non-current liabilities

Balance at beginning of period
Charged to income statement
Used during the period

Balance at end of period

(b) Current liabilities

Balance at beginning of period
Charged to income statement
Used during the period

Balance at end of period

18. Imputation credits

545
258
(75)

728

7,756
9,233
(8,505)

8,484

575
103
(133)

545

7,638
8,608
(8,490)

7,756

131
79
(12)

198

2,365
2,429
(2,186)

2,608

150
41
(60)

131

2,281
2,148
(2,064)

2,365

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Imputation credits available for use in
subsequent accounting periods

51,039

47,058

2,523

1,888

The above amounts represent the balance of the imputation account as at the end of the reporting period, adjusted for:

Imputation credits that will arise from the payment of the provision for income tax

b) Imputation debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as liabilities at the reporting date and;

Imputation credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date .

The consolidated amounts include imputation credits that would be available to the Parent if subsidiaries paid dividends .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

19. Share capital

All shares on issue are fully paid . All ordinary shares rank equally with one vote attached to each fully paid ordinary share and

have equal dividend rights and no par value .

No. of authorised shares

Share capital

Group and Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
Shares

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Opening ordinary shares

215,534,000

213,697,500

44,878

42,317

Issue of ordinary shares during the period:

Exercise of options

1,058,500

1,836,500

1,6721.

2,5611 .

Balance at end of period

216,592,500

215,534,000

46,550

44,878

1. When options are exercised the amount in the share options reserve relating to those options exercised, together with the

exercise price paid by the employee, is transferred to share capital. The amounts transferred for the 1,058,500 shares issued
during the period ended 25 January 2015 were $261,941 and $1,410,050 respectively (2014: $609,069 and $1,952,050
respectively for the 1,836,500 shares issued).

20. Dividends paid

Group and Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
Cents per share

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000
Cents per share

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Interim dividend for the period ended 25 January 2015
Final dividend for the period ended 26 January 2014
Interim dividend for the period ended 26 January 2014
Final dividend for the period ended 27 January 2013

5.50
8.00
–
–

–
–
4 .50
7 .00

13.50

11 .50

11,887
17,280
–
–

29,167

–
–
9,670
15,030

24,700

All dividends paid were fully imputed . Supplementary dividends of $188,983 (2014: $159,541) were provided to shareholders

not tax resident in New Zealand, for which the Group received a Foreign Investor Tax Credit entitlement .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

21. Executive share options

On 25 July 2003 the Board approved an Executive Share Option Plan to issue options to selected senior executives and,

subject to shareholder approval, to Executive Directors . Options may be exercised in part or in full by the holder three years

after the date of issue, and lapse after four years if not exercised . Each option entitles the holder to one ordinary share in the

capital of the Company . The exercise price is determined by the Board but is generally set by reference to the weighted average

market price of ordinary shares in the Company for the period of five business days before, as the Board in its discretion sees

fit, either:

(a) the date on which allocations are decided by the Board; or

(b) the date on which allocations are made .

Payment must be made in full for all options exercised within 5 days of the date they are exercised .

During the financial year the Company issued 1,660,000 options (2014: 1,537,000) to senior executives .

The fair value of these options is estimated at $606,564 (2014: $426,979) under the Black Scholes valuation model using the

following inputs and assumptions:

• Risk free interest rate

• Expected dividend yield

• Expected life (years)

• Share price at grant date

• Exercise price

3 .80%

5 .28%

3 .65

$2 .70

$2 .64

(2014: 3 .17%)

(2014: 4 .89%)

(2014: 3 .65)

(2014: $2 .30)

(2014: $2 .43)

• Expected share volatility

23 .90%

(2014: 25 .50%)

The expected share volatility is derived by analysing the historic volatility over a recent historical period similar to the term of the

options .

The estimated fair value for each tranche of options issued is amortised over the vesting period of three years, from the grant date .

The Company has recognised a compensatory expense in the income statement of $573,440 (2014: $527,926) which represents

this amortisation .

Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their related weighted average exercise prices are as follows:

Balance at beginning of year
Issued
Forfeited
Exercised
Lapsed

Balance at end of year

Period ended
25 January 2015

Period ended
26 January 2014

Average
exercise price
$ per share

1.74
2.64
1.92
1.33
1.30

2.09

Options
000

4,997
1,660
(75)
(1,059)
(47)

5,476

Average
exercise price
$ per share

1 .30
2 .43
1 .47
1 .06
0 .95

1 .74

Options
000

5,425
1,537
(55)
(1,837)
(73)

4,997

Weighted average share price for options exercised during the period $2 .65 (2014: $2 .39) .

Of the 5,476,000 outstanding options, 927,000 are currently exercisable (2014: 680,500) .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following expiry dates, exercise dates and exercise prices:

Expiry Month

Exercise Month

Exercise Price

October 2014

October 2015

October 2016

July

2017

2018

October

July

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Total share options outstanding

$1 .38

$1 .55

$2 .43

$2 .64

Period ended
25 January 2015
000

Period ended
26 January 2014
000

–

927

1,387

1,502

1,660

5,476

681

1,372

1,407

1,537

–

4,997

The weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding at the end of the period was 2 .32 years (2014: 2 .43)

Share options reserve

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Balance at beginning of year
Current year amortisation
Options forfeited and lapsed transferred to retained earnings
Options exercised transferred to share capital

785
573
(38)
(262)

Balance at end of year

1,058

922
528
(56)
(609)

785

785
573
(38)
(262)

1,058

922
528
(56)
(609)

785

22. Related party transactions

During the period the Company advanced and repaid loans to its subsidiaries by way of internal current accounts . In

presenting the financial statements of the Group, the effect of transactions and balances between fellow subsidiaries and those

with the Parent have been eliminated . No interest is charged on internal current accounts . All transactions with related parties

were in the normal course of business and provided on commercial terms .

Material transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries were:

Management fees charged by the Company to:

Briscoes (NZ) Limited
The Sports Authority Limited (trading as Rebel Sport)

Total management fees

Dividends received by the Company from:

Briscoes (NZ) Limited
The Sports Authority Limited (trading as Rebel Sport)

Total dividends received

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

11,775
6,024

17,799

14,564
14,563

29,127

10,640
5,209

15,849

4,835
4,835

9,670

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

Material amounts outstanding between the Company and its subsidiaries at year end were:

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Loan to the Company from Briscoes (NZ) Limited
Loan from the Company to The Sports Authority Limited (trading as Rebel Sport)

Total loans to the Company from subsidiaries

(7,441)
506

(6,935)

(6,750)
1,394

(5,356)

In addition the Group undertook transactions with the following related parties as detailed below:

• The RA Duke Trust, of which RA Duke and AJ Wall are trustees, as owner of the Rebel Sport premises at Panmure,

Auckland, received rental payments of $610,000 (2014: $580,000) from the Group, under an agreement to lease

premises to The Sports Authority Limited (trading as Rebel Sport) .

• The RA Duke Trust received dividends of $22,822,224 (2014: $19,377,886) .

• P Duke, spouse of the Managing Director, received payments of $65,000 (2014: $65,000) in relation to her

employment as an overseas buying specialist with Briscoe Group Limited, and rental payments of $751,622 (2014:

$669,671) as owner of the Briscoes Homeware premises at Panmure, Auckland under an agreement to lease premises

to Briscoes (NZ) Limited .

• The Hualien Trust, of which P Duke is a trustee, received dividends of $156,200 (2014: $145,475)

Directors received directors’ fees and dividends in relation to their personally held shares as detailed below:

Executive Director

RA Duke

AJ Wall

Non-Executive Directors

SH Johnstone

RPO’L Meo

MM Devine

Period ended
25 January 2015

Period ended
26 January 2014

Directors’ Fees
$000

Dividends
$000

Directors’ Fees
$000

Dividends
$000

–

218

–

135

–

167

–

186

–

115

–

140

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

The following Directors received dividends in relation to their non-beneficially held shares as detailed below:

Executive Director
RA Duke1 .
AJ Wall1 .,2 .

