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Annual Report

For the year ended 30 June 2018

Decmil Group Limited ABN 35 111 210 390 and Controlled Entities

INFRASTRUCTURE
RENEWABLES 
RESOURCES

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS NUMBER
35 111 210 390

ASX CODE
DCG

REGISTERED ADDRESS
20 Parkland Road 

Osborne Park, WA 6017 

Tel: +61 8 9368 8877

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Shareholders are advised that the Decmil Group Limited 

2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on  

8th November 2018 at 20 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, 

Western Australia, commencing at 10.00am (AWST).

ABOUT THIS REPORT
This Annual Report is a summary of Decmil Group Limited’s 

(ASX: DCG) (“Decmil” or “Company”) operations, activities 

and financial position as at 30 June 2018.

Decmil Group Limited (ABN 35 111 210 390) is the parent 

Company of the Decmil Group of companies. In this report, 

unless otherwise stated, references to ‘Decmil’, ‘DGL’ and 

‘the Company’, and ‘we’, ‘us’ and ‘our’ refer to Decmil Group 

Limited and its controlled entities.

References in the report to ‘the year’ or ‘the reporting 

period’ relate to the financial year, which is 1 July 2017 to 

30 June 2018, unless otherwise stated. All dollar figures 

are expressed in Australian currency.

In an effort to reduce its impact on the environment, Decmil 

will only post printed copies of this Annual Report to those 

shareholders who elect to receive one through the share 

registry. An electronic copy of this Annual Report will be 

available on our website at www.decmil.com

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OUR COMPANY 

40 Years of Success  

Our Journey  

Our Founder  

Vision and Values  

About Us  

Our Sectors  

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

Chairman’s Letter  

WHAT MATTERS MOST TO US

People & Culture  

Health, Safety & Environment  

Community  

FINANCIAL REPORT 

Directors’ Report  

Auditor’s Independence Declaration  

Statement of Profit or Loss and  
Other Comprehensive Income  

Statement of Financial Position  

Statement of Changes in Equity  

Statement of Cash Flows  

Notes to the Financial Statements  

Directors’ Declaration  

Independent Auditor’s Report  

Additional Information for Listed Public Companies 

Corporate Directory 

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018 

IN 2018, DECMIL CELEBRATES  
40 YEARS OF SUCCESS. 

We have achieved many great things since our 

inception and have enjoyed celebrating our 

milestone with our colleagues, families and friends.

In celebrating our achievement of 40 years we 

wish to thank everyone who has contributed to our 

success. We are proud of our journey and we look 

forward to the future.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 1

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESOUR JOURNEY ESTABLISHED IN 1978, DECMIL HAS  

40 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE DELIVERING INTEGRATED 
SOLUTIONS TO A RANGE OF CLIENTS.

1978 – 1983 
The Early Days

1984 – 2003 
Building on the 
Foundation

2005

Awarded contracts with Burrup 

Fertilisers, Chevron and Rio Tinto

SECTION: OUR COMPANY

2009  – 2013
Continued  
Growth & 
Expansion

2013

Decmil wins first international  

contract award for Manus Island, 

Papua New Guinea

2014 – 2018
Growth and 
Diversification

1984

1999

Decmil opened Perth  

office in Maddington

Decmil commences work for Rio Tinto  

for the Mesa J process plant

2007

Decmil was listed  

on the ASX

2009

Denis Criddle is appointed as 

2015

Chairman of the Board

Decmil opens an office in  

Auckland and launches Decmil 

Construction New Zealand

1978

In Karratha, Western Australia,  

four men formed a construction 

company, Silla Careba Pty Ltd  

(one of them being Denis Criddle)

2007

Moved to  

Osborne Park premises

2009

Scott Criddle is appointed  

Chief Executive Officer of  

Decmil Group

1985

2003

Continued growth with  

Decmil broadens client base  

Dampier Salt and key works  

with a number of government 

contracts for Woodside

infrastructure projects

2011

Decmil expands into Queensland  

and opens an office in Brisbane

2016

Decmil acquires Cut & Fill  

(rebranded to Decmil in 2017)

2004 – 2008 
From Strength  
to Strength

2007

Awarded construction projects  

for Hamersley Iron and  

Fortescue Metals Group

1980

First major contract awarded 

 by Dampier Salt Ltd

1982

Work continued to increase 

and include clients such as 

Woodside and BHP

1988

Won first major contract for  

$20m with Woodside

2011

2017 

Decmil acquires  

Homeground Villages

First major renewables project 

delivered (Gullen Solar Farm) in NSW

1983

1993

2004

2008

2013

TODAY

Denis Criddle and Milan Babic  

Scott Criddle joined Decmil

Awarded first major Perth contract 

Awarded Woodside Pluto  

Decmil acquires EDE and VDM 

Today Decmil is a very well 

bought out partners and changed 

company name to Decmil  

Engineering and Construction

(construction of the Gosnells  

Civic Centre)

LNG contract

Construction (East) in Brisbane

established and highly regarded 

company with an enviable record of 

success and achievement

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 3

OUR FOUNDER, 
DENIS CRIDDLE

This year we recognise the achievements  
of Decmil’s founder Denis Criddle.

The Decmil story began in 1978 in the Pilbara town of 

Karratha, Western Australia. 

As a young civil engineer working for Hamersley Iron in 

Dampier, Denis Criddle, with a passion for the region, 

could see the need for accommodation in the developing 

regional community. Together with some local businessmen 

in Karratha they formed a partnership which was the 

foundation for the Decmil business.

Starting with just four employees, Decmil has grown to now 

employ hundreds of people and operates across Australia 

and New Zealand. Denis grew the business to have a head 

office in Perth and to work with multiple clients including 

BHP, Woodside and Rio Tinto. 

In 2002 Denis Criddle stepped down as Managing 

Director and Scott Criddle was appointed to this role. 

Under Denis’ leadership, a culture of ‘family, respect and 

mutual support’ was established. These foundations have 

been a key factor in our company’s success. Additionally, 

his commitment to training and mentoring of the next 

generation of professionals in the construction and 

engineering industry is deeply embedded in our business.

Over the past 40 years, Denis has continued to contribute 

to the growth and direction of Decmil and has maintained 

a strong presence not only as a non-executive Board 

member but as a regular visitor to our offices and projects. 

We would like to acknowledge Denis for his commitment 

and dedication to Decmil and for creating a strong culture 

from the very beginning. His values and foundations will 

continue to drive the success and sustainability of Decmil 

through the years to come.

UNDER DENIS’ LEADERSHIP,  
A CULTURE OF ‘FAMILY, RESPECT 
AND MUTUAL SUPPORT’  
WAS ESTABLISHED

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: OUR COMPANY

VISION & VALUES

OUR VISION
To be the market leader in project 
delivery, achieving sustainable growth 
through the quality of our people and 
the strength of our relationships.

OUR VALUES

INTEGRITY: We are honest in all aspects  
and treat people with respect and dignity.

EXCELLENCE: We strive to deliver results  
that stretch our capabilities.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We take responsibility  
and accountability for our actions and hold 
others to account.

TEAMWORK: We work together and  
support each other to achieve our goals.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 5

ABOUT US

ESTABLISHED

PUBLICLY LISTED 

AUSTRALIAN OWNED

Decmil is a public company listed  
on the Australian Stock Exchange 
(ASX code DCG).

solutions for: transport, mining infrastructure, 

non-process infrastructure; building; defence 

& detention; oil & gas; fuel infrastructure; 

health & education; wind, solar & battery; 

We are an Australian owned construction  

accommodation; structural, mechanical & 

and engineering company offering a diversified 

piping; electrical, instrumentation & controls; 

range of services to the infrastructure, 

and maintenance.

renewable energy and natural resources sectors.

Our clients vary from government sectors in 

With operations throughout Australia and New 

transport, defence, immigration and health to 

Zealand, we offer a combination of national 

blue chip clients in the resources, commercial 

expertise and local knowledge, supported by a 

and industrial sectors. We work closely with 

team of valued suppliers and contractors. Our 

our clients to achieve innovative and cost- 

offices are located in Perth, Western Australia; 

effective solutions. 

Brisbane, Queensland; Melbourne, Victoria; 
and Auckland, New Zealand.

Our long standing client relationships and 

repeat business are testament to the value, 

For more than 40 years, and often in 

expertise, quality and performance we provide.

remote and challenging locations, we have 

collaborated with our clients to deliver 

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: OUR COMPANY

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018 | PAGE 7

INFRASTRUCTURE

RENEWABLES

RESOURCES

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: OUR COMPANY

OUR SECTORS

Decmil provides design, engineering 
and construction services for the 
infrastructure, renewable energy 
and natural resources sectors. Our 
experienced in-house teams provide 
customised project solutions for a 
range of conditions and environments.

INFRASTRUCTURE
Decmil has significant experience in 

infrastructure engineering and construction, 

delivering multidisciplinary projects in 

sectors such as transport, utilities, water, 

defence, corrections, health and education. 

Our capabilities include bulk earthworks, 

road construction and maintenance, 

bridgeworks and environmental remediation 

and engineering. Through combining a wide 

range of skills with new and unique methods 

and technologies we are able to deliver 

projects in a timely and safe manner.

We hold National Roads Prequalification 

R5, B4, F150+ meaning we are well placed 

and experienced to deliver transport 

infrastructure projects across Australia.

Our robust quality management controls 

and systems enable us to deliver the 

high integrity products required by 

our clients and their customers. 

RENEWABLES

Decmil offers a range of feasibility, 

engineering, project management and 

construction services for the renewable 

energy sector with capabilities in solar, 

wind and energy storage projects.

From scoping studies through to design, 

approvals, delivery and operations we 

optimise all stages of the development 

process to provide our clients with a cost 

effective and streamlined delivery solution. 

Drawing on our knowledge and experience 

of delivering large infrastructure projects, 

we deliver optimal performance, availability 

and reliability options for our clients. 

By integrating power generation technology 

from recognised equipment manufacturers 

with our design and construction expertise, we 

have the proven capacity to provide the most 

cost-effective renewable energy solutions.

Overall, we provide a low risk, proven 

capability and an innovative approach 

to the renewable sector.

RESOURCES
Decmil has an extensive history of achievement 

in the delivery of large scale resource projects.

We have the capacity and experience to 

deliver everything from accommodation, 

process and non-process infrastructure, 

civil construction, transport infrastructure 

and fuel infrastructure solutions.

Our proven history in delivering 

resource projects is due to our flexible 
approach and integrated engineering 

and construction capability.

We respond efficiently to our clients’ needs 

and add value at all stages of the project life 

cycle. We have the expertise to self-perform 

works and have strong relationships with 

specialist sub-contractors where required. 

With our collaborative approach to project 

delivery, combined with thorough safety, 

environment and quality systems, we are able 

to achieve desired outcomes for our clients.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 9

CHAIRMAN’S 
LETTER

OPERATIONS
Operations in the 2018 financial year reflected the diversity 

of Decmil, with project activity spanning a number of sectors 

including WA Iron Ore works, Queensland Coal Seam Gas 

upstream maintenance, various public-sector infrastructure 

projects in Australia and New Zealand, road and bridge 

projects for State road authorities and renewable energy.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
 ~ A project for BHP at its South Flank project in relation to 

the upgrade and expansion of the Mulla Mulla village and for 

Fortescue in relation to its Port Hedland tug harbour; 

 ~ Expansion of the Decmil business in New Zealand including 

the award of a combined NZ$185+ million Corrections project;

 ~ The award to Decmil’s Victorian business unit of almost $100 
million of new transport infrastructure construction work and 

a significant increase in tendering activity in this region; 

 ~ Completion of the Gullen solar project near Goulburn 
in New South Wales and secured a Memorandum of 

Understanding for an EPC contract with Maoneng 
Australia in relation to its Sunraysia project; and

 ~ The consolidation of the Group’s focus on the 

infrastructure, resources and renewable energy sectors 

and achieving greater operational consistency across 

regional business units in Australia and New Zealand.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE & POSITION 

In the 2018 financial year Decmil returned to top line revenue 

growth, with the core Construction & Engineering business unit 

growing revenue from continuing operations by 28% year on year 

as the Company secured a number of new and larger contracts.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD

IN THE 2018 FINANCIAL YEAR WE CELEBRATE THE 
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DECMIL AND IN THAT 
REGARD, IT IS MY GREAT PLEASURE TO PROVIDE  
A SUMMARY OF THE PAST YEAR.

Our financial position remained sound and at 30 June 

In addition to our business ambitions, Decmil is also 

2018 the Group’s balance sheet reflected an overall 

committed to being a good corporate citizen by 

net cash position of $17 million, no drawn core senior 

taking responsibility for all our social, ethical and 

secured debt and net tangible assets of $131 million. 

environmental actions. We see ourselves as part of 

STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK
The Company consolidated its focus on the 

the communities in which we operate, and as such 

we strive to be a positive, active and contributing 

participant in community life. Decmil’s Corporate Social 

Responsibility program, Decmil in the Community, 

infrastructure, resources and renewable energy sectors 

is about giving back, helping people in need and 

across Australia and New Zealand and is experiencing 

supporting local communities. We do this through charity 

strong market conditions across these sectors. 

Based on the Company’s current tender pipeline 

and work in hand, and as at the date of this report, 

Decmil expects FY19 revenue to exceed $500 

million with work in hand at ~$400 million.

The Group continues to see good market conditions 

across a number of its key sectors including:

 ~ Resources: FMG’s Eliwana and Rio Tinto’s 

Koodaideri projects coming to the contractor 

market in FY19 and improved market conditions 

in the Queensland Coal Seam Gas sector; 

 ~

Infrastructure: Significant public-sector 

infrastructure spend by State and Federal 

Government, in the Transport sector in Victoria; and

 ~ Renewable energy: Actively bidding a 
number of solar PV and wind projects 

as a balance of plant contractor.

CONCLUSION
The transformation that has occurred at Decmil 
in recent years has created a diverse and 

sustainable national business with strong market 

conditions in its core sectors and the strongest 

pipeline of opportunities seen in many years.

events, corporate friendships, charity partnerships, 

volunteering and donating. Decmil strives to make a 

broad and meaningful contribution to the communities 

in which we operate through these mechanisms. 

Later this year we will bid farewell to the founder 

of Decmil, Denis Criddle, who will retire from his 

formal service on the Decmil Board. We wish Denis, 

Nola and their family all the best for the future.

We also recently welcomed two new Board members, 

Don Argent and Dickie Dique, and look forward to 

the contribution they will make to the business.

In closing, the Board and executive team believe that the 

measures we have taken in the past year have placed 

the business in a strong position for the future. I would 

like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Board to 

thank our loyal shareholders for their ongoing support 

and our employees for their dedication to Decmil.

David Saxelby 
Chairman

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 11

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Decmil has a proud history of project 
delivery since 1978 and this year we 
celebrate 40 years of successful operations. 
Our business has seen many changes but 
our foundations and vision remain the same.

Our unique way of doing things, The Decmil Way,  

allows us to build a team unified by our strategy  

and vision, our commitment to building shareholder 

Our values are vital as they are the essence of our 

identity, support our vision and shape our culture. 

Having a clear and defined set of values helps guide 

and unify us as one team.

The Decmil Way is driven by our values: 

Integrity 

We are honest in all aspects and  

treat people with respect and dignity.

value and our culture. This empowers every employee  

Excellence 

We strive to deliver results that  

to make decisions and excel.

stretch our capabilities.

Our vision, ‘To be the market leader in project delivery, 

Accountability  We take responsibility and  

achieving sustainable growth through the quality  

of our people and the strength of our relationships’,  

will continue to remain relevant and essential for 

success across Decmil. 

accountability for our actions and    

hold others to account.

Teamwork 

We work together and support  

each other to achieve our goals.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIES 
 
 
 
 
SECTION: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO US

As a business with a large proportion of our workforce 

involved in contracting, Decmil continually adjusts 

staffing levels to meet the demands of the projects 

in which we are involved. As at 30 June 2018 Decmil 

employed 552 people; 336 salaried employees and 216 

Our hiring philosophy ensures that we attract the right 

wages employees. 

people who are highly skilled in their areas of expertise 

and aligned to The Decmil Way to ensure success at 

every level. We are driven to hire local and indigenous 

employees to secure a diverse and all-encompassing 

workforce. 

We are employing people across Australia and 

New Zealand who represent a diversity of cultures, 

backgrounds and skills. Over the last 12 months, our 

New Zealand Team has grown significantly, increasing 

from 17 employees to 54 employees spread across 

With everyone aligned and working The Decmil Way 

Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 

we create a great workplace that will ensure the 

sustainability and success of Decmil. 

ANNUAL OVERVIEW
The last twelve months have seen us grow our project 

delivery teams with a focus on civil and renewable 

capability. Nationally, we have welcomed several new 

senior positions as our regions grow and our strategy 

Our regions will continue to grow in headcount 

throughout the upcoming year with us focusing  

on attracting highly skilled workers who support  

The Decmil Way. 

To keep our employees engaged and empowered,  

we promote professional development through 

relationship building between co-workers, individual 

development plans, ensuring a safe work environment 

further focuses on work winning in our three key sectors 

and offering competitive compensation. 

of infrastructure, resources and renewables. 

Over the coming year, Decmil will continue to focus on 

initiatives aimed at recognising and developing our 

people to be the best they can be and creating a united 

culture within all the businesses. 

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 13

HEALTH, SAFETY  
& ENVIRONMENT

SHIELD
Keeping our people and our projects safe is central  

to everything we do at Decmil. 

SHIELD is about:

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 Recognising ‘What Matters Most’ to each of us;

 Understanding those behaviours  

that will keep us safe at work;

 Conducting safety conversations in the  

workplace to promote safe behaviours  

and correct at-risk behaviours; and

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 Providing a program to recognise and  

reward safe behaviours.

The purpose of our SHIELD program is to drive the 

behaviours, attitudes, decisions and actions within the 

business to achieve a working environment that is free 

from injury or incident. 

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY 
During the 2018 financial year the Group recorded 

improved safety performance results compared to  

the previous year as measured by the TRIFR. The 

TRIFR was 3.35 for this period. Within this result,  

an outstanding TRIFR performance of ‘Zero’ was 

achieved by the Decmil Southern region. 

The Group has achieved unified certification under  

the Federal Safety Accreditation scheme for all of  

its Construction and Engineering divisions. 

Over the next 12 months the Group is focused on  

a range of key initiatives to support the safety and 

well-being of our staff. 

These include continued Work Health and Safety 

(WHS) leadership development programs, visible 

leadership programs focused on WHS in the field, 

health promotion activities and enhancement of 

Since it was implemented eight years ago, the SHIELD 

software solutions to drive a paperless system  

program has assisted significantly in reducing Total 

and simplify the administration of WHS processes, 

Recordable Injury Frequency Rates (TRIFR) across all 

as well as access to WHS management system 

Project sites.

information for our people.

THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF 
EVERY EMPLOYEE IS FOREMOST IN 
EVERYTHING WE DO. IT IS A KEY FOCUS 
OF OUR GROUP AND IS UNDERPINNED 
BY OUR VALUES SYSTEM.

ENVIRONMENT

Environmental management is a key focus of the Group 

with exceptional performance reported for the 2018 

financial year. There were no regulatory breaches or 

significant environmental impacts recorded with the 

Group’s operations over this period. 

Over the next 12 months the Group is targeting further 

greenhouse gas emissions intensity reductions as a 

measure of our full-time equivalent staff numbers.  

To achieve this result we will be increasing education 

and awareness for staff around our carbon footprint 

and recognising initiatives to achieve and improve on 

our sustainability results.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO US

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 15

COMMUNITY

LOCAL COMMUNITIES 
We are proud of the positive contributions Decmil 

MENTAL HEALTH
A key focus of Decmil is the mental health of 

makes to the communities in which we operate. In 

our people and the broader community. 

addition to providing local employment and service 

opportunities, we support a range of initiatives that 

help create healthy, vibrant and cohesive communities.

We actively fundraise for mental health organisations 

to help raise awareness and understanding of mental 

health issues, empowering people to seek help, and 

Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, 

supporting their recovery, management and resilience.

Decmil in the Community, is about giving 

back, helping people in need and supporting 

local communities. We do this through:

 ~ Charity events 

 ~ Corporate friendships

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 Project based initiatives 

 Staff driven initiatives 

 ~ Volunteering 

 ~ Donations

We encourage our project teams to engage 

with local communities to support education, 

sport and culture as well as proactively 

working to help improve social amenities.

INDIGENOUS PARTICIPATION
Decmil is committed to indigenous participation 

STAFF DRIVEN INITIATIVES
At Decmil, we encourage our people to participate in 

organised charity events. Over the past year the Company 

has been involved in Daffodil Day, World’s Greatest Shave, 

Lifewise Big Sleep, MS Walk and Fun Run and a national 

Christmas collection for the Smith Family.

Also, the Decmil in the Community mandate encourages 

staff driven charity initiatives that assist worthy charities 

and support the communities in which we operate. Internal 

assistance with fundraising and promotion is provided 

to staff who instigate initiatives which support Decmil’s 

charity partners and our local communities.

Over the past year, Decmil people have undertaken a 

range of initiatives such as participation in the Climb for 

Cancer, Walk 2 D’Feet, Fidelity Life Corporate Run, Paella 

Lunch, Host a Patient Dinners for the Cancer Society 

across all positions and levels. We develop 

and chocolate sales within the office with proceeds 

donated to charity.

We encourage our project teams to engage with  

local communities to support education, sport and 

culture as well as proactively working to help improve 

social amenities.

partnerships and initiatives with local communities 
to encourage indigenous participation.

In the delivery of our projects, we engage 

with local indigenous workforce solutions 

and indigenous businesses to:

 ~

 Develop procurement strategies that provides 

opportunities for Indigenous people

 ~ Train and equip our people with cultural 

knowledge and understanding

 ~

 Work with our subcontractors so that they 

engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait 

Islander people and communities.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: WHAT MATTERS MOST TO US

WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A GOOD CORPORATE 
CITIZEN BY TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL OF OUR 
SOCIAL, ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS.

