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2019 Annual Report
COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

COLLINS FOODS LIMITED 
ABN 13 151 420 781

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Contents
03   Our Financial Performance 

04   Our Year In Review

08   Chairman’s Message

41     Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

42   Consolidated Balance Sheet

43    Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

09   Managing Director & CEO’s Report

44    Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

11    Financial Report 

12    Directors’ Report

20   Remuneration Report

45   Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

91    Directors’ Declaration

92   Independent Auditor’s Report

38   Auditor’s Independence Declaration

98   Shareholder Information

40   Consolidated Income Statement

100  Corporate Directory

Key dates
Tuesday, 25 June 2019  

Full year results released

Wednesday, 10 July 2019  

Final dividend record date

Thursday, 25 July 2019  

Final dividend payment date

Sunday, 13 October 2019  

FY20 half-year end

Wednesday, 27 November 2019  Half-year results released

Thursday, 6 December 2019 

Interim dividend record date

Tuesday, 17 December 2019 

Interim dividend payment due

 
 
Our Financial Performance

Revenue

16.9%

to $901.2m

Statutory  
NPAT

20.4%

to $39.1m

Underlying 
NPAT

15.7%

to $45.0m

(FY18: $770.9m)

(FY18: $32.5m)

(FY18: $38.9m)

Underlying 
EBITDA

20.3%

to $113.7m

Net Operating 
Cashflow
30.9%

to $97.5m

Total FY19 
Fully Franked 
Dividends of
19.5cps

(FY18: $94.5m)

(FY18: $74.5m)

(FY18: 17cps)

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Our Year in Review

KFC
Australia

Initiatives relating to delivery, 
digital and ongoing operational 
efficiencies have underpinned 
KFC Australia’s strong 
performance.

Locations
•  Australia

231

Restaurants

$722.6m

Revenue

 3.7%

Same Store 
Sales growth

 16.6%

EBITDA  
margin

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KFC
Europe

In Europe, the focus will 
be on driving sales growth by 
implementing a greater range of 
value products across all restaurants 
in the Netherlands and Germany.

Locations
•  Netherlands
•  Germany

37

Restaurants

$123.8m

Revenue

National 
brand refresh 
launch in  
Germany

Renewed focus 
on value and 
more targeted 
product  
innovation

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Our Year in Review

Taco Bell

Taco Bell continues to trade in 
line with expectations, with great 
value products and contemporary 
restaurant designs resonating well 
with our customers.

Locations
•  Australia

4

Restaurants

10

Restaurants 
planned for  
opening before 
the end of  
the year

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Sizzler

Sizzler Australia continues 
to transition; Sizzler Asia 
continues to grow in both 
existing restaurant sales and new 
builds delivering solid results.

Locations
•  Australia
•  China

• 
Japan
•  Thailand

77

Restaurants  
in Asia

12

Restaurants  
in Australia

 12.2%

Royalty revenue 
growth for  
Sizzler Asia

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Chairman’s  
Message

Dear shareholders,

I am delighted to report on the successful 2019 financial year (FY19), that saw 
Collins Foods continue to execute on its strategic growth objectives and 
initiatives and grow shareholder value.

Strong earnings growth was delivered in FY19, particularly in the 
core KFC Australia business, stemming from successful initiatives in 
the areas of delivery, digital and operations. In the core domestic 
business, we reported positive Same Store Sales (SSS) growth in 
all States, while also expanding our footprint with five net new 
restaurants built and the final three restaurants as part of the Yum! 
acquisition completing.

Investments in delivery and digital contributed to incremental sales 
and further penetration in existing markets. We are pleased with the 
progress of the delivery channel to date as an emerging incremental 
growth avenue.

In Europe, we are continuing to focus on driving improved sales. 
This includes the introduction of a brand refresh in Germany and 
a renewed focus on value in the Netherlands. These initiatives 
are expected to have positive impacts in these respective 
regions in FY20.

The Sizzler Australia business continues to be transitioned and 
consistent with prior years, we are reducing restaurant numbers 
as leases expire while still retaining a positive EBITDA contribution 
from the restaurants. Sizzler Asia royalties continue to grow due 
to higher sales and an increased restaurant count in Thailand, 
Japan and China.

Following the Board’s positive assessment of the viability of the 
Taco Bell brand, we were pleased to sign a Development Agreement 
with Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc. The Taco Bell roll 
out is to be funded from the Group’s internally generated cash 
flows and customer engagement and feedback continues to be 
strong. The Board believes that expansion via the Taco Bell brand 
provides a high-quality growth opportunity for the Company and 
its shareholders.

Solid results from across the Company resulted in revenue 
increasing 16.9% to $901.2 million, the Group’s highest ever. 
Driving this strong revenue result was an expanded restaurant 
footprint, positive SSS growth in the core domestic market, 
ongoing marketing, and the delivery channel which has enhanced 
the customer experience. A consistent focus on operational 
excellence and efficiency improvements underpinned 
20.3% growth in underlying EBITDA to $113.7 million.

As in prior years, Collins Foods is focused on maintaining a strong 
balance sheet and comfortable levels of gearing. The Company 
generated strong net operating cash flows, and this was used 
to build and new restaurants and refurbish older ones, pay our 
dividends and continue paying down debt and reducing leverage.

The Board was pleased to declare a final FY19 fully franked dividend 
of 10.5 cents per share, with the total dividend for FY19 being 
19.5 cents per share fully franked, up from 17 cents per share in FY18. 

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Outlook

Collins Foods is enacting initiatives to support a platform for 
continued sustainable growth across the Group. Our ongoing 
focus on delivery, digital and operations will ensure that we are 
able to provide our customers with the highest levels of service 
and satisfaction, while still offering good value.

The Group will maintain its disciplined approach to operational 
management while continuing to invest in new and innovative 
products that taste great and customers enjoy.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank all of our 13,500+ 
employees for their tremendous efforts and contributions this year. 

I would like to specifically thank our Managing Director and Chief 
Executive Officer, Graham Maxwell, for the leadership he has shown 
over FY19 and the strong growth platform that has been put in 
place since he was appointed five years ago. As you may be aware, 
the Company announced Graham’s intention to retire from 1 July 
2020 to assist with an orderly transition to our next CEO. 

Reflecting the strong succession planning that has been 
implemented at Collins Foods, our Chief Operating Officer (COO), 
Drew O’Malley, will take over the CEO role from Graham. Drew 
has performed exceptionally well in his COO role, and has the 
experience and skillset required to continue driving the Company 
forward. The Board looks forward to working with both Graham 
and Drew to ensure a smooth transition over the next 12 months.

Additionally, we have also commenced a process of Board 
succession planning to ensure that Collins Foods is best placed 
for its next phase of growth.

Work has commenced around documenting our supply chain 
arrangements in the form of a modern slavery statement and is 
scheduled for release in calendar year 2020.

As a result of the substantial growth of Collins Foods, as revenues 
and earnings have increased in recent years, we were pleased to 
have entered the S&P All Australian 200 Index in June 2019. This 
is a great achievement for the Company and demonstrates the 
significant contribution of all Group employees. 

In closing, I would like to thank my fellow directors for their strategic 
contributions during the year. I would also like to thank all our 
shareholders for their support of Collins Foods over FY19, and their 
ongoing support as we look to continue to deliver on the exciting 
growth opportunities we see ahead for our business, staff, customers 
and shareholders.

Robert Kaye SC 
Independent Non-executive Chairman

 
 
 
 
Managing Director 
& CEO’s Report

The 2019 financial year (FY19) has been another successful year for Collins 
Foods. Building on the momentum of previous years, the Group has continued 
to deliver strong earnings growth, great customer satisfaction, and positive 
employee engagement.

We have continued our track record of expanding our offering 
beyond our core KFC Australia network to drive growth. In FY19, 
the Company successfully expanded its Taco Bell offering with four 
restaurants now operating in Queensland. In Europe we continued 
to enact value initiatives to drive transaction growth, while also 
focusing on elevating the customer experience. 

KFC business

Over the course of FY19, we consolidated our position as the largest 
KFC operator in Australia, with five net new restaurants built and 
opened during the financial year. In addition, we have executed 
on a range of initiatives around digital and expanded our delivery 
capabilities, with delivery now available in 64 restaurants through 
aggregators Deliveroo and Menulog. Together, these initiatives 
underpin our commitment to enhancing the customer experience 
and are expected to drive further growth.

In Europe, we have continued to refine our KFC offering with a 
renewed focus on value to drive transactions. While sales in Europe 
have been impacted by key value campaigns being less successful 
than the prior year, we have several sales initiatives underway to 
reduce the decline in sales and drive transaction growth. 

Financial performance

In FY19, strong earnings growth was delivered by the Group. A focus 
on operational initiatives across our brands underpinned another 
record result with revenue up 16.9% to $901.2 million.

Statutory EBITDA was up 25.2% to $112.2 million, and underlying 
EBITDA was up 20.3% to $113.7 million.

Statutory NPAT increased 20.3% to $39.1 million; with Underlying 
NPAT increasing 15.7% to $45.0 million, reflecting solid sales volumes 
and cost controls across the business, that saw margins grow.

We have continued to generate strong cashflows, which are 
supporting growth initiatives across the Company while also 
allowing us to reduce gearing. In FY19, Net Operating cash flows 
increased by 30.9% to $97.5 million. Some of these strong cash 
flows were used to reduce Net Debt by $14.7 million to $212.5 
million, lowering our net leverage ratio to 1.87 from 2.14. 

Operational performance 

KFC AUSTRALIA
The KFC Australia business performed strongly in FY19. Strong Same 
Store Sales (SSS) growth of 3.7% was underpinned by delivery, digital 
and operational initiatives across the network.

Revenue from KFC Australia increased 15.8% to $722.6 million, 
with all States showing positive SSS growth. Underlying EBITDA 
was up 20.9% to $120.0 million, with EBITDA margin increasing 70 bps 
to 16.6% driven mainly by positive leverage from SSS growth and 
improved network systemisation providing cost efficiencies.

Delivery is providing incremental sales across the network and the 
delivery channel is exhibiting strong growth, particularly in metro 
and densely populated areas. We are pleased to have 64 restaurants 
supporting delivery at year’s end, with 40 of these restaurants 
covered by both of our aggregators.

Investments into digital channels continue to improve the customer 
experience. We have launched an e-commerce website and are 
rolling out and testing digital menu boards for drive-thrus across 
the network and instore point of sales terminals.

As in prior years, we have continued to focus on excellence in 
operational systems. Pleasingly, this has yielded gains on core KPIs 
including speed of service during peak times which has increased 
over 20%, and guest satisfaction scores which have increased by 
over 15% and are now above the national average. 

KFC EUROPE
At the end of FY19, we were operating 37 restaurants in Germany and 
the Netherlands, with four new restaurants built during the financial 
year. This resulted in revenue increasing 35.2% to $123.8 million.

The European network posted a SSS decline of 3.7%, driven by 
lower than expected sales from underperforming new product 
promotional campaigns and fewer value offers than prior years. 
EBITDA was also impacted by weaker trading conditions and due 
to the cost of new restaurant openings and remodelling, specifically 
in Damrak (Netherlands).

To counter the underperformance across this region, we are 
refining our KFC offering with a renewed focus on value to drive 
transactions and an ongoing focus on delivering consistently high 
operational standards and customer experience.

To drive a positive turnaround in Germany, a national brand 
refresh has been launched. This is being complemented by a value 
layer which is to be a permanent feature going forward, and the 
introduction of “KFC Goodies”, as a permanent snacking layer. 
A focus on tight margin controls has been maintained and there 
has been a refocus on new restaurant builds to include more 
drive-thrus and less in-line format.

In the Netherlands, an insight-driven approach to new product 
promotional activity has been enhanced by a franchisor appointed 
Chief Marketing Officer. Additionally, a range of everyday and 
disruptive value offers at key price points has been introduced as a 
permanent layer. The restaurant experience has also been elevated 
in this region through the introduction of multiple digital channels 
supported with table service.

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Managing Director 
& CEO’s Report

SIZZLER
We continue to transition the Sizzler business. At the end of 
FY19, two restaurants closed in Australia bringing the restaurant 
count down to 12, leading to overall revenue being down 8.0% at 
$46.7 million.

Sizzler Asia continues to grow in both existing restaurant sales 
and new builds, with royalty revenue up 12.2% compared with the 
prior full year. During FY19 there were five restaurant builds, with 
three restaurants opened in Thailand and two in Japan (with one 
closure in China). At year’s end, there was a total of 77 restaurants 
operating in Asia.

Overall, Sizzler slightly grew EBITDA from $4.6 million to $4.8 million 
over FY19 as Asia royalties grew and the Australian business saw 
SSS growth.

TACO BELL
Taco Bell continues to trade in-line with expectations, offering great 
value products and contemporary designs that resonate well with 
customers. There are four Taco Bell restaurants now operating, with 
a strong pipeline of sites in place, and 10 restaurants expected to 
open before FY20 year-end, including initial restaurants in Victoria. 
We continue to roll out innovative new products that enhance the 
Taco Bell brand and contribute to strong customer engagement.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Our Food Safety and Quality Management System is supported by 
a robust food safety culture where the key focus is maintain the 
trust of our customers when it comes to food safety.

We remain committed to the zero-harm journey securing safe, 
healthy and productive workplaces for all employees, contractors, 
customers and visitors. Since the 2018 report, our Lost Time Injury 
Frequency Rate for 2019 fell by 11.5% finishing at 18.41.

Charitable support

Collins Foods is committed to, and proud of, supporting charitable 
and community organisations. Over the last year, through our 
Workplace Giving program we were able to donate $477,000 to 
the five charities we support. Of this figure, employee donations 
totalled $322,000 with the remainder comprising customer 
donations of $5,330 and $150,000 donated by Collins Foods.

At the beginning of the financial year, Collins Foods joined Yum! 
with the launch of the KFC Youth Foundation. In this time, we 
have collected and paid $184,043 to the KFC Youth Foundation 
raised through in restaurant customer donations and staff 
fundraising initiatives.

The collective amount raised through these initiatives was some 
$661,043. This is a significant amount of funding going towards 
making a difference in the lives of others that our employees and 
customers alike, should be proud.

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Well placed for continued growth 

In FY19 we consolidated our position as the largest KFC operator in 
Australia, refined our offering in Europe with a renewed focus on 
value, and commenced the rollout of Taco Bell in Australia.

Consistent with prior years, we have maintained our focus 
on operational excellence across the Company and driving 
customer satisfaction.

We remain focused on driving growth in the core KFC Australia 
business. The rollout of delivery is tracking ahead of schedule 
and we look forward to its ongoing contribution to the strong 
performance of KFC Australia. A key priority in FY20 is the further 
expansion of the delivery network across Australia, while also 
continuing to strengthen operational systems and testing new 
digital initiatives. Taken together, our focus on delivery, digital and 
operations will ensure that we are able to deliver our customers the 
very best experience and highest levels of satisfaction.

In Europe, we will continue to deliver on our initiatives to expand 
value offerings to generate restaurant sales. The establishment of 
a new financial system is already driving back-office efficiencies in 
this region.

With Taco Bell continuing to have positive engagement from 
customers we are excited by the growth opportunity offered by 
the brand, particularly as the rollout gathers place in FY20. As new 
restaurants are opened, a constant focus on operational performance 
will be retained to ensure that business model returns are delivered. 

Subsequent to the end of the financial period, I announced my 
intention to retire on 1 July 2020, with Drew O’Malley to succeed 
me as Chief Executive Officer. Drew has performed strongly as our 
Chief Operating Officer and he is a very capable leader who has 
the experience and passion to lead Collins Foods towards its goal of 
being a world class restaurant company. Over the next 12 months, 
I intend to work closely with Drew to ensure a seamless handover.

I would especially like to thank all Collins Foods employees for their 
outstanding contribution this year. The Company now employees 
over 13,500 people in Australia, Germany and the Netherlands, and 
we are committed to providing a great work environment to allow 
people to develop and grow.

Graham Maxwell  
Managing Director & CEO

 
 
 
 
Financial  
Report

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Directors’ Report

Letter from the Chair of the Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee

Remuneration Report

Persons covered by this Remuneration Report

20 Overview of Remuneration Governance Framework 

and Strategy

Company performance

Statutory Remuneration disclosures for FY19

Performance outcomes for FY18 including STI 
and LTI assessment

Employment terms for KMP Executives

Non-executive Director fee rates and fee limit

Changes in KMP held equity

Securities Trading Policy

Securities Holding Policy

Remuneration Consultant Engagement Policy

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36 Other remuneration related matters

36 Most recent AGM – Remuneration Report 

comments and voting

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External remuneration consultant advice

Indemnification and insurance of officers

Proceedings on behalf of the Company

36 Non-audit services

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Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Consolidated Income Statement

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

45 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

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A/ Financial overview

A1/ Segment information

A2/ Business combinations

A3/ Revenue

A4/ Expenses

B/ Cash management

B1/ Cash and cash equivalents

B2/ Borrowings

B3/ Ratios

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B4/ Dividends

C/ Financial Risk Management

C1/ Financial Risk Management

C2/ Recognised fair value measurements

C3/ Derivative financial instruments

D/ Reward and Recognition

D1/ Key management personnel

D2/ Share based payments

D3/ Contributed equity

E/ Related parties

E1/ Investments accounted for using the  
equity method

E2/ Related party transactions

F/ Other items

F1/ Commitments for expenditure

F2/ Earnings per share

F3/ Receivables

F4/ Property, plant and equipment

F5/ Intangible assets

F6/ Trade and other payables

F7/ Provisions

F8/ Reserves

F9/ Tax

F10/ Auditor’s remuneration

F11/ Contingencies

G/ Group structure

G1/ Subsidiaries and Deed of Cross Guarantee 
(Amended and Restated)

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H/ Basis of preparation and other accounting policies

H1/ Basis of preparation

H2/ Changes in accounting policies

H3/ Other accounting policies

I/ Subsequent events

Director’s Declaration

Independent Auditor’s Report

Shareholder information

100 Corporate Directory

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Directors’  
Report

Your Directors present their report on the consolidated entity (referred to 
hereafter as the Group) consisting of Collins Foods Limited (the Company) and 
the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the period ended 28 April 2019.

Directors

The names of the Directors of the Company during or since the end 
of the financial period are as follows:

Name
Robert Kaye SC

Graham Maxwell

Kevin Perkins
Newman Manion (1) 

Bronwyn Morris AM
Russell Tate (2)

Date of  
appointment
7 October 2014

25 March 2015

15 July 2011

10 June 2011

10 June 2011

10 June 2011

(1) 

(2) 

 Effective from 13 February 2019, Newman Manion commenced, at the request 
of the Board, additional duties overseeing the Group’s investment in KFC 
restaurants in Europe. Due to these additional duties, Mr Manion resigned 
from the role of Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and 
member of the Audit and Risk Committee and continued as a Non-executive 
Director only. As at 14 June 2019, Mr Manion transitioned to the role of 
Executive Director.
 Appointed as Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, 
effective 13 February 2019.

Principal activities during the period

During the period, the principal activity of the Group was the 
operation, management and administration of restaurants in 
Australia, Europe and Asia. There were no significant changes in 
the nature of the Group’s activities this financial year.

Operating and financial review

GROUP OVERVIEW
The Group’s business is the operation, management and 
administration of restaurants, currently comprising three restaurant 
brands: KFC, Taco Bell and Sizzler.

At the end of the period, the Group operated 231 franchised KFC 
restaurants in Australia, 17 franchised KFC restaurants in Germany, 
20 franchised KFC restaurants in the Netherlands and four 
franchised Taco Bell restaurant in Australia, which all compete in 
the quick service restaurant market. The Group owns and operates 
12 Sizzler restaurants in Australia, which compete in the casual 
dining restaurant market. It is also a franchisor of the Sizzler brand 
in South East Asia, with 77 franchised restaurants predominantly in 
Thailand, but also in China and Japan. 

The KFC and Taco Bell brands are two of the world’s largest 
restaurant chains and are owned globally by Yum!. In Australia, 
the Group is the largest franchisee of KFC restaurants.

In the casual dining market, Sizzler competes with other casual 
dining concepts as well as taverns and clubs, fast food and 
home cooking.

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GROUP FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Key statutory financial metrics in respect of the current financial period and the prior financial period are summarised in the following table:

Statutory financial metrics
Total revenue ($m)

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment (EBITDA) ($m)

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) ($m)

Profit before related income tax expense ($m)

Income tax (expense) ($m)

Net profit attributable to members (NPAT) ($m)

Earnings per share (EPS) basic (cents per share)
Total dividends paid/payable in relation to financial period (cents per share) (1)

Net assets ($m)

Net operating cash flow ($m)

(1)  Dividends paid/payable is inclusive of dividends declared since the end of the relevant reporting period.

2019
901.2

112.2

69.8

59.3

(20.2)

39.1

33.57

19.5

350.6

97.5

2018
770.9

89.6

58.7

48.5

(16.0)

32.5

28.28

17.0

333.0

74.5

Change
130.3

22.6

11.1

10.8

(4.2)

6.6

5.29

2.5

17.6

23.0

The Group’s total revenue increased by 16.9% to $901.2 million mainly due to like-for-like sales growth and new restaurant openings. 

This increase in total revenue combined with strong business controls flowed through to increased EBITDA for the reporting period of 
$112.2 million, up 25.2% on the prior reporting period and significantly improved net operating cash flow of $97.5 million, up 30.9%.

EBITDA, EBIT, NPAT and EPS were impacted by significant items excluding impairment totalling $1.5 million pre-tax, including restaurant 
closure costs for KFC Australia and KFC Europe of $1.3 million.

In addition, EBIT, NPAT and EPS were impacted by $5.2 million pre-tax, including non-cash impairment charges of $4.9 million. 

The consolidated NPAT effect of these significant items was $5.9 million. 

Underlying financial metrics excluding significant items which occurred in the current period are summarised as follows:

Underlying financial metrics
Total revenue ($m)

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and impairment  
(Underlying EBITDA) ($m)

Net profit attributable to members (Underlying NPAT) ($m)

Earnings per share (Underlying EPS) basic (cents)

2019
901.2

113.7

45.0

38.60

2018
770.9

94.5

38.9

33.84

Change
130.3

19.2

6.1

4.76

The improvement in the underlying financial metrics shown above is a reflection of the revenue growth and strong cost controls referred to 
above. These are discussed further in the review of underlying operations below.

Management believe that adjusting the results for significant items allows the Group to more effectively compare underlying performance 
against prior periods.

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Directors’  
Report

Review of underlying operations

KFC AUSTRALIA
The overall performance across the KFC business in Australia 
has been positive, with the Company now operating with a 
National footprint. 

Revenue in KFC Australia was up 15.8% on the prior corresponding 
period to $722.6 million, driven by increased restaurant numbers, 
as well as Same Store Sales growth. KFC Australia underlying EBITDA 
grew by 20.9%, up from $99.3 million to $120.0 million, with an 
overall underlying EBITDA margin of 16.6%. 

Core product offerings, good value offers and product innovation 
continues to drive strong sales growth across our KFC Australia 
network. New products such as the Zinger Stacker and Hot and 
Spicy Boneless Wings provide customers with a great reason to 
visit our restaurants with brand perception maintained. 

The Group expanded its delivery service using Deliveroo and 
Menulog as aggregators. The number of delivery restaurants 
continues to grow and has had a positive impact on the brand, 
sales and profitability.

In order to support growth, $23.0 million was spent on new 
restaurants as well as the remodelling and maintenance program. 
This remains an important driver of traffic to our restaurants, in 
addition to supporting KFC to meet its restaurant refurbishment 
obligations with Yum!.

KFC EUROPE
KFC Europe contributed revenue of $123.8 million and $6.8 million 
in underlying EBITDA. By the end of the period, 37 restaurants 
were in operation, with 20 restaurants in the Netherlands and 17 in 
Germany. EBITDA was impacted by sales deleverage from weaker 
trading, the cost of new restaurant openings and higher than 
anticipated business support costs.

In order to support growth, $13.6 million was spent on new 
restaurants, remodels and maintenance during the year.

TACO BELL 
At the end of the period, four Taco Bell restaurants were in 
operation located at Annerley, Robina, North Lakes and Cleveland. 

Positive customer engagement remains strong and the restaurants 
have traded in-line with expectations. 

SIZZLER 
Revenue in Sizzler was down 8.0% on the prior corresponding 
period to $46.7 million, driven by the closure of two restaurants 
in Australia. Same Store Sales in Australia of 4.4% compared with 
(0.5%) growth in the previous corresponding period. 

Sizzler’s underlying EBITDA was $4.9 million, slightly higher than the 
previous corresponding period.

No growth capital was allocated to the Sizzler Australia business in 
this reporting period. There were 12 Sizzler restaurants at the end 
of the period. The restaurants will continue to be assessed on an 
ongoing basis in relation to their individual performance and expiry 
of their leases. 

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Sizzler franchise operations in Asia contributed an increase of 
12.2% in revenue over the prior corresponding period. During the 
current reporting period there were three restaurant openings 
in Thailand and two in Japan. There was one restaurant closure in 
China, bringing the total restaurant count in Asia to 77 at the end 
of the period. 

Strategy and future performance

GROUP
The near-term strategy involves building new restaurants and 
developing the Taco Bell brand. The Group will continue to drive 
growth across the business through new product innovation, as well 
as great value offers that keep customers coming back. In addition, 
organisational capability is continually being strengthened to deliver 
on organic growth.

KFC AUSTRALIA
The plan for the core KFC Australia business is to further strengthen 
operational systems, continue expanding the delivery network, 
expand the digital platform and initiatives, and deliver the targeted 
number of new builds.

