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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND 
LIMITED 

A.B.N.  37 627 359 166 

ANNUAL REPORT 
 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE 2021 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 

Company Particulars   

Manager’s Report 

Top 20 Positions 

Directors’ Report to Shareholders 

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3 

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6 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration   

          11 

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 

          12 

Statement of Financial Position 

Statement of Changes in Equity 

Statement of Cash Flows 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration  

Independent Auditor’s Report  

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          15 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

COMPANY PARTICULARS 
CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

DIRECTORS: 

SECRETARY:   

MANAGER OF THE COMPANY: 

REGISTERED OFFICE:  

CONTACT DETAILS: 

PRIME BROKER: 

SHARE REGISTRAR:   

AUDITORS: 

Karl Siegling 
Wayne Davies 
Susan Oakes  

Wayne Davies 

Cadence Asset Management Pty Limited 
ABN: 68 106 551 062 

Level 11, 131 Macquarie Street 
Sydney, NSW 2000 

Level 11, 131 Macquarie Street 
Sydney, NSW 2000 
Telephone:      (02) 8298 2450 
Fax:                 (02) 8298 2499 
Email:   
Website:  

info@cadencecapital.com.au  
www.cadencecapital.com.au  

For enquiries regarding net asset backing refer to 
cadencecapital.com.au or call (02) 8298 2450 

Deutsche Bank AG 
Winchester House,1 Great Winchester Street 
London EC2N 2DB 

Boardroom Pty Limited 
Mail Address:  GPO Box 3993, Sydney NSW 2001 
Telephone: 
Fax: 

(02) 9290 9600 
(02) 9279 0664 

For all enquiries relating to shareholdings, dividends 
(including participation in the Dividend Reinvestment 
Plan) and related matters, please contact the share 
registrar. 

Pitcher Partners 
Level 16 Tower 2, Darling Park 
201 Sussex St 
Sydney, NSW 2000 

COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION: 

Australia 

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A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

MANAGER’S REPORT 

SUMMARY OF RESULTS 

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Record profit before tax of $7,960,519 
Record profit after tax of $5,594,046 
Record earnings per share of 75.2 cents 
Fund gross performance for the past year of +98.4% 
Fund gross performance since inception 2.5 years ago of +57.9% per annum 
12.0c fully franked Final Dividend and a 3.0c fully franked Special Dividend   
Yield of 6.1% fully franked (8.8% gross including franking) 
30 June 2021 Post-tax NTA per share of $2.4449 

COMPANY PERFORMANCE 

The  Cadence  Opportunities  Fund  completed  the  financial  year  up  98.4%,  outperforming  the  All 
Ordinaries Accumulation Index by 68.2% over the same period. Since its inception two and half years 
ago,  the  fund  has  delivered  213.4%  (57.9%  per  annum)  for  our  shareholders  which  has  been  a 
pleasing  performance.  We  are  focused  on  implementing  our  stock  selection  and  scaling  process 
which seeks to add to  winning positions and to cut losers.  We  believe  this will  continue to generate 
good risk-adjusted returns for our investors through market cycles. 

In terms of stock specific contributors, the best performers for the year were Cettire, Podium Minerals, 
Uniti  Group,  Maas  Group,  Bed  Bath  &  Beyond,  Airtasker,  Pointsbet  and  Pinterest.  The  largest 
detractors from performance were Redfin and EML Payments. 

DIVIDENDS 

The Company announced a 12.0 cents per share fully franked final dividend and a 3.0 cents per share 
fully  franked  special  dividend.  The  total  dividend  equates  to  a  6.1%  annual  fully  franked  yield,  or  a 
8.8% gross yield (grossed up for franking credits) based on the year end  Post-Tax NTA of $2.4449. 
The Ex-Date for the dividend is the 22 October 2021 and the payment date for the dividend is the 29 
October  2021.  The  Dividend  Re-Investment  Plan  (“DRP”)  is  in  operation  for  the  final  dividend.  The 
DRP price will be based off the mid-point of the pre and post tax NTA as at the record date less a 3% 
discount. 

DEEPGREEN 

In  September  2021,  DeepGreen  Metals  merged  with  Sustainable  Opportunities  Acquisition 
Corporation (SOAC). The  merged entity renamed, TMC The  Metals Company Inc. (TMC) and listed 
on the NASDAQ on the  10 September 2021. The Company’s investment in DeepGreen  Metals was 
valued at $0.2 million at 30 June 2021. On the close of the first day of listing of TMC on the NASDAQ 
the value of the Company’s TMC position increased to $1.6 million. 

MARKET OUTLOOK 

The  World  is  slowly  coming  to  terms  with  Covid  19  with  financial  markets  having  largely  recovered 
from the Covid 19 ‘panic’. Corporate profits have rebounded and in many cases are at all-time highs. 
Investor  confidence  has  returned.  Western  Europe  and  North  America  are  leading  the  world  in 
vaccinations which is allowing their economies to fully re-open. With interest rates expected to remain 
at zero, or low, across much of the world, the overall environment remains supportive of equities. 

We  are  finding  investment  opportunities  for  the  fund  across  a  broad  range  of  sectors,  both 
domestically and internationally. Opportunity now exists through stock selection rather than ‘all boats 
rising in a rising tide. 

COMPANY FUTURE 

The  Board  is  considering  an  ASX  listing  before  December  2021.  The  Board  will  communicate  their 
decision to Company shareholders if they decide to list. 

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MANAGER’S REPORT (Continued) 
SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATION 

As managers of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited, we aim to provide shareholders with clear and 
transparent  communication.  We  do  this  through  monthly  investment  updates,  quarterly  webcasts, 
investor presentations, market insights, as well as annual and half yearly profit announcements. We 
would 
at 
www.cadencecapital.com.au/cdonewsletter/. 

encourage 

updates 

register 

receive 

regular 

you 

to 

to 

Please  feel  free  to  contact  us  at  info@cadencecapital.com.au  with  any  feedback  to  improve  our 
communication and engagement with you. 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our investors for their continued support. 

Karl Siegling 
Managing Director 
Cadence Asset Management Pty Limited 

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A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

TOP 20 POSITIONS AS AT 30 JUNE 2021 

LONG AND SHORT POSITIONS 

Long Positions 

  Company Name                                                    Exposure            % of 

NTO 
360 
BET 
MGH 
UWL 
ASAN US 
CTT 
SHOP US 
CHN 
NVDA US 
UPST US 
FVRR US 
BBBY US 
SE US 
ECX 
CROX US 
PDN 
CAT 
MVF 
** A Pre-IPO investment in the Materials sector 

Nitro Software Ltd 
Life360 Inc 
Betmakers Technology Group Ltd 
Maas Group Holdings Ltd 
Uniti Group Limited 
Asana Inc 
Cettire Ltd 
Shopify Inc 
Chalice Gold Mines Ltd 
Nvidia Corp 
Upstart Holdings Corp 
Fiverr International Ltd 
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc 
Sea Ltd 
Eclipx Group Ltd 
Crocs Inc 
Paladin Energy Ltd 
Catapult Group International 
Monash IVF Group Ltd 

                        $                  Equity 
$1,124,700 
5.12% 
$1,075,480 
4.90% 
$849,217 
3.87% 
$840,000 
3.82% 
$839,843 
3.82% 
$744,360 
3.39% 
$733,110 
3.34% 
$642,831 
2.93% 
$601,020 
2.74% 
$586,740 
2.67% 
$566,213 
2.58% 
$565,810 
2.58% 
$554,833 
2.53% 
$512,587 
2.33% 
$499,400 
2.27% 
$466,080 
2.12% 
$463,500 
2.11% 
$463,158 
2.11% 
$399,500 
1.82% 

Short Positions 

Company Name 

APX 

Appen Ltd 

      Exposure 

$ 
    $666,400  

% of 
Equity 
 3.03% 

Total Top 20 Long and Short Positions  

                                           $11,861,982       54.02% 

TOTAL PORTFOLIO POSITIONS: 

Portfolio Net Exposure Long Positions 

                 $21,396,111      97.39% 

Portfolio Net Exposure Short Positions    

      $1,735,725        7.90%       

Total Portfolio Net Exposure    

                 $19,660,386      89.49% 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2021 

The Directors of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited (“the Company”) submit herewith their report together 
with the financial report of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited for the financial year ended 30 June 2021. 

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY 
The  principal  activity  of  the  Company  is  investing  primarily  in  securities  listed  both  in  Australia  and 
internationally.  The  Company  may  take  short  positions  and  may  also  deal  in  derivatives  for  hedging 
purposes. No significant changes in the nature of these activities occurred during the financial year. 

OPERATING RESULTS 
Investment operations over the year resulted in an operating profit before tax of $7,960,519 (2020: 
$2,194,677) and an operating profit after tax of $5,594,046 (2020: $1,540,980).  

REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 
Investments  are  valued  continuously  to  market  value.  For  the  year  ended  30  June  2021,  net  investments 
were valued at $19,660,386 (2020: $$8,926,145). Further information regarding the performance of the entity 
during the reporting period is provided in the Manager’s Report, which precedes this report. 

