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 2016-17
ANNUAL REPORT

ABN 97 010 721 749

Cellnet Group Limited
59-61 Qantas Drive, Eagle Farm, QLD 4009 Australia
t: 1300 255 563  www.cellnet.com.au

CHAIRMAN’S
REPORT

On behalf for the Board of Directors 
and the management team it is 
my pleasure to present the Annual 
Financial Statements for the year 
ended 30 June, 2017.

Notwithstanding continued pressure 
on retail trading in Australia, the 
company has continued to improve 
upon its results, increasing sales by 
10.02% and profit for the year by 
16.42% to $2.035m 

Underlying operational profitability 
showed encouraging improvement 
to $3.061M before accounting for 
non-recurring costs associated with 
the due diligence expenses related 
to the takeover offer from Wentronic 
of $337K and share based payments 
to management of $689K in total 
including $411K directly linked to the 
change of control.

The company has extended its 
leadership position within it’s industry 
segment via continued partnership 
with leading international brands and 
the expansion of its own brand, 3SIXT. 

In co-operation with three of 
the regions telcos, Cellnet has 
differentiated itself into a category 
captaincy position by providing 
category management services 
and adding significant value to it’s 
customers in this segment.

Management increased inventory 
levels during the year in order to 
support the telco business and 
to avoid lost sales from stock-out 
positions.

opportunities to grow internationally 
are actively being pursued.

The takeover bid by Wentronic was 
successfully concluded in January 
without undue disruption to the 
business and synergies with Wentronic 
via the combination of sourcing 
efforts in China as well as supply 
chain efficiencies related to brand 
and product consolidation are being 
harnessed.

The larger group scale is having a 
positive effect in attracting appropriate 
supplier brands.

The board is excited by the 
opportunities that will be created 
by the expansion in e-commerce 
as a result of the announcement 
by Amazon to commence trading 
in Australia. Wentronic have many 
years of experience in this field and 
knowledge transfer is being afforded 
to Cellnet.

The companies’ balance sheet has 
further strengthened during the year, 
increasing net tangible assets by 14% 
to 28.1c per share and increasing 
equity to $15.6M.

A partially franked dividend of 1.25c 
(2016 - 1.25c) has been declared for 
payment in October.

I congratulate the management team 
on the continued improvement in the 
company results and thank them and 
the previous board for the successful 
conclusion of the take-over bid by 
Wentronic.

Progress has been made in expanding 
sales beyond Australasia and 

Michael Wendt

Chairman, Cellnet Group Limited

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CELLNET 2016-17
BY NUMBERS

UNDERLYING OPERATIONAL PROFIT

L
I
M
$

FY14 

FY15 

FY16 

FY17 

30

NUMBER OF YEARS
IN  OPERATION

1,028,372kg

TOTAL BOXED WEIGHT SHIPPED WORLDWIDE

1,365,585

84,025

ORDERS SHIPPED BY AIR

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BY NUMBERS

DECLARED DIVIDENDS

1,288
NEW SKUS

0
$

S
R
E
M
O
T
S
U
C
E
V
I
T
C
A

L
I
M
$

FY14 

FY15 

FY16 

FY17 

0
5
7

50K7,

SALES

16,516km

FY14 

FY15 

FY16 

FY17 

THE FURTHEST 
DISTANCE  A  3SIXT  PRODUCT 
HAS BEEN SOLD

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PROACTIVE
ENGAGED 
MOTIVATED

RE-INVEST 
IN PEOPLE, TRAINING, 
PROCESSES AND TOOLS

HARNESS THE 
GROWTH PHASE

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CONTINUE TO TAKE AUSTRALIA’S 
LEADING ACCESSORIES 
BRAND GLOBAL

EMBRACE E-COMMERCE 
OPPORTUNITIES

LEVERAGE SYNERGIES WITH WENTRONIC

INNOVATE CHANNELS, 
CATEGORIES, AND SUPPLY CHAIN

CONTINUE TO 
BE THE CATMAN 
LEADER IN TELCO

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Contents

Corporate information ................................................  7

  13   Non-current assets – 

Directors’ Report 

Financial Report 

 7

 21

property, plant and equipment .......................  44

  14   Non-current assets - intangible assets ...........  45

  15   Current liabilities – 

Statement of financial position  ................................  22

trade and other payables ...............................  45

Statement of comprehensive income .........................  23

  16  Provisions ....................................................  45

Statement of changes in equity .................................  24

  17   Current liabilities – 

Statement of cash flows ...........................................  25

Notes to the financial statements ............................... 26

  1  Corporate information ....................................  26

  2  Significant accounting policies ......................  26

  3 

 Financial risk management 
objectives and policies  ................................  36

interest bearing loans and borrowings  ...........  45

  18  Derivative financial instruments .....................  46

  19  Contributed equity and reserves .....................  46

  20  Share based payments ..................................  47

  21   Commitments and contingencies ....................  50

  22  Financial guarantees .....................................  50

  4  Fair value measurement ................................  39

  23  Related party disclosure ................................  51

  5  Operating segments  ......................................  40

  24  Key management personnel  ..........................  51

  6  Other revenue ...............................................  40

  25  Subsequent events ........................................  52

  7 

Items included in profit/(loss) ........................  40

  26  Parent entity information  ..............................  52

  8 

Income tax ....................................................  41

  27  Auditors’ remuneration  .................................  52

  9  Earnings per share ........................................  42

  28  Dividends franking account ...........................  52

  10   Current assets – 

  29  Cash flow statement reconciliation ................  53

cash and cash equivalents  ...........................  43

  30   Share buy-back .............................................  53

  11   Current assets – 

trade and other receivables ...........................  43

Directors’ declaration ...............................................  54

  12  Current assets – inventories ..........................  44

Independent auditors’ report .....................................  55

ASX Additional Information .......................................  59

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DIRECTORS’ 
REPORT

Corporate Information

Directors
M. Wendt (Chairman) 
A. Sparks 
B. Danos 
K. Gilmore 
M. Reddie

Company Secretary
C. Barnes

Principal Registered Office
Cellnet Group Limited
59-61 Qantas Drive
Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Phone: 1300 255 563
Fax: 1800 255 563

Banker
Westpac Banking Corporation
260 Queen Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Auditor
Pitcher Partners
345 Queen Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Share Register
Link Market Services Ltd
Level 15 ANZ Building 
324 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Phone: 1300 554 474

Solicitors
Reddie Lawyers 
Level 2, 710 Collins Street  
Docklands VIC 3008

Securities Exchange
The Company is listed on the Australian 
Securities Exchange. The Home exchange 
is Brisbane.

Corporate Governance
All corporate governance related matters 
and associated disclosures regarding 
the company, including the company’s 
corporate governance statement, can be 
found on the company’s website in the 
investor relations section at: 
www.cellnet.com.au/investorrelations

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

Your Directors submit their report for the year ended 
30 June 2017.

Directors

The names and details of the Company’s Directors in 
office during the financial year and until the date of this 
report are as follows. Directors were in office for this 
entire period unless otherwise stated.

Names, qualifications, experience and special 
responsibilities

Michael Wendt 
(Non-Executive Chairman – appointed 16 January 2017)

Mr Wendt is the Chief Executive Officer of Wentronic 
Group, a market leading electronic accessory distributor 
that is headquartered in Braunschweig Germany. 
Wentronic employs over 200 people worldwide and has 
offices in Germany, Italy, and UK as well as in Honk Kong 
and China. Mr Wendt has over 26 years of experience in 
the international electronic accessory industry and has 
had roles in sales, marketing and human relations.

Mr Wendt is currently a member of the Remuneration 
(Chairman), Audit and Strategy Committees.

Alan Sparks GAICD, CTA, CA (SA)
(Executive Director – appointed 16 January 2017)

Mr Sparks was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of 
Cellnet on the 7th May 2014. Prior to his appointment Mr 
Sparks held senior executive roles with Philips Consumer 
Electronics, Carrier and Belkin. He has had over 40 years’ 
experience in distribution, retail, business to business, 
technology and manufacturing companies where he has gained 
extensive experience in restructuring, building businesses and 
managing mergers, acquisitions and divestments.

Mr Sparks is a Chartered Accountant and is currently a 
member of the Risk (Chairman) and Strategy Committees.

Brian Danos B. Bus (Management)
(Non-Executive Director – appointed 16 January 2017)

Mr Danos is the General Manager for Wentronic Asia Pacific 
Limited. He has held this position since April 2015 and he 
leads the overall operations of the Asian region and directs 
Wentronic’s offices in China in all sourcing and logistical 

operations. Prior to his appointment to his current role 
Mr Danos held the position of Director of Marketing and 
Sales with A&L International Holdings Limited, a Hong 
Kong based private label manufacturer. He has also held 
senior positions with Philips Consumer Electronic 
Accessories in both Europe and the USA.

Mr Danos is currently a member of the Remuneration 
and Strategy Committees.

Kevin Gilmore B. Econ. MBA
(Non-Executive Director – appointed 16 January 2017)

Mr Gilmore is the Director of Sales for Wentronic Asia 
Pacific Limited. Prior to this appointment Mr Gilmore was 
employed by Cellnet as the Managing Director of International 
Operations. He has also held management positions with 
many multinational corporations such as General Electric, 
Shell Petroleum, Philips Electronics and Belkin where he 
has gained extensive experience in strategy, business 
development and marketing. 

Mr Gilmore is currently a member of the Strategy 
(Chairman), Audit and Remuneration Committees.

Michael Reddie LLB, BCom (Hons), Monash University
(Non-Executive Director – appointed 16 January 2017)

Mr Reddie is an Australian Legal Practitioner and is a Director 
of Reddie Lawyers Pty Ltd. Mr Reddie was formerly a partner 
at a national law firm. Mr Reddie advises Australian and 
international clients in negotiated mergers and acquisitions, 
joint ventures, strategic alliances and corporate governance.

Mr Reddie is currently a member of the Audit (Chairman) 
and Risk Committees.

Alexander Beard B.Com, MAICD, FCA
(Non-Executive Chairman –retired 16 January 2017)

Mr Beard is a Chartered Accountant and an experienced 
financier of growth companies as well as having gained 
considerable industry experience through his investee board 
roles. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants 
and a member of the Institute of Company Directors.

Mr Beard is Executive Director of CVC Limited (ASX:CVC) 
and Executive Director of Eildon Capital Limited (formerly 
CVC Private Equity Limited). Mr Beard was a member of the 
Audit and Risk Management and Remuneration Committees 
prior to his retirement from the Board.

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Directors’ Report

During the past three years Mr Beard has also served as 
Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Villa World and 
Director of the following listed companies: Mnemon Limited 
(formerly Mnet Group Limited) (ASX:MNZ), CVC Property 
Fund (ASX:CJT) and Lonestar Resources Limited (formerly 
Amadeus Energy Limited).

Mel Brookman 
(Non-Executive Director – retired 16 January 2017)

Mr Brookman was a co-founder of Cellnet in 1992. He has 
over 20 years’ experience in mobile phone and distribution 
industries. He was previously the Managing Director of the 
Company from 1999 to November 2002, and was chair of 
the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit 
and Risk Management Committee prior to his retirement 
from the Board. 

As at the date of this report, the interest of the directors 
(including their related parties) in the shares and options 
of Cellnet Group Limited were:

Director

M. Wendt

A. Sparks

B. Danos

K. Gilmore

M. Reddie

Number of 
ordinary shares

Number of 
restricted shares

Number of options/
performance rights

34,991,380

-

-

-

-

-

143,000 

-

-

-

1,600,000

1,157,000

400,000

400,000

-

Company Secretary

Chris Barnes B. Acc, CPA
(Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer)

Elliott Kaplan B. Acc, CA
(Non-Executive Director – retired 16 January 2017)

Mr Barnes has been with the Company since 2006. He holds 
a Bachelor of Accounting Degree and is CPA qualified.

Mr Kaplan is a Chartered Accountant with extensive 
experience in senior financial and chief executive 
officer roles in both private and public listed companies. 
His experience, from both an investor and investee 
perspective, spans a diverse range of industries and 
businesses in the manufacturing, environmental, 
distribution and services sectors. 

Mr Kaplan is a director of Eildon Capital Limited 
(formerly CVC Private Equity Limited) and is a non- 
executive director of ASX listed Pro-Pac Packaging 
Limited (ASX:PPG). Mr Kaplan was the chair of the 
Audit and Risk Management Committee and member 
of the Remuneration Committee prior to his retirement 
from the Board.

During the past three years, Mr Kaplan also served as 
Non-Executive Director of Mnemon Limited (formerly 
Mnet Group Limited) (ASX:MNZ) and Non-Executive 
Director of Dolomatrix Limited (ASX:DMX).

Dividends

A final dividend of $0.0125 per share was declared 7 August 
2017 with a payment date of 6 October 2017.

Principal activities

The principal activities of the consolidated entity are:

•  Sourcing products and the distribution of market leading 
brands of lifestyle technology products including mobile 
phone, tablet and notebook/hybrid accessories into retail 
and business channels in Australia and New Zealand; and

•  Fulfilment services to the mobile telecommunications 
and retail industries in Australia and New Zealand.

Operating and financial review

The Directors are pleased to announce the continued 
improvement in the companies’ results.

Turnover increased 10.02% year on year and Net Profit 
attributable to members by 16.42%.

The company’s profit for the year was $2.035m despite difficult 
retail conditions prevalent in Australia and after accounting for 
due diligence costs related to the takeover offer from Wentronic 

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of $337K and share based payments to management 
of $689K in total including $411K directly linked to the 
change of control.

The company has further consolidated its position as a 
leader in its industry segment returning underlying operational 
profitability of $3.061m before the costs detailed above.

