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Downer EDI Limited
The Waratah fleet is the pride
of Sydney’s network, delivering
unprecedented reliability, availability,
safety and comfort.
Downer has delivered a total of
119 Waratah trains for the New
South Wales Government, across
Series 1 and Series 2 trains, making
the combined fleet the largest of
passenger trains in Australia, serving
the largest suburban network.
In 2019, Downer achieved the fastest
rollout of a passenger train fleet
in Australia’s history, delivering
24 world class Waratah Series 2
trains in 31 months. In July 2021,
on the 10th anniversary of the first
Waratah Series 1 train entering
passenger service, the final Series 2
entered passenger service.
Downer is also responsible for
the through-life-support of the
Waratah trains at the purpose-built
Auburn Maintenance Centre.
This Annual Report includes the
Downer EDI Limited Directors’ Report,
the Annual Financial Report and
Independent Audit Report for the
financial year ended 30 June 2021.
The Annual Report is available
on the Downer website
www.downergroup.com.
CONTENTS
Annual Report 2021
Contents
Directors’ Report
Page 4
Auditor’s signed reports
Page 52
Page 53
Auditor’s Independence Declaration
Independent Auditor’s Report
Financial Statements
Page 61
Page 62
Page 63
Page 64
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
A
B
C
D
E
F
About this
report
Business
performance
Operating assets
and liabilities
Employee
benefits
Capital structure
and financing
Group
structure
G
Other
Page 65–66
Page 67–80
Page 81–96
Page 97–99
Page 100–108
Page 109–119
Page 120–130
B1
Segment
information
B2
Revenue
C1
Reconciliation of
cash and cash
equivalents
D1
Employee benefits
E1
Borrowings
F1
Joint arrangements
and associate
entities
G1
New accounting
standards
C2
Trade receivables
and contract assets
D2
Defined benefit
plan
E2
Financing facilities
F2
Controlled entities
G2
Capital and
financial risk
management
B3
Individually
significant items
C3
Inventories
D3
Key management
personnel
compensation
B4
Earnings per share
C4
Trade payables and
contract liabilities
D4
Employee discount
share plan
B5
Taxation
B6
Remuneration
of auditor
C5
Property, plant and
equipment
C6
Right-of-use assets
B7
Subsequent events
C7
Intangible assets
C8
Lease receivables
C9
Other provisions
C10
Contingent liabilities
E3
Lease liabilities
F3
Related party
information
G3
Other financial
assets and liabilities
F4
Parent entity
disclosures
F5
Acquisition and
disposals of
businesses
F6
Disposal group
held for sale
E4
Commitments
E5
Issued capital
E6
Non-controlling
interest (NCI)
E7
Reserves
E8
Dividends
Page 131 Directors’ Declaration
Other information
Page 132 Sustainability Performance Summary 2021
Page 136 Corporate Governance
Page 146
Information for Investors
2 Downer EDI Limited
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights
Downer’s Urban Services businesses performed well during the 2021 financial year,
demonstrating their strength and resilience during a year of COVID-19 disruption.
Total revenue was lower than the previous year, primarily due to the divestment of
Mining and Laundries businesses, however Downer delivered an increase in earnings,
with improved margins, and a very strong cash performance.
Downer reported a statutory net profit after tax of $183.7 million.
This strong overall performance resulted in the Board declaring a final dividend of
12 cents per share, taking total dividends for the year to 21 cents per share, unfranked.
Total
Revenue1
8.8%
decrease
$12,234.2m
Underlying2
EBITA Margin
0.7pp
increase
3.8%
Underlying2
NPATA
21.4%
increase
$261.2m
EBITDA Cash
Conversion
54.9pp
increase
92.0%
1 Total revenue is a non-statutory disclosure and includes revenue from joint ventures, other alliances and other income.
2 Underlying EBITA and NPATA are non-IFRS measures that are used by Management to assess the performance of the business. They have been calculated from the statutory
measures by adding back the impact of ISIs net of tax. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit or review.
HIGHLIGHTS
Annual Report 2021 3
Downer’s strategy is to focus on its core Urban Services businesses.