FINANCIAL POSITION 
The  net  asset  value  of  the  Company  for  the  current  financial  year  ended  was  $21,965,936  (2020: 
$8,429,424). 

DIVIDENDS PAID OR RECOMMENDED 
The Board have declared a 12.0 cent per share fully franked final dividend and a 3.0 cent per share fully 
franked special dividend payable on 29 October 2021. The Ex-Date for the dividend is the 22 October 2021.

DIRECTORS 
The names of the Directors of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited who held office during or since the end 
of the financial year are: 

Karl Siegling  
Wayne Davies  
Susan Oakes  

The  following  persons  were  Directors  of  the  Company  during  the  financial  year  and  up  to  the  date  of  this 
report: 

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS 
Karl Siegling (Chairman) 
Karl Siegling has 28 years investment experience in the financial sector both in Australia and overseas. He 
holds  a  Bachelor  of  Commerce  and  a  Law  degree  from  the  University  of  Melbourne  and  a  MBA  from 
INSEAD in France. Karl holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance with the Securities Institute of Australia 
(FINSIA). He commenced work in the Financial Services sector in Australia with Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, 
trading  overnight  currencies,  bonds  and  bond  options  on  the  Sydney  Futures  Exchange.  He  then  worked 
within the Equities Research Division of Deutsche Morgan Grenfell before studying a MBA  at INSEAD and 
working as a Summer Associate within the equities division of Goldman Sachs in London. 

Upon returning to Australia, Karl was the Managing Director of eFinancial Capital Limited (a subsidiary of 
Challenger  international  Limited)  focused  on  investing  in  early  stage  and  expansion  capital  for  financial 
services and technology companies. Karl worked as a consultant for Wilson Asset Management, researching 
stocks, before setting up Cadence Asset Management Pty Limited. 

Karl  has  been  the  Chairman  and  Managing  Director  of  Cadence  Asset  Management  Pty  Limited  (The 
Manager), for 17 and a half years. Karl is also a Director Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited. Karl has been 
the Chairman and  Managing Director of Cadence Capital Limited for 16  and a  half years. Karl has been  a 
Director of the Company for the past 3 years. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2021 

INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS (Continued) 
Wayne Davies (Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary) 
Wayne  Davies  has  over  19  years  funds  management  experience  in  Equity  Long/Short  Funds  both  in 
Australia and overseas. He is both a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the 
Chartered  Institute  of  Management  Accountants.  Wayne  Davies  is  a  member  of  the  Cadence  Asset 
Management team and has been the Chief Operating Officer of Cadence Asset Management for the past 14 
years.  Wayne Davies previously worked with Theorema Asset Management in London and was a director of 
Theorema Europe Fund and Theorema Europe Fund Plus. Wayne has been a Director of Cadence Capital 
Limited for the past 7 and a half years. Wayne has been a Director of the Company for the past 3 years. 

Susan Oakes (Non-executive Director) 
Susan Oakes has over 30  years financial  services industry experience.  Susan has worked in trading room 
roles in Sydney, London and New York. Susan is a former director and business head at Merrill Lynch and 
has also worked as a risk consultant at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. 

Susan has worked in trading roles at Genesis Proprietary Trading, Phoenix Trading Group, Aliom Holdings 
Limited  &  TransMarket  Group.  Susan  possesses  extensive  experience  and  knowledge  in  trading  and 
portfolio  management.  Susan  Oakes  holds  an  MBA  from  the  Australian  Graduate  School  of  Management, 
UNSW, specialising in business risk. 

Susan has been a Director of the Company for the past two and a half years. 

COMPANY SECRETARY 
Wayne Davies held the position of Company Secretary at the end of the financial year. 

DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS 

No. eligible to attend 

Attended 

Karl Siegling 
Wayne Davies 
Susan Oakes 

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REMUNERATION REPORT 
This report details the nature and amount of remuneration for each Director of Cadence Opportunities Fund 
Limited. 

(a) Remuneration 
There are no executives that are paid by the Company. Cadence Asset Management Pty Limited provides 
day to day management of the Company and is remunerated as outlined below. 

2021 

Short-term Employee Benefits - 
Directors Fees: 

Susan Oakes 

Wayne Davies 

Cash Salary 

Superannuation 

$ 

$ 

Total 

$ 

1,302 

650 

1,952 

15,000 

7,500 

22,500 

13,698 

6,850 

20,548 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2021 

REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued) 
(a) Remuneration (Continued) 

2020 

Short-term Employee Benefits - 
Directors Fees: 

Susan Oakes 

Wayne Davies 

  Cash Salary 
$ 

Superannuation 

$ 

Total 

$ 

13,698 

6,850 

20,548 

1,302 

650 

1,952 

15,000 

7,500 

22,500 

(b) Director Related Entities Remuneration 
All transactions with related entities were made on normal commercial terms and conditions. 

Karl  Siegling  is  the  sole  Director  and  a  beneficial  owner  of  Cadence  Asset  Management  Pty  Limited,  the 
entity appointed to manage the investment portfolio of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited. In its capacity 
as Manager, Cadence Asset Management Pty Limited was paid a management fee of $256,190 (inclusive of 
GST)  (2020:  $106,071).  This  is  equivalent  to  0.125%  of  the  value  of  the  portfolio  calculated  on  the  last 
business day of each month. Over a full year, the monthly management fee will be comparable to a fee of 
1.25%  of  the  gross  value  of  the  portfolio  per  annum.  As  at  30  June  2021,  the  balance  payable  to  the 
Manager was $29,011 (2020:nil). The loan receivable from the Manager (which was provided to the Manager 
by the Company in accordance with a loan agreement entered into on or around the date of the Prospectus) 
was  repaid  during  the  2021  financial  year  (refer  note  5).  As  at  30  June  2020  the  outstanding  Loan  to  the 
Manager was $126,411. 

The  duties  of  the  manager  are  to  manage  the  portfolio  and  to  manage  and  supervise  all  investments, 
maintain the corporate and statutory records of the Company, liaise with the ASX with respect to compliance 
with  the  ASX  listing rules, liaise with  ASIC with respect to compliance with the  Corporations  Act and  liaise 
with the share registrar of the Company.   

In addition, Cadence Asset Management  Pty Limited is to be paid, annually in arrears, a performance fee, 
being 15% (plus GST) of the amount of the increase in the value of the portfolio. 

No performance fee is payable in respect of any performance period, where the portfolio has decreased in 
value over that period. For the year ended 30 June 2021, $1,721,228 (inclusive of GST) (2020: $459,976). 
was payable  to Cadence  Asset Management  Pty Limited.  As at  30 June 2021, the  balance  payable to the 
Manager was $1,721,228 (2020: $459,976). 

Cadence  Asset  Management  Pty  Limited  employs  accounting  personnel  to  provide  accounting  services  to 
Cadence  Opportunities  Fund  Limited.  These  services  are  provided  on  commercial  terms  and  include  a 
standard charge of $550 (inclusive of GST) per month. 

(c) Compensation Practices 
The  Board  from  time  to  time  determines  remuneration  of  Non-Executive  Directors  within  the  maximum 
amount approved by the shareholders. Non-Executive Directors are not entitled to any other remuneration. 

Fees  and  payments  to  Non-Executive  Directors  reflect  the  demands  that  are  made  on  and  the 
responsibilities  of,  the  Directors  and  are  reviewed  annually  by  the  Board.  The  Company  determines  the 
remuneration levels and ensures they are competitively set to attract and retain appropriately qualified and 
experienced Directors. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2021 

REMUNERATION REPORT (Continued) 
(d) Shareholdings 
Directors’ base fees are presently limited to a maximum of $100,000 per annum between the directors. Non-
Executive Directors do not receive bonuses nor are they issued options on securities. Directors’ fees cover 
all main board activities and membership of committees. Directors’ fees are not linked to the performance of 
the Company.   

As at the date of this report, the Company’s key management personnel indirectly held the following shares 
in the Company: 

Shareholdings 
Karl Siegling 
Wayne Davies 
Susan Oakes 

Acquisitions  

Disposals 

Balance at 
1 July 2020 

1,600,001 
100,000 

1,724,001 

           24,000                                       

1,139,554 
13,736 
5,723 
1,159,013 

- 
- 
- 
- 

Balance at 
30 June 2021 

2,739,555 
113,736 

           29,723                                       

2,883,014 

There has been no change to these shareholdings from 30 June 2020 to the date of this report. 

End of Remuneration Report.  

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD 
In  September  2021,  DeepGreen  Metals  merged  with  Sustainable  Opportunities  Acquisition  Corporation 
(SOAC). The merged entity renamed, TMC The Metals Company Inc. (TMC) and listed on the NASDAQ on 
the 10 September 2021. The Company’s investment in DeepGreen Metals was valued at $0.2 million at 30 
June 2021. On the close of the first day of listing of TMC on the NASDAQ the value of the Company’s TMC 
position increased to $1.6 million. 