A fully franked dividend of 1.25 cents per share was 
paid in September 2016 and the Board has declared a 
partially franked final dividend of 1.25 cents per share 
for the 2017 financial year.

Significant changes in the state of affairs 

There have been no significant changes in the state 
of affairs of the company during the current year.

Significant events after balance date

There have been no matters or circumstances that have 
arisen since the end of the financial year which have 
significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations 
of Cellnet Group Limited, the results of those operations, 
or the state of affairs of Cellnet Group Limited in future years.

Likely developments

In respect of future strategy and future performance, 
the consolidated entity is constantly reviewing the 
strategic value inherent in the business. In conjunction 
with this, the consolidated entity will continue to pursue  
ts trading activities to further improve on operational 
aspects to produce the most beneficial long term results 
for the shareholders of the Company.

Share options

At the date of this report there were a total of 2,400,000 
vested and exercisable share options, 286,333 vested 
and exercisable performance rights, and 2,527,334 
unvested performance rights over ordinary shares in 
the company on issue. No option or right holder has any 
rights under the terms of the instruments to participate in 
any other share issue of the company or any other entity. 
Details of these instruments are outlined as follows:

Options

Grant Date

Vest Date

Expiry Date

Exercise Price ($)

Opening

Lapsed

Exercised

Closing

24/10/2014

24/10/2014

31/10/2017

0.25

2,400,000

-

-

2,400,000

Performance rights

Grant Date

Vest Date

Expiry Date*

Exercise Price ($)

Opening

Issued

Lapsed/ Forfeited

Exercised

Closing

3/2/2015

3/2/2015

3/2/2015

1/8/2016

1/8/2016

1/8/2016

1/8/2016

30/6/2016

30/9/2017

30/6/2017

30/9/2017

30/6/2017

30/9/2017

30/6/2019

30/9/2019

30/6/2017

30/9/2019

30/6/2018

30/9/2019

30/6/2011

30/9/2019

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

330,333

330,334

2,009,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

334,000

55,333

55,333

55,334

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(44,000)

(44,000)

286,333^

286,334

(268,000)

1,741,000

-

-

-

-

334,000

55,333

55,333

55,334

* Vested performance rights will expire on the date which is 30 business days subsequent to the release of 30 June results to market. ^ Vested and exercisable.

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Indemnification and insurance of officers 

Committee membership

Indemnification

The Company has agreed to indemnify the current and 
former Directors and Company Secretaries of its controlled 
entities for all liabilities to another person, other than the 
Company or a related body corporate that may arise from 
their position, except where the liability arises out of conduct 
involving a lack of good faith. The agreement stipulates that 
the Company will meet the full amount of any such liabilities, 
including costs and expenses.

Insurance premiums

Insurance premiums have been paid in respect of 
Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance. Insurance 
premiums paid for Directors insurance covers Directors 
whilst they are appointed as Directors of the Company 
and for a period of seven years after their resignation. 
The Directors have not included details of the nature of 
the liabilities covered or the amount of the premium paid 
in respect of Directors’ and Officers’ liability insurance as 
such disclosure is prohibited under the terms of the contract. 

Directors’ meetings

The number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings 
of committees of Directors) and number of meetings 
attended by each of the Directors of the Company 
during the financial year are:

Meetings of Committees

Board

Audit

Risk

Remuneration

Strategy

7

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

2

1

1

-

-

1

1

1

1

M. Wendt

A. Sparks

B. Danos

K. Gilmore

M. Reddie

A. Beard

E. Kaplan

M. Brookman

Number of meetings held:

1

Number of meetings attended:

-

1

1

-

1

-

-

-

1

1

-

1

1

-

-

-

-

1

1

1

-

1

-

-

-

-

As at the date of this report the Company had an Audit 
Committee, Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee 
and Strategy Committee. Members acting on the committees 
of the Board during the year were:

Audit

M. Reddie 
(Chairman)

M. Wendt

K. Gilmore

Risk

Remuneration

Strategy

A. Sparks 
(Chairman)

B. Danos

M. Reddie

M. Wendt 
(Chairman)

D. Danos

K. Gilmore

K. Gilmore 
(Chairman)

M. Wendt

A. Sparks

Non-audit services

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

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

Consolidated

2017 $

7,250

2016 $

-

Taxation Services

Rounding

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations 
(Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Report) Instrument 2016/191 
dated 1 April 2016 and in accordance with that Instrument, 
amounts in the Financial Report and Directors’ Report have 
been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, unless 
otherwise stated.

Auditor’s independence declaration

The Auditor’s Independence Declaration is set out on 
page 12 and forms part of the Directors’ report for the 
financial year ended 30 June 2017.

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Auditor’s independence declaration

The Directors
Cellnet Group Limited
59-61 Qantas Drive
EAGLE FARM QLD 4009

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

As lead auditor for the audit of Cellnet Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2017, I declare that, to the best of 
my knowledge and belief, there have been:

i.  no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation 

to the audit; and

ii.  no contraventions of APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in relation to the audit.

This declaration is in respect of Cellnet Group Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.

PITCHER PARTNERS

JASON EVANS
Partner
Brisbane, Queensland
7 August 2017

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Remuneration Report (audited)

This remuneration report for the year ended 30 June 
2017 outlines the remuneration arrangements of the 
consolidated entity in accordance with the requirements 
of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) and its regulations. 
This information has been audited as required by section 
308 (3C) of the Act. The remuneration report details the 
remuneration arrangements for key management personnel 
(KMP) who are defined as those persons having authority 
and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling 
the major activities of the consolidated entity, directly or  
indirectly, including any director (whether executive or 
otherwise) of the parent.

1.  Individual key management personnel disclosures

Key management personnel

(i)

Directors

M. Wendt

A. Sparks

B. Danos

K. Gilmore

M. Reddie

A. Beard

Chairman (Non-Executive) – Appointed 16 January 2017

Director (Executive) – Appointed 16 January 2017

Director (Non-Executive) – Appointed 16 January 2017

Director (Non-Executive) – Appointed 16 January 2017

Director (Non-Executive) – Appointed 16 January 2017

Chairman (Non-Executive) – Retired 16 January 2017

M. Brookman

Director (Non-Executive) – Retired 16 January 2017

E. Kaplan

Director (Non-Executive) – Retired 16 January 2017 

Remuneration report approval 
at FY16 AGM

The FY16 remuneration report received positive shareholder 
support at the FY16 AGM with a vote of 99.6% in favour.

(ii)

Executives

D. Clark

C. Barnes

General Manager - New Zealand

Chief Financial Officer and 
Company Secretary

For the purposes of this report, the term “executive” 
includes the executive directors, senior executives, 
general managers and secretaries of the consolidated 
entity and the term “director” refers to non-executive 
directors only.

The remuneration report is presented under the 
following sections:

1. 

Individual key management personnel disclosures

2.  Remuneration at a glance

3.  Board oversight of remuneration

4.  Non-executive director remuneration arrangements

5.  Executive remuneration arrangements and the link 

to company performance 

6.  Executive contractual arrangements

7.  Additional statutory disclosures

2.  Remuneration at a glance

Remuneration levels for key management personnel are 
competitively set to attract and retain appropriately qualified 
and experienced executives. The Board as necessary obtains 
independent advice on the appropriateness of remuneration 
packages of the consolidated entity given trends in 
comparative companies both locally and internationally 
and the objectives of the Company’s remuneration strategy.

Non-Executive Directors receive a fixed fee for their services.

The remuneration structures explained below are designed to 
attract suitably qualified candidates, reward the achievement 
of strategic objectives, and achieve the broader outcome of 
creation of value for shareholders. The remuneration structures 
take into account:

• 

• 

the capability and experience of the key 
management personnel;

the key management personnel’s ability to 
control performance;

• 

 the consolidated entity’s performance including: 

 –

 –

 the consolidated entity’s earnings; and

 the growth in share price and delivering of 
constant returns on shareholder wealth;

• 

the amount of incentives within each key management 
person’s remuneration.

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Remuneration Report (audited) continued 

Remuneration packages include a mix of fixed and variable 
remuneration including short and long-term performance-
based incentives.

3.  Board oversight of remuneration

Remuneration committee

The remuneration committee is responsible for making 
recommendations to the board on the remuneration 
arrangements of directors and executives

The remuneration committee assesses the appropriateness 
of the nature and amount of remuneration of non-executive 
directors and executives on a periodic basis by reference to 
the relevant employment market conditions, with the overall 
objective of ensuring maximum stakeholder benefit from the 
retention of a high performing director and executive team.

Remuneration strategy

Cellnet Group Limited’s remuneration strategy is designed 
to attract, motivate and retain employees and non-executive 
directors by identifying and rewarding high performers and 
recognising the contribution of each employee to the continued 
growth and success of the consolidated entity.

To this end, key objectives of the Company’s reward framework 
are to ensure that remuneration practices:

•  are aligned to the consolidated entity’s business strategy;

•  offer competitive remuneration benchmarked against the 

external market;

•  provides strong linkage between the individual and the 
performance and rewards of the consolidated entity

Remuneration structure

In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the 
structure of non-executive director and executive remuneration 
is separate and distinct.

4.  Non-executive director remuneration arrangements 

Total remuneration for all Non-Executive Directors, last voted 
upon by shareholders at the 1999 AGM, is not to exceed 
$300,000 per annum.

The Chairman’s base fee is $10,000 per annum and Non-

Executive Directors’ base fees are presently $10,000 per 
annum. Non-Executive Directors do not receive performance 
related remuneration. Non-executives may, at the discretion 
of the Remuneration Committee and subject to shareholder 
approval, receive compensation in the form of share options. 
No options were issued to Non-Executive Directors during the 
current or previous financial years.

5.  Executive remuneration arrangements and the link to company 

performance

5.1  Fixed remuneration

Fixed remuneration consists of base remuneration 
(which is calculated on a total cost basis and includes 
any fringe benefits tax charges related to employee 
benefits including motor vehicles) as well as employer 
contributions to superannuation funds. Remuneration 
levels are reviewed annually by the Board.

5.2  Variable remuneration – short term incentive (STI) 

and long term incentive (LTI)

Performance linked remuneration includes both STI 
and LTI and is designed to reward key management 
personnel for meeting or exceeding their financial 
and personal objectives. The STI is an ‘at risk’ bonus 
provided in the form of cash.

5.3  STI bonus

The consolidated entity operates an annual STI 
program that applies to executives and awards a cash 
bonus subject to the attainment of clearly defined 
consolidated entity, business unit and individual 
measures. Actual STI payments awarded to each 
executive depends on the extent to which specific 
targets set at the beginning of each 12 months 
are met. The targets consist of a number of key 
performance indicators (KPIs) covering financial and 
non-financial, corporate and individual measures 
of performance. A summary of these measures and 
weightings are set out below.

Net Cash Position

EBITDA

Chief Executive Officer

General Manager New Zealand

Chief Financial Officer

10%

5%

10%

90%

95%

90%

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These performance indicators were chosen as they 
represent the key drivers for the short term success of 
the business and provide a framework for delivering 
long-term value.

At the end of the financial year the Board assesses 
the actual performance of the consolidated entity 
and the individual against their respective financial 
KPI’s set at the beginning of the financial year. 
A percentage of the pre-determined maximum 
amount is only awarded where results are achieved 
of between 100% and 200%. No bonus is awarded 
where performance falls below 100%. Performance 
of beyond 200% is not awarded as it is capped. The 
following table outlines the proportion of the maximum 
STI that was earned and forfeited in relation to the 
2017 financial year.

Proportion of maximum 
STI earned in FY17

Proportion of maximum 
STI forfeited in FY17

A. Sparks

D. Clark

C. Barnes

43%

63%

43%

57%

37%

57%

No other members of the Company’s key 
management personnel were eligible to earn an STI in 
the 2017 financial year.

STI awards for 2017 and 2017 financial years 

For the 2017 financial year, a total payment of 
$262,282 was made which represents 100% of 
the total STI cash bonus previously accrued in that 
period which has vested to executives. For the 2016 
financial year, a total payment of $198,243 was made 
which represented 100% of the total STI cash bonus 
previously accrued in that period which had vested to 
executives.

5.4  LTIs

Executive Share Option Plan

The Board has established an Executive Share Option 
Plan which is designed to provide incentives to the 
Executives of the consolidated entity. The plan was 
approved by shareholders at the Annual General 
Meeting held on 18 December 2007. 

Under the plan the Board has the discretion to issue 
options to Executives as long as the issue does not 
result in the Executive owning or controlling the 
exercise of voting power attached to 5% or more of 
all shares then on issue. Each option is convertible to 
one ordinary share. The exercise price of the option is 
determined by the Board.

The rules governing the operation of the plan may 
be amended, waived or modified, at any time by 
resolution of the Board provided there is no reduction 
of rights to Executives in the plan. If an amendment 
reduces the rights of Executives in the plan, it 
requires written consent of three-quarters of affected 
Executives.

The plan may be terminated or suspended at any time 
by a resolution of the Board, provided the termination 
or suspension does not materially adversely affect 
the rights of persons holding shares issued under 
the plan at that time. No options were issued in the 
current year to executive directors (2016: Nil).

LTl Plan

The Board has established a Long Term Incentive 
Plan which is designed to provide incentives to the 
Executives of the consolidated entity. The plan was 
approved by shareholders at the Annual General 
Meeting held on 18 December 2007. 

The purpose and rules of the plan are the same as 
the Executive Share Option Plan described above, 
except that there is no prohibition on issuing shares 
if it would result in an Executive owning (legally or 
beneficially) or controlling the exercise of voting power 
attached to 5% or more of all shares then on issue. 
No shares were issued under the LTI plan during the 
2017 year (2016: Nil). 