Non-Executive Directors

SH Johnstone

RPO’L Meo

MM Devine

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

22,822

22,988

19,378

19,519

–

1. The RA Duke Trust, of which RA Duke and AJ Wall are trustees, received dividends of $22,822,224 during the period

(2014: $19,377,886)

2. The Tunusa Trust, of which AJ Wall is a trustee, received dividends of $166,050 during the period (2014: $141,450).

Key management compensation was as follows:

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Salaries and other short term employee benefits
Share options benefit
Directors’ fees

Total benefits

3,020
143
218

3,381

2,814
134
186

3,134

3,020
143
218

3,381

2,814
134
186

3,134

Key management includes the Directors of the Company and those employees who the Company has deemed to have disclosure
obligations under subpart 6 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 .

Key management did not receive any termination benefits during the period (2014: Nil) . In addition key management did not
receive and are not entitled to receive any post employment or long term benefits (2014: Nil) .

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the 52 week period ended 25 January 2015

23. Capital expenditure commitments

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Commitments in relation to fit-out and property
projects at the end of the period not provided
for in the financial statements

8,607

5,066

–

24. Operating lease rental commitments

Group

Parent

Period ended
25 January 2015
$000

Period ended

Period ended
26 January 2014 25 January 2015
$000

$000

Period ended
26 January 2014
$000

Lease commitments expire as follows:
Within one year
One to two years
Two to five years
Beyond five years

23,731
19,012
35,548
26,902

23,351
20,267
34,177
28,631

Total operating lease rental commitments

105,193

106,426

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

The Group leases various retail outlets under non-cancellable operating lease agreements . The leases reflect normal commercial

arrangements with varying terms, escalation clauses and renewal rights .

25. Contingent liabilities

There were no contingent liabilities as at 25 January 2015 (2014: Nil) .

26. Events after balance date

On 5 March 2015 the Directors resolved to provide for a final dividend to be paid in respect of the year ended 25 January 2015 .

The dividend will be paid at a rate of 8 .50 cents per share for all shares on issue as at 20 March 2015, with full imputation credits

attached .

Since balance date and up to the date of these financial statements a further 205,000 ordinary shares have been issued under the

Executive Share Option Plan as a result of executives exercising share options .

Independent Auditors’ Report
to the shareholders of Briscoe Group Limited

Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the financial statements of Briscoe Group Limited (“the Company”) on pages 9 to 49,
which comprise the balance sheets as at 25 January 2015, the income statements, statements of
comprehensive income and statements of changes in equity and statements of cash flows for the period
then ended, and the notes to the financial statements that include a summary of significant accounting
policies and other explanatory information for both the Company and the Group. The Group
comprises the Company and the entities it controlled at 25 January 2015 or from time to time during
the financial period.

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Directors are responsible for the preparation of these financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand and that give a true and fair view of the matters
to which they relate and for such internal controls as the Directors determine are necessary to enable
the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We
conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) and
International Standards on Auditing. These standards require that we comply with relevant ethical
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgement, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error. In making those risk assessments, the auditors consider the internal controls relevant to the
Company and the Group’s preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view of the
matters to which they relate, in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion of the effectiveness of the Company
and the Group’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting
policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements.

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

We are independent of the Group. Other than in our capacity as auditors we have no relationship with,
or interests in, the Group.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, 188 Quay Street, Private Bag 92162, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
T: +64 (9) 355 8000, F: +64 (9) 355 8001, www.pwc.com/nz

Independent Auditors’ Report
Briscoe Group Limited

Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements on pages 9 to 49:

(i)

comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand;

(ii)

comply with International Financial Reporting Standards; and

(iii)

give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company and the Group as at 25
January 2015, and their financial performance and cash flows for the period then ended.

Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We also report in accordance with Sections 16(1)(d) and 16(1)(e) of the Financial Reporting Act 1993.
In relation to our audit of the financial statements for the period ended 25 January 2015:

(i)

(ii)

we have obtained all the information and explanations that we have required; and

in our opinion, proper accounting records have been kept by the Company as far as
appears from an examination of those records.

Restriction on Distribution or Use
This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body, in accordance with the
Companies Act 1993. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s
shareholders those matters which we are required to state to them in an auditors’ report and for no
other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the Company and the Company’s shareholders, as a body, for our audit work, for
this report or for the opinions we have formed.