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 17

DIRECTORS’ REPORT

SECTION: FINANCIAL REPORT

OUR DIRECTORS PRESENT 
THEIR REPORT ON THE 
COMPANY AND ITS 
CONTROLLED ENTITIES FOR 
THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 
30 JUNE 2018.

The names of directors of the Company 

at any time during or since the end of 

the financial year are:

DAVID SAXELBY
NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

SCOTT CRIDDLE
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND  

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DENIS CRIDDLE
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BILL HEALY
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DON ARGENT
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DICKIE DIQUE

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2018  |  PAGE 19

DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: FINANCIAL REPORT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAVID SAXELBY

DENIS CRIDDLE

BILL HEALY

DON ARGENT

DICKIE DIQUE

NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

David was appointed as a Non-

Denis was the founder of Decmil 

Bill Healy was appointed as Non-

Don was appointed as Non-Executive 

Dickie was appointed as Non-

Executive Chairman in March 

Australia, Decmil Group Limited’s 

Executive Director in April 2009 and 

Director of Decmil in March 2018. 

Executive Director of Decmil in July 

2018. He has held Managing 

major business division. He was 

served as the Non-Executive Chairman 

Don was the Director Finance 

2018. Dickie has 25 years’ experience 

Director and CEO roles for the 

appointed to the Company’s Board 

from July 2014 to February 2018. 

and Administration for the Thiess 

in senior executive and management 

past decade, most recently with 

as a Non-Executive Director in 

Bill was a director and shareholder in 

Group, one of the largest integrated 

roles in construction businesses and 

Lendlease as CEO of Construction 

August 2007 and served as the 

Sealcorp Holdings from 1985 which 

engineering and services providers 

is a respected leader in the Western 

and Infrastructure Australia. 

Non-Executive Chairman from 

then established and developed the 

in Australia and South East Asia. 

Australian construction industry. 

Prior to Lendlease, David was 

September 2009 to December 2011. 

diversified financial services group. 

He joined Thiess Pty Ltd in 1985 

A registered builder, Dickie’s 

with the Leighton Group for 18 

Denis is a civil engineer with 

He was a founding director of 

following six years’ service with Thiess 

experience covers the commercial, 

years, where he held a number of 

more than 30 years’ experience 

ASGARD Capital Management Ltd, 

Holdings Ltd in the late 1970’s, and 

civil, residential, mining and 

senior positions, most recently as 

in construction and maintenance 

Securitor Financial Group Ltd, PACT 

until he retired in July 2011, played 

modular sectors. Dickie is very 

Managing Director of Thiess. In 

services for the oil and gas 

Investment Group Pty Ltd and ASSIRT 

an instrumental part in the growth 

familiar with Decmil, having held 

addition to these roles, David has 

and resources sectors in 

Pty Ltd. Sealcorp was acquired by 

of Thiess from a family-run business 

the roles of General Manager 

held a number of senior positions on 

central Queensland and north-

St George Bank in 1997 and Bill 

to a leading Australian construction, 

and Chief Operating Officer. 

Industry Boards and was listed in 

west Western Australia. 

remained on the Board until 1999. 

mining and services company. 

the Top 100 Engineers in Australia.

Denis has been involved in rural 

He was founding director and 

Don holds a Bachelor of 

Dickie’s most recent operational 

role was as a Director at Pindan 

investments and local Government 

Chairman of BOOM Logistics Ltd 

Commerce degree, is a Certified 

Contracting. He also sits on the 

and was elected Shire President of 

and was involved in the development 

Practising Accountant and a 

Board of GO2 People Ltd.

the Roebourne Shire Council during 

of the Company’s business 

the development years of oil and gas 

model, early acquisitions and 

expansion in the Karratha region.

preparation for listing in 2003.

Fellow of the Australian Institute 

of Company Directors.

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DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESSECTION: FINANCIAL REPORT

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

SCOTT CRIDDLE

CRAIG AMOS

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

Scott was appointed Chief Executive 

Craig was appointed Chief Financial Officer 

Officer in July 2009, and Managing 

in March 2014, having previously held the 

Director of Decmil Group Limited in 

position of Group Manager for Corporate 

April 2010 and has been a Director 

Development at Decmil Group Limited.

of the Company since that time.

As a qualified chartered accountant, he 

He was previously the Managing Director 

has over 20 years’ experience in finance, 

of Decmil Australia. In this role he was 

accounting, corporate transactions and 

responsible for the long-term growth 
and strategic direction of the Company, 

commercial projects in both corporate and 
professional service environments.

playing a key role in building relationships 

with stakeholders and clients. 

Prior to joining Decmil he held the position of 

Executive Director in the Corporate Finance 

Scott joined Decmil Australia in 1993 as a 

division of Ernst & Young where he gained 

construction labourer to gain experience 

extensive experience leading teams on a 

and learn about the company from the 

range of strategic corporate transactions.

ground up. He has held a variety of 

roles within Decmil Australia including 

Construction Manager, Estimator, Business 

Development Manager and Area Manager. 

Scott holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in 

Construction Management and Economics.

Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce (with 

Honours) and a Graduate Diploma in Applied 

Finance. He is also a Fellow of the Financial 

Services Institute of Australasia.

TONY RADALJ

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 

ALISON THOMPSON

COMPANY SECRETARY 

Alison has held several senior financial 

positions within the Group since August 

2007. She is currently the Group Financial 

Controller for Decmil and was appointed 

Company Secretary in January 2014.

She has extensive technical 

experience gained from 4 years with 

PricewaterhouseCoopers and prior to joining 
Decmil, gained valuable industry experience 

at international construction firm Balfour 

Beatty based in the United Kingdom.

Alison holds a Bachelor of Commerce and 

a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate 

Governance, and is a Fellow of Chartered 

Accountants, Australia and New Zealand.

Tony joined Decmil in 2012 and was 

appointed Chief Operating Officer for Decmil 

in August 2017. During the past six years 

Tony has held key positions in Decmil such  

as Construction Manager and General 

Manager for Decmil Australia.

Tony’s career spans across various 

sectors such as health, oil and gas, 

resources, government infrastructure, 

building and renewables. Tony brings 

extensive technical experience and a 

strong focus on strategy for Decmil.

With his flexible management style, 

he motivates and empowers teams 

to enable a strong work ethic and 

produce rewarding outcomes.

Tony has extensive experience in relationship 

style contracting ensuring positive 

relationships are sustained with our clients. 

This includes utilising contracting models 

such as lump sum, design & construct, 

alliance and early contractor involvement.

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DECMIL GROUP LIMITED ABN 35 111 210 390 AND CONTROLLED ENTITIESDirectors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Principal Activities 

Decmil provides design, engineering and construction work for the Infrastructure, Resources and 
Renewable Energy sectors: 

Infrastructure 

▪  Government infrastructure projects including accommodation, immigration facilities, corrections 

facilities, office buildings, defence facilities, schools, administration buildings and storage facilities;  

▪  Design and construction of fuel infrastructure facilities; and 

▪  Road and bridge civil engineering projects. 

Resources 

▪  Construction of remote non-process infrastructure, including industrial buildings, processing plants, 

workshops and storage facilities;  

▪  Coal Seam Gas and LNG wellhead installation with associated pipelines and facilities; and 

▪  Civil work on brown and greenfield projects including site preparation, excavation and bulk 

earthworks in regional and remote areas. 

Renewables 

▪  Civil works for remote wind and solar projects including site preparation, foundations and pilings; 

▪  Structural and mechanical installations including towers for wind farms and framing systems and PV 

modules for solar projects; and 

▪  Specialist electrical work for energy storage and distribution. 

Operating Results 

The consolidated entity reported a statutory loss after providing for income tax expense of $6,131,000 
(2017: $28,347,000). 

Dividends Paid or Recommended 

No final dividend was paid, declared or recommended for payment.  

 
 
 
 
 
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Overview of the Activities of the Group 

Decmil was established in 1978 and since has grown to provide design, engineering, construction and 
maintenance engineering construction services to the Infrastructure, Resources and Renewable sectors 
across Australia and New Zealand. 

The business currently has three key sector pillars that form the base of the business. These three 
pillars of focus (along with sub-sectors) are summarised in the below table: 

Infrastructure 
Defence 
Roads and Bridges 
Health 
Corrections 
Immigration 
Education 

Resources 
Iron Ore 
Coal Seam Gas 
LNG 

Renewables 
Solar PV 
Wind 

As part of the Group’s focus on the above sectors, in FY18 it exited non-core operations in the 
telecommunications and design consulting sectors. 

Operational Highlights 

Operations in FY18 reflected the diversity of the Group, with project activity spanning a number of 
sectors including WA Iron Ore works, Queensland coal seam gas upstream maintenance, various public 
sector infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand, road and bridge projects for State road 
authorities and renewable energy. 

Key highlights: 

▪  Completion and commissioning of projects in the WA Iron Ore sector including a logistics hub for 
BHP at Port Hedland and non-process infrastructure for Rio Tinto at its Amrun and Silvergrass 
mines; 

▪  Commencement of a project for BHP at its South Flank project in relation to the upgrade and 

expansion of the Mulla Mulla village and for Fortescue in relation to its Port Hedland tug harbor;  

▪  Expansion of the Decmil business in New Zealand including the award of a combined NZ$185 million 

Corrections project; 

▪  The award to Decmil’s Victorian business unit of ~$100 million of new transport infrastructure 

construction work and a significant increase in tendering activity in this region;  

▪  Completion of the Gullen solar project near Goulburn in New South Wales and secured a 

Memorandum of Understanding for an EPC contract with Maoneng Australia in relation to its 
Sunraysia project; and 

▪  The consolidation of the Group’s focus on the Infrastructure, Resources and Renewable Energy 
sectors and achieving greater operational consistency across regional business units in Australia 
and New Zealand. 

Operational focus for the 2019 financial year will be: 

▪  Completion of BHP’s Mulla Mulla Village Expansion;  

▪  Ramp up on Decmil’s project for NZ Corrections; 

▪  Ramp up on a number of new road and bridge projects in Victoria; and 

▪  Continued focus on project delivery on a wide range of existing projects.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Financial Performance & Position 

Revenue from continuing operations of $342 million for the twelve months ended 30 June 2018 grew by 
23.3% from $277 million as the Company secured a number of new and larger contracts in the later part 
of the 2017 calendar year. 

Gross margin percentage for the twelve months ended 30 June 2018 was 10.4%. 

As part of the Group’s focus on the Infrastructure, Resources and Renewable Energy sectors it 
permanently exited non-core operations in the telecommunications and design consulting sectors, 
resulting in a total loss on discontinued operations of $6 million. 

At 30 June 2018 the Group’s balance sheet reflected an overall net cash position of $16.8 million, no 
drawn core senior secured debt and net tangible assets of $131 million.  

In FY18 the Group has also expanded working capital and bonding capacity to $272 million of facilities to 
fund expected growth in its operations going into FY19. 

Significant Changes in State of Affairs 

There were no significant changes in the state of affairs of the consolidated entity during the financial 
year. 

After Balance Date Events 

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected 
or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or the 
state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years. 

 
 
 
 
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Likely Developments and Outlook 

In FY18 the business consolidated its focus on the Infrastructure, Resources and Renewable Energy 
sectors across Australia and New Zealand and is experiencing strong market conditions across these 
sectors.    

Based on the Company’s current tender pipeline and work in hand, and as at the date of this report, 
Decmil expects FY19 revenue to exceed $500 million.  

Work in hand (comprised of contracted and preferred contracts) for FY19 stands at ~$400 million 
comprised primarily of forward revenue from Decmil’s NZ Corrections and Schools, BHP South Flank, 
QGC and various VicRoads transport infrastructure projects. 

Going into FY19 the Group continues to see good market conditions across a number of its key sectors 
including: 

▪  Natural Resources: Sustaining capital works and replacement tonnage projects in the WA Iron Ore 

market;     

▪ 

Infrastructure: Significant opportunity in the Transport sector in Victoria where the Group is actively 
pursuing new road and bridge projects as both head contractor and in joint ventures; and 

▪  Renewable Energy: Actively bidding a number of solar PV and wind projects as a balance of plant 

contractor. 

The recent budgets announced by State and Federal Government have presented a number of 
opportunities for Decmil including the following transport infrastructure projects that the Company has 
bid or is targeting in FY19:  

▪  Mordialloc Freeway (VicRoads): the Mordialloc Freeway is a proposed new 9km freeway linking 
the end of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway at Springvale Road to the Dingley Bypass. Following 
an Expression of Interest process Decmil, with its JV partner McConnell Dowell, has been shortlisted 
to one of two bidders for the tender stage to design and construct the Mordialloc Bypass; 

▪  M80 Ring Road Upgrade (VicRoads): the M80 Ring Road Upgrade relates to the design and 

construction of the remaining northern sections of the M80 Ring Road. Decmil, with its JV partner 
BMD, is one of two bidders that has submitted an Expression of Interest;  

▪  Oxley Highway, Gunnedah (NSW RMS): Decmil is a shortlisted contractor for the Oxley Highway 
project in Gunnedah. The project relates to the design and construction of a bridge over an existing 
rail line; and 

▪  Drysdale Bypass (VicRoads): Decmil is a shortlisted contractor for the design and construction of 

the Drysdale Bypass from Grubb Road to Whitcombes Road in Victoria. 

Decmil’s strategy remains based on an overall ambition to build a diverse and strong construction and 
engineering business. 

 
 
 
 
 
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Material Business Risks 

The key challenges for the Group going into the 2019 financial year are: 

▪  To recruit quality staff that can sustain projected growth; 

▪  Retain robust project controls to ensure project returns are predictable;  

▪  To select projects that can deliver acceptable returns; and 

▪  Control overheads across the Group. 

Material risks that could adversely affect the Group include the following: 

▪  The Company is exposed to a number of macro-economic cycles, in particular capital expenditure by 
State and Federal Government and in natural resources. These cycles are in turn impacted by a variety 
of factors inclusive of fiscal conditions in the economy, Government policy on capital expenditure and 
commodity prices. Any weakness in the broader construction and engineering sector and a reduction in 
growth capital expenditure across major new natural resource projects will impact the Company.  

▪  A portion of the Group's contracts are 'lump sum' in nature and to the extent costs exceed the 

contracted price, there is a risk these amounts may not be recovered. From time to time variations to 
the planned scope occurs or issues arise during the construction phase of a project, not anticipated at 
the time of bid. This may give rise to claims under the contract with the principal in the ordinary course 
of business. Where such claims are not resolved in the ordinary course of business they may enter 
formal dispute and the outcome upon resolution of these claims may be materially different to the 
position taken by Company. 

▪ 

In order for the Group to continue working on engineering construction projects, a robust safety 
methodology needs to be in place. A serious safety incident or fatality has the ability to create a 
substantial risk to Decmil's social licence to operate. Decmil mitigates this safety risk via its 'SHIELD' 
safety methodology, ensuring that all employees (including senior management) and sub-contractors 
are aligned and engaged with the approach to safety. 

▪  The Company is dependent on various technical and financial accreditations to operate the business. 

These include safety accreditations, quality assurance standards, building licences, technical 
accreditations by State Main Roads agencies and various financial accreditations. Many of these 
accreditations are assessed and monitored by State and Federal Government Agencies. Any failure to 
maintain or comply with an accreditation can impact the eligibility of the Company to participate in 
certain projects and sectors. 

▪  The Company operates as a ‘Design and Construct’ or ‘Engineer, Procure and Construct’ contractor in 
the engineering sector. Such projects and contracts place an obligation on the Company to design ‘Fit 
for Purpose’ infrastructure and to give warranties to such effect. Any failure in design may see the 
Company exposed to contractual claims for breach of ‘Fit for Purpose’ or design obligations and, from 
time to time, to performance and liquidated damages. The Company manages this risk by maintaining 
Professional Indemnity insurance and also engaging appropriate third party design consultants for 
complex or specialist design expertise. 

▪  Any abatement in economic activity in the Gladstone region will result in a short term diminution in the 

occupancy levels at the Homeground Village and significantly lower levels or revenue and profit than 
historically generated. Management expects that in the medium term new opportunities will arise for 
Homeground Gladstone as the LNG sector in Gladstone moves from the construction to the operational 
and maintenance stages; however the risk of volatility in the short term remains present. 

▪  Decmil's ability to remain productive, profitable and competitive and to effect its planned growth 

initiatives, depends on its ability to attract and retain skilled labour. Tightening of the labour market in 
key regions due to a shortage of skilled labour, combined with a high industry turnover rate and 
growing number of competing employers for skilled labour, may inhibit Decmil's ability to hire and retain 
employees. Decmil is exposed to increased labour costs in markets where the demand for labour is 
strong. A shortage of skilled labour could limit Decmil's ability to grow its business or lead to a decline 
in productivity and an increase in training costs and adversely affect its safety record. Each of these 
factors could materially adversely impact its revenue and, if costs increase or productivity declines, its 
operating margins. 

 
 
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Material Business Risks (Cont’d) 

During the 2015 financial year the Company implemented an enterprise risk review process to identify 
the most material risks facing the Company enterprise wide, together with an action plan to mitigate the 
occurrence or effect of each identified risk (Enterprise Risk Register). Each of the risks on the Enterprise 
Risk Register have been allocated to an owner who is responsible for monitoring, reporting and 
implementing action plans for each of the risks.  

The Enterprise Risk Register brings together the most critical risks (both corporate and operational) 
identified by the Group Risk Management System and creates a structured process for regular reporting 
to the Board. 

The Enterprise Risk Register is reviewed and presented to the Audit and Risk Committee on a quarterly 
basis.  

Capital Management 

Management is continually assessing the optimal capital structure to ensure the Group is working 
towards providing shareholders with adequate returns based on assessment of market risks and 
opportunities. This includes the management of debt levels, distributions to shareholders and the 
requirement for further equity funding. 

Whilst the Group has access to substantial senior debt and bonding facilities, it ended the year with no 
senior debt and low levels of gearing.  

Management also periodically reviews the level of capital invested in the Homeground Gladstone Village 
and where appropriate opportunity exists, will consider options to monetise the asset. 

Environmental Regulation 

The Company is subject to environmental regulation in accordance with applicable state, territory or 
federal legislation and statutory requirements for the jurisdictions in which it operates. 

There were no incident events that required reporting to relevant statutory bodies during the financial 
year. 

The Company aims to continually improve its environmental performance and has established carbon 
emission reduction targets for the next financial year.  

Directors’ Meetings 

During the financial year, 10 directors’ meetings were held. Attendances by each director during the year 
were: 

Directors’ Meetings 

Audit & Risk 

Remuneration 

Number of 
meetings 
eligible to 
attend 
3 
10 
10 
10 
10 
4 

Number 
attended 

3 
9 
10 
10 
9 
3 

Number of 
meetings 
eligible to 
attend 
1 
4 
- 
4 
1 
2 

Number 
attended 

1 
4 
- 
4 
1 
2 

Number of 
meetings 
eligible to 
attend 
1 
- 
- 
1 
1 
- 

Number 
attended 

1 
- 
- 
1 
1 
- 

Don Argent 
Denis Criddle 
Scott Criddle 
Bill Healy 
David Saxelby 
Lee Verios 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report - Audited 

This Remuneration Report for the year ended 30 June 2018 details the nature and amount of 
remuneration for directors and specified executives of Decmil Group Limited in accordance with the 
requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act) and its regulations. This information has been 
audited as required by section 308(3C) of the Act. 

The Remuneration Report is presented under the following sections: 

1.  Remuneration governance 

1.1.  Remuneration committee 

1.2.  Use of remuneration consultants 

2.  Executive remuneration approach and structure 

2.1.  Remuneration philosophy 

2.2.  Executive remuneration structure 

2.3.  Remuneration practices 

2.4.  Short term incentive plan 

2.5.  Long term incentive plan 

3.  Link between Company performance and executive remuneration 

4.  Employment contracts of directors and senior executives 

5.  Non-Executive Director fee arrangements 

6.  Details of remuneration 

This Remuneration Report sets out remuneration information for Decmil’s Key Management Personnel 
(KMP) (as defined in AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures) including Non-Executive Directors, Executive 
Directors and other senior executives who have authority for planning, directing and controlling the 
activities of the Company. 

The following persons acted as Directors or Executives during or since the end of the financial year: 

Role 

Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) 

Mr David Saxelby – Chairman of the Board  
Mr Bill Healy – Chairman of the Audit & Risk and 
Remuneration Committees 
Mr Don Argent 

Mr Denis Criddle 

Mr Dickie Dique 

Mr Lee Verios  

Executive Directors 

Appointed May 2016 and as Chairman 1 March 2018 

Appointed to the Board April 2009  

Appointed 1 March 2018 

Appointed August 2007 

Appointed 1 July 2018 

Resigned 1 November 2017 

Mr Scott Criddle – Managing Director and Group CEO 

Appointed as CEO in July 2009 and Managing 
Director in April 2010 

Executives (Other KMP) 
Mr Ric Buratto1 – CEO Construction and Engineering 
Mr Tony Radalj2 – Chief Operating Officer 

Resigned 14 July 2017 

Appointed to ELT on 1 August 2017 

Mr Craig Amos – Chief Financial Officer 

Appointed March 2014 

1  Ric Buratto left the Executive Leadership Team during the 2017 financial year 
2  Tony Radalj joined the Executive Leadership Team during the 2018 financial year 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
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Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

1. 

Remuneration governance 

1.1  Remuneration committee 

The Remuneration Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending to the Board of Directors 
compensation arrangements for the directors and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). 

The Remuneration Committee assesses the appropriateness of the nature and amount of remuneration 
of directors and the ELT on a periodic basis. The assessment is made with reference to the Group’s 
performance, executive performance and comparable information from industry sectors and other listed 
companies in similar industries. 

1.2  Use of remuneration consultants 

To ensure the Company and Remuneration Committee is fully informed when making remuneration 
decisions, it from time to time seeks external remuneration advice and uses industry salary survey data.  