Other  than  disclosed  elsewhere  in  this  report,  there  has  not  arisen  in  the  interval  between  the  end  of  the 
financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of material and unusual nature likely, 
in  the  opinion  of  the  Company,  to  significantly  affect  the  operations  of  the  entity,  the  results  of  those 
operations, or the state of affairs of the entity, in future financial years. 

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS 
The Company will continue to pursue its policy of investment during the next financial year. 

The Board is considering an ASX listing before December 2022. The Board will communicate their decision 
to Company shareholders if they decide to list. 

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 
The  Company’s  operations  are  not  regulated  by  any  environmental  regulation  under  a  law  of  the 
Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.  

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE OF OFFICERS OR AUDITORS  
During the year the Company paid a premium in respect of a contract insuring the Directors of the Company, 
the  Company  Secretary  and  any  related  body  corporate  against  liability  incurred  as  such  by  a  Director  or 
Secretary to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. 

No indemnities have been given or insurance premiums paid during or since the end of the financial year, for 
any person who is or has been an auditor of the Company. 

The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. 

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED  
30 JUNE 2021 

PROCEEDINGS ON BEHALF OF COMPANY 
No person has applied for leave of court to bring proceedings on behalf of the Company or intervene in any 
proceedings  to  which  the  Company  is  a  party  for  the  purpose  of  taking  responsibility  on  behalf  of  the 
Company for all or any part of those proceedings. 

The Company was not a party to any such proceedings during the year. 

NON-AUDIT SERVICES 
During  the  year  Pitcher  Partners,  the  Company’s  auditor,  did  not  perform  any  other  services  in  addition  to 
their statutory duties for the Company. Related entities of Pitcher Partners, performed taxation services for 
the Company. Details of the amounts paid to the auditors and their related parties are disclosed in Note 2 to 
the financial statements. 

The Board of Directors, in accordance with advice from the Audit Committee, is satisfied that the provision of 
non-audit  services  during  the  year  is  compatible  with  the  general  standard  of  independence  for  auditors 
imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors are satisfied that the services disclosed in Note 2 did 
not compromise the external auditor’s independence for the following reasons: 

•  all non-audit services do not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and 
• 

the  nature  of  the  services  provided  do  not  compromise  the  general  principles  relating  to  auditor 
independence  in  accordance  with  the  APES  110:  Code  of  Ethics  for  Professional  Accountants 
(including Independence Standards). 

AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 
A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 
2001 is set out on page 11 of this Annual Report. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company: 

Karl Siegling 
Director 

Dated in Sydney, this 27 September 2021 

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Level 16, Tower 2 Darling Park 
201 Sussex Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 

Postal Address 
GPO Box 1615 
Sydney NSW 2001 

p. +61 2 9221 2099 
e. sydneypartners@pitcher.com.au 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
To the Directors of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

In relation to the independent audit of the financial report of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited for the 
year then ended 30 June 2021, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief there have been: 

(i)  no contraventions of the auditor’s independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001; and 

(ii)  no contraventions of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including 

Independence Standards). 

C I Chandran 
Partner 

Pitcher Partners 
Sydney 

27 September 2021 

Adelaide    Brisbane    Melbourne    Newcastle    Perth    Sydney 

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Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms. 
An independent New South Wales Partnership. ABN 17 795 780 962. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional 
Standards Legislation. Pitcher Partners is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited, the members of which 
are separate and independent legal entities. 

pitcher.com.au 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

INCOME 
Net realised and unrealised gain on investments 
Dividends received 
Interest received 
Other income 
Total Income 

EXPENSES 
Finance costs 
Management fees 
Performance fees 
Directors fees 
Stock loan fees 
Dividends on short positions 
Brokerage expenses on share purchases 
Registry fees 
Legal fees 
Custody fees 
Audit and taxation fees 
Other expenses from ordinary activities 
Total Expenses 

Note
s 

2021 
$ 

10,216,240 
72,523 
2,046 
20,196 
10,311,005 

(54,918) 
(238,723) 
(1,603,871) 
(22,500) 
(6,854) 
(495) 
(287,006) 
(11,756) 
(9,307) 
(64,825) 
(42,173) 
(8,058) 
(2,350,486) 

2 

2020 
$ 

2,919,153 
68,178 
8,904 
4,092 
3,000,327 

(29,038) 
(98,839) 
(428,614) 
(22,500) 
(2,637) 
(6,705) 
(115,743) 
(4,127) 
(1,886) 
(57,148) 
(29,473) 
(8,940) 
(805,650) 

Profit before income tax 

7,960,519 

2,194,677 

Income tax expense 
Profit attributable to members of the Company 

3(a) 
11 

(2,366,473) 
5,594,046 

(653,697) 
1,540,980 

Other comprehensive income 

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 

- 

- 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

5,594,046 

1,540,980 

Basic earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share 

13 

13 

75.2 cents 

31.5 cents 

75.2 cents 

31.5 cents 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
AS AT 30 JUNE 2021 

ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade and other receivables 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
Deferred tax asset 

TOTAL ASSETS 

LIABILITIES 
Cash overdrafts 
Trade and other payables 
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 
Current tax liability 
Deferred tax liability 

Note 

12(a) 
5 
6 
3(b) 

12(a) 
7 
8 
3(d) 
3(c) 

2021 
$ 

11,404,356 
3,036,586 
21,396,111 
14,572 

2020 
$ 

2,679,294 
653,968 
9,842,520 
6,303 

35,851,625 

13,182,085 

7,491,825 
3,220,591 
1,735,725 
611,359 
826,189 

1,898,516 
1,238,497 
916,375 
296,948 
402,325 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

13,885,689 

4,752,661 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 
Issued capital 
Profits reserve 

TOTAL EQUITY 

21,965,936 

8,429,424 

9 
10 

14,848,568 
7,117,368 

6,595,050 
1,834,374 

21,965,936 

8,429,424 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 17 112 870 096 

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

Issued capital 

Note 

$ 

Retained 
Profits 
$ 

Profits 
reserve 
$ 

Total equity 

$ 

Balance at 30 June 2019 

5,560,050 

- 

293,394 

5,853,444 

Profit for the year  

Transfer to profits reserve 
Other comprehensive income 
for the year 

Transactions with owners: 
Shares issued 

Balance at 30 June 2020 

Profit for the year  

Transfer to profits reserve 
Other comprehensive income 
for the year 
Transactions with owners: 

Net shares issued 

Dividends paid 

Balance at 30 June 2021 

11 

10 

9 

11 

10 

9 

4 

- 

- 

- 

1,540,980 

- 

1,540,980 

(1,540,980) 

1,540,980 

- 

- 

1,035,000 
18,294,586 

- 

- 

6,595,050 

18,294,586 

- 

1,035,000 

1,834,374 

8,429,424 

- 

- 

- 

8,253,518 

- 

14,848,568 

5,594,046 

- 

5,594,046 

(5,594,046) 

5,594,046 

- 

- 

8,253,518 

(311,052) 

(311,052) 

7,117,368 

21,965,936 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

Note 

             2021 

             $ 

2020 

$ 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

  Proceeds from the sale of investments 

  Payments for the purchase of investments 

138,001,697 

(140,542,923) 

55,632,421 

(56,145,882) 

  Dividends received 

  Interest received 

  Other income received 

  Performance fees paid 

  Management fees paid 

  Brokerage expenses on share purchases  

  Interest paid 

  Dividends paid on shorts 

  Payments for other expenses 

  Income tax paid 

NET USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

  12(b) 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

71,188 

8,904 

4,092 

(51,745) 

- 

(115,743) 

(29,038) 

(6,705) 

(164,252) 

(58,608) 

70,340 

2,046 

20,196 

- 

(342,619) 

(83,300) 

(287,006) 

(54,918) 

(495) 

(257,262) 

(1,627,621) 

(
7
(
0
2
(
6
,
1
,
4
0
3
(
2
,
1
5
0
4
0
,
,
2
) 
4
5
0
2
9
,
2
1
3
,
) 
0
6
0
4
) 
6
) 

(5,101,865) 

(855,368) 

  Proceeds from shares issued                                                                8,544,670 

  Dividends paid                                                                                        (311,052)  

1,035,000 

- 

NET CASH PROVIDED BY  
FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

8,233,618 

1,035,000 

NET INCREASE IN CASH HELD 

3,131,753 

179,632 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT 
BEGINNING OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS AT 
END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 

12(a) 

6

0
1
,
1
4
6 

780,778 

601,146 

3,912,531 

780,778 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

1.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Basis of Preparation 

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards  and  Interpretations,  issued  by  the  Australian  Accounting  Standards  Board  (‘AASB’)  and  the 
Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply 
with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board 
('IASB'). 

Material  accounting  policies  adopted  in  the  preparation  of  these  financial  statements  are  presented  below. 
They have been consistently applied unless otherwise stated. 