Chartered Accountants
5 March 2015

Auckland

Corporate Governance

Role of the Board
The Board of Directors (“the Board”) of Briscoe Group

summarising the Company’s activities including key

performance indicators . In addition, the Board receives

Limited (“the Company”) is elected by shareholders

regular briefings from the management team on key

to oversee the management of the Company and its

strategic and performance issues either as part of regular

subsidiaries and to direct performance in the long term

Board meetings or in specific briefing sessions .

best interests of the Company and its shareholders .

The focus of the Board is the creation of company and

shareholder value and ensuring the Company is managed

in accordance with best practice . Corporate governance

is regularly reviewed and updated in accordance with

good business practice .

The principal responsibilities of the Board are to:

• establish the Company’s objectives and review the

major strategies for achieving these objectives;

Board Membership
The Company’s constitution sets out policies and

procedures on the operation of the Board including the

appointment and removal of Directors . The NZX Main

Board Listing Rules (the “Rules”) and the Company’s

constitution provide that a minimum of three Directors

is required, of whom at least two must be independent .

Currently the Board comprises five Directors, being

an independent Non-Executive Chairman, the Group

• establish an overall policy framework within which the

Managing Director, the Deputy Managing Director and

Company conducts its business;

two independent Non-Executive Directors .

• review the Company’s performance including approval

of and monitoring against budget;

• ensure that Group financial statements are prepared

and presented to give a true and fair view of the

Group’s financial position, financial performance and

cash flows;

• review performance of senior executives against

approved objectives and key performance indicators;

The Board acknowledges the importance of independent

Directors in ensuring an optimal balance between Board

members who are able to bring a wide range of business

experience and skills and those with direct company

knowledge and operational responsibility .

Under the constitution, one third of Directors must

retire by rotation at the annual meeting each year but, if

eligible, may offer themselves for re-election . The Group

Managing Director, in his capacity as an Executive

• ensure effective policies and procedures are in place

Director, is exempt from the requirement to retire by

to safeguard the integrity of the Company’s financial

rotation .

reporting;

Pursuant to Rule 3 .3 .5, the Company is required to make

• ensure that any significant risks facing the Company

an announcement to the market advising the closing date

are identified and that appropriate risk management

for Director nominations . That announcement must be

programmes are in place to control and report on

no less than 10 business days prior to the closing date

these risks;

and the closing date must be not more than two months

• ensure that the Group operates in accordance with

prior to the annual meeting .

New Zealand laws, regulations, the Rules (including

The Board undertakes to meet at least ten times during

the continuous disclosure regime), professional

the financial year . For the year ending 25 January 2015

standards and contractual obligations; and

the Board met twelve times .

• report to shareholders and other key stakeholders .

Profiles of the current Directors appear on page 55 of

The Board has delegated day-to-day management of

the Company to the Group Managing Director and

other executives of the Company . Operational and

administrative policies relevant to the Company’s

business are in place and the Company has an internal

audit system for monitoring the Company’s operational

policies and practices .

The Chairman, Managing Director and Deputy Managing

Director determine the agenda for Board meetings . On

a monthly basis, the Board receives operational reports

this report .

Board Review
The Board annually reviews its performance, and that

of Board committees, to ensure that the Board and its

committees are performing satisfactorily and meeting

their respective objectives . In addition, the performance

of individual Directors is also subject to review with a

particular emphasis on those Board members who are

due to retire by rotation and wish to seek re-election . The

review process also assists with the process of identifying

addition, the auditors are able to communicate directly

the training needs, if any, of Board members to ensure

with the chairman of the Audit Committee at any time .

that they remain current on how to best perform their

duties as a Director .

Board Committees
There are two formally constituted committees to

Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee comprises three

independent Directors – Dame Rosanne Meo (Chairman),

Mary Devine and Stuart Johnstone, as well as the Group

provide specific input and guidance to particular areas

Managing Director, Rod Duke .

of corporate governance; the Audit Committee and the

Human Resources Committee .

The Human Resources Committee is responsible for

ensuring the Company has a sound employment policy

The committees meet as required and operate under

framework, that there is an effective and stimulating

specific charters which are reviewed and approved by

workplace and that there is an environment within which

the Board annually, setting out committees’ roles and

management talent and potential can be identified,

responsibilities . In order to fulfil its responsibilities, each

assessed and developed .

committee is empowered to seek any information it

requires from employees and to obtain such independent

legal or other professional advice it may deem necessary .

