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ANNUAL REPORT 2011

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

Consolidated  Statement  of  Cash  Flows  .........................31

Performance  Highlights  .....................................................4

Notes to the Financial Statements ..................................32

CEO’s  Review  ......................................................................8

Directors’ Declaration .......................................................79

Directors’ Report  ..............................................................10

Independent  Auditor’s  Report  .........................................80

Auditor’s Independence Declaration ................................27

Corporate  Governance  Statement  ...................................82

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income .....28

Securityholder Information ...............................................88

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position ...............29

Directory ............................................................................90

Consolidated Statements of Changes In Equity ..............30

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Overview of Cromwell Property Group

Cromwell Property Group is an internally managed Australian Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT) with 
an Australian property portfolio valued in excess of $1.4 billion and a funds management business that 
promotes and manages unlisted property investments. 

Cromwell’s income is underpinned by a focus on quality income producing office properties with strong 
tenant covenants.  We aim for 4% annual growth in ‘like for like’ property income.

Cromwell’s Australian property focus enables it to provide a full suite of property related services including 
deal sourcing, due diligence, property management, leasing and asset enhancement. 

Cromwell internally manages all of its properties to ensure buildings operate efficiently, projects are 
delivered on time and on budget, and tenants are managed professionally.

This document is issued by

Cromwell Property Group consisting of

Cromwell Corporation Limited ABN 44 001 056 980  
and Cromwell Property Securities Limited AFS 238052 
ABN 11 079 147 809 as responsible entity for  
Cromwell Diversified Property Trust ARSN 102 982 598 
ABN 30 074 537 051

Level 19, 200 Mary Street  
Brisbane QLD 4000 AUSTRALIA

Phone: +61 7 3225 7777  
Fax: +61 7 3225 7788 
Web: www.cromwell.com.au 
Email: invest@cromwell.com.au 

Securityholder Enquiries 

All enquiries and correspondence regarding 
securityholdings should be directed to 
Cromwell’s registry provider:

Link Market Services Limited 

Level 15, 324 Queen Street  
Brisbane  QLD  4000 AUSTRALIA

Phone: 1300 550 841  
Outside Australia: +61 2 8280 7124 
Fax: +61 2 9287 0303  
Web: www.linkmarketservices.com.au 
Email: cmw@linkmarketservices.com.au

Current unlisted investment funds*

Cromwell Property Fund ARSN 119 080 410 (“CPF”)  
Cromwell Phoenix Property Securities Fund ARSN 129 580 267 (“PSF”)  
Cromwell Riverpark Trust ARSN 135 002 336 (“CRT”)

   *  Units in the DPT, CPF, PSF and CRT are issued by Cromwell Property Securities Limited.  The CPF and CRT are closed to new investments.  

An investment in the PSF can only be made on an application form accompanying the Product Disclosure Statement dated 4 February 2011 
(“PDS”).  Investors should consider the PDS when making a decision about whether to acquire, or continue to hold, units in the PSF.  The PDS is 
available from www.cromwell.com.au or by calling 1800 334 533.
This document has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Therefore, in deciding whether to 
acquire or continue to hold an investment, you should consider the relevant offer document available from us and assess, with or without your 
financial advisor, whether the product fits your objectives, financial situation or needs.  Past performance is not indicative of future performance.  
Certain statements in this document are also forward-looking and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially 
from those expressed.

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Chairman’s Review

Despite the continuing difficult global economic conditions, 
Cromwell have remained focussed on our strategy of 
delivering the best possible distribution yields to investors, 
ongoing portfolio improvement and disciplined capital 
management. 

This steady approach has delivered strong returns for 
securityholders during the 2011 financial year, with Cromwell 
reporting a statutory accounting profit of $88.1 million or 9.6 
cents per security. 

Full-year operating earnings of $65.3 million or 7.1 cents per 
security were earned entirely through recurring income from 
our investment properties.

This reliable earnings performance has seen Cromwell 
outperform the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Accumulation Index 
over the past one, three and five years.

In the 2011 financial year, the market for premium properties 
finally started to recover, as we had anticipated, and our 
direct property portfolio recorded overall growth in value.  
During the period the portfolio delivered a solid total return of 
11.5%, including the revaluations. Highlighting the recovering 
trend in the market, most of the capital growth occurred in 
the second half of the year.

These revaluations were a major factor in the increase in net 
tangible assets (NTA) per security to 73 cents at June 2011, 
from 71 cents a year earlier.  NTA is a key indicator of the 
underlying value of the properties and other tangible assets 
owned by Cromwell.

During the year, Cromwell continued to take advantage of the 
constrained market to further improve our portfolio, with the 
$144 million acquisition of the Qantas Global Headquarters 
facility at Mascot in Sydney.

This asset was astutely bought and its value has been further 
enhanced by the signing of a new long-term lease with 
Qantas and a comprehensive redevelopment agreement.  As 
a consequence, it has already delivered a return on equity of 
38%.

Our acquisition of 321 Exhibition Street in Melbourne and the 
balance of the TGA Complex in the ACT have also proved to be 
solid investments.

In line with our philosophy of protecting value for existing 
securityholders, the capital to fund these acquisitions was 
raised at a slight premium to NTA.

Our disciplined capital management has also been shown 
in the refinancing and hedging of our debt. Following our 
refinancing of more than $500 million in debt in May, 
Cromwell now has a weighted average debt maturity of 2.9 
years, with no material maturity until July 2013. Our gearing 
has been reduced to 49%, down from 53% at 31 December 
2010.

While enhancing our property portfolio and balance sheet, 
Cromwell has also focussed its efforts on our funds 
management business.  The building blocks are now in place 
to potentially deliver significant growth in future years.  

It was especially pleasing that our Cromwell Phoenix 
Property Securities Fund was this year named the Money 
Management / Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year for 
Australian property securities, making it an obvious first 
choice for anyone seeking an A-REIT fund. 

While we will remain alert to opportunities for corporate 
acquisitions in the coming year, our focus will be on organic 
growth of our funds management business through the 
launch of new syndicates and investment vehicles.  These 
activities provide us with the ability to earn a very high return 
on equity.

We believe that with the continuing volatility in the equities 
market, investors will increasingly value the earnings stability 
offered by A-REITs such as Cromwell and will return to the 
sector over time.  We have seen early signs of this trend 
recently, but we expect it will take some time to fully play out.

I would like to thank the management and staff of Cromwell 
for their hard work through the year and congratulate them 
on their many achievements.  I would also like to thank my 
fellow board members for their valuable contribution. 

Finally, I would like to thank all of our investors for their 
continued support in what has remained a difficult market.

Geoffrey H Levy, AO

Chairman

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Performance Highlights

FY11 RESULTS IN LINE WITH GUIDANCE

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Statutory accounting profit of $88.1m or 9.6 cents per security

Operating profit of $65.3m, in line with guidance 

Operating earnings per security of 7.1 cents 

Distributions per security of 7.0 cents 

Limited funds management transactional income in FY11

Financial Results Summary

Statutory accounting profit ($m)
Operating earnings ($m)
Operating EPS (cents)

Distributions ($m)
Distributions per security (cents)
Payout Ratio (%)

Net Tangible Assets ($m)
Securities on issue (m)
NTA per security ($)

Gearing (%)1 
Look-through gearing (%)1

FY10 Actual
19.1
64.6
8.5

60.6
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94%

FY11 Actual
88.1
65.3
7.1

65
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99%

Dec-10 Actual

Jun-11 Actual

640.3
911
$0.70

53%
53%

703.6
964.7
$0.73

49%
50%

1]  Calculated as (total borrowings less cash)/(total tangible assets less cash)

Statutory profit

Operating Earnings

Adjustments
Fair Value - investment properties
Fair Value - interest rate swaps
Fair Value – equity acc. investments
Write downs - development inventory
Other items
Net profit after tax

FY10 ($m)
64.6

FY11 ($m)
65.3

Change
1%

+

-32.1
-1.3
-2.6
-6.3
-3.2
19.1

33.7
-1.9
-1.6
-3.7
-3.7
88.1

+ 205%
46%
–
38%
+
41%
+
15%
–
+ 361%

FY10 EPS (cps) FY11 EPS (cps)

8.5

-4.2
-0.2
-0.3
-0.9
-0.4
2.5

7.1

3.7
-0.2
-0.2
-0.4
-0.4
9.6

Composition of Operating Earnings

Property Investment
Funds Management
Property Development
Operating Earnings

FY10 ($m)
65.5
2.9
-3.8
64.6

FY11 ($m)
65.9
0.2
-0.8
65.3

Change
1%
93%
79%
1%

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–
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FY10 EPS (cps) FY11 EPS (cps)

8.6
0.4
-0.5
8.5

7.2
0
-0.1
7.1

Change
361%
1%
16%

7%
13%
5%

Change
10%
6%
4%

4%
3%

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Change
16%

–

+ 188%
0%
–
33%
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56%
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+ 284%

Change
16%
–
– 100%
80%
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16%
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DISCIPLINED AND EFFECTIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

FY12 GUIDANCE

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No material debt maturity until July 2013

Weighted average debt maturity of 2.9 years

Gearing of 49% down from 53% at 31 December 2010

Raised $184m in equity since December 2009 at NTA to acquire 
quality assets for medium term accretive growth 

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Operating earnings expected to  
be 7.3cps in FY12

Distributions expected to be 
maintained at 7.0cps in FY12

No transaction income included  
in guidance

Continued Outperformance 

In a volatile market, a more holistic 
measure of performance is a company’s 
total securityholder returns (a measure 
of the change in security price plus 
distributions).

Cromwell has significantly outperformed 
the S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Accumulation 
Index since listing. Outperformance of 
3.5%, 17.6% and 13.7% over 1, 3 and 5 
years respectively.

Cromwell was also one of the few A-REITs 
not to undertake a heavily discounted 
equity raising during the financial crisis.

Major ASX Announcements 

20%

15%

10%

9.3

5%

0%

-5%

-10%

17.6

13.7

8.0

5.9

3.5

3.4

  CROMWELL  

PROPERTY GROUP

  BENCHMARK (S&P/ 
ASX 300 A-REIT  
ACCUMULATION  
INDEX)

  OUTPERFORMANCE

-9.7

1 YEAR

3 YEARS

-10.3
5 YEARS

06 JUN 2011  Interest Rate Hedging Extended

21 FEB 2011  Sale of WA Industrial Asset

Cromwell takes advantage of market volatility to extend 
interest rate hedging so it is now 92% hedged for FY12.

Cromwell announces the sale of its only WA asset, 78 Mallard 
Way Cannington, for $8.6 million.

12 MAY 2011  Completes Debt Refinances 

15 FEB 2011 Sale of Canberra Office Building 

Cromwell refinances two debt facilities totalling $530 million 
so it has no further debt facility expiries until July 2013. 

Cromwell announces the sale of the Scrivener Building in 
Canberra to the University of Canberra for $9.5 million.

04 APR 2011  Director Appointment

Michael Watters appointed as a Non-Executive Director.

04 MAR 2011  Institutional Placement

Cromwell announces an institutional placement has raised 
$35.4 million. The issue did not cause a material change to 
the Group’s key financial metrics.

24 FEB 2011  Redefine Call Option

Cromwell signs a call option with Redefine Australia for up to 
35 million Cromwell Property Group stapled securities.

22 FEB 2011  Strong First Half

Cromwell announces it is on track to achieve full year 
earnings of 7.0 cps after reporting a strong first half. 

01 FEB 2011  Cromwell Rebranded

Cromwell rebranded “Cromwell Property Group” reflecting 
more clearly the nature of the business as a property trust 
and property funds manager.

24 JAN 2011  No Material Impact From QLD Floods 

Cromwell advises it suffered no material impact from the 
Queensland floods.

23 AUG 2010  Portfolio Rebalancing Continues 

Cromwell announces that it has completed settlement of 
the acquisition of the Qantas Global Headquarters in Mascot 
NSW for appoximately $143 million.

11 AUG 2010  321 Exhibition Street Lease

Origin Energy signs an agreement to lease 78% of 
Cromwelll’s 321 Exhibition Street office tower in Melbourne.

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Property Portfolio Highlights

VALUATIONS / NTA

ATTRACTIVE PORTFOLIO RETURNS

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Portfolio revaluation gain of $34m, driven by Qantas 
Global Headquarters and Melbourne CBD assets

Active management of Qantas Global Headquarters 
and 321 Exhibition Street has delivered high quality 
tenants with long lease terms

NTA of $0.73 per security as at 30 June 2011, a 4.3% 
increase since 31 December 2010

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Direct property return of 11.5% over FY11, including 
revaluations

38% return on equity from Qantas Global 
Headquarters since acquisition

28% return on equity from 321 Exhibition Street 
since acquisition

total Rolling Annual Return for Direct Commercial property
Quarterly Rest using PCA/IPD Australian Property Index

Direct property Outperformance 
to 30 June 2011

11.9

  CROMWELL MANAGED  

PROPERTIES

10.1

10.3

9.6

  BENCHMARK (PCA/IPD ALL  

7.4

3.9

FUND UNIVERSE EXCL. SUPER  
& MAJOR REGIONAL  
SHOPPING CENTRES)

2.9

2.3

  OUTPERFORMANCE

15%

14

12%

9%

6%

3%

0%

portfolio Strategy 

Cromwell has a focused and defined 
investment portfolio strategy: to invest 
in defensive, high quality office assets 
in predominantly CBD and core fringe 
markets.

The Group delivers over 95% of earnings 
from its property portfolio. 

The portfolio is diversified by geography, 
tenant and lease expiry profile.  

It is made up of 21 quality commercial 
property assets spread across 6 
Australian States and Territories. The 
portfolio is 99.6% leased with one of the 
longest weighted-average lease terms in 
the A-REIT sector at 6.8 years.

Each year, Cromwell works to 
strengthen the portfolio by investing 
in assets that offer the potential for 
superior returns through active asset 
management, disposing of non-core 
assets and repositioning properties 
which present the structured growth 
potential.

This consistent improvement in 
portfolio quality is reflected in the Direct 
Property Outperformance chart, which 
shows Cromwell’s managed properties 
consistently outperform the benchmark 
over 1, 5 and 10 years.

Since 2007, Cromwell has applied the 
National Australian Built Environment 
Rating System (NABERS) to measure the 
operational impacts of the majority of its 
properties on the environment.  In FY11, 
the office portfolio averaged a 3.9 Star 
NABERS rating1.

1]  Weighted average for office properties where 
NABERS certified ratings have been received. 
Excludes properties under tenant control.

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CONTINUING PORTFOLIO IMPROVEMENT
Sale of smaller non-core assets and acquisition of 
Qantas Global Headquarters, 321 Exhibition Street 
and balance of TGA Complex has continued to 
increase quality of the portfolio 

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Terms agreed to extend Qantas lease to 2032, 
including expansion and refurbishment1

DEFENSIVE PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICS

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Current WALT of 6.8 years

89% of gross income leased to government or listed 
company tenants

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5.0% lease expiry in FY12, 6.9% lease expiry in FY13

VIC 
TAS 
SA 

QLD 

NSW 

ACT 

32%
2%
7%

16%

20%

23%

Geographic Diversification by Income 

The acquisition of the Qantas Headquarters has increased 
the Group’s portfolio exposure to the Sydney market which 
Cromwell believes will perform very well over the next 3-5 
years.

tenant Classification by Income

Cromwell continues to improve the quality of its tenancy 
profile, reducing the proportion of private company tenants 
in favour of Government or listed companies and their 
subsidiaries.

Sector Diversification by Income

During the financial year, the sale of several assets and 
the acquisition of Qantas have reduced Cromwell’s overall 
exposure to the retail and industrial sectors. An investment 
in Cromwell now represents a 90%+ exposure to high quality 
Australian commercial office properties.

Lease Expiry profile
% Gross Income by Financial year

The lease expiry profile of Cromwell’s portfolio has 
significantly improved, with close to 60% of expiries not due 
until after FY16. The weighted average lease expiry (WALE) 
now extends beyond 6 years, one of the highest amongst 
Cromwell’s A-REIT peers.

1]  Agreement is subject to certain conditions including finalisation of scope of 

work and costs for refurbishment and expansion

2]  Pro forma WALT of 7.4 years including increased rental on completion of 

Qantas Global Headquarters

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CEO’s Review

This has been a year of consolidation for Cromwell as we 
continued to move our property portfolio towards quality 
assets that will benefit from improving property market 
conditions. 

I am pleased to report that Cromwell delivered another 
strong profit result in 2011, underpinned, as usual, by the 
Group’s A-grade office portfolio. Earnings were supplemented 
by solid returns from recent acquisitions. 

Our strategy of acquiring assets with long lease profiles and 
the ability to provide above average rental growth, combined 
with improving our existing assets through development 
and refurbishment, has delivered above average valuation 
increases over time.  

The reward for Cromwell’s hard work can be seen in some 
key metrics. Our already excellent occupancy profile has 
further improved in 2011 and now sits at 99%, with an 
average of just 6.5% leasing expiry in each of the next 
four financial years. Cromwell now has one of the longest 
weighted-average lease terms in the A-REIT sector at 6.8 
years, up from 4.9 years at the end of the 2010 financial year.

Despite a volatile economic environment, Cromwell continues 
to deliver returns above the A-REIT sector average while 
pursuing a low-risk strategy.  We are confident that a cyclical 
trough in both earnings and asset values has been reached 
and that Cromwell is well placed for growth in 2012 and 
beyond. 

Cromwell reported a statutory accounting profit of $88.1 
million or 9.6 cents per security for the year. This includes the 
impact of positive property revaluations in the second half of 
the year which signal a marked improvement in the market 
for premium property. 

Full-year operating earnings of $65.3 million, or 7.1 cents per 
security, were derived entirely through recurring income from 
the Group’s investment properties.  The result would have 
been stronger but for higher vacancy rates during part of the 
year and the return of interest rates to more normal levels in 
our recent refinancing.  However, the result still represents a 
return on equity of over 10% for 2011, excluding the valuation 
increases. 

Cromwell obtained independent revaluations on nine assets 
during the second half-year, equivalent to 55% of the portfolio 
by value, which contributed to a positive adjustment of $33.7 
million for the year.  The portfolio showed a net increase in 
value of 2.5% during the year, the first increase since 2008.  

This provides evidence of a return to valuation growth for 
quality assets. 

The Group’s NTA per security at 30 June 2011 was 73 cents, 
a 4.3% increase since 31 December 2010, driven by the 
increases in valuations during the second half.  Gearing was 
reduced from 53% at the half-year to 49% at June 2011. 

Key acquisitions during the year were 321 Exhibition Street, 
Melbourne for approximately $90 million, the remaining one 
third of the TGA Complex in Canberra for approximately $25 
million and the Qantas Global Headquarters, adjacent to 
Sydney airport, for approximately $144 million. 

We sold an industrial asset at Cannington in Perth for $8.6 
million, the Village Cinema Centre, Hobart for $15.9 million 
and the Scrivener Building in Canberra for $9.5 million. 

As well as improving the composition of our portfolio we 
also worked hard on managing our existing assets and 
securing tenants.  The most important new leases include an 
agreement with Origin Energy to commit to 100% of the office 
space at 321 Exhibition Street, the extension of the Qantas 
lease at their Global Headquarters to 2032, retaining anchor 
tenant Reed Elsevier at the 475 Victoria Avenue office complex, 
and leasing the Distribution Centre at Hoppers Crossing in 
Victoria to Woolworths’ affiliate, Masters Hardware. 

By far the most important of our acquisitions during the 
period was the Qantas Global Headquarters building at 
Mascot, NSW in August 2010. This enhanced Cromwell’s 
existing portfolio quality and provided an additional weighting 
to the promising Sydney office market.

In addition to agreeing terms with Qantas for an extension 
of the lease, Cromwell is also undertaking a significant 
expansion and refurbishment of the asset.  This will take 
place progressively over the next two-and-a-half years.  The 
agreement is subject to certain conditions which are expected 
to be satisfied shortly, including finalisation of a construction 
contract for capital works. 

The project will enhance the asset through increased net 
lettable area and extensive refurbishment and construction.  
When complete, the asset will feature a new campus, 
linking the existing offices by an atrium providing a covered 
streetscape which will also include meeting areas and break 
out spaces. Upgrades will be completed to the buildings’ 
services along with a new fit out providing contemporary 
workspaces.

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“Cromwell’s strategy is to provide defensive, superior risk adjusted 
returns from a 100% Australian commercial property portfolio which 
invests in high quality, predominantly office assets in CBD and core 
fringe markets.”

Cromwell’s assets and not significantly dilutive to either NTA 
per security or operating earnings.

Cromwell would like to thank investors who participated in 
the rights issue for their ongoing support which has allowed 
us to take advantage of some excellent opportunities. 

Cromwell will continue to pursue a prudent approach to 
capital management, recycling existing capital into better 
quality properties and raising new capital only where we can 
do so at a price which we believe reflects the underlying value 
of our assets. 

Our focus will remain on managing a portfolio of Australian 
assets with long lease profiles and quality tenants, with the 
goal of continuing to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns 
over the long term. 

We currently expect to deliver operating earnings of 7.3 cents 
per security in the 2012 financial year.  This would represent 
earnings growth of 3% over 2011.  This will be underpinned by 
continued strong underlying property earnings, and includes 
the impact of higher debt facility interest margins for the 
full year as a result of the refinances during the second half.  
Interest costs are now largely hedged for the next three years 
after Cromwell took advantage of recent market volatility to 
enter into further interest rate hedges. 

Cromwell is well placed to deliver solid growth in earnings 
and asset values beyond 2012 through structured increases 
in property rentals, minimal lease expiries over the next 
four years and the potential for organic growth in our funds 
management business.  We remain alert to any potential 
acquisition opportunities.

Paul Weightman

Managing Director / CEO

The cost of the project will be capped at approximately $131 
million, of which $26 million was previously committed under 
the existing lease. This investment will result in increased 
rent of $9.4 million being payable in the first full year after 
completion, equivalent to a 9% return on cost. 

On completion, the asset is expected to achieve an increased 
valuation of $305 million, assuming a capitalisation rate of 
7.25%, and to represent approximately 20% of the Group’s 
portfolio.  This acquisition and redevelopment is a clear 
example of how Cromwell adds value for investors by 
realising the full potential of its property assets.

The work of perfecting a portfolio is never done but our 
assets are now very well positioned with substantial growth 
built in through minimum rental increases, relatively few 
expiring leases in coming years and planned redevelopment. 
This means we are now even more focused on developing our 
funds management business over the coming year.

Cromwell’s funds management business made a small 
positive contribution to the Group’s profitability during the 
year.  Our funds management focus will remain on back-to-
basics property products underpinned by quality assets with 
stable, long-term cash flows. 

Cromwell retains the capability, experience and platform to 
continue to grow our funds management business organically 
through the acquisition and syndication of individual 
properties and innovative products such as the Cromwell 
Phoenix Property Securities Fund, which generate recurring 
fee income. 

Cromwell has not ruled out further growth in the funds 
management business by acquisition.  We continue to look for 
complementary funds management businesses, but will only 
proceed with an opportunity if we are confident a transaction 
will benefit Cromwell securityholders. 

Cromwell enjoys a strong debt profile with the refinance of all 
2011 and 2012 maturities completed during the second half. 
The Group had a weighted average debt maturity of 2.9 years 
at June 2011, with no maturities until July 2013.

During the period Cromwell also issued approximately $111 
million in equity by way of placements and a rights issue, 
securing funding for the Qantas property acquisition and the 
refurbishment of 321 Exhibition Street.

The placement and rights issue were undertaken at a price 
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Directors’ Report

Geoffrey Levy, AO
Chairman

Paul Weightman
Chief Executive Officer

Robert Pullar
Non-Executive Director

Michelle McKellar
Non-Executive Director

David Usasz
Non-Executive Director

The directors of Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell 
Property Securities Limited as Responsible Entity for the 
Cromwell Diversified Property Trust (collectively referred 
to as “the Directors”) present their report together with 
the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 
30 June 2011 for both:

•	

the Cromwell Property Group (“the Group”) consisting 
of Cromwell Corporation Limited (“the Company”) 
and its controlled entities and Cromwell Diversified 
Property Trust (“the CDPT”) and its controlled entities; 
and

Mr Robert Pullar – Non-Executive Director 

Mr Pullar is a Director of the Brisbane based property 
development company operating in Australia and Asia, 
Citimark Properties.  He was previously a partner with a mid 
tiered chartered accounting firm, specialising in property 
investment, taxation and corporate reorganisation.  Mr Pullar 
is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and 
a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  
He is Chairman of Cromwell’s Nomination & Remuneration 
Committee, Chairman of Cromwell’s Investment Committee, 
and a member of Cromwell’s Audit & Risk Committee.

•	

the CDPT and its controlled entities (“the Trust”).

Ms Michelle McKellar – Non-Executive Director 

The shares of the Company and units of the CDPT are 
combined and issued as stapled securities in the Group. 
The shares of the Company and units of the Trust cannot 
be traded separately and can only be traded as stapled 
securities.

1.  Directors & Officers

(a)  Directors

The persons who were Directors at any time during the 
financial year and up to the date of this report (unless 
otherwise stated) were:

Mr Geoffrey Levy (AO) – Chairman 

Mr Levy has extensive public company executive and 
directorship experience and is the former Chief Executive 
Officer and current Deputy Chairman of Investec Bank 
(Australia) Ltd.  He is currently Chairman of Speciality 
Fashion Group Limited, Investec Equity Investments Limited 
and Monash Private Capital.  He was appointed an Officer 
in the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 
in June 2005.

Ms McKellar has a wealth of property and portfolio 
management experience having held a number of senior 
positions with CB Richard Ellis throughout Asia-Pacific and the 
Jen Group of Companies overseeing the development and 
management of a significant commercial and retail portfolio.  
She is a Senior Member of the Property and Land Economy 
Institute, a member of the Australian Institute of Company 
Directors and runs her private property companies in Australia 
and NZ.  Ms McKellar is a member of Cromwell’s Nomination 
& Remuneration, Audit & Risk and Investment Committees.

Mr David Usasz – Non-Executive Director 

Mr Usasz had 20 years experience as a partner with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers, being involved in merger and 
acquisition advice, accounting and financial consultancy, 
specialising in corporate re-organisations.  He is currently 
Chairman of Queensland Mining Corporation Limited.  
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Fellow of the 
Institute of Chartered Accountants.  Mr Usasz is Chairman 
of Cromwell’s Audit & Risk Committee and a member of 
Cromwell’s Nomination & Remuneration and Investment 
Committees.

Mr Richard Foster – Non-Executive Director 

Mr Foster is a retired licensed real estate agent with 
substantial experience in the real property industry 
specialising in large-scale property acquisition for most of 
his professional life.  He has had substantial input to the 
growth and development of the business and the Group’s 
investment products.  Mr Foster is a member of Cromwell’s 
Nomination & Remuneration and Investment Committees.

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Richard Foster
Non-Executive Director

Marc Wainer
Non-Executive Director

Daryl Wilson
Finance Director

Michael Watters
Non-Executive Director

Nicole E Riethmuller
Company Secretary

Mr Marc Wainer – Non-Executive Director 

Mr Geoffrey Cannings – Alternate Director

Mr Wainer has more than 35 years experience in the property 
industry in South Africa, including founding Investec Property 
Group, Investec Bank’s property division.  Marc is Chief 
Executive Officer and an Executive Director of listed South 
African property group Redefine Properties which he founded, 
and a director of Redefine International plc, a listed property 
investment company which is a substantial securityholder 
of Cromwell Property Group.  He also is a non-executive 
director of Hyprop Investments Limited, a South African listed 
retail property fund.

Mr Michael Watters – Non-Executive Director

Mr Watters was appointed in April 2011 and has over 25 
years experience in the investment banking and real estate 
industries. He has held directorships of some of South 
Africa’s top rated listed property funds including Sycom 
Property Fund and Hyprop Investments Limited. He is 
the CEO of the Redefine International Group.  He is also 
a registered professional engineer with a BSc Eng. (Civil) 
Degree and an MBA.