During the financial year, the fixed remuneration of executives was benchmarked against peers based 
on industry salary surveys sourced from AON Hewitt and Mercer.   

In the past, Ernst & Young has also been engaged to provide advice on the structure of the long term 
incentive plans and provide a comparison of the Company’s plan to market trends. 

For the purposes of the Corporations Amendment (Improving Accountability on Director and Executive 
Remuneration) Act 2001 (the Act), any guidance provided by remuneration consultants throughout the 
financial year was not considered a remuneration recommendation in relation to KMP as defined by 
Division 1 of Part 1.2 of Chapter 1 of the Act. 

2. 

2.1 

Executive remuneration approach and structure 

Remuneration philosophy  

The performance of the Company ultimately depends upon the quality of its directors and ELT. In order 
to maintain performance and create shareholder value, the Company must attract, motivate and retain 
highly skilled and experienced directors and executives.  

Decmil aims to provide competitive at market remuneration and rewards in order to: 

▪  attract the right people who are aligned to Decmil’s values and behaviours; 

▪  motivate employees so they understand their contribution to Decmil; 

▪ 

▪ 

recognise employees’ effort and commitment to Decmil; and 

retain the highest quality employees within Decmil.  

Decmil ensures: 

▪  appropriate compensation is given to executives for the services they provide; 

▪  attraction and retention of executives with the required skills to effectively manage the operations 

and growth of the business; 

▪  executives are motivated to perform in the best interest of Decmil; and  

▪  gender pay equality. 

2.2 

Executive remuneration structure 

The remuneration structure for executive officers, including executive directors, is based on a number of 
factors, including experience, qualifications, job level and overall performance of the Company. The 
service agreements between the Company and specified directors and executives are on a continuing 
basis which are not expected to change in the immediate future. 

 
 
 
 
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Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

The following table illustrates the executive remuneration elements, including how each element aligns 
to the Company’s remuneration strategy and links remuneration outcomes to performance. 

Vehicle 

Purpose 

Link to performance 

Remuneration 
component 
Fixed 
remuneration 

STI 

Comprises base salary, 
superannuation contributions and 
other benefits such as motor vehicles 
and life insurance. 

Historically, the STI component of 
the Chief Executive Officer’s 
remuneration has been paid in cash. 
For FY16, FY17 and FY18 100% of 
any STI award earned will be 
deferred for 12 months and will be 
satisfied by the issue of Restricted 
Rights instead of a cash award. 
The STI of other executives are paid 
in cash. 

To provide competitive 
fixed remuneration for 
senior executives as 
determined by the scope 
of their position and the 
knowledge, skill and 
experience required to 
perform the role. 
Rewards executives for 
short term achievement 
of: 
▪ 

financial and 
operational key 
performance 
indicators; 

▪ 

▪ 

progress with the 
delivery of the 
Company’s business 
plan and strategic 
objectives; and 

specific goals in 
relation to the 
development of 
people within the 
Company and its 
profile within the 
business community. 

Company and individual 
performance are 
considered during the 
annual remuneration 
review. 

Examples of key 
performance indicators 
include: 
▪  Achievement of 

financial targets such 
as Group revenue 
and NPAT; 

▪  Achievement of target 
work in hand levels at 
30 June of each year 
to ensure the 
sustainability of 
revenue in 
subsequent years; 
▪  Overhead and cost 
control targets; 
▪  Targets set in relation 
to the achievement of 
the Group’s business 
plan such as the 
diversification of the 
business and entry 
into new markets; and 
▪  Targets set for safety 

performance based 
on Total Recordable 
Injury Frequency 
Rates. 

Vesting of awards is 
dependent on absolute 
TSR, achieving EPS 
growth targets and 
continuous employment. 

LTI 

Executives are entitled to participate 
in the performance rights scheme 
approved by shareholders. 
Performance rights do not attract 
dividends or voting rights. 

To better align executives 
to the interests of 
shareholders and provide 
a reward based on long 
term growth in share price 
and earnings. 

 
 
 
 
 
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Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

2.3  Remuneration practices 

The Company aims to reward executives with a level and mix of remuneration appropriate to their 
position, responsibilities and performance within the business and aligned with market practice. 

The Company’s policy is to position fixed remuneration around the 50th percentile of salary bands based 
on major industry surveys produced by AON Hewitt and Mercer. This aligns with the market median 
ensuring Decmil remains competitive with its peers. 

The performance of executives is measured against criteria agreed with each executive and is based 
predominantly on the Company’s performance and shareholder value. Incentives are linked to 
predetermined performance criteria. The Board may, however, exercise its discretion in relation to 
approving incentives, bonuses, rights and shares. The policy is designed to attract high calibre 
executives and reward them for performance that results in long-term growth in shareholder wealth. 

Where applicable, executive directors and executives receive a superannuation guarantee contribution 
required by the Government, which during the year was 9.5%, and do not receive any other retirement 
benefits. Some individuals, however, have chosen to sacrifice all or part of their remuneration to 
increase payments towards superannuation. 

Upon retirement, specified directors and executives are paid employee entitlements and incentives 
accrued to the date of their retirement. 

All remuneration paid to directors and executives is valued at cost to the Company and expensed. 
Where performance rights and shares are given to directors and executives, they are valued according 
to the accounting standards. 

2.4 

Short term incentive plan 

General Terms of the STI Plan 
How is it paid 

Generally, in cash. The CEO STI award can be satisfied by the issue of 
restricted rights.  

How much can executives earn?  Executives can earn up to 50% of their total fixed remuneration as an STI 

How is performance measured? 

When is it paid? 
What are the deferral terms? 

What happens if an executive 
leaves or there is a change of 
control? 
How much STI has been 
accrued in relation to the 2018 
financial year? 

incentive. 
Through a balance scorecard of financial, operational and organisation 
development KPI’s set prior to the commencement of each financial year. 
Financial measures are assessed based on the Group’s audited financial 
results. 
In September or October of the financial year after the target year.  
Historically, the STI component of the Chief Executive Officer’s 
remuneration has been paid in cash. It was proposed that for, FY16, FY17 
and FY18 100% of any STI award earned will be deferred for 12 months 
and will be satisfied by the issue of restricted rights instead of a cash 
award. 
The payment of any accrued or part STI benefit in these circumstances is at 
the discretion of the Board. 

No STI has been accrued in relation to the 2016, 2017 or 2018 financial 
years.  

The STI award opportunity is based on a percentage of an individual’s base salary. For the CEO, a 
maximum award opportunity of 50% of total fixed remuneration is available. The STI is based on the 
previous financial year’s base salary earnings to 30 June before performance based remuneration 
reviews. 

 
 
 
 
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Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

With the dramatic turnabout in the resources and energy sectors during the 2016 financial year the 
Group undertook a number of steps to restructure and reduce the overhead base in its traditional 
business units. As part of these efforts, executives of the Group agreed to a 10% reduction in total fixed 
remuneration effective February 2016 (with the CEO voluntarily agreeing to a 15% reduction). As market 
conditions continued to be subdued throughout FY17, the CEO took a further voluntary reduction of 30% 
and the Board took a further 10% reduction in April 2017.  

In addition, no STI has been accrued for either the CEO or any other KMP in relation to the 2016, 2017 
or 2018 financial years. 

2.5 

Long term incentive plan 

The LTI offered to key executives forms a key part of their remuneration and assists to align their 
interests with the long term interests of shareholders. 

The purpose of the LTI Scheme is to reward key executives for attaining results over a long measurable 
period and for staying with the organisation. The LTI Scheme is a share based plan consisting of 
performance rights and shares which have pre-determined vesting conditions.  

The LTI Scheme is designed to:  

▪ 

create a strong link between the eligible participants’ performance and Decmil’s performance; 

▪  assist in retention of employees; and  

▪ 

contribute to eligible participants feeling they own part of Decmil and have an influence in the 
direction of Decmil. 

 
 
 
 
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Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

General Terms of the LTI Plan 

How is it paid? 

How much can be earned (i.e. maximum 
opportunity)? 
How is performance measured? 

When is performance measured? 

What happens if an executive leaves or 
there is a change of control? 

Are executives eligible for dividends? 

Have many shares vested under the LTI 
plan? 

The Company uses performance rights and restricted shares in its 
long term incentive plan. 
For executives, up to 150% of total fixed remuneration converted 
into performance rights at the 60 day VWAP to 30 June.  
Vesting hurdles for performance rights for executives are based on 
absolute TSR (40%), EPS (40%) and continuous employment 
(20%).  
The achievement of vesting conditions for performance rights are 
assessed between July and September after the target financial 
year-end. Measurement periods are from the date of award of the 
rights to the first tranche being eligible for vesting. 
If an employee resigns, or his or her employment is terminated 
due to misconduct or performance related reasons, all 
performance rights and restricted shares are immediately forfeited.  
If an employee retires or an employee’s employment terminates 
for redundancy prior to performance rights or restricted shares 
vesting, the Board may use its discretion to vest the performance 
rights or restricted shares.  
Where a change of control event occurs in respect to the 
Company, the Board, in its absolute discretion, may determine the 
treatment of any unvested performance rights or restricted shares 
and the timing of such treatment. 
Only where the Board does not exercise its discretion to determine 
a particular treatment, will all unvested performance rights and 
restricted shares vest on change of control. 
Performance rights do not accrue dividends. 
The retention grant of restricted shares to the CEO accrues 
dividends which become payable upon vesting. 
There has historically been a very low percentage of performance 
rights awarded that vest e.g. no performance rights have vested 
since the 2013 financial year other than in relation to time based 
conditions. 

For executives, performance rights will vest (that is, shares will be issued or become transferable to the 
executives upon satisfaction of the performance rights vesting conditions) to the extent that the 
applicable performance hurdles set by the Board are satisfied. Subject to achievement of the hurdle, the 
performance rights may be converted (on a one-for-one basis) to fully paid ordinary shares in the 
Company. 

Any performance rights which do not vest at any due vesting date rollover for re-assessment to the next 
vesting date. The vesting conditions will be subsequently reassessed in that year and performance rights 
may vest as applicable. Unvested performance rights will rollover for the length of the performance 
period and will be forfeited at the end of the grant period if not vested. If an executive resigns from his or 
her employment, any unvested performance rights will lapse, unless the Board determines otherwise. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

Performance Hurdles 

Each year the Board reviews and considers the appropriateness of the performance hurdles and, where 
necessary, makes adjustments and amendments to reflect market conditions. 

Below is a summary of the performance hurdles that relate to unvested performance rights as at 30 June 
2018: 

Issued financial year ended 30 June 2013 and prior 

Performance rights issued during the financial year ended 30 June 2013 and prior years are eligible for 
vesting three, five and seven years after the initial grant date depending upon Total Shareholder Return 
(TSR) performance relative to a comparator group identified at the time of grant (S&P/ASX 300 Index). 

Performance rights granted during this period remain under these terms and conditions.   

The performance rights vest according to the schedule below: 

Company TSR Rank in S&P/ASX 300 Index 
Below the 50th Percentile 
At or below the 50th Percentile and below the 75th 
Percentile 
At or above the 75th Percentile 

% of Performance Rights that Vest 
0% 
50%, plus 2% for every one Percentile increase above 
50th Percentile 
100% 

Issued financial year ended 30 June 2014 

These performance rights vest two, three and four years after the initial grant date and are subject to the 
following vesting performance measures: 

a.  Two thirds of the performance rights are subject to earnings per share compound annual growth 

rate (EPS CAGR) performance and; 

b.  One third of the performance rights are subject to TSR performance relative to the other 

companies in the ASX 200. 

The performance rights in respect of a financial year will vest in tranches as follows: 

Years after the financial year in respect of which the 
grant of Performance Rights is made 
2 
3 
4 

% of Performance Rights Eligible for Vesting 

25% 
25% 
50% 

For performance rights subject to EPS CAGR performance, vesting will occur as follows: 

EPS CAGR – Measured from the year in respect of 
which grant of Performance Rights is made 
<6% 
6% 
>6% <24% 
24% or more 

% Performance Rights that Vest 

0% 
25% 
Pro-rata vesting between 25%-100% 
100% 

 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

For performance rights subject to TSR performance, vesting will occur as follows: 

TSR – Measured from the year in respect of which 
grant of Performance Rights is made 
<50th Percentile 
50th Percentile 
>50th Percentile <75th Percentile 
>75th Percentile or more 

% Performance Rights that Vest 

0% 
50% 
Pro-rata vesting between 50%-100% 
100% 

Issues financial year ended 30 June 2015 and later 

These performance rights are subject to the following vesting conditions:  

a.  20% of performance rights are subject to continuous service of employment. This portion will 

vest at 100% three years after the financial year of which the grant of the performance rights are 
made;  

b.  40% of performance rights are subject to EPS CAGR performance; and  

c.  40% of performance rights are subject to absolute TSR performance.  

In relation to the performance rights subject to the EPS CAGR and TSR, the following vesting tranches 
will apply:   

Years after the financial year in respect of which the 
grant of Performance Rights is made 
2 
3 
4 

% of Performance Rights Eligible for Vesting 

25% 
25% 
50% 

For performance rights subject to EPS CAGR performance, vesting will occur as follows: 

EPS CAGR – Measured from the year in respect of 
which grant of Performance Rights is made 
<6% 
6% 
>6% <8% 
>8% 

% Performance Rights that Vest 

0% 
25% 
Pro-rata vesting between 25%-100% 
100% 

For performance rights subject to TSR performance, vesting will occur as follows: 

Absolute TSR – Measured from the year in respect of 
which grant of Performance Rights is made 
< 7% 
7% 
>7% <11% 
>11% 

% Performance Rights that Vest 

0% 
50% 
Pro-rata vesting between 50%-100% 
100% 

Note, the Company obtained shareholder approval at the 2015 AGM to implement a number of changes 
to the hurdles attaching to the performance rights to be issued for FY15, FY16, FY17 and FY18. These 
changes included the replacement of the Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) performance hurdle 
with an Absolute TSR performance hurdle, and adjustment of the Earnings Per Share (EPS) hurdles in 
line with current market expectations and inclusion of a performance hurdle relating to continuous 
employment with the Group. 

 
 
 
 
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

3. 

Link between Company performance and executive remuneration 

The remuneration policy has been tailored to increase goal congruence between shareholders, directors 
and executives. There have been two methods applied in achieving this aim, the first being a 
performance based short term incentive based on key performance indicators, and the second being the 
issue of performance rights to executive directors and executives to encourage the alignment of 
personal and shareholder interests. 

4. 

Employment contracts of directors and senior executives 

The Company has entered into a service agreement with Mr Scott Criddle who commenced in the role of 
CEO on 1 July 2009.   

The key terms of Mr Scott Criddle’s service agreement are: 

Notice Period 

Term 
Restraint Period 
Total Fixed Remuneration 
Long Term Incentive Scheme 
Short Term Incentive Scheme 
Termination Benefits 

Three month written notice unless in relation to certain circumstances such as 
serious misconduct or gross neglect of duty 
Ongoing until terminated 
Three months after termination of employment 
Reviewed and established annually by the Remuneration Committee 
The Decmil Group Limited LTI scheme applies  
The Decmil Group Limited STI scheme applies 
No contractual termination benefits apply 

The Company may terminate the contract without cause by providing written notice of the required 
termination period or by making payment in lieu of notice based on the individual’s annual salary 
component together with a discretionary payment. Termination payments are generally not payable on 
resignation or dismissal for serious misconduct. In the instance of serious misconduct, the Company can 
terminate employment at any time.  

Other executives in the Company have similar executive service agreements which include terms and 
conditions relating to confidentiality, restraint on employment and intellectual property. The executive 
service agreements are typically not fixed term agreements and continue on an ongoing basis until 
terminated.  

These agreements may be terminated by notice of either party or earlier in the event of certain breaches. 
In the event of termination for any reason, the Company will pay accrued and untaken annual leave, and 
subject to legislation, any accrued and untaken long service leave owing to the executive. Termination 
payments are generally not payable on resignation or dismissal for serious misconduct. In the instance 
of serious misconduct, the Company can terminate employment at any time. 

Non-Executive Directors are appointed under appointment letters that deal with, amongst other matters, 
the following: 

▪ 

terms of appointment and tenure; 

▪  entitlements; 

▪  duties and responsibilities; and 

▪ 

indemnities, insurances and access. 

 
 
 
 
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

5. 

Non-Executive Director fee arrangements 

The Board’s policy is to remunerate Non-Executive Directors at market rates for comparable companies 
for time, commitment and responsibilities. The Board approves payments to the Non-Executive Directors 
and reviews their remuneration annually, based on market practice, duties and accountability. 
Independent external advice is sought when required. The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can 
be paid to Non-Executive Directors is subject to approval by shareholders during a general meeting. 
Fees for Non-Executive Directors are not linked to the performance of the consolidated entity however to 
align directors’ interests with shareholder interests, the directors are encouraged to hold shares in the 
Company.  

Non-Executive Director (NED) fees consist of base fees and committee chair fees. The payment of 
committee chair fees recognises the additional time commitment required by NEDs who chair Board 
committees. The chair of the Board attends all committee meetings but does not receive any additional 
committee fees in addition to base fees. 

The table below summaries Board and committee chair fees payable to NEDs at 30 June 2018 (inclusive 
of superannuation): 

Board fees 

Chairman 
Non-Executive Director 
Committee fees 

Audit & Risk and Remuneration 

Chair 
Member 

$000 
130 
73 
$000 
8 
- 

Maximum aggregate NED fee pool 

The maximum aggregate amount of fees that can be paid to NEDs is subject to approval by 
shareholders during a general meeting. The maximum aggregate amount that may be paid to NEDs for 
their services is $650,000 during any financial year, as approved by shareholders at the 2012 AGM. The 
Board will not seek an increase to the aggregate NED fee pool limit at the 2018 AGM. 

6. 

Details of remuneration 

As part of a restructuring and cost reduction effort by the Company, effective 1 February 2016, the fixed 
remuneration of KMP (and directors from 1 May 2016) was reduced by 10% (with the Group CEO 
voluntarily agreeing to a 15% reduction).    

With market conditions continuing to be subdued throughout FY17, the CEO took a further voluntary 
reduction of 30% and the Board took a further 10% reduction on 1 April 2017. 

Details of the remuneration of KMP of the consolidated entity are set out in the following tables: 

 
 
 
NEDs ($) 

David Saxelby 

Don Argent1 

Denis Criddle 

Giles Everist2 

Bill Healy 

Lee Verios3 

Total 

Year 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

Salary and 
Fees 

Superannuation 

STI  
Paid in Relation to 
Prior Year 

STI Accrued 
Current Year 

91,799 
78,975 

22,192 
- 

66,575 
72,123 

- 
54,375 

106,027 
128,219 

24,658 
80,137 

311,251 
413,829 

- 
- 

2,108 
- 

6,325 
6,852 

- 
- 

10,073 
12,181 

2,342 
7,613 

20,848 
26,646 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Executive Directors ($) 

Year 

Salary and 
Fees 

Superannuation 

STI  
Paid in Relation 
to Prior Year 

STI Accrued 
Current Year 

Scott Criddle4 

Total 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

500,000 
669,200 

500,000 
669,200 

20,049 
19,616 

20,049 
19,616 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Other Executives ($) 

Year 

Salary and 
Fees 

Superannuation 

STI  
Paid in relation to 
Prior Year 

STI Accrued 
Current Year 

Tony Radalj5 

Craig Amos 

Ric Buratto6 

Total 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

2018 
2017 

421,186 
- 

350,000 
387,500 

- 
393,750 

771,186 
781,250 

16,605 
- 

20,049 
19,616 

- 
14,712 

36,654 
34,328 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

1 Don Argent was appointed to the board of directors on 1 March 2018 
2 Giles Everist resigned from the board of directors on 7 February 2017 
3 Lee Verios resigned from the board of directors on 1 November 2017 
4 As at the date of this report the total fixed remuneration for the Managing Director and Group CEO is $520,049 
5 Tony Radalj was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team on 1 August 2017 
6 Ric Buratto left the Executive Leadership Team during the 2017 financial year 

Fair Value of 
Incentive 
Securities 
Awarded 
- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Fair Value of 
Incentive 
Securities 
Awarded 
227,976 
484,981 

227,976 
484,981 

Fair Value of 
Incentive 
Securities 
Awarded 
187,500 
- 

83,784 
127,083 

- 
435,534 

271,284 
562,617 

Other 

Total 

Total Performance 
Related  
% 

Total Fixed 
Remuneration  
% 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

91,799 
78,975 

24,300 
- 

72,900 
78,975 

- 
54,375 

116,100 
140,400 

27,000 
87,750 

332,099 
440,475 

Other 

Total 

- 
- 

- 
- 

748,025 
1,173,797 

748,025 
1,173,797 

Other 

Total 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

625,291 
- 

453,833 
534,199 

- 
843,996 

1,079,124 
1,378,195 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

- 
- 

100.0 
100.0 

100.0 
100.0 

100.0 
100.0 

100.0 
100.0 

100.0 
100.0 

100.0 
100.0 

100.0 
100.0 

Total 
Performance 
Related  
% 
30.5 
41.3 

30.5 
41.3 

Total 
Performance 
Related  
% 
30.0 
- 

18.5 
23.8 

- 
51.6 

25.1 
40.8 

Total Fixed 
Remuneration  
% 

69.5 
58.7 

69.5 
58.7 

Total Fixed 
Remuneration  
% 

70.0 
- 

81.5 
76.2 

- 
48.4 

74.9 
59.2 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

Options issued as part of remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2018 

There were no options granted to directors or executives as part of their remuneration during the 
financial year. 

Performance Rights 

During the year ended 30 June 2018, the following performance rights were granted. 

Grant Date 

1 July 2017 

Number of Rights Granted 

Fair Value of Rights Granted 

1,676,126 

$311,759 

During the year ended 30 June 2018, 284,240 performance rights were vested. 