KFC EUROPE
In Europe, the focus will be on driving sales growth with renewed 
focus on value, transforming the KFC Brand in Stuttgart (Germany), 
building new restaurants and creating back office efficiencies 
through a new financial system. 

TACO BELL
Taco Bell will continue to introduce new, exciting and craveable 
products, focus on operational performance, and build and open 
further restaurants in Queensland as well as initial restaurants 
in Victoria. 

SIZZLER 
The Sizzler Australia business will continue to be assessed on an 
ongoing basis, with no further growth capital allocated to the 
business. Sizzler Asia is expected to open further restaurants 
during the coming financial year. 

Key risks

The Group’s risk management program has been designed to 
establish a sound system of risk oversight, management and internal 
controls by having a framework in place to identify, assess, monitor 
and manage risk. 

The key risks faced by the Group that have the potential to affect 
the financial prospects of the Group, as disclosed above, and how 
the Group manages these risks, include:

•  food safety – there is a risk that the health and safety of the 

public is compromised from food products. We address this risk 
through robust internal food safety and sanitation practices, 
audit programs, customer complaint processes, supplier partner 
selection protocols and communication policy and protocols;

•  workplace health and safety – there is a risk that the 

•  supply chain disruption – there is a risk that the Group’s inability 

Group does not provide a safe working environment for its 
people, contractors and the community. We address this risk 
through robust internal work health and safety practices, the 
implementation of initiatives and education programs with a 
focus on preventative measures with enhanced dedicated support 
in high risk areas to ensure the wellbeing of our key stakeholders;

•  culture and people – there is a risk that the Group’s culture 
and people are negatively impacted by new acquisitions 
and growth and/or are not aligned or sustainable to support 
strategic priorities. We address this risk through deploying 
contemporary people practices, reward and recognition programs, 
talent management strategies and designation of appropriate 
human resources;

•  brand growth and diversification (non‑KFC) – there is a risk 
that the Group does not successfully grow emerging brands 
and/or acquire and integrate new brands. We address this risk 
through having an experienced management team, robust project 
management processes involving trials and staged rollouts and 
regular strategic reviews;

•  deterioration of KFC brand – there is a risk that the global 
KFC brand and reputation is damaged impacting the brand’s 
performance in Australian and European markets. We address 
this risk through maintaining a close working relationship with 
the franchisor, having our team members sit on relevant KFC 
advisory groups and committees and monitoring compliance 
with obligations;

DIVIDENDS
Dividends paid to members during the financial period were as follows:

to source key food and consumable products in an ethical 
manner, at the quality required, within the prescribed time 
frames. We address this risk through use of multiple suppliers 
where possible with a diverse geographic base with multiple 
distribution routes;

• 

•  systems integrity and cyber security – there is a risk that key 
systems are not sufficiently stable, integrated and/or secure to 
support business operations and decision making. We address 
this risk through the increase of financial and human resources to 
the systems function and implementation of a systems and cyber 
security plan;
inability to identify and react to consumer and competitive 
behaviour – there is a risk that the demand for the Group’s 
products declines as a result of a failure to understand and 
adapt to changes in consumer preferences or expectations and 
an inability to react to competitor activity and technological 
advances. We address this risk through keeping abreast of 
economic and consumer data/research, innovative product 
development, broadening of the menu offering and brand 
building; and
inability to adapt, innovate and change – there is a risk that the 
Group’s inability to adapt, innovate and manage change which 
negatively influences achievement of strategic and business 
priorities. We address this risk through having an experienced 
management team, robust fit for purpose project and change 
management practices involving pilots/trials and staged rollouts 
and regular strategic reviews.

• 

Final ordinary dividend for the financial period ended 28 April 2018

Interim ordinary dividend for the financial period ended 14 October 2018

Total

Cents per 
share
9.0

Total amount 
$000
10,482

Franked/
Unfranked
Franked

Date of payment
26 July 2018

9.0

18.0

10,486

20,968

Franked

21 December 2018

In addition to the above dividends, since the end of the financial period, the Directors of the Company have declared the payment of a fully 
franked final dividend of 10.5 cents per ordinary share ($12.2 million) to be paid on 25 July 2019 (refer to Note B4 of the Financial Report).

MATTERS SUBSEQUENT TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL PERIOD
There were no matters subsequent to the end of the financial period for reporting.

LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS AND EXPECTED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Group will continue to pursue the increase of profitability of its major business segments during the next financial period. Additional 
comments on expected results of operations of the Group are included in the operating and financial review section of this Report.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
The Group is subject to environmental regulation in respect of the operation of its restaurant sites. To the best of the Directors’ knowledge, 
the Group complies with its obligations under environmental regulations and holds all licences required to undertake its business activities.

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Directors’  
Report

Information on Directors

Director
Robert Kaye SC 
LLB, LLM 

Experience, qualifications and directorships
Robert Kaye SC is a barrister, mediator and professional Non-executive Director. 
Recognised for his strategic and commercially focused advice, Robert has acted for 
various commercial enterprises – both public and private – across media, retail, FMCG, 
property development, mining and engineering sectors. Drawing on his experience 
as a senior member of the NSW Bar, including serving on the Professional Conduct 
Committee and Equal Opportunity Committee, Robert has a strong emphasis on 
Board governance and is well versed in Board processes. Robert has significant 
cross-border experience, including corporate restructuring and M&A across North 
America, Europe, Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand region.

Special responsibilities
Independent  
Non-executive Chair

Audit and Risk 
Committee member

Remuneration 
and Nomination 
Committee member

Graham Maxwell

Newman Manion

In addition to his role as Non-executive Chairman of Collins Foods Limited (ASX:CKF), 
Robert is a Non-executive Director of Magontec Limited (ASX:MGL) and the Chairman 
of the Macular Disease Foundation Australia. He was formerly Non-executive 
Chairman of Spicers Limited (ASX:SRS) and Non-executive Director of UGL Limited 
(UGL), HT&E Limited (HT1) and Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited (BLA).

Other listed entity directorships – current or held within last three years:
Magontec Limited (2013 – current) 
Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited (2018 – 2019) 
HT&E Limited (2018) 
Spicers Limited (2012 – 2017) 
UGL Limited (2015 – 2017)

Graham is an experienced senior executive of corporate and franchise businesses, 
predominantly in fast moving consumer goods and fast foods, both in Australia and 
internationally. He is a commercially astute management professional with proven 
success in leveraging and growing businesses through their brands. 

Prior to his current role, Graham spent more than six years working for Yum! Brands 
Inc (Yum!) in a number of capacities. His last position with Yum! was as Managing 
Director for KFC Southern Africa.

Other listed entity directorships – current or held within last three years:
None other than Collins Foods Limited

Newman has significant experience in the food franchise industry, obtained over a 
period of more than 30 years gained over various roles with Yum! (Franchisor of KFC) 
since 1982. Previously, Newman served as a Board member of KFC Japan (from 2005 to 
2008), General Manager of KFC operations in Australia and New Zealand (from 1995 to 
2004), Development Director of PepsiCo restaurants (including KFC) in Australia (from 
1990 to 1995) and General Manager of KFC New Zealand (from 1988 to 1990).

Most recently Newman was Vice-President, Operations for Yum!’s Asian franchise 
business (from 2004 until 2010).

Other listed entity directorships – current or held within last three years:
None other than Collins Foods Limited

Managing Director and CEO

Non-executive Director

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Director
Bronwyn Morris AM 
B. Com, FCA, FAICD

Experience, qualifications and directorships
Bronwyn is a Chartered Accountant and a former partner of KPMG. Bronwyn worked 
with the firm and its predecessor firms in Brisbane, London and the Gold Coast. 

Special responsibilities
Independent  
Non-executive Director

Kevin Perkins

Russell Tate 
B. Com (Econ.)

For more than 21 years, Bronwyn has been a full-time Non-executive Director and has 
served on the Boards of a broad range of companies.

Audit and Risk 
Committee Chair

She currently serves as Chair of, or a member of, the Audit and Risk Committees with 
respect to a number of her Board roles. Bronwyn is a Director of the Royal Automobile 
Club of Queensland Limited (since 2008, Chair since 2017), RACQ Insurance Limited 
(since 2014), RACQ Bank (since 2017) and Queensland Urban Utilities (since 2017).

Remuneration 
and Nomination 
Committee Member

Other listed entity directorships – current or held within last three years:
Watpac Limited (2015 to 2018)

Kevin is a highly experienced executive in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and 
casual dining segments of the Australian restaurant industry. He has had more than 
34 years’ experience with the Collins Foods Group, having overseen its growth both 
domestically and overseas over that time.

Kevin is the Non-executive Chairman of Sizzler USA Acquisition, Inc. He holds 
approximately 55% of the common stock in Sizzler USA Acquisition, Inc.

Sizzler USA Acquisition, Inc operates or franchises Sizzler restaurants across the 
United States and Puerto Rico. The operations of Collins Foods and Sizzler USA 
Acquisition Inc are separate.

Non-executive Director

Audit and Risk 
Committee member

Remuneration 
and Nomination 
Committee member

Other listed entity directorships – current or held within last three years:
None other than Collins Foods Limited

Russell has more than 33 years’ experience in senior executive and consulting roles in 
marketing and media. He was CEO of ASX-listed STW Group Limited, Australia’s largest 
marketing communications group from 1997 to 2006, Executive Chair from 2006 to 
2008, and Deputy Chair (Non-executive) from 2008 to 2011. 

He was Chair (Non-executive) of Collins Foods Limited from its listing in 2011 until 
March 2015 and has remained Executive Chair of ASX-listed Macquarie Radio Network 
Limited (now Macquarie Media Limited) since 2009. He is also a Director of One Big 
Switch Pty Ltd (since 2012).

Independent  
Non-executive Director

Remuneration 
and Nomination 
Committee Chair

Audit and Risk 
Committee member

Other listed entity directorships – current or held within last three years:
Macquarie Media Limited (since 2008, Executive Chair 2009 to 1 July 2018,  
Non-executive Chair from 1 July 2018)

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Directors’  
Report

Information on Directors (continued)

The relevant interest of each Director in the share capital issued by the Company, at the date of this report is as follows:

Name
Robert Kaye SC

Graham Maxwell

Newman Manion

Bronwyn Morris

Kevin Perkins

Russell Tate

Ordinary  
shares
31,605

416,269

21,820

13,456

7,621,484

21,820

Performance  
rights
–

364,490

–

–

–

–

Company Secretary

Frances Finucan LLB (Hons), BA (Modern Asian Studies), FGIA, MQLS, GAICD

The Company Secretary, Frances Finucan, was appointed to the role on 17 July 2013. Frances’ experience in legal, commercial and corporate 
governance has been gained whilst working in legal, regulatory and company secretarial roles in Australia for more than 15 years. 

MEETINGS OF DIRECTORS
The number of meetings of the Company’s Board of Directors and of each Board Committee held during the period ended 28 April 2019, and 
the number of meetings attended by each Director, were:

Full Meetings of Directors

Audit and Risk Committee

Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee

Number of 
meetings (1)
9

Meetings 
attended
9

Number of 
meetings (1)
5

Meetings 
attended
5

Number of 
meetings (1)
4

Meetings 
attended
4

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

9

*

5

4

5

5

*

5

4

5

5

*

4

3

4

4

*

4

3

4

4

Robert Kaye SC

Graham Maxwell

Kevin Perkins
Newman Manion (2)

Bronwyn Morris AM

Russell Tate

(1)  Number of meetings represents the number of meetings held during the time the Director held office or membership of a Committee during the period.
(2)  Resigned role as Chair of Remuneration and Nomination Committee and member of Audit and Risk Committee on 13 February 2019.
*  Not a member of the relevant Committee.

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Letter from the Chair of the Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee

Dear shareholders,

Dear Shareholder, 

It has been my privilege to take over the role of Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee (RNC) from Newman Manion, 
I am pleased to present you with Collins Foods Limited’s Remuneration Report for the reporting period ended 
following his deployment into the business in an executive capacity. While Newman served the Board well in his capacity as Chair of 
30 April 2017. In structuring the remuneration framework for executives and directors, the Remuneration and 
the RNC, it was identified that he could create more value for shareholders by providing support for the development of our brands 
Nomination Committee has regard to the recommendations of the ASX Corporate Governance Council and 
in Europe. Newman and I spent significant time together prior to his departure to ensure a smooth transition in the leadership of the 
the expectations of Australian corporate governance stakeholders. An outline of the remuneration framework 
committee, and I am grateful for the ongoing support of the other members of the committee.
and related governance documentation is available on the Company website at www.collinsfoods.com under 
Investors and we encourage shareholders to read the material available in here, in conjunction with this report. 

During the reporting period the RNC has focussed on:

•  Reviewing the short term incentive framework, documentation and drivers (ongoing): the independent external remuneration 

•  Reviewing, in consultation with independent advisers, outcomes of FY16 long term incentive vesting that occurred in FY19 following 
The remuneration policy for Collins Foods is designed to be responsible and appropriate, yet sufficiently 
the completion of the three year Measurement Period (FY16 – FY18) and noting that adjustments would be required to basic EPS 
competitive to attract and retain the necessary high calibre of directors and executives, as the Company’s 
calculations to achieve appropriate vesting levels. Full details of adjustments are contained in the Remuneration Report.
circumstances evolve over time. This is supported by the 91.98% of votes cast at the 2016 Annual General 
Meeting in favour of the adoption of the Remuneration Report for the prior reported period. In designing the 
short term and long term incentive arrangements for executives, the intended focus is upon driving long term, 
consultant to the Board indicated that some improvements could be made to the short term incentive arrangements applicable to 
sustainable shareholder wealth creation. In reviewing variable pay outcomes during the reporting period, the 
senior executives, and the Board is currently reviewing such arrangements including:
Remuneration and Nomination Committee takes responsibility for ensuring that these payments remain aligned 
 –  ensuring that financial objectives continue to make up no less than 50% of the incentive opportunity at Target; 
with the shareholder experience over the reporting period, and this is demonstrably the case in respect of 2017. 
 –  introducing a broader range of KPIs to capture performance at the group, business unit and individual level;
 –  ensuring that business unit roles are appropriately incentivised to improve their business units, as a separate consideration 

As presented, the short term incentive (STI) and long term incentive (LTI) programs are subject to EBITDA and 
earnings per share (EPS) growth measures, respectively, which are regarded to be transparent and key drivers 
of shareholder wealth outcomes. We are therefore pleased that adjusted EBITDA increased 8.9% to $81.3 million 
 –  ensuring that group executives have a sufficient focus on group performance while incentivising business unit improvement; and
and underlying EPS increased 10.4% to 35.68 cents in 2017, while delivering a total shareholder return of around 
 –  improving documentation associated with the short term incentive to ensure appropriate clarity for Participants and the Board, 
35% during the period.  This indicates that the incentives are effectively driving shareholder value creation, as 
intended. 

equivalent to the documentation applicable to long term arrangements.

from group performance; 

•  Reviewing the long term incentive framework, documentation and ongoing drivers. The independent external remuneration consultant 

The 2017 reporting period has confirmed the Company’s place as a high performing member of the S&P 
to the Board indicated that some improvements could be made to the long term incentive arrangements applicable to senior 
ASX300 Index, and the Board has recognised the responsibilities and expectations that fall upon boards that 
executives, and the Board is currently reviewing such arrangements including:
hold such a position. With regard to the evolving expectations of company stakeholders, the directors 
 –  whether it may be appropriate to introduce additional vesting conditions given the challenges that the EPS Growth condition has 
continually welcome feedback from shareholders around the remuneration framework applied by Collins Foods 
and remain open to discussing the appropriateness of the performance metrics and provisions applied. 

presented in recent times; and

 –  whether the plan documentation could benefit from modernisation including alignment of the terms of the plan with current 
During the reporting period the Board sought feedback on both remuneration practices, and engagement/ 
market expectations and best practices such as in the case of a change of control, other corporate actions, accounting for 
communication with shareholders, from independent external experts regarding remuneration practices 
unforeseen risk and damaging actions, termination of employment and management of the termination benefit limit. 
appropriate to these new circumstances in which the Company finds itself. As a result, the directors remain 
We trust that shareholders will understand the need for ongoing reviews of KMP remuneration arrangements and outcomes by the 
confident that the outcomes for 2017 demonstrate an alignment between remuneration outcomes, and the 
Board to ensure appropriateness to the evolving circumstances of the Company, and we look forward to announcing improvements as 
performance delivered by Collins Foods, though improvements will continue to be made into 2018 as the 
part of the next Remuneration Report.
remuneration framework, and mix of remuneration, is continually refined. 

Yours sincerely,

Yours sincerely, 

Russell Tate 
Independent Non-executive Director 
Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
Collins Foods Limited

Mr. Newman Manion 
Independent Non-executive Director 
Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 

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Remuneration  
Report

Persons covered by this  
Remuneration Report

This Remuneration Report covers the remuneration of Non-executive 
Directors, the Managing Director and CEO and employees 
(KMP Executives) who have authority and responsibility for planning, 
directing and controlling the activities of the consolidated entity 
(collectively, KMP). Further biographical information regarding KMP, is 
set out in either the “Director Information” section of the Director’s 
Report or www.collinsfoods.com. The roles and individuals addressed 
in this report are set out below.

Name
Robert Kaye SC

Graham Maxwell
Newman Manion (1)

Title and role
Independent, Non-executive Chair, 
Audit and Risk Committee member, 
Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee member

Managing Director and CEO

Overview of Remuneration Governance 
Framework and Strategy

The performance of the Group is contingent upon the calibre of 
its Directors and Executives. The Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the 
Board on the Group’s remuneration framework.

The framework is based upon the following key principles:

•  a policy that enables the Company to attract and retain valued 
Directors and Executives who create value for shareholders;
reflective of short term and long term performance objectives 
appropriate to the Company’s circumstances and goals;

• 

•  transparency;
•  demonstrating a clear relationship between performance 

and remuneration;

•  motivating the Managing Director and CEO and Executives to 
pursue long term growth and success of the Group, aligned 
with shareholder’s interests;

Non-executive director (refer Director’s 
Report for biographical information)

•  having regard to prevailing market conditions; and
•  fairness and acceptability to stakeholders.

Bronwyn Morris AM Independent, Non-executive Director, 

Kevin Perkins

Russell Tate (2)

Nigel Williams

Drew O’Malley

Audit and Risk Committee Chair, 
Remuneration and Nomination 
Committee member

Non-executive Director, Audit and Risk 
Committee member, Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee member

Independent, Non-executive Director, 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
Chair, Audit and Risk Committee member

Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO)

Chief Operations Officer, Australia 
(COO Australia)

Dawn Linaker

Chief People Officer (CPO)

Mark van ‘t Loo

CEO – Collins Foods Europe Ltd 
(CEO – CF Europe)

(1) 

(2) 

 Effective 13 February 2019, Newman Manion commenced, at the request of the 
Board, additional duties overseeing the Group’s investment in KFC restaurants 
in Europe. Due to these additional duties, Mr Manion resigned from the 
role of Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and as a 
member of the Audit and Risk Committee and continued as a Non-executive 
Director only. As at 14 June 2019, Mr Manion transitioned to the role of 
Executive Director.
 Appointed as Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, 
effective 13 February 2019.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the Remuneration and 
Nomination Committee is authorised to obtain external 
professional advice as it determines necessary. As at the end of the 
reporting period, the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
was comprised of Non-executive Directors only, with a majority 
being independent. The role and responsibilities of the Committee 
are outlined in the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
Charter, available on the Company’s website together with other 
remuneration governance policies. 

The Board has ultimate responsibility for signing off on 
remuneration policies, practices and outcomes.

The Remuneration and Nomination Committee operated in 
accordance with the aims and aspirations of the Corporate 
Governance Principles and Recommendations (Principles and 
Recommendations) and seeks input regarding remuneration 
governance from a wide range of sources. These include 
shareholders, Remuneration and Nomination Committee members, 
stakeholder groups including proxy advisors, external remuneration 
consultants, other experts and professionals such as tax advisors 
and lawyers, and Company management to understand roles and 
issues facing the Company.

EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION 
The following outlines the policy that applies to KMP Executives 
whose remuneration is structured taking into consideration the 
following factors:

•  the Group’s key principles of remuneration;
•  the level and structure of remuneration paid to executives 
of other publicly listed Australian companies of similar 
market capitalisation;

•  the position and responsibilities of each KMP Executive;
•  appropriate benchmarks and targets to reward KMP Executives 

for Group and individual performance;

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• 

internal relativities and external market factors that should 
be considered;

•  that base package policy mid-points should be set with reference 

to relevant market practices;

•  that remuneration should be reviewed annually and comprised of:

 –  base package (inclusive of superannuation, allowances, 

benefits and any applicable fringe benefits tax (FBT) as well as 
any salary sacrifice arrangements) (Fixed Remuneration);

 –  short term incentive (STI) which provides a reward for 

performance against annual objectives;

 –  long term incentive (LTI) which provides an equity-based 
reward for performance against indicators of shareholder 
benefit or value creation, over a performance period of 
three years. Annual grants of LTI are not linked to STI, in 
total, the sum of the above elements will constitute a total 
remuneration package (TRP);

•  TRPs should be structured with reference to market practices 

• 

and the circumstances of the Company at the time;
remuneration will be managed within a range that allows for the 
recognition of individual differences such as the calibre of the 
incumbent and the competency with which they fulfil a role;
•  exceptions will be managed separately such as when particular 
talent needs to be retained or there are individuals with unique 
expertise that need to be acquired;

•  termination benefits will generally be limited to the default 

amount that may be provided for without shareholder approval, 
as allowed for under the Corporations Act, and will be specified 
in employment contracts.

REMUNERATION POLICY AND LINK TO PERFORMANCE
The executive remuneration framework components and their links to performance outcomes are outlined below:

Remuneration 
component
Fixed 
Remuneration

STI

LTI

Purpose
To provide competitive 
market salary including 
superannuation and 
non-monetary benefits

Rewards for intra year 
performance

Performance metric
Nil

Potential value
Positioned at or near median 
market rate

EBITDA with performance 
set against pre-determined 
award scale, improvement 
to Guest Experience Survey 
(GES) results

Managing Director and CEO: 
50% of Fixed Remuneration 
for target performance, with a 
maximum performance up to 
75% of Fixed Remuneration

Considerations for FY19
Reviewed in line with 
market positioning 
(comparison undertaken 
by third party)

Introduction of 
non-financial metric 
with GES

Other KMP Executives: 40-50% 
of Fixed Remuneration for 
target performance, with a 
stretch opportunity up to 
150% of the target

Reward for contribution to 
creation of shareholder value 
over the longer term

Three year earnings per share 
growth performance 

Managing Director and CEO: 
maximum of 100% of Fixed 
Remuneration

Nil

Other KMP Executives: 
maximum of 50% of Fixed 
Remuneration

FIXED REMUNERATION
Fixed remuneration consists of base salary, superannuation contributions and other benefits. Other benefits include non-cash benefits 
such as employee health insurance costs, car and other allowances paid by the Group. The Group pays fringe benefits tax on these benefits 
where required.

The Group aims to position KMP Executives at or near the median, with flexibility to take into account capability, experience, value to the 
organisation and performance of the individual.

Fixed remuneration for KMP Executives is reviewed annually or on promotion and is benchmarked against market data for comparable roles 
in the market with entities of a similar size. There is no guaranteed increase to base pay included in any KMP Executive’s contract.

In FY19, fixed remuneration was increased for all KMP Executives with an average increase of 12%. This was done to align the remuneration 
with increased levels of responsibilities with the expansion of business operations, the median level for comparative roles and with entities 
with similar market capitalisation.

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Remuneration  
Report

Overview of Remuneration Governance Framework and Strategy (continued)

VARIABLE REMUNERATION
SHORT TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (STIP)
Incentives under the Group’s STIP are at risk components of remuneration provided in the form of cash.

The STIP entitles KMP Executives to earn an annual cash reward payment if predefined targets are achieved. The level of the incentive is set 
with reference to the accountabilities of their role and their ability to impact Group performance.

The Managing Director and CEO were offered a target based STI opportunity equivalent to 50% of total fixed remuneration for target 
performance, with a maximum opportunity of up to 75% of total fixed remuneration. Other KMP Executives were offered a target based 
STI equivalent to between 40% and 50% of their total fixed remuneration for target performance with a stretch opportunity of up to 150% 
of the target. 

SHORT TERM INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE METRICS
For the reported period, a second performance metric was added to the STIP as it relates to KMP Executives. The second performance 
metric was introduced to the STIP because of the need to address a medium term strategic imperative to improve (not just maintain) 
customer service. As previously indicated, once the desired customer service outcomes are achieved, the use of this measure would be 
reviewed. For the FY20 period, GES will remain as a performance metric for KMP Executives short term incentive. In consideration of 
improvements achieved in the reported period, the weighting between the metrics will be adjusted so that EBITDA will account for 80% and 
GES will account for 20%. All other features of the STIP that applied for the reported period remain unchanged for FY20. 

The structure of the STIP is described below.

Feature
Performance 
metrics

Maximum 
opportunity: 
EBITDA result

Description
FY19
The weighting between the metrics is EBITDA (75%) and GES (25%). A minimum hurdle criteria of > 95% of EBITDA must 
be achieved before any amounts are payable for GES results.

The award scale based upon the actual EBITDA result achieved is set out below:

% EBITDA target achieved

STANDARD % PAYOUT TABLE

% target bonus earned

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

103

104

105

106

107

108

109

110

0

20

40

60

80

100

105

110

115

120

125

130

135

140

145

150

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Feature
Maximum 
opportunity: 
GES result

Description
The award scale based upon the actual GES results achieved is set out below:

% GES target achieved

STANDARD % PAYOUT TABLE

% target bonus earned

95

96

97

98

99

100

101

102

103

104

105

0

20

40

60

80

100

110

120

130

140

150

Delivery method 
for STI

Calculations are performed and payments made following the end of the measurement period and the external audit 
of the Group’s annual audited financial report. Payments are made with PAYG deducted.