These businesses have:
– demonstrated strength and resilience
– leading market positions and attractive
medium and long-term growth opportunities
Downer brand guidelines Section: 02
– a high proportion of government and government-related contracts
– a capital light, services-based business model generating lower risk,
Downer brand guidelines Section: 02
Section: 03
Section: 02
Contents Introduction Brandmark Tool kit Photography Contact
Downer brand guidelines Section: 02
Contents Introduction Brandmark Tool kit Photography Contact
Section: 01
Section: 02
Section: 03
Contents Introduction Brandmark Tool kit Photography Contact
Section: 01
Section: 02
Section: 03
more predictable revenues and cash flows.
Icon set
We have a series of icons in our tool kit which can be used
across different applications to add interest to the overall brand.
Section: 01
These can be downloaded from the ‘Our Brand’ section of
iDowner. The icons are coloured using only the approved tint
values from our Primary colour palette. Note that these icons
have been modified slightly from our previous style to remove
the black box to provide greater flexibility and a ‘cleaner’ design.
They should only be used sparingly.
Icon set
We have a series of icons in our tool kit which can be used
across different applications to add interest to the overall brand.
These can be downloaded from the ‘Our Brand’ section of
iDowner. The icons are coloured using only the approved tint
values from our Primary colour palette. Note that these icons
have been modified slightly from our previous style to remove
the black box to provide greater flexibility and a ‘cleaner’ design.
Icon set
We have a series of icons in our tool kit which can be used
across different applications to add interest to the overall brand.
These can be downloaded from the ‘Our Brand’ section of
iDowner. The icons are coloured using only the approved tint
values from our Primary colour palette. Note that these icons
have been modified slightly from our previous style to remove
the black box to provide greater flexibility and a ‘cleaner’ design.
They should only be used sparingly.
They should only be used sparingly.
Downer’s Operating Model
Contents Introduction Brandmark Tool kit Photography Contact
Section: 03
Section: 02
Section: 01
Downer brand guidelines Section: 02
Icon set
We have a series of icons in our tool kit which can be used
across different applications to add interest to the overall brand.
These can be downloaded from the ‘Our Brand’ section of
iDowner. The icons are coloured using only the approved tint
values from our Primary colour palette. Note that these icons
have been modified slightly from our previous style to remove
the black box to provide greater flexibility and a ‘cleaner’ design.
They should only be used sparingly.
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
Asset Services
All icons displayed are sample only
All icons displayed are sample only
Road Services
Telecommunications
All icons displayed are sample only
Government
33
Power and Energy
Rail and Transit Systems
Water
Health and Education
Industrial and Marine
33
33
Projects
Power and Gas
Defence
Building
All icons displayed are sample only
Divested
Mining
Laundries (Facilities)
33
4 Downer EDI Limited
Directors’ Report
for the year ended 30 June 2021
The Directors of Downer EDI Limited submit the Annual Financial Report of the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2021.
In compliance with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the Directors’ Report is set out below.
Board of Directors
RICHARD MICHAEL HARDING (72)
Chairman since November 2010, Independent Non-executive Director since July 2008
Mr Harding has held management positions around the world with British Petroleum (BP), including President
and General Manager of BP Exploration Australia.
Mr Harding is currently the Chairman of Horizon Oil Limited and a Director of Cleanaway Waste Management
Limited. He is a former Chairman of Lynas Limited, Roc Oil Company Limited, Clough Limited and ARC Energy
Limited and a former Director of Santos Limited.
Mr Harding will retire from the Board on 30 September 2021.
Mr Harding holds a Masters in Science, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
Mr Harding lives in Sydney.
GRANT ANTHONY FENN (56)
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer since July 2010
Mr Fenn has over 30 years’ experience in operational management, strategic development and financial
management. He joined Downer in October 2009 as Chief Financial Officer and was appointed Chief Executive
Officer in July 2010.
He was previously a member of the Qantas Executive Committee, holding a number of senior roles over 14
years, as well as Chairman of Star Track Express and a Director of Australian Air Express. He worked at KPMG
for eight years before he joined Qantas.