During the year ended 30 June 2018, 851,506 of performance rights lapsed due to their vesting criteria 
not being met. 

The following rights have been granted but remain unvested at 30 June 2018: 

Grant Date 
1 July 2011 
1 July 2012 
1 July 2014 
1 July 2015 
1 July 2016 
1 July 2017 
Total 

Number of Unvested Rights 
235,210 
297,665 
571,169 
1,544,203 
2,006,769 
1,676,126 
6,331,142 

Fair Value of Unvested Rights 
$24,932 
$30,362 
$33,985 
$216,188 
$306,032 
$311,759 
$923,258 

Additional Information 

The earnings of the consolidated entity for the five years to 30 June 2018 are summarised below: 

Revenue 

EBITDA 

EBIT 

Profit/(loss) after income tax 

2018 
$000 
349,255 

2017 
$000 
305,124 

2016 
$000 
301,644 

(1,722) 

(31,240) 

(75,926) 

(4,736) 

(36,867) 

(82,902) 

(6,131) 

(28,347) 

(58,236) 

2015 
$000 
666,915 

62,696 

55,894 

40,280 

The factors that are considered to affect total shareholders return (TSR) are summarised below: 

Share price at financial year end ($) 

Total dividends paid (cents per share) 

2018 

0.97 

- 

2017 

0.93 

4.0 

Basic earnings per share (cents per share) 

(0.10)1 

(2.65)2 

2016 

0.72 

10.5 

6.102 

2015 

1.16 

13.0 

23.91 

2014 
$000 
618,401 

81,117 

74,316 

52,627 

2014 

1.83 

12.5 

29.503 

1 Based on continuing operations 
2 Based on adjusted earnings 
3 Excluding business combination gains from the 2014 reporting period 

 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

Shareholdings, Option holdings and Performance Rights holdings 

Shareholdings 

The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each director and KMP of the 
consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

30 June 2018 

Balance 
1.07.2017 

Received as Part 
of Remuneration 

Additions 

Disposals/ 
Other1 

Balance 
30.06.2018 

Directors: 

Don Argent 

Denis Criddle 

Scott Criddle 

Bill Healy 

David Saxelby 

Lee Verios2 
Key management 
personnel: 
Craig Amos 

Tony Radalj3 

Total 

Option holdings 

- 

20,989,145 

5,709,695 

600,190 

- 

66,667 

1,500 

- 

27,367,197 

- 

- 

136,573 

- 

- 

- 

108,021 

200,000 

444,594 

- 

1,390,000 

- 

- 

50,000 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

22,379,145 

(205,000) 

5,641,268 

- 

- 

(66,667) 

- 

600,190 

50,000 

- 

109,521 

325,000 

15,000 

110,000 

1,455,000 

(161,667) 

29,105,124 

There were no options held by directors or KMP at 30 June 2018. 

Performance Rights holdings 

The number of performance rights in the Company held during the financial year by each director and 
KMP of the consolidated entity, including their personally related parties, is set out below: 

30 June 2018 

Balance 
1.07.2017 

Granted as 
Remuneration 

Vested During 
the Period 

Expired/ 
Other1 

Balance 
30.06.2018 

Directors: 

Scott Criddle 
Key management 
personnel: 
Craig Amos 

Tony Radalj3 

4,678,689 

1,225,676 

(136,573) 

(837,268) 

4,930,524 

737,377 

450,450 

(108,021) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

172,414 

1,079,806 

172,414 

5,416,066 

1,676,126 

(244,594) 

(664,854) 

6,182,744 

1 Other includes shares included upon appointment or excluded upon resignation 
2 Lee Verios resigned from the board of directors on 1 November 2017 
3 Tony Radalj was appointed to the Executive Leadership Team on 1 August 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Remuneration Report (Cont’d) 

Other transactions with directors, KMP and their related parties: 

(a) Director Related Transactions 
Rent of various properties used by Decmil Australia Pty Ltd paid to Broadway Pty Ltd, an entity in 
which Mr Denis Criddle has a beneficial interest 
Consulting fees for Saxelby Associates Pty Ltd, an entity in which Mr David Saxelby has a beneficial 
interest 
(b) Director Related Balances1 
Amounts owing to Saxelby Associates Pty Ltd, an entity in which Mr David Saxelby has a beneficial 
interest, for directors’ fees and consulting fees 

[End of Remuneration Report] 

Shares Under Option 

2018 
$000 

190 

200 

27 

There were no unissued ordinary shares of the Company under option outstanding at the date of this 
report.  

Shares Issued on the Exercise of Options 

There were no ordinary shares of the Company issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 
30 June 2018 and up to the date of this report.  

Employee Share Program 

At the 2014 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved the adoption by the Company of a broad 
based employee share plan and the issue of securities pursuant to that plan. During the financial year, 
213,490 shares were issued under this plan as part of the Decmil Employee Share Purchase Plan. 
Under this plan, employees who purchased up to $1,000 of shares had those shares matched by the 
Company. The matched shares are subject to a trade restriction until the earlier of 3 years or cessation 
of employment with the Company. 

Indemnifying Officers or Auditor 

The Company has indemnified the Directors of the Company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a 
director, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.  

During the financial year, the company paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the Directors of 
the Company against a liability to the extent permitted by the Corporations Act 2001. The contract of 
insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of the liability and the amount of the premium. 

The Company has not, during or since the end of the financial year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify 
the auditor of the Company or any related entity against a liability incurred by the auditor. 

Proceedings on Behalf of Company 

In or around August 2012, Steel Building Systems (SBS) was engaged as a subcontractor by Decmil 
Australia Pty Ltd (“Decmil”) to construct the Gladstone Village in Queensland. SBS’ scope of work was 
the design, manufacture and supply of modular buildings, as well as miscellaneous on-site works 
associated with the modular buildings. On 17 November 2017, the liquidators of SBS commenced 
proceedings against Decmil Australia Pty Ltd in the NSW Supreme Court for alleged unpaid contract 
sums of $3.3 million and alleged lost profit on works removed from SBS’ scope of works. Decmil rejects 
the claims brought by the liquidators of SBS and denies it is indebted to SBS as claimed.  

1 Transactions relating to directors’ fees are included in the Directors’ Report details of remuneration 

 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Proceedings on Behalf of Company (Cont’d) 

Decmil’s current position is that SBS is in fact indebted to Decmil for a similar sum due to defective 
works and associated rectification costs, incomplete works, overheads incurred by Decmil in connection 
with the defects and rectification works, expert costs and fees. Decmil has filed a defence in relation to 
the liquidator’s claims and will file a cross claim for the sum Decmil alleges it is owed by SBS. 

On 1 May 2017 the Company received an advice from AusIndustry, the agency that oversees technical 
elements of the Australian Tax Office’s Research and Development Inventive Scheme (“R&D Scheme”), 
disputing the eligibility of certain engineering activities submitted by the Company in relation to the 2014 
financial year for the R&D Scheme. R&D Scheme benefits received by the Company in relation to the 
2014 financial year for the disputed engineering activities amounts to approximately $3.4 million. The 
Company does not agree with the advice received from AusIndustry and under the relevant legislation 
has requested an independent review of the matter. As at the date of this report, the independent review 
had not been completed. The Company is also considering further review options available to it, 
including submission to the Australian Administrative Tribunal. 

During the year ended 30 June 2017 the liquidators for Forge Group Ltd (in liquidation)(receivers and 
managers appointed) commenced an action in the Supreme Court of Western Australia against 
Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd (“EDE”), a subsidiary of the Company, for the repayment of 
$2.5 million for what they consider constitute unfair preference payments. The liquidators have 
commenced claims against a number of parties which are joined with EDE in the same action. EDE 
denies that it has any liability for repayment of any sums previously paid to EDE. Decmil has filed a 
defence in this matter. 

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. 

Non-Audit Services 

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

▪  all non-audit services are reviewed and approved by the audit committee prior to commencement to 

ensure they do not adversely affect the integrity and objectivity of the auditor; and 

▪ 

the nature of the services provided does not compromise the general principles relating to auditor 
independence in accordance with APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants set by the 
Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board. 

The following fees were paid or payable to RSM Australia Partners for non-audit services provided 
during the year ended 30 June 2018: 

Taxation compliance services 

Accounting assistance 

Total 

Auditor’s Independence Declaration 

$ 

29,250 

9,585 

38,835 

A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations 
Act 2001 can be found within this financial report. 

 
 
 
 
 
Directors’ Report Cont’d 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Rounding of Amounts 

The Company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian 
Securities and Investments Commission, relating to ‘rounding-off’. Amounts in this report have been 
rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in 
certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

Corporate Governance 

In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate behaviour and accountability, the directors 
of Decmil Group Limited support and have adhered to the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and 
Recommendations as detailed in Decmil Corporate Governance Statement which can be found at 
http://www.decmil.com.au/investor-relations/corporate-governance/ 

This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 298(2)(a) of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the directors 

David Saxelby 
Chairman 

31 July 2018 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION 

As lead auditor for the audit of the financial report of Decmil Group Limited for the year ended 30 June 2018, I 
declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been no contraventions of: 

(i) 

the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and 

(ii) 

any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit. 

RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS 

Perth, WA 
Dated:  31 July 2018 

J A KOMNINOS 
Partner 

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Statement of Profit or Loss and 
Other Comprehensive Income 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

341,608 

(305,927) 

35,681 

(27,972) 

(2,248) 

(747) 

4,714 

32 

(1,493) 

(2,903) 

- 

350 

(521) 

(171) 

(5,960) 

(6,131) 

2017 

$000 

276,972 

(246,500) 

30,472 

(26,342) 

(1,030) 

(1,261) 

1,839 

43 

(1,011) 

(5,331) 

(18,763) 

(23,223) 

8,090 

(15,133) 

(13,214) 

(28,347) 

- 

- 

(6,131) 

(28,347) 

(3.54) 

(3.54) 

(0.10) 

(0.10) 

(3.44) 

(3.44) 

(16.57) 

(16.57) 

(8.85) 

(8.85) 

(7.72) 

(7.72) 

Note 

11 

11(a) 

4 

4, 17, 19 

33 

5 

6 

9a 

9a 

9b 

9b 

9c 

9c 

Revenue from continuing operations 

Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Administration expenses 

Equity based payments 

Restructuring costs 
Earnings from continuing operations before interest, tax, 
depreciation and amortisation & impairments 

Interest received 

Borrowing costs 

Depreciation and amortisation expense 

Investment property fair value adjustment 

Profit/(loss) before income tax expense 

Income tax (expense)/benefit 

Net loss from continuing operations 

Loss after tax from discontinued operations 

Net loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income 

Other comprehensive income 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Overall Operations 

Basic earnings per share (cents per share) 

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 

Continuing Operations 

Basic earnings per share (cents per share) 

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 

Discontinuing Operations 

Basic earnings per share (cents per share) 

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of Financial Position 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

12 

13 

14 

20 

18 

17 

24 

19 

21 

22 

23 

25 

24 

23 

25 

26 

16,755 

43,672 

28,882 

8,561 

97,870 

92,410 

7,565 

30,329 

75,482 

205,786 

303,656 

88,223 

1,596 

387 

5,623 

95,829 

544 

472 

498 

1,514 

97,343 

206,313 

165,832 

40,481 

206,313 

16,905 

34,950 

11,914 

5,716 

69,485 

92,400 

10,425 

28,693 

75,482 

207,000 

276,485 

60,158 

49 

350 

4,017 

64,574 

316 

474 

1,125 

1,915 

66,489 

209,996 

163,384 

46,612 

209,996 

ASSETS 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Work in progress 

Other current assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

Investment property 

Property, plant and equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Intangible assets 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

LIABILITIES 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

Current tax payable 

Borrowings 

Provisions 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Borrowings 

Provisions 

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

NET ASSETS 

EQUITY 

Issued capital 

Retained earnings 

TOTAL EQUITY 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of Changes in Equity 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

Balance at 1 July 2016 

Net loss for the year 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Shares issued for the period 

Transaction costs net of tax benefit 

Equity based payments 

Dividends paid 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Balance at 1 July 2017 

Net loss for the year 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Shares issued for the period 

Transaction costs net of tax benefit 

Equity based payments 

Dividends paid 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

10 

10 

Issued 
Capital 
$000 

162,254 

- 

- 

54 

46 

1,030 

- 

163,384 

163,384 

- 

- 

118 

82 

2,248 

- 

Retained 
Earnings 
$000 

81,792 

(28,347) 

(28,347) 

- 

- 

- 

(6,833) 

46,612 

46,612 

(6,131) 

(6,131) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total 

$000 

244,046 

(28,347) 

(28,347) 

54 

46 

1,030 

(6,833) 

209,996 

209,996 

(6,131) 

(6,131) 

118 

82 

2,248 

- 

165,832 

40,481 

206,313 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statement of Cash Flows 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Note 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

Receipts from customers 

Payments to suppliers and employees  

Interest received  

Finance costs paid 

Income taxes received 

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 

29(a) 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Proceeds from sale of subsidiary 

29(b) 

Proceeds from sale of non-current assets 

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Net repayment of borrowings 

Net proceeds from share issue 

Dividends paid 

Net cash used in financing activities 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held 

Cash at beginning of the financial year 

Cash at end of the financial year 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

315,662 

(313,573) 

34 

(1,496) 

- 

627 

(1,775) 

919 

259 

(597) 

(380) 

200 

- 

(180) 

(150) 

16,905 

16,755 

2017 

$000 

303,413 

(309,915) 

53 

(1,303) 

800 

(6,952) 

(1,346) 

- 

26,061 

24,715 

(9,145) 

43 

(6,833) 

(15,935) 

1,828 

15,077 

16,905 

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

The financial statements of Decmil Group Limited (‘the Company’) for the year ended 30 June 2018 
comprise of the Company and its controlled entities (collectively referred to as ‘the consolidated entity’) 
and the consolidated entity’s interests in joint operations. The separate financial statements of the parent 
entity, Decmil Group Limited, have not been presented within this financial report as permitted by the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

Decmil Group Limited is a company limited by shares incorporated in Australia whose shares are 
publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. 

The financial statements were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors dated 
30 July 2018. 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Basis of Preparation 

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Corporations 
Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations of the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board, and International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting 
Standards Board. The consolidated entity is a for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under 
Australian Accounting Standards. 

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

Except for cash flow information, the financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis and 
are based on historical costs, modified where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected 
non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. 

(a) Principles of Consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of entities controlled 
by Decmil Group Limited at the end of the reporting period. The Company controls an entity when it is 
exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to 
affect those returns through its power over the entity. The assets, liabilities and results of all controlled 
entities are fully consolidated into the financial statements of the consolidated entity from the date on 
which control is obtained by the consolidated entity. The consolidation of a controlled entity is 
discontinued from the date that control ceases. 

Intercompany balances and transactions between entities in the consolidated entity are eliminated on 
consolidation. Accounting policies of controlled entities have been changed where necessary to ensure 
consistency with those adopted by the consolidated entity. 

Non-controlling interests in the results and equity of controlled entities are shown separately within the 
equity section of the consolidated statement of financial position and statement of profit or loss and other 
comprehensive income. The non-controlling interests in the net assets of the controlled entity comprise 
their interests at the date of the original business combination and their share of changes in equity since 
that date. 

Where the consolidated entity loses control over a controlled entity, it derecognises the assets including 
goodwill, liabilities and non-controlling interest in the controlled entity together with any cumulative 
translation differences recognised in equity. The consolidated entity recognises the fair value of the 
consideration received and the fair value of any investment retained together with any gain or loss in 
profit or loss. 

 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’) 

(b) Income Tax 

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

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to 
be applied when the assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates that are 
enacted or substantively enacted, except for: 

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

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

Tax consolidation 

Decmil Group Limited and its wholly-owned Australian controlled entities have implemented the tax 
consolidation legislation. As a consequence, these entities are taxed as a single entity and the deferred 
tax assets and liabilities of the entities are set off in the consolidated financial statements. 

Assets or liabilities arising under tax funding agreements with the tax consolidated entities are 
recognised as amounts receivable from or payable to other entities in the tax consolidated group. The 
tax funding arrangement ensures that the intercompany charge equals the current tax liability or benefit 
of each tax consolidated group member, resulting in neither a contribution by the head entity to the 
controlled entities nor a distribution by the controlled entities to the head entity. 

(c) Construction Contracts and Work in Progress 

Construction work in progress is valued at cost, plus profit recognised to date less any provision for 
anticipated future losses. Cost includes both variable and fixed costs relating to specific contracts, and 
those costs that are attributable to the contract activity in general and that can be allocated on a 
reasonable basis. 

Construction profits are recognised on the stage of completion basis and measured using the proportion 
of costs incurred to date compared to expected actual costs. Where losses are anticipated they are 
provided for in full. Construction revenue has been recognised on the basis of the terms of the contract 
adjusted for any variations or claims allowable under the contract. 

(d) Interests in Joint Arrangements 

Joint arrangements represent the contractual sharing of control between parties in a business venture 
where unanimous decisions about relevant activities are required. 

Joint venture operations represent arrangements whereby joint operators maintain direct interests in 
each asset and exposure to each liability of the arrangement. The consolidated entity’s interests in the 
assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses of joint operations are included in the respective line items of 
the consolidated financial statements. 

Gains and losses resulting from sales to a joint operation are recognised to the extent of the other 
parties’ interests. When the consolidated entity makes purchases from a joint operation, it does not 
recognise its share of the gains and losses from the joint operations until it resells those goods/assets to 
a third party. 

 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(e) Property, Plant and Equipment 

Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated 
depreciation and impairment losses. 

The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is 
not in excess of the recoverable amount from these assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the 
basis of the expected net cash flows that will be received from the assets employment and subsequent 
disposal. The expected net cash flows have been discounted to their present values in determining 
recoverable amounts. 

Depreciation 

The depreciable amount of all property, plant and equipment but excluding freehold land is depreciated 
on a straight-line basis over their useful lives to the consolidated entity commencing from the time the 
asset is held ready for use. The depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable assets are: 

Class of Fixed Asset 

Depreciation Rate 

Owned plant and equipment 

Leased plant and equipment 

5% to 33% 

12.5% to 20% 

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each 
reporting period.  

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

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These 
gains and losses are included in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income in the 
period in which they arise. 

(f) Investment Property 

Investment property, comprising investment interests in land and buildings, is held to generate long-term 
returns. Investment property is initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at fair value. 
Investment property is carried at fair value which is based on discounted cash flow projections. 
Investment property is valued at least every 3 years by independent external valuers. Any resultant 
changes in fair value are shown separately in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income as net gains/(losses) from fair value adjustments on investment property. 

(g) Leases 

Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the 
asset, but not the legal ownership that are transferred to entities in the consolidated entity are classified 
as finance leases. 

Finance leases are capitalised by recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to 
the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any 
guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability 
and the lease interest expense for the period. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis 
over their estimated useful lives. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks 
and benefits remain with the lessor, are recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are 
incurred. 

 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(h) Impairment of Assets 

At each reporting date, the consolidated entity reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible 
assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an 
indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less 
costs to sell and value-in-use, is compared to the asset's carrying value. Any excess of the asset's 
carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed immediately to the statement of profit or loss and 
other comprehensive income. 

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the consolidated 
entity estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. 

(i) Goodwill 

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured as the excess of the sum of the 
consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the acquisition 
date fair value of any previously held equity interest over the acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable 
assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. 

Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. 
Goodwill is not amortised. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment, annually or more frequently if events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. It is allocated to the 
consolidated entity’s cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units, representing the lowest 
level at which goodwill is monitored not being larger than an operating segment. Gains and losses on the 
disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill related to the entity disposed of. 

Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not subsequently reversed. 

(j) Intangibles other than Goodwill 

Intangible assets acquired separately are capitalised at cost. Following initial recognition, the cost model 
is applied to each class of intangible assets. Where amortisation is charged on assets with finite lives, 
this expense is taken to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, through the 
‘amortisation expenses’ line item.     

Intangible assets are tested for impairment where an indicator of impairment exists and in the case of 
intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. 

(k) Employee Benefits 

Provision is made for the consolidated entity’s obligation for short-term employee benefits. Short-term 
employee benefits are benefits that are expected to be settled wholly before 12 months after the end of 
the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related service, including wages, salaries 
and sick leave. Short-term employee benefits are measured at the (undiscounted) amounts expected to 
be paid when the obligation is settled. 

The consolidated entity’s obligations for short-term employee benefits such as wages, salaries and sick 
leave are recognised as a part of current trade and other payables in the statement of financial position. 
The consolidated entity’s obligations for employees’ annual leave and long service leave entitlements 
are recognised as provisions in the statement of financial position. 

 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

Other long term employee benefits 

Provision is made for employees’ long service leave and annual leave entitlements not expected to be 
settled wholly within 12 months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees 
render the related service. Other long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of the 
expected future payments to be made to employees. Expected future payments incorporate anticipated 
future wage and salary levels, durations of service and employee departures and are discounted at rates 
determined by reference to market yields at the end of the reporting period on government bonds that 
have maturity dates that approximate the terms of the obligations. Any remeasurements for changes in 
assumptions of obligations for other long-term employee benefits are recognised in statement of profit or 
loss and other comprehensive income in the periods in which the changes occur. 

The consolidated entity’s obligations for long-term employee benefits are presented as non-current 
provisions in its statement of financial position, except where the consolidated entity does not have an 
unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the end of the reporting period, in 
which case the obligations are presented as current provisions. 

Equity-based payments 

The consolidated entity provides equity-settled equity-based compensation benefits to employees. The 
equity-based compensation benefits include the award of shares, and performance rights over shares, in 
exchange for the rendering of services. The fair value of the equity to which employees become entitled 
is measured at grant date and recognised as an expense over the vesting period, with a corresponding 
increase to an equity account. The fair value of shares is measured as the share price at the date of 
grant and the fair value of performance rights is ascertained using various option pricing models which 
incorporate, where required, market vesting conditions. The number of shares and performance rights 
expected to vest is reviewed and adjusted at the end of each reporting date such that the amount 
recognised for services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted shall be based on 
the number of equity instruments that eventually vest. 