Board discretion

The Board has discretion to adjust remuneration outcomes up or down to prevent any inappropriate award outcomes. 

Forfeiture

STI is forfeited in the event of:

• 
• 

• 

 cessation of employment due to dismissal for cause;
 cessation of employment for reasons other than for cause and where minimum term of employment of three 
months has not been satisfied;
 fraud, defalcation or gross misconduct by the participant.

LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP) 
Currently, the LTIP of the Company is that an annually offered component of remuneration of KMP Executives should be at risk and based 
on equity in the Company to ensure that KMP Executives hold a stake in the Company, align their interests and share risk with shareholders. 
In addition to this, the:

•  LTIP should be based on performance rights that vest based on assessment of performance against objectives;
•  measurement period should be three years; and
•  measures of long term performance should be the measure or measures which best drives value creation for shareholders, given the specific 

circumstances of the Company.

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LONG TERM INCENTIVE PERFORMANCE METRICS

Feature
Form of equity

Description
The LTIP is in the form of a performance rights plan, which is based on rights that are subject to vesting conditions. 
The performance rights confer the right (following valid conversion) to the value of a share at the time, either:

•  settled in shares that may be issued; or
•  settled in the form of cash,

at the discretion of the Board (a feature intended to ensure appropriate outcomes in the case of a termination). 
There is no entitlement to dividends during the measurement period.

LTI value

The Board retains discretion to determine the value of LTI to be offered each reporting period, subject to shareholder 
approval in relation to Directors.

FY19 AND FY20 OFFERS
Comments
Based on the Managing Director and CEO, the following example is given regarding how the number of performance 
rights to grant a participant in the LTIP are calculated. This involves dividing the maximum LTI percentage of the base 
package (as per the policy at the time) by the relevant volume weighted average price (VWAP) for shares.

Indicative for FY19 and FY20
Base

LTI Target

LTI Max

Share Price (VWAP)

Number of Rights

50%

100%

$5.18

$824,000

$824,000

159,073

The measurement period will include three reporting periods unless otherwise determined by the Board.

FY19 OFFERS
Commences 30 April 2018 and ends 1 May 2021.

FY20 OFFERS
Commences 29 April 2019 and ends 1 May 2022.

Measurement 
period

Comments
Measurement periods of three years combined with annual grants will produce overlapping cycles that will promote 
a focus on producing long term sustainable performance/value improvement and mitigates the risk of manipulation 
and short-termism.

Vesting conditions The Board has discretion to set vesting conditions for each offer. Performance rights that do not vest will lapse.

FY19 AND FY20 
The following vesting scale applies to three year performance rights offered in FY19 and FY20:

Performance level
Stretch/Maximum

Between Target and Stretch

Target

Between Threshold and Target

Threshold

Below Threshold

Annualised EPS  
growth (CAGR)
22%

>11%, <22%

11%

>5.5%, <11%

5.5%

<5.5%

% of max/stretch/ 
grant vesting
100%

Pro-rata

50%

Pro-rata

25%

0%

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Comments 
EPS will be measured on an absolute basis, calculating the compound growth in the Company’s basic EPS attributable 
to ordinary equity holders of the Company over the performance period, with reference to the disclosed EPS in the 
Group’s annual audited financial reports.

A threshold level of growth is built into the design of the vesting scale. 

The Board retains a discretion to adjust the EPS performance condition to ensure that participants are not penalised 
nor provided with a windfall benefit arising from matters outside of management’s control that affect EPS (for 
example, excluding one-off non-recurrent items or the impact of significant acquisitions or disposals). Refer to 
discussion regarding the application of such discretions, presented under the heading “Impact of Board discretion 
upon FY19 Long Term Incentive Outcomes”.

Retesting

The plan rules do not contemplate retesting and therefore retesting is not a feature of the Company’s current LTI offers.

Amount payable 
for performance 
rights

Conversion 
of vested 
performance rights

No amount is payable for performance rights.

The value of rights is included in assessments of remuneration benchmarking and policy positioning. 

Under the plan rules, the conversion of performance rights to shares occurs automatically upon vesting conditions being 
declared by the Board as having been met, except where the Board exercises its discretion to settle in the form of cash.

No amount is payable by participants to exercise vested performance rights in respect of any grants.

Disposal 
restrictions etc.

The Company may impose a mandatory holding lock on the shares or a participant may request they be subject to a 
voluntary holding lock.

Performance rights are not entitled to receive a dividend. Any shares issued or transferred to a participant upon 
vesting of performance rights are only entitled to dividends if they were issued on or before the relevant dividend 
record date.

Shares issued or transferred under the LTIP rank equally in all respects with other shares on issue.

In the event of a capital reconstruction of the Company (consolidation, subdivision, reduction, cancellation or return), 
the terms of any outstanding performance rights will be amended by the Board to the extent necessary to comply 
with the listing rules at the time of reconstruction.

Any bonus issue of securities by way of capitalisation of profits, reserves or share capital account will confer on each 
performance right, the right:

• 

• 

 to receive on exercise or vesting of those performance rights, not only an allotment of one share for each of the 
performance rights exercised or vested but also an allotment of the additional shares and/or other securities the 
employee would have received had the employee participated in that bonus issue as a holder of shares of a number 
equal to the shares that would have been allotted to the employee had they exercised those Incentives or the 
performance rights had vested immediately before the date of the bonus issue; and
 to have profits, reserves or share premium account, as the case may be, applied in paying up in full those additional 
shares and/or other securities.

Subject to a reconstruction or bonus issue, performance rights do not carry the right to participate in any new issue of 
securities including pro-rata issues.

Performance rights will not be quoted on ASX. The Company will apply for quotation of any shares issued under the LTIP.

In the event of cessation of employment within 12 months of the date of grant, unvested performance rights are 
forfeited. In the event of cessation of employment after 12 months but before the conclusion of the vesting period, 
unvested performance rights are considered forfeited, unless otherwise determined by the Board, in which case any 
service condition will be deemed to have been fulfilled as at the testing date and the performance rights remain 
subject to performance testing along with other participants. It is noted that the Board has discretion to allow 
“Good Leavers” to retain their participation in the LTIP beyond the date of cessation of employment when deemed 
appropriate to the circumstances.

Cessation of 
employment

Change of control 
of the Company

If in the opinion of the Board a change of control event has occurred, or is likely to occur, the Board may declare 
a performance right to be free of any vesting conditions and, if so, the Company must issue or transfer shares in 
accordance with the LTIP rules. In exercising its discretion, the Board will consider whether measurement of the vesting 
conditions (on a pro-rata basis) up to the date of the change of control event is appropriate in the circumstances.

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MIX OF REMUNERATION
The following diagram shows the anticipated range of remuneration mix that was offered for current KMP Executives during FY19, for 
target performance. 

The Board considers that the remuneration mix is correctly weighted.

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO

40% Fixed

20% STI

20% LTI

OTHER KMP EXECUTIVES

50-53% Fixed

21-25% STI

25-26% LTI

The Board considers that with the introduction of the second performance metric to the STI plan, the current mix of remuneration:

•  aligns executive remuneration practices with accepted market practices and current best-practices;
•  motivates executives to continuously grow shareholder value by aligning their interests with those of shareholders through equity 

ownership; and

•  manages the risk of short-termism inherent to fixed remuneration and short-term incentives by exposing a significant proportion of 

remuneration to the longer term consequences of decision making, through the ownership position that is achieved when executives 
participate in equity plans.

Company performance

The Company’s performance during the reported period and the previous four reporting periods in accordance with the requirements of the 
Corporations Act follow:

FY end 
date
FY19

FY18

FY17

FY16

FY15

Revenue 
$m
$901.22

$770.94

$633.56 

$574.28

$571.59

Profit  
after tax 
$m
$39.11

$32.49

$27.99 

$29.12

($10.36)

(1)  Dividends used are the cash amount (post franking).

Short term change in 
shareholder value over 1 year 
(SP increase + dividends)

Long term (cumulative) 
3 years change in 
shareholder value

Share  
price
$7.59

$5.35

$5.25

$4.02

$2.44

Change in 
share price Dividends (1)
$0.180

$2.24

$0.10

$1.23

$1.58

$0.53

$0.170

$0.160

$0.125

$0.110

Amount
$2.420

$0.270

$1.390

$1.705

$0.640

%
45%

5%

35%

70%

34%

Amount
$4.08

$3.37

$3.74

$2.47

$1.61

%
101%

138%

196%

130%

140%

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Statutory Remuneration disclosures for FY19

KMP EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION
The following table outlines the remuneration received by KMP Executives of the Company during FY18 and FY19 prepared according to 
statutory disclosure requirements and applicable accounting standards:

Base 
package

STI

LTI (2)

Super- 
annuation 
Contributions

Other 
benefits

Change in 
accrued 
leave (1)

Amount

% of 
TRP

Amount

% of 
TRP

Amount

% of 
TRP

Total
Remuneration 
Package
(TRP)

Termination 
Benefits

$20,457

(7) $243,707

$13,101

$1,108,692

73% $366,713

24%

$52,723 

3%

$1,528,128

Year

2019

Salary

$831,427

2018

$780,018

$19,982

$13,699

$63,250

$876,950

79%

– (5) $234,426

21%

$1,111,376

Name

Role(s)

Graham 
Maxwell

Managing 
Director and 
CEO

Managing 
Director and 
CEO

Kevin 
Perkins (3)

Non-executive 
Director

2019

–

–

–

–

–

–

Executive 
Director

Mark van ‘t 
Loo (4)

CEO – CF 
Europe

CEO – CF 
Europe

2018

$149,721

$13,042

$11,443

($10,620)

$163,586 100%

2019 $453,250

$32,301

2018

$412,408

$29,734

–

–

$2,992

$488,543

96%

$12,211

$454,353

97%

–

–

–

 –

–

–

–

 –

–

–

–

–

–

–

$163,586

$11,193

$21,046

4%

$509,589

$16,256

3%

$470,609

Group CFO

2019

$481,714

$20,457

(7) $183,914

$3,522

$689,607

75% $214,923

23% (6) $20,268

Group CFO

2018

$384,891

$19,982

$18,838

($3,447)

$420,264

99%

–

–

$2,141

COO Australia

2019

$463,735

$20,457

$16,366

$5,840

$506,398

60% $322,808

38%

$18,685

2018 $244,229

$12,338

$7,980

$3,760

$268,307

85%

$30,792

10%

$16,326

2019

$389,427

$20,457

$19,063

$12,587

$441,534

75% $136,004

23%

$12,403

2%

1%

2%

5%

2%

$924,798

$422,405

$847,891

$315,426

$589,941

Nigel 
Williams

Drew 
O’Malley

Dawn 
Linaker

–

CPO

CPO

2018 $294,634

$19,982

$16,325

$1,692

$332,632

93%

–

–

$25,233

7%

$357,865

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 
(4) 
(5) 

(6) 
(7) 

 The change in accrued leave includes negative amounts during the reporting periods. The negative amounts reflect leave that has been taken during the reporting 
period measured in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. 
 The LTI value reported in this table is the amortised accounting charge of all grants that were not lapsed or vested at the start of the reporting period. Where a market 
based measure of performance is used such as TSR, no adjustments can be made to reflect actual LTI vesting. However, in relation to non-market condition, such as EPS, 
adjustments must be made to ensure the accounting charge matches the vesting. 
 KMP up until 19 December 2017 and then transitioned to Non-executive Director.
 FY19 salary converted at exchange rate of AUD $1: EURO €0.6323 (FY18: EURO €0.6246). 
 Included in the LTI value is a one-off long term cash incentive of $68,865 that may be payable in FY19. Other than cash being the means by which the incentive is settled, 
all other terms and conditions (including vesting scale) of the one-off long term cash incentive are identical to the performance rights granted, with the FY15 as the base.
 Includes the financial impact of additional 360 performance rights as detailed on the equity table.
 Includes one-off discretionary cash payment approved by the Board, relating to the performance period ended 29 April 2018, payable during FY20.

Both target and awarded values of STI and LTI remuneration are outlined in the relevant sections of the Remuneration Report to assist 
shareholders to obtain a more complete understanding of remuneration as it relates to KMP Executives.

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PLANNED KMP EXECUTIVE REMUNERATION FOR FY19 (NON‑STATUTORY DISCLOSURE)
The following table is provided to shareholders as an alternative illustration of the remuneration that was offered to KMP Executives for 
target performance during FY19. It should be noted that the table presents target incentive opportunities for achieving a challenging but 
achievable target level of performance. In the case of STI, the maximum incentive may be up to 50% higher (i.e. 150% of the target). The 
stretch/maximum LTI is 200% of target.

Base 
package 
including 
super
$824,000

Position
Managing 
Director and CEO

STI opportunity

LTI opportunity

Fixed % 
TRP
40%

Target % 
of base 
package
50%

Target STI 
amount
$412,000

STI %
 TRP
20%

Target % 
of base 
package

Target LTI
amount
100% $824,000

LTI %
TRP
40%

Total 
remuneration 
package 
at target 
performance
$2,060,000

CEO – CF Europe

€287,409

50%

50%

€143,705

Group CFO

$482,929

50%

50%

$241,465

COO Australia

$479,000

50%

50%

$239,500

CPO

$382,000

53%

40%

$152,800

25%

25%

25%

21%

50%

€143,705

25%

€574,819

50%

$241,465

25%

$965,859

50%

$239,500

25%

$958,000

50%

$191,000

26%

$725,800

Incumbent
Graham 
Maxwell

Mark  
van 't Loo

Nigel  
Williams

Drew 
O’Malley (1)

Dawn  
Linaker

(1)   Drew O’Malley’s increase effective 17 September 2018.

The LTI presented in the table above represents the fair value of LTI granted during the FY19 period.

Performance outcomes for FY18 including STI and LTI assessment

FY18 Company level KPI summary

Award outcomes FY18
paid FY19

Position held 
at reporting 
Name
period end
Graham Maxwell Managing 

Director and CEO

Mark van ‘t Loo

CEO – CF Europe

Nigel Williams

Group CFO

Drew O’Malley

COO Australia

Dawn Linaker

CPO

KPI  
Summary
EBITDA

Weighting
100%

EBITDA  
Target Achievement
–

$100,811,681

EBITDA

EBITDA

EBITDA

EBITDA

100%

100%

100%

100%

$9,676,102

$100,811,681

$91,135,579

$100,811,681

–

–

96%

–

Awarded
–

–

–

$30,792

–

Total  
STI award
– 

–

–

$30,792

–

The Board is of the view that EBITDA is the primary driver of value creation for shareholders in the short term. 

During the reporting period grants of equity were made in relation to the LTI plan as part of remuneration for FY19 but did not vest due 
to the presence of the long-term measurement period and vesting conditions that are yet to be completed/assessed. Details are given 
elsewhere in this report in relation to changes in equity interests. 

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During the reporting period, grants that were made on 1 October 2015 and 22 December 2015, vested in relation to FY18 being completed, 
i.e. vesting during FY19 are noted below: 

Incumbent
Graham Maxwell Managing 

Role

Tranche Weighting
100%

EPSG

Director and CEO

Number 
eligible to 
vest in FY19 
for FY18 
completion
33,316

Actual 
outcome
6.8%

% of max/
stretch/
grant vested
35.9%

Number
vested
11,963

Grant date 
VWAP
$5.592442

$ Value of 
LTI that 
vested (as 
per grant 
date VWAP)
$66,902

Mark van ‘t Loo

CEO – CF Europe

Nigel Williams 

Group CFO

Drew O’Malley

COO Australia

Dawn Linaker

CPO

EPSG

EPSG

EPSG

EPSG

100%

100%

100%

100%

–

40,019

–

–

–

6.8%

–

–

–

–

–

–

35.9%

14,370

$5.592442

$80,363

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

On 3 July 2018 following satisfaction of the vesting conditions the performance rights previously granted under the LTIP converted to fully 
paid ordinary shares. Each participant was issued with shares based on the volume weighted average price of $5.592442.

The following outlines the vesting scale that was applicable to the above outcomes:

Performance level
Stretch/Maximum

Between Threshold and Stretch

Threshold

Below Threshold

Annualised EPS growth (CAGR)
10%

% of max/stretch/grant vesting
100%

>6%, <10%

6%

<6%

Pro-rata

20%

0%

In relation to the completion of the reporting period, previous grants of equity made under the LTI plan are eligible to be tested for vesting 
in relation to grants that were made on 7 September 2016 and 29 September 2016 (i.e. will be eligible for vesting during FY20 in relation to 
the completion of FY19). However, as at the date of drafting this report, vesting was yet to be determined. Therefore, the following table 
presents the vesting of LTI that may occur during the next reporting period i.e. in relation to the completion of FY19.

Incumbent
Graham Maxwell  Managing 

Role

Tranche
EPSG

Weighting
100%

Number eligible 
to vest in 
FY20 for FY19 
completion
80,517

% of max/
stretch/grant 
vested
100%

Number 
eligible to 
vest
80,517

Grant date 
VWAP
4.65739

$ Value of LTI 
that may vest 
(as per grant 
date VWAP)
$375,000

Director and CEO

Mark van ‘t Loo

CEO – CF Europe

EPSG

Nigel Williams 

Group CFO

Drew O’Malley

COO Australia

Dawn Linaker

CPO

EPSG

EPSG

EPSG

100%

100%

100%

100%

–

13,956

–

8,588

–

100%

–

100%

–

–

–

13,956

4.65739

$65,000

–

–

–

8,588

4.65739

$40,000

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Performance outcomes for FY18 
including STI and LTI assessment 
(continued)

IMPACT OF BOARD DISCRETION UPON LONG TERM 
INCENTIVE OUTCOMES 
FY18 (FY16 LTI)
In reviewing outcomes of FY16 long term incentives (vesting in 
FY19) following completion of the three year Measurement Period 
(FY16 – FY18) the Board noted that the EPS metric could not be 
directly calculated due to a negative EPS value at the start of the 
Measurement Period.

After seeking external independent advice the Board concluded 
that 35.91% of performance rights would vest, with the remainder 
lapsing in accordance with Plan rules.

Subsequently, it became apparent to the Board that an adjustment 
was warranted to the weighted average volume (WAV) of shares on 
issue used in calculating the EPS. The WAV used was as presented in 
the financial statements but the Board agreed that an adjustment 
was warranted for the purposes of determining the vesting position. 
The adjustment would take into account the considerable delay 
between the issue of new shares during FY18 and the time when 
associated acquisitions were completed and earnings commenced.

The adjustments resulted in the Board determining that the vesting 
level should increase to 84.31% from 35.91%. As the performance 
rights were no longer available (having lapsed) the Board has 
decided to make a one-off cash payment equivalent to the market 
value of additional performance rights that should have vested 
i.e. 48.4%. This payment will be made in the FY20 reporting period 
and is accrued into the FY19 statutory disclosures. The total value 
of these one-off cash payments is $428,599 of which $391,044 is 
to KMP.

FY19
It is the view of the Board that it is important for the Board to have 
the ability to make adjustments, where appropriate, to ensure the 
alignment between Company performance and KMP reward, and 
that this is in the interests of all stakeholders including shareholders. 

For the performance rights with a performance period commencing 
on 2 May 2016 and ended on 28 April 2019 (Vesting Rights), the 
Non-executive Directors have given detailed consideration to the 
method by which vesting will be calculated. 

Pursuant to the LTIP rules and letters of invitation, EPS growth is 
to be calculated with reference to the annual compound growth 
of the disclosed basic EPS in the Company’s annual audited 
financial reports for the base year and the final financial year of 
the performance period, subject to Board discretion to modify the 
vesting percentage if appropriate.

The adjustments proposed by management for the FY19 year 
accepted by the Board were principally associated with a number 
of impairments and a closure provision in the KFC Europe business 
together with some start-up costs in the Taco Bell division. Allowing 
for these adjustments, an EPS CAGR of 7.12% was achieved, resulting 
in 42.3% of the maximum long term incentives eligible to vest 
following the reporting period being completed, becoming vested. 
The table above shows the number of eligible shares at 100%. 

In exercising discretion, the Board considered adjustments to 
ensure that participants are not penalised, nor provided with a 
windfall benefit arising from matters outside executive’s control 
that affect EPS (for example, one-off non-recurrent items or the 
impact of significant acquisitions or disposals).

OTHER PERFORMANCE RIGHTS INFORMATION
All performance rights issued over the historical period ends have the following expiry dates and exercise prices: 

Reporting period ended
28 April 2019

29 April 2018

30 April 2017

1 May 2016

Expiry date
20 July 2021

24 July 2020

23 July 2019

24 July 2018

Exercise price
Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

There were two tranches of performance rights issued during the reporting period ended 28 April 2019. The fair value at issuance date 
was determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the assumptions below. It should be noted that fair values are not 
used to determine LTI allocations, and a separate methodology appropriate to the purposes is used, as described in the LTI summary 
presented earlier.

Tranche
9

10

Issue date
2 October 2018

3 October 2018

Fair value
$5.65

$5.58

Share price 
at issuance
$6.19

$6.11

Term
3

3

Dividend yield
3.00%

3.00%

Risk free 
interest rate
2.06%

2.06%

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The following outlines the vesting scale that was applicable to the performance rights issued to executives during the current reported 
period and as part of remuneration for FY20:

Performance level
Stretch/Maximum

Between Target and Stretch

Target

Between Threshold and Target

Threshold

Below Threshold

Annualised EPS growth (CAGR)
22%

% of max/stretch/grant vesting
100%

>11%, <22%

11%

>5.5%, <11%

5.5%

<5.5%

Pro-rata

50%

Pro-rata

25%

0%

There were two tranches of performance rights issued during the reporting period ended 29 April 2018. The fair value at issuance date was 
determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the assumptions below.

Tranche
7

8

Issue date
28 September 2017

29 November 2017

Fair value
$5.30

$5.41

Share price at 
issuance
$5.82

$5.93

Term
3

3

Dividend yield
3.27%

Risk free interest 
rate
2.16%

3.05%

2.16%

Employment terms for KMP Executives

SERVICE AGREEMENTS
A summary of contract terms in relation to KMP Executives for the reported period is presented below:

Period of Notice (1)

Name
Graham Maxwell

Position held at close 
of FY18
Managing Director 
and CEO

Duration of contract
Open ended

From Company
12 months

From KMP
12 months

Nigel Williams

Group CFO

Drew O’Malley

COO Australia

Dawn Linaker

CPO

Mark van 't Loo

CEO – CF Europe

Open ended

Open ended

Open ended

Open ended

3 months

3 months

3 months

6 months

3 months

3 months

2 months

3 months

Termination  
Payments (2)
Up to 12 months

Up to 12 months

Up to 12 months

Up to 12 months

Up to 12 months

(1) 

 Provision is also made for the Group to be able to terminate these agreements on three months’ notice in certain circumstances of serious ill health or incapacity of the 
KMP Executive.

(2)  Under the Corporations Act the Termination Benefit Limit is 12 months average Salary (last 3 years) unless shareholder approval is obtained.

The treatment of incentives in the case of termination is addressed in separate sections of this report that give details of incentive design. 

With regards to Mr Maxwell, Mr Williams, Mr van ‘t Loo and Mr O’Malley, there is a restraint of trade period of 12 months. On appointment 
to the Board, all Non-executive Directors enter into a service agreement with the Company in the form of a letter of appointment. The 
letter summarises the Board policies and terms, including compensation relevant to the office of the director. Non-executive Directors are 
not eligible to receive termination payments under the terms of the appointments.

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Non‑executive Director fee rates and fee limit

NON‑EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMUNERATION 
The remuneration for Non-executive Directors is set taking into consideration factors including:

•  the level of fees paid to Board members of other publicly listed Australian companies of similar size;
•  operational and regulatory complexity; and
•  the responsibilities and workload requirements of each Board member.

Non-executive Directors’ remuneration comprises the following components:

•  board and committee fees; and
•  superannuation (compulsory contributions).

Board fees are structured by having regard to the responsibilities of each position within the Board. The Company’s constitution allows for 
additional payments to be made to Directors where extra or special services are provided. 

Non-executive Director fees are managed within the current annual fees limit of $900,000 which was approved by shareholders at the 2016 
Annual General Meeting.

The following table outlines the Non-executive Director fee rates that were applicable during the reported period:

Function
Main Board

Role
Chair (inclusive of committee memberships)

Fee including super
$210,000

Audit and Risk Committee

Member

Chair

Member

Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Chair

Member

$100,000

$20,000

$7,500

$15,000

$7,500

The following fee policy rates are expected to apply for FY20, following an independent market review and increased workload of the 
Non-executive Directors since 2016.

Function
Main Board

Role
Chair (inclusive of committee memberships)

Audit and Risk Committee; Remuneration 
and Nomination Committee

Member

Chair

Member

Fee including super
$220,500

$105,000

$20,000

$10,000

32   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

Remuneration received by Non-executive Directors in FY18 and FY19 is disclosed below:

Name
Robert Kaye SC

Newman Manion

Bronwyn Morris AM

Kevin Perkins

Russell Tate

Role(s)
Independent, 
Non-executive 
Chairman

Independent, 
Non-executive 
Chairman

Non-executive 
Director (1)

Independent 
Non-executive 
Director

Independent 
Non-executive 
Director

Independent 
Non-executive 
Director

Non-executive 
Director

Executive 
Director

Independent 
Non-executive 
Director (3)

Independent 
Non-executive 
Director

Board and

Year
2019

Committee fees Superannuation
$17,518

$192,481

Other 
benefits
–

Termination 
benefits
–

2018

$191,781

$18,219

2019

2018

$216,788 (2)

$10,192

$111,872

$10,628

2019

$116,438

$11,061

2018

$116,438

$11,061

2019

2018

2019

$105,023

$9,977

$38,334

$3,642

$116,545

2018

$115,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Total
$209,999

$209,999

$226,980

$122,500

$127,499

$127,499

$115,000

$41,976

$116,545

$115,000

(1) 

(2) 
(3) 

 Effective 13 February 2019, Newman Manion commenced, at the request of the Board, additional duties overseeing the Group’s investment in KFC restaurants in Europe. 
Due to these additional duties, Mr Manion resigned from the role of Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee and as a member of the Audit and Risk 
Committee and continues as a non-executive director only.
 Includes consulting fees of $109,500 for reasons referenced in (1) immediately above.
 Appointed as Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, effective 13 February 2019.