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Remuneration Report (audited) continued 

Performance Rights Plan

On 24 October 2014 at the Company’s Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved a performance rights plan.

Under this plan, performance rights are issued to key management personnel. The rights deliver ordinary shares to key 
management personnel (at no cost to the executive) where the performance hurdle in relation to those performance rights 
is met. Following the exercise of a Right, the Company must, within such time as the Board determines, issue or allocate 
to or acquire on market for the person exercising the Right, the number of shares in respect of which the Right has been 
exercised, credited as fully paid. No rights (2016: nil) were issued to KMP under this plan during the current year. The 
following table summarises the performance rights issued in the 2015 financial year held by KMP as at 30 June 2017:

KMP

Grant Date

No. Granted

Grant Date Fair 
Value ($)

Incremental Fair 
Value# ($)

Exercise Price ($)

No. Forfeited

No. Vested

% Vested

A. Sparks

A. Sparks

C. Barnes

C. Barnes

D. Clark

D. Clark

3/2/2015

3/2/2015

3/2/2015

3/2/2015

3/2/2015

3/2/2015

871,000*

286,000^

200,000*

66,667^

335,000*

110,000^

0.13

0.28

0.13

0.28

0.13

0.28

0.23

0.23

0.23

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

143,000

-

33,333

-

55,000

0%

50.0%

0%

50.0%

0%

50.0%

Original conditions attached to performance rights:
* Rights vest subject to achievement of a total shareholder return (TSR) performance hurdle. Rights will vest if the TSR over 
the performance period, being 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017, has increased by at least 20% per annum on a compounding 
basis. TSR will be calculated by the Board as the difference in share price from $0.25 per share over the performance period, 
plus the value of shares earned from notionally reinvesting dividends received over this period, expressed as a percentage of 
the share price of $0.25. The closing share price is calculated as the volume weighted average sale price of shares on the 
ASX for the 10 trading days up to and including the date that is 10 trading days following the date FY17 audited results are 
released to the market. Employees must remain in service with the company throughout the measurement period for the rights 
to vest.

^ Rights vest subject to achievement of profit before tax (PBT) performance hurdles in respect of each of the 2015, 2016 
and 2017 financial years. Each annual PBT performance hurdle is achieved if actual PBT is equal to or greater than 120% 
of Budgeted PBT. Actual PBT means the profit before tax disclosed in the Company’s audited financial statements for the 
relevant performance period as adjusted in the Board’s discretion for one-off, abnormal and non-recurring items or such 
other matters that the Board considers fair and reasonable. Budgeted PBT means the profit before tax set out in any budget 
approved by the Board from time to time for the relevant performance period. The rights are subject to a cumulative vesting 
condition if a PBT hurdle in one or more periods is not achieved. The last date for measurement is the date which is 30 days 
subsequent to the release of 30 June 2017 audited results to the market. Employees must remain in service with the company 
throughout the measurement period for the rights to vest.

Amendments to the terms of performance rights:
# In connection with the proportional takeover offer announced by the 
Company on 11 November 2016, the Board of Directors resolved, as 
prescribed under the Company’s performance rights plan, to amend the 
terms of performance rights on issue. These amendments, which applied 
from the date the takeover offer was successfully completed (January 
2017), removed performance vesting conditions on all performance rights 
on issue.

Where modifications increase the fair value of the equity instruments 
granted measured immediately before and after the modification, the 
group is required to recognise the incremental fair value as part of the 
remuneration of employees. The incremental fair value granted is the 
difference between the fair value of the modified equity instrument and 
that of the original equity instrument, both estimated as at the date of the 
modification. The fair value of those performance rights with a market-based 
original vesting condition (TSR) at the date the condition was removed was 
equal to the share price of the company on that date, being $0.26.

5.5  STI structure

The Board considers that the above performance-linked remuneration structure is appropriate at this time. It provides 
both short-term focus on operating performance and longer term focus on share price growth.

Improving the performance of the operations was the main focus in setting the financial year 2017 short-term incentive.

5.6  Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth

In considering the consolidated entity’s performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the Board has regard to the 
following indices in respect of the current financial year and previous financial years.

Net profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company

$2,035,000

$1,748,000

$1,649,000

($3,887,000)

$962,000

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

Dividends paid

Reduction of share capital

Change in share price

5.7  Other benefits

$649,325

-

$0.07

$557,071

$746,000

-

-

-

-

-

$0.03

$0.01

-

-

-

During the current and prior year, there were no non-cash bonuses or benefits paid to key management personnel.

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6.  Executive contractual arrangements

It is the consolidated entity’s policy that service contracts for key management personnel are unlimited in term but capable 
of termination as per the relevant period of notice and that the consolidated entity retains the right to terminate the contract 
immediately, by making payment that is commensurate with pay in lieu of notice.

The service contract outlines the components of remuneration paid to the key management person but does not prescribe 
how remuneration levels are modified year to year. Remuneration levels are reviewed each year to take into account cost-of-living 
changes, any change in the scope of the role performed by the senior executive and any changes required to meet the principles 
of the remuneration policy.

Standard KMP termination payment provisions apply to all current members of the KMP, including the Chief Executive Officer. 
The standards KMP provisions are as follows:

Notice period

Payment in lieu 
of notice

Treatment of STI on 
termination

Treatment of LTI on 
termination

Employer initiated termination

Termination for serious misconduct

Employee initiated termination

3 months

None

3 months

3 months

Pro-rated for time and 
performance

Pro-rated for time and 
performance

None

Unvested awards forfeited

Unvested awards forfeited

3 months

Pro-rated for time and 
performance

Pro-rated for time and 
performance

6.1  Directors’ and executive officers’ remuneration

The remuneration report details the remuneration arrangements for key management personnel (KMP) who are defined 
as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the major activities of the 
consolidated entity, directly or indirectly, including any director (whether executive or otherwise). Remuneration of 
Directors and KMP are as follows:

Short Term $

Post 
Employment $

Long Term Benefits $

Year

Salary 
& Fees

STI Cash 
Bonus

Motor Vehicle 
Allowances

Non 
Monetary 
benefits

Superannuation 
Benefits

Cash 
Incentives

Long Service 
Leave

Share-based 
Payment

Termination/
Retention 
Benefits

Total

% 
Performance 
Related

% 
Options/Rights

Non-executive directors

M. Wendt

B. Danos

K. Gilmore

M. Reddie

A. Beard (i)

M. Brookman 

E. Kaplan (ii)

Total

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

5,000

-

5,000

-

5,000

-

5,000

-

-

-

29,167

50,000

-

-

49,167

50,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5,000

-

5,000

-

5,000

-

5,000

-

-

-

29,167

50,000

-

-

49,167

50,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

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Remuneration Report (audited) continued 

6.1  Directors’ and executive officers’ remuneration (continued)

Short Term $

Post 
Employment $

Long Term Benefits $

Year

Salary 
& Fees

STI Cash 
Bonus

Motor Vehicle 
Allowances

Non 
Monetary 
benefits

Superannuation 
Benefits

Cash 
Incentives

Long Service 
Leave

Share-based 
Payment

Termination/
Retention 
Benefits

Total

% 
Performance 
Related

% 
Options/Rights

Executive directors

A. Sparks

2017

2016

265,274

67,671

250,000

37,500

Other key management personnel

D. Clark

C. Barnes

Total

Totals (Directors & KMP)

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

198,932

139,999

191,553

129,993

201,968

54,612

209,731

30,750

666,174

262,282

18,631

651,284

198,243

14,490

715,341

262,282

18,631

701,284

198,243

14,490

-

-

18,631

14,490

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

23,178

19,308

10,779

9,859

24,713

19,308

58,670

48,475

58,670

48,475

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

312,381

54,406

2,039

120,146

-

30,981

4,800

20,925

72,088

12,555

33,020

504,615

4,800

87,886

33,020

504,615

4,800

87,886

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

668,504

361,214

490,526

366,820

384,361

277,144

1,543,392

1,005,178

1,592,559

1,055,178

56.9

25.4

53.0

41.1

33.0

15.6

49.7

28.5

48.2

27.1

46.7

15.1

24.5

5.7

18.8

4.5

32.7

8.7

31.7

8.3

(i) During the 2017 financial year the Company paid management fees to CVC Managers Pty Limited totalling $31,792 (2016: $54,500) in relation to director’s services performed by 
Mr A Beard. (ii) During both the 2017 financial year the Company paid management fees to CVC Managers Pty Limited totalling $29,167 (2016: $50,000) in relation to director’s services 
performed by Mr E Kaplan.

7.  Additional statutory disclosures

This section sets out the additional disclosures required under the Corporations Act 2001. 

Option/right holdings 

This table below details the number of options or rights over ordinary shares in the company held by directors, KMP or their 
related parties:

Director/KMP

No. Held at 1/7/2016

No. Granted 

No. Lapsed

No. Sold/Purchased

No. Held at 30/6/17

M. Wendt

B. Danos

K. Gilmore

M. Reddie

A. Beard

M. Brookman

E. Kaplan

A. Sparks

C. Barnes

D. Clark

-

-

-

-

1,200,000

-

1,200,000

1,157,000

266,667

445,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1,600,000

1,600,000

400,000

400,000

-

(1,200,000)

-

(1,200,000)

-

-

-

400,000

400,000

-

-

-

-

1,157,000

266,667

445,000

No. Vested & 
Exercisable

1,600,000

400,000

400,000

-

-

-

-

143,000

33,333

55,000

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Shareholdings 

The table below details the number of ordinary shares in the company held by directors, KMP or their related parties. 
Unless otherwise stated, shares were acquired on-market.

Director/KMP

A. Beard

M. Brookman

E. Kaplan

M. Wendt

A. Sparks

C. Barnes

D. Clark

No. Held at 1/7/2016

No. Aquired - On Market

No. Aquired - Exercise of Options(i)

No. Disposed

No. Held at 30/6/17

222,222

1,851,943

133,779

-

143,000

55,708

55,000

-

-

-

34,991,380

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(184,444)

-

(111,036)

-

-

-

-

37,778

1,851,943

22,743

34,991,380

143,000

55,708

55,000

End of Remuneration Report

This report is made with a resolution of the Directors:

Michael Wendt
Chairman

Signed at Brisbane on 7 August 2017

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REPORT

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FINANCIAL REPORT

Statement of financial position

As at 30 June 2017

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Inventories

Derivative financial instruments

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Deferred tax assets (net)

Intangible assets

Total non-current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Current tax liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY

Issued capital

Reserves

Accumulated losses

TOTAL EQUITY

Note

10

11

12

18

13

8(c)

14

15

16

8(c)

18

17

16

19(a)

19(b)

Consolidated

2017

$000

1,505

13,487

13,238

-

28,230

249

930

36

1,215

29,445

6,553

579

82

239

6,326

13,779

13

13

13,792

15,653

30,953

5,788

(21,088)

15,653

2016

$000

1,411

10,044

8,968

143

20,566

304

848

52

1,204

21,770

6,913

520

-

-

763

8,196

18

18

8,214

13,556

30,953

3,691

(21,088)

13,556

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Statement of comprehensive income

For the year ended 30 June 2017

Note

Continuing operations

Sales of goods

Rendering of services

Revenue

Other income

Depreciation and amortisation expense

Employee benefit expense

Finance costs

Freight expense

Materials, packaging and consumables used

Occupancy expense

Warehousing expense

Transaction advice

Other expense

Profit /(loss) from continuing operations before income tax

Income tax expense

Net profit/(loss) for the period

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Foreign currency translation

Total comprehensive income for the period

6

7

8(b)

Consolidated

2017

$000

82,397

288

82,685

5

(164)

(9,694)

(524)

(2,307)

(62,821)

(514)

(2,017)

(337)

(2,277)

2,035

-

2,035

22

2,057

Earnings per share for profit from continuing operations attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

9

9

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the Company

Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

9

9

3.9

3.8

3.9

3.8

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

2016

$000

74,366

788

75,154

230

(272)

(8,992)

(437)

(1,988)

(57,625)

(726)

(1,272)

-

(2,324)

1,748

-

1,748

13

1,761

3.3

3.3

3.3

3.3

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Statement of changes in equity

At 1 July 2016

Profit for the period

Foreign currency translation

Total comprehensive income 
for the period

Share 
capital 
$000

30,953

-

-

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Transfers to/from reserves

Share based payments

Share buy back

Dividends paid

-

-

-

Balance as at 30 June 2017

30,953

At 1 July 2015

Loss for the period

Foreign currency translation

Total comprehensive income 
for the period

31,699

-

-

-

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Transfers to/from reserves

Share based payments

Share buy back

Dividends paid

Balance as at 30 June 2016

-

-

(746)

-

30,953

Reserve for 
own shares 
$000

Foreign Currency 
translation reserve 
$000

Share based 
payment reserve 
$000

Reserve for 
Profits 
$000

Accumulated 
losses 
$000

Total equity 
$000

942

2,840

(25)

-

-

-

-

-

(25)

(25)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(66)

22

22

-

-

-

(44)

(79)

-

13

13

-

-

-

-

(25)

(66)

(21,088)

2,035

-

13,556

2,035

22

2,035

2,057

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

689

-

-

1,631

-

-

-

-

119

-

-

942

2,035

(2,035)

-

-

(649)

4,226

-

-

-

(21,088)

823

1,649

(21,088)

-

689

-

(649)

15,653

12,979

1,748

13

-

119

(746)

(557)

1,748

-

-

-

-

1,748

1,761

1,748

(1,748)

-

-

(557)

2,840

(21,088)

13,556

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

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Statement of cash flows

For the year ended 30 June 2017

Note

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)

Interest paid

Net cash flows used in operating activities

Cash flows from / (used in) investing activities

Interest received

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Payments for purchase of intangibles

Net cash flows from / (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from / (used in) financing activities

Share buy-back

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

Dividends

Net cash flows from / (used in) financing activities

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Net foreign exchange differences 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

29

6

13

14

30

10

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

Consolidated

2017

$000

88,446

(92,827)

(387)

(4,768)

1

4

(83)

(10)

(88)

-

28,686

(23,123)

(649)

4,914

58

36

1,411

1,505

2016 

$000

82,703

(81,905)

(317)

481

8

-

(136)

(44)

(172)

(746)

27,748

(27,540)

(557)

(1,095)

(786)

(176)

2,373

1,411

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Notes to the financial statements

1.  Corporate Information

Compliance with IFRS

The Financial Report complies with International 
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued 
by the International Accounting Standards Board.