(l) Provisions 

Provisions are recognised when the consolidated entity has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result 
of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow 
can be reliably measured. Provisions are measured using the best estimate of the amounts required to 
settle the obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties 
surrounding the obligation. 

(m) Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short-term 
highly liquid investments with original maturities of 6 months or less. 

(n) Revenue and Other Income 

Revenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the consolidated entity 
and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration 
received or receivable.  

Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customers. 

Revenue recognition relating to the provision of services, namely construction activities, is determined 
with reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting period, where 
outcome of the contract can be estimated reliably. Stage of completion is determined with reference to 
the services performed to date as a percentage of total anticipated services to be performed. Where the 
outcome cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent that related expenditure 
is recoverable. 

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

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST). 

 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(o) Financing Costs 

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of assets that 
necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for their intended use or sale, are added to the 
cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.  

All other borrowing costs are recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income in the period in which they are incurred. 

(p) Earnings Per Share 

Basic earnings per share 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the owners of Decmil Group 
Limited, excluding any costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares, by the weighted average 
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary 
shares issued during the financial year. 

Diluted earnings per share 

Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to 
take into account the after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive 
potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for 
no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares. 

(q) Issued Capital 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. 

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

(r) Dividends 

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

(s) 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 relevant revenue authority. 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 
component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows. 

(t) Financial Instruments 

Initial recognition and measurement 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the consolidated entity becomes a party to 
the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the 
consolidated entity commits itself to either the purchase or sale of the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is 
adopted). 

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs, except where the 
instrument is classified ‘at fair value through profit or loss’, in which case transaction costs are expensed 
to the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income immediately. 

 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

Classification and subsequent measurement 

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at either of fair value, amortised cost using the 
effective interest rate method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be 
exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices 
in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are 
adopted, including recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing 
models.  

Amortised cost is the amount at which the financial asset or liability is measured at initial recognition less 
principal repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation of 
the difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest 
rate method. 

The effective interest rate method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the 
relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or 
receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) over the expected life (or 
when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term) of the financial instrument to the net 
carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows 
will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying value with a consequential recognition of an income or 
expense in the statement of profit or loss or other comprehensive income. 

The consolidated entity does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture 
entities as being subject to the requirements of Accounting Standards specifically applicable to financial 
instruments.   

i. Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are 
not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are 
recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income through the amortisation 
process and when the financial asset is derecognised. 

ii. Financial liabilities 

Non-derivative financial liabilities (excluding financial guarantees) are subsequently measured at 
amortised cost. 

iii. Available-for-sale financial assets 

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are either not suitable to be 
classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature, or they are designated as such by 
management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed 
maturity nor fixed or determinable payments.  

Available-for-sale financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those which are 
expected to mature within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. All other financial assets are 
classified as current assets. 

Impairment 

At the end of each reporting period, the consolidated entity assesses whether there is objective evidence 
that a financial asset has been impaired. In the case of available-for-sale financial instruments, a 
prolonged decline in the value of the instrument is considered to determine whether an impairment has 
arisen. Impairment losses are recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income. 

 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

(u) Trade and Other Receivables 

Trade and other receivables include amounts due from customers for goods sold and services 
performed in the ordinary course of business. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of 
the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as 
non-current assets. Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less any provision for impairment. 

Trade and other receivables include amounts due from customers for goods sold and services 
performed in the ordinary course of business. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of 
the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as 
non-current assets. Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less any provision for impairment. 

(v) Current and Non-current Classification 

Assets and liabilities are presented in the statement of financial position based on current and non-
current classification. 

An asset is classified as current when: it is either expected to be realised or intended to be sold or 
consumed in normal operating cycle; it is held primarily for the purpose of trading; it is expected to be 
realised within 12 months after the reporting period; or the asset is cash or cash equivalent unless 
restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least 12 months after the reporting 
period. All other assets are classified as non-current. 

(w) Foreign Currency Transactions and Balances 

Foreign currency translation 

The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is the Company’s functional and 
presentation currency. 

Foreign currency transactions 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates prevailing 
at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of 
such transactions and from the translation at financial year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and 
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. 

(x) Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities 

The consolidated entity measures some of its assets and liabilities at fair value on either a recurring or 
non-recurring basis, depending on the requirements of the applicable Accounting Standard. 

Fair value is the price the consolidated entity would receive to sell an asset or would have to pay to 
transfer a liability in an orderly (i.e. unforced) transaction between independent, knowledgeable and 
willing market participants at the measurement date. 

As fair value is a market-based measure, the closest equivalent observable market pricing information is 
used to determine fair value. Adjustments to market values may be made having regard to the 
characteristics of the specific asset or liability. The fair values of assets and liabilities that are not traded 
in an active market are determined using one or more valuation techniques. These valuation techniques 
maximise, to the extent possible, the use of observable market data. 

To the extent possible, market information is extracted from either the principal market for the asset or 
liability (i.e. the market with the greatest volume and level of activity for the asset or liability) or, in the 
absence of such a market, the most advantageous market available to the consolidated entity at the end 
of the reporting period (i.e. the market that maximises the receipts from the sale of the asset or 
minimises the payments made to transfer the liability, after taking into account transaction costs and 
transport costs). 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

The fair value of liabilities and the consolidated entity’s own equity instruments (excluding those related 
to equity-based payment arrangements) may be valued, where there is no observable market price in 
relation to the transfer of such financial instrument, by reference to observable market information where 
such instruments are held as assets. Where this information is not available, other valuation techniques 
are adopted and, where significant, are detailed in the respective note to the financial statements. 

(y) Rounding of Amounts 

The Company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian 
Securities and Investments Commission, relating to ‘rounding-off’. Amounts in this report have been 
rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in 
certain cases, the nearest dollar. 

(z) Comparative Figures 

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to 
changes in presentation for the current financial year. 

(aa) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgements 

The directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial statements based on 
historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation 
of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within 
the consolidated entity. 

Impairment of goodwill and intangibles 

The consolidated entity determines whether goodwill and intangible assets are impaired at least on an 
annual basis. This requires an estimation of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating units to 
which the goodwill and intangibles with indefinite useful lives are allocated. The assumptions used in this 
estimation of recoverable amount and the carrying amount of goodwill and intangibles are discussed in 
note 19. 

Equity-based payment transactions 

The consolidated entity measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to 
the fair value of the equity instrument at the date at which they are granted.  

The fair value of performance rights are determined using various option pricing models. The accounting 
estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled equity-based payments would have no impact on 
the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact 
expenses and equity. 

Construction contracts 

When accounting for construction contracts, the contracts are either combined or segmented if this is 
deemed necessary to reflect the substance of the agreement. Revenue arising from fixed price contracts 
is recognised in accordance with the percentage of completion method. Stage of completion is agreed 
with the customer on a work certified to date basis, as a percentage of the overall contract. Revenue 
from cost plus contracts is recognised by reference to the recoverable costs incurred plus a percentage 
of fees earned during the financial year. The percentage of fees earned during the financial year is 
based on the stage of completion of the contract. 

Where a loss is expected to occur from a construction contract, the excess of the total expected contract 
costs over expected contract revenue is recognised as an expense immediately. 

Provision for maintenance 

In determining the level of provision required for maintenance, the consolidated entity has made 
judgements in respect of the expected outcome of construction contracts and the costs of fulfilling the 
maintenance obligations. The provision is based on estimates made from historical data associated with 
past construction contracts. 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Cont’d) 

Fair value measurement hierarchy 

The consolidated entity is required to classify all assets and liabilities, measured at fair value, using a 
three level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value 
measurement, being: level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or 
liabilities that the consolidated entity can access at the measurement date; level 2: Inputs other than 
quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or 
indirectly; and level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Considerable judgement is required 
to determine what is significant to fair value and therefore which category the asset or liability is placed 
in can be subjective.  

The fair value of assets and liabilities classified as level 3 is determined by the use of valuation models. 
These include discounted cash flow analysis or the use of observable inputs that require significant 
adjustments based on unobservable inputs. 

Provision for impairment of receivables 

The provision for impairment of receivables assessment requires a degree of estimation and judgement. 
The level of provision is assessed by taking into account the recent sales experience, the ageing of 
receivables, historical collection rates and specific knowledge of the individual debtors’ financial position. 

Income tax 

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

Recovery of deferred tax assets 

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

Employee benefits provision 

The liability for employee benefits expected to be settled more than 12 months from the reporting date 
are recognised and measured at the present value of the estimated future cash flows to be made in 
respect of all employees at the reporting date. In determining the present value of the liability, estimates 
of attrition rates and pay increases through promotion and inflation have been taken into account. 

Estimation of useful lives of assets 

The consolidated entity determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation and amortisation 
charges for its property, plant and equipment and finite life intangible assets. The useful lives could 
change significantly as a result of technical innovations or some other event. The depreciation and 
amortisation charge will increase where the useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or 
technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold will be written off or 
written down. 

 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 2: New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods 

New, revised or amending Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted 

The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new, revised or amending Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board that are mandatory for the current 
reporting period. The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any 
significant impact on the financial performance or position of the consolidated entity. 

Any new, revised or amending Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have 
not been early adopted. 

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted 

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are 
not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the annual reporting 
period ended 30 June 2018. The consolidated entity's assessment of the impact of these new or 
amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most relevant to the consolidated entity, are set out 
below. 

AASB 9 Financial Instruments 

This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. The 
standard replaces all previous versions of AASB 9 and completes the project to replace IAS 39 'Financial 
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement'. AASB 9 introduces new classification and measurement 
models for financial assets. 

A financial asset shall be measured at amortised cost, if it is held within a business model whose 
objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows, which arise on specified dates and 
solely principal and interest. All other financial instrument assets are to be classified and measured at 
fair value through profit or loss unless the entity makes an irrevocable election on initial recognition to 
present gains and losses on equity instruments (that are not held-for-trading) in other comprehensive 
income (OCI). For financial liabilities, the standard requires the portion of the change in fair value that 
relates to the entity's own credit risk to be presented in OCI (unless it would create an accounting 
mismatch). New simpler hedge accounting requirements are intended to more closely align the 
accounting treatment with the risk management activities of the entity. New impairment requirements will 
use an 'expected credit loss' (ECL) model to recognise an allowance. Impairment will be measured 
under a 12-month ECL method unless the credit risk on a financial instrument has increased significantly 
since initial recognition in which case the lifetime ECL method is adopted.  

The standard introduces additional new disclosures. The consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 
1 July 2018 but it will have minimal impact on the consolidated entity. 

AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 

AASB 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for determining the timing and quantum of revenue 
recognised. It replaces existing guidance, including AASB 118 Revenue and AASB 111 Construction 
Contracts. The core principle of AASB 15 is that an entity shall recognise revenue when control of a 
good or service transfers to a customer. This standard will become mandatory for reporting periods 
beginning on or after 1 January 2018. The standard permits either a full retrospective or a modified 
retrospective approach for the adoption. 

Significant judgments and estimates are used in determining the impact, such as the assessment of the 
probability of customer acceptance of claims, estimation of project completion date and assumed levels 
of project execution productivity. 

The contractual terms and the way in which the Group operates its construction contracts is 
predominantly derived from projects containing one performance obligation. Contracted revenue will 
continue to be recognised over time, however the new standard provides new requirements for variable 
consideration, as well as accounting for claims and variations as contract modifications which all impart 
a higher threshold of probability for recognition. Revenue is currently recognised when it is probable that 
work performed will result in revenue whereas under the new standard, revenue is recognised when it is 
highly probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur for these modifications. 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 2: New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods (Cont’d) 

Currently under AASB 111 Construction Contracts, costs incurred during the tender process are 
capitalised within other current assets when it is deemed probable the contract will be won. Under the 
new standard costs can only be capitalised if they are both expected to be recovered and either would 
not have been incurred if the contract had not been won or if they are intrinsic to the delivery of a project. 

Based on the current assessment, the higher recognition thresholds in the new standard may lead to an 
estimated adjustment reducing the current shareholder equity balance of $206.3 million by around $12.3 
million (after tax) on 1 July 2018. 

AASB 16 Leases 

This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The 
standard replaces AASB 117 'Leases' and for lessees will eliminate the classifications of operating 
leases and finance leases. Subject to exceptions, a 'right-of-use' asset will be capitalised in the 
statement of financial position, measured as the present value of the unavoidable future lease payments 
to be made over the lease term. The exceptions relate to short-term leases of 12 months or less and 
leases of low-value assets (such as personal computers and small office furniture) where an accounting 
policy choice exists whereby either a 'right-of-use' asset is recognised or lease payments are expensed 
to profit or loss as incurred. A liability corresponding to the capitalised lease will also be recognised, 
adjusted for lease prepayments, lease incentives received, initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of 
any future restoration, removal or dismantling costs. Straight-line operating lease expense recognition 
will be replaced with a depreciation charge for the leased asset (included in operating costs) and an 
interest expense on the recognised lease liability (included in finance costs). In the earlier periods of the 
lease, the expenses associated with the lease under AASB 16 will be higher when compared to lease 
expenses under AASB 117. However, EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and 
Amortisation) results will be improved as the operating expense is replaced by interest expense and 
depreciation in profit or loss under AASB 16. For classification within the statement of cash flows, the 
lease payments will be separated into both a principal (financing activities) and interest (either operating 
or financing activities) component. For lessor accounting, the standard does not substantially change 
how a lessor accounts for leases. The consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 1 July 2019. The 
adoption of this standard has been assessed by the consolidated entity and will impact its assets, 
liabilities and expenses but the extent of which has not yet been assessed by the consolidated entity. 

 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 3: Parent Entity Information 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

Loss for the year 

Total comprehensive income for the year 

Statement of financial position 

ASSETS 

Current assets 

Non-current assets 

TOTAL ASSETS 

LIABILITIES 

Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

TOTAL LIABILITIES 

EQUITY 

Issued capital 

Retained earnings 

TOTAL EQUITY 

a) Guarantees 

Parent Entity 

2018 
$000 

(27,725) 

(27,725) 

86,543 

87,175 

173,718 

158,083 

652 

158,735 

2017 
$000 

(4,069) 

(4,069) 

83,664 

90,987 

174,651 

140,145 

822 

140,967 

168,628 

(153,645) 

14,983 

164,751 

(131,067) 

33,684 

Cross guarantees have been provided by Decmil Group Limited and its controlled entities as listed in 
note 15(b). 

b) Other Commitments and Contingencies 

Decmil Group Limited has no commitments to acquire property, plant and equipment, and has no 
contingent liabilities apart from that disclosed in note 34. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 4: Expenses 

From continuing operations 
(Loss)/profit before income tax includes the following specific 
expenses: 
Employee benefits costs 

Finance costs 

Depreciation and amortisation of non-current assets: 

- plant and equipment owned 

- plant and equipment leased 

- building 

- amortisation of intangible assets 

Total depreciation 

Rental expense on operating leases 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

73,323 

1,493 

2,792 

109 

2 

- 

2,903 

2,847 

71,131 

1,011 

4,558 

80 

517 

176 

5,331 

1,432 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 5: Income Tax Expense 

Income tax benefit is attributable to:           

(Profit)/Loss from continuing operations         

Loss from discontinued operations          

The components of income tax /benefit comprise: 

Current tax 

Deferred tax 

Over/(under) provision for tax in prior year 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

6 

24 

2018 
$000 

(521) 

589 

68 

(1,564) 

2,183 

(551) 

68 

2017 
$000 

8,090 

1,680 

9,770 

662 

8,716 

392 

9,770 

The prima facie tax benefit on loss before income tax is reconciled 
to the income tax benefit as follows: 

Prima facie tax benefit on loss before income tax at 30% (2017: 
30%) 

Adjusted by the tax effect of: 

- equity based payments 

- deductible capital raising costs 

- non-deductible items 

- research and development tax offset (non-refundable) 

- over/(under) provision for tax in prior year 

Income tax benefit attributable to loss before income tax 

The applicable weighted average effective tax rates are as follows: 

1,992 

11,435 

(93) 

3 

(855) 

(428) 

(551) 

68 

1% 

(230) 

54 

(2,763) 

882 

392 

9,770 

26% 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 6: Discontinued Operations 

As part of the Group’s refocus on its core construction and engineering business units, on 1 November 
2017 the Group’s telecommunications division consisting of SC Holdings Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries SC 
Services Pty Ltd and SC Equipment Holdings Pty Ltd and the Group’s design consulting business, 
Scope Australia Pty Ltd, were discontinued. 

(a)  Financial performance information 

Consolidated Entity 

Other services revenue 

Interest received 

Total revenue 

Cost of sales 

Administration expenses 

Borrowing costs 

Depreciation and amortisation expense 

Impairment of intangible assets 

Restructuring costs 

Loss on disposal of subsidiaries 

Total expenses 

Loss before income tax expense 

Income tax benefit 

Loss after income tax expense from discontinued operations 

Note 

29(b) 

5 

2018 
$000 

7,647 

1 

7,648 

(8,644) 

(2,002) 

(2) 

(111) 

- 

- 

(3,438) 

(14,197) 

(6,549) 

589 

(5,960) 

2017 
$000 

28,151 

9 

28,160 

(27,203) 

(4,452) 

(291) 

(296) 

(10,685) 

(127) 

- 

(43,054) 

(14,894) 

1,680 

(13,214) 

(b)  Financial position information 

Consolidated Entity 

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Work in progress  

Other current assets  

Total Current Assets 

Non-current Assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Intangible assets 

Total Non-current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other payables  

Provisions  

Total Current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Note 

2018 
$000 

10 

20 

- 

752 

782 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

32 

- 

32 

32 

750 

2017 
$000 

41 

5,019 

4,179 

262 

9,501 

1,584 

508 

1,717 

3,809 

13,310 

6,074 

526 

6,600 

6,600 

6,710 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 6: Discontinued Operations (Cont’d) 

(c)  Cash flow information 

Consolidated Entity 

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities 

Net cash from/(used in) investing activities 

Net cash used in financing activities 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued 
operations 

Note 

2018 
$000 

(991) 

962 

(1) 

(30) 

2017 
$000 

7,840 

(113) 

(9,000) 

(1,273) 

NOTE 7: Key Management Personnel Disclosures 

a.  Names and positions held of directors and other members of Key Management Personnel in office 

at any time during the financial year are: 

Parent Entity Directors 

Don Argent (appointed 1 March 2018) 

Denis Criddle 

Scott Criddle 

Bill Healy 

David Saxelby 

Lee Verios (resigned 1 November 2017) 

Key Management Personnel 

Tony Radalj: Chief Operating Officer 

Craig Amos: Chief Financial Officer 

b.  Compensation for Key Management Personnel 

The totals of remuneration paid to directors and KMP of the Company and the consolidated entity during 
the year are as follows: 

Short-term employee benefits 

Equity-based payments 

2018 
$000 

1,660 

499 

2,159 

2017 
$000 

1,945 

1,047 

2,992 

c.  Loans to Key Management Personnel 

No directors or KMP had any loans during the reporting period. 

d.  Other transactions and balances with Key Management Personnel 

There were no other transactions and balances with KMP other than that disclosed in note 31. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 8: Auditors’ Remuneration 

Remuneration of the auditor of the parent entity for: 

- 

- 

- 

auditing or reviewing the financial report 

taxation services 

accounting assistance 

NOTE 9: Earnings Per Share 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss from overall 
operations 
Loss after income tax 

Earnings used to calculate basic and dilutive EPS  

Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss from 
continuing operations 
Loss after income tax 

Earnings used to calculate basic and dilutive EPS  

Reconciliation of earnings to profit or loss from 
discontinuing operations 
Loss after income tax 

Earnings used to calculate basic and dilutive EPS  

Weighted average number of ordinary shares 
outstanding during the year used in calculating 
basic EPS 
Weighted average number of dilutive options outstanding 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 
during the year used in calculating dilutive EPS 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

228 

29 

10 

267 

2017 
$000 

266 

16 

9 

291 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

(6,131) 

(6,131) 

2017 
$000 

(28,347) 

(28,347) 

(171) 

(171) 

(15,133) 

(15,133) 

(5,960) 

(5,960) 

(13,214) 

(13,214) 

No. 

No. 

173,223,027 

171,036,636 

- 

- 

173,223,027 

171,036,636 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 10: Dividends 

Distributions Paid  
Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2017 of nil cents (2016: 
2.0 cents) per share fully franked at the tax rate of 30% (2017: 30%) 
Interim dividend for the year ended 30 June 2018 of nil cents (2017: 
2.0 cents) per share fully franked at the tax rate of 30% (2017: 30%) 

Balance of franking account at year end 

NOTE 11: Revenue 

From continuing operations 

Construction and engineering revenue 

Accommodation revenue 

Other revenue 

- rentals 

- profit on sale of property 

- other services revenue 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

- 

- 

- 
54,244 

2017 
$000 

3,398 

3,435 

6,833 
54,244 

Note 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

335,901 

5,952 

(245) 

- 

- 

2017 
$000 

259,847 

14,486 

351 

2,213 

75 

Total revenue from continuing operations 

341,608 

276,972 

(a) Interest revenue 

Interest revenue from: 

- other persons 

Total interest revenue 

32 

32 

43 

43 

On 23 June 2017, a commercial building located at 20 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, Western Australia 
was sold for $27.5 million. The written down value at the date of sale was $23.189 million. The profit 
recognised on sale was $2.213 million net of selling costs. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 12: Cash and Cash Equivalents 

Cash at bank and in hand 

Reconciliation of cash 

Cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the statement of 
cash flows is reconciled to items in the statement of financial 
position as follows: 
Cash and cash equivalents 

NOTE 13: Trade and Other Receivables 

CURRENT 

Trade receivables 

Less: Provision for impairment of receivables 

Movement in the provision for impairment of receivables are as 
follows: 
Opening balance 

Additional provisions recognised 

Written off during the year as uncollectable 
Closing balance 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

16,755 

16,755 

2017 
$000 

16,905 

16,905 

16,755 

16,905 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

43,672 

- 

43,672 

- 

399 

(399) 
- 

2017 
$000 

34,950 

- 

34,950 

- 

31 

(31) 
- 

The following table details the consolidated entity’s trade receivables exposed to credit risk with ageing 
analysis and impairment provided for thereon. Amounts are considered as ‘past due’ when the debt has 
not been settled, with the terms and conditions agreed between the consolidated entity and the customer 
or counterparty to the transaction. Receivables that are past due are assessed for impairment by 
ascertaining solvency of the debtors and are provided for where there are specific circumstances 
indicating that the debt may not be fully repaid to the consolidated entity. 