Mr Paul Weightman – Chief Executive Officer 

Mr Weightman practised as a solicitor for more than 
20 years, and holds degrees in commerce and law.  He 
has extensive experience in property development and 
investment, financial structuring, public listings, mergers 
and acquisitions, revenue matters and joint ventures.  Mr 
Weightman was Cromwell’s Executive Chairman from 1998 
until the appointment of Mr Levy in April 2008, and has 
acted as Chief Executive Officer since that date.  He has 
been a Director of companies in the property, energy and 
retail sectors.  Mr Weightman is a member of Cromwell’s 
Investment Committee.

Mr Daryl Wilson – Finance Director 

Mr Wilson is a member of the Institute of Chartered 
Accountants, and joined Cromwell in August 1999 in the role 
of Chief Financial Officer.  He has many years experience in 
senior finance roles.  Mr Wilson has led the development of 
Cromwell’s funds management capabilities, and has primary 
responsibility for the finance function.  He holds a Bachelor 
of Commerce and a Diploma of Financial Planning.  
Mr Wilson is a member of Cromwell’s Investment Committee.

Mr Michael Flax – Alternate Director 

Mr Flax’s appointment as an alternate director to Mr Wainer 
ceased on 1 August 2011.

Mr Cannings is an alternate director to Mr Michael Watters 
and was appointed on 1 August 2011.

All Directors of the Company are also Directors of Cromwell 
Property Securities Limited, the Responsible Entity of the 
CDPT.

(b) 

 Directorships of other listed entities in last 
3 years

Mr Levy has been a Director of Specialty Fashion Group 
since 8 April 2005.  Mr Levy was a director of Ten Network 
Holdings from 3 April 1998 until his resignation from the 
Board on 25 October 2007 and a director of STW Group 
Limited from 24 November 1993 until his resignation from the 
Board on 1 July 2008.

Mr Usasz has been a director of Queensland Mining 
Corporation Limited since 15 June 2007.

Mr Wainer is a Director of Redefine International plc, 
a property investment company which is listed on the London 
Stock Exchange and a Director of Redefine Properties, 
a property group which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock 
Exchange.

Mr Watters is a Director of Redefine International plc, 
a property investment company which is listed on the London 
Stock Exchange and a Director of Redefine Properties, 
a property group which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock 
Exchange.

No other Director has been a director of any other listed 
company during the 3 years preceding the end of the financial 
year, and up to the date of this report.

(c)   Company secretary

Ms Nicole Riethmuller 

Ms Riethmuller has over 15 years experience as a corporate 
lawyer having worked primarily in the financial services 
industry. Prior to joining Cromwell, Nicole was General 
Counsel at the Queensland Investment Corporation where 
she headed the in-house legal team. Before that she was 
a Senior Associate in the Funds Management team at Minter 
Ellison lawyers in Sydney. Nicole has also been a lawyer 
and Assistant Company Secretary at Queensland Sugar 
Corporation. She has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor 
of Commerce from the University of Queensland.

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(d)  Directors’ Meetings

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

Director

Board

Nomination & 
Remuneration Committee

Geoffrey Levy 
Robert Pullar
Michelle McKellar
David Usasz
Richard Foster
Marc Wainer(1)
Michael Watters
Paul Weightman
Daryl Wilson

A
13
12
14
15
14
12
3
16
16

B
16
16
16
16
16
16
3
16
16

A
-
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-

B
-
1
1
1
1
-
-
-
-

A – Number of meetings attended 
(1) Includes attendance by alternate director Michael Flax.

B – Number of meetings eligible to attend 

2.  principal Activities

Audit & 
Risk Committee
B
A
-
-
10
10
10
10
10
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Investment  
Committee

A
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

B
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

The principal activities of the Group and Trust during the financial year consisted of property investment.  The principal activities of the 
Group also includes property management, management of property related managed investment schemes and property development.

There were no significant changes in the nature of the Group’s or Trust’s principal activities during the financial year.

3.  Dividends / Distributions

Group

2011
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Final distribution

2010
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Final distribution

Trust

2011
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Final distribution

2010
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Interim distribution
Final distribution

(1) Expected payment date

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Dividend  
per Security

Distribution 
per  
Security

Total per 
Security

Total $’000

Franked 
amt per 
Security

Record Date

Payment 
Date

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
7.00¢

2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
8.00¢

1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
7.00¢

2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
8.00¢

15,919
15,943
16,243
16,883
64,988

14,062
14,242
16,157
16,157
60,618

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

14/10/10
23/12/10
25/03/11
30/06/11

17/11/10
16/02/11
18/05/11
19/08/11(1)

06/10/09
31/12/09
07/04/10
30/06/10

16/11/09
15/02/10
14/05/10
31/08/10

Dividend  
per Security

Distribution 
per  
Security

Total per 
Security

Total $’000

Franked 
amt per 
Security

Record Date

Payment 
Date

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
7.00¢

2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
8.00¢

1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
7.00¢

2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
8.00¢

15,923
15,947
16,249
16,888
65,007

14,067
14,250
16,162
16,162
60,641

-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

14/10/10
23/12/10
25/03/11
30/06/11

17/11/10
16/02/11
18/05/11
19/08/11(1)

06/10/09
31/12/09
07/04/10
30/06/10

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4.  Review of Operations and Results 

(a)  Financial performance

The Group recorded a profit after tax of $88,102,000 for the year ended 30 June 2011 compared with a profit of $19,053,000 for 
the previous year.  The Trust recorded a profit after tax of $92,361,000 for the year ended 30 June 2011 compared with a profit 
of $26,706,000 for the previous year.  The result for the Group and the Trust is reflective of the strong tenancies and high 
occupancies achieved across all properties combined with an increase in the fair value of investment properties.

The statutory accounting profit was impacted by a number of non-cash fair value items.  These included:

•	

•	

•	

An increase in the fair value of the Group’s investment properties of $33,659,000 (2010: decrease of $32,146,000) which 
represented an increase of 2.4% in the value of investment properties held at the end of the year;

Write down of $3,695,000 (2010: $6,331,000) relating to the Group’s property development activities; and

A decrease in the fair value of interest rate derivatives of $1,920,000 (2010: $1,283,000). 

 (b)  Operating profit

The profit for the year includes a number of items which, in the opinion of the Directors, need to be adjusted for in order to allow 
securityholders to gain a better understanding of the Group’s profit from operations.  A reconciliation of profit from operations, 
as assessed by the Directors, to the reported net profit for the year is as follows:

Group

Trust

Profit from operations

Reconciliation to profit for the year

Loss on sale of investment properties

Gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets

Fair value net gains/(write-downs):

Investment properties 

Interest rate derivatives

Investments at fair value through profit or loss

Property development inventories

Loan receivable

Non-cash property investment income/(expense):

Straight-line lease income

Lease incentive and lease cost amortisation

Other non-cash expenses:

Amortisation of finance costs

Employee options expense

Amortisation and depreciation
Relating to equity accounted investments(1)
Net tax losses incurred/(utilised)(2)

Net profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest 
Net profit for the year

2011
$’000
65,297

(195)

-

33,659

(1,920)

604

(3,695)

-

4,883

(5,773)

(2,042)

(333)

(542)

(1,594)
(247)
-
88,102

2010
$’000
64,630

(554)

3,431

(32,146)

(1,283)

836

(6,331)

1,932

852

(5,411)

(1,861)

(339)

(552)

(2,643)

(1,508)
-
19,053

2011
$’000
66,112

(195)

-

33,659

(1,920)

604

-

-

4,883

(5,773)

2010
$’000
66,285

(554)

3,431

(32,146)

(1,283)

836

-

-

852

(5,411)

(2,770)

(2,484)

-

-

(1,594)
-
(645)
92,361

-

-

(2,506)

-
(314)
26,706

(1)  Comprises fair value adjustments included in share of profit of equity accounted entities.
(2)  Comprises tax expense attributable to changes in deferred tax assets recognised as a result of carried forward tax losses.

Profit from operations for the year was $65,297,000 (2010: $64,630,000).  Details of the profit from operations from each of 
the segments of the Group are contained at note 35.

Property investment provided the majority of the Group’s profits, with a contribution of $65,936,000 for the year (2010: 
$65,482,000).  Net operating income from the property portfolio, after property outgoings costs was $118,184,000 for the year, 
an increase of 15% on the previous year.  The majority of this increase was attributable to the Qantas Headquarters (203 Coward 
Street, Mascot, NSW) and the remaining one third of the TGA Complex acquired during the year.  

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The Group also measures the change in like for like property income, taking into account only properties held in both the 
current and previous financial years.  On this basis, net property income increased by 0.6% in 2011.  This is considered a good 
result given the higher than average lease expiries which occurred in 2011, in particular the Synergy office property and Masters 
Distribution Centre industrial property.  Both these buildings are now fully leased and will generate significantly increased 
income in the 2012 financial year.

The other key impact on profit from operations was an increase in interest expense to $45,397,000 (2010: $38,660,000).  This 
increase occurred partly as a result of the additional borrowings for investment properties acquired during the year, but also 
due to increases in the margins payable on finance facilities as they were refinanced on expiry.  The Group is now substantially 
hedged against further increases in both variable interest rates and facility margins for the next 3 financial years. 

(c)  Earnings per stapled security

Basic/diluted operating earnings per stapled security(1)
Basic/diluted earnings per stapled security – statutory profit

(1)  Based on profits from operations disclosed above.

2011
Cents

7.1

9.6

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Cents

8.5

2.5

Basic operating earnings attributable to stapled securityholders were 7.1 cents (2010: 8.5 cents).  Distributions paid for the year 
were 7.0 cents (2010: 8.0 cents), including a June 2011 quarter distribution of 1.75 cents per stapled security to be paid on 19 
August 2011.

The fall in operating earnings per security was primarily due to increases in interest rates during the year, combined with lower 
income from funds management transactions. 

(d)  Financial Position

Total assets ($’000)
Net assets ($’000)
Net tangible assets(1) ($’000)

Net debt ($’000)(2)
Gearing (%)(3)

Securities issued (’000)
NTA per security

(1)  Net assets less deferred tax asset and intangible assets.
(2)  Borrowings less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash.
(3)  Net debt divided by total assets less cash and cash equivalents.

Group

Trust

2011
1,539,428
705,160
703,636

737,037
49%

964,737
$0.73  

2010
1,282,828
571,407
570,120

568,117
48%

807,835
$0.71

2011
1,531,741
699,643
699,643

742,532
50%

965,012
$0.73

2010
1,271,529
570,464
570,464

572,553
49%

808,110
$0.70

NTA per security has increased during the year from $0.71 to $0.73, primarily as a result of the increases in fair value of 
the investment properties. In particular, the Qantas and Exhibition Street properties acquired during the year and the existing 
properties held in the Melbourne CBD contributed positively to this result.  

Gearing increased marginally from 48% to 49% due mostly to the group adopting slightly higher loan to value ratios on 
the assets acquired during the year, which have in turn improved the weighted average lease term of the portfolio.

Stapled securities on issue have increased by 156,902,381 during the year. This occurred through a combination of placements 
to institutional and other wholesale investors, a rights issue to existing securityholders and the reactivation of the distribution 
re-investment plan (DRP).  The average issue price of all stapled securities during the year was 72.9 cents before transaction 
costs and 70.3 cents after transaction costs.

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(e)  Outlook

The outlook remains positive for the Group, despite the sluggish pace of economic recovery.  

The Groups’ property portfolio is expected to continue to deliver consistent earnings.  The performance of the investment 
property portfolio reflects the quality of the portfolio and the benefits of Cromwell’s integrated property management and tenant 
relationship activities.  The portfolio was 99.6% leased at year-end, with a 6.8 year weighted average lease term.  Importantly, 
tenant quality is also exceptional, with 47% of rental income at balance date underpinned by Government or Government owned/
funded entities, and a further 42% from listed companies or their subsidiaries.

The Group also expects to see growth in operating earnings in 2012, underpinned by this strong property portfolio and the funds 
management business, which has the potential to return to a period of significant growth in future years.

The Group aims to continue to grow net tangible assets per security and maintain gearing below 55%.

5.  Significant Changes in the State of Affairs

Changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year are set out within the financial report.

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year other than as disclosed in this 
report and the accompanying financial report.

6.  Subsequent Events

Other than as set out in note 40 of the financial report, no matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2011 that has 
significantly affected or may significantly affect:

•	

•	

•	

the Group’s operations in future financial years; or

the results of those operations in future financial years; or

the Group’s state of affairs in future financial years.

7.  Likely Developments

The Group will continue to pursue activities which increase profitability of the Group, and create value for securityholders.  
Further information in relation to likely developments, and the impact on the operations of the Group, has not been included in 
this report as the Directors believe it would result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.

8.  Environmental Regulation

The Directors are not aware of any particular and significant environmental regulation under a law of the Commonwealth, State 
or Territory relevant to the Group.

9.  Directors’ Interests

The interests of current Directors in stapled securities of the Group at the date of this report are as follows:

Geoffrey Levy 
Robert Pullar
Michelle McKellar
David Usasz
Richard Foster
Marc Wainer
Michael Flax 
Michael Watters
Geoffrey Cannings
Paul Weightman
Daryl Wilson

Stapled
Securities
1,119,430
14,000,000
363,000
2,225,000
5,261,765
-
416,666
-
-
15,921,167
1,970,775
41,277,803

Performance 
Rights
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,000,000
1,740,000
5,740,000

Options over 
Securities
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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10.  Options and performance Rights

(a)  Securities under option through the Performance Rights Plan

The Group issues in-substance options over stapled securities through the issue of performance rights under the Performance 
Rights Plan (“PRP”). At the date of this report, performance rights on issue are as follows:

Date granted
16/12/09
08/02/10
23/08/10
23/08/10
23/08/10
23/08/10
23/08/10
07/03/10
26/05/11
26/05/11
26/05/11

Exercise date
16/12/11 – 15/01/12
07/02/12 – 07/03/12
21/08/12 – 21/09/12
21/08/12 – 21/09/12
21/08/13 – 21/09/13
21/08/13 – 21/09/13
21/08/13 – 21/09/13
01/07/13 – 01/08/13
01/07/13 – 01/10/13
01/07/14 – 01/10/14
01/07/15 – 01/10/15

Exercise price
$0.20
$0.00
$0.00
$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.00
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50

Expiry date
15/01/12
07/03/12
21/09/12
21/09/12
21/09/13
21/09/13
21/09/13
01/08/13
01/10/13
01/10/14
01/10/15

Number
659,600
126,859
170,287
123,459
101,378
47,433
192,218
97,633
1,913,333
1,913,333
1,913,334
7,258,867

No holder has any right under the performance rights to participate in any other security or interest of the Company or any 
other entity, except that performance right holders have a matching in-substance option for units in Cromwell Diversified 
Property Trust as a result of the Group’s stapling arrangement.

No other form of option is on issue at the date of this report.  

(b)    Securities issued on the exercise of performance rights through the Performance Rights Plan

The following stapled securities were issued during the year ended 30 June 2011 on the exercise of performance rights granted 
under the PRP. No further securities have been issued since that date. No amounts are unpaid on any of the securities.

Date performance rights granted 
18 September 2007

11.  Remuneration Report

Issue Price of Securities

No. of Securities Issued

$0.00

8,600
8,600

The remuneration report is presented for the financial year ending 30 June 2011. The report forms part of the Directors Report 
and has been prepared and audited in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

This report outlines the remuneration for Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors and other Key Management Personnel 
including the five highest remunerated executives of the Group and the Company. The report is set out under the following 
headings:

(a)  Remuneration principles

(b)  Details of remuneration

(c)  Performance assessment

(d)  Equity based compensation

(e)  Employment contracts and termination provisions

(a)  Remuneration principles

(i)  Governance

The Group has appointed a nomination and remuneration committee (“Committee”).  The Committee has overall responsibility 
for the remuneration strategies of the Group.  The Committee also advises the Board on remuneration policy and practices.  
The Committee is chaired by Mr RJ Pullar, a Non-Executive Director.  External consultants are appointed to advise the 
Committee as required. 

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(ii)    Remuneration policy

Cromwell Property Group is committed to a fair and transparent remuneration strategy. It is considered imperative that 
the remuneration strategy aligns with the Group’s overall strategy. The Group aims to deliver increases in operating earnings 
per security and net tangible asset value per security over the longer term and this is reflected in the remuneration strategy and 
structure.

Key Management Personnel are rewarded with a mixture of fixed remuneration, short term incentives and long term incentives, 
designed to allow the Group to retain and motivate key employees.

The Board’s policy on the nature and amount of remuneration encompasses the following objectives:

•	

•	

•	

Fixed pay
: Key Management Personnel are remunerated at the market median level of their fixed pay adjusted for factors 
such as the external market environment and the employee’s position, qualifications, period of service and responsibility 
within the Group. 

: Short term incentives are generally included as part of the remuneration package for those 

Short term incentives
employees that can have a material impact on the key marginal drivers of operating earnings in any given financial year.  
These include such factors as leasing outcomes and changes in property earnings, interest expense, funds management 
earnings and changes in the investment property portfolio. The Group does not generally take into account non-financial 
performance indicators in assessing short term incentives. Short term incentives are available to a number of employees 
and are generally paid as cash bonuses. For all executives except the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Executive Officer is 
responsible for setting key performance indicator targets and assessing annually whether executives’ targets have been 
met.  The key performance indicator targets for the Chief Executive Officer are set, revised and reviewed annually by the 
Committee or the Board.

: These are considered to be both a retention tool for employees who are considered key to the 

Long term incentives
longer term success of the Group and a reward for exceptional performance in a financial year. The maximum value of 
performance rights issued is generally limited to 25% of the annual fixed remuneration of any employee during the period 
from grant date to vesting date.  Long term incentives are offered by way of the issue of performance rights which, if 
they vest, allow the employee to obtain stapled securities at a discount to market value. This allows employees to align 
themselves with securityholders by having a financial interest in the long term value of the Group’s security price. For 
any given dollar value, the discount causes the number of the performance rights offered to decrease.  The use of the 
discount is intended to reduce or avoid the need for employees to obtain significant debt funding or sell a substantial 
number of securities to fund the exercise of performance rights on vesting.

The number of Key Management Personnel participating in the PRP during the year was 9 (2010: 6).  The number of 
performance rights allocated to Key Management Personnel at balance date was 6,842,136 (2010: 2,755,958).

The Group had previously established the Cromwell Employee Share Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).  All grants that were made under 
the ESOP have vested or been forfeited, and it is not intended that any further grants will be made under this plan in the future.

(iii)  External environment

The unemployment rate during the year remained below the 10-year median. This continues to cause labour market constraint 
which was evident in Brisbane where over 80% of the Groups’ employees are based.  The Brisbane market continues to remain 
very competitive, partly as a result of significant competition from the resource sector for employees. 

(iv)  Non-executive directors remuneration

Fees and payments to Non-Executive Directors reflect the demands which are made on, and the responsibilities of, the Directors. 
The Board determines remuneration of Non-Executive Directors within the maximum amount approved by security holders from 
time to time. This maximum currently stands at $700,000 per annum in total for fees, to be divided among the Non-Executive 
Directors in such a proportion and manner as they agree. Non-Executive Directors are paid a fixed remuneration, comprising 
base fees or salary and superannuation (if applicable). Non-Executive Directors do not receive bonus payments or participate in 
security-based compensation plans, and are not provided with retirement benefits other than statutory superannuation.

Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Audit & Risk Committee – Chairman
Audit & Risk Committee – Member
Nomination & Remuneration Committee – Chairman
Nomination & Remuneration Committee – Member
Investment Committee

The Non-Executive Directors fees have not changed since the 2008 financial year.

2011
$
150,000
75,000
18,000
12,000
7,500
5,000
-

2010
$
150,000
75,000
18,000
12,000
7,500
5,000
-

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(b)  Details of remuneration

Remuneration paid, payable, or otherwise made available, directly or indirectly, to key management personnel is set out below. 
Other than the key management personnel shown below, there were no other key management personnel of the Company or 
Group during the year.  Key management personnel below include the five highest remunerated Group executives and Company 
executives.

Key management personnel during the year were:

Non-Executive Directors:

Mr GH Levy (AO)
Mr RJ Pullar
Ms MA McKellar
Mr DE Usasz
Mr M Wainer
Mr WR Foster
Mr M Flax 
Mr M Watters
Mr G Cannings

Executive Directors:

Mr PL Weightman
Mr DJ Wilson

Other Senior Executives:

Mr B Binning
Mr MJ Blake
Ms JA Clark
Mr PJ Cowling
Mr DA Gippel
Mr PW Howard
Ms NE Riethmuller

Chairman
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director (Alternate to Mr Wainer)
Director
Director (Alternate to Mr Watters – appointed 1 August 2011)

Chief Executive Officer
Finance Director

National Leasing Manager
National Head of Sales
Transactions Manager, Property Licensee, Director of controlled entity
Associate Director Transactions
Group Treasurer, Director of controlled entity
Chief Operating Officer
General Counsel/Company Secretary

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Short-
term 
benefits

Short-
term 
benefits

Short-
term 
benefits

Short-
term 
benefits

Post- 
employment

Cash 
salary and 
fees
$

Accrued 
leave(1)
$

Cash 
bonus
$

Non-cash 
benefits
$

Super-
annuation
$

Long-
term 
benefits

Long 
service 
leave(1)
$

Share-
based 
payments

Total  
Remunera-
tion

Options
$

$

% of 
Remun. 
that is
perform-
ance 
based

137,615
86,697
91,367
89,908
75,000
73,395
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

12,385
7,803
633
8,092
-
6,605
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

150,000
94,500
92,000
98,000
75,000
80,000
-
-

776,901
434,801

102,385
2,485

200,000
120,000

157,900
-

15,199
15,199

17,353
18,037

38,459
17,372

1,308,197
607,894

250,000
248,068
171,180
275,019
250,000
234,801
257,500
3,452,252

(2,462)
(2,226)
918
3,566
9,383
(7,443)
(6,516)
100,090

75,000
37,208
-
-
65,000
-
-
497,208

-
-
5,264
-
20,289
-
-
183,453

15,199
15,199
14,495
15,199
15,199
15,199
15,199
171,605

5,040
7,585
7,007
7,755
9,854
2,461
2,020
77,112

42,103
17,873
1,998
5,240
142,853
10,144
26,710
302,752

384,880
323,707
200,862
306,779
512,578
255,162
294,913
4,784,472

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

18%
23%

21%
14%
5%
2%
14%
-
-

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Non-Executive  
Directors
GH Levy
RJ Pullar
MA McKellar
DE Usasz 
M Wainer 
WR Foster
M Flax
M Watters(2)
Executive  
Directors
PL Weightman
DJ Wilson
Other key 
management 
personnel
B Binning
M Blake
JA Clark
P Cowling(3)
D Gippel
P Howard
N Riethmuller

(1)  Comprises movement in leave entitlements 
(2)  Mr Watters was appointed on 4 April 2011
(3)  Mr Cowling was not considered a KMP in 2010

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Short-
term 
benefits
Cash 
salary and 
fees
$

Short-
term 
benefits

Short-
term 
benefits

Short-
term 
benefits

Post- 
employ-
ment

Accrued 
leave(1)
$

Cash 
bonus
$

Non-cash 
benefits
$

Super-
annuation
$

Long-
term 
benefits
Long 
service 
leave(1)
$

Share-
based 
payments

Total  
Remu-
neration

Options
$

$

% of 
Remun. 
that is
perform-
ance 
based

137,615
86,697
84,404
89,908
31,250
97,416

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

12,385
7,803
7,596
8,092
-
6,968

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

150,000
94,500
92,000
98,000
31,250
104,384

-
-
-
-
-
-

678,356
386,256

6,433
14,279

150,000
100,000

157,900
-

13,744
13,744

10,041
8,440

36,482
16,998

1,052,956
539,717

18%
22%

208,999
236,254
145,999
236,870
247,202
250,000
2,917,226

5,627
(909)
(119)
7,288
2,852
11,538
46,989

137,500
63,700
-
-
60,000
-
511,200

-
-
-
-
22,564
-
180,464

14,461
14,461
13,218
14,461
14,461
14,461
155,855

2,515
5,366
2,426
1,669
8,182
1,068
39,707

26,728
20,328
6,261
-
99,935
-
206,732

395,830
339,200
167,785
260,288
455,196
277,067
4,058,173

41%
25%
4%
-
35%
-

2010
Non-Executive  
Directors
GH Levy
RJ Pullar
MA McKellar
DE Usasz 
M Wainer(2)
WR Foster
Executive  
Directors
PL Weightman
DJ Wilson
Other key 
management 
personnel
B Binning
MJ Blake
JA Clark 
PW Howard
DA Gippel
NE Riethmuller

(1)  Comprises movement in leave entitlements
(2)  Mr Wainer was appointed on 29 January 2010

(c) 

 Performance assessment 

The Group’s performance conditions are chosen to support the sustainable operation of the Group. Financial performance 
metrics are chosen with the aim of supporting or enhancing the operational earnings in any given financial year in a way that 
does not unduly increase the risk profile of the Group. Short term cash incentives are focused wholly on financial metrics.  
The remaining performance criteria are intended to facilitate growth such that the Group can outperform its peers in the longer 
term.

Although the performance criteria may be different for each executive the overriding principles involve assessment of 
performance according to a traditional balanced scorecard methodology. The balanced scorecard assigns key performance 
indicators (KPIs) across broad categories. The KPIs are designed to align securityholder interests with Group goals in the short 
and long term. Individual KPIs are aligned with Group’s long term objectives. The balanced scorecard methodology assigns 
performance and responsibility criteria for all employees across four broad categories. These categories are:

Financial Measures: Includes both the performance of the Group and the employees’ business unit. The Group focuses on 
maintaining individual shareholder alignment by using operating earnings per security as the major short term financial metric. 
Long term financial metrics also include changes in NTA per security and total securityholder return relative to the S&P/ASX 
30-A-REIT Accumulation Index.

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Internal Business Measures: Concentrate on improvement of systems and processes to create efficiency and accuracy to 
support long term business growth. The processes emphasise adherence to governance requirements. 

Customer Measures: The Group survey securityholders, tenants, fund investors and other stakeholders to ascertain customer 
relationship trends and set KPIs for employees to meet the needs identified by those trends, and to coincide with longer term 
corporate objectives.  

Innovation & Learning Measures: Focuses on the growth of individuals, departments and corporate culture to innovate and 
extend current capabilities throughout the Group.

The weightings of these categories for any individual are set and assessed in consideration of their responsibility and role.

In 2011 there were no non-financial performance conditions in the short term (cash) incentive plans. All short term conditions 
related to financial metrics occurring within the financial year 2011.  The key short term financial measures for 2011 were:

Operating profit (as assessed by the Directors – see part 4(b) above)
Change over previous year
Operating earnings per security (as assessed by the Directors – see part 4(c) above)
Change over previous year
Distributions per security
Change over previous year
Net Tangible Assets per security
Change over previous year

2011
$ 65,297,000
+ 1%
7.1 cents
(16%)
7.0 cents
(13%)
$0.73
3%

2010
$ 64,630,000
+ 1%
8.5 cents
(12%)
8.0 cents
(11%)
$0.71
(7%)

The Group has established a Performance Rights Plan.  For executives, the ability to exercise the Performance Rights is 
generally conditional on the executive meeting internal performance hurdles including remaining employed by the Group for 
a specified period.  The Group believes this allows employees to align themselves with securityholders by having a financial 
interest in the long term value of the Group’s security price, which acts to maximise Total Securityholder Returns (“TSR”).

TSR over 1, 3 and 5 years relative to benchmark indices is shown below:

Total Securityholder Returns (annualised)
TSR – Group
TSR - S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Accumulation Index
Group performance against S&P/ASX 300 A-REIT Accumulation Index

TSR – All Ord’s
Group performance against All Ord’s

1 Year
9%
6%
3%

12%
(3%)

3 Year
8%
(10%)
18%

0%
8%

5 Year
4%
(10%)
14%

3%
1%

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Details of remuneration: cash bonuses and performance rights

For each cash bonus and grant of performance rights included in the tables in section (b) above, the percentage of the available 
bonus or grant that was paid, or that vested, in the year, and the percentage that was forfeited because the person did not meet 
the service and performance criteria is set out below. No part of the bonus is payable in future years. The performance rights 
are subject to vesting conditions as outlined above.  No performance rights will vest if the conditions are not satisfied, hence the 
minimum value of performance rights yet to vest is $nil.  The maximum value of the 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 at balance date.