(b) New accounting standards and interpretations 

Relevant accounting standards and interpretations 
that have recently been issued or amended but are 
not yet effective and have not been adopted for the 
year are as follows:

(i)  Application of new accounting standards

No new or revised standards considered as 
having a material effect on the consolidated 
entity have become effective for the first time 
in preparing this Financial Report.

(ii)   Accounting standards and interpretations 

issued but not yet effective

Relevant accounting standards and 
interpretations that have recently been issued 
or amended but are not yet effective and have 
not been adopted for the year are as follows:

Standard/
Interpretation

Application date 
of standard

Application date 
for the group

AASB 9 Financial 
Instruments– revised 
and consequential 
amendments to 
other accounting 
standards resulting 
from its issue

AASB 15 Revenue 
from Contracts with 
Customers and 
consequential 
amendments to 
other accounting 
standards resulting 
from its issue

1 Jan 2018

1 Jul 2018

1 Jan 2018

1 Jul 2018

AASB 16 Leases

1 Jan 2019

1 Jul 2019

The Directors anticipate that the adoption 
of these Standards and Interpretations in 
future years may have the following impacts:

Cellnet Group Limited (the ‘Company’) is a company limited 
by shares and incorporated in Australia. The consolidated 
financial report of the Company for the financial year ended 
30 June 2017 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries 
(together referred to as the ‘consolidated entity’). The company 
is a for-profit entity for the purpose or preparing these financial 
statements. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are 
prepared for the same reporting period as the parent company.

The financial report was authorised for issue by the 
Directors on 7th August 2017. The nature of the operations 
and principal activities of the consolidated entity are described 
in the Directors’ Report.

2.  Significant accounting policies

(a)  Basis of preparation

The financial report is a general purpose financial 
report, which has been prepared in accordance 
with the requirements of the Corporations Act 
2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other 
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian 
Accounting Standards Board.

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars 
and has been prepared on the historical cost basis, 
except for derivative financial instruments which are 
measured at fair value. 

The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC 
Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ 
Report) Instrument 2016/191 dated 1 April 2016 
and in accordance with that Instrument, amounts 
in the financial report and directors’ report have 
been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, 
unless otherwise stated.

The estimates and underlying assumptions 
are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to 
accounting estimates are recognised in the period 
in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects 
only that period or in the period of the revision and 
future periods if the revision affects both current 
and future periods.

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AASB 9 – This revised standard provides 
guidance on the classification and 
measurement of financial assets, amendments 
to the requirements for classification and 
measurement of financial liabilities, and a 
new hedge accounting model to simplify 
hedge accounting requirements and more 
closely align hedge accounting with risk 
management activities. The standard 
represents the culmination of a multi-phase 
project to replace AASB 139 Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. 
Under the new guidance, a financial asset is 
to be measured at amortised cost only if it is 
held within a business model whose objective 
is to collect contractual cash flows and the 
contractual terms of the asset give rise on 
specified dates to cash flows that are payments 
solely of principal and interest (on the principal 
amount outstanding). All other financial assets 
are to be measured at fair value. Changes in the 
fair value of investments in equity securities that 
are not part of a trading activity may be reported 
directly in equity, but upon realisation those 
accumulated changes in value are not recycled 
to the profit or loss. Changes in the fair value 
of all other financial assets carried at fair value 
are reported in the profit or loss. The group has 
assessed that the changes to asset classification 
and measurement are unlikely to have a material 
impact on the group’s financial statements, 
based on the current types of financial assets 
held by the group. The new requirements 
for liabilities pertain to liabilities at fair value 
through profit or loss, whereby the portion of 
the change in fair value related to changes in 
the entity’s own credit risk is presented in other 
comprehensive income rather than profit or loss. 
There is not expected to be a significant impact 
on the Group’s accounting for financial liabilities, 
as the Group’s financial liabilities at fair value 
through profit or loss are not exposed to 
material risk of change in the group’s own 
credit risk. There will be no impact on the 
Group’s accounting as a result of the changes 
to hedge accounting requirements, as the Group 
does not presently utilise hedge accounting.

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AASB 15 – This new standard replaces AASB 
118 and AASB 111. It contains a single model 
that applies to contracts with customers and two 
approaches to recognising revenue. The model 
features a contract-based five step analysis of 
transactions to determine whether, how much 
and when revenue is recognised. The Group has 
assessed that the new standard will not have 
any material impact on the timing of recognition 
of its revenues in the initial period of application.

AASB 16 – The new standard will replace 
AASB 117: Leases and introduces a single 
lessee accounting model that will require a 
lessee to recognise right-of-use assets and 
lease liabilities for all leases with a term of 
more than 12 months, unless the underlying 
asset is of low value. Right-of-use assets are 
initially measured at their cost and lease 
liabilities are initially measured on a present 
value basis. Subsequent to initial recognition:

•  Right-of-use assets are accounted for 

on a similar basis to non-financial assets, 
whereby the right-of-use asset is accounted 
for in accordance with a cost model unless 
the underlying asset is accounted for on a 
revaluation basis; and

•  Lease liabilities are accounted for on a 

similar basis as other financial liabilities, 
whereby interest expense is recognised 
in respect of the liability and the carrying 
amount of the liability is reduced to reflect 
lease payments made.

Based on the Group’s current leasing arrangements 
the new standard is not anticipated to have a 
material impact on the group’s financial statements. 
This will be re-assessed in future periods based on 
changes to the Group’s leases.

Other than as noted above, the adoption of 
the various Australian Accounting Standards 
and Interpretations and IFRSs on issue but not 
yet effective will not impact the Group’s accounting 
policies. However, the pronouncements may result 
in changes to information currently disclosed in the 
financial statements. The Group does not intend 
to adopt any of these pronouncements before their 
effective dates.

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Notes to the financial statements
2.  Significant accounting policies continued 

(c)  Basis of Consolidation

(ii)  Transactions and balances 

The consolidated financial statements comprise 
the financial statements of Cellnet Group Ltd 
and its subsidiaries (as outlined in note 23) as 
at and for the year ended 30 June each year 
(the consolidated entity). Interests in associates 
are equity accounted and are not part of the 
consolidated entity. Subsidiaries are all those 
entities over which the consolidated entity has 
control. The Group controls an entity where it 
has power over the entity, exposure or rights to 
variable returns from its involvement with the 
entity, and for which it has the ability to use its 
power over the entity to affect the amount of its 
returns.

The financial statements of the subsidiaries 
are prepared for the same reporting period as 
the parent company, using consistent accounting 
policies. In preparing the consolidated financial 
statements, all intercompany balances and 
transactions, income and expenses and profit 
and losses resulting from intra-group transactions 
have been eliminated in full

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

(d) Foreign currency

(i)  Functional and presentation currency

Both the functional and presentation 
currency of Cellnet Group Limited and its 
Australian subsidiaries are Australian dollars ($). 
The functional currencies of the New Zealand 
and Hong Kong subsidiaries are New Zealand 
dollars and United States dollars respectively, 
which are translated to the presentation 
currency as described in (iii) below.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated 
at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of 
the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities 
denominated in foreign currencies at the 
balance date are translated to Australian dollars 
at the foreign exchange rate ruling at reporting 
date. Foreign exchange differences arising on 
translation are recognised in net income.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are 
measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign 
currency are translated using the exchange rate 
at the date of the transaction.

(iii) Financial statements of foreign operations

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations 
are translated to Australian dollars at foreign 
exchange rates ruling at the balance date. 
The revenues and expenses of foreign 
operations are translated to Australian dollars 
at rates approximating the foreign exchange 
rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. 
Foreign exchange differences arising on 
translation are recognised directly in a 
separate component of equity.

(e)  Property, plant and equipment

(i)  Owned assets

Items of property, plant and equipment 
are stated at cost less accumulated 
depreciation (see below) and impairment 
losses (see accounting policy (j)). 

Where parts of an item of property, plant and 
equipment have different useful lives, they are 
accounted for as separate items of property, 
plant and equipment.

(ii)  Leased assets

Leases in terms of which the consolidated entity 
assumes substantially all the risks and rewards 
of ownership are classified as finance leases

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(iii) Depreciation

(iv) Amortisation

Depreciation is charged to net income on a 
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives 
of each part of an item of property, plant and 
equipment. The estimated useful lives in the 
current and comparative periods are as follows:

Leasehold improvements

Plant and equipment

Leased plant and equipment

3–5 years

2–3 years

3–5 years

The residual value, the useful life and the 
depreciation method applied to an asset 
are reassessed at least annually.

(iv) Derecognition

An item of property, plant and equipment is 
derecognised upon disposal or when no further 
future economic benefits are expected from its 
use or disposal.

(f)  Intangible assets 

(i)  Goodwill - Business combinations

Goodwill acquired in a business combination 
is initially measured at cost of the business 
combination being the excess of the 
consideration transferred over the fair value 
of the identifiable net assets acquired and 
liabilities assumed. After initial recognition, 
goodwill is measured at cost less any 
accumulated impairment losses.

(ii)  Other intangible assets

Other intangible assets that are acquired by 
the consolidated entity are stated at cost less 
accumulated amortisation (see below) and 
impairment losses (see accounting policy (j)).

(iii) Subsequent expenditure

Subsequent expenditure on capitalised 
intangible assets is capitalised only when 
it increases the future economic benefits 
embodied in the specific asset to which it 
relates. All other expenditure is expensed 
as incurred.

Amortisation is charged to net income on 
a straight-line basis over the estimated useful 
lives of intangible assets unless such lives are 
indefinite. Goodwill and intangible assets with 
an indefinite useful life are systematically tested 
for impairment at each balance date. Other 
intangible assets are amortised from the date 
they are available for use over their estimated 
useful lives.

(g)  Trade and other receivables

Trade, loans and other receivables are stated 
at their amortised cost less impairment losses. 
Collectability of trade receivables is reviewed on 
an ongoing basis at a customer level. Individual 
debts that are known to be uncollectable are 
written off when identified. An impairment 
provision is recognised when there is objective 
evidence that the consolidated entity will not be 
able to collect the receivable. Debts which are 
aged greater than 120 days or more are considered 
as objective evidence of impairment and a provision 
of 80% is recognised. For any debts that are passed 
onto the consolidated entity’s solicitors for collection 
a provision of 100% is recognised.

(h) Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost 
and net realisable value. Net realisable value  
s the estimated selling price in the ordinary 
course of business, less the estimated costs 
of completion and selling expenses. Cost is 
calculated using the average cost method and 
includes direct and allocated costs incurred in 
acquiring the inventories and bringing them to 
their present location and condition. A provision 
is recognised when there is objective evidence 
that the consolidated entity will not be able to 
sell the inventory at normal reseller pricing.

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Notes to the financial statements
2.  Significant accounting policies continued 

(i)  Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of 
financial position comprise of cash at bank and 
in hand and short term deposits with a maturity 
of 60 days or less that are readily convertible to 
known amounts of cash and which are subject 
to insignificant risks of change in values.

(j)  Impairment

The carrying amounts of the consolidated entity’s 
assets, other than inventories (see accounting 
policy (h)), trade and other receivables (see 
accounting policy (g)) and deferred tax assets 
(see accounting policy (r)), are reviewed at each 
balance date to determine whether there is any 
indication of impairment. If any such indication 
exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is 
estimated (see accounting policy (j) (i)). 

For goodwill, intangible assets that have an 
indefinite useful life and intangible assets that 
are not yet available for use, the recoverable 
amount is estimated at each balance date. 

An impairment loss is recognised whenever the 
carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating 
unit exceeds its recoverable amount. Impairment 
losses are recognised in net income.

Impairment losses recognised in respect of 
cash-generating units are allocated first to 
reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill 
allocated to cash-generating units (group of 
units) and then, to reduce the carrying amount 
of the other assets in the unit (group of units) 
on a pro-rata basis.

(i)  Calculation of recoverable amount

The recoverable amount of assets (apart from 
receivables, inventory, and deferred tax) is the 
greater of their fair value less costs to sell and 
value in use. In assessing value in use, the 
estimated future cash flows are discounted to 
their present value using a pre-tax discount rate 
that reflects current market assessments of the 
time value of money and the risks specific to the 
asset. For an asset that does not generate largely 
independent cash inflows, the recoverable 

amount is determined for the cash-generating 
unit to which the asset relates.

Impairment losses, other than in respect 
of goodwill, are reversed when there is an 
indication that the impairment loss may no 
longer exist and there has been a change in 
the estimate used to determine the recoverable 
amount. An impairment loss in respect of 
goodwill is not reversed.

An impairment loss is reversed only to the 
extent that the asset’s carrying amount does 
not exceed the carrying amount that would 
have been determined, net of depreciation 
or amortisation, if no impairment loss had 
been recognised.