Mr Fenn is currently a Director of Sydney Airport Limited and Spotless Group Holdings Limited and a Member
of the UTS Engineering and IT Industry Advisory Board.
Mr Fenn holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and is a member of the Australian Institute
of Chartered Accountants.
Mr Fenn lives in Sydney.
PHILIP STUART GARLING (67)
Independent Non-executive Director since November 2011
Mr Garling has over 40 years’ experience in the infrastructure, construction, development and investment
sectors. He was the Global Head of Infrastructure at AMP Capital Investors, a role he held for nine years.
Prior to this, Mr Garling was CEO of Tenix Infrastructure and a long-term senior executive at the Lend Lease
Group, including five years as CEO of Lend Lease Capital Services.
Mr Garling is currently the Chairman of Tellus Holdings Limited, Energy Queensland Limited and Newcastle
Coal Infrastructure Group and a Director of Charter Hall Limited. He is a former Director of Spotless Group
Holdings Limited and the NSW electricity distributor, Essential Energy and a past President of Water Polo
Australia Limited.
Mr Garling holds a Bachelor of Building from the University of New South Wales and the Advanced Diploma
from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building,
Australian Institute of Company Directors and Institution of Engineers Australia.
Mr Garling lives in Sydney.
DIRECTORS’ REPORTAnnual Report 2021 5
TERESA GAYLE HANDICOTT (58)
Independent Non-executive Director since September 2016
Ms Handicott is a former corporate lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital
markets and corporate governance. She was a partner of national law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth for 22
years, serving as a member of its National Board for seven years including four years as National Chairman.
She also has extensive experience in governance of local and State government organisations.
Ms Handicott is currently the Chairman of listed company PWR Holdings Limited and of Peak Services
Holdings Pty Ltd, which is the subsidiary of the Local Government Association of Queensland that is
responsible for its commercial operations. Ms Handicott is also a Divisional Councillor of the Queensland
Division of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Ms Handicott is a former Director of CS Energy Limited, a former member of the Queensland University of
Technology (QUT) Council, the Takeovers Panel and Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee and a
former Associate Member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
A Senior Fellow of FINSIA, Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Member of Chief Executive
Women, Ms Handicott holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from the Queensland University of Technology.
Ms Handicott lives in Brisbane.
NICOLE MAREE HOLLOWS (50)
Independent Non-executive Director since June 2018
Ms Hollows has over 20 years’ experience in the resources sector in a number of senior managerial
roles across both the public and private sectors, including in mining, utilities and rail. Her experience
spans operational management, accounting and finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital management
and corporate governance.
Ms Hollows is the Non-executive Chair of Jameson Resources Limited, a Non-executive Director of Qube
Holdings Limited and a member of the CEO Advisory Committee for Dean of Queensland University of
Technology (QUT) Business School.
She was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of SunWater Limited, a Queensland Government owned
corporation, the Chief Financial Officer and subsequently Chief Executive Officer of Macarthur Coal Limited
and Managing Director of AMCI Australia and South East Asia.
A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Member of Chief Executive Women and the
Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ms Hollows holds a Bachelor of Business – Accounting and a Graduate
Diploma in Advanced Accounting (Distinction) from the Queensland University of Technology and is a
Graduate of Harvard Business School’s Program for Management Development.
Ms Hollows lives in Brisbane.
PETER LAWRENCE WATSON (64)
Independent Non-executive Director since May 2019
Mr Watson has extensive experience in the construction and engineering sectors in senior executive and
governance roles, including in the industrial, transport, defence, health, justice and utilities sectors. He was
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Transfield Services Limited (now known as Broadspectrum
which is owned by Ventia) for 10 years. During this period, he led the business through a successful transition,
cultivating a sustainable and successful public company. He also has considerable experience in various
Non-executive Director roles.
Mr Watson is currently a Consultant of Schiavello Group, BG&E Group Limited and Stephenson Mansell Group
where he provides coaching and mentoring to senior executives.