Cash  Bonus 
Paid
%
80%
80%
75%
53%
-
-
-
43%
-

Cash   Bonus 
Forfeited %
20%
20%
25%
47%
-
-
-
57%
-

Financial 
Year Options
Granted
2008/2011
2008/2011
2008/2010
2008/2011
2008
2008
2011
2008/2010
2011

Options 
Vested in 
2011
%
16%
17%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Options 
Forfeited in 
2011
 %
16%
17%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Financial 
Years  
Options may               
vest
2014/15/16
2014/15/16
2012
2014
-
-
2014
2012
2012

Maximum 
value of 
grant to vest
$
488,828
212,640
22,808
25,343
-
-
25,457
63,037
35,784

Name
PL Weightman
DJ Wilson
B Binning
MJ Blake
JA  Clark
P Cowling
PW Howard
DA Gippel
NE Riethmuller

(d)  Equity based compensation

Details of the PRP are set out in part (a)(ii) of the remuneration report.  

All Executive Directors and employees of the Group are considered for participation in the PRP subject to a minimum period of 
service and level of remuneration, which may be waived by the Committee.  Grants to Executive Directors are subject to security 
holder approval.

Consideration for granting performance rights, grant periods, vesting and exercise dates, exercise periods and exercise prices 
are determined by the Board or Committee in each case.   Performance rights carry no voting rights.  When exercised, each 
performance right is convertible into one stapled security.

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The terms and conditions of each grant of performance rights under the PRP affecting remuneration for Key Management 
Personnel in the current or future reporting periods are included in the table below:

Grant Date
18/09/2007
18/09/2007
06/12/2007
16/12/2009
08/02/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
26/05/2011
26/05/2011
26/05/2011

Expiry Date
19/01/2011
19/01/2011
07/04/2011
15/01/2012
07/03/2012
21/09/2013
21/09/2013
01/10/2013
01/10/2014
01/10/2015

Exercise Price 
$1.21
$1.21
$1.21
$0.20
-
$0.20
$0.10
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50

No of Performance 
Rights Granted
2,439,300
92,100 
1,624,400
659,600
126,859
192,218
123,459
1,913,333
1,913,333
1,913,334

Assessed Value per 
Right at Grant Date
10.6¢
15.0¢
8.9¢
41.5¢
59.1¢
37.0¢
50.6¢
13.9¢
12.6¢
11.5¢

Details of changes during the 2011 year in performance rights on issue to Key Management Personnel under the PRP are set 
out below.

2011
PL Weightman
DJ Wilson
DA Gippel
B Binning
M J Blake
JA Clark
P Cowling
P Howard
N Reithmuller

Opening 
balance

Granted  
during year

Exercised 
during the year

Forfeited 
during the year

Lapsed  
during year

738,733
344,200
915,933
326,992
338,000
92,100
227,800
-
-
2,983,758

4,000,000
1,740,000
-
-
95,894
-
-
96,324
123,459
6,055,677

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(369,366)
(172,100)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(541,466)

(369,367)
(172,100)
(256,333)
(200,133)
(338,000)
(92,100)
(227,800)
-
-
(1,655,833)

Closing 
balance

4,000,000
1,740,000
659,600
126,859
95,894
-
-
96,324
123,459
6,842,136

The assessed fair value at grant date of performance rights granted is allocated equally over the period from grant date to 
vesting date, and the amount is included in the remuneration tables in part (c) of the remuneration report.  Fair value at grant 
date for performance rights with no market based vesting conditions are determined using a Black-Scholes option pricing 
model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the performance right, the security price at grant date, expected 
price volatility of the underlying securities, the expected dividend/distribution yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of 
the performance right.  

A total of 6,583,432 performance rights were granted during 2011 (2010: 786,459) of which 6,055,677 (2010: 786,459) were issued 
to Key Management Personnel. The model inputs for Performance Rights granted during the 2011 year are disclosed in note 31. 

Plan rules contain a restriction on removing the “at risk” aspect of the instruments granted to executives.  Plan participants 
may not enter into any transaction designed to remove the “at risk” aspect of an instrument before it vests without explicit 
approval from the Board.

At 30 June 2011 no performance rights on issue had vested.

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Further details relating to performance rights are set out below.

Name
PL Weightman
DJ Wilson
B Binning
MJ Blake
JA Clark
P Cowling
DA Gippel
PW Howard
NE Riethmuller

Remuneration 
consisting of 
performance 
rights(1)
3%
3%
11%
6%
1%
2%
28%
4%
9%

Value  
at grant date(2)
$
506,533
220,342
-
35,542
-
-
-
35,601
62,495

Value  
at exercise date(3)
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Value  
at forfeit date(4)
$
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(1)  The percentage of total remuneration consisting of performance rights, based on the value of performance rights expensed during the year.
(2)  The value of performance rights granted during the year as part of remuneration calculated at grant date in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payment.
(3)  The value at exercise date of performance rights that were granted as part of remuneration and were exercised during the year, being the intrinsic value 

of the performance rights at that date.

(4)  The value at lapse date of performance rights that were granted as part of remuneration and were forfeited during the year because a vesting condition was 

not satisfied.

(e)     Employment contracts and termination provisions

(i)  Employment contracts

PL Weightman

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Chief Executive Officer are formalised in an employment agreement. 
The Company may terminate the agreement without notice for gross misconduct; otherwise, the Company may terminate 
the agreement on six months notice, or payment of entitlements for this period in lieu of notice.  Mr Weightman may terminate 
the agreement at any time with six months notice. Other major provisions of the agreement are as follows:

•	

•	

Term of agreement – Commencing 1 July 2006, no fixed termination date.

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the 2011 year of $950,000, thereafter to be reviewed annually by 
the remuneration committee.

•	

Performance cash bonus of up to $250,000 with targets to be reviewed annually by the remuneration committee.  

The performance bonus payable to Mr Weightman for the 2011 year depended on performance criteria being met.  The criteria 
were assessed as being met in part during the financial year, with 80% of the performance bonus amount being paid.

DJ Wilson

Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Finance Director are formalised in an employment agreement. 
The Company may terminate the agreement without notice for gross misconduct; otherwise, the Company may terminate 
the agreement on six months notice, or payment of entitlements for this period in lieu of notice.  Mr Wilson may terminate 
the agreement at any time with six months notice. Other major provisions of the agreement are as follows:

•	

•	

Term of agreement – commencing 1 July 2006, no fixed termination date.

Base salary, inclusive of superannuation, for the 2011 year of $450,000, to be reviewed annually by the remuneration 
committee.

•	

Performance cash bonus of up to $150,000 with targets to be reviewed annually by the remuneration committee.

The performance bonus payable to Mr Wilson for the 2011 year depended on certain criteria being met.  The criteria were 
assessed as being met in part during the financial year, with 80% of the performance bonus amount being paid.

All other executives 

Remuneration and other terms of employment for other executives are contained under standard employment contracts. 
There are no termination payments due under the contracts other than statutory entitlements for accrued leave.  
Remuneration is reviewed annually.

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(ii)  Termination provisions

There are no fixed term conditions in executive employment contracts. Minimum termination periods for executives are outlined 
below and adhered to in all cases except in the case of serious breaches of the employment contract.

CEO, Finance Director, 
Group Treasurer
All other executives

Notice Period 
Employee
6 months
3 months
1-2 months

Notice Period Group
6 months
6 months
1-2 months

On termination, a portion of short term incentives may also be paid at the discretion of the CEO, or the Board in the case of 
termination of the CEO.  In addition, other statutory entitlements such as accrued leave may be taken as termination benefits.

12.  trust Disclosures

Fees to Responsible Entity

Total amounts paid/payable to the Responsible Entity or its associates during the year were $14,107,206 (2010: $11,120,974).

Units held by Responsible Entity

Cromwell Corporation Limited, the parent company of the Responsible Entity, held 275,106 (2010: 275,106) units in the Trust 
throughout the year.  Pursuant to Australian Securities & Investments Commission relief, the units are not stapled to shares 
in Cromwell Corporation Limited.

The Responsible Entity held 1,517,000 (2010: 1,517,000) units in the Cromwell Mary Street Planned Investment, a subsidiary 
of the Trust, throughout the year.  The holding represents approximately 8% (2010: 8%) of the issued units in the Cromwell 
Mary Street Planned Investment.

Issued Units

Units issued in the Trust during the year are set out in note 23 in the accompanying financial report.  There were 965,012,421 
(2010: 808,110,040) issued units in the Trust at balance date.

Value of Scheme Assets

The total carrying value of the Trust’s assets as at balance date was approximately $1,531,741,000 (2010: $1,271,529,000).  
Net assets attributable to unitholders of the Trust were $694,180,000 (2010: $564,396,000) equating to $0.73 per unit (2010: 
$0.70 per unit).

The Trust’s assets are valued in accordance with policies stated in note 1 of the financial statements.

13.  Indemnifying Officers or Auditor

Subject to the following, no indemnity or insurance premium was paid during the financial year for a person who is or has been 
an officer of the Group.

The constitution of the Company provides that to the extent permitted by law, a person who is or has been an officer of the 
Company is indemnified against certain liabilities and costs incurred by them in their capacity as an officer of the Company.

Further, the Company has entered into a Deed of access, insurance and indemnity with each of the Directors and the company 
secretary.  Under the deed, the Company agrees to, amongst other things:

•	

•	

•	

indemnify the officer to the extent permitted by law against certain liabilities and legal costs incurred by the officer as an 
officer of the Company and its subsidiaries;

maintain and pay the premium on an insurance policy in respect of the officer; and

provide the officer with access to board papers and other documents provided or available to the officer as an officer of 
the Company and its subsidiaries.  

The Group has paid premiums for Directors and officers’ liability insurance with respect to the Directors, company secretary and 
senior management as permitted under the Corporations Act 2001.  The terms of the policy prohibit disclosure of the nature of 
the liabilities covered and the premiums payable under the policy.

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

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14.  Rounding of Amounts to Nearest thousand Dollars

The Company is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/0100, issued by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission, 
relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in the Directors’ report and financial report. Amounts in the Directors’ report and 
financial report have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases to the nearest dollar, in accordance 
with that Class Order.

15.  Auditor

Johnston Rorke continues in office in accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.

The Company may decide to employ Johnston Rorke on assignments additional to their statutory duties where the auditor’s 
expertise and experience with the Company and/or the Group are important.

The Directors have considered the position and, in accordance with advice received from the Audit & Risk Committee, are 
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 as none of the services 
undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional 
Accountants and all non-audit services have been reviewed by the Audit & Risk Committee to ensure they do not impact the 
impartiality and objectivity of the auditor.

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor and its related parties for non-audit services provided to the Group are set 
out below: 

Non-audit Services
Tax compliance services
Other - review of pro forma balance sheets and forecasts
Total remuneration for non-audit services

2011
$

-
76,000
76,000

2010
$

-
-
-

The auditor receives remuneration for audit and other services relating to other entities for which Cromwell Property Securities 
Limited, a controlled entity, acts as responsible entity.  The remuneration is disclosed in the relevant entity’s financial reports 
and totalled $78,000 (2010: $128,000).

Auditor’s independence declaration

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is attached 
to this report.

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

P.L. Weightman

Director

Dated this 18th day of August 2011

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Level 30, Central Plaza One
345 Queen Street Brisbane Q 4000
GPO Box 1144 Brisbane Q 4001
Ph 07 3222 8444 / Fax 07 3221 7779
Website www.jr.com.au
Email jr@jr.com.au

The Directors  
Cromwell Corporation Limited and 
Cromwell Property Securities Limited  
as Responsible Entity for Cromwell Diversified Property Trust

Level 19  
200 Mary Street  
BRISBANE  QLD  4000

Dear Sirs,

Auditor’s Independence Declaration

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial reports of Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell 
Diversified Property Trust for the year ended 30 June 2011, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and 
belief, there have been:

(i) 

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

(ii) 

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

This declaration is in respect of both Cromwell Corporation Limited and the entities it controlled during the 
financial year and Cromwell Diversified Property Trust and the entities it controlled during the year.

JOHNSTON RORKE

Chartered Accountants 

R.C.N. WALKER

Partner  
Brisbane, Queensland  
18 August 2011

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 

for the year ended 30 June 2011

Revenue and other income 
Rental income and recoverable outgoings
Funds management fees
Distributions
Interest
Other revenue
Share of profits of equity accounted entities
Gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets
Increase in recoverable amount:

Loans receivable
Fair value net gain from:
Investment properties
 Investments at fair value through profit or loss

Total revenue and other income
Expenses
Property expenses and outgoings
Property development costs
Management and administration costs
Funds management costs
Employee benefits expense
Finance costs 
Share of losses of equity accounted entities
Loss on sale of investment properties
Fair value net loss from:

 Interest rate derivatives
Investment properties

Decrease in recoverable amount:

 Property development inventories/provision

Other expenses
Total expenses
Profit before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 
Total comprehensive income
Profit/(loss) is attributable to:
Company shareholders
Trust unitholders 
Non-controlling interests
Profit
Total comprehensive income/(loss) is attributable to:
Company shareholders
Trust unitholders 
Non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income
Basic earnings/(loss) per company share/trust unit (cents)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per company share/trust unit (cents)
Basic/diluted earnings/(loss) per stapled security (cents)

Notes

14 (d)

12

5
5
14 (d)
5

12

6

28
28
28

Group

Trust

2011
$’000

138,494
3,964
255
4,984
16
-
-

2010
$’000

117,262
9,283
429
6,265
524
3,882
3,431

2011
$’000

138,499
-
255
5,192
4
-
-

2010
$’000

117,974
-
428
6,152
127
3,858
3,431

-

1,932

-

-

33,659
604
181,976

21,198
819
1,568
141
11,680
47,439
713
195

1,920
-

3,695
4,428
93,796
88,180
78
88,102
-
88,102

(4,259)
92,361
-
88,102

(4,259)
92,361
-
88,102
(0.5¢)
(0.5¢)
9.6¢

-
836
143,844

19,260
3,487
1,736
3,274
11,102
40,529
-
554

1,283
32,146

6,331
3,945
123,647
20,197
1,144
19,053
-
19,053

(7,650)
26,703

-
19,053

(7,650)
26,703
-
19,053
(1.0¢)
(1.0¢)
2.5¢

33,659
604
178,213

24,241
-
9,942
-
-
48,167
742
195

1,920
-

-
-
85,207
93,006
-
93,006
-
93,006

-
92,361
645
93,006

-
92,361
645
93,006
10.1¢
10.0¢

-
836
132,806

21,663
-
8,988
-
-
41,152
-
554

1,283
32,146

-
-
105,786
27,020
-
27,020
-
27,020

-
26,706
314
27,020

-
26,706
314
27,020
3.5¢
3.5¢

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

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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position 

as at 30 June 2011

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Current tax assets
Derivative financial instruments
Other current assets
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Investment properties
Investments at fair value through profit or loss
Investments in jointly controlled entity and associates
Property, plant and equipment
Deferred tax assets
Intangible assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Dividends/distributions payable
Derivative financial instruments
Provisions
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Provisions
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained earnings/(accumulated losses)
Equity attributable to shareholders/unitholders
Non-controlling interests
Trust unitholders
Non-controlling interests
Total equity 

Group

Trust

Notes

2011
$’000

7
8

9
11

8
10
12
13
14
15
16
17

18
19
20
9
21
22

19
21

23
24
25

26
26

46,572
9,918
240
1,285
1,437
59,452

19,800
3,000
1,444,850
4,177
5,492
1,133
921
603
1,479,976
1,539,428

21,431
3,321
16,883
3,430
1,253
7,085
53,403

780,288
577
780,865
834,268
705,160

57,073
3,928
(50,280)
10,721

694,439
-
705,160

2010
$’000

98,469
17,988
389
1,353
2,266
120,465

30,000
4,925
1,064,100
3,987
56,802
1,262
791
496
1,162,363
1,282,828

11,933
29,232
16,157
3,626
6,022
6,618
73,588

637,354
479
637,833
711,421
571,407

49,197
3,595
(46,021)
6,771

564,636
-
571,407

2011
$’000

40,805
4,411
-
1,285
789
47,290

29,988
-
1,444,850
4,177
5,436
-
-
-
1,484,451
1,531,741

21,358
3,321
16,888
3,430
-
7,085
52,082

780,016
-
780,016
832,098
699,643

702,090
-
(7,910)
694,180

-
5,463
699,643

2010
$’000

93,033
2,508
-
1,353
1,413
98,307

48,360
-
1,064,100
3,987
56,775
-
-
-
1,173,222
1,271,529

9,073
29,232
16,162
3,626
-
6,618
64,711

636,354
-
636,354
701,065
570,464

599,660
-
(35,264)
564,396

-
6,068
570,464

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

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 

for the year ended 30 June 2011

Notes Contribut-
ed Equity 

Attributable to Equity Holders of the Company
Available-
for- Sale 
Reserve    

Accu-
mulated 
Losses 

Total

Share 
Based 
Payments 
Reserve 
$’000
1,255
-

Non- 
controlling 
Interest
(Trust)
$’000
564,636
92,361

Total
Equity

$’000
571,407
88,102

$’000
6,771
(4,259)

$’000
49,197
-

$’000
(46,021)
(4,259)

$’000
2,340
-

23

7,876

27
23/24

-
-

7,876

-

-
-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-
333

333

7,876

102,430

110,306

-
333

(64,988)
-

(64,988)
333

8,209

37,442

45,651

57,073

(50,280)

2,340

1,588

10,721

694,439

705,160

43,688

(38,371)

2,340

916

8,573

531,020

539,593

-

(7,650)

23

5,459

27
23/24

-
50

5,509

-

-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-
339

339

(7,650)

26,703

19,053

5,459

67,531

72,990

-
389

(60,618)
-

(60,618)
389

5,848

6,913

12,761

49,197

(46,021)

2,340

1,255

6,771

564,636

571,407

Group

Balance at 1 July 2010
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
Transactions with equity holders in 
their capacity as equity holders:
Contributions of equity, 
net of transaction costs
Dividends/distributions paid/payable
Employee share options

Total transactions with equity 
holders
Balance at 30 June 2011

Balance at 1 July 2009
Total comprehensive income/
(loss)
Transactions with equity holders in 
their capacity as equity holders:
Contributions of equity, 
net of transaction costs
Dividends/distributions paid/payable
Employee share options

Total transactions with equity 
holders
Balance at 30 June 2010

Trust

Balance at 1 July 2010
Total comprehensive income for the year
Transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity holders:

Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs
 Distributions paid/declared
 De-recognition on deconsolidation
Total transactions with equity holders
Balance at 30 June 2011

Balance at 1 July 2009
Total comprehensive income for the year
Transactions with equity holders in their capacity as equity holders:

Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs
 Distributions paid/declared
Balance at 30 June 2010

Notes Contributed 

Equity 

Attributable to Equity Holders of CDPT
Accumu- 
lated  
Losses 
$’000
(35,264)
92,361

$’000
599,660
-

$’000
564,396
92,361

Total
(CDPT)

23
27

23
27

102,430
-
-
102,430
702,090

532,129
-

67,531
-
599,660

-
(65,007)
-
(65,007)
(7,910)

102,430
(65,007)
-
37,423
694,180

(1,329)
26,706

530,800
26,706

-
(60,641)
(35,264)

67,531
(60,641)
564,396

Non-
controlling 
Interests
$’000

6,068
645

2,520
(519)
(3,251)
(1,250)
5,463

6,188
314

23
(457)
6,068

Total
Equity

$’000
570,464
93,006

104,950
(65,526)
(3,251)
36,173
699,643

536,988
27,020

67,554
(61,098)
570,464

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 

for the year ended 30 June 2011

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts in the course of operations
Payments in the course of operations
Distributions received
Interest received
Finance costs paid
Income tax paid
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for investment properties
Proceeds from sale of investment properties
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for controlled entity, net of cash acquired
Payments of property development provision
Proceeds from sale of  available-for-sale financial assets
Payments for investments at fair value through profit or loss
Proceeds from sale of investments at fair value through 
profit or loss
Payments for software and other intangible assets
Loans to related entities
Repayment of loans by related entities
Loans to other persons
Repayment of loans by other persons
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Payment of loan transaction costs
Proceeds from issue of treasury shares/securities
Proceeds from issue of units – controlled entity
Proceeds from issue of stapled securities/units
Equity issue transaction costs
Payment of dividends/distributions
Payment for derivative financial instruments
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 July
Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June

Notes

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Group

Trust

2011
$’000

160,303
(53,682)
989
4,142
(43,516)
(60)
68,176

(298,889)
33,540
(127)
(12,132)
(6,435)
-
(4,593)

1,757
(393)
(500)
17,724
-
270
(269,778)

142,400
(36,398)
(3,994)
-
2,519
110,844
(4,114)
(60,684)
(868)
149,705
(51,897)
98,469
46,572

2010
$’000

147,974
(56,159)
7,226
4,646
(39,133)
(521)
64,033

(11,051)
21,574
(253)
(226)
(8,217)
6,978
(2,599)

2,367
(288)
(26,926)
26,476
(131)
1,791
9,495

-
(56,988)
(1,143)
50
-
73,324
(342)
(55,007)
(1,606)
(41,712)
31,816
66,653
98,469

2011
$’000

151,553
(44,714)
989
4,116
(43,516)
-
68,428

(298,889)
33,540
-
(12,132)
-
-
(4,593)

1,757
-
-
18,372
-
-
(261,945)

142,400
(36,398)
(3,994)
-
2,519
102,504
(3,653)
(61,221)
(868)
141,289
(52,228)
93,033
40,805

2010
$’000

132,826
(41,088)
7,225
4,649
(39,141)
-
64,471

(11,081)
21,574
-
-
-
6,978
(2,599)

2,367
-
(33,736)
31,976
-
-
15,479

-
(56,989)
(1,114)
-
23
67,847
(316)
(55,486)
(1,606)
(47,641)
32,309
60,724
93,033

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

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Notes to the Financial Statements 

for the year ended 30 June 2011

1.  Summary of Significant Accounting policies

Cromwell Property Group (“the Group”) was formed by the stapling of Cromwell Corporation Limited (“the Company”) and 
its controlled entities, and Cromwell Diversified Property Trust (“CDPT”) and its controlled entities (“the Trust”).  The Financial 
Reports of the Group and the Trust have been presented jointly in accordance with ASIC Class Order 05/642 relating to 
combining accounts under stapling and for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Australian Securities Exchange.

The Group was established for the purpose of facilitating a joint quotation of the Company and the Trust on the Australian 
Securities Exchange.  The constitutions of the Trust and the Company ensure that, for so long as the two entities remain jointly 
quoted, the number of units in the Trust and the number of shares in the Company shall be equal and the unitholders and 
shareholders are identical.  Both the Responsible Entity of the Trust and the Company must at all times act in the best interests 
of the Group.

To account for the stapling, Australian Accounting Standards require an acquirer (Cromwell Corporation Limited) to be identified 
and an acquisition to be recognised.  The net assets and net profit of the acquiree (the Trust and its controlled entities) are 
recognised as minority interest as they are not owned by the acquirer in the stapling arrangement.  

The stapling arrangement will cease upon the earliest of either the winding up of the Company or the Trust.

The financial statements relate to the Group and the Trust as defined above.  As a result of changes to the Corporations Act 
2001 separate financial statements of Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell Diversified Property Trust as individual 
entities (parent entities) are no longer presented.  Limited financial information for Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell 
Diversified Property Trust, as individual entities, is disclosed in note 33 and has been prepared on the same basis as the 
consolidated financial statements.

The principal accounting polices adopted in the preparation of the financial report are set out below.  These policies have been 
consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

(a)  Basis of preparation

The financial report is a general purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) adopted by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and 
the Corporations Act 2001.

Compliance with IFRS 

The financial report complies with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations adopted by the 
International Accounting Standards Board.

Historical cost convention

The financial report is prepared on the historical cost basis except for the following:

•	

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investment properties are measured at fair value

derivative financial instruments are measured at fair value

investments at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value.

The methods used to measure fair values are discussed further below.

Functional and presentation currency

The financial report is presented in Australian dollars, which is the functional currency of the Group and Trust.

(b)  Principles of consolidation

Stapling

The stapling of the Company and the Trust was approved at separate meetings of the respective shareholders and unitholders 
on 6 December 2006.  Following approval of the stapling, shares in the Company and units in the Trust were stapled to one 
another and are quoted as a single security on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Australian Accounting Standards require an acquirer to be identified and an in-substance acquisition to be recognised.  In 
relation to the stapling of the Company and the Trust, the Company is identified as having acquired control over the assets of the 
Trust.  To recognise the in-substance acquisition, the following accounting principles have been applied:

(1) 

(2) 

no goodwill is recognised on acquisition of the Trust because no direct ownership interest was acquired by the Company in 
the Trust;

the  equity  issued  by  the  Company  to  unitholders  to  give  effect  to  the  transaction  is  recognised  at  the  dollar  value  of 
the consideration payable by the unitholders.  This is because the issue of shares by the Company was administrative in nature 
rather than for the purposes of the Company acquiring an ownership interest in the Trust; and

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(3) 

the  issued  units  of  the  Trust  are  not  owned  by  the  Company  and  are  presented  as  non-controlling  interests  in  the  Group 
notwithstanding that the unitholders are also the shareholders by virtue of the stapling arrangement.  Accordingly, the equity 
in the net assets of the Trust and the profit/(loss) arising from these net assets have been separately identified in the statement 
of comprehensive income and statement of financial position.

The Trust’s contributed equity and retained earnings/accumulated losses are shown as a non-controlling interest in this 
Financial Report in accordance with AASB Interpretation 1002 Post-Date-of-Transition Stapling Arrangements and AASB 3 
Business Combinations.  Even though the interests of the equity holders of the identified acquiree (the Trust) are treated as 
non-controlling interests the equity holders of the acquiree are also equity holders in the acquirer (the Company) by virtue of the 
stapling arrangement.

Subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries as at 30 June 2011 and the results 
of all subsidiaries for the year then ended.

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group.  Control exists when the Group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern 
the financial and operating policies of an entity, so as to obtain benefits from its activities.  In assessing control, potential 
voting rights that presently are exercisable are taken into account.  The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in 
the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. 

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for the business combinations by the Group (refer to note 1(n)).

Inter-entity transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between the Group entities are eliminated.  Unrealised 
losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of the impairment of the asset transferred.  Accounting 
policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of subsidiaries are shown separately in the statement of comprehensive 
income and statement of financial position respectively.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost in the individual financial statements of the Company.  A list of 
subsidiaries appears in note 34 to the consolidated financial statements.

Associates

Associates are all entities over which the Group has significant influence but not control, generally accompanying a holding 
of between 20% and 50% of the voting rights.  Investments in associates are accounted for in the Group’s financial statements 
using the equity method of accounting, after initially being recognised at cost.  The Group’s investment in associates includes 
goodwill (net of any accumulated impairment loss) identified on acquisition.

The Group’s share of its associates’ post-acquisition profits or losses is recognised in profit or loss and its share of post-
acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves.  The cumulative post-acquisition movements are adjusted against 
the carrying amount of the investment.  Dividends or distributions receivable from associates are recognised in the Group’s 
financial statements as a reduction of the carrying amount of the investment.

When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, including any other unsecured 
receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf 
of the associate.  Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associates are eliminated to the extent of 
the Group’s interest in the associates.  Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence 
of an impairment of the asset transferred.  Accounting policies of associates have been changed where necessary to ensure 
consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

Joint venture entities

The interest in a joint venture entity is accounted for in the Group’s financial statements using the equity method.  Under 
the equity method, the share of the profits or losses of the joint venture entity is recognised in profit or loss, and the share 
of movements in reserves is recognised in reserves.

Profits or losses on transactions establishing the joint venture entity and transactions with the joint venture are eliminated 
to the extent of the Group’s ownership interest until such time as they are realised by the joint venture entity on consumption 
or sale, unless they relate to an unrealised loss that provides evidence of the impairment of an asset transferred.

