Leading sustainable
aquaculture.
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OUR VISION
“To be a global leader
in aquaculture, inspiring
culinary experiences
around the world
through our sustainable
premium seafood.”
CleAn SeAS SeAfood limited ABn 61 094 380
Our Story:
Ocean to Plate
Clean Seas is the global leader in the full cycle breeding, production and sale
of Yellowtail Kingfish and is renowned world-wide for its exceptionally high
quality fish. Our company is recognised for innovation and it’s high degree
of expertise in the farming of Yellowtail Kingfish. We are the largest producer
of aquaculture Yellowtail Kingfish outside of Japan. Our diverse customer base
has long appreciated the consistently high quality of our fish and our reliability
in supplying our fresh and frozen range to markets all over the world 52 weeks
of the year.
Contents
WHo We ARe
WHAt We do
CHAiRmAn’S RepoRt
fY21 peRfoRmAnCe HiGHliGHtS
meet ouR BoARd And mAnAGement
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StRAteGiC oBJeCtiVeS
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WHO WE ARE
Our Location
Our Hatchery and Farms are located on
South Australia’s Spencer Gulf. This location is
critical to the outcomes we have been able to
achieve for our fish, with the proximity to the
cold waters off the Southern Ocean there’s a
constant movement of oceanic water coming
into the Gulf. The Gulf, spans more than
300km. This vast area allows for constant
flushing, through our farming environment,
into the Gulf and then back out again. Due to
low rainfall and the absence of rivers in the
region, the Gulf has low amounts of organic
materials, herbicides, pesticides, and other
pollutants from land farming flowing into it.
This unique location allows Clean Seas to
produce our mighty Spencer Gulf Kingfish.
Existing inshore licenses allowing production
of up to 10,000 tonnes are held and can be
farmed with existing technology – clear pathway
to increase production threefold.
This growth can be achieved with the current operational setup and available funding.
SPENCER
GULF AREA
LICENSE CAPACITY
(TONNES)
WHYALLA
ARNO BAY
PORT LINCOLN
ADELAIDE
~10,000
3,500
2,500
4,000
Port Lincoln
Arno Bay
Whyalla
Total
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WHAT WE DO
Yellowtail Kingfish,
Clean Seas is committed
to continual innovation
and development
Clean Seas Yellowtail Kingfish are indigenous
to the remote crystal clear waters of the
Spencer Gulf, which we believe gives us a
significant advantage in terms of the quality
of our product and in our sustainability
credentials. As the global leader in full cycle
breeding and farming of Yellowtail Kingfish,
Clean Seas is committed to innovating and
developing all aspects of aquaculture and
business processes from hatchery to farm
through to processing and on to our customers.
All with the view to providing the highest
quality products possible while improving
and maintaining sustainability into the future.
Hatcheries
Marine Farms
Harvesting
Processing
-95°c
SensoryFresh
Markets
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WHAT WE DO
Hatcheries
The mighty Spencer Gulf Kingfish
story starts in Arno Bay, where life
begins for all our fish. Our team
of dedicated scientists oversee
this critical process. Each year
the hatchery produces over one
million fingerlings from our unique,
selectively bred broodstock that
are indigenous to the waters of the
Spencer Gulf. The care, time, and
effort that our team put in at this
vital stage, ensure these little fish
flourish and get the best possible
start in life. After approximately
3 months our fish are ready to go to
sea. The fingerlings can be moved into
open sea pens in the pristine waters
of South Australia’s Spencer Gulf.
WHAT WE DO
Marine Farms
While at sea our fish continue to be
fed specifically formulated feeds which
are nutritionally balanced for optimal
health and growth. Our practices
are sustainable and certified by the
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
(ASC). Safeguarded against predators
and encountering minimal stress along
the way, our fish remain at sea for
up to 24 months, and are humanely
harvested once they reach the optimal
size for each market. Minimising stress
on our fish throughout the process
has and will remain our priority.
Pristine Waters
Feeding
Fish Husbandry
& Bathing
Continual R&D
and compliance
with ASC
Certification
Predator Control
Net
Management
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WHAT WE DO
Processing
Our Royal Park processing plant in
Adelaide processes our fish for
markets around the world. Fresh
Spencer Gulf Kingfish is delivered
to customers around the world twice
per week, 52 weeks per year. It is
distributed to markets across Europe,
North America, and Asia within four
days of harvest. Our SensoryFresh
(premium frozen) product is shipped
around the world in specialised -35ºC
refrigerated containers. Our unique
freezing technology and cold storage
capabilities give our products a clear
advantage versus all other frozen
Kingfish offerings. This provides
end-to-end quality control from
egg-to-customer, thus increasing the
Company’s market opportunities and
delivering significant cost and carbon
footprint benefits. While Clean Seas
remains focussed on its ability to
deliver the highest quality fresh
Yellowtail Kingfish products globally,
the flexibility provided by liquid
nitrogen rapid freezing enables
Clean Seas to meet customer demand
for premium quality frozen products
to both foodservice and retail.
Another benefit of the nitrogen
freezing technology is that it also
supports balancing the rate of
biomass growth and provides
flexibility to support the ongoing
expansion of market demand across
a multitude of channels
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Highly
awarded and
sustainable
Australian Food Awards
“Best Fish” 2016, 2017 & 2018
Delicious Produce Awards 2018
Gold Medal Winner “From the Sea”
Food SA Industry Awards
2018 Primary Producer of the Year
Gold Standard Accreditation
in Sustainable Aquaculture
South Australian Export
Awards “Overall Exporter
of the Year” 2019
WHAT WE DO
Markets
Our Spencer Gulf Kingfish from
South Australia brand is featured on
menus in many of the best restaurants
around the world including but
not limited to Melbourne, Sydney,
Milan, New York City, London, Vienna,
Barcelona, Hamburg, Lisbon, Oslo,
Zurich, Paris, Rome, Frankfurt,
Munich, Los Angeles, Toronto, Venice,
Berlin, Geneva, Shanghai, Hong Kong,
Bangkok and many more. Our South
Australian Yellowtail brand has given
Clean Seas the ability to diversify into
new channels and markets, particularly
specialty retailers, mainstream
foodservice, home meal kits companies
and supermarkets. Clean Seas has seen
significant new sales into these channels
in the last 12 months. The Clean Seas
SensoryFresh Nitrogen frozen product
range represents a significant advantage
over the other frozen offerings in the
market. Recent product testing with
a leading European distributor showed
SensoryFresh is vastly superior to the
competing products. Utilisation of
the frozen product supply chain with
SensoryFresh enables Clean Seas
to reach new markets and develop
channels around the world that are
not easily accessible with fresh fish.
The cost and carbon footprint
advantages of sea freight versus air
freight allows for more competitive
pricing to enable profitable volume
growth in global markets.
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Chairman’s
Report
“ I am pleased to
present the 2021
Annual Report for
Clean Seas Seafood
Limited (ASX:CSS,
OSE:ASX).”
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This gives us great confidence that
we will see substantial improvement
in cost of production this year, and have
stated aim to reduce cost of production
back to those previous levels in FY23.
Importantly we have also seen fish
survival rates return to historical levels
as a result of the work done to address
the challenges of last year.
Our restructured Board and executive
team has allowed us to be more flexible
and nimble in our decision-making,
while substantially reducing overhead
costs. Our business model has also
benefited from our strategic partnerships
which have allowed us to accelerate our
entry into new channels and markets
without the need to build overheads
in advance of these sales.
As we look forward to the year ahead,
I believe that we have all of the building
blocks in place to deliver a truly successful
and financially viable business. We are
justifiably proud of our magnificent
fish, and the fact that we grow a native
species in its natural environment.
We firmly believe that this gives
us a tremendous advantage in terms
of our quality of product and our
environmental credentials, and with
our cost of production now set to
reduce substantially, I believe we are
on track to achieve our goal, namely
being the highest quality, most
sustainable and lowest cost producer
of Yellowtail Kingfish.
Thank you for your support of our
business and best wishes to you all.
Travis Dillon
Chairman
I would like to begin by acknowledging
the Indigenous communities of
Australia, and in particular the Kaurna
and Barngarla people on whose land
and waters we farm and conduct our
business. We pay our respects to their
Elders past and present.
The financial year ended 30 June, 2021
was one of the most challenging in
Clean Seas’ history due to the effects
of the global pandemic but I’m greatly
encouraged by the turnaround that we
have been able to achieve.
We began the year with widespread
closures in restaurants and a greatly
inhibited ability to supply fresh fish
into overseas markets due to the
suspension of international flights.
We had an expensive structure and a
critical oversupply of fish in the water.
Fast forward 12 months and we have
made excellent progress to diversify
the business into new channels and
markets, substantially reduce excess
inventory, and restructure the business
to be more efficient and effective.
We have completed a capital raise and
shored up the balance sheet, welcomed
new institutional investors onto our
register and have all of the building
blocks in place to deliver positive value
creation for our shareholders.
Our goal for the year was to use excess
inventory to drive diversification into
new channels and markets, and we have
certainly achieved that goal. Our team
and our strategic partners have done a
very good job highlighting the exceptional
quality and flexible uses of our fish, and
despite ongoing restrictions in various
markets over the last 12 months we
have been able to deliver record sales
volumes and revenues. To deliver our
sales volumes 30% ahead of last year
and 17% up on pre-pandemic levels is
a great testament to the work that our
teams have done, and to the huge
potential of our species.
Just as important as growing sales in
returning this business to profitability
is our ability to lower cost of production.
Our FY21 result was severely impacted
by the carrying cost of excess inventory,
both in the water and in the freezer, and
by the fish health challenges that we
experienced in the middle of the year.
We have made excellent progress to
reduce inventory, and indeed we now
have our months cover back at levels
below FY18, a year in which we had cost
of production under $9 per kilogram.
FY21 Performance
Highlights
FY21 highlights turnaround and strong foundation
RECORD SALES
VOLUmES
31%
on FY20 and
17% on FY19
COST OF PRODUCTION
HAS PEAKED
of $15.29/KG
and will now decrease,
targeting $9.00/kg in FY23
NEW CHANNELS AND
mARKETS DEVELOPED
CAPITAL
RAISED
Diversification
underway
$25 MILLION
capital raise completed,
with secondary listing on
Euronext Growth Oslo
REDUCED
INVENTORY COVER
fRom 27 to
16 months
SIGNIFICANT
AVAILABLE FUNDS
of $50 MILLION
convertible note
debt to be repaid
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Meet our Board
and Management
Travis Dillon
Chairman, Independent Non-Executive
Director (Joined October 2020)
Travis has extensive agribusiness
experience, with a strong commercial
and strategic mindset. He was formerly
CEO & MD of Ruralco Holdings and
is currently Chairman of Terragen
Holdings Limited (ASX:TGH),
Non-Executive Director of S&W Seed
Company Australia, Non-Executive
Director of Lifeline Australia and
member of the CSIRO Agriculture
and Food Advisory Committee.
Katelyn Adams
Independent Non-Executive Director
(Joined June 2021)
Katelyn has over 15 years of accounting
and board experience, servicing
predominantly ASX listed companies.
Katelyn is a Chartered Accountant and
Partner of the Corporate Advisory
division of HLB Mann Judd in Adelaide,
as well as the Company Secretary of
various listed and private companies.
Katelyn has extensive knowledge in
corporate governance, ASX Listing Rule
requirements, IPO and capital raising
processes, and is also the Chair of the
Audit and Risk, and the Remuneration
and Nominations Committees.
Marcus Stehr
Non-Executive Director
(Joined September 2000)
Marcus is a founding Director and has
over 30 years of hands on experience in
marine finfish aquaculture operations
encompassing Tuna, Kingfish and
Mulloway. Marcus is Managing Director
of Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd
and holds leadership roles in a number
of industry Associations. Member
of the Remuneration and Nominations
Committee.
Gilbert Vergères
Non-Executive Director
(Joined March 2020)
Gilbert has more than 30 years of
experience in the financial industry,
worked for several Swiss private banks,
and was Managing Director and Member
of the Board of an asset management
company before joining Bonafide as a
Partner in 2013. Bonafide is a boutique
asset management company focusing
and investing in the aquaculture and
seafood sectors globally.
Rob Gratton
Chief Executive Officer
Rob has over 25 years’ experience
in Banking, Corporate Finance and
Accounting in Australia, the USA and
UK, including CFO & Co Sec roles at
Jurlique and kikki.K, and senior finance
positions at JP Morgan Investment
Bank in London and New York.
David Brown
Chief Financial Officer
(Joined January 2018)
David has over 13 years’ experience
in Corporate Finance and Accounting
roles across breadth of industries and
is a Chartered Accountant. Prior to
Clean Seas, David held senior positions
at KPMG and Grant Thornton
specialising in Corporate Finance.
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Markets
Global (farmed) Kingfish market has
grown at an average of over 10% per annum
over the last 10 years, yet the species is
still relatively unknown compared to other
premium seafood.
Clean Seas has market leadership in
Australia and Europe with strong market
growth potential in Europe where per
capita consumption rates are less than
10% of Australia.
Clean Seas strategic partnership with
the Hofseth Group delivered incremental
new sales opportunities in North America,
the largest market outside of Japan.
Clean Seas has successfully progressed
the development of new retail products,
which has contributed to channel and
market diversification in FY21.
Products
Farmed Kingfish attracts premium pricing
versus wild caught due to its consistent
high quality and reliable year-round supply.
Hiramasa is considered the premium
Kingfish species.
Spencer Gulf:
– Only cold water farmed Kingfish
outside Japan.
– Leading full cycle bred and farmed
Kingfish brands.
– Sustainable proposition not available
to ranched and wild caught production.
– Unique Spencer Gulf provenance story.
– Sensory research in Australia judged
as Best in Class.
– Outstanding flexibility whether raw
or cooked, fresh or frozen.
SensoryFresh™ and Icefresh™:
– World leading freezing and defrosting
technologies provide strong product
quality advantages over traditional
frozen processes and supply chains.
OUR COmPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Our competitive
advantage and
opportunities
Clean Seas competitive advantage
begins with its unsurpassed cold water
farmed product, a native species being
produced in its natural waters, and
is the outcome of 20 years of Kingfish
selective breeding and farming
experience. The market for Kingfish, and
indeed for sustainably sourced protein
continues to grow, and Spencer Gulf
Kingfish from South Australia as well as
South Australian yellowtail Kingfish are
the leading full cycle bred and farmed
Kingfish brands. Clean Seas holds market
leadership positions in Australia and
Europe, with access to the largest
(North America) and fastest growing
(Asia) Kingfish markets in the world.
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Breeding & farming
Clean Seas is the global leader in full life cycle
breeding and farming of Yellowtail Kingfish.
20 years selective breeding, established
infrastructure and intellectual property is a
key competitive advantage and a significant,
sustainable and economic advantage.
The cold waters of the Spencer Gulf provide
a truly unique, pristine environment for the
ocean farming of Kingfish.
Clean Seas scale provides opportunity
for automation not (economically) available
to other smaller farmers.
Seriola Lalandi (Hiramasa) is native to the
Spencer Gulf and thrives in this environment.
Stakeholder funding
& communities
Long standing and positive social licence
with local Spencer Gulf communities – in strong
contrast to other aquaculture operators in
other parts of the world.
Supportive regulatory environment.
High level of engagement and support
from local, state and national governments.
AUS-UK free trade agreement expected
to improve competitive position.
Deeply committed and loyal group of
5,000+ shareholders.
Supportive and engaged banking partner.
Supply chain
Funding
The $25m Capital Raise completed in
FY21, initiatives taken to reduce costs
and conserve cash.
Funding headroom with cash and undrawn
facilities of $50.3m (including $30.1m
in cash) at 30 June 2021.
In house processing of whole fresh and value
added products provides end-to-end control
from egg to customer.
Liquid nitrogen technology provides scope
for further new product development and
channel diversification.
SensoryFresh™ and Icefresh™ technologies
allow for lower cost shipping options without
impacting on product quality.
People & culture
A restructured executive team provides the
leadership and experience to profitably grow
the business and bring agility and efficiency.
Highly experienced global sales and marketing
organisation will be key to future growth.
Highly experienced and deeply passionate
farm and breeding teams represent a strong
source of competitive advantage.
High calibre Board with strong
experience in aquaculture, food industry
and international business.
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Building scale
around a premium
and sustainable
farming operation
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DIVERSIFICATION
Growth (Markets
& Products)
Clean Seas focus for the next
12 to 24 months is to continue
to diversify into new markets
and channels and consolidate and
maximise the premium restaurant
business as lockdowns ease.
Offering customers the ability
to choose a high quality, flexible
product, grown sustainably in its
natural waters.
SCALE
Costs of Production
Clean Seas has made significant
structural changes to reduce cost
and promote efficiency.
Reducing excess inventory will
substantially reduce Clean Seas’
costs of production, and when
combined with increased scale
from planned sales growth
Clean Seas will realise increased
competitiveness in new and
existing markets.