(k)  Share 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.

(l)  Interest-bearing loans and borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised 
initially at fair value of the consideration received 
less related transaction costs. Subsequent to initial 
recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated 
at amortised cost with any difference between cost 
and redemption value being recognised in net 
income over the period of the borrowings on an 
effective interest basis.

(m) Provisions and employee leave benefits

(i)  Provisions 

Provisions are recognised when the 
consolidated entity has a present obligation 
(legal or constructive) as a result of a past 
event, it is probable that an outflow of resources 
embodying economic benefits will be required 
to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate 
can be made of the amount of the obligation.

When the consolidated entity expects some or 
all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example 
under an insurance contract, the reimbursement 
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service leave benefits described in note 2(m)(ii). 
Expenses for non-accumulating sick leave are 
recognised when the leave is taken and 
are measured at the rates paid or payable.

(n) Share based payment transactions

The consolidated entity provides incentives 
to KMP in the form of share based payments. 
There are currently share based payment plans 
in place for the KMP. The cost of share based 
payments with KMP is measured by reference 
to the fair value of the equity instrument at the 
date at which they are granted (refer note 20 
for further details).

(o)  Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are stated at their amortised 
cost. Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are 
normally settled on average between 30 day and 45 
day terms. They represent liabilities for goods and 
services provided to the consolidated entity prior to 
the end of the financial year that are unpaid and 
arise when the consolidated entity becomes obliged 
to make future payments in respect of the purchase 
of these goods and services.

(p) Revenue 

Goods sold and services rendered

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised in 
net income when the significant risks and rewards 
of ownership have been transferred to the customer. 
This transfer generally occurs when the goods 
are delivered to the customer. Revenue from the 
provision of warehousing services to external parties 
is recognised as the service is provided. No revenue 
is recognised if there are significant uncertainties 
regarding recovery of the consideration due, the 
costs incurred or to be incurred cannot be measured 
reliably, there is a risk of return of goods or there is 
continuing managerial involvement with the goods.

Interest income is recognised in net income as 
it accrues, using the effective interest method. 
Dividend income is recognised in net income on 
the date the entity’s right to receive payments is 
established.

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the reimbursement is virtually certain. 
The expense relating to any provision 
is presented in net income net of any 
reimbursement.

Provisions are measured at the present 
value of management’s best estimate of 
the expenditure required to settle the 
present obligation at the balance date 
using a discounted cash flow methodology. 
The risks specific to the provision are factored 
into the cash flows and as such a risk-free 
government bond rate relative to the expected 
life of the provision is used as a discount rate. 
If the effect of the time value of money is 
material, provisions are discounted using a 
current pre-tax rate that reflects the time value 
of money and the risks specific to the liability.

(ii)  Long-term service benefits

The consolidated entity’s net obligation in 
respect of long-term service benefits is the 
amount of future benefit that employees have 
earned in return for their service in the current 
and prior periods. The obligation is calculated 
using expected future increases in wage and 
salary rates including related on-costs and 
expected settlement dates, and is discounted 
using the rates attached to high quality 
corporate bonds at the balance date which 
have maturity dates approximating the terms 
of the consolidated entity’s obligations.

(iii) Wages, salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities for employee benefits for wages, 
salaries and annual leave that are expected 
to be wholly settled within 12 months of the 
reporting date represent present obligations 
resulting from employees’ services provided 
to reporting date, and are calculated using 
undiscounted amounts based on remuneration 
wage and salary rates that the consolidated 
entity expects to pay as at reporting date 
including related on-costs, such as worker’s 
remuneration insurance and payroll tax. 
Amounts not expected to be wholly settled 
within 12 months are carried at a net present 
value determined in the same manner as long 

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2.  Significant accounting policies continued 

(q) Leases

(i)  Operating lease payments

Payments made under operating leases 
are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-
line basis over the term of the lease. Lease 
incentives received are recognised in net 
income as an integral part of the total lease 
expense and spread over the lease term.

(ii)  Finance leases

Finance leases, which transfer to the 
consolidated entity substantially all the risks 
and benefits incidental to ownership of the 
leased item are capitalised at the inception 
of the lease at fair value of the leased asset or, 
if lower, at the present value of the minimum 
lease payments. Minimum lease payments are 
apportioned between the finance charge and the 
reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance 
charge is allocated to each period during the 
lease term so as to produce a constant periodic 
rate of interest on the remaining balance of the 
liability. Finance charges are recognised as an 
expense in net income.

(r)  Income tax

Current tax assets and liabilities for the current 
and prior periods are measured at the amount 
expected to be recovered from or paid to the 
taxation authorities based on the current period’s 
taxable income. The tax rates and tax laws used 
to compute the amount are those that are enacted 
or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Deferred tax is provided using the statement 
of financial position method, providing for 
temporary differences between the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities for Financial 
Reporting purposes and the amounts used for 
taxation purposes. The following temporary 
differences are not provided for - initial recognition 
of goodwill, the initial recognition of assets or 
liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable 
profit, and differences relating to investments in 
subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably 
not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount 
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manner of realisation or settlement of the 
carrying amount of assets and liabilities, 
using tax rates enacted or substantively 
enacted at the balance date.

A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the 
extent that it is probable that future taxable 
profits will be available against which the asset 
can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reduced 
to the extent that it is no longer probable that 
the related tax benefit will be realised.

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities 
are offset only if a legally enforceable right exists 
to set off current tax assets against current tax 
liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities 
relate to the same taxable entity and the same 
taxation authority.

Tax consolidation

The Company and its wholly-owned Australian 
resident subsidiaries have formed a tax-consolidated 
entity with effect from 1 July 2003 and are therefore 
taxed as a single entity from that date. The head 
entity within the tax-consolidated entity is Cellnet 
Group Limited.

Current tax expense/income, deferred tax 
liabilities and deferred tax assets arising from 
temporary differences of the members of the tax-
consolidated entity are recognised in the separate 
financial statements of the members of the tax-
consolidated entity using the ‘separate taxpayer’ 
within the consolidated entity approach. Deferred 
tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are measured 
by reference to the carrying amounts in the separate 
financial statements of each entity and the tax 
values applied under tax consolidation.

Any current tax liabilities (or assets) and deferred 
tax assets arising from unused tax losses or unused 
tax credits of the subsidiaries are assumed by the 
head entity in the tax consolidated entity and are 
recognised as amounts payable / (receivable) to / 
(from) other entities in the tax-consolidated entity 
in conjunction with any tax funding arrangement 
amounts (refer below). Any difference between 
these amounts is recognised by the Company as 
an equity contribution or distribution.

The Company recognises deferred tax assets 
arising from unused tax losses and unused tax 
credits of the tax-consolidated entity to the extent 
that it is probable that future taxable profits of the 
tax-consolidated entity will be available against 
which the asset can be utilised. Any subsequent 
period adjustments to deferred tax assets arising 
from unused tax losses and unused tax credits as 
a result of revised assessments of the probability of 
recoverability are recognised by the head entity only.

Nature of tax funding arrangements

The head entity, in conjunction with other members 
of the tax-consolidated entity, has entered into a tax 
funding arrangement which sets out the funding 
obligations of members of the tax-consolidated 
entity in respect of tax amounts. The tax funding 
arrangements require payments to / (from) the 
head entity equal to the current tax liability / (asset) 
assumed by the head entity and any tax-loss or tax 
credit related deferred tax asset assumed by the 
head entity, resulting in the head entity recognising 
an inter-entity payable / (receivable) equal in amount 
to the tax liability / (asset) assumed. The inter-entity 
payable / (receivable) is at call.

(s)  Goods and services tax

Revenue, expenses and assets are recognised 
net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), 
except where the amount of GST incurred is not 
recoverable from the taxation authority. In these 
circumstances, the GST is recognised as part of 
the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the 
expense.

Receivables and payables are stated with the 
amount of GST included. The net amount of GST 
recoverable from, or payable to, the relevant taxation 
authority is included as a current asset or liability in 
the statement of financial position.

Cash flows are included in the statement of cash 
flows on a gross basis. The GST components of 
cash flows arising from investing and financing 
activities which are recoverable from, or payable to, 
the relevant taxation authority are classified 
as operating cash flows.

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(t)  Accounting estimates and judgements

Management discussed with the Audit 
Committee the development, selection and 
disclosure of the consolidated entity’s critical 
accounting judgements and estimates and the 
application of these policies and estimates. 
The estimates and judgements that have a 
significant risk of causing a material adjustment 
to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
within the next financial year are discussed below.

Impairment losses for trade receivables 
and stock on hand

Note 11 contains information about the 
assumptions and their risk factors relating to 
trade receivable impairment losses and note 
7 discloses the amount of stock that has been 
scrapped throughout the course of the year, or 
has been written down to net realisable value in 
accordance with the policy outlined in note 2 (h).

Share based payments

The consolidated entity measures the cost 
of equity-settled transactions with employees 
by reference to the fair value of the equity 
instruments at the date at which they are 
granted. The fair value is determined by 
management using either a binomial model 
or, where applicable, a Monte Carlo simulation 
model. The related assumptions are detailed 
in note 20. The accounting estimates and 
assumptions relating to equity-settled share- 
based payments would have no impact on 
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities 
within the next annual reporting period but 
may impact expenses and equity.

Recovery of deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible 
temporary differences as management considers 
that it is probable that future taxable profits will 
be available to utilise temporary differences and 
recognised tax losses. Significant judgement is 
required to determine the amount of deferred tax 
assets that can be recognised, based upon the likely 
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Notes to the financial statements
2.  Significant accounting policies continued 

next three years together with future tax planning 
strategies. Where the consolidated entity has made 
a taxable loss in the current or preceding year, a 
tax asset is only recognised to the extent that there 
is convincing other evidence that sufficient taxable 
profit will be available against which the recognised 
unused tax losses can be utilised.

(u) Non-current assets held for sale and 

discontinuing operations 

Non-current assets and disposal groups 
classified as held for sale are measured at 
the lower of their carrying amount and fair 
value less costs to sell. Non-current assets and 
disposal groups are classified as held for sale if 
their carrying amounts will be recovered through 
a sale transaction rather than through continuing 
use. This condition is regarded as met only when 
the sale is highly probable and the asset or disposal 
group is available for immediate sale in its present 
condition. Management must be committed to 
the sale, which should be expected to qualify for 
recognition as a completed sale within one year 
from the date of classification. In the statement of 
comprehensive income, income and expenses from 
discontinued operations are reported separately 
from income and expenses from continuing 
operations, down to the level of profit after taxes.

(v)  Earnings per share 

The consolidated entity presents basic and 
diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its 
ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by 
dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary 
shareholders of the Company by the weighted 
average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the period. Diluted EPS is determined by 
adjusting the profit or loss attributable to ordinary 
shareholders and the weighted average number 
of ordinary shares outstanding for the effects of 
all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Potential 
ordinary shares shall be treated as dilutive when 
their conversion to ordinary shares would decrease 
earnings per share or increase loss per share from 
continuing operations.

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(w) Operating segments

An operating segment is a component of 
an entity that engages in business activities 
from which it may earn revenues and incur 
expenses (including revenues and expenses 
relating to transactions with other components 
of the same entity), whose operating results 
are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief 
operating decision maker to make decisions 
about resources to be allocated to the segment 
and assess its performance and for which 
discrete financial information is available.

Operating segments have been identified based 
on the information provided to the chief operating 
decision maker – being the Chief Executive Officer. 
Note 5 contains information on reportable segments.

(x)  Business combinations

Business combinations are accounted for using 
the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition 
is measured as the aggregate of the consideration 
transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value 
and the amount of any non-controlling interest in 
the acquiree. For each business combination the 
consolidated entity elects whether it measures the 
non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair 
value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s 
identifiable net assets. Acquisition costs incurred are 
expensed and included in administrative expenses.

When the consolidated entity acquires a 
business, it assesses the financial assets 
and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification 
and designation in accordance with the contractual 
terms, economic circumstances and pertinent 
conditions as at the acquisition date.

If the business combination is achieved in 
stages, the acquisition date fair value of the 
acquirer’s previously held equity interest in 
the acquiree is remeasured to fair value at 
the acquisition date through profit or loss.

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(y)  Financial instruments

(i)   Financial assets

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial assets within the scope of 
AASB139 are classified as financial 
assets at fair value through the profit 
or loss, loans and receivables, held to 
maturity investments, available for sale 
financial assets, or as derivatives designated 
as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, 
as appropriate. The consolidated entity 
determines the classification of its financial 
assets at initial recognition.

All financial assets are recognised initially 
at fair value plus transaction costs, except 
in the case of financial assets recorded at fair 
value through the profit or loss. The consolidated 
entity’s financial assets include cash and short 
term deposits, trade and other receivables, 
and derivative financial instruments.

(iii) Financial liabilities

Initial recognition and measurement

Financial liabilities within the scope of 
AASB 139 are classified as financial liabilities 
at fair value through profit or loss, loans and 
borrowings, or as derivatives designated as 
hedging instruments in an effective hedge 
as appropriate. The consolidated entity 
determines the classification of its financial 
liabilities at initial recognition.

All financial liabilities are recognised initially 
at fair values plus, in the case of loans and 
borrowings, directly attributable transaction 
costs. The consolidated entity’s financial 
liabilities include trade and other payables.

Derecognition 

A financial liability is derecognised when 
the obligation under the liability is discharged 
or cancelled or expires.