Jointly controlled assets

The proportionate interests in the assets, liabilities and expenses of a joint venture activity have been incorporated in the 
financial statements under the appropriate headings.

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(c)  Revenue recognition

Rental revenue

Rental revenue from investment property is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  Rental revenue not received 
at reporting date is reflected in the statement of financial position as a receivable or if paid in advance, as rent in advance 
(unearned income).  Lease incentives granted are considered an integral part of the total rental revenue and are recognised as 
a reduction in rental income over the term of the lease, on a straight-line basis.  Contingent rents based on the future amount 
of a factor that changes other than with the passage of time, including turnover rents and CPI linked rental increases, are only 
recognised when contractually due.

Funds management revenue

Acquisition and capital raising fee revenue is recognised at settlement of the relevant property or proportionately as the equity 
interests are issued/sold to external investors as appropriate. Management fee revenue is recognised on a proportional basis 
over time as services are performed.

Other

Property development sales revenue is recognised on settlement of the relevant property.

Interest revenue is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method.

Gain or loss on disposal of assets is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount of the asset at the date of 
disposal and the net proceeds from disposal and is included in the profit or loss in the year of disposal.  Where revenue is 
obtained from the sale of properties, it is recognised when the significant risks and rewards have transferred to the buyer, which 
is normally when legal title passes to the buyer.

(d) 

Income tax

Under current income tax legislation the Trust is not liable to pay tax provided its taxable income and taxable realised capital gains are 
distributed to unitholders.  The liability for capital gains tax that may arise if the properties were sold is not accounted for in this report.

The Group’s income tax expense for the period is the tax payable on the current period’s taxable income 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. The relevant tax 
rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the deferred tax asset 
or liability. An exception is made for certain temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset or a liability. 
No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in relation to these temporary differences if they arose in a transaction, other 
than a business combination, that at the time of the transaction did not affect either accounting profit or taxable profit or loss.

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

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

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

Tax consolidation

The Company and its wholly-owned entities (this excludes the Trust and its controlled entities) have formed a tax-consolidated 
group with effect from 1 July 2003 and are, therefore, taxed as a single entity from that date. The head entity within the tax-
consolidated group is Cromwell Corporation Limited.

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

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

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

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Nature of tax funding arrangements and tax sharing arrangements

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

Contributions to fund the current tax liabilities are payable as per the tax funding arrangement and reflect the timing of 
the head entity’s obligation to make payments for tax liabilities to the relevant tax authorities.

The head entity, in conjunction with other members of the tax-consolidated group, has also entered into a tax sharing 
agreement. The tax sharing agreement provides for the determination of the allocation of income tax liabilities between 
the entities should the head entity default on its tax payment obligations. No amounts have been recognised in the financial 
statements in respect of this agreement, as payment of any amounts under the tax sharing agreement is considered remote.

(e)  Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term highly liquid 
investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which 
are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. 

(f) 

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less provision 
for impairment of receivables.  Receivables relating to operating leases of investment properties are due on the first day of each 
month, payable in advance.  Other receivables are usually due for settlement no more than 90 days from the date of recognition. 

Collectibility of trade and other receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Debts which are known to be uncollectible are 
written off.  A provision for impairment of receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not 
be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of trade and other receivables.  The amount of the provision 
is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at 
the original effective interest rate.  Cash flows relating to short-term trade and other receivables are not discounted if the effect 
of discounting is immaterial.  The amount of the provision is recognised in profit or loss.

(g) 

Inventories

Development properties held for resale are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.  Cost is assigned by specific 
identification and includes the cost of acquisition, and development and borrowing costs during development.  When 
development is completed borrowing costs and other holding charges are expensed as incurred.

(h) 

Investment properties

Investment property is property which is held either to earn income or for capital appreciation or both.  Investment property 
also includes properties that are under construction for future use as investment properties.  Initially, investment property is 
measured at cost including transaction costs.  The investment property is subsequently measured at fair value, with any change 
therein recognised in profit or loss.  As part of the process of determining fair value, an external, independent valuer, having an 
appropriate recognised professional qualification and recent experience in the location and category of property being valued, 
values individual properties at least every two years on a rotation basis or on a more regular basis if considered appropriate and 
as determined by management in accordance with the valuation policy of the Group.  In addition, the Group has utilised internal 
valuation processes for determining fair value at balance date. 

These valuation processes are taken into consideration when determining the fair value of the investment properties.  The fair 
value is based on market values, being the estimated amount for which a property could be exchanged on the date of valuation 
between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arms length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each 
acted knowledgably, prudently and without compulsion. 

The valuations are prepared by considering the capitalisation of net income and the discounting of future cash flows to their 
present value.  These methods incorporate assumptions of future rental income and costs, appropriate capitalisation and 
discount rates and also consider market evidence of transaction prices for similar investment properties.

Valuations reflect, where appropriate:

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the type of tenants actually in occupation or responsible for meeting lease commitments or likely to be in occupation after 
letting of vacant accommodation and the market’s general perception of their credit-worthiness; 

the allocation of maintenance and other operating cost responsibilities between lessor and lessee; and

the remaining economic life of the property.

Further information on assumptions underlying management’s assessment of fair value is contained in note 2.

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(i) 

Investments and other financial assets

The Group classifies its investments as either financial assets at fair value through profit or loss or 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.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading which are acquired principally for the 
purpose of selling in the short term with the intention of making a profit.  Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading 
unless they are designated as hedges.  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss also includes financial assets which 
upon initial recognition are designated as such.

Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of 
the other categories.  They are included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 
12 months of the balance date.

Regular purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade date – the date on which the Group commits to purchase 
or sell the asset.  Investments are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs for all financial assets not carried at 
fair value through profit or loss.  Financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognised at fair value 
and transaction costs are expensed in profit or loss.  Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows 
from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and 
rewards of ownership.

Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently carried at fair value.  
Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of the ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ category, 
including interest and dividend income, are presented in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.  Changes in the fair 
value of securities classified as available-for-sale are recognised in other comprehensive income.  When securities classified 
as available-for-sale are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments recognised in other comprehensive income 
are reclassified to profit or loss as gains or losses from investment securities.

The Group assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets 
is impaired.  In the case of equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value 
of a security below its cost is considered in determining whether the security is impaired.  If any such evidence exists for 
available-for-sale financial assets, the cumulative loss – measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the 
current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit and loss – is reclassified from 
equity and recognised in profit or loss as a reclassification adjustment. Impairment losses recognised in profit or loss on equity 
instruments classified as available for sale are not reversed through profit or loss.

(j)  Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated 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.  All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method to allocate cost of assets, net of their residual values, over their 
estimated useful lives, as follows:

Class
Plant and equipment
Furniture and fittings
Leased plant and equipment

Rate
10-67%
18%
8-37%

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

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 (note 1(l)).

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount.  These are included in profit or loss.

(k) 

Intangible assets

Software assets have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.  
Amortisation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of software over its estimated useful lives of 
3 years on average.

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(l) 

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. 

At each reporting date, and whenever events or changes in circumstances occur, the Group assesses whether there is any 
indication that any other asset may be impaired.  Where an indicator of impairment exists, the Group makes a formal estimate 
of recoverable amount.  Where the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired 
and an impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. 
The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less 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 
inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash generating units).  Assets 
other than goodwill that suffer an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date.

(m)  Fair value estimation

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure 
purposes.

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives, and trading and 
available-for-sale securities) is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. The quoted market price used for 
financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price; the appropriate quoted market price for financial liabilities is the 
current ask price.

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over-the-counter derivatives) is 
determined using valuation techniques. The Group uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market 
conditions existing at each balance date. Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used for long-term 
debt instruments held. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted cash flows, are used to determine fair value for the 
remaining financial instruments. 

The carrying value less impairment provision of trade and other receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair 
values due to their short-term nature. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the 
future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Group for similar financial instruments.

(n)  Business combinations  

The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations regardless of whether equity instruments 
or other assets are acquired.  The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the 
assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group.  The consideration transferred also 
includes the fair value of any contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in 
the subsidiary.  Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.  Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent 
liabilities assumed in a business combination are, with limited exceptions, measured initially at their fair values at the 
acquisition date.  On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree 
either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets.

The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the acquisition-date 
fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the Group’s share of the net identifiable assets 
acquired are recorded as goodwill.  If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the subsidiary 
acquired and the measurement of all amounts has been reviewed, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a 
bargain purchase.

Where settlement of any part of cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their 
present value as at the date of exchange.  The discount rate used is the entity’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate 
at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.  
Contingent consideration is classified either as equity or a financial liability.  Amounts classified as a financial liability are 
subsequently remeasured to fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss.

(o)  Lease incentives

Lessees may be offered incentives as an inducement to enter into non-cancellable operating leases.  These incentives may 
take various forms including up front cash payments, rent free periods, or a contribution to certain lessee costs such as fit out 
costs or relocation costs. They are recognised as an asset in the statement of financial position as a component of the carrying 
amount of investment property and amortised over the lease period as a reduction of rental income.

(p) 

Initial direct leasing costs

Initial direct leasing costs incurred by the Group in negotiating and arranging operating leases are recognised as an asset in the 
statement of financial position as a component of the carrying amount of investment property and are amortised as an expense 
on a straight line basis over the lease term.

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(q)  Repairs and maintenance

Repairs and maintenance costs and minor renewals are charged as expenses when incurred.

(r)  Derivative financial instruments 

The Group is exposed to changes in interest rates and uses interest rate derivatives to hedge these risks.  Such derivative 
financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative contract is entered into and are 
subsequently remeasured to fair value at balance date.  Derivatives are carried as assets when their fair value is positive and as 
liabilities when their fair value is negative.

The Group enters into interest rate swap agreements that are used to convert certain variable interest rate borrowings to fixed 
interest rates.  The derivatives are entered into with the objective of hedging the risk of adverse interest rate fluctuations.  While the 
Group has determined that these arrangements are economically effective, they have not satisfied the documentation, designation 
and effectiveness tests required by accounting standards.  As a result, they do not qualify for hedge accounting and gains or losses 
arising from changes in fair value are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

(s)  Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. These 
amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the year and which are unpaid.  
The amounts are usually unsecured and paid within 30-60 days of recognition.

(t)  Borrowings and borrowing costs

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred.  Borrowings are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.  Under this method fees, costs, discounts and premiums directly related 
to the financial liability are spread over its expected life.  Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has 
an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance date.

Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of a 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. Where funds are borrowed 
specifically for the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset the amount of borrowing costs capitalised is the 
actual borrowing costs incurred on that borrowing net of any interest earned on those borrowings.  Where funds are borrowed 
generally the capitalisation rate used to determine the amount of borrowing costs to capitalise is the weighted average interest rate 
applicable to the Group’s outstanding borrowings during the year.

(u)  Financial guarantee contracts

Financial guarantee contracts are recognised as a financial liability at the time the guarantee is issued.  The liability is initially 
measured at fair value and subsequently at the higher of the amount determined in accordance with AASB 137 Provisions, 
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets and the amount initially recognised less any cumulative amortisation.

The fair value of financial guarantees is determined as the present value of the difference in net cash flows between the 
contractual payments under the debt instrument and the payments that would be required without the guarantee, or the 
estimated amount that would be payable to a third party for assuming the obligations.  Where guarantees in relation to loans or 
other payables of subsidiaries or associates are provided for no compensation, the fair values are accounted for as contributions 
and recognised as part of the cost of the investment.

(v)  Provisions

Provisions 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 has been reliably estimated.

Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

(w)  Employee benefits

Wages and salaries, annual leave and sick leave

Liabilities for wages and salaries, including non-monetary benefits, annual leave and accumulating sick leave expected to be 
settled within 12 months of the reporting date are recognised in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date and are 
measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

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Long service leave

The liability for long service leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits and measured as the present value of 
expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date.  Consideration is 
given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service.  Expected future 
payments are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national government bonds with terms to maturity and 
currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Superannuation

Contributions are made by the Group to defined contribution superannuation funds.  Contributions are charged as expenses as 
they become payable.

Share-based payments

The fair value of options and performance rights granted is recognised as an employee benefit expense with a corresponding 
increase in equity. The fair value is measured at grant date and recognised over the period during which the employees become 
unconditionally entitled to the options or performance rights.

The fair value at grant date is determined using a pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term, the security 
price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying security, the expected distribution yield and the risk-free 
interest rate for the term.

The fair value of the options or performance rights granted is adjusted to reflect the probability of market vesting conditions being 
met, but excludes the impact of any non-market vesting conditions (for example, profitability and sales growth targets).  Non-market 
vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options or performance rights that are expected to become 
exercisable. At each balance date, the entity revises its estimate of the number of options or performance rights that are expected to 
become exercisable. The employee benefit expense recognised each period takes into account the most recent estimate.  The impact 
of the revision to original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

Bonus plans

The Group recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that 
has created a constructive obligation.

(x)  Leases (as lessee)

Leases of assets 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 inception 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 liabilities.  
Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance cost.  The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the 
lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.  
The depreciable assets acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset.  Where there 
is no reasonable certainty that the lessee will obtain ownership, the asset is depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and 
the asset’s useful life.

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating 
leases.  Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to profit or loss on 
a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

(y)  Leasehold improvements

The cost of improvements to or on leasehold properties is amortised over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated 
useful life of the improvement to the Group, whichever is the shorter.  The amortisation rate for leasehold improvements is set 
out in note 1(j).

(z)  Contributed equity

Ordinary shares and units are classified as equity.  Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares, units or 
options are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.

Where any group company purchases the company’s equity instruments, for example as the result of a share buy-back or 
a share-based payment plan, the consideration paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of income 
taxes) is deducted from equity attributable to the securityholders as treasury shares until the securities are cancelled or 
reissued.  Where such ordinary securities are subsequently reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable 
incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is included in equity attributable to securityholders.

(aa)  Dividends/distributions

Provision is made for the amount of any dividend/distribution declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the 
discretion of the Group, on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance date.

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(ab)  Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company/CDPT, excluding 
any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during 
the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the year.

Diluted earnings per share

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 shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.

(ac)  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 recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables.

(ad)  Comparatives

Where necessary, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform with changes in presentation in the current year.

(ae)  Rounding of amounts

The Company/CDPT is of a kind referred to in Class Order 98/0100, 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 Class Order to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, to the nearest dollar.

(af)  New accounting standards and interpretations

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

Standard/Interpretation
AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures – revised and consequential amendments to other accounting standards 
resulting from its issue
AASB 9 Financial Instruments – revised and consequential amendments to other accounting standards resulting 
from its issue
AASB 2010-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards Arising from the Annual Improvements Project
AASB 2010-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards
AASB 2010-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures on Transfers of Financial Assets
AASB 2010-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Deferred Tax: Recovery of Underlying Assets
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements
IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements
IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

Application 
date of 
standard

Application 
date for the 
Group

1 Jan 2011

1 Jul 2011

1 Jan 2013

1 Jul 2013

1 Jan 2011
1 Jan 2011
1 Jan 2011
1 Jan 2012
1 Jan 2013
1 Jan 2013
1 Jan 2013
1 Jan 2013

1 Jul 2011
1 Jul 2011
1 Jul 2011
1 Jul 2012
1 Jul 2013
1 Jul 2013
1 Jul 2013
1 Jul 2013

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

AASB 124 – These amendments apply retrospectively and clarify and simplify the definition of a related party.  
When the amendments are applied the Group will need to disclose any transactions between its subsidiaries and associates.  
No significant changes are anticipated on any amounts recognised in the financial statements.

AASB 9 – This revised standard provides guidance on the classification and measurement of financial assets, which is the 
first phase of a multi-phase project to replace AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.  Under the 
new guidance, a financial asset is to be measured at amortised cost only if it is held within a business model whose objective 
is to collect contractual cash flows and the contractual terms of the asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are 
payments solely of principal and interest (on the principal amount outstanding).  All other financial assets are to be measured 
at fair value.  Changes in the fair value of investments in equity securities that are not part of a trading activity may be 
reported directly in equity, but upon realisation those accumulated changes in value are not recycled to the income statement.  
Changes in the fair value of all other financial assets carried at fair value are reported in the income statement.  The Group is 
yet to assess the impact of the new standard.

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AASB 2010-4 and AASB 2010-5 – These amendments introduce various changes to IFRSs.  The Directors have not yet assessed 
the impact of the amendments, if any.

AASB 2010-6 – These amendments increase the disclosure requirements for transactions involving transfers of financial assets 
under AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures.  It requires enhanced disclosures for where an asset is transferred but 
not derecognised, plus, the introduction of new disclosures for assets that are derecognised but the entity continues to have 
an exposure to the asset after sale.  The amendments are only expected to affect disclosures in the financial report in future 
periods as no comparative information is required.

AASB 2010-8 – This amendment to AASB 112 Income Taxes provides a rebuttable presumption that the recovery of the carrying 
amount of an investment property carried at fair value in accordance with AASB140 Investment Property, will be through sale.  
As the Group’s investment properties are held by the Trust and the Trust is not liable to pay tax provided its taxable income and 
taxable realised capital gains are distributed to unitholders, no significant changes are anticipated on any amounts recognised 
in the financial statements.

IFRS 10, IFRS 11, IFRS 12 – These new and revised standards are a suite of five standards dealing with consolidation, joint 
venture arrangements and related disclosures.  The main features are – 

•	

•	

•	

IFRS 10
 – Introduces a new control model and replaces parts of IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements.  
The new model broadens the situations when an entity is considered to be controlled and is likely to lead to more entities 
being consolidated.

 – Replaces IAS31 Interests in Joint Ventures and uses the principle of control from IFRS 10 to define joint control.  

IFRS 11
It also removes the option to account for jointly controlled entities using proportionate consolidation.

 – Requires disclosure of information pertaining to an entity’s interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangement, 

IFRS 12
associates and structures entities, including significant judgements and assumptions.

The Group is yet to assess the impact of these new standards.

IFRS 13 – The new standard replaces the fair value measurement guidance contained in the various standards.  It provides 
guidance on how to determine fair value by defining fair value and providing a framework for measurement, but does not change 
when an entity is required to determine fair value.  It also expands the disclosures required when fair value is used.  The Group 
is yet to assess the impact of this new standard, if any.

2.  Critical accounting estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect 
the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.  Actual results may 
differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised 
in the period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods affected.

Information about significant areas of estimation uncertainty and critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have 
the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are:

Estimates of fair value of investment properties

The Group has investment properties with a carrying amount of approximately $1,444,850,000 (2010: $1,064,100,000) 
representing estimated fair value at balance date.  In addition, the carrying amount of the Group’s investments in jointly 
controlled entity/associate of approximately $5,492,000 (2010: $56,802,000) and the Trust’s investments in jointly controlled 
entity/associate of approximately $5,436,000 (2010: $56,775,000) also reflect underlying investment properties of the jointly 
controlled entity/associate carried at fair value.  These investment properties represent a significant proportion of the total 
assets of the Group and Trust.

Fair value is determined within a range of reasonable estimates utilising both capitalisation of net market income and 
discounted future cash flow methodologies and comparing the results to market sales evidence.

The best evidence of fair value is considered to be current prices in an active market for similar properties, however global 
economic and financial turmoil in recent years has had an impact on many classes of real estate, including commercial real 
estate in Australia.  The most significant impact has been a reduction in the availability of capital (debt and equity) for real 
estate assets.  This reduction in available capital has led to falls in asset values and a relatively low level of transactions 
in most markets, although in recent times there has been more stability in pricing and increases in transactional levels.  
Where sufficient market information is not available, or to supplement this information, management considers other relevant 
information including:

•	

•	

Current prices for properties of a different nature, condition or location, adjusted to reflect those differences;

Recent prices of similar properties in a less active market, with adjustments to reflect changes in economic conditions 
or other factors;

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•	

Capitalised income calculations based on an assessment of current net market income for that property or other similar 
properties, a capitalisation rate taking into account market evidence for similar properties and adjustment for any 
differences between market rents and contracted rents over the term of existing leases and deductions for short term 
vacancy or lease expiries, incentive costs and capital expenditure requirements; and

Discounted cash flow forecasts including estimates of future cash flows based on current leases in place for that 
property, historical operating expenses, reasonable estimates of current and future rents and operating expenses based 
on external and internal assessments and using discount rates that appropriately reflect the degree of uncertainty and 
timing inherent in current and future cash flows.

The fair values adopted for investment properties have been supported by a combination of independent external valuations and 
detailed internal valuations, which are considered to reflect market conditions at balance date.

Key factors which impact assessments of value at each balance date include capitalisation rates, vacancy rates and weighted 
average lease terms.  Details of these factors at each balance date were as follows:

% Value of Portfolio 
by Sector

Weighted Average 
Cap Rate

Weighted Average 
Lease Term

Occupancy

2011
90%
8%
2%
100%

2010
85%
11%
4%
100%

2011
8.09%
8.97%
8.98%
8.18%

2010
8.47%
9.58%
9.27%
8.62%

2011
7.1yrs
4.9yrs
4.5yrs
6.8yrs

2010
5.1yrs
2.8yrs
4.3yrs
4.8yrs

2011
99.6%
100.0%
98.0%
99.6%

2010
94.8%
100.0%
100.0%
95.6%

Commercial
Industrial
Retail/Entertainment
Total

Estimates of fair value take into account factors and market conditions evident at balance date.  Uncertainty and changes in 
global market conditions in the future may impact fair values in the future.

The property at 203 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW has been valued at $170,000,000 at 30 June 2011, by way of an internal 
valuation.  Prior to balance date the Group and the tenant had agreed terms to extend the lease by an additional 12 years 
to expire in 2032, and complete a refurbishment of the property.  At balance date the agreement remained non-binding and 
conditional, however the parties have been working co-operatively for some time to complete all necessary steps and were 
substantially advanced in this process.  At balance date the Directors considered that there was a very high likelihood the 
agreement will be concluded within a short period of time, and the valuation adopted reflects that key assumption.  In arriving 
at the internal valuation a number of factors have been taken into account, including a valuation prepared by an independent 
valuer which assumes the extended lease is executed and has commenced.  There is a risk that if an agreement is ultimately 
not concluded, the valuation of the property would reduce.  In the event this was to occur, it is expected the valuation 
would reduce to an amount with in a range of $152,600,000 to $163,800,000.  The most recent prior independent valuation 
was completed on acquisition of the property in August 2010, prior to discussions commencing, and was for an amount of 
$143,500,000.

Estimates of fair value of interest rate derivatives

The fair value of interest rate derivatives has been determined using a pricing model based on discounted cash flow analysis 
and incorporating assumptions supported by market data at balance date including market expectations of future interest rates 
and discount rates, and taking into account estimates prepared by external counterparties.  Whilst certain derivatives may not 
be quoted on an active market, management have determined a value for those derivatives using market data adjusted for any 
specific features of the derivatives.  All counterparties to interest rate derivatives are Australian financial institutions.

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3.   Capital Risk Management

The Group’s capital management strategy seeks to maximise securityholder value through optimising the level and use of 
capital resources and the mix of debt and equity funding.

The Group’s capital management objectives are to:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

ensure that Group entities comply with capital and dividend/distribution requirements of their constitutions and/or trust deeds;

ensure sufficient capital resources to support the Group’s operational requirements;

continue to support the Group’s creditworthiness;

comply with capital requirements of relevant regulatory authorities; and

safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The Group monitors the adequacy of its capital requirements, cost of capital and gearing (i.e. debt/equity mix) as part of 
its overall strategic plan.  The Group’s capital structure is continuously reviewed to ensure:

•	

•	

sufficient funds and financing facilities are available, on a cost effective basis, to implement the Group’s strategies; and

dividends/distributions to members are made within the stated policy.

The Group is able to alter its capital mix by:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

issuing new stapled securities;

activating its dividend/distribution reinvestment plan;

adjusting the amount of dividends/distributions paid to members;

activating its security buyback program; and

selling assets to reduce borrowings.

The Group also protects its equity in assets by taking out insurance cover with creditworthy insurers.

Certain entities within the Group hold Australian Financial Services Licences (AFSL) and act as responsible entity for managed 
investment schemes managed by the Group.  The AFSL require these entities to maintain net tangible assets of approximately 
$5 million.  As such these entities are restricted from paying dividends to the parent entity that would breach their licence 
conditions and hold cash as part of their required minimum net tangible assets (see Note 29(c)).  The entities monitor their net 
tangible assets on an ongoing basis to ensure they continue to meet their licence requirements.  The entities complied with 
their AFSL requirements during 2011 and 2010.

One of the key ways the Group monitors capital adequacies is on the basis of the gearing ratio.  The ratio is calculated as net 
debt divided by adjusted assets.  Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents and restricted 
cash.  Adjusted assets are calculated as total assets less cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and intangible assets.  
The gearing ratios for both the Group and the Trust at each balance date were as follows:

Total borrowings
Less: cash and cash equivalents 
Net debt
Total assets
Less: intangible assets and deferred tax assets
Less: cash and cash equivalents 
Adjusted assets
Gearing ratio

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
783,609
46,572
737,037
1,539,428
1,524
46,572
1,491,332
49%

2010
$’000
666,586
98,469
568,117
1,282,826
1,285
98,469
1,183,072
48%

2011
$’000
783,337
40,805
742,532
1,531,741
-
40,805
1,490,936
50%

2010
$’000
665,586
93,033
572,553
1,271,529
-
93,033
1,178,496
49%

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4.    Financial Risk Management

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (interest rate risk and price 
risk). The overall risk management program focuses on managing these risks and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on 
the financial performance of the Group.  The Group uses derivative financial instruments such as interest rate derivatives to hedge 
certain risk exposures.  The Group seeks to deal only with creditworthy counterparties.  Liquidity risk is monitored through the use 
of future rolling cash flow forecasts.

The Group’s management of treasury activities is centralised and governed by policies approved by the Directors who monitor 
the operating compliance and performance as required. The Group has policies for overall risk management as well as policies 
covering specific areas such as identifying risk exposure, analysing and deciding upon strategies, performance measurement, 
the segregation of duties and other controls around the treasury and cash management functions.

The Group and the Trust hold the following financial instruments:

Group

Trust

2011
$’000

46,572
29,718
1,285
4,177
81,752

21,431
3,430
783,609
16,883
825,353

2010
$’000

98,469
47,988
1,353
3,987
151,797

11,924
3,626
666,586
16,167
698,303

2011
$’000

40,805
34,399
1,285
4,177
80,666

21,358
3,430
783,337
16,888
825,013

2010
$’000

93,033
50,868
1,353
3,987
149,241

9,073
3,626
665,586
16,162
694,447

Financial Assets
Cash and cash equivalents (1)
Trade and other receivables (1)
Derivative financial instruments (2)
Investments at fair value through profit and loss (3)
Total financial assets
Financial Liabilities
Trade and other payables (4)
Derivative financial instruments (2)
Borrowings (4)
Dividends/distributions payable (4)
Total financial liabilities

(1)  Loans and receivables
(2)  At fair value – held for trading
(3)  At fair value – designated
(4)  At amortised cost

(a)  Credit Risk

Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations under a financial instrument and result in 
a financial loss to the Group.  The Group has exposure to credit risk on all financial assets included in the statement of financial 
position except investments at fair value through profit or loss.

The Group manages this risk by:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

establishing credit limits for customers and managing exposure to individual entities;

monitoring the credit quality of all financial assets in order to identify any potential adverse changes in credit quality;

derivative counterparties and cash transactions, when utilised, are transacted with high credit quality financial 
institutions;

providing loans to associates where the Group is comfortable with the underlying exposure;

regularly monitoring loans and receivables on an ongoing basis; and

regularly monitoring the performance of associates on an ongoing basis.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at balance date is the carrying amount of financial assets recognised in the statement of 
financial position of the Group.  The Group holds no significant collateral as security.  There are no significant financial assets 
that have had renegotiated terms that would otherwise have been past due or impaired.

Cash is held with Australian financial institutions.  Interest rate derivative counterparties are all Australian financial institutions.

