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2010

DEXUS Property Group

AnnuAl REPORT

DEXUS DIVERSIFIED TRUST 
(ARSn 089 324 541)

lETTER FRom ThE ChaIR 1

FInanCIal SUmmaRy 2

BoaRD oF DIRECToRS 4

CoRPoRaTE GoVERnanCE STaTEmEnT 6

FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS 

DiREcTORS’ REPORT 

AuDiTOR’S inDEPEnDEncE DEclARATiOn 

STATEmEnTS Of cOmPREhEnSivE incOmE 

STATEmEnTS Of finAnciAl POSiTiOn 

STATEmEnTS Of chAngES in EquiTy 

STATEmEnTS Of cASh flOwS 

nOTES TO ThE finAnciAl STATEmEnTS 

DiREcTORS’ DEclARATiOn 

inDEPEnDEnT AuDiTOR’S REPORT  

aDDITIonal InFoRmaTIon 

DIRECToRy

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DEXUS annual Reporting Structure

DEXuS reports to its investors across several documents:

1.  This report, the DEXuS Property group 2010 Annual Report contains the group’s consolidated financial Statements, corporate 

governance Statement and information about DEXuS’s Board of Directors. This document should be read in conjunction with the 
2010 Security holder Review.

2.  The DEXuS Property group 2010 Security holder Review, contains an overview of the group’s operations for the year ending 30 June 2010. 

3.  The DEXuS Property group 2010 combined financial Statements provide the financial statements of DEXuS industrial Trust, DEXuS 

Office Trust and DEXuS Operations Trust on an individual basis. This document should be read in conjunction with the DEXuS Property 
group 2010 Annual Report which contains the group’s consolidated financial Statements. in accordance with statutory reporting, 
DEXuS Diversified Trust has been chosen as the “deemed acquirer” of these three Trusts.

4.  The 2010 corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (cR&S) Report will be available online or as a printed report from late October 2010. 
This report may be viewed or downloaded online at www.dexus.com. we have reprinted the introduction section of the cR&S Report in 
the Security holder Review.

The above reports will be available as part of our 2010 online suite of reports at www.dexus.com in addition, the PDf of each report will be 
located at www.dexus.com/investor-centre/DXS/Reports

DEXuS’s Annual general meeting notice of meeting will also be available in the online reporting suite and in the investor centre.

All amounts are A$ unless otherwise specified. 

DEXuS Property group (DXS) (ASX code: DXS), consists of DEXuS Diversified Trust (DDf), DEXuS industrial Trust (DiT), DEXuS Office Trust 
(DOT), and DEXuS Operations Trust (DXO), collectively known as DXS or the group.

under Australian Accounting Standards, DDf has been deemed the parent entity for accounting purposes. Therefore the DDf consolidated financial 
Statements include all entities forming part of DXS. The DDf consolidated financial Statements are presented in separate financial Statements.

All press releases, financial Statements and other information are available on our website: www.dexus.com

cover: governor Phillip & macquarie Tower complex, 1 farrer Place and 1 Bligh Street, Sydney, nSw

lETTER FRom  
ThE ChaIR

Dear investor

I am pleased to present the 2010 Annual 
Report and to report on the Group’s 
performance during the year. 

Operating earnings before interest and 
tax were $461.3 million for the year. 
net profit attributable to security holders 
was $31.4 million, up significantly on the 
previous year’s net loss of $1.5 billion. 
The net profit reflected the recovery in 
property valuations during the second 
half of the year. In line with guidance 
provided to the market, Funds From 
Operations (FFO) totalled $350 million or 
7.3 cents per security and distributions 
for the year were 5.1 cents per security.

In challenging market conditions we 
continued to concentrate on delivering 
performance through leadership in 
office and industrial property ownership, 
management and development. In 
particular, we focused our activities on:

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leveraging our fully integrated 
management platform, specialist 
leasing expertise and strong tenant 
relationships to achieve like‑for‑like 
income growth, above market 
occupancy and high weighted average 
lease durations in our Australian office 
and industrial portfolios

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Strengthening our management 
platform through:

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the establishment of a new 
uS management office and the 
appointment of an experienced 
industrial property team

restructuring the Group’s executive 
management team to maximise 
reporting efficiencies and further 
align the team structure with our 
core operational functions of 
Property, Capital/Finance and 
Corporate Services 

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Maintaining the Group’s financial 
strength and strong balance sheet 
through proactive and prudent capital 
management initiatives

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Further enhancing the quality of our 
property portfolios through the:

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repositioning of our Australian and 
uS industrial portfolios through select 
acquisitions in key industrial markets 
and non‑core property sales

development of our 6 Star Green 
Star premium office properties in 
Sydney and Brisbane

commencement of a number of 
high quality pre‑committed industrial 
developments

The Group continued to drive sustainable 
performance during the year. We 
reduced resource consumption across 
our portfolio and drove operational and 
environmental efficiencies in our 
properties. DEXuS was again named 
as one of the world’s most sustainable 
corporations in the 2010 “Global 100” 
list at the Davos World Economic Forum, 
the only A REIT to achieve listing in two 
consecutive years. 

During the year we achieved listing on 
the Dow Jones Sustainability World 
Index and maintained our listings on the 
Australian SAM Sustainability Index and 
the FTSE4Good Index.

Our annual Employee Opinion Survey 
reflected improved results across the 
board and continued strength in 
employee satisfaction and engagement. 
It is pleasing to report that DEXuS 
out‑performed 18 of the top 19 categories 
of the Towers Watson Australian national 
norm and in several categories of the 
Global High Performing norm. Further 
information on our Employee Opinion 
Survey results and associated initiatives 
is provided on pages 36 to 37 in our 
2010 Security Holder Review.

Board membership was unchanged 
during the financial year to June 2010. 
The Board comprises eight Directors, 
seven of whom are independent. Specific 
skills and experience the Directors bring 
to the Board include strategy, property 
investment, funds management, capital 
markets, financial and risk management.

During the year we reviewed the 
membership of Board Committees and 
rotated the chairs of each Committee to 
take full advantage of the Board’s 
knowledge and expertise.

The Board is committed to the early 
adoption of ASX Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations. As a 
result we have established new policies, 
such as a new Diversity Policy and have 
reviewed and changed existing policies 
where required to meet new and revised 
principles and recommendations.

Further information on the Board of 
Directors and our corporate governance 
policies is provided in this report and at 
www.dexus.com

Outlook 

looking forward, we expect property 
market conditions will continue to recover. 
The quality of our portfolio and strong 
management focus have positioned 
DEXuS well to provide consistent and 
secure income. Your Board and 
management team will remain focused on 
driving performance from our property 
portfolios to maximise returns for investors.

We are well positioned to capture the 
expected recovery in demand in office, 
create further value in our Australian 
industrial portfolio through developments 
and, over the medium‑term, position 
our uS portfolio to benefit from the 
expected cyclical upswing in the uS 
industrial market. 

On behalf of the Board, I would like to 
thank you for your support during the 
past year. I look forward to leading the 
Board again in 2011 and reporting our 
activities to you next year.

christopher T Beare
Chair

23 September 2010

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Other non‑core sectors (retail and Europe) where operating 
income decreased $9.0 million to $30.2 million. The decrease 
reflected primarily the sale of Whitford City Shopping Centre in 
March 2010 for $256.5 million and a decline in income arising 
from the European portfolio which reflected like‑for‑like 
income declining by 13.6%

Management company EBIT of $6.1 million was $14.9 million 
lower than the prior year as a result of a decrease in activity 
based fee income with lower levels of leasing and development 
activity across the funds and a decrease in the value of 
properties managed by DEXuS on which asset management 
fees are calculated

Specific movements in the Statements of Financial Position for 
the year ended 30 June 2010 include the:

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Impact of revaluations during the period and currency impact in 
respect of international properties, property sales partially offset 
by acquisitions and capital expenditure resulting in a decrease 
in total assets of 5.7% to $7.9 billion (2009: $8.4 billion)

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net tangible assets per security were $0.95 (2009: $1.01), 
a decrease of 5.9% primarily as a result of revaluations in 
the first half of the year 

The full financial accounts start on page 12 in this report.

FInanCIal SUmmaRy

full year results financial commentary

DEXuS Property Group’s Funds From Operations per security 
was 7.3 cents (2009: 10.43 cents) resulting in a distribution 
per security of 5.1 cents (2009: 7.3 cents), a decrease of 
30.1% primarily as a result of the impact of equity raisings 
completed in December 2008 and May 2009 and a reduction 
in earnings from management company EBIT, the uS industrial 
portfolio and non‑core property sales. 

Total assets decreased 5.7% over the period to $7.9 billion at 
30 June 2010.

Gearing (net of cash) was 29.8% at 30 June 2010 
(2009: 31.2%).

Operating earnings before interest and tax was $461 million 
(2009: $515 million), down 10.3% as a result of: 

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Australian and new Zealand office portfolio income which 
decreased by $1.7 million to $245.1 million. The reduction 
reflected primarily the sale of a $55 million non‑core property 
which was partially offset by a 0.4% increase in like‑for‑like 
property income. The increase in underlying income reflected 
the positive impact of fixed and market rental increases on 
the majority of the portfolio, offset by a 1.9% decrease in 
portfolio occupancy

Australian industrial portfolio income increased $0.7 million 
to $109.9 million. This reflected a 1.6% increase in like‑for‑like 
income and contributions from new properties acquired in the 
latter part of the year for a total cost of $70.5 million (excluding 
stamp duty). These increases were offset by the sale of 
$69 million of properties, located in non‑core sub‑markets

uS industrial portfolio income decreased $33.7 million to 
$99.1 million. The decrease was driven by a like‑for‑like 
decrease in income of 12%. Tenant delinquency accounted 
for about 2% of this drop, and despite occupancy by area 
remaining stable at 86%, market conditions dictated lower 
rents at renewal and with new leases.

Headline uS earnings were also impacted by:

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Disposal of uS$208 million non‑core properties

Acquisition of three new assets in the Whirlpool program 
for uS$203 million

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Exchange rates

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Five year financial summary

2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
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2010
$’000

Statements of Comprehensive Income
Profit and loss
Property revenue 
Management fees 
Property revaluations 
Reversal of previous impairment
Interest revenue and other income 
Total income 
Property expenses 
Finance costs 
Employee benefit expense 
Contribution from equity accounted investments
net gain/(loss) on sale of investment properties
Impairments and property devaluations 
Other expenses 
Total expenses 
Profit/(loss) before tax
Income and withholding tax (expense)/benefit
net profit/(loss)
Other non‑controlling interests (including REnTS) 
net profit/(loss) to stapled security holders 
Operating EBIT 
Funds from operations (cents per security) 
Distributions (cents per security) 
Statements of Financial Position
Cash and receivables 
Property assets1
Other (including derivative financial instruments  
and intangibles)
Total assets 
Payables and provisions 
Interest bearing liabilities
Other (including financial instruments) 
Total liabilities 
net assets 
Minority interest
net assets (after non-controlling interest)
nTA per security ($)
Gearing ratio (%) 
Statements of Changes in Equity
Total equity at the beginning of the year
net profit/(loss)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs
Distributions provided for or paid
Other transactions with equity holders 
Other non‑controlling interest movements during the year 
Total equity at the end of the year
Statements of Cash Flows
net cash inflow from operating activities 
net cash (outflow)/inflow from investing activities
net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities 
net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 

659,749 
–
686,490 
–
90,083 
1,436,322 
(160,651) 
(166,116) 
– 
26,911
1,490
(3,287) 
(39,161)
(340,814) 
1,095,508 
 (29,123)
1,066,385 
(56,043)
1,010,342
n/a 
11.0 
11.0 

693,430 
–
831,330 
–
19,168 
1,543,928 
(170,120) 
(133,055) 
– 
 52,715 
3,355
– 
 (53,559) 
(300,664) 
1,243,264

 (32,473) 

1,210,791
 (41,972)
 1,168,819 
n/a 
11.3 
11.3 

664,831 
26,760 
184,444 
–
12,829 
888,864 
(159,565)
(213,233) 
(23,340) 
2,467 
2,297

(61) 
(44,266) 
(435,701) 
 453,163

(7,902) 
 445,261 
 (6,984) 
438,277 
485.9
11.9 
11.9 

708,506
63,663
–
–
5,739
777,908
(174,485)
(384,241)
(59,282)
31
(1,880)
(1,685,733)
(47,970)
(2,353,560)
 (1,575,652)
120,236
(1,455,416)
(3,695)
(1,459,111)
514.5
10.43
7.3

663,068
51,588
–
13,307
10,144
738,107
(169,753)
(190,685)
(58,978)
(26,243)
(53,342)
(209,367)
(28,132)
(736,500)
1,607
29,983
31,590
(170)
31,420
461.3
7.3
5.1

141,682
7,975,744

 95,992
 9,151,993

 135,671
 8,737,874 

 120,661
7,741,549

89,429
7,308,543

170,112
8,287,538 
256,424
3,195,047
120,554
3,572,025
4,715,513
427,851
4,287,662
1.53
38.3

 3,865,712 
1,066,385 
9,214 
94,776 
(306,259)
–
 (14,315)
4,715,513

328,025 
(455,225)
163,476 
36,276
68,959 
1,193 
106,428

 238,851 
9,486,836 
 289,501
 3,353,327
 139,065 
 3,781,893 
 5,704,943
 438,173
 5,266,770
 1.82 
 35.6 

475,442
9,348,987 
 322,528
 3,006,919
184,487 
3,513,934
 5,835,053
 205,998
 5,629,055 
1.77 
33.2 

 488,900
8,351,110
 289,561
 2,509,012
406,320
 3,204,893
 5,146,217
 206,772
4,939,445
1.01
31.2

4,715,513
1,210,791
(27,136)
145,328
 (324,638) 
 – 
 (14,915) 

 5,704,943
 445,261
 77,929 
 243,524
(355,380)
402 
(281,626) 

 5,704,943

 5,835,053

 5,835,053
(1,455,416)
(53,478)
 1,129,971
 (296,648)
–
(13,265)
 5,146,217

319,735 
 (537,912) 
174,366 
 (43,811)
106,428
(3,014)
 59,603

374,445 
11,065 
(342,514)
 42,996 
59,603
 (3,385)
 99,214

359,577
(212,459)
 (170,190)
(23,072)
 99,214
 8,703
 84,845

473,056
7,871,028
281,230
2,240,082
343,269
2,864,581
5,006,447
205,275
4,801,172
0.95
29.8

5,146,217
31,590
(7,034)
90,360
(244,411)
–
(10,275)
5,006,447

340,174
90,592
(444,382)
(13,616)
84,845
(6,810)
64,419

1  Property assets include investment properties, non‑current asset classified as held for sale, non‑current inventories, investments accounted for using the equity method,  

and property, plant and equipment.

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BoaRD oF  
DIRECToRS

Christopher T Beare 

Elizabeth a alexander am 

Barry R Brownjohn 

John C Conde ao 

BSc, BE (Hons), MBA, PhD, FAICD
Chair and Independent Director
Age 60

BComm, FCA, FAICD, FCPA
Independent Director 
Age 67

BComm
Independent Director
Age 59

BSc, BE (Hons), MBA
Independent Director
Age 62

Chris Beare is both the Chair 
and an Independent Director 
of DEXuS Funds Management 
limited (appointed 21 September 
2004). He is also a member of 
the Board nomination and 
Remuneration Committee and 
the Board Finance Committee.

Chris has significant experience 
in international business, 
technology, strategy, finance 
and management. 

Previously Chris was Executive 
Director of the Melbourne based 
Advent Management venture 
capital firm prior to joining 
investment bank Hambros 
Australia in 1991. Chris became 
Head of Corporate Finance in 
1994 and joint Chief Executive 
in 1995, until Hambros was 
acquired by Société Générale in 
1998. Chris remained a Director 
of SG Australia until 2002. From 
1998 onwards, Chris helped form 
Radiata – a technology start‑up in 
Sydney and Silicon Valley – and as 
Chair and Chief Executive Officer, 
Chris steered it to a successful 
sale to Cisco Systems in 2001 and 
then continued part time for four 
years as Director Business 
Development for Cisco. Chris has 
previously been a director of a 
number of companies in the 
finance, infrastructure and 
technology sectors. 

Chris is currently Chair of Mnet 
Group which was recently listed 
on the ASX.

Elizabeth Alexander is an 
Independent Director of DEXuS 
Funds Management limited 
(appointed 1 January 2005), 
Chair of DEXuS Wholesale 
Property limited and a member 
of the Board Audit and Board Risk 
and Sustainability Committees. 

Elizabeth brings to the Board 
extensive experience in 
accounting, finance, corporate 
governance and risk management 
and was formerly a partner with 
PricewaterhouseCoopers. 
Elizabeth’s previous appointments 
include national Chair of the 
Australian Institute of Company 
Directors, national President of 
the Australian Society of Certified 
Practising Accountants and 
Deputy Chairman of the Financial 
Reporting Council. Elizabeth was 
also on the Boards of Boral 
limited and AMCOR limited. 

Elizabeth is currently Chair of 
CSl limited and a Director of 
Medibank Private.

Barry Brownjohn is an 
Independent Director of DEXuS 
Funds Management limited 
(appointed 1 January 2005) and 
is Chair of the Board Audit and 
Board Risk and Sustainability 
Committees and a member of 
the Board Finance Committee.

Barry has over 20 years 
experience in Australia, Asia and 
north America in international 
banking and previously held 
numerous positions with the 
Bank of America including 
heading global risk management 
for the Asia capital markets 
business and was the 
Australasian CEO between 1991 
and 1996. Following his career 
with Bank of America, Barry 
has been active in advising 
companies in Australia and 
overseas on strategic expansion, 
venture capital, M&A and capital 
raising strategies, with particular 
emphasis on the financial 
services industry. Barry has 
also held numerous industry 
positions including Chairing 
the International Banks and 
Securities Association in Australia 
and the Asia Pacific Managed 
Futures Association. 

Barry is an Independent Director 
of Citigroup Pty limited, an 
Advisory Board Member of 
the South Australian Financing 
Authority and a Director of Bakers 
Delight Holdings Pty limited. 

John Conde is an Independent 
Director of DEXuS Funds 
Management limited (appointed 
29 April 2009), is the Chair of 
the Board nomination and 
Remuneration Committee and 
a member of the Board 
Compliance Committee.

John brings to the Board 
extensive experience across 
diverse sectors including 
commerce, industry and 
government. John was previously 
a Director of BHP Billiton and 
Excel Coal limited, Managing 
Director of Broadcast Investment 
Holdings Pty limited, Director of 
lumley Corporation and 
President of the national Heart 
Foundation of Australia. 

John is Chairman of Energy 
Australia. He is also Chairman 
of the Bupa Australia Group and 
Whitehaven Coal limited. John is 
President of the Commonwealth 
Remuneration Tribunal and 
Chairman of the Sydney 
Symphony. John is Chairman 
of the Australian Olympic 
Committee (nSW) Fundraising 
Committee, Chairman of the 
Homebush Motor Racing 
Authority Advisory Board, 
Chairman of Events nSW and a 
member of the Bond university 
Board of Trustees. 

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Stewart F Ewen oam

Victor P hoog antink 

Brian E Scullin 

Peter B St George 

Independent Director 
Age 61

Stewart Ewen is an Independent 
Director of DEXuS Funds 
Management limited 
(appointed 21 September 2004) 
and a member of the Board 
nomination and Remuneration 
Committee.

Stewart has extensive property 
sector experience and started 
his property career with the 
Hooker Corporation in 1966. 
In 1983, Stewart established 
Byvan limited which, by 2000, 
managed $8 billion in shopping 
centres in Australia, Asia and 
north America. In 2000, Stewart 
sold his interest in Byvan to the 
Savills Group. In 1990 he started 
navyB Pty ltd, which has 
completed in excess of 
$600 million of major residential 
and commercial property 
projects in Australia and new 
Zealand. Stewart was previously 
Managing Director of Enacon 
ltd, a Director of the Abigroup 
and Chairman of Tuscan Pty ltd, 
which developed and operated 
the Sydney university Village. 
Stewart was also a Director of 
CapitaCommercial Trust 
Management limited in 
Singapore from 2004 to 2008. 
Stewart was previously President 
of the Property Council of nSW, 
a member of the nSW Heritage 
Council and Chair of the Cure 
Cancer Australia Foundation. 

BComm, MBA, FCA, FAPI, FRICS, 
MAICD
Executive Director and Chief 
Executive Officer 
Age 57

Victor Hoog Antink is CEO and 
an Executive Director of DEXuS 
Funds Management limited 
(appointed 1 October 2004).

Victor has over 29 years of 
experience in property and 
finance. Prior to joining DEXuS 
in november 2003, Victor held 
Executive positions at Westfield 
Holdings where he was the 
Director of Funds Management, 
responsible for both the Westfield 
Trust and the Westfield America 
Trust. Prior to joining Westfield 
in 1995, Victor held Executive 
management positions in a 
number of financial services and 
property companies in Australia. 
Victor has an MBA from the 
Harvard Business School, is a 
fellow of the Institute of Chartered 
Accountants in Australia, a fellow 
of the Australian Property 
Institute, a fellow of the Royal 
Institute of Chartered Surveyors, 
a member of the Australian 
Institute of Company Directors 
and a licensed Real Estate Agent.

Victor is a director and immediate 
past President of the Property 
Council of Australia and is the 
national Chairman of the 
Property Industry Foundation.

BEc
Independent Director 
Age 59

CA(SA), MBA
Independent Director 
Age 64

Brian Scullin is an Independent 
Director of DEXuS Funds 
Management limited (appointed 
1 January 2005), DEXuS 
Wholesale Property limited 
and Chair of the Board 
Compliance Committee. 

Brian brings to the Board 
extensive domestic and 
international funds management 
knowledge as well as finance, 
corporate governance and risk 
management experience. 
Following a career in government 
and politics in Canberra, Brian 
was appointed the inaugural 
Executive Director of the 
Association of Superannuation 
Funds of Australia (ASFA) in 1987. 
He joined Bankers Trust in 
Australia in 1993 and held 
a number of senior positions, 
becoming President of Japan 
Bankers Trust in 1997. In 1999 
Brian was appointed Chief 
Executive Officer, Asia/Pacific for 
Deutsche Asset Management and 
retired from this position in 2002. 

Brian was appointed Chair of BT 
Investment Management limited 
in 2007. 

Peter St George is an 
Independent Director of DEXuS 
Funds Management limited 
(appointed 29 April 2009), 
is Chair of the Board Finance 
Committee and is a member of 
the Board Audit and Board Risk 
and Sustainability Committees.

Peter has more than 20 years 
experience in senior corporate 
advisory and finance roles within 
natWest Markets and Hill Samuel 
& Co in london. Peter acted as 
Chief Executive/Co‑Chief Executive 
Officer of Salomon Smith Barney 
Australia/natWest Markets 
Australia from 1995 to 2001. 
Peter was previously a Director 
of Spark Infrastructure Group and 
Chedha Holdings (Powercor and 
Citipower, Victoria). Peter was also 
Chairman of Walter Turnbull 
Chartered Accountants and 
a Director of SFE Corporation 
limited. 

Peter is currently a Director of First 
Quantum Minerals limited (listed 
on the Toronto Stock Exchange) 
and Boart longyear limited. 

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CoRPoRaTE GoVERnanCE 
STaTEmEnT

DEXuS Funds Management limited (DXFM) is the Responsible Entity 
of each of the four Trusts that comprise DEXuS Property Group 
(DEXuS, the Group). DXFM is also responsible for the management 
of a number of third party funds and mandates.

This corporate governance framework applies to all DXFM funds and 
mandates, and is designed to support the strategic objectives of the 
Group by defining accountability and creating control systems to 
mitigate the risks inherent in its day to day operations.

To achieve this objective, DXFM has implemented a corporate 
governance framework that meets the requirements of ASX Corporate 
Governance Principles and Recommendations (2nd edition) as 
amended 30 June 2010, and addresses additional aspects of 
governance that the Board considers appropriate. The Board is also 
committed to the early adoption of new and revised principles and 
recommendations. A reconciliation of the ASX Principles against 
DXFM’s governance framework can be found on the web page  
www.dexus.com/Corporate‑Governance

The Board
Roles and responsibilities
As DEXuS comprises four real estate investment trusts, its corporate 
governance practices satisfy the requirements relevant to unit trusts.
The Board has determined that its governance framework will also 
satisfy the highest standards of a publicly listed company. These 
additional governance aspects include the conduct of an annual 
general meeting, the appointment of Directors by DEXuS security 
holders and additional disclosure, such as the remuneration report.

The governance framework enables the Board to provide strategic 
guidance, while exercising effective oversight of management. The 
framework also defines the roles and responsibilities of the Board and 
executive management in order to clearly communicate accountability 
and ensure a balance of authority.

The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving DEXuS’s 
business objectives and ensuring strategies for their achievements are 
in place and monitored. Objectives are reviewed periodically to ensure 
that they remain consistent with the Group’s priorities and the changing 
nature of its business. These objectives become the performance 
targets for the Chief Executive Officer and Group Management 
Committee (previously the Executive Committee). Performance against 
these objectives is reviewed annually by the Board nomination and 
Remuneration Committee and is taken into consideration during the 
remuneration review of Group Management Committee members.

The Board carries ultimate responsibility for the approval and 
monitoring of annual business plans, the approval of acquisitions, 
divestments and major developments. The Board also ensures that the 
fiduciary and statutory obligations DEXuS owes to its security holders, 
third party clients and investors are met.

The Board is directly responsible for appointing and removing the 
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Company Secretary, ratifying the 
appointment of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and monitoring the 
performance of the Group Management Committee. The Board meets 
regularly throughout the year and, when required, Directors also meet 
to consider specific business. At each regular Board meeting the 
Independent Directors meet without the CEO. Each year the Directors 
also meet with senior management to specifically consider strategy.

In addition to these responsibilities, DXFM is committed to maintaining, 
through both the Group Management Committee and the Board, a 
balance of skills, experience and independence appropriate to the 
nature and extent of its operations.

composition 
The composition of the Board reflects its role and the duties and 
responsibilities it discharges. It reflects the need for the Board to work 
together as a team with each Director making his or her own 
contribution to the Board’s decision making process.

General qualifications for Board membership include the ability and 
competence to make appropriate business recommendations and 
decisions, an entrepreneurial talent for contributing to the creation of 
investor value, relevant experience in the industry sector, high ethical 
standards, exposure to emerging issues, sound practical sense and a 
total commitment to the fiduciary and statutory obligations to further 
the interests of all investors and achieve the Group’s objectives.

At 30 June 2010, the Board comprises eight members, seven of whom 
are independent and the eighth member is the DEXuS CEO. All eight 
Directors held office for the full financial year.

Specific skills the incumbent Directors bring to the Board include 
strategy, property investment, funds management, capital markets, 
financial and risk management. Independent Directors are independent 
of management and free of any business or other relationship that 
could materially interfere with the exercise of his or her unfettered and 
independent judgement. Independent Directors have expertise in areas 
which enable them to relate to the strategies of DEXuS and to make a 
meaningful contribution to the Board’s deliberations.

The Board regularly assesses the independence of its Directors, in light 
of interests disclosed to it. Directors of the Responsible Entity are not 
technically subject to the approval of security holders. However, the 
Board has determined that all Directors other than the CEO, will stand 
for election by DEXuS stapled security holders. If a nominated Director 
fails to receive a majority vote that Director will not be appointed to the 
Board of DXFM. DXFM Directors, other than the CEO, will hold office 
for three years, following his or her first appointment (or, if appointed 
by the Board between DEXuS Property Group Annual General 
Meetings, from the date of the Annual General Meeting immediately 
succeeding the initial appointment). It is not generally expected that an 
Independent Director would hold office for more than ten years, or be 
nominated for more than three consecutive terms, 
whichever is the longer.

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The Chair is an Independent Director, and is responsible for the 
leadership of the Board, for the efficient organisation and conduct of 
the Board’s functions, and for the briefing of Directors in relation to 
issues arising relevant to the Board. The Board has clearly defined the 
responsibilities and performance of the CEO. The performance of the 
CEO is monitored by the Chair.

Biographies outlining the skills and experience of each Director are 
set out on page 4 to 5 of this report. Please refer to www.dexus.com/
Corporate‑Governance for a description of the procedure followed to 
select and appoint new Directors to the Board, which includes specific 
criteria applied to determine Director independence.

Performance 
To ensure that each new Director is able to meet his or her 
responsibilities effectively, newly appointed Directors receive an 
information pack and induction briefing, which addresses the corporate 
governance framework, committee structures and their terms of 
reference, governing documents and background reports. new 
Directors also attend briefings by DEXuS management on business 
strategy and operations. In addition, Directors undertake training, 
through regular presentations by management and external advisers on 
sector, fund and industry specific trends and conditions throughout the 
year. Directors are also encouraged to: 

 n

take independent professional advice, at the Group’s expense and 
independent of management; 

 n

seek additional information from management; and

 n

directly access the Company Secretary, General Counsel, Head of 
Risk and Governance and other DEXuS Executives as required.

The Board nomination and Remuneration Committee oversees the 
Board performance evaluation program which extends over a two year 
period. Board and Committee performance is evaluated one year, and 
individual Director performance is evaluated the following year. 
The process is designed to identify opportunities for performance 
improvement. In 2009 individual Director performance was evaluated. 
Evaluations are undertaken using questionnaires and face‑to‑face 
interviews on a broad range of issues.

governance 
The Board has established a number of committees to assist it in the 
fulfilment of its responsibilities. Committee Chairs were rotated in 
August 2009. The Board and Board Committee Terms of Reference are 
reviewed at least annually, and copies can be found on the web page 
www.dexus.com/Corporate‑Governance

Board nomination and Remuneration Committee 

A Board nomination and Remuneration Committee oversees all aspects 
of Director and Executive remuneration, Board renewal, Director, CEO 
and management succession planning, Board and Committee 
performance evaluation and Director nominations. It comprises three 
Independent Directors:

 n

John C Conde AO, Chair, Independent Director 

 n

Christopher T Beare, Independent Director

 n

Stewart F Ewen OAM, Independent Director 

Reporting to the Board nomination and Remuneration Committee and 
the Group Management Committee, the Compensation Committee 
oversees the development and implementation of human resource 
management systems and provides advice to the Board nomination 
and Remuneration Committee. The Board nomination and 
Remuneration Committee also has the power to engage external 
consultants independently of management.

Remuneration and incentive payments for employees are considered 
by the Compensation Committee following guidance from the Board 
nomination and Remuneration Committee. Recommendations to the 
Board nomination and Remuneration Committee are based on the 
achievement of approved performance objectives and comparable 
market data. Details of the Group’s remuneration framework for 
Executives, Independent Directors and employees are set out in the 
Remuneration Report that forms part of the Directors’ Report contained 
in this Annual Report starting on page 12. In 2009/10 there were no 
base salary increases for DEXuS senior management and no fee 
increases for Directors. There are no schemes for retirement benefits 
(other than superannuation) for Independent Directors.

Board audit Committee 

To ensure the factual presentation of each Trust’s financial position, 
DXFM has put in place a structure of review and authorisation. This 
structure includes the establishment of a Board Audit Committee to:

 n

review the Financial Statements of each entity and review the 
independence and competence of the external auditor; and

 n

review semi‑annual management representations to the Board Audit 
Committee, affirming the veracity of each entity’s Financial Statements.

The Board Audit Committee’s Terms of Reference require that all 
members have specific financial expertise and have an understanding 
of the industry in which the Group operates.

The Board Audit Committee operates under formal Terms of Reference, 
has access to management, and internal and external auditors without 
management present, and has the right and opportunity to seek 
explanations and additional information as it sees fit. Board Audit 
Committee members have unrestricted access to external auditors.

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Board audit Committee (continued)

The external auditor is invited to attend all Board Audit Committee 
meetings. The Committee may also obtain independent professional 
advice in the satisfaction of its duties at the cost of the Group and 
independent of management. The Committee meets as frequently 
as required to undertake its role effectively and meets not less than 

four times a year.

The members of the Board Audit Committee are: 

 n

Barry R Brownjohn, Chair, Independent Director 

 n

Elizabeth A Alexander AM, Independent Director

 n

Peter B St George, Independent Director 

In order to ensure the independence of the external auditor, the Board 
Audit Committee has responsibility for approving the engagement of the 
auditor for any non‑audit service of greater than $100,000. 

Both the CFO and the CEO, on a semi annual basis, make 
representations to the Board Audit Committee regarding the veracity of 
the Financial Statements and the financial risk management systems. 
The CEO makes a representation in relation to risk management at 
least quarterly to the Head of Risk and Governance, regarding 
conformance with compliance policies and procedures. Any significant 
exceptions are reported by Risk and Governance to the Board 
Compliance Committee. Furthermore, on a quarterly basis, the CFO 
provides certification to the Board Compliance Committee as to the 
continued adequacy of financial risk management systems.

As at June 2009, fees paid to the external auditor for non‑audit 
services were 123% of audit fees. In 2010, non‑audit service fees 
reduced to 44% of audit fees and in 2011 non‑audit fees are projected 
to reduce further. 

Board Compliance Committee 

The Corporations Act 2001 does not require DXFM to maintain a 
Compliance Committee while more than half its Directors are external 
Directors. However, the Board of DXFM has determined that the Board 
Compliance Committee provides additional control, oversight and 
independence of the compliance function and therefore will be continued.

The Board Compliance Committee reviews compliance matters and 
monitors DXFM conformance with the requirements of its Australian 
Financial Services licence and of the Corporations Act 2001 as it 
relates to Managed Investment Schemes.

The Committee includes only members who are familiar with the 
requirements of Managed Investments Schemes and have extensive 
risk and compliance experience. The Committee is also encouraged to 
obtain independent professional advice in the satisfaction of its duties 
at the cost of the Group and independent of management.

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As at 30 June 2010, the Committee comprised five members, 
three of whom are external members (i.e. members who satisfy the 
requirements of Section 601JB(2) of the Corporations Act 2001), and 
two of whom are Executives of the Group.

The scope of the Committee includes all Trusts, including the Group’s 
investment mandates. The Committee reports to the Board of the 
Responsible Entity, breaches of the Corporations Act 2001 or breaches 
of the provisions contained in any Trust’s Constitution or Compliance 
Plan, and further reports to ASIC in accordance with legislative 
requirements. DEXuS employees also have access to Board 
Compliance Committee members to raise any concerns regarding 
unethical business practices.

The members of the Board Compliance Committee are:

 n

Brian E Scullin (Chair), external member

 n

John C Conde AO, external member 

 n

Andrew P Esteban, external member

 n

Tanya l Cox, executive member

 n

John C Easy, executive member 

The skills, experience and qualifications of Mr Scullin, Mr Conde AO, 
Ms Cox and Mr Easy are contained in this Annual Report.

Andrew Esteban holds a Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting. 
He is an Associate of the Australian Society of CPAs and a member 
of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew has over 
30 years experience in the financial services industry, 21 years of 
which were with Perpetual Trustees. In December 1999 he established 
FP Esteban and Associates, which specialises in implementing and 
monitoring risk management and compliance frameworks in the financial 
services industry. Andrew has provided compliance consulting services 
to organisations including uBS Global Asset Management in Australia, 
Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and China. Andrew is Chair of Certitude 
Global Investments ltd (formerly HFA Asset Management ltd) and a 
Director of HFA Holdings ltd; Chair of the Compliance Committees of 
Aberdeen Fund Managers Australia ltd, Deutsche Asset Management 
Australia ltd, Equitable Asset Management (Australia) limited, Grant 
Samuel, and SPARK Infrastructure RE ltd; a member of the Compliance 
Committees of Australian unity Funds Management ltd, MAp Airports 
ltd, and Schroder Investment Management Australia ltd; and an 
Independent Member of the Alliance Burnstein Compliance Committee, 
and a Responsible Manager of longreach Global Capital Pty ltd. 

To enable the Board Compliance Committee to effectively fulfil its 
obligations, an Internal Compliance Committee has been established 
to monitor the effectiveness of the Group’s internal compliance and 
control systems.

Board Risk and Sustainability Committee 

To oversee risk management at DEXuS, the Board has established 
a Board Risk and Sustainability Committee responsible for reviewing 
the Group’s operational risk management, environmental management, 
sustainability initiatives, internal audit practices and any incidents of 
fraud. The Committee also oversees the effectiveness of the Group’s 
Risk Management Framework. 

The Board Risk and Sustainability Committee and Board Audit 
Committee share common membership to ensure that a comprehensive 
understanding of control systems is maintained by both committees.

The members of the Board Risk and Sustainability Committee are: 

 n

Barry R Brownjohn, Chair, Independent Director 

 n

Elizabeth A Alexander AM, Independent Director

 n

Peter B St George, Independent Director 

The management of risk is an important aspect of the Group’s 
activities. Consequently the Group has created a segregated risk 
function reporting to the Chief Operating Officer on a day to day basis, 
as well as an Internal Compliance Committee, and an Internal Risk 
Committee, all of whom have independent reporting lines to 
corresponding Board Committees.

The Risk and Governance team’s responsibility is to promote an 
effective risk and compliance culture including the provision of advice, 
the drafting and updating of relevant risk and compliance policies and 
procedures, conducting training, monitoring and reporting adherence to 
key policies and procedures. Frameworks have been developed and 
implemented in accordance with Australian Standards AS 31000:2009 
(Risk Management) and AS 3806:2006 (Compliance Programs).