Mr Watson is a former Chairman of LogiCamms Limited (now known as Verbrec), Watpac Limited, Regional
Rail Link Authority in Victoria and AssetCo Management which managed PPP assets, a former Director of the
Major Transport Infrastructure Board in Victoria, Yarra Trams and Save the Children Australia and was a Board
member of Infrastructure Australia and independent Chair of Ross River Solar Farm.
A Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and member of the
Institute of Engineers Australia and Australian Institute of Company Directors, Mr Watson holds a Diploma
of Civil Engineering from the Caulfield Institute of Technology and is a Graduate of the Wharton Advanced
Management Program of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mr Watson lives in Melbourne.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT6 Downer EDI Limited
Directors’ Shareholdings
The following table sets out each Director’s relevant interest (direct and indirect) in shares, debentures, and rights or options in shares
or debentures (if any) of the Company at the date of this report. No Director has any relevant interest in shares, debentures and rights
or options in shares or debentures, of a related body corporate as at the date of this report.
Director
R M Harding
G A Fenn 1
P S Garling
T G Handicott
N M Hollows
P L Watson
Number of Fully Paid
Ordinary Shares
Number of Fully Paid
Performance Rights
Number of Fully Paid
Performance Options
34,028
2,049,772
23,540
20,047
15,538
17,933
–
625,748
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
Performance rights granted to Mr Fenn are subject to performance and/or service period conditions over the period 2018 to 2023. Further details regarding the conditions
relating to these restricted shares and performance rights are outlined in sections 6.4 and 9.2 of the Remuneration Report.
Company Secretary
The Company Secretarial function is responsible for ensuring
that the Company complies with its statutory duties and
maintains proper documentation, registers and records. It also
provides advice to Directors and officers about corporate
governance and gives practical effect to any decisions made
by the Board.
Mr Robert Regan was appointed Group General Counsel and
Company Secretary in January 2019. He has qualifications in
law from the University of Sydney and is an admitted solicitor
in New South Wales. Mr Regan was formerly a partner of Corrs
Chambers Westgarth and has over 30 years of experience
in legal practice.
Mr Peter Lyons was appointed joint Company Secretary in
July 2011. A member of CPA Australia and the Governance
Institute of Australia, he has qualifications in commerce from the
University of Western Sydney and corporate governance from
the Governance Institute of Australia. Mr Lyons was previously
Deputy Company Secretary and has been in financial and
secretarial roles at Downer for over 20 years.
Review of Operations
COVID-19
Downer continues to comply with all Government regulations
and advice in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and has
robust Business Continuity Plans in place. Senior managers
communicate regularly with their teams to ensure they
are fully informed about the evolving situation and putting
in place appropriate strategies. Downer is committed to
working closely with its customers and partners to minimise
the impact on operations while keeping its employees and
communities safe.
Detailed and up-to-date information about Downer’s response
to COVID-19 is provided on the home page of the company’s
website (www.downergroup.com).
During the 12 months to 30 June 2021, there was no material
impact on demand for the businesses within the Group’s
Transport, Utilities and Mining service lines. The Hospitality
business within the Facilities service line continues to be
significantly affected by COVID-19 regulations and some Asset
Services customers continue to defer non-essential work.
Principal Activities
Downer EDI Limited (Downer) is a leading provider of
integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Downer
employs approximately 44,000 people, mostly in Australia
and New Zealand.
Downer’s strategy is to focus on its core Urban Services
businesses: Transport, Utilities, Facilities and Asset Services.
These core Urban Services businesses have:
– Demonstrated strength and resilience
– Leading market positions and attractive medium-
and long-term growth opportunities
– A high proportion of government and government-related
contracts
– A capital light, services-based business model generating
lower risk, more predictable revenues and cash flows.
As part of its Urban Services strategy, Downer has made
significant progress exiting its capital-intensive Mining businesses.
Downer has completed the divestment of its Open Cut Mining
West, Underground, Downer Blasting Services and Snowden
businesses as well as its share of the RTL JV. It has also entered
into a binding sale agreement in relation to its Otraco business,
with this divestment expected to complete in FY22. Downer’s
remaining mining business, Open Cut East, comprises four
profitable contracts which are scheduled to complete between
2022 and 2024, in the event that the business is not sold.