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Consolidated
Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 June 2021
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Contents
Directors’ Report ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 18
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Intangible assets�������������������������������������������������������������������������������58
Auditor’s Independence Declaration �������������������������������������� 37
19 Right-of-use assets �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 59
Corporate Governance Statement ������������������������������������������ 38
20 Trade and other payables ��������������������������������������������������������������60
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income ����������������������������������������������������������� 39
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ���������������������� 40
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity ���������������������� 41
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows ��������������������������������� 42
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements ������������������ 43
1 Nature of operations ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 43
21 Borrowings ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������60
22 Convertible notes ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 61
23 Provisions ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 61
24 Employee remuneration ���������������������������������������������������������������� 62
25 Equity ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 63
26 Earnings per share and dividends ����������������������������������������������64
27 Reconciliation of cash flows
2 General information and statement of compliance ���������� 43
from operating activities �������������������������������������������������������������� 65
3 Changes in accounting policies �������������������������������������������������� 43
28 Auditor remuneration �������������������������������������������������������������������� 65
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Summary of accounting policies ����������������������������������������������� 43
29 Related party transactions and
5 Operating Segments ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 52
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Revenue ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 53
7 Other income ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 53
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Fish husbandry expense ���������������������������������������������������������������54
Finance income and finance costs ��������������������������������������������54
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Income tax expense ������������������������������������������������������������������������54
11 Cash and cash equivalents ����������������������������������������������������������� 55
12 Trade and other receivables ��������������������������������������������������������� 55
13 Financial assets and liabilities �����������������������������������������������������56
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Inventories �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56
15 Biological assets – current ������������������������������������������������������������ 57
16 Property, plant and equipment �������������������������������������������������� 57
17 Biological assets – non-current ��������������������������������������������������58
key management personnel disclosures �������������������������������66
30 Contingent assets and liabilities ������������������������������������������������ 67
31 Capital commitments �������������������������������������������������������������������� 67
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Interests in subsidiaries ����������������������������������������������������������������� 67
33 Leases ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 67
34 Financial instrument risk ��������������������������������������������������������������69
35 Fair value measurement ����������������������������������������������������������������72
36 Capital management policies and procedures �������������������73
37 Parent entity information �������������������������������������������������������������73
38 Post-reporting date events ����������������������������������������������������������73
Directors’ Declaration ������������������������������������������������������������� 74
Independent Auditor’s Report ������������������������������������������������ 75
ASX Additional Information ���������������������������������������������������� 78
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Directors’ Report
The Directors of Clean Seas Seafood Limited (‘Clean Seas’) present their Report together with the financial statements of the
Consolidated Entity, being Clean Seas Seafood Limited (‘the Company’) and its Controlled Entities (‘the Group’) for the for the
year ended 30 June 2021�
DIRECTORS
The following persons held office as Directors of Clean Seas during and since the end of the financial year:
• Mr Travis Dillon – Chairman (Appointed 21 October 2020);
• Ms Katelyn Adams (Appointed 1 June 2021);
• Mr Marcus Stehr;
• Mr Gilbert Vergères;
• Mr Terry O’Brien (Resigned 19 October 2020);
• Mr Nick Burrows (Resigned 19 October 2020);
• Ms Raelene Murphy (Resigned 19 October 2020); and
• Mr David Head (Managing Director & CEO) (Resigned as a Director on 14 September 2020)�
COMPANY SECRETARY
The following persons were Company Secretary of Clean Seas during and since the end of the financial year:
• Eryl Baron (Appointed as Joint Company Secretary on 3 December 2020);
• Rob Gratton (Joint Company Secretary); and
• David Brown (Resigned as Joint Company Secretary 20 October 2020)�
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal activities of the consolidated Group during the financial year were:
• The propagation of Spencer Gulf Hiramasa Yellowtail Kingfish, producing fingerlings for sale and growout;
• The growout of Spencer Gulf Hiramasa Yellowtail Kingfish for harvest and sale; and
• Research and development activities for the future aquaculture production of Southern Bluefin Tuna�
The Group continues to enhance its operations through new research and the application of world’s best practice techniques
to deliver Spencer Gulf Hiramasa Kingfish of premium quality�
There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year�
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian Dollars (‘$AUD’), which is also the functional currency of the
Parent Company�
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REVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Board and Management of Clean Seas report a statutory loss after tax for the year of $32�1 million, which compares
to a statutory loss after tax of $14�5 million in FY20�
Financial Performance ($’000)
Revenue ($’000)
Volume (t)
Operating Results 1
Underlying Gross Profit
Underlying EBITDA
Revenue $/kg
Farmgate $/kg
Production costs/kg
Gross Profit/kg
Indirect costs/kg
Underlying EBITDA/kg
Production metrics
Net growth (tonnes)
Harvest volumes (tonnes)
Closing Live Fish Biomass (tonnes)
Statutory Results
Underlying Adjustments
Impairment
Restructuring costs
Litigation income & expenses
AASB 141 SGARA and cost allocation
Statutory EBITDA
Statutory Loss After Tax
Cash Flow
Receipts
Operating Cash Flow
FY21
48,460
3,166
(9,279)
(20,131)
15�31
12�37
(15�29)
(2�92)
(3�43)
(6�35)
2,229
3,416
3,295
(9,882)
(1,381)
–
4,517
(26,877)
(32,097)
44,940
(9,833)
FY20
40,313
2,424
4,087
(6,918)
16�63
12�74
(11�05)
1.69
(4�54)
(2.85)
3,342
3,068
4,435
(15,813)
–
13,982
(886)
(9,635)
(14,454)
42,657
(26)
Change
20%
31%
-13,366
-13,213
-1�32
-0�37
-4�24
-4.61
1�11
-3.50
-33%
11%
-26%
-17,242
-17,643
5%
-9,807
1� Underlying EBITDA and Gross Profit in this report are categorised as non-IFRS financial information provided to assist readers to better
understand the financial performance of the underlying operating business� They have not been subject to audit or review by the Company’s
external auditors�
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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Sales Volumes and Revenue
Sales Performance Summary
Region
Australia
Europe
Americas
Asia
Total sales volumes
Group Revenue ($’000)
Revenue $/kg�
FY21
1,809
904
406
47
3,166
48,460
15�31
FY20
1,332
813
226
53
2,424
40,313
16�63
Change
36%
11%
80%
-11%
31%
20%
-8%
FY19
1,439
1,023
116
120
2,698
46,149
17�10
Despite ongoing restrictions in certain markets throughout the year, sales volumes for the full year FY21 of 3,166 tonnes
exceeded FY20 by 742 tonnes (+31%) driven by the recovery in existing restaurant business as restrictions eased in various
markets around the world� Additionally, this sales result represents a substantial increase on the 2,698 tonnes sold in FY19
due to work done to develop new markets and channels�
The reduction in average revenue $/kg� by $1�32 to $15�31 reflects the Company’s entry into new markets and channels� To drive
trials and establish long-term relationships with customers, Clean Seas has used surplus frozen inventory to accelerate channel
diversification� Despite the reduction in average revenue $/kg�, Clean Seas Large Fresh product category, which represents
approximately 50% of total sales volumes (1,589 tonnes), was sold at an average revenue $/kg� of $18�13�
Australian sales volumes increased by 36% to 1,809 tonnes in FY21 and represents 57% of total sales volumes� The result
represents a significant achievement and demonstrates a growing awareness and demand for Kingfish in Australia,
notwithstanding the ongoing disruptions caused by lockdowns and restrictions�
The lockdowns in Europe had a significant impact on the Fresh business, however, the development of frozen channels has
helped mitigate any decline in overall volumes and helped drive an 11% increase in sales volumes to 904 tonnes in FY21�
North America sales increased by 80% to 406 tonnes� This result was largely due to the new frozen channels, which delivered
338 tonnes of sales� Approximately 282 tonnes were sold to Hofseth North America in support of retail launches in this market�
New Channels and Markets
Clean Seas’ diversification into new channels and markets gained significant momentum in FY21� The Company worked with
its distribution partners in Australia and in Europe to open up new channels in mid-tier food service, retail and other home
consumption channels� This resulted in new retail products being launched in supermarkets and specialty retail channels that
had not previously featured Clean Seas’ Kingfish� It has been particularly encouraging that as traditional high-end restaurant
business has recovered, sales into these new channels have continued and been largely incremental to pre-COVID sales volumes,
resulting in positive year-on-year growth versus pre-COVID levels as lockdowns have eased in specific markets�
In Clean Seas’ major pre-COVID export market, Europe, the Company has successfully established a more significant customer
base for its frozen products, utilising its innovative premium frozen technology, SensoryFresh� This has allowed Clean Seas to
offset the higher airfreight charges as a result of COVID related transport disruptions� The development of these frozen channels
and the use of sea freight brings the added benefit of a lower carbon footprint supply chain and further enhances Clean Seas’
sustainability and environmental credentials� As lockdowns eased in H2 FY21 and the premium restaurant business recovered,
the expanded customer base delivered incremental sales volumes in excess of pre-pandemic levels�
The partnership with the Hofseth Group has continued to develop throughout FY21� In support of retail and home meal kit
launches, Clean Seas sold 282 tonnes (WWE) of Kingfish to Hofseth North America in FY21, in addition to the 111 tonnes (WWE)
in June FY20� The expanding US sales footprint now has Clean Seas’ Kingfish being sold across North America in over 250 stores,
in addition to now being in 3 leading home meal kit brands, and in a foodservice partnership with a leading national restaurant
chain� Clean Seas continues to work with the Hofseth Group to develop new channels in this market, and the partnership
represents a significant opportunity for Clean Seas to quickly reach the scale of operation that it needs to substantially
reduce cost of production through leveraging its fixed costs and production assets, while also providing technical advice
in operationalising this scale�
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Fish Health
In January 2021, Clean Seas reported that the Company had experienced an increase in fish mortalities within the Boston Bay
marine leases�
The Company identified a range of contributing factors and taken multiple steps to mitigate the risk of further mortalities,
including removing fish from the affected location� These measures helped return fish health to normal levels� As reported
in the H1 FY 21 financial statements the Company did experience higher levels of mortalities and as a result increase in the
mortality provision at December 2020�
Production Costs
Production costs $/k�g of net growth
Net growth (tonnes)
15.29
11.05
18.00
16.00
14.00
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
0
h
t
w
o
r
g
t
e
n
f
o
g
k
/
$
.
3,342
2,229
4,000
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
)
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n
n
o
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(
h
t
w
o
r
g
t
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N
FY20
FY21
FY20
FY21
Clean Seas production costs comprise feed consumed (approximately 60%), operating and employee expenses for the
Hatchery and Farms�
Production costs for FY21 increased by $4�24/kg� to $15�29/kg� due to several contributing factors, including:
• Surplus live fish biomass, which is contributing to an extended growout period;
• Decline in net growth tonnes (-1,113 tonnes) for FY21 due to a strategic COVID-19 driven decision to save cash by reducing
Year Class 21 fingerling intake; and
•
Increased mortalities due to fish health issues identified�
Due to an imbalance between sales and growth, in addition to the COVID-19 disruptions, Clean Seas had surplus live fish biomass
and frozen inventory in FY21, which contributed to an extended growout period� A longer growout results in additional costs
with only marginal returns� The Company has made substantial progress in reducing the imbalance during FY21, largely due to
the significant increase in sales volumes in Australia, Europe, and North America, which has helped reduce total inventory cover
to 16 months in FY21 from 27 months in FY20�
All of the surplus Year Class 18 cohort have now been harvested and the excess Year Class 19 cohort are on track to be harvested
by the end of August 2021� With this, Clean Seas expects production costs to reduce substantially in FY22, and once the harvest
of Year Class 20 fish is completed, the Company’s biomass will be back in balance and expects FY23 cost of production to return
to FY18 levels at circa $9�00/kg�
Indirect costs
After excluding one-off adjustments, indirect costs decreased by $1�11/kg to $3�43/kg� in FY21 due to the significant structural
changes to reduce cost and promote efficiency, including the restructure of the Executive team, reducing the number of Board
members and a consolidation of activities into its South Australian base�
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Underlying EBITDA
Reflecting the underlying performance of the business by excluding the impact of SGARA ($4�5 million), Live Fish and Frozen
Impairment ($9�9 million) and restructuring adjustments ($1�4 million), underlying EBITDA declined to a loss of ($20�1 million)�
Profitability has been primarily impacted by production costs, and to a lesser extent by a reduction in revenue/kg� due to increased
price support provided to customers in order to open new markets and channel diversification�
Adjustment to underlying EBITDA include:
•
Impairment: The $9�9 million non-cash impairment (which includes $8�1 million recognised December 2020) reflects
an increase in clearance inventory, lower expected future market prices and increased mortalities�
• Restructuring costs: In response to COVID-19, the Company identified a range of cost saving initiatives, which included
a restructure of the executive team, which comprised a mixture of cash and non-cash items�
• SGARA and cost allocation: Live fish biomass and frozen inventory is accounted for in accordance with AASB 141 ‘Agriculture’�
Cash Flow
Cash flow summary ($’000)
Underlying Operating cash flow
Underling Adjustment
Restructuring costs
Litigation Settlement & Expense
Statutory Operating cash flow
Investing cash flow
Financing cash flow
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held
Operating cash flow
FY21
(9,196)
(637)
–
(9,833)
(3,323)
21,059
7,903
FY20
(14,033)
–
14,007
(26)
(2,411)
30,877
28,440
Change
4,837
(637)
(14,007)
(9,807)
(912)
(9,818)
(20,537)
FY19
(8,200)
–
(1,142)
(9,342)
(3,220)
757
(11,805)
Cash receipts for the full year ended 30 June 2021 reached $44�9 million, which exceeded FY20 by $2�3 million� Despite impacts
from COVID-19 during the year, full year FY21 cash receipts were only slightly down on FY19 by $0�8 million, which reflects the
improved operating conditions in Australia and the benefits of channel and market diversification�
Due to lower Biomass growth and improved payment terms with suppliers, payments to suppliers and feed were approximately
$3�8 million less than FY20�
Adjustment to underlying operating cash flow include:
• Restructuring costs: In response to COVID-19, the Company identified a range of cost saving initiatives, which included
a restructure of the executive team, which comprised a mixture of cash and non-cash items�
• Litigation settlement and expenses: In January 2020 the Company received $15 million from the Litigation Settlement,
partially offset by legal costs�
On an underlying basis, FY21 operating cash out flows improved by approximately $4�8 million in comparison to FY20�
Investing cash flow
Clean Seas continued to invest in capex during the FY21, which includes a split of maintenance and growth capex:
• Growth capex: $0�6 million feed automation upgrade�
• Maintenance capex: $2�7 million on new cages, nets, grid, vessel and processing plant improvements�
Financing cash flow
Financing activities during FY21 largely comprised the following:
• Proceeds from $25 million Placement;
• Proceeds of $10�85 million and repayment of $12�65 million of borrowings; and
•
Interest payments, which includes convertible note interest ($0�98 million)�
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Funding
Current cash and undrawn facilities ($’000)
Cash at bank
Undrawn working capital facility
Undrawn senior debt facility
Undrawn asset finance facility
Total cash and undrawn facilities
FY21
30,072
2,529
14,000
3,713
50,314
FY20
22,169
3,504
14,000
2,667
42,340
Change
7,903
(975)
–
1,046
7,974
FY19
1,004
4,725
–
1,679
7,408
In December 2020, Clean Seas renewed its debt facility with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and retained existing facility
limits totalling $32�15 million� These facilities will provide sufficient headroom for working capital and will fund planned capital
investment projects, including those that will deliver increased production capacity and automation�
In May 2021, Clean Seas completed a $25 million Placement and secondary listing on Euronext Growth Oslo� The issue price under
the Placement was set at $0�57 per New Share, which represented a 10�9% discount to the last closing price of $0�64 per share
on 30 April 2021� The funds raised will be applied as working capital for Clean Seas to fully utilise existing production licences
and capitalise on global growth, with excess capital to be utilised to retire existing convertible notes� Additionally, Clean Seas
utilised funds to acquire an Icefresh TM exclusive licence�
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN THE STATE OF AFFAIRS
Mr Travis Dillon and Ms Katelyn Adams were appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 21 October 2020
and 1 June 2021 respectively� Mr O’Brien, Mr Burrows and Ms Murphy resigned as an Independent Non-Executive Directors on
the 19 October 2020� Further details are provided later in this report�
EVENTS ARISING SINCE THE END OF THE REPORTING PERIOD
Subsequent to 30 June 2021 a further 862,086 convertible notes were converted to 1,673,633 shares�
On the 28 July 2021, The Directors of Clean Seas announced that the Company has given notice to the holder of Convertible Notes
(ASX: CSSG) that the Company will fully redeem all outstanding Convertible Notes on the 31 August 2021� Noteholders have the
option to convert Convertible notes into Shares up to and including the 27 August 2021�
There are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the year that have significantly affected or may
significantly affect either:
• the entity’s operations in future financial years;
• the results of those operations in future financial years; or
• the entity’s state of affairs in future financial years�
LIKELY DEVELOPMENTS, BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PROSPECTS
The Company is continuing to implement its strategic plan, while working to diversify its markets and channels through the
ongoing disruption caused by COVID-19� Key initiatives include:
• Use the sale of surplus inventory to drive trials and target long-term growth via new channels and under developed
foodservice markets;
• Continue to progress the development of new retail products;
• Maximise conversion of excess frozen inventory into cash;
• Progress projects to reduce farm and processing costs of production and
• Maintain focus on tight cost controls throughout all aspects of the business�
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INFORMATION ON DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT
Mr Travis Dillon – Chairman, Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Dillon was appointed to the Company Board on 21 October 2020�
Mr Dillon holds an Advanced Diploma of Agriculture (RBM), a Master of Business Administration from Australian Institute