The Group has in place a range of policies supporting the risk and 
compliance framework including:

 n

Anti‑money laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing 

 n

Workplace Safety – Occupational Health, Safety and liability

 n

Environmental Management

 n

Fraud Control and Awareness 

Further information is available at www.dexus.com/Corporate‑Governance 

While Internal Audit is resourced internally, DEXuS has adopted a 
co‑sourcing arrangement. The appointment of an external firm as 
co‑source service provider has the advantage of ensuring DXFM is 
informed of broader industry trends and experience.

The internal audit program has a three year cycle. The results of 
all audits are reported to the Internal Audit Committee and the 
Board Risk and Sustainability Committee on a quarterly basis, and 
the internal audit function has a dual reporting line to the Internal 
Audit Committee and the Board Risk and Sustainability Committee.

The Board Risk and Sustainability Committee is empowered to engage 
consultants, advisers or other experts independently of management.

Board Finance Committee 

The Group experiences significant financial risk, including interest rate 
and foreign exchange exposures. To assist in the effective management 
of these exposures, the Board has established a committee to 
specifically manage these financial risks. The Board Finance 
Committee’s role is to review and recommend for approval to the 
Board, financial risk management policies, hedging and funding 
strategies, to review forward looking financial management processes 
and recommend periodic market guidance.

Supporting this Committee, management has established a Capital 
Markets Committee.

Members of the Board Finance Committee are: 

 n

Peter B St George, Chair, Independent Director 

 n

Barry R Brownjohn, Independent Director

 n

Christopher T Beare, Independent Director 

management 

The day to day management of each of the Trusts rests in the hands of the 
management team. To assist this team in the direction, implementation 
and monitoring of its plans and strategies, a number of management 
committees have been established and responsibilities delegated.

The management committees in place at 30 June 2010 are:

 n

Executive Committee (replaced in July 2010 with a new Group 
Management Committee)

 n

Investment Committee

 n

Fund Performance Review Committee  
(formerly the Trust Planning Committee)

 n

Internal Risk Committee

 n

Internal Audit Committee

 n

Internal Compliance Committee

 n

Capital Markets Committee

 n

Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (formerly the 
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Committee)

 n

Project Steering Committee

 n

Compensation Committee

 n

Continuous Disclosure Committee 

In June 2010, DEXuS opened an office in newport Beach, California. 
These operations are subject to DEXuS’s corporate governance 
framework, and have their own policies and procedures which replicate 
the Australian governance model. Committees include a uS Management 
Committee and a uS Investment Committee. uS employees also 
participate in Australian management committees as appropriate.

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Ethical behaviour 

Code of Conduct 

To ensure the satisfaction of statutory and fiduciary obligations to each 
of its investor groups and to maintain confidence in its integrity, the 
Board has implemented a series of clearly articulated compliance 
policies and procedures to which it requires that all employees adhere. 
In addition, the Board considers it important that its employees meet 
the highest ethical and professional standards and consequently has 
established both an Employee Code of Conduct, for all employees, and 
a Directors’ Code of Conduct. Codes of Conduct are approved by the 
Board Compliance Committee. Please refer to www.dexus.com/
Corporate‑Governance for a copy of the Group’s Codes of Conduct.

Management has adopted a policy of not contributing donations to any 
political party.

The Group is committed to and strongly supports disclosure being 
made of corrupt conduct, illegality or substantial waste of company 
assets. The Group aims to provide protection to employees who make 
such disclosures from any detrimental action or reprisal. Please refer to 
www.dexus.com/Corporate‑Governance for a copy of the Good Faith 
Reporting Policy.

Diversity

DEXuS comprises a socially and culturally diverse workplace which 
helps create a culture that is tolerant, flexible and adaptive to the 
changing needs of our environment.

DEXuS believes that Boards should be small enough to be able to act 
decisively, but large enough that a diverse range of views is heard on 
any issue. DEXuS also believes that Boards need to have continuity 
and experience with DEXuS, as well as bringing fresh perspectives, 
and the DEXuS Board continually reviews these two factors. 

DEXuS is committed to diversity and promotes an environment 
conducive to the merit‑based appointment of qualified employees, 
senior management and directors. Where professional intermediaries 
are used to identify or assess candidates, they are made aware of the 
Group’s commitment to diversity.

DEXuS currently publishes annual statistics on the diversity profile of 
its Board and senior management, including a breakdown of the type 
and seniority of roles undertaken by women.

Insider trading and trading in DEXUS securities 

The Board has determined that Directors will not trade in any security 
managed by the Group, and the Senior Executive team has similarly 
determined that they will not trade in any security managed by the 
Group. This decision has been made because the Board of DXFM has 
responsibility for the performance of DEXuS as well as the third party 
business. Directors are obliged to act in the best interests of each 
group of investors independently of each other. Therefore, to minimise 
the appearance of conflict that may arise, the Board has determined 
that it will not invest in any fund managed by the Group, including 
DEXuS. This position is periodically reviewed by the Board.

The Group has implemented a trading policy that applies to employees 
who wish to invest in any of the Group’s financial products for his or 
her personal account or on behalf of an associate. The policy requires 
any employee who wishes to trade in any security issued or managed 
by DXFM to obtain written approval before entering into a trade. 
Generally, approval will not be granted during defined blackout periods. 
These periods commence at the end of the financial half‑year and 
full‑year reporting periods and end on the day DEXuS Group results 
are released. In addition, if Risk and Governance or the Chief Executive 
Officer considers that there is the potential that inside information may 
be held or that a significant conflict of interest may arise, additional 
blackout periods will be imposed.

With regard to aligning Senior Executives’ interests with the interests 
of DEXuS’s investors, the Board has put in place a deferred 
performance scheme that it considers ensures an alignment of Senior 
Executives’ interests with all investors. A description of the Senior 
Executives’ payment scheme is contained in the Remuneration Report 
starting on page 14 of this report. 

All employees are required to provide a quarterly declaration confirming 
his or her understanding and compliance with the Employee Trading 
Policy. Risk and Governance undertakes regular monitoring of the 
security registers. Please refer to www.dexus.com/Corporate‑Governance 
for a copy of the Trading Policy – Directors and Employees.

Conflicts of interest and related party dealings 

The Group has implemented policies covering the management of 
conflicts of interest which include:

(a) Personal conflicts

These may arise where the interests of clients are in conflict with the 
interests of employees, or where the interests of DEXuS is in conflict 
with the interests of its employees. The policies which deal with 
personal conflicts are the: 

 n

Code of Conduct;

 n

Inside Information and Employee Trading Compliance Policy and 
Procedures (“CPP”); and

 n

Gifts and Entertainment CPP.

(b) Business conflicts

These may arise in the following ways:

 n

conflicts arising from allocating property transactions, where there 
may be conflicts between the interests of different DEXuS clients 
when allocating a limited investment opportunity between a number 
of clients;

 n

tenant conflicts, where a prospective tenant has two similar 
properties to chose from both owned or managed by DEXuS; 

 n

 n

conflicts arising from related party dealings involving more than one 
of DEXuS’s clients, where those clients are on opposite sides of the 
transaction; and

conflicts arising from transfer of assets involving the interests of 
DEXuS clients when transferring real estate between schemes  
and/or accounts which a DEXuS entity manages.

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The Group has adopted a policy which requires Directors to attend its 
AGM. In October 2009 all Directors attended the AGM.

The external auditor of the Trusts also attends each AGM and is 
available to answer investor questions about the conduct of the audits 
of both the Trusts’ financial records and their Compliance Plans, and 
the preparation and content of the Auditor’s Report. In addition to 
conducting an AGM, the Group has a communications and investor 
relations strategy that promotes an informed market and encourages 
participation with its investors.

This strategy includes use of the Group’s website to enable access to 
DEXuS announcements, annual and half‑year reports, presentations and 
analyst support material. The website also contains significant historical 
information on announcements, distributions and other related 
information at www.dexus.com/Investor‑Centre/DXS 

DEXuS Property Group engages link Market Services to independently 
conduct any vote undertaken at the AGM of security holders.

Where a conflict of interest has been identified, Risk and Governance 
liaises with the parties concerned to ensure the effective and timely 
management of the conflict. 

On a monthly basis, the General Counsel reports to the Board on 
related party transactions that have been managed in the previous 
period. On a quarterly basis, the Head of Risk and Governance reports 
related party transactions to the Board Compliance Committee.

 n

During the 2009/10 financial year, there was one related party 
transaction where DXFM sold a 1.6% interest in the Bent Street Trust 
to the DEXuS Wholesale Property Fund to equalise the holdings of 
both DEXuS parties.

Continuous disclosure 

DXFM has established a Committee to ensure timely and accurate 
continuous disclosure for all material matters that impact the Group.

The Committee meets regularly to consider the activities of the Group 
and whether any disclosure obligation is likely to arise as a result of 
those activities. This Committee has been established to ensure that:

 n

all investors continue to have equal and timely access to material 
information, including the financial status, performance, ownership 
and governance of the Trusts; and

 n

all announcements are factual and presented in a clear and 
balanced way.

Please refer to www.dexus.com/Corporate‑Governance for a copy 
of the Continuous Disclosure and Analyst Briefings Policy.

Training 
newly appointed members of the Senior Executive team undertake 
induction training soon after commencing employment. Induction 
training in relation to the operations of DEXuS takes the form of a half 
day, interactive training session presented by the heads of various 
business units. The Head of Risk and Governance conducts 
a one‑to‑one Compliance Induction session with each newly appointed 
Senior Executive outlining DEXuS’s approach to risk management and 
compliance. In addition, all new employees attend face‑to‑face 
Compliance Induction training facilitated by the Head of Risk and 
Governance, which covers key compliance issues. 

Annual general meeting 
DEXuS respects the rights of security holders and to facilitate the 
effective exercise of those rights, the Board has committed to the conduct 
of an Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) for DEXuS Property Group.

Each AGM is designed to:

 n

supplement effective communication with security holders;

 n

provide security holders ready access to balanced and 
understandable information about his or her fund;

 n

increase the opportunities for security holder participation; and

 n

facilitate security holders’ rights to appoint Directors to the Board 
of DXFM.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Directors’ Report 
for the year ended 30 June 2010

The Directors of DEXuS Funds Management limited (DXFM) as 
Responsible Entity of DEXuS Diversified Trust (the Trust) and its 
consolidated entities, DEXuS Property Group (DXS or the Group) 
present their Directors’ Report together with the consolidated 
Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2010.

The Trust together with DEXuS Industrial Trust (DIT), DEXuS Office 
Trust (DOT) and DEXuS Operations Trust (DXO) form the DEXuS 
Property Group stapled security.

1. Directors and secretaries
1.1 Directors
The following persons were Directors of DXFM at all times during the 
year and to the date of this Directors’ Report:

Directors

Christopher T Beare

Elizabeth A Alexander AM

Barry R Brownjohn

John C Conde AO

Stewart F Ewen OAM

Victor P Hoog Antink

Brian E Scullin

Peter B St George

appointed

4 August 2004

1 January 2005

1 January 2005

29 April 2009

4 August 2004

1 October 2004

1 January 2005

29 April 2009

Particulars of the qualifications, experience and special 
responsibilities of the Directors at the date of this Directors’ Report 
are set out in the Board of Directors section of this report on page 4 
and form part of this Directors’ Report.

1.2 company Secretaries
The names and details of the Company Secretaries of DXFM as at 
30 June 2010 are as follows:

Tanya l Cox mBa maICD FCIS (Company Secretary) 
appointed: 1 october 2004

Tanya is the Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary of DXFM 
and is responsible for the delivery of company secretarial, operational, 
information technology, communications and administration services, 
as well as operational risk management systems and practices across 
the Group. Prior to joining DXS in July 2003, Tanya held various general 
management positions over the past 16 years, including Director and 
Chief Operating Officer of nM Rothschild & Sons (Australia) ltd and 
General Manager – Finance, Operations and IT for Bank of new Zealand 
(Australia). Tanya is Chair of the Property Council of Australia national 
Risk Committee and is a non‑executive director of a number of 
not‑for‑profit organisations. Tanya is a member of the Australian Institute 
of Company Directors and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries 
and Administrators (ICSA) and Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA). 
Tanya has an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management 
and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance.

Tanya is Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary of DXFM, 
DEXuS Holdings Pty limited (DXH) and DEXuS Wholesale Property 
limited (DWPl) and is a member of the Board Compliance Committee.

John C Easy B Comm llB aCIS (Company Secretary) 
appointed: 1 July 2005

John is the General Counsel and Company Secretary of DXFM. During 
his time with the Group he has been involved in the establishment and 
public listing of the Deutsche Office Trust, the acquisition of the Paladin 
and AXA property portfolios, and subsequent stapling and creation of 
DXS. Prior to joining DXS in november 1997, John was employed as 
a senior associate in the commercial property/funds management 
practices of law firms Allens Arthur Robinson and Gilbert & Tobin. 
John graduated from the university of new South Wales with Bachelor 
of laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Economics) degrees. He is 
a member of Chartered Secretaries Australia (CSA) and holds a Graduate 
Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance.

John is General Counsel and Company Secretary for DXFM, DXH and 
DWPl and is a member of the Board Compliance Committee.

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2. attendance of Directors at Board meetings and Board Committee meetings
The number of Directors’ meetings held during the year and each Director’s attendance at those meetings is set out in the table below.

The Directors met 13 times during the year. Ten Board meetings were main meetings, three meetings were held to consider specific business. 
While the Board continually considers strategy, in March 2010 they met with the executive and senior management team over three days to 
consider DXS’s strategic plans.

main meetings 
held

main meetings 
attended

Specific meetings 
held

Specific meetings 
attended

Christopher T Beare

Elizabeth A Alexander AM

Barry R Brownjohn

John C Conde AO

Stewart F Ewen OAM

Victor P Hoog Antink

Brian E Scullin

Peter B St George

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

10

9

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

3

Special meetings are held at a time to enable the maximum number of Directors to attend and are generally held to consider specific items that 
cannot be held over to the next scheduled main meeting.

The table below sets out the number of Board Committee meetings held during the year for the committees in place at the end of the year and 
each Director’s attendance at those meetings.

Board audit 
Committee

Board Risk and 
Sustainability 
Committee1

Board Compliance 
Committee

Board nomination 
and Remuneration 
Committee

Board Finance 
Committee

held

attended

held

attended

held

attended

held

attended

held

attended

Christopher T Beare

Elizabeth A Alexander AM

Barry R Brownjohn

John C Conde AO

Stewart F Ewen OAM

Victor P Hoog Antink

Brian E Scullin2

Peter B St George

–

7

7

–

–

–

–

7

–

7

7

–

–

–

–

7

–

4

4

–

–

–

–

4

–

4

4

–

–

–

–

4

–

–

–

4

–

–

4

–

–

–

–

4

–

–

4

–

5

–

–

5

5

–

1

–

5

–

–

5

5

–

1

–

5

–

5

–

–

–

–

5

5

–

5

–

–

–

–

5

1  name changed from Board Risk Committee on 2 June 2010. 
2  nomination and Remuneration Committee member from 1 July 2009 to 31 August 2009. 

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3. Remuneration Report
3.1 introduction
This Remuneration Report has been prepared in accordance with AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures and section 300A of the Corporations Act 
2001 for the year ended 30 June 2010. The information provided in this Report has been audited in accordance with the provisions of section 
308 (3C) of the Corporations Act 2001.

Changes to this Report, compared to the previous year, include a clearer description of the structure and nature of the long‑Term Incentive Plan 
(known this year as DEXuS Deferred Performance Payments). DEXuS has also disclosed the outcome of fixed remuneration reviews for Executives 
for the 2010/11 year, and the outcome of the fee review for Directors.

Key management Personnel

In this report, Key Management Personnel (“KMP”) are those people having the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling 
the activities of DEXuS, either directly or indirectly. They comprise non‑Executive Directors, the CEO and other members of the Executive 
Committee. Within this report the term “Executive” encompasses the CEO and other members of the Executive Committee. 

KMP (including the five highest paid Executives) of DEXuS for the year ended 30 June 2010 are set out below.

name

Title

Date of qualification as a KmP

non-Executive Directors 

Christopher T Beare 

Elizabeth A Alexander AM

Barry R Brownjohn 

John C Conde AO

Stewart F Ewen OAM 

Charles B leitner III1

Brian E Scullin 

Peter B St George

non‑Executive Chair

non‑Executive Director 

non‑Executive Director 

non‑Executive Director

non‑Executive Director 

non‑Executive Director

non‑Executive Director 

non‑Executive Director

Appointed 1 October 2004

Appointed 1 January 2005

Appointed 1 January 2005

Appointed 29 April 2009

Appointed 1 October 2004

Resigned 29 April 2009

Appointed 1 January 2005

Appointed 29 April 2009

1  Mr leitner was appointed on 10 March 2005. Simultaneous with Mr leitner’s resignation, Mr Fay resigned as Mr leitner’s alternate.

name

Executives 

Victor P Hoog Antink

Tanya l Cox

Patricia A Daniels

John C Easy

Jane lloyd 

louise J Martin

Craig D Mitchell

Paul G Say

Mark F Turner

Title

Date of qualification as a KmP

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Appointed 1 October 2004

Appointed 1 October 2004

Head of Human Resources

Appointed 14 January 2008

General Counsel

Head of uS Investments

Head of Office

Chief Financial Officer

Appointed 1 October 2004

Appointed 14 July 2008

Appointed 27 March 2008

Appointed 17 September 2007

Head of Corporate Development

Appointed 19 March 2007

Head of Funds Management

Appointed 1 October 2004

Andrew P Whiteside

Head of Industrial

Appointed 28 April 2008

Following a streamlining of the Group’s executive structure in July 2010 the DEXuS Executive Committee was replaced by a new, smaller Group 
Management Committee. This change will impact those positions which qualify as Key Management Personnel in the 2010/11 year. 

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3.2 Board oversight of remuneration
The Board nomination and Remuneration Committee (“Committee”) oversees the remuneration of Directors and Executives. The Committee 
is responsible for reviewing and recommending Executive remuneration policies and structures to the Board.

The Committee assesses the appropriateness of the structure and quantum of Director and Executive remuneration on an annual basis by 
reference to relevant regulatory and market conditions, and individual and company performance. The Committee engages external consultants 
to provide independent advice when required.

Further information about the role and responsibility of the Committee is set out in the Corporate Governance Statement which may be found 
at www.dexus.com/Corporate‑Governance.aspx

During the reporting period nomination and Remuneration Committee members were Messrs Conde (member until 31 August 2009, Chair 
with effect from 1 September 2009), Beare (Chair until 31 August 2009, member with effect from 1 September 2009), Scullin (member until 
31 August 2009) and Ewen.

3.3 non-Executive Directors’ remuneration framework 
The objectives of the non‑Executive Directors’ remuneration framework are to ensure non‑Executive Directors’ fees reflect the responsibilities 
of non‑Executive Directors and are market competitive. non‑Executive Directors’ fees are reviewed annually.

non‑Executive Directors, other than the Chair, receive a base fee plus additional fees for membership of Board Committees. The table below 
outlines the fee structure for the reporting period.

Committee

non‑Executive Director 

Board Audit and Risk

DWPl Board

Board Finance

Board Compliance

Board nomination and Remuneration

Chair
$

300,000

30,000

30,000

15,000

15,000

15,000

member
$

130,000

15,000

15,000

7,500

7,500

7,500

Further to the Committee fee structure outlined above, Mr Ewen has been paid an additional fixed fee of $30,000 per annum for assuming 
responsibilities involved in attending property inspections, reviewing property investment proposals and participating in informal management meetings.

Recognising the greater responsibility and time commitment required the Board Chair receives a higher fee than other non‑Executive Directors, 
which is benchmarked to the market median of comparably sized ASX listed entities. The Chair receives no Board Committee fees, nor is the Chair 
present during any discussion relating to the determination of the Chair’s fees.

non‑Executive Directors are not eligible to receive performance based remuneration or accrue separate retirement benefits beyond statutory 
superannuation entitlements.

Fees paid to non‑Executive Directors are paid from a remuneration pool of $1,750,000 per annum, which was approved by DEXuS security 
holders at its Annual General Meeting held in October 2008. non‑Executive Directors’ fees were last adjusted in July 2007 and non‑Executive 
Directors have received no increase in fees since that time. At its meeting on 20 May 2010, following analysis of non‑Executive Director market 
remuneration data, the nomination and Remuneration Committee determined that fees paid to its non‑Executive Directors had fallen below the 
market median of comparably sized ASX listed entities. Similarly, the Committee determined that fees paid to its Chair had fallen significantly below 
this peer group. Following consideration by the full Board, fees paid to DEXuS non‑Executive Directors for the year commencing 1 July 2010 will 
increase to $150,000 per annum and fees paid to the Chair will increase to $350,000 per annum. Committee fees will remain unchanged.

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3. Remuneration Report (continued)
3.4 Approach to Executive remuneration

3.4.1 Executive remuneration principles

The Directors believe that achievement of DEXuS’s strategic plans will 
create superior security holder value, through the delivery of consistent 
returns, generated with relatively moderate risk. The Directors consider 
that an appropriately skilled and qualified Executive team is essential to 
achieve this objective. DEXuS’s approach to the principles, structure 
and quantum of Executive remuneration is therefore designed to 
attract, motivate and retain such an Executive team. 

In establishing DEXuS’s remuneration principles, the Directors are 
cognisant that DEXuS’s business is based on long‑term property 
investments and similarly longer term tenant relationships. Furthermore, 
property market investment returns tend to be cyclical, particularly when 
coupled with financial structures that act to enhance returns.

(b) Alignment of Executive performance payments with 
achievement of the group’s objectives

In 2009, DEXuS introduced a new method for determining key 
performance indicators (“KPIs”) and assessing individual performance 
known as the Balanced Scorecard performance framework. 
The Balanced Scorecard prescribes clearly the performance indicators 
that will be measured in order to “balance” the financial perspective. 
The Balanced Scorecard is a performance management method that 
enables DEXuS to measure the execution of its strategy and reflect this 
performance in its incentive payments. It also provides targets and 
measurements around internal business processes and external 
outcomes in order to achieve strategic performance objectives and 
results. The Balanced Scorecard focuses on performance in four areas, 
which reflect each Executive’s role, responsibility, accountability and 
strategy delivery.

DEXUS Balanced Scorecard – typical objectives

Taking these factors into account, the Executive remuneration structure 
is based on the following criteria:

financial performance

 n

earnings per security

 n

distributions per security

 n

third party funds performance

 n

total security holder return, 
relative to peers 

Business development and 
business management

 n

delivery of strategic projects 
on time and on budget

 n

corporate responsibility and 
sustainability initiatives

 n

achievement of international 
operations strategies

Stakeholder satisfaction

leadership

 n

investor relations

 n

tenant satisfaction

 n

employee engagement

 n

executive succession

 n

talent management

 n

role modelling DEXuS 
cultural values

 n

executive development

Objectives are selected based on the key drivers to achieve superior 
security holder returns over time and are tailored and weighted 
according to the individual Executive’s role. The typical objectives 
listed above may therefore not be common to all Executive roles.

The Committee reviews and approves Executive KPIs against Group 
objectives at the commencement of each financial year and reviews 
achievement against KPIs at the end of each financial year. The 
Committee’s review of Executive performance, in conjunction with data 
provided from benchmarking total remuneration levels, provides the 
Committee with the information necessary to determine the quantum 
of Performance Payments to be awarded to Executives.

(a)  market competitiveness and reasonableness;

(b)  alignment of Executive performance payments with achievement of 
the Group’s financial and operational objectives, within its risk 
framework and cognisant of its values‑based culture; and

(c)  an appropriate target mix of remuneration components, including 
performance payments linked to security holder returns over the 
longer term. 

(a) market competitiveness and reasonableness

For the purposes of determining market competitive remuneration, 
DEXuS obtains external Executive remuneration benchmarks and 
analyses information from a range of sources, including:

1.  publicly available data from the annual reports of constituents of 

the S&P/ASX 100 index; 

2. 

independent remuneration consultants, including Hart Consulting 
Group, Financial Institutions Remuneration Group, Hewitt and the 
Avdiev Group regarding property organisations of a similar market 
capitalisation; and

3.  various recruitment and consulting agencies who are informed 

sources of market remuneration trends.

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(c) Executive remuneration structure

i. Executive remuneration components

The DEXuS Executive remuneration structure comprises the following remuneration components:

ToTal REmUnERaTIon

 n

delivered through fixed and variable components

 n

targeted at the market median

 n

awarded on a variable scale, which may result in a total remuneration 
range from lower quartile to upper quartile, reflecting differing levels 
of experience, role structure and contribution

FIXED  
REmUnERaTIon

Salary

 n

Consists of cash salary and salary 
sacrificed fringe benefits, such as 
motor vehicles

 n

Targeted at Australian market median using 
external benchmark data and varies according 
to Executives’ skills and depth of experience 

Superannuation

 n

Prescribed and salary sacrifice 
superannuation contributions, including 
insurance premiums (if applicable)

 n

Reviewed annually by the Board, effective 
1 July, including internal and external 
relativities and gender pay equity

VaRIaBlE 
REmUnERaTIon

Performance 
Payments

Single pool funded 
annually from  
underlying profits  
to meet Performance 
Payments

 n

Reviewed annually by the Board

 n

 n

The pool is funded to enable total 
remuneration to be paid at market median, 
based on external benchmark data

Performance Payments are delivered 
as immediate and deferred elements in 
accordance with the targeted remuneration 
mix set out in the table below

 n

The award of any Performance Payment to 
an Executive is dependant upon achieving 
minimum threshold performance targets

 n

 n

The aim of Performance Payments is to 
attract, motivate and retain appropriately 
skilled and qualified executives to achieve 
the strategic objectives of the business, 
measured through the achievement 
of KPIs 

Strategic objectives incorporate 
financial and non‑financial measures of 
performance at Group, business unit and 
individual level and represent key drivers 
for the success of the business and for 
delivering long‑term value to security 
holders

 n

The achievement of KPIs is assessed 
through a Balanced Scorecard approach 

 n

Individual awards are determined on a 
range of factors, including achievement 
of KPIs and relative market 
remuneration positioning

DEXuS Performance 
Payments (“DPP”)

 n

Delivery of DPP is immediate

 n

Awarded annually as a cash payment 
in September

DEXuS Deferred 
Performance  
Payments (“DDPP”)

 n

Delivery of DDPP is deferred for three 
years, as described below

 n

Granted annually

 n

Grants vest after three years

 n

Delivered as a cash payment in accordance 
with the plan design described below

 n

unvested grants are forfeited upon Executive 
initiated termination (i.e. resignation) unless 
otherwise determined by the nomination and 
Remuneration Committee

Performance payment pool

A single pool of funds is made available to meet all Performance Payments. The pool of funds available is sufficient to ensure that DEXuS is able to 
achieve its total remuneration positioning target, relative to the market. The Board may exercise its discretion to vary the size of the available pool 
by reference to such factors as:

 n

three year absolute total security holder return;

 n

management costs and revenue of DXH; and

 n

performance against budgeted earnings and distributions per security.

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3. Remuneration Report (continued)
3.4 Approach to Executive remuneration (continued)

3.4.1 Executive remuneration principles (continued)

(c) Executive remuneration structure (continued)

ii. Target mix of remuneration components

The target remuneration mix for Executives, expressed as a percentage of total remuneration, is provided in the table below.

Remuneration component

Total fixed 

DEXuS Performance Payment (“DPP”)

DEXuS Deferred Performance Payment (“DDPP”)

2010

2009

CEo

35%

30%

35%

CFo

40%

30%

30%

other
 Executives

50%

25%

25%

CEo

35%

30%

35%

CFo

40%

30%

30%

other
 Executives 

50%

25%

25%

The Directors consider that allocating Performance Payments evenly between immediate payments and deferred payments is appropriate for 
Executives other than the CEO, whose Performance Payment is weighted to the longer term to reflect relatively greater alignment with long‑term 
returns to security holders.

iii. DEXUS Deferred Performance Payment (“DDPP”) plan

The DDPP plan operates as follows:

 n

following allocation, Deferred Performance Payments are subject to a three year vesting period from allocation date;

 n

the DDPP allocation value is notionally invested during the vesting period in DEXuS securities (50% of DDPP value) and its unlisted funds and 
mandates (50% of DDPP value);

 n

during the vesting period, DDPP allocation values fluctuate in line with changes in the “Composite Total Return” (simulating the notional 
investment exposure), comprising 50% of the total return of DEXuS securities and 50% of the combined asset weighted total return of its 
unlisted funds and mandates; and

 n

at the conclusion of the three year vesting period, if the Composite Total Return meets or exceeds the Composite Performance Benchmark, 
the Board may approve the application of a performance factor to the final DDPP allocation value: 

 –

 –

 –

the “Composite Performance Benchmark” is 50% of the S&P/ASX 200 Property Accumulation Index and 50% of the Mercer unlisted 
Property Fund Index over the three year vesting period;

for performance up to 100% of the Composite Performance Benchmark, Executives receive a DDPP allocation reflecting the Composite Total 
Return of the preceding three year vesting period; and

for performance between 100% and 130% of the Composite Performance Benchmark a performance factor may be applied, ranging from 
1.1 to a maximum of 1.5 times.

Provisions regarding the vesting of DDPP in the event of termination of service agreements are outlined in section 3.7. 

Equity option scheme

DEXuS does not operate an equity option scheme as part of its Executive remuneration structure. The Committee has considered the introduction 
of such a scheme, but has determined that it would not be, at the present time, an appropriate component of DEXuS’s remuneration structure.

Equity and loan schemes

DEXuS does not operate a security participation plan or a loan plan for Executives or Directors.

The deferred element of DEXuS’s Performance Payment is designed to simulate an equity plan, but does not provide Executives with direct 
equity exposure.

Hedging policy

DEXuS does not permit Executives to hedge their DDPP allocation. 

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3.5 Executive remuneration arrangements for the year ended 30 June 2010
This section outlines how the approach to Executive remuneration described above has been implemented in the 2009/10 financial year.

Decisions taken impacting Executive remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2010 only

 n

no increase in base salaries in 2009/10 for Executives or employees with the exception of adjustments for a limited number of employees 
whose roles and responsibilities markedly increased.

 n

no increase in non‑Executive Director fees for 2008/09 and 2009/10.

Decisions taken impacting Executive remuneration for the year ended 30 June 2010 and future years

 n

Accelerated DDPP vesting on termination for reasons outside of the Executive’s control was discontinued, but can be applied by exception with 
the approval of the nomination and Remuneration Committee.

 n

Automatic application of the DDPP performance multiplier was removed, impacting all current unvested awards and all future allocations.

 n

Eligibility of DDPP was restricted to Executives and senior management.

 n

Balanced Scorecard performance approach was introduced for Executives incorporating four key areas of focus – financial performance, 
business development and business management, stakeholder satisfaction and leadership.

 n

Remuneration mix guidelines were adopted for all employees to provide greater transparency in the determination of the size of the performance 
payment pool.

Decisions taken impacting Executive remuneration for the year ending 30 June 2011 and future years

 n

KPI performance weightings were introduced.

 n

The effectiveness of existing incentive plans was, and will continue to be reviewed.

At its meeting on 21 July 2010 the nomination and Remuneration Committee determined that the fixed remuneration paid to a number of Executives 
had fallen below the market median of comparably sized ASX listed entities. Following consideration by the full Board, the fixed remuneration paid to 
specific Executives for the year commencing 1 July 2010 will increase in line with comparable market median positions. 

3.6 group performance and the link to remuneration

Total return analysis

The table below sets out the DEXuS total security holder return since inception, relative to the S&P/ASX 200 Property Accumulation Index. 
It also sets out DEXuS’s Composite Total Return since inception, relative to the Composite Performance Benchmark. The DEXuS Composite 
Total Return is 50% of the total return of DEXuS securities, plus 50% of the combined asset weighted total return of its unlisted funds and 
mandates and the Composite Performance Benchmark is 50% of the S&P/ASX 200 Property Accumulation Index and 50% of Mercers’ 
unlisted Property Fund Index.

Period to 30 June 2010

1 year

2 years

3 years

% per annum

% per annum

% per annum

Since 
1 october
 20041
% per annum

DEXuS Property Group

S&P/ASX 200 Property Accumulation Index

DEXuS Composite Total Return

Composite Performance Benchmark

1  DEXuS’s inception date is 1 October 2004.

9.4

20.4

8.0

11.6

(17.2)

(16.6)

(10.0)

(10.8)

(19.6)

(23.8)

(9.1)

(11.3)

(0.5)

(5.6)

4.1

1.4

In determining the construction of the Composite Total Return and in particular the relative weighting between the returns of the DEXuS Property 
Group and its unlisted funds and mandates, the Board considered the following factors:

 n

the desire of DEXuS Property Group to attract and retain third party funds and mandates based on the assurance that incentives are in place 
to ensure their equitable treatment;

 n

the economic contribution to DEXuS Property Group of management fees arising from third party funds under management;

 n

the increased investment in its management team and infrastructure, enabled by third party funds management fees, including in‑house 
research, valuations and sustainability teams, the cost of which is defrayed by those fees; and

 n

the greater market presence and relevance the third party business brings to the DEXuS Property Group.

The Board also considered whether the construction of the Composite Total Return should reflect the actual value of the unlisted funds and 
mandates, and DEXuS Property Group’s own funds under management.

Cognisant of all the above factors, the Board determined that a 50/50 allocation, rather than an allocation varying according to asset weighting, 
most fairly reflects the value contribution of third party funds to the DEXuS Property Group and provides the greatest assurance that all investors 
are treated equitably.

During the year DEXuS did not buy back or cancel any of its securities.

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3.6 group performance and the link to remuneration (continued)

Total return of DEXUS’s securities

The graph below illustrates DEXuS’s total security holder return relative to the S&P/ASX 200 Property Accumulation Index.

S&P/ASX200 Property Accumulation Index

DXS

Source: IRESS/DEXUS

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

Oct 04*

Dec 04

Mar 05

Jun 05

Sep 05

Dec 05

Mar 06

Jun 06

Sep 06

Dec 06

Mar 07

Jun 07

Sep 07

Dec 07

Mar 08

Jun 08

Sep 08

Dec 08

Mar 09

Jun 09

Sep 09

Dec 09

Mar 10

Jun 10

*  6 October 2004 to 30 June 2010.

DEXuS has out‑performed the S&P/ASX 200 Property Accumulation Index on a rolling three year basis each period since inception in October 
2004. In addition, the DEXuS Composite Total Return has out‑performed the Composite Performance Benchmark on a rolling three year basis 
each period since inception.

While the Directors recognise that improvement is always possible, they consider that DEXuS’s business model, which aims to deliver consistent 
returns with relatively moderate risk, has been central to DEXuS’s relative out‑performance, and that its approach to Executive remuneration, with 
a focus on consistent out‑performance of objectives, is aligned with and supports the superior execution of DEXuS’s strategic plans.

3.7 Service agreements 
The employment arrangements for Executives are set out below.

CEo – Victor P hoog antink

The current employment contract commenced on 1 October 2004. The principal terms of the employment contract are as follows: 

 n

the CEO is employed under a rolling contract;

 n

the CEO may resign from his position and thus terminate this contract by giving six months’ written notice. On resignation any unvested DDPP 
will be forfeited subject to the discretion of the Board;

 n

the Group may terminate the CEO’s employment agreement by providing six months’ written notice or payment in lieu of the notice period (based 
on the fixed component of CEO’s remuneration). Additionally, the Group may provide a performance payment for the period of the last review 
date (being 1 July) until the last day of the notice period;

 n

in the event that the Group initiates termination for reasons outside the control of the CEO, a severance payment equal to 100% of fixed 
remuneration is payable;

 n

on termination by the Group, any DDPP awards will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule of the DDPP Plan, subject to the discretion 
of the Board; and

 n

the Group may terminate the contract of the CEO at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. In the event of termination for 
cause, the CEO is only entitled to that portion of remuneration that is fixed, and only up to the date of termination. On termination for cause any 
unvested DDPP awards will immediately be forfeited.

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Executives (other than the CEo)

The principal terms of Executive employment contracts are as follows:

 n

all Executives have rolling contracts;

 n

an Executive may resign from their position and thus terminate their contract by giving three months’ written notice. On resignation any unvested 
DDPP will be forfeited subject to the discretion of the Board;

 n

the Group may terminate an Executive’s employment agreement by providing three months’ written notice or providing payment in lieu of the 
notice period (based on the fixed component of the Executive’s remuneration). In the event that the Group initiates the termination for reasons 
outside the control of the Executive, a severance payment equal to a maximum of 75% of fixed remuneration will be made;

 n

on termination by the Group, any DDPP awards will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule of the DDPP Plan, subject to the discretion of 
the Board; and

 n

the Group may terminate the contract at any time without notice if serious misconduct has occurred. Where termination for cause occurs the 
Executive is only entitled to that portion of remuneration that is fixed, and only up to the date of termination. On termination for cause any 
unvested DDPP awards will immediately be forfeited.