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED   33

  
Remuneration  
Report

Changes in KMP held equity

The following table outlines the changes in the amount of equity held by KMP Executives over the reporting period:

Name
Graham Maxwell

Security
Shares

Performance rights

Mark van ‘t Loo

Shares

Performance rights

Nigel Williams

Shares

Performance rights

Drew O’Malley

Shares

Performance rights

Dawn Linaker

Shares

Performance rights

Total

(1)  Adjustment to previously granted performance rights.

Number held at 
open 2019
480,761

Granted as 
compensation
–

Shares issued on 
vesting of rights
11,963

251,764

–

36,052

–

88,926

–

36,206

5,000

35,710

934,419

146,042

–

39,655

–

42,796

–

37,219

–

29,065

294,777

(33,316)

–

–

14,370

(40,019)

–

–

–

–

Other
(76,455)

–

–

–

–
360 (1)
–

–

3,194

–

Number held at 
close 2019
416,269

364,490

–

75,707

14,370

92,063

–

73,425

8,194

64,775

(47,002)

(72,901)

1,109,293

The following table outlines the changes in the amount of equity held directly or indirectly by Non-executive Directors over the 
reporting period: 

Name
Robert Kaye, SC

Newman Manion

Bronwyn Morris AM

Kevin Perkins 

Russell Tate

Total

Security
Shares

Shares

Shares

Shares

Shares

Number held at open 2019
29,913

Number held at close 2019
31,605

21,820

8,456

7,621,484

21,820

7,703,493

21,820

13,456

7,621,484

21,820

7,710,185

34   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

The maximum value of performance rights yet to vest has been determined as the amount of the grant date fair value of the performance 
rights that is yet to be expensed:

2019 equity grants

Name
Graham Maxwell

Role
Managing Director and CEO

Mark van 't Loo

CEO – CF Europe

Nigel Williams

Group CFO

Drew O'Malley

COO Australia

Dawn Linaker

CPO

FY in which rights may vest

Maximum value yet to vest

2020

2021

2022

2020

2021

2022

2020

2021

2022

2020

2021

2022

2020

2021

2022

($)
–

–

278,350

–

–

74,604

–

–

80,514

–

–

70,022

–

–

54,680

Securities Trading Policy

Securities Holding Policy

The Securities Trading Policy is available on the Company’s website. 
It contains the standard references to insider trading restrictions 
that are a legal requirement under the Corporations Act, as well 
as conditions associated with good corporate governance. The 
Securities Trading Policy follows the recommendations set out 
in ASX Guidance Note 27, “Trading Policies”. The policy specifies 
“trading windows” during which Directors and restricted employees 
of the Company may trade in the securities of the Company. It 
requires Directors and restricted employees to obtain prior written 
clearance for any trading in the Company’s securities and prohibits 
trading at all other times unless an exception is granted following an 
assessment of the circumstances (for example financial hardship). 
Trading windows remain open for 30 days. The first day of the 
trading window is the trading day after each of the following events:

•  announcement to ASX of the Company’s full or half-year results;
•  Annual General Meeting; or
• 

release of a disclosure document offering equity securities in 
the Company.

The Board may suspend all dealings in the Company’s securities 
at any time, should it be appropriate.

The Board currently sees a securities holding policy as unnecessary 
since executives receive a significant component of remuneration in 
the form of equity. All of the Directors hold equity in the Company 
voluntarily. The Company’s constitution states that Directors are 
not required to be a shareholder in order to be appointed as a 
director. The Board continues to encourage executives to hold 
vested LTIs post vesting, to support ongoing alignment.

Remuneration Consultant 
Engagement Policy 

The Company has adopted a remuneration consultant (RC) 
engagement policy which is intended to manage the interactions 
between the Company and RCs. This is to support the 
independence of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee 
and provide clarity regarding the extent of any interactions 
between management and the RC. This policy enables the Board 
to state with confidence whether the advice received has been 
independent, and why that view is held. The Policy states that RCs 
are to be approved and engaged by the Board before any advice 
is received, and that such advice may only be provided to an 
independent Non-executive Director. Any interactions between 
management and the RC must be approved and overseen by the 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee. 

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED   35

  
Remuneration  
Report

Other remuneration related matters

Indemnification and insurance of officers

There were no loans to Directors or other KMP at any time during 
the reporting period, and no relevant material transactions involving 
KMP other than compensation and transactions concerning shares 
and performance rights as discussed in this report.

Most recent AGM – Remuneration Report 
comments and voting

At the most recent AGM in 2018, 97.69% of votes cast at the 
meeting in favour of the adoption of the Remuneration Report.

External remuneration consultant advice

During the reported period, the Board approved and engaged 
an external remuneration consultant (RC) to provide KMP 
remuneration recommendations and advice. The consultants and 
the amount payable for the information and work that led to their 
recommendations are listed below:

  Godfrey Remuneration Group Pty Limited  
 Review of and advice on peer incentive  
practices evident in the market 

$66,500

Subsequent to the end of the reporting period, the RC has also 
been engaged to assist with improving the Remuneration Report. 
Any fees charged in relation to this activity will be disclosed as 
part of the FY20 Remuneration Report. 

The Company’s Constitution provides that it must in the case of 
a person who is or has been a Director or Secretary of the Group 
and may in the case of an officer of the Company, indemnify them 
against liabilities incurred (whilst acting as such officers) and the 
legal costs of that person to the extent permitted by law. During 
the period, the Company has entered into a Deed of Indemnity, 
Insurance and Access with each of the Company’s Directors, 
executives and Company Secretary. 

No Director or officer of the Company has received benefits 
under an indemnity from the Company during or since the end 
of the period.

The Company has paid a premium for insurance for officers of the 
Group. The cover provided by the insurance contract is customary 
for this type of insurance policy. Details of the nature of the 
liabilities covered or the amount of the premium paid in respect 
of this insurance contract are not disclosed as such disclosure is 
prohibited under the insurance contract.

Proceedings on behalf of the Company

No proceedings have been brought or intervened in on behalf of 
the Company with leave of the Court under section 237 of the 
Corporations Act 2001.

Non‑audit services 

So as to ensure that KMP remuneration recommendations were 
free from undue influence from the KMP to whom they relate, 
the Company established policies and procedures governing 
engagements with external remuneration consultants. The key 
aspects include:

During the period, the Company’s Auditor (PricewaterhouseCoopers) 
performed other services in addition to its audit responsibilities. 
Whilst their main role is to provide audit services to the 
Company, the Company does employ their specialist advice 
where appropriate.

The Board of Directors has considered the position and, in 
accordance with advice received from the Audit and Risk 
Committee, is satisfied that the provision of the non-audit services 
is compatible with the general standard of independence for 
auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001. The Directors 
are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services by the 
auditor, as set out below, did not compromise the auditor 
independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the 
following reasons:

•  all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit and Risk 
Committee to ensure they do not impact the impartiality and 
objectivity of the auditor; and

•  none of the services undermine the general principles relating to 
auditor independence, including not reviewing or auditing the 
auditor’s own work, not acting in a management or a decision 
making capacity for the Company, not acting as advocate for 
the Company, or not jointly sharing economic risk or rewards.

•  as legally required, KMP remuneration recommendations may only 
be received from consultants who have been approved by the 
Board. Before such approval is given and before each engagement 
the Board ensures that the consultant is independent of KMP; 
•  as required by law, KMP remuneration recommendations are only 
received by non-executive directors, mainly, the Chair of the 
Remuneration and Nomination Committee;

•  the policy seeks to ensure that the Board controls any 

engagement by management of Board approved remuneration 
consultants to provide advice other than KMP remuneration 
recommendations and any interactions between management 
and external remuneration consultants when undertaking work 
leading to KMP remuneration recommendations. 

The Board is satisfied that the KMP remuneration recommendations 
received were free from undue influence from KMP to whom 
the recommendations related. The reasons the Board is satisfied 
include that it is confident that the policy for engaging external 
remuneration consultants is being adhered to and operating as 
intended. The Board has been closely involved in all dealings with 
the external remuneration consultants and each KMP remuneration 
recommendation received during the reporting period was 
accompanied by a legal declaration from the consultant to the 
effect that their advice was provided free from undue influence 
from the KMP to whom the recommendations related.

36   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

 
 
 
During the period the following fees were paid or payable for non-audit services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related 
practices and non-related audit firms:

AUDIT AND OTHER ASSURANCE SERVICES

Audit services:

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work for foreign subsidiary

Network firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work for foreign subsidiary

Other assurance services:

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Store sales certificates

Agreed upon procedures for covenant calculations

Total remuneration for assurance services

TAXATION SERVICES

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Tax compliance services, including review of tax returns

International tax consulting 

Network firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Tax compliance services, including review of company tax returns

International tax consulting and tax advice on acquisitions

Total remuneration for taxation services

OTHER SERVICES

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Probity review of IT project

Total remuneration for other services

TOTAL REMUNERATION FOR SERVICES

Whole Dollars

2019 
$

2018 
$

517,861

38,760

343,394

900,015

11,730

22,440

34,170

934,185

70,466

97,351

5,587

–

173,404

48,612

48,612

1,156,201

392,202

45,169

352,142

789,513

11,258

22,096

33,354

822,867

88,774

–

11,316

11,822

111,912

–

–

934,779

It is the Group’s policy to employ PricewaterhouseCoopers on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where 
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ expertise and experience with the Group are important. These assignments are principally tax advice, due diligence 
reporting on acquisitions and capital raisings, or where PricewaterhouseCoopers is awarded assignments on a competitive basis. It is the 
Company’s policy to seek competitive tenders for all major consulting projects.

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED   37

  
Auditor’s Independence  
Declaration

A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 39.

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, issued by the 
Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ Report. Amounts in the 
Directors’ Report have been rounded off in accordance with that Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the 
nearest dollar.

AUDITOR
PricewaterhouseCoopers continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001. This report is made in 
accordance with a resolution of Directors.

Robert Kaye SC 
Chairman

Brisbane 
25 June 2019

38   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

 
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 
As lead auditor for the audit of Collins Foods Limited for the reporting period ended 28 April 2019,  
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:  

(a) 

no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in 
relation to the audit; and 

(b) 

no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

This declaration is in respect of Collins Foods Limited  and the entities it controlled during the period. 

Kim Challenor 
Partner 
PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Brisbane 
25 June 2019 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
480 Queen Street, BRISBANE  QLD  4000, GPO Box 150, BRISBANE  QLD  4001 
T: +61 7 3257 5000, F: +61 7 3257 5999, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED   39

  
  
 
 
 
  
Consolidated  
Income Statement

For the reporting period ended 28 April 2019

Revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit
Selling, marketing and royalty expenses (1)
Occupancy expenses (1)
Restaurant related expenses (1)
Administration expenses (1)(2)
Other expenses (3)
Other income (4)

Profit from continuing operations before finance income, finance costs and income tax (EBIT)

Finance income

Finance costs

Share of net profit/(loss) of joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

Profit from continuing operations before income tax
Income tax expense (5)

Profit from continuing operations

Net profit attributable to members of Collins Foods Limited

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share

Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding

Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding

Note
A3

A4

A4

F9(a)

F2

F2

F2

F2

2019 
$000
901,215

(426,444)

474,771

(186,366)

(75,608)

(86,756)

(48,568)

(10,045)

2,364

69,792

479

(11,216)

278

59,333

(20,222)

39,111

39,111

2018 
$000
770,936

(364,927)

406,009

(159,907)

(62,445)

(72,878)

(46,948)

(6,129)

1,004

58,706

347

(10,856)

301

48,498

(16,009)

32,489

32,489

33.57 cps

33.37 cps

116,504,037

117,190,780

28.28 cps

28.17 cps

114,864,101

115,350,131

(1) 

(2) 
(3) 

(4) 
(5) 

 Selling, marketing and royalty, occupancy, restaurant related and administration expenses include charges of $4,944,000 (2018: $1,200,000) relating to impairment 
charges and Snag Stand restructuring costs. 
 Administration expenses include costs of acquisitions and European set up and integration costs of $59,000 (2018: $3,934,000).
 Other expenses includes provisions for onerous leases and makegood commitments of $1,310,000 (2018: $nil) and damage and expenses due to an insurance event of 
$371,000 (2018: $nil).
 Other income includes insurance recoveries of $925,000 (2018: $657,000).
 Income tax expense includes net recognition/(derecognition) of deferred tax assets associated with prior reporting periods $193,000 (2018: ($1,105,000)).

The above Consolidated Income Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

40   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

Consolidated Statement of 
Comprehensive Income

For the reporting period ended 28 April 2019

Net profit attributable to members of Collins Foods Limited

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Other comprehensive income/(expense):

Exchange difference upon translation of foreign operations

Cash flow hedges

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income for the reporting period, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the reporting period

Total comprehensive income for the reporting period is attributable to:

Owners of the parent

Note

F8

F8

F9

2019 
$000
39,111

1,039

(1,797)

539

(219)

38,892

2018 
$000
32,489

5,608

2,281

(685)

7,204

39,693

38,892

39,693

The above Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED   41

  
Consolidated  
Balance Sheet

As at 28 April 2019

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Inventories

Total current assets

Non‑current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Receivables

Investments accounted for using the equity method

Derivative financial instruments

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Current tax liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non‑current liabilities

Borrowings

Derivative financial instruments

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity

Contributed equity

Reserves

Retained earnings

Total equity

Note

B1

F3

F4

F5

F9(b)

F3

C3

F6

C3

F7

C2

C3

F9(b)

F7

D3

F8

2019
$000

79,791

5,630

6,322

91,743

176,704

449,515

31,984

321

2,153

–

660,677

752,420

88,943

4,401

1,534

7,362

102,240

291,257

1,379

3,384

3,529

299,549

401,789

350,631

290,495

10,771

49,365

350,631

Restated* 2018
$000

60,450

6,455

5,975

72,880

164,929*

440,460*

30,154*

523

1,874

63

638,003

710,883

77,132

1,033

1,216

6,146

85,527

286,258

–

2,631

3,499

292,388

377,915

332,968

290,328

10,951

31,689

332,968

* 

 Restatement relates to adjustments to provisional values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisitions of KFC Australia (refer Note A2(B)) and KFC 
Netherlands (refer Note A2(C)).

The above Consolidated Balance Sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

42   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

Consolidated Statement  
of Cash Flows

For the reporting period ended 28 April 2019

Cash flows from operating activities:

Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)

Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)

GST paid

Interest received

Interest and other borrowing costs paid

Income tax paid

Net operating cash flows 

Cash flows from investing activities:

Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired 
(Australia KFC acquisition)

Payment for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired 
(Netherlands KFC acquisition)

Payment for acquisition of assets

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Payment for intangible assets

Payments for plant and equipment

Net investing cash flows

Cash flow from financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowings – bank loan facilities

Repayment of borrowings and other obligations

Refinance fees paid

Proceeds from share placement

Share issuance and placement costs

Dividends paid

Net financing cash flows

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period

Note

2019
$000

Restated* 2018
$000

991,238

(819,891)

(46,388)

437

(10,613)

(17,298)

97,485

(7,534)

–

–

15

(4,811)

(50,660)

(62,990)

5,534

–

–

–

–

(20,972)

(15,438)

19,057

60,450

284

79,791

843,260

(702,787)

(39,113)

347

(8,528)

(18,656)

74,523

(99,744)

(94,121)

(4,150)

53

(1,526)

(43,823)

(243,311)

113,518

(16,000)

(1,841)

46,065

(1,827)

(18,913)

121,002

(47,786)

104,751

3,485

60,450

B1

A2

A2

B2

B2

B4

B1

The above Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED   43

  
Consolidated Statement  
of Changes in Equity

For the reporting period ended 28 April 2019

Note

Contributed 
equity

Reserves

(Accumulated 
losses)/retained 
earnings

2018
Beginning of the reporting period

Profit for the reporting period

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income for the reporting period

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Share based payments

Dividends provided for or paid

Performance rights vested

Shares issued

End of the reporting period

2019
Balance as at 29 April 2018 as originally presented

Change in accounting policy

Restated total equity at 30 April 2018

Profit for the reporting period

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income for the reporting period

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:

Share based payments

Dividends provided for or paid

Performance rights vested

Shares issued

End of the reporting period

B4

H2

B4

$000
245,260 

–

–

–

–

–

283 

44,785

 290,328

$000
 290,328

–

 290,328 

–

–

–

–

–

167 

–

$000
3,420 

–

7,204 

7,204 

611 

–

(283)

–

$000
18,113 

32,489 

–

32,489 

–

(18,913)

–

–

10,952

31,689

$000
 10,952 

– 

 10,952

–

(219)

(219)

206

–

(167)

–

$000
 31,689 

(463) 

 31,226 

39,111 

–

39,111

–

(20,972)

–

–

The above Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

44   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

Total
equity

$000
266,793 

32,489 

7,204 

39,693 

611 

(18,913)

–

44,785

332,969

$000
 332,969 

(463) 

 332,506 

39,111

(219)

38,892

206

(20,972)

–

–

 290,495 

10,771

49,365 

350,631

Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

A/ FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
This section provides information that is most relevant to explaining the Group’s performance during the reporting period, and 
where relevant, the accounting policies that have been applied and significant estimates and judgements made.

A1/ Segment information

A2/ Business combinations

A3/ Revenue

A4/ Expenses

A1/ Segment information 
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. 
The chief operating decision maker, who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing the performance of the operating segments, 
has been identified as the Managing Director & CEO. 

DESCRIPTION OF SEGMENTS 
Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Managing Director & CEO that are used to make 
strategic decisions. Hence three reportable segments have been identified: KFC Restaurants Australia and Europe (competing in the quick 
service restaurant market) and Sizzler Restaurants (competing in the full service restaurant market).

Other includes Shared Services which performs a number of administrative and management functions for the Group’s KFC and Sizzler 
Restaurants, as well as Taco Bell trading activities. Prior period also includes Snag Stand trading activities. In the last annual report, Shared 
Services was grouped with Other as it is not considered a reportable operating segment as it does not generate its own revenues and acts 
as a support function of the Group. This treatment has been applied consistently to the below disclosure.

SEGMENT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR & CEO
The following is an analysis of the revenue and results by reportable operating segment for the periods under review:

KFC Restaurants 
Australia

Sizzler  
Restaurants

KFC Restaurants 
Europe

Other (2)

Total

2019
Total segment revenue
Underlying EBITDA (1)

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

Finance costs – net 

Income tax expense

2018
Total segment revenue
Underlying EBITDA (1)

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

Finance costs – net 

Income tax expense

$000
722,572

119,984 

27,767

–

$000
624,095 

99,260 

23,094

(4)

$000
46,693 

4,889 

1,833 

–

$000
50,762 

4,560 

1,329 

–

$000
123,801 

6,801 

11,554 

86

$000
91,561 

6,635 

4,652 

50 

$000
8,149 

(17,954)

1,225 

10,651 

$000
4,518

(15,907)

1,213 

10,463 

$000
901,215

113,720 

42,379 

10,737 

20,222

$000
770,936 

94,548 

30,288

10,509 

16,009 

(1)  Refer below for a description and reconciliation of Underlying EBITDA.
(2)  Other includes: Shared Services, Snag Stand and Taco Bell.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

A1/ Segment information (continued)
LOCATION OF NON‑CURRENT ASSETS

2019
Revenue

Non-current assets (property, plant and equipment, and intangibles)

2018
Revenue

Non-current assets (property, plant and equipment, and intangibles)

Australia

Europe

$000
772,863

480,667

$000
675,260

461,676*

$000
123,801

133,076

$000
91,561

131,597

Asia

$000
4,551

12,476

$000
4,114

12,116

Total

$000
901,215

626,219

$000
770,936

605,389*

* 

 These figures are restated. The restatement relates to provisional values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisitions of KFC Australia (refer Note A2(B)).

OTHER SEGMENT INFORMATION
SEGMENT REVENUE
There are no sales between segments. The revenue from external parties reported to the Board is measured in a manner consistent with that 
in the Consolidated Income Statement.

Revenue from external customers is derived from the sale of food in KFC, Sizzler and Taco Bell Restaurants, and franchise fees and royalties 
from Sizzler Asia Restaurants.

UNDERLYING EBITDA
The Board assesses the performance of the operating segments based on a measure of Underlying EBITDA. This measurement basis excludes 
the effects of costs associated with acquisitions (refer to Note A2), additionally, impairment of property, plant, equipment, franchise rights, 
brand assets and goodwill are also excluded to the extent they are isolated non-recurring events. Net finance costs (including the impact 
of derivative financial instruments) are not allocated to segments as this type of activity is driven by the central treasury function, which 
manages the cash position of the Group.

A reconciliation of Underlying EBITDA to profit/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax is provided as follows:

Underlying EBITDA

Finance costs – net

Performance rights

Costs of acquisitions expensed

Depreciation

Amortisation

Impairment of property, plant and equipment

Impairment of KFC franchise rights

Onerous lease

Net income from insurance claim – material damage

Other one-off costs

Share of net profit/(loss) of joint ventures accounted for using the equity method

Profit from continuing operations before income tax

46   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

2019 
$000
113,720

(10,737)

(206)

(59)

(35,148)

(2,287)

(4,576)

(368)

(1,176)

53

(161)

278 

59,333 

2018 
$000
94,548

(10,509)

(611)

(3,933)

(28,307)

(1,746)

(191)

(44)

–

–

(1,010)

301

48,498

A2/ Business combinations
KFC RESTAURANTS (AUSTRALIA) – SUMMARY OF ACQUISITION
On 26 June 2017, Collins Foods South Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins Foods Limited entered into binding agreements to acquire 
29 KFC restaurants from Yum! Brands Inc. subsidiaries located in Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania. 

The primary reason for the acquisition was to expand operations in the quick service restaurant market and consolidate the Company's 
position as the largest KFC franchisee in Australia.

The restaurants were acquired across multiple accounting periods, as outlined below:

(A) CURRENT PERIOD
•  acquisition of two restaurants in South Australia on 7 May 2018; and
•  acquisition of one restaurant in South Australia on 6 August 2018. 

Details of the purchase consideration, the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:

Purchase consideration – cash paid

The provisional fair values of the assets and liabilities of the business acquired as at the date of acquisition are as follows:

Cash

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax asset, net

Trade and other payables

Net identifiable assets acquired

Goodwill

Net assets acquired

$000
7,542

Fair Value 
$000
8

40

1,508

200

276

(163)

1,869

5,673

7,542

The goodwill is attributable to the workforce and access to an established market with opportunities for future expansion.

ACQUISITION – RELATED COSTS
The acquisition related costs have been recognised in the Group’s 2018 Annual Report, in the Consolidated Income Statement (other 
expenses) and in operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (payments to suppliers and employees). Refer to 
Note A2 and I1 in the Group’s 2018 Annual Report for further details of the acquisition related costs.

Purchase consideration – cash flow
Cash consideration 

Less balances acquired

Outflow of cash – investing activities

As at acquisition date 
$000
7,542

8

7,534

The acquired business contributed revenues of $8.6 million and Underlying EBITDA of $1.3 million to the Group for the period the restaurants 
were owned, up to 28 April 2019. 

If the acquisition had occurred on 30 April 2018, consolidated revenue and consolidated Underlying EBITDA for the reporting period ended 
28 April 2019 would have been $902.4 million and $113.9 million respectively.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

A2/ Business combinations (continued)
(B) PRIOR PERIOD
In the 2018 financial year, 24 restaurants were acquired through business combination. Details of this business combination were disclosed in 
Note A2 of the Group’s 2018 Annual Report.

The final two restaurants were acquired as an asset purchase and are included in Note F4 of the Group’s 2018 Annual Report.

At 29 April 2018, the fair value of some assets and liabilities assumed were recognised on a provisional basis. In the current reporting period, 
the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been finalised. The amounts which have been altered and the effect on the 
financial statements has been summarised below:

Provisional fair value 
at 29 April 2018

Purchase price 
adjustment

Fair value at
29 April 2018

Goodwill arising on acquisition:

Purchase consideration

Less: fair value net identifiable assets

Goodwill on acquisition

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

Assets:

Cash

Prepaid expenses

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax asset, net

Total assets

Liabilities:

Trade and other payables

Provisions

Total liabilities

Total identifiable net assets acquired recognised at fair value

$000

99,826

(30,595)

69,231

$000

82

115

322

26,698

1,518

3,616

32,351

(17)

(1,739)

(1,756)

30,595

$000

–

1,768

1,768

$000

–

–

–

–

–

(1,768)

(1,768)

–

–

–

(1,768)

$000

99,826

(28,827)

70,999

$000

82

115

322

26,698

1,518

1,848

30,583

(17)

(1,739)

(1,756)

28,827

The movement in deferred tax assets is due to additional background information gained and further taxation assessment performed since 
acquisition date.