Nominations and Governance
Briscoe Group does not have a formally constituted

The proceedings of the committees are reported to the

Nominations and Governance Committee . The Board

Board . These charters are published on our website at

views the responsibilities usually associated with this

www .briscoegroup .co .nz .

Audit Committee
The Audit Committee comprises three independent

committee as a collective responsibility and those matters

are included as part of its primary role of overseeing the

management and performance of the Company . Each

Director undertakes to ensure they have the necessary

Directors – Stuart Johnstone (Chairman), Dame Rosanne

time and resources required to enable them to meet the

Meo and Mary Devine, as well as the Group Managing

responsibilities associated with their directorship . Specific

Director, Rod Duke . The Committee assists the Board

requirements of governance are addressed at Board

in fulfilling its responsibilities for Company financial

meetings during the course of the year . These specific

statements and external financial reporting .

The Audit Committee is responsible to the Board for

reviewing the Company’s accounting policies and

financial statements, promoting integrity in financial

reporting, reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of

the Company’s internal controls and recommending the

appointment of, as well as reviewing the performance

and recommendations of the external auditors . In turn,

the Company’s management team makes representations

to the Audit Committee and the Board, as to the

completeness and accuracy of the Company’s financial

statements .

The Audit Committee is responsible for determining

whether potential engagements of the auditors are

appropriate in the context of seeking to prevent audit

independence from being impaired (or being seen to be

impaired) .

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the

Company’s day-to-day relationship with the auditors,

including for ensuring that the Company’s business

divisions provide the auditors with timely and accurate
information and full access to the Company’s records . In

requirements include ensuring the Board contains

an appropriate mix of skills and experience, making

recommendations to the Board on new Directors for

nomination, determining the independence of Directors,

and ensuring the Company maintains a high level of

corporate governance . Directors may seek their own

independent advice to assist with their responsibilities .

Independent Directors
Under Rule 3 .3 .3, a listed company must identify which

of its Directors are determined by the Board to be

independent .

Rule 10 .4 .5(l) requires the annual report to include a

statement as to which of its Directors are Independent

Directors and which are not Independent Directors as at

the balance date .

The board and committee memberships as at the

balance date are detailed below together with the

independence classification as determined by the Board,

in accordance with the Rules . As a relatively small board,

there is a clear understanding of the required roles and

expectations of the Independent Directors .

Board and Committee Composition as at 25 January 2015
Classification
Director

Committee membership

Audit committee

Human Resources committee

Dame Rosanne Meo

Independent (Chair)

Rod Duke

Stuart Johnstone

Mary Devine

Alaister Wall

Executive

Independent

Executive

Member

Chair

Member

–

Chair

Member

–

Board Remuneration
Shareholders are asked to approve the level of Directors’

• Conflicts of interest;

• Confidentiality;

fees from time to time . In keeping with its views in relation

to nominations, rather than have a separate Remuneration

• Payments, gifts and entertainment;

• Trading in company securities;

Committee (governed by a charter), the Board as a whole

• Workplace principles;

takes responsibility for monitoring developments in the

New Zealand market and recommending remuneration

• Use of company information and assets;

• Obligations to act honestly and in the best interests of

packages for Directors to the Company’s shareholders . Fees

the Company as required by law;

are established to be in line with those of New Zealand

based organisations of a similar scope and size to the

• Delegation of authority;

• Accuracy of records;

Company .

• Compliance with any applicable laws, regulations and

rules; and

Diversity
A breakdown of the gender composition of Directors

• Fair dealing with customers, employees, suppliers and

competitors .

and officers as at the Company’s balance date, including

The Board is responsible for reviewing the Code of Conduct

comparative figures, is shown below:

and adherence to it .

25 January 2015

26 January 2014

Female

Male

Female

Male

Directors

Officers1,2

Trading in Briscoe Group Securities
The Company has adopted a formal procedure governing

the sale and purchase of the Company’s quoted financial

products by Directors and employees . All Directors and

employees must act in accordance with this procedure

1 . Excludes Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director (included

and the requirements of the Financial Markets Conduct

in breakdown of Directors) .

Act 2013 .