3.8 Remuneration of Key management Personnel

(a) Cash accounting method

In response to the Productivity Commission’s recommendation to improve the transparency of remuneration reports by disclosing actual 
remuneration received by Executives, the following table provides details of actual cash and other benefits received by Executives in the years 
ending 30 June 2009 and 30 June 2010. This table includes details of the five highest paid Directors or Executives.

The amounts detailed in the cash accounting table vary to the amounts detailed in the statutory accounting table because performance payments 
are paid to Executives in the year following the performance period to which they relate. Furthermore, DDPP allocations and movement in prior 
year DDPP allocation values detailed in the statutory accounting table do not reflect what will be paid to the Executive when the DDPP vests as the 
award will be revalued at that time.

name

Victor P hoog antink

Tanya l Cox

Patricia a Daniels2

John C Easy

Jane lloyd

louise J martin

Craig D mitchell

Paul G Say

mark F Turner

andrew P Whiteside

Total

Cash salary 
including 
superannuation

DEXUS 
performance 
payments

$

$

DEXUS 
deferred
performance 
payments
$

1,300,000

1,300,000

400,000

400,000

261,333

261,334

375,000

375,000

369,916

375,000

500,000

500,000

550,000

550,000

500,000

500,000

450,000

450,000

475,000

475,000

785,000

900,000

150,000

200,000

90,000

60,000

163,000

150,000

113,000

–

175,000

225,000

325,000

250,000

200,000

225,000

135,000

200,000

135,000

200,000

339,375

391,584

81,450

20,885

–

–

67,875

26,106

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

95,025

20,885

–

–

other 
short-term 
benefits1

$

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

123,107

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Total

$

2,424,375

2,591,584

631,450

620,885

351,333

321,334

605,875

551,106

606,023

375,000

675,000

725,000

875,000

800,000

700,000

725,000

680,025

670,885

610,000

675,000

5,181,249

2,271,000

5,186,334

2,410,000

583,725

459,460

123,107

8,159,081

–

8,055,794

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

2010

2009

1  Other short‑term benefits include expatriate assignment benefits such as relocation and housing allowances, relocation consultant assistance, health insurance premiums 

and associated taxes on these benefits. 

2  Patricia A Daniels’ actual remuneration received is for a four day week.

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3. Remuneration Report (continued)
3.8 Remuneration of Key management Personnel (continued)

(b) Statutory accounting method

In accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 124 details of the structure and quantum of each component of remuneration for 
Executives for the years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009 are set out in the following table. 

other long-term benefits

Total

Short-term employee benefits

Post- 
employment 
benefits

Cash salary 
and fees 

DEXUS 
performance 
payments

other 
short-term 
benefits1

Pension and 
super 
benefits

DEXUS 
deferred 
performance 
payment 
allocations2

movement in 
prior year 
deferred 
performance 
payment 
allocation 
values3 
$

$

$

47,461 1,200,000
915,000

100,000

363,957
(416,600)

14,461
47,914

180,000
150,000

62,533
(80,773)

14,461
13,745

104,000
90,000

13,023
(24,250)

14,461
31,745

188,000
162,000

47,437
(57,688)

$

$

1,252,539
1,200,000

1,100,000
785,000

385,539
352,086

180,000
150,000

246,872
247,589

104,000
90,000

360,539
343,255

187,000
163,000

$

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

355,455
361,255

162,000
113,000

123,107
–

14,461
13,745

163,000
112,000

10,012
–

485,539
405,000

200,000
175,000

535,539
500,000

400,000
325,000

485,539
486,255

250,000
200,000

401,339
400,015

140,000
135,000

460,539
461,255

225,000
135,000

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

14,461
95,000

200,000
175,000

74,415
(60,625)

14,461
50,000

400,000
325,000

40,528
(60,625)

14,461
13,745

250,000
200,000

30,565
(60,625)

48,661
49,985

140,000
135,000

88,473
(103,635)

14,461
13,745

225,000
135,000

16,610
(24,250)

other 
long-term 
benefits

$

$

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

–
–

3,963,957
2,583,400

822,533
619,227

482,356
417,084

797,437
642,312

828,035
600,000

974,415
789,375

1,390,528
1,139,375

1,030,565
839,375

818,473
616,365

941,610
720,750

name

Victor P hoog antink

2010
2009

Tanya l Cox

2010
2009

Patricia a Daniels4

2010
2009

John C Easy

2010
2009

Jane lloyd 

2010
2009

louise J martin 

2010
2009

Craig D mitchell

2010
2009

Paul G Say

2010
2009

mark F Turner

2010
2009

andrew P Whiteside

2010
2009

Total

2010
2009

4,969,439 2,948,000
2,271,000
4,756,710

123,107
–

211,810
429,624

3,050,000
2,399,000

747,553
(889,071)

– 12,049,909
8,967,263
–

1  Other short‑term benefits include expatriate assignment benefits such as relocation and housing allowances, relocation consultant assistance, health insurance premiums and 

associated taxes on these benefits.

2  This is the DDPP allocation for the current year which is deferred for three years as described on pages 5, 18 and 23.
3  This is the notional change in value of all unvested DDPP allocations from prior year.
4  Patricia A Daniels’ actual remuneration received is for a four day week.

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Vested DDPP
as at 
30 June 2010

year that
DDPP
 will vest

Deferred Performance Payments

The table below sets out details of previous DDPP allocations and current valuations.

year of grant

DDPP
allocation
value

Closing DDPP
 allocation
 value as at
 30 June 2010

movement in
 DDPP
 allocation
 value
(since grant
 date)

name

Victor P hoog antink

Tanya l Cox

Patricia a Daniels 

John C Easy

Jane lloyd1

louise J martin2

Craig D mitchell 

Paul G Say 

mark F Turner

andrew P Whiteside 

$

1,200,000

915,000

900,000

650,000

180,000

150,000

175,000

110,000

104,000

90,000

100,000

188,000

162,000

120,000

75,000

163,000

112,000

–

20,000

200,000

175,000

250,000

125,000

400,000

325,000

250,000

250,000

200,000

250,000

140,000

135,000

200,000

180,000

225,000

135,000

100,000

2010

2009

2008

2007

2010

2009

2008

2007

2010

2009

2008

2010

2009

2008

2007

2010

2009

2008

2007

2010

2009

2008

2007

2010

2009

2008

2010

2009

2008

2010

2009

2008

2007

2010

2009

2008

$

–

72,926

(165,600)

(142,285)

–

11,955

(32,200)

(24,079)

–

7,173

(18,400)

–

12,911

(22,080)

(16,418)

–

$

–

987,926

734,400

–

–

161,955

142,800

–

–

97,173

81,600

–

174,911

97,920

–

–

8,926

120,926

–

(4,378)

–

13,948

(46,000)

(27,636)

–

25,903

(46,000)

–

15,940

(46,000)

–

10,760

(36,800)

(39,402)

–

10,760

(18,400)

–

–

–

188,948

204,000

–

–

350,903

204,000

–

215,940

204,000

–

145,760

163,200

–

–

145,760

81,600

movement in
 DDPP
 allocation
 value at
 vesting date
 (due to
 performance
 multiplier)
$

–

–

–

$

–

–

–

203,086

710,801

–

–

–

–

–

–

34,368

120,289

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

23,433

82,015

–

–

–

–

–

–

6,249

21,871

–

–

–

–

–

–

39,054

136,688

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

56,239

196,837

–

–

–

–

–

–

2013

2012

2011

2010

2013

2012

2011

2010

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

2010

2013

2012

2011

2010

2013

2012

2011

2010

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

2013

2012

2011

2010

2013

2012

2011

1  Jane lloyd qualified as a KMP on 14 July 2008. 
2  louise J Martin qualified as a KMP on 27 March 2008.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

3. Remuneration Report (continued)
3.8 Remuneration of Key management Personnel (continued)

(b) Statutory accounting method (continued)

non-Executive Director board and committee fees

Board and Committee fees paid to non‑Executive Directors for the years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009 are set out in the table below. note: In 
2009/10 two additional paid Board members were in place for the full 12 months to 30 June 2010, compared to only two months the preceding year.

Directors fees

Committee fees

Total cash 
salary and 
fees

name

Christopher T Beare

2010

2009

Elizabeth a alexander am1

2010

2009

Barry R Brownjohn2

2010

2009

John C Conde ao3

2010

2009

Stewart F Ewen oam

2010

2009

Charles B leitner III4

2010

2009

Brian E Scullin5

2010

2009

Peter B St George6

2010

2009

Total

2010

2009

 Board 

 DWPl 

 Board audit 

 Board Risk 

$

300,000

300,000

$

–

–

130,000

17,500

130,000

130,000

130,000

130,000

22,652

130,000

130,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

130,000

130,000

25,000

30,000

$

–

–

$

–

–

8,750

15,000

8,750

15,000

13,750

13,750

7,500

7,500

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

6,250

6,250

 Board 
Compliance 
$

 Board nom 
& Rem 
$

 Board 
Finance 
$

$

–

–

–

6,250

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

300,000

300,000

165,000

6,250

172,500

8,750

166,250

15,000

160,000

7,500

1,250

13,750

1,250

–

–

–

–

7,500

7,500

–

–

15,000

15,000

1,250

7,500

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

151,250

25,152

137,500

137,500

–

–

171,250

195,000

130,000

22,652

–

–

7,500

1,250

7,500

1,250

–

–

–

–

13,750

158,750

1,250

26,402

1,080,000

42,500

865,304

30,000

30,000

30,000

30,000

30,000

22,500

22,500

22,500 1,250,000

22,500

16,250

22,500

1,016,554

1  Elizabeth A Alexander became a member of the Board Audit and Board Risk committees on 1 September 2009. Elizabeth was previously the Chair of both committees. 

Elizabeth became a Director of the DWPl Board on 1 September 2009 and became Chair of that Board on 1 March 2010.

2  Barry R Brownjohn became a member of the Board Finance Committee on 1 September 2009. Barry was previously the Chair of that committee. Barry became Chair of the 

Board Audit and Board Risk committees on 1 September 2009. Barry was previously a member of both committees.

3  John C Conde became Chair of the Board nomination and Remuneration Committee on 1 September 2009. John was previously a member of that committee.
4  As an employee of the Deutsche Bank Group, Mr leitner waived his right to receive Director’s fees. Accordingly, Mr leitner’s Alternate Director, Mr Fay did not receive Director’s 

fees when acting as his alternate. Mr leitner ceased to be a non‑Executive Director on 29 April 2009. Accordingly, Mr Fay ceased to be Mr leitner’s Alternate Director on 
29 April 2009.

5  Brian Scullin ceased to be a member of the Board nomination and Remuneration Committee on 31 August 2009. Brian became a Director of the DWPl Board on 

1 March 2010. Brian was previously Chair of the DWPl Board.

6  Peter B St George became Chair of the Board Finance Committee on 1 September 2009. Peter was previously a member of that committee.

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All non‑Executive Directors also receive reimbursement for reasonable travel, accommodation and other expenses incurred whilst undertaking 
DEXuS business.

The Chief Executive Officer, Victor P Hoog Antink, does not receive fees in respect of his role as a Director, but does receive remuneration as a 
Senior Executive of the DEXuS Property Group.

Commencing 1 April 2009 Mr Ewen earned a fixed fee of $30,000 per annum, in addition to his Director’s fee, as compensation for the 
added responsibilities assumed in attending property inspections, reviewing property investment proposals and participating in informal 
management meetings.

non-Executive Director remuneration

Details of the structure and quantum of each component of remuneration for each non‑Executive Director for the years ended 30 June 2010 
and 30 June 2009 are set out in the following table.

name

Christopher T Beare

2010

2009

Elizabeth a alexander am

2010

2009

Barry R Brownjohn

2010

2009

John C Conde ao

2010

2009

Stewart F Ewen oam

2010

2009

Brian E Scullin

2010

2009

Peter B St George

2010

2009

Total 2010

Total 2009

1  Post‑employment benefits represent compulsory and salary sacrificed superannuation benefits.

Short-term
 employee
benefits
$

Post-
 employment 
benefits1
$

other 
long-term 
benefits
$

Total

$

285,539

286,255

151,376

157,844

152,523

146,789

138,761

23,075

102,700

63,073

157,211

181,255

145,642

24,222

14,461

13,745

13,624

14,656

13,727

13,211

12,489

2,077

34,800

74,427

14,039

13,745

13,108

2,180

– 

–

300,000

300,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

165,000

172,500

166,250

160,000

151,250

25,152

137,500

137,500

171,250

195,000

158,750

26,402

1,133,752

116,248

882,513

134,041

– 

–

1,250,000

1,016,554

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

4. Directors’ interests
The Board’s policy on insider trading and trading in DXS securities, or securities in any of the funds managed by DXS, by any Director or employee 
is outlined in the Corporate Governance Statement.

While the trading policy described in the Corporate Governance Statement applies to Directors and Senior Executives, the Board has determined 
that Directors will not trade in any security managed by DXS.

Directors have made this decision because the Board of DXFM has responsibility for the Group itself as well as the third party business. Directors 
are obliged to act in the best interests of each group of investors independently of each other. Therefore, to minimise the appearance of conflict 
that may arise by being a Director of multiple funds, the Directors have determined that they will not invest in any fund managed by the Group 
including DXS. This position is periodically reviewed by the Board.

As a direct result of the Group’s policy regarding Directors holding DXS securities, or securities in any of the funds managed by the Group, as at 
the date of this Directors’ Report no Director directly or indirectly held:

 n

DXS securities; or

 n

options over, or any other contractual interest in, DXS securities; or

 n

an interest in any other fund managed by DXFM or any other entity that forms part of the Group.

5. Directors’ directorships in other listed entities
The following table sets out directorships of other listed entities, not including DXFM, held by the Directors at any time in the three years 
immediately prior to the end of the year, and the period for which each directorship was held:

Director

Company

Christopher T Beare

Mnet Group limited

Elizabeth A Alexander AM

CSl limited

Date appointed

6 november 2009

12 July 1991

Date resigned or ceased being 
a Director of a listed security

Boral limited

15 December 1999

24 October 2008

John C Conde AO

Whitehaven Coal limited

3 May 2007

Brian E Scullin

SPARK Infrastructure RE limited1

1 november 2005

24 August 2007

BT Investment Management limited

17 September 2007

Peter B St George

Boart longyear limited

SPARK Infrastructure RE limited1

First Quantum Minerals limited2

21 February 2007

8 november 2005

20 October 2003

31 December 2008

1  SPARK Infrastructure RE limited has issued ASX listed stapled securities trading as SPARK Infrastructure Group (ASX:SKI).
2  listed for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada and the london Stock Exchange in the united Kingdom.

6. Principal activities
During the year the principal activity of the Group was to own, manage and develop high quality real estate assets and manage real estate funds on 
behalf of third party investors. There were no significant changes in the nature of the Group’s activities during the year.

The number of employees of DXS at the end of the reporting period was 293 (2009: 284).

7. Total value of Trust assets
The total value of the assets of DXS as at 30 June 2010 was $7,871.0 million (2009: $8,351.1 million). Details of the basis of this valuation are 
outlined in note 1 of the notes to the Financial Statements and form part of this Directors’ Report. 

8. Review of results and operations
A review of the results, financial position, operations including business strategies and the expected results of operations of the Group, is set out in 
the Chief Executive Officer’s Report of the DEXuS Property Group 2010 Security Holder Review and forms part of this Directors’ Report.

9. likely developments and expected results of operations
In the opinion of the Directors, disclosure of any further information regarding business strategies and future developments or results of the Group, 
other than the information already outlined in this Directors’ Report or the Financial Statements accompanying this Directors’ Report would be 
unreasonably prejudicial to DXS.

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10. Significant changes in the state of affairs
The Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance, not 
otherwise dealt with in this Directors’ Report or the Financial 
Statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the 
operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the 
state of the Group’s affairs in future financial years.

11. matters subsequent to the end of the financial year
Since the end of the financial year the Directors of DXFM are not aware 
of any matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt with in this Directors’ 
Report or the Financial Statements that has significantly or may 
significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results of those 
operations, or the state of DXS’s affairs in future financial years.

12. Distributions
Distributions paid or payable by DXS for the year ended 30 June 2010 
were 5.1 cents per security (2009: 7.3 cents per security) as outlined 
in note 31 of the notes to the Financial Statements.

13. DXFm’s fees and associate interests
Details of fees paid or payable by the Group to DXFM for the year 
ended 30 June 2010 are outlined in note 35 of the notes to the 
Financial Statements and form part of this Directors’ Report.

The number of interests in DXS held by DXFM or its associates as 
at the end of the financial year are nil (2009: nil).

14. Interests in DXS securities
The movement in securities on issue in the Group during the year and 
the number of securities on issue as at 30 June 2010 are detailed in 
note 28 of the notes to the Financial Statements and form part of this 
Directors’ Report.

The Group did not have any options on issue as at 30 June 2010 
(2009: nil).

15. Environmental regulation
The Group’s senior management, through its Board Risk and 
Sustainability Committee, oversees the policies, procedures and 
systems that have been implemented to ensure the adequacy of its 
environmental risk management practices. It is the opinion of this 
Committee that adequate systems are in place for the management 
of its environmental responsibilities and compliance with its various 
licence requirements and regulations. Further, the Committee is not 
aware of any breaches of these requirements and to the best of its 
knowledge all activities have been undertaken in compliance with 
environmental requirements.

16. Indemnification and insurance
The insurance premium for a policy of insurance indemnifying 
Directors, officers and others (as defined in the relevant policy of 
insurance) is paid by DXH. 

The Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”), is indemnified out of 
the assets of DXS pursuant to the DEXuS Specific Terms of Business 
agreed for all engagements with PwC, to the extent that DXS 
inappropriately uses or discloses a report prepared by PwC. The 
Auditor, PwC, is not indemnified for the provision of services where 
such an indemnification is prohibited by the Corporations Act 2001. 

17. audit
17.1 Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC or the Auditor) continues in office in 
accordance with section 327 of the Corporations Act 2001.

17.2 non-audit services
The Group may decide to employ the Auditor on assignments in 
addition to their statutory audit duties where the Auditor’s expertise 
and experience with the Group are important.

Details of the amounts paid or payable to the Auditor, for audit and 
non‑audit services provided during the year are set out in note 6 of 
the notes to the Financial Statements.

The Board Audit Committee is satisfied that the provision of non‑audit 
services provided during the year by the Auditor (or by another person 
or firm on the Auditor’s behalf) is compatible with the standard of 
independence for auditors imposed by the Corporations Act 2001.

The reasons for the Directors being satisfied are:

 n

A Charter of Audit Independence was adopted during the year that 
provides guidelines under which the Auditor may be engaged to 
provide non‑audit services without impairing the Auditor’s objectivity 
or independence.

 n

The Charter states that the Auditor will not provide services where 
the Auditor may be required to review or audit its own work, 
including:

 –

 –

 –

the preparation of tax provisions, accounting records and 
financial statements;

the design, implementation and operation of information 
technology systems;

the design and implementation of internal accounting and risk 
management controls;

 –

conducting valuation, actuarial or legal services;

 –

consultancy services that include direct involvement in 
management decision making functions;

 –

investment banking, borrowing, dealing or advisory services; 

 –

acting as trustee, executor or administrator of trust or estate;

 –

prospectus independent expert reports and being a member of 
the due diligence committee; and

 –

providing internal audit services.

 n

The Board Audit Committee regularly reviews the performance and 
independence of the Auditor and whether the independence of this 
function has been maintained having regard to the provision of 
non‑audit services. The Auditor has provided a written declaration 
to the Board regarding its independence at each reporting period 
and Board Audit Committee approval is required before the 
engagement of the Auditor to perform any non‑audit service for 
a fee in excess of $100,000.

The above Directors’ statements are in accordance with the advice 
received from the Board Audit Committee.

17.3 Auditor’s independence Declaration
A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration as required under 
section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out in the Financial 
Statements and forms part of this Directors’ Report.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

18. Corporate governance
DXfm’s corporate governance Statement is set on pages 6 to 11 
in this Annual Report and forms part of this Directors’ Report.

19. Rounding of amounts and currency
DXS is a registered scheme of the kind referred to in class Order 
98/0100, issued by the Australian Securities & investments 
commission, relating to the “rounding off” of amounts in this 
Directors’ Report and the financial Statements. Amounts in this 
Directors’ Report and financial Statements have been rounded off 
in accordance with that class Order to the nearest thousand dollars, 
unless otherwise indicated. All figures in this Directors’ Report and 
the financial Statements, except where otherwise stated, are 
expressed in Australian dollars.

20. Presentation of parent entity Financial Statements 
DXS is a registered scheme of the kind referred to in class Order 
10/654, issued by the Australian Securities & investments 
commission, relating to the inclusion of parent entity financial 
Statements in the consolidated financial Statements. The class 
Order provides relief from the Corporations Amendment (Corporate 
Reporting Reform) Act 2010 and the group continues to present the 
parent entity financial Statements in the consolidated financial 
Statements in accordance with that class Order.

21. management representation
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed 
the Group’s financial reporting processes, policies and procedures 
together with its risk management, internal control and compliance 
policies and procedures. Following that review it is their opinion that 
the Group’s financial records for the financial year have been properly 
maintained in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the 
Financial Statements and their notes comply with the accounting 
standards and give a true and fair view.

22. Directors’ authorisation
The Directors’ Report is made in accordance with a resolution of the 
Directors. The financial Statements were authorised for issue by the 
Directors on 17 August 2010. The Directors have the power to 
amend and reissue the financial Statements.

christopher T Beare
Chair

17 August 2010

victor P hoog Antink
Chief Executive Officer

17 August 2010

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
auditor’s Independence Declaration 
for the year ended 30 June 2010

DEXUS PRoPERTy GRoUP 2010 AnnuAl REPORT  29

 
FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Statements of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 30 June 2010

Revenue from ordinary activities
Property revenue
Distribution revenue
Interest revenue
Management fee revenue
Total revenue from ordinary activities
net fair value gain/(loss) of derivatives
net foreign exchange gain/(loss)
Reversal of previous impairment
Other income
Total income
Expenses
Property expenses
Responsible Entity fees
Finance costs
Share of net (loss)/profit of associates accounted  
for using the equity method
net fair value loss of investment properties
net loss on sale of investment properties
net loss on sale of investment
net fair value loss of investments
Depreciation and amortisation
Impairment 
Employee benefits expense
Other expenses
Total expenses
Profit/(loss) before tax
Tax benefit/(expense)
Income tax benefit/(expense)
Withholding tax benefit
Total tax benefit
Profit/(loss) after tax
other comprehensive income/(loss):
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year
Profit/(loss) attributable to:
unitholders of parent entity
unitholders of other stapled entities (non‑controlling interests)
Security holders of DEXUS Diversified Trust
Other non‑controlling interest
Total profit/(loss) for the year
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:
unitholders of parent entity
unitholders of other stapled entities (non‑controlling interests)
Security holders of DEXUS Diversified Trust
Other non‑controlling interest
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

Earnings per unit

Basic earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to 
unitholders of the parent entity
Diluted earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to 
unitholders of the parent entity

Earnings per stapled security 

Basic earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to 
stapled security holders
Diluted earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to  
stapled security holders

notes

2

20

35
3

17

5

4 (a)
4 (c)

41

41

41

41

 Consolidated

 Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 663,068 
 – 
 1,484 
 51,588 
 716,140 
 5,401 
 3,103 
 13,307 
 156 
 738,107 

 (169,753)
 – 
 (190,685)

 (26,243)
 (209,367)
 (53,342)
 (15)
 – 
 (3,498)
 (242)
 (58,978)
 (24,377)
 (736,500)
 1,607 

 708,506 
 – 
 3,225 
 63,663 
 775,394 
 (21,209)
 2,179 
 – 
 335 
 756,699 

 (174,485)
 – 
 (384,241)

 31 
 (1,517,564)
 (1,880)
 (534)
 – 
 (4,742)
 (168,169)
 (59,282)
 (21,485)
 (2,332,351)
 (1,575,652)

 3,426 
 26,557 
 29,983 
 31,590 

 (12,537)
 132,773 
 120,236 
 (1,455,416)

 133,519 
 517 
 140 
 – 
 134,176 
 1,774 
 (5,306)
 – 
 10 
 130,654 

 (32,408)
 (5,175)
 21,786 

 – 
 (44,676)
 (1,979)
 – 
 (68,233)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 (1,568)
 (132,253)
 (1,599)

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (1,599)

 139,506 
 24,636 
 3,431 
 – 
 167,573 
 (5,753)
 (153,701)
 – 
 112 
 8,231 

 (32,678)
 (6,358)
 14,022 

 – 
 (164,539)
 (1,330)
 – 
 (176,712)
 – 
 – 
 – 
 (1,622)
 (369,217)
 (360,986)

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (360,986)

 (7,034)
 24,556 

 (53,478)
 (1,508,894)

 – 
 (1,599)

 – 
 (360,986)

 (1,599)
 – 
 (1,599)
 – 
 (1,599)

 (1,599)
 – 
 (1,599)
 – 
 (1,599)

 (360,986)
 – 
 (360,986)
 – 
 (360,986)

 (360,986)
 – 
 (360,986)
 – 
 (360,986)

 16,121 
 15,299 
 31,420 
 170 
 31,590 

 791 
 23,833 
 24,624 
 (68)
 24,556 

 Cents 

 0.34 

 0.34 

 (300,486)
 (1,158,625)
 (1,459,111)
 3,695 
 (1,455,416)

 (360,986)
 (1,151,939)
 (1,512,925)
 4,031 
 (1,508,894)

 Cents 

 (8.11)

 (8.11)

 0.66 

 (39.38)

 0.66 

 (39.38)

The above Statements of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Statements of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2010

notes

 Consolidated
2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 Parent entity
2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 64,419 
 25,010 
 18,068 
 33,903 
 3,621 
 13,555 
 158,576 

 7,146,397 
 5,264 
 45,470 
 93,344 
 – 
 – 
 112,421 
 79,927 
 225,525 
 4,104 
 7,712,452 
 7,871,028 

 130,207 
 198,996 
 – 
 2,271 
 134,499 
 17,264 
 132 
 483,369 

 2,041,086 
 304,897 
 11,296 
 16,524 
 7,409 
 2,381,212 
 2,864,581 
 5,006,447 

13

7
8
9
12

14
15
10
17
18
11
12
19
20
21

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables
non‑current assets classified as held for sale
Derivative financial instruments
Current tax assets
Other 
Total current assets
non-current assets
Investment properties
Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Investments accounted for using the equity method
Investments in associates
loans with related parties
Derivative financial instruments
Deferred tax assets
Intangible assets
Other
Total non-current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Payables
Interest bearing liabilities
loans with related parties
Current tax liabilities
Provisions
Derivative financial instruments
Other
Total current liabilities
non-current liabilities
Interest bearing liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions
Other
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
net assets
Equity
Equity attributable to unitholders of parent entity
Contributed equity
Reserves
Retained profits
Parent entity security holders’ interest
Equity attributable to unitholders of other stapled entities (non-controlling interests) 
Contributed equity
Reserves
Accumulated losses
other stapled security holders’ interest
Stapled security holders’ interest
Other non‑controlling interests
Total equity

23
12
26
24
27

28
29
29

28
29
29

22
23
11

24
12
25

30

 1,789,973 
 (74,582)
 151,439 
 1,866,830 

 3,008,241 
 44,354 
 (118,253)
 2,934,342 
 4,801,172 
 205,275 
 5,006,447 

 84,845 
 35,816 
 98,054 
 81,426 
 1,423 
 13,618 
 315,182 

 7,120,710 
 438,620 
 – 
 84,165 
 – 
 – 
 124,065 
 49,136 
 213,267 
 5,965 
 8,035,928 
 8,351,110 

 98,410 
 381,673 
 – 
 1,051 
 177,618 
 32,444 
 281 
 691,477 

 2,127,339 
 353,780 
 9,975 
 13,533 
 8,789 
 2,513,416 
 3,204,893 
 5,146,217 

 2,163 
 68,162 
 – 
 13,341 
 – 
 2,997 
 86,663 

 1,357,987 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 122,627 
 796,642 
 57,287 
 – 
 – 
 368 
 2,334,911 
 2,421,574 

 36,176 
 – 
 34,332 
 – 
 65,885 
 7,592 
 – 
 143,985 

 345,181 
 70,904 
 – 
 – 
 369 
 416,454 
 560,439 
 1,861,135 

 27,268 
 17,752 
 20,800 
 41,091 
 – 
 2,731 
 109,642 

 1,397,596 
 129,718 
 – 
 – 
 138,276 
 408,583 
 56,714 
 – 
 – 
 895 
 2,131,782 
 2,241,424 

 19,503 
 – 
 34,332 
 – 
 90,389 
 27,270 
 – 
 171,494 

 – 
 122,275 
 – 
 – 
 877 
 123,152 
 294,646 
 1,946,778 

 1,741,211 
 (59,252)
 264,819 
 1,946,778 

 1,789,973 
 – 
 71,162 
 1,861,135 

 1,741,211 
 – 
 205,567 
 1,946,778 

 2,966,643 
 35,820 
 (9,796)
 2,992,667 
 4,939,445 
 206,772 
 5,146,217 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 1,861,135 
 – 
 1,861,135 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 1,946,778 
 – 
 1,946,778

The above Statements of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Statements of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 30 June 2010

Stapled security holders equity

other non-
controlling
 interest
$’000

Total equity

$’000

Consolidated

notes

Contributed
 equity

Retained
 profits

$’000

$’000

Foreign
 currency
 translation
 reserve
$’000

asset
 revaluation
 reserve

$’000

Stapled
 security
 holders’
 equity
$’000

opening balance as at 1 July 2008

 3,577,883   2,000,235 

 (12,357)

 63,294 

 5,629,055 

 205,998   5,835,053 

Comprehensive (loss)/income for 
the year attributable to:

  unitholders of the parent entity

 – 

 (300,486)

 (60,500)

 – 

 (360,986)

 – 

 (360,986)

 Other stapled entities 
(non‑controlling interests)

 – 

 (1,158,625)

 6,686 

 – 

 (1,151,939)

 – 

 (1,151,939)

  Other non‑controlling interest

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 4,031 

 4,031 

Total comprehensive (loss)/income

 –   (1,459,111)

 (53,814)

 –   (1,512,925)

 4,031   (1,508,894)

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners

 Contributions of equity, net of 
transaction costs

 1,129,971 

 – 

 Distributions paid or provided for

31

 – 

 (296,648)

Total transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners

 1,129,971 

 (296,648)

Transfer to/(from) retained profits

 – 

 10,547 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 1,129,971 

 484 

 1,130,455 

 (296,648)

 (13,749)

 (310,397)

 – 

 833,323 

 (13,265)

 820,058 

 (20,555)

 (10,008)

 10,008 

 – 

Closing balance as at 30 June 2009

 4,707,854 

 255,023 

 (66,171)

 42,739   4,939,445 

 206,772 

 5,146,217 

opening balance as at 1 July 2009

 4,707,854 

 255,023 

 (66,171)

 42,739   4,939,445 

 206,772 

 5,146,217 

Comprehensive income/(loss) for 
the year attributable to:

  unitholders of the parent entity

 – 

 16,121 

 (15,330)

 Other stapled entities 
(non‑controlling interests)

  Other non‑controlling interest

Total comprehensive income/(loss)

Transactions with owners in their 
capacity as owners

 Contributions of equity, net of 
transaction costs

 – 

 – 

 – 

 15,299 

 8,534 

 – 

 – 

 31,420 

 (6,796)

 90,360 

 – 

 Distributions paid or provided for

31

 – 

 (244,411)

Total transactions with owners in 
their capacity as owners

 90,360 

 (244,411)

Transfer (from)/to retained profits

 – 

 (8,846)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 791 

 – 

 791 

 23,833 

 – 

 23,833 

 – 

 (68)

 (68)

 24,624 

 (68)

 24,556 

 90,360 

 27 

 90,387 

 (244,411)

 (10,302)

 (254,713)

 (154,051)

 (10,275)

 (164,326)

 (8,846)

 8,846 

 – 

Closing balance as at 30 June 2010

 4,798,214 

 33,186 

 (72,967)

 42,739 

 4,801,172 

 205,275   5,006,447

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Parent entity

notes

opening balance as at 1 July 2008

Comprehensive loss for the year attributable to:

  unitholders of the parent entity

Total comprehensive loss

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

  Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs

Unitholders equity

Contributed
 equity
$’000

Retained
profits
$’000

Total
equity
$’000

 1,297,831 

 704,791 

 2,002,622 

 – 

 – 

 (360,986)

 (360,986)

 (360,986)

 (360,986)

 443,380 

 – 

 443,380 

  Distributions paid or provided for

31

 – 

 (138,238)

 (138,238)

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

Closing balance as at 30 June 2009

opening balance as at 1 July 2009

Comprehensive loss for the year attributable to:

  unitholders of the parent entity

Total comprehensive loss 

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

  Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs

 443,380 

 (138,238)

 305,142 

 1,741,211 

 205,567 

 1,946,778 

 1,741,211 

 205,567 

 1,946,778 

 – 

 – 

 (1,599)

 (1,599)

 (1,599)

 (1,599)

 48,762 

 – 

 48,762 

  Distributions paid or provided for

31

 – 

 (132,806)

 (132,806)

Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners

Closing balance as at 30 June 2010

 48,762 

 (132,806)

 (84,044)

 1,789,973 

 71,162 

 1,861,135

The above Statements of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Statements of Cash Flows
for the year ended 30 June 2010

Consolidated

 Parent entity

notes

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) 

 857,134 

 912,632 

 154,217 

 157,263 

Payments in the course of operations (inclusive of GST) 

 (330,270)

 (345,517)

 (52,102)

 (54,403)

Interest received 

Finance costs (paid to)/received from financial institutions

Distributions received

Income and withholding taxes received/(paid)

 1,481 

 3,021 

 (188,714)

 (200,156)

 16 

 527 

 – 

 (10,403)

 2,645 

 (4,452)

 494 

 – 

 3,432 

 18,592 

 24,636 

 – 

net cash inflow from operating activities

39 (a)

 340,174 

 359,577 

 100,802 

 149,520 

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of investment properties

 585,924 

 19,833 

 275,802 

 7,540 

Proceeds from sale of investments

 3,288 

 60,178 

 – 

 – 

Payments for capital expenditure on investment properties

39 (b)

 (185,844)

 (105,433)

 (96,521)

 (14,365)

Payments for acquisition of investment properties

 (279,385)

 – 

 (25,798)

Payments for investments accounted  
for using the equity method

Payments for property, plant and equipment

Payments for capital expenditure on property,  
plant and equipment

 (31,995)

 (25,995)

 (52,583)

 – 

 (27,165)

 (1,396)

 (133,877)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (50,741)

net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities

 90,592 

 (212,459)

 100,900 

 (57,566)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of units

Establishment expenses and unit issue cost

Equity issued to other non‑controlling entities

Borrowings provided to entities within DXS

Borrowings provided by entities within DXS

Proceeds from borrowings

Repayment of borrowings

 – 

 – 

 27 

 – 

 – 

 1,062,228 

 (32,677)

 484 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 406,497 

 (11,029)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (777,758)

 (841,743)

 347,574 

 525,511 

 2,311,576 

 2,600,334 

 332,008 

 – 

 (2,545,886)

 (3,570,336)

 (20,083)

 (72,689)

Distributions paid to security holders

 (200,470)

 (214,087)

 (108,548)

 (102,237)

Distributions paid to other non‑controlling interests

 (9,629)

 (16,136)

 – 

 – 

net cash outflow from financing activities

net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 (444,382)

 (170,190)

 (226,807)

 (95,690)

 (13,616)

 (23,072)

 (25,105)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

 84,845 

 99,214 

 27,268 

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 (6,810)

 8,703 

 – 

 (3,736)

 31,004 

 – 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

7

 64,419 

 84,845 

 2,163 

 27,268

The above Statements of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation
In accordance with AASB Interpretation 1002 Post-Date-of-Transition 
Stapling Arrangements, the entities within DXS must be consolidated. 
The parent entity and deemed acquirer of DIT, DOT and DXO is DDF. 
The DDF consolidated column represents the consolidated result of 
DDF, which comprises DDF and its controlled entities, DIT and its 
controlled entities, DOT and its controlled entities, and DXO and its 
controlled entities. Equity attributable to other trusts stapled to DDF 
is a form of non‑controlling interest in accordance with AASB 1002 
and, in the DDF consolidated column, represents the equity of DIT, 
DOT and DXO. Other non‑controlling interests represent the equity 
attributable to parties external to the Group. 

DEXuS Property Group stapled securities are quoted on the Australian 
Stock Exchange under the “DXS” code and comprise one unit in each 
of DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO. Each entity forming part of DXS continues 
as a separate legal entity in its own right under the Corporations Act 
2001 and is therefore required to comply with the reporting and 
disclosure requirements under the Corporations Act 2001 and 
Australian Accounting Standards. 

DEXuS Funds Management limited (DXFM) as Responsible Entity for 
each of the entities within DXS may only unstaple the Group if approval 
is obtained by a special resolution of the stapled security holders. 