KFC RESTAURANTS (NETHERLANDS) – SUMMARY OF ACQUISITION
(C) PRIOR PERIOD
On 31 August 2017, Collins Foods Netherlands Limited, a subsidiary of the Company, acquired 16 KFC restaurants located in the Netherlands 
from subsidiaries of Yum! Brands Inc. The purchase price was €62.3 million plus franchise fees and adjusted down for employee liabilities 
accrued prior to completion. The acquisition provides a strategic entry into the KFC Netherlands market which further support the growth 
platform for Collins Foods’ KFC operations outside of Australia.

At 29 April 2018, the fair values of the assets and liabilities of the business acquired were provisionally stated due to the valuation of 
property, plant and equipment not being finalised. The valuation has now been finalised. The valuation has resulted in an increase in goodwill 
of $331,000 and a decrease in property, plant and equipment of $331,000. All other amounts disclosed at 29 April 2018 are representative of 
the fair values of the assets and liabilities of the business acquired.

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ACCOUNTING POLICY 
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations regardless of whether equity instruments or other 
assets are acquired. Cost is measured as the fair value of the assets given, shares issued, or liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of 
exchange. Where equity instruments are issued in an acquisition, the value of the instruments is their published market price as at the date 
of exchange unless other valuation methods provide a more reliable measure of fair value. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the Group 
recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the 
acquiree’s net identifiable assets. Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity. Transaction 
costs arising from business combinations are expensed as incurred.

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair 
values at the acquisition date, irrespective of the extent of any non-controlling interest. The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair 
value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value 
of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in the Consolidated Income Statement, but only after a 
reassessment of the identification and measurement of the net assets acquired.

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as 
at the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could 
be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.

Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability. Amounts classified as a financial liability are subsequently 
remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.

A3/ Revenue
Revenue is recognised when performance obligations under relevant customer contracts are completed. Performance obligations may be 
completed at a point in time or over time.

In the following table revenue is disaggregated by type and by timing of revenue recognition.

No single customer amounts to 10% or more of the consolidated entity’s total external revenue.

Period ended 28 April 2019 (1)

Revenue type:

Sale of goods

Franchise revenue

Timing of revenue recognition:

At a point in time

Over time

Note

KFC Restaurants 
Australia

Sizzler  
Restaurants

KFC Restaurants 
Europe

$000

$000

$000

722,572 

– 

722,572 

722,572

–

722,572

42,142 

4,551 

46,693 

46,640 

53 

46,693 

123,801 

–

123,801 

123,801 

–

123,801 

Other

$000

8,149

–

8,149

8,149

–

8,149

Total

$000

896,664 

4,551 

901,215 

901,162

53 

901,215

(1) 

 The comparative period has not been included in this disclosure due to the change in accounting policy applied in the current period, without the restatement of 
comparatives (refer Note H2).

Revenue from continuing operations

Sales revenue:

Sale of goods

Other revenue:

Franchise revenue from external parties

Total revenue

2019 
$000

2018 
$000

896,664

766,822

4,551

901,215

4,114

770,936

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

A3/ Revenue (continued)
ACCOUNTING POLICY 
ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED FROM 30 APRIL 2018
SALE OF GOODS
The Group operates a number of quick service and casual dining restaurants. The revenue from the sale of food and beverages from these 
restaurants is recognised when the Group sells a product to the customer. Payment of the transaction price is due immediately when the 
customer purchases the food and beverages.

SALE OF GOODS – CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM
The Taco Bell brand within the Group operates a loyalty program where retail customers accumulate points for purchases made, which 
entitle them to discounts on future purchases. Revenue from the award points is recognised when the points are redeemed or when they 
expire 12 months after the initial sale.

A contract liability is recognised until the points are redeemed or expire.

CRITICAL JUDGEMENTS IN ALLOCATING THE TRANSACTION PRICE
The points provide a material right to customers that they would not receive without entering into a contract therefore, the promise to 
provide points to the customer is a separate performance obligation. The transaction price is allocated to the product and the points on a 
relative stand-alone selling price basis. Management estimates the stand-alone selling price per point on the basis of the discount granted 
when the points are redeemed and on the likelihood of redemption, which is based on industry knowledge given there is insufficient 
historical experience to draw upon at this stage of the brand in Australia.

FRANCHISE REVENUE
The Sizzler segment of the Group is the franchisor of the Sizzler brand in Asia. Franchise agreements are entered into where the Group 
allocates the right to external parties to use the Sizzler name and associated intellectual property. These contracts run for a 20-year period, 
with a right to renewal for an additional 20 years.

Franchise agreements entitle the Group to two streams of revenue:

•  franchise fees: revenue relating to franchise fees is recognised over time. The transaction price allocated to these services is recognised 
as a contract liability at the time of the commencement of the contract and is released on a straight-line basis over the period of the 
contract; and

•  sales‑based royalties: revenue relating to sales-based royalties is recognised as the subsequent sale occurs.

ACCOUNTING FOR COSTS TO FULFIL A CONTRACT
Costs that relate directly to a contract with customers, generate resources used in satisfying the contract and are expected to be recovered 
are capitalised as costs to fulfil a contract. The asset is amortised at a pattern consistent with the recognition of the associated revenue.

OTHER INCOME
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest method and traineeship income is recognised as 
revenue when the right to receive payment has been established.

FINANCING COMPONENTS
The Group does not expect to have any contracts where the period between the transfer of the promised goods or services to the 
customer and payment by the customer exceeds one year. As a consequence, the Group does not adjust any of the transaction prices for 
the time value of money.

ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED UNTIL 29 APRIL 2018
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the 
Group has passed control of the goods to the customer, interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest 
method and traineeship income is recognised as revenue when the right to receive payment is established. 

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A4/ Expenses

Profit/(loss) from continuing operations before income tax includes the following specific expenses:

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

Depreciation

Amortisation

Impairment

Total depreciation, amortisation and impairment

Finance income and costs

Finance income

Finance costs

Net finance costs

Employee benefits expense

Wages and salaries

Defined contribution superannuation expense

Employee entitlements

Total employee benefits expense

Operating lease rentals

Inventories recognised as an expense

Costs of acquisitions expensed

Performance rights

Provision for onerous lease

Bank transaction fees

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

2019  
$000

35,148

2,287

4,944

42,379

(479)

11,216

10,737

219,178

18,879

15,642

253,699

49,624

287,561

59

206

1,176

3,802

801

2018 
$000

28,307

1,746

235

30,288

(347)

10,856

10,509

186,072

15,735

13,811

215,618

43,793

250,879

3,933

611

–

3,251

240

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

B/ CASH MANAGEMENT
Collins Foods Limited has a focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet with the strategy incorporating the Group’s expenditure, 
growth and acquisition requirements, and the desire to return dividends to shareholders.

B1/ Cash and cash equivalents

B2/ Borrowings

B3/ Ratios

B4/ Dividends

B1/ Cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank and on hand (1)

2019 
$000
79,791

2018 
$000
60,450

(1) 

 Included in cash at bank is an amount of $1.7 million (2018: $1.4 million) that is held under lien by the bank as security for Europe lease agreements and are therefore not 
available to use by the Group.

RECONCILIATION OF PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit from continuing operations

Adjustments for non‑cash income and expense items:

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

KFC franchise rights written off

(Gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Amortisation of borrowing costs

Non-cash employee benefits expense share based payments expense

Transfer to/(from) provisions:

Provision for inventory write offs

Provision for employee entitlements

Changes in assets and liabilities:

(Increase)/decrease in assets:

Receivables

Inventory

Prepayments and other assets

Share of profits of joint ventures

Increase in liabilities:

Trade payables and accruals

Movement in:

Income tax payable

Deferred tax balances – costs associated with acquisitions

Fringe benefits tax payable

Goods and services tax payable

Net operating cash flows

52   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

2019 
$000
39,111

42,011

368

901

388

206

27

(705)

(507)

(334)

1,648

(278)

2018 
$000
32,489

30,288

–

225

1,407

611

(52)

19

(250)

(91)

(2,346)

(301)

10,649

15,032

3,369

(409)

(20)

1,060

97,485

(3,506)

844

(54)

208

74,523

ACCOUNTING POLICY 
For the purposes of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash includes cash on hand, at call deposits with banks or financial 
institutions, and other short-term, highly liquid investments in money market instruments that are readily convertible to known amounts 
of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. 

B2/ Borrowings
AVAILABLE FINANCING FACILITIES

Used

Unused

Total

2019

2018

Working Capital Facility 
$000
6,197 (1)
29,618

35,815

Revolving Bank Loans 
$000
286,704

42,372

329,076

Working Capital Facility 
$000
640 (1)
35,370

36,010

Revolving Bank Loans 
$000
287,650

42,402

330,052

(1) 

$640,000 of the working capital facility has been used for bank guarantees rather than drawn down cash funding.

A subsidiary of the Company, CFG Finance Pty Limited, is the primary borrower under a Syndicated Facility Agreement (Syndicated Facility) 
and a Working Capital Facility Agreement (Working Capital Facility). The Group holds a Syndicated Facility Agreement of $270 million and 
€60 million, including working capital facilities. The term of the facility is a blend of maturities with $175 million expiring on 31 October 2020 
and the remaining $95 million together with the €60 million expiring on 31 October 2022. 

FACILITIES 
The Syndicated Facility and Working Capital Facility are subject to certain financial covenants and restrictions such as net leverage ratios, 
interest coverage ratios and others which management believe are customary for these types of loans. During the reporting period ended 
28 April 2019, the Group maintained compliance with the financial covenants and restrictions of these facilities. The Company and its 
subsidiaries (other than subsidiaries outside of the Closed Group) were registered guarantors of all the obligations in respect of these 
loan facilities.

RECONCILIATION OF LIABILITIES ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Beginning of the reporting period

Cash flows

Foreign exchange impact

End of the reporting period

2019 Borrowings 
$000
287,650

2018 Borrowings 
$000
183,981

5,534

(923)

292,261

97,518

6,151

287,650

ACCOUNTING POLICY 
Bank loans are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. 
Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount is recognised in the Consolidated Income 
Statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities, which are 
not transaction costs relating to the actual draw-down of the facility, are capitalised and amortised on a straight-line basis over the term of 
the facility.

Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of any qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete 
and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed.

ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED   53

  
Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

B3/ Ratios
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Group manages its capital by maintaining a strong capital base. The Group assesses its capital base by reference to its gearing ratio, 
which it defines as net debt divided by total capital. Net debt is calculated as borrowings (excluding capitalised fees) less cash and cash 
equivalents. Total capital is calculated as total equity as shown in the balance sheet plus net debt. At balance date, the gearing ratio was 
38% (2018: 41%).

NET DEBT

General cash at bank and on hand

Borrowings

Net debt

NET LEVERAGE

Net debt

EBITDA per Syndicated Facility Agreement

Net leverage

B4/ Dividends 
DIVIDENDS

Dividends paid of $0.18 (2018: $0.17) per fully paid share

FRANKING CREDITS

Franking credits available for the subsequent reporting period based on a tax rate of 30%

Note
B1

B2

2019 
$000
79,791

292,261

212,470

2019
$000
212,470

113,531

1.87

2019
$000
20,972

2019
$000
92,309

2018 
$000
60,450

287,650

227,200

2018
$000
227,200

106,114

2.14

2018
$000
18,913

2018
$000
80,414

The above amount represents the balance of the franking account as at the end of the reporting period, adjusted for:

•  franking credits that will arise from the payment of income tax payable as at the end of the reporting period;
•  franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date; and
•  franking credits that may be prevented from being distributed in the subsequent reporting period.

The consolidated amounts include franking credits that would be available to the parent entity if distributable profits of subsidiaries were 
paid as dividends.

Since the end of the reporting period, the Directors of the Company have declared the payment of a fully franked final dividend of 
10.5 cents per ordinary share ($12.2 million) to be paid on 25 July 2019. The aggregate amount of the dividend to be paid on that date, 
but not recognised as a liability at the end of the reporting period is $12,233,724.

ACCOUNTING POLICY
Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the Company, 
on or before the end of the reporting period but not distributed at balance date.

54   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

C/ FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
This section provides information relating to the Group’s exposure to financial risks, how they affect the financial position and 
performance, and how the risks are managed.

C1/ Financial risk management

C2/ Recognised fair value measurements

C3/ Derivative financial instruments

C1/ Financial Risk Management 
The Board of Directors has delegated specific authorities to the central finance department in relation to financial risk management. The 
finance department identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks in close co-operation with the Group’s operating units. The Board has 
provided written policies covering the management of interest rate risk and the use of derivative financial instruments. All significant 
decisions relating to financial risk management require specific approval by the Board of Directors.

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: market risk (including currency risk, interest risk and price risk), credit risk and 
liquidity risk. In addition, the Group manages its capital base. The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability 
of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group. The Group’s activities 
expose it primarily to the financial risk of changes in interest rates and it utilises Swap Contracts to manage its interest rate risk exposure. 
The use of financial instruments is governed by the Group’s policies approved by the Board of Directors and are not entered into for 
speculative purposes.

MARKET RISK
FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK
During 2019 and 2018, the financial instruments of the Group and the parent entity were denominated in Australian dollars apart from 
certain bank accounts, trade receivables and trade payables in respect of the Group’s Asian operations and European operations which 
were denominated in foreign currencies at the Group level. In respect of its European operations the Group aims to reduce balance sheet 
translation exposure by borrowing in the currency of its assets (Euro €) as far as practical (disclosed in Note B2). Management has decided 
not to hedge the foreign currency risk exposure for Asia. The Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk is disclosed in the tables below.

HEDGE OF NET INVESTMENT IN FOREIGN ENTITY
As at 25 August 2017, €48.3 million of the Euro denominated loan of €48.5 million was designated as the hedging instrument of a net 
investment hedge for the foreign currency risk exposure of €48.3 million of the Euro equity invested in Collins Foods Europe Limited 
(and subsidiaries). As at inception this hedge was considered to be completely effective.

CASH FLOW AND INTEREST RATE RISK
The Group’s main interest rate risk arises from long term borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow 
interest rate risk while borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. 

It is the policy of the Group to protect a designated portion of the loans from exposure to increasing interest rates. Accordingly, the Group 
has entered into interest rate swap contracts (Swap Contracts) under which it is obliged to receive interest at variable rates and to pay 
interest at fixed rates.

Information about the Group’s variable rate borrowings, outstanding Swap Contracts and an analysis of maturities at the reporting date is 
disclosed in Notes C1 and C3.

PRICE RISK
The Group manages commodity price risk by forward contracting prices on key commodities and by being actively involved in relevant 
supply co-operatives.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

C1/ Financial risk management (continued)
CREDIT RISK
Credit risk arises from cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments, deposits with banks, other trade receivables and 
receivables from related parties. The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and in the situation of 
no independent rating being available, will assess the credit quality of the customer taking into account its financial position, past experience 
and other factors.

Trade receivables consist of a small number of customers and ongoing review of outstanding balances is conducted on a periodic basis. 
The balance outstanding (disclosed in Note F3) is not past due, nor impaired (2018: nil past due). The credit risk on liquid funds and derivative 
financial instruments is limited as the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies.

Related party transactions are conducted on commercial terms and conditions. Recoverability of these transactions are assessed on an 
ongoing basis.

Credit risk further arises in relation to financial guarantees given to certain parties (refer to Notes B2 and G1 for details). 

LIQUIDITY RISK
The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve banking facilities by continuously 
monitoring forecast and actual cash flows. This approach enables the Group to manage short, medium and long term funding and liquidity 
management as reported in Note B2. Non-interest bearing liabilities are due within six months. For maturities of interest bearing liabilities 
and Swap Contracts of the Group, refer to Notes C1 and C3.

MATURITIES OF FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
The tables below analyse the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on their contractual maturities for:

•  all non-derivative financial liabilities; and
•  net and gross settled derivative financial instruments for which the contractual maturities are essential for an understanding of the timing 

of the cash flows.

The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due within 12 months equal their carrying balances 
as the impact of discounting is not significant. For Swap Contracts the cash flows have been estimated using forward interest rates applicable 
at the end of each reporting period.

Contractual maturities 
of financial liabilities

Note

Less than 1 year

Between 1 
and 2 years

Between 2 
and 5 years

Total contractual 
cash flows

Carrying amount 
(assets)/liabilities

2019
Non‑derivatives

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Total non-derivatives

Derivatives

Net settled (Swap Contracts)

2018
Non‑derivatives

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Total non-derivatives

Derivatives

Net settled (Swap Contracts)

F6

C2

C3

F6

C2

C3

$000

$000

88,943

10,273

99,216

1,569 

$000

77,132

10,638

87,770

1,219

–

181,693

181,693

1,126 

$000

–

9,739

9,739

316

$000

–

116,131

116,131

296 

$000

–

298,193

298,193

$000

$000

88,943

308,097

397,040

2,991 

$000

77,132

318,570

395,702

88,943

291,257

380,200

2,913 

$000

77,132

286,258

363,390

(405) 

1,130

1,153

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INTEREST RATE RISK AND FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK
The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities to interest rate risk and foreign currency 
risk only, as the Group is not exposed to other market risks:

2019
Financial assets

Financial liabilities

Total increase/(decrease)

2018
Financial assets

Financial liabilities

Total increase/(decrease)

Carrying 
amount
$000
82,974 

388,518 

$000
63,126

366,968

INTEREST RATE RISK

FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK

–1%

Equity
$000
–

(2,209) 

(2,209)

$000
–

(1,545)

(1,545)

Profit
$000
(559) 

831 

272

$000
(423)

838

415

+1%

Equity 
$000
–

2,209 

2,209 

$000
–

1,545

1,545

Profit
$000
559 

(831) 

(272)

$000
423

(838)

(415)

–1%

Equity 
$000
–

767 

767 

$000
–

–

–

Profit 
$000
246 

(112) 

134 

$000
205

(61)

144

+1%

Equity 
$000
–

(767) 

(767)

$000
–

–

–

Profit 
$000
(246) 

112 

(134)

$000
(205)

61

(144)

INTEREST RATE RISK EXPOSURES – NON‑CURRENT LIABILITIES
The following table summarises interest rate risk for the Group, together with effective interest rates as at the end of the reporting period: 

Notes

Floating 
interest rate

Fixed interest 
maturing in: 
5 years or less

Non-interest 
bearing

Weighted average 
effective rate

Total

2019
Trade and other payables

Borrowings – unhedged 
Borrowings – hedged (1)

2018
Trade and other payables

Borrowings – unhedged 
Borrowings – hedged (1)

F6

B2

B2

F6

B2

B2

$000
–

118,704

–

118,704 

$000
–

119,650

–

119,650

$000
–

–

168,000

168,000 

$000
–

–

168,000

168,000

$000
88,943

–

–

88,943

$000
77,132

–

–

77,132

$000
88,943

118,704

168,000

375,647

$000
77,132

119,650

168,000

364,782 

(1)  Refer Note C3 for details of derivative financial instruments

INTEREST RATE RISK EXPOSURES – CURRENT ASSETS RECEIVABLES
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk and the average interest rate by maturity period is set out in the following table:

2019
Trade and other receivables

2018
Trade and other receivables

Notes Non-interest bearing

F3

F3

$000
3,278

$000
3,199

2.3%

4.3%

2.1%

4.6%

Total

$000
3,278

$000
3,199

CREDIT RISK 
There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to external current and non-current receivables. 

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

C2/ Recognised fair value measurements
FAIR VALUE HIERARCHY
Judgements and estimates are made in determining the fair values of assets and liabilities that are recognised and measured at fair value in 
the financial statements. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the Group has classified 
such assets and liabilities into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. 

Financial instruments that are measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value are grouped into Levels 1 to 3, based on the degree to 
which the fair value is observable. The different levels have been identified as follows:

•  Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
•  Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or 

indirectly (derived from prices); and

•  Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the financial statements approximate 
their fair values.

As at 28 April 2019, the Group has derivative financial instruments which are classified as Level 3 financial instruments. There are no Level 1 
or Level 2 financial instruments. As at 29 April 2018, the Group had derivative financial instruments which were classified as Level 3 financial 
instruments. There were no Level 1 or Level 2 financial instruments.

LEVEL 3 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair values of derivative instruments are determined as the estimated amount that the Group and the Company would receive or pay 
to terminate the interest rate swap at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the current interest rate.

VALUATION PROCESSES
The finance department of the Group engages a third party expert valuation firm to value the derivative financial instruments that are 
required to be measured, recognised and disclosed in the financial statements, at fair value. This includes Level 3 fair values. The finance 
department reports directly to the Group CFO and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). Discussions of valuation processes and results 
are held between the Group CFO, ARC and the finance department at least once every six months, in line with the Group’s half-year 
reporting periods.

The main Level 3 inputs used by the Group are derived and evaluated as follows: 

•  discount rates for financial assets and financial liabilities are determined using a capital asset pricing model to calculate a pre-tax rate that 

reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the asset.

Changes in Level 2 and Level 3 fair values are analysed at the end of each reporting period during the half-year valuation discussion between 
the Group CFO, ARC and finance department. As part of this discussion the finance department presents a report that explains the reason 
for the fair value movements.

DISCLOSED FAIR VALUES
The Group also has assets and liabilities which are not measured at fair value, but for which fair values are disclosed in the notes to the 
financial statements.

RECEIVABLES
Due to the short term nature of the current receivables, their carrying amount is assumed to be the same as their fair value. For the majority 
of non-current receivables, the fair values are not materially different to their carrying amounts, since the interest on those receivables is 
close to current market rates.

TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Due to the short term nature of the trade and other payables, their carrying amount is assumed to be the same as their fair value.

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BORROWINGS
The fair value of borrowings is as follows:

2019

2018

Bank Loan (net of borrowing costs)

Carrying amount
$000
291,257

Fair value
$000
257,687

Discount rate
%
6.9

Carrying amount
$000
286,258

Fair value 
$000
261,904

Discount rate 
%
5.6

The fair value of non-current borrowings is based on discounted cash flows using the rate disclosed in the table above. They are classified as 
Level 3 values in the fair value hierarchy due to the use of unobservable inputs, including the credit risk of the Group.

ACCOUNTING POLICY
ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED FROM 30 APRIL 2018
FINANCIAL ASSETS
CLASSIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT
The Group classifies its financial assets into the following categories: those to be measured subsequently at fair value (either through other 
comprehensive income or through the income statement) and those to be held at amortised cost. Further detail on each classification is 
outlined below.

Classification depends on the business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the cash flows. Management 
determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition. The Group’s policy with regard to financial risk management is set 
out in Note C1. Generally, the Group does not acquire financial assets for the purpose of selling in the short term. The Group’s business 
model is primarily that of ‘hold to collect’ (where assets are held in order to collect contractual cash flows). When the Group enters 
into derivative contracts, these transactions are designed to reduce exposures relating to assets and liabilities, firm commitments or 
anticipated transactions.

•  FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD AT AMORTISED COST

 This classification applies to debt instruments which are held under a hold to collect business model and which have cash flows that meet 
the ‘solely payments of principal and interest’ (SPPI) criteria.

 At initial recognition, trade receivables that do not have a significant financing component, are recognised at their transaction price. 
Other financial assets are initially recognised at fair value plus related transaction costs; they are subsequently measured at amortised 
cost using the effective interest method. Any gain or loss on de-recognition or modification of a financial asset held at amortised cost is 
recognised in the income statement.

•  FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (FVOCI)
  This classification applies to the following financial assets:

 –  Debt instruments that are held under a business model where they are held for the collection of contractual cash flows and also for 

sale (‘Collect and sell’) and which have cash flows that meet the SPPI criteria.
 All movements in the fair value of these financial assets are taken through other comprehensive income, except for the recognition 
of impairment gains or losses, interest revenue (including transaction costs by applying the effective interest method), gains or losses 
arising on derecognition and foreign exchange gains and losses which are recognised in the income statement. When the financial 
asset is derecognised, the cumulative fair value gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to the 
income statement.

 –  Equity investments where the Group has irrevocably elected to present fair value gains and losses on revaluation in other 

comprehensive income. The election can be made for each individual investment however it is not applicable to equity investments 
held for trading.
 Fair value gains or losses on revaluation of such equity investments, including any foreign exchange component, are recognised in other 
comprehensive income. When the equity investment is derecognised, there is no reclassification of fair value gains or losses previously 
recognised in other comprehensive income to the income statement. Dividends are recognised in the income statement when the 
right to receive payment is established.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

C2/ Recognised fair value measurements (continued)
•  FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (FVPL)

 This classification applies to the following financial assets, and in all cases, transactions costs are immediately expensed to the 
income statement:

 – Debt instruments that do not meet the criteria of amortised cost or fair value through other comprehensive income.
Subsequent fair value gains or losses are taken to the income statement.

 – Equity Investments which are held for trading or where the FVOCI election has not been applied.

  All fair value gains or losses and related dividend income are recognised in the income statement.

 – Derivatives which are not designated as a hedging instrument.

  All subsequent fair value gains or losses are recognised in the income statement.

IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
A forward looking expected credit loss (ECL) review is required for; debt instruments measured at amortised cost or held at fair value 
through other comprehensive income; loan commitments and financial guarantees not measured at fair value through profit or loss; lease 
receivables and trade receivables that give rise to an unconditional right to consideration.

ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED UNTIL 29 APRIL 2018
INVESTMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories: loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments and available-for-sale 
financial assets. The classification depends on the purpose for which the investments were acquired. Management determines the 
classification of its investments at initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date. 

All investments and other financial assets with the exception of held-to-maturity investments and loans and receivables are measured at fair 
value. Held-to-maturity investments and loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost. At initial recognition, the Group measures a 
financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly 
attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are 
expensed in profit or loss. Changes in fair value are either taken to the Consolidated Income Statement or an equity reserve.