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  under  the  historical  cost  convention,  except  for,  where 
applicable,  cash  flow  information,  “held-for-trading”  financial  assets  and  certain  other  financial  assets  and 
liabilities, which have been measured at fair value. 

The preparation of the  financial  statements 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 areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and 
estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 1(i). 

The financial report was authorised for issue on 27 September 2021 by the Board of Directors. 

Accounting Policies 
(a) Investments 

i)  Classification  
Investments consist of shares in publicly listed and unlisted companies and fixed interest securities. 

Financial  assets  are  classified  ‘at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss’  when  they  are  held  for  trading  for  the 
purpose  of  short-term  profit  taking.  Realised  and  unrealised  gains  and  losses  arising  from  changes  in  fair 
value are included in the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income in the period in which 
they arise. 

The  Company  makes  short  sales  in  which  a  borrowed  security  is  sold  in  anticipation  of  a  decline  in  the 
market  value  of  that  security,  or  it  may  use  short  sales  for  various  arbitrage  transactions.  Short  sales  are 
classified as financial liabilities at fair value through the profit or loss. 

ii) Recognition and Initial Measurement 
Financial instruments,  incorporating financial  assets and financial  liabilities, are recognised when the entity 
becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual  provisions  of  the  instrument.  Trade  date  accounting  is  adopted  for 
financial  assets  that  are  delivered  within  timeframes  established  by  marketplace  convention.  Trade  date  is 
the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the assets. 

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transactions costs where the instrument is not 
classified as at fair value through profit or loss. Transaction costs related to instruments classified as at fair 
value through profit or loss are expensed to the profit or loss immediately.  

Financial  assets  are  classified  and  measured  at  fair  value  with  changes  in  value  being  recognised  in  the 
profit or loss. 

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A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

1.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 
(a) Investments (Continued) 

iii) Derecognition 
Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual rights to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is 
transferred  to  another  party  whereby  the  entity  no  longer  has  any  significant  continuing  involvement  in  the 
risks  and  benefits  associated  with  the  asset.  Financial  liabilities  are  derecognised  where  the  related 
obligations  are  either  discharged,  cancelled  or  expire.  The  difference  between  the  carrying  value  of  the 
financial  liability  extinguished  or  transferred  to  another  party  and  the  fair  value  of  consideration  paid, 
including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in the profit or loss. 

iv) Valuation 
All  investments  are  classified  and  measured  at  fair  value,  being  market  value,  including  the  potential  tax 
charges that may arise from the future sale of the investments. These fair value adjustments are recognised 
in  the  profit  or  loss.  Valuation  techniques  are  applied  to  determine  the  fair  value  for  all  unlisted  securities, 
including recent arm’s length transactions and reference to similar instruments. 

v) Investment Income 
Dividend income is recognised in the profit or loss on the day on which the relevant investment is first quoted 
on an “ex-dividend” basis. 

Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues, taking into account the effective yield on the financial asset. 

vi) Derivative Instruments 
Derivative instruments are  measured at fair value.  Gains and losses arising from  changes  in fair value  are 
taken to the profit or loss. 

vii) Financial Liabilities 
Borrowed  stock  is  classified  as  financial  liabilities  at  fair  value  through  the  profit  or  loss.  Realised  and 
unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in fair value are included in the profit or loss in the year in 
which they arise. 

(b) Income Tax 
The income tax expense or benefit for the period is the tax payable on that period's taxable income based on 
the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities 
attributable  to  temporary  differences,  unused  tax  losses  and  the  adjustment  recognised  for  prior  periods, 
where applicable. 

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  that  are  enacted  or 
substantively enacted, except for: 

•  When  the  deferred  income  tax  asset  or  liability  arises  from  the  initial  recognition  of  goodwill  or  an 
asset  or  liability  in  a  transaction  that  is  not  a  business  combination  and  that,  at  the  time  of  the 
transaction, affects neither the accounting nor taxable profits; or 

•  When the taxable temporary difference is associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or 
interests in joint ventures, and the timing of the reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the 
temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. 

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. 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

1.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 
(b) Income Tax (Continued) 

The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed each reporting date. 
Deferred  tax  assets  recognised  are  reduced  to  the  extent  that  it  is  no  longer  probable  that  future  taxable 
profits will be available for the carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets 
are recognised to the  extent that it is probable that there are future taxable profits available to recover the 
asset. 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current 
tax assets against current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate 
to the same taxable entity or different taxable entity's which intend to settle simultaneously. 

(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents 
Cash  and  cash  equivalents  includes  cash  on  hand,  deposits  held  at  call  with  financial  institutions,  other 
short-term,  highly  liquid  investments  with  original  maturities  of  three  months  or  less  that  are  readily 
convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. For 
the statement of cash flows presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents also includes bank overdrafts, 
which are shown within the current liabilities on the statement of financial position. 

(d) Trade and Other Receivables 
Trade  and  other  receivables  are  recognised  initially  at  fair  value  and  subsequently  measured  at  amortised 
cost using the effective interest method, less provision for expected credit loss. Trade and other receivables 
are generally due for settlement within 30 days. They are presented as current assets unless collection is not 
expected for more than 12 months after the reporting date. 

(e) Trade and Other Payables 
These amounts represent liabilities for outstanding settlements as well as services provided to the Company 
prior to the end of the financial year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured 
at nominal amounts and are not discounted. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days 
of recognition. The carrying amount of trade and other payables represent their fair value. 

(f) Impairment 
At each reporting date, the Company shall measure the loss allowance on financial assets at amortised cost 
(cash, due from broker and receivables) at an amount equal to the lifetime expected credit losses if the credit 
risk  has  increased  significantly  since  initial  recognition.  If,  at  the  reporting  date,  the  credit  risk  has  not 
increased significantly since initial recognition, the Company shall measure the loss allowance at an amount 
equal to 12-month expected credit losses. Significant financial difficulties of the counter party, probability that 
the counter party will enter bankruptcy or financial reorganisation, and default in payments are all considered 
indicators that a loss allowance may be required. If the credit risk increases to the point that it is considered 
to be credit impaired, interest income will be calculated based on the gross carrying amount adjusted for the 
loss  allowance.  A  significant  increase  in  credit  risk  is  defined  by  management  as  any  contractual  payment 
which  is  more  than  30  days  past  due.  Any  contractual  payment  which  is  more  than  90  days  past  due  is 
considered credit impaired. 

(g) Segment Reporting 
The Company has only one segment. The Company operates predominately in Australia and in one industry 
being the securities industry, deriving revenue from dividend income, interest income and from the sale of its  
financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, however the Company has foreign exposures as it invests 
in securities which are listed Internationally. 

(h) Comparative Figures 
Where required by accounting standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes 
in presentation for the current financial year. 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

1.  STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) 

(i) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements 
The  Directors  evaluate  estimates  and  judgements  incorporated  into  the  financial  report  based  on  historical 
knowledge  and  best  available  current  information.  Estimates  assume  a  reasonable  expectation  of  future 
events  and  are  based  on  current  trends  and  economic  data,  obtained  both  externally  and  within  the 
Company. 

Income tax 
The  entity  is  subject  to  income  taxes  in  the  jurisdictions  in  which  it  operates.  Significant  judgement  is 
required  in  determining  the  provision  for  income  tax.  There  are  many  transactions  and  calculations 
undertaken during the ordinary course of business for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The 
Company  recognises  liabilities  for  anticipated  tax  audit  issues  based  on  the  Company’s  current 
understanding  of  the  tax  law.  Where  the  final  tax  outcome  of  these  matters  is  different  from  the  carrying 
amounts,  such  differences  will  impact  the  current  and  deferred  tax  provisions  in  the  period  in  which  such 
determination is made. 

Recovery of deferred tax assets 
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences only if the Company considers it is 
probable  that  future  taxable  amounts  will  be  available  to  utilise  those  temporary  differences  and  losses. 
Future taxable amounts are determined based on the historical performance of the Company. Deferred tax 
assets are reviewed at each reporting period. 

There are no estimates or judgements that have a material impact on the Company’s financial results for the 
period  ended  30  June  2021  (2020:  none).  All  material  financial  assets  are  valued  by  reference  to  quoted 
prices and therefore no significant estimates or judgements are required in respect of their valuation. 

(j) Issued Capital 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or 
options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds. 

(k) Profits Reserve 
The profits reserve is made up of amounts transferred from current and retained earnings that are preserved 
for future dividend payments. 

(l) Dividends 
Dividends  are  recognised  when  declared  during  the  financial  year  and  no  longer  at  the  discretion  of  the 
Company. 

(m) New and amended standards adopted by the Company 
There  are  no  standards,  interpretations  or  amendments  to  existing  standards  that  are  effective  for  the  first 
time for the financial year beginning on or after 1 July 2020 that will have a material impact on the accounts 
recognised in the prior periods or will affect the current or future periods.  