The ageing analysis of receivables past due at balance date but not impaired is as follows:

1 to 3 months (1)
3 to 6 months (1)
Over 6 months (1)

2,139
266
2,147
4,552

1,267
352
625
2,244

2,439
266
2,147
4,852

1,267
352
625
2,244

(1)  Of the amounts above $3,114,000 (2010: $1,369,000) for the Group and $2,133,000 (2010: $1,369,000) for the Trust relates to the Cromwell Property Fund (refer note 8).

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(b)  Liquidity Risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash reserves and finance facilities to meet the ongoing 
operational requirements of the business. It is the Group’s policy to maintain sufficient funds in cash and cash equivalents to 
meet expected near term operational requirements. The Group prepares and monitors rolling forecasts of liquidity requirements 
on the basis of expected cash flow.  The Group monitors the maturity profile of borrowings and puts in place strategies designed 
to ensure that all maturing borrowings are refinanced in the required timeframes.

The current weighted average debt maturity of the Group and Trust is 2.9 years (2010: 1.9 years).  

Contractual maturity of financial liabilities (borrowings and payables) of the Group and the Trust, including interest thereon, 
are as follows:

Due within one year
Due between one and five years
Due after five years

(c)  Market Risk

(i)  Price risk

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
97,409
893,119
1,066
991,594

2010
$’000
98,461
679,484
2,470
780,415

2011
$’000
97,340
892,832
1,066
991,238

2010
$’000
95,605
679,484
2,470
777,559

The Group and Trust are exposed to equity securities price risk.  This arises from investments held by the Group and Trust 
classified on the balance sheet as investments at fair value through profit and loss.  The Group and Trust are not exposed to 
commodity price risk.  The majority of the Group’s and Trust’s equity investments are publicly traded and are included in the ASX 
All Ordinaries index.

Group sensitivity

Based on the financial instruments held at balance date, had the ASX All Ordinaries index increased/decreased by 20% (2010: 
20%) with all other variables held constant and all the Group’s and Trust’s equity instruments moved in correlation with the 
index, the impact on the Group’s and Trust’s profit and equity for the year would have been $835,000 (2010: $794,000) higher/
lower.  Since balance date the Group has sold most of its equity securities.

(ii) 

Interest rate risk

The Group’s interest-rate risk primarily arises from borrowings.  Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash 
flow interest-rate risk.  Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest-rate risk.  The Group’s policy is 
to effectively maintain hedging arrangements on not less than 50% of its borrowings.  At balance date 97% (2010: 75%) of the 
Group’s borrowings were effectively hedged.

The Group manages its cash flow interest-rate risk by using interest rate derivatives.  Such interest rate derivatives have the 
economic effect of converting borrowings from floating rates to fixed or a limited range of rates.  Generally, the Group raises 
long term borrowings at floating rates and hedges a portion of them into fixed or capped rates.  Under the interest-rate 
derivatives, the Group agrees with other counter parties to exchange, at specified intervals (usually 30 days), the difference 
between contract rates and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed notional principal amounts.

The fixed or limited interest rates range between 4.75% and 5.95% (2010: 4.75% and 5.95%) and the variable rates are generally 
based on the 30 day bank bill swap bid rate which at balance date was 4.96% (2010: 4.80%).  At balance date, the notional 
principal amounts and periods of expiry of the interest rate swap contracts are detailed as follows:

Group and Trust

Less than 1 year
1-2 years
2-3 years
3-4 years
4-5 years
Greater than 5 years

2011
$’000

-
500,000
144,200
-
31,730
86,450
762,380

2010
$’000
184,661
200,000
-
-
-
118,180
502,841

The Group’s interest rate derivatives do not meet the accounting requirements to qualify for hedge accounting treatment.  Gains 
or losses arising from changes in fair value have been reflected in the profit or loss.  

Information on borrowings and the maturity profile of borrowings including interest thereon is set out in Note 19.

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Group sensitivity

At balance date, if interest rates for all relevant time periods had changed by +/- 100 basis points (1%) from the year end rates 
with all other variables held constant, profit would have been $21,096,000 higher/lower (2010 – change of 100 bps: $6,579,000 
higher/lower), mainly as a result of increase/decrease in the fair value of interest rate derivatives.  Equity would have been 
$21,096,000 higher/lower (2010: $6,579,000 higher/lower) mainly as a result of an increase/decrease in the fair value of interest 
rate derivates.

Trust sensitivity

At balance date, if interest rates for all relevant time periods had changed by +/- 100 basis points (1%) from the year end rates 
with all other variables held constant, profit would have been $21,038,000 higher/lower (2010 – change of 100 bps: $6,525,000 
higher/lower), mainly as a result of increase/decrease in the fair value of interest rate derivatives.  Equity would have been 
$21,038,000 higher/lower (2010: $6,525,000 higher/lower) mainly as a result of an increase/decrease in the fair value of interest 
rate derivates.

(d)   Fair Value Estimation

The table below analyses financial instruments carried at fair value, by the source of measurement inputs.  The results are 
the same for both the Group and the Trust. The different levels have been defined 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).

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

Group and Trust

Financial Assets
Derivative financial instruments
Investments at fair value through profit and loss

Financial Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments

2011

2010

Level 1
$’000

Level 2
$’000

Level 1
$’000

Level 2
$’000

-
-
-

-
-

1,285
4,177
5,462

3,430
3,430

-
3,987
3,987

-
-

1,353
-
1,353

3,626
3,626

The carrying value of loans and receivables and financial liabilities at amortised cost are assumed to approximate their fair 
value due to either their short term nature or their terms and conditions including interest receivable/payable at variable rates.

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5.  Expenses 

Group

Trust

Premises rental – minimum lease payments

Loss on sale of investment properties:
Net proceeds from sale of investment properties
Carrying value of investment properties sold and other costs of sale
Loss on sale of investment properties

Employee Benefits Expense:
Wages and salaries including on costs
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans
Equity settled share-based payments
Increase/(decrease) in liability for long service and annual leave
Employee benefits expense

Finance Costs: 
Total interest 
Less: interest capitalised
Interest expense
Amortisation of loan transaction costs
Finance costs 

Depreciation/Amortisation: 
Depreciation of plant and equipment
Amortisation of intangibles
Depreciation/Amortisation

6. 
(a) 

Income tax 
Income tax expense

Current tax
Deferred tax
Prior year tax losses written off
Adjustment in relation to prior periods
Income tax expense

2011
$’000

170

33,540
(33,735)
(195)

10,746
623
333
(22)
11,680

50,725
(5,328)
45,397
2,042
47,439

256
286
542

-
(156)
247
(13)
78

(b)  Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense to prima facie tax

Profit/(loss) before income tax
Tax at the Australian tax rate of 30% (2010: 30%)
Tax effect of amounts which are not deductible/ (taxable) in calculating 
taxable income:
Non-taxable trust income
Non-deductible expenses
Loan write off
Non-deductible property development costs/impairment
Assessable income for tax
Losses written off (note 16)
Adjustment in relation to prior periods
Income tax expense

88,180
26,454

(27,708)
117
(932)
2,083
(170)
247
(13)
78

   2010
   $’000

178

21,574
(22,128)
(554)

9,837
652
339
274
11,102

38,660
-
38,660
1,869
40,529

260
291
551

494
(15)
652
13
1,144

20,197
6,059

(8,011)
121
-
1,166
1,143
653
13
1,144

(c)  Unrecognised deferred tax assets

Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following items:

Tax losses

18,518

16,213

2011
$’000

-

33,540
(33,735)
(195)

-
-
-
-
-

50,725
(5,328)
45,397
2,770
48,167

   2010
   $’000

-

21,574
(22,128)
(554)

-
-
-
-
-

38,668
-
38,668
2,484
41,152

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-

The tax losses do not expire under current tax legislation. Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of tax losses 
(both revenue and capital) because it is not probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the consolidated 
entity can utilise the benefits from the deferred tax assets.  All unused tax losses were incurred by Australian entities.

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(d)  Tax consolidation

Refer note 1(d) for details regarding the relevance of the tax consolidation system to the consolidated entity, the tax funding 
arrangements and other information.

No amounts were recognised during the year (2010: $nil) as tax consolidation contributions by, or distributions to, equity 
participants.

7.  Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash at bank
Deposits
Cash and cash equivalents

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
46,572
-
46,572

   2010
   $’000
33,469
65,000
98,469

2011
$’000
40,805
-
40,805

   2010
   $’000
28,033
65,000
93,033

Cash at bank held with Australian financial institutions earns variable interest at market rates with a weighted average of 5.3% 
at balance date (2010: 4.57%) for the Group and 5.33% (2010: 4.52%) for the Trust.  Deposits held with Australian financial 
institutions at 30 June 2010 earned variable interest at market rates with a weighted average of 6.01%.

8.  trade and Other Receivables

Current assets
Trade debtors
Other receivables – jointly controlled entity/associates
Loans:

Associate – CPF
Associate – Phoenix Portfolios Pty Ltd
Other entities

Trade and other receivables – current
Non-Current Assets
Loans:

Amounts due from Cromwell Corporation Limited
Associate – CPF

Trade and other receivables – non-current

2,396
3,460

4,062
-
-
9,918

-
19,800
19,800

5,004
1,628

11,024
62
270
17,988

-
30,000
30,000

2,108
2,303

-
-
-
4,411

10,188
19,800
29,988

1,139
1,369

-
-
-
2,508

18,360
30,000
48,360

Trade debtors mainly comprises of amounts owing by tenants of the Group’s and Trust’s investment properties and recoverable 
costs owing by external managed investment schemes.  These amounts are usually non-interest bearing, unsecured and 
generally payable on no more than 30 day terms.

Other receivables – jointly controlled entity/associates mainly comprises interest owing by the Cromwell Property Fund (“CPF”) 
on its loan facilities (refer below).

Refer to note 32(d) for details on the loan to Cromwell Corporation Limited.

(a)  Loans – associates

Cromwell Property Fund

In 2008 the Group and Trust provided CPF with a $30,000,000 loan facility.  During the current year the Group and Trust received 
repayments of $10,200,000 (2010: $nil) from CPF under the facility.  The loan is unsecured, repayable in cash on 30 June 2012 
and earns interest at a floating rate plus margin of 2.30% (2010: 0.7%, capped at 8.00%), which was 7.17% (2010: 5.43%) at 
balance date.

A subsidiary of the Company also provided loans of $15,052,000 to CPF during the 2008 year.  During the current year the Group 
received repayments of $7,462,000 (2010: $4,478,000) and made further advances of $500,000 (2010: $450,000).  The loans are 
unsecured, at call, repayable in cash, with no fixed repayment terms and earn interest at a variable rate (BBSW) plus a margin 
of 1.50%, which was 6.37% (2010: 6.23%) at balance date.

Phoenix Portfolios Pty Ltd

During the 2009 year the Group provided a loan of $62,000 to Phoenix Portfolios Pty Ltd. The loan was repaid in full in 2011.

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(b)  Past due but not impaired receivables

At balance date, the Group had $4,552,000 (2010: $2,244,000) and the Trust had $4,852,000 (2010: $2,244,000) of trade and other 
receivables which were past due but not impaired.  These consist of $1,437,000 (2010: $875,000) for the Group and $1,501,000 
(2010: $875,000) for the Trust which relate to a number of tenants for whom there is no recent history of default and of 
$3,144,000 (2010: $1,369,000) for the Group and $2,133,000 (2010: $1,369,000) for the Trust relating to CPF.

(c) 

Impaired receivables

At 30 June 2011 the Group and the Trust had no impaired receivables.

9.  Derivative Financial Instruments

Current assets
Interest rate derivatives – at fair value
Current liabilities
Interest rate derivatives – at fair value

10.  Inventories

Non-current
Land held for development and resale
Inventories

Movement in inventories

Balance at 1 July
Land acquired (see note 37)
Project costs capitalised
Write down to net realisable value
Balance at 30 June

Group

Trust

   2010
   $’000

1,353

3,626

2011
$’000

1,285

3,430

   2010
   $’000

1,353

3,626

4,925
4,925

-
4,800
125
-
4,925

-
-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-
-
-
-
-

2011
$’000

1,285

3,430

3,000
3,000

4,925
-
-
(1,925)
3,000

During the 2010 financial year the Group acquired land located at Maidstone Street, Altona, VIC from CPF and terminated 
the related development agreement.  The Group’s property development obligation in respect of the remaining development 
agreement with CPF is set out in note 21.

11.  Other Current Assets

Prepayments

1,437

2,266

789

1,413

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12.  Investment properties

Investment properties at fair value

(a)    Movement in investment properties

Balance at 1 July
Additions at cost

Acquisition price
TGA Complex, ACT (refer note 37)
Transaction costs
Improvements

Disposals 
Straight-lining rentals
Lease costs and incentives
Amortisation of lease costs and incentives
Net gain/(loss) from fair value adjustments
Balance at 30 June

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
1,444,850

   2010
   $’000
1,064,100

2011
$’000
1,444,850

   2010
   $’000
1,064,100

1,064,100

1,117,175

1,064,100

1,117,175

234,090
75,000
13,315
43,432
(33,735)
4,883
15,879
(5,773)
33,659
1,444,850

-
-
-
3,542
(22,128)
852
2,216
(5,411)
(32,146)
1,064,100

234,090
75,000
13,315
43,432
(33,735)
4,883
15,879
(5,773)
33,659
1,444,850

-
-
-
3,542
(22,128)
852
2,216
(5,411)
(32,146)
1,064,100

(b)   Amounts recognised in profit and loss for investment properties

Rental and outgoings from investment properties
Direct operating expense from properties that generated rental income

138,494
(21,198)
117,296

117,262
(19,260)
98,002

138,499
(24,241)
114,258

117,974
(21,663)
96,311

(c)    Assets pledged as security

Borrowings (refer Note 19) are secured by fixed and floating charges over each investment property plus charges over 
any building document, lease document, performance bond and bank guarantee in addition to a real property mortgage 
over each property.

(d)  Leases as a lessor

The investment properties are generally leased to tenants on long term operating leases with rentals payable monthly.  
Minimum lease payments under the non-cancellable operating leases of the investment properties not recognised in 
the financial statements are receivable as follows:

Within one year
Later than one year but not later than five years
Later than five years

(e)    Valuation basis

134,100
476,507
257,750
868,357

96,247
305,681
100,066
501,994

137,392
479,799
257,750
874,941

96,247
305,681
100,066
501,994

Independent valuations of properties were carried out by qualified valuers with relevant experience in the types of property 
being valued.  Independent valuations are mostly carried out at least annually but no later than every two years.  The value 
of investment properties is measured on a fair value basis, being the amounts for which the properties could be exchanged 
between willing parties in an arm’s length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties 
in the same location and condition and subject to similar leases.  In assessing the value of the investment properties, 
the independent valuers have considered both discounted cash flow, and capitalisation methodologies.  In addition, the Group 
has utilised similar internal valuation processes for determining fair value where independent valuations are not obtained.  
Further information on assumptions underlying management’s assessment of fair value is contained in note 2.

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(f)   Details of investment properties 

Title

Acquisi-
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Date(1)

Acqui-
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Price(1)

$’000 

Most 
recent
inde-
pendent
valu-
ation 
date

Independent 
valuation
Amount

Carrying amount

Fair value 
adjustment

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

SOLD

SOLD

29,250 Jun 2011
13,600 Dec 2010
23,550 Jun 2011
10,750
17,778 Jun 2011
30,420 Dec 2010
34,000 Dec 2010
8,900 Dec 2010
15,900 Dec 2010
16,000
9,900 Dec 2010
7,600
10,900 Dec 2010
3,500

Jun 2001
Freehold
200 Mary St, QLD 
Freehold
Jun 1999
Terrace Office Park, QLD 
Leasehold Nov 2001
Oracle Building, ACT 
Leasehold Jun 2000
Scrivener Building, ACT 
Feb 2003
Freehold
NQX Distribution Centre, QLD
Apr 2003
Freehold
Henry Waymouth Centre, SA
Jun 2004
Freehold
Brooklyn Woolstore, VIC
Jun 2004
Freehold
Village Cinemas, VIC
Jun 2004
Freehold
Vodafone Call Centre, TAS
Jun 2004
Freehold
Village Cinema Centre, TAS
Jun 2004
Regent Cinema Centre, NSW Freehold
Jun 2004
Freehold
78 Mallard Way, WA
Freehold
Jun 2004
Elders Woolstore, SA
Leasehold Jun 2004
Village Cinemas, TAS
Freehold Dec 2004 133,000 Dec 2010
700 Collins Street, VIC
41,000 Dec 2010
Feb 2005
Freehold
Masters Distribution Centre, VIC
35,530 Jun 2011
Leasehold July 2005
19 National Circuit, ACT
88,000 Jun 2011
Freehold Dec 2005
380 La Trobe St, VIC
Freehold
30,375 Dec 2010
Jan 2006
101 Grenfell St, SA
Freehold Mar 2006 102,650 Jun 2011
475 Victoria Av, NSW
85,727 Dec 2010
Freehold Nov 2008
Synergy, QLD
Tuggeranong Office Park, ACT Leasehold Jun 2008 166,025 Jun 2011
75,000 Jun 2011
Leasehold Jul 2010
TGA Complex, ACT(2)
90,200 Jun 2011
Leasehold Jul 2010
321 Exhibition Street, VIC
Leasehold Aug 2010 143,891 Aug 2010
203 Coward Street, NSW(3)
Total investment properties 

1,223,446

SOLD

SOLD

88,000
28,000
33,000
-
26,000
34,250
36,250
11,500
15,850
-
13,050
-
14,100
-
168,000
38,800
36,000
103,000
41,000
126,500
68,000
172,750
73,750
137,800
143,500

85,500
28,100
34,000
10,000
25,750
35,000
35,550
11,000
16,400
15,600
12,700
8,400
13,900
-
156,000
33,500
36,000
94,500
37,200
127,500
82,000
167,500
-
-
-
1,409,100 1,066,100

88,000
28,500
33,000
-
26,000
34,250
36,500
11,700
16,100
-
13,400
-
14,300
-
172,000
38,800
36,000
103,000
41,000
126,500
71,500
172,750
73,750
137,800
170,000

85,500
27,500
34,000
10,000
25,750
33,500
37,000
11,000
16,400
15,750
12,700
8,400
13,900
-
160,000
32,000
36,000
94,500
37,200
127,500
78,000
167,500
-
-
-
1,444,850 1,064,100

1,190
(314)
(1,860)
(590)
42
633
(290)
677
(564)
-
713
88
475
-
10,629
(2,065)
(251)
8,262
3,425
(4,961)
(9,730)
5,217
(1,256)
7,781
16,408
33,659 

(5,108)
(5,351)
(183)
(960)
2,513
(4,752)
(220)
1,200
3,102
2,765
1,799
(1,577)
(184)
329
(1,382)
(5,526)
2,234
(8,068)
136
(5,529)
(4,720)
(2,664)
-
-
-
(32,146)

(1)  Comprises original acquisition date and price for Cromwell Diversified Property Trust or the relevant Syndicate which was mostly prior to the merger and stapling 

transactions in December 2006.

(2)  TGA was acquired in a business combination transaction, through the acquisition of a subsidiary of Cromwell Property Fund, when the building was valued at $75m.  

(See note 37).

(3)  Refer note 2 for further information on the valuation of the 203 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW investment property.

13.  Investments at Fair Value through profit and Loss

Unlisted equity securities at fair value
Listed equity securities at fair value
Investments at fair value through profit or loss

Group

Trust

2011
$’000

4,177
-
4,177

   2010
   $’000

-
3,987
3,987

2011
$’000

4,177
-
4,177

   2010
   $’000

-
3,987
3,987

These investments are designated at fair value through profit or loss.  Gains and losses are shown in profit or loss.

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14.  Investments in Jointly Controlled Entity and Associates

The Group has investments in two associates, Cromwell Property Fund (“CPF”) and Phoenix Portfolios Pty Ltd (“Phoenix”). 
The Trust only has an investment in CPF.  These entities were formed in Australia and their principal activities are property 
investment (CPF) and investment management (Phoenix).

The reporting dates of the associates are the same as for the Group and Trust.  The proportion of voting power held equates 
to the proportion of ownership interest.

CPF does not recognise income tax expense or liabilities given its nature.

The Group and the Trust previously held an Investment in a jointly controlled entity, Cromwell TGA Planned Investment (“TGA”). 
The remaining units of TGA not owned by the Group and Trust were acquired during the current year.

(a) 

Investments 

The investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.  Information relating to the investments is detailed 
below:

Group
Investments accounted for using the equity method:
TGA – jointly controlled entity
CPF – associate
Phoenix – associate

Trust
Investments accounted for using the equity method:
TGA – jointly controlled entity
CPF – associate

Ownership Interest
2010
2011
%
%

-
18
50

-
18

67
18
50

67
18

2011
$’000

-
5,436
56
5,492

-
5,436
5,436

2010
$’000

49,872
6,903
27
56,802

49,872
6,903
56,775

TGA

The Group and Trust held a 67% interest in TGA at the beginning of the 2011 year.  During the year the Group and Trust acquired 
the remaining 33% holding in TGA through a unit sale deed approved by security holders. Details of the purchase consideration 
for the one-third interest in TGA are set out in note 37.  As a result of the purchase the results, assets and liabilities of TGA are 
consolidated in the financial statements of the Group and of the Trust from the date of acquisition of the remaining interest.

CPF

At balance date the Group held 18% (2010: 18%) of the issued units of CPF.  The Group is considered to have significant 
influence over CPF due to it being the single largest investor in the CPF, with the next largest investor holding 1.3% (2010: 1.3%) 
of the issued units of CPF.

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(b)  Movement in carrying amount of investments in jointly controlled entity and associates

Group

2011
Balance at 1 July 2010
Share of profit/(loss)(1)
Distributions received
Carrying value derecognised(2)
Balance at 30 June 2011
2010
Balance at 1 July 2009
Share of profit/(loss) (1)
Distributions received
Balance at 30 June 2010

Trust
2011
Balance at 1 July 2010
Share of profit/(loss)(1)
Distributions received
Carrying value derecognised(2)
Balance at 30 June 2011
2010
Balance at 1 July 2009
Share of profit/(loss) (1)
Distributions received
Balance at 30 June 2010

Phoenix
$’000

CPF
$’000

27
29
-
-
56

3
24
-
27

6,903
(967)
(500)
-
5,436

6,442
636
(175)
6,903

6,903
(967)
(500)
-
5,436

6,442
636
(175)
6,903

TGA
$’000

49,872
225
(206)
(49,891)
-

51,850
3,222
(5,200)
49,872

49,872
225
(206)
(49,891)
-

51,850
3,222
(5,200)
49,872

Total
$’000

56,802
(713)
(706)
(49,891)
5,492

58,295
3,882
(5,375)
56,802

56,775
(742)
(706)
(49,891)
5,436

58,292
3,858
(5,375)
56,775

(1)  Share of profit/(loss) includes fair value gain/(loss) on investment properties and interest rate derivatives where applicable.
(2)  The carrying amount of TGA was derecognised following the acquisition of the remaining units of TGA, resulting in TGA being fully consolidated by the Group and Trust.

(c)  Share of assets and liabilities of jointly controlled entity and associates 

Assets
Current assets

Non-current assets
Investment properties
Other 
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Borrowings
Other
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets

Phoenix
$’000

70

-
3
3
73

-
(17)
(17)
(17)
56

2011
CPF
$’000

656

29,485
-
29,485
30,141

(23,617)
(1,088)
(24,705)
(24,705)
5,436

TGA
$’000

Phoenix
$’000

-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

66

-
4
4
70

(33)
(10)
(43)
(43)
27

(d)  Share of revenues, expenses and results of jointly controlled entity and associates 

Revenue (1)
Expenses (1)
Share of profit/(loss)

158
(129)
29

4,156
(5,123)
(967)

352
(127)
225

148
(124)
24

(1)  Includes share of fair value adjustment to investment properties and interest rate derivatives where applicable.

(e)  Assets pledged as security

Borrowings (refer note 19) are secured by a registered floating charge over the investments.

2010
CPF
$’000

TGA
$’000

20,202

124

40,924
4,788
45,712
65,914

(57,859)
(1,152)
(59,011)
(59,011)
6,903

7,777
(7,141)
636

50,000
-
50,000
50,124

-
(252)
(252)
(252)
49,872

5,303
(2,081)
3,222

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2010
$’000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Total
$’000

1,262
127
(256)
1,133
1,272
253
-
(3)
(260)
1,262

15.  property, plant and Equipment

Furniture and fittings at cost
Accumulated depreciation

Plant and equipment at cost
Accumulated depreciation

Property, plant and equipment

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
1,453
(714)
739
1,509
(1,115)
394
1,133

2010
$’000
1,450
(634)
816
1,385
(939)
446
1,262

2011
$’000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

(a)  Movement in property, plant and equipment

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of property, plant and equipment are set out below.

Group

Balance at 1 July 2010
Additions
Depreciation
Balance at 30 June 2011
Balance at 1 July 2009
Additions
Transfers
Disposals
Depreciation
Balance at 30 June 2010

16.  Deferred tax Assets

Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following:
Interests in managed investment schemes
Payables
Employee benefits
Provisions
Other accruals and sundry items
Tax losses recognised

Movements
Balance at 1 July
Reduction in current tax liability on use of tax losses previously recognised
(Debit)/credit to profit or loss
Losses recognised/(written off)
Adjustments in relation to prior periods
Balance at 30 June

816
3
(80)
739
750
11
144
-
(89)
816

2011
$’000
921

(1,895)
34
404
196
265
1,917
921

791
-
156
(247)
221
921

Furniture 
and fittings
 $’000

Plant and Equipment
Owned
$’000

Under Lease
$’000

446
124
(176)
394
378
242
-
(3)
(171)
446

-
-
-
-
144
-
(144)
-
-
-

Group

Trust

2010
$’000
791

(1,898)
33
402
26
64
2,164
791

1,721
(276)
15
(653)
(16)
791

2011
$’000
-

2010
$’000
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

The benefit of temporary differences and prior year tax losses recognised as a deferred tax asset was based on projected 
earnings over a limited period that the Directors considered to be probable.  Projected earnings are re-assessed at each 
reporting date.  There remains a significant amount of tax losses that have not been recognised as a deferred tax asset 
(refer note 6). 

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17.  Intangible Assets

Software – at cost
Accumulated amortisation
Intangible assets

Group

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2011
$’000
2,174
(1,571)
603

2010
$’000
1,781
(1,285)
496

2011
$’000
-
-
-

Amortisation of software is included in amortisation expense in profit or loss.

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of software are set out below:

Balance at 1 July 
Additions
Disposals
Amortisation
Balance at 30 June 

18.  trade and Other payables

Trade payables and accruals
Lease incentives payable
Tenant security deposits
Amounts payable to Cromwell Corporation Limited and it’s subsidiaries 
(refer note 32(d))
Other payables
Trade and other payables

496
393
-
(286)
603

8,453
10,815
158

-

2,005
21,431

514
288
(15)
(291)
496

7,012
2,986
171

-

1,764
11,933

-
-
-
-
-

7,478
10,815
158

1,554

1,353
21,358

2010
$’000
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

2,816
2,986
171

114

2,986
9,073

Trade and other payables are generally unsecured, non-interest bearing and paid in cash within 30-60 days of recognition.

Lease incentives payable are generally unsecured, non-interest bearing and paid in cash within 6 months of recognition 
according to the terms of the underlying lease.

19.  Borrowings

Current
Secured
Loans – financial institutions
Unamortised transaction costs
Borrowings – current
Non-Current
Secured
Loans – financial institutions
Unamortised transaction costs
Borrowings – non-current
Total 
Secured
Loans – financial institutions
Unamortised transaction costs
Total borrowings 

3,321
-
3,321

784,171
(3,883)
780,288

787,492
(3,883)
783,609

29,266
(34)
29,232

639,250
(1,896)
637,354

668,516
(1,930)
666,586

3,321
-
3,321

784,171
(4,155)
780,016

787,492
(4,155)
783,337

29,266
(34)
29,232

639,250
(2,896)
636,354

668,516
(2,930)
665,586

Loans shown above are net of transaction costs which are amortised over the term of the loan.