The balances of receivables that remain within initial trade terms (as detailed in the table) are considered 
to be of high credit quality. 

Past due but not impaired (days overdue) 

Within 
initial 
trade 
terms 
$000 

Gross 
amount 
$000 

31-60 
$000 

61-90 
$000 

91-120 
$000 

>120 
$000 

Past due 
and 
impaired 
$000 

2018 

Trade receivables 

Total 

2017 

43,672 

43,672 

42,472 

42,472 

547 

547 

Trade receivables 

Total 

34,950 

34,950 

29,912 

29,912 

4,010 

4,010 

13 

13 

326 

326 

2 

2 

170 

170 

638 

638 

532 

532 

- 

- 

- 

- 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 14: Work in Progress 

CURRENT 

Construction and engineering contracts 

Cost incurred to date plus profit recognised 

Consideration received and receivables as progress billings 

Advanced billings to customers 

Unbilled amounts due from customers 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

566,798 

(545,732) 

21,066 

(7,816) 

28,882 

21,066 

730,763 

(730,362) 

401 

(11,513) 

11,914 

401 

21 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 15: Controlled Entities 

(a) Controlled Entities 

Country of 
Incorporation 

Percentage Owned (%) 

2018 

2017 

Parent Entity: 

Decmil Group Limited 

Controlled entities of Decmil Group Limited: 

Decmil Australia Pty Ltd 

Decmil Properties Pty Ltd 

Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd 

Homeground Villages Pty Ltd 

Decmil Infrastructure Pty Ltd 

Decmil Services Pty Ltd 

Scope Australia Pty Ltd 

Decmil Group Limited Employee Share Plan Trust 

Controlled entities of Homeground Villages Pty Ltd: 
Homeground Gladstone Pty Ltd ATF Homeground 
Gladstone Unit Trust 
Homeground Gladstone Unit Trust 

Homeground Karratha Pty Ltd 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Controlled entities of Decmil Australia Pty Ltd: 

Decmil PNG Limited 

Decmil Construction NZ Limited 

Decmil Engineering Pty Ltd 

Decmil Southern Pty Ltd (formerly Cut and Fill Pty Ltd) 

Papua New 
Guinea 
New Zealand 

Australia 

Australia 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

- 

100% 

100% 

100% 

- 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

Controlled entities of Decmil Infrastructure Pty Ltd: 

Cornelisse Shoal Pty Ltd 

Australia 

- 

100% 

Controlled entities of Decmil Services Pty Ltd: 

Decmil Telecom Pty Ltd 

SC Holdings Pty Ltd 

SC Services Pty Ltd 

SC Equipment Holdings Pty Ltd 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

Australia 

100% 

- 

- 

- 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 15: Controlled Entities (Cont’d) 

(b) A deed of cross guarantee between Decmil Group Limited and the following wholly-owned controlled 
entities existed during the financial year and relief was obtained from preparing a financial report for 
Decmil Group Limited’s wholly-owned controlled entities under ASIC Class Order 98/1418: Decmil 
Australia Pty Ltd, Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd, Homeground Villages Pty Ltd and Decmil 
Properties Pty Ltd.  

Under the deed, Decmil Group Limited and the above named wholly-owned controlled entities guarantee 
to support each other’s liabilities and obligations. Decmil Group Limited and its above named wholly-
owned controlled entities are the only parties to the deed of cross guarantee and are members of the 
Closed Group.  

The following are the aggregate totals, for each category, relieved under the deed. 

Financial information in relation to: 
(i) 

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive 
income: 
Loss before income tax 

Income tax benefit 

Loss after income tax 

(ii) 

Retained Earnings: 

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year 

Loss after income tax 

Dividends recognised for the period 

Retained earnings at the end of the year 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

(19,151) 

1,210 

(17,941) 

16,985 

(17,941) 

- 

(956) 

(22,420) 

7,268 

(15,152) 

38,970 

(15,152) 

(6,833) 

16,985 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 15: Controlled Entities (Cont’d) 

(iii) 

Statement of Financial Position: 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

Current Assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Trade and other receivables 

Work in progress 

Current tax receivable 

Other assets 

Total Current Assets 

Non-current Assets 

Investment property 

Property, plant and equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Intangible assets 

Other financial assets 

Total Non-current Assets 

Total Assets 

Current Liabilities 

Trade and other payables 

Borrowings 

Provisions 

Total Current Liabilities 

Non-current Liabilities 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Provisions 

Total Non-current Liabilities 

Total Liabilities 

Net Assets 

Equity 

Issued capital 

Retained earnings 

Net Equity 

3,662 

24,176 

27,821 

820 

6,829 

63,308 

92,410 

3,658 

29,375 

71,061 

6,218 

202,722 

266,030 

96,512 

173 

3,427 

100,112 

544 

498 

1,042 

101,154 

164,876 

165,832 

(956) 

164,876 

9,773 

25,602 

6,165 

271 

2,808 

44,619 

92,400 

5,469 

27,285 

69,343 

9,560 

204,057 

248,676 

64,429 

243 

2,194 

66,866 

316 

1,125 

1,441 

68,307 

180,369 

163,384 

16,985 

180,369 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 16: Joint Arrangements 

Interest in Joint Operations 

In June 2017, Pilbara Marine Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group, awarded 
Decmil Australia Pty Ltd, in joint venture with BESIX Australia Pty Ltd (Decmil BESIX JV), a ~$21.0m 
contract for the provision of tug infrastructure and service facilities including fuel, lighting, electrical and 
water services at Anderson Point, Port Hedland in Western Australia. The principal place of business of 
the joint operation is Australia. 

Under the joint venture agreement Decmil Australia Pty Ltd has a 50% participation interest in all the 
assets used, revenues generated and the expenses incurred by the joint arrangement. Decmil Australia 
Pty Ltd is also liable for 50% of any liabilities incurred by the joint arrangement. In addition, Decmil 
Australia Pty Ltd has voting rights in the joint arrangement, which generally require unanimity on most 
decisions save for certain urgent matters which may initially be determined by the Project Manager (and 
can be subsequently disputed by either party). 

Decmil BESIX JV is an unincorporated entity and is classified as a joint operation. Accordingly, Decmil 
Australia Pty Ltd’s interests in the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses attributable to the joint 
arrangement have been included in the appropriate line items in the consolidated financial statements.  

The consolidated entity’s share of assets employed, liabilities owing and net results of the Decmil BESIX 
JV that are included in the consolidated financial statements are as follows: 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITES 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Profit for the year 

2018 
$000 

520 

3,671 

4,191 

4,191 

3,939 

3,939 

3,939 

12,014 

(11,718) 

296 

2017 
$000 

100 

673 

773 

773 

728 

728 

728 

592 

(529) 

63 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 16: Joint Arrangements (Cont’d) 

In August 2016, Decmil Construction NZ Limited, a controlled entity of Decmil Group Limited entered into 
a 50% participation interest in the Stanley Decmil Joint Venture with joint venture partner Stanley 
Construction Limited to construct the Thames Indoor Sports Facility for the Thames Coromandel District 
Council located in Thames, New Zealand valued at NZD$3.4m. The principal place of business of the 
joint operation is New Zealand. 

Under the joint venture agreement Decmil Construction NZ Limited has a 50% participation in all the 
assets used, the revenues generated and the expenses incurred by the joint arrangement. Decmil 
Construction NZ Limited is also liable for 50% of any liabilities incurred by the joint arrangement. In 
addition, pursuant to the joint venture agreement, Decmil Construction NZ Limited has 50% of the voting 
rights in relation to the Stanley Decmil Joint Venture.  

Stanley Decmil Joint Venture is an unincorporated entity and is classified as a joint operation. 
Accordingly, Decmil Construction NZ Limited’s interests in the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses 
attributable to the joint arrangement have been included in the appropriate line items in the consolidated 
financial statements.  

The consolidated entity’s share of assets employed, liabilities owing and net results of the Stanley 
Decmil Joint Venture that are included in the consolidated financial statements are as follows: 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITES 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Profit for the year 

2018 
$000 

95 

256 

351 

351 

315 

315 

315 

432 

(432) 

- 

2017 
$000 

58 

92 

150 

150 

114 

114 

114 

1,556 

(1,506) 

50 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 16: Joint Arrangements (Cont’d) 

Decmil Australia Pty Ltd, a controlled entity of Decmil Group Limited, is a participant in two 
unincorporated joint ventures with Balance Utility Solutions Pty Ltd. The first is a 50% participation 
interest in the delivery of a battery energy storage system for Western Power in Perenjori, Western 
Australia valued at $1.6m. The second is a 67% participation interest in the construction of a 10MW 
solar farm in Goulburn, New South Wales and a two-year operation and maintenance contract for Gullen 
Solar Pty Ltd valued at $19.2m. 

Under the joint venture agreements entered into in 2016, Decmil Australia Pty Ltd has the respective 
participation interests stated above, which reflects its percentage share of assets, distribution of funds 
and percentage liability for costs and expenses incurred by the joint arrangement (whether by way of 
return of capital or distribution of surplus funds). Those participation interests are supported by cross 
indemnities from Decmil and its joint venture partner. Decmil Australia Pty Ltd has voting rights in each 
joint arrangement, which generally require unanimity on most decisions save for certain urgent matters 
that only require a majority. 

Each of the arrangements described above are unincorporated entities and are classified as joint 
operations. Accordingly, Decmil Australia Pty Ltd’s interests in the assets, liabilities, revenues and 
expenses attributable to the joint arrangement have been included in the appropriate line items in the 
consolidated financial statements.  

The consolidated entity’s share of assets employed, liabilities owing and net results of Decmil Balance 
JV that are included in the consolidated financial statements are as follows: 

CURRENT ASSETS 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Other assets 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 

TOTAL ASSETS 

CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Trade and other payables 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITES 

Revenue 

Expenses 

Profit/(loss) for the year 

2018 
$000 

6 

742 

748 

748 

417 

417 

417 

570 

(892) 

(322) 

2017 
$000 

499 

1,955 

2,454 

2,454 

1,898 

1,898 

1,898 

12,957 

(12,162) 

795 

Contingent Liabilities in Respect of Joint Arrangements 

The consolidated entity is liable for the following contingent liabilities owing from its participation interests 
in the joint arrangements if and when they arise: 

Guarantees given for satisfactory contract performance 

2018 
$000 

4,677 

2017 
$000 

18,757 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 17: Property, Plant and Equipment 

LAND AND BUILDING (Secured) 

Freehold land, at cost 

Building: 

At cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Plant and Equipment: 

At cost 

Accumulated depreciation 

Leased Plant and Equipment (Secured) 

Accumulated depreciation 

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 

Movements in Carrying Amounts 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

554 

- 

- 

554 

40,352 

(33,944) 

6,408 

1,427 

(824) 

603 

7,565 

2017 
$000 

554 

216 

(22) 

748 

42,145 

(32,973) 

9,172 

1,221 

(716) 

505 

10,425 

Movement in the carrying amounts for each class of property, plant and equipment between the 
beginning and the end of the current financial year: 

Balance at 1 July 2017 

Additions 

Transfer between categories 

Disposals 

Disposals on divestment of subsidiary 

Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2018 

Balance at 1 July 2016 

Additions 

Transfer between leased and owned 

Disposals 

Depreciation expense 

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Land and 
Building  
$000 
748 

Owned Plant 
and Equipment 
$000 
9,172 

Leased Plant 
and Equipment 
$000 
505 

- 

(192) 

- 

- 

(2) 

554 

Land and 
Building  
$000 
24,232 

222 

- 

(23,189) 

(517) 

748 

1,768 

192 

(388) 

(1,433) 

(2,903) 

6,408 

207 

- 

- 

- 

(109) 

603 

Owned Plant 
and Equipment 
$000 
13,180 

Leased Plant 
and Equipment 
$000 
341 

994 

109 

(257) 

(4,854) 

9,172 

353 

(109) 

- 

(80) 

505 

Total 
$000 
10,425 

1,975 

- 

(388) 

(1,433) 

(3,014) 

7,565 

Total 
$000 
37,753 

1,569 

- 

(23,446) 

(5,451) 

10,425 

On 23 June 2017, a commercial building located at 20 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, Western Australia 
was sold for $27.5 million. The written down value at the date of sale was $23.189 million. The profit 
recognised on sale was $2.213 million net of selling costs. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 18: Investment Property 

Balance at beginning of year 

Additions 

Fair value adjustment 

Balance at the end of the year 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

92,400 

10 

- 

92,410 

2017 
$000 

111,032 

131 

(18,763) 

92,400 

The investment property comprises the Homeground Gladstone Accommodation Village located in 
Gladstone, Queensland. The investment property is carried at fair value, with fair value being determined 
using a discounted cash flow valuation model based on assumptions made by the consolidated entity as 
detailed in note 33. 

NOTE 19: Intangible Assets 

Consolidated Entity 

Goodwill at cost 

Goodwill written off 

Customer contracts, at cost 

Accumulated amortisation 

Total intangible assets 

Movements in Carrying Amounts 

Goodwill 

Balance at the beginning of the year 

Goodwill written off 

Balance at the end of the year 

Customer Contracts 

Balance at the beginning of the year 

Amortisation 

Balance at the end of the year 

Allocation of Goodwill to CGU’s 

Construction & Engineering  

Decmil Australia Pty Ltd 

Cut and Fill Pty Ltd 

Scope Australia Pty Ltd 

Balance at the end of the year 

2018 
$000 

75,482 

- 

75,482 

- 

- 

- 

75,482 

75,482 

- 

75,482 

- 

- 

- 

75,482 

- 

- 

- 

75,482 

2017 
$000 

86,169 

(10,687) 

75,482 

176 

(176) 

- 

75,482 

86,169 

(10,687) 

75,482 

176 

(176) 

- 

- 

69,343 

4,422 

1,717 

75,482 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 19: Intangible Assets (Cont’d) 

The recoverable amount of the consolidated entity's goodwill has been determined by value-in-use 
calculations using discounted cash flow models, based on a 1-year budget approved by the Board and 
extrapolated for a further 4 years using a steady rate, together with a terminal value. 

During the year residual goodwill values associated with Scope Australia and Decmil Southern (formerly 
Cut and Fill) were amalgamated with the goodwill of Decmil Australia as certain activities and operations 
of these businesses was integrated into Decmil’s principal construction and engineering business unit. 

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 each cash-generating 
unit:  

a.  12.9% (2017: 12.9%) pre-tax discount rate; 

b.  5% (2017: 5%) per annum projected revenue growth rate; 

c.  2.5% (2017: 2.5%) per annum increase in operating costs and overheads; and 

d.  2.5% (2017: 2.5%) per annum increase in terminal value.  

The discount rate of 12.9% pre-tax reflects management’s estimate of the time value of money and the 
consolidated entity’s weighted average cost of capital, the risk free rate and the volatility of the share 
price relative to market movements. 

Management believes the projected 5% revenue growth rate and 2.5% increase in operating costs and 
overheads is justified based on past experience and current market outlook. Management also believes 
that a 2.5% increase in the terminal value of each cash-generating unit is prudent and appropriate based 
on current market conditions. 

At the date of this report there has been no reason to adjust these assumptions. 

Sensitivity 

As disclosed above, the directors have made judgements and estimates in respect of impairment testing 
of goodwill. Should these judgements and estimates not occur the resulting goodwill carrying amount 
may decrease. The sensitivities are as follows:  

a.  Revenue for Decmil Australia Pty Ltd would need to decrease by more than 6.2% before goodwill 

would need to be impaired, with all other assumptions remaining constant. 

b.  Overheads for Decmil Australia Pty Ltd would need to increase by more than 17.1% before 

goodwill would need to be impaired, with all other assumptions remaining constant. 

Management believes that other reasonable changes in the key assumptions on which the recoverable 
amount of each cash-generating unit’s goodwill is based would not cause the carrying amount to exceed 
its recoverable amount. 

NOTE 20: Other Current Assets 

CURRENT 

Prepayments 

Others 

Note 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

1,170 

7,391 

8,561 

2017 
$000 

1,258 

4,458 

5,716 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 21: Trade and Other Payables 

CURRENT 

Unsecured Liabilities 

Trade payables 

Advance billings to customers 

Sundry payables and accrued expenses 

NOTE 22: Current Income Tax 

Current tax payable 

- provision for income tax 

NOTE 23: Borrowings 

CURRENT 

Secured liabilities 

Hire purchase liability 

Insurance premium funding 

Software subscription funding 

Total current borrowings 

NON-CURRENT 

Secured liabilities 

Hire purchase liability 

Total non-current borrowings 

Total Borrowings 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

2018 
$000 

14 

33,620 

7,816 

46,787 

88,223 

2017 
$000 

24,817 

11,513 

23,828 

60,158 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

2018 
$000 

1,596 

1,596 

2017 
$000 

49 

49 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

214 

161 

12 

387 

472 

472 

859 

107 

186 

57 

350 

474 

474 

824 

Hire purchase agreements have an average term of 5 years. The average interest rate implicit in the hire 
purchase is 4.51% (2017: 4.54%). The hire purchase liability is secured by a charge over the underlying 
hire purchase assets.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 24: Other Deferred Tax 

Consolidated Entity 
2018 

Deferred tax assets on: 
Transaction costs on equity 
issue 
Provisions – employee benefits 

Restructuring costs 

Investment due diligence costs 

Other provisions and accruals 
Tax losses and carry forward tax 
credits 
Property, plant and equipment 
Research and development tax 
offset (non-refundable) 
Total deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities on: 

Prepayments 

Equity based payments 

Accrued income 

Total deferred tax liabilities 

Consolidated Entity 
2017 

Deferred tax assets on: 
Transaction costs on equity 
issue 
Provisions – employee benefits 

Restructuring costs 

Investment due diligence costs 

Other provisions and accruals 
Tax losses and carry forward tax 
credits 
Property, plant and equipment 
Research and development tax 
offset (non-refundable) 
Total deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities on: 

Prepayments 

Equity based payments 

Total deferred tax liabilities 

1 July 
2017 
Opening 
Balance 
$000 

Under- 
provision 
in Prior 
Year 
$000 

Disposed 
on Disposal 
of 
Subsidiary 
$000 

Charged 
to Income 
$000 

Charged 
Directly to 
Equity 
$000 

30 June 
2018 
Closing 
Balance
$000 

7 

1,578 

- 

12 

843 

12,630 

12,028 

1,595 

- 

315 

- 

- 

(490) 

139 

(417) 

- 

- 

(312) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(1) 

- 

28,693 

(453) 

(313) 

(17) 

333 

- 

316 

98 

- 

- 

98 

- 

- 

- 

- 

4 

555 

- 

(7) 

111 

3,477 

(1,307) 

(428) 

2,405 

(64) 

212 

75 

223 

(3) 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

8 

2,136 

- 

5 

464 

16,246 

10,303 

1,167 

(3) 

30,329 

- 

(93) 

- 

(93) 

17 

452 

75 

544 

1 July 
2016 
Opening 
Balance 
$000 

Under- 
provision 
in Prior 
Year 
$000 

Disposed 
on Disposal 
of 
Subsidiary 
$000 

Charged 
to Income 
$000 

Charged 
Directly to 
Equity 
$000 

30 June 
2017 
Closing 
Balance
$000 

6 

1,949 

4 

34 

430 

9,130 

7,281 

703 

19,537 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

332 

(276) 

113 

- 

169 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(371) 

(4) 

(22) 

81 

3,776 

4,634 

892 

8,986 

(17) 

287 

270 

1 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

1 

- 

46 

46 

7 

1,578 

- 

12 

843 

12,630 

12,028 

1,595 

28,693 

(17) 

333 

316 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 25: Provisions 

CURRENT 

Employee entitlements 

Onerous lease 

Total current provisions 

NON CURRENT 

Employee entitlements 

Onerous lease 

Total non-current provisions 

Total Provisions 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

25a 

25a 

2018 
$000 

5,623 

- 

5,623 

498 

- 

498 

6,121 

2017 
$000 

3,931 

86 

4,017 

1,125 

- 

1,125 

5,142 

(a) Provision for Employee Entitlements 

Provision for employee benefits represents amounts accrued for annual leave and long service leave.  

The current portion for this provision includes the total amount accrued for annual leave entitlements and 
the amounts accrued for long service leave entitlements that have vested due to employees having 
completed the required period of service. Based on past experience, the consolidated entity does not 
expect the full amount of annual leave or long service leave balances classified as current liabilities to be 
settled within the next 12 months. However, these amounts must be classified as current liabilities since 
the consolidated entity does not have an unconditional right to defer the settlement of these amounts in 
the event employees wish to use their leave entitlement. 

The non-current portion for this provision includes amounts accrued for long service leave entitlements 
that have not yet vested in relation to those employees who have not yet completed the required period 
of service. 

Movement in provision 

Balance at beginning of year 

Additional provision 

Disposals through disposal of controlled entity 

Amounts used 

Balance at the end of the year 

Note 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

5,056 

6,169 

(740) 

(4,364) 

6,121 

2017 
$000 

5,722 

6,162 

- 

(6,828) 

5,056 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 26: Issued Capital 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

173,811,927 (2017: 171,736,697) fully paid ordinary shares 

165,832 

163,384 

(a) Ordinary Shares 

2018 

No. 