These general purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 
30 June 2010 have been prepared in accordance with the 
requirements of the Constitution of the entities within DXS, the 
Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards and other 
authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards 
Board and interpretations. Compliance with Australian Accounting 
Standards ensures that the consolidated and parent Financial 
Statements and notes also comply with International Financial 
Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

These Financial Statements are prepared on a going concern basis and 
in accordance with historical cost conventions and have not been 
adjusted to take account of either changes in the general purchasing 
power of the dollar or changes in the values of specific assets, except 
for the valuation of certain non‑current assets and financial instruments 
(refer notes 1(e), 1(o), 1(q), 1(w) and 1(x)). 

As at 30 June 2010, DXS had a current net asset deficiency of 
$324.8 million. These Financial Statements are prepared on a going 
concern basis as DXS has sufficient working capital and cash flow due 
to the existence of unutilised facilities of $1,115.1 million as set out in 
note 23. 

The Group has applied the revised AASB 101 Presentation of 
Financial Statements which became effective on 1 January 2009. 
The revised standard requires the separate presentation of 
Statements of Comprehensive Income and Statements of Changes 
in Equity. All non‑owner changes in equity must now be presented 
in the Statements of Comprehensive Income. As a consequence, 
the Group has changed the presentation of its Financial Statements. 
Comparative information has been re‑presented so that it is also in 
conformity with the revised standard.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the 
previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, 
unless otherwise stated.

FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010

Critical accounting estimates

The preparation of Financial Statements requires the use of certain 
critical accounting estimates and management to exercise its 
judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. 
Other than the estimations described in notes 1(e), 1(o), 1(q), 1(w), 
and 1(x), no key assumptions concerning the future or other estimation 
of uncertainty at the end of each reporting period have a significant 
risk of causing material adjustments to the Financial Statements in the 
next annual reporting period.

Uncertainty around property valuations

The fair value of our investment properties in the united States and 
Europe has been adjusted to reflect market conditions at the end of the 
reporting period. While this represents the best estimates of fair value as 
at the end of the reporting period, the current uncertainty in these 
markets means that if investment property is sold in the future, the price 
achieved may be higher or lower than the most recent valuation, or 
higher or lower than the fair value recorded in the Financial Statements. 

(b) Principles of consolidation

(i) Controlled entities

The Financial Statements have been prepared on a consolidated basis 
in recognition of the fact that while the securities issued by the Group 
are stapled into one trading security and cannot be traded separately, 
the Financial Statements must be presented on a consolidated basis. 
The parent entity and deemed acquirer of the Group is DDF. The 
accounting policies of the subsidiary trusts are consistent with those 
of the parent. 

Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over 
which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating 
policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one‑half 
of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights 
that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when 
assessing whether the Group controls another entity.

The Financial Statements incorporate an elimination of inter‑entity 
transactions and balances to present the Financial Statements on a 
consolidated basis. net profit and equity in controlled entities, which is 
attributable to the unitholdings of non‑controlling interests, are shown 
separately in the Statements of Comprehensive Income and Statements 
of Financial Position respectively. Where control of an entity is obtained 
during a financial year, its results are included in the Statements of 
Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is gained. The 
Financial Statements incorporate all the assets, liabilities and results of 
the parent and its controlled entities.

(ii) Partnerships and joint ventures

Where assets are held in a partnership or joint venture with another 
entity directly, the Group’s share of the results and assets of this 
partnership or joint venture are consolidated into the Statements of 
Comprehensive Income and Statements of Financial Position of the 
Group. Where assets are jointly controlled via ownership of units in 
single purpose unlisted unit trusts or shares in companies, the Group 
applies equity accounting to record the operations of these investments 
(refer note 1(t)).

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued)

(e) Derivatives and other financial instruments

(i) Derivatives

(c) Revenue recognition

(i) Rent

Rental revenue is brought to account on a straight‑line basis over 
the lease term for leases with fixed rent review clauses. In all other 
circumstances rental revenue is brought to account on an accruals 
basis. If not received at the end of the reporting period, rental revenue 
is reflected in the Statements of Financial Position as a receivable. 
Recoverability of receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts 
which are known to be not collectable are written off.

(ii) management fee revenue

Management fees are brought to account on an accruals basis, and 
if not received at the end of the reporting period, are reflected in the 
Statements of Financial Position as a receivable.

(iii) Interest revenue

Interest revenue is brought to account on an accruals basis using the 
effective interest rate method and, if not received at the end of the 
reporting period, is reflected in the Statements of Financial Position 
as a receivable.

(iv) Dividends and distribution revenue

Revenue from dividends and distributions are recognised when 
declared. Amounts not received at the end of the reporting period 
are included as a receivable in the Statements of Financial Position.

(d) Expenses
Expenses are brought to account on an accruals basis and, if not paid 
at the end of the reporting period, are reflected in the Statements of 
Financial Position as a payable.

(i) Property expenses

Property expenses include rates, taxes and other property outgoings 
incurred in relation to investment properties and property, plant and 
equipment where such expenses are the responsibility of the Group.

(ii) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs include interest, amortisation of discounts or premiums 
relating to borrowings, amortisation or ancillary costs incurred in 
connection with arrangement of borrowings and foreign exchange 
losses net of hedged amounts on borrowings, including trade creditors 
and lease finance charges. Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred 
unless they relate to qualifying assets.

Qualifying assets are assets which take more than twelve months to get 
ready for their intended use or sale. In these circumstances, borrowing 
costs are capitalised to the cost of the asset during the period of time 
that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use 
or sale. Where funds are borrowed generally, borrowing costs are 
capitalised using a weighted average capitalisation rate.

The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including 
foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. Accordingly, the Group 
enters into various derivative financial instruments such as interest 
rate swaps, cross currency swaps and foreign exchange contracts to 
manage its exposure to certain risks. Written policies and limits are 
approved by the Board of Directors of the Responsible Entity, in 
relation to the use of financial instruments to manage financial risks. 
The Responsible Entity continually reviews the Group’s exposures and 
updates its treasury policies and procedures. The Group does not trade 
in derivative instruments for speculative purposes. Even though 
derivative financial instruments are entered into for the purpose of 
providing the Group with an economic hedge, the Group has elected 
not to apply hedge accounting under AASB 139 Financial Instruments: 
Recognition and Measurement for interest rate swaps and foreign 
exchange contracts. Accordingly, derivatives including interest rate 
swaps, interest rate component of cross currency swaps and foreign 
exchange contracts, are measured at fair value with any changes in 
fair value recognised in the Statements of Comprehensive Income.

(ii) Debt and equity instruments issued by the Group

Financial instruments issued by the Group are classified as either 
liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the 
contractual arrangements. Accordingly, ordinary units issued by DDF, 
DIT, DOT and DXO are classified as equity.

Interest and distributions are classified as expenses or as distributions 
of profit consistent with the Statements of Financial Position 
classification of the related debt or equity instruments. 

Transaction costs arising on the issue of equity instruments are 
recognised directly in equity (net of tax) as a reduction of the proceeds 
of the equity instruments to which the costs relate. Transaction costs 
are the costs that are incurred directly in connection with the issue of 
those equity instruments and which would not have been incurred had 
those instruments not been issued.

(iii) Financial guarantee contracts

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

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

(iv) other financial assets

loans and other receivables are measured at amortised cost using the 
effective interest rate method less impairment.

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(f) goods and services tax/value added tax
Revenues, expenses and capital assets are recognised net of any 
amount of Australian/new Zealand/Canadian Goods and Services Tax 
(GST) or French and German Value Added Tax (VAT), except where the 
amount of GST/VAT incurred is not recoverable. In these circumstances 
the GST/VAT is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset 
or as part of the expense. 

Cash flows are included in the Statements of Cash Flows on a gross 
basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and 
financing activities which is recoverable from or payable to the Australian 
Taxation Office is classified as cash flows from operating activities.

(g) Taxation
under current Australian income tax legislation DDF, DIT and DOT, 
are not liable for income tax provided they satisfy certain legislative 
requirements. The Group may be liable for income tax in jurisdictions 
where foreign property is held (i.e. united States, France, Germany, 
Canada and new Zealand). 

DXO tax consolidated group is subject to Australian income tax which 
is accounted for as follows:

 n

 n

 n

 n

the income tax expense for the year is the tax payable on the current 
year’s taxable income based on a tax rate of 30% adjusted by 
changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to 
temporary differences and to unused tax losses;

deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary 
differences arising from differences between the carrying amount of 
assets and liabilities and the corresponding tax base of those items. 
The relevant tax rates are applied to the cumulative amounts of 
deductible and taxable temporary differences to measure the 
deferred tax assets or liabilities. An exception is made for certain 
temporary differences arising from the initial recognition of an asset 
or a liability (where they do not arise as a result of a business 
combination and did not affect either accounting profit/loss or 
taxable profit/loss);

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

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

 n

current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the 
extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive 
income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised 
in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. 

Withholding tax payable on distributions received by the Group from 
DEXuS Industrial Properties Inc (uS REIT) and DEXuS uS Properties 
Inc (uS W REIT) are recognised as an expense when tax is withheld.

In addition, a deferred tax liability or asset and related deferred tax 
expense/benefit is recognised on differences between the tax cost 
base of uS assets and liabilities in the Group (held by uS REIT and 
uS W REIT) and their accounting carrying values at end of the 
reporting period. Any deferred tax liability or asset is calculated 
using a blend of the current withholding tax rate applicable to 
income distributions and the applicable uS federal and state taxes.

under current Australian income tax legislation, the security holders will 
generally be entitled to receive a foreign tax credit for uS withholding 
tax deducted from distributions paid by the uS REIT and uS W REIT.

DIT France logistique SAS (DIT France), a wholly owned sub‑trust of 
DIT, is liable for French corporation tax on its taxable income at the rate 
of 33.33%. In addition, a deferred tax liability or asset and its related 
deferred tax expense/benefit is recognised on differences between the 
tax cost base of the French real estate assets and their accounting 
carrying value at end of the reporting period.

DEXuS GlOG Trust, a wholly owned Australian sub‑trust of DIT, is 
liable for German income tax on its German taxable income at the rate 
of 15.82%. In addition, a deferred tax liability or asset and its related 
deferred tax expense/benefit is recognised on differences between the 
tax cost base of the German real estate assets and their accounting 
carrying value at end of the reporting period.

DOT nZ Sub‑Trust no. 1, a wholly owned Australian sub‑trust of DOT, 
is liable for new Zealand corporate tax on its new Zealand taxable 
income at the rate of 30%. In addition, a deferred tax liability or 
asset and its related deferred tax expense/benefit is recognised on 
differences between the tax cost base of the new Zealand real estate 
asset and the accounting carrying value at end of the reporting period.

DEXuS Canada Trust, a wholly owned Australian sub‑trust of DIT, is 
liable for Canadian income tax on its Canadian taxable income at the 
rate of 25%. In addition, a deferred tax liability or asset and its related 
deferred tax expense/benefit is recognised on differences between the 
tax cost base of the Canadian real estate asset and the accounting 
carrying value at end of the reporting period.

Tax consolidation

In December 2009 the DXH tax consolidated group elected to 
deconsolidate and DXO elected to form a tax consolidated group 
comprising 20 Barrack Street Trust, DEXuS Holdings Pty limited, 
DEXuS Funds Management limited, DEXuS Property Services Pty 
limited, DEXuS Financial Services Pty limited and DEXuS Wholesale 
Property limited, DEXuS CMBS Issuer Pty limited and DWPl 
nominees Pty limited. The implementation date for the DXO tax 
consolidated group is 1 July 2008.

The entities in the DXO tax consolidated group entered into a Tax 
Sharing Deed effective 1 July 2008. In the opinion of the Directors, 
this limits the joint and several liability of the wholly‑owned entities 
in the case of a default by the head entity, DXO.

DXO and the controlled entities in the tax consolidated group continue 
to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. These 
notional tax amounts are measured as if each entity in the tax 
consolidated group continues to be a stand alone taxpayer in its 
own right pursuant to the Tax Funding Deed effective 1 July 2008.

under the Tax Funding Deed, the wholly owned entities fully 
compensate DXO for any current tax payable assumed and are 
compensated by DXO for any current tax receivable. The funding 
amounts are determined by reference to the amounts recognised in 
the wholly owned entities’ Financial Statements and are recognised 
as current inter‑company receivables or payables.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies 
(continued)

(h) Distributions
In accordance with the Trust’s Constitution, the Group distributes 
its distributable income to unitholders by cash or reinvestment. 
Distributions are provided for when they are approved by the Board 
of Directors and declared.

(i) Repairs and maintenance
Plant is required to be overhauled on a regular basis and is managed 
as part of an ongoing major cyclical maintenance program. The costs 
of this maintenance are charged as expenses as incurred, except where 
they relate to the replacement of a component of an asset, in which 
case the replaced component will be derecognised and the 
replacement costs capitalised in accordance with note 1(o). Other 
routine operating maintenance, repair costs and minor renewals are 
also charged as expenses as incurred.

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

(k) Receivables
Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently 
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, 
which is based on the invoiced amount less provision for doubtful 
debts. Trade receivables are required to be settled within 30 days and 
are assessed on an ongoing basis for impairment. Receivables which 
are known to be uncollectible are written off. A provision for doubtful 
debts is established when there is objective evidence that the Group 
will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original 
terms of the receivables.

(l) inventories

land and development property held for resale

land and development properties held for resale are stated at the 
lower of cost and the net realisable value. Cost is assigned by specific 
identification and includes the cost of acquisition, and development 
and holding costs such as borrowing costs, rates and taxes. Holding 
costs incurred after completion of development are expensed. 

net realisable value

net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course 
of business. Marketing and selling expenses are estimated and 
deducted to establish net realisable value. 

(m) non-current assets (or disposal groups) held for sale 
and discontinued operations
non‑current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale 
if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale 
transaction rather than through continuing use. They are measured 
at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, 
except for assets such as deferred tax assets, assets arising from 
employee benefits, financial assets and investment property that are 
carried at fair value and contractual rights under insurance contracts, 
which are specifically exempt from this requirement.

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(n) Other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
Interests held by the Group in controlled entities and associates are 
measured at fair value through profit and loss to reduce a 
measurement or recognition inconsistency.

(o) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at historical cost less 
depreciation and accumulated impairment. Historical cost includes 
expenditure that is directly attributable to its acquisition. Subsequent 
costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a 
separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future 
economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and 
the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and 
maintenance are charged to the Statements of Comprehensive Income 
during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Property, plant and equipment are tested for impairment whenever 
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts 
exceed their recoverable amounts (refer note 1(v)). 

(p) Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
land is not depreciated. Depreciation on buildings (including fit out) 
is calculated on a straight‑line basis so as to write off the net cost of 
each non‑current asset over its expected useful life. Estimates for 
remaining useful lives are reviewed on a regular basis for all assets 
and are as follows:

Buildings (including fit out)

IT equipment

5–50 years

3–5 years

(q) investment properties
During the period DXS adopted the amendments to AASB 140 
Investment Property as set out in AASB 2008‑5 Amendments to 
Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements 
Project effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 
2009. under this amendment, property that is under construction or 
development for future use as investment property falls within the scope 
of AASB 140. As such development property of this nature is no longer 
recognised and measured as property, plant and equipment but is 
included as investment property measured at fair value. Where fair value 
of investment property under construction is not reliably measurable, the 
property is measured at cost until the earlier of the date construction is 
completed and the date at which fair value becomes reliably measurable. 
As required by the standard, the amendments to AASB 140 have been 
applied prospectively from 1 July 2009.

The Group’s investment properties consist of properties held for 
long‑term rental yields and/or capital appreciation and property 
that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment 
property. Investment properties are initially recognised at cost including 
transaction costs. Investment properties are subsequently recognised 
at fair value in the Financial Statements. Each valuation firm and its 
signatory valuer are appointed on the basis that they are engaged for 
no more than three consecutive valuations.

The basis of valuations of investment properties is fair value being 
the amounts for which the assets could be exchanged between 
knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction, based 
on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same 
location and condition and subject to similar leases. In addition, an 
appropriate valuation method is used, which may include the 
discounted cash flow and the capitalisation method. Discount rates and 
capitalisation rates are determined based on industry expertise and 
knowledge, and where possible a direct comparison to third party rates 
for similar assets in a comparable location. Rental revenue from current 
leases and assumptions about future leases, as well as any expected 
operational cash outflows in relation to the property, are also reflected 
in fair value. In relation to development properties under construction 
for future use as investment property, where reliably measurable, fair 
value is determined based on the market value of the property on the 
assumption it had already been completed at the valuation date less 
costs still required to complete the project, including an appropriate 
adjustment for profit and risk.

External valuations of the individual investments are carried out in 
accordance with the Constitutions for each trust forming DXS, or may 
be earlier where the Responsible Entity believes there is a potential for 
a material change in the fair value of the property.

Changes in fair values are recorded in the Statements of 
Comprehensive Income. The gain or loss on disposal of an investment 
property is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount 
of the asset at the date of disposal and the net proceeds from disposal 
and is included in the Statements of Comprehensive Income in the 
year of disposal.

Subsequent redevelopment and refurbishment costs (other than 
repairs and maintenance) are capitalised to the investment property 
where they result in an enhancement in the future economic benefits 
of the property. 

(r) leasing fees
leasing fees incurred are capitalised and amortised over the lease 
periods to which they relate.

(s) lease incentives
Prospective lessees may be offered incentives as an inducement to 
enter into operating leases. These incentives may take various forms 
including cash payments, rent free periods, or a contribution to certain 
lessee costs such as fit out costs or relocation costs. 

The costs of incentives are recognised as a reduction of rental revenue 
on a straight‑line basis from the earlier of the date which the tenant has 
effective use of the premises or the lease commencement date to the 
end of the lease term. The carrying amount of the lease incentives is 
reflected in the fair value of investment properties.

(t) investments accounted for using the equity method
Some property investments are held through the ownership of units in 
single purpose unlisted trusts or shares in unlisted companies where the 
Group exerts significant influence but does not have a controlling interest. 
These investments are considered to be associates and the equity method 
of accounting is applied in the consolidated Financial Statements.

under this method, the entity’s share of the post‑acquisition profits 
of associates is recognised in the consolidated Statements of 
Comprehensive Income. The cumulative post‑acquisition movements 
are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. Dividends 
or distributions receivable from associates are recognised in the parent 
entity’s Statements of Comprehensive Income, while in the consolidated 
Financial Statements they reduce the carrying amount of the investment.

When the Group’s share of losses in an associate equal or exceed its 
interest in the associate (including any unsecured receivables) the 
Group does not recognise any further losses unless it has incurred 
obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.

(u) Business combinations
During the period DXS adopted the revised AASB 3 Business 
Combinations, AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial 
Statements and AASB 2008‑3 Amendments to Australian Accounting 
Standards arising from AASB 3 and AASB 127 effective for annual 
reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.

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

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

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

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(v) impairment of assets
Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other assets are tested for impairment whenever events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the 
asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in 
use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows 
which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash‑generating units). non‑financial assets other than 
goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date.

(w) intangible assets

(i) Goodwill

Goodwill is recognised as of the acquisition date and is measured as the excess of the aggregate of the fair value of consideration transferred and the 
non‑controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. 

In a business combination achieved in stages, the acquirer shall remeasure its previously held equity interest in the acquiree at its acquisition‑date 
fair value and recognise the resulting gain or loss, if any, in profit or loss.

The carrying value of the goodwill is tested for impairment at each reporting date with any decrement in value taken to the Statements 
of Comprehensive Income as an expense.

(ii) management rights

Management rights represent the asset management rights owned by the Group which entitle it to management fee revenue from both finite and 
indefinite life trusts. Those rights that are deemed to have a finite useful life, are measured at cost and amortised using the straight‑line method 
over their estimated useful lives which vary from six to 22 years. 

Management rights with indefinite life are not subject to amortisation and are tested for impairment at the end of each reporting period.

(x) financial assets and liabilities

(i) Classification

DXS has classified its financial assets and liabilities as follows:

Financial asset/liability

Classification

Valuation basis

Reference

Cash and cash equivalents

Fair value through profit or loss

Fair value

Refer note 1(j).

Receivables

Other financial assets

Other financial assets

Payables

loans and receivables

loans and receivables

Amortised cost

Refer note 1(k).

Amortised cost

Refer note 1(e).

Fair value through profit or loss

Fair value

Refer note 1(n).

Financial liability at amortised cost

Amortised cost

Refer note 1(y).

Interest bearing liabilities

Financial liability at amortised cost

Amortised cost

Refer note 1(z).

Derivatives

Fair value through profit or loss

Fair value

Refer note 1(e).

Financial assets and liabilities are classified in accordance with the purpose for which they were acquired.

(ii) Fair value estimation of financial assets and liabilities

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

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives) is based on quoted market prices at the end of 
the reporting period. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price. The appropriate quoted market 
price for financial liabilities is the current ask price.

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (for example, over‑the‑counter derivatives) is determined using valuation 
techniques including dealer quotes for similar instruments and discounted cash flows. In particular, the fair value of interest rate swaps and cross 
currency swaps are calculated as the present value of the estimated future cash flows, the fair value of forward exchange rate contracts is determined 
using forward exchange market rates at the end of the reporting period, and the fair value of interest rate option contracts are calculated as the present 
value of the estimated future cash flows taking into account the time value and implied volatility of the underlying instrument.

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(y) Payables
These amounts represent liabilities for amounts owing at end of the 
reporting period. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid 
within 30 days of recognition.

(z) interest bearing liabilities
Subsequent to initial recognition at fair value, net of transaction costs 
incurred, interest bearing liabilities are measured at amortised cost. 
Any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the 
redemption amount is recognised in the Statements of Comprehensive 
Income over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest 
method. Interest bearing liabilities are classified as current liabilities 
unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer the liability for 
at least twelve months after the reporting date.

(ac) foreign currency
Items included in the Financial Statements of the Group are measured 
using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the 
entity operates (the functional currency). The Financial Statements are 
presented in Australian dollars, which is the functional and presentation 
currency of the Group.

(i) Foreign currency transactions

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional 
currency 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 period end 
exchange rates of financial assets and liabilities denominated in foreign 
currencies are recognised in the Statements of Comprehensive Income.

(aa) Employee benefits

(i) Wages, salaries and annual leave

liabilities for employee benefits for wages, salaries and annual leave 
represent present obligations resulting from employees’ services 
provided to the end of the reporting period, calculated at undiscounted 
amounts based on remuneration wage and salary rates that the Group 
expect to pay at the end of the reporting period including related 
on‑costs, such as workers compensation, insurance and payroll tax.

(ii) long service leave

The provision for employee benefits for long service leave represents the 
present value of the estimated future cash outflows, to be made resulting 
from employees’ services provided to the end of the reporting period.

The provision is calculated using expected future increases in wage and 
salary rates including related on‑costs and expected settlement dates 
based on turnover history and is discounted using the rates attaching to 
national government bonds at the end of the reporting period which most 
closely match the term of the maturity of the related liabilities. The 
unwinding of the discount is treated as long service leave expense.

(ab) Earnings per unit
Earnings per unit are determined by dividing the net profit attributable 
to unitholders of the parent entity by the weighted average number of 
ordinary units outstanding during the year, adjusted for bonus elements 
in units issued during the year.

Diluted earnings per unit are adjusted from the basic earnings per unit 
by taking into account the impact of dilutive potential units. The Group 
did not have such dilutive potential units during the year. 

(ii) Foreign operations

Foreign operations are located in the united States, new Zealand, 
France, Germany and Canada. These operations have a functional 
currency of uS Dollars, nZ Dollars, Euros and Canadian Dollars 
respectively, which are translated into the presentation currency.

The assets and liabilities of the foreign operations are translated at 
exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Income 
and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the 
period. Exchange differences arising, are recognised in the foreign 
currency translation reserve and recognised in profit or loss on disposal 
of the foreign operation.

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

(ad) Operating segments 
During the period DXS adopted AASB 8 Operating Segments which 
replaced AASB 114 Segment Reporting. The new standard requires 
a “management approach”, under which segment information is 
presented on the same basis as that used for internal reporting 
purposes. This has resulted in a review of the reportable segments 
presented. In addition, the segments are reported in a manner that 
is more consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief 
Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The CODM has been identified as 
the Board of Directors as they are responsible for the strategic decision 
making within the Group. Apart from the additional disclosures and 
measures reflected in the operating segments note (note 38), the 
adoption of AASB 8 has not had an impact on the measurements 
reflected in the Group’s Financial Statements. Comparative information 
for 2009 has been represented. 

(ae) Rounding of amounts
The Group is the kind referred to in Class Order 98/0100, issued by 
the Australian Securities & Investment Commission, relating to the 
rounding off of amounts in the Financial Statements. Amounts in the 
Financial Statements have been rounded off in accordance with that 
Class Order to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the 
nearest dollar.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
(af) Presentation of parent entity financial Statements
The Group is a registered scheme of the kind referred to in Class Order 10/654, issued by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission, 
relating to the inclusion of parent entity Financial Statements in the consolidated Financial Statements. The Class Order provides relief from the 
Corporations Amendment (Corporate Reporting Reform) Act 2010 and the Group continues to present the parent entity Financial Statements and 
the consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with that Class Order.

(ag) new accounting standards and interpretations 
Certain new accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for the 30 June 2010 reporting period. 
Our assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below:

(i)  AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 2009‑11 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 (effective from 

1 January 2013). AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification and measurement of financial assets. under the new guidance, 
a financial asset is to be measured at amortised cost only if it is held within a business model whose objective is to collect contractual cash 
flows and the contractual terms of the asset give rise on specific dates to cash flows that are payments solely of principal and interest on the 
principal amount outstanding. All other financial assets are to be measured at fair value. The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2013 
but is available for early adoption. The Group is currently assessing the impact of this standard but does not expect it to be significant. 

(ii)  Revised AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures (effective from 1 January 2011). In December 2009 the AASB issued a revised AASB 124 

Related Party Disclosures. It is effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011 and must be applied retrospectively. 
The amendment clarifies and simplifies the definition of a related party. The Group will apply the amended standard from 1 July 2011. It is 
not expected to have any impact on the Group’s Financial Statements. 

(iii)  AASB 2009‑5 Further Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Annual Improvements Project (effective from 1 January 
2010). In May 2010, the AASB issued a number of improvements to existing Australian Accounting Standards. The Group will apply the revised 
standards from 1 July 2010 where applicable. The Group is currently assessing the impact of the revised rules but does not expect it to be 
significant. 

(iv)  AASB 1053 Application of Tiers of Australian Accounting Standards and AASB 2010‑2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising 
from Reduced Disclosure Requirements (effective from 1 July 2013). On 30 June 2010 the AASB officially introduced a revised differential 
reporting framework in Australia. under this framework, a two‑tier differential reporting regime applies to all entities that prepare general 
purpose financial statements. The Group is listed on the ASX and is therefore not eligible to adopt the new Australian Accounting Standards – 
Reduced Disclosure Requirements. As a consequence, the two standards will have no impact on the Financial Statements of the Group.

note 2. Property revenue

Rent and recoverable outgoings

Incentive amortisation

Other revenue

Total property revenue

note 3. Finance costs

Interest paid/payable

Interest received from related parties 

Amount capitalised

Other finance costs

net fair value loss/(gain) of interest rate swaps

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 690,010 

 733,800 

 137,704 

 143,019 

 (49,033)

 (47,242)

 22,091 

 21,948 

 (7,257)

 3,072 

 (5,811)

 2,298 

 663,068 

 708,506 

 133,519 

 139,506

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

 119,490 

 164,053 

 17,544 

 – 

 – 

 (30,026)

 (41,377)

 (35,050)

 5,240 

 5,647 

 – 

 797 

 97,662 

 249,591 

 (10,101)

2009
$’000

 (9,224)

 (3,567)

 (8,020)

 122 

 6,667 

 181,015 

 384,241 

 (21,786)

 (14,022)

Finance cost attributable to asset disposal program1

 9,670 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Total finance costs

 190,685 

 384,241 

 (21,786)

 (14,022)

1  As a result of the asset sale program, debt has been repaid and associated finance costs have been recognised in the Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

The average capitalisation rate used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation is 7.09% (2009: 6.60%).

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note 4. Income tax
(a) income tax (benefit)/expense

Current tax (benefit)/expense

Deferred tax expense

Total income tax (benefit)/expense

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

(Increase) in deferred tax assets

Increase in deferred tax liabilities

notes

Consolidated

2010
$’000

 (3,650)

 224 

2009
$’000

 7,079 

 5,458 

 (3,426)

 12,537 

19

26

 (1,097)

 1,321 

 (298)

 5,756 

 224 

 5,458

(b) Reconciliation of income tax expense to net profit/(loss) 

Profit/(loss) before tax

less amounts not subject to income tax (note 1(g))

Prima facie tax benefit at the Australian tax rate  
of 30% (2009: 30%)

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

Depreciation and amortisation

Impairment

Reversal of previous impairment

net fair value loss of investment properties

Previously unrecognised tax losses now recognised

Reversal of recognised tax loss

net loss on sale of investment properties

Previous unrecognised tax losses utilised

unused tax losses

Sundry items

Income tax (benefit)/expense

Consolidated

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 1,607 

 (1,575,652)

 (16,210)

 1,489,557 

 (14,603)

 (86,095)

 (4,381)

 (25,829)

 (1,370)

 (1,816)

 – 

 22,371 

 (3,992)

 6,988 

 – 

 – 

 242 

 (693)

 (225)

 5 

 – 

 16,125 

 (1,802)

 3,470 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 18 

 955 

 38,366 

 (3,426)

 12,537

(c) withholding tax benefit 
Withholding tax benefit of $26,557,000 (2009: $132,773,000) comprises $29,396,000 (2009: $135,183,000) of deferred tax benefit and 
$2,839,000 (2009: $2,410,000) of current tax expense. The deferred tax benefit is recognised on differences between the tax cost base of the 
uS assets and liabilities and their accounting carrying value at end of the reporting period. The majority of the deferred tax benefit arises due to 
the tax depreciation and revaluation of uS investment properties as well as mark‑to‑market of derivatives.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 5. other expenses

Audit and other fees

Custodian fees

legal and other professional fees

Registry costs and listing fees

Occupancy expenses

Administration expenses

Other staff expenses

External management fees

Other expenses

Total other expenses

notes

6

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 2,417 

 402 

 2,495 

 895 

 2,194 

 4,319 

 2,118 

 4,172 

 5,365 

2009
$’000

 3,096 

 532 

 1,305 

 755 

 267 

 4,557 

 1,881 

 3,792 

 5,300 

2010
$’000

 397 

 105 

 208 

 239 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

2009
$’000

 591 

 124 

 80 

 206 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 619 

 621 

 24,377 

 21,485 

 1,568 

 1,622

note 6. audit and advisory fees
During the year the auditor of the parent entity and its related practices and non‑related audit firms earned the following remuneration:

(a) Assurance services

PwC Australia – audit and review of Financial Statements  
and other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001

PwC uS – audit and review of Financial Statements and  
other audit work under the Corporations Act 2001

PwC fees paid in relation to outgoings audit1

Remuneration for audit services to PwC

Fees paid to non‑PwC audit firms

Total remuneration for assurance services

(b) Taxation services

Fees paid to PwC Australia

Fees paid to PwC uS

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$

2009
$

2010
$

2009
$

 1,261,706 

 1,353,129 

 362,772 

 355,252 

 234,140 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 95,711 

 61,675 

 38,604 

 42,277 

 1,591,557 

 1,414,804 

 401,376 

 397,529 

 266,011 

 820,195 

 – 

 – 

 1,857,568 

 2,234,999 

 401,376 

 397,529 

 170,811 

 376,970 

 34,054 

 185,900 

 213,188 

 330,022 

 – 

 – 

Remuneration for taxation services to PwC

 383,999 

 706,992 

 34,054 

 185,900 

Fees paid to non‑PwC audit firms

Total remuneration for taxation services2

Total audit and taxation fees1

(c) fees paid to Pwc for transaction services

 270,831 

 216,113 

 – 

 50,613 

 654,830 

 923,105 

 34,054 

 236,513 

 2,512,398 

 3,158,104 

 435,430 

 634,042 

PwC assurance services in respect of capital raisings

 – 

 575,000 

 – 

 211,916 

PwC assurance services in respect of debt raisings

 245,544 

 – 

 245,554 

PwC taxation services

PwC other transaction and advisory fees

Total transaction service fees

 76,300 

 195,990 

 76,300 

 – 

 262,100 

 – 

 321,844 

 1,033,090 

 321,854 

 343,827 

 – 

 74,840 

 57,071 

Total audit, taxation and transaction service fees

 2,834,242 

 4,191,194 

 757,284 

 977,869

1  Fees paid in relation to outgoing audits are included in property expenses. Therefore, total audit and taxation fees included in other expenses  

is $2,417,000 (2009: $3,096,000) consolidated and $397,000 ($2009: $591,000) for the parent entity. 

2  These services include general compliance work, one off project work and advice with respect to the management of day to day tax affairs of the Group. 

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note 7. Current assets – cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank

Short‑term deposits

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 54,365 

 10,054 

2009
$’000

 74,159 

 10,686 

2010
$’000

 2,163 

 – 

2009
$’000

 27,268 

 – 

Total current assets – cash and cash equivalents

 64,419 

 84,845 

 2,163 

 27,268

note 8. Current assets – receivables

Rent receivable

less: provision for doubtful debts

Total rental receivables

Fee receivable

Other receivables from related parties

GST receivables

Interest receivable

Other receivables 

Total other receivables

Total current assets – receivables

note 9. non-current assets classified as held for sale
(a) non-current assets held for sale

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 16,403 

 (8,628)

 7,775 

 7,220 

 – 

 – 

 586 

 9,429 

2009
$’000

 20,815 

 (4,487)

 16,328 

 8,324 

 – 

 – 

 67 

2010
$’000

 282 

 (23)

 259 

 – 

 65,922 

 497 

 – 

2009
$’000

 2,232 

 (397)

 1,835 

 – 

 13,107 

 1,229 

 – 

 11,097 

 1,484 

 1,581 

 17,235 

 19,488 

 67,903 

 15,917 

 25,010 

 35,816 

 68,162 

 17,752 

Consolidated

Parent entity

Investment properties held for sale

Property, plant and equipment held for sale

2010
$’000

 18,068 

 – 

2009
$’000

 43,054 

 55,000 

Total non-current assets classified as held for sale

 18,068 

 98,054 

(b) Reconciliation

2010
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

2009
$’000

 20,800 

 – 

 20,800

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Disposals

Transfer from investment properties

Transfer from property, plant and equipment

Additions, amortisation and other

Closing balance as at 30 June 

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 98,054 

 (98,035)

 18,068 

 – 

 (19)

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 43,054 

 55,000 

2010
$’000

 20,800 

 (20,636)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (164)

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 20,800 

 – 

 – 

 18,068 

 98,054 

 – 

 20,800

As part of the asset sale program, certain assets were classified as non‑current assets held for sale and carried at fair value. 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 9. non-current assets classified as held for sale (continued)
Disposal
 n

On 8 July 2009, 68 Hasler Road, Herdsman, WA was disposed of for $11.3 million.

 n

On 15 July 2009, nordstraße 1, lobau was disposed of for $1.9 million. 

 n

On 30 July 2009, 3‑7 Bessemer Street, Blacktown, nSW was disposed of for $9.1 million.

 n

On 9 October 2009, 343 George Street, Sydney, nSW was disposed of for $55.2 million.

 n

During the year, all strata lots of Redwood Garden Industrial Estate, Dingley, VIC were gradually disposed of for a total of $22.7 million. 

As at 30 June 2010, Atlantic Corporate Park, Sterling, northern Virginia in north America was classified as held for sale.

note 10. non-current asset – inventories
(a) land held for resale

land held for resale

Total non-current asset – inventories

(b) Reconciliation

Opening balance as at 1 July

Transfer from investment properties1

Additions and other

Closing balance as at 30 June

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 45,470 

 45,470 

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

2010
$’000

 – 

 – 

2009
$’000

 – 

 –

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 – 

 45,135 

 335 

 45,470 

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

1  During the current year, DEXuS Projects Pty limited (DXP), a wholly owned subsidiary of DXO, purchased the undeveloped land at laverton VIC from DIT for $64.8 million. 
DXP has initiated the development of part of the land (73.6 hectares valued at $45.1 million) with an intention to sell and has therefore classified this portion of the asset as 
inventory. The balance of 39.9 hectares (valued at $19.7 million) remains classified as investment property. 

note 11. loans with related parties

non-current assets – loans with related parties

Interest bearing loans with related parties1

Interest bearing loans with entities within DXS

Total non-current assets – loans with related parties

Current liabilities – loans with related parties

non‑interest bearing loans with entities within DXS2

Total current liabilities – loans with related parties

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 591,098 

 248,366 

 205,544 

 160,217 

 796,642 

 408,583 

 34,332 

 34,332 

 34,332 

 34,332

1  Interest bearing loans with DEXuS Finance Pty limited (DXF). These loan balances eliminate on consolidation within DXS. 
2  non‑interest bearing loans with entities within DXS were created to effect the stapling of the Trust, DIT, DOT and DXO. These loan balances eliminate on consolidation.