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. 
They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the reporting date which are classified 
as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are included in current receivables (Note F3) and non-current receivables (Note F3) in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 
months of the end of the reporting period. Investments are designated as available-for-sale if they do not have determinable payments and 
management intends to hold them for the medium to long term.

C3/ Derivative financial instruments 

Non-current assets

Interest rate swap contracts – cash flow hedges

Current liabilities

Interest rate swap contracts – cash flow hedges

Non-current liabilities

Interest rate swap contracts – cash flow hedges

2019 
$000

–

1,534

1,379

2018 
$000

63

1,216

–

INSTRUMENTS USED BY THE GROUP
The Group is party to derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business in order to hedge exposure to fluctuations in interest 
rates in accordance with the Group’s financial risk management policies.

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INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACTS – CASH FLOW HEDGES
During the reporting period ended 28 April 2019 the Group entered into the following Swap Contracts to hedge a designated portion of the 
interest rate exposure of the facility:

•  $75.0 million commenced on 31 October 2018, with a maturity date of 31 October 2022; and
•  $65.0 million commencing on 31 October 2018, with a maturity date of 31 October 2020.

Swap Contracts currently in place cover approximately 80% (2018: 80%) of the Australian dollar denominated loan principal outstanding and 
are timed to expire as each loan repayment falls due. The variable rates are BBSY which at balance date was 1.81% (2018: 1.90%). The notional 
principal amounts, periods of expiry and fixed interest rates applicable to the Swap Contracts are as follows:

Less than 1 year

1–2 years

2–3 years

3–4 years

4–5 years

2019
Weighted average 
fixed interest rate

2.4%

2.2%

2019 

$000
–

140,000

–

28,000

–

168,000

2018 

$000
140,000

–

140,000

–

28,000

308,000

2018
Weighted average fixed 
interest rate
2.9%

–

2.4%

–

2.2%

The Swap Contracts require settlement of net interest receivable or payable each month. The settlement dates coincide with the dates on 
which interest is payable on the underlying debt. The Swap Contracts are settled on a net basis. The derivative financial instruments were 
designated as cash flow hedges at inception.

CREDIT RISK EXPOSURES
At 28 April 2019, the Swap Contracts gave rise to payables for unrealised losses on derivative instruments of $2.9 million (2018: $1.2 million) 
for the Group. Management has undertaken these contracts with the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited which is an AA rated 
financial institution.

ACCOUNTING POLICY
ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED FROM 30 APRIL 2018
The Group enters into derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks, including 
interest rate swaps.

Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently remeasured to 
their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately unless the derivative 
is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of 
the hedge relationship.

HEDGE ACCOUNTING
The Group designates certain derivatives as hedging instruments in respect of foreign currency risk and interest rate risk in fair value hedges, 
cash flow hedges, or hedges of net investments in foreign operations as appropriate. Hedges of foreign exchange risk on firm commitments 
are accounted for as cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Group documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, 
along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the 
hedge and on an ongoing basis, the Group documents whether the hedging instrument is effective in offsetting changes in fair values or 
cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, which is when the hedging relationships meet all of the hedge effectiveness 
requirements prescribed in AASB 9.

If a hedging relationship ceases to meet the hedge effectiveness requirement relating to the hedge ratio but the risk management objective 
for that designated hedging relationship remains the same, the Group adjusts the hedge ratio of the hedging relationship (i.e. rebalances the 
hedge) so that it meets the qualifying criteria again.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

C3/ Derivative financial instruments (continued)
CASH FLOW HEDGES
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives and other qualifying hedging instruments that are designated and qualify as 
cash flow hedges is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve, limited 
to the cumulative change in fair value of the hedged item from inception of the hedge. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is 
recognised immediately in profit or loss.

The Group discontinues hedge accounting only when the hedging relationship (or a part thereof) ceases to meet the qualifying criteria. 
This includes instances when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised. The discontinuation is accounted for 
prospectively. Any gain or loss recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity at that time remains in equity and is 
recognised when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in profit or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to 
occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

HEDGES OF NET INVESTMENTS IN FOREIGN OPERATIONS
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for similarly to cash flow hedges. Any gain or loss on the hedging instrument 
relating to the effective portion of the hedge is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of foreign 
currency translation reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Gains and losses on the hedging instrument relating to the effective portion of the hedge accumulated in the foreign currency translation 
reserve are reclassified to profit or loss on the disposal or partial disposal of the foreign operation.

Derivatives are only used for economic hedging purposes and not as speculative investments. However, where derivatives do not meet the 
hedge accounting criteria, they are classified as ‘held for trading’ for accounting purposes and are accounted for at fair value through profit 
or loss. They are presented as current assets or liabilities to the extent they are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the 
reporting period.

ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED UNTIL 29 APRIL 2018
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair 
value. The method of recognising the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if 
so, the nature of the item being hedged.

At the start of a hedge relationship, the Group formally designates and documents the hedge relationship, including the risk management 
strategy for undertaking the hedge. This includes identification of the hedging instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the 
risk being hedged and how the entity will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness. Hedge accounting is only applied where effective 
tests are met on a prospective basis.

The Group utilises interest rate swap contracts which are designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of changes in the fair value 
of swap contracts is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in reserves in equity. The gain or loss relating to the 
ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement. Changes in fair value of any derivative instrument that 
does not qualify for hedge accounting are recognised immediately in the Consolidated Income Statement. Amounts accumulated in equity 
are recycled in the Consolidated Income Statement in the periods when the hedged item will affect profit or loss.

The Group will discontinue hedge accounting prospectively only when the hedging relationship, or part of the hedging relationship no longer 
qualifies for hedge accounting, which includes where there has been a change to the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking 
the hedge and instances when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised. For this purpose, the replacement or 
rollover of a hedging instrument into another hedging instrument is not an expiration or termination if such a replacement or rollover is 
consistent with our documented risk management objective.

When hedge accounting is discontinued any cumulative gain or loss existing in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognised when 
the forecast transaction is ultimately recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected 
to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in equity is immediately transferred to the Consolidated Income Statement.

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D/ REWARD AND RECOGNITION
These programs also result in changes to the Group’s contributed equity.

D1/ Key management personnel

D2/ Share based payments

D3/ Contributed equity

D1/ Key management personnel 
KMP COMPENSATION

Short term employee benefits 

Long term employee benefits

Post employment benefits 

Long term incentives

Total KMP compensation

2019
$
4,892,951

15,419

162,878

125,125

5,196,373

Whole dollars

2018
$
3,094,277

49,792

166,254

297,785

3,608,108

Detailed remuneration disclosures are provided in the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ Report.

D2/ Share based payments 
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN – PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
The Company has a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) designed to provide long term incentives for certain employees, including executive 
directors. Under the plan, participants are granted performance rights over shares. The number of performance rights is calculated by 
dividing the dollar value of the participant’s long term incentive by the ASX volume weighted average price of the shares for the five trading 
days prior to the date of offer of the performance rights.

Unless otherwise determined by the Board in its discretion, performance rights are issued for nil consideration. The amount of performance 
rights that will vest depends upon the achievement of certain vesting conditions, including the satisfaction of a minimum 12 month term 
of employment and the achievement of earnings per share (EPS) growth targets by the Company. In the event of cessation of employment 
within 12 months of the date of grant, unvested rights are forfeited. In the event of cessation of employment after 12 months but before 
the conclusion of the vesting period, unvested rights are considered forfeited, unless otherwise determined by the Board, in which case 
any service condition will be deemed to have been fulfilled as at the testing date and subject to performance testing along with other 
participants. It is noted that the Board has discretion to allow “Good Leavers” to retain their Participation in the LTI plan beyond the date 
of cessation of employment when deemed appropriate to the circumstances. The EPS growth targets must be achieved over a three year 
performance period. Performance rights will automatically vest on the business day after the Board determines the vesting conditions have 
all been satisfied (Vesting Determination Date).

The performance rights will automatically exercise on the Vesting Determination Date unless that date occurs outside a trading window 
permitted under the Company’s Securities Trading Policy, in which case the performance rights will exercise upon the first day of the 
next trading window. Upon exercise of the performance rights, the Company must issue or procure the transfer of one share for each 
performance right, or alternatively may in its discretion elect to pay the cash equivalent value to the participant.

Performance rights will lapse on the first to occur of:

•  the expiry date;
•  the vesting conditions not being satisfied by the Vesting Determination Date;
•  unless the Board otherwise determines, by the cessation of the employment of the employee to whom the offer of performance rights was 

made. The Board determination will depend upon the reason for employment ceasing (resignation, dismissal for cause, death or illness).

Performance rights when issued under the LTIP are not entitled to receive a dividend and carry no voting rights. 

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

D2/ Share based payments (continued)
Set out below are summaries of performance rights issued under the LTIP:

Balance at the beginning of the reporting period

Vested and exercised 

Issued during the reporting period

Lapsed during the reporting period
Adjustments during the reporting period (1)

Balance at the end of the reporting period

(1)  Adjustment to previously granted performance rights.

2019
625,720

(44,018)

354,995

(107,127)

720

830,290

2018
446,105

(149,527)

329,412

(270)

–

625,720

On 3 July 2018 following the satisfaction of the vesting conditions, 44,018 performance rights previously granted under the LTIP converted 
to fully paid ordinary shares. Each participant was issued with shares based on the volume weighted average price of $5.592442.

All performance rights issued during the reporting period ended 28 April 2019 have an expiry date of 20 July 2021 and were issued with an 
exercise price of nil. All performance rights issued during the reporting period ended 30 April 2018 have an expiry date of 26 July 2020 and 
were issued with an exercise price of nil. 

FAIR VALUE OF PERFORMANCE RIGHTS ISSUED
There were two tranches of performance rights issued during the reporting period ended 28 April 2019:

•  the assessed fair value of performance rights issued on 2 October 2018 was an average of $5.65. The fair value at issuance date was 

determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the share price at issuance date of $6.19, the term of the right, the expected 
dividend yield of 3.00% and the risk free interest rate for the term of the rights of 2.06%.

•  the assessed fair value of performance rights issued on 3 October 2018 was an average of $5.58. The fair value at issuance date was 

determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the share price at issuance date of $6.11, the term of the right, the expected 
dividend yield of 3.00% and the risk free interest rate for the term of the rights of 2.06%.

There were two tranches of performance rights issued during the reporting period ended 29 April 2018:

•  the assessed fair value of performance rights issued on 28 September 2017 was an average of $5.27. The fair value at issuance date was 

determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the share price at issuance date of $5.82, the term of the right, the expected 
dividend yield of 3.27% and the risk free interest rate for the term of the rights of 2.16%.

•  the assessed fair value of performance rights issued on 29 November 2017 was an average of $5.41. The fair value at issuance date was 

determined using a discounted cash flow model incorporating the share price at issuance date of $5.93, the term of the right, the expected 
dividend yield of 3.05% and the risk free interest rate for the term of the rights of 2.16%.

ACCOUNTING POLICY
Equity settled share based payments are measured at the fair value of the equity instrument at the date of grant. The fair value of 
performance rights granted is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The determination of fair 
value includes consideration of any market performance conditions and the impact of any non-vesting conditions but excludes the impact 
of any service and non-market performance vesting conditions.

Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of performance rights that are expected to vest. The total 
expense is recognised over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied. At the 
end of each period, the entity revises its estimates of the number of performance rights that are expected to vest based on the non-market 
vesting conditions. It recognises the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in profit and loss, with a corresponding adjustment 
to equity.

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D3/ Contributed equity 
EQUITY OF PARENT COMPANY

Balance

Senior Executive Performance Rights Plan 

Balance

Date
29 April 2018

2 July 2018

28 April 2019

Number of ordinary 
shares – fully paid
116,467,637

44,018

116,511,655

Share capital
$000
290,328

167

290,495

PARENT ENTITY

Total equity
$000
290,328

167

290,495

ORDINARY SHARES
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the Company in proportion to the number 
of shares held. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote. 
Upon a poll each share is entitled to one vote. Ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of 
authorised capital.

ACCOUNTING POLICY
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either liabilities or equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement. 
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 proceeds.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

E/ RELATED PARTIES
This section provides information relating to the Group’s related parties and the extent of related party transactions within the 
Group and the impact they had on the Group’s financial performance and position.

E1/ Investments accounted for using the equity method

E2/ Related party transactions

E1/ Investments accounted for using the equity method
INTERESTS IN INDIVIDUALLY IMMATERIAL JOINT VENTURES 

Name of entity
Sizzler China Pte Ltd

Place of incorporation
Singapore

Acronym
SCP

SUMMARISED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF JOINT VENTURES

Aggregate carrying amount of individually immaterial joint ventures

Aggregate amounts of the Group's share of: 

Profit from continuing operations

Total comprehensive income

% of ownership interest

2019
50

2019
$000
2,302

278

278

2018
50

2018
$000
2,064

301

301

ACCOUNTING POLICY
Under AASB 11 Joint Arrangements, investments in joint arrangements are classified as either joint operations or joint ventures. The 
classification depends on the contractual rights and obligations of each investor, rather than the legal structure of the joint arrangement. 
The Group has two joint ventures. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, after initially 
being recognised at cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Under the equity method of accounting, the investments are initially recognised at cost and adjusted thereafter to recognise the Group’s 
share of the post-acquisition profits or losses of the investee in profit or loss, and the Group’s share of movements in other comprehensive 
income of the investee in other comprehensive income. Dividends received or receivable from joint ventures are recognised as a reduction 
in the carrying amount of the investment.

When the Group’s share of losses in an equity accounted investment equals or exceeds its interest in the entity, including any other unsecured long 
term receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the other entity.

Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the entities. 
Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies 
of equity accounted investees have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

E2/ Related party transactions 
PARENT ENTITY
The parent entity and ultimate parent entity within the Group is Collins Foods Limited.

KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
Disclosures relating to the compensation of KMP are included in Note D1 and in the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ Report.

SUBSIDIARIES
The ownership interests in subsidiaries are set out in Note G1. Transactions between entities within the Group during the reporting period 
consisted of loans advanced and repaid, interest charged and received, operating expenses paid, non-current assets purchased and sold, 
and tax losses transferred. These transactions were undertaken on commercial terms and conditions.

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
All transactions with related parties are conducted on commercial terms and conditions.

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F/ OTHER ITEMS
F1/ Commitments for expenditure 

F2/ Earnings per share

F3/ Receivables

F4/ Property, plant and equipment

F5/ Intangible assets

F6/ Trade and other payables

F7/ Provisions

F8/ Reserves

F9/ Tax

F10/ Auditor’s Remuneration

F11/ Contingencies

F1/ Commitments for expenditure
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

Property, plant and equipment:

Aggregate capital expenditure contracted for at balance date but not recognised as liabilities, payable

2019
$000

5,648

2018
$000

2,330

OPERATING LEASES
Operating leases relate to land, buildings and equipment with lease terms ranging from 1 to 20 years and expire on varying dates through 
2039. The Company has the right to extend many of these leases and many contain market review clauses. Certain leases require contingent 
rent, determined as a percentage of sales, when annual sales exceed specified levels.

Operating lease commitments:

Aggregate lease expenditure contracted for at balance date but not recognised as liabilities, payable:

Not later than 1 year

Later than 1 year but not later than 5 years

Later than 5 years

Less recoverable Goods and Services Tax

Minimum lease payments

2019
$000

2018
$000

56,198

153,635

91,013

300,846

(19,930)

280,916

52,436

153,749

93,143

299,328

(19,723)

279,605

ACCOUNTING POLICY
Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Group has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership, are classified as finance 
leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s commencement at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value 
of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other current and non-current 
payables. Finance lease payments are allocated between interest expense and reduction of lease liability over the term of the lease. The 
interest expense is determined by applying the interest rate implicit in the lease to the outstanding lease liability at the beginning of each 
lease payment period. Finance leased assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over the shorter of the asset’s estimated useful life and 
the lease term.

Where the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor, leased assets are classified as operating leases and are not capitalised. 
Rental payments are charged to the Consolidated Income Statement on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

F2/ Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (cents)

Diluted earnings per share (cents)

Earnings used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations ($000)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share (number)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share (number)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES USED AS THE DENOMINATOR

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the denominator in calculating basic 
earnings per share (number)

Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

Performance rights (number)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used as the 
denominator in calculating diluted earnings per share (number)

2019
33.57

33.37

39,111

2018
28.28

28.17

32,489

116,504,037

117,190,780

114,864,101

115,350,131

2019

2018

116,504,037

114,864,101

686,743

486,030

117,190,780

115,350,131

ACCOUNTING POLICY
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares outstanding during the financial period. Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic 
earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential 
ordinary shares, and the weighted average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming the conversion 
of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.

F3/ Receivables
CURRENT ASSETS – RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables

Other receivables

Prepayments

NON‑CURRENT ASSETS – RECEIVABLES

Other receivables

Security deposits

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2019
$000
3,141

137

2,352

5,630

2019
$000
28

293

321

2018
$000
2,676

–

3,779

6,455

2018
$000
–

523

523

ACCOUNTING POLICY 
ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED FROM 30 APRIL 2018
Trade receivables are amounts due for goods or services performed in the ordinary course of business. They are generally due for settlement 
within 30 days and therefore are all classified as current. Trade receivables are recognised initially at the amount of consideration that is 
unconditional unless they contain significant financing components, when they are recognised at fair value. The Group holds the trade 
receivables with the objective to collect the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortised cost using the 
effective interest method.

IMPAIRMENT OF TRADE RECEIVABLES
The Group applies the AASB 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance 
for all trade receivables.

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days 
past due.

The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of receivables over a period of 36 months before 28 April 2019 or 1 May 2018 
respectively and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced within this period. The historical loss rates are adjusted to reflect 
current and forward-looking information on macroeconomic factors affecting the ability of the customers to settle the receivables. The 
Group has identified the GDP and the unemployment rate of the countries in which it sells its goods and services to be the most relevant 
factors, and accordingly adjusts the historical loss rates based on expected changes in these factors.

ACCOUNTING POLICY APPLIED UNTIL 29 APRIL 2018
Trade and related party receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less any provision 
for doubtful debts. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. Collectability of 
trade and related party receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectable are written off. A provision 
for doubtful debts is raised when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due. The amount of the 
impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement within other expenses. When a receivable for which an impairment 
allowance has been recognised becomes uncollectable in a subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent 
recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in the Consolidated Income Statement.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

F4/ Property, plant and equipment

Land & buildings

Leasehold 
improvements

Plant & 
equipment

Construction in 
progress

At 1 May 2017

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 
(including impairment)

Net book amount at 1 May 2017

Additions

Acquisition through controlled 
entity purchased

Adjustment to purchase accounting 
relating to prior period (1)

Transfers

Depreciation expense

Impairment charge

Disposals

Exchange differences

Net book amount at 29 April 2018

At 29 April 2018

Cost

Accumulated depreciation 
(including impairment)

Net book amount at 29 April 2018

Additions

Acquisition through controlled entity 
purchased

Transfers 

Depreciation expense
Impairment charge (2)

Disposals

Exchange differences

$000

3,868

(113)

3,755

2

–

–

2,882

(28)

–

–

–

6,611

6,735

(124)

6,611

1,329

–

5,996

(171)

–

–

–

$000

$000

146,726

(88,108)

58,618

6,263

98,745

(65,117)

33,628

6,099

33,113*

12,460*

(71)

16,400

(15,801)

(75)

(47)

1,080

99,480*

(99,616)

99,480*

8,571

1,214

20,035

(19,640)

(3,221)

(221)

(254)

(153)

9,230

(12,478)

(116)

(210)

599

(70,427)

49,058*

7,086

294

10,557

(15,337)

(1,355)

(575)

19

49,747

Total

$000

256,718

(153,338)

103,380

43,156

45,573*

(224)

–

(28,307)

(191)

(278)

1,820

$000

7,379

–

7,379

30,792

–

–

(28,512)

–

–

(21)

141

9,638

141

9,779

34,934

–

(37,552)

–

–

(120)

187

7,228

7,228

–

7,228

334,955*

(170,026)

164,929*

51,920

1,508

(964)

(35,148)

(4,576)

(916)

(49)

176,704

378,232

(201,528)

176,704

Net book amount at 28 April 2019

13,765

105,964

At 28 April 2019

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation

(including impairment)

Net book amount at 28 April 2019

14,024

226,644

130,336

(259)

13,765

(120,680)

105,964

(80,589)

49,747

* 

(1) 
(2) 

 These figures are restated. The restatement relates to provisional values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisitions of KFC Australia (refer Note A2(B)) 
and KFC Netherlands (refer Note A2(C)). 
 This adjustment relates to a change in the provisional fair value at acquisition date for the KFC Germany acquisition completed in FY17.
 Included in Note F5 is the breakdown of impairments.

70   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

49,058*

9,779

164,929*

199,096*

119,486*

 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING POLICY
All property, plant and equipment is recorded at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly 
attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, 
as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the 
item can be measured reliably.

Property, plant and equipment, excluding freehold land, is depreciated at rates based upon the expected useful economic life as follows:

Buildings

Leasehold improvements:

Buildings

Other leasehold improvements

Plant and equipment

Motor vehicles

Method
Straight line

Straight line

Straight line

Straight line

Straight line

Average life 
20 years

20 years or term of the lease (1)
Primary term of lease (2)

8 years

4 years

(1) 
(2) 

 Estimated useful life is the shorter of 20 years or the full term of the lease including renewal periods that are intended to be exercised.
 If primary term of the lease differs significantly from the estimated useful life of the asset, judgement is applied to the estimated useful life and an individual rate 
is applied.

RECLASSIFICATION OF SOFTWARE
The Group’s software assets were previously presented as property, plant and equipment in the balance sheet. However, management 
considered it to be more appropriately classified and disclosed within intangible assets. The net book value of software assets, at the start 
of the current report period, were reclassified by transferring $964,000 out of “Plant and equipment” and into “Other intangible assets”. 
Any software asset additions or disposals during the year were recognised directly in intangible assets. Prior year comparatives have not 
been restated. Refer to Note F5 for further information.

The asset’s residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date.

The Group reviews annually whether the triggers indicating a risk of impairment exist. The recoverable amounts of cash generating units have 
been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require the use of estimates (refer Note F5).

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

The gain or loss on disposal of all non-current assets is determined as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at the 
time of disposal and the proceeds on disposal and is included in the Consolidated Income Statement of the Group in the reporting period 
of disposal.

IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS 
Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, 
or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are reviewed for impairment 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised in 
the Consolidated Income Statement for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable 
amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped 
at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash generating units). If, in a subsequent period, the amount of 
the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the 
reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

F5/ Intangible assets

At 1 May 2017

Cost

Accumulated amortisation 
(including impairment)

Net book amount at 1 May 2017

Additions

Acquisition through controlled entity 
purchased

Adjustment to purchase accounting – 
Germany relating to prior year (1)

Amortisation

Impairment charge

Exchange differences

Net book amount at 29 April 2018

At 29 April 2018

Cost

Accumulated amortisation 
(including impairment)

Net book amount at 29 April 2018

Additions

Acquisition through controlled entity 
purchased

Transfers

Amortisation
Impairment charge (3)

Exchange differences

Net book amount at 28 April 2019

At 28 April 2019

Cost

Accumulated amortisation 
(including impairment)

Net book amount at 28 April 2019

Goodwill

Franchise rights

$000

291,994

(28,070)

263,924

–

148,489*

334

–

–

6,686

419,433*

447,503*

(28,070)

419,433*

–

5,673

–

–

–

(721)

424,385

452,455

(28,070)

424,385

$000

9,607

(3,240)

6,367

1,526

2,655

–

(891)

(44)

177

9,790

14,035

(4,245)

9,790

2,212

200

–

(1,025)

(368)

(22)

10,787

16,425

(5,638)

10,787

Brands
names (2)

$000

28,348

(16,193)

12,155

–

–

–

(831)

–

(87)

11,237

28,253

(17,016)

11,237

–

–

–

(889)

–

805

11,153

29,058

(17,905)

11,153

Other

$000

28

(4)

24

–

–

–

(24)

–

–

–

28

(28)

–

2,599

–

964

(373)

–

–

Total

$000

329,977

(47,507)

282,470

1,526

151,144*

334

(1,746)

(44)

6,776

440,460*

489,819*

(49,359)

440,460*

4,811

5,873

964

(2,287)

(368)

62

3,190

449,515

6,047

503,985

(2,857)

3,190

(54,470)

449,515

* 

(1) 
(2) 
(3) 

 These figures are restated. The restatement relates to provisional values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisitions of KFC Australia (refer Note A2(B)) 
and KFC Netherlands (refer Note A2(C)). 
 This adjustment relates to a change in the provisional fair value at acquisition date for the KFC Germany acquisition completed in FY17.
 The presentation of Sizzler brand Australia and Sizzler brand Asia have been reclassified to one Intangible assets class – Brand names.
 Included in Note F5 is the breakdown of impairments.

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IMPAIRMENT TEST FOR GOODWILL
ALLOCATION OF GOODWILL 

Cash generating 
unit

Carrying value

KFC Restaurants Australia

KFC Restaurants Europe

2019
$000
327,005

2018
$000
321,331*

2019
$000
96,061

2018
$000
96,874*

2019
$000
1,319

Sizzler Asia

2018
$000
1,228

* 

 These figures are restated. The restatement relates to provisional values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisitions of KFC Australia (refer Note A2(B)) 
and KFC Netherlands (refer Note A2(C)). 