At the beginning of reporting period 

171,736,697 

Shares issued during the year 

Options exercised during the year 

Issue of retention shares 
Performance rights converted to 
shares 
Equity based payments 

Transaction costs of issue/buy-back 

213,490 

- 

1,577,500 

284,240 

- 

- 

$000 

163,384 

118 

- 

- 

- 

2,248 

82 

2017 

No. 

169,892,219 

124,478 

- 

1,470,000 

250,000 

- 

- 

$000 

162,254 

54 

- 

- 

- 

1,030 

46 

At the end of the reporting date 

173,811,927 

165,832 

171,736,697 

163,384 

Ordinary shares participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the parent entity in 
proportion to the number of shares held. At the shareholders meetings each ordinary share is entitled to 
one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each shareholder has one vote on a show of hands. 

During the year ended 30 June 2017, the Decmil Group Limited Employee Share Plan Trust was 
established. In November 2016, 1,470,000 ordinary shares were issued into the trust on an allocated 
basis for 58 employees. In October 2017, a further 1,577,500 ordinary shares were issued into the trust 
on an allocated basis for 80 employees. These ordinary shares will vest to employees after two years of 
continuous employment from the date of grant.  

Also, during the year ended 30 June 2018, 213,490 shares were issued under the Decmil Employee 
Share Purchase Plan. Under this plan, employees who purchased up to $1,000 of shares had those 
shares matched by the Company. The matched shares are subject to a trade restriction until the earlier 
of three years or cessation of employment with the Company.  

In addition to the above share issues, 284,240 shares were issued to executives upon vesting of 
performance rights during the year ended 30 June 2018.  

(b) Capital Management 

Management controls the capital of the consolidated entity in order to maintain an optimal debt to equity 
ratio, provide shareholders with adequate returns and ensure that the consolidated entity can fund its 
operations and continue as a going concern. The consolidated entity’s debt and capital includes ordinary 
share capital and financial liabilities (including bank guarantee and surety bonding facilities), supported 
by financial assets. 

Management manages the consolidated entity’s capital by assessing the consolidated entity’s financial 
risks and adjusting its capital structure in response to changes in these risks and in the market. This 
includes the management of debt levels, distributions to shareholders and the requirement for further 
equity funding in the consolidated entity. The deployment of capital to the consolidated entity’s assets 
and business units is also reviewed regularly and managed to ensure rates of return continue to be at an 
acceptable level. Where necessary, management may consider redeploying capital within the 
consolidated entity or alternatively returning capital to shareholders. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 27: Commitments 

Consolidated Entity 

Note 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

(a) Hire Purchase Commitments1  

Payable – minimum HP payments 

Not later than 1 year 

Between 1 and 5 years 

Minimum HP payments 

Less future finance charges 

Present value of minimum HP payments 

(b) Insurance Premium Funding Commitments  

Payable – minimum payments 

Not later than 1 year 

Minimum payments 

Less future finance charges 

Present value of minimum payments 

(c) Software Subscription Funding Commitments 

Payable – minimum payments 

Not later than 1 year 

Minimum payments 

Less future finance charges 

Present value of minimum payments 

(d) Operating Leases Payable 
Non-cancellable operating leases contracted for but not recognised 
as liabilities 
Payable – minimum lease payments 

Not later than 1 year 

Between 1 and 5 years 

More than 5 years 

(e) Operating Leases Receivable 
Future minimum rentals receivable for operating leases at the end of 
the reporting period but not recognised as assets 
Receivable – minimum lease receipts 

Not later than 1 year 

Between 1 and 5 years 

242 

512 

754 

(68) 

686 

161 

161 

(2) 

159 

12 

12 

- 

12 

131 

515 

646 

(65) 

581 

188 

188 

(2) 

186 

61 

61 

(4) 

57 

2,683 

8,028 

1,176 

11,887 

3,380 

8,393 

1,176 

12,949 

128 

132 

260 

167 

642 

809 

1 Hire purchase commitments include contracted amounts for various plant and equipment with a written down value of $603,252 (2017: $505,770) 
secured under hire purchase contracts expiring within one to five years. Under the terms of the hire purchase contracts, the consolidated entity has 
the option to acquire the assets under finance for predetermined residual values on the expiry of the contracts. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 28: Segment Reporting 

The consolidated entity has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are 
reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (chief operating decision makers) in assessing 
performance and determining the allocation of resources.  

The consolidated entity operates as three segments. 

1.  Construction and Engineering 

▪  Decmil Australia Pty Ltd – multi-discipline design, civil engineering and construction services;  

▪  Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd – fabrication and installation of high pressure pipes, 

vessels and tanks; 

▪  Decmil PNG Limited – construction arm of Decmil located in Papua New Guinea;  

▪  Decmil Engineering Pty Ltd – civil construction including roads and bridges primarily for the 

Government sector;  

▪  Decmil Construction NZ Limited – construction arm of Decmil located in New Zealand; 

▪  Decmil Southern Pty Ltd (formerly Cut and Fill Pty Ltd) – civil engineering company focussed on civil 

infrastructure works across the South Eastern seaboard of Australia; and 

▪  Scope Australia Pty Ltd – discontinued business specialising in the delivery of study, project 

management, engineering and design consultancy services to the mining, resources, government 
and construction sectors. 

2.  Accommodation 

▪  Homeground Villages Pty Ltd – build-own-operation of the Homeground Gladstone Accommodation 

Village located in Gladstone, Queensland. 

3.  Other 

▪  Decmil Properties Pty Ltd – former owner and manager of a commercial office building located at 20 
Parkland Road, Osborne Park, Western Australia which derived internal and external revenue;  

▪  SC Services Pty Ltd – discontinued business specialising in the design, installation, commissioning 
and maintenance services to telecommunications network owners, manufacturers and NBN service 
providers; and 

▪  Decmil Telecom Pty Ltd trading as SAS Telecom – the discontinued mining communications and 

managed services business.  

The consolidated entity is domiciled in Australia. 86% of revenue from external customers is generated 
from Australia. 

The consolidated entity derives 26%, 20% and 14% (2017: 14%, 10% and 10%) of its revenues from the 
top three external customers. All of the consolidated entity’s assets are located in Australia. 

Basis of accounting for purposes of reporting by operating segments 

a.  Accounting policies adopted 

Unless stated otherwise, all amounts reported to the chief operating decision makers with 
respect to operating segments, are determined in accordance with accounting policies that are 
consistent with those adopted in the annual financial statements of the consolidated entity 

b. 

Intersegment transactions 

Corporate charges are allocated to reporting segments based on the segments’ overall 
proportion of revenue generation within the consolidated entity. Management believes this is 
representative of likely consumption of head office expenditure that should be used in assessing 
segment performance and cost recoveries. 

c.  Segment assets 

Where an asset is used across multiple segments, the asset is allocated to the segment that 
receives the majority of the economic value from the asset. In most instances, segment assets 
are clearly identifiable on the basis of their nature and physical location. 

 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 28: Segment Reporting (Cont’d) 

d.  Segment liabilities 

Liabilities are allocated to segments where there is a direct nexus between the incurrence of the 
liability and the operations of the segment. Tax liabilities are generally considered to relate to the 
consolidated entity as a whole and are not allocated. Segment liabilities include trade and other 
payables and certain direct borrowings. 

e.  Unallocated items 

The following items of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities are not allocated to operating 
segments as they are not considered part of the core operations of any segment: 

▪ 

income tax expense; 

▪  deferred tax assets and liabilities; and 

▪ 

current tax liabilities. 

(a) Segment Performance 

2018 
External sales 

Total segment revenue 
Segment earnings before interest, 
tax, depreciation and amortisation & 
impairments 

Net interest 

Depreciation & amortisation expense 

Impairment of intangible assets 
Investment property fair value 
adjustment 
Segment result 

Other unallocated expenses 

Income tax benefit 

Loss for the period 

Segment Performance 

2017 
External sales 

Total segment revenue 
Segment earnings before interest, 
tax, depreciation, amortisation & 
impairments 

Net interest 

Depreciation & amortisation expense 

Impairment of intangible assets 
Investment property fair value 
adjustment 
Segment result 

Other unallocated expenses 

Income tax benefit 

Loss for the period 

Construction & 
Engineering 
$000 
336,622 

Accommodation 
$000 
5,952 

336,622 

5,463 

(1,418) 

(2,396) 

- 

- 

5,952 

(693) 

(20) 

(504) 

- 

- 

Other 
$000 
6,681 

6,681 

Total 
$000 
349,255 

349,255 

(6,109) 

(1,339) 

(24) 

(114) 

- 

- 

(1,462) 

(3,014) 

- 

- 

1,649 

(1,217) 

(6,247) 

(5,815) 

Construction & 
Engineering 
$000 
263,584 

Accommodation 
$000 
14,486 

263,584 

(2,783) 

(839) 

(3,738) 

- 

- 

(7,360) 

14,486 

3,298 

(45) 

(1,024) 

- 

(18,763) 

(16,534) 

(384) 

68 

(6,131) 

Total 
$000 
305,124 

305,124 

Other 
$000 
27,054 

27,054 

(1,563) 

(1,048) 

(366) 

(866) 

(1,250) 

(5,628) 

(10,687) 

(10,687) 

- 

(18,763) 

(13,482) 

(37,376) 

(741) 

9,770 

(28,347) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other 
$000 
386 

- 

386 

66 

Other 
$000 
9,612 

1,698 

Total 
$000 
96,521 

174,079 

33,056 

303,656 

2,105 

Total 
$000 
68,859 

177,435 

30,191 

276,485 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 28: Segment Reporting (Cont’d) 

(b) Segment Assets 

2018 
Current assets 

Non-current assets 

Other unallocated assets 

Total segment assets 

Total assets includes: 

Construction & 
Engineering 
$000 
94,973 

Accommodation 
$000 
1,162 

81,284 

92,795 

176,257 

93,957 

Acquisition of non-current assets 

1,841 

198 

Segment Assets 

2017 
Current assets 

Non-current assets 

Other unallocated assets 

Total segment assets 

Total assets includes: 

Construction & 
Engineering 
$000 
57,515 

Accommodation 
$000 
1,732 

82,497 

93,240 

140,012 

94,972 

11,310 

Acquisition of non-current assets 

849 

314 

537 

1,700 

 (c) Segment Liabilities 

2018 
Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Other unallocated liabilities 

Total segment liabilities 

Segment Liabilities 

2017 
Current liabilities 

Non-current liabilities 

Other unallocated liabilities 

Total segment liabilities 

Construction & 
Engineering 
$000 
90,545 

Accommodation 
$000 
1,132 

863 

- 

91,408 

1,132 

Construction & 
Engineering 
$000 
56,734 

Accommodation 
$000 
1,200 

1,093 

- 

Other 
$000 
- 

- 

- 

Other 
$000 
5,017 

- 

57,827 

1,200 

5,017 

Total 
$000 
91,677 

863 

4,803 

97,343 

Total 
$000 
62,951 

1,093 

2,445 

66,489 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 29: Cash Flow Information 

(a) Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with (Loss)/Profit after Income Tax 

Loss after income tax 

Adjustments for: 

Depreciation and amortisation 

Equity based payments 

Impairment of investment property 

Impairment of intangible assets 

(Profit)/loss on sale of non-current assets 

Loss on disposal of subsidiaries 

Bad debts written off 

Cash generated from operations before working capital changes 

Changes in assets and liabilities 

Trade receivables 

Other assets 

Work in progress 

Trade payables and accruals 

Current tax liabilities  

Deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Provisions 

Change in working capital balances 

Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

(6,131) 

3,014 

2,248 

- 

- 

126 

3,438 

399 

3,094 

(9,969) 

(2,802) 

(20,860) 

29,468 

1,547 

(1,948) 

228 

1,869 

(2,467) 

627 

2017 
$000 

(28,347) 

5,627 

1,030 

18,763 

10,687 

(2,615) 

- 

- 

5,145 

(5,433) 

2,215 

3,932 

(3,133) 

722 

(9,859) 

316 

(857) 

(12,097) 

(6,952) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 29: Cash Flow Information (Cont’d) 

(b) Disposal of Entities 

(i)  On 1 November 2017, SC Holdings Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries SC Services Pty Ltd and SC 

Equipment Holdings Pty Ltd were divested.  

Goodwill associated with the SC Holdings entities amounting to $10,687,000 was previously 
impaired at 30 June 2017. 

The divestment excluded pre-completion cash and accounts receivable balances, which accrued to 
the benefit of Decmil. 

Residual net assets (excluding pre-completion cash and accounts receivable) were divested for a 
consideration of $919,055.   

Sale consideration 

Less: deferred consideration 

Cash inflow on disposal 

Assets and liabilities held at disposal date: 

Work in progress 

Plant and equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Payables & accruals 

Provisions 

Loss on disposal 

Sale consideration 

(ii)   On 1 November 2017, residual components of Scope Australia Pty Ltd were divested. 

Assets and liabilities held at disposal date: 

Receivables 

Plant and equipment 

Deferred tax assets 

Payables & accruals 

Provisions 

Loss on disposal 

Sale consideration 

Fair Value 

$000 

919 

- 

919 

3,892 

1,361 

221 

(1,133) 

(653) 

3,688 

(2,769) 

919 

Fair Value 

$000 

848 

72 

92 

(106) 

(237) 

669 

(669) 

- 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 29: Cash Flow Information (Cont’d) 

(c) Non-cash Financing and Investing Activities 

Finance leases to acquire plant and equipment 

(d) Credit Standby Facilities with Banks 

Credit facilities 

Amount utilised 

Bank overdraft 

Limited recourse receivables funding 

Loan facility 

Equipment finance 

Bank guarantees and surety bond facilities 

The credit facilities are summaries as follows: 

Bank overdraft and/or limited recourse receivables funding facility 

Loan facility 

Equipment finance 

Bank guarantee and surety bond facilities 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

206 

2017 
$000 

382 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

272,000 

187,000 

- 

(16,688) 

- 

(686) 

(68,949) 

185,677 

25,000 

25,000 

3,000 

219,000 

272,000 

(233) 

(3,059) 

- 

(581) 

(63,516) 

119,611 

20,000 

25,000 

2,000 

140,000 

187,000 

The majority of credit facilities are provided by National Australia Bank Limited and comprise a $65 
million multi-option facility and a $0.5 million corporate credit card facility. The $65 million multi-option 
facility encompasses a bank guarantee facility, letter of credit facility, overdraft and/or limited recourse 
receivables funding facility capped at $25 million and a market loan facility capped at $25 million. 

The bank market loan facility expires in January 2020. The interest charged is calculated at Bank Bill 
Rate plus a margin of 1.55% (2017: 1.45%) which equates to 3.73% as at 30 June 2018 (2017: 3.30%). 

Security for the National Australia Bank facilities comprises the following: 

▪  General Security granted by Decmil Group Limited and its controlled entities (other than Decmil PNG 

Ltd and Homeground Karratha Pty Ltd); 

▪  Negative pledge in relation to Homeground Gladstone Pty Ltd; and 

▪  First registered mortgage over property situated at 101 Calliope River Road, Calliope, Queensland. 

In addition to the National Australia Bank facilities, the consolidated entity also has the following 
facilities: 

▪  Equipment finance of $3 million with Toyota Finance; and  

▪  Surety bond facilities of $80 million with Asset Insure, $35 million with Vero, $35 million with New 

Surety and $54 million (USD$40 million) with AIG Australia. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 30: Equity Based Payments 

Performance Rights Plan 

The Board believes that the long term incentive offered to key executives forms a key part of their 
remuneration and assists to align their interests with the long term interests of Shareholders. For details 
of the Long Term Incentive Plan, refer to the Directors’ Report. 

A summary of the movements of all performance rights issued is as follows: 

Performance rights outstanding as at 30 June 2016 

Granted 

Forfeited 

Vested 

Lapsed 

Performance rights outstanding as at 30 June 2017 

Granted 

Forfeited 

Vested 

Lapsed 

Performance rights outstanding as at 30 June 2018 

Number 

6,466,779 

3,634,749 

(4,060,766) 

(250,000) 

- 

5,790,762 

1,676,126 

- 

(284,240) 

(851,506) 

6,331,142 

The fair value of the performance rights granted during the financial year was $311,760. Performance 
rights are valued using various valuation methodologies, including Black-Scholes option pricing models 
and Monte Carlo simulations where performance rights have market based vesting conditions. Expected 
life is based on management’s best estimate at the time of valuation of vesting criteria being achieved. 
The fair value has been discounted to reflect the probability of not meeting the vesting conditions. The 
discount factors were determined through an analysis of relative share price to the date of grant, 
dividends paid and likelihood of rights being forfeited prior to vesting. 

The weighted average fair value of performance rights granted during the year was $0.186 (2017: 
$0.305). These values were calculated using a Black-Scholes option pricing model applying the following 
inputs: 

Expected vesting period for the performance rights to vest: 

2, 3 and 4 years 

Expected share price volatility: 

Risk-free interest rate: 

Dividend yield 

30% 

2.75% 

0.0% 

Historical volatility has been the basis for determining expected share price volatility as it is assumed 
that this is indicative of future movements. Expenses arising from equity-based payment transactions 
recognised during the year were as follows: 

Performance Rights 

Expenses 

Written back due to forfeiting 

Written back due to lapsing 

Written back on reassessment of probabilities 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

1,403 

- 

(152) 

(270) 

981 

2017 
$000 

1,442 

(381) 

- 

(397) 

664 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 30: Equity Based Payments (Cont’d) 

Incentive Shares Plan 

During the year the Board approved an Incentive Shares Plan whereby ordinary shares are issued into 
the Decmil Group Limited Employee Share Plan Trust on an allocated basis for employees. These 
ordinary shares will vest to employees after two years of continuous employment from the date of grant. 
In the event an employee resigns or Decmil terminates their employment due to misconduct or 
performance related reasons prior to vesting, the shares are forfeited. 

A summary of the movements of all incentive shares issued is as follows: 

Unvested incentive shares as at 30 June 2016 

Granted 

Forfeited 

Unvested incentive shares as at 30 June 2017 

Granted 

Vested 

Forfeited 

Unvested incentive shares as at 30 June 2018 

Number 

- 

1,475,000 

(105,000) 

1,370,000 

1,762,500 

(165,000) 

(412,500) 

2,555,000 

The fair value of the incentive shares granted during the financial year was $1,478,906. Incentive shares 
are valued using the share price at the date of grant. The fair value has been discounted by 25% to 
reflect the probability of not meeting the continuous employment vesting condition. 

During the year ended 30 June 2018 the Board used their discretion to vest incentive securities totalling 
165,000 to staff who were employed by the SC Services and Scope Australia business units which were 
discontinued during the financial year.   

Expenses arising from the incentive shares plan transactions recognised during the year were as 
follows: 

Incentive Shares 

Expenses 

Written back due to forfeiting 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

1,441 

(174) 

1,267 

2017 
$000 

387 

(21) 

366 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 31: Related Party Transactions and Balances 

Parent entity 

Decmil Group Limited is the parent entity. 

Controlled entities 

Interests in controlled entities are set out in note 15. 

Key management personnel 

Disclosures relating to KMP are set out in note 7 and the Remuneration Report in the Directors' Report. 

Transactions with related parties 

The following transactions occurred with related parties: 

(a) Director Related Transactions 
Rent of various properties used by Decmil Australia Pty Ltd paid to 
Broadway Pty Ltd, an entity in which Mr Denis Criddle has a 
beneficial interest 
Consulting fees for Saxelby Associates Pty Ltd, an entity in which 
Mr David Saxelby has a beneficial interest 

(b) Director Related Balances1 
Amounts owing to Saxelby Associates Pty Ltd, an entity in which Mr 
David Saxelby has a beneficial interest, for directors’ fees and 
consulting fees 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

190 

200 

2017 
$000 

196 

200 

27 

23 

1 Transactions relating to directors’ fees are included in the Directors’ Report details of remuneration 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 32: Financial Instruments 

The consolidated entity’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, accounts 
receivable and payable and borrowings. 

The only derivatives used by the consolidated entity relate to forward foreign exchange contracts in 
relation to offshore procurement. The consolidated entity does not speculate in the trading of derivative 
instruments. 

(i) Financial Risk Management Policies 

The Chief Financial Officer and other senior finance executives regularly analyse financial risk exposure 
and evaluate treasury management strategies in the context of the most recent economic conditions and 
forecasts. 

The overall risk management strategy seeks to assist the consolidated entity in meeting its financial 
targets, whilst minimising potential adverse effects on financial performance. 

Treasury functions are performed in accordance with policies approved by the Board of Directors. Risk 
management policies are approved and reviewed by the Board on a regular basis.   

(ii) Specific Financial Risk Exposures and Management 

The main risks the consolidated entity is exposed to through its financial instruments are interest rate 
risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, price risk and foreign exchange risk. 

Interest rate risk 

Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and liabilities recognised at the end of the 
reporting period whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows. 

Liquidity risk 

The consolidated entity manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows and ensuring that 
adequate unutilised borrowing facilities are maintained.  

Credit risk 

The maximum exposure to credit risk, at balance date to recognise financial assets, is the carrying 
amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial 
position and notes to the financial statements. 

There are no material amounts of collateral held as security at 30 June 2018.  

In respect of the parent entity, credit risk also incorporates the exposure of Decmil Group Limited to the 
liabilities of all the parties to the deed of cross guarantee. Credit risk is managed on a consolidated basis 
and reviewed regularly by finance executives and the Board. It arises from exposures to customers as 
well as through deposits with financial institutions. The consolidated entity does not have any material 
credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments entered 
into by the consolidated entity. 

Price risk 

The consolidated entity is exposed to price risks associated with labour costs and to a lesser extent, fuel 
and steel prices. Wherever possible, the consolidated entity contracts out such exposures or allows for 
the rise and fall for changes in prices or provides sufficient contingencies to cover for such price risks. 