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note 12. Derivative financial instruments

Current assets

Interest rate swap contracts

Cross currency swap contracts

Forward foreign exchange contracts

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 24,727 

 7,812 

 1,364 

 29,904 

 49,484 

 2,038 

 12,682 

 – 

 659 

 19,583 

 20,375 

 1,133 

Total current assets – derivative financial instruments

 33,903 

 81,426 

 13,341 

 41,091 

non-current assets

Interest rate swap contracts

Cross currency swap contracts

Forward foreign exchange contracts

 97,492 

 13,440 

 1,489 

 92,389 

 30,302 

 1,374 

 56,815 

 48,872 

 – 

 472 

 7,230 

 612 

Total non-current assets – derivative financial instruments

 112,421 

 124,065 

 57,287 

 56,714 

Current liabilities

Interest rate swap contracts

Cross currency swap contracts

Forward foreign exchange contracts

 5,765 

 11,313 

 186 

 9,853 

 22,476 

 115 

 2,434 

 5,065 

 93 

 5,043 

 22,030 

 197 

Total current liabilities – derivative financial instruments

 17,264 

 32,444 

 7,592 

 27,270 

non-current liabilities

Interest rate swap contracts

Cross currency swap contracts

Forward foreign exchange contracts

 303,181 

 291,350 

 70,904 

 1,585 

 131 

62,223

197

 – 

 – 

 86,354 

 35,866 

 55 

Total non-current liabilities – derivative financial instruments

 304,897 

 353,780 

 70,904 

 122,275 

net derivative financial instruments

 (175,837)

 (180,733)

 (7,868)

 (51,740)

Refer note 32 for further discussion regarding derivative financial instruments.

note 13. Current assets – other

Prepayments

Total current assets – other

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 13,555 

 13,618 

 13,555 

 13,618 

2010
$’000

 2,997 

 2,997 

2009
$’000

 2,731 

 2,731

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties
(a) Properties

ownership

acquisition date

Independent

Independent valuer

Consolidated book

Consolidated book 

held by parent entity

Kings Park Industrial Estate, Bowmans Road, Marayong, nSW

Target Distrbution Centre, lot 1, Tara Avenue, Altona north, VIC

Axxess Corporate Park, 164‑180 Forster Road, 11 & 21‑45 Gilby Road, 307‑355 Ferntree Gully Road, Mount Waverley, VIC

Knoxfield Industrial Estate, 20 Henderson Road, Knoxfield, VIC

12 Frederick Street, St leonards, nSW

2 Alspec Place, Eastern Creek, nSW

108‑120 Silverwater Road, nSW

40 Talavera Road, north Ryde, nSW

44 Market Street, Sydney, nSW

8 nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC

130 George Street, Parramatta, nSW

Flinders Gate Complex, 172 Flinders Street & 189 Flinders lane, Melbourne, VIC

383‑395 Kent Street, Sydney, nSW

14 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT**

Sydney CBD Floor Space1

Westfield Whitford City Shopping Centre Marmion & Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys, WA2

Westfield Whitfords Avenue lot 6 Endeavour Road, Hillarys, WA2

34‑60 little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC**

32‑44 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC

Flinders Gate Car Park, 172‑189 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC

383‑395 Kent Street Car Park, Sydney, nSW

Total parent entity investment properties excluding development properties

Total parent entity development properties held as investment properties

Total parent entity investment properties

1  This relates to heritage floor space retained following the disposal of 1 Chifley Square, Sydney.
2  The valuation reflects 50% of the independent valuation amount. These assets have been disposed of during the year ended 30 June 2010. 

The title to all properties is freehold, with the exception of the properties marked ** which are leasehold.

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

50

50

100

100

100

100

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Independent

 valuation date

 valuation amount

$’000

 value 30 June 2010

value 30 June 2009

$’000

$’000

May 1990

Oct 1995

Oct 1996

Aug 1996

Jul 2000

Mar 2004

May 2010

Oct 2002

Sep 1987

nov 1993

May 1997

Mar 1999

Sep 1987

May 2002

Jul 2000

Oct 1984

Dec 1992

nov 1984

Jun 1998

Mar 1999

Sep 1987

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

n/a

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

n/a

Jun 2007

Jun 2007

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

 88,000 

 28,900 

 179,400 

 33,000 

 33,100 

 24,800 

 n/a 

 29,200 

 192,700 

 85,000 

 80,000 

 25,150 

 122,000 

 37,000 

 – 

 252,350 

 24,650 

 40,900 

 38,800 

 54,600 

 60,000 

 1,429,550 

n/a

(i)

(e)

(g)

(a)

(e)

(f)

(f)

(d)

(i)

(a)

(i)

(i)

(i)

–

(f)

(f)

(i)

(i)

(i)

(i)

 88,030 

 28,964 

 179,400 

 33,164 

 33,463 

 23,300 

 25,798 

 26,603 

 192,700 

 80,000 

 74,320 

 24,747 

 122,000 

 37,000 

 129 

 – 

 – 

 34,077 

 27,010 

 49,043 

 60,000 

 91,200 

 30,000 

 180,600 

 33,000 

 33,100 

 23,300 

 – 

 29,200 

 190,000 

 85,000 

 72,000 

 22,000 

 120,000 

 41,000 

 196 

 245,350 

 24,650 

 36,000 

 34,000 

 49,000 

 58,000 

 1,139,748 

 1,397,596 

 218,239 

 – 

 1,357,987 

 1,397,596 

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties

(a) Properties

held by parent entity

Kings Park Industrial Estate, Bowmans Road, Marayong, nSW

Target Distrbution Centre, lot 1, Tara Avenue, Altona north, VIC

Axxess Corporate Park, 164‑180 Forster Road, 11 & 21‑45 Gilby Road, 307‑355 Ferntree Gully Road, Mount Waverley, VIC

Knoxfield Industrial Estate, 20 Henderson Road, Knoxfield, VIC

12 Frederick Street, St leonards, nSW

2 Alspec Place, Eastern Creek, nSW

108‑120 Silverwater Road, nSW

40 Talavera Road, north Ryde, nSW

44 Market Street, Sydney, nSW

8 nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC

130 George Street, Parramatta, nSW

383‑395 Kent Street, Sydney, nSW

14 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT**

Sydney CBD Floor Space1

Flinders Gate Complex, 172 Flinders Street & 189 Flinders lane, Melbourne, VIC

Westfield Whitford City Shopping Centre Marmion & Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys, WA2

Westfield Whitfords Avenue lot 6 Endeavour Road, Hillarys, WA2

34‑60 little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC**

32‑44 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC

Flinders Gate Car Park, 172‑189 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC

383‑395 Kent Street Car Park, Sydney, nSW

Total parent entity investment properties excluding development properties

Total parent entity development properties held as investment properties

Total parent entity investment properties

1  This relates to heritage floor space retained following the disposal of 1 Chifley Square, Sydney.

2  The valuation reflects 50% of the independent valuation amount. These assets have been disposed of during the year ended 30 June 2010. 

The title to all properties is freehold, with the exception of the properties marked ** which are leasehold.

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

50

50

100

100

100

100

ownership

acquisition date

Independent
 valuation date

Independent
 valuation amount
$’000

Independent valuer

Consolidated book
 value 30 June 2010
$’000

Consolidated book 
value 30 June 2009
$’000

May 1990

Oct 1995

Oct 1996

Aug 1996

Jul 2000

Mar 2004

May 2010

Oct 2002

Sep 1987

nov 1993

May 1997

Mar 1999

Sep 1987

May 2002

Jul 2000

Oct 1984

Dec 1992

nov 1984

Jun 1998

Mar 1999

Sep 1987

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

n/a

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

n/a

Jun 2007

Jun 2007

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

 88,000 

 28,900 

 179,400 

 33,000 

 33,100 

 24,800 

 n/a 

 29,200 

 192,700 

 85,000 

 80,000 

 25,150 

 122,000 

 37,000 

 – 

 252,350 

 24,650 

 40,900 

 38,800 

 54,600 

 60,000 

 1,429,550 

(i)

(e)

(g)

(a)

(e)

(f)

n/a

(f)

(d)

(i)

(a)

(i)

(i)

(i)

–

(f)

(f)

(i)

(i)

(i)

(i)

 88,030 

 28,964 

 179,400 

 33,164 

 33,463 

 23,300 

 25,798 

 26,603 

 192,700 

 80,000 

 74,320 

 24,747 

 122,000 

 37,000 

 129 

 – 

 – 

 34,077 

 27,010 

 49,043 

 60,000 

 91,200 

 30,000 

 180,600 

 33,000 

 33,100 

 23,300 

 – 

 29,200 

 190,000 

 85,000 

 72,000 

 22,000 

 120,000 

 41,000 

 196 

 245,350 

 24,650 

 36,000 

 34,000 

 49,000 

 58,000 

 1,139,748 

 1,397,596 

 218,239 

 – 

 1,357,987 

 1,397,596 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)
(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities

2‑4 Military Road Matraville, nSW

79‑99 St Hilliers Road, Auburn, nSW

3 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills, nSW

1 Garigal Road, Belrose, nSW

2 Minna Close, Belrose, nSW

114‑120 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale, nSW

145‑151 Arthur Street, Flemington, nSW

436‑484 Victoria Road, Gladesville, nSW

1 Foundation Place, Greystanes, nSW

5‑15 Roseberry Avenue & 25‑55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, nSW

10‑16 South Street, Rydalmere, nSW

19 Chifley Street, Smithfield, nSW

Pound Road West, Dandenong, VIC

352 Macaulay Road, Kensington, VIC

DEXuS Industrial Estate, Boundary Road, laverton north, VIC 

250 Forest Road, South lara, VIC

15‑23 Whicker Road, Gillman, SA

25 Donkin Street, Brisbane, QlD

52 Holbeche Road, Arndell Park, nSW

30‑32 Bessemer Street, Blacktown, nSW

27‑29 liberty Road, Huntingwood, nSW

154 O’Riordan Street, Mascot, nSW

11 Talavera Road, north Ryde, nSW

DEXuS Industrial Estate, Egerton Street, Silverwater, nSW 

40 Biloela Street, Villawood, nSW

114 Fairbank Road, Clayton, VIC

30 Bellrick Street, Acacia Ridge, QlD

Zone Industrial Epone II, Epone

19 rue de Bretagne, Saint‑Quentin Fallavier

21 rue du Chemin Blanc, Champlan

32 avenue de l’Oceanie, Villejust

Rn 19 ZAC de l’Ormes Road, Servon (1)

Rn 19 ZAC de l’Ormes Road, Servon (2)

Im Holderbusch 3, Industriestraße, Sulmstraße, Ellhofen – Weinsberg

Schillerstraße 51 Ellhofen 

Schillerstraße 42, 42a, Bahnhofstraße 44, 50 Ellhofen

Im Gewerbegebiet 18 Friedewald

Im Steinbruch 4, 6, Knetzgau

Carl‑leverkus‑Straße 3‑5, Winkelsweg 182‑184, langenfeld

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ownership

acquisition date

Independent

Independent valuer

Consolidated book

Consolidated book 

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Independent

 valuation date

 valuation amount

$’000

 value 30 June 2010

value 30 June 2009

$’000

$’000

Apr 1998 & Oct 2001

Dec 2009

Sep 1997

Dec 2002

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Sep 1997

Sep 1997

Sep 1997

Feb 2003

Sep 1997

Dec 1998

Jan 2004

Oct 1998

Jul 2002

Dec 2002

Dec 2002

Dec 1998

Jul 1998

May 1997

Jul 1998 

Jun 1997

Jun 2002

May 1997

Jul 1997

Jul 1997

Jun 1997

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

n/a

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2008

Jun 2010

Dec 2007

Jun 2010

Jun 2008

Dec 2008

Dec 2007

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

 n/a 

 40,000 

 40,000 

 24,000 

 27,600 

 48,000 

 30,750 

 46,000 

 41,500 

 102,700 

 44,000 

 18,350 

 77,300 

 10,000 

 115,400 

 44,750 

 26,800 

 35,600 

 11,500 

 16,300 

 9,650 

 15,000 

 127,000 

 39,500 

 7,000 

 15,600 

 19,600 

 6,462 

 9,056 

 7,924 

10,173

 11,907 

 5,488 

 17,194 

 12,036 

 7,093 

 4,442 

 9,636 

 10,532 

n/a

(e)

(e)

(f)

(f)

(f)

(g)

(a)

(f)

(d)

(e)

(i)

(i)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(e)

(e)

(a)

(e)

(a)

(i)

(g)

(e)

(d)

(g)

(d)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

 115,400 

 102,400 

 48,751 

 40,168 

 40,000 

 22,000 

 27,213 

 41,800 

 31,078 

 46,804 

 41,500 

 89,795 

 39,636 

 15,000 

 77,300 

 – 

 50,700 

 25,712 

 32,234 

 12,000 

 15,400 

 8,154 

 13,592 

 127,000 

 41,900 

 – 

 14,600 

 19,600 

 6,462 

 9,056 

 7,924 

10,173

 11,907 

 5,488 

 17,194 

 12,036 

 7,093 

 4,442 

 9,636 

 10,532 

 – 

 40,000 

 41,000 

 24,000 

 27,600 

 44,000 

 30,750 

 46,000 

 41,000 

 88,000 

 41,000 

 16,300 

 77,000 

 8,205 

 48,758 

 25,700 

 32,000 

 11,300 

 14,900 

 8,000 

 13,500 

 130,000 

 40,000 

 6,500 

 14,000 

 20,000 

 5,990 

 9,755 

 8,851

9,598

 15,528 

 5,286 

 21,753 

 16,554 

 9,120 

 5,869 

 13,737 

 12,285 

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)

(a) Properties (continued)

DEXuS Industrial Estate, Boundary Road, laverton north, VIC 

held by other stapled entities

2‑4 Military Road Matraville, nSW

79‑99 St Hilliers Road, Auburn, nSW

3 Brookhollow Avenue, Baulkham Hills, nSW

1 Garigal Road, Belrose, nSW

2 Minna Close, Belrose, nSW

114‑120 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale, nSW

145‑151 Arthur Street, Flemington, nSW

436‑484 Victoria Road, Gladesville, nSW

1 Foundation Place, Greystanes, nSW

10‑16 South Street, Rydalmere, nSW

19 Chifley Street, Smithfield, nSW

Pound Road West, Dandenong, VIC

352 Macaulay Road, Kensington, VIC

250 Forest Road, South lara, VIC

15‑23 Whicker Road, Gillman, SA

25 Donkin Street, Brisbane, QlD

52 Holbeche Road, Arndell Park, nSW

30‑32 Bessemer Street, Blacktown, nSW

27‑29 liberty Road, Huntingwood, nSW

154 O’Riordan Street, Mascot, nSW

11 Talavera Road, north Ryde, nSW

40 Biloela Street, Villawood, nSW

114 Fairbank Road, Clayton, VIC

30 Bellrick Street, Acacia Ridge, QlD

Zone Industrial Epone II, Epone

19 rue de Bretagne, Saint‑Quentin Fallavier

21 rue du Chemin Blanc, Champlan

32 avenue de l’Oceanie, Villejust

Rn 19 ZAC de l’Ormes Road, Servon (1)

Rn 19 ZAC de l’Ormes Road, Servon (2)

DEXuS Industrial Estate, Egerton Street, Silverwater, nSW 

Im Holderbusch 3, Industriestraße, Sulmstraße, Ellhofen – Weinsberg

Schillerstraße 51 Ellhofen 

Schillerstraße 42, 42a, Bahnhofstraße 44, 50 Ellhofen

Im Gewerbegebiet 18 Friedewald

Im Steinbruch 4, 6, Knetzgau

Carl‑leverkus‑Straße 3‑5, Winkelsweg 182‑184, langenfeld

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

ownership

acquisition date

Independent
 valuation date

Independent
 valuation amount
$’000

Independent valuer

Consolidated book
 value 30 June 2010
$’000

Consolidated book 
value 30 June 2009
$’000

5‑15 Roseberry Avenue & 25‑55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, nSW

Apr 1998 & Oct 2001

Dec 2009

Sep 1997

Dec 2002

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Sep 1997

Sep 1997

Sep 1997

Feb 2003

Sep 1997

Dec 1998

Jan 2004

Oct 1998

Jul 2002

Dec 2002

Dec 2002

Dec 1998

Jul 1998

May 1997

Jul 1998 

Jun 1997

Jun 2002

May 1997

Jul 1997

Jul 1997

Jun 1997

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Jul 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

n/a

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2008

Jun 2010

Dec 2007

Jun 2010

Jun 2008

Dec 2008

Dec 2007

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

 n/a 

 40,000 

 40,000 

 24,000 

 27,600 

 48,000 

 30,750 

 46,000 

 41,500 

 102,700 

 44,000 

 18,350 

 77,300 

 10,000 

 115,400 

 44,750 

 26,800 

 35,600 

 11,500 

 16,300 

 9,650 

 15,000 

 127,000 

 39,500 

 7,000 

 15,600 

 19,600 

 6,462 

 9,056 

 7,924 

10,173

 11,907 

 5,488 

 17,194 

 12,036 

 7,093 

 4,442 

 9,636 

 10,532 

n/a

(e)

(e)

(f)

(f)

(f)

(g)

(a)

(f)

(d)

(e)

(i)

(i)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(e)

(e)

(a)

(e)

(a)

(i)

(g)

(e)

(d)

(g)

(d)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

 48,751 

 40,168 

 40,000 

 22,000 

 27,213 

 41,800 

 31,078 

 46,804 

 41,500 

 89,795 

 39,636 

 15,000 

 77,300 

 – 

 – 

 40,000 

 41,000 

 24,000 

 27,600 

 44,000 

 30,750 

 46,000 

 41,000 

 88,000 

 41,000 

 16,300 

 77,000 

 8,205 

 115,400 

 102,400 

 50,700 

 25,712 

 32,234 

 12,000 

 15,400 

 8,154 

 13,592 

 127,000 

 41,900 

 – 

 14,600 

 19,600 

 6,462 

 9,056 

 7,924 

10,173

 11,907 

 5,488 

 17,194 

 12,036 

 7,093 

 4,442 

 9,636 

 10,532 

 48,758 

 25,700 

 32,000 

 11,300 

 14,900 

 8,000 

 13,500 

 130,000 

 40,000 

 6,500 

 14,000 

 20,000 

 5,990 

 9,755 

 8,851

9,598

 15,528 

 5,286 

 21,753 

 16,554 

 9,120 

 5,869 

 13,737 

 12,285 

DEXUS PRoPERTy GRoUP 2010 AnnuAl REPORT  51

 
FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)
(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities (continued)

Schneiderstraße 82, langenfeld

Über der Dingelstelle, langenweddingen

nordstraße 1, lobau

Former Straße 6, unna

niedesheimer Straße 24, Worms

liverpooler‑/ Kopenhagener‑/ Osloer Straße, Duisburg

Bremer Ring, Hansestraße, Berlin‑Wustermark

TheodorStraße, Düsseldorf

13201 South Orange Avenue, Orlando

8574 Bostron Church Road, Milton, Ontario, Canada

Governor Phillip Tower & Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, nSW1

45 Clarence Street, Sydney, nSW

309‑321 Kent Street, Sydney, nSW1

1 Margaret Street, Sydney, nSW

Victoria Cross, 60 Miller Street, north Sydney, nSW

The Zenith, 821‑843 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, nSW1

Woodside Plaza, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

30 The Bond, 30‑34 Hickson Road, Sydney, nSW

Southgate Complex, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southgate, VIC

201‑217 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, nSW1

Garema Court, 140‑180 City Walk, Civic, ACT**

Australia Square Complex, 264‑278 George Street, Sydney, nSW1

lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland, new Zealand2

7100 Highlands Parkway, Atlanta

300 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw, Atlanta

1000‑1200 Williams Street nW, Atlanta

Stone Mountain, Atlanta

MD Wholesale Food Park, 7951 Ocean Avenue & 7970 Tarbay Drive, Jessup, Baltimore

1015 & 1025 West nursery Road, linthicum Heights, Baltimore

Cabot Techs, 989‑991 Corporate Boulevard, linthicum Heights, Baltimore

9112 Guildford Road, Columbia, Baltimore

8155 Stayton Drive, Jessup, Baltimore

8306 Patuxent Range Road, Jessup, Baltimore

8332 Bristol Court, Jessup, Baltimore

nE Baltimore, 21 & 23 Fontana lane, Rosedale, Baltimore

1181 Portal, 1831 Portal and 6615 Tributary Street, Baltimore

10 Kenwood Circle, Boston

1  The valuation reflects 50% of the independent valuation amount.

2  The property was externally valued at nZ$128.5 million at 30 June 2010 and has been translated at the period end spot rate.

The title to all properties is freehold, with the exception of the properties marked ** which are leasehold.

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ownership

acquisition date

Independent

Independent valuer

Consolidated book

Consolidated book 

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

50

100

50

100

100

50

100

100

100

50

100

50

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Independent

 valuation date

 valuation amount

$’000

 value 30 June 2010

value 30 June 2009

$’000

$’000

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Jun 2007

Dec 2007

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Jan 2001

May 2002

Aug 2000

Aug 2000

Aug 2000

Aug 2000

Sep 2005

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Jun 2005

Sep 2004

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2008

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Mar 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

 6,233 

 6,305 

 1,904 

 16,191 

 4,657 

 23,642 

 11,212 

 16,621 

 27,572 

 57,375 

 680,000 

 250,000 

 199,250 

 162,500 

 124,800 

 107,500 

 425,000 

 170,000 

 340,000 

 140,000 

 50,600 

 264,250 

 104,404 

 13,680 

 6,042 

 7,861 

 6,778 

 18,773 

 6,771 

 21,471 

 7,626 

 7,274 

 10,325 

 9,738 

 7,321 

 10,794 

 10,352 

(e)

(e)

(i)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(d)

(d)

(f)

(f)

(e)

(e)

(f)

(i)

(f)

(i)

(d)

(d)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

 6,233 

 6,305 

 – 

 16,191 

 4,657 

 23,642 

 11,212 

 16,621 

 28,593 

 61,999 

 624,744 

 254,834 

 178,645 

 162,719 

 128,881 

 107,500 

 425,000 

 150,000 

 340,372 

 140,989 

 38,083 

 265,340 

 104,404 

 – 

 6,042 

 7,861 

 – 

 19,975 

 6,771 

 19,975 

 7,626 

 7,274 

 10,325 

 9,738 

 7,321 

 11,985 

 – 

 8,016 

 7,833 

 1,904 

 22,953 

 6,129 

 25,535 

 13,893 

 20,544 

 30,441 

 55,017 

 615,000 

 250,000 

 177,000 

 170,000 

 120,000 

 110,000 

 400,000 

 150,000 

 340,000 

 140,000 

 48,000 

 267,000 

 104,603 

 13,680 

 8,257 

 8,874 

 6,778 

 23,170 

 8,997 

 30,811 

 9,860 

 9,613 

 14,050 

 12,817 

 8,874 

 13,064 

 10,352 

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)

(a) Properties (continued)

Governor Phillip Tower & Governor Macquarie Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, nSW1

held by other stapled entities (continued)

Schneiderstraße 82, langenfeld

Über der Dingelstelle, langenweddingen

nordstraße 1, lobau

Former Straße 6, unna

niedesheimer Straße 24, Worms

liverpooler‑/ Kopenhagener‑/ Osloer Straße, Duisburg

Bremer Ring, Hansestraße, Berlin‑Wustermark

TheodorStraße, Düsseldorf

13201 South Orange Avenue, Orlando

8574 Bostron Church Road, Milton, Ontario, Canada

45 Clarence Street, Sydney, nSW

309‑321 Kent Street, Sydney, nSW1

1 Margaret Street, Sydney, nSW

Victoria Cross, 60 Miller Street, north Sydney, nSW

The Zenith, 821‑843 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, nSW1

Woodside Plaza, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

30 The Bond, 30‑34 Hickson Road, Sydney, nSW

Southgate Complex, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southgate, VIC

201‑217 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, nSW1

Garema Court, 140‑180 City Walk, Civic, ACT**

Australia Square Complex, 264‑278 George Street, Sydney, nSW1

lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland, new Zealand2

7100 Highlands Parkway, Atlanta

300 Town Park Drive, Kennesaw, Atlanta

1000‑1200 Williams Street nW, Atlanta

Stone Mountain, Atlanta

MD Wholesale Food Park, 7951 Ocean Avenue & 7970 Tarbay Drive, Jessup, Baltimore

1015 & 1025 West nursery Road, linthicum Heights, Baltimore

Cabot Techs, 989‑991 Corporate Boulevard, linthicum Heights, Baltimore

9112 Guildford Road, Columbia, Baltimore

8155 Stayton Drive, Jessup, Baltimore

8306 Patuxent Range Road, Jessup, Baltimore

8332 Bristol Court, Jessup, Baltimore

nE Baltimore, 21 & 23 Fontana lane, Rosedale, Baltimore

1181 Portal, 1831 Portal and 6615 Tributary Street, Baltimore

10 Kenwood Circle, Boston

1  The valuation reflects 50% of the independent valuation amount.

2  The property was externally valued at nZ$128.5 million at 30 June 2010 and has been translated at the period end spot rate.

The title to all properties is freehold, with the exception of the properties marked ** which are leasehold.

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

50

100

50

100

100

50

100

100

100

50

100

50

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

ownership

acquisition date

Independent
 valuation date

Independent
 valuation amount
$’000

Independent valuer

Consolidated book
 value 30 June 2010
$’000

Consolidated book 
value 30 June 2009
$’000

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Dec 2006

Jun 2007

Dec 2007

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Dec 1998

Jan 2001

May 2002

Aug 2000

Aug 2000

Aug 2000

Aug 2000

Sep 2005

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Jun 2005

Sep 2004

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2009

Dec 2008

Dec 2009

Dec 2008

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2008

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Mar 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

 6,233 

 6,305 

 1,904 

 16,191 

 4,657 

 23,642 

 11,212 

 16,621 

 27,572 

 57,375 

 680,000 

 250,000 

 199,250 

 162,500 

 124,800 

 107,500 

 425,000 

 170,000 

 340,000 

 140,000 

 50,600 

 264,250 

 104,404 

 13,680 

 6,042 

 7,861 

 6,778 

 18,773 

 6,771 

 21,471 

 7,626 

 7,274 

 10,325 

 9,738 

 7,321 

 10,794 

 10,352 

(e)

(e)

(i)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(e)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(d)

(d)

(f)

(f)

(e)

(e)

(f)

(i)

(f)

(i)

(d)

(d)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

 6,233 

 6,305 

 – 

 16,191 

 4,657 

 23,642 

 11,212 

 16,621 

 28,593 

 61,999 

 624,744 

 254,834 

 178,645 

 162,719 

 128,881 

 107,500 

 425,000 

 150,000 

 340,372 

 140,989 

 38,083 

 265,340 

 104,404 

 – 

 6,042 

 7,861 

 – 

 19,975 

 6,771 

 19,975 

 7,626 

 7,274 

 10,325 

 9,738 

 7,321 

 11,985 

 – 

 8,016 

 7,833 

 1,904 

 22,953 

 6,129 

 25,535 

 13,893 

 20,544 

 30,441 

 55,017 

 615,000 

 250,000 

 177,000 

 170,000 

 120,000 

 110,000 

 400,000 

 150,000 

 340,000 

 140,000 

 48,000 

 267,000 

 104,603 

 13,680 

 8,257 

 8,874 

 6,778 

 23,170 

 8,997 

 30,811 

 9,860 

 9,613 

 14,050 

 12,817 

 8,874 

 13,064 

 10,352 

DEXUS PRoPERTy GRoUP 2010 AnnuAl REPORT  53

 
FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)
(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities (continued)

Commerce Park, Charlotte

9900 Brookford Street, Charlotte

3520‑3600 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte

1825 Airport Exchange Boulevard, Erlanger, Cincinnati

7453 Empire Drive, Florence, Cincinnati

1910 International Way, Hebran, Cincinnati

7930 & 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, Cincinnati

5‑11 Spiral Drive, Florence, Cincinnati

3368‑3372 Turfway Road, Erlanger, Cincinnati

124 Commerce, Cincinnati

10013‑11093 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati

lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati

World Park, 9756 & 9842 International Boulevard, Cincinnati

Equity/Westbelt/Dividend Drive, Columbus

2700 International Street, Columbus

3800 Twin Creeks Drive, Columbus

SE Columbus, 2550 John Glenn Avenue & 2626 Port Road, Columbus

912 113th Street & 2300 East Randoll Mill Road, Arlington, Dallas

1900 Diplomat Drive, Dallas

2055 Diplomat Drive, Dallas

1413 Bradley lane, Dallas

850 north lake Drive, Weatherford, Dallas

555 Airline Drive, Dallas

455 Airline Drive, Dallas

1141, 11460‑11480 & 11550‑11560 Hillguard Road, Dallas

11011 Regency Crest Drive, Garland, Dallas

885 East Collins, Boulevard, Richardson, Dallas

3601 East Plano Parkway & 1000 Shiloh Road, Plano, Dallas

2701, 2801, 2805 East Plano Parkway & 2700 Summit Avenue, Plano, Dallas

820‑860 Avenue F, Plano, Dallas

10th Street, Plano, Dallas

1600‑1700 Capital Avenue, Plano, Dallas

CTC @ Valwood, 13755 Hutton Drive, Dallas

6350 & 6360 Brackbill Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg

5045 Ritter Road & 209 Cumberland Parkway, Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg

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ownership

acquisition date

Independent

Independent valuer

Consolidated book

Consolidated book 

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Independent

 valuation date

 valuation amount

$’000

 value 30 June 2010

value 30 June 2009

$’000

$’000

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

 8,011 

 3,637 

 18,538 

 3,051 

 5,984 

 10,794 

 15,253 

 4,752 

 4,060 

 2,347 

 17,189 

 12,848 

 9,797 

 32,060 

 3,197 

 5,792 

 10,002 

 8,592 

 3,755 

 3,520 

 2,526 

 11,604 

 5,514 

 3,451 

 8,353 

 7,392 

 3,755 

 10,794 

 22,645 

 5,866 

 12,660 

 6,854 

 4,459 

 13,962 

 21,937 

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

 – 

 3,637 

 18,538 

 2,351 

 5,437 

 10,794 

 13,018 

 5,262 

 4,060 

 2,692 

 16,438 

 – 

 8,336 

 32,160 

 3,054 

 – 

 8,113 

 8,592 

 3,755 

 3,520 

 – 

 11,604 

 5,514 

 – 

 8,353 

 7,392 

 3,755 

 14,326 

 24,933 

 5,866 

 12,660 

 6,854 

 4,459 

 13,962 

 – 

 8,011 

 4,190 

 22,184 

 3,328 

 6,902 

 12,571 

 18,487 

 5,792 

 4,930 

 2,588 

 21,044 

 12,848 

 10,722 

 36,973 

 4,314 

 5,792 

 11,708 

 8,504 

 3,697 

 2,650 

 2,526 

 10,476 

 6,285 

 3,451 

 9,736 

 7,271 

 2,835 

 11,585 

 23,663 

 5,854 

 10,722 

 5,916 

 3,821 

 16,039 

 21,937 

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)

(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities (continued)

Commerce Park, Charlotte

9900 Brookford Street, Charlotte

3520‑3600 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte

1825 Airport Exchange Boulevard, Erlanger, Cincinnati

7453 Empire Drive, Florence, Cincinnati

1910 International Way, Hebran, Cincinnati

7930 & 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, Cincinnati

5‑11 Spiral Drive, Florence, Cincinnati

3368‑3372 Turfway Road, Erlanger, Cincinnati

124 Commerce, Cincinnati

10013‑11093 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati

lake Forest Drive, Cincinnati

World Park, 9756 & 9842 International Boulevard, Cincinnati

Equity/Westbelt/Dividend Drive, Columbus

2700 International Street, Columbus

3800 Twin Creeks Drive, Columbus

SE Columbus, 2550 John Glenn Avenue & 2626 Port Road, Columbus

912 113th Street & 2300 East Randoll Mill Road, Arlington, Dallas

1900 Diplomat Drive, Dallas

2055 Diplomat Drive, Dallas

1413 Bradley lane, Dallas

555 Airline Drive, Dallas

455 Airline Drive, Dallas

850 north lake Drive, Weatherford, Dallas

1141, 11460‑11480 & 11550‑11560 Hillguard Road, Dallas

11011 Regency Crest Drive, Garland, Dallas

885 East Collins, Boulevard, Richardson, Dallas

3601 East Plano Parkway & 1000 Shiloh Road, Plano, Dallas

2701, 2801, 2805 East Plano Parkway & 2700 Summit Avenue, Plano, Dallas

820‑860 Avenue F, Plano, Dallas

10th Street, Plano, Dallas

1600‑1700 Capital Avenue, Plano, Dallas

CTC @ Valwood, 13755 Hutton Drive, Dallas

6350 & 6360 Brackbill Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg

5045 Ritter Road & 209 Cumberland Parkway, Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

ownership

acquisition date

Independent
 valuation date

Independent
 valuation amount
$’000

Independent valuer

Consolidated book
 value 30 June 2010
$’000

Consolidated book 
value 30 June 2009
$’000

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

 8,011 

 3,637 

 18,538 

 3,051 

 5,984 

 10,794 

 15,253 

 4,752 

 4,060 

 2,347 

 17,189 

 12,848 

 9,797 

 32,060 

 3,197 

 5,792 

 10,002 

 8,592 

 3,755 

 3,520 

 2,526 

 11,604 

 5,514 

 3,451 

 8,353 

 7,392 

 3,755 

 10,794 

 22,645 

 5,866 

 12,660 

 6,854 

 4,459 

 13,962 

 21,937 

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

 – 

 3,637 

 18,538 

 2,351 

 5,437 

 10,794 

 13,018 

 5,262 

 4,060 

 2,692 

 16,438 

 – 

 8,336 

 32,160 

 3,054 

 – 

 8,113 

 8,592 

 3,755 

 3,520 

 – 

 11,604 

 5,514 

 – 

 8,353 

 7,392 

 3,755 

 14,326 

 24,933 

 5,866 

 12,660 

 6,854 

 4,459 

 13,962 

 – 

 8,011 

 4,190 

 22,184 

 3,328 

 6,902 

 12,571 

 18,487 

 5,792 

 4,930 

 2,588 

 21,044 

 12,848 

 10,722 

 36,973 

 4,314 

 5,792 

 11,708 

 8,504 

 3,697 

 2,650 

 2,526 

 10,476 

 6,285 

 3,451 

 9,736 

 7,271 

 2,835 

 11,585 

 23,663 

 5,854 

 10,722 

 5,916 

 3,821 

 16,039 

 21,937 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)
(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities (continued)

181 Fulling Mill Road, Harrisburg

3550 Tuburn Street & 3332‑3424 n. San Fernando Road, Glendale, los Angeles

14489 Industry Circle, la Mirada, los Angeles

14555 Alondra Boulevard, la Mirada & 6530 Altura Boulevard, Buena Park, los Angeles

9210 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, los Angeles

Memphis Industrial, 3965 Pilot Drive, Memphis

2950 lexington Avenue S, St Paul, Minneapolis

2222‑2298 Wooddale Drive, St Paul, Minneapolis

6105 Trenton lane north, Minneapolis

8575 Monticello lane, Osseo, Minneapolis

7401 Cahill Road, Minneapolis

CTC @ Dulles, 13555 EDS Drive, Herndan, northern Virginia

300 & 405‑444 Swan Avenue, 2402‑2520 Oakville Street & 2412‑2610 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, northern Virginia

45901‑45905 nokes Boulevard, Sterling, northern Virginia

44633‑44645 Guildford Road & 21641 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, northern Virginia

Beaumeade Telecom, 21561‑21571 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, northern Virginia

Orlando Central Park, 7600 Kingspointe Parkway, 8259 Exchange Drive,  
7451‑7488 Brokerage Drive & 2700‑2901 Titan Row, Orlando

7500 Exchange Drive, Orlando

105‑107 South 41st Avenue, Phoenix

1429‑1439 South 40th Avenue, Phoenix

10397 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Phoenix

844 44th Avenue, Phoenix

220 South 9th Street, Phoenix

431 north 47th Avenue, Phoenix

601 South 55th Avenue, Phoenix

1000 South Priest Drive, Phoenix

1120‑1150 W. Alameda Drive, Phoenix

1858 East Encanto Drive, Phoenix

3802‑3922 East university Drive, Phoenix

13602 12th Street, Chino, Riverside

3590 De Forest Circle, Mira loma, Riverside

1450 E Francis Street, 4200 Santa Ana Street, 1951 S Parco Street,  
1401 E Cedar Street & 1777 S Vintage Avenue, Ontario, Riverside

4190 Santa Ana Street, Ontario

16653 6th Street, 9545 Santa Anita Avenue, 9357 Richmond Place & 9371 Buffalo Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga

12000 Jersey Court, Rancho Cucamango

7510‑7520 Airway Road, San Diego

5823 newton Drive, San Diego

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ownership

acquisition date

Independent

Independent valuer

Consolidated book

Consolidated book 

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Independent

 valuation date

 valuation amount

$’000

 value 30 June 2010

value 30 June 2009

$’000

$’000

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

 10,969 

 57,609 

 7,626 

 17,247 

 21,354 

 6,409 

 7,157 

 16,954 

 7,814 

 1,819 

 2,896 

 26,868 

 48,540 

 52,379 

 17,247 

 43,135 

 63,006 

 4,459 

 14,549 

 10,677 

 9,386 

 7,274 

 6,770 

 6,336 

 4,987 

 3,344 

 6,488 

 6,162 

 9,453 

 6,336 

 12,320 

 27,572 

 5,866 

 23,114 

 4,693 

 8,342 

 18,487 

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

 – 

 62,009 

 9,105 

 19,799 

 23,302 

 – 

 7,403 

 15,323 

 7,814 

 1,819 

 – 

 26,868 

 48,540 

 17,247 

 – 

 – 

 59,897 

 4,459 

 12,947 

 9,040 

 8,782 

 6,494 

 6,840 

 6,336 

 4,987 

 2,149 

 7,063 

 – 

 – 

 7,333 

 13,927 

 28,071 

 5,338 

 26,057 

 5,614 

 9,668 

 – 

 10,969 

 63,717 

 9,490 

 20,705 

 24,156 

 6,409 

 8,689 

 19,534 

 8,504

 2,095 

 2,896 

 29,579 

 48,522 

 52,379 

 13,680 

 43,135 

 67,802 

 5,916 

 19,596 

 14,296 

 13,557 

 8,504 

 10,254 

 9,182 

 7,025 

 4,215 

 9,243 

 6,162 

 9,453 

 8,011 

 16,145 

 35,741 

 6,778 

 27,730 

 5,792 

 9,860 

 18,487 

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)

(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities (continued)

181 Fulling Mill Road, Harrisburg

3550 Tuburn Street & 3332‑3424 n. San Fernando Road, Glendale, los Angeles

14489 Industry Circle, la Mirada, los Angeles

14555 Alondra Boulevard, la Mirada & 6530 Altura Boulevard, Buena Park, los Angeles

9210 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, los Angeles

Memphis Industrial, 3965 Pilot Drive, Memphis

2950 lexington Avenue S, St Paul, Minneapolis

2222‑2298 Wooddale Drive, St Paul, Minneapolis

6105 Trenton lane north, Minneapolis

8575 Monticello lane, Osseo, Minneapolis

7401 Cahill Road, Minneapolis

CTC @ Dulles, 13555 EDS Drive, Herndan, northern Virginia

300 & 405‑444 Swan Avenue, 2402‑2520 Oakville Street & 2412‑2610 Jefferson Davis Highway, Alexandria, northern Virginia

45901‑45905 nokes Boulevard, Sterling, northern Virginia

44633‑44645 Guildford Road & 21641 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, northern Virginia

Beaumeade Telecom, 21561‑21571 Beaumeade Circle, Ashburn, northern Virginia

Orlando Central Park, 7600 Kingspointe Parkway, 8259 Exchange Drive,  

7451‑7488 Brokerage Drive & 2700‑2901 Titan Row, Orlando

7500 Exchange Drive, Orlando

105‑107 South 41st Avenue, Phoenix

1429‑1439 South 40th Avenue, Phoenix

10397 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, Phoenix

844 44th Avenue, Phoenix

220 South 9th Street, Phoenix

431 north 47th Avenue, Phoenix

601 South 55th Avenue, Phoenix

1000 South Priest Drive, Phoenix

1120‑1150 W. Alameda Drive, Phoenix

1858 East Encanto Drive, Phoenix

3802‑3922 East university Drive, Phoenix

13602 12th Street, Chino, Riverside

3590 De Forest Circle, Mira loma, Riverside

12000 Jersey Court, Rancho Cucamango

7510‑7520 Airway Road, San Diego

5823 newton Drive, San Diego

1450 E Francis Street, 4200 Santa Ana Street, 1951 S Parco Street,  

1401 E Cedar Street & 1777 S Vintage Avenue, Ontario, Riverside

4190 Santa Ana Street, Ontario

16653 6th Street, 9545 Santa Anita Avenue, 9357 Richmond Place & 9371 Buffalo Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

ownership

acquisition date

Independent
 valuation date

Independent
 valuation amount
$’000

Independent valuer

Consolidated book
 value 30 June 2010
$’000

Consolidated book 
value 30 June 2009
$’000

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2009

 10,969 

 57,609 

 7,626 

 17,247 

 21,354 

 6,409 

 7,157 

 16,954 

 7,814 

 1,819 

 2,896 

 26,868 

 48,540 

 52,379 

 17,247 

 43,135 

 63,006 

 4,459 

 14,549 

 10,677 

 9,386 

 7,274 

 6,770 

 6,336 

 4,987 

 3,344 

 6,488 

 6,162 

 9,453 

 6,336 

 12,320 

 27,572 

 5,866 

 23,114 

 4,693 

 8,342 

 18,487 

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(c)

 – 

 62,009 

 9,105 

 19,799 

 23,302 

 – 

 7,403 

 15,323 

 7,814 

 1,819 

 – 

 26,868 

 48,540 

 – 

 17,247 

 – 

 59,897 

 4,459 

 12,947 

 9,040 

 8,782 

 6,494 

 6,840 

 6,336 

 4,987 

 2,149 

 7,063 

 – 

 – 

 7,333 

 13,927 

 28,071 

 5,338 

 26,057 

 5,614 

 9,668 

 – 

 10,969 

 63,717 

 9,490 

 20,705 

 24,156 

 6,409 

 8,689 

 19,534 

 8,504

 2,095 

 2,896 

 29,579 

 48,522 

 52,379 

 13,680 

 43,135 

 67,802 

 5,916 

 19,596 

 14,296 

 13,557 

 8,504 

 10,254 

 9,182 

 7,025 

 4,215 

 9,243 

 6,162 

 9,453 

 8,011 

 16,145 

 35,741 

 6,778 

 27,730 

 5,792 

 9,860 

 18,487 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)
(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities (continued)

2210 Oak Ridge Way, San Diego

Kent West Corporate Park, 21902 64th Avenue S, Kent, Seattle

26507 79th Avenue South, Kent, Seattle

8005 S. 266th Street, Kent, Seattle

northpoint Business Park, West Palm Beach, South Florida

326‑446 Ealvert Avenue & 401‑403 Murry’s Avenue, northern Virginia

Turnpike Distribution Center, 1580 nW 27th Avenue, Pampano Beach

7700 68th Avenue, Brooklyn Park

7500 West 78h Street, Bloomington

1285 & 1301 Corporate Center Drive, 1230 & 1270 Eagan Industrial Road, Eagan

850 E Devon Avenue, 1260 n Ellis Street, 371 Meyer Road Bensenville, Chicago (O’Hare)

3722 Redlands Avenue, Perris

8151 & 8161 Interchange Parkway, San Antonio

Cornerstone I and II, 5411 Interstate 10 East and 1228 Cornerway Boulevard, San Antonio

302 and 402 Tayman Road, Port of San Antonio

1803 Grandstand Avenue, Alamo Downs

195 King Mill Road, McDonough

19700 38th Avenue East, Spanaway

6241 Shook Road, Columbus

Summit Oaks, Vanderbilt Way, Santa Clarita, California 

Total other stapled entities investment properties excluding development properties

Total other stapled entities development properties held as investment property

Total other stapled entities investment properties

Total investment properties

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ownership

acquisition date

Independent

Independent valuer

Consolidated book

Consolidated book 

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

Independent

 valuation date

 valuation amount

$’000

 value 30 June 2010

value 30 June 2009

$’000

$’000

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

nov 2005

nov 2005

nov 2005

Dec 2007

Jan 2008

Jul 2007

Aug 2007

Oct 2007

Aug 2007

nov 2009

Oct 2009

Jul 2009

Dec 2006

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

 6,902 

 28,746 

 3,168 

 8,565 

 15,282 

 5,280 

 23,786 

 3,215 

 4,834 

 15,452 

 22,184 

100,903

 12,051 

 14,637 

 19,946 

 6,905 

 70,398 

 64,649 

 70,984 

 36,959 

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

 – 

 28,746 

 3,168 

 8,565 

 5,280 

 – 

 – 

 3,215 

 4,834 

 15,452 

 – 

 107,767 

 12,051 

 14,637 

 20,785 

 6,905 

 70,398 

 64,649 

 68,256 

 36,959 

 6,902 

 29,579 

 3,389 

 8,011 

 15,282 

 4,794 

 23,786 

 3,574 

 5,299 

 16,391 

 22,184 

 108,578 

 14,788 

 14,787 

 20,950 

 9,860 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

5,946,106

 5,566,470 

 5,723,114 

 221,940 

 5,788,410 

 7,146,397 

 5,723,114 

 7,120,710

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)

(a) Properties (continued)

held by other stapled entities (continued)

2210 Oak Ridge Way, San Diego

Kent West Corporate Park, 21902 64th Avenue S, Kent, Seattle

26507 79th Avenue South, Kent, Seattle

8005 S. 266th Street, Kent, Seattle

northpoint Business Park, West Palm Beach, South Florida

326‑446 Ealvert Avenue & 401‑403 Murry’s Avenue, northern Virginia

Turnpike Distribution Center, 1580 nW 27th Avenue, Pampano Beach

7700 68th Avenue, Brooklyn Park

7500 West 78h Street, Bloomington

1285 & 1301 Corporate Center Drive, 1230 & 1270 Eagan Industrial Road, Eagan

850 E Devon Avenue, 1260 n Ellis Street, 371 Meyer Road Bensenville, Chicago (O’Hare)

Cornerstone I and II, 5411 Interstate 10 East and 1228 Cornerway Boulevard, San Antonio

3722 Redlands Avenue, Perris

8151 & 8161 Interchange Parkway, San Antonio

302 and 402 Tayman Road, Port of San Antonio

1803 Grandstand Avenue, Alamo Downs

195 King Mill Road, McDonough

19700 38th Avenue East, Spanaway

6241 Shook Road, Columbus

Summit Oaks, Vanderbilt Way, Santa Clarita, California 

Total other stapled entities investment properties excluding development properties

Total other stapled entities development properties held as investment property

Total other stapled entities investment properties

Total investment properties

%

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

ownership

acquisition date

Independent
 valuation date

Independent
 valuation amount
$’000

Independent valuer

Consolidated book
 value 30 June 2010
$’000

Consolidated book 
value 30 June 2009
$’000

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

Sep 2004

nov 2005

nov 2005

nov 2005

Dec 2007

Jan 2008

Jul 2007

Aug 2007

Oct 2007

Aug 2007

nov 2009

Oct 2009

Jul 2009

Dec 2006

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2009

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Jun 2010

Dec 2009

Jun 2010

 6,902 

 28,746 

 3,168 

 8,565 

 15,282 

 5,280 

 23,786 

 3,215 

 4,834 

 15,452 

 22,184 

100,903

 12,051 

 14,637 

 19,946 

 6,905 

 70,398 

 64,649 

 70,984 

 36,959 

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(c)

(a)

 – 

 28,746 

 3,168 

 8,565 

 – 

 5,280 

 – 

 3,215 

 4,834 

 15,452 

 – 

 6,902 

 29,579 

 3,389 

 8,011 

 15,282 

 4,794 

 23,786 

 3,574 

 5,299 

 16,391 

 22,184 

 107,767 

 108,578 

 12,051 

 14,637 

 20,785 

 6,905 

 70,398 

 64,649 

 68,256 

 36,959 

 14,788 

 14,787 

 20,950 

 9,860 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

5,946,106

 5,566,470 

 5,723,114 

 221,940 

 5,788,410 

 7,146,397 

 – 

 5,723,114 

 7,120,710

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 14. non-current assets – investment properties (continued)
(a) Properties (continued)

(a)  Colliers International
(b)  landmark White
(c)  Cushman & Wakefield
(d)  Jones lang laSalle
(e)  Knight Frank 
(f)  FPD Savills
(g)  m3property
(h)  Weiser Realty Advisors (uSA)
(i)  CB Richard Ellis

Valuation basis

The basis of valuation of investment properties is fair value, being the amounts for which the assets could be exchanged between knowledgeable 
willing parties in an arm’s length transaction, based on current prices in an active market for similar properties in the same location and condition 
and subject to similar leases. In relation to development properties under construction for future use as investment property, fair value is 
determined based on the market value of the property on the assumption it had already been completed at the valuation date less costs still 
required to complete the project, including an appropriate adjustment for profit and risk. Properties independently valued in the last 12 months 
were based on independent assessments by a member of the Australian Property Institute, the new Zealand Institute of Valuers, the Appraisal 
Institute in the united States of America, the French Real Estate Valuation Institution or the Society of Property Researchers, Germany or the 
Appraisal Institute in Canada.

Key valuation assumptions

The below table illustrates the key valuation assumptions used in the determination of the investment properties’ fair value.

2010

Weighted average capitalisation rate (%)

Weighted average lease expiry by income (yrs)

Vacancy by income (%)

2009

Weighted average capitalisation rate (%)

Weighted average lease expiry by income (yrs)

Vacancy by income (%)

australian 
office

australian 
industrial

australian 
retail

north america 
industrial

Europe 
industrial

 7.6 

 5.4 

 3.8 

 7.7 

 5.4 

 2.4 

 8.8 

 4.9 

 2.1 

 8.8 

 4.3 

 3.6 

 n/a 

 n/a 

 n/a 

 6.8 

 4.5 

 0.7 

 8.4 

 4.9 

 15.7 

 8.2 

 4.3 

 13.3 

 8.0 

 2.9 

 17.2 

 8.1 

 3.1 

 9.7

Ten year discounted cash flows and capitalisation valuation methods are used together with active market evidence. In addition to the key assumptions 
set out in the table above, assumed portfolio downtime ranges from six to 12 months and tenant retention ranges from 50% to 75%.

acquisitions 
 n

On 2 July 2009, D/P Rickenbacker llC, which is owned 100% by DEXuS uS Whirlpool Trust acquired a property located in Columbus,  
Ohio for uS$64.6 million (A$80.3 million). 

 n

On 5 October 2009, DEXuS Frederickson WA llC, which is owned 100% by DEXuS Industrial Properties, Inc. acquired a property located  
in Seattle, Washington. The total acquisition price was uS$66.5 million (A$76.5 million). 

 n

On 4 november 2009, DEXuS Atlanta GA llC, which is owned 100% by DEXuS Industrial Properties, Inc. acquired a property located  
in Atlanta, Georgia. The total acquisition price was uS$71.5 million (A$79.9 million).

 n

On 9 December 2009, DDF acquired an industrial property, 2‑4 Military Road, Matraville nSW, for $48.7 million. 

 n

On 8 April 2010, DXO acquired the final stage of land at Greystanes Estate nSW, for $20.4 million. The Greystanes Estate acquisition is now 
completed with a gross land area of 47.4 hectares purchased for a total of $167.4 million. 

 n

On 7 May 2010, DDF acquired an industrial property, 108‑120 Silverwater Road, Silverwater nSW, for $25.8 million. 

Disposals
 n

On 28 September 2009, 40 Biloela Street, Villawood, nSW was disposed of for $6.3 million. 

 n

All strata lots within the Macaulay Road, Kensington Estate were disposed of: lot 6 for $2.4 million on 5 October 2009, lots 1‑3 for $3.1 million 
on 2 november 2009 and lots 4‑5 for $2.4 million on 25 June 2010.

 n

On 31 March 2010, Whitford City Shopping Centre, WA was disposed of for $256.5 million. 

 n

During the current year, the Group disposed of 22 uS industrial properties for $220.7 million.

 n

During the current year, the Group disposed of five assets classified as held for sale (refer note 9). 

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Development

123 Albert Street, Brisbane

On 11 February 2008 the Albert and Charlotte Streets development commenced. Completion is expected in January 2011. Total development 
costs including land are estimated to be $365.2 million. Total cost to date is $225.1 million. 

105 Phillip Street, Parramatta, nSw

Development approval has been received to construct a 13 level office tower with approximately 20,380 square metres of floor space at 
105 Phillip Street Parramatta, a site at the rear of the existing building at 130 George Street Parramatta. Development has not yet commenced. 

144 wicks Road, north Ryde, nSw

In november 2006, DOT (through its sub‑trust Wicks Road Trust), acquired a 50% ownership interest in 144 Wicks Road, north Ryde, nSW 
for a consideration of $25.9 million. The DA for stage 1 (estimated 26,000 square metres of net lettable area) is expected to be approved by 
December 2010. This site is currently undeveloped land.

Boundary Road, north laverton, vic

During the current year, DEXuS Projects Pty ltd (DXP), a wholly owned subsidiary of DXO, purchased the undeveloped land at laverton VIC from DIT 
for $64.8 million. DXP has initiated the development of part of the land (73.6 hectares valued at $45.1 million) with an intention to sell and has therefore 
classified this portion of the asset as inventory. The balance of 39.9 hectares (valued at $19.7 million) remains classified as investment property. 

norwest Estate, Brookhollow Road, nSw

On 13 March 2009, subdivision approval was received for 2.1 hectares of vacant land accommodating 23,083 square metres of lettable area. 
Development has not yet commenced. 

1 Reconciliation Road, greystanes Estate, nSw

The Greystanes site has a gross land area of 47.4 hectares acquired from Boral in 4 stages. The final stage was acquired during the current year 
for $20.4 million. Total development costs excluding land acquisition to 30 June 2010 are $101.7 million. 

San Antonio, Texas

The development of the Titan properties acquired in the initial phase consists of eight warehouse and office buildings comprising 659,580 square 
feet in San Antonio, Texas. Total budgeted cost for this project is uS$44.7 million (A$52.4 million). The project shell was considered substantially 
completed on 10 July 2008 for Tri County 5 and Tri County 6 properties and on 19 January 2009 and 9 July 2009 for Interchange north and Port 
of San Antonio III properties respectively. Currently, development on Interchange 8171, Interchange 8181, Interchange 8191 and Tri County 2 
properties is on hold and it will not commence until the majority of the space on the other completed buildings is leased.

(b) Reconciliation

Opening balance as at 1 July

Additions

Acquisitions

Consolidated

Parent entity

notes

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 7,120,710 

 8,182,295 

 1,397,596 

 1,589,089 

 200,365 

 65,623 

 104,574 

 15,040 

 331,565 

 – 

 25,798 

 – 

Transfer from/(to) property, plant and equipment1

15

 431,891 

 23,118 

 129,718 

 (10,000)

lease incentives

Amortisation of lease incentives

Rent straightlining

Disposals

 55,885 

 50,822 

 (48,469)

 (47,242)

 2,858 

 3,668 

 8,049 

 (7,227)

 655 

 3,487 

 (5,811)

 – 

 (541,541)

 (20,740)

 (256,500)

 (8,870)

Transfer to non‑current assets classified as held for sale

Transfer to inventories2

9

10

 (18,068)

 (43,054)

 (45,135)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (20,800)

 – 

net fair value loss of investment properties

 (209,367)

 (1,517,564)

 (44,676)

 (164,539)

Foreign exchange differences on foreign currency translation

 (134,297)

 423,784 

 – 

 – 

Carrying amount as at 30 June

 7,146,397 

 7,120,710 

 1,357,987 

 1,397,596

1  Transfers from property, plant and equipment include $431.9 million of development property under construction for future use as investment property. During the year, 

DXS adopted the amendments to AASB 140 Investment Property as set out in note 1.

2  During the year, DXP acquired the undeveloped land at laverton VIC, a total of 113.5 hectares from DIT for $64.8 million. DXP has initiated the development of 73.6 hectares 

of the site (valued at $45.1 million) with an intention to sell and has therefore classified this portion of the land as inventory. 

(c) investment properties pledged as security 
Refer to note 23 for information on investment properties pledged as security by the parent entity and its controlled entities.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 15. non-current assets – property, plant and equipment
(a) Property, plant and equipment

30 June 2010

Consolidated

Parent entity

Construction
 in progress

$’000

land and 
freehold 
buildings
$’000

IT and 
office

Total

Construction 
in progress

$’000

$’000

$’000

land and 
freehold 
buildings
$’000

IT and 
office

Total

$’000

$’000

Opening balance as at 1 July 2009

 248,824 

 183,067 

 6,729 

 438,620 

 78,418 

 51,300 

Additions

Depreciation charge

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 1,136 

 1,136 

 (2,601)

 (2,601)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 129,718 

 – 

 – 

Transfer to investment properties

 (248,824)

 (183,067)

 – 

 (431,891)

 (78,418)

 (51,300)

 – 

 (129,718)

Closing balance as at 30 June 2010

Cost

Accumulated depreciation

net book value as at 30 June 2010

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 5,264 

 5,264 

 10,251 

 10,251 

 (4,987)

 (4,987)

 5,264 

 5,264 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

30 June 2009

Consolidated

Parent entity

Construction 
in progress

$’000

land and
 freehold 
buildings
$’000

IT and 
office

Total

Construction 
in progress

$’000

$’000

$’000

land and
 freehold 
buildings
$’000

IT and 
office

Total

$’000

$’000

Opening balance as at 1 July 2008

 220,062 

 217,470 

 6,101 

 443,633 

 21,344 

 41,300 

Additions

 148,386 

 29,616 

 1,459 

 179,461 

 57,074 

Foreign exchange differences on foreign 
currency translation

Depreciation charge

Impairment

Transfer to non‑current assets classified 
as held for sale

Transfer to IT and office

 24,709 

 – 

 – 

 24,709 

 – 

 (2,375)

 (1,801)

 (4,176)

 (111,215)

 (15,674)

 – 

 (126,889)

 – 

 – 

 (55,000)

 – 

 (55,000)

 (970)

 970 

 – 

Transfer (to)/from investment properties

 (33,118)

 10,000 

 – 

 (23,118)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 10,000 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 62,644 

 57,074 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 10,000 

Closing balance as at 30 June 2009

 248,824 

 183,067 

 6,729 

 438,620 

78,418

 51,300 

 – 

 129,718 

Cost

 360,039 

 206,838 

 9,115 

 575,992 

78,418

 51,300 

Accumulated depreciation

 – 

 (8,097)

 (2,386)

 (10,483)

Impairment

 (111,215)

 (15,674)

 – 

 (126,889)

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 129,718 

 – 

 – 

net book value as at 30 June 2009

 248,824 

 183,067 

 6,729 

 438,620 

78,418

 51,300 

 – 

 129,718

In the current year, based on the revised AASB 140 Investment Property, development properties being developed for future use as investment 
properties have been included in investment properties and were fair valued at the end of the reporting period (refer note 14). 

(b) impairment
In 2009, DXS carried out a review of the recoverable amount of its development properties that were classified as property, plant and equipment 
prior to the adoption of the revised AASB 140 Investment Property. An impairment of $126.9 million was recognised in the Statements of 
Comprehensive Income. 

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note 16. non-current assets – other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Investments are adjusted to their fair value through profit or loss.

name of entity

Principal activity

ownership interest

Parent entity

Controlled entities

DEXuS Industrial Trust1

Industrial property investment

DEXuS Office Trust1

Office property investment

DEXuS Operations Trust1

Asset, property and development 
management

DEXuS Finance Pty limited

Financial services

Total non-current assets – other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

2010
%

 100.0 

 100.0 

 100.0 

 25.0 

2009
%

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 100.0 

 100.0 

 100.0 

 25.0 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

1  In accordance with AASB Interpretation 1002, DDF is the deemed acquirer of DIT, DOT and DXO and therefore they are reflected in the Financial Statements as controlled 

entities of DDF.

All controlled entities are wholly owned by the Group with the exception of DEXuS Finance Pty limited. Both the parent entity and the controlled 
entities were formed in Australia.

note 17. non-current assets – investments accounted for using the equity method
Investments are accounted for in the consolidated Financial Statements using the equity method of accounting (refer note 1).

ownership interest

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
%

2009
%

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

Information relating to these entities is set out below.

name of entity

Principal 
activity

held by controlled entities

Bent Street Trust1

Office 
property 
investment

Total non-current assets – investment accounted for using the equity method

 93,344 

 84,165 

1  On 31 July 2009, DEXuS Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF) acquired a further 1.6% interest in the Bent Street Trust from DOT Commercial Trust,  

a wholly owned subsidiary of DOT.

The Bent Street Trust was formed in Australia. 

33.3

 34.9 

 93,344 

 84,165 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 17. non-current assets – investments accounted for using the equity method (continued)
movements in carrying amounts of investments accounted for using the equity method

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Interest acquired and additions

Share of net (loss)/profit after tax1

Distributions received

Disposal of investment

Closing balance as at 30 June 

Results attributable to associates

Operating (loss)/profit before income tax

operating (loss)/profit after income tax

less: Distributions received

Accumulated losses attributable to associates as at 1 July 2009

accumulated losses attributable to associates as at 30 June 2010

Consolidated

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 84,165 

 111,946 

 38,739 

 32,916 

 (26,243)

 (15)

 31 

 (16)

 (3,302)

 (60,712)

 93,344 

 84,165 

 (26,243)

 (26,243)

 (15)

 (26,258)

 31 

 31 

 (16)

 15 

 (6,352)

 (6,367)

 (32,610)

 (6,352)

1  Share of net loss after tax includes a fair value loss of $26.2 million in relation to DXS’s share of the Bligh Street development. 

Summary of the performance and financial position of investments accounted for using the equity method
The Group’s share of aggregate profits, assets and liabilities of investments accounted for using the equity method are:

(loss)/profit from ordinary activities after income tax expense

Assets

liabilities

Share of associates’ expenditure commitments

Capital commitments

Consolidated

2010
$’000

 (26,243)

 97,670 

 4,326 

2009
$’000

 31 

 86,075 

 1,910 

 67,308 

 96,318

note 18. non-current assets – investment in associates

name of entity

Principal activity

ownership interest

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
%

2009
%

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

held by parent entity

DEXuS Industrial  
Properties, Inc.1

Asset, property and 
funds management

 50.0 

 50.0 

Total non-current assets – investment in associates

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 122,627 

 138,276 

 122,627 

 138,276

1  50% of the DEXuS Industrial Properties, Inc is owned by DDF Parent. This is classified for as investment in associates and is measured at fair value through profit and loss. 

The remaining 50% of this entity is owned by DIT. As a result, this entity is classed as controlled on a DDF consolidated basis.

DEXuS Industrial Properties, Inc. was formed in the united States.

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note 19. non-current assets – deferred tax assets

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Investment properties 

Derivative financial instruments

Tax losses

Employee provisions

Other

 55,205 

 9,027 

 4,446 

 10,366 

 883 

 24,462 

 10,759 

 4,494 

 8,390 

 1,031 

Total non-current assets – deferred tax assets

 79,927 

 49,136 

movements

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Movements in deferred income tax arising from:

  Reversal of previous tax losses

  Recognition of tax losses

Temporary differences

Credited to Statements of Comprehensive Income

Movements in deferred withholding tax arising from:

Temporary differences

Foreign currency translation

Credited to Statements of Comprehensive Income

Closing balance as at 30 June 

note 20. non-current assets – intangible assets 

 49,136 

 14,882 

 (3,081)

 3,033 

 1,145 

 1,097 

 (1,001)

 529 

 770 

 298 

 29,396 

 33,956 

 298 

 – 

 29,694 

 33,956 

 79,927 

 49,136 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

management rights

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Amortisation charge

Impairment

Reversal of previous impairment

Closing balance as at 30 June 

Cost

Accumulated amortisation

Accumulated impairment

Total management rights

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 210,500 

 252,176 

 (807)

 (566)

 – 

 (41,110)

 13,307 

 – 

 223,000 

 210,500 

 252,382 

 252,382 

 (1,579)

 (772)

 (27,803)

 (41,110)

 223,000 

 210,500 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Management rights represent the asset management rights owned by DXH which entitle it to management fee revenue from both finite life trusts 
($8,415,850) and indefinite life trusts ($214,584,150). Those rights that are deemed to have a finite useful life are measured at cost and 
amortised using the straight‑line method over their estimated useful lives which vary from six to 22 years.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 20. non-current assets – intangible assets (continued)
impairment of management rights
During the period, DXO carried out a review of the recoverable amount of its management rights. As part of this process, the estimated fair value of 
assets under management, which are used to derive the future expected management fee income, have been adjusted to better reflect the current 
market conditions. This has resulted in the recognition through the Statements of Comprehensive Income of a reversal of a previous impairment of 
$13.3 million (2009: impairment of $41.1 million). 

The value in use has been determined using management forecasts in a five year discounted cash flow model. Forecasts were based on projected 
returns of the business in light of current market conditions. The performance in year five has been used as a terminal value. The cash flows have 
been discounted at 8.6%.

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

Goodwill

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Impairment

Closing balance as at 30 June 

Cost

Accumulated impairment

Total goodwill

 2,767 

 (242)

 2,525 

 2,998 

 (473)

 2,525 

 2,937 

 (170)

 2,767 

 2,998 

 (231)

 2,767 

Total non-current assets – intangible assets

 225,525 

 213,267 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

note 21. non-current assets – other 

Tenant and other bonds

Other

Total non-current assets – other

note 22. Current liabilities – payables

Trade creditors

Accruals

Amount payable to other non‑controlling interests

Accrued capital expenditure

Prepaid income

Responsible Entity fee payable

GST payable

Accrued interest

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 1,204 

 2,900 

 4,104 

2009
$’000

 883 

 5,082 

 5,965 

2010
$’000

 368 

 – 

 368 

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 45,819 

 11,007 

 2,917 

 30,715 

 14,974 

 – 

 1,673 

2009
$’000

 41,576 

 8,609 

 2,244 

 8,764 

 11,153 

 – 

 766 

2010
$’000

 7,707 

 2,384 

 – 

 16,331 

 4,063 

 397 

 – 

 23,102 

 25,298 

 5,294 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

2009
$’000

 481 

 414 

 895

2009
$’000

 12,539 

 2,053 

 – 

 1,673 

 2,717 

 521 

 – 

 – 

Total current liabilities – payables

 130,207 

 98,410 

 36,176 

 19,503

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note 23. Interest bearing liabilities

Current

Secured

Bank loans

Total secured

Unsecured

uS senior notes

Bank loan

Medium‑term notes

Total unsecured

Deferred borrowing costs

Total current liabilities – interest bearing liabilities

non-current

Secured

Bank loans

Total secured

Unsecured

uS senior notes

Bank loans

Medium‑term notes

Preference shares

Total unsecured

Deferred borrowing costs

notes

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

(c), (d)

 49,831 

 49,831 

 724 

 724 

 122,023 

 – 

(b)

 – 

 131,161 

 27,227 

 250,000 

 149,250 

 381,161 

 (85)

 (212)

 198,996 

 381,673 

(c), (d), (e)

 568,182 

 639,897 

 568,182 

 639,897 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 697,980 

 492,976 

 350,685 

(a)

(f)

 447,582 

 798,102 

 340,000 

 206,436 

 109 

 114 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 1,485,671 

 1,497,628 

 350,685 

 (12,767)

 (10,186)

 (5,504)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

Total non-current liabilities – interest bearing liabilities

 2,041,086 

 2,127,339 

 345,181 

Total interest bearing liabilities

 2,240,082 

 2,509,012 

 345,181 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 23. Interest bearing liabilities (continued)

Financing arrangements

Consolidated

2010
$’000

2010
$’000

Type of facility

uS senior notes (144a)

uS senior notes (uSPP)

Medium‑term notes

Medium‑term notes

Multi‑option revolving credit facilities

Syndicated revolving credit facility

Bank debt – secured

Bank debt – secured

Bank debt – secured

Total

Bank guarantee utilised

Unused at balance date

notes

Currency

Security

maturity date

Utilised

Facility limit

uS$

 uS$ 

 A$ 

 uS$

 unsecured 

 Oct 14 

 350,685 

 350,685 

 unsecured 

 Feb 11 to Mar 17 

 469,318 

 469,318 

 unsecured 

 Feb 11 to Apr 17 

 361,100 

 361,100 

 unsecured 

 Sep 10 

 6,127 

 6,127 

(a)

(b) 

(c)

(d)

(e)

Multi Currency  unsecured 

 Dec 10 to Dec 13 

 447,582 

 1,323,295 

Multi Currency  unsecured 

 Sep 10 

– 

 246,392 

 uS$ 

 uS$

 A$

 Secured 

 Oct 11 to Feb 14 

 106,160 

 106,160 

 Secured 

 Feb 11 to Sep 11 

 261,853 

 261,853 

 Secured 

 Oct 11 

 250,000 

 250,000 

 2,252,825 

 3,374,930 

 7,040 

 1,115,065 

Each of the Group’s unsecured borrowing facilities are supported by guarantee arrangements, and have negative pledge provisions which limit the 
amount and type of encumbrances that the Group can have over their assets and ensures that all senior unsecured debt ranks pari passu.

The current debt facilities will be refinanced as at/or prior to their maturity.

(a) multi-option revolving credit facilities
This includes 12 facilities maturing between December 2010 and December 2013 with a weighted average maturity of June 2012. The total facility 
limit comprises uS$120.0 million (A$140.8 million) and A$1,182.5 million. Of the total facility limit, A$360.0 million is maturing in December 2010, 
none of which is drawn and A$6.3 million and uS$0.7 million (A$0.8 million) are utilised as bank guarantees for developments.

(b) Syndicated revolving credit facility
Consists of a uS$210 million (A$246.4 million) facility, maturing in September 2010. In March 2010 an A$300.0 million facility matured.

(c) Bank loans – secured
This includes a total of uS$90.5 million (A$106.2 million) of secured bank debt facilities that amortise through monthly principal and interest 
payments with a weighted average maturity date of February 2014. The facilities are secured by mortgages over investment properties totalling 
uS$141.7 million (A$166.2 million) as at 30 June 2010.

(d) Bank loans – secured
This includes a total of uS$223.2 million (A$261.9 million) secured interest only bank facilities. During the period uS$42.8 million 
(A$50.2 million) was repaid with proceeds from the sale of investment properties. The bank facilities have a weighted average maturity of 
July 2011. The facilities are secured by mortgages over investment properties totalling uS$389.7 million (A$457.3 million) as at 30 June 2010.

(e) Bank loans – secured
Comprises an A$250.0 million secured bank loan maturing in October 2011. This loan is secured by mortgages over one DDF investment property 
and two DOT investment properties totalling A$770.3 million as at 30 June 2010. 

(f) Preferred shares
uS REIT has issued uS$92,550 (A$108,589) of preferred shares as part of the requirement to be classified as a Real Estate Investment Trust 
(REIT) under uS tax legislation. These preferred shares will remain on issue until such time that the Board decides that it is no longer in DXS’s 
interest to qualify as a REIT.

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note 24. Provisions

Current

Provision for distribution

Provision for employee benefits

Total current liabilities – provisions

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 118,110 

 164,529 

 65,885 

 90,389 

 16,389 

 13,089 

 – 

 – 

 134,499 

 177,618 

 65,885 

 90,389

Movements in each class of provision during the financial year, other than employee benefits, are set out below:

Provision for distribution

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Additional provisions

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010 
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 164,529 

 182,388 

 90,389 

 102,300 

 244,411 

 296,648 

 132,806 

 138,238 

Payments and reinvestment of distributions

 (290,830)

 (314,507)

 (157,310)

 (150,149)

Closing balance as at 30 June 

 118,110 

 164,529 

 65,885 

 90,389

Provision for distribution 
A provision for distribution has been raised for the period ended 30 June 2010. This distribution is to be paid on 27 August 2010.

non-current

Provision for employee benefits

Total non-current liabilities – provisions

note 25. Current liabilities – other

Other borrowing costs

Total current liabilities – other

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 16,524 

 13,533 

 16,524 

 13,533 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 132 

 132 

2009
$’000

 281 

 281 

2010
$’000

 – 

 – 

2009
$’000

 – 

 –

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 26. non-current liabilities – deferred tax liabilities

Consolidated

Parent entity

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Derivative financial instruments

Goodwill

Investment properties

Property, plant and equipment

Other

Total non-current liabilities – deferred tax liabilities

movements

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Movements in deferred income tax arising from:

Temporary differences

Charged to Statements of Comprehensive Income

Movements in deferred withholding tax arising from:

Temporary differences

Foreign currency translation

Credited to Statements of Comprehensive Income

Closing balance as at 30 June

note 27. non-current liabilities – other

Tenant bonds

Other borrowing costs

Other 

2010
$’000

 1,668 

 2,525 

 6,559 

 – 

 544 

 11,296 

 3,615 

 2,767 

 – 

 2,670 

 923 

 9,975 

 9,975 

 76,543 

 1,321 

 1,321 

 5,756 

 5,756 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (101,227)

 28,903 

 (72,324)

 11,296 

 9,975 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 7,403 

 – 

 6 

2009
$’000

 8,471 

 242 

 76 

2010
$’000

 369 

 – 

 – 

2009
$’000

 877 

 – 

 – 

Total non-current liabilities – other

 7,409 

 8,789 

 369 

 877

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note 28. Contributed equity
(a) contributed equity of unitholders of the parent entity

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

Opening balance as at 1 July 

 1,741,211 

 1,297,831 

 1,741,211 

 1,297,831 

Issue of units

Distributions reinvested

Cost of issuing units

 – 

 406,496 

 – 

 406,496 

 48,762 

 – 

 47,912 

 (11,028)

 48,762 

 – 

 47,912 

 (11,028)

Closing balance as at 30 June 

 1,789,973 

 1,741,211 

 1,789,973 

 1,741,211

(b) contributed equity of unitholders of other stapled entities 

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

Opening balance as at 1 July

 2,966,643 

 2,280,052 

Issue of units

Distributions reinvested

Cost of issuing units

 – 

 41,598 

 – 

 655,732 

 52,508 

 (21,649)

Closing balance as at 30 June 

 3,008,241 

 2,966,643 

(c) number of securities on issue

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
no. of securities

2009
no. of securities

2010
no. of units

2009
no. of units

Opening balance as at 1 July 

 4,700,841,666 

 3,040,019,487 

 4,700,841,666 

 3,040,019,487 

Issue of units

Distributions reinvested

 – 

 1,560,453,600 

 – 

 1,560,453,600 

 119,980,133 

 100,368,579 

 119,980,133 

 100,368,579 

Closing balance as at 30 June 

 4,820,821,799 

 4,700,841,666 

 4,820,821,799 

 4,700,841,666

Terms and conditions

Each stapled security ranks equally with all other stapled securities for the purposes of distributions and on termination of the Group.