(ii)  Impairment of financial assets

(iv) Fair value of financial instruments

The consolidated entity assesses, at each 
reporting date, whether there is any objective 
evidence that a financial asset or a group of 
financial assets is impaired. A financial asset 
or a group of financial assets is deemed to 
be impaired if, and only if, there is objective 
evidence of impairment as a result of one 
or more events that has occurred after the 
initial recognition of the asset (an incurred 
‘loss event’) and that loss event has an 
impact on the estimated future cash flows 
of the financial asset or group of financial 
assets that can be reliably estimated. Evidence 
of impairment may include indications that the 
debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing 
significant financial difficulty, default or 
delinquency in interest or principal payments, 
the probability that they will enter bankruptcy 
or other financial reorganisation and when 
observable data indicates that there is a 
measurable decrease in the estimated future 
cash flows, such as changes in arrears or 
economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

The fair value of financial instruments that are 
traded in active markets at each reporting date 
is determined by reference to quoted market 
prices or dealer price quotations, without any 
deductions for transaction costs.

For financial instruments not traded in an 
active market, the fair value is determined 
using appropriate valuation techniques. 
Such techniques may include:

•  Using recent arm’s length market 

transactions;

•  Using reference to current fair value 

of another instrument that is substantially 
the same; and

•  Applying a discount cash flow analysis 

or other valuation models.

The fair value of forward foreign exchange 
contracts is determined using forward 
exchange rates at the balance sheet date.

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Notes to the financial statements

3.  Financial risk management objectives 

and policies

The consolidated entity’s principal financial instruments 
comprise of receivables, payables, cash and short-term 
deposits, interest bearing loans and forward foreign 
currency contracts.

Risk exposures and responses

The consolidated entity manages its exposure to key 
financial risks, including interest and currency risk in 
accordance with the consolidated entity’s financial risk 
management policy. The objective of this policy is to 
support the delivery of the consolidated entity’s financial 
targets whilst protecting future financial security.

The consolidated entity enters into derivative 
transactions, principally forward currency contracts. 
The purpose is to manage the currency risks arising 
from the consolidated entity’s operations. The main 
risks arising from the consolidated entity’s financial 
instruments are interest rate risk, foreign currency 
risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The consolidated 
entity uses different methods to measure and manage 
different types of risks to which it is exposed. These 
include monitoring levels of exposure to interest rate 
and foreign exchange risk and assessment of market 
forecasts for interest rate and foreign exchange prices. 
Ageing analysis and monitoring of specific credit 
allowances are undertaken to manage credit risk. 
Liquidity risk is monitored through using future 
rolling cash flow forecasts.

Primary responsibility for identification and 
control of financial risks rests with the Audit & 
Risk Committees under the authority of the Board. 
The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing 
each of the risks identified below, including the 
setting of limits for forward currency contracts, credit 
allowances and future cash flow forecast projections.

Interest rate risk

The consolidated entity’s exposure to market interest 
rates relates solely to the consolidated entity’s short-term 
cash deposits and interest bearing loans and borrowings 
as disclosed in note 10 and 17.

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Cash and cash equivalents

Interest bearing loans 
and borrowings

2017

$000

1,505

(6,326)

Note

10

17

2016

$000

1,411

(763)

(4,821)

648

The consolidated entity frequently analyses 
its interest rate exposure. Within this analysis 
consideration is given to potential renewals of 
existing positions, alternative hedging positions 
and the mix of fixed and variable interest rates.

The following sensitivity analysis is based on 
the interest rate risk exposures in existence at 
the reporting date.

At 30 June 2017, if interest rates had moved as 
illustrated in the table below, with all other variables 
held constant, post-tax profit and other comprehensive 
income would have been affected as follows:

Post tax profit 
higher/(lower)

2017

$000

(34)

17

2016

$000

5

(2)

Other 
comprehensive 
income  
higher/(lower)

2017

$000

2016

$000

-

-

-

-

Consolidated

+1% (100 basis points) 
(2016: 1%)

-0.5% (50 basis points) 
(2016: 0.5%)

The movements in profit are due to higher / lower 
cash receipts / payments from variable rate net 
interest bearing balances.

Foreign currency risk

The consolidated entity is exposed to foreign 
currency risk on sales and purchases that are 
denominated in a currency other than Australian 
dollars. The currencies giving rise to risk are 
primarily U.S dollars and New Zealand dollars.

 
 
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The consolidated entity enters into forward foreign 
exchange contracts to hedge certain anticipated 
purchase commitments denominated in foreign 
currencies (principally U.S dollars). The terms of 
these commitments are no more than 45 days. It is 
the consolidated entity’s policy not to enter into 
forward contracts until a firm commitment is in place.

The consolidated entity has subsidiaries with function 
currencies of New Zealand and United States dollars. 
There are currently no hedges in place to mitigate the 
foreign currency risk for these subsidiaries.

Entering into forward foreign currency exchange 
contracts minimises the risk of sharp fluctuations 
in foreign exchange rates and allows for better cash 
flow management in relation to paying international 
suppliers. At balance date, the consolidated entity 
had the following exposure to US$ foreign currency 
that is not designated as cash flow hedges:

Financial assets

Trade and other receivables

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Forward foreign currency contracts*

Net exposure

2017

2016

 USD $000

 USD $000

281

281

(3,310)

(8,597)

(11,907)

(11,626)

239

239

(2,131)

(13,710)

(15,343)

(15,602)

Post tax profit 
higher/(lower)

Other 
comprehensive 
income  
higher/(lower)

2017

$000

2016

$000

2017

$000

2016

$000

(711)

(1,014)

869

1,240

-

-

-

-

Consolidated

AUD / USD +10% 
(2016: +10%)

AUD / USD -10% 
(2016: -10%)

Significant assumptions: - The reasonably possible movement was calculated by 
taking the USD spot rate as at balance date, moving the spot rate by the reasonably 
possible movements and then re-converting the USD into AUD with the ‘new spot 
rate’. This amount was then tax effected. This methodology reflects the translation 
methodology undertaken by the consolidated entity.

Credit Risk

Credit risk represents the loss that would be 
recognised if counterparties failed to perform as 
contracted. The maximum exposure to credit risk 
on financial assets of the consolidated entity is the 
carrying amount, net of any impairment losses, as 
disclosed in the maturity analysis table below. The 
consolidated entity mitigates this risk by adopting 
procedures whereby it only deals with creditworthy 
customers. Where there is evidence of credit risk, 
an impairment loss is recognised. The consolidated 
entity also insures debtors that have an approved 
credit limit of greater than $5,000 through trade 
credit insurance. Trade receivables that are greater 
than $5,000 are insured up to 90% of the approved 
credit limit, with a $5,000 excess payable per claim.

*Denotes the amount of USD to be exchanged at the forward exchange rate.

Liquidity risk

At 30 June 2017, had the Australian dollar moved, as 
illustrated in the table below, with all other variables 
held constant, post-tax profit and other comprehensive 
income would have been affected as follows:

Liquidity risk arises from the financial liabilities of 
the consolidated entity and the consolidated entity’s 
subsequent ability to meet its obligations to repay its 
financial liabilities as and when they fall due.

The consolidated entity’s objective is to maintain 
a balance between continuity of at cash funding 
and short-term fixed cash deposits. The consolidated 
entity manages its liquidity risk by monitoring the total 
cash inflows and outflows expected on a daily basis. 

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3.  Financial risk management objectives and policies continued 

Maturity analysis of financial assets and financial liabilities based on management’s expectation.

Note

Total 
$000

6 months 
or less

6–12 months

1–5 years

More than 
5 years

2017

10

11

18

15

17

18

10

11

18

15

17

1,505

13,487

-

1,505

13,487

-

14,992

14,992

(6,553)

(6,326)

(239)

(6,553)

(6,326)

(239)

(13,118)

(13,118)

1,874

1,874

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2016

Total

6 months 
or less

6–12 months

1–5 years

More than 
5 years

1,411

10,044

143

11,598

(6,913)

(763)

(7,676)

3,922

1,411

10,044

143

11,598

(6,913)

(763)

(7,676)

3,922

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Derivative financial instruments

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Derivative financial instruments

Net inflow

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Derivative financial instruments

Financial liabilities

Trade and other payables

Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Net inflow

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4.  Fair Value Measurement

The fair values together with the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities shown in the statement 
of financial position are outlined in the table below. For short term trade receivables and payables with a maturity date of 
less than one year, the carrying amount, as adjusted for any allowances for impairment, is deemed to reflect the fair value.

2017

2016

Note

Carrying amount 
$000

Fair value 
$000

Carrying amount 
$000

Fair value 
$000

Amortised cost

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Fair value through profit or loss

Derivative financial instruments

10

11

15

17

18

Fair value hierarchy

1,505

13,487

(6,553)

(6,326)

(239)

1,874

1,505

13,487

(6,553)

(6,326)

(239)

1,874

1,411

10,044

(6,913)

(763)

143

3,922

1,411

10,044

(6,913)

(763)

143

3,922

Outlined below are the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair value of assets and liabilities that are 
recognised and measured at fair value. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining 
fair value, the consolidated entity has classified its assets and liabilities into the three levels prescribed under the 
accounting standards, as follows:

Level 1: 

 The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices 
at the end of the reporting period.

Level 2: 

 The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using 
valuation techniques which maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible 
on entity-specific estimates. That is, all valuation inputs are observable.

Level 3: 

 If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument 
is included in level 3.

The only balance on the consolidated entity’s balance sheet which is measured at fair value are forward foreign 
exchange contracts (refer note 18). The fair value of these financial instruments is determined using forward exchange 
rates at the balance sheet date. Such fair value measurement is included in level 2, as it is based on an observable input.

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Notes to the financial statements

5.  Operating segments

6.  Other revenue

Identification of reportable segments

The consolidated entity has identified its 
operating segment based on the internal reports 
that are reviewed and used by the Chief Executive 
Officer (the chief operating decision maker) in 
assessing performance and in determining the 
allocation of resources.

The operating segment is identified by 
management based on the manner in which 
products are sold. For the 2016 and 2017 
financial years the consolidated entity’s 
activities related solely to retail sales.

As there is only one segment, segment revenues, 
profit/(loss), assets, and liabilities are consistent 
with those reported in the statement of comprehensive 
income and statement of financial position.

Revenue from external customers by geographical 
location is detailed below. Revenue is attributable 
to geographic location based on the location of the 
customers. The company does not have external 
revenues from external customers that are attributable 
to any foreign country or region other than as shown.

Interest

Net gain on disposal of property, 
plant and equipment

Total other revenue

2017

$000

1

4

5

7. 

Items included in profit/(loss)

Doubtful debts expense

Loss on scrapping of / provisioning 
for obsolete inventory

Minimum lease payments – 
operating leases

Share-based payments expense/
(income)

Fair value (gains) / losses on 
FX derivatives

Net foreign exchange losses / (gains)

2017

$000

54

588

397

689

239

(15)

2016

$000

8

222

230

2016

$000

44

806

440

119

(143)

(540)

Australia

New Zealand

Asia

Total revenue

2017

$000

64,241

17,890

554

82,685

2016

$000

59,089

15,278

787

75,154

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8. 

Income Tax

(a)

Income tax (expense)/benefit

The major components to income tax are:

Current income tax charge

Items charged to equity

Deferred income tax charge

Total income tax (expense)/benefit reported in net income

2017

$000

82

-

(82)

-

(b)

Numerical reconciliation between aggregate tax expense recognised in net income and tax expense calculated per the statutory 
income tax rate. A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit before income tax multiplied by the 
consolidated entity’s applicable income tax rate is as follows:

Accounting profit / (loss) before tax from continuing operations

Total accounting profit before income tax

At the parent entity’s statutory income tax rate 30% (2016: 30%)

Adjustments in respect of income tax of previous years

Entertainment

Share-based payments

Effect of lower tax rate in New Zealand (28%) 

Other

Recognition/(De-recognition) of prior year losses

Current year losses not recognised

Aggregate income tax

2,035

2,035

(611)

(7)

(24)

(207)

5

2

861

(19)

-

2016

$000

2017

$000

Consolidated

2017

$000

2016

$000

-

(10)

10

-

1,748

1,748

(524)

8

(17)

(36)

1

-

619

(51)

-

2016

$000

(c)

Recognised deferred tax assets and liabilities

Current income tax

Deferred income tax

Current income tax

Deferred income tax

Opening balance

Charged to income / (expense)

FX translation

Closing balance

Amounts recognised in the statement of financial position:

Current tax liability

Deferred tax asset

Deferred tax liability

-

(82)

-

(82)

(82)

-

-

(82)

848

82

-

930

-

930

-

930

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

838

-

10

848

-

848

-

848

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Notes to the financial statements
8. 

Income Tax  continued 

Deferred income tax at 30 June relates to the following:

9.  Earnings per share

Net deferred tax assets

Doubtful debts

Employee provisions

Foreign exchange differences

Sundry accruals

Other

Property, plant and equipment

Tax losses carried forward

Net deferred tax asset

2017

$000

35

174

49

175

31

134

332

930

2016

$000

18

153

(50)

-

31

134

562

848

As at 30 June 2017, the Company has a deferred 
tax asset relating to timing differences and tax losses 
arising from prior years totalling $930,000 (2016: 
$848,000). Management has recognised deferred tax 
assets on the basis that achievement of profit before 
tax within the next 3-5 years in the amounts sufficient 
to offset the reversal of timing differences and enable 
the utilisation of recognised unused losses is probable.

(d) 

Tax losses

The consolidated entity has gross tax losses, stated in 
the reporting currency of Australian dollars, for which 
no deferred tax asset is recognised on the statement of 
financial position of $19,632,980 (2016: $22,478,770) 
which are available indefinitely for offset against future 
gains subject to meeting the relevant statutory tests.