2 . Officers includes only those employees who the Directors have

deemed to have disclosure obligations under subpart 6 of the Financial
Markets Conduct Act 2013 and is consistent with that used for the Key
Management Compensation disclosure in the Financial Statements
(Note 22) .

The procedure requires employees to obtain the written

consent of a Director, or in the case of a Director, of the

Chairman of the Board, prior to trading in the Company’s

shares . Generally, this consent will only be given in

The Company does not have a formal diversity policy .

respect of trading in the 60 day period following the

Code of Conduct
The Board has adopted a corporate Code of Conduct,

available on our website www .briscoegroup .co .nz . The

Code of Conduct defines the levels of ethical business

announcement of the Company’s half year and annual

results .

Risk Management
As an integral part of its role of overseeing the

practice expected of the Board and within the Company

management of the Company and its subsidiaries, the

(including employees and contractors) . The Company

ensures that all new employees are aware of the Code

of Conduct and are provided with relevant training . In

Board approves the Company’s risk management policies

and receives regular reports to monitor the Company’s

risk management performance relative to these policies,

addition, the Code of Conduct addresses compliance

with particular emphasis on:

standards and procedures, provides mechanisms

for reporting unethical behaviour and ensures that

disciplinary measures are available to address any

violations . It covers:

• Operational Risks: risks associated with the Company’s
normal business operations, including normal day-to-

day exposures relating to customers, stores, employees,
systems, suppliers and regulatory bodies;

General Disclosures

• Funding Risks: risks associated with the funding of the
Company’s operations, including exposures relating

to investment of surplus cash, and to interest rate and

exchange movements;

• Environmental Risks: risks associated with the

environment in which the Company operates that are

outside the Company’s control, including exposures

to natural disasters and to changes in social trends,

economic conditions and customer preferences; and

• Strategic Risks: risks associated with Company initiatives
that are outside the normal course of business, including

exposures relating to initiatives to expand into new

Board of Directors
Dame Rosanne Meo, OBE: Chairman (Non-Executive)

Chairman of AMP Staff Superannuation and The Real

Estate Institute of New Zealand . Director of Overland

Footwear Limited and James Dunlop Textiles Limited .

Rod Duke: Group Managing Director and

Deputy Chairman

Group Managing Director since 1991 . Director of

Pumpkin Patch Limited .

Alaister Wall: Deputy Managing Director

Executive of Group since 1982 . Director of Cure Kids .

brands, markets, regions and business activities, and to

Stuart Johnstone: Director (Non-Executive)

adopt new systems .

Investment Banker and Company Director .

Effective Communication
The Board places great importance on effective

communications to the Company’s shareholders and

employees and the market generally . The Company has

internal procedures in place to ensure that key financial

and material information is communicated to the market

in a clear and timely manner . In addition to its disclosure

obligations under the Rules (including making the required

release of annual and half-yearly results), the Company

makes quarterly sales releases . This information is made

available to the NZX and also to a variety of media,

including by means of the Company’s website . The

Company regularly reviews its practices to ensure it clearly

communicates its goals, strategies and performance .

The Board encourages shareholder attendance at the

Company’s annual meeting and welcomes shareholder

debate on all matters of significance affecting the Company

and its business .

NZX Corporate Governance Best Practice Code
The Company’s corporate governance practices conform

Mary Devine, ONZM: Director (Non-Executive)

Professional Non-Executive Director and corporate
adviser . Director of Meridian Energy Limited, IAG New

Zealand Limited and Top Retail Limited .

Subsidiary Companies
Rod Duke and Alaister Wall are Directors of the following

subsidiaries: Briscoes (NZ) Limited, The Sports Authority

Limited (trading as Rebel Sport), Rebel Sport Limited,

Living and Giving Limited . Stuart Johnstone is a Director

of The Sports Authority Limited .

Financial Statements
The financial statements for the Parent and Group for the

year ended 25 January 2015 are shown on pages 9 to 49

in this report .

Changes in Accounting Policies
In preparing these financial statements the accounting

policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements

have been applied .

with the guidelines set down in the NZX Corporate

There were no significant changes in accounting policies

Governance Best Practice Code in almost all respects .

during the year .