Each stapled security entitles the holder to one vote, either in person or by proxy, at a meeting of each of DDF, DIT, DOT & DXO.

(d) Distribution reinvestment plan
under the distribution reinvestment plan (DRP), stapled security holders may elect to have all or part of their distribution entitlements satisfied 
by the issue of new stapled securities, rather than being paid in cash.

On 28 August 2009, 65,251,600 units were issued at a unit price of 69.4 cents in relation to the June 2009 distribution period.

On 26 February 2010, 54,728,533 units were issued at a unit price of 82.4 cents in relation to the December 2009 distribution period.

approval of issues of Stapled Securities to an underwriter in connection with issues under a distribution reinvestment plan

At the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 6 February 2009 by DXFM, as Responsible Entity for DDF, DIT, DOT and DXO, security holders 
resolved to authorise DXFM, as Responsible Entity, to issue stapled securities, each comprising a unit in each of the above mentioned trusts 
(Stapled Securities), to an underwriter or persons procured by an underwriter within a period of 24 months from the date of the meeting 
in connection with any issue of Stapled Securities under the DXS distribution reinvestment plan.

Such an issue will not be counted for the purposes of the calculation of the 15% limit under ASX listing Rule 7.1.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 29. Reserves and retained profits
(a) Reserves

Foreign currency translation reserve

Asset revaluation reserve

Total reserves

movements:

Foreign currency translation reserve

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Exchange difference arising from the translation  
of the financial statements of foreign operations

Total movement in foreign currency translation reserve

Closing balance as at 30 June 

asset revaluation reserve

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Transfer to retained profits

Total movement in asset revaluation reserve

Closing balance as at 30 June 

(b) nature and purpose of reserves

Foreign currency translation reserve

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 (72,967)

 (66,171)

 42,739 

 42,739 

 (30,228)

 (23,432)

 (66,171)

 (12,357)

 (6,796)

 (53,814)

 (6,796)

 (53,814)

 (72,967)

 (66,171)

 42,739 

 63,294 

 – 

 – 

 (20,555)

 (20,555)

 42,739 

 42,739 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of the Financial Statements 
of foreign operations.

asset revaluation reserve

The asset revaluation reserve is used to record the fair value adjustment arising on a business combination. 

(c) Retained profits

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

Opening balance as at 1 July 

 255,023 

 2,000,235 

 205,567 

 704,791 

net profit/(loss) attributable to security holders

 31,420 

 (1,459,111)

 (1,599)

 (360,986)

Transfer from revaluation reserves

Transfer of capital reserve of other non‑controlling interests

Distributions provided for or paid

Closing balance as at 30 June 

 – 

 20,555 

 (8,846)

 (10,008)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (244,411)

 (296,648)

 (132,806)

 (138,238)

 33,186 

 255,023 

 71,162 

 205,567

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note 30. other non-controlling interests

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

Interest in

Contributed equity

Reserves

Accumulated losses

 200,530 

 60,304 

 (55,559)

 200,503 

 51,696 

 (45,427)

Total other non-controlling interests

 205,275 

 206,772 

note 31. Distributions paid and payable
(a) Distribution to security holders

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

31 December (paid 26 February 2010) 

30 June (payable 27 August 2010)

(b) Distribution to other non-controlling interests

DEXuS REnTS Trust (paid 16 October 2009)

DEXuS REnTS Trust (paid 18 January 2010)

DEXuS REnTS Trust (paid 19 April 2010)

DEXuS REnTS Trust (payable 15 July 2010)

Total distributions

(c) Distribution rate

31 December (paid 26 February 2010) 

30 June (payable 27 August 2010)

Total distributions

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 126,301 

 118,110 

2009
$’000

 132,119 

 164,529 

2010
$’000

 66,921 

 65,885 

2009
$’000

 47,849 

 90,389 

 244,411 

 296,648 

 132,806 

 138,238

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 2,285 

 2,387 

 2,713 

 2,917 

2009
$’000

 4,651 

 4,243 

 2,611 

 2,244 

 10,302 

 13,749 

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 254,713 

 310,397 

 132,806 

 138,238

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
Cents per security

2009
Cents per security

2010
Cents per unit

2009
Cents per unit

 2.65 

 2.45 

 5.10 

 3.80 

 3.50 

 7.30 

 1.40 

 1.37 

 2.77 

 1.38 

 1.92 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 31. Distributions paid and payable (continued)
(d) franked dividends
The franked portions of the final dividends recommended after 30 June 2010 will be franked out of existing franking credits or out of franking 
credits arising from the payment of income tax in the year ended 30 June 2010.

Franking credits

Opening balance as at 1 July 

Franking credits arising during the year on payment of tax at 30%

Franking debits arising during the year on refund of tax at 30%

Closing balance as at 30 June 

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 21,380 

 14,139 

 4,996 

 (6,646)

 7,241 

 – 

 19,730 

 21,380 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

note 32. Financial risk management
To ensure the effective and prudent management of the Group’s capital and financial risks, DXS has a well established framework consisting of a 
Board Finance Committee and a Capital Markets Committee. The Board Finance Committee is accountable to and primarily acts as an advisory 
body to the DXFM Board and includes three Directors of the DXFM Board. Its responsibilities include reviewing and recommending financial risk 
management polices and funding strategies for approval. 

The Capital Markets Committee is a management committee that is accountable to both the Board Finance Committee and the Group Management 
Committee. It convenes at least quarterly and conducts a review of financial risk management exposures including liquidity, funding strategies and 
hedging. It is also responsible for the development of financial risk management policies and funding strategies for recommendation to the Board 
Finance Committee, and the approval of treasury transactions within delegated limits and powers. 

Further information on the Group’s governance structure, including terms of reference, is available at www.dexus.com 

(1) capital risk management 
DXS manages its capital to ensure that entities within the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to owners 
through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance. 

The capital structure of the Group consists of debt (see note 23), cash and cash equivalents, and equity attributable to security holders (including 
hybrid securities). The capital structure is monitored and managed in consideration of a range of factors including: 

 n

the cost of capital and the financial risks associated with each class of capital; 

 n

gearing levels and other covenants; 

 n

potential impacts on net tangible assets and security holder’s equity;

 n

potential impacts on the Group’s credit rating; and 

 n

other market factors and circumstances. 

To minimise the potential impacts of foreign exchange risk on the Group’s capital structure, the Group’s policy is to hedge the majority of its foreign 
asset and liability exposures. Consequently the magnitude of the assets and liabilities on the Statements of Financial Position (translated into 
Australian Dollars) and gearing ratios will rise and fall as exchange rates fluctuate. This policy ensures that net tangible assets are not materially 
affected by currency movements (refer foreign exchange risk below).

The Group has a stated target gearing level of below 40%. The gearing ratio calculated in accordance with our covenant requirements at 
30 June 2010 was 30.4% (as detailed below). 

Gearing ratio

Total interest bearing liabilities1

Total tangible assets2

Gearing ratio

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

 2,252,934 

 2,519,410 

 350,685 

2009
$’000

 – 

 7,419,252 

 7,881,793 

 2,350,946 

 2,143,619 

30.4%

32.0%

14.9%

0.0%

1  Total interest bearing liabilities excludes deferred borrowing costs as reported internally to management. 
2  Total tangible assets comprise total assets less intangible assets, derivatives and deferred tax balances as reported internally to management. 

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The Group is rated BBB+ by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Baa1 by 
Moody’s. The Group considers potential impacts upon the rating when 
assessing the strategy and activities of the Group and regards those 
impacts as an important consideration in its management of the 
Group’s capital structure.

DXFM is the Responsible Entity for the managed investment schemes 
that are stapled to form the Group. DXFM has been issued with an 
Australian Financial Services licence (AFSl). The licence is subject 
to certain capital requirements including the requirement to hold 
minimum net tangible assets (of $5 million), and maintaining a 
minimum level of surplus liquid funds. Furthermore, the Responsible 
Entity maintains trigger points in accordance with the requirements of 
the licence. These trigger points maintain a headroom value above the 
AFSl requirements and the entity has in place a number of processes 
and procedures should a trigger point be reached. 

DWPl, a wholly owned entity, has also been issued with an AFSl as 
it is the Responsible Entity for DEXuS Wholesale Property Fund. It is 
subject to the same requirements.

(2) financial risk management 
The Group’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: credit risk, 
market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and price risk), 
and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management program 
focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to 
minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of DXS. 

Accordingly, the Group enters into various derivative financial instruments 
such as interest rate swaps, cross currency interest rate swaps, and 
foreign exchange contracts to manage its exposure to certain risks. The 
Group does not trade in derivative instruments for speculative purposes. 
The Group uses different methods to measure the different types of risks 
to which it is exposed, including monitoring the current and forecast 
levels of exposure, and conducting sensitivity analyses. 

Risk management is implemented by a centralised treasury department 
(Group Treasury) whose members act under written policies that are 
endorsed by the Board Finance Committee and approved by the Board 
of Directors of the Responsible Entity. Group Treasury identifies, 
evaluates and hedges financial risks in close cooperation with the 
Group’s business units. The treasury policies approved by the Board 
of Directors cover overall treasury risk management, as well as policies 
and limits covering specific areas such as liquidity risk, interest rate 
risk, foreign exchange risk, credit risk and the use of derivatives and 
other financial instruments. In conjunction with its advisers, the 
Responsible Entity continually reviews the Group’s exposures and 
(at least annually) updates its treasury policies and procedures. 

(a) liquidity risk 

liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not have sufficient available 
funds to meet financial obligations in an orderly manner when they fall 
due or at an acceptable cost. 

The Group identifies and manages liquidity risk across short, medium 
and long‑term categories: 

 n

short‑term liquidity management includes continually monitoring 
forecast and actual cash flows; 

 n

medium‑term liquidity management includes maintaining a level of 
committed borrowing facilities above the forecast committed debt 
requirements (liquidity headroom buffer). Committed debt includes 
future expenditure that has been approved by the Board or 
Investment Committee (as required within delegated limits), and may 
also include projects that have a very high probability of proceeding, 
taking into consideration risk factors such as the level of regulatory 
approval, tenant pre‑commitments and portfolio considerations; and 

 n

long‑term liquidity risk is managed through ensuring an adequate 
spread of maturities of borrowing facilities so that refinancing risk 
is not concentrated, and ensuring an adequate diversification of 
funding sources where possible subject to market conditions. 

Refinancing risk 

A key liquidity risk is the Group’s ability to refinance its current debt 
facilities. As the Group’s debt facilities mature, they are usually required 
to be refinanced by extending the facility or replacing the facility with 
an alternative form of capital.

The refinancing of existing facilities may also result in margin price risk, 
whereby market conditions may result in an unfavourable change in 
credit margins on the refinanced facilities. The Group’s key risk 
management strategy for margin price risk on refinancing is to spread 
the maturities of debt facilities over different time periods to reduce the 
volume of facilities to be refinanced and the exposure to market 
conditions in any one period. 

An analysis of the contractual maturities of the Group’s interest bearing 
liabilities and derivative financial instruments are shown in the table 
below. The amounts in the table represent undiscounted cash flows. 

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notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 32. Financial risk management (continued)
(2) financial risk management (continued)

(a) liquidity risk (continued)

Refinancing risk (continued)

Consolidated

Receivables

Payables

Interest bearing liabilities

Expiring 
within one 
year

$’000

 25,010 

 130,207 

 (105,197)

2010

Expiring 
between 
one and
 two years
$’000

Expiring 
between two
and five
 years
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Expiring
 after
five years

Expiring 
within one 
year

$’000

$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 35,816 

 98,410 

 (62,594)

2009

Expiring 
between
 one and
 two years
$’000

Expiring 
between two 

and five
 years
$’000

Expiring
 after
five years

$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Fixed interest rate liabilities

 150,713 

 65,733 

 579,835 

 290,290 

 250,724 

 336,517 

 496,351 

 225,629 

Floating interest bearing liabilities 

 48,368 

 481,751 

 636,135 

 – 

 131,161 

 481,214 

 597,699 

 – 

Total interest bearing liabilities1

 199,081 

 547,484 

 1,215,970 

 290,290 

 381,885 

 817,731 

 1,094,051 

 225,629 

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative assets

Derivative liabilities

Total net derivative  
financial instruments2

 77,823 

 58,316 

 33,558 

 1,907 

 739,625 

 456,059 

 559,433 

 31,656 

 113,390 

 80,984 

 115,878 

 29,256 

 767,637 

 543,917 

 804,598 

 225,981 

 (35,567)

 (22,668)

 (82,320)

 (27,349)

 (28,012)

 (87,858)

 (245,165)

 (194,325)

1  Refer to note 23 (interest bearing liabilities). Excludes deferred borrowing costs and preference shares. 
2  The notional maturities on derivatives is only shown for cross currency interest rate swaps (refer foreign exchange rate risk) and forward foreign exchange contracts as they are 
the only instruments where a principal amount is exchanged. For interest rate swaps, only the net interest cash flows (not the notional principal) are included. For derivative 
assets and liabilities that have floating rate interest cash flows, future cash flows have been calculated using static interest rates prevailing at 30 June 2010. Refer to note 12 
Derivative Financial Instruments for fair value of derivatives.

Parent entity

Receivables

Payables

loans with related parties

Interest bearing liabilities

Fixed interest rate liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative assets

Derivative liabilities

Total net derivative  
financial instruments1

Expiring 
within one 
year

$’000

 68,162 

 36,176 

 31,986 

 – 

 – 

2010

Expiring 
between
 one and
 two years
$’000

Expiring 
between
 two and
 five years
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Expiring
 after five 
years

Expiring 
within one 
year

$’000

$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 17,752 

 19,503 

 (1,751)

 796,642 

 – 

 – 

2009

Expiring 
between
 one and
 two years
$’000

Expiring 
between
 two and
 five years
$’000

Expiring
 after five 
years

$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 408,583 

 – 

 – 

 350,685 

 – 

 25,328 

 18,900 

 15,804 

 72 

 400,156 

 282,016 

 295,380 

 18,072 

 27,019 

 18,418 

 20,791 

 5,283 

 385,775 

 282,679 

 311,257 

 43,402 

 (1,691)

 482 

 (4,987)

 (5,211)

 14,381 

 (663)

 (15,877)

 (25,330)

1  The notional maturities on derivatives is only shown for cross currency interest rate swaps (refer foreign exchange rate risk) and forward foreign exchange contracts as they are 
the only instruments where a principal amount is exchanged. For interest rate swaps, only the net interest cash flows (not the notional principal) are included. For derivative 
assets and liabilities that have floating rate interest cash flows, future cash flows have been calculated using static interest rates prevailing at 30 June 2010. Refer to note 12 
Derivative Financial Instruments for fair value of derivatives. For financial guarantees refer Contingent liabilities (note 33). 

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(b) market risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Group’s financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. 
The market risks that the Group is exposed to are detailed further below. 

(i) interest rate risk 

Interest rate risk is the risk that fluctuating interest rates will cause an adverse impact on interest payable (or receivable), or an adverse change on 
the capital value (present market value) of long‑term fixed rate instruments. 

Interest rate risk for the Group arises from interest bearing financial assets and liabilities that the Group holds. Borrowings issued at variable rates 
expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. 

The primary objective of the Group’s risk management policy for interest rate risk is to minimise the effects of interest rate movements on the 
Group’s portfolio of financial assets and liabilities and financial performance. The policy sets out the minimum and maximum hedging amounts for 
the Group which is managed on a portfolio basis. 

Cash flow interest rate risk on borrowings is managed through the use of interest rate swaps, whereby a floating interest rate exposure is converted 
to a fixed interest rate exposure. Fair value interest rate risk on borrowings is also managed through the use of interest rate swaps, whereby a fixed 
interest exposure is converted to a floating interest rate exposure. The mix of fixed and floating rate exposures is monitored regularly to ensure that 
the interest rate exposure on the Group’s cash flows is managed within the parameters defined by the Group Treasury Policy.

As at 30 June 2010, 94% (2009: 92%) of the financial assets and liabilities (including DEXuS REnTS Trust) of the Group had an effective fixed 
interest rate. 

The Group holds borrowings in multiple currencies with both fixed and floating rate exposures and is exposed to interest rate risk related to each 
particular currency. 

The net notional amount of fixed rate debt and interest rate swaps in place in each year and the weighted average effective hedge rate per currency 
is set out in the next table. 

Consolidated 30 June 2010

June 2011
$’000

June 2012
$’000

June 2013
$’000

June 2014
$’000

> June 2015
$’000

Fixed rate debt

A$ fixed rate debt1

uS$ fixed rate debt1

Interest rate swaps

A$ hedged1

A$ hedge rate (%)2

uS$ hedged1

uS$ hedge rate (%)2

€ hedged1

€ hedge rate (%)2

C$ hedged1

C$ hedge rate (%)2

 192,308 

 180,000 

 180,000 

 180,000 

 708,038 

 614,870 

 571,303 

 519,508 

 82,500 

 50,603 

 525,550 

 570,033 

 461,667 

 380,000 

 171,875 

4.74%

4.91%

5.39%

5.74%

6.11%

 221,115 

 228,414 

 399,450 

 469,867 

 418,132 

5.49%

6.10%

5.53%

5.45%

5.05%

 137,500 

 127,500 

 105,000 

 70,000 

 23,056 

4.40%

4.43%

4.55%

4.86%

4.12%

 50,000 

 50,000 

 50,000 

 50,000 

 28,472 

5.41%

5.41%

5.41%

5.41%

5.41%

Combined fixed debt and swaps (a$ equivalent)

 2,060,753 

 1,977,849 

 1,986,802 

 1,876,834 

 869,096 

hedge rate (%)

5.11%

5.48%

5.40%

5.51%

5.38%

1  Average amounts for the period. Hedged amounts above do not include potential hedges that are cancellable at the counterparty’s option. 
2  The above hedge rates do not include margins payable on borrowings. 

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notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 32. Financial risk management (continued)
(2) financial risk management (continued)

(b) market risk (continued)

(i) interest rate risk (continued)

Sensitivity on interest expense 

The table below shows the impact on unhedged net interest expense (excluding non‑cash items) of a 50 basis points increase or decrease in 
short‑term and long‑term market interest rates. The sensitivity on cash flow arises due to the impact that a change in interest rates will have on the 
Group’s floating rate debt and derivative cash flows. net interest expense is only sensitive to movements in markets rates to the extent that floating 
rate debt is not hedged.

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

Total a$ equivalent

A$

uS$

¤

C$

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
(+/–) $’000

2009
(+/–) $’000

2010
(+/–) $’000

2009
(+/–) $’000

 575 

 145 

 11 

 – 

 760 

 613 

 180 

 13 

 – 

 (289)

 (1,313)

 – 

 – 

 1,567 

 (1,146)

 – 

 – 

 856 

 (1,830)

 154

The increase or decrease in interest expense is proportional to the increase or decrease in interest rates. 

Sensitivity on fair value of interest rate swaps

The table below shows the impact on the Statements of Comprehensive Income for changes in the fair value of interest rate swaps for a 50 basis 
points increase and decrease in short‑term and long‑term market interest rates. The sensitivity on the fair value arises from the impact that 
changes in market rates will have on the mark‑to‑market valuation of the interest rate swaps. The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as 
the present value of estimated future cash flows on the instruments. Cash flows are discounted using the forward price curve of interest rates at 
the end of the reporting period. Although interest rate swaps are transacted for the purpose of providing the Group with an economic hedge, the 
Group has elected not to apply hedge accounting to its interest rate derivatives. Accordingly, gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value 
are reflected in the Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

Total a$ equivalent

(ii) foreign exchange risk

A$

uS$

¤

C$

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
(+/–) $’000

2009
(+/–) $’000

2010
(+/–) $’000

2009
(+/–) $’000

 12,348 

 17,427 

 2,777 

 1,784 

 15,026 

 27,651 

 2,651 

 2,714 

 5,679 

 3,295 

 – 

 – 

 (8,665)

 5,082 

 – 

 – 

 38,762 

 56,607 

 9,545 

 (2,402)

Foreign exchange risk is the risk that movements in exchange rates used to convert foreign currency revenues, expenses, assets, or liabilities to the 
Group’s functional currency will have an adverse effect on the Group. 

The Group operates internationally with investments in the united States, new Zealand, France, Germany and Canada. As a result of these 
activities, the Group has foreign exchange risk, arising primarily from:

 n

translation of investments in foreign operations; 

 n

borrowings and cross currency swaps denominated in foreign currencies; and 

 n

earnings distributions and other transactions denominated in foreign currencies. 

The objective of the Group’s foreign exchange risk management policy is to ensure that movements in exchange rates have minimal adverse impact 
on the Group’s foreign currency assets and liabilities, and net foreign currency cash flows as outlined on page 79. 

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Foreign currency assets and liabilities

Exposure to foreign exchange risk is minimised by predominantly matching the currency of the Group’s debt with the currency of its investment 
to form a natural hedge against movements in exchange rates. This policy reduces the risk that movements in foreign exchange rates will have 
an adverse impact on security holder’s equity and net tangible assets. 

Where Australian dollar borrowings are used to fund the foreign currency investment, the Group may transact cross currency swaps for the purpose 
of providing an alternate source of foreign currency funding whilst maintaining the natural hedge. In these instances the Group has committed 
foreign currency borrowing capacity in place that can replace the foreign currency amounts that are due under the cross currency swaps. 

The Group’s net foreign currency exposures for net investments in foreign operations and hedging instruments are as follows: 

uS$ assets1

uS$ net borrowings2

uS$ cross currency swaps3

US$ denominated net investment

% hedged

¤ assets1

¤ net borrowings2

¤ cross currency swaps3

¤ denominated net investment

% hedged

C$ assets1

C$ net borrowings2

C$ cross currency swaps3

C$ denominated net investment

% hedged

nZ$ assets1

nZ$ net borrowings2

nZ$ cross currency swaps3

nZ$ denominated net investment

% hedged

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 1,187,770 

 1,311,445 

 413,241 

 374,110 

 (1,184,295)

 (966,477)

 (298,889)

 – 

 – 

 (251,700)

 – 

 (221,700)

 3,475 

 93,268 

 114,352 

 152,410 

100%

93%

72%

59%

 137,350 

 138,675 

 (54,952)

 (39,305)

 (80,000)

 (100,000)

 2,398 

98%

 (630)

100%

 55,650 

 51,600 

 – 

 – 

 (50,000)

 (70,000)

 5,650 

 (18,400)

90%

136%

 128,484 

 130,000 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 128,484 

 130,000 

0%

0%

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Total foreign net investment (a$ equivalent)

 116,066 

 198,835 

 134,169 

 187,839 

Total % hedged

93%

90%

72%

59%

1  Assets exclude working capital and cash as reported internally to management. 
2  net borrowings is equal to interest bearing liabilities less cash. Where there are no interest bearing liabilities, cash is excluded.
3  Cross currency swap amounts comprise the foreign currency denominated leg of the cross currency swaps. 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 32. Financial risk management (continued)
(2) financial risk management (continued)

(b) market risk (continued)

(ii) foreign exchange risk (continued)

Sensitivity on equity (foreign currency translation reserve)

The table below shows the impact on the foreign currency translation reserve for changes in the translated value of foreign currency assets and 
liabilities for an increase and decrease in foreign exchange rates per currency. The increase and decrease in cents per currency has been based 
on the historical movements of the Australian dollar relative to each currency1. The cents per currency has been applied to the spot rates prevailing 
at 30 June 20102. The impact on the foreign currency translation reserve arises as the translation of the Group’s foreign currency assets and 
liabilities are recorded (in Australian Dollars) directly in the foreign currency translation reserve.

+ 11.3 cents (11%) (2009:15.7 cents)

uS$ (A$ equivalent)

– 11.3 cents (11%) (2009:15.7 cents)

uS$ (A$ equivalent)

+ 6.4 cents (10%) (2009:6.4 cents)

¤ (A$ equivalent)

– 6.4 cents (10%) (2009:6.4 cents)

¤ (A$ equivalent)

+ 10.4 cents (9%) (2009:10.0 cents)

nZ$ (A$ equivalent)

– 10.4 cents (9%) (2009:10.0 cents)

nZ$ (A$ equivalent)

+ 7.5 cents (8%) (2009:7.3 cents)

C$ (A$ equivalent)

– 7.5 cents (8%) (2009:7.3 cents)

C$ (A$ equivalent)

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 478 

 (624)

 388 

 (500)

 8,156 

 (9,666)

 486 

 (575)

2009
$’000

 18,636 

 (27,577)

 (110)

 137 

 7,615 

 (8,931)

 (1,417)

 1,656 

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

1  The sensitivity on market rates has been based on the standard deviation of the annual change in the Australian dollar exchange rate per currency since 1984 

or commencement. 

2  Exchange rates at 30 June 2010: A$/uS$ 0.8523 (2009: 0.8114), A$/¤ 0.6979 (2009: 0.5751), A$/nZ$ 1.2308 (2009: 1.2428), A$/C$ 0.8976 (2009: 0.9379).

Sensitivity on fair value of cross currency swaps 

The table below shows the impact on the Statements of Comprehensive Income for changes in the fair value of cross currency swaps for a 
50 basis point increase and decrease in market rates. The sensitivity on the fair value arises from the impact that changes in short‑term and 
long‑term market rates will have on the interest rate mark‑to‑market valuation of the cross currency swaps1. The Group has elected not to apply 
hedge accounting to its cross currency swaps. Accordingly, gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value are reflected in the Statements 
of Comprehensive Income. 

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

uS$ (A$ equivalent)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

+/– 0.50% (50 basis points)

Total a$ equivalent

¤ (A$ equivalent)

C$ (A$ equivalent)

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
(+/–) $’000

2009
(+/–) $’000

2010
(+/–) $’000

2009
(+/–) $’000

 7 

 16 

 3 

 26 

 45 

 2 

 91 

 138 

 3 

 – 

 – 

 3 

 42 

 – 

 – 

 42

1  note the above sensitivity is reflective of how changes in interest rates will affect the valuation of the cross currency swaps. The effect of movements in foreign exchange rates 

on the valuation of cross currency swaps is reflected in the foreign currency translation reserve sensitivity (above).

Net foreign currency denominated cash flows

Foreign exchange risk exists in relation to net cash flows and transactions with foreign operations that are denominated in foreign currencies. This 
risk is managed through the use of forward foreign exchange contracts (after taking into account the natural hedging through foreign denominated 
interest expense). 

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Forward foreign exchange contracts outstanding at 30 June 2010 are as follows: 

1 year or less

Over 1 and less than 2 years

More than 2 years

1 year or less

Over 1 and less than 2 years

More than 2 years

2010

2010

2010

2009

2009

2009

To pay 
US$ million

To receive 
a$ million

Weighted
 average
 exchange rate

To pay 
US$ million

To receive 
a$ million

Weighted
 average 
exchange rate

 – 

 4.4 

 5.2 

 – 

 6.2 

 7.7 

 – 

 0.7097 

 0.6725 

 7.3 

 5.6 

 9.6 

 10.6 

 7.9 

 13.9 

 0.6848 

 0.7084 

 0.6892 

2010

2010

2010

2009

2009

2009

To pay 
nZ$ million

To receive 
a$ million

Weighted
 average
 exchange rate

To pay 
nZ$ million

To receive 
a$ million

Weighted
 average
 exchange rate

 2.0 

 – 

 – 

 1.7 

 1.1848 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

4.0

2.0

 – 

3.4

1.7

 – 

1.1780

1.1847

 –

Sensitivity on fair value of foreign exchange contracts

The table below shows the impact on the Statements of Comprehensive Income for changes in the fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts 
for an increase and decrease in market rates. The increase and decrease in cents per currency has been based on the historical movements of 
the Australian dollar relative to each currency1. The cents per currency has been applied to the spot rates prevailing at 30 June 20102. The 
sensitivity on the fair value arises from the impact that changes in market rates will have on the mark‑to‑market valuation of the forward foreign 
exchange contracts. 

Although forward foreign exchange contracts are transacted for the purpose of providing the Group with an economic hedge, the Group has elected 
not to apply hedge accounting to its forward foreign exchange contracts. Accordingly, gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value are 
reflected in the Statements of Comprehensive Income. 

+ 11.3 cents (13%) (2009:15.7 cents)

uS$ (A$ equivalent)

– 11.3 cents (13%) (2009:15.7 cents)

uS$ (A$ equivalent)

+ 10.4 cents (9%) (2009:10.0 cents)

nZ$ (A$ equivalent)

– 10.4 cents (9%) (2009:10.0 cents)

nZ$ (A$ equivalent)

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 1,659 

 (1,271)

 124 

 (146)

2009
$’000

 4,277 

 (6,329)

 347 

 (408)

2010
$’000

 649 

 (497)

 – 

 – 

2009
$’000

 2,100 

 (3,108)

 – 

 –

1  The sensitivity on market rates has been based on the standard deviation of the annual change in the Australian dollar exchange rate per currency since 1984 

or commencement. 

2  Exchange rates at 30 June 2010: A$/uS$ 0.8523 (2009: 0.8114), A$/¤ 0.6979 (2009: 0.5751), A$/nZ$ 1.2308 (2009: 1.2428), A$/C$ 0.8976 (2009: 0.9379).

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 32. Financial risk management (continued)
(2) financial risk management (continued)

(c) Credit risk 

Credit risk is the risk of loss to the Group in the event of non‑performance 
by the Group’s financial instrument counterparties. Credit risk arises from 
cash and cash equivalents, loans and receivables, and derivative financial 
instruments. The Group and parent entity have exposure to credit risk on 
all financial assets. 

The Group manages this risk by:

 n

adopting a process for determining an approved counterparty, with 
consideration of qualitative factors as well as the counterparty’s rating; 

 n

regularly monitoring counterparty exposure within approved credit limits 
that are based on the lower of a S&P, Moody’s and Fitch credit rating. 
The exposure includes the current market value of in‑the‑money 
contracts as well as potential exposure, which is measured with 
reference to credit conversion factors as per APRA guidelines; 

 n

entering into ISDA Master Agreements once a financial institution 
counterparty is approved; 

 n

ensuring tenants, together with approved credit limits, are approved and 
ensuring that leases are undertaken with a large number of tenants; 

 n

for some trade receivables, obtaining collateral where necessary 
in the form of bank guarantees and tenant bonds; and 

 n

regularly monitoring loans and receivables on an ongoing basis.

A minimum S&P rating of A– (or Moody’s or Fitch equivalent) is 
required to become or remain an approved counterparty. As at 
30 June 2010, the lowest rating of counterparties the Group was 
exposed to was A (S&P) (2009: A (S&P)). 

Financial instrument transactions are spread among a number of 
approved financial institutions within specified credit limits to minimise 
the Group’s exposure to any one counterparty. As a result, there is no 
significant concentration of credit risk for financial instruments. 

The maximum exposure to credit risk at 30 June 2010 and 
30 June 2009 was the carrying amount of financial assets recognised 
on the Statements of Financial Position of the Group and parent entity. 

As at 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009, the Group and the parent 
have no significant concentrations of credit risk for trade receivables. 
Trade receivable balances and the credit quality of trade debtors are 
consistently monitored on an ongoing basis. 

For the consolidated entity, the ageing analysis of loans and receivables 
net of provisions at 30 June 2010 is ($’000): 23,356.6 (0‑30 days), 
1,045.0 (31‑60 days), 184.4 (61‑90 days), 424.0 (91+ days). 
The ageing analysis of loans and receivables net of provisions at 
30 June 2009 is ($’000): 32,014.9 (0‑30 days), 1,313.1 (31‑60 days), 
702.6 (61‑90 days), 2,456.4 (91+ days). Amounts over 31 days are 
past due, however, no receivables are impaired. 

For the parent entity, the ageing analysis for loans and receivables 
net of provisions at 30 June 2010 is ($’000): 68,036.6 (0‑30 days), 
58.5 (31‑60 days), 10.4 (61‑90 days), 56.5 (91+ days). The ageing 
analysis of loans and receivables net of provisions for the parent entity 
at 30 June 2009 is ($’000): 8,124.3 (0‑30 days), 123.7 (31‑60 days), 
37.6 (61‑90 days), 133.4 (91+ days). Amounts over 31 days are past 
due, however, no receivables are impaired. 

The credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor 
impaired is consistently monitored to ensure that there are no 
adverse changes in credit quality. 

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(d) Fair value of financial instruments 

Fair value interest rate risk is the risk of an adverse change in the net fair (or market) value of an asset or liability due to movements in interest rates. 

At 30 June 2010, the carrying amounts and fair value of financial assets and liabilities are shown as follows:

Consolidated

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

loans and receivables (current)

Derivative assets

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Trade payables

Derivative liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Fixed interest bearing liabilities

Floating interest bearing liabilities

Preference shares

Total financial liabilities

Parent entity

Financial assets

Cash and cash equivalents

loans and receivables (current)

Derivative assets

loans with related parties

Total financial assets

Financial liabilities

Trade payables

Derivative liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Fixed interest bearing liabilities

loans with related parties

Total financial liabilities

2010
Carrying amount1
$’000

2010
Fair value2
$’000

2009
Carrying amount1
$’000

2009
Fair value2
$’000

 64,419 

 25,010 

 146,324 

 235,753 

 130,207 

 322,161 

 64,419 

 25,010 

 146,324 

 235,753 

 130,207 

 322,161 

 84,845 

 35,816 

 205,491 

 326,152 

 98,410 

 386,224 

 84,845 

 35,816 

 205,491 

 326,152 

 98,410 

 386,224 

 1,086,571 

 1,263,432 

 1,290,735 

 1,375,409 

 1,166,254 

 1,166,254 

 1,228,561 

 1,228,561 

 109 

 109 

 114 

 114 

 2,705,302 

 2,882,163 

 3,004,044 

 3,088,718

2010
Carrying amount1
$’000

2010
Fair value2
$’000

2009
Carrying amount1
$’000

2009
Fair value2
$’000

 2,163 

 68,162 

 70,628 

 796,642 

 937,595 

 36,176 

 78,496 

 350,685 

 34,332 

 499,689 

 2,163 

 68,162 

 70,628 

 796,642 

 937,595 

 36,176 

 78,496 

 429,541 

 34,332 

 27,268 

 17,752 

 97,805 

 408,583 

 551,408 

 19,503 

 149,545 

 27,268 

 17,752 

 97,805 

 408,583 

 551,408 

 19,503 

 149,545 

 – 

 – 

 34,332 

 34,332 

 578,545 

 203,380 

 203,380

1  Carrying value is equal to the value of the financial instruments on the Statements of Financial Position. 
2  Fair value is the amount for which the financial instrument could be exchanged, or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction, 

however, not recognised on the Statements of Financial Position. 

The fair value of interest bearing liabilities and derivative financial instruments has been determined by discounting the expected future cash flows 
by the relevant market interest rates. The discount rates applied range from 0.53% to 4.21% for uS$ and 4.79% to 6.08% for A$. Refer note 1(x) 
for fair value methodology for financial assets and liabilities.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 32. Financial risk management (continued)
(2) financial risk management (continued)

(d) Fair value of financial instruments (continued) 

Determination of fair value

The Group uses methods in the determination and disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments. These methods comprise:

level 1: the fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets.

level 2: the fair value is determined using inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either 
directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).

level 3: the fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable data.

The following tables present the consolidated and parent entity’s assets and liabilities measured and recognised as at fair value at 30 June 2010. 

Consolidated financial assets and liabilities

level 1
$’000

level 2
$’000

level 3
$’000

2010
$’000

Financial assets

Derivative assets

Interest rate derivatives

Cross currency swaps

Forward exchange contracts

Financial liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Fixed interest bearing liabilities

Floating interest bearing liabilities

Derivative liabilities

Interest rate derivatives

Cross currency swaps

Forward exchange contracts

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 122,219 

 21,252 

 2,853 

 146,324 

 1,263,432 

 1,166,254 

 2,429,686 

 308,946 

 12,898 

 317 

 322,161 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 122,219 

 21,252 

 2,853 

 146,324 

 1,263,432 

 1,166,254 

 2,429,686 

 308,946 

 12,898 

 317 

 322,161 

Parent financial assets and liabilities

level 1

$’000

level 2

$’000

level 3

$’000

2010

$’000

Financial assets

Derivative assets

Interest rate derivatives

Forward exchange contracts

Financial liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

Fixed interest bearing liabilities

Derivative liabilities

Interest rate derivatives

Cross currency swaps

Forward exchange contracts

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 69,497 

 1,131 

 70,628 

 429,541 

 429,541 

 73,338 

 5,065 

 93 

 78,496 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 69,497 

 1,131 

 70,628 

 429,541 

 429,541 

 73,338 

 5,065 

 93 

 78,496

During the year, there were no transfers between level 1, level 2 and level 3 fair value measurements.