The consolidated entity has recognised tax losses 
to the extent that forecasts suggest it is probable 
that sufficient taxable income will be earned to 
recoup the recognised losses.

The following reflects the income used in the basic 
and diluted earnings per share computations:

2017

$000

(a)

Earnings used in calculating earnings per share

For basic earnings per share

Profit / (Loss) from 
continuing operations

Net profit/(loss) attributable 
to ordinary equity holders

For diluted earnings per share

Profit / (loss) from 
continuing operations

Net profit/(loss) attributable 
to ordinary equity holders

2,035

2,035

2,035

2,035

2016

$000

1,748

1,748

1,748

1,748

(b)

Weighted number of shares

Weighted average number 
of shares (basic) at 30 June

Weighted average 
number of shares adjusted 
for effect of dilution

52,147

53,383

53,835

53,746

Potential ordinary shares under option and restricted 
shares are considered non-dilutive where the current 
share price is lower than the exercise price.

(c)

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per 
share (cents per share)

Diluted earnings per 
share (cents per share)

2017

$000

3.9

3.8

2016

$000

3.3

3.3

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10.   Current assets – 

cash and cash equivalents

Movements in the provision for impairment loss 
were as follows:

Cash at bank and in hand

Funds held by bank (note 22)

2017

$000

1,155

350

1,505

2016

$000

1,061

350

1,411

At 1 July

Charge for the year

Amounts written off

As at 30 June

2017

$000

66

54

(2)

118

2016

$000

104

44

(82)

66

Cash and funds held at bank earns interest at floating 
rates based on daily bank deposit rates. Funds held 
by banks represent monies pledged to fulfil financial 
guarantee collateral requirements. 

At 30 June, the ageing analysis of trade receivables 
is as follows:

11.  Current assets – 

trade and other receivables

Trade receivables

Allowances for impairment loss (a)

Other receivables and prepayments

Carrying amount of trade 
and other receivables

2017

$000

12,684

(118)

12,566

921

2016

$000

9,998

(66)

9,932

112

13,487

10,044

(a) 

Allowance for impairment loss

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and 
are generally on 30 day terms. Trade receivables 
are insured through a debtors’ insurance policy, 
as described in note 3. A provision for impairment 
loss is recognised when there is objective evidence 
that an individual trade receivable is impaired and not 
recoverable within the terms of the insurance policy. 

Consolidated

2017

$000

11,419

927

220

-

118

2016

$000

9,316

257

249

110

66

12,684

9,998

Not past due

0-30 days PDNI*

31-60 days PDNI*

+ 60 days PDNI*

+ 60 days CI*

Total

*Past due not impaired (PDNI) *Considered impaired (CI)

Receivables past due but not considered impaired 
are $1,147,000 (2016: $616,000). Payment terms 
on these amounts have not been re-negotiated however 
credit has been stopped until full payment is made. 
Each debtor has been directly contacted by debt 
recovery agents and the consolidated entity is satisfied 
that payment will be received in full. Note 2(g) details 
how the Company manages and measures credit 
quality of trade receivables that are neither past due 
nor impaired.

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Notes to the financial statements

12.  Current assets – inventories

Stock on hand

Less: provision for obsolescence

Total inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value

2017

$000

14,103

(865)

13,238

2016

$000

9,455

(487)

8,968

13.  Non-current assets – property, plant and equipment

Reconciliation of the carrying amounts at the beginning and end of the period.

Leasehold improvements

Plant & Equipment

For the year ended 30 June 2017

At 1 July 2016 net of accumulated depreciation and impairment

Additions

Write-offs

Depreciation charge for the year

At 30 June 2017 net of accumulated depreciation and impairment

At 30 June 2017

Cost

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net carrying amount

For the year ended 30 June 2016

At 1 July 2015 net of accumulated depreciation and impairment

Additions

Write-offs/(Disposals)

Depreciation charge for the year

At 30 June 2016 net of accumulated depreciation and impairment

At 30 June 2016

Cost or fair value

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

Net carrying amount

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$000

64

-

-

(32)

32

409

(377)

32

99

23

-

(58)

64

409

(345)

64

$000

240

83

-

(106)

217

6,862

(6,645)

217

372

113

(50)

(195)

240

6,779

(6,539)

240

Total

$000

304

83

-

(138)

249

7,271

(7,022)

249

471

136

(50)

(253)

304

7,188

(6,884)

304

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14.  Non-current assets - 
intangible assets

17.  Current liabilities - interest 

bearing loans and borrowings

Opening balance

Acquisitions

Amortisation

Closing balance

15.  Current liabilities – 

trade and other payables

Trade payables 

Other payables & accrued expenses

2017

$000

52

10

(26)

36

2017

$000

5,228

1,325

6,553

For terms and conditions relating to trade payables refer to Note 2(o).

16.  Provisions

Current

Provision for fringe benefits tax

Provision for long-service leave

Liability for annual leave and 
employee provisions

Non-Current

Liability for long-service leave

2017

$000

7

132

440

579

13

13

2016

$000

27

44

(19)

52

2016

$000

5,782

1,131

6,913

2016

$000

25

100

395

520

18

18

Interest Rate

Maturity

%

5.16

5.15

5.15

5.05

5.16

4.83

4.90

4.83

4.83

4.90

4.90

5.18

Business Finance

5 July 2016

11 July 2016

18 July 2016

21 July 2016

25 July 2016

10 July 2017

24 July 2017

28 July 2017

28 July 2017

31 July 2017

31 July 2017

Invoice Finance

Various

2017

$000

-

-

-

-

-

262

448

318

106

182

324

4,686

6,326

2016

$000

300

251

100

45

67

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

763

$4,000,000 Business finance

This facility consists of three individual facilities, 
namely surrendered bills of lading, trade finance-
imports and special documentary import letters of 
credit. The combined limit of $4,000,000 applies 
across these individual facilities. As at 30 June 2017, 
the company has drawn down $1,640,000 (2016: 
$763,000) under its trade finance – imports facility. 
This facility is a perpetual facility and has no fixed 
expiry date, although individual trade finance 
drawdowns under the facility as at balance date 
mature on the dates disclosed above. The facility is 
secured by a general security agreement given by 
Cellnet Group Limited over all existing and future 
assets and undertakings.

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Notes to the financial statements
17.  Current liabilities - interest bearing loans and borrowings  continued 

$6,000,000 Invoice finance

19.  Contributed equity and reserves

This is a facility for terms of trade. The total limit 
of the facility is $6,000,000. As at 30 June 2017, 
$4,686,000 were outstanding under this facility 
(2016: $nil). The facility is secured by general 
security agreement given by Cellnet Group Limited 
over all existing and future assets and undertakings, 
and a flawed asset agreement providing for deposits 
by Cellnet Group Limited in relation to a deposit 
account held with the financier. Amounts owing 
under the facility are matched to the trade terms 
of the underlying financed transaction up to a 
maximum of 60 days.

18.  Derivative Financial Instruments

Current

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

2017

$000

(239)

(239)

2016

$000

143

143

The consolidated entity fair values forward foreign 
currency exchange contracts held at balance date. 
Changes in the fair value of forward foreign currency 
exchange contracts that economically hedge monetary 
assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are recognised 
in profit or loss. Both the changes in fair value of the 
forward contracts and the foreign exchange gains and 
losses relating to the monetary items are recognised 
as part of materials, packaging and consumables used 
expenditure in the statement of comprehensive income, 
and are included in foreign currency gains or losses 
disclosed in note 7.

2017

2016

No. of shares

No. of shares

(a)

Share capital

Ordinary shares on issue at 1 July

51,922,956

55,684,090

Share buy-back

Shares issued

Ordinary shares on issue 
at 30 June

-

(4,124,800)

356,000

363,666

52,278,956

51,922,956

Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and 
carry the right to receive a dividend.

Share capital at 1 July

Share buy-back

Ordinary shares on issue

(b)

Reserves

Translation reserve

Reserve for own shares

Reserve for profit

Share based payment reserve

2017

$000

30,953

-

30,953

(44)

(25)

4,226

1,631

5,788

2016

$000

31,699

(746)

30,953

(66)

(25)

2,840

942

3,691

Translation reserve

The translation reserve comprises all foreign 
exchange differences arising from the translation 
of the financial statements of foreign operations 
whose functional currency is different to the 
presentation currency of the reporting entity.

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Reserve for own shares

The reserve for own shares represents the cost 
of shares held by an equity remuneration plan 
that the consolidated entity is required to include 
in the financial report. At 30 June 2017 the 
consolidated entity held 18,209 of the Company’s 
shares (2016: 107,110). This reserve will be 
reversed against share capital when the underlying 
shares are exercised under performance rights. 
No gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss on 
the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the 
consolidated entity’s own equity instruments.

Reserve for profit

Profits are transferred to the reserve for profits to 
facilitate future dividend payments in accordance 
with Australian taxation requirements for dividend 
payments to be sourced from profits.

Share based payment reserve

The share based payment reserve is used to 
recognise the value of equity-settled share 
based payments to KMP.

(c) 

Capital management

When managing capital, management’s objective 
is to ensure the entity continues as a going concern 
as well as to maintain optimal returns to shareholders 
and benefits for other stakeholders. Management also 
aims to maintain a capital structure that ensures the 
lowest cost of capital available to the entity.

Management adjusts the capital structure to 
take advantage of favourable costs of capital or 
high returns on assets. As the market is constantly 
changing, management may change the amount of 
dividends to be paid to shareholders, return capital 
to shareholders, or issue new shares.

Financial Report

Management monitors capital through the capital 
adequacy ratio (net assets/total assets). The target 
for the consolidated entity’s capital adequacy ratio 
is between 40% and 60%. The capital adequacy 
ratios based on continuing operations at 30 June 2017 
and 2016 were as follows:

Net assets

Total assets

Capital adequacy ratio

2017

$000

15,653

29,445

53%

2016

$000

13,556

21,770

62%

20.  Share based payments

(a) 

Long term incentive plan - performance rights

On 24 October 2014 at the Company’s Annual 
General Meeting, shareholders approved a 
performance share rights plan.

Under this plan, performance rights are issued to 
key management personnel. The rights deliver 
ordinary shares to key management personnel (at no 
cost to the executive) where the performance hurdle 
in relation to those performance rights is met. Following 
the exercise of a Right, the Company must, within such 
time as the Board determines, issue or allocate to or 
acquire on market for the person exercising the Right, 
the number of shares in respect of which the Right 
has been exercised, credited as fully paid.

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Notes to the financial statements
20.  Share based payments  continued 

Details of performance rights granted during the year

Rights granted

500,000

Grant date

1 August 2016

Consideration payable

Exercise price

Nil $

Nil $

Last exercise date

5pm on the date which is 30 days subsequent to market release of FY19 results

Exercise conditions

Subject to the Plan Rules, a Performance Right cannot be exercised unless the Board acting reasonably is satisfied 
that the following conditions have been satisfied:
•  The employee remains employed by the company
•  There is no outstanding breach of the terms of engagement with the Company.
•  No notice of termination of engagement has been either been given by the employee or received by the Company.
•  All performance hurdles have been met.

Performance hurdles

334,000 will vest upon meeting a total shareholder return(TSR) performance hurdle
166,000 will vest upon meeting various profit before tax (PBT) performance hurdles

Fair value of performance rights granted

The fair value of the performance rights granted during the year was determined by management using either 
a binomial pricing model (PBT hurdle) or a trinomial lattice pricing model incorporating a Monte Carlo simulation 
(TSR hurdle), depending on the nature of the associated vesting conditions.

Market conditions, such as the TSR vesting condition, were factored into the initial valuation of the options through 
use of a Monte Carlo simulation which derives a valuation based on a range of possible outcomes. 

Expected volatility was determined based on historical stock price volatility over a period consistent with the life 
of the performance rights.

The table below summarises the key inputs into the valuation model for each tranche of performance rights granted:

Tranche

Vesting Condition

Vesting Date

No. of Rights

Exercise Price $

Expected 
Volatility %

Risk Free 
Rate %

Value per Right

Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Tranche 3

Tranche 4

PBT

PBT

PBT

TSR

30/06/17

30/06/18

30/06/19

30/06/19

55,333

55,333

55,334

334,000

-

-

-

-

50

50

50

50

1.42

1.42

1.42

1.42

0.200

0.200

0.200

0.066

The share price at the grant date of the performance rights was $0.20. The combined grant date fair value 
of performance rights issued during the year was $55,114. 

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Subsequent variations to the terms of performance rights on issue

In connection with the proportional takeover offer announced by the Company on 11 November 2016, 
the Board of Directors resolved, as prescribed under the Company’s performance rights plan, to amend the terms 
of performance rights on issue. These amendments, which applied from the date the takeover offer was successfully 
completed (January 2017), removed performance vesting conditions and altered the vesting date of all performance 
rights on issue. The following table summarises all performance rights on issue at the date of variation, and the revised 
vesting periods:

Tranche

Tranche 1

Tranche 2

Tranche 3 

Tranche 4

Tranche 5

Tranche 6

Original Vesting 
Condition

Original 
Vesting Date

Revised 
Vesting Date

No. of Rights

Exercise Price $

Grant Date 
Fair Value $

Incremental 
Fair Value 1

PBT

PBT

PBT

PBT

TSR

TSR

30/06/17

30/06/17

30/06/18

30/06/19

30/06/17

30/06/19

30/06/17

30/06/17

30/06/18

11/11/18

30/06/17

11/11/18

572,667

55,333

55,333

55,334

1,741,000

334,000

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.280

0.200

0.200

0.200

0.127

0.066

0.228

0.149

1 Where modifications increase the fair value of the equity instruments granted measured immediately before and after the modification, the group is required to recognise the 
incremental fair value in employee benefits expense, over the remaining vesting period. The incremental fair value granted is the difference between the fair value of the modified equity 
instrument and that of the original equity instrument, both estimated as at the date of the modification. The fair value of those performance rights with a market-based original vesting 
condition (TSR) at the date the condition was removed was equal to the share price of the Company on that date, being $0.26.