Directors’ Report – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021DIRECTORS’ REPORTAnnual Report 2021 7
On 2 December 2020, Downer announced it had entered an
agreement to sell 70% of its Laundries business.
For the 2021 financial year, an overview of Downer’s five service
lines is set out below.
Downer works for all of Australia’s State road authorities,
the New Zealand Transport Agency and a large number of
local government councils and authorities in both countries.
Customers also include road owners and businesses operating
in a wide range of industries.
Transport
Transport comprises Downer’s Road Services, Rollingstock
Services and Projects businesses.
Total revenue1 (FY21)
EBITA2 (FY21)
43.4%
43.9%
Transport
1
2
Total revenue is a non-statutory disclosure and includes revenue, other income
and notional revenue from joint ventures and other alliances not proportionately
consolidated.
Downer calculates EBITA by adjusting EBIT to add back acquired intangibles
amortisation expense. Due to rounding, divisional percentages do not add up
precisely to 100%.
Road Services
Downer manages and maintains road networks across Australia
and New Zealand and manufactures and supplies products
and services to create safe, efficient and reliable journeys.
Downer offers one of the largest non-government owned road
infrastructure services businesses in Australia and New Zealand,
maintaining more than 33,000 kilometres of road in Australia and
more than 25,000 kilometres in New Zealand.
Downer creates and delivers solutions to our customers’
challenges through strategic asset management and a
leading portfolio of products and services. Downer is a leading
manufacturer and supplier of bitumen-based products and
an innovator in the sustainable asphalt industry and circular
economy, using recycled products and environmentally
sustainable methods to produce asphalt.
Downer’s road network solutions are underpinned by
industry-leading research, development and innovation,
unique asset management tools and a commitment to safety,
environment and sustainability through industry awarded
Zero Harm programs.
Downer has formed a number of strategic partnerships to meet
the changing needs of our customers and markets. Downer has
long-term asset stewardship and road management contracts
through DM Roads in Australia, and a number of alliances in
New Zealand such as the Infrastructure Alliance in Hamilton,
Whanganui Alliance, Tararua Alliance, Waikato District Alliance
and the Milford Road Alliance.
Rail and Transit Systems
Downer has over 100 years’ rail experience providing
end-to-end, innovative transport solutions. Downer is a
leading provider of rollingstock asset management services
in Australia, with expertise in delivering whole-of-life asset
management support to our customers. Downer’s capability
spans all sectors, from rollingstock to infrastructure, and
every project phase, from design and manufacture to
through-life-support, fleet maintenance, operations and
comprehensive overhaul of assets.
Downer sets industry best practice with forward-looking
technology solutions to deliver safe, efficient and reliable
services for the public transport sector.
Downer has formed strategic joint ventures and relationships
with leading technology and knowledge providers including
Keolis, CRRC, Hitachi and Bombardier.
The Keolis Downer joint venture is Australia’s largest private
provider of multi-modal public transport solutions, with
contracts to operate and maintain Yarra Trams in Melbourne,
the Gold Coast light rail system in Queensland, Adelaide
Metro and an integrated public transport system for the city
of Newcastle in New South Wales. Keolis Downer is also one
of Australia’s most significant bus operators.
Downer’s rollingstock customers include Sydney Trains,
Transport for NSW, Public Transport Authority (WA),
Metro Trains Melbourne, Public Transport Victoria, and
Queensland Rail.
Projects
Downer delivers multi-disciplined infrastructure solutions to
customers within the transport sector. The services provided by
Downer include the design and construction of light rail, heavy
rail, signalling, track and station works, rail safety technology,
bridges and roads.
Downer has a long history of delivering transport
infrastructure projects under a variety of contracting
models. Downer’s integrated capabilities enable intelligent
transport solutions, road network management and
maintenance, facility maintenance, utilities services and
renewable energy technologies.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT8 Downer EDI Limited
Utilities
Downer offers a range of services to customers across the power
and gas, water, telecommunications and renewables sectors.