(n) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted 
A number of  new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are  effective for annual periods 
beginning  after  1  January  2021,  and  have  not  been  early  adopted  in  preparing  these  financial  statements. 
None of these are expected to have a material effect on the financial statements of the Company. 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

2. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION 
Remuneration of the auditor of the Company for: 

Audit and review the financial report 

Non-audit Services 

Other services provided by a related practice of the auditor: 

     Taxation services 

      2021 

              $ 

       2020 

               $ 

27,026 

23,621 

15,147 

42,173 

5,852 

29,473 

3. TAXATION 
(a) Current Income Tax Expense 

The  prima  facie  tax  on  profit  from  ordinary  activities  before 
income tax is reconciled to the income tax expense as follows: 

Prima facie tax expense on profit from ordinary activities before 
income tax at 30% 
Imputation credit gross up 
Franked dividends receivable – prior year  
Franked dividends receivable – current year 
Change in corporate tax rate 
Other 
Prior year under/ (over) 

2,388,157 
(15,228) 
389 
- 
- 
(6,000) 
(845) 
2,366,473 

658,403 
(15,440) 
1,875 
(389) 
8,898 
350 
- 
653,697 

Effective tax rate 

               30.0% 

            30.0% 

The effective tax rate for FY2020 is 30.0% reflecting the benefit to the Company of franking credits received on 
dividend income during the year. 

Total income tax expense results in a: 
Current tax (asset)/ liability 
Movement in deferred tax assets/liabilities 

(b) Deferred Tax Asset 
Provisions 
Capitalised share issue costs 

Movement in deferred tax asset 
Balance at the beginning of the year 
Credited to the profit or loss 
Charged to equity 

20 

611,358 
1,755,115 
2,366,473 

7,494 
7,078 
14,572 

6,303 
1,191 
7,078 
14,572 

355,556 
298,141 
653,697 

6,303 
- 
6,303 

- 
6,303 
- 
6,303 

 
 
 
 
 
 
       
 
        
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                          
                      
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

3. TAXATION (Continued) 

(c) Deferred Tax Liability 
Provisions 
Fair value adjustments 

Movement in deferred tax liability 
Balance at the beginning of the year 
Debited to the profit or loss 

(d) Current Tax Liability 
Movement in current tax liability 
Balance at the beginning of the year 
Current year income tax on operating profit 
Income tax paid 
Prior year under/(over) 

                   2021 
                 $ 

2020 

           $ 

1,627 
824,562 
826,189 

402,325 
423,864 
826,189 

296,948 
1,942,876 
(1,627,621) 
(844) 
611,359 

583 
401,742 
402,325 

97,881 
304,444 
402,325 

- 
355,556 
(58,608) 
- 
296,948 

4. DIVIDENDS 
(a)  Dividends paid by the Company 
6.0 cents per share final dividend fully franked paid 16 October 
2020. 
Subsequent to 30 June 2021, the Board have declared a 12.0 cent per share fully franked final dividend and a 
3.0 cent per share fully franked special dividend payable on 29 October 2021. The Ex-Date for the dividend is 
the 22 October 2021. 

311,052 

- 

(b) Dividend franking account                                       

Balance  of  franking  account  at  year  end  adjusted  for  franking 
credits,  arising  from  payment  of  provision  for  income  tax  and 
dividends  recognised  as  receivables  and  franking  credits  that 
may  be  prevented  from  distribution  in  subsequent  financial 
years. 

           2,219,127 

                 91,701 

Subsequent  to  the  reporting  period,  the  franking  account  would  be  reduced  by  the  proposed  dividend 
disclosed  in (a) above.  The Company’s  ability to continue to  pay  franked dividends is dependent  upon the 
receipt  of  franked  dividends  from  investments  and  the  Company  paying  tax.  The  balance  of  the  franking 
account  does  not  include  the  tax  to  be  paid  on  unrealised  investment  gains  and  accrued  income  currently 
recognised as a deferred tax liability of $826,189. (2020: $402,325) 

5. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 
Trade debtors 
Income receivable 
GST receivable 
Miscellaneous receivable 
Loan receivable 

2,888,451 
5,423 
137,212 
5,500 
- 
3,036,586 

473,605 
3,240 
50,711 
- 
126,412 
653,968 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

5. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Continued) 
Terms and Conditions 
Trade debtors relate to outstanding settlements, are non-interest bearing and are secured by the Australian 
Securities  Exchange  –  National  Guarantee  Fund.  They  are  settled  within  2  days  of  the  purchase  being 
executed. Income receivable relates to accrued income, it is non-interest bearing and is unsecured.  

The  Loan  Receivable  was  the  outstanding  loan  recorded  as  a  receivable  from  the  Manager  as  a 
consequence of the Manager Loan which was provided to the Manager by the Company in accordance with 
a loan agreement entered into on or around the date of the Prospectus.  

Trade  and  other  receivables  are  not  past  due  or  impaired  and  are  of  a  good  credit  quality,  therefore  no 
expected credit loss has been recognised. 

6. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS  

Long positions - held for trading financial assets 
Listed Investments at fair value 
Unlisted Investments at fair value 

7. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade creditors 
Sundry creditors - related parties 
Sundry creditors - other 

2021 
$ 

21,201,634 
194,477 
21,396,111 

1,143,098 

1,750,788 
326,705 

3,220,591 

2020 
$ 

9,631,255 
211,265 
9,842,520 

751,476 

460,526 
26,495 

1,238,497 

Trade  creditors  relate  to  outstanding  settlements.  They  are  non-interest  bearing  and  are  secured  by  the 
Australian Securities Exchange – National Guarantee Fund. They are settled within 2 days of the purchase 
being executed. 

Sundry creditors – related parties, includes fees payable of $1,750,788 (inclusive of GST) (2020: $460,526) 
to the manager, Cadence Asset Management Pty Limited. 

Sundry creditors – other, are settled within the terms of payment offered, which is usually within 30 days. 

8. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 

Short positions – Listed Investments at fair value 

1,735,725 
1,735,725 

916,375 
916,375 

9. ISSUED CAPITAL 
(a) Paid-up Capital 
Ordinary shares fully paid  
Share issue transaction costs 
Deferred tax asset on share issue transaction costs 

14,869,214 
(29,494) 
8,848 
14,848,568 

6,595,050 
- 
- 
6,595,050 

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CADENCE OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

9. ISSUED CAPITAL (Continued) 

  (a) Paid-up Capital (Continued) 

2021 
Date 
Balance at the beginning 
of the year 
1 September 2020 
1 October 2020 
 1 November 2020 
1 December 2020 
1 January 2021 
16 January 2021 
1 March 2021 
1 April 2021 
1 June 2021 

Details 

Placement 
Placement 
Placement 
Placement 
Placement 
Buy-Back 
Placement 
Placement 
Placement 

2020 
Date 
Balance at the beginning 
of the year 
1 October 2019 
1 November 2019 
 1 December 2019 
1 January 2020 

Details 

Placement 
Placement 
Placement 
Placement 

Share Price 
$ 

No. of 
Shares 

        Issue value 
               $ 

  $2.048 
  $2.066 
$2.061 
      $2.184 
      $2.234 
      $2.291 
      $2.377 
      $2.389 
      $2.559 

5,135,367 
48,840 
24,207 
1,143,554 
2,503,613 
223,804 
(214,139) 
42,065 
41,853 
35,176 
8,984,340 

6,595,050 
100,000 
50,000 
2,356,865 
5,467,891 
500,000 
(490,592) 
100,000 
100,000 
90,000 
14,869,214 

Share Price 
$ 

No. of 
Shares 

        Issue value 
               $ 

  $1.490 
  $1.500 
$1.535 
      $1.530 

4,447,962 
3,356 
570,000 
100,977 
              13,072 
5,135,367 

5,560,050 
5,000 
855,000 
155,000 
                  20,000 
6,595,050 

Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time, and are entitled to 
one vote per share at shareholder meetings, otherwise each member present at a meeting or by proxy has 
one  vote  on  a  show  of  hands.  In  the  event  of  the  winding  up  of  the  Company,  ordinary  shareholders  rank 
after creditors and share in any proceeds on winding up in proportion to the number of shares held. 

(b) Capital Management 

Management controls the capital of the Company in order to maintain a good debt to equity ratio, provide the 
shareholders with adequate returns and ensure that the Company can fund its operations and continue as a 
going  concern.  The  Company’s  debt  and  capital  includes  ordinary  share  capital  and  financial  liabilities, 
supported by financial assets.  

Management  effectively  manages  the  Company’s  capital  by  assessing  the  Company’s  financial  risks  and 
adjusting  its  capital  structure  in  response  to  changes  in  these  risks  and  in  the  market.  These  responses 
include the management of debt levels, distributions to shareholders and share issues. There has been no 
change  in  the  strategy  adopted  by  the  Board  to  control  the  capital  of  the  Company.  The  Company  is  not 
subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.  