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note 33. Contingent liabilities

Details and estimates of maximum amounts  
of contingent liabilities are as follows:

Bank guarantees by the Group in respect of variations and other financial risks 
associated with the development of:

60 Miller Street, north Sydney, nSW

Atlantic Corporate Park, Sterling, Virginia, uSA

San Antonio properties

1 Bligh Street, Sydney, nSW1

123 Albert Street, Brisbane, QlD

Beaumeade, Ashburn, northern Virginia, uSA

Total contingent liabilities

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010 
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 2,650 

 3,601 

 789 

 7,040 

 497 

 1,359 

 841 

 3,820 

 2,000 

 1,028 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 3,601 

 2,000 

 – 

 – 

 9,545 

 3,601 

 2,000

1  Bank guarantee held in relation to an equity accounted investment (refer note 17). 

DDF together with DIT, DOT and DXO is also a guarantor of a uS$210.0 million (A$246.4 million) syndicated bank debt facility and a total of 
A$1,182.5 million and uS$120.0 million (A$147.9 million) of bank bilateral facilities, a total of A$361.1 million of medium‑term notes, a total of 
uS$400.0 million (A$493.0 million) of privately placed notes, and a total of uS$300.0 million (A$352.0 million) public 144a senior notes, which 
have all been negotiated to finance the Group and other entities within DXS. The guarantees have been given in support of debt outstanding and 
drawn against these facilities, and may be called upon in the event that a borrowing entity has not complied with certain requirements such as 
failure to pay interest or repay a borrowing, whichever is earlier. During the period no guarantees were called.

The Trust together with DIT, DOT and DXO is also a guarantor, on a subordinated basis, of REnTS (Real‑estate perpetual Exchangable sTep‑up 
Securities). The guarantee has been given in support of payments that become due and payable to the REnTS holders and ranks ahead of the 
Group’s distribution payments, but subordinated to the claims of the senior creditors.

The guarantees are issued in respect of the Group and do not constitute an additional liability to those already existing in interest bearing liabilities 
on the Statements of Financial Position.

The Directors of the Responsible Entity are not aware of any other contingent liabilities in relation to the Group, other than those disclosed in the 
Financial Statements, which should be brought to the attention of security holders as at the date of completion of this report.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 34. Commitments
(a) capital commitments
The following amounts represent capital expenditure on investment properties contracted at the end of each reporting period but not recognised 
as liabilities payable.

Capital expenditure commitments:

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

not longer than one year

3 Brookhollow Avenue, norwest, nSW

Governor Phillip Tower & Governor Macquarie Tower  
1 Farrer Place, Sydney, nSW

Southgate Complex, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southgate, VIC

7930 & 7940 Kentucky Drive, Florence, Cincinnati

10013‑11093 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati

Capital Avenue Dallas

2700 Summit Avenue, Plano, Dallas

CTC @ Valwood, 13755 Hutton Drive, Dallas

1800‑1808 10th Street, Plano, Dallas

2950 lexington Avenue S, St Paul, Minneapolis

2222‑2298 Wooddale Drive, St Paul, Minneapolis

6105 Trenton lane north, Minneapolis

Eagandale Business Campus, Minneapolis

45901‑45905 nokes Boulevard, Sterling, northern Virginia

1120‑1150 West Alameda Drive, Tempe, Phoenix

3802‑3922 East university Drive, Phoenix

105‑107 South 41st Avenue, Phoenix

1429‑1439 South 40th Avenue, Phoenix

601 South 55th Avenue, Phoenix 

220 South 9th Street, Phoenix

13602 12th Street, Chino, Riverside

Interchange South, San Antonio

7510‑7520 Airway Road, San Diego

5823 newton Drive, San Diego

1000‑1200 Williams Street nW, Atlanta

MD Wholesale Market Food, 7951 Ocean Avenue  
& 7970 Tarbay Drive, Jessup, Baltimore

1181 Portal, 1831 Portal Street and 6615 Tributary Street, Baltimore

3520‑3600 Westinghouse Boulevard, Charlotte

1441, 11460‑11480 & 11550‑11560 Hillguard Road, Dallas

11011 Regency Crest Drive, Dallas

3601 East Plano/1000 Shiloh, Dallas

6350 & 6360 Brackbill Boulevard, Harrisburg

3550 Tyburn Street & 3332‑3424 n San Fernando Road, Glendale, los Angeles

7500 West 78h Street, Bloomington

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 93 

 421 

 1,986 

 3,310 

 756 

 718 

 – 

 21 

 360 

 – 

 – 

 621 

 254 

 – 

 187 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 282 

 170 

 66 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 211 

 – 

 159 

 235 

 84 

 82 

 57 

 59 

 299 

 863 

 108 

 174 

 74 

 – 

 276 

 193 

 100 

 26 

 63 

 28 

 12 

 25 

 179 

 1,232 

 59 

 308 

 211 

 – 

 468 

 136 

 48 

 128 

 – 

 338 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

Orlando Central Park, 7600 Kingspointe Parkway, 8259 Exchange Drive,  
7451‑7488 Brokerage Drive & 2700‑2901 Titan Row, Orlando

13201 South Orange Avenue, Orlando

1450 E Francis Street, 4200 Santa Ana Street, 1951 S Parco Street,  
1401 E Cedar Street & 1777 S Vintage Avenue, Ontario, Riverside

Cornerstone Building, 5411 I‑10 East & 1228 Cornerway Boulevard, San Antonio

Interchange north 1, 3003, 3005 nE I‑410 loop, San Antonio

Tri County 6, Tri‑County Parkway, Schertz

Port of San Antonio III

2010
$’000

 3,831 

 76 

 173 

 65 

 293 

 165 

 313 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

1 Reconciliation Road, Greystanes Estate, nSW

 20,106 

 27,174 

Australia Square Complex, 264‑278 George Street, Sydney, nSW 

180 Flinders lane, Melbourne, VIC

189 Flinders lane, Melbourne, VIC

The Zenith, 821‑843 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, nSW

60 Miller Street, north Sydney, nSW

14 Moore Street, Canberra, ACT

44 Market Street, Sydney, nSW

123 Albert Street, Brisbane QlD

1 Margaret Street, Sydney, nSW

45 Clarence Street, Sydney, nSW

309‑321 Kent Street, Sydney, nSW

383‑395 Kent Street, Sydney, nSW

Axxess Corporate Park, 164‑180 Forster Road, 11 & 21‑45 Gilby Road,  
307‑355 Ferntree Gully Road, Mount Waverley, VIC

5‑15 Roseberry Avenue & 25‑55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery, nSW

Rn 19 ZAC de l’Ormes Road, Servon (2)

later than one year but no later than five years

Governor Phillip Tower & Governor Macquarie Tower 
1 Farrer Place, Sydney, nSW

Southgate Complex, 3 Southgate Avenue, Southgate, VIC

1 Reconciliation Road, Greystanes Estate, nSW

44 Market Street, Sydney, nSW

123 Albert Street, Brisbane, QlD

Consolidated

Parent entity

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 752 

 169 

 – 

 – 

 441 

 830 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 1,811 

 765 

 – 

 403 

 68 

 752 

 169 

 197 

 195 

 441 

 830 

 123,008 

 122,565 

 123,008 

 108,110 

 369 

 1,200 

 1,121 

 3,647 

 129 

 172 

 1,614 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 3,647 

 129 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 167,106 

 160,026 

 126,784 

 110,302

–

–

 2,000 

–

–

 1,532 

 1,066 

–

 1,160 

 50,657 

 2,000 

 54,415 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 1,160 

 65,112 

 66,272 

Total capital commitments

 169,106 

 214,441 

 126,784 

 176,574

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notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 34. Commitments (continued)
(b) lease payable commitments

Commitments in relation to leases contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities payable:

Within one year

later than one year but not later than five years

later than five years

Total lease payable commitments

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

 2,375 

 10,372 

 6,388 

 19,135 

2009
$’000

 290 

 1,162 

 6,680 

 8,132 

2010
$’000

 290 

 1,162 

 6,388 

 7,840 

2009
$’000

 290 

 1,162 

 6,680 

 8,132

Payments made under operating leases are expensed on a straight‑line basis over the term of the lease, except where an alternative basis is more 
representative of the pattern of benefits to be derived from the leased property.

The Group has a commitment for ground rent payable in respect of a leasehold property included in investment properties and a commitment for 
its Head Office premise at 343 George Street Sydney. 

no provisions have been recognised in respect of non‑cancellable operating leases.

(c) lease receivable commitments

The future minimum lease payments receivable by the Group are:

Within one year

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 500,921 

 526,791 

 40,685 

 91,732 

later than one year but not later than five years

 1,533,216 

 1,725,306 

 94,620 

 287,312 

later than five years

 790,633 

 794,480 

 23,809 

 163,684 

Total lease receivable commitments

 2,824,770 

 3,046,577 

 159,114 

 542,728

note 35. Related parties
Responsible Entity
DXFM is the Responsible Entity of the Group. 

DXFM is also the Responsible Entity of Gordon Property Trust, Gordon Property Investment Trust, northgate Property Trust and northgate Property 
Investment Trust (collectively known as “the Syndicates”). On 31 May 2010, northgate Property Trust and northgate Property Investment Trust 
were wound up.

DXH is the parent entity of DWPl, the Responsible Entity for DWPF.

Responsible Entity fees
under the terms of the Constitutions of the entities within DXS, the Responsible Entity is entitled to receive fees in relation to the management of 
the Group. DXFM’s parent entity, DXH is entitled to be reimbursed for administration expenses incurred on behalf of the Group. DEXuS Property 
Services Pty limited (DXPS), a wholly owned subsidiary of DXH is entitled to property management fees from the Group.

Related party transactions
Responsible Entity fees in relation to DXS assets are on a cost recovery basis as reflected in the parent entity’s transactions with DXFM. 
All agreements with third party funds are conducted on normal commercial terms and conditions.

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DXS and its related parties

Responsible Entity fees paid and payable

Property management fees

Recovery of administration expenses

Aggregate amounts payable to the Responsible Entity at the end of each 
reporting period (included above)

Property management fees payable at the end of each reporting period  
(included above)

Administration expenses payable at the end of each reporting period  
(included above)

Interest bearing loans to entities within DXS at the end of each reporting period

non‑interest bearing loans from Stapled Entities at the end of each 
reporting period

Interest income received and receivable from entities within DXS

Interest income receivable from entities within DXS at the end of each reporting 
period (included above)

Interest expenses paid and payable to entities within DXS

Interest expenses payable to entities within DXS at the end of each reporting 
period (included above)

DEXuS wholesale Property fund

Responsible Entity fee income

Property management fee income

Recovery of administration expenses

Aggregate amount receivable at the end of each reporting period  
(included above)

Property management fees receivable at the end of each reporting period 
(included above)

Administration expenses receivable at the end of each reporting period  
(included above)

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$

2009
$

2010
$

2009
$

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 5,174,882 

 6,358,061 

 3,422,924 

 2,409,931 

 4,445,229 

 4,269,966 

 397,420 

 520,758 

 591,261 

 667,500 

 160,542 

 381,051 

 796,641,893 

 408,583,000 

 34,332,000 

 34,332,000 

 30,026,770 

 8,867,820 

 496,991 

 9,755 

 – 

 2,193,506 

 – 

 4,773,005

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$

2009
$

2010
$

2009
$

 15,065,851 

 16,164,383 

 5,878,083 

 5,800,897 

 1,404,968 

 674,901 

 1,277,966 

 1,324,213 

 353,501 

 527,970 

 267,239 

 191,249 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 35. Related parties (continued)
The Syndicates

Responsible Entity fee income

Property management fee income

Performance fee – northgate Syndicate

Recovery of administration expenses

Aggregate amount receivable at the end of each reporting period  
(included above)

Property management fees receivable at the end of each reporting period 
(included above)

Administration expenses receivable at the end of each reporting period  
(included above)

Bent Street Trust

Property management fee income

Recovery of administration expenses

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$

2009
$

2010
$

2009
$

 958,425 

 1,722,262 

 962,107 

 1,830,192 

 1,752,500 

 – 

 388,551 

 196,541 

 63,471 

 609,967 

 21,283 

 91,106 

 21,398 

 58,371 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$

2009
$

 1,403,196 

 5,418,913 

 5,885 

 17,928 

2010
$

 – 

 – 

2009
$

 – 

 –

Transactions with master Development corporation (“mDc”)
As part of the MDC acquisition (refer note 36), the Group purchased furniture, computers and equipment for approximately uS$100,000 
(A$117,330). These assets were recorded at their purchase price being fair value. 

The Group has also entered into a two year lease agreement with the two MDC principals for the newport office. Annual rental payable 
is uS$180,000 (A$211,193). 

DXS has earned management agreement revenue for managing the existing MDC property portfolio that the two MDC principals hold interests in. 
The management fees of uS$25,000 (A$29,312) are consolidated in the Group. 

Directors
The following persons were Directors of DXFM at all times during the year and to the date of this report:

C T Beare, BSc, BE (Hons), MBA, PhD, FAICD1,4,5

E A Alexander AM, BComm, FCA, FAICD, FCPA1,2,6

B R Brownjohn, BComm1,2,5,6

J C Conde AO, BSc, BE (Hons), MBA1,3,4

S F Ewen OAM1,4

V P Hoog Antink, BComm, MBA, FCA, FAPI, FRICS, MAICD

B E Scullin, BEc1,3,7

P B St George, CA(SA), MBA1,2,5,6

1  Independent Director
2  Audit Committee Member
3  Compliance Committee Member
4  nomination and Remuneration Committee Member
5  Finance Committee Member
6  Risk and Sustainability Committee Member (name changed from Board Risk 

Committee on 2 June 2010)

7  nomination and Remuneration Committee Member from 1 July 2009  

to 31 August 2009

no Directors held an interest in the Group for the year ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009.

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Other Key management Personnel
In addition to the Directors listed above the following persons were deemed by the Board nomination and Remuneration Committee to be 
Key Management Personnel during all or part of the financial year:

name

Position

Victor P Hoog Antink

Chief Executive Officer

Tanya Cox

Chief Operating Officer

Patricia A Daniels

Head of Human Resources

John C Easy

Jane lloyd

louise J Martin

Craig D Mitchell

Paul G Say

Mark F Turner

General Counsel

Head of uS Investments

Head of Office 

Chief Financial Officer

Head of Corporate Development

Head of Funds Management

Andrew P Whiteside

Head of Industrial

no Key Management Personnel or their related parties held an interest in the Group for the years ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009.

There were no loans or other transactions with Key Management Personnel or their related parties during the years ended 30 June 2010 and 
30 June 2009.

Compensation

Short‑term employee benefits

Post‑employment benefits

Other long‑term benefits

2010
$

2009
$

9,174,298

 7,910,223 

328,058

 563,665 

3,797,553

 1,509,929 

13,299,909

 9,984,817

The Group has shown the detailed remuneration disclosures in the Directors’ Report. The relevant information can be found in section 3 of the 
Directors’ Report starting on page 14.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 36. Business combinations
On 1 June 2010 the Group entered into an arrangement with MDC for no purchase consideration. This acquisition has been accounted for as a 
business combination with the resultant goodwill being zero.

note 37. Events occurring after reporting date
On 27 July 2010, DXO entered into a project delivery agreement with Fujitsu limited for the development of a 17,025 square metre data centre 
warehouse at Greystanes, nSW. 

On 11 August 2010, DXP entered into an agreement with loscam limited for development of a 31,400 square metre warehouse facility at 
laverton, VIC. 

On 16 August 2010, DXP acquired a 7.6 hectare parcel of vacant industrial development land located at Erskine Park, nSW for $15 million  
(GST exclusive). 

Since the end of the year, other than the matter discussed above, the Directors are not aware of any matter or circumstance not otherwise dealt 
with in their Directors’ Report or the Financial Statements that has significantly or may significantly affect the operations of the Group, the results 
of those operations, or state of the Group’s affairs in future financial periods.

note 38. operating segments
(a) Description of segments
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) has been identified as the Board of Directors as they are responsible for the strategic decision making 
within the Group. DXS management has identified the Group’s operating segments based on the sectors analysed within the management reports 
reviewed by the CODM in order to monitor performance across the Group and to appropriately allocate resources. Refer to the table below for a 
brief description of the Group’s operating segments.

Office – Australia and new Zealand

This operating segment comprises office space with any associated retail space, as well as 
car parks and office developments in Australia and new Zealand.

Industrial – Australia

Industrial – north America

Management Company

Financial Services

All other segments

This operating segment comprises domestic industrial properties, industrial estates and 
industrial developments in Australia.

This comprises industrial properties, industrial estates and industrial developments in the 
united States as well as one industrial asset in Canada.

The domestic and uS based management companies are responsible for asset, property and 
development management of Office, Industrial and Retail properties for DXS and the third party 
funds management business.

The treasury function of DXS is managed through a centralised treasury department.  
As a result, all treasury related financial information relating to borrowings, finance costs  
as well as fair value movements in derivatives, are prepared and monitored separately.

This comprises the European industrial and retail portfolios. These operating segments do not 
meet the quantitative thresholds set out in AASB 8 Operating Segments due to their relatively 
small scale. As a result these non‑core operating segments have been included in “all other 
segments” in the operating segment information shown on pages 93 to 97.

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(b) Segment information provided to the cODm 
The segment information provided to the CODM for the reportable segments for the year ended 30 June 2010 and 30 June 2009 includes the following:

office
australia &
new Zealand

Industrial 
australia

Industrial 
north
america

management 
Company

Financial 
Services

all other 
segments

Eliminations

Total 

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

30 June 2010

Segment performance measures

Property revenue

335,336

137,213

146,843

Management fee revenue

Interest revenue

Inter‑segment revenue

–

–

199

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

51,588

–

–

–

1,484

28,987

–

43,676

–

–

–

–

–

–

663,068

51,588

1,484

(29,186)

–

Total operating segment revenue

335,535

137,213

146,843

80,575

1,484

43,676

(29,186)

716,140

net operating income (noI)

245,106

109,939

99,135

management company EBIT

Finance costs

Compensation related expenses

net fair value loss of  
investment property1

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(57,530)

(47,878)

(113,104)

Reversal of previous impairment

–

–

–

net loss on sale of 
investment property

(508)

(3,514)

(49,320)

net fair value loss on derivatives

–

–

–

Segment asset measures 

Direct property portfolio

4,109,029

1,547,938

1,452,809

Additions to investment property

199,971

55,294

30,759

Acquisition of investment 
property

Segment liability measures

Interest bearing liabilities

–

–

94,852

236,713

–

–

–

6,121

–

–

–

(190,685)

(58,978)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

5,401

–

–

–

2,240,082

30,227

–

–

–

(17,098)

13,307

–

–

196,809

2,947

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

484,407

6,121

(190,685)

(58,978)

(235,610)

13,307

(53,342)

5,401

7,306,585

288,971

331,565

– 2,240,082

1  Includes net fair value loss on investment property of $209.4 million and the Group’s share of the net fair value loss of its investments accounted for using the equity accounted 

method of $26.3 million.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 38. operating segments (continued)
(b) Segment information provided to the cODm (continued)

office
australia &
 new Zealand

Industrial 
australia

Industrial 
north
america

management 
Company

Financial 
Services

all other 
segments

Eliminations

Total 

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

$’000

30 June 2009

Segment performance measures

Property revenue

331,567

135,256

188,691

Management fee revenue

Interest revenue

–

–

Inter‑segment revenue

1,383

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

63,663

–

–

–

3,225

30,936

–

52,992

–

–

–

–

–

–

708,506

63,663

3,225

(32,319)

–

Total operating segment revenue

332,950

135,256

188,691

94,599

3,225

52,992

(32,319)

775,394

net operating income (noI)

246,707

 109,245 

 132,750 

–

–

–

–

–

527,943

21,025

(384,241)

(59,282)

– (1,644,453)

–

–

–

–

–

–

(41,110)

(1,880)

(21,209)

7,735,859

293,276

27,165

 – 

 2,509,012

management company EBIT

Finance costs

Compensation related expenses

net fair value loss of 
investment property1

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(604,608)

(226,413)

(697,917)

Impairment of management rights

–

–

–

net (loss)/gain on sale of 
investment property

net fair value gain/loss on 
derivatives

Segment asset measures 

(541)

104

(1,393)

–

–

–

Direct property portfolio

4,046,070

1,504,619

1,674,038

Additions to investment 
properties

Acquisition of investment 
properties

Segment liability measures

135,258

85,515

67,143

–

27,165

–

 – 

21,025

(59,282)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(384,241)

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

 39,241 

–

–

–

(115,515)

(41,110)

(50)

511,132

5,360

–

 – 

(21,209)

–

Interest bearing liabilities

 – 

 – 

 – 

 2,509,012 

1  Includes net fair value loss on investment properties of $1,517.6 million and impairment on development properties of $126.9 million. 

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(c) Other segment information

(i) Segment revenue

The revenue from external parties reported to the Board is measured in a manner consistent with that in the Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Revenue from external customers is derived predominantly through property revenue and management fee revenue. A breakdown of revenue by 
operating segment is provided in the tables above. DXS internally manages many of its investment properties for which inter‑segment management 
fees are received (refer note 35 for information relating to inter‑company management fee income). Furthermore, inter‑segment rental income is 
received from the funds management company. These amounts are eliminated on consolidation (refer to reconciliation below).

Gross operating segment revenue

less: Inter‑segment revenue eliminated on consolidation 

  Property rental revenue 

  Responsible entity fee revenue 

  Other management fee revenue 

  Other eliminations

Total inter‑segment revenue 

Total revenue from ordinary activities

Consolidated

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

745,326

807,713

(874)

(2,383)

(19,048)

(22,704)

(9,939)

675

(8,232)

1,000

(29,186)

(32,319)

716,140

775,394

DXS is domiciled in Australia. The result of its revenue from external customers in Australia is $544.7 million (2009: $557.0 million), and the total 
revenue from external customers in other countries is $171.4 million (2009: $218.4 million). Revenue from external customers includes $146.8 million 
(2009: $188.7 million) attributable to the united States portfolio. Segment revenues are allocated based on the country in which the investment 
property is located. 

There is no single external tenant which is responsible for greater than 10% of external revenue.

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 38. operating segments (continued)
(c) Other segment information (continued)

(ii) net operating income (noI) and operating earnings before interest and tax (operating EBIT)

The Board assesses the performance of each operating sector based on a measure of nOI, which is determined as property revenue less 
attributable property expenses. The performance indicator predominantly used as a measure of the management company’s performance is the 
Management Company EBIT, which comprises management fee revenue less compensation related expenses and other management operating 
expenses. Both the property nOI and the management company’s EBIT exclude the effects of finance costs, taxation and non‑cash items such as 
unrealised fair value adjustments, which are monitored by management separately. The reconciliation below reconciles these profit measures to the 
loss attributable to stapled security holders.

Reconciliation of net operating income and management company EBIT to Group net loss attributable to stapled security holders:

Property revenue per Statements of Comprehensive Income

Property expenses per Statements of Comprehensive Income

Intercompany property revenue and expenses1

net operating income (noI)

add: management company EBIT

less: Internal management fees2

less: Inter‑segment eliminations

Other income and expense3

operating EBIT

Interest revenue

Finance costs 

Share of net losses of associates accounted for using the equity method

net fair value loss of investment properties4 

net loss on sale of assets

net loss on sale of investment

net fair value gain/(loss) of derivatives

Impairment 

Reversal of previous impairment

Tax benefit

Other non‑controlling interests

net profit/(loss) attributable to stapled security holders

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

663,068

708,506

(169,753)

(174,485)

(8,908)

(6,078)

484,407

527,943

6,121

21,025

(19,048)

(22,704)

(1,031)

(9,140)

(2,154)

(9,591)

461,309

514,519

1,484

3,225

(190,685)

(384,241)

(26,243)

31

(209,367)

(1,644,453)

(53,342)

(15)

5,401

(242)

13,307

29,983

(1,880)

(534)

(21,209)

(41,110)

–

120,236

(170)

(3,695)

31,420

(1,459,111)

1  Includes internal property revenue of $0.2 million and internal property expenses of $9.1 million included in nOI for management reporting purposes but eliminated for 

statutory accounting purposes. The internal property management expenses comprise of property management fees included in the Management Company EBIT. 

2  Elimination of internally generated Responsible Entity fees of $16.7 million and $2.3 million other internal management fees.
3  Other income and expenses comprise of foreign exchange gains, depreciation, other income and expenses excluding amounts included in the Management Company’s EBIT.
4  2009 comparative includes net fair value loss of investment properties of $1,517.6 million and $126.9 million relating to development properties classified as impairment in the 

Statements of Comprehensive Income.

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(iii) Segment assets

The amounts provided to the CODM as a measure of segment assets is the direct property portfolio. The direct property portfolio values are 
allocated based on the physical location of the asset and are measured in a manner consistent with the Statements of Financial Position. The direct 
property portfolio comprises investment properties, all development properties and the Group’s share of properties held through equity accounted 
investments. The reconciliation below reconciles the total direct property portfolio balance to total assets in the Statements of Financial Position.

DXS is domiciled in Australia. Total non‑current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets located in Australia is $5,868.1 million 
(2009: $5,943.2 million), and the amount located in other countries is $1,652.1 million (2009: $1,919.6 million). This includes $1,455.2 million 
(2009: $1,678.4 million) attributable to the united States portfolio. 

Reconciliation of direct property portfolio to Group total assets in the Statements of Financial Position:

Investment properties

non‑current assets held for sale

Inventories

Property, plant and equipment1

Investment property (accounted for using the equity method)2

Direct property portfolio

Cash

Receivables

Intangible assets

Derivative financial instruments

Deferred tax asset

Current tax receivable

Property, plant and equipment (IT and office equipment)

Prepayments and other assets3

Total assets 

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

7,146,397 

7,120,710 

18,068 

45,470 

98,054 

– 

 – 

431,891 

96,650 

85,204 

7,306,585 

7,735,859 

64,419 

25,010 

84,845 

35,816 

225,525 

213,267 

146,324 

205,491 

79,927 

49,136 

3,621 

5,264 

1,423 

6,729 

14,353 

18,544 

7,871,028 

8,351,110

1  In the prior year development property was classified as property, plant and equipment which is included in “Direct Property Portfolio”. In the current year, based on the 

amendment to AASB 140 Investment Property, development properties being developed for future use as investment properties have been included in investment properties.

2  This represents DXS’s portion of the investment property accounted for using the equity accounted method.
3  Other assets include the Group’s share of total net assets of its investments accounted for using the equity accounted method less the Group’s share of the investment property 

value which is included in the direct property portfolio. 

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
notes to the Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

note 39. Reconciliation of net profit to net cash inflow from operating activities
(a) Reconciliation

net profit/(loss) for the year

Capitalised interest

Depreciation and amortisation

Impairment 

Reversal of previous impairment

Consolidated

Parent entity

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 31,590 

 (1,455,416)

 (1,599)

 (360,986)

 (41,377)

 (35,050)

 3,498 

 4,743 

 242 

 168,168 

 (13,307)

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 (8,020)

 – 

 – 

 – 

net fair value loss of investment properties

 209,367 

 1,517,564 

 44,676 

 341,251 

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

 26,243 

 (31)

net fair value (gain)/loss of derivatives

net fair value loss of interest rate swaps

net loss on sale of investment properties

net fair value loss of investment 

net foreign exchange (gain)/loss

Provision for doubtful debts

Change in operating assets and liabilities

Decrease/(increase) in receivables

Decrease/(increase) in prepaid expenses

Decrease/(increase) in other non‑current assets – investments

(Increase)/decrease in other current assets

Decrease/(increase) in other non‑current assets

Increase/(decrease) in payables

Increase/(decrease) in current liabilities

Increase/(decrease) in other non‑current liabilities

 (5,401)

 21,209 

 53,623 

 222,468 

 53,342 

 1,880 

 15 

 (3,103)

 4,141 

 6,665 

 63 

 31,016 

 (3,445)

 1,861 

 9,848 

 3,151 

 1,612 

 (2,179)

 3,000 

 (2,389)

 (4,246)

 35,794 

 (1,176)

 (12,944)

 (355)

 4,456 

 534 

 68,233 

 5,306 

 153,701 

 (374)

 20 

 – 

 (1,774)

 4,064 

 1,979 

 (4,094)

 (265)

 4,647 

 527 

 2,015 

 – 

 (13)

 – 

 – 

 5,753 

 9,138 

 1,330 

 – 

 (9,353)

 (1,424)

 4,509 

 9,650 

 (329)

 4,362 

 – 

 (82)

 – 

 (5,631)

 (22,526)

Increase in deferred tax assets

 (29,470)

 (100,822)

net cash inflow from operating activities

 340,174 

 359,577 

 100,802 

 149,520

(b) capital expenditure on investment properties
Payments for capital expenditure on investment properties include $78.5 million (2009: $86.9 million) of maintenance and incentive capital expenditure.

note 40. non-cash financing and investing activities

Distributions reinvested

Consolidated

Parent entity

note

28

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

2010
$’000

2009
$’000

 90,360 

 100,420 

 48,762 

 47,912

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note 41. Earnings per unit
Earnings per unit are determined by dividing the net profit attributable to unitholders by the weighted average number of ordinary units outstanding 
during the year. The weighted average number of units has been adjusted for the bonus elements in units issued during the year and comparatives 
have been appropriately restated.

(a) Basic earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to unitholders of the parent entity

Consolidated

2010
cents

 0.34 

2009
cents

 (8.11)

(b) Diluted earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to unitholders of the parent entity

Consolidated

2010
cents

 0.34 

2009
cents

 (8.11)

(c) Basic earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to stapled security holders

Consolidated

2010
cents

 0.66 

2009
cents

 (39.38)

(d) Diluted earnings per unit on profit/(loss) attributable to stapled security holders

Consolidated

2010
cents

 0.66

2009
cents

 (39.38)

(e) Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per unit

net profit/(loss) for the year

net (profit)/loss attributable to unitholders of other stapled 
entities (non‑controlling interests)

Consolidated

2010
$000

31,590

2009
$000

(1,455,416)

(15,299)

1,158,625

net (profit) attributable to other non‑controlling interests

(170)

(3,695)

net profit/(loss) attributable to the unitholders of the Trust 
used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per unit

16,121

(300,486)

(f) weighted average number of units used as a denominator

Weighted average number of units outstanding used  
in calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit

4,774,467,167

3,705,637,381

Consolidated

2010
no. of securities

2009
no. of securities

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Directors’ Declaration
for the year ended 30 June 2010

The Directors of DEXuS Funds Management limited as Responsible Entity DEXuS Diversified Trust (the Trust) declare that the Financial 
Statements and notes set out on pages 30 to 99:

(i)  comply with Australian Accounting Standards, the Corporations Act 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements; and

(ii)  give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 30 June 2010 and of their performance, as represented by the 

results of their operations and their cash flows, for the year ended on that date.

In the Directors’ opinion:

(a)  the Financial Statements and notes are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001;

(b)  there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group and its consolidated entities will be able to pay their debts as and when they become 

due and payable; and

(c)  the Group has operated in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution dated 15 August 1984 (as amended) during the year ended 

30 June 2010.

note 1(a) confirms that the Financial Statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International 
Accounting Standards Board.

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

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

christopher T Beare
Chair

17 August 2010

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Independent auditor’s Report
for the year ended 30 June 2010

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FInanCIal STaTEmEnTS
Independent auditor’s Report 
for the year ended 30 June 2010
ConTInUED

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aDDITIonal 
InFoRmaTIon

Top 20 security holders as at 18 august 2010

Rank name

1 

HSBC Custody nominees (Australia) limited 

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

national nominees limited 

J P Morgan nominees Australia limited 

Citicorp nominees Pty limited 

Cogent nominees Pty limited 

AnZ nominees limited 

RBC Dexia Investor Services Australia nominees Pty limited 

Citicorp nominees Pty limited 

uBS nominees Pty ltd 

AMP life limited 

Questor Financial Services limited 

Bond Street Custodians limited 

HSBC Custody nominees (Australia) limited – A/C 2 

Citicorp nominees Pty limited 

Citicorp nominees Pty limited 

Tasman Asset management ltd 

Cogent nominees Pty limited 

Equity Trustees limited 

Citicorp nominees Pty limited 

Suncorp Custodian Services Pty limited 

Total top 20

Balance of register

Total

Current 
balance

% of issued 
capital

1,744,925,440

767,566,462

736,335,719

341,047,585

96,846,355

95,487,817

82,812,469

62,520,385

43,805,609

41,510,438

28,187,891

28,162,793

27,798,819

22,356,903

21,653,273

19,403,733

17,299,474

13,491,897

12,776,758

12,225,309

36.20

15.92

15.27

7.07

2.01

1.98

1.72

1.30

0.91

0.86

0.58

0.58

0.58

0.46

0.45

0.40

0.36

0.28

0.27

0.25

4,216,215,129

604,606,670

4,820,821,799

87.46

12.54

100.00

Substantial holders at 18 august 2010
The names of substantial holders, who at 18 August 2010 have notified the Responsible Entity in accordance with Section 671B of the  
Corporations Act 2001 are:

Date

name

14 April 2010

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

6 Jan 2010

InG Group and related entities

2 Dec 2009

Blackrock Investment Management (Australia) limited

2 nov 2009

Barclays Global Investors Australia limited

22 Jun 2009

Vanguard Investments Australia ltd

number of
stapled securities 

242,794,005

464,936,659

275,099,167

294,028,773

235,372,669

% 
voting

5.04

9.76

5.77

6.17

5.01

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aDDITIonal InFoRmaTIon
ConTInUED

Class of securities
DEXuS Property Group has one class of stapled security trading on the ASX with 22,257 security holders holding 4,820,821,799 stapled securities 
at 18 August 2010.

Spread of securities at 18 august 2010

Range

Securities

100,001 and over

4,481,968,016

50,001 to 100,000

10,001 to 50,000

5,001 to 10,000

1,001 to 5,000

1 to 1,000

Total

68,003,774

219,818,686

37,910,969

12,490,245

630,109

4,820,821,799

% no. of holders

92.97

1.41

4.56

0.79

0.26

0.01

414

1,010

10,192

4,974

3,974

1,693

100.00

22,257

At 18 August 2010, the number of security holders holding less than a marketable parcel of 610 securities ($500) is 1,190 and they hold in total 
219,600 securities.

Voting rights
At meetings of the security holders of DEXuS Diversified Trust, DEXuS Industrial Trust, DEXuS Office Trust and DEXuS Operations Trust, being 
the Trusts that comprise DEXuS Property Group, on a show of hands, each security holder of each Trust has one vote. On a poll, each security 
holder of each Trust has one vote for each dollar of the value of the total interests they have in the Trust.

Securities restricted or subject to voluntary escrow
There are no stapled securities that are restricted or subject to voluntary escrow

on-market buy-back
DEXuS Property Group has no on‑market buy‑back currently in place.

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DIRECToRy

investor enquiries

Infoline: 1800 819 675 
or +61 2 8280 7126 
Investor Relations: +61 2 9017 1330 
Email: ir@dexus.com 
Website: www.dexus.com

Security registry

link Market Services limited 
level 12, 680 George Street 
Sydney nSW 2000

locked Bag A14 
Sydney South nSW 1235

Registry Infoline: 1800 819 675 
or +61 2 8280 7126 
Fax: +61 2 9287 0303 
Email: registrars@linkmarketservices.com.au 
Website: www.linkmarketservices.com.au

Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 
5.30pm (Sydney time).

For enquiries regarding your holding 
you can contact the Security Registry, 
or access your holding details at 
www.dexus.com using the Investor 
login link.

Australian Stock Exchange

ASX code: DXS

Directors of the 
Responsible Entity

Christopher T Beare, Chair 
Elizabeth A Alexander AM 
Barry R Brownjohn 
John C Conde AO 
Stewart F Ewen OAM 
Victor P Hoog Antink, CEO 
Brian E Scullin 
Peter B St George

Secretaries of the 
Responsible Entity

Tanya l Cox 
John C Easy

Auditors

PricewaterhouseCoopers 
Chartered Accountants 
201 Sussex Street 
Sydney nSW 2000

DEXuS Diversified Trust 
ARSn 089 324 541

DEXuS Industrial Trust 
ARSn 090 879 137

DEXuS Office Trust 
ARSn 090 768 531

DEXuS Operations Trust 
ARSn 110 521 223

Responsible Entity

DEXuS Funds Management limited 
ABn 24 060 920 783

Registered office of  
Responsible Entity

level 9, 343 George Street 
Sydney nSW 2000

PO Box R1822 
Royal Exchange 
Sydney nSW 1225

Phone: +61 2 9017 1100 
Fax: +61 2 9017 1101 
Email: ir@dexus.com

www.dexus.com

DEXuS uS Office

4200 Von Karman Avenue 
newport Beach CA 92660

Phone: +1 949 783 2801 
Fax: +1 949 433 9124 
Email: ir@dexus.com

www.dexus.com/us

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