The areas in which the Company’s practices depart from

that Code are confined to the absence of specific training

requirements for Directors, the lack of a Nominations

Committee and the absence of Director remuneration

by means of a performance-based equity remuneration

plan . The Board as a whole takes responsibility for

monitoring developments in the New Zealand market

and recommending remuneration packages for Directors

to the Company’s shareholders rather than delegating

this function to a Remuneration Committee pursuant to a

written charter .

Principal Activities of the Group
Briscoe Group Limited is a non-trading holding company,

B. Shareholdings

Beneficially Held

but provides management services to its subsidiaries .

The principal trading subsidiaries are Briscoes (New

Zealand) Limited, a specialist homeware retailer selling

leading branded products, and The Sports Authority

Limited, (trading as Rebel Sport), New Zealand’s largest

retailer of most leading brands of sporting goods .

The subsidiaries are 100% owned by Briscoe Group

Limited . There were no changes in company structure

during the year .

Review of Operations

SH Johnstone
AJ Wall
MM Devine

As at 20 March 2015

1,005,000
220,000
30,000

Non-Beneficially Held

As at 20 March 2015

RA Duke and AJ Wall each as Trustees
of the RA Duke Trust
AJ Wall*
RPO’L Meo

169,465,296
1,230,000
100,000

* Other than in relation to the RA Duke Trust .
For further details refer to Substantial Product Holders
information on page 57 of this report .

A. Results for the Year Ended 25 January 2015

C. Share dealings

Group
$000

507,063
54,889
(15,587)

39,302

Parent
$000

–
31,982
(967)

31,015

Sales Revenue
Profit Before Income Tax
Income Tax

Profit After Income Tax

B. Dividends

Subsequent to balance date, the Directors have declared

a final dividend of 8 .50 cents per share payable 31 March

2015 . Non-resident shareholders of the Group will also

receive a supplementary dividend of 1 .5 cents per share .

Dividends are fully imputed to New Zealand resident

shareholders .

Directors

A. Remuneration and all other benefits relating to the

year ending 25 January 2015 ($000)

Non-Executive Directors

RPO’L Meo

SH Johnstone

MM Devine

Executive Directors

RA Duke (Managing Director)

AJ Wall (Deputy Managing Director)

Executive Directors do not receive Directors’ fees .

940

469

During the year ended 25 January 2015 the following
Directors acquired shares in the Company:

M M Devine:

Date of
transaction

Number of
shares acquired

Consideration

5 September 2014

30,000

$86,100

R A Duke and A J Wall each as trustees of the
R A Duke Trust:

Date of
transaction

Number of
shares acquired

Consideration

14 March 2014
4 April 2014
7 April 2014
9 April 2014
14 April 2014
15 April 2014
16 April 2014
30 April 2014
1 May 2014
16 October 2014
17 October 2014
20 October 2014
21 October 2014
24 October 2014

365,000
15,000
40,000
9,006
5,200
1,000
10,750
515
7,932
8,000
10,000
2,850
6,880
257,000

$919,800
$36,750
$97,480
$21,434
$12,376
$2,380
$25,585
$1,226
$18,878
$21,920
$27,100
$7,724
$18,645
$693,900

D. Interests in contracts

During the year the following Directors have declared

pursuant to Section 140 (1) of the Companies Act

1993 that they be regarded as having an interest in the

following transactions:

• Payment of rental of $610,000 (2014: $580,000) on the

retail property of which the RA Duke Trust is the owner .

(Refer to Note 22 of the financial statements) .

E. Directors’ Insurance

As provided by the Group’s Constitution and in

Remuneration to Auditors
The fee for the audit of the Group and subsidiaries paid to

accordance with Section 162 of the Companies Act 1993

PricewaterhouseCoopers was $97,000 (2014: $101,400) .

the Group has arranged Directors’ and Officers’ Liability

Insurance which ensures Directors will incur no monetary

loss as a result of actions undertaken by them as Directors

provided they act within the law .

Fees paid to the auditors for other services provided,

including a half yearly review, amounted to $26,000

(2014: $24,800) .

F. Directors’ and Officers’ use of Company Information

During the period the Board received no notices pursuant

to Section 145 of the Companies Act 1993 relating to use

Shareholders Information

Holding Range at 20 March 2015

of Company information .