10. PROFITS RESERVE 

Profits Reserve 

Movement in Profits Reserve 
Opening balance 
Transfer from retained earnings 
Dividends paid 

2021 
   $ 

          7,117,368 

2020 
  $ 
         1,834,374 

1,834,374 
5,594,046 
(311,052) 
7,117,368 

293,394 
1,540,980 
- 
1,834,374 

The Profit Reserve is made up of amounts transferred from current and retained earnings that are preserved 
for future dividend payments. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

11. RETAINED EARNINGS 

Opening balance 
Profit attributable to members of the Company 
Transfer to profits reserve 

2021 
$ 

- 
5,594,046 
(5,594,046) 
- 

2020 
$ 

- 
1,540,980 
(1,540,980) 
- 

12. CASH FLOW INFORMATION 
(a) Reconciliation of cash 
Cash at the end of the year as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the 
Statement of Financial Position as follows: 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash overdrafts 

11,404,356 
(7,491,825) 
3,912,531 

2,679,294 
(1,898,516) 
780,778 

The  weighted  average  interest  rate  for  cash  and  cash  equivalents  as  at  June  2021  is  0.04%  (June  2020:  
0.09%).  The  weighted  average  interest  rate  for  cash  overdrafts  as  at  June  2020  is  0.95%  (June  2020:  
1.00%).  The  Company  has  Prime  Brokerage  facilities,  including  lending,  and  Custody  arrangements  with 
Deutsche Bank AG. The Prime Brokerage facilities are secured by a first charge over the financial assets of 
the Company. 

The  Company  has  granted  a  charge  over  all  of  the  Company’s  right,  title  and  interest  in  the  assets 
transferred  to  the  Prime  Broker.  This  includes  those  transferred  to  the  Custodians  and  sub-custodians  in 
accordance with Prime Brokerage Agreements, and any right which arises after the date of the charges to 
receive  cash  or  return  of  property  from  the  parties  under  the  Prime  Brokerage  Agreement,  as  security  for 
payments and performance by the Company of all of its obligations to the Prime Brokers under the Prime 
Brokerage Agreement. 

(b) Reconciliation of Operating Profit after Income Tax 
Operating profit after income tax 
Movement in fair value on financial assets and liabilities 

5,594,046 
(10,734,241) 

1,540,980 
(4,036,424) 

Changes in assets and liabilities: 
Increase in trade and other receivables 
Increase in trade and other payables 
Increase in current tax liability 
Increase in deferred tax asset 
Increase in deferred tax liability 
Net cash used in by Operating Activities 

13. EARNINGS PER SHARE 
Basic earnings per share 

(2,509,030) 
1,808,506 
314,411 
(8,269) 
432,712 

(5,101,865) 

2021 Cents 
 per share 
75.2 

2021 
$ 

(78,660) 
1,123,247 
296,948 
(6,303) 
304,444 

(855,368) 

2020 Cents 
per share 
31.5 

2020 
$ 

Profit after income tax used in the calculation of  
earnings per share 

5,594,046 

1,540,980 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

13. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Continued) 

2021 
No. 

2020 
No. 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the year used in calculation of basic earnings per share 

7,436,796 

4,893,522 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares and options  
outstanding during the year used in calculation of  
diluted earnings per share 

Reconciliation of weighted average number of shares: 

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

Add: 

7,436,796 

4,893,522 

7,436,796 

4,893,522 

Weighted average number of potential ordinary shares used in 
the calculation of diluted earnings per share 

- 

- 

Weighted average number of shares used in the calculation of 
diluted earnings per share 

7,436,796 

4,893,522 

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

Financial Risk Management Policies 
The Company’s financial instruments consist of money market instruments, short and long term investments, 
accounts receivable and payable. 

Financial Risk Exposures and Management 
The  main  risks  the  Company  is  exposed  to  through  its  financial  instruments  are  interest  rate  risk,  liquidity 
risk, credit risk, foreign currency risk and market price risk. 

(a)  Terms, Conditions and Accounting Policies 
The Company’s accounting policies are included in Note 1, while the terms and conditions including interest 
rate  risk  of  each  class  of  financial  asset,  financial  liability  and  equity  instrument,  both  recognised  and 
unrecognised at balance date are included under the appropriate note for that instrument. 

(b)  Credit Risk 
The Company takes on exposure to credit risk, which is the risk that a counterparty (prime broker, custodian, 
sub-custodian and broker) will be unable to pay amounts in full when due. The maximum exposure to credit 
risk  by  class  of  recognised  financial  assets  at  the  end  of  the  reporting  period  excluding  the  value  of  any 
collateral  or  other  security  held,  is  equivalent  to  the  carrying  amount  and  classification  of  those  financial 
assets (net of any provisions) as presented in the statement of financial position. 

All  transactions  in  listed  securities  are  settled  /paid  for  upon  delivery  using  approved  brokers.  The  risk  of 
default  is  considered  minimal,  as  delivery  of  securities  sold  is  only  made  once  the  broker  has  received 
payment. Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been received by the broker. The trade 
will fail if either party fails to meet their obligation. 

There  are  risks  involved  in  dealing  with  custodians  or  prime  brokers  who  settle  trades.  Under  certain 
circumstances,  including  certain  transactions  where  the  Company’s  assets  are  pledged  as  collateral  for 
leverage  from  a  prime  broker/custodian,  or  where  the  Company’s  assets  are  held  at  a  prime  broker, 
custodian  or  sub-custodian,  the  securities  and  assets  deposited  with  the  prime  broker/custodian  may  be 
exposed to a credit risk with regards to such parties. In addition, there may be practical or timing problems 
associated with enforcing the Company’s rights to its assets in case of an insolvency of any such party. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT(Continued) 
(b) Credit Risk (Continued) 
The  Company  maintains  Prime  Brokerage  facilities,  including  lending,  and  Custody  facilities  with  its  prime 
broker  and  custodian  Deutsche  Bank  AG.  There  is  no  guarantee  that  these  or  any  sub-custodian  that 
Deutsche Bank AG may use or any other prime broker or custodian that the Company may use from time to 
time,  will  not  become  insolvent.  In  the  event  of  an  insolvency  or  liquidation  of  a  prime  broker  or  custodian 
that is being used by the Company, there is no certainty that the Company would not incur losses due to its 
assets  being  unavailable  for  a  period  of  time  or  ultimately  less  than  full  recovery  of  its  assets,  or  both.  As 
substantially all of the Company’s assets may be held by a prime broker, custodian or sub-custodian and in 
some cases a major Australian bank, such losses could be significant and materially impair the ability of the 
Company to achieve its investment objective. 

Any cash held by Deutsche Bank AG is not treated as client money, but rather held as collateral and is not 
subject to the client monies protections conferred by the Financial Conduct Authority rules relating to client 
money.  As  a  consequence,  the  Company’s  money  is  held  by  the  Prime  Broker  as  banker  and  not  as  a 
trustee or agent and the Prime Broker will not be required to place the Fund’s money in a segregated client 
account,  and  the  Company  will  therefore  rank  equally  with  Deutsche  Bank  AG’s  other  account  holders  in 
relation thereto. 

(c) Liquidity Risk 
Liquidity risk represents the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with 
financial liabilities. The Company’s major cash outflows are the purchase of securities and dividends paid to 
shareholders,  the  levels  of  which  are  managed  by  the  Board  and  the  management  company.  The 
Company’s inward cash flows depend upon the level of sales of securities, dividends, interest received and 
any exercise of options that may be on issue. 

The  Company  monitors  its  cashflow  requirements  daily  by  reference  to  known  transactions  to  be  paid  or 
received.  The  Company  may  hold  a  portion  of  its  portfolio  in  cash  and  short-term  fixed  interest  securities 
sufficient to ensure that it has cash available to meet all payments. Alternatively, the Company can increase 
its level of sales of the readily tradeable securities it holds to increase cash inflows or it can use its lending 
facility with its Prime Broker. 

(d) Market Price Risk 
Market  price  risk  represents  the  risk  that  the  fair  value  or  future  cash  flows  of  a  financial  instrument  will 
fluctuate  because  of  changes  in  market  prices.  By  its  nature,  as  an  investment  company  that  invests  in 
tradeable  securities,  the  Company  will  always  be  subject  to  market  price  risk  as  it  invests  its  capital  in 
securities which are not risk free as the market price of these securities can fluctuate. 

The  Company  can  seek  to  reduce  market  price  risk  by  not  being  overly  exposed  to  one  company  or  one 
particular sector of the market. The Company does not have set parameters as to a minimum or maximum 
amount of the portfolio that can be invested in a single company or sector. 

(e) Foreign Currency Risk 
The  Company  undertakes  certain  transactions  and  holds  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  currencies 
other  than  Australian  Dollar  (AUD),  the  reporting  currency  of  the  Company.  The  Company  is  therefore 
exposed  to  currency  risk,  as  the  value  of  the  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  other  currencies  will 
fluctuate due to changes in exchange 
rates. 