 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 32: Financial Instruments (Cont’d) 

Foreign exchange risk 

Exposure to foreign exchange risk may result in the fair value or future cash flows of a financial 
instrument fluctuating due to movement in foreign exchange rates of currencies in which the 
consolidated entity holds financial instruments which are other than the Australian Dollar (AUD) 
functional currency of the consolidated entity. This risk is managed predominantly through forward 
foreign exchange contracts. 

(iii) Financial instrument composition and maturity analysis: 

The tables below reflect the undiscounted contractual settlement terms for financial instruments of a 
fixed period of maturity, as well as management’s expectations of the settlement period for all other 
financial instruments. As such, the amounts may not reconcile to the statement of financial position. 

Weighted 
Average 
Effective 
Interest 
Rate  
% 

1.5 
- 

- 
3.9 

1.5 
- 

- 
3.6 

Non-
Interest 
Bearing 
$000 

- 
43,672 

43,672 

(88,223) 
- 

(88,223) 

- 
34,950 

34,950 

(60,158) 
- 

(60,158) 

Within 
1 year 
$000 

16,755 
- 

16,755 

- 
(387) 

(387) 

16,905 
- 

16,905 

- 
(350) 

(350) 

1 to 5 
Years 
$000 

Carrying 
Amount 
$000 

- 
- 

- 

- 
(472) 

(472) 

- 
- 

- 

- 
(474) 

(474) 

16,755 
43,672 

60,427 

(88,223) 
(859) 

(89,082) 

16,905 
34,950 

51,855 

(60,158) 
(824) 

(60,982) 

2018 
Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Receivables 

Financial Liabilities 
Payables 
Borrowings 

2017 
Financial Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Receivables 

Financial Liabilities 
Payables 
Borrowings 

The cash flows in the maturity analysis above are not expected to occur significantly earlier than 
contractually disclosed above. 

(iv) Net Fair Values of financial instruments 

Unless otherwise stated, the carrying amount of financial instruments reflect their fair value. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 32: Financial Instruments (Cont’d) 

(v) Sensitivity Analysis 

Interest Rate Risk and Price Risk 

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

Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis 

The consolidated entity’s cash and cash equivalents and borrowings are subject to interest rate 
sensitivities. At 30 June 2018, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the interest rate, 
with all other variables remaining constant is immaterial.  

Price Risk Sensitivity Analysis 

At 30 June 2018, the effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in the price risk, with all other 
variables remaining constant would be as follows: 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 

$000 

2017 

$000 

Change in profit 

Increase in labour costs by 5% (CPI assumption) 

(3,666) 

(3,557) 

Change in equity 

Increase in labour costs by 5% (CPI assumption) 

(3,666) 

(3,557) 

In the opinion of the consolidated entity’s management, the majority of the above increase in labour cost, 
had it been incurred, would have been negated by an increase in the price of services offered by the 
consolidated entity. 

The above sensitivity analysis has been performed on the assumption that all other variables remain 
unchanged. 

Foreign Exchange Sensitivity Analysis 

The effect on profit and equity as a result of changes in foreign exchange rates, with all other variables 
remaining constant, is immaterial. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 33: Fair Value Measurement 

Fair value hierarchy 

The following tables detail the consolidated entity's assets measured or disclosed at fair value, using a 
three level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value 
measurement, being: 

Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets that the consolidated entity can 
access at the measurement date 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset, either 
directly or indirectly 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset 

Level 1 
$000 

Level 2 
$000 

Level 3 
$000 

Total 
$000 

Consolidated 2018 

Assets 

Investment property 

Total assets 

Consolidated 2017 

Assets 

Investment property 

Total assets 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

92,410 

92,410 

92,410 

92,410 

92,400 

92,400 

92,400 

92,400 

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year. 

The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are assumed to 
approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature. 

Investment property has been valued using a discounted cash flow model. 

Movements in level 3 assets during the current and previous financial year are set out below: 

Consolidated 

Balance at 30 June 2016 

Additions 

Revaluation  

Balance at 30 June 2017 

Additions 

Revaluation  

Balance at 30 June 2018 

Investment Properties 
$000 

111,032 

131 

(18,763) 

92,400 

10 

- 

92,410 

Total 
$000 

111,032 

131 

(18,763) 

92,400 

10 

- 

92,410 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 33: Fair Value Measurement (Cont’d) 

In July 2017, the Group’s investment property, being the Homeground Gladstone Accommodation 
Village located near Gladstone, Queensland, was revalued by an independent valuer (Ernst & Young). 
The primary valuation method utilised by the valuer was a discounted cash flow model.  

Key assumptions utilised by the valuer in the preparation of its valuation included: 

▪  Useful life of the asset in the range of 20 to 30 years with no terminal value; 

▪  Various occupancy assumptions over the estimated useful life based on expected accommodation 

demand (low of 15% to high of 98%); 

▪  Room rate growth in the range of 0% to 2.0%; and 

▪  A nominal post-tax discount rate range of 11.0% to 12.0%. 

As a result of the independent valuation, the Homeground Gladstone investment property was revalued 
to $92,400,000. 

The fair value is sensitive to long term changes to key assumptions disclosed above. Any material 
change within the range for any individual assumption or any combination of assumptions will likely have 
a material impact on the fair value as follows: 

Assumption 

Useful life 

Occupancy 

Room rate growth 

Discount rate 

NOTE 34: Contingent Liabilities 

Increase in Assumption 

Decrease in 
Assumption 

Positive impact 

Negative impact 

Positive impact 

Negative impact 

Positive impact 

Negative impact 

Negative impact 

Positive impact 

Guarantees given to external parties for satisfactory contract 
performance for the consolidated entity 

Consolidated Entity 

2018 
$000 

2017 
$000 

68,949 

63,614 

In or around August 2012, Steel Building Systems (SBS) was engaged as a subcontractor by Decmil 
Australia Pty Ltd (“Decmil”) to construct the Gladstone Village in Queensland. SBS’ scope of work was 
the design, manufacture and supply of modular buildings, as well as miscellaneous on-site works 
associated with the modular buildings. On 17 November 2017, the liquidators of SBS commenced 
proceedings against Decmil Australia Pty Ltd in the NSW Supreme Court for alleged unpaid contract 
sums of $3.3 million and alleged lost profit on works removed from SBS’ scope of works. Decmil rejects 
the claims brought by the liquidators of SBS and denies it is indebted to SBS as claimed. Decmil’s 
current position is that SBS is in fact indebted to Decmil for a similar sum due to defective works and 
associated rectification costs, incomplete works, overheads incurred by Decmil in connection with the 
defects and rectification works, expert costs and fees. Decmil has filed a defence in relation to the 
liquidator’s claims and will file a cross claim for the sum Decmil alleges it is owed by SBS. 

On 1 May 2017 the Company received an advice from AusIndustry, the agency that oversees technical 
elements of the Australian Tax Office’s Research and Development Inventive Scheme (“R&D Scheme”), 
disputing the eligibility of certain engineering activities submitted by the Company in relation to the 2014 
financial year for the R&D Scheme. R&D Scheme benefits received by the Company in relation to the 
2014 financial year for the disputed engineering activities amounts to approximately $3.4 million. The 
Company does not agree with the advice received from AusIndustry and under the relevant legislation 
has requested an independent review of the matter. As at the date of this report, the independent review 
had not been completed. The Company is also considering further review options available to it, 
including submission to the Australian Administrative Tribunal. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to the Financial Statements 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

NOTE 34: Contingent Liabilities (Cont’d) 

During the year ended 30 June 2017 the liquidators for Forge Group Ltd (in liquidation)(receivers and 
managers appointed) commenced an action in the Supreme Court of Western Australia against 
Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd (“EDE”), a subsidiary of the Company, for the repayment of 
$2.5 million for what they consider constitute unfair preference payments. The liquidators have 
commenced claims against a number of parties which are joined with EDE in the same action. EDE 
denies that it has any liability for repayment of any sums previously paid to EDE. Decmil has filed a 
defence in this matter. 

Certain contractual claims arising out of engineering and construction contracts have been made by, or 
against, controlled entities in the ordinary course of business. The Directors do not presently consider 
the outcome of any of these claims will be materially different to the position taken in the financial 
accounts of the Company. 

Apart from the above there are no further contingent liabilities relating to the consolidated entity. 

NOTE 35: Subsequent Events 

No matters or circumstances have arisen since the end of the financial year which significantly affected 
or may significantly affect the operations of the consolidated entity, the results of those operations, or the 
state of affairs of the consolidated entity in future financial years. 

 
 
 
Directors’ Declaration 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

In the directors' opinion: 

▪ 

▪ 

▪ 

▪ 

the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001, the Accounting 
Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting 
requirements; 

the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards 
as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 1 to the financial 
statements; 

the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's 
financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date; 

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

▪  at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the 

Extended Closed Group identified in note 15(b) will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to 
which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross guarantee described. 

The directors have been given the declarations required by section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001. 

Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 295(5)(a) of the 
Corporations Act 2001. 

On behalf of the directors 

David Saxelby 
Chairman 

31 July 2018 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT 
To the Members of Decmil Group Limited 

Opinion 

We have audited the financial report of Decmil Group Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), 
which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018, the consolidated statement 
of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income,  the  consolidated  statement  of  changes  in  equity  and  the 
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes to the financial statements, including a 
summary of significant accounting policies, and the directors' declaration.  

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

(i)  giving a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 2018 and of its financial 

performance for the year then ended; and  

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

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

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

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

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

Key Audit Matter 

How our audit addressed this matter 

Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets 
Refer to Note 24 in the financial statements  
The Group has deferred tax assets of $30.329 million 
relating  mainly 
temporary 
differences.  

losses  and 

tax 

to 

For the year ended 30 June 2018, management has 
performed  an  assessment  on  the  recoverability  of 
the deferred tax assets by using the Group’s forecast 
for 2019 and beyond to satisfy the probability criteria 
that  future  taxable  profits  will  be  available  against 
which the balance can be utilised.  

Impairment of Intangible Assets 
Refer to Note 19 in the financial statements 
The Group has goodwill of $75.482 million relating to 
the  Construction  and  Engineering  cash  generating 
unit (“CGU”) as disclosed in note 19.  We focused on 
this area due to the size of the goodwill balance, and 
because  the  directors’  assessment  of  the  ‘value  in 
use’  of  the  cash  generating  unit  (“CGU”)  involves 
judgements about the future underlying cash flows of 
the business and the discount rates applied to them. 

During the year, the Group disposed of SC Services 
Pty Ltd and Scope Pty Ltd (refer to note 29 (b)). The 
goodwill of SC Services Pty Ltd was written off in the 
previous  year.  The  goodwill  of  Scope  Pty  Ltd  was 
integrated into the Construction & Engineering CGU, 
as  the  part  of  the  business  associated  with  the 
goodwill  was  restructured  into  the  Construction  & 
Engineering CGU.   

During the  year, Decmil Southern Pty Ltd (formerly 
Cut & Fill Pty Ltd) was included in the Construction 
restructure  and 
&  Engineering  CGU  after  a 
reorganisation of this business unit to integrate into 
the broader Construction & Engineering business.  

Our  audit  procedures  in  relation  to  management’s 
recognition of deferred tax assets included:   

•  Reviewing  of  the  Group’s  forecast  for  5 
assessing 
years 
2019 
management’s  assumptions  and  inputs  for 
reasonableness; and 

from 

and 

•  Assessing the recoverability of deferred tax 
assets,  and  the  manner  in  which  timing 
differences  would  be  reversed  and  losses 
utilised.    This  was  based  on  the  same 
intangible  asset 
forecasts  used 
valuation  model  (refer  below)  and  were 
therefore  assessed  in  conjunction  with  our 
audit procedures over intangible assets. 

the 

in 

Our  audit  procedures  in  relation  to  management’s 
impairment assessment included: 

•  Assessing  the  appropriateness  of  the 
integration of the Decmil Southern Pty Ltd 
(formerly  Cut  &  Fill  Pty  Ltd)  and  Scope 
goodwill 
the  Construction  & 
Engineering CGU in compliance with the 
requirements of AASB 136 Impairment   

into 

•  Assessing 

the  valuation  methodology 
used  and  reconciling 
to 
supporting  evidence,  such  as  approved 
forecasts, then reviewing these forecasts 
against  actual  current  and  previous 
performance; 

input  data 

•  Challenging  the  reasonableness  of  key 
assumptions used in the valuation model, 
including  the  cash  flow  forecast  and 
discount rates used; 

•  Reviewing  management’s 

sensitivity 
analysis  on  revenue  growth  rates  and 
overheads used in the valuation model to 
determine the extent of headroom for the 
CGU; and 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
•  Reviewing  the  adequacy  of  disclosures 
against the requirements of AASB 136. 

For the year ended 30 June 2018, management has 
performed  an  impairment  assessment  over  the 
restructured  Construction  and  Engineering  CGU 
goodwill balance by: 

• 

calculating the value in use for the CGU using 
a  discounted  cash  flow  model.  This  model 
used  cash  flows  (revenues,  expenses  and 
capital expenditure) for the CGU for 5 years, 
with a terminal growth rate applied to the 5th 
year. These cash flows were then discounted 
to  net  present  value  using  the  Group’s 
weighted  average  cost  of  capital  (WACC); 
and 

• 

comparing  the  resulting  value  in  use  of  the 
CGU to its book value. 

Recognition of Revenue and Profits on Long Term Contracts 
Refer to Note 14 in the financial statements 
The  Group’s  largest  source  of  revenue  is  from 
construction and engineering.  

Our  audit  procedures  in  relation  to  recognition  of 
revenue and profits on long term contracts   included:  

Construction and engineering revenues are derived 
from  contracts  where  revenue  is  recognised  based 
on the stage of completion. This is measured as the 
percentage  of  work  performed  up  to  the  reporting 
date  with  respect  to  the  total  anticipated  contract 
work to be performed. Construction and engineering 
revenue 
recognised  by  management  after 
assessing  all  factors  relevant  to  each  contract, 
including  specifically  assessing  the  following  as 
applicable: 

is 

•  Determination of stage of completion 
•  Estimation of total contract revenue and 
costs including the estimation of cost 
contingencies 

•  Determination of contractual entitlement 
and assessment of the probability of 
customer approval of variations and 
acceptance of claims 

•  Estimation of project completion date 
•  Provision for loss making contracts  

We focused on this area as a key audit matter due to 
the  number and  type  of estimation events over  the 
course  of  the  contract  life,  the  unique  nature  of 
individual  contract  conditions,  leading  to  complex 
and judgmental revenue recognition from contracts. 

•  Evaluating  and  assessing  the  operating 
effectiveness  of  internal  controls  over  the 
accuracy and timing of revenue recognised 
in the financial report, including:  

-  Transactional  controls  in  the  revenue 

and billing cycles 

-  Transactional controls in the underlying 
contract  related  cost  balances  in  the 
purchase and payroll cycles 

•  For  material  contracts  with  a  delivery 
schedule  of  greater  than  12  months,  we 
performed the following procedures:   

-  Understanding  the  performance  and 
status of the contracts through enquiries 
for 
of  personnel  with  responsibility 
contract management. 

-  Assessing the Group’s ability to deliver 
contracts  within  budgeted  margins  by 
analysing  the  historical  accuracy  of 
forecasting margins. 

-  Assessing 

loss 
the  provisions 
making  contracts  and  whether  these 
appropriately  reflected 
the  expected 
contractual provisions. 

for 

-  Evaluating the probability of recovery of 
outstanding amounts by reference to the 
historical 
status 
of 
supporting 
recoveries 
documentation. 

negotiations, 
and 

other 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Information  
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 2018, but does not include the financial report and the 
auditor's report thereon.  

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

In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing 
so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge 
obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated.  

If,  based  on  the  work  we  have  performed,  we  conclude  that  there  is  a  material  misstatement  of  this  other 
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.  

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report 
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair 
view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the  Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal 
control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true 
and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.  

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

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: http://www.auasb.gov.au/auditors_responsibilities/ar2.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 within the directors' report for the year ended 30 June 2018.  

In our opinion, the Remuneration Report of Decmil Group Limited, for the year ended 30 June 2018, 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.  

RSM AUSTRALIA PARTNERS 

Perth, WA 
Dated:  31 July 2018 

J A KOMNINOS 
Partner 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional Information for Listed 
Public Companies 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Additional information required by the Australian Securities Exchange and not shown elsewhere in this 
report is as follows. 

1.  Substantial shareholders 

The names of substantial beneficial shareholders listed on the Company’s register as at 31 May 2018 are: 

Denis Criddle 

Commonwealth Bank Group 

Paradice Investment Management Pty Ltd 

Thorney Investments Group 

Franco Family Holdings (Retail Group) 

The following information is made up as at 30 June 2018: 

2.  Distribution of shareholdings 

Shares 

22,479,145 

20,677,928 

16,363,304 

13,080,260 

12,675,000 

1 – 1,000 

1,001 – 5,000 

5,001 – 10,000 

10,001 – 100,000 

100,001 and over 

Total 

No. of 
shareholders 

No. of ordinary 
shares 

1,494 

1,735 

606 

591 

73 

4,499 

778,531 

5,014,979 

4,729,018 

15,699,485 

147,589,914 

173,811,927 

% 

12.93 

11.90 

9.41 

7.53 

7.29 

% 

0.45 

2.89 

2.72 

9.03 

84.91 

100.00 

There are 795 shareholders with an unmarketable parcel totalling 185,024 shares. 

3.  Voting rights 

All ordinary shares issued by Decmil Group Limited carry one vote per share without restriction. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional Information for Listed 
Public Companies (Cont’d) 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

4.  Twenty largest shareholders 

The names of the twenty largest registered shareholders of fully paid ordinary shares in the Company as 
at 30 June 2018 are: 

Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd 

HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Ltd 

National Nominees Ltd 

J P Morgan Nominees Australia Ltd 

Broadway Pty Ltd – Decmil Australia Fund A/C 

Broadway Pty Ltd – Decmil Australia A/C 

L, M & R Franco – The LMR Franco Unit A/C 

Sandhurst Trustees Ltd – Endeavor Asset Mgmt A/C 

CPU Share Plans Pty Limited  

Delauney Pty Ltd – The Franco Family A/C 

Farview Pty Ltd – Ernesto Franco Family A/C 

BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd – DRP 

Mrs Nola Criddle – Criddle Investment Fund A/C 

AMP Life Ltd 

BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd – IB AU Noms Retailclient DRP 

SJ & AC Criddle Holdings Pty Ltd – SJ & AC Criddle Family A/C 

SJ & AC Criddle Holdings Pty Ltd – SJ & AC Criddle Family A/C 

SJ & AC Criddle Holdings Pty Ltd – SJ & AC Criddle Family A/C 

Mr Mario Franco + Mrs Immacolata Franco – The Mario Franco S/F 

Neweconomy Com Au Nominees Pty Ltd – 900 Account 

No. of Ordinary 
Fully Paid Shares 
Held 

31,088,746 

21,450,860 

18,251,689 

12,769,525 

10,475,000 

7,824,666 

5,000,000 

3,703,991 

2,555,000 

2,300,000 

2,300,000 

1,966,520 

1,947,827 

1,894,036 

1,571,411 

1,386,573 

1,250,000 

1,132,195 

1,100,000 

1,052,637 

% 

17.89 

12.34 

10.50 

7.35 

6.03 

4.50 

2.88 

2.13 

1.47 

1.32 

1.32 

1.13 

1.12 

1.09 

0.90 

0.80 

0.72 

0.65 

0.63 

0.61 

Total 

131,020,676 

75.38 

 
 
 
Corporate Directory 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 

Directors 

David Saxelby, Non-Executive Chairman 
Scott Criddle, Managing Director 
Don Argent, Non-Executive Director 
Denis Criddle, Non-Executive Director 
Dickie Dique, Non-Executive Director 
Bill Healy, Non-Executive Director 

Executive Team 

Scott Criddle, Chief Executive Officer 
Tony Radalj, Chief Operating Officer 
Craig Amos, Chief Financial Officer  

Company Secretary 

Alison Thompson 

Australian Business Number 

35 111 210 390 

Principal Registered Address 

20 Parkland Road 
Osborne Park WA 6017 
Telephone: 08 9368 8877 
Facsimile: 08 9368 8878 

Postal Address 

PO Box 1233 
Osborne Park WA 6916 

Operational Offices 

Decmil Australia Pty Ltd  
Level 6, 20 Parkland Road  
Osborne Park WA 6017 
Telephone: 08 9368 8877 

Decmil Australia Pty Ltd & 
Homeground Villages Pty Ltd 
Level 5, 60 Edward Street 
Brisbane QLD 4000 
Telephone: 07 3640 4600 

Decmil Construction NZ Limited 
Level 6, 16 Kingston Street 
Auckland 1010 
Telephone: +64 9 443 4443 

Decmil Southern Pty Ltd 
Level 3, 850 Collins Street 
Docklands VIC 3008 
Telephone: 1300 332 645 

Auditor 

RSM Australia Partners 
8 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
Telephone: 08 9261 9100 

Share Registry 

Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd 
Level 11, 172 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
Telephone: 08 9323 2000 
Email: www-
au.computershare.com/Investor/Contact 
Website: www.computershare.com 

Bankers 

National Australia Bank Ltd 
100 St Georges Terrace 
Perth WA 6000 
Telephone: 13 10 12 

Controlled Entities 

Decmil Australia Pty Ltd 
Decmil Engineering Pty Ltd 
Decmil PNG Limited 
Decmil Construction NZ Limited 
Decmil Southern Pty Ltd 
Eastcoast Development Engineering Pty Ltd 
Homeground Villages Pty Ltd 
Homeground Gladstone Pty Ltd ATF 
  Homeground Gladstone Unit Trust 
Decmil Properties Pty Ltd 
Decmil Infrastructure Pty Ltd 
Decmil Services Pty Ltd 
Decmil Telecom Pty Ltd 
Decmil Group Limited Employee Share Plan 
Trust 

ASX Code 

DCG 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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