Goodwill is tested for impairment at a cash generating unit level. The recoverable amount of a cash generating unit is determined based 
on value-in-use calculations. Management recognises that there are various reasons that the estimates used in the assumptions may vary. 
For the KFC and Sizzler Asia cash generating units, there are no reasonable and likely changes in assumptions which would result in an 
impairment. Goodwill relating to Sizzler Australia Restaurants is recorded at nil balance as a result of accumulated impairment.

During the reporting period ended 28 April 2019 the above cash generating units were tested for impairment in accordance with AASB 136. 
During the reporting period ended 28 April 2019 individual restaurant assets were also tested for impairment in accordance with AASB 136. In 
the event that the carrying value of these assets was higher than the recoverable amount (measured as the higher of fair value less costs to 
sell and value in use) an impairment charge was recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement as set out in the table below.

Impairment of assets recognised during the reporting period
KFC franchise rights – Australia

KFC franchise rights – Europe

Restaurants:

KFC Australia

Leasehold improvements

Plant and equipment

KFC Europe

Leasehold improvements

Plant and equipment

Sizzler Australia

Leasehold improvements

Plant and equipment

2019
$000
67

301

28

43

3,004

1,256

189

56

4,944

2018
$000
44

–

34

67

–

–

41

49

235

KEY ASSUMPTIONS USED FOR VALUE‑IN‑USE CALCULATIONS
KFC AUSTRALIA RESTAURANTS
The cash flows by restaurant have been estimated after applying growth rates from the commencement of 2020 through to the end of 
the 2024 reporting period which average 2.5% (2018: 2.5%). The year one projections have been aligned to the division’s specific cash flows 
reflected in the 2020 budget.

Management believe that these growth percentages are reasonable considering the growth that has been seen in this operating segment 
during the 2019 and prior reporting periods. A pre-tax discount rate of 14.7% (2018: 14.7%) has been applied to the cash flows. An indefinite 
terminal cash flow calculation has been applied for cash flows beyond 2024, using that year’s cash flow as a base. The growth rate of 2.5% 
(2018: 2.5%) has been used in determining the terminal value, which does not exceed the long term average growth rate for the industry 
segment in which the restaurants operate.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

F5/ Intangible assets (continued)
KFC EUROPE RESTAURANTS
The cash flows by restaurant have been estimated after applying growth rates from the commencement of 2020 through to the end 
of the 2024 reporting period which average 2.5% (2018: 4.0%). The year one projections have been aligned to the division’s specific cash 
flows reflected in the 2020 budget, with certain restaurants having additional growth expectations due to a number of transaction driving 
initiatives that have been launched across these restaurants.

Management believe that these growth percentages are reasonable considering the growth that has been seen in this operating segment 
together with initiatives intended to improve operating margins. A pre-tax discount rate of 7.1% (2018: 8.4%) has been applied to the cash 
flows. An indefinite terminal cash flow calculation has been applied for cash flows beyond 2024, using that year’s cash flow as a base. The 
growth rate of 1.5% (2018: 2.5%) has been used in determining the terminal value, which does not exceed the long term average growth rate 
for the industry segment in which the restaurants operate.

SIZZLER AUSTRALIA RESTAURANTS
The cash flows for the Sizzler Australia Restaurants from the beginning of 2020 to the end of the 2024 reporting period have been estimated 
at an average decline of 5.0% (2018: 5.0%) reflecting the recent trends experienced in this operating segment together with initiatives 
intended to improve operating margins. The projection for 2020 has been aligned to the division’s specific cash flows reflected in the 
2020 budget.

A pre-tax discount rate of 22.2% (2018: 22.2%) has been applied to the cash flows. An indefinite terminal cash flow calculation has been 
applied for cash flows beyond 2024, using that year’s cash flow as a base. No growth has been used in determining the terminal value, which 
is less than the long term average growth rate for the industry.

SIZZLER ASIA
The cash flows for the Sizzler Asia cash generating unit have been estimated after applying growth rates from the commencement of 2020 
through to the end of the 2024 reporting period which average 3.0% (2018: 3.0%). The year one projections have been aligned to the cash 
flows reflected in the 2020 budget.

Management believe that these growth percentages are reasonable considering the growth that has been seen in this cash generating unit 
during the 2019 and prior reporting periods. A pre-tax discount rate of 14.0% (2018: 14.0%) has been applied to the cash flows. An indefinite 
terminal cash flow calculation has been applied for cash flows beyond 2024, using that year’s cash flow as a base.

The growth rate of 3.0% (2018: 3.0%) has been used in determining the terminal rate which does not exceed the long term average growth 
rate for the casual dining industry segment.

ACCOUNTING POLICY 
GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets of the 
acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested for impairment annually, or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired and is carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. 
Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units for the purpose of impairment testing.

The Group determines whether goodwill with indefinite useful lives are impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of 
the recoverable amount of the cash generating units to which the goodwill with indefinite useful lives relate.

DEFERRED FRANCHISE RIGHTS
Costs associated with franchise licences which provide a benefit for more than one reporting period are deferred and amortised over the 
remaining term of the franchise licence. Capitalised costs associated with renewal options for franchise licences are deferred and amortised 
over the renewal option period. The unamortised balance is reviewed each balance date and charged to the Consolidated Income Statement 
to the extent that future benefits are no longer probable.

OTHER INTANGIBLES – SIZZLER BRAND 
Sizzler brand intangibles which are owned and registered by the Group are considered to have a useful life of 20 years and are amortised 
accordingly. These intangibles will be tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount 
may not be recoverable. Sizzler brand intangibles are carried at amortised cost less impairment losses.

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F6/ Trade and other payables

Trade payables and accruals – unsecured

Other payables

Total payables

2019
$000
71,840

17,103

88,943

ACCOUNTING POLICY 
These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided prior to the end of the reporting period and which are unpaid. 
The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

F7/ Provisions 
CURRENT LIABILITIES

Employee entitlements

Make good provision

Onerous contract provision

Total current liabilities – provisions

NON‑CURRENT LIABILITIES

Employee entitlements

Make good provision

Total non-current liabilities – provisions

2019
$000
5,731

570

1,061

7,362

2019
$000
3,367

162

3,529

2018
$000
62,015

15,117

77,132

2018
$000
5,549

597

–

6,146

2018
$000
3,247

252

3,499

ACCOUNTING POLICY 
EMPLOYEE ENTITLEMENTS
Provision has been made in the accounts for benefits accruing to employees up to balance date, such as annual leave, long service leave and 
incentives. Annual leave and incentive provisions that are expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the reporting 
period are measured at their nominal amounts using the remuneration rates expected to apply at the time of settlement and are classified 
in provisions.

Long service leave, annual leave and incentive provisions that are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the 
reporting period are measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees 
up to reporting date.

Long service leave provisions relating to employees who have not yet completed the required period of service are classified as non-current. 
All other employee provisions are classified as a current liability.

All on-costs, including superannuation, payroll tax and workers’ compensation premiums are included in the determination of provisions.

MAKE GOOD PROVISION 
Provisions for legal claims and make good obligations are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result 
of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated. 
Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

The Group is required to restore the leased premises of certain retail restaurants to their original condition upon exit. However, as leases are 
traditionally renewed, the Group only recognises a provision for those restaurants where make good costs will result in a probable outflow 
of funds. An annual review of leased sites is conducted to determine the present value of the estimated expenditure required to remove any 
leasehold improvements and decommission the restaurant.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

F7/ Provisions (continued)
ONEROUS CONTRACTS
Each reporting period, the Group assesses whether any of their contracts are considered to be onerous. The present obligations arising 
under any onerous contracts identified are recognised and measured as provisions. An onerous contract is considered to exist where the 
Group has a contract under which the unavoidable costs of meeting the obligations under the contract exceed the economic benefits 
expected to be received under it.

F8/ Reserves 

Hedging – cash flow hedges

Share based payments

Foreign currency translation

Movements in hedging reserve – cash flow hedges:

Opening balance

Revaluation – gross

Deferred tax (Note F9)

Transfer to net profit – gross

Deferred tax (Note F9)

Closing balance

Movements in share based payments reserve:

Opening balance

Valuation of performance rights

Performance rights vested

Closing balance

Movements in foreign currency translation reserve:

Opening balance

Exchange fluctuations arising on net assets of foreign operations

Exchange fluctuations arising on net investment in hedge

Closing balance

2019
$000
(1,994)

1,009

11,756

10,771

(736)

(1,760)

528

(37)

11

(1,994)

971

206

(167)

1,009

10,717

98

941

11,756

2018
$000
(736)

970

10,717

10,951

(2,332)

2,304

(691)

(23)

6

(736)

643

611

(284)

971

5,109

11,727

(6,119)

10,717

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF RESERVES
HEDGING RESERVE – CASH FLOW HEDGES
The hedging reserve is used to record gains or losses on a hedging instrument in a cash flow hedge that are recognised in other 
comprehensive income. Amounts are recognised in profit and loss when the associated hedged transaction affects profit and loss.

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS RESERVE – PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
The share based payments reserve is used to recognise the issuance date fair value of performance rights issued to employees under the 
Long Term Incentive Plan but not yet vested.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION RESERVE
Exchange differences arising on translation and of a hedge of the net investment in foreign operations are recognised in other 
comprehensive income and accumulated in a separate reserve within equity. Refer to Note C3 for details on the Group’s accounting policy 
for hedge accounting.

76   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

F9/ Tax 
A) INCOME TAX EXPENSE 

Income tax expense

Current tax

Deferred tax

(Over)/under provided in prior reporting periods

Income tax expense is attributable to:

Profit from continuing operations

Aggregate income tax expense

Deferred income tax expense/(benefit) included in income tax expense comprises:

Increase in deferred tax assets

Decrease in deferred tax liabilities 

Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense/(benefit) to prima facie tax payable

Profit from continuing operations before income tax expense

Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30%

Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible/(taxable) in calculating taxable income:

Other non-deductible expenses

Difference in foreign taxation rates

Provision transfers

Non-assessable income received 

Carried forward losses brought to account

Derecognition of previously recognised carried forward tax losses

Current year tax losses for which no deferred income tax was recognised

Amounts (over)/under provided in prior reporting periods

Income tax expense

Tax expense relating to items of other comprehensive income

Cash flow hedges (Note F8)

Tax losses

Unused revenue tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised

Unused capital tax losses for which no deferred tax asset has been recognised

Potential tax benefit @ 30%

2019
$000

19,668

807

(253)

20,222

20,222

20,222

3,410

(2,603)

807

59,333

17,799

706

(607)

–

–

(992)

718

2,851

20,475

(253)

20,222

2018
$000

15,280

889

(160)

16,009

16,009

16,009

(1,210)

2,099

889

48,498

14,549

2,114

(139)

634

(869)

(120)

–

–

16,169

(160)

16,009

(539)

685

15,122

65,961

24,325

3,283

65,090

20,512

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

F9/ Tax (continued)
B) DEFERRED TAX BALANCES

Deferred tax assets (DTA)

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Depreciation

Employee benefits

Provisions

Carried forward revenue losses

Capitalised costs

Cash flow hedges

Other

Total deferred tax assets

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions

Net deferred tax assets

All movements in DTA were recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement and the 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Deferred tax liabilities (DTL)

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Inventories

Intangibles

Prepayments

Total deferred tax liabilities

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provisions

Net deferred tax liabilities

All movements in DTL were recognised in the Consolidated Income Statement and the 
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

2019
$000

2018
$000

25,175

5,675

2,424

3,087

966

854

158

38,339

(6,355)

31,984

787

8,952

–

9,739

(6,355)

3,384

23,764*

5,447

2,354

1,478

1,252

313

56

34,664*

(4,510)

30,154*

752

6,387

2

7,141

(4,510)

2,631

* 

 These figures are restated. The restatement relates to provisional values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the acquisitions of KFC Australia (refer Note A2(B)).

78   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

ACCOUNTING POLICY
INCOME TAX
The income tax expense or revenue for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income based on the national income 
tax rate, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and 
liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements, and to unused tax losses.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to apply when the assets are recovered 
or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates which are enacted or substantively enacted in the respective jurisdiction.

Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses only if it is probable that future taxable 
amounts will be available to utilise those temporary differences and losses.

Deferred tax liabilities and assets are not recognised for temporary differences between the carrying amount and tax bases of investments in 
controlled entities where the parent entity is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that 
the differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and when 
the deferred tax balances relate to the same taxation authority. Current tax assets and liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally 
enforceable right to offset and intends to settle on a net basis.

Current and deferred tax balances attributable to amounts recognised directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.

TAX CONSOLIDATION
The Company, as the head entity in the tax consolidated group and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities continue to account for 
their own current and deferred tax amounts. These tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax consolidated group continues to be 
a stand-alone taxpayer in its own right.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, the Company also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) and the deferred 
tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from controlled entities in the tax consolidated group. Assets or 
liabilities arising under the tax funding agreement with the tax consolidated entities are recognised as amounts receivable from or payable to 
other entities in the Group.

The entities in the Tax Consolidated Group entered into a tax sharing agreement which, in the opinion of the directors, limits the joint and 
several liability of the wholly-owned entities within the Tax Consolidated Group in the case of a default by the Company.

The entities in the Tax Consolidated Group have also entered into a Tax Funding Agreement under which the wholly-owned entities of that 
group fully compensate the Company for any current tax payable assumed and are compensated by the Company for any current tax receivable 
and deferred tax assets relating to unused tax losses or unused tax credits that are transferred to the Company under the tax consolidation 
legislation. The funding amounts are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in the wholly-owned entities’ financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

F10/ Auditor’s remuneration 
During the reporting period the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related 
practices and non-related audit firms:

AUDIT AND OTHER ASSURANCE SERVICES

Audit services:

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work for foreign subsidiary

Network firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Audit and review of financial reports and other audit work for foreign subsidiary

Other assurance services:

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Store sales certificates

Agreed upon procedures for covenant calculations

Total remuneration for assurance services

TAXATION SERVICES

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Tax compliance services, including review of tax returns

International tax consulting 

Network firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

Tax compliance services, including review of company tax returns

International tax consulting and tax advice on acquisitions

Total remuneration for taxation services

OTHER SERVICES

PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian firm

Probity review of IT project

Total remuneration for other services

TOTAL REMUNERATION FOR SERVICES

Whole Dollars

2018
$

2019
$

517,861

38,760

343,394

900,015

11,730

22,440

34,170

934,185

70,466

97,351

5,587

–

173,404

48,612

48,612

1,156,201

392,202

45,169

352,142

789,513

11,258

22,096

33,354

822,867

88,774

–

11,316

11,822

111,912

–

–

934,779

It is the Group’s policy to employ PricewaterhouseCoopers on assignments additional to their statutory audit duties where 
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ expertise and experience with the Group are important. These assignments are principally tax advice, due diligence 
reporting on acquisitions and capital raisings, or where PricewaterhouseCoopers is awarded assignments on a competitive basis. It is the 
Company’s policy to seek competitive tenders for all major consulting projects.

F11/ Contingencies
The parent entity and certain controlled entities indicated in Note G1 have entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee (Amended and Restated) 
under which the parent entity has guaranteed any deficiencies of funds on winding up of the controlled entities which are party to the 
Deed. At the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to meet any obligations or 
liabilities to which it is, or may become, subject by virtue of the Deed.

As described in Note B2, CFG Finance Pty. Limited (a subsidiary) and several other related entities entered into Syndicated and Working 
Capital credit facilities. As a consequence of this, the Company and its subsidiaries (other than subsidiaries outside the Closed Group) 
became registered guarantors of all the obligations in respect of these loan facilities.

80   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

G/ GROUP STRUCTURE
G1/ Subsidiaries and Deed of Cross Guarantee (Amended and Restated)

G2/ Parent entity financial information

G1/ Subsidiaries and Deed of Cross Guarantee (Amended and Restated)
The Consolidated Financial Statements at 28 April 2019 include the following subsidiaries. The reporting period end of all subsidiaries is the 
same as that of the parent entity (a).

Name of controlled entity
CFG Finance Pty Limited

Collins Foods Holding Pty. Limited

Collins Foods Finance Pty. Limited

Collins Foods Group Pty. Ltd. 

Collins Restaurants Queensland Pty. Ltd.

Collins Restaurants NSW Pty. Ltd. 

Collins Restaurants West Pty. Ltd. 

Fiscal Nominees Company Pty. Ltd.

Sizzler Restaurants Group Pty. Ltd. 

Collins Restaurants Management Pty. Ltd. 

Collins Restaurants South Pty. Ltd.

Collins Foods Subsidiary Pty Ltd

Snag Stand Leasing Pty Ltd

Snag Stand Corporate Pty Limited

Snag Stand Franchising Pty Ltd

Snag Stand International Pty Ltd

Snag Holdings Pty Ltd

Collins Property Development Pty. Ltd

Club Sizzler Pty. Ltd.

Collins Foods Australia Pty. Ltd.

Collins Finance and Management Pty. Ltd.

SingCo Trading Pte Ltd

Sizzler International Marks LLC

Sizzler Asia Holdings LLC

Sizzler South East Asia LLC

Sizzler New Zealand LLC

Sizzler Restaurant Services LLC

Collins Foods Europe Limited

Collins Foods Europe Services Limited

Collins Foods Europe Finco Limited

Collins Foods Germany Limited

Collins Foods Netherlands Limited

Notes
(b)

Place of 
incorporation
Australia

Acronym
CFGF

2019
100

2018
100

% of shares held

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c) (d)

(c) (d)

(c) (d)

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

Australia

CFH

CFF

CFG

CRQ

CRN

CRW

FNC

SRG

CRM

CRS

CFS

SSL

SSC

SSF

SSI

SNG

CPD

CSP

CFA

CFM

Singapore

SingCo

Delaware, USA

Delaware, USA

Delaware, USA

Delaware, USA

Delaware, USA

(c) United Kingdom

(c) United Kingdom

(c) United Kingdom

(c) United Kingdom

(c) United Kingdom

SIM

SAH

SSEA

SNZ

SRS

CFEL

CFESL

CFEFL

CFGL

CFNL

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

G1/ Subsidiaries and Deed of Cross Guarantee (Amended and Restated) (continued)
Notes relating to the above table:

(a) 
(b) 

(c) 
(d) 

 Collins Foods Limited is incorporated and domiciled in Australia. The Registered office is located at Level 3, KSD1, 485 Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton Queensland 4007.
 These companies have entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee (Amended and Restated), dated 27 April 2017, with Collins Foods Limited which provides that all parties 
to the deed will guarantee to each creditor payment in full of any debt of each company participating in the deed on winding up of that company. As a result of the new 
ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016/785 (ASIC Instrument 2016/785) which has replaced ASIC Class Order CO 98/1418, these companies are 
relieved from the requirement to prepare financial statements.
 These companies are not Australian registered companies and are not covered by the ASIC Instrument 2016/785.
 Originally incorporated in Nevada, upon conversion to a Limited Liability Company (LLC) became registered in Delaware. 

The Consolidated Income Statement, Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Summary of Movements in Consolidated 
Retained Earnings of the entities in the ASIC Instrument 2016/785 ‘Closed Group’ are as follows.

As there are no other parties to the Deed of Cross Guarantee (Amended and Restated), that are controlled by Collins Foods Limited, 
the below also represents the ‘Extended Closed Group’.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

Sales revenue

Cost of sales

Gross profit

Selling, marketing and royalty expenses

Occupancy expenses

Restaurant related expenses

Administration expenses

Other expenses

Other income

Finance income

Finance costs

Profit from continuing operations before income tax

Income tax expense

Profit from continuing operations

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Profit from continuing operations

Other comprehensive income:

Cash flow hedges

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

Other comprehensive income for the reporting period, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the reporting period

Total comprehensive income for the reporting period is attributable to:

Owners of the parent

SUMMARY OF MOVEMENTS IN CONSOLIDATED RETAINED EARNINGS

Retained earnings at the beginning of the reporting period

Profit for the reporting period

Dividends provided for or paid

Retained earnings at the end of the reporting period 

82   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

2019
$000

772,863

(365,581)

407,282

(163,097)

(59,458)

(68,038)

(38,376)

(7,387)

3,616

479

(11,130)

63,891

(18,109)

45,782

Closed Group

2018
$000

675,261

(323,296)

351,965

(139,330)

(53,278)

(60,901)

(38,660)

(5,240)

367

353

(10,812)

44,464

(15,196)

29,268

45,782

29,268

(1,796)

538

(1,258)

44,524

2,281

(685)

1,596

30,864

44,524

30,864

26,827

45,782

(20,972)

51,637

16,472

29,268

(18,913)

26,827

The Consolidated Balance Sheet of all entities in the ASIC Instrument 2016/785 ‘Closed Group’ as at the end of the reporting period is 
as follows:

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables

Inventories

Total current assets

Non‑current assets:

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Deferred tax assets

Receivables

Other financial assets

Total non-current assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Current liabilities:

Trade and other payables

Current tax liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non‑current liabilities:

Borrowings

Derivative financial instruments

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net assets

Equity

Contributed equity

Reserves

Retained earnings/(accumulated losses)

Total equity

2019
$000

56,551

2,323

5,492

64,366

142,348

338,319

31,981

1,104

134,302

648,054

712,420

74,139

4,387

1,534

6,193

86,253

285,700

1,379

3,532

290,611

376,864

335,556

290,495

(6,576)

51,637

335,556

Closed Group

2018
$000

41,173

3,461

5,196

49,830

132,731

325,187

31,589

288

134,302

624,097

673,927

64,821

1,129

1,216

6,145

73,311

286,258

–

3,499

289,757

363,068

310,859

290,328

(6,296)

26,827

310,859

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

G2/ Parent entity financial information 
SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The individual financial statements for the parent entity show the following aggregate amounts:

Balance sheet

Current assets

Non-current assets

Total assets

Current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Shareholder’s equity:
Issued capital (1)

Reserves

Retained earnings 

Profit for the reporting period

Total comprehensive income

2019
$000

225

412,853

413,078

4,600

69,874

74,474

338,604

336,826

1,009

769

338,604

20,435

20,435

2018
$000

139

391,082

391,221

1,344

50,945

52,289

338,932

336,659

967

1,306

338,932

18,716

18,716

(1) 

 Represents share capital of the parent entity. This differs from the share capital of the Group due to the capital reconstruction of the Group treated as a reverse 
acquisition in the 2012 reporting period. 

GUARANTEES ENTERED INTO BY THE PARENT ENTITY
The parent entity has provided unsecured financial guarantees in respect of bank loan facilities amounting to $270 million and €60 million 
as stated in Note B2. In addition, there are cross guarantees given by the parent entity as described in Note G1. All controlled entities 
will together be capable of meeting their obligations as and when they fall due by virtue to the Deed of Cross Guarantee (Amended 
and Restated) dated 27 April 2017. No liability was recognised by the parent entity in relation to these guarantees, as their fair value is 
considered immaterial.

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES OF THE PARENT ENTITY
Except as described above in relation to guarantees, the parent entity did not have any contingent liabilities as at 28 April 2019 (2018: nil).

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H/ BASIS OF PREPARATION AND OTHER ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
H1/ Basis of preparation

H2/ Changes to accounting policies

H3/ Other accounting policies

H1/ Basis of preparation
COMPLIANCE
These financial statements have been prepared as a general purpose financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, 
other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations and the 
Corporations Act 2001.

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the 
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

MEASUREMENT
Collins Foods Limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements. The financial statements 
have also been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of financial assets and liabilities (including 
derivative instruments).

GOING CONCERN
The financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors are of the opinion that the Group will be able to continue to 
operate as a going concern having regard to available non-current debt facilities and the Group’s internally generated cash resources.

CONSOLIDATION
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the financial statements of the parent entity, Collins Foods Limited (the Company) and 
its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group) (see Note G1 on subsidiaries). All transactions and balances between companies in the 
Group are eliminated on consolidation. Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Company has the power to govern the financial and 
operating results and policies and often accompanies a shareholding of more than one-half of the voting rights. The results of subsidiaries 
acquired or disposed of during the reporting period are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the 
effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Consistent accounting policies are employed in the 
preparation and presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

REPORTING PERIOD
The Group utilises a fifty-two, fifty-three week reporting period ending on the Sunday nearest to 30 April. The 2019 reporting period 
comprised the fifty-two weeks which ended on 28 April 2019 (2018 was a fifty-two week reporting period which ended on 29 April 2018).

FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency). The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in Australian 
dollars, which is the functional and presentation currency of the Company.

Transactions in foreign currencies are converted at the exchange rates in effect at the dates of each transaction. Amounts payable to or by 
the Group in foreign currencies have been translated into Australian currency at the exchange rates ruling on balance date. Gains and losses 
arising from fluctuations in exchange rates on monetary assets and liabilities are included in the Consolidated Income Statement in the 
period in which the exchange rates change, except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges.

The foreign currency results and financial position of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars as follows:

•  assets and liabilities at the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period;
• 
•  all resulting exchange differences recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity.

income and expenses at the average exchange rates for the reporting period; with

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of any net investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other 
financial instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are recognised in other comprehensive income.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign 
operation and translated at the exchange rate at the end of the reporting period.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

H1/ Basis of preparation (continued)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS 
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations 
of future events that may have a financial impact on the Group and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

The carrying amounts of certain assets and liabilities are often determined based on estimates and assumptions of future events. The 
key estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain assets 
and liabilities within the next annual reporting period are included in the following notes:

•  Note A2 Business combinations;
•  Note F4 Property, plant and equipment;
•  Note F5 Non-current assets – intangible assets; and
•  Note F7 Provisions. 

ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ Reports) Instrument 2016/191, issued by the 
Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the financial report. Amounts in the financial 
report have been rounded off in accordance with that Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.