The following table summarises the net amount of assets and liabilities which are denominated in currencies 
that the Company is significantly exposed to: 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Continued) 
(e) Foreign Currency Risk (Continued) 

                                                                                                                        2021                           2020 
United States Dollar                                                                                                                                                     
Net Denominated Net Assets 

USD$175,007 

USD$253,806 

AUD/USD Exchange Rate as at 30 June 2021: $0.7500 (2020: $0.6904) 

The maximum exposure to credit risk on financial assets, excluding investments, of the Company which have 
been  recognised  on  the  Statement  of  Financial  Position,  is  the  carrying  amount.  The  Company  is  not 
materially exposed to any individual credit risk. 

(f) Interest Rate Risk 
Any  excess  cash  and  cash  equivalents  of  the  Company  are  invested  at  short-term  market  interest  rates. 
Floating rate instruments expose the Company to cash flow risk, whereas short term fixed rate instruments 
expose the Company to interest rate risk. Excess cash and cash equivalent balances are monitored closely 
and can be moved into short-term bank bills or fixed term deposits.  

(g) Financial instrument composition and maturity analysis 
The  tables  below  reflect  the  undiscounted  contractual  settlement  terms  for  financial  instruments  of  a  fixed 
period  of  maturity,  as  well  as  the  Company’s  expectations  of  the  settlement  period  for  all  other  financial 
instruments. As such, the amounts may not reconcile to the Statement of Financial Position. 

2021 

Weighted 
Average 
Interest Rate 

Interest Bearing  
More than 
1 year 
$ 

Less than 
90 days 
$ 

Non-interest 
bearing 
$ 

Total 

$ 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

21,396,111 
- 
2,888,451 
148,135 
24,432,697 

21,396,111 
11,404,356 
2,888,451 
148,135 
35,837,053 

1,735,725 
- 
1,143,098 
2,077,493 

1,735,725 
7,491,825 
1,143,098 
2,077,493 

4,956,316 

12,448,141 

Assets 
Financial assets                                                                              
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade Debtors(<90 days) 
Other receivables 
Total assets 

- 
11,404,356 
- 
- 
  11,404,356 

    -  
0.04% 
  - 
    -  

Liabilities 
Financial liabilities                                                                              
Cash overdrafts 
Trade Creditors(<90 days) 
Other payables 

- 
7,491,825 
- 
- 

   -  
0.95% 
  - 
  -  

Total liabilities 

7,491,825 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Continued) 
(g) Financial instrument composition and maturity analysis (Continued) 

2020 

Interest Bearing 

Weighted 
Average 
Interest Rate 

Less than 
90 days 
$ 

More than 1 
year 
$ 

Non-interest 
bearing 
$ 

Total 

$ 

Assets 
Financial assets                                                                              
Cash and cash equivalents 
Trade Debtors(<90 days) 
Other receivables 
Total assets 

- 
2,679,294 
- 
- 
2,679,294 

    -  
0.09% 
  - 
    -  

Liabilities 
- 
Financial liabilities                                                                              
1,898,516 
Cash overdrafts 
- 
Trade Creditors(<90 days) 
- 
Other payables 

   -  
1.00% 
  - 
  -  

Total liabilities 

1,898,516 

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 

9,842,520 
- 
473,605 
180,363 
10,496,488 

9,842,520 
2,679,294 
473,605 
180,363 
13,175,782 

916,375 
- 
751,476 
487,021 

916,375 
1,898,516 
751,476 
487,021 

2,154,872 

4,053,388 

Other payables are expected to be paid as follows: 
 - Less than 6 months 
 - 6 months to one year 

(h) Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value 

2021 
$ 
2,077,493 
         - 

2020 
$ 
487,021 
         - 

AASB  13:  Fair  Value  Measurement  requires  the  disclosure  of  fair  value  information  using  a  fair  value 
hierarchy  reflecting  the  significance  of  the  inputs  in  making  the  measurements.  The  fair  value  hierarchy 
consists of the following levels: 

Level 1: 

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. 

Level 2: 

Level 3: 
inputs). 

Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or 
liability either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices). 

Inputs for the asset or liability are not based on observable market data (unobservable 

Included within Level 1 of the hierarchy are listed investments. The fair values of these financial assets and 
liabilities  have  been  based  on  the  closing  quoted  last  prices  at  the  end  of  the  reporting  period,  excluding 
transaction costs. 

Investments  included  in  Level  2  of  the  hierarchy  include  amounts  in  relation  to  Contracts  for  Difference, 
Financial Liabilities, Initial Public Offerings and Placements in which the Company has subscribed to during 
the  year.  The  fair  value  of  Contracts  for  Difference  and  Financial  Liabilities  have  been  determined  using 
market  inputs  of  the  underlying  investments.  Initial  Public  Offerings  and  Placements  are  investments  that 
have not listed on the Australian Stock Exchange as at 30 June 2021 and therefore represent investments in 
an  inactive  market.  In  valuing  unlisted  investments,  included  in  Level  2  of  the  hierarchy,  the  fair  value  has 
been determined using the valuation technique of the quoted subscription price and the amount of securities 
subscribed for by the Company under the relevant offers. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Continued) 
(h) Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value 

 30 June 2021 

 Financial assets 
 Financial liabilities 
 Total 

 30 June 2020 

 Financial assets 
 Financial liabilities 
 Total 

Level 1 
$ 

20,451,635 
(1,735,725) 
18,715,910 

Level 2 
$ 
749,999 
               - 
   749,999 

Level 3 
$ 

Total 
$ 

194,477 
- 
194,477 

21,396,111 
  (1,735,725) 
19,660,386 

Level 1 
$ 
9,631,255 
(916,375) 

Level 2 
$ 
            - 

               - 

Level 3 
$ 
211,265 
- 

Total 
$ 
    9,842,520 
  (916,375) 

8,714,880 

               - 

211,265 

8,926,145 

Level  3  asset  class  is  made  of  a  pre-IPO  investment.  DeepGreen  Metals  Inc  is  valued  at  the  weighted 
average  cost  of  purchases.  DeepGreen  Metals  merged  with  Sustainable  Opportunities  Acquisition 
Corporation  (SOAC)  and  listed  on  the  NASDAQ  on  10  September  2021  under  the  name  TMC  The  Metals 
Company Inc. Refer to Note 17 of the financial statements for further information. 

(i) Sensitivity Analysis  

The  Company  has  performed  a  sensitivity  analysis  relating  to  its  exposure  to  interest  rate  risk,  foreign 
currency risk and market price risk at balance date. This sensitivity analysis demonstrates the effect on the 
current year results and equity which could result from a change in these risks. 

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis 
The sensitivity analyses below have been determined based on the Company’s exposure to interest rates at 
the  reporting  date  and  the  stipulated  change  taking  place  at  the  beginning  of  the  financial  year  and  held 
constant through the reporting  period. The effect on  profit  and  equity as  a result of changes in the  interest 
rate, with all other variables remaining constant would be as follows: 

Change in profit before tax 
- Increase in interest rate by 1%  
- Decrease in interest rate by 1% 
Change in equity 
- Increase in interest rate by 1%  
- Decrease in interest rate by 1% 

2021 
  $ 

2020 
   $ 

           (41,126)            (1,639) 
             41,126               1639 

           (28,789)           (1,148) 
             28,789              1,148 

Foreign Currency Risk Sensitivity Analysis 
At 30 June 2021, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the foreign currency risk, with all 
other variables remaining constant would be as follows: 

Change in profit before tax 
- Depreciation of the AUD by 2% 
- Appreciation of the AUD by 2%  
Change in equity 
- Depreciation of the AUD by 2% 
- Appreciation of the AUD by 2%  

2021 
  $ 

2020 
   $ 

                          (802) 

               802                 3,601 
          (3,601) 

                          (562) 

               562                 2,521 
          (2,521) 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

14. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (Continued) 
(i) Sensitivity Analysis (Continued) 
Market Price Risk Sensitivity Analysis 
At 30 June 2021, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the market price risk, with all other 
variables remaining constant would be as follows: 

Change in profit before tax 
- Increase in market price by 2%  
- Decrease in market price by 2% 
Change in equity 
- Increase in market price by 2%  
- Decrease in market price by 2% 

2021 
  $ 

2020 
   $ 

            393,208           178,523 
          (393,208)         (178,523)      

             275,245          124,966 
           (275,245)        (124,966) 

15. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION 

The names and position held of the Company’s key management personnel (including Directors) in office at 
any time during the financial year are: 

Karl Siegling 
Wayne Davies  
Susan Oakes 

(a) Remuneration 

Chairman 
Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary 
Non-Executive Director 

There  are  no  executives  that  are  paid  by  the  Company.  Cadence  Asset  Management  Pty  Limited,  the 
investment manager of the Company provides day to day management of the Company and is remunerated 
as outlined in Note 16 – Related Party Transactions. 

Short-term Employee Benefits - Directors’ Fees 
Post-employment Benefits - Superannuation 

(b) Compensation Practices 

2021 

2020 

                 $ 

                $ 

20,548 
1,952 
22,500 

20,548 
1,952 
22,500 

The  Board  from  time  to  time  determines  remuneration  of  Non-Executive  Directors  within  the  maximum 
amount approved by the shareholders. Non-Executive Directors are not entitled to any other remuneration. 