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(a)  Borrowing details

Borrowings of the Group and Trust are the same and details at balance date are set out below:

Facility

Note

Secured

Bank Loan – Syndicate Finance
Bank loan – Tuggeranong (Tranche 1)
Bank loan – Tuggeranong (Tranche 2)
Bank Loan – Mary/TGA/Synergy
Bank loan – Synergy
Bank loan – TGA 
Bank loan – Mary Street
Bank loan – Mascot
Bank loan – Exhibition St
Total facilities

(i)
(ii)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)

(i)  Bank Loan – Syndicate Finance

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes

Maturity
Date

May 2014
June 2015
June 2013
May 2014

Aug 2013
July 2013

Facility 
2011
$’000
397,815
107,917
6,641
132,719
-
-
-
85,000
80,000
810,092

Utilised 
2011 
$’000
397,815
107,917
6,641
132,719
-
-
-
62,400
80,000
787,492

Facility
2010
$’000
430,893
107,916
9,961
-
46,800
25,946
47,000
-
-
668,516

Utilised
2010
$’000
430,893
107,916
9,961
-
46,800
25,946
47,000
-
-
668,516

The Syndicate finance facility was successfully refinanced during the 2011 financial year. The loan is secured by first registered 
mortgages over the majority of the investment properties held by the Group and a registered floating charge over the assets of 
the Trust.  Interest is payable monthly in arrears at variable rates based on the 30 day BBSY rate which was 4.96% at balance 
date plus a loan margin.  An amount of $397,815,000 (2010: $367,925,000) was effectively fixed at balance date through interest 
rate swap arrangements which expire between July 2011 and September 2017.  Repayments of $33,078,000 (2010: $21,107,000) 
were made during the year from proceeds of the sale of investment properties.

(ii)  Bank Loan – Tuggeranong

The Group has a $114,557,000 (2010: $117,877,000) loan in relation to its investment in Tuggeranong Office Park secured by a first 
registered mortgage over the investment property.  The first tranche of the loan matures in June 2015. The second tranche matures 
in June 2013 with $830,000 repayable each quarter until June 2013.  The loan bears interest at a variable rate based on the 30 day 
BBSY rate plus a loan margin.  An amount of $107,916,000 (Tranche 1) was effectively fixed at balance date through interest rate swap 
arrangements which expire in July 2012.  Repayments of $3,321,000 (2010: $3,321,000) were made during the year.

(iii)   Bank Loan – Mary Street/Synergy/TGA

Three of the Group’s facilities were refinanced with one financial institution and combined into one facility during 2011. 
This was achieved through the combination of the Synergy ($46,800,000), Mary Street ($47,000,000) and the TGA ($38,919,000) 
loans. The loan is secured by a first registered mortgage over the respective investment properties. The loan bears interest at 
a variable rate based on the 30 day BBSY rate plus a loan margin. The loan was effectively partially fixed at balance date through 
interest rate swap arrangements to July 2012.

(iv)   Bank Loan – Synergy

This facility was refinanced during the year – refer point (iii).

(v)  Bank Loan – TGA

This facility was refinanced during the year – refer point (iii). The Group had a $38,919,000 (2010: $25,946,000) loan in relation 
to its investment in Cromwell TGA Planned Investment.  During the current year the Group acquired the remaining one third of 
TGA it did not already own (refer note 14) and assumed $12,973,000 of additional borrowings associated with the TGA Complex.

(vi)  Bank Loan – Mary Street 

This facility was refinanced during the year – refer point (iii).

(vii)  Bank Loan – Mascot

The acquisition of the investment property known as Qantas Headquarters (203 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW) was completed on 
20 August 2010. This was partially funded through a new debt facility for $85,000,000, with $62,400,000 drawn at balance date. The 
loan is secured by a registered floating charge over that property and bears interest at a variable rate based on the 30 day BBSY 
rate plus a loan margin. The loan was effectively 100% fixed at balance date through interest rate swap arrangements to Sept 2013.

(viii)  Bank Loan – Exhibition St

The acquisition of the investment property known as Exhibition Street, VIC was completed on 20 July 2010. This was partially 
funded through a new debt facility for $80,000,000. The loan is secured by a registered floating charge over that property and 
bears interest at a variable rate based on the 30 day BBSY rate plus a loan margin. The loan was effectively 100% fixed at 
balance date through interest rate swap arrangements to Aug 2013.

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(b)  Maturity Profile

Maturity profile of the principal amounts of current and non-current borrowings together with estimated interest thereon:

Due within one year
Due between one and five years
Due after five years

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
58,244
888,554
-
946,798

2010
$’000
69,182
674,203
-
743,385

2011
$’000
58,244
888,266
-
946,510

2010
$’000
69,182
674,203
-
743,385

(c)  Unused Finance Facilities

At balance date the Group had unused finance facilities totalling $22,600,000 (2010: $nil).

(d) 

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate Derivatives

The Group manages its cash flow interest-rate risk by using floating-to-fixed interest rate derivatives.  Such interest rate 
derivatives have the economic effect of converting borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates.  Generally, the Group raises 
long term borrowings at floating rates and a portion of them into fixed or limited range of rates.

The Group’s exposure to interest rates is provided in note 4.

20.  Dividends/Distributions payable

Dividends/distributions payable

16,883

16,157

16,888

16,162

Distributions payable relate to June quarter distributions declared in June and payable in August of each year.

21.  provisions

Current
Employee benefits
Property development
Provisions
Non-Current
Employee benefits
Make good
Provisions

Movement in provisions 

Balance at 1 July
Additional provision recognised
Payments during year
Balance at 30 June

825
428
1,253

477
100
577

929
5,093
6,022

379
100
479

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

Property Development

Make Good

2011
$’000
5,093
1,770
(6,435)
428

2010
$’000
6,979
6,331
(8,217)
5,093

2011
$’000
100
-
-
100

2010
$’000
100
-
-
100

Property development obligations

The Group entered into development agreements with CPF in respect of three properties leased from CPF.  Under the development 
agreements the Group can develop the land on the basis that CPF would fully recover its cost.  During the current year the Group 
assessed the recoverable amount of the properties held by CPF at less than CPF’s cost and provided for the difference through an 
increase in the provision of $1,770,000 (2010: $6,331,000).  During the year the Group paid $6,435,000 (2010: $8,217,000) to the CPF 
following the termination of the development agreement over one of the properties leased from CPF.

Make good

The Group’s operating leases of its premises requires the asset to be returned to the lessor in a lease stipulated condition.  
The operating lease payments do not include an element for the refurbishment costs.  A provision for refurbishment costs 
(make good obligations) is recognised over the period of the lease, measured at each reporting date as the expected cost of 
returning the asset to its agreed condition.

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22.  Other Current Liabilities

Unearned income

Unearned income primarily comprises rent paid in advance.

23.  Contributed Equity

(a)  Equity attributable to shareholders/unitholders

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
7,085

2010
$’000
6,618

2011
$’000
7,085

2010
$’000
6,618

Contributed equity

Group

Company

CDPT

2011
$’000
758,888

2010
$’000
648,582

2011
$’000
57,073

2010
$’000
49,197

2011
$’000
702,090

2010
$’000
599,660

Effective 1 July 1998, the corporations legislation in place abolished the concepts of authorised capital and par value shares. 
Accordingly, the Company does not have authorised capital or par value in respect of its issued shares.

Movements in ordinary shares / ordinary units

Date

Details

01 July 09 Opening balance
24 Dec 09

Placement 
Transaction costs

Placement
Placement
Placement
Rights issue

30 June 10 Exercise of options
30 June 10 Closing balance 
21 July 10
21 July 10
23 Aug 10
23 Aug 10
02 Sept 10 Placement
20 Sept 10 Placement
Placement
14 Oct 10
Dividend reinvestment plan
17 Nov 10
Dividend reinvestment plan
16 Feb 11
Placement
04 Mar 11
Placement
04 Mar 11
Placement 
08 Mar 11
14 Mar 11
Exercise of options
18 May 11 Dividend reinvestment plan

Transaction costs

Group
Issue  
Price

70¢
-
35¢

75¢
75¢
72¢
72¢
72¢
72¢
72¢
70¢
73¢
71¢
71¢
71¢
-
70¢
-

Number of 
Securities
702,943,059
104,750,000
-
141,875
807,834,934
69,333,333
2,666,667
4,750,000
14,301,708
2,581,836
800,000
7,357,762
1,359,711
1,800,054
35,000,000
12,130,000
2,921,000
8,600
1,891,710
-
964,737,315

$’000
575,541
73,325
(334)
50
648,582
52,000
2,000
3,420
10,297
1,859
576
5,298
949
1,314
24,748
8,578
2,065
-
1,316
(4,114)
758,888

Company

CDPT

Issue  
Price

5.2¢
-
35¢

5.6¢
5.6¢
5.4¢
5.4¢
5.4¢
5.4¢
5.1¢
5.1¢
5.1¢
5.2¢
5.2¢
5.2¢
-
5.3¢
-

$’000
43,688
5,477
(18)
50
49,197
3,884
149
256
769
139
43
376
67
92
1,727
599
144
-
92
(461)
57,073

Issue  
Price

64.8¢
-
-

69.4¢
69.4¢
66.6¢
66.6¢
66.6¢
66.6¢
66.9¢
64.9¢
67.9¢
65.8¢
65.8¢
65.8¢
-
64.7¢
-

$’000
532,129
67,847
(316)
-
599,660
48,116
1,851
3,164
9,528
1,720
533
4,922
882
1,222
23,021
7,979
1,921
-
1,224
(3,653)
702,090

The basis of allocation of the issue price of stapled securities issued post stapling is determined by agreement between the 
Company and the Trust as set out in the Stapling Deed.

The Company/CDPT has established a dividend/distribution reinvestment plan under which holders of ordinary stapled 
securities may elect to have all of their dividend/distribution entitlement satisfied by the issue of new ordinary stapled 
securities rather than being paid in cash.  Securities are issued under the plan at a discount to the market price as determined 
by the Directors before each dividend/distribution.  During 2011 all securities were issued at a discount of 3%.

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(b)  Stapled Securities

The ordinary shares of the Company are stapled with the units of the Trust.  These entitle the holder to participate in dividends 
and distributions as declared from time to time and the proceeds on winding up.  On a show of hands every holder of stapled 
securities present at a meeting in person, or by proxy, is entitled to one vote, and upon a poll each stapled security is entitled 
to one vote.

A reconciliation of the stapled number of ordinary shares of the Company and ordinary units of the Trust is as follows:

Ordinary shares / ordinary units
Unstapled units (held by the Company)

24.  Reserves

Share based payments
Available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve
Reserves

Movements in reserves

Share based payments

Balance at 1 July
Options expensed 
Balance at 30 June

2011
Company
Number
964,737,315
-
964,737,315

2011
CDPT
Number
965,012,421
(275,106)
964,737,315

2010
Company
Number
807,834,934
-
807,834,934

2010
CDPT
Number
808,110,040
(275,106)
807,834,934

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
1,588
2,340
3,928

1,255
333
1,588

2010
$’000
1,255
2,340
3,595

916
339
1,255

2011
$’000
-
-
-

-
-
-

2010
$’000
-
-
-

-
-
-

The share based payments reserve is used to recognise the fair value of options issued for goods and services including 
employee services.

Available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve

Balance at 1 July
Increase/(decrease) in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets
Transfers to statement of comprehensive income:

Realised gain

Balance at 30 June

2,340
-

-
2,340

2,340
-

-
2,340

-
-

-
-

-
3,431

(3,431)
-

Changes in the fair value of investments classified as available-for-sale are taken to the available-for-sale financial assets 
revaluation reserve.  Amounts are recognised in profit or loss when the associated assets are disposed/sold or impaired.  

For the Group the balance at year end comprises a reserve of a subsidiary attributable to its pre-stapling interest in a Syndicate 
which continues to be held.  For the Group there was no movement in the available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve 
over the last two financial years.

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25.  Retained Earnings/(Accumulated Losses)

Retained Earnings/(Accumulated Losses)

Movements in retained earnings/(accumulated losses)
Balance at 1 July 
Profit/(loss) for the year
Distributions
Balance at 30 June

26.  Non-Controlling Interests

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
(50,280)

(46,021)
(4,259)
-
(50,280)

2010
$’000
(46,021)

(38,371)
(7,650)
-
(46,021)

2011
$’000
(7,910)

(35,264)
92,361
(65,007)
(7,910)

2010
$’000
(35,264)

(1,329)
26,706
(60,641)
(35,264)

Non-controlling interests

694,439

564,636

5,463

6,068

Movements in non-controlling interests
Balance at 1 July 
Units issued by subsidiary
Profit for the year
Distributions paid/payable
De-recognition on deconsolidation
Balance at 30 June

564,636
102,430
92,361
(64,988)
-
694,439

531,020
67,531
26,703
(60,618)
-
564,636

6,068
2,520
645
(519)
(3,251)
5,463

6,188
23
314
(457)
-
6,068

Application of AASB Interpretation 1002 Post-Date-of-Transition Stapling Arrangements and AASB 3 Business Combinations 
requires, for stapling arrangements which do not involve one of the combining entities obtaining an ownership interest in 
another combining entity, the net assets and profit or loss of the consolidated acquiree to be identified as non-controlling 
interests.  Even though the interests of the equity holders of the identified acquiree (the Trust) are treated as non-controlling 
interests (as above) the equity holders of the acquiree are also equity holders in the acquirer (the Company) by virtue of the 
stapling arrangement.

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27.  Dividends/Distributions

Franking credits

Franking credits available for subsequent years based on a tax rate of 30% (2010 – 30%)

Group

2011
$’000
1,599

2010
$’000
1,303

The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial year, adjusted for:

•	

•	

•	

franking credits that will arise/(decrease) from the payment/(receipt) of the amount of the provision/(receivable) for 
income tax;

franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date, and

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

Dividends paid/payable by the Company

There were no dividends paid or payable by the Company in respect of the 2011 and 2010 financial years.

Distributions paid/payable by the Group

2011
Date Paid
17 November 2010
16 February 2011
18 May 2011
19 August 2011(2)

2010
Date Paid
16 November 2009
15 February 2010
14 May 2010
31 August 2010

(1) Cents per stapled security.  
(2) Expected payment date.

Distributions paid/payable by the Trust

2011
Date Paid
17 November 2010
16 February 2011
18 May 2011
19 August 2011(2)

(1) Cents per unit.  
(2) Expected payment date.

2010
Date Paid
16 November 2009
15 February 2010
14 May 2010
31 August 2010

2011
Cents(1)
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
7.00¢

2011
Cents(1)
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
1.75¢
7.00¢

2010
Cents(1)
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
8.00¢

2010
Cents(1)
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
2.00¢
8.00¢

2011
$’000
15,919
15,943
16,243
16,883
64,988

2011
$’000
15,923
15,947
16,249
16,888
65,007

2010
$’000
14,062
14,242
16,157
16,157
60,618

2010
$’000
14,067
14,250
16,162
16,162
60,641

All distributions from the Group and Trust are unfranked.  The determination of the Trust’s distributable income excludes 
unrealised gains/(losses) including fair value adjustments to investment properties and interest rate derivatives.

Dividends/distributions paid in cash, payable at balance date or satisfied by the issue of securities under the reinvestment plan 
during past two years were as follows:

Paid in cash (1)
Satisfied by the issue of securities(2)
Payable at balance date

(1) Includes June distributions from prior year paid in August.
(2) Pursuant to Distribution Reinvestment Plan.

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
60,684
3,579
16,883
81,146

2010
$’000
55,007
-
16,157
71,164

2011
$’000
60,702
3,579
16,888
81,169

2010
$’000
55,029
-
16,162
71,191

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28.  Earnings/(Loss) per Share

Earnings/(loss) per share/unit

Basic earnings/(loss) per share/unit
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share/unit

Earnings used to calculate basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share/unit:
Profit for the year
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests
Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary equity holders  
of the company/trust used in calculating basic/diluted  
earnings/(loss) per share/unit

Weighted average number of ordinary shares/units used in calculating 
basic earnings/(loss) per share/unit
Effect of dilutive securities:

Group

Trust

2011
(0.5¢)
(0.5¢)

2010
(1.0¢)
(1.0¢)

2011
10.1¢
10.0¢

2010
3.5¢
3.5¢

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

88,102
92,361

19,053
26,703

93,006
645

27,020
314

(4,259)

(7,650)

92,361

26,706

Number 
of Shares

Number 
of Shares

Number 
of Units

Number 
of Units

918,318,875

757,004,542

918,593,981

757,600,451

Director and employee share options

1,271,820

309,857

1,271,820

309,857

Weighted average number of ordinary shares/units and 
potential ordinary shares/units used in calculating diluted 
earnings/(loss) per share/unit

919,590,695

757,314,399

919,865,801

757,910,308

Options granted under the Performance Rights Plan are considered to be potential ordinary shares/units and have been included 
in the determination of diluted earnings/(loss) per share/unit to the extent to which they are dilutive. The options have not been 
included in the determination of basic earnings/(loss) per share/unit. Details relating to the options are set out in Note 31.

Earnings/(loss) per stapled security

Basic earnings/(loss) per stapled security
Diluted earnings/(loss) per stapled security

Earnings used to calculate basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per stapled security:
Loss for the year attributable to company shareholders
Profit for the year attributable to trust unitholders
Profit attributable to stapled security holders of the Group 
used in calculating basic/diluted earnings/(loss) per stapled 
security

Weighted average number of stapled securities used in calculating 
basic earnings/(loss) per stapled security
Effect of dilutive securities:

Group

2011
9.6¢
9.6¢

2010
2.5¢
2.5¢

$’000

$’000

(4,259)
92,361

(7,650)
26,703

88,102

19,053

Number of 
Securities

Number of 
Securities

918,318,875

757,004,542

Director and employee share options

1,271,820

309,857

Weighted average number of ordinary stapled securities 
and potential ordinary stapled securities used in calculating 
diluted earnings/(loss) per stapled security

919,590,695

757,314,399

Options granted under the Performance Rights Plan are considered to be potential ordinary stapled securities and have been 
included in the determination of diluted earnings/(loss) per stapled security to the extent to which they are dilutive. The options 
have not been included in the determination of basic earnings/(loss) per stapled security. Details relating to the options are set 
out in Note 31.

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29.  Cash Flow Information

(a)    Reconciliation of profit to net cash provided by operating activities

Group

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

Trust

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

Net profit 
Amortisation and depreciation
Amortisation (loan transaction costs)
Amortisation of lease costs and incentives
Share of profits of associates (net of distributions)
(Gain)/loss on sale of available-for-sale financial assets
(Gain)/loss on sale of investment properties
Share based payments
Fair value net (gain)/loss from:

Investment properties
Interest rate derivatives
Investments at fair value through profit or loss

(Increase)/decrease to recoverable amount:

Available-for-sale financial assets
Property development inventories/provisions
Loans receivable
Straight-line rentals
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangibles
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase)/decrease:

Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Inventories (1)
Tax assets

Increase/(decrease):

Trade payables and accruals
Provisions (employee benefits/make good)
Unearned revenue

Net cash provided by operating activities

(1) Prior to decrease to recoverable amount.

88,102
542
2,042
5,773
1,419
-
195
333

(33,659)
1,920
(604)

-
3,695
-
(4,883)
-

776
829
-
19

1,215
(5)
467
68,176

19,053
551
1,869
5,411
1,493
(3,431)
554
339

32,146
1,283
(836)

-
6,331
(1,932)
(852)
18

2,138
634
(125)
623

61
218
(1,513)
64,033

93,006
-
2,770
5,773
1,448
-
195
-

(33,659)
1,920
(604)

-
-
-
(4,883)
-

(1,903)
624
-
-

3,274
-
467
68,428

27,020
-
2,484
5,411
1,517
-
554
-

32,146
1,283
(836)

(3,431)
-
-
(852)
-

298
699
-
-

(309)
-
(1,513)
64,471

(b)  Finance facilities 

Refer to note 19 for details of unused finance facilities.

(c)  Cash held as part of minimum net tangible assets

At balance date cash held by controlled entities of the Company of $1,014,000 (2010: $1,354,000) was required to be maintained 
under their Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).  As such, the cash is effectively restricted in its use as it cannot readily 
be used to meet expenses and obligations of other Group entities without consideration of the AFSL requirements.

(d)  Non cash items

Shares/units issued on reinvestment of distributions

3,579

-

3,579

-

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30.  Key Management personnel Disclosures

(a)  Key management personnel compensation

Group and Trust

Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Other long-term benefits
Share-based payments

2011
$
4,233,003
171,605
77,112
302,752
4,784,472

2010
$
3,655,879
155,855
39,707
206,732
4,058,173

(b)  Equity instrument disclosures relating to key management personnel

(i)  Performance rights

The numbers of performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company (and units in the CDPT through the stapling 
arrangement) held during the financial year by each director of Cromwell Corporation Limited and other key management 
personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below.

Name

Balance 
at 1 July

Granted during 
the year as 
compensation

Exercised 
during  
the year

Lapsed  
during  
the year

Balance           
at 30 June       

Vested

Balance at 
30 June Not 
Vested

-
738,733
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
344,200

2011
Directors:
GH Levy
PL Weightman
RJ Pullar
MA McKellar
DE Usasz
WR Foster
M Wainer
M Flax
M Watters(1)
DJ Wilson
Other key management personnel of the Group:
NE Riethmuller
PW Howard
DA Gippel
JA Clarke
MJ Blake
B Binning
PJ Cowling(2)

-
-
915,933
92,100
338,000
326,992
227,800
2,983,758

-
4,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,740,000

123,459
96,324
-
-
95,894
-
-
6,055,677

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
(738,733)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(344,200)

-
-
(256,333)
(92,100)
(338,000)
(200,133)
(227,800)
(2,197,299)

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
4,000,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,740,000

123,459
96,324
659,600
-
95,894
126,859
-
6,842,136

(1) M Watters became a KMP on 4 April 2011
(2) PJ Cowling became a KMP on 1 July 2010

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Name

Balance  
at 1 July

Granted during 
the year as 
compensation

Exercised 
during  
the year

Lapsed  
during  
the year

Balance           
at 30 June       

Vested

Balance at 
30 June Not 
Vested

-
738,733
-
-
-
-
-
344,200
-

2010
Directors:
GH Levy
PL Weightman
RJ Pullar
MA McKellar
DE Usasz
M Wainer (1)
M Flax (2)
DJ Wilson
WR Foster
Other key management personnel of the Group:
PW Howard
DA Gippel
MJ Blake
B Binning (3)
NE Riethmuller
JA Clark

-
460,083
338,000
200,133
-
92,100
2,173,249

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
659,600
-
126,859
-
-
786,459

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
(203,750)
-
-
-
-
(203,750)

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
738,733
-
-
-
-
-
344,200
-

-
915,933
338,000
326,992
-
92,100
2,755,958

(1)  M Wainer became a KMP on 29 January 2010          (2)  M Flax became a KMP on 29 January 2010          (3)  B Binning became a KMP on 1 July 2009

(ii)  Share holdings/unit holdings

The numbers of shares in the Company and units in the CDPT held during the financial year by each director of Cromwell Corporation 
Limited and other key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, are set out below.

Ordinary stapled security holdings

Name

2011
Directors:
GH Levy(1)
PL Weightman
RJ Pullar
MA McKellar
DE Usasz
WR Foster
M Wainer(2)
M Flax(2)
M Watters(3)
DJ Wilson
Other key management personnel of the Group:
NE Riethmuller
PW Howard
DA Gippel
JA Clarke
MJ Blake
B Binning
PJ Cowling

Balance  
at  1 July

On exercise 
of options

Net 
purchases 
(sales)

Balance  
at 30 June

370,000
15,464,167
14,000,000
330,000
1,927,580
5,261,765
-
-
-
1,955,744

-
-
547,264
71,032
1,775,612
10,000
1,675,801
43,388,965

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

749,430
457,000
-
33,000
297,420
-
-
416,666
-
15,031

-
-
-
-
-
760
-
1,969,307

1,119,430
15,921,167
14,000,000
363,000
2,225,000
5,261,765
-
416,666
-
1,970,775

-
-
547,264
71,032
1,775,612
10,760
1,675,801
45,358,272

(1)  GH Levy is a director of Investec Equity Investments Limited, which is the manager of Investec Australian Equity Fund, which owned 1,311,610 (2010: 1,213,595) 

stapled securities in the Cromwell Property Group.  GH Levy has indirect beneficial ownership of the shares as a unitholder in the fund.

(2)  M Wainer and M Flax became KMPs on 29 January 2010.  M Wainer and M Flax are directors of Redefine International Plc which indirectly owns Redefine Australia 

Investments Limited, which owns 213,833,333 (2010: 104,750,000) stapled securities in the Cromwell Property Group.

(3)  M Watters became a KMP on 4 April 2011.  M Watters is a director of Redefine International Plc which indirectly owns Redefine Australia Investments Limited, which 

owns 213,833,333 (2010: 104,750,000) stapled securities in the Cromwell Property Group.

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Name

2010
Directors:
GH Levy
PL Weightman
RJ Pullar
MA McKellar
DE Usasz
M Wainer
M Flax
DJ Wilson
WR Foster
Other key management personnel of the Group:
PW Howard
DA Gippel
MJ Blake
B Binning
NE Riethmuller
JA Clark

Balance  
at 1 July

On exercise 
of options

Net 
purchases 
(sales)

Balance  
at 30 June

370,000
15,464,167
14,000,000
300,000
1,877,580
-
-
2,215,006
5,349,598

-
547,264
1,775,612
10,000
-
71,032
41,980,259

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
30,000
50,000
-
-
(259,262)
(87,833)

-
-
-
-
-
-
(267,095)

370,000
15,464,167
14,000,000
330,000
1,927,580
-
-
1,955,744
5,261,765

-
547,264
1,775,612
10,000
-
71,032
41,713,164

No shares or units were received by the above persons as compensation or on the exercise of options or performance rights 
during the past two years.

At balance date the numbers above for the Directors and other key management personnel represent the number of stapled 
securities of the Group held.

(c)  Loans to key management personnel

No loans were made during the 2011 or 2010 year to key management personnel and no loans were outstanding at the reporting 
date.

(d)  Other transactions with key management personnel

The Group rents an apartment, located at 185 Macquarie Street, Sydney, which is owned by Mr Paul Weightman, a director 
of the Company.  Total rent paid during 2011 was $88,400 (2010: $88,400).  The payment of rent is on normal commercial terms 
and conditions and at market rates.

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31.  Share Based payments

(a)  Performance Rights Plan

A Performance Rights Plan (PRP) was established in September 2007 by the Company.  All full-time and part-time employees 
who meet minimum service, remuneration and performance requirements, including executive Directors of Cromwell 
Corporation Limited, are eligible to participate in the PRP at the discretion of the Board.   Participation in the PRP by executive 
Directors is subject to securityholder approval.  The PRP is designed to provide long-term incentives for senior managers and 
executive Directors to continue employment and deliver long-term securityholder returns.

Under the PRP, eligible employees are allocated Performance Rights.  Each Performance Right enables the participant to 
acquire a stapled security in Cromwell Property Group, at a future date and exercise price, subject to conditions.  The number of 
Performance Rights allocated to each participant is set by the Board or the Remuneration Committee and based on individual 
circumstances and performance.

The amount of Performance Rights that will vest under the PRP depends on a combination of factors which may include the 
Group’s total securityholder returns (including price growth, dividends and capital returns), internal performance measures 
and the participant’s continued employment.  Performance Rights allocated under the PRP generally vest in 3 years.  
Until Performance Rights have vested, the participant cannot sell or otherwise deal with the Performance Rights except in 
certain limited circumstances.  It is a condition of the PRP that a participant must remain employed by the Group in order 
for Performance Rights to vest.  Any Performance Rights which have not yet vested on a participant leaving employment must 
be forfeited.

Under AASB 2 “Share based Payment”, the rights granted to employees to securities acquired by the plan are treated as options 
for accounting purposes.

Set out below are summaries of the number of Performance Rights granted and exercised.