Total revenue1 (FY21)
EBITA2 (FY21)
17.2%
20.2%
Utilities
1
2
Total revenue is a non-statutory disclosure and includes revenue, other
income and notional revenue from joint ventures and other alliances not
proportionately consolidated.
Downer calculates EBITA by adjusting EBIT to add back acquired intangibles
amortisation expense. Due to rounding, divisional percentages do not add up
precisely to 100%.
Power and Gas
Downer’s services include planning, designing, constructing,
operating, maintaining, managing and decommissioning power
and gas network assets. A collaborative approach has made
Downer a benchmark end-to-end service provider to owners
of utility assets.
Downer designs and constructs steel lattice transmission
towers, designs and builds substations, constructs and maintains
electricity and gas networks, provides asset inspection and
monitoring services, connects tens of thousands of new
power and gas customers each year and provides meter,
energy and water efficiency services for governments,
utilities and corporations.
Our performance on the network is benchmarked at activity unit
level, repeatedly demonstrable and assessed against continually
improving key performance indicators.
Water
Downer is dedicated to delivering complete water lifecycle
solutions for municipal and industrial water users. Downer’s
expertise includes water treatment, wastewater treatment,
water and wastewater network construction and rehabilitation,
desalination and biosolids treatment.
As a leading provider of asset management services, Downer
supports its customers across the full asset lifecycle from
conceptual development through to design, construction,
commissioning and into operations and maintenance.
Downer collaborates with customers to manage their assets, so
they create community benefits that are sustainable, innovative,
cost-effective and provide value to all stakeholders.
Telecommunications
Downer is a leading provider of end-to-end technology and
communications service solutions, offering integrated civil
construction, electrical, fibre, copper and radio network
deployment capability throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Key capabilities include:
– Design, engineering and network construction of fixed
and wireless networks
– Mobile deployment, site acquisition, environmental
and design services
– Network operations and help desk outsourcing
– Network maintenance
– Warehousing and logistics
– Smart metering
– Network security
– Remedial works and proactive maintenance
– Customer connections, in-premise installations
and service activations.
Facilities
The Facilities service line operates in Australia and New Zealand
across a range of industry sectors including defence, education,
health, government and hospitality.
Total revenue1 (FY21)
EBITA2 (FY21)
23.3%
25.5%
Facilities
1
2
Total revenue is a non-statutory disclosure and includes revenue, other
income and notional revenue from joint ventures and other alliances not
proportionately consolidated.
Downer calculates EBITA by adjusting EBIT to add back acquired intangibles
amortisation expense. Due to rounding, divisional percentages do not add up
precisely to 100%.
Spotless, a Downer company, is the largest integrated facilities
management services provider in Australia and New Zealand,
delivering property and facilities management services to
government departments, agencies and authorities at the
Federal, State and municipal level. With around 21 Public
Private Partnership projects across the defence, education,
health and leisure sectors, Spotless provides innovative
management of its customers’ assets across their lifecycle.
Directors’ Report – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021DIRECTORS’ REPORTAnnual Report 2021 9
Industrial and Marine
Downer provides maintenance, turnaround, shutdown and
sustaining capital programs for industrial operations across
Australia’s iron ore, minerals and metals, petrochemical, bulk
materials handling and processing sectors. Heavy industrial
customers include BHP, Queensland Alumina Limited, Bluescope,
Orica and CSBP while Downer provides a range of services
at major ports including Gladstone Ports, Port Hedland, Port
Waratah, Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group and Kooragang
Bulk Facilities.
Mineral Technologies
Downer’s Mineral Technologies business is the world leader
in fine physical mineral separation solutions, including spiral
gravity concentrators and magnetic and electrostatic separation
technology. Mineral Technologies delivers innovative process
solutions for iron ore, mineral sands, silica sands, coal, chromite,
gold, tin, tungsten, tantalum and several other fine materials.
Engineering and Construction
Downer announced in February 2020 that it will focus its
construction efforts on areas where it has a competitive
differentiation. As a result, Downer will no longer tender for ‘hard
dollar’ construction contracts in the coal, iron ore and industrial
E&I (Electrical and Instrumentation) and SMP (Structural,
Mechanical, and Piping) sectors.