Fees  and  payments  to  Non-Executive  Directors  reflect  the  demands  that  are  made  on,  and  the 
responsibilities  of,  the  Directors  and  are  reviewed  annually  by  the  Board.  The  Company  determines  the 
remuneration levels and ensures they are competitively set to attract and retain appropriately qualified and 
experienced Directors. 

Directors’ base fees are presently limited to a maximum of $100,000 per annum between the Directors. Non-
Executive Directors do not receive bonuses nor are they issued options on securities. Directors’ fees cover 
all main board activities and membership of committees. Directors’ fees are not linked to the performance of 
the Company.      

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

15. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (Continued) 

As at 30 June 2021, the Company’s key management personnel indirectly held the following shares in the 
Company: 

Shareholdings 
Karl Siegling 
Wayne Davies 
Susan Oakes 

Acquisitions  

Disposals 

Balance at 
1 July 2020 

1,600,001 
100,000 

1,724,001 

           24,000                                       

1,139,554 
13,736 
5,723 
1,159,013 

- 
- 
- 
- 

Balance at 
30 June 2021 

2,739,555 
113,736 

           29,723                                       

2,883,014 

As at 30 June 2020, the Company’s key management personnel indirectly held the following shares in the 
Company: 

Karl Siegling 
Wayne Davies 
Susan Oakes              

Balance at 
1 July 2019 

1,600,001 
100,000 
24,000 
1,724,001 

Acquisitions  

Disposals 

- 
- 
- 
- 

- 
- 
- 
- 

Balance at 
30 June 2020 
1,600,001 
100,000 
24,000 
1,724,001 

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

All transactions with related entities were made on normal commercial terms and conditions.  

Karl  Siegling  is  the  sole  Director  and  a  beneficial  owner  of  Cadence  Asset  Management  Pty  Limited,  the 
entity appointed to manage the investment portfolio of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited. In its capacity 
as  Manager,  Cadence  Asset  Management  Pty  Limited  was  entitled  to  a  management  fee  of  $256,190 
(inclusive of GST) (2020: $106,071). This is equivalent to 0.125% of the value of the portfolio calculated on 
the last business day of each month. Over a full year, the monthly management fee will be comparable to a 
fee of 1.25% of the gross value of the portfolio per annum. As at 30 June 2021, the balance payable to the 
Manager  was  $29,011.  (2020:  nil).  The  loan  receivable  from  the  Manager  (which  was  provided  to  the 
Manager  by  the  Company  in  accordance  with  a  loan  agreement  entered  into  on  or  around  the  date  of  the 
Prospectus)  was  repaid  during  the  2021  financial  year  (refer  note  5).  As  at  30  June  2020  the  outstanding 
Loan to the Manager was $126,411. 

The  duties  of  the  Manager  are  to  manage  the  portfolio  and  to  manage  and  supervise  all  investments, 
maintain the corporate and statutory records of the Company, liaise with the ASX with respect to compliance 
with the ASX  listing rules,  liaise with  ASIC  with respect to compliance with the  Corporations Act  and liaise 
with the share registrar of the Company.   

In addition, Cadence  Asset Management Pty Limited is to be paid, annually  in  arrears, a performance fee, 
being  15%  (plus  GST)  of  the  amount  of  the  increase  in  the  value  of  the  portfolio.  No  performance  fee  is 
payable in respect of any performance period, where the portfolio has decreased in value over that period.  

For the year ended 30 June 2021 $1,721,228 (inclusive of GST) (2020: $459,976) was payable to Cadence 
Asset Management Pty Limited. As at 30 June 2021, the balance payable to the Manager was $1,721,228 
(2020: $459,976). 

Cadence  Asset  Management  Pty  Limited  employs  accounting  personnel  to  provide  accounting  services  to 
Cadence  Opportunities  Fund  Limited.  These  services  are  provided  on  commercial  terms  and  include  a 
standard charge of $550 (inclusive of GST) per month. 

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021 

17. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD 
The Board have declared a 12.0 cent per share fully franked final dividend and a 3.0 cent per share fully 
franked special dividend payable on 29 October 2021. The Ex-Date for the dividend is the 22 October 
2021. 

In  September  2021,  DeepGreen  Metals  merged  with  Sustainable  Opportunities  Acquisition  Corporation 
(SOAC). The merged entity renamed, TMC The Metals Company Inc. (TMC) and listed on the NASDAQ on 
the 10 September 2021. The Company’s investment in DeepGreen Metals was valued at $0.2 million at 30 
June 2021. On the close of the first day of listing of TMC on the NASDAQ the value of the Company’s TMC 
position increased to $1.6 million. 

Other than the above there has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date 
of this report any other item, transaction or event of material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the 
Company, to significantly affect the operations of the entity, the results of those operations, or the state of 
affairs of the entity, in future financial years. 

18. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES  

There were no material contingencies as at 30 June 2021 (2020: nil). 

19. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 

2021 
$ 

2020 
$ 

Capital commitments exist for placements entered into before  
30 June 2021, which settle after year end. 

           150,000                     

72,000 

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DIRECTORS’ DECLARATION 

The Directors of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited declare that: 

1.   The financial statements and notes as set out on pages 12 to 32, are in accordance with the Corporations 

Act 2001, including: 

(a)  complying  with  Australian  Accounting  Standards,  which,  as  stated  in  Note  1  to  the  financial 
statements,  constitutes  compliance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS),  the 
Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and 

(b)  giving  a  true  and  fair  view  of  the  financial  position  of  the  Company  as  at  30  June  2021  and  of  its 

performance for the year ended on that date; 

2.   At the date of this declaration, in the Directors’ opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the 

Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.  

Karl Siegling 
Director 

Dated at Sydney, this 27 September 2021 

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Independent Auditor’s Report 
To the Members of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited 
A.B.N. 37 627 359 166 

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report 

We have audited the financial report of Cadence Opportunities Fund Limited (“the Company") which 
comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the statement of profit or loss and 
other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the 
year  then  ended  30  June  2021,  and  notes  to  the  financial  statements,  including  a  summary  of 
significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration. 

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

(a) giving a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of 

its financial performance for the year then ended; and 

(b) complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.  

Basis for Opinion 

We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance  with  Australian  Auditing  Standards.    Our  responsibilities 
under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the 
Financial Report section of our report.  We are independent of the Company in accordance with 
the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements 
of  the  Accounting  Professional  and  Ethical  Standards  Board’s  APES  110  Code  of  Ethics  for 
Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (“the Code”) that are relevant to our 
audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in 
accordance with the Code. 

We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporations Act 2001, which has 
been given to the directors of the Company, would be in the same terms if given to the directors as 
at the time of this auditor’s report. 

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

Other Information  

The  directors  of  the  Company  are  responsible  for  the  other  information.    The  other  information 
obtained at the date of this auditor’s report is information included in the directors’ report but does 
not include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any 
form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

Adelaide    Brisbane    Melbourne    Newcastle    Perth    Sydney 

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In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information 
and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially consistent with the financial 
report or our knowledge  obtained in the  audit  or otherwise  appears to be materially misstated. If, 
based on the  work we have performed, we conclude  that there is a material misstatement of this 
other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a 
true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001. 
In Note 1, the directors also state, in accordance with applicable Australian Accounting Standards 
and  Interpretations  that  the  financial  statements  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards. The directors’ responsibility also includes such internal control as the directors determine 
is necessary to enable the preparation of a financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free 
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company’s ability to 
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using 
the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or 
to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that 
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that 
an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material 
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material 
if,  individually  or  in  the  aggregate,  they  could  reasonably  be  expected  to  influence  the  economic 
decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. 

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional 
judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: 

• 

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due 
to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain 
audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk 
of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting 
intentional  omissions, 
involve  collusion, 
fraud  may 
from  error,  as 
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

forgery, 

•  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit  in order to design audit 
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing 
an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. 

• 

Evaluate  the  appropriateness  of  accounting  policies  used  and  the  reasonableness  of 
accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors. 

•  Conclude  on  the  appropriateness  of  the  directors’  use  of  the  going  concern  basis  of 
accounting  and,  based  on  the  audit  evidence  obtained,  whether  a  material  uncertainty 
exists  related  to  events  or  conditions  that  may  cast  significant  doubt  on  the  Company’s 
ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we 
are  required  to  draw  attention  in  our  auditor’s  report  to  the  related  disclosures  in  the 
financial  report  or,  if  such  disclosures  are  inadequate,  to  modify  our  opinion.  Our 
conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. 
However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a 
going concern. 

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms. 

ABN 17 795 780 962. 
An independent New South Wales Partnership. 

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• 

Evaluate the overall  presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including 
the  disclosures,  and  whether  the  financial  report  represents  the  underlying  transactions 
and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. 

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing 
of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that 
we identify during our audit. 

C I Chandran 
Partner 

27 September 2021 

Pitcher Partners 
Sydney 

Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms. 

ABN 17 795 780 962. 
An independent New South Wales Partnership. 

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