Grant date

Expiry date

Exercise price

Balance at 
start of the 
year

Granted 
during the 
year

Lapsed 
during the 
year

Exercised 
during the 
year

Balance at 
year end 

2011

18/09/2007
18/09/2007
06/12/2007
16/12/2009
08/02/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
07/03/2011
26/05/2011
26/05/2011
26/05/2011

19/01/2011
19/01/2011
07/04/2011
15/01/2012
07/03/2012
21/09/2012
21/09/2012
21/09/2013
21/09/2013
21/09/2013
01/08/2013
01/10/2013
01/10/2014
01/10/2015

Weighted average exercise price
2010

18/09/2007
18/09/2007
18/09/2007
06/12/2007
16/12/2009
08/02/2010

19/01/2010
19/01/2011
19/01/2011
07/04/2011
15/01/2012
07/03/2012

Weighted average exercise price

$1.21
$0.00
$1.21
$0.20
$0.00
$0.00
$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.00
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50

$1.21
$1.21
$0.00
$1.21
$0.20
$0.00

2,811,434
8,600
1,082,933
659,600
126,859
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,689,426
$1.03

289,150
2,811,434
8,600
1,082,933
-
-
4,192,117
$1.21

-
-
-
-
-
170,287
123,459
158,283
47,433
246,337
97,633
1,913,333
1,913,333
1,913,334
6,583,432
$0.45

-
-
-
-
659,600
126,859
786,459
$0.17

(2,811,434)
-
(1,082,933)
-
-
-
-
(56,905)
-
(54,119)
-
-
-
-
(4,005,391)
$1.18

(289,150)
-
-
-
-
-
(289,150)
$1.21

-
(8,600)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(8,600)
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
659,600
126,859
170,287
123,459
101,378
47,433
192,218
97,633
1,913,333
1,913,333
1,913,334
7,258,867
$0.42

-
2,811,434
8,600
1,082,933
659,600
126,859
4,689,426
$1.03

At balance date nil Performance Rights (2010: nil) were vested and exercisable.  The weighted average remaining contractual 
life of Performance Rights outstanding at the end of the year was 2.6 years (2010: 0.8 years).

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The assessed fair value of Performance Rights granted is as follows:

Grant date
18/09/2007
18/09/2007
18/09/2007
06/12/2007
16/12/2009
08/02/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
23/08/2010
07/03/2011
26/05/2011
26/05/2011
26/05/2011

Expiry date
19/01/2010
19/01/2011
19/01/2011
07/04/2011
15/01/2012
07/03/2012
21/09/2012
21/09/2012
21/09/2013
21/09/2013
21/09/2013
01/08/2013
01/10/2013
01/10/2014
01/10/2015

Fair value (cents)

Exercise price
$1.21
$1.21
$0.00
$1.21
$0.20
$0.00
$0.00
$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
$0.20
$0.00
$0.50
$0.50
$0.50

Non-market based
14.3¢
15.0¢
96.9¢
-
41.5¢
59.1¢
59.8¢
50.6¢
54.2¢
45.5¢
37.0¢
61.5¢
13.9¢
12.6¢
11.5¢

Market based
9.2¢
10.6¢
-
8.9¢
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Fair Value of Performance Rights Granted

The fair values at grant date for Performance Rights with no market based vesting conditions were determined using a Black-
Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, the security price at grant date 
and expected price volatility of the underlying security, the expected dividend/distribution yield and the risk-free interest rate 
for the term of the option. The fair values at grant date for Performance Rights with market based vesting conditions were 
determined using a Monte Carlo simulation (TSR hurdle) and the Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account 
the exercise price, the term of the option, the security price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying security, 
the expected dividend/distribution yield and the risk-free interest rate for the term of the option.

The model inputs for Performance Rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2011 included:

Non-market based vesting conditions

Exercise price 
Grant date
Share price at grant date
Expected price volatility
Expected dividend yield
Risk free interest rate
Expiry date

$0.00
23/08/10
$0.73
32%
9.66%
4.55%
21/09/12

$0.10
23/08/10
$0.73
32%
9.66%
4.55%
21/09/12

$0.00
23/08/10
$0.73
32%
9.66%
4.59%
21/09/13

$0.10
23/08/10
$0.73
32%
9.66%
4.59%
21/09/13

$0.20
23/08/10
$0.73
32%
9.66%
4.59%
21/09/13

$0.00
07/03/11
$0.74
26%
9.46%
5.12%
01/08/13

$0.50
26/05/11
$0.69
25%
10.14%
4.97%
01/10/13

$0.50
26/05/11
$0.69
25%
10.14%
5.09%
01/10/14

$0.50
26/05/11
$0.69
25%
10.14%
5.19%
01/10/15

The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for any 
expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information.

The model inputs for Performance Rights granted during the year ended 30 June 2010 included:

Non-market based vesting conditions

Exercise price
Grant date
Share price at grant date
Expected price volatility
Expected dividend yield
Risk free interest rate
Expiry date

$0.20
16/12/09
$0.74
34%
10.81%
4.83%
15/01/2012

-
08/02/10
$0.735
22%
10.88%
4.79%
07/03/2012

The expected price volatility is based on the historic volatility (based on the remaining life of the options), adjusted for any 
expected changes to future volatility due to publicly available information.

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(b)  Tax Exempt Plan

The Tax Exempt Plan enables eligible employees to acquire up to $1,000 of stapled securities on-market in a tax effective 
manner within a 12 month period.  Eligibility for the Tax Exempt Plan is approved by the Board having regard to individual 
circumstances and performance.  No Directors or KMP are eligible for the Tax Exempt Plan.

Expenses relating to the plan are recorded in employee benefits expense and all securities are purchased on-market.

(c)   Employee Share Ownership Plan

The Employee Share Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) was established in 2003 by the Company.  No grants were made under the ESOP 
in the 2011 or 2010 years and it is not intended any further grants will be made by this plan in the future.

Under the ESOP, eligible employees were allocated shares in the Company.  The shares were acquired by the eligible employees 
at the time of allocation, funded by a loan from the Company to the eligible employee.  The loan was limited recourse to the 
shares only and interest was payable on the loan at the rate prescribed by the ATO for fringe benefits tax purposes from time to 
time.  Dividends received on shares allocated to the eligible employee are applied against the outstanding loan balance.

Under AIFRS, the shares held within the ESOP are classified as in-substance options, and accounted for as treasury stock, 
reducing contributed capital.  The Group is required to expense the options over the period from grant date to vesting date.  
Shares on issue under the ESOP at the time of the Stapling in December 2006 were effectively converted to Stapled Securities, 
in the same way as other shares issued by the Company.

As a result of the stapling transaction in December 2006 all outstanding options under the ESOP became vested and 
exercisable.  Options not exercised were subject to the same reconstruction as ordinary issued shares.  Although vested, any 
options not exercised at stapling are still subject to the same exercisable timetable as prior to stapling.

Set out below are summaries of options granted and exercised.

Grant date

Expiry date

Exercise price

Balance  
at 1 July

Granted during 
the year

Exercised 
during the year

Balance  
at 30 June

2010
28/8/2005

30/9/2009

34.8¢

Weighted average exercise price (cents)

141,875
141,875
34.8¢

-
-
-

(141,875)
(141,875)
34.8¢

-
-
-

No options were granted in 2011 or 2010.  The assessed fair value of options granted in 2006 was 10.1 cents.

No options were exercised during 2011 (141,875 options were exercised during 2010).  No stapled securities (2010: 141,875 
stapled securities) were issued to employees on exercise of the options.  The aggregate proceeds received from employees 
on the exercise of options and recognised as issued capital was $nil (2010: $50,000) for the Company and $nil (2010: $nil) for 
the Trust.  The fair value of securities issued at the option exercise date in 2010 was $98,000 (that is the weighted average share 
price at the date of exercise was $0.69 per security).

(d)  Expenses arising from share based payment transactions

Total expenses arising from share based transactions recognised during the year as part of employee benefits expense were as 
follows:

Options issued under Performance Rights Plan
Expenses arising from share based payments

Group

Trust

2011
$’000
333
333

2010
$’000
339
339

2011
$’000
-
-

2010
$’000
-
-

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32.  Other Related party transactions

(a)  Parent entity and subsidiaries

Cromwell Corporation Limited is the ultimate parent entity in the Group.  Cromwell Diversified Property Trust is the ultimate 
parent entity in the Trust.  Details of subsidiaries for both parent entities are set out in Note 34.

(b)  Transactions with jointly controlled entity and associates

Transactions between the Group and its jointly controlled entity and associates also included:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

Loans between the Group and its associates (refer note 8).  The Group received interest of $1,785,335 (2010: $1,373,153) 
from Cromwell Property Fund;

The Group received $706,000 (2010: $5,375,000) in distributions from its jointly controlled entity and associate during 
the year (refer note 14);

The Group charged Cromwell Property Fund $868,824 (2010: $240,328) acquisition, capital raising, finance structuring, 
registry services and accounting services fees during the year; 

The Group charged its jointly controlled entity and associates $221,910 (2010: $145,249) management fees during the year;

During the 2011 year the Group and Trust acquired the remaining units in Cromwell TGA Planned Investment from 
Cromwell Property Fund (refer notes 14 and 37); and

During the 2011 year the Group and Trust acquired the 321 Exhibition Street investment property from Cromwell Property 
Fund for $90,200,000.  The acquisition was partly funded by way of repayment of $10,200,000 of the loan receivable from 
Cromwell Property Fund (refer note 8).

(c)  Transactions with managed investment schemes (managed by the consolidated entity)

Cromwell Property Securities Limited (“CPS”) is the responsible entity of a number of managed investment schemes.  
The Group derives a range of benefits from schemes managed by CPS including management and acquisition fees.

(d) 

 Transactions between the Trust and Cromwell Corporation Limited and its subsidiaries (including 
the Responsible Entity)

(i)  Amounts paid/payable
Expense

Funds management fees
Property management fees
Project management fees 
Accounting fees
Investment properties

Leasing commissions

Distributions(1)

(ii)  Amounts received/receivable
Revenue

Interest income
Rental income and recoverable outgoings

Aggregate amount payable to responsible entity and associates at balance date  
(included in trade and other payables) 
Aggregate amount receivable from the responsible entity and associates at balance date  
(included in trade and other receivables)

(1)  Distributions paid/payable mostly relate to the Responsible Entity’s 8% holding in Cromwell Mary Street Planned Investment.

Trust

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

8,674,483
3,085,083
486,986
273,909

1,586,745
481,783

7,724,054
2,415,597
193,912
251,352

536,059
424,336

872,163
5,158,496

912,824
5,859,823

1,553,691

113,891

10,789,477

18,759,513

The Responsible Entity holds 1,517,000 (2010: 1,517,000) units in a subsidiary of the Trust, Cromwell Mary Street Planned 
Investment.

(iii)  Loan to Cromwell Corporation Limited

During the year the Trust advanced $nil (2010: $9,260,000) to Cromwell Corporation Limited (“CCL”) under the loan facility 
between the Trust and CCL and received repayments of $8,172,000 (2010: $7,500,000).  The loan is unsecured, repayable 
on 1 July 2014 and earns interest at variable rates being the 30 day BBSW rate plus a margin of 2.20% (2010: 2%).

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33.  parent Entity Disclosures

As at and throughout the financial year ending 30 June 2011 the parent entity of the Group was Cromwell Corporation Limited 
and the parent entity of the Trust was Cromwell Diversified Property Trust.

(a)  Summary financial information

The individual financial statements for the parent entities show the following aggregations.

Results
Profit/(loss) for the year

Cromwell Corporation 
Limited

Cromwell Diversified 
Property Trust

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

(5,961)

(6,990)

59,840

39,326

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

(5,961)

(6,990)

59,840

39,326

Financial position
Current assets
Total assets

Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net Assets

Total equity
Contributed equity
Share based payments reserve
Retained earnings/(accumulated losses)
Total equity

11,534
14,588

290
10,478
4,110

57,073
1,588
(54,551)
4,110

16,978
20,391

168
18,529
1,862

49,197
1,255
(48,590)
1,862

40,015
1,303,599

204,645
1,207,412

44,845
683,162
620,437

702,090
-
(81,653)
620,437

47,884
684,238
523,174

599,660
-
(76,486)
523,174

(b)  Commitments for capital expenditure

As at balance date, Cromwell Corporation Limited had no commitments (2010: no commitments) in relation to capital 
expenditure contracted for but not recognised as liabilities.

As at balance date, Cromwell Diversified Property Trust had commitments of $54,400,000 (2010: $24,750,000) in relation 
to capital expenditure contracted for but not recognised as liabilities.

(c)  Guarantees provided

During the years ended 2011 and 2010 neither parent had provided any guarantees to entities it controlled.

(d)  Contingent liabilities

Neither parent entity had contingent liabilities at year end (2010: $nil).

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34.  Investments in Controlled Entities

The Company’s and CDPT’s investment in controlled entities are shown below, all of which are domiciled in Australia.

Equity Holding

Name

Cromwell Property Securities Limited 
Cromwell Property Services Pty Ltd 
Marcoola Developments Pty Ltd
Votraint No. 662 Pty Ltd
Cromwell Capital Limited 
Cromwell Finance Limited
Cromwell Operations Pty Ltd 
Cromwell Paclib Nominees Pty Ltd
Cromwell Funds Management Limited
Cromwell Altona Trust

Trust and its controlled entities (1)

Cromwell CMBS Pty Ltd
Cromwell Loan Note Pty Ltd
Cromwell Holding Trust No 1
Cromwell Holding Trust No 2 
Cromwell Holding Trust No 4 
Terrace Office Park Property Trust/Planned Investment
Cromwell Mary Street Property Trust/Planned Investment (2)
Cromwell Goulburn Street Property Trust/Planned Investment 
Cromwell Northbourne Planned Investment
Cromwell Planned Investment #3
Tuggeranong Head Trust
Tuggeranong Trust 
Cromwell Phoenix Property Securities Fund
CDPT Finance Pty Ltd
EXM Head Trust 
EXM Trust
Mascot Head Trust
Mascot Trust

2011
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
100
100

100
100
100
100
100
100
92
100
100
-
100
100
-
100
100
100
100
100

2010
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
50
100
100

100
100
100
100
100
100
92
100
100
100
100
100
83
100
100
100
100
100

(1)  The Trust and its controlled entities listed above are consolidated as part of the Group as required under accounting standards (refer note 1(b)).
(2)  The remaining 8% interest in Cromwell Mary Street Property Trust/Planned Investment is held by Cromwell Property Securities Limited.

Cromwell Planned Investment #3

During the year the remaining investment property held by the subsidiary, Scrivener Building, was sold (refer note 12).  
Following the sale the subsidiary was dissolved and all proceeds paid to the Trust.

Cromwell Phoenix Property Securities Fund

Cromwell Phoenix Property Securities Fund (“the Fund”) is an open fund managed by Cromwell Property Securities Limited.  
As a result of continuing investments into the Fund from external investors throughout the year, the Trust’s investment in 
the Fund fell below 50%.  At balance date the Trust held 44% of the issued units of the Fund.  Following the Trust’s investment 
falling below 50% the Trust now accounts for its investment in the Fund as an investment at fair value through profit or loss 
(refer note 13).  Cromwell Phoenix Property Securities Fund invests in listed securities and has no borrowings.

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35.  Segment Information

(a)  Description of segments

Reportable Group segments

The Group has identified its operating segments based on its internal reports which are regularly reviewed and used by the chief 
executive officer in order to make decisions about resource allocation and to assess the performance of the Group. The chief 
operating decision maker has been identified as the chief executive officer.  The segments offer different products and services 
and are managed separately.

Property Investment

The ownership of properties located throughout Australia.

Funds Management

The establishment and management of external property funds and the Trust.

Property Development

Property development, including development management, development finance and joint venture activities.

Trust

The Trust has one reportable segment.  It holds properties throughout Australia, except Northern Territory.  Revenue is derived 
from rentals and associated recoverable outgoings.  The Trust’s properties are leased on a commercial basis incorporating 
varying lease terms and conditions.  These include the lease period, renewal options, periodic rent and, where applicable, 
indexation based on CPI, fixed and/or market reviews.

(b)  Other segment information

(i)  Accounting policies

Segment information is prepared in conformity with the accounting policies of the Group as disclosed in note 1 and Accounting 
Standard AASB 8 Operating Segments.

Segment revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are those that are directly attributable to a segment and the relevant portion 
that can be allocated to the segment on a reasonable basis.  Segment assets include all assets used by a segment and consist 
primarily of operating cash, receivables, inventories, investment properties, plant and equipment and other intangible assets, 
net of related provisions.  While most of these assets can be directly attributable to individual segments, the carrying amounts 
of certain assets used jointly by segments are allocated based on reasonable estimates of usage.  Segment liabilities consist 
primarily of trade and other payables, employee benefits and provisions.  

(ii) 

Inter-segment transactions

Segment revenues, expenses and results include transfers between segments.  Such transfers are priced on an “arms-length” 
basis and are eliminated on consolidation.

(iii)  Equity-accounted investments

The Group had an investment in an Australian jointly controlled entity (Cromwell TGA Planned Investment) and two Australian 
associates (Cromwell Property Fund and Phoenix Portfolios Pty Ltd).  Cromwell TGA Planned Investment and Cromwell Property 
Fund are accounted for using the equity method and included in the property investment segment.  Phoenix Portfolios Pty Ltd is 
accounted for using the equity method and included in the funds management segment.

(iv)  Major customers

Revenue of approximately $49,755,000 (2010: $42,486,000) is derived from a single external customer (Commonwealth of 
Australia) and is part of the property investment segment.

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(c)  Operating segments

2011

Segment results
Segment revenue and other income
Sales – external customers
Sales – intersegmental
Profit of equity accounted entities (before adjustments)
Distributions
Interest
Other income

Total segment revenue and other income

Segment expenses
Property expenses and outgoings
Property development costs
Management and administration costs
Intersegmental costs
Funds management commissions
Employee benefits expense
Finance costs
Other
Total segment expenses
Income tax expense/(benefit)
Segment profit/(loss)(1)
Reconciliation to reported profit/(loss)
Loss on sale of investment properties
Fair value adjustments/write downs:

Investment properties
Interest rate derivatives
Investments at fair value through profit and loss
Property development inventories/provision
Equity accounted investments

Other property investment income/(expense):

Straight-line lease income
Lease incentive and lease cost amortisation

Other expenses:

Amortisation of finance costs
Employee options expense
Amortisation and depreciation
Net tax losses utilised

Total adjustments
Profit/(loss)

Segment assets and liabilities
Total assets
Total liabilities

Other segment information
Investments in associates
Acquisitions of non-current segment assets

Investment properties
Investments at fair value through profit or loss
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles

Property
Investment
$’000

Funds 
Management
$’000

Property
Development
$’000

Consolidated

$’000

142,440
-
881
255
4,984
16

148,576

20,292
819
1,568
-
141
11,347
45,397
3,884
83,448
(169)
65,297

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
819
-
-
-
-
-
-
819
-
(819)

-

(195)

-
-
-
(3,695)
-

-
-

-
-
-
-
(3,695)
(4,514)

33,659
(1,920)
604
(3,695)
(1,594)

4,883
(5,773)

(2,042)
(333)
(542)
(247)
22,805
88,102

3,015
428

1,539,428
834,268

-

-
-
-
-
-

5,492

365,837
4,593
127
393
370,950

138,476
709
852
255
4,320
4

144,616

20,292
-
957
12,034
-
-
45,397
-
78,680
-
65,936

(195)

33,659
(1,920)
604
-
(1,594)

4,883
(5,773)

(2,042)
-
-
-
27,622
93,558

1,521,553
832,364

5,436

365,837
4,593
-
-
370,430

3,964
12,034
29
-
664
12

16,703

-
-
611
709
141
11,347
-
3,884
16,692
(169)
180

-

-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-
(333)
(542)
(247)
(1,122)
(942)

14,860
1,476

56

-
-
127
393
520

(1)  Segment profit/(loss) is based on income and expenses excluding adjustments for unrealised fair value adjustments and write downs, gains or losses on sale 

of investments, non-cash income and expenses.  The adjusting items may vary from time to time based on changes to accounting standards and management’s 
assessment as to the nature of the item.

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2010

Segment results
Segment revenue and other income
Sales – external customers
Sales – intersegmental
Profit of equity accounted entities (before adjustments)
Distributions
Interest
Other income

Total segment revenue and other income

Segment expenses
Property expenses and outgoings
Property development costs
Management and administration costs
Intersegmental costs
Funds management commissions
Employee benefits expense
Finance costs
Other
Total segment expenses
Income tax expense/(benefit)
Segment profit/(loss) (1)
Reconciliation to reported profit/(loss)
Loss on sale of investment properties
Gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets
Fair value adjustments/write downs:

Investment properties
Interest rate derivatives
Investments at fair value through profit and loss
Property development inventories/provision
Loan receivable
Equity accounted investments

Other property investment income/(expense):

Straight-line lease income
Lease incentive and lease cost amortisation

Other expenses:

Amortisation of finance costs
Employee options expense
Amortisation and depreciation
Net tax losses utilised

Total adjustments
Profit/(loss)

Segment assets and liabilities
Total assets
Total liabilities

Other segment information
Investments in jointly controlled entity and associates
Acquisitions of non-current segment assets

Investment properties
Inventories
Investments at fair value through profit or loss
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles

Property
Investment
$’000

Funds 
Management
$’000

Property
Development
$’000

121,180
842
6,364
428
5,239
127

134,180

18,624
-
1,015
10,391
-
-
38,668
-
68,698
-
65,482

(554)
3,431

(32,146)
(1,283)
836
-
-
(2,643)

852
(5,411)

(1,861)
-
-
-
(38,779)
26,703

9,283
10,391
24
1
1,026
397

21,122

-
-
-
842
3,274
9,390
-
3,447
16,953
1,249
2,920

-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-

-
(296)
(482)
(1,508)
(2,286)
634

1,253,169
701,065

24,285
4,862

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
3,487
-
-
-
1,373
-
525
5,385
(1,613)
(3,772)

-
-

-
-
-
(6,331)
1,932
-

-
-

-
(43)
(70)
-
(4,512)
(8,284)

5,374
5,494

Consolidated

$’000

130,463
-
6,388
429
6,265
524

144,069

18,624
3,487
1,015
-
3,274
10,763
38,668
3,972
79,803
(364)
64,630

(554)
3,431

(32,146)
(1,283)
836
(6,331)
1,932
(2,643)

852
(5,411)

(1,861)
(339)
(552)
(1,508)
(45,577)
19,053

1,282,828
711,421

56,775

3,542
-
2,599
-
-
6,141

27

-
-
-
253
288
541

-

56,802

-
4,925
-
-
-
4,925

3,542
4,925
2,599
253
288
11,607

(1)  Segment profit/(loss) is based on income and expenses excluding adjustments for unrealised fair value adjustments and write downs, gains or losses on sale 

of investments, non-cash income and expenses.  The adjusting items may vary from time to time based on changes to accounting standards and management’s 
assessment as to the nature of the item.

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Segment revenue and other income reconciles to total revenue and other income as follows:

Total segment revenue and other income
Reconciliation to reported revenue and other income

Straight-line lease income
Lease incentive amortisation
Gain on sale of available-for-sale financial assets
Fair value net gain from investment properties
Fair value net gain from investments at fair value through profit or loss
Increase in recoverable amount of loans receivable
Share of operating profit of equity accounted entities

Total revenue and other income

36.  Commitments for Expenditure

2011
$’000

148,576

4,883
(4,865)
-
33,659
604
-
(881)
181,976

2010
$’000
144,069

852
(4,770)
3,431
-
836
1,932
(2,506)
143,844

Group

Trust

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

2011
$’000

2010
$’000

(a)  Operating leases

Commitments for minimum lease payments in relation to non-cancellable operating leases in existence at the reporting date 
but not recognised as liabilities are payable as follows:

Within one year
Later than one year but not later than five years

51
101
152

59
143
202

-
-
-

-
-
-

Operating leases primarily comprised the lease of the Group’s premises.  The Company has entered into a number of leases 
with the Trust and its subsidiaries and as such the commitment is no longer recognised on consolidation following stapling.  
Operating lease commitments of the Company are paid for and recognised as expenses by a controlled entity.

(b)  Capital expenditure commitments

Commitments in relation to capital expenditure contracted for at reporting date but not recognised as a liability are payable as 
follows:

Within one year
Later than one year but not later than five years

31,800
22,600
54,400

24,750
-
24,750

31,800
22,600
54,400

24,750
-
24,750

37.  Business Combinations 

(a)  Acquisition of Cromwell TGA Planned Investment

On 20 July 2010 the Group and Trust acquired the remaining units in Cromwell TGA Planned Investment (“TGA”) from 
the Cromwell Property Fund (refer to note 14).

Following the acquisition, the Group and Trust fully consolidate the assets and liabilities and performance of TGA, including 
the TGA Complex which has been valued at $75,000,000 (refer note 12) and additional borrowings of $12,973,000 secured against 
the TGA Complex (refer note 19).  Prior to the acquisition, TGA was a jointly controlled entity (refer note 14).

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The Group and the Trust have recognised the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities based upon the best available 
information at the acquisition date.  The business combination accounting is as follows:

Investment in associate/controlled entity
Other assets
Investment Property
Other liabilities
Borrowings
Net assets

Purchase consideration:
Cash paid
Total purchase consideration

Recognised on 
Acquisition
$’000
25,105
-
-
-
(12,973)
12,132

Already
Held
$’000
49,891
-
-
-
(25,946)
23,945

Balance on
Consolidation
$’000
-
22
75,000
(26)
(38,919)
36,077

12,132
12,132

-
(12,132)
(12,132)

The carrying amount of assets and liabilities acquired was equivalent to their fair value.

The cash flows on acquisition were as follows:

Cash acquired from business combination
Cash paid 
Payments for controlled entity, net of cash acquired

Had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the reporting period, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income 
would not have been significantly impacted.

(b)  Acquisition of Cromwell Altona Trust

On 18 March 2010 the Group acquired 100% ownership of the Cromwell Altona Trust (“CAT”), an unlisted trust domiciled 
in Australia.  The primary asset of the trust is land located at Maidstone Street, Altona, VIC.  The trust was acquired from 
Cromwell Property Fund (“CPF”), an associate of the Group.

The consideration transferred was $245,000 reflecting the fair value of the net assets of CAT at acquisition date.  As a result of 
the acquisition, the Group seeks to benefit from holding the land with the prospect of development and value enhancement and 
subsequent sale in the foreseeable future.

The Group has recognised the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities of CAT based upon the best available 
information at the acquisition date.  The business combination accounting is as follows:

Purchase consideration:
Cash paid
Total purchase consideration

Assets and liabilities acquired:
Cash
Prepayments
Inventory (land held for development and resale) – refer note 10
Trade payables
Loan payable to the Group – refer note 8(a)
Net assets acquired

The carrying amount of assets and liabilities acquired was equivalent to their fair value.

The cash flows on acquisition were as follows:

Cash acquired from business combination
Cash paid 
Payments for controlled entity, net of cash acquired

Group
$’000

245
245

19
129
4,800
(225)
(4,478)
245

19
(245)
226

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Prior to the acquisition, CAT leased the land to the Group under a development agreement whereby the Group could develop 
the land on the basis CPF would fully recover its costs – see note 21.  Under the development agreement the Group leased 
the property from CPF at a cost of $800,000 per annum and paid all property outgoings.  On acquisition of CAT the lease 
was terminated.  CAT contributed revenue and other income of $1,000 and a loss of $48,000 to the Group for the period 
from 18 March 2010 to 30 June 2010.  Had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of the reporting period, the consolidated 
statement of comprehensive income would have shown a reduction in property development costs of $626,000 and 
a corresponding increase in profit.

Included in the net assets acquired was land located at Maidstone Street, Altona, VIC.  The fair value of the land of $4,800,000 
was based on an independent valuation performed in November 2009.  The Group expects to either develop or sell the land 
in the future.  The land is accounted for by the Group as inventory (refer note 10).

38.  Contingent Liabilities

The Directors are not aware of any material contingent liabilities of the Group or the Trust (2010: nil).