Movements in the year

The following table illustrates movements in the number of performance rights on issue during the year.

Opening balance

Granted during the year

Forfeited

Exercised

Outstanding as at 30 June

Vested and exercisable

2017

2016

Number of rights

Exercise Price $

Number of rights

Exercise Price $

2,669,667

500,000

-

(356,000)

2,813,667

286,333

-

-

-

-

-

-

3,300,000

-

(263,667)

(366,666)

2,669,667

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total share-based payments expenditure of $689,000 (2016: 119,000) was recognised in respect 
of performance rights during the year.

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Notes to the financial statements
20.  Share based payments  continued 

(b) 

Other options

The company has other options on issue which were granted to previous non-executive Directors in 2014. 
Movements in other options on issue are summarised as follows:

Opening balance

Granted during the year

Options lapsed

Outstanding as at 30 June

Vested and exercisable

2017

2016

Number of options

Exercise Price $

Number of options

Exercise Price $

2,400,000

-

-

2,400,000

2,400,000

0.25

-

-

0.25

0.25

2,400,000

-

-

2,400,000

2,400,000

0.25

-

-

0.25

0.25

21.  Commitments and contingencies

22.  Financial guarantees

The consolidated entity has provided financial 
guarantees in respect of rental leasing arrangements 
disclosed in Note 21. The Directors are of the opinion 
that provisions are not required in respect of these 
matters, as it is not probable that a future sacrifice 
of economic benefits will be required.

Bank guarantees provided

2017

$000

45

2016

$000

37

Commitments

The consolidated entity has entered into commercial 
leases on office and warehouse facilities. The leases 
typically run for a period of 1 to 5 years, with an option 
to renew the lease after that date. Lease payments 
generally comprise a base amount plus an incremental 
contingent rental which is based on movements in the 
Consumer Price Index. 

Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancellable 
operating leases at 30 June 2017 are payable as 
follows and are inclusive of any revenue received from 
third parties that are sub leasing premises which the 
consolidated entity is lessee of the head lease of the 
associated facility:

Less than one year

Between one and five years

2017

$000

303

106

409

2016

$000

390

339

729

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Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements include the 
financial statements of Cellnet Group Ltd and the 
subsidiaries included in the following table:

% of equity interest

2017

2016

Name

Country of 
incorporation

Cellnet Group Ltd (Parent)

Australia

Cellnet Ltd

New Zealand

C&C Warehouse (Holdings) 
Pty Ltd

Regadget Pty Ltd

OYT Pty Ltd

Cellnet Online Pty Ltd

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

3SIXT Limited

Hong Kong

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

The following table provides the total amount of 
transactions which have been entered into with 
related parties during the twelve month periods 
ending 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2016.

Wentronic Asia Pacific

Interest paid on loans from related parties

Services from related parties

Purchases from related parties 

Repayment of loans from related parties

CVC Limited

Interest paid on loans from related parties

Services from related parties

Purchases from related parties 

Repayment of loans from related parties

CVC Managers Pty Limited

Interest paid on loans from related parties

Services from related parties

Purchases from related parties 

Repayment of loans from related parties

2017

$000

-

-

2,171

-

-

53

-

-

-

61

-

-

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

2016

$000

-

-

-

-

-

90

-

-

-

105

-

-

Financial Report

Entity with ultimate control over 
the consolidated entity

Wentronic Gmbh holds 66.90% (2016: 0.00%) of the 
ordinary shares in Cellnet Group Limited. Wentronic Asia 
Pacific is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wentronic Gmbh.

CVC Ltd held 58.87% of shares in Cellnet Group Limited 
(2016: 54.81%) of the ordinary shares in Cellnet Group 
Limited for the period 1 July 2016 to 4 January 2017.

Terms and conditions of transactions 
with related parties

The sales to and purchases from related parties are 
made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s 
length transactions.

Transactions with entity with 
ultimate control over the group

During the 2017 financial year, Cellnet 
purchased inventory from Wentronic Asia Pacific.

During the 2017 and 2016 years a CVC Ltd 
consultant was engaged on a work placement 
basis to provide business advice to the group.

During both the 2017 and 2016 financial years 
the group paid management fees to CVC Managers 
Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of CVC Ltd, 
for director related services.

24.  Key management personnel

(a)

Key management 
personnel remuneration

Short-term employee benefits

Post-employment benefits

Long term employee benefits

2017

$000

996,254

58,670

537,635

2016

$000

914,017

48,475

92,686

Total compensation

1,592,559

1,055,178

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Notes to the financial statements

25.  Subsequent events

27.  Auditors’ remuneration

There were no matters or circumstances that have arisen 
since the end of the financial year which significantly affected 
or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated 
entity, the results of those operations, or the state of affairs 
of the consolidated entity in future periods.

26.  Parent entity information

Current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Issued capital

2017

$000

24,402

26,033

(14,976)

(14,909)

11,034

30,953

2016

$000

16,723

18,938

(7,427)

(9,771)

9,167

30,953

Retained earnings / (accumulated losses)

(25,028)

(25,028)

Reserve for own shares

Reserve for profits

Reserve for share based payment

Total shareholder’s equity

Profit / (loss) of the parent entity after tax

Total comprehensive income of the parent entity

(26)

3,504

1,631

11,034

1,827

1,827

(26)

2,326

942

9,167

1,868

1,868

The parent has not issued any guarantees in relation to 
the debts of its subsidiaries and has no contingent liabilities 
or contractual obligations as at 30 June 2017 (2016: Nil).

2017

$000

2016

$000

Amounts received or due and receivable by the auditors for:

Audit or review of the Financial Report of the entity and any other 
entity in the consolidated entity

Pitcher Partners

77,000

77,000

Other services in relation to the entity and any other entity in the 
consolidated entity

Pitcher Partners

7,250

84,250

-

77,000

28.  Dividends franking account

Franking credit balance

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

Franking account balance as at the end 
of the financial year at 30% (2016: 30%)

2017

$000

69

69

2016

$000

347

347

The above available amounts are based on the balance 
of the dividend franking account at year end adjusted for:

(i) 

(ii) 

 franking debits that will arise from the refund 
of the current tax receivable;

 franking debits that will arise from the payment of 
dividends recognised as a liability at the year-end;

(iii)   franking credits that will arise from the receipt 
of dividends recognised as receivables by the 
tax consolidated entity at the year-end; and

(iv)   franking credits that the entity may be 

prevented from distributing in subsequent years.

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The ability to utilise the franking credits is dependent upon there being sufficient available profits to declare dividends. 
The impact on the dividend franking account of dividends proposed after the balance date but not recognised as a liability 
is to reduce it by $69,000 (2016: $278,000). In accordance with the tax consolidation legislation, the Company as the head 
entity in the tax-consolidated entity has also assumed the benefit of $Nil (2016: $Nil) franking credits from its Australian wholly-
owned subsidiaries during the year.

29.  Cash flow statement reconciliation

Reconciliation of net profit after tax to net cash flows from operations:

Net profit / (loss)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation and amortisation

Impairment

Movement in provision for obsolescence

Movement in provision for impairment

Interest revenue classified as investing cash flow

Share based payments expense

Changes in assets and liabilities:

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables

(Increase) / decrease in inventories

(Increase) / decrease in deferred tax assets

(Decrease) / increase in trade and other payables

(Decrease) / increase in provisions

(Decrease) / increase in current tax liability

Change in other financial instruments

Net cash used in operating activities

30.  Share buy-back

Consolidated

2017

$000

2,035

164

378

52

(1)

689

(4)

(3,506)

(4,653)

(83)

(357)

54

82

382

(4,768)

2016

$000

1,748

272

169

(38)

(8)

119

(222)

(409)

(1,060)

(6)

(319)

117

-

118

481

The Company announced that it would commence an on-market share buy-back program on 9 September 2015. The share 
buy-back was initially for up to 10% of the issued capital of the Company. For the year ended 30 June 2017 a total of nil 
shares were repurchased (2016: 4,124,800).

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Directors’ declaration

In accordance with a resolution of the Directors of Cellnet Group Limited, I state that:

In the opinion of the Directors:

a) 

the financial statements and notes of the company are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

i) 

 giving a true and fair view of the company’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 and of their performance 
for the year ended on that date; 

ii) 

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and Corporations Regulations 2001;

b) 

 the financial statements and notes also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 2(a);

c) 

d) 

 there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become 
due and payable; and

 this declaration has been made after receiving the declarations required to be made to the directors in accordance 
with section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 for the financial year ending 30 June 2017.

On behalf of the Board

Michael Wendt
Chairman

Brisbane 
7 August 2017

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Financial Report

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Members of Cellnet Group Limited

Report on the Financial Report

Opinion

We have audited the financial report Cellnet Group Limited “the Company” and its controlled entities “the consolidated 
entity”, which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2017, the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement 
of cash flows for the year then ended, 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 consolidated entity is in accordance with the Corporations Act 
2001, including:

a) 

 giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2017 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 consolidated entity 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 “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. 

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Key Audit Matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the 
financial report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report 
as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the matter

Share-based payment arrangements 
Refer to Note 20: Share-based payments

The terms of the consolidated entity’s performance 
rights plan were amended by the Board as a result of a 
change in controlling shareholder in December 2016. 
These revisions included removal of performance 
hurdles for all non-vested performance rights on issue, 
as well as altering the service condition on other rights.

The amendments to the terms of share-based payment 
arrangements have material implications on the amount 
and timing of share-based payments expenditure 
recorded. The accounting requirements under AASB 2: 
Share-based Payment are complex. Significant estimates 
and judgements, such as historical stock volatility and 
vesting scenarios, are also required in remeasuring 
the value of performance rights with market-based 
vesting conditions. For these reasons we considered 
the accounting for share-based payment arrangements 
under AASB 2, including the completeness and accuracy 
of related disclosures, as a key audit matter.

Other Information

Our procedures included, amongst others:

•  Testing the expenditure recorded for consistency with 
the requirements of AASB 2: Share-based Payment, 
specifically the requirements around modifications to 
share-based payment arrangements;

•  Auditing the key estimates and judgements applied 
in valuing share-based payments with market-based 
vesting conditions as at the date of the amendments; 
and

•  Confirming the completeness and accuracy of 

disclosures pertaining to the share-based payment 
arrangements in the financial statements.

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in 
the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2017, 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 accordingly we do not express any form 
of assurance conclusion thereon. 

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 inconsistent 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. 

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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 and for such internal control as the 
directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the 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 ability of the consolidated entity 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 consolidated entity or to cease operations, or has 
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 from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, 
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

•  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 
consolidated entity’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 consolidated entity’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 Group to cease to continue as a going concern. 

•  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.

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•  Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business 

activities within the consolidated entity to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the 
direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion

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. 

We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding 
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to 
bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. 

From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in 
the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these 
matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in 
extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the 
adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such 
communication. 

Report on the Remuneration Report

Opinion on the Remuneration Report 

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 9 to 17 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 
2017. In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Cellnet Group Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2017, complies 
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Responsibilities 

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report 
in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.

PITCHER PARTNERS

JASON EVANS
Partner
Brisbane, Queensland
11 August 2016

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Financial Report

ASX Additional information

As at 4 August 2017

Substantial shareholders

Additional information required by the Australian Securities 
Exchange Limited Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere 
in this report is set out below.

The number of shares held by substantial shareholders 
and their associates, as advised in substantial holder 
notices given to the Company, are set out below:

Name

Wentronic Holding Gmbh

CVC Ltd

Distribution of equity security holders

Category

1 – 1000

1,001 – 5,000

5001 – 10,000

10,001 – 50,000

50,001 – 100,000

100,001 and over

Ordinary share held

30,354,904

5,160,334

No. of holders

66

403

92

88

8

15

The number of shareholders holding less than a marketable 
parcel of ordinary shares is 250.

Shareholdings

20 largest shareholders

Name

Wentronic Holding Gmbh

CVC Ltd 

Ms Amaya Margaret Brookman

Chemical Trustee Ltd

Philadelphia Investments Pty Ltd

Mr Thien Dinh Nguyen

TUP Pty Ltd

One Managed Invt Funds Ltd

Mr David Chen-Wei Weng

Angueline Capital Pty Limited

Mr Alan Sparks

Mr David Paul Radonich

Silk Route Limited

Epic Trustees Limited

ASB Nominees Limited Account 317774

Melbourne Corporation

Ms Heather-Anne Cameron

Pemcom Pty Ltd

Henry Family Superannuation Fund P/L 

Hartwill Pty Ltd

Top 20 holders

All other holders

All holders

Ordinary 
share held

% of capital 
held

34,991,380

66.90%

5,160,334

 1,851,943

 1,820,000

 1,650,274

811,351

665,000

 300,000

151,000

150,000

143,000

120,000

111,000

102,062

86,400

84,000

72,000

70,500

67,722

60,000

9.87%

3.57%

3.48%

3.16%

1.55%

1.27%

0.57%

0.29%

0.29%

0.27%

0.23%

0.21%

0.21%

0.17%

0.16%

0.14%

0.13%

0.13%

0.11%

48,467,966

3,834,011

92.67%

7.33%

52,301,977

100.00%

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ABN 97 010 721 749

Cellnet Group Limited
59-61 Qantas Drive, Eagle Farm, QLD 4009 Australia
t: 1300 255 563  www.cellnet.com.au