of Business and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors�
Mr Dillon has extensive agribusiness experience, with a strong commercial and strategic mindset� He was formerly CEO & MD
of Ruralco Holdings and is currently Chairman of Terragen Holdings Limited (ASX:TGH), Non-Executive Director of S&W Seed
Company Australia, Non-Executive Director of Lifeline Australia and member of the CSIRO Agriculture and Food Advisory Committee�
Ms Katelyn Adams – Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms Adams was appointed to the Company Board on 1 June 2021� She is also the Chair of the Audit and Risk, and the Remuneration
and Nominations Committees�
Ms Adams has over 15 years of accounting and board experience, servicing predominantly ASX listed companies� Katelyn is
a Chartered Accountant and Partner of the Corporate Advisory division of HLB Mann Judd in Adelaide, as well as the Company
Secretary of various listed and private companies� Katelyn has extensive knowledge in corporate governance, ASX Listing Rule
requirements, IPO and capital raising processes, as well as a strong technical accounting background�
Ms Adams holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Chartered Accountant�
Mr Marcus Stehr – Non-Executive Director
Mr Stehr was appointed to the Company Board on incorporation in September 2000� He was a member of the Remuneration
and Nominations Committee�
Mr Stehr’s technical qualifications include Master Class 4 Fishing/Trading Skippers certificates, MED 1 and Dive Master certificates�
Commercial qualifications include business management courses spanning post graduate studies in Business and completion
of the Company Director’s Course� He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors�
Mr� Stehr has more than 25 years hands on experience in marine finfish aquaculture operations encompassing Tuna, Kingfish
and Mulloway�
In addition to being Managing Director of Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd (a major shareholder in Clean Seas), Stehr Group Pty
Ltd and Sanchez Tuna Pty Ltd, Mr Stehr makes a strong contribution to the Australian fishing and aquaculture industries as:
• Board member of the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association Ltd;
• Director of the Australian Maritime and Fisheries Academy (Australian Fisheries Academy Ltd);
•
•
Industry member of Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery Management Advisory Committee; and
Industry representative on the Southern Bluefin Tuna Management Advisory Committee�
Mr Gilbert Vergères – Non-Executive Director
Mr Vergères was appointed to the Company Board on 3 March 2020�
Mr Vergères is one of three Partners of Bonafide Wealth Management AG, who, through their Global Fish Fund is Clean Seas’
largest shareholder� Based in Liechtenstein, Bonafide Wealth Management AG was established in 2008 to focus exclusively
in the Fish & Seafood Sector and is today considered one of the pre-eminent global investors in aquaculture�
Mr Vergères had a long career in Finance in Switzerland, where he worked at several Swiss private banks� In 1998, he started
his own business operations and has been Managing Director and member of the Board of Directors at an asset management
company until 2013 before establishing the Bonafide Global Fish Fund with his two partners in 2012� Mr Vergères is located
in Asia reflecting the Bonafide Funds focus on aquaculture investments in the Asia Pacific region�
Ms Eryl Baron – Company Secretary
Ms Baron (AGIA) was appointed as Company Secretary on 3 December 2020� Ms Baron has an extensive background in providing
corporate secretarial and corporate governance services to listed companies in a wide range of industries�
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Mr Rob Gratton – Chief Executive Officer
Mr Gratton was appointed as Chief Executive Officer on 3 December 2020 having been acting in the role since August 2020,
and was appointed Joint Company Secretary on 4 June 2019� Mr Gratton was previously Clean Seas’ Chief Financial Officer�
He has over 20 years’ experience in Banking, Corporate Finance and Accounting roles in Australia, the United Kingdom and
United States� Mr Gratton was CFO and Company Secretary at Jurlique and kikki�K, and has also held senior positions at JP
Morgan Investment Bank in London and New York, after starting his career at Westpac in Australia�
Mr David Brown – Chief Financial Officer
Mr Brown was appointed as Chief Financial Officer on 3 December 2020, having previously been Group Controller and Joint
Company Secretary� He has over 13 years’ experience in Corporate Finance and Accounting roles across breadth of industries and
is a Chartered Accountant� Prior to commencing with Clean Seas, Mr Brown held senior positions at KPMG and Grant Thornton
specialising in Corporate Finance�
RETIRED DIRECTORS
Mr Terrence (Terry) O’Brien – Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr O’Brien resigned as a Director of the Company Board on 19 October 2020�
Mr O’Brien was, from 2001 until 2017, the Managing Director of Simplot Australia Pty Limited, the US owned, but Australian centric,
food processor and marketer� Amongst Simplot’s stable of brands are John West, Birdseye, Leggo’s, Edgell and Lean Cuisine� He was
also the Chairman of the Australian Food and Grocery Council for five years to August 2017�
An accountant by training, Mr O’Brien was active in finance and management roles in the textile industry for ten years and
in the food industry for over thirty years having spent approximately nine years at Cadbury Schweppes and twenty-four years
at Simplot� At Simplot he was responsible for a number of divestments and acquisitions, which alongside organic growth saw
Simplot sales increase nearly threefold during his tenure as Managing Director to become approximately 25% of the global JR
Simplot agribusiness company�
Mr O’Brien also holds the following positions;
• Chairman of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Pty Ltd
• Chairman of Kookaburra Sport Pty Ltd
• Non-Executive Director of Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA)
• Non-Executive Director of Foodbank Australia
• Member of East Asia Review Commission (Advisory Board) of Societe d’Oxygene et d’Acetylene d’Extreme-Orient,
a member of the Air Liquide Group
Mr O’Brien is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors�
Mr Nick Burrows – Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Burrows resigned as a Director of the Company Board on 19 October 2020�
Mr Burrows is a respective Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Governance Institute of Australia Ltd and the Financial Services Institute of Australasia
and is a Chartered Accountant and Registered Company Auditor�
Mr Burrows was Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Tassal Group Limited for 21 years from 1988 to 2009�
Mr Burrows’ Directorship background encompasses a multi-sector portfolio of Chair, Non-Executive Directorship, Board Committee
and Advisory Board positions spanning local and state government, not-for-profit and major private companies� He currently is:
• Non-Executive Director of Genetic Technologies Ltd (ASX:GTG & NASDAQ: GENE);
• Non-Executive Director of Tasmanian Water & Sewerage Corporation Pty Ltd;
• Non-Executive Director of Australian Seafood Industries Pty Ltd; and
• Non-Executive Director of PFG Group Pty Ltd & and MIC Pty Ltd�
He also has significant experience as an Audit and Risk Committee Chair across his multi-sector Board portfolio�
Mr Burrows has had a long involvement with Governance Institute of Australia including serving as National President and
serving on the Tasmanian Branch Council�
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Directors’ Report (Continued)
Ms Raelene Murphy – Independent Non-Executive Director
Ms Murphy resigned as a Director of the Company Board on 19 October 2020�
Ms Murphy has over 35 years’ experience in strategic, financial and operational leadership in both industry and professional
advisory� Raelene specialised in operational and financial restructuring including merger and acquisition integration and was
formerly a Managing Director at KordaMentha and a Partner in a national accounting firm� Her industry experience includes
CEO of the Delta Group and senior executive roles in the Mars Group�
Ms Murphy is currently a Non-Executive Director of:
• Altium Limited (ASX: ALU)
• Bega Cheese Limited (ASX: BGA)
•
Integral Diagnostics Limited (ASX: IDX); and
• Ross House Investments Pty Ltd (Stillwell Motor Group)�
She was previously a Non-Executive Director of Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) and Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM)�
Ms Murphy is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a graduate of the Australian Institute
of Company Directors�
Mr David Head – Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr Head ceased to be CEO on 27 August 2020 and resigned as a Director of the Company Board on 14 September 2020�
Mr Head has over 30 years’ experience as a CEO, Non-Executive Director and Corporate Advisor in a wide range of industry sectors
in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe in public and privately owned companies� This includes Chief Executive roles at Pepsi,
Lion Nathan, Calum Textile Group and Leigh Mardon Group�
Mr Head has extensive Board experience as both Non-Executive and Executive Director including previously as Non-Executive
Director of ASX listed Snack Brands Limited� He is currently a Director of Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand Limited�
DIRECTORS’ MEETINGS
The number of Board meetings and meetings of Board Committees held during the year, and the number of meetings attended
by each Director is as follows:
Board Meetings
Audit and Risk Committee
Remuneration and
Nominations Committee
Director’s name
Travis Dillion
Katelyn Adams
Marcus Stehr
Gilbert Vergères
Terry O’Brien
Nick Burrows
Raelene Murphy
David Head
A
11
1
22
22
9
9
9
5
B
11
1
22
21
9
9
8
4
A
1
-
1
1
1
1
1
–
B
1
–
1
1
1
1
1
–
A
1
1
2
1
1
1
–
–
B
1
1
2
1
1
1
–
–
Where:
column A is the number of meetings the Director was entitled to attend as a member
column B is the number of meetings the Director attended (all Directors are entitled to attend Committee meetings)
UNISSUED SHARES UNDER OPTION
There are no share options issued at the date of this report�
The Company did not issue share rights during the financial year following the decision to suspend the Company’s LTI scheme
until FY22� The Company had 315,767 share rights, which remain outstanding at 30 June 2021� Further details are provided
in the Remuneration Report� No share were issued post 30 June 2021 as a result of exercising share rights�
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SHARES ISSUED DURING OR SINCE THE END OF THE YEAR AS A RESULT OF EXERCISE
The Company issued 1,495,062 shares during the financial year as a result of the exercise of share rights�
REMUNERATION REPORT (AUDITED)
The Directors of Clean Seas Seafood Limited (‘the Group’) present the Remuneration Report for Non-Executive Directors and other
Key Management Personnel, prepared in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the Corporations Regulations 2001�
The Remuneration Report is set out under the following main headings:
a) Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
b) Details of remuneration
c) Service agreements
d) Bonuses included in remuneration; and
e) Other information�
a Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
The principles of the Group’s executive remuneration strategy and supporting incentive programs and frameworks are:
• to attract and retain high calibre senior executives;
• to align rewards to business outcomes that deliver value to shareholders;
• to drive a high performance culture by setting challenging objectives and rewarding high performing individuals; and
• to ensure remuneration is competitive in the relevant employment market place to support the attraction, motivation and
retention of executive talent�
The Board has established a Remuneration and Nominations Committee which operates in accordance with its charter
as approved by the Board and is responsible for determining and reviewing compensation arrangements for the Directors
and the Executive Team�
The advice of independent remuneration consultants is taken from time to time so as to establish that Directors’ fees and
Executive remunerations are in line with market standards�
Non-Executive Director Remuneration
In accordance with best practice corporate governance, the remuneration of Non-Executive Directors is structured separately
from that of Executive Directors and Senior Executives�
The Company’s Non-Executive Directors receive only fees (including statutory superannuation where applicable) for their services
and the reimbursement of reasonable expenses� The Board reviews its fees to ensure the Company’s Non-Executive Directors
are fairly remunerated for their services, recognising the level of skill and experience required to conduct the role and to have
in place a fee scale which enables the Company to attract and retain talented Non-Executive Directors�
Non-Executive Directors do not receive any shares, options or other securities in addition to their remuneration and are not
eligible to participate in any Company share plans or any other incentive plans that may be in operation� They do not receive
any retirement benefits other than compulsory superannuation where applicable�
Following the retirement of Terry O’Brien, Nick Burrows and Raelene Murphy as a Non-Executive Director in October 2020,
the Board elected to reduce the number of Non-Executive Directors from 5 to 4� Additionally, the Directors agreed to a 20%
reduction in their fees, effective from 1st August 2020 until 30 June 2021�
The aggregate remuneration paid to all the Non-Executive Directors (inclusive of statutory superannuation) may not exceed
the current “fee pool” limit of $600,000, which was set at the 2018 AGM on 13 November 2018� This ‘fee pool’ is only available
to Non-Executive Directors, as Board membership is taken into account in determining the remuneration paid to Executive
Directors as part of their normal employment conditions� In FY21 total fees paid to Non-Executive Directors was $303,430�
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Directors’ Report (Continued)
The fees payable to Non-Executive Director and Committee fees are summarised below:
Changes in Non-Executive Directors and Committee fees
Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Audit and Risk Committee Chair
Audit and Risk Committee member
Remuneration & Nomination Committee Chair
Remuneration & Nomination Committee member
2021 1
$120,000 2
2020
$150,000 2
$56,000
$12,000
$6,000
$9,600
$4,800
$70,000
$15,000
$7,500
$12,000
$6,000
Change
-$30,000
-$14,000
-$3,000
-$1,500
-$2,400
-$1,200
1� The above table reflects the annualised Non-Executive Director and Committee fees following the to the 20% reduction applied from
1st August 2020 to 30 June 2021�
2� Chairman’s fees are inclusive of all committee fees�
Executive Remuneration
The remuneration structure adopted by the Group for FY21 consists of the following components:
• fixed remuneration being annual salary and benefits; and
• short term incentives, being cash bonuses�
The long term incentives for FY21 for the CEO and Executives was suspended due to the impact of COVID-19�
The Remuneration and Nominations Committee assess the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration
on a periodic basis by reference to recent employment market conditions with the overall objective of ensuring maximum
stakeholder benefit from the retention of a high quality Executive Team�
The payment of bonuses is reviewed by the Remuneration and Nominations Committee annually as part of the review of
executive remuneration and a recommendation is put to the Board for approval� All bonuses must be linked to pre-determined
performance criteria�
Short Term Incentive (STI)
The Group’s performance measures involve the use of annual performance objectives, metrics and performance appraisals�
Financial targets are based on Operating EBITDA while non-financial targets are based on strategic goals set in relation to the
main priorities for each position�
The performance measures are set annually after consultation with the Directors and executives and are specifically tailored to
the areas where each executive has a level of control� The measures target areas the Board believes hold the greatest potential
for business improvement, expansion and profit and cover financial and non-financial measures�
The Key Performance Indicators (‘KPI’s’) for the KMP in FY21 are summarised as follows:
• CEO: Operating EBITDA in FY21, Workplace Health and Safety, Leadership & Culture, Funding, Stakeholder Management
and Biomass Capacity; and
• CFO: Operating EBITDA in FY21, Funding, and Capital Projects�
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Long Term Incentive (LTI)
The Company maintains an annual Long Term Incentive (LTI) plan for Executives� This plan grants Share Rights to eligible
employees, and the Rights have the potential to vest into Ordinary Shares over a three year period, subject to the Company
delivering increased shareholder value�
No Share Rights vested into Ordinary Shares in FY21 under the FY21 LTI plan for key management�
Performance Reviews
Management have regular annual performance reviews in accordance with established procedures�
Pursuant to the Board’s and Board Committee’s respective Charters, the Board conducts annual evaluations of its performance,
the performance of its Committees, the Chairman, individual Directors and the key governance processes that support the Board’s
work� The respective Board Committee Charters also require the Committees to evaluate their performance and composition
at least annually to determine whether they are functioning effectively by reference to current best practice� This evaluation
is presented to the Board for review�
Voting and comments made at the Company’s last Annual General Meeting
The resolution for adoption of the Remuneration Report for the financial year ending 30 June 2020 was passed by 79�06% of votes
in a poll at the Company’s 2020 Annual General Meeting� The Company received no specific feedback on its Remuneration Report
at the Annual General Meeting�
The Directors consider that the relevant remuneration packages of the Board and Executives are appropriate�
Consequences of performance on shareholder wealth
In considering the Group’s performance and benefits for shareholder wealth, the Board have regard to the following measures
in respect of the current financial year and the previous five financial years:
Item
Basic EPS (cents)
Profit/(loss) before tax ($’000)
Profit/(loss) after tax ($’000)
Net Assets ($’000)
Share price at 30 June (cents) 1
2021
(27�36)
(32,097)
(32,097)
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2020
(15�57)
(14,454)
(14,454)
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2019
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1,446
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2017
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2016
(0�81)
(9,928)
(8,982)
42,917
3�4
1� Earnings per share for the period ended 30 June 2018 was restated in order for the calculation to incorporate the 20:1 share consolidation,
which was completed on 3 December 2018�
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Remuneration and other terms of employment for the Key Management Personnel are formalised in a Service Agreement�
The major provisions of the agreements relating to remuneration are set out below:
Name
Rob Gratton (CEO)
David Brown (CFO)
Base salary $
$400,000
$237,443
Motor Vehicle/
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Yes
No
Term of
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Ongoing
Ongoing
Notice period
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3 months
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Name
Other Key Management Personnel
Rob Gratton
David Brown
d Bonuses included in remuneration
Fixed
remuneration
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Maximum
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Details of the short-term incentive cash bonuses awarded as remuneration to each Key Management Personnel for FY21, the
percentage of the available bonus that was awarded in the financial year and the percentage that was forfeited because the
performance criteria were not achieved is set out below� No part of the bonus carries forward to future years� The awarded
bonuses have been recognised in FY21�
Other Key Management Personnel
Rob Gratton
David Brown
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remuneration
($)
Percentage
vested during
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Percentage
forfeited during
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70,000
39,000
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60%
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e Other information
Shares held by Key Management Personnel
The number of ordinary shares in the Company during the 2021 reporting period held by each of the Group’s Key Management
Personnel, including their related parties, is set out below:
Year ended 30 June 2021 – Ordinary Shares
Personnel
T Dillon 2
K Adams 3
M Stehr
G Vergeres
T O’Brien 4
N Burrows 4
R Murphy 4
D Head 5
R Gratton
D Brown 6
Totals
Balance at
start of year
Granted as
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Received
on exercise
Other changes 1
Held at the end
of reporting
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–
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64,794
250,000
230,781
48,358
25,000
1,189,497
110,247
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36,497
94,576
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70,176
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(1,298,837)
70,176
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320,176
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455,647
–
963,929
1� Changes are on market purchases and disposals, purchases via Placement and personnel ceasing to be a KMP�
2� Appointed on 21 October 2020�
3� Appointed on 1 June 2021�
4� Retired as Directors on 19 October 2020
5� Ceased to be a KMP on the 27 August 2020�
6� Commenced as CFO in 2021�
No options to acquire shares are held by Key Management Personnel�
Convertible notes held by Key Management Personnel
The number of convertible notes in the Company during the 2021 reporting period held by each of the Group’s Key Management
Personnel, including their related parties, is set out below:
Year ended 30 June 2021 – Convertible notes
Balance at
start of year
Issue of
convertible
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Converted
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Other changes
Held at the end
of reporting
period
–
–
10,213
–
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8,060
4,167
136,574
100,000
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(136,574)
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–
–
–
Personnel
T Dillon
K Adams
M Stehr
G Vergeres
T O’Brien
N Burrows
R Murphy
D Head
R Gratton
D Brown
Totals
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Share Rights held by Key Management Personnel
Share rights granted under the LTI Equity Incentive Plan are set out below:
Year ended 30 June 2021 – Share Rights
Personnel
D Head 1
R Gratton
D Brown
Totals
Balance at
start of year
1,640,933
138,877
–
(1,640,933)
–
106,829
1,779,810
(1,534,104)
Other changes
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remuneration
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Lapsed
–
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–
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–
–
–
–
–
–
Held at the end
of reporting
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–
138,877
106,829
245,706
1� Ceased to be a KMP on the 27 August 2020�
The share rights will vest if specified performance targets are achieved and the Executive remains employed by the Company
for three years including the year for which the share rights were granted, or in other circumstances agreed with the executive
or at the discretion of the Board� Each share right on exercise converts to one ordinary share, subject to adjustment in specified
circumstances� No amount is payable on vesting or exercise�
Other Transactions with Key Management Personnel
The Group’s related parties comprise its key management and entities associated with key management�
A major shareholder in Clean Seas Seafood Limited is Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd (ATF)� ATF and its associated entities
controlled 4�68% of issued shares at 30 June 2020 (2020: 6�15%) and it is associated with Stehr Group Pty Ltd, H & A Stehr
Superannuation Fund and Sanchez Tuna Pty Ltd� These transactions were as follows:
Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd:
• Receipts for ice, expenses, SBT quota lease and contract labour
• Payments for towing, contract labour, fish feed, marina and net shed rent and electricity
Stehr Group Pty Ltd
• Payments for office rent
• Other payments
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
3
536
45
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33
389
35
–
The following balances are outstanding as at the reporting date in relation to transactions with related parties:
Current payables
• Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd
• Stehr Group Pty Ltd
Current receivables
• Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd
End of audited Remuneration Report�
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
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WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Year Ended 30th June
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate based on a lost shift
2021
7�8
2020
9�9
Clean Seas Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) decreased by 21% to 7�8 in FY21 compared to 9�9 in FY20 (per million hours
worked�) A total of 14 days was lost in FY21 due to two medically treated injuries� The Group has again placed significant focus
in the areas of compliance with best practice standards for plant and chemical management; and strengthen our ‘Safety First’
Culture� In FY21, Clean Seas introduced our “Working Together” framework to promote the values and behaviours that will make
Clean Seas a great place to work� We’ve increased our focus on ‘how’ we carry out our duties as well as ‘what’ we do every day�
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Clean Seas has maintained its commitment to engaging with its customers, suppliers, investors, and the community�
Clean Seas has continued its engagement with the Barngarla people, the traditional landowners of the areas in which
Clean Seas farm� During FY21, Clean Seas hosted a welcome to country and farm tour for the Barngarla Board of our Port Lincoln
operations� The Group is currently in discussions with the Barngarla Board to understand what opportunities are available for
providing pathways for Aboriginal students to work in Aquaculture and providing diversity and cultural awareness training to
Clean Seas employees�
Clean Seas is an active supporter of local community and environmental initiatives and in FY21 Clean Seas sponsored the
Mortlock Shield and Clean Up Australia Day�
THIRD PARTY ACCREDITATIONS
Through our accreditation with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Friends of the Sea we have demonstrated
the importance of our animal welfare, sustainability, and environmental credentials� The ASC is an independent, international
non-profit organisation that manages the world’s leading certification and labelling programme for responsible aquaculture�
This important certification recognises that customers around the world are increasingly looking for sustainable and responsibly
farmed seafood products and underpins everything we do at Clean Seas�
Clean Seas is committed to managing its farming operations using best practice methods and practices to grow world class,
high quality yellowtail kingfish whilst ensuring that the environment and ecology of the waters farmed remain pristine and
safeguard the long term sustainability of our operations�
Clean Seas champions world’s best practice in sustainability and intentionally exceeds stringent government regulations
to ensure viable stocks for the future� Consequently, we were the first Aquaculture company in the Southern Hemisphere
certified sustainable by the internationally recognised Friend of the Sea accreditation system, which audits seafood operations
in over 50 countries� Environmental impact is managed by fallowing and stocking limits and is strictly monitored by the South
Australian government�
SUSTAINABILITY
Clean Seas is taking proactive steps in managing our impact on climate change� During FY21, the Company commenced several
projects which are focused on reducing the Group’s future impact on climate change�
Seaweed Cultivation Project
Clean Seas entered into a research partnership with CH4 Global to investigate the use of cultivated seaweed to help offset the
accrual of nitrogen and carbon in the environment as a result of its farming practices� The cultivation and harvest of species
of seaweed that are native to the waters of the Spencer Gulf are highly complementary to the production of Yellowtail Kingfish
which are also native to these waters�
Whyalla Solar Power Farm Head of Agreement
Clean Seas has signed a Heads of Agreement with Climate Capital to support the building of a new solar electricity farm�
The construction of this facility will provide additional renewable energy which is the equivalent of Clean Seas forecast
electricity usage on the Eyre Peninsula�
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Acquired exclusive access to patented sustainable Icefresh™ supply chain technology
During FY21, Clean Seas acquired an exclusive 15-year licence agreement to utilise Icefresh™ rapid defrosting technology, which
reduces thawing time from 6 hours to 30 minutes and enhances product quality once thawed as a “refreshed” product sold in
retail outlets globally�
The investment in IcefreshTM demonstrates Clean Seas commitment to investing in R&D projects that are focused on minimising
the Group’s future impact on climate change� On the successful commercialisation of the project, the Group will be able to
substantially reduce its supply chain carbon emissions by transitioning from air to sea freight�
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
The Group’s operations are subject to Commonwealth and State regulations governing marine and hatchery operations,
processing, land tenure and use, environmental requirements including site specific environmental licences, permits and
statutory authorisations, workplace health and safety and trade and export�
The Group’s management regularly and routinely monitor compliance with the relevant environmental regulations and compliance
is regularly reported to the Board�
The Group has well established procedures to monitor and manage compliance with existing environmental regulations and new
regulations as they come into force�
The Directors believe that all regulations have been met during the period covered by this Annual Financial Report and are not
aware of any significant environmental incidents arising from the operations of the consolidated entity during the financial year�
Further information in relation to specific regulated areas of the operation is as follows:
• The Arno Bay and Port Augusta Hatcheries are licensed to operate under an Aquaculture Land based Category C License
issued by the South Australian Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development under the Aquaculture Act 2001�
The licensee is required to comply with the requirements of all statutes, regulations, by-laws, ordinances, rules, notices
or orders lawfully given pursuant to the Aquaculture Act 2001, Aquaculture Regulations 2016, Environment Protection
(Water Quality) Policy 2015 and the Livestock Act 1997� Clean Seas has not recorded any breaches of the license requirements�
• The Group operates 22 marine aquaculture licences issued by The South Australian Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
under the Aquaculture Act 2001� The licensee is required to comply with the requirements of all statutes, regulations, by-laws,
ordinances, rules, notices or orders lawfully given pursuant to the Aquaculture Act 2001, Aquaculture Regulations 2016,
Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2015 and the Livestock Act 1997� There has been no material recorded breaches
of the license requirements�
• The Royal Park processing plant is licensed by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority under Part 6 of the
Environment Protection Act 1993 to operate as a fish processing works� The Licensee must be aware of and comply with
their obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993, the Environment Protection Regulations 2009, the Environment
Protection Policies made under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the requirements of any National Environment
Protection Measure which operates as an Environment Protection Policy under the Environment Protection Act 1993�
Clean Seas has not recorded any breaches of the licence requirements�
INDEMNITIES GIVEN TO AND INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Under rules 50 and 51 of the Company’s Constitution, each of the Company’s Directors, the Company Secretary and every
other person who is an officer is indemnified to the extent permitted by law and Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
has been implemented� The terms of the insurance contract prohibit the Company from disclosing the level of premium paid�
Each Director, Company Secretary, CFO and CEO has entered into a Deed of Indemnity and Access which indemnifies
a Director or officer against liabilities arising as a result of acting as a Director or officer subject to certain exclusions and
provides for related legal costs to be paid by the Company� The Deed requires the Company to maintain an insurance policy
against any liability incurred by a Director or officer in his or her capacity as a Director or officer during that person’s term
of office and seven years thereafter� It also provides a Director or officer with a right of access to Board papers and other
documentation while in office and for seven years thereafter�
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Directors’ Report (Continued)
NON-AUDIT SERVICES
During the year, Grant Thornton, the Company’s auditors, performed certain other services in addition to their statutory
audit duties�
The Board has considered the non-audit services provided during the year by the auditor and, in accordance with written advice
provided by resolution of the Audit and Risk Committee, is satisfied that the provision of those non-audit services during the
year is compatible with, and did not compromise, the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 for the
following reasons:
• all non-audit services were subject to the corporate governance procedures adopted by the Company and have been reviewed
by the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure they do not impact upon the impartiality and objectivity of the auditor; and
• the non-audit services do not undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, as they did not involve reviewing or auditing the auditor’s own work, acting
in a management or decision-making capacity for the Company, acting as an advocate for the Company or jointly sharing
risks and rewards�
Details of the amounts paid to the auditors of the Company, Grant Thornton, and its related practices for audit and
non-audit services provided during the year are set out in Note 28 to the Financial Statements�
A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under s307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is included
on page 37 of this financial report and forms part of this Directors’ Report�
PROCEEDINGS OF BEHALF OF THE COMPANY
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf
of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party, for the purpose of taking responsibility
on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings�
ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS
Clean Seas is a type of Company referred to in ASIC Class Order 2016/191 and therefore the amounts contained in this report
and in the financial report have been rounded to the nearest $1,000 (where rounding is applicable), or in certain cases, to the
nearest dollar under the option permitted in the Class Order�
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors�
Travis Dillon
Chairman
27 August 2021
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration
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Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd ACN 130 913 594 a subsidiary or related entity of Grant Thornton Australia Ltd ABN 41 127 556 389 ‘Grant Thornton’ refers to the brand under which the Grant Thornton member firms provide assurance, tax and advisory services to their clients and/or refers to one or more member firms, as the context requires. Grant Thornton Australia Ltd is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL). GTIL and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership. GTIL and each member firm is a separate legal entity. Services are delivered by the member firms. GTIL does not provide services to clients. GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate one another and are not liable for one another’s acts or omissions. In the Australian context only, the use of the term ‘Grant Thornton’ may refer to Grant Thornton Australia Limited ABN 41 127 556 389 and its Australian subsidiaries and related entities. GTIL is not an Australian related entity to Grant Thornton Australia Limited. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. www.grantthornton.com.au Level 3, 170 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000 Correspondence to: GPO Box 1270 Adelaide SA 5001 T +61 8 8372 6666 Auditor’s Independence Declaration To the Directors of Clean Seas Seafood Limited In accordance with the requirements of section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, as lead auditor for the audit of Clean Seas Seafood Limited for the year ended 30 June 2021, I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: a no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and b no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD Chartered Accountants I S Kemp Partner – Audit & Assurance Adelaide, 27 August 2021 Corporate Governance Statement
The Board is committed to achieving and demonstrating the highest standards of corporate governance� As such, Clean Seas
Seafood Limited and its Controlled Entity (‘the Group’) have adopted the fourth edition of the Corporate Governance Principles
and Recommendations which was released by the ASX Corporate Governance Council on 27 February 2019 and became effective
for financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2020�
The Group’s Corporate Governance Statement for the financial year ending 30 June 2021 is dated as at 30 June 2021 and
was approved by the Board on 26 August 2021� The Corporate Governance Statement is available on Clean Seas’ website
at http://www�cleanseas�com�au/investors/corporate-governance/
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Consolidated Statement of Profit or
Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 30 June 2021
Revenue
Other income
Net gain arising from changes in fair value of biological assets
Fish husbandry expense
Employee benefits expense
Fish processing and selling expense
Cost of goods sold – frozen inventory
Impairment – frozen inventory and biological assets
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Other expenses
Loss before finance items and tax
Finance costs
Finance income
Loss before tax
Income tax benefit/(expense)
Loss for the year after tax
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)
Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)
Notes
6
7
15
8
24�1
14/15
16/19
9
9
10
2021
$’000
48,460
1,454
1,444
(29,549)
(13,784)
(10,982)
(10,618)
(9,882)
(3,810)
(3,420)
(30,687)
(1,415)
5
(32,097)
–
(32,097)
–
(32,097)
2020
$’000
40,313
16,375
18,511
(31,708)
(12,370)
(10,197)
(10,598)
(15,813)
(3,441)
(4,148)
(13,076)
(1,389)
11
(14,454)
–
(14,454)
–
(14,454)
26�1
26�1
(27�36)
(27�36)
(15�57)
(15�57)
Note: This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements�
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2021
Assets
Current
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Prepayments
Biological assets
Current assets
Non-current
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Biological assets
Intangible assets
Non-current assets
TOTAL ASSETS
Liabilities
Current
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Provisions
Current liabilities
Non-current
Convertible notes
Borrowings
Provisions
Non-current liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
Equity
Equity attributable to owners of the Parent:
• share capital
• share rights reserve
• accumulated losses
TOTAL EQUITY
Notes
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
11
12
14
15
16
19
17
18
20
21
23
22
21
23
30,072
6,383
11,252
1,565
32,505
81,777
15,955
288
244
3,736
20,223
102,000
8,900
12,030
1,253
22,183
9,551
1,434
300
11,285
33,468
68,532
22,169
2,973
10,891
1,072
49,783
86,888
16,092
539
244
2,957
19,832
106,720
6,423
10,925
1,175
18,523
13,075
2,340
324
15,739
34,262
72,458
25�1
25�2
224,772
102
(156,342)
68,532
195,937
766
(124,245)
72,458
Note: This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements�
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June 2021
Balance at 1 July 2019
Loss for the year
Share placement
Convertible note conversions
Share rights reserve movement
Balance at 30 June 2020
Loss for the year
Share placement
Convertible note conversions
STI paid via shares
Share rights reserve movement
Balance at 30 June 2021
Notes
Share capital
$’000
Share rights
reserve
$’000
Accumulated
Losses
$’000
Total equity
$’000
25�1
25�1
25�2
25�1
25�1
25�1
25�2
182,436
–
11,393
1,633
475
897
–
–
–
(131)
195,937
766
23,359
3,763
203
1,510
224,772
–
–
–
(664)
102
(109,791)
(14,454)
–
–
–
(124,245)
(32,097)
–
–
–
–
73,542
(14,454)
11,393
1,633
344
72,458
(32,097)
23,359
3,763
203
846
(156,342)
68,532
Note: This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements�
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 June 2021
Operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers excluding feed
Payments for feed
Payments to employees
Litigation and insurance proceeds
Government grants received
Net cash used in operating activities
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Interest received
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Gross proceeds from issue of shares
Share issue expenses
Gross proceeds from issue of convertible notes
Convertible note issue expenses
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Interest paid
Net cash from financing activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Notes
27
11
2021
$’000
44,940
(25,225)
(19,767)
(11,405)
370
1,254
(9,833)
(3,328)
5
(3,323)
24,973
(890)
–
–
10,849
(12,647)
(1,226)
21,059
7,903
22,169
30,072
2020
$’000
42,657
(24,972)
(23,803)
(10,126)
15,618
600
(26)
(2,422)
11
(2,411)
11,600
(194)
15,403
(840)
8,489
(2,969)
(612)
30,877
28,440
(6,271)
22,169
Note: This statement should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
1 NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Clean Seas Seafood Limited and its subsidiaries (‘the Group’) principal activities include finfish sales and tuna operations�
These activities comprise the following:
• Finfish sales – The propagation, growout and sale of Yellowtail Kingfish; and
• Tuna operations – Research and development activities relating to Southern Bluefin Tuna�
2 GENERAL INFORMATION AND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The consolidated general purpose financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the requirements
of the Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian
Accounting Standards Board (‘AASB’)� Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards results in full compliance with
the International Financial Reporting Standards (‘IFRS’) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (‘IASB’)�
Clean Seas Seafood Limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial statements�
Clean Seas Seafood Limited is the Group’s Ultimate Parent Company and is an ASX listed Public Company (ASX: CSS) incorporated
and domiciled in Australia� The Group also has a secondary listing on Euronext Growth Oslo (OSE: CSS)� The address of its registered
office and its principal place of business is 7 Frederick Road, Royal Park, SA, Australia, 5014�
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2021 were approved and authorised for issue by the Board
of Directors on 27 August 2021�
3 CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3�1 New and revised standards that are effective for these financial statements
There have been no new or revised standards became effective for the first time to annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2020�
3�2 Accounting Standards issued but not yet effective and not being adopted early by the Group
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing
standards have been published but are not yet effective, and have not been adopted early by the Group� Management anticipates
that all of the relevant pronouncements will be adopted in the Group’s accounting policies for the first period beginning after
the effective date of the pronouncement�
The accounting standards that have not been early adopted for the year ended 30 June 2021 but will be applicable to the
Group in future reporting periods have been reviewed and they have been considered to be insignificant to the Group�
4 SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
4�1 Overall considerations
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared using the significant accounting policies and measurement bases
summarised below�
4�2 Basis of consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Parent Company and its subsidiaries as of 30 June 2021� The Parent
controls a subsidiary if it is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and has the
ability to affect those returns through its power over the subsidiary� All subsidiaries have a reporting date of 30 June�
All transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated on consolidation, including unrealised gains and losses
on transactions between Group companies� Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset sales are reversed on consolidation,
the underlying asset is also tested for impairment from a group perspective� Amounts reported in the financial statements
of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group�
Profit or loss and other comprehensive income of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are recognised from the
effective date of acquisition, or up to the effective date of disposal, as applicable�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
4�3 Foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian Dollars (‘$AUD’), which is also the functional currency of the
Parent Company�
Foreign currency transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the respective Group entity, using the exchange
rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions (spot exchange rate)� Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the
settlement of such transactions and from the re-measurement of monetary items at year end exchange rates are recognised
in profit or loss�
Non-monetary items are not retranslated at year-end and are measured at historical cost (translated using the exchange rates
at the date of the transaction), except for non-monetary items measured at fair value which are translated using the exchange
rates at the date when fair value was determined�
4�4 Segment reporting
The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of
Directors in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources� The Group’s two operating segments are:
• Finfish Sales: All finfish grow out and sales other than propagated Southern Bluefin Tuna (“SBT”)� Currently the segment
includes Yellowtail Kingfish of various sizes� All fish produced are aggregated as one reportable segment as the fish are similar in
nature, they are grown and distributed to similar types of customers and they are subject to a similar regulatory environment�
• Tuna Operations: Propagated Southern Bluefin Tuna operations are treated as a separate segment� All costs associated with
the breeding, grow out and sales of SBT are aggregated into one reportable segment� This segment is currently scaled back
apart from some strategic research projects�
Each of these operating segments is managed separately as they require different technologies, resources and capabilities
and are at a different stage of development�
The measurement policies the Group uses for segment reporting under AASB 8 are the same as those used in its
financial statements�
Corporate assets which are not directly attributable to the business activities of any operating segment are not allocated
to a segment�
There have been no changes from prior periods in the measurement methods used to determine reported segment profit or loss�
4�5 Revenue
The consolidated entity recognises revenue as follows:
Revenue from contracts with customers
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the consolidated entity is expected to be entitled in
exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer� For each contract with a customer, the consolidated entity: identifies
the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes
into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate
performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered;
and recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer
of the goods or services promised�
Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such as discounts,
rebates and refunds, any potential bonuses receivable from the customer and any other contingent events� Such estimates
are determined using either the ‘expected value’ or ‘most likely amount’ method� The measurement of variable consideration
is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only be recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that
a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised will not occur� The measurement constraint continues
until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved� Amounts received that are subject
to the constraining principle are recognised as a refund liability�
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the goods, which
is generally at the time of delivery�
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Interest income
Interest income and expenses are reported on an accrual basis using the effective interest method�
Government Grants
The Group applies AASB 120 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance in accounting for the
Jobkeeper wage subsidy, whereby a credit is recognised in other income over the period necessary to match the benefit of the
credit with the costs for which they are intended to compensate�
4�6 Operating expenses
Operating expenses are recognised in profit or loss upon utilisation of the service or at the date of their origin�
4�7 Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised during
the period of time that is necessary to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use or sale� Other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period in which they are incurred and reported in finance costs (see Note 9)�
4�8 Intangible assets
Recognition of intangible assets
Acquired intangible assets
Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and install the specific
software� Acquired fish quotas and water leases and licences are capitalised on the basis of costs incurred to acquire�
Subsequent measurement
All intangible assets are accounted for using the cost model whereby capitalised costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over
their estimated useful lives once they are ready for use, where these assets are considered finite� Residual values and useful lives
are reviewed at each reporting date� In addition, they are subject to impairment testing as described in Note 4�11�
The following useful lives are applied:
• Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA) water leases and licences: indefinite
• Southern Bluefin Tuna quota: indefinite
When an intangible asset is disposed of, the gain or loss on disposal is determined as the difference between the proceeds
and the carrying amount of the asset, and is recognised in profit or loss within other income or other expenses�
4�9 Property, plant and equipment
Land and buildings
Freehold land and buildings are recognised at their cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses�
As no finite useful life for land can be determined, related carrying amounts are not depreciated�
Plant and equipment
Plant and equipment is initially recognised at acquisition cost or manufacturing cost, including any costs directly attributable
to bringing the assets to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by
the Group’s management� Plant and equipment also includes leasehold property held under a finance lease (see Note 4�10)�
These assets are subsequently measured using the cost model, being cost less subsequent depreciation and impairment losses�
Depreciation is recognised on a straight-line basis to write down the cost less estimated residual value of buildings, plant and
equipment� The following depreciation rates are applied:
• buildings: 2�5% – 13%
• vessels: 5% – 7�5%
• cages and nets: 10% – 33%
• motor vehicles: 12�5% – 15%
• computers: 25% – 33%
• other plant and equipment: 5% – 33%
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In the case of leasehold property, expected useful lives are determined by reference to comparable owned assets or over the
term of the lease, if shorter�
Material residual value estimates and estimates of useful life are updated as required, but at least annually�
Gains or losses arising on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined as the difference between the disposal
proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and are recognised in profit or loss within other income or other expenses�
4�10 Leased assets
Leases
The Group assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease, at inception of the contract� The Group recognises a right-of-use
asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease arrangements in which it is the lessee, except for short-term
leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets (such as tablets and personal
computers, small items of office furniture and telephones)� For these leases, the Group recognises the lease payments as an
operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative
of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the leased assets are consumed�
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement
date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the lease� If this rate cannot be readily determined, the Group uses its incremental
borrowing rate�
Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise:
• Fixed lease payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable;
• Variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the commencement
date;
• The amount expected to be payable by the lessee under residual value guarantees;
• The exercise price of purchase options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; and
• Payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to terminate the lease�
The lease liability is presented as Borrowings in the consolidated statement of financial position�
The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the
effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made�
The Group remeasures the lease liability (and makes a corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use asset) whenever:
• The lease term has changed or there is a significant event or change in circumstances resulting in a change in the assessment
of exercise of a purchase option, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments
using a revised discount rate�
• The lease payments change due to changes in an index or rate or a change in expected payment under a guaranteed residual
value, in which cases the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using an unchanged discount
rate (unless the lease payments change is due to a change in a floating interest rate, in which case a revised discount rate is used)�
• A lease contract is modified and the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, in which case the lease liability
is remeasured based on the lease term of the modified lease by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount
rate at the effective date of the modification�
The right-of-use assets comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before
the commencement day, less any lease incentives received and any initial direct costs� They are subsequently measured at cost
less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses�
Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset� If a lease
transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group expects to exercise
a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset� The depreciation
starts at the commencement date of the lease�
The right-of-use assets are presented as a separate line in the consolidated statement of financial position�
The Group applies AASB 136 to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired and accounts for any identified impairment
loss as described in the ‘Property, Plant and Equipment’ note 4�9�
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4�11 Impairment testing of other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
For impairment assessment purposes, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are largely independent cash inflows
(cash-generating units)� As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are tested at cash-generating
unit level�
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s or cash-generating unit’s carrying amount exceeds its
recoverable amount, which is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use� To determine the value-in-use, management
estimates expected future cash flows from each cash-generating unit and determines a suitable interest rate in order to
calculate the present value of those cash flows� The data used for impairment testing procedures are directly linked to the
Group’s latest approved budget, adjusted as necessary to exclude the effects of future reorganisations and asset enhancements�
Discount factors are determined individually for each cash-generating unit and reflect management’s assessment of respective
risk profiles, such as market and asset-specific risks factors�
Impairment losses for cash-generating units reduce first the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to that cash-generating
unit� Any remaining impairment loss is charged pro rata to the other assets in the cash-generating unit� With the exception
of goodwill, all assets are subsequently reassessed for indications that an impairment loss previously recognised may no longer
exist� An impairment charge is reversed if the cash-generating unit’s recoverable amount exceeds its carrying amount�
4�12 Financial instruments
Recognition and derecognition
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
financial instrument�
Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire, or when the
financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards are transferred� A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished,
discharged, cancelled or expires�
Classification and initial measurement of financial assets
Financial assets are classified according to their business model and the characteristics of their contractual cash flows� Except for
those trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component and are measured at the transaction price in
accordance with AASB 15, all financial assets are initially measured at fair value adjusted for transaction costs (where applicable)�
Subsequent measurement of financial assets
For the purpose of subsequent measurement, financial assets, other than those designated and effective as hedging instruments,
are classified into the following four categories:
• Financial assets at amortised cost
• Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL)
• Debt instruments at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVTOCI)
• Equity instruments at FVTOCI
All income and expenses relating to financial assets that are recognised in profit or loss are presented within finance costs,
finance income or other financial items, except for impairment of trade receivables which is presented within other expenses�
Financial assets at amortised cost
Financial assets with contractual cash flows representing solely payments of principal and interest and held within a business
model of ‘hold to collect’ contractual cash flows are accounted for at amortised cost using the effective interest method�
The Group’s trade and most other receivables fall into this category� The change in classification has not impacted the carrying
value of the Group’s financial assets�
Impairment of financial assets
The Group uses a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables and records the loss allowance at the amount
equal to the expected lifetime credit losses� The Group uses its historical experience, external indicators and forward-looking
information to calculate the expected credit losses using a provision matrix� The Group have assessed the impact of the impairment
model and no adjustment was required in Group’s financial statements�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Classification and subsequent measurement of financial liabilities
The Group’s financial liabilities include borrowings, trade and other payables and derivative financial instruments�
Financial liabilities are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, except for financial
liabilities held for trading or designated at FVTPL, that are carried subsequently at fair value with gains or losses recognised in
profit or loss� All derivative financial instruments that are not designated and effective as hedging instruments are accounted
for at FVTPL�
All interest-related charges and, if applicable, changes in an instrument’s fair value that are reported in profit or loss are included
within finance costs or finance income�
4�13 Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value� Cost includes all expenses directly attributable to the
manufacturing process as well as suitable portions of related production overheads, based on normal operating capacity�
Costs of ordinarily interchangeable items are assigned using the first in, first out cost formula� Net realisable value is the
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less any applicable selling expenses�
4�14 Income taxes
Tax expense recognised in profit or loss comprises the sum of deferred tax and current tax not recognised in other comprehensive
income or directly in equity�
Current income tax assets and/or liabilities comprise those obligations to, or claims from, the Australian Taxation Office (‘ATO’)
and other fiscal authorities relating to the current or prior reporting periods that are unpaid at the reporting date� Current tax
is payable on taxable profit, which differs from profit or loss in the financial statements� Calculation of current tax is based on
tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period�
Deferred income taxes are calculated using the liability method on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities and their tax bases� However, deferred tax is not provided on the initial recognition of goodwill or on the
initial recognition of an asset or liability unless the related transaction is a business combination or affects tax or accounting
profit� Deferred tax on temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures is not provided
if reversal of these temporary differences can be controlled by the Group and it is probable that reversal will not occur in the
foreseeable future�
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated, without discounting, at tax rates that are expected to apply to their respective
period of realisation, provided they are enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period�
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be able to be utilised against future taxable
income, based on the Group’s forecast of future operating results which is adjusted for significant non-taxable income and
expenses and specific limits to the use of any unused tax loss or credit� Deferred tax liabilities are always provided for in full�
The Group does not currently recognise deferred tax assets and liabilities due to uncertainty regarding the utilisation of prior
year losses in future years�
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only when the Group has a right and intention to set off current tax assets and
liabilities from the same taxation authority�
Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised as a component of tax income or expense in profit or loss, except
where they relate to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income (such as the revaluation of land) or directly
in equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or equity, respectively�
Clean Seas Seafood Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entity have implemented the tax consolidation legislation
from 1 July 2007� As a consequence, these entities are taxed as a single entity and the deferred tax assets and liabilities of these
entities are set off in the consolidated financial statements�
4�15 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits, together with other short-term, highly liquid investments
that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value�
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4�16 Equity and reserves
Share capital represents the fair value of shares that have been issued� Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares
are deducted from share capital, net of any related income tax benefits�
Share rights reserve represents, in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payment, the allocated fair value at grant date of share