39.  Auditor’s Remuneration

During the year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided 
by the auditor of the Group (Johnston Rorke) and its related entities:
Audit Services
Johnston Rorke
Auditing or reviewing financial reports 
Auditing of controlled entities’ AFS licences
Auditing of controlled entities’ compliance plans

Other Services
Johnston Rorke
Tax compliance services
Other – review of pro forma balance sheets and forecasts

Group

2011
$

2010
$

Trust

2011
$

2010
$

248,500
4,500
32,500
285,500

-
76,000
76,000

254,000
7,000
32,500
293,500

159,000
-
32,000
191,000

161,000
-
30,000
191,000

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

40.  Subsequent Events

No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2011 that has significantly affected or may significantly affect the Group’s 
or Trust’s operations in future financial years or the results of those operations in future financial years or the Group’s or Trust’s 
state of affairs in future financial years.

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Directors’ Declaration 

In the opinion of the Directors of Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell Property Securities Limited as Responsible Entity 
for the Cromwell Diversified Property Trust (collectively referred to as “the Directors”):

(a)  the attached financial statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including:

(i)    complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations), the Corporations 

Regulations 2001; and

(ii)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s and the Trust’s financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of their performance, 

for the financial year ended on that date; and

(b)  the financial report also complies with International Financial Reporting Standards as disclosed in note (1)(a); and

(c)   there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group and the Trust will be able to pay its debts as and when they become 

due and payable; and

The Directors have been given the declarations by the chief executive officer and chief financial officer for the financial year 
ended 30 June 2011 required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001.

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

P.L. Weightman

Director

Dated this 18th day of August 2011

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Level 30, Central Plaza One
345 Queen Street Brisbane Q 4000
GPO Box 1144 Brisbane Q 4001
Ph 07 3222 8444 / Fax 07 3221 7779
Website www.jr.com.au
Email jr@jr.com.au

Independent Auditor’s Report 
To the Securityholders of Cromwell Property Group 
To the Unitholders of Cromwell Diversified Property Trust

Report on the Financial Report

Cromwell Property Group (“the Group”) comprises Cromwell Corporation Limited and the entities it controlled 
at the end of the year or from time to time during the year and Cromwell Diversified Property Trust  and the 
entities it controlled (“the Trust”) at the end of the year or from time to time during the year.

We have audited the accompanying financial reports of the Group and the Trust, which comprises the 
consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2011, the consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for 
the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory 
information, and the directors’ declaration for both Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell Property 
Securities Limited as responsible entity for the Cromwell Diversified Property Trust. 

Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report

The directors of Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell Property Securities Limited as responsible 
entity for the Cromwell Diversified Property Trust (collectively referred to as “the directors”) are responsible 
for the preparation of the financial reports that give 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 reports that is free from material misstatement, 
whether due to fraud or error. In Note 1(a), the directors also state, in accordance with Accounting Standard 
AASB101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the financial statements comply with International 
Financial Reporting Standards.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit.  We conducted our audit 
in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.  Those standards require that we comply with relevant 
ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable 
assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 
financial report.  The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of 
the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error.  In making those risk 
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation 
of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not 
for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control.  An audit also 
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting 
estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

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

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Level 30, Central Plaza One
345 Queen Street Brisbane Q 4000
GPO Box 1144 Brisbane Q 4001
Ph 07 3222 8444 / Fax 07 3221 7779
Website www.jr.com.au
Email jr@jr.com.au

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.

Opinion

In our opinion:

(a)  the  financial  reports  of  the  Group  and  the  Trust  are  in  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001, 

including:

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group’s and Trust’s financial position as at 30 June 2011 and of their 

performance for the year ended on that date; and

(ii)  complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and

(b)  the  consolidated  financial  reports  also  comply  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as 

disclosed in Note 1(a).

Report on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in part 11 of the directors’ report for the year ended 
30 June 2011.  The directors of Cromwell Corporation Limited 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.

Opinion

In our opinion the Remuneration Report of Cromwell Corporation Limited for the year ended 30 June 2011 
complies with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

JOHNSTON RORKE

Chartered Accountants

RCN WALKER

Partner  
Brisbane, Queensland  
18 August 2011

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

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Corporate Governance Statement

Cromwell Property Group through its Board, Board Committees and management is committed to meeting stakeholders’ 
expectations of sound corporate governance, while seeking to achieve superior financial performance and long term prosperity. 

The ASX Corporate Governance Council has Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations which are designed 
to optimise corporate performance and accountability in the interests of shareholders and the broader economy. The 
recommendations are not prescriptive.  However listed entities are required to disclose the extent of their compliance and, if any 
ASX recommendations have not been followed, must give reasons for not following them. 

This statement sets out the extent to which the Group has followed the ASX recommendations during this financial year, 
identifies any of the ASX recommendations which were not followed and provides reasons. 

principle 1 – Lay solid foundations for management and oversight

The Boards of Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell Property Securities Limited each have common membership. 
Responsibility for corporate governance and the internal working of each Group entity rests with the relevant Board. The Board 
has adopted a formal charter which details the composition, values and functions of the Board. 

The Board holds a scheduled meeting each month and additional meetings are convened as required. Board papers are 
designed to focus Board attention on key issues and standing items include major strategic initiatives, corporate governance, 
compliance, reports from each functional division and financial performance. 

Day-to-day management of the Group’s affairs and implementation of corporate strategy and policy initiatives are delegated by 
the Board to management under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer. This has been formalised in the Board Charter and 
a Delegations of Authority policy.  The effectiveness of both these documents is reviewed by the Board annually.

Each director has received a letter of appointment which details the key terms of their appointment.  The CEO and CFO (both of 
whom are executive directors) have formal job descriptions and letters of appointment outlining the terms of their employment.

A formal induction program allows new senior executives to participate fully and actively in decision-making as soon as 
possible. The Group has an established process for the performance review of all staff. The performance of key executives 
is evaluated at least annually, in addition to regular feedback during the performance period. At the time of the reviews, the 
professional development of the executive is also discussed, along with any training which could enhance their performance. 
Both qualitative and quantitative measures are used in the evaluation. A performance evaluation for each senior executive has 
taken place during the reporting period and was subject to the review process explained elsewhere in this report.

Cromwell Property Securities Limited acts as responsible entity for a number of registered managed investment schemes.  
Cromwell Funds Management Limited also has a financial services licence which allows it to act as responsible entity for 
managed investment schemes.  Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Cromwell Corporation Limited.  The roles and 
responsibilities of a responsible entity are set out in the relevant scheme’s constitution and, if registered, its compliance plan.  
Day-to-day management of the schemes has been delegated to management, under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer.  
This has been formalised in the Delegations of Authority policy mentioned above.

A compliance committee comprised of a majority of external independent members monitors the extent to which the 
responsible entity complies with each registered managed investment scheme’s compliance plan and reports findings to 
the responsible entity.  The roles and responsibilities of the compliance committee are outlined in a formal charter which is 
reviewed annually by the committee and the Board.

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Corporate Governance Statement

Board Charter 

Compliance Committee Charter

principle 2 – Structure the board to add value

The Board is comprised of an independent Chairman (Geoff Levy), three other independent directors (David Usasz, Michelle 
McKellar and Robert Pullar) and five non-independent directors (Paul Weightman, Daryl Wilson, Richard Foster, Marc Wainer 
and Mike Watters). Profiles of each director, including details of their skills, expertise and experience can be found in the 
directors’ report. 

The Group recognises that independent directors are important in assuring securityholders that the Board properly fulfils 
its role. The independent directors (including the Chairman) are considered to meet the test of independence under the ASX 
Guidelines. Each year, their independence is assessed and the independent directors also confirm to the Board, in writing, their 
continuing status as an independent director.  They have each undertaken to inform the Board as soon as practical if they think 
that their status as an independent director has or may have changed. 

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In assessing a director’s independent status, the Board has adopted a materiality threshold of 5% of the Group’s net operating 
income or 5% of the Group’s net tangible assets (as appropriate).  

Although, the Board does not have a majority of independent directors it should be noted that Mr Foster ceased to act in an 
executive capacity for the Group over a year ago.  Although Mr Foster does not yet meet the ASX Guidelines for independence, 
the Board is satisfied that Mr Foster brings an independent judgment to bear on board decisions and that his previous business 
relationships do not interfere with his ability to make independent decisions.  

Each director’s qualifications, experience, special responsibilities and attendances at Board meetings are detailed in the 
directors’ report. The Board considers that its members comprise directors with an appropriate mix of skills, personal 
attributes and experience that allow the directors individually, and the Board collectively, to discharge their duties effectively and 
efficiently. The Board comprises individuals who understand the business of the Group and the environment in which it operates 
and who can effectively assess management’s performance in meeting agreed objectives and goals. 

Despite the Board not having a majority of independent members, the directors do not feel that the appointment of another 
independent director at this time would be of any benefit to securityholders.  

On an ongoing basis directors are provided with updates on legal and corporate developments relevant to the Group.

Independent professional advice

If warranted, the Board may resolve to obtain professional advice about the execution of the Board’s responsibilities at the 
Group’s expense. Directors also have the right to seek independent professional advice.  Subject to the Chairman’s approval, 
which will not be unreasonably withheld, it will be at the Group’s expense. Where appropriate, such advice is shared with the 
other directors.

Board Committees

Three Board Committees have been established to assist in the execution of the Boards’ responsibilities. The membership of 
each Committee and attendance at Board and Committee meetings during the financial year is set out in the directors’ report.

It is the policy of the Board that the Investment Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Audit and Risk 
Committee consist of a majority of independent directors (other than the Chairman). Each committee has a charter which 
includes a description of its duties and responsibilities.  

The Board Charter has a description of the Board’s policies and procedures for the selection, appointment and re-election of 
directors.

Performance of the Board

The Board has undertaken its annual formal performance assessment, which includes an assessment of the Board, Board 
Committees and individual directors. All directors completed a questionnaire and were able to make comments or raise any 
issues they had regarding the Board or a Board Committee’s operations. The results were compiled by the Company Secretary 
and discussed at a subsequent Board meeting.   The CEO and CFO also participated in an annual performance review with the 
Chairman (who had consulted with the other directors).  The review process was the same as for senior executives.

As necessary, directors are provided with training sessions on key issues relevant to the Group’s operations.  Directors also have 
access to the internal training sessions provided by the Group’s General Counsel and/or Compliance Manager. 

If the appointment of another independent director was being considered, or should a director vacancy occur,  the Board, 
through the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, would firstly identify any gaps or weaknesses in the skills and 
experience of the existing directors and then identify the particular skills, experience and expertise that would best complement 
Board effectiveness.  Candidates would be identified using both established professional networks and professional 
intermediaries.  The extent to which each candidate would address any identified gaps or weaknesses and provide an 
appropriate cultural and values fit for the Group would be the main factors taken into account in the selection process.  Any 
relevant gender diversity objectives set by the Board would also be taken into account when identifying appropriate candidates.  
However, selection and appointment would occur on the basis of merit.  

Appointment of directors is documented by way of a formal agreement between the Group and each director, dealing with such 
issues as performance expectations, conflicts of interest, disclosure obligations, remuneration and Group policies.  The Board’s 
policy and procedure for the selection, appointment and re-election of Directors are set out in the Board Charter.

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Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter

Board Charter

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principle 3 – promote ethical and responsible decision making

The Group’s directors and staff are required to maintain high ethical standards of conduct. The various practices and policies 
of the Group reinforce this. All directors and employees are expected to act with integrity, striving at all times to enhance the 
reputation and performance of the Group. 

To reinforce this culture the Group has established a Code of Conduct to provide guidance about the attitudes and behaviour 
necessary to maintain stakeholder confidence in the integrity of the Group and comply with the Group’s legal obligations.

The Code of Conduct is made available to all staff and they are reminded of the importance of the Code of Conduct on a regular 
basis. Appropriate standards are also communicated and reinforced to all employees at induction programs and staff meetings.  

The Board has approved a Breach Reporting Policy and a Whistleblower’s Policy. The policies are on the Group’s intranet site 
and all staff have been made aware of them.  All staff have received training with regard the Breach Reporting Policy.  These 
policies actively encourage and support reporting to appropriate management of any actual or potential breaches of the Group’s 
legal obligations and / or of the Code of Conduct. 

The Board has also approved a Securities Trading Policy under which directors and staff are restricted in their ability to deal in 
the Group’s securities.  Appropriate black out periods are in place during which directors and staff are not permitted to trade.  
All staff are aware of the policy and receive training annually.  The policy is reviewed annually.

The Board has also recently approved a Diversity Policy and is presently considering appropriate measurable objectives for 
gender diversity for the 2012 financial year.  The policy and those objectives (when finalised) will be made available on the 
Group’s website.  The policy itself as well as its implementation will be assessed annually.  The Nomination and Remuneration 
Committee will also regularly monitor the Group’s progress towards meeting the measurable objectives set by the Board in any 
financial year and report to the Board. 

As at 30 June 2011, the Board had 1 female director (out of 9 directors), executive management comprised 9 people, including 
1 female, senior management comprised 6 people, including 1 female and management comprised 8 people, 3 of which were 
female.  The Group employs a total of 66 people, 31 of which were female. 

Compliance with Board policies is monitored via monthly checklists completed by key management and by investigation 
following any report of a breach by an employee.  Compliance monitoring is undertaken by the Legal & Compliance team under 
the direction of the Company Secretary / General Counsel who reports directly to the Board.  

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Breach Reporting Policy

Whistleblower’s Policy

Diversity Policy

FY2012 Gender Diversity Measurable Objectives

principle 4 – Safeguard integrity in financial reporting 

The Board has responsibility for the integrity of the Group’s financial reporting. To assist the Board in discharging this function 
the following process has been adopted.

Audit and Risk Committee

An Audit and Risk Committee has been appointed by the Board and has responsibility for overseeing the quality and integrity of 
the accounting, auditing, financial reporting and compliance and risk management practices of the Group.  The Audit and Risk 
Committee is comprised of three independent directors. The names, qualifications and attendance at meetings of the members 
of the Audit and Risk Committee is detailed in the directors’ report.

The responsibilities, roles, composition and structure of the Audit and Risk Committee are set out in its charter.  The charter 
includes information on the procedures for selection and appointment of the external auditor and for the rotation of external 
audit engagement partners.

Minutes are kept of all Committee meetings, including meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee, and presented at the next 
Board meeting.  The Committee reports to the Board on all matters relevant to its role and responsibilities.

The external auditor has declared its independence to the Board and the Committee. The Board is satisfied that the standards 
for auditor independence and associated issues have been complied with. The auditor attends the Group’s Annual General 
Meeting and is available to answer securityholder questions on the conduct of the audit and the content and preparation of the 
auditor’s report.

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The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer state in writing to the Board that the Group’s financial reports present 
a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the Group’s financial position and operational results and are in accordance with 
relevant accounting standards. 

Details of the risk monitoring duties of the Audit and Risk Committee are set out in principle 7 below.

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principle 5 – Make timely and balanced disclosure

The Group believes that all stakeholders should be informed of all the major business events and risks that influence the Group 
in a timely and widely available manner. 

In particular, the Group strives to ensure that any price-sensitive material for public announcement is lodged with the ASX 
before external disclosure elsewhere and posted on the Group’s website as soon as practical after lodgement with the ASX. 

The Group has a market disclosure protocol which includes polices and procedures designed to ensure compliance with the 
disclosure requirements in the ASX Listing Rules. 

The ASX liaison person is the Group’s Company Secretary.

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Market Disclosure Protocol

principle 6 – Respect the rights of shareholders

The Group has an investor relations strategy, approved by the Board, which has been designed to generate and foster a long-
term close association with securityholders and investors in the Group’s financial products.

The Group aims to keep securityholders informed of the Group’s performance and all major developments in an ongoing 
manner. In this regard, securityholders receive regular reports, and all documents that are released publicly are made available 
on the Group’s website. The Group uses its website as a means of providing information to securityholders and the broader 
investment community.

Securityholders are also encouraged to participate in the Annual General Meeting to ensure a high level of accountability and 
identification with the Group’s strategies and goals. Notices of meetings are accompanied by explanatory notes on the items of 
business and together they will seek to accurately and clearly explain the nature of the business of the meeting. 

A copy of the AGM notice is sent to the Company’s external auditor as required by law. The current audit partner attends the 
AGM and is available to answer questions from securityholders about the audit. The Chairman reminds securityholders of this 
opportunity at each AGM.

principle 7 – Recognise and manage risks 

The Group is exposed to various risks across its business operations and recognises the importance of effectively identifying and 
managing those risks. To this end, the Group has adopted an Enterprise Risk Management Policy, which is a general statement 
of the Group’s philosophy with respect to risk management practices. There are also a wide range of underlying policies and 
procedures which are designed to mitigate the Group’s material business risks.  

Risks are identified and assessed so that informed decisions on risk issues can be made. The objective of the Group’s approach 
to risk management is to manage the level of risk within acceptable parameters rather than seeking to eliminate risk. 

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, management is responsible for identifying relevant business risks, designing 
controls to manage those risks and ensuring those controls are appropriately implemented.  The risk management system 
operates in accordance with Australian / New Zealand Standard for Risk Management (AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management). 
Although management is expected to identify new or emerging risks and put appropriate controls in place on an ongoing basis, 
at least annually the Legal & Compliance team will co-ordinate a formal review by all business divisions of their business risks 
and mitigating controls.  

The Legal & Compliance team monitors the adequacy of the risk management system and fulfils the internal audit function 
within Cromwell Property Group.  The Company Secretary reports on the risk management system (including internal audit) to 
the Audit and Risk Committee at throughout the year.  The internal audit function involves both active testing of the adequacy of 
controls for those risks which are inherently extreme or high as well as having management (monthly, quarterly or annually as 
appropriate) confirm that the assessment of identified risks and their controls remain appropriate and identify any new controls 
or risks.

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Under the direction of the Company Secretary, the Legal & Compliance team also implement and monitor compliance 
arrangements which have been designed to ensure that the Group meets its legal obligations.  Those compliance arrangements 
include key management staff completing a compliance checklist each month and independent compliance testing.   The Audit 
and Risk Committee is responsible for oversight of the risk management and internal control systems. Responsibilities include:

a) 

 overseeing the establishment and implementation of risk management and internal compliance and control systems and 
ensuring there is a mechanism for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of those systems;

b) 

 regularly reviewing and updating the risk profile; and

c) 

 monitoring the effectiveness of the internal risk control system.

Although the Board has delegated operational oversight of the compliance framework to the Committee, the Board will satisfy 
itself annually, or more frequently if required, that the risk management system is sound.

A compliance committee assists the Board of Cromwell Property Securities Limited in overseeing the risk management 
framework of the registered managed investment schemes for which it acts as the responsible entity. The compliance 
committee monitors compliance with the compliance plans and the underlying compliance framework. The Board receives 
regular reports from the compliance committee.

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Declaration

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have provided the Board with written confirmation that:

a. 

 in their view, the Group is effectively managing its material business risks;

b. 

 their statement given to the Board on the integrity of the Group’s statements (pursuant to section 295A of the Corporations 
Act) is founded on a sound system of risk management and internal compliance and control which implements the policies 
adopted by the Board; and

c. 

 the Group’s risk management and internal compliance and control system is operating effectively in all material respects in 
relation to the Group’s material business risks.

It should be noted that the declarations from the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are reasonable rather than 
absolute assurances that the risk management and internal compliance and control system is operating effectively because 
it is impossible for all weaknesses to be detected.  The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer must base their 
conclusions on their own observations and judgement and the outcome of the compliance and controls testing and reviews 
undertaken by the Legal & Compliance team.  

What you can find on our website:

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Enterprise Risk Management Policy

principle 8 – Remunerate fairly and responsibly

The Group’s remuneration policy is determined by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee which makes 
recommendations to the Board:

a. 

 in the case of non-executive directors, for consideration of any increase by securityholders at the AGM; and

b. 

 in the case of executives, for decision.

External professional advice is sought from experienced consultants, where appropriate, to assist in the committee’s and the 
Board’s deliberations.

The Group’s remuneration policy links the nature and amount of executive directors’ and officers’ remuneration to the Group’s 
financial and operational performance. 

The Group operates a Performance Rights Plan and has issued performance rights (or options over Group securities) to a 
number of executives. The Group does not currently pay any other form of security-based remuneration.  

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Nomination and Remuneration Committee

The Board has established a Nomination and Remuneration Committee operating under an approved written charter that 
incorporates various responsibilities, including reviewing and recommending compensation arrangements for the directors, the 
Chief Executive Officer and key executives and setting remuneration policy.

Meetings of the committee are attended, by invitation, by appropriate professional advisers from time to time.

Minutes of all Committee meetings are available to the Board and the Chairman of the Committee reports to the Board after 
each Committee meeting.  The Committee has 3 members, all of which are independent directors.

Details of the number of Committee meetings and attendances by directors are included in the directors’ report.

Non-executive director remuneration

The structure of non-executive directors’ remuneration and that of executive directors is set out in the relevant section of the 
directors’ report.

Details of the nature and amount of each element of the remuneration of each director of the Group and other key management 
personnel of the Group are disclosed in the relevant section of the directors’ report.

There is no retirement benefit scheme for non-executive directors other than payment of statutory superannuation. The Boards 
undertake an annual review of their performance together with an assessment of the Group’s executive management. 

Executive directors and senior executive remuneration

The Group’s remuneration policies and practices in relation to executive directors and senior executives are disclosed in the 
directors’ report. Further, details of the nature and amount of remuneration paid to those executives is set out in the directors’ 
report.

For executive directors and key staff, formal performance objectives are set annually with discussion on their performance 
taking place at assessment time. 

The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer participate in the Performance Rights Plan discussed above.  
Previous participation was approved by shareholders at an annual general meeting. Pursuant to the ASX Listing Rules, any 
further participation would also need to be approved by securityholders.

Managed funds

Cromwell Property Securities Limited is entitled to various fees for discharging the role of responsible entity. Further, various 
other Group entities are entitled to fees for providing services to managed funds such as property and asset management, 
accounting, registry and transactional management.

All related party transactions are tested by reference to whether they meet market standards. 

Fees are calculated in accordance with a defined formula under the Constitution for the relevant schemes or agreements which 
have been assessed as being on arm’s length or better terms. Fees are fully disclosed to investors at inception and continue to 
be disclosed to investors in regular reporting. 

Cromwell Property Securities Limited is also entitled to be reimbursed from the schemes for expenses incurred in the proper 
performance of its duties.

What you can find on our website:

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Nomination and Remuneration Committee Charter

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Securityholder Information

The securityholder information set out below was applicable as at 2 September 2011.

Spread of Stapled Securityholders

Category (size of Holding)

1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 – 9,999,999,999

Unmarketable Parcels

The number of stapled securityholdings held in less than marketable parcels was 380.

Substantial Securityholders

Holder

Redefine Australian Investments Limited
APN Funds Management Limited

Voting Rights

Number  
of Holders
506
712
852
7,007
1,108
10,185

Number  
of Securities
183,938
2,122,096
6,712,650
236,787,492
721,039,683
966,845,859

Stapled 
Securities
214,249,999
54,463,571

Date  
of Notice
14 March 2011
31 August 2010

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll every member 
shall have effectively one vote for every security held.

20 Largest Securityholders

Rank Investor

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
Redefine Australian Investments Limited
RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited 
National Nominees Limited
Redefine Australian Investments Limited
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Stara Investments Pty Ltd
RJP Family Pty Ltd 
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
Humgoda Investments Pty Ltd
Aust Executor Trustees NSW Ltd 
Trial Developments Pty Ltd 
Panmax Pty Ltd 
Kovron Pty Ltd 
Mr Philip John Wallace + Mrs Bernadette Mary Wallace 
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Limited
Commercial Bureau Pty Ltd 
Mr Neal John Ambrose + Mrs Anne Christine Ambrose 
Mr Humphrey Firkins + Mr Jamie Dorrington 
Mr Bruce William Wallace & Mrs Zelma Wallace

Number
of Stapled
Securities
Held
112,757,971
72,833,333
63,779,405
37,543,254
37,539,999
30,731,816
15,921,167
14,000,000
13,519,856
7,282,126
6,435,673
6,000,000
5,703,707
5,567,069
4,883,450
4,862,810
3,948,087
3,474,008
3,377,000
2,600,000
452,760,731

% Held
of Issued
Stapled
Securities
11.66%
7.53%
6.60%
3.88%
3.88%
3.18%
1.65%
1.45%
1.40%
0.75%
0.67%
0.62%
0.59%
0.58%
0.51%
0.50%
0.41%
0.36%
0.35%
0.27%
46.83%

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provision of information for Securityholders

Cromwell is committed to ensuring its securityholders are fully informed on the financial and operational status of the Group as 
well as its future prospects, in accordance with the rules and guidelines of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and other 
regulatory bodies. The following information can also be found on the Cromwell website at www.cromwell.com.au.

ASX Listing

Cromwell Property Group is listed as a Stapled Security on the ASX (Code: CMW).

Securityholding Details

Securityholders can access information on their holdings and update their details through Cromwell’s share registry provider:

Link Market Services Limited 
Level 15, 324 Queen Street
BRISBANE  QLD  4000
Telephone: 1300 550 841
Outside Australia: +61 2 8280 7124
Fax: (02) 9287 0309
Web: www.linkmarketservices.com.au
Email: info@linkmarketservices.com.au

Securityholders can change or update details relating to their address, bank account and Tax File Number (TFN), Australian 
Business Number (ABN) or exemption in a number of ways:

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Send written authorisation to the Registry quoting your SRN / HIN and signing the request;

Log on to www.linkmarketservices.com.au; or

Call the Registry.

You will have to verify your identity by providing your personal details. Bank detail changes must be requested in writing or 
electronically and cannot be made over the phone.

Securityholders can also use the Link Market Services website to check current and previous holding balances, communication 
delivery preferences, security prices, TFN/ABN details and to download a variety of forms.

Quoting of TFN, ABN or exemption details

Securityholders are not obliged to quote their TFN, ABN or exemption. However, if these details are not lodged with the registry, 
Cromwell is obliged to deduct tax from unfranked portions of dividend payments and distribution payments up to the highest 
marginal tax rate, depending on residency.

Distributions/Dividends

Cromwell Property Group Dividends/Distributions

During the year the following distributions/dividends have been paid:

Quarter Ending
30 June 2011
31 March 2011
31 December 2010
30 September 2010

Amount per Security
1.75 cents
1.75 cents
1.75 cents
1.75 cents

Ex Date
24 June 2011
25 March 2011
23 December 2010
8 October 2010

Record Date
30 June 2011
31 March 2011
31 December 2010
14 October 2010

Payment Date
19 August 2011
18 May 2011
16 February 2011
17 November 2010

Further Information

The Cromwell website provides a comprehensive range of information on the company, past performance and products. The 
website address is www.cromwell.com.au. Requests for further information about the Group, its dealings and key securityholder 
communications should be directed to:

Investor Relations Manager
Cromwell Property Group
GPO Box 1093 
Brisbane QLD 4001 Australia
Telephone: (07) 3225 7777
Facsimile: (07) 3225 7788
Email: invest@cromwell.com.au

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Directory

Board of Directors

Geoffrey H Levy
Robert J Pullar
Michelle A McKellar
David E Usasz
Paul L Weightman 
W Richard Foster
Daryl J Wilson
Marc Wainer
Michael Watters

Secretary

Nicole E Riethmuller

Share Registry

Link Market Services Limited 
Level 15
324 Queen Street
BRISBANE  QLD  4000
AUSTRALIA
Tel: 1300 550 841
Fax: (02) 9287 0303
Web: www.linkmarketservices.com.au

Registered Office 

Level 19 
200 Mary Street 
BRISBANE  QLD  4000
AUSTRALIA 
Tel: (07) 3225 7777 
Fax: (07) 3225 7788
Web: www.cromwell.com.au

Listing

The company is listed on the  
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CMW)

Auditor

Johnston Rorke
Chartered Accountants
Level 30, Central Plaza One
345 Queen Street
BRISBANE  QLD  4000
AUSTRALIA
Tel: (07) 3222 8444
Fax: (07) 3221 7779
Web: www.jr.com.au

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