COMPARATIVES AND RESTATEMENTS OF PRIOR YEAR BALANCES
Comparatives have been reclassified where appropriate to enhance comparability.

NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE GROUP
The Group has applied the following standards and amendments for the first time for their annual reporting period commencing 1 May 2018:

•  AASB 9 Financial Instruments;
•  AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers;
•  AASB 2016-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Classification and Measurement of Share-based Payment Transactions; and
• 

Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Considerations.

The Group had to change its accounting policies and make certain retrospective adjustments following the adoption of AASB 9 and AASB 
15. This is disclosed in Note H2. Most of the other amendments listed above did not have any impact on the amounts recognised in prior 
periods and are not expected to significantly affect the current or future periods.

NEW STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS NOT YET ADOPTED
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for 28 April 2019 reporting periods and 
have not been early adopted by the Group. The Group’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out 
below. At this stage the Group does not intend to adopt any of the following standards before the effective dates.

AASB 16 DISCLOSURE
This standard replaces the current standard, AASB 117 Leases. Under AASB 16 Leases (new leasing accounting standard), a contract is, or 
contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time, in exchange for consideration. 
Under AASB 117, a lessee was required to make a distinction between a finance lease (on balance sheet) and an operating lease (off balance 
sheet). AASB 16 now requires lessees to recognise a lease liability reflecting the present value of future lease payments and a ‘right-of-use’ 
(ROU) asset for all lease contracts.

From the date of adoption, the Consolidated Income Statement will be impacted by the removal of operating lease expenses, the 
recognition of an interest expense applicable to the future lease payment obligations and the recognition of a depreciation expense in 
respect of the ROU asset. There will also be an impact to both the operating and financing activities within the Consolidated Statement 
of Cashflows, where cash paid for operating leases will no longer be recognised under operating activities. It instead will be presented in 
financing activities, split between a principal repayment and interest component.

As at reporting date, the Group had non-cancellable operating lease commitments of $280.9 million (refer Note F1). By implementing the 
changes outlined above across the Group’s operating lease portfolio, there will be a material change in the Group’s accounting for leases and 
financial statements.

86   ANNUAL REPORT 2019 COLLINS FOODS LIMITED

The new standard is effective to the Group on 29 April 2019. On application of the standard, management were required to make various key 
judgements, including:

incremental borrowing rate (IBR) used to discount the future lease payment obligations;
lease terms, including the rights of renewal expected to be exercised; and

• 
• 
•  foreign currency translation rates.

The Group has elected to utilise the following practical expedients and recognition exemptions allowed by the new standard on transition, 
including the following:

•  to retain the classification of existing contracts as leases (‘grandfathering’) instead of reassessing whether existing contracts are or contain a 

lease at the date of application of the new standard.

•  to apply the recognition exemption where short-term leases and leases of low value assets are excluded under the new standard. Costs for 

these items will continue to be expensed directly to the Consolidated Income Statement.
•  to apply a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics.

The Group will also be aligning a change in the make good provision policy with the implementation of the new standard. All make good 
provision obligations of the Group will be recognised at transition date as a component of the ROU asset and a separate liability on the 
Consolidated Balance Sheet.

In order to facilitate the new lease accounting process, the Group has upgraded Australia’s property management system and implemented 
the system across the Group’s wider lease portfolio. The system provides calculations showing the financial impact of the new standard as at 
29 April 2019 and the first year of adoption.

The new standard allows a choice in transition methods. Management has elected to use the modified retrospective: hybrid method. Using 
this transition method, the Group retrospectively values the ROU asset, either at the date of transition or the lease commencement date, 
on a lease-by-lease basis. This results in the cumulative effect recognised at the date of transition as an adjustment to the opening balance 
of retained earnings with no restatement of comparative information in the financial statements. The impact on the Consolidated Balance 
Sheet is approximately:

•  an increase of $366.9 million to lease and other related liabilities;
•  an increase of $368.6 million to ROU assets;
• 

resulting in a $1.7 million adjustment to retained earnings.

The future lease liability is significantly higher than the lease commitments disclosed in Note F1, primarily due to the judgement applied to 
rights of renewals expected to be exercised.

The financial impact on the Consolidated Income Statement for the year of adoption is estimated to be an approximate reduction in net 
profit before tax of $12.2 million. This is made up of the following estimated differences:

•  a $46.0 million decrease in operating lease rental expenses;
•  a $39.3 million increase in depreciation expenses; and
•  a $18.9 million increase in interest expenses.

There will be a nil net effect to the Consolidated Statement of Cashflows as a result of adopting the new standard, as operating lease payments 
will continue to be paid as previously, however the cash outflow will be reclassified to financing activities rather than operating activities.

The estimated potential financial adjustments above may be different to actuals due to:

•  changes in lease portfolio (CPI, market valuations, new leases and renegotiations);
• 
•  foreign currency fluctuations.

incremental borrowing rate used; and

INTERPRETATION 23 UNCERTAINTY OVER INCOME TAX TREATMENTS
Interpretation 23 clarifies the accounting for uncertainties in income taxes.

The interpretation is to be applied to the determination of taxable profit (tax loss), tax bases, unused tax losses, unused tax credits and tax 
rates (‘tax amounts’), when there is uncertainty over income tax treatments under AASB 112 Income Taxes.

The Interpretation requires an entity to: 

•  use judgement to determine whether each tax treatment should be considered independently or whether some tax treatments should be 

considered together.

•  assume that a taxation authority with the right to examine any amounts reported to it will examine those amounts and will have full 

knowledge of all relevant information when doing so.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

H1/ Basis of preparation (continued)
•  Determine tax amounts on a basis that is consistent with the tax treatment included in its income tax filings if an entity concludes that it is 

probable that a particular tax treatment will be accepted by the taxation authorities.

•  Determine tax amounts using the most likely amount or expected value of the tax treatment (whichever provides better predictions of 
the resolution of the uncertainty). If an entity concludes that it is not probable that a particular tax treatment will be accepted by the 
taxation authorities.

The Group does not anticipate that the application of the Interpretation will have a material impact on the Group’s Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or 
future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.

H2/ Changes in accounting policies
This note explains the impact of the adoption of AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers on the 
Group’s financial statements. The adoption of Interpretation 22 Foreign Currency Transactions and Advance Considerations and other minor 
changes to AASBs applicable for the 2019 reporting period did not have a significant impact on the Group’s financial statements.

The impact on total equity attributable to the members of Collins Foods Limited as at 30 April 2018 of the adoption of AASB 9 and AASB 15 
is as follows:

Total equity as at 29 April 2018

Adjustment to retained earnings due to adoption of AASB 15

Restated total equity as at 30 April 2018

Refer to following notes for details of the new accounting policies that have been applied from 30 April 2018:

•  Note C2 Recognised fair-value measurements;
•  Note C3 Derivative financial instruments; and
•  Note F3 Receivables. 

$000
332,969

(463)

332,506

IMPACT OF TRANSITION TO AASB 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AS AT 30 APRIL 2018
The Group adopted AASB 9 Financial Instruments on 30 April 2018, which resulted in changes in accounting policies. Amounts recognised 
in the financial statements as at this date did not require any adjustments on application of the new accounting policies. The standard 
replaced the provisions of AASB 139 that relate to the recognition, classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities; 
de-recognition of financial instruments; impairment of financial assets; and hedge accounting. The new accounting policies relating to 
financial instruments are set out in the section prior to this.

For transition, the Group has elected to apply the limited exemption in AASB 9 relating to the classification, measurement and impairment 
requirements for financial assets and accordingly has not restated comparative periods.

The Group applies the new forward looking expected credit loss model required by AASB 9, using the simplified approach for its trade 
receivables portfolio review and the general approach for all other financial assets as required by the standard. There was no impact on 
transition to AASB 9 on the Group’s opening balances as at 30 April 2018.

CLASSIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
On 30 April 2018, the Group assessed the classification of its financial assets on the basis of the contractual terms of their cash flows and the 
business model by which they are managed. All of the Group’s financial assets were previously classified as loans and receivables or held to 
maturity and were reclassified to held at amortised cost on transition date.

DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Group’s risk management strategies and associated hedge documentation have been aligned with the requirements of AASB 9 and 
existing hedging relationships under AASB 139 have been treated as continuing hedges.

IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS
The Group implemented the new forward looking expected credit loss model which is required for certain financial instruments. 
The simplified approach was used for the trade receivables portfolio, being the Group’s only financial assets other than cash and cash 
equivalents on transition. There was an insignificant impact on application of the expected credit loss model.

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IMPACT OF TRANSITION TO AASB 15 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS
AASB 15 replaces AASB 118 Revenue. The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity recognises revenue related to the transfer of promised 
goods or services when control of the goods or services passes to the customer. The amount of revenue recognised should reflect the 
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

The Group has adopted the modified transitional approach to implementation and the new standard has therefore been applied only to 
contracts that remain in force at 30 April 2018. A transition adjustment has been recognised in retained earnings on transition at 30 April 2018 
without adjustment of comparatives.

The impact on the Group’s retained earnings as at 30 April 2018 is as follows:

Retained earnings
Recognition of contract liability for franchise fee revenue (1)
Adjustment in recognition of withholding taxes (2)

Adjustment to retained earnings for adoption of AASB 15

Opening retained earnings 30 April 2018

The transition adjustments relate to:

2018
$000
31,689

(546)

83

(463)

31,226

(1) 

(2) 

 Franchise revenue whereby franchise fee revenue was recognised fully at the commencement of each franchise agreement under AASB 118. Under AASB 15, franchise fee 
revenue is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract. This adjustment is based on all contracts that remained in force as at transition date, 30 April 
2018. The change in accounting has no impact on the commercial arrangement or current or future cash flows.
 The recognition of withholding taxes directly related to the transactions at point 1 and 2 above, was adjusted to be recognised at the same pattern of recognition of the 
associated revenue and expense.

H3/ Other accounting policies
GOODS AND SERVICES TAX 
Revenues, 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, it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an 

asset or as part of an item of expense; or

•  for receivables and payables which are recognised inclusive of GST.

The net amount of GST payable to the taxation authority is included as part of trade and other payables (see Note F6).

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

COST OF SALES 
For the purposes of the Consolidated Income Statement, cost of sales includes the carrying amount of inventories sold during the reporting 
period and an estimated allocation of labour incurred in relation to preparing those inventories for sale.

OCCUPANCY EXPENSES 
Occupancy expenses include: fixed rentals, contingent rentals, land tax, outgoings and depreciation relating to buildings and 
leasehold improvements.

RESTAURANT RELATED EXPENSES 
Restaurant related expenses include: utilities, maintenance, labour and on-costs (except those allocated to cost of sales), cleaning costs, 
depreciation of plant and equipment (owned and leased) located in restaurants and amortisation of KFC franchise rights.

INVENTORIES 
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is assigned on a first-in first-out basis and includes expenditure 
incurred in acquiring the stock and bringing it to the existing condition and location.

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Notes to the Consolidated  
Financial Statements 

I/ SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Group is not aware of any matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year which have significantly or may 
significantly affect the operations and results of the Group.

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Directors’  
Declaration

In the Directors’ opinion:

•  the financial statements and notes set out on pages 40 to 90 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

 –   complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting 

requirements; and

 –   giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 28 April 2019 and of its performance for the period 

ended on that date; 

•  there are reasonable grounds to believe that Collins Foods Limited will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and 

payable; and

•  at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the extended closed group identified in Note G 

will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the Deed of Cross Guarantee 
(Amended and Restated) described in Note G.

Note H confirms that the financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board.

The Directors have been given the declarations by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer required by section 295A of 
the Corporations Act 2001.

This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors.

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of Directors.

Robert Kaye SC 
Chairman

Brisbane 
25 June 2019

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Independent auditor’s report 
To the members of Collins Foods Limited 

Report on the audit of the financial report 

Our opinion 

In our opinion: 

The accompanying financial report of Collins Foods Limited (the Company) and its controlled entities 
(together the Group) is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 

(a)

giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 28 April 2019 and of its financial
performance for the reporting period then ended

(b)

complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

What we have audited 
The Group financial report comprises: 

•

•

•

•

•

•

•

the consolidated income statement for the reporting period then ended

the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the reporting period then ended

the consolidated balance sheet as at 28 April 2019

the consolidated statement of cash flows for the reporting period then ended

the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the reporting period then ended

the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include a summary of significant
accounting policies

the directors’ declaration.

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

Independence 
We are independent of the Group 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. 

PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757 
480 Queen Street, BRISBANE  QLD  4000, GPO Box 150, BRISBANE  QLD  4001 
T: +61 7 3257 5000, F: +61 7 3257 5999, www.pwc.com.au 

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 

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Our audit approach 

An audit is designed to provide reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from 
material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if 
individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 
users taken on the basis of the financial report. 

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an 
opinion on the financial report as a whole, taking into account the geographic and management 
structure of the Group, its accounting processes and controls and the industry in which it operates. 

The Group operates across Australia, Asia and Europe. Its key segments are KFC Restaurants in 
Australia and KFC Restaurants in Europe, and Sizzler Restaurants (in Australia and Asia). The Group 
has a corporate accounting function based in Brisbane.  

Materiality 

•

For the purpose of our audit we used overall Group materiality of $3 million, which represents approximately
5% of the Group’s profit before tax.

• We applied this threshold, together with qualitative considerations, to determine the scope of our audit and the
nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements on the financial
report as a whole.

• We chose Group profit before tax because, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance of

the Group is most commonly measured.

• We utilised a 5% threshold based on our professional judgement, noting it is within the range of commonly

acceptable thresholds.

Audit Scope 

•

•

Our audit focused on where the Group made subjective judgements; for example, significant accounting
estimates involving assumptions and inherently uncertain future events.

In establishing the overall approach to the Group audit, we determined the type of audit work that needed to be
performed.  Full scope audit procedures were performed over the Australian, Asian and the European
operations, assisted by local component auditors in the Netherlands. Site visits were conducted at KFC, Sizzler
and Taco Bell Restaurants in Queensland, South Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.

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•

•

•

To be satisfied that sufficient audit evidence has been obtained on the Collins Foods Europe business for our
opinion on the Group financial report as a whole, the group audit engagement team had active dialogue
throughout the reporting period with the local component auditors, including issuing written instructions,
receiving formal interoffice reporting, as well as attending final audit clearance meetings with management and
the Board in Netherlands and United Kingdom respectively.

Due to the nature of the Group’s business, our IT systems specialists assisted us with developing our
understanding of the Group’s IT systems and complex revenue generation processes.

As part of our audit, we also utilised the expertise of our Valuation experts and Tax specialists to assist with our
audit procedures on the Group’s impairment models and tax calculations.

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 for the current period. The key audit 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. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a particular 
audit procedure is made in that context. We communicated the key audit matters to the Audit and Risk 
Committee. 

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Assessment of the carrying value of goodwill 
(Refer to note F5) $424.4m 

Our procedures relating to impairment assessment of 
goodwill included, amongst others:  

Collins Foods Limited recorded goodwill of $424 million 
as at 28 April 2019, allocated to KFC Restaurants 
Australia ($327m), KFC Restaurants Europe ($96m) 
and Sizzler Asia ($1m).  

As required by Australian Accounting Standards, at 28 
April 2019, management performed an impairment 
assessment over the goodwill balance by calculating the 
value in use for each CGU using a discounted cash flow 
model. Refer to Note F5, for details of the impairment 
test and assumptions.  

Given the material significance of the goodwill balance 
to the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the judgement 
involved in estimating the assumptions in the 
impairment model including forecast cash flows, growth 
rates and discount rate, this was determined to be a key 
audit matter.  

No impairment charge was recorded by the Group in the 
current reporting period.  

•

•

•

•

Assessing the appropriateness of the Group’s
determination of cash generating units (CGUs),
including the allocation of assets to CGUs.

Testing the mathematical accuracy of the models.

Evaluating the cash flow forecasts within the
models including assessing the assumptions they
were based on.

Comparing the cash flows forecasts for reporting
period ending 26 April 2020 (FY2020) by
comparing them to Board approved budgets for this
period.

• Where appropriate, comparing the actual results for
the reporting period ended 28 April 2019 (FY2019)
with the prior reporting period forecasts to assess
the historical accuracy of the Group’s forecasting
processes.

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•

•

•

To be satisfied that sufficient audit evidence has been obtained on the Collins Foods Europe business for our

opinion on the Group financial report as a whole, the group audit engagement team had active dialogue

throughout the reporting period with the local component auditors, including issuing written instructions,

receiving formal interoffice reporting, as well as attending final audit clearance meetings with management and

the Board in Netherlands and United Kingdom respectively.

Due to the nature of the Group’s business, our IT systems specialists assisted us with developing our

understanding of the Group’s IT systems and complex revenue generation processes.

As part of our audit, we also utilised the expertise of our Valuation experts and Tax specialists to assist with our

audit procedures on the Group’s impairment models and tax calculations.

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 for the current period. The key audit 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. Further, any commentary on the outcomes of a particular 

audit procedure is made in that context. We communicated the key audit matters to the Audit and Risk 

Committee. 

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

Assessment of the carrying value of goodwill 

Our procedures relating to impairment assessment of 

(Refer to note F5) $424.4m 

goodwill included, amongst others:  

Collins Foods Limited recorded goodwill of $424 million 

as at 28 April 2019, allocated to KFC Restaurants 

Australia ($327m), KFC Restaurants Europe ($96m) 

Assessing the appropriateness of the Group’s

determination of cash generating units (CGUs),

including the allocation of assets to CGUs.

and Sizzler Asia ($1m).  

As required by Australian Accounting Standards, at 28 

April 2019, management performed an impairment 

assessment over the goodwill balance by calculating the 

value in use for each CGU using a discounted cash flow 

model. Refer to Note F5, for details of the impairment 

test and assumptions.  

Testing the mathematical accuracy of the models.

Evaluating the cash flow forecasts within the

models including assessing the assumptions they

were based on.

Comparing the cash flows forecasts for reporting

period ending 26 April 2020 (FY2020) by

comparing them to Board approved budgets for this

Given the material significance of the goodwill balance 

to the Consolidated Balance Sheet and the judgement 

involved in estimating the assumptions in the 

period.

impairment model including forecast cash flows, growth 

• Where appropriate, comparing the actual results for

rates and discount rate, this was determined to be a key 

the reporting period ended 28 April 2019 (FY2019)

audit matter.  

with the prior reporting period forecasts to assess

the historical accuracy of the Group’s forecasting

No impairment charge was recorded by the Group in the 

processes.

current reporting period.  

•

•

•

•

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

•

•

•

Evaluating the discount rate, growth rate and long
term growth rate assumptions in the models with
the support of PwC valuation specialists by
comparing them to market observable inputs.

Performing sensitivity analysis to assess the impact
of any changes, that were viewed as reasonably
possible, in key assumptions used in the models,
including the discount rates, growth rates and long
term growth rate.

Evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures made in
Note F5 to the financial report, in light of the
requirements of Australian Accounting Standards.

Carrying value of other non-current assets 
(Refer to note F4) $176.7m 

We performed the following audit procedures, on a 
sample basis, in relation to management’s review of each 
restaurant, amongst others: 

As at 28 April 2019, the Group recorded Property, plant 
and equipment assets of $176.7m.  

Management have followed their formal policy to 
prepare value in use calculations for all restaurants to 
consider them for fixed asset impairment at an 
individual restaurant level.  

Following management’s assessment, a fixed asset 
impairment of $4.6m was recorded in the financial 
report relating to KFC Australia, KFC Europe and Sizzler 
Australia stores.  

We considered this a key audit matter given the 
significant level of judgements and estimates involved in 
determining the value in use calculation for each of 
restaurant as well as the materiality of the fixed asset 
balance on the Group’s financial position.  

•

•

•

•

Testing the mathematical accuracy of the
underlying calculations in the discounted cash
flow valuation models.

Evaluating the cash flow forecasts in the
models for each individual restaurant including
assessing the assumptions they were based on.

Comparing the cash flow forecasts for FY2020
in the calculations to the Board approved
budget for FY2020.

Comparing the FY2019 actual results with prior
reporting period forecasts to assess the
historical accuracy of the Group’s forecasting
processes.

• With the assistance of PwC valuation experts,
we assessed key assumptions for long-term
growth rate, growth rate and discount rate in
the forecasts by comparing them to historical
results and economic and industry forecasts;

•

Performed sensitivity analysis on assumptions
within the detailed calculations.

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Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

•

Evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures made
in Note F4 to the financial report, in light of the
requirements of Australian Accounting
Standards.

Other information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 
information included in the annual report for the reporting period ended 28 April 2019, but does not 
include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Prior to the date of this auditor's report, 
the other information we obtained included the Directors' Report, Shareholder Information and the 
Corporate Directory. We expect the remaining other information to be made available to us after the 
date of this auditor's report.  

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not and will not 
express an opinion or 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 on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of 
this auditor’s report, 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. 

When we read the other information not yet received, if we conclude that there is a material 
misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to the directors and use our 
professional judgement to determine the appropriate action to take. 

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 Group 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 Group or to cease 
operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

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•

Evaluated the adequacy of the disclosures made

in Note F4 to the financial report, in light of the

requirements of Australian Accounting

Standards.

Other information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the 

information included in the annual report for the reporting period ended 28 April 2019, but does not 

include the financial report and our auditor’s report thereon. Prior to the date of this auditor's report, 

the other information we obtained included the Directors' Report, Shareholder Information and the 

Corporate Directory. We expect the remaining other information to be made available to us after the 

date of this auditor's report.  

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 on the other information that we obtained prior to the date of 

this auditor’s report, 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. 

When we read the other information not yet received, if we conclude that there is a material 

misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to the directors and use our 

professional judgement to determine the appropriate action to take. 

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 Group 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 Group or to cease 

operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

Key audit matter 

How our audit addressed the key audit matter 

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 the financial report. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing 
and Assurance Standards Board website at: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar1.pdf. 
This description forms part of our auditor's report. 

Report on the remuneration report 

Our opinion on the remuneration report 

Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not and will not 

express an opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 

We have audited the remuneration report included in pages 8 to 21 of the directors’ report for the 
reporting period ended 28 April 2019. 

In our opinion, the remuneration report of Collins Foods Limited for the reporting period ended 28 
April 2019 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.  

PricewaterhouseCoopers 

Kim Challenor 
Partner 

Brisbane 
25 June 2019 

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Shareholder  
Information

Shareholder information that has not been stated elsewhere in the Annual Report is set out below. The shareholder information set out 
below was applicable as at the close of trading on 20 June 2019.

Distribution of equity securities

Analysis of numbers of equity security holders by size of holding:

Holding
1–1,000

1,001–5,000

5,001–10,000

10,001–100,000

100,001 and over

Total

Number of shareholders 
of ordinary shares
2,661

Number of holders of 
performance rights
–

2,723

619

437

42

6,482

3

14

6

1

24

There were 190 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares. 

Equity security holders

The names of the 20 largest holders of the only class of quoted equity securities are listed below:

1

2

3 

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited

National Nominees Limited

Mr Kevin Perkins

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd 

Chrikim Pty Ltd 

Aust Executor Trustees Ltd 

Chrikim Pty Ltd 

Mrs Heather Lynnette Grace

Maxwell Family Investment Pty Ltd 

Michael Kemp Pty Ltd 

Perkins Family Investment Corporation Pty Ltd

Adrian Mark Argent

UBS Nominees Pty Ltd

Ms Deborah Lee Chow + Mr Edward Chow 

Michele Taylor Pty Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 

20

CS Third Nominees Pty Limited 

Ordinary shares
Percentage of 
issued shares
%
24.03

20.29

11.35

7.13

6.22

2.42

1.39

1.23

0.52

0.49

0.39

0.36

0.32

0.28

0.26

0.24

0.23

0.22

0.19

0.18

Number held
27,999,577

23,636,929

13,226,547

8,306,693

7,250,574

2,821,061

1,618,835

1,432,580

611,604

569,421

459,801

416,269

370,910

327,273

300,000

278,620

272,703

261,819

224,427

206,482

TOTAL

90,592,125

77.74

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Substantial holders

Substantial holders (including associate holdings) in the Company, based on the most recent substantial holder notices lodged with the 
Company and ASX, are set out below:

Kevin Perkins 

Yarra Funds Management Limited

Restricted Securities and share buy‑backs

Ordinary shares

Number held
7,621,484

6,149,995

Percentage
6.54

5.28

A voluntary holding lock will be applied to 97,544 fully paid ordinary shares for a period of 24 months, 27,122 fully paid ordinary shares 
for a period of 36 months and 22,563 fully paid ordinary shares for a period of 48 months, if they are issued, upon the vesting of 147,229 
performance rights in accordance with the rules of the LTIP.

The Company is not currently conducting an on-market share buy-back.

Voting rights

FULLY PAID ORDINARY SHARES
On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote. Upon a poll, each share shall have 
one vote.

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS
The performance rights do not have any voting rights. The fully paid ordinary shares to be allotted on the exercise of the performance rights 
will have the voting rights noted above for fully paid ordinary shares.

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Corporate  
Directory

Directors

Robert Kaye SC, Chairman 
Graham Maxwell, Managing Director & CEO 
Newman Manion 
Bronwyn Morris AM 
Kevin Perkins 
Russell Tate

Company Secretary

Frances Finucan

Principal Registered  
Office in Australia

Level 3, KSD1, 485 Kingsford Smith Drive 
Hamilton QLD 4007

Share Register

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Level 1, 200 Mary Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia 
Telephone number: 1300 850 505 
Outside Australia: +61 3 9415 4000

Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers 
480 Queen Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000

Securities Exchange Listing

Collins Foods Limited shares are listed on the 
Australian Securities Exchange

Website Address

www.collinsfoods.com

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