rights that have been granted and remain outstanding at the reporting date� The value determined is recognised evenly over
the financial years in which services are provided as specified by the performance period for each grant of share rights, subject
to subsequent revision of the number of share rights expected to vest and the number that ultimately vest� The recognised
value of share rights that vest and are exercised is transferred to share capital on the issue of shares�
Retained earnings/accumulated losses include all current and prior period retained profits and losses�
All transactions with owners of the Parent are recorded separately within equity�
4�17 Employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits are benefits, other than termination benefits, that are expected to be settled wholly within
twelve (12) months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service� Examples of such benefits
include wages and salaries, non-monetary benefits and annual leave� Short-term employee benefits are measured at the
undiscounted amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled�
Other long-term employee benefits
The Group’s liabilities for long service leave are included in other long term benefits as they are not expected to be settled wholly
within twelve (12) months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service� They are measured
at the present value of the expected future payments to be made to employees� The expected future payments incorporate
anticipated future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service, and are discounted at rates
determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on high quality corporate bonds that have maturity
dates that approximate the timing of the estimated future cash outflows� Any re-measurements arising from experience
adjustments and changes in assumptions are recognised in profit or loss in the periods in which the changes occur�
The Group presents employee benefit obligations as current liabilities in the statement of financial position if the Group does
not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve (12) months after the reporting period, irrespective of
when the actual settlement is expected to take place�
Post-employment Benefit Plans
The Group provides post-employment benefits through various defined contribution plans�
Defined Contribution Plans
The Group pays fixed contributions into independent entities in relation to various plans for individual employees� The Group
has no legal or constructive obligations to pay contributions in addition to its fixed contributions, which are recognised as an
expense in the period that relevant employee services are received�
4�18 Share-based employee remuneration
All goods and services received in exchange for the grant of any share-based payment are measured at their fair values� Where
employees are rewarded using share-based payments, the fair values of employees’ services are determined indirectly by reference
to the fair value of the equity instruments granted� This fair value is appraised at the grant date and excludes the impact of
non-market vesting conditions (for example profitability and earnings per share growth targets and performance conditions)�
All share-based remuneration is ultimately recognised as an expense in profit or loss with a corresponding credit to share rights
reserve� If vesting periods or other vesting conditions apply, the expense is allocated over the vesting period, based on the best
available estimate of the number of share rights expected to vest�
Non-market vesting conditions are included in assumptions about the number of share rights that are expected to become
exercisable� Estimates are subsequently revised if there is any indication that the number of share rights expected to vest differs
from previous estimates� Any cumulative adjustment prior to vesting is recognised in the current period� No adjustment is made
to any expense recognised in prior periods if share rights ultimately exercised are different to that estimated on vesting�
Upon exercise of share rights, the proceeds received and the accumulated amount in the share rights reserve applicable to those
share rights, net of any directly attributable transaction costs, are allocated to share capital�
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4�19 Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets
Provisions for product warranties, legal disputes, onerous contracts or other claims are recognised when the Group has a present
legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required
from the Group and amounts can be estimated reliably� Timing or amount of the outflow may still be uncertain�
Restructuring provisions are recognised only if a detailed formal plan for the restructuring has been developed and implemented,
or management has at least announced the plan’s main features to those affected by it� Provisions are not recognised for future
operating losses�
Provisions are measured at the estimated expenditure required to settle the present obligation, based on the most reliable evidence
available at the reporting date, including the risks and uncertainties associated with the present obligation� Where there are
a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the
class of obligations as a whole� Provisions are discounted to their present values, where the time value of money is material�
Any reimbursement that the Group can be virtually certain to collect from a third party with respect to the obligation
is recognised as a separate asset� However, this asset may not exceed the amount of the related provision�
No liability is recognised if an outflow of economic resources as a result of present obligation is not probable� Such situations
are disclosed as contingent liabilities, unless the outflow of resources is remote in which case no liability is recognised�
4�20 Biological assets
Biological assets comprise live fish held for sale and broodstock�
Live fish held for sale are valued at their fair value less costs to sell in accordance with AASB141 Agriculture� Estimated fair values
are based on the number and size of fish held at the reporting date, actual selling prices achieved in the three weeks following
the reporting date and other relevant factors, including allowance for future mortality, assessed as impacting fair value in
accordance with AASB141�
Broodstock are valued at their fair value less costs to sell in accordance with AASB141 Agriculture� Estimated fair values take into
account the valuation of live fish held for sale and estimated value as broodstock� As the tuna research program is currently scaled
back, the Board has adopted a conservative approach by valuing southern bluefin tuna broodstock at estimated market value�
In the Directors’ opinion, insurance cover is currently not available at commercially acceptable rates for the live Yellowtail Kingfish
held for sale or the broodstock� The Directors have therefore chosen to actively manage the risks as the preferred alternative and
review this on an annual basis�
4�21 Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not
recoverable from the Tax Office� In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset
or as part of an item of the expense� Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST�
Cash flows are presented in the statement of cash flows on a gross basis, except for the GST components of investing and
financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows�
4�22 Rounding of amounts
The Parent Entity has applied the relief available to it under ASIC Class Order 2016/191 and accordingly, amounts in the financial
statements and directors’ report have been rounded off to the nearest $1,000, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar�
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4�23 Significant management judgement in applying accounting policies
When preparing the financial statements, management undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about
the recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses�
Significant management judgement
The following are significant management judgements in applying the accounting policies of the Group that have the most
significant effect on the financial statements�
Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have,
on the consolidated entity based on known information� This consideration extends to the nature of the products and services
offered, customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the consolidated entity operates� Other than
as addressed in the Director’s Report, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial
statements or any significant uncertainties with respect to events or conditions which may impact the consolidated entity
unfavourably as at the reporting date or subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic�
Fair value of live fish held for sale and broodstock
Management values live fish held for sale at their fair value less costs to sell in accordance with AASB141 Agriculture�
Estimated fair values are based on the number and size of fish held at the reporting date, actual selling prices achieved in
the three weeks following the reporting date and other relevant factors, including allowance for future mortality, assessed
as impacting fair value in accordance with AASB141� These estimates may vary from net sale proceeds ultimately achieved�
Broodstock has been held at the same value as the prior year as Directors believe it is representative of its fair value as at the
reporting date�
Recognition of deferred tax assets
The extent to which deferred tax assets can be recognised is based on an assessment of the probability of the Group’s future
taxable income against which the deferred tax assets can be utilised� In addition, significant judgement is required in assessing
the impact of any legal or economic limits or uncertainties in relevant tax jurisdictions in relation to the value of accessible
carried forward losses into future years (see Note 4�14)�
Estimation uncertainty
Information about estimates and assumptions that have the most significant effect on recognition and measurement of assets,
liabilities, income and expenses is provided below� Actual results may be substantially different�
Impairment
In assessing impairment, management estimates the recoverable amount of each asset or cash-generating unit based on expected
future cash flows and uses an interest rate to discount them� Estimation uncertainty relates to assumptions about future
operating results and the determination of a suitable discount rate (see Note 4�11)�
Useful lives of depreciable assets
Management reviews its estimate of the useful lives of depreciable assets at each reporting date, based on the expected utility
of the assets� Uncertainties in these estimates relate to technical and other forms of obsolescence�
Inventories
Management estimates the net realisable values of inventories, taking into account the most reliable evidence available at each
reporting date� The future realisation of these inventories may be affected by market-driven changes that may reduce future
selling prices�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
5 OPERATING SEGMENTS
Management currently identifies the Group’s two segments as finfish sales and tuna operations as detailed in Note 1�
These operating segments are monitored by the Group’s Chief Executive Officer and strategic decisions are made on the
basis of adjusted segment operating results�
Segment information for the reporting period is as follows:
Finfish
Sales
2021
$’000
48,460
48,460
1,454
1,444
(29,549)
(13,784)
(10,982)
(10,618)
(9,882)
(3,789)
(3,131)
–
(30,377)
71,494
Finfish
Sales
2020
$’000
40,313
40,313
16,375
18,511
(31,708)
(12,370)
(10,197)
(10,598)
(15,813)
(3,417)
(3,874)
–
(12,778)
84,096
Tuna
Operations
2021
$’000
Unallocated
2021
$’000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(21)
(289)
–
(310)
434
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1,410)
(1,410)
30,072
Tuna
Operations
2020
$’000
Unallocated
2020
$’000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(24)
(274)
–
(298)
455
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(1,378)
(1,378)
22,169
Total
2021
$’000
48,460
48,460
1,454
1,444
(29,549)
(13,784)
(10,982)
(10,618)
(9,882)
(3,810)
(3,420)
(1,410)
(32,097)
102,000
Total
2020
$’000
40,313
40,313
16,375
18,511
(31,708)
(12,370)
(10,197)
(10,598)
(15,813)
(3,441)
(4,148)
(1,378)
(14,454)
106,720
Revenue
From external customers
Segment revenues
Other income
Net gain from changes in value of fish
Fish husbandry expense
Employee benefits expense
Fish processing and selling expense
Frozen Inventory COGS
Impairment – frozen inventory and biological assets
Depreciation and amortisation
Other expenses
Finance costs and income
Segment operating loss before tax
Segment assets 2021
Revenue
From external customers
Segment revenues
Other income
Net gain from changes in value of fish
Fish husbandry expense
Employee benefits expense
Fish processing and selling expense
Frozen Inventory COGS
Impairment – frozen inventory and biological assets
Depreciation and amortisation
Other expenses
Finance costs and income
Segment operating profit/(loss) before tax
Segment assets 2020
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No segment liabilities are disclosed because there is no measure of segment liabilities regularly reported to the Group’s Chief
Executive Officer� Unallocated operating income and expense consists of net interest and unallocated assets consist of cash
and cash equivalents�
Revenues from external customers in the Group’s domicile, Australia, as well as its major other markets have been identified
on the basis of the customer’s geographical location� Non-current assets are allocated based on their physical location�
The Group’s revenues from external customers and its non-current assets are divided into the following geographical areas:
Australia
Europe
Other countries
Total
Revenue
2021
$’000
30,378
13,507
4,575
48,460
Non-current
assets
2021
$’000
20,223
–
–
20,223
Revenue
2020
$’000
22,438
14,680
3,195
40,313
Non-current
assets
2020
$’000
19,832
–
–
19,832
During 2021 $2�9 million or 6% (2020: $3�9 million or 10%) of the Group’s revenues depended on a single customer in the finfish
sales segment�
6 REVENUE
Revenue for the reporting periods consist of the following:
Sale of fresh fish products
Sale of frozen fish products
Total
7 OTHER INCOME
Litigation settlement
Government Stimulus (Jobkeeper)
Other income
Total other income
2021
$’000
36,323
12,137
48,460
2021
$’000
–
978
476
1,454
2020
$’000
31,807
8,506
40,313
2020
$’000
15,000
843
532
16,375
On the 23 December 2019, the Group’s legal action against Gibson’s Ltd in respect of what the Company alleged, and Gibson’s
Ltd denied, were defective feed supplied to the Company and fed to the Company’s Yellowtail Kingfish between December 2008
and July 2012 was settled for a payment to the Company for $15 million inclusive of costs� The payment was received in full on
16 January 2020�
From April 2020, the Group qualified for Jobkeeper for certain qualifying employees� At 30 June 2021 the Group had recognised
other income of $0�98 million (FY20 $0�84 million)�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
8 FISH HUSBANDRY EXPENSE
Fish husbandry expense consist of the following:
Fish feed
Farm operating expense
Hatchery operating expense
Total fish husbandry expense
9 FINANCE INCOME AND FINANCE COSTS
Finance income for the reporting periods consist of the following:
Interest income from cash and cash equivalents
Total
Finance costs for the reporting periods consist of the following:
Interest expenses for borrowings at amortised cost:
• Convertible note
• Leases
• Other borrowings
Total
10 INCOME TAX EXPENSE
2021
$’000
20,069
7,788
1,692
29,549
2021
$’000
5
5
2021
$’000
1,153
162
100
1,415
2020
$’000
22,919
7,316
1,473
31,708
2020
$’000
11
11
2020
$’000
878
208
303
1,389
The major components of tax expense and the reconciliation of the expected tax expense based on the domestic effective tax
rate of 26% (2020: 27�5%) and the reported tax expense in profit or loss are as follows:
Loss before tax
Domestic tax rate for Clean Seas Seafood Limited
Expected tax expense/(income)
Adjustment for R&D tax incentive refund – 26% corporate tax rate component
Current year tax expense added to/(offset against) prior year tax losses
Adjustment for derecognition of tax losses
Adjustment for tax-exempt income
Actual tax expense/(income)
Tax expense comprises:
• R&D tax incentive refund – 26% corporate tax rate component
• Deferred tax expense
Tax expense (income)
2021
$’000
(32,097)
26%
(8,345)
–
–
8,345
–
–
–
–
–
2020
$’000
(14,454)
27�5%
(3,975)
–
–
3,975
–
–
–
–
–
Due to uncertainty regarding the utilisation of prior year tax losses in future years, the tax losses are not recognised as an asset�
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At 30 June 2021, carried forward tax losses are estimated to be $94 million (2021: $73 million) and non-refundable R&D tax
offsets are estimated to be $14�3 million (2021: $10�5 million)�
11 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include the following components:
Cash at bank
Total
12 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
Trade and other receivables consist of the following:
Trade receivables, gross
Allowance for credit losses
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Total
2021
$’000
30,072
30,072
2020
$’000
22,169
22,169
2021
$’000
6,151
(76)
6,075
308
6,383
2020
$’000
2,803
(76)
2,727
246
2,973
All amounts are short-term� The net carrying value of trade receivables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value�
Not overdue
0 to 3 months overdue
3 to 6 months overdue
Over 6 months overdue
Total
Expected credit loss rate
Carrying Amount
2021
%
0�6%
2�9%
0�0%
0�0%
2020
%
1%
6%
10%
0%
2021
$’000
4,430
1,719
2
–
2020
$’000
1,815
960
28
–
6,151
2,803
The movement in the allowance for credit losses can be reconciled as follows:
Reconciliation of allowance for credit losses
Balance at 1 July
Amounts written off/(uncollectable)
Additional provision recognised
Impairment loss reversed
Balance 30 June
An analysis of unimpaired trade receivables that are past due is given in Note 34�3�
Allowance for
expected losses
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
26
50
–
–
76
2021
$’000
76
–
–
–
76
20
53
3
–
76
2020
$’000
50
(138)
164
–
76
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
13 FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
13�1 Categories of financial assets and liabilities
Note 4�12 provides a description of each category of financial assets and financial liabilities and the related accounting policies�
Financial assets at amortised cost
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Totals
Other liabilities
Convertible note
Borrowings
Trade and other payables
Totals
Notes
11
12
Notes
22
21
20
2021
$’000
30,072
6,383
36,455
2021
$’000
9,551
13,464
8,900
31,915
2020
$’000
22,169
2,973
25,142
2020
$’000
13,075
13,265
6,423
32,763
No financial assets or liabilities are recognised at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income or Fair Value through Profit
or loss�
A description of the Group’s financial instrument risks, including risk management objectives and policies is given in Note 34�
13�2 Other financial assets and liabilities
The carrying amount of the following financial assets and liabilities is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value:
• cash and cash equivalents;
• trade and other receivables;
• trade and other payables; and
• borrowings�
14 INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
Frozen fish products
(Less) impairment
Frozen fish products (at NRV)
Fish feed (at cost)
Other (at cost)
Total
2021
$’000
11,411
(2,176)
9,235
1,355
662
11,252
2020
$’000
15,352
(6,713)
8,639
1,665
587
10,891
At 30 June 2021, the Group recognised an impairment of $2�2 million to ensure that inventory is stated at the lower of cost and
net realisable value (NRV)� Management estimates the net realisable values of inventories, taking into account the most reliable
evidence available at each reporting date�
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15 BIOLOGICAL ASSETS – CURRENT
Live Yellowtail Kingfish – Held for Sale
Carrying amount at beginning of period
Adjusted for:
Gain from physical changes at fair value less costs to sell
Decrease due to harvest for sale as fresh
Net gain recognised in profit and loss
Decrease due to impairment
Decrease due to harvest for processing to frozen inventory
Carrying amount at end of period
2021
$’000
49,783
29,677
(28,233)
1,444
(7,706)
(11,016)
32,505
2020
$’000
56,585
44,312
(25,801)
18,511
(9,100)
(16,213)
49,783
The closing biomass comprised 3,295 tonnes at an average weight of 2�46kg� This comprised 463 tonnes of 2019 year class (YC19)
at an average weight of 5�9kg, 2,265 tonnes of YC20 at an average weight of 4�15 kg and 567 tonnes YC21 at an average weight
of 0�8 kg (2020: 4,435 tonnes at an average weight of 2�43kg comprising 321 tonnes of 2018 year class (YC18) at an average
weight of 4�9kg, 2,963 tonnes of YC19 at an average weight of 3�7 kg and 1,151 tonnes YC20 at an average weight of 1�2 kg)�
During FY21 harvests totalled 3,416 tonnes (FY20: 3,068 tonnes)�
During FY21, the Group recognised an impairment of $7�7 million in December 2020 (FY20: $9�1 million) to ensure that Live fish
inventory is stated at fair value in accordance with AASB 141 Agriculture� There has been no further impairments recognised in
the period subsequent to December 2020�
There is inherent uncertainty in the biomass estimate and resultant live fish valuation� This is common to all such valuations
and best practice methodology is used to facilitate reliable estimates� Biomass is estimated using a model that simulates fish
growth� Actual growth will invariably differ to some extent, which is monitored and stock records adjusted via harvest counts
and weights, periodic sample weight checks, physical counts on transfer to sea cages and subsequent splitting of cages, mortality
counts and reconciliation of the perpetual records after physical counts and on cage closeout�
16 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Details of the Group’s property, plant and equipment and their carrying amount are as follows:
Gross carrying amount
Balance 1 July 2020
Additions
Disposals
Balance 30 June 2021
Depreciation and impairment
Balance 1 July 2020
Disposals
Depreciation
Balance 30 June 2021
Carrying amount 30 June 2021
Land &
Buildings
$’000
Plant &
Equipment
$’000
4,244
122
–
4,366
(1,667)
–
(159)
(1,826)
2,540
39,152
3,300
–
42,452
(25,637)
–
(3,400)
(29,037)
13,415
Total
$’000
43,396
3,422
–
46,818
(27,304)
–
(3,559)
(30,863)
15,955
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Gross carrying amount
Balance 1 July 2019
Additions
Disposals
Balance 30 June 2020
Depreciation and impairment
Balance 1 July 2019
Disposals
Depreciation
Balance 30 June 2020
Carrying amount 30 June 2020
Land &
Buildings
$’000
Plant &
Equipment
$’000
4,186
58
–
4,244
(1,504)
–
(163)
(1,667)
2,577
36,836
2,316
–
39,152
(22,649)
–
(2,988)
(25,637)
13,515
Total
$’000
41,022
2,374
–
43,396
(24,153)
–
(3,151)
(27,304)
16,092
All depreciation and impairment charges are included within depreciation, amortisation and impairment of non-financial assets�
The Property, Plant and Equipment has been pledged as security for the Group’s bank borrowings (see Note 21)�
17 BIOLOGICAL ASSETS – NON-CURRENT
Finfish Broodstock
Carrying amount at beginning of period
Purchases
Sales
Carrying amount at end of period
2021
$’000
244
–
–
244
18 INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Details of the Group’s intangible assets and their carrying amounts are as follows:
Net carrying amount
Balance at 1 July 2020
Addition
Amortisation and impairment
Net carrying amount 30 June 2021
Balance at 1 July 2019
Amortisation and impairment
Net carrying amount 30 June 2020
Ice Fresh
Licence
$’000
PIRSA Leases
and Licences
$’000
Southern
Bluefin Tuna
Quota
$’000
–
779
–
779
–
–
–
2,827
–
–
2,827
2,827
–
2,827
130
–
–
130
130
–
130
At each reporting date, the Directors review intangible assets for impairment�
58
2020
$’000
244
–
–
244
Total
$’000
2,957
779
–
3,736
2,957
–
2,957
Impairment assessment
The Group operates two cash generating units comprising fin-fish and tuna operations�
The recoverable amount of the consolidated entity’s non-current assets has been determined by value-in-use cash flow projections
from financial budgets for FY22 as reviewed by the Board� In establishing the cash flow projections, due consideration was given
to the economic impacts associated with COVID-19� The discounted cash flow model is based on a 3-year projection period and
extrapolated for a further 2 years, together with a terminal value�
Key assumptions are those to which the recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating units is most sensitive� The following
key assumptions were used in the discounted cash flow model for the finfish operation:
• 12�5% discount rate; and
• 2�5% long term revenue and operating cost growth rate�
The discount rate of 12�5% reflects management’s estimate of the time value of money and the consolidated entity’s weighted
average cost of capital adjusted for the finfish operation, the risk free rate and the volatility of the share price relative to market
movements� Sensitivity analysis indicates that headroom continues to be present if the discount rate is increased to 14�3%�
Management believes the projected 2�5% revenue growth rate is prudent and justified, based on the general slowing in the market�
Sensitivity analysis on the long-term growth rate indicates that headroom continues to be present if growth rate is reduced to 0�5%�
Accordingly, the Group has concluded that no impairment is required based on current market and economic conditions and
expected future performance�
19 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS
The following table shows the movements in right-of-use assets
Gross carrying amount
Balance at 1 July 2020
Additions
Remeasure lease
Disposals
Balance at 30 June 2021
Amortisation and impairment
Balance at 1 July 2020
Disposals
Amortisation
Balance at 30 June 2021
Carrying amount 30 June 2021
Total
$’000
829
–
–
–
829
(290)
–
(251)
(541)
288
The main leased site is the Royal Park processing plant in Adelaide, South Australia� The lease has a minimum term of 2 years
to March 2023 with subsequent renewal options of 3 years and 3 years and includes a right of first refusal to purchase�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
20 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Trade and other payables consist of the following:
Current:
• trade payables
• related party payables
• other payables
Total trade and other payables
2021
$’000
5,167
59
3,674
8,900
All amounts are short-term� The carrying values of trade payables and other payables are considered to be a reasonable
approximation of fair value�
21 BORROWINGS
Borrowings consist of the following:
Current:
•Trade Finance Facility
•Lease liabilities – bank (note 33�1)
•Lease liabilities – other (note 33�2)
•Insurance premium funding
Total borrowings – current
Non-current:
•Lease liabilities – bank (note 33�1)
•Lease liabilities – other (note 33�2)
Total borrowings – non-current
2021
$’000
9,471
977
187
1,395
12,030
1,310
124
1,434
2020
$’000
4,196
63
2,164
6,423
2020
$’000
8,496
1,304
249
876
10,925
2,029
311
2,340
In December 2020, the Group renewed its Finance Facility with Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with a facility limit to
$32�15 million� The Finance Facility comprises $12 million Trade Finance Facility, $14 million Market Rate Loan Facility, $6 million
Equipment Finance Facility and $150,000 Corporate Card Facility� This is an ongoing facility subject to annual review and is
secured against all Group assets�
The Group is subject to financial covenants, including operating cash flows and current ratio, which are reviewed quarterly�
The Group was compliant with all its covenants as at 30 June 2021�
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22 CONVERTIBLE NOTES
Convertible notes:
at beginning of year
conversions to shares during year
Total convertible notes at end of year
Transaction costs capitalised:
at beginning of period/year
transaction costs capitalised during year
transaction costs amortised during year
Total transaction costs at end of year
Total convertible notes (net of transaction costs) at end of year
2021
$‘000
13,770
(3,763)
10,007
(695)
(60)
299
(456)
9,551
2020
$’000
15,403
(1,633)
13,770
–
(854)
159
(695)
13,075
The Company issued 15,403,097 convertible notes with a face value of $1�00 each� The interest rate payable to Noteholders
is 8% per annum payable half yearly in arrears� The convertible notes are due to mature on 22 November 2022� Noteholders
have the right to convert some or all of their Notes to Shares on a quarterly basis before the maturity date� Notes are issued
in accordance with the prospectus dated 15 October 2019� The Notes are unsecured, but rank ahead of shares in a wind up�
During FY21 3�7 million (FY20:1�6 million) notes were converted into shares� The costs associated with the notes are amortised
to the profit and loss over the term of the notes�
23 PROVISIONS
The carrying amounts and movements in the provisions account are as follows:
Carrying amount 1 July 2020
Additional provisions
Amount utilised
Carrying amount 30 June 2021
Current employee benefit provision
Non-current employee benefit provision
Annual
Leave
$’000
Long Service
Leave
$’000
885
606
(610)
881
881
–
614
93
(35)
672
372
300
Total
$’000
1,499
699
(645)
1,553
1,253
300
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
24 EMPLOYEE REMUNERATION
24�1 Employee benefits expense
Expenses recognised for employee benefits are analysed below:
Salaries and wages
Termination payments
Superannuation – Defined contribution plans
Leave entitlement accrual adjustment
Short term incentive
Long term incentive – Share rights
Other on-costs
Total
2021
$’000
9,145
1,329
828
946
589
49
898
2020
$’000
9,333
-
833
879
261
344
720
13,784
12,370
On 27th August 2020, the Company announced that the Managing Director & CEO Mr David Head would retire from his role
with the Company in October 2020� Along with Mr Head, the Company announced other changes to its Executive team� In total,
termination payments for FY21 was $1�3 million, which comprised approximately $0�8 million in Share Rights granted�
24�2 Share-based employee remuneration
Due to the ongoing uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Company suspended the LTI scheme in FY21 (FY20 1,037,521 FY20 LTI Share
Rights granted to Executives)� The share rights will vest if specified performance targets are achieved and the executive remains
employed by the Company for three years including the year for which the share rights were granted, or in other circumstances
agreed with the executive or at the discretion of the Board� Each share right on exercise converts to one ordinary share, subject
to adjustment in specified circumstances� On exercise of share rights, a dividend equivalent issue of additional shares replicates
the benefit of any dividends paid on ordinary shares during the performance period� No amount is payable on vesting or exercise�
During FY21 1,495,062 fully paid ordinary shares (FY20 678,899) were issued on the exercise of vested Share Rights and 840,159
Share Rights lapsed (FY20 132,695)�
The valuation of Share Rights has remained consistent with prior issues� One-third of the valuation at the end of the first year is
expensed in the first year� Two-thirds of the valuation in the second year, less the amount expensed in the first year, is expensed
in the second year� The final valuation at the end of the third year, less amounts expensed in the previous two years, is expensed
or written back in the third year� Each year is subject to further review of the number of Share Rights expected to vest, in
accordance with AASB 2 Share Based Payment�
The Share Rights valuation is based on the fair value at grant date of the equity instruments granted, however, no Share Rights
were granted in FY21�
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25 EQUITY
25�1 Share capital
The share capital of Clean Seas Seafood Limited consists only of fully paid ordinary shares; the shares do not have a par value�
All shares are equally eligible to receive dividends and the repayment of capital and represent one vote at a shareholders’ meeting�
Shares issued and fully paid:
• at beginning of the year
• share placements (i)
• convertible notes
• share rights
• STI paid via equity
2021
Shares
2020
Shares
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
105,977,370
43,859,650
6,946,328
1,495,062
369,649
83,498,060
18,241,506
3,558,905
678,899
–
195,937
23,359
3,763
1,510
203
182,436
11,393
1,633
475
–
Total contributed equity at 30 June
158,648,059
105,977,370
224,772
195,937
Notes:
(i) Clean Seas Seafood completed an institutional placement to raise $25 million ($23 million net of costs)�
25�2 Share rights reserve
The Company has granted share rights to certain executives as part of their remuneration arrangements as a Long Term Incentive
(LTI)� Share rights outstanding are as follows:
Share rights outstanding:
• at beginning of the year
• granted during the year/changes to share rights
already granted
• exercised during the year
•
lapsed during the year
Total share rights at 30 June
Details of these Share Rights are provided at note 24�2�
2021
Share rights
2020
Share rights
2,650,988
–
(1,495,062)
(840,159)
315,767
2,425,061
1,037,521
(678,899)
(132,695)
2,650,988
2021
$’000
766
846
(1,510)
–
102
2020
$’000
897
344
(475)
–
766
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
26 EARNINGS PER SHARE AND DIVIDENDS
26�1 Earnings per share
Both the basic and diluted earnings per share have been calculated using the profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders
of Clean Seas Seafood Limited as the numerator (i�e� no adjustments to profit were necessary in 2021 or 2020)�
The reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per share to the
weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share is as follows:
Amounts in thousand shares:
• weighted average number of shares used in basic earnings per share
• shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of share based payments
and convertible notes
Weighted average number of shares used in diluted earnings per share
2021
‘000
117,319
–
117,319
2020
‘000
92,838
–
92,838
The potential exercise of share rights and convertible notes has been excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation
for the period ending 30 June 2021 due to being antidilutive, in accordance with AASB 133 Earnings Per Share, paragraph 43�
26�2 Dividends
Dividends Paid and Proposed
Dividends declared during the year
26�3 Franking credits
The amount of the franking credits available for subsequent reporting periods are:
• balance at the end of the reporting period
• franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of provision
for income tax
• franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability
at the end of the reporting period
• franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables
at the end of reporting period
Total franking credits available
2021
$’000
–
2020
$’000
–
Parent
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
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27 RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Loss for the year
Adjustments for:
• Depreciation and amortisation
• LTI share rights expense
• STI paid via equity
• net interest expense included in investing and financing
• non-cash insurance expense
Net changes in working capital:
• change in inventories
• change in trade and other receivables
• change in prepayments
• change in biological assets
• change in trade and other payables
• change in other employee obligations
• changes offset in investing
Net cash used in operating activities
28 AUDITOR REMUNERATION
Audit and review of financial statements
Other services
• taxation compliance
• other tax services
Total other service remuneration
Total auditor’s remuneration
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
(32,097)
(14,454)
3,810
846
203
1,410
1,480
(361)
(3,410)
(493)
17,278
952
54
495
(9,833)
2021
$
104,471
11,950
36,250
48,200
152,671
3,441
344
-
1,378
1,392
(1,426)
2,791
(25)
6,802
(559)
304
(14)
(26)
2020
$
89,571
12,000
8,000
20,000
109,571
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
29 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL DISCLOSURES
The Group’s related parties comprise its key management and entities associated with key management�
The Remuneration Report in the Directors’ Report sets out the remuneration of directors and specified executives�
A major shareholder in Clean Seas Seafood Limited is Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd (ATF)� ATF and its associated
entities controlled 4�68% of issued shares at 30 June 2021 (2020: 6�15%) and it is associated with Stehr Group Pty Ltd,
H & A Stehr Superannuation Fund and Sanchez Tuna Pty Ltd� These transactions were as follows:
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd:
• Receipts for ice, expenses, SBT quota lease and contract labour
• Payments for towing, contract labour, fish feed, marina and net shed rent and electricity
Stehr Group Pty Ltd
• Payments for office rent
• Other payments
3
536
45
–
The following balances are outstanding as at the reporting date in relation to transactions with related parties:
Current payables
• Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd
• Stehr Group Pty Ltd
2021
$’000
59
–
33
389
35
–
2020
$’000
61
2
The totals of remuneration paid or payable to the key management personnel of the Group during the year are as follows:
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Long-term benefits
Total Remuneration
2021
$
2020
$
1,104,440
1,429,713
55,882
41,600
62,532
215,048
1,201,922
1,707,293
The Remuneration Report contained in the Directors’ Report contains details of the remuneration paid or payable to each member
of the Group’s key management personnel for the year ended 30 June 2021�
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30 CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The Group has unrecognised carry forward tax losses� This contingent asset is discussed in Note 10�
At 30 June 2021, the Group has bank guarantees of $68,229 (2020: $112,229)�
There are no other material contingent assets or liabilities�
31 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
Property, plant and equipment
2021
$’000
1,005
2020
$’000
797
Capital commitments relate to items of plant and equipment and site works where funds have been committed but the assets
not yet received� The amounts are expected to be paid to suppliers in FY22�
32 INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES
Set out below are details of the subsidy held directly by the Group:
Country of incorporation
and principal place of
business
Australia
Australia
Principal activity
Growout and sale
of Yellowtail Kingfish
Sale of
Yellowtail Kingfish
Group proportion
of ownership interests
30 June 2021
30 June 2020
100%
100%
100%
100%
Name of the Subsidiary
Clean Seas Aquaculture
Growout Pty Ltd
Clean Seas Seafood
International Pty Ltd
33 LEASES
33�1 Lease liabilities – Bank
The Group holds a number of motor vehicles and plant & equipment under lease arrangements with the Commonwealth Bank
of Australia� The net carrying amount of these assets is $2�4 million (2020: $3�4 million)�
The Group’s lease liabilities, which are secured by the related assets held under leases, are classified as follows:
Lease liabilities – Bank
Current:
• Lease liabilities – bank
Non-current:
• Lease liabilities – bank
2021
$’000
977
1,310
2020
$’000
1,304
2,029
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
Future minimum lease payments at the end of each reporting period under review were as follows:
Minimum lease payments due
Within 1 year
$’000
1-5 years
$’000
After 5 years
$’000
1,068
(91)
977
1,446
(142)
1,304
1,358
(48)
1,310
2,143
(114)
2,029
–
–
–
–
–
–
2021
$’000
187
124
Total
$’000
2,426
(139)
2,287
3,589
(256)
3,333
2020
$’000
249
311
Minimum lease payments due
Within 1 year
$’000
1-5 years
$’000
After 5 years
$’000
Total
$’000
198
(11)
187
270
(21)
249
126
(2)
124
324
(13)
311
–
–
–
–
–
–
324
(13)
311
594
(34)
560
30 June 2021
Lease payments
Finance charges
Net present values
30 June 2020
Lease payments
Finance charges
Net present values
33�2 Lease liabilities – Other
Current:
• Lease liabilities
Non-current:
• Lease liabilities
30 June 2021
Lease payments
Finance charges
Net present values
30 June 2020
Lease payments
Finance charges
Net present values
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34 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT RISK
34�1 Risk management objectives and policies
The Group is exposed to various risks in relation to financial instruments� The Group’s financial assets and liabilities
by category are summarised in Note 13�1� The main types of risks are market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk�
The Group’s risk management is coordinated at its head office, in close cooperation with the Board of Directors, and focuses
on actively managing those risks to secure the Group’s short to medium-term cash flows�
The Group does not engage in the trading of financial assets for speculative purposes nor does it write options� The most
significant financial risks to which the Group is exposed are described below�
34�2 Market risk analysis
The Group is exposed to market risk through its use of financial instruments and specifically to currency risk, interest rate risk
and certain other price risks, which result from both its operating and investing activities�
Foreign currency sensitivity
Most of the Group’s transactions are carried out in Australian dollars (AUD)� Exposures to currency exchange rates mainly arise
from the Group’s overseas sales, which are currently primarily denominated in Euro (EUR)�
To mitigate the Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk, non-AUD cash flows are monitored, customer payments are credited
to foreign currency bank accounts and converted to AUD on a managed basis and forward exchange contracts may be entered
into in accordance with the Group’s risk management policies� Where the amounts to be paid and received in a specific currency
are expected to largely offset one another, no further hedging activity is undertaken�
Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities which expose the Group to currency risk are disclosed below�
The amounts shown are those reported to key management translated into AUD at the closing rate:
30 June 2021
• financial assets
• financial liabilities
Total exposure
30 June 2020
• financial assets
• financial liabilities
Total exposure
Short term exposure
Long term exposure
EUR
A$’000
USD
A$’000
Other
A$’000
EUR
A$’000
USD
A$’000
Other
A$’000
3,411
(625)
2,786
1,108
(882)
226
1,907
(30)
1,877
582
(28)
554
25
(817)
(792)
22
–
22
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
The following table illustrates the sensitivity of profit and equity in regards to the Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities
and the AUD/EUR exchange rate ‘all other things being equal’� It assumes a +/- 5% change in this exchange rate for the year ended
at 30 June 2021 (2020 +/- 5%)� The sensitivity analysis is based on the impact on the Group’s valuation of live fish held for sale�
Profit and Equity Increase/(Decrease)
30 June 2021
30 June 2020
Increase 5%
A$’000
Decrease 5%
A$’000
(886)
(1,092)
980
1,207
Exposures to foreign exchange rates vary during the year depending on the volume of overseas transactions� Nonetheless, the
analysis above is considered to be representative of the Group’s exposure to currency risk�
Interest rate sensitivity
The Group’s policy is to minimise interest rate cash flow risk exposures on long-term financing�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
34�3 Credit risk analysis
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty fails to discharge an obligation to the Group� The Group is exposed to this risk for
various financial instruments, for example by granting trade credit to customers and investing surplus funds� The Group’s
maximum exposure to credit risk is limited to the carrying amount of financial assets recognised at the reporting date, as
summarised below:
Classes of financial assets