State of Affairs
The Directors are of the opinion that the state of affairs

of the Group is satisfactory . Details of the period under

review are included in the Chairman’s Review, the

Managing Director’s Review of Operations and the

audited financial statements .

Employee Remuneration
The number of employees within the Group (other than

Directors) receiving remuneration and benefits above

$100,000, relating to the period ending 25 January 2015,

are indicated in the following table:

Number of Employees

$100,000 – 109,999

$110,000 – 119,999

$120,000 – 129,999

$130,000 – 139,999

$140,000 – 149,999

$150,000 – 159,999

$160,000 – 169,999

$170,000 – 179,999

$180,000 – 189,999
$190,000 – 199,999

$200,000 – 209,999

$220,000 – 229,999

$240,000 – 249,999

$260,000 – 269,999

$290,000 – 299,999

$350,000 – 359,999

$360,000 – 369,999

$380,000 – 389,999

$400,000 – 409,999

$680,000 – 689,999

$710,000 – 719,999

4
1

No. Investors

Total Holdings

1-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10,001-100,000

100,001 and over

882

1,516

506

417

639,685

4,521,512

4,088,629

10,495,607

0 .29

2 .08

1 .89

4 .84

197,132,067

90 .90

3,362

216,877,500

100%

Substantial Product Holders
The following information is given pursuant to section

293 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 . As at

25 January 2015, details of the Substantial Product

Holders in the company and their relevant interests in

the company’s shares are as follows:

Substantial

Product Holder

R A Duke (1)

A J Wall (2)

Holding as at

25 January 2015(3)

169,465,296

170,915,296

(1) R A Duke has a relevant interest as a trustee of the R A Duke Trust
which was disclosed in the SSH notice dated 13 March 2012, in
respect of 166,644,369 shares . As at 25 January 2015 this interest was
in respect of 169,465,296 shares .

(2) A J Wall has three relevant interests, which were disclosed in the

SSH notice dated 13 March 2012 . These were (i) as a trustee of the
R A Duke Trust, in respect of 166,644,369 shares; (ii) as a trustee of
the Tunusa Trust, in respect of 1,230,000 shares; and (iii) legal and
beneficial title, in respect of 220,000 shares . As at 25 January 2015
the relevant interest as a trustee of the R A Duke Trust was in respect
of 169,465,296 shares . The other interests remain unchanged .

(3) This information reflects the company’s records and disclosures made
under section 280(1)(b) of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 .

TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTING SHARES IN
THE COMPANY AS AT 25 JANUARY 2015
WAS 216,592,500

Top 20 Holder List

As at 20 March 2015

Rank

Holder’s Name

Total

JB Were (NZ) Nominees Limited (RA Duke Trust) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,465,296 . . . . . . . . 78 .14

Gerald Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,250,000 . . . . . . . . . 2 .42

Harvey Norman Properties (NZ) Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,250,000 . . . . . . . . . 2 .42

New Zealand Central Securities Depository Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,320,535 . . . . . . . . . 1 .53

FNZ Custodians Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,406,266 . . . . . . . . . 0 .65

Alaister John Wall, Beverley Ann Wall and Benedict Douglas Tauber

as Trustees of the Tunusa Trust established for the benefit of the

family of AJ and BA Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .57

New Zealand Central Securities Depository Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,093,496 . . . . . . . . . 0 .50

JB Were (NZ) Nominees Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .46

Stuart Hamilton Johnstone and Lorraine Rose Johnstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .46

Graham John Paull and Owen Brent Ennor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 825,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .38

Manhattan Trustee Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 683,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .31

Investment Custodial Services Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540,900 . . . . . . . . . 0 .25

Peter William Burilin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500,500 . . . . . . . . . 0 .23

Shu-Wen Chiang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493,053 . . . . . . . . . 0 .23

Custodial Services Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379,226 . . . . . . . . . 0 .17

Keith Arthur William Brunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .17

Carla Zwart Brockman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336,300 . . . . . . . . . 0 .16

Gemscott Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .13

Custodial Services Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270,547 . . . . . . . . . 0 .12

Alaister John Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220,000 . . . . . . . . . 0 .10

A number of the registered holders listed above hold shares as nominees for, or on behalf of, other parties.

Notes