Carrying amounts:
• cash and cash equivalents
• trade and other receivables
Total
2021
$’000
2020
$’000
30,072
6,383
36,455
22,169
2,973
25,142
The Group continuously monitors defaults of customers and other counterparties, identified either individually or by group and
incorporates this information into its credit risk controls� Where available at reasonable cost, external credit ratings and/or reports
on customers and other counterparties are obtained and used� The Group’s policy is to deal only with creditworthy counterparties�
The Group’s management considers that all of the above financial assets that are not impaired or past due for each of the
30 June reporting dates under review are of good credit quality�
At 30 June, the Group has certain trade receivables that have not been settled by the contractual due date but are not considered
to be impaired� The amounts at 30 June analysed by the length of time past due, are:
Not more three (3) months
More than three (3) months but not more than six (6) months
More than six (6) months but not more than one (1) year
More than one (1) year
Total
2021
$’000
1,719
3
–
–
1,722
2020
$’000
960
28
–
–
988
The Group applies the AASB 9 simplified model of recognising lifetime expected credit losses for all trade receivables as these
items do not have a significant financing component�
In measuring the expected credit losses, the trade receivables have been assessed on a collective basis as they possess shared
credit risk characteristics� They have been grouped based on the days past due and also according to the geographical location
of customers�
The expected loss rates are based on the payment profile for sales over the past 24 months before 30 June 2021 as well as the
corresponding historical credit losses during that period� The historical rates are adjusted to reflect current and forwarding
looking macroeconomic factors affecting the customer’s ability to settle the amount outstanding�
The Group is not exposed to any significant credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of counterparties having
similar characteristics� Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers in various industries and geographical areas�
Based on historical information about customer default rates management consider the credit quality of trade receivables that
are not past due or impaired to be good�
On the above basis the expected credit loss for trade receivables as at 30 June 2021 and recognised a provision for $76k�
The credit risk for cash and cash equivalents is considered negligible, since the counterparties are reputable banks with high
quality external credit ratings�
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34�4 Liquidity risk analysis
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group might be unable to meet its obligations� The Group manages its liquidity needs by
monitoring scheduled debt servicing payments for long-term financial liabilities as well as forecast cash inflows and outflows
due in day-to-day business� The data used for analysing these cash flows is consistent with that used in the contractual maturity
analysis below� Liquidity needs are monitored in various time bands, on a day-to-day and week-to-week basis, as well as on the
basis of a rolling monthly projection� Net cash requirements are compared to available cash and borrowing facilities in order to
determine headroom or any shortfalls� This analysis shows that available borrowing facilities are expected to be sufficient over
the lookout period�
As at 30 June 2021, the Group’s non-derivative financial liabilities have contractual maturities (including interest payments
where applicable) as summarised below:
30 June 2021
Convertible notes
Trade Finance Facility
Trade and other payables
Finance lease obligations
Lease obligations
Other borrowings
Total
Current
Non-current
Within
6 months
$’000
–
9,471
8,900
477
101
1,008
19,957
6 – 12 months
$’000
1 – 5 years
$’000
5+ years
$’000
–
–
–
500
86
387
973
9,551
–
–
1,310
124
–
10,985
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
This compares to the maturity of the Group’s non-derivative financial liabilities in the previous reporting periods as follows:
30 June 2020
Convertible notes
Trade Finance Facility
Trade and other payables
Finance lease obligations
Lease obligations
Other borrowings
Total
Current
Non-current
Within
6 months
$’000
–
8,496
6,423
526
131
750
16,326
6 – 12 months
$’000
1 – 5 years
$’000
5+ years
$’000
–
–
–
778
118
126
1,022
13,075
–
–
2,029
311
–
15,415
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
The above amounts reflect the contractual undiscounted cash flows, which may differ to the carrying values of the liabilities
at the reporting date�
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
35 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
35�1 Fair value measurement of non-financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value in the statement of financial position are grouped into three
levels of a fair value hierarchy� The three levels are defined based on the observability of significant inputs to the measurement,
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
or indirectly
• Level 3: unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
The following table shows the various Levels within the hierarchy of non-financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring
basis at 30 June 2021:
30 June 2021
Biological assets – current
Biological assets – non-current
Southern bluefin tuna quota
Total
30 June 2020
Biological assets – current
Biological assets – non-current
Southern bluefin tuna quota
Total
Level 1
$’000
Level 2
$’000
–
–
–
–
Level 1
$’000
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Level 2
$’000
49,783
244
130
50,157
Level 3
$’000
32,505
244
130
Total
$’000
32,505
244
130
32,879
32,879
Level 3
$’000
–
–
–
–
Total
$’000
49,783
244
130
50,157
The fair values of the biological assets are determined in accordance with Note 4�20�
Valuation processes
In 2021, the Group transferred biological assets from Level 2 into Level 3 as it was considered to be more representative of the
inputs being used in the fair value estimation�
The biological assets of the Group are considered Level 3 and are valued internally by the Group as there is no observable market
for them� The value is based on the estimated exit price per kilogram and the value changes for the average weight of each fish
as it progresses through the growth and transformation cycle� The average weight of the fish is sample measured periodically
and the value is determined by applying the average weight to the estimated weight�
The average lifecycle of Large Kingfish is approximately 2 years to minimum initial harvest size (harvest weight 4�5 k�g), while
for Small Kingfish (harvest weight 1�5 k�g) it is approximately 1 year� The value per fish is based on this weight estimate adjusted
for future mortalities and multiplied by the expected market price at the relevant point of transformation� Significant changes
in any of the significant unobservable inputs in isolation would result in significant changes in fair value measurement�
The net increment/(decrement) in the fair value of Kingfish is recognised as income/(expense) in the reporting period�
The current fair value per kg� for Large Kingfish is $12�79/k�g (FY20: $13�34/k�g) and for Small Kingfish $10�00/kg� (FY20:10�30)�
Kingfish which are less than 250 grams are valued at $3�00 per fish�
Included in the valuation for Biomass is a provision for frozen clearance and additional airfreight costs due to COVID-19 for
$3�4 million (FY20: $6�3 million)�
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36 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Group’s capital management objectives are:
• to ensure the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern; and
• to provide an adequate return to shareholders
Management assesses the Group’s capital requirements in order to maintain an efficient overall financing structure while avoiding
excessive leverage� The Group manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic
conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets� In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group
considers the issue of new shares, dividends, return of capital to shareholders and sale of assets to reduce debt�
The Group has satisfied its covenant obligations for the Finance Facility Commonwealth Bank of Australia at 30 June 2021�
37 PARENT ENTITY INFORMATION
Information relating to Clean Seas Seafood Limited (‘the Parent Entity’):
Statement of financial position
Current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Issued capital
Share rights reserve
Accumulated losses
Total equity
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Profit/(Loss) for the year
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
2021
$’000
28,736
111,743
15,165
26,309
85,434
224,773
102
(139,441)
85,434
(8,234)
–
(8,234)
2020
$’000
883
93,535
12,443
28,037
65,498
195,939
766
(131,207)
65,498
8,001
–
8,001
The Parent Entity has no capital commitments to purchase plant and equipment (2020: Nil)� Refer Note 31 for further details
of the commitment�
The Parent Entity has not entered into a Deed of Cross Guarantee� Refer Note 30 in relation to contingent assets and liabilities�
38 POST-REPORTING DATE EVENTS
Subsequent to 30 June 2021 a further 862,086 convertible notes were converted to 1,673,633 shares�
On the 28 July 2021, The Directors of Clean Seas announced that the Company has given notice to the holder of Convertible Notes
(ASX: CSSG) that the Company will fully redeem all outstanding Convertible Notes on the 31 August 2021� Noteholders have the
option to convert Convertible notes into Shares up to and including the 27 August 2021�
There are no other matters or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the year that have significantly affected or may
significantly affect either:
• the entity’s operations in future financial years;
• the results of those operations in future financial years; or
• the entity’s state of affairs in future financial years�
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Directors’ Declaration
In the opinion of the Directors of Clean Seas Seafood Limited:
• The consolidated financial statements and notes of Clean Seas Seafood Limited are in accordance with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
– Giving a true and fair view of its financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the financial year
ended on that date; and
– Complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the
Corporations Regulations 2001; and
• There are reasonable grounds to believe that Clean Seas Seafood Limited will be able to pay its debts as and when they
become due and payable�
The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 from the Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the financial year ended 30 June 2021�
Note 2 confirms that the consolidated financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards�
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors:
Travis Dillon
Chairman
Dated the 27 day of August 2021
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Independent Auditor’s Report
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Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd ACN 130 913 594 a subsidiary or related entity of Grant Thornton Australia Ltd ABN 41 127 556 389 ‘Grant Thornton’ refers to the brand under which the Grant Thornton member firms provide assurance, tax and advisory services to their clients and/or refers to one or more member firms, as the context requires. Grant Thornton Australia Ltd is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL). GTIL and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership. GTIL and each member firm is a separate legal entity. Services are delivered by the member firms. GTIL does not provide services to clients. GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate one another and are not liable for one another’s acts or omissions. In the Australian context only, the use of the term ‘Grant Thornton’ may refer to Grant Thornton Australia Limited ABN 41 127 556 389 and its Australian subsidiaries and related entities. GTIL is not an Australian related entity to Grant Thornton Australia Limited. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. www.grantthornton.com.au Level 3, 170 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000 Correspondence to: GPO Box 1270 Adelaide SA 5001 T +61 8 8372 6666 Independent Auditor’s Report To the Members of Clean Seas Seafood Limited Report on the audit of the financial report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Clean Seas Seafood Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2021, the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies, and the Directors’ declaration. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: a giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 30 June 2021 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and b complying with Australian Accounting Standards, which complies with the International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and the Corporations Regulations 2001. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Independent Auditor’s Report (Continued)
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial
report of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial report as a whole, and in
forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
We have determined the matters described below to be the key audit matters to be communicated in our report.
Key audit matter
How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Impairment of intangible assets
Note 18
As at 30 June 2021, the Group’s intangible assets of
$3,736,000 comprise of Primary Industries and Regions South
Australia (PIRSA) Water Leases and Licences, Southern
Bluefin Tuna quota and the Ice Fresh Licence.
The Group is required to perform an annual impairment test of
intangible assets with an indefinite useful life and those not
ready for use in accordance with AASB 136 Impairment of
Assets.
Management has tested the intangibles for impairment by
comparing the carrying amount with the recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount was determined on a value-in-use
basis.
The Group’s computations require a number of estimates and
assumptions and therefore there is an inherent risk involved in
the determination of the value of these material assets.
We have determined this is a key audit matter due to the
judgements and estimates required in calculating the
recoverable amount on a value-in-use basis.
Valuation of Biological assets
Note 15 and 17
The Group holds biological assets which includes Kingfish
measured at $32,749,000 as at 30 June 2021. AASB 141
Agriculture requires these assets to be measured at fair value
less costs of disposal.
Estimating the fair value is a complex process involving a
number of judgements and estimates. Due to the nature of
the asset, the valuation technique includes a model that uses
a number of inputs from internal sources.
This area is a key audit matter due to the complex nature of
the estimate and judgements applied.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
enquiring with management to obtain and document an
understanding of management’s process and controls
related to the assessment of impairment, including
management’s calculation of the recoverable amount;
evaluating management’s value-in-use calculations to
assess for reasonableness of:
– mathematical accuracy of the calculations;
– management’s ability to perform accurate estimates;
–
forecast cash inflows and outflows to be derived by the
intangible assets;
– other inputs applied to the value-in-use calculations,
including discount rates, expected terminal value, and
cash flow adjustments;
the sensitivity of the significant inputs and assumptions
made by management in preparing its calculation;
evaluating the model against the requirements of AASB
–
136;
engaging Grant Thornton's valuation specialists team to
assess the valuation methodology applied and critical
assumptions for appropriateness; and
assessing the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures within
the financial statements regarding the judgements and
estimates used by management in their assessment of
recoverable value of the intangible assets.
Our procedures included, amongst others:
enquiring with management to obtain and document an
understanding of management’s process and controls
related to the valuation methodology applied to biological
assets;
critically assessing the inputs used in the valuation model
by comparing to actual performance subsequent to
reporting date and comparing with historical performance of
the Group;
reviewing the historical accuracy of the Group's
assessment of the fair value of Kingfish by comparing to
actual outcomes; and
assessing the adequacy of the Group’s disclosures within
the financial statements regarding the judgements and
estimates used by management in their valuation of
biological assets.
Information other than the financial report and auditor’s report thereon
The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the
Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021, but does not include the financial report and our auditor’s report
thereon.
Our opinion on the financial report does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
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In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider
whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge obtained in the audit or
otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are
required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the financial report
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in
accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the Directors
determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial report, the Directors are responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern,
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the
Directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance
is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing
Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are
considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions
of users taken on the basis of this financial report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial report is located at the Auditing and Assurance
Standards Board website at: https://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilites/ar1_2020.pdf. This description forms part of
our auditor’s report.
Report on the remuneration report
Opinion on the remuneration report
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in the Directors’ report for the year ended 30 June 2021.
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Clean Seas Seafood Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2021 complies with
section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
Responsibilities
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report in accordance
with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Remuneration Report,
based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
GRANT THORNTON AUDIT PTY LTD
Chartered Accountants
I S Kemp
Partner – Audit & Assurance
Adelaide, 27 August 2021
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ASX Additional Information
Additional information required by the ASX Limited Listing Rules and not disclosed elsewhere in this report is set out below�
The information is effective as at 17 August 2021�
ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL (QUOTED)
160,340,175 fully paid ordinary shares are held by 5,081 shareholders�
SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
The number of shares held by substantial shareholders and their associates, as stated on their most recent Substantial Shareholder
notice, are set out below:
Shareholder
Bonafide Wealth Management AG 1
Regal Funds Management Pty Ltd (RFM) 2
GCI CSS (Hofseth & Nevera) LLC 3
1� Notice released to ASX on 2 July 2021�
2� Notice released to ASX on 1 July 2021�
3� Notice released to ASX on 7 July 2021�
VOTING RIGHTS
Ordinary Shares
Number
of Shares
27,665,274
10,569,768
10,100,000
On a show of hands, every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each fully
paid share shall have one vote�
Distribution of equity security holders – Ordinary shares
Holding
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001+
Total
There were 1,494 holders of less than a marketable parcel of ordinary shares (less than $500)�
Number
of holders
1,844
1,732
568
833
104
5,081
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Twenty (20) largest shareholders
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
CS Third Nominees Pty Limited
Australian Tuna Fisheries Pty Ltd
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd ACF Clearstream
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd SIX SIS LTD
UBS Nominees Pty Ltd
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
Morgan Stanley Australia Securities (Nominee) Pty Ltd
DHC Capital Pty Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited – A/C 2
3rd Wave investors Pty Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited
Neweconomy Com AU Nominees Pty Limited <900 Account>
Fernbow Pty Ltd
Mr Hagen Heinz Stehr & Mrs Anna Stehr
BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd
BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd
Mr Murray John Gilbert & Mr Martin Peter Gilbert
Mr Jimmy Thomas & Ms Ivy Ruth Ponniah
Total Securities of Top 20 Holdings
SECURITIES EXCHANGE
The Company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange�
ON MARKET BUY BACK
There is no current on market buy back�
Ordinary shares
Number of
shares held
Percentage of
issued shares
58,476,516
10,571,993
5,162,837
5,058,017
5,048,496
3,713,766
2,699,047
2,591,931
1,652,565
1,633,639
1,500,000
1,476,541
1,347,453
1,155,525
1,080,000
863,853
805,251
801,193
784,324
711,587
107,134,534
36�470%
6�593%
3�220%
3�155%
3�149%
2�316%
1�683%
1�617%
1�031%
1�019%
0�936%
0�921%
0�840%
0�721%
0�674%
0�539%
0�502%
0�500%
0�489%
0�444%
66.817
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