Mining
An important part of Downer’s Urban Services strategy is to exit
its capital-intensive Mining business. Downer has completed the
divestment of its Open Cut Mining West, Underground, Downer
Blasting Services and Snowden businesses as well as its share
of the RTL JV. It has also entered into a binding sale agreement
in relation to its Otraco business, with this divestment expected
to complete in FY22. Downer’s remaining mining business,
Open Cut East, comprises four profitable contracts which are
scheduled to complete between 2022 and 2024, in the event
that the business is not sold.
Total revenue1 (FY21)
EBITA2 (FY21)
9.0%
8.2%
Mining
1
2
Total revenue is a non-statutory disclosure and includes revenue, other
income and notional revenue from joint ventures and other alliances not
proportionately consolidated.
Downer calculates EBITA by adjusting EBIT to add back acquired intangibles
amortisation expense. Due to rounding, divisional percentages do not add up
precisely to 100%.
Spotless has a 40-year history of supporting the daily
operations of hospitals across Australia and New Zealand,
delivering a range of services that create a safe environment
for hospital staff, patients and their guests. At leading schools
and tertiary institutions, Spotless helps to create world-class
learning environments through integrated services such as
catering, building and grounds maintenance, conserving energy
with air-conditioning and lighting solutions and ensuring a
secure environment.
The Facilities services line also includes Hawkins, New Zealand’s
leading construction business. Hawkins delivers unique
transformational projects across a variety of sectors including
education, health, airports, commercial office buildings and
heritage restorations.
Engineering, Construction and Maintenance (EC&M)
Total revenue1 (FY21)
EBITA2 (FY21)
7.1%
2.3%
EC&M
1
2
Total revenue is a non-statutory disclosure and includes revenue, other
income and notional revenue from joint ventures and other alliances not
proportionately consolidated.
Downer calculates EBITA by adjusting EBIT to add back acquired intangibles
amortisation expense. Due to rounding, divisional percentages do not add up
precisely to 100%.
Asset Services
Downer is a leading provider of asset maintenance and specialist
services to Australia’s critical economic infrastructure including
the oil and gas, power generation and industrial sectors. As a
trusted partner with a leading safety record, Downer optimises
the reliability, efficiency and whole-of-life costs of its customers’
assets through long-term relationship-based contracts.
Oil and gas
Downer’s state-of-the art equipment and technology, and
its people’s expertise, support customers through the full
asset lifecycle. Downer is a major provider of maintenance,
shutdown and field development services to Coal Seam Gas
and Liquefied Natural Gas producers in Australia including
Santos, Origin and Chevron.
Power Generation
Downer is one of the largest providers of power generation
asset management services in Australia, offering the full range
of maintenance, shutdown, turnaround, outage and sustaining
capital works. This includes maintenance and shutdown services
for over 18GW of Australia’s power generation for customers
who supply approximately 60% of the National Energy Market,
including CS Energy, Origin, AGL, Synergy and Energy Australia.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT10 Downer EDI Limited
Group Financial Performance
For the 12 months ended 30 June 2021, Downer reported
a decrease in total revenue driven by the loss of revenue
contribution from the Mining and Laundries businesses
disposed during the year while earnings before interest, tax and
amortisation of acquired intangibles (EBITA) and statutory net
profit after tax (NPAT) were both higher. Gearing has decreased
by 16.7 percentage points (pp) since June 2020, from 35.7%
to 19.0%, and statutory EBITA margin has improved from 3.2%
at 31 December 2020 to 3.3%.
The main features of the result for the 12 months ended
30 June 2021 were:
– Total revenue of $12.2 billion, down 8.8%
– Statutory EBITA of $401.0 million, up $371.0 million
– EBITA margin of 3.3%, up from 3.2% at 31 December 2020
– Statutory earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)
of $334.8 million, up $376.1 million
– Statutory net profit after tax and before amortisation
of acquired intangible assets (NPATA) of
$230.0 million, up from a loss of $105.8 million
– Statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $183.7 million,
up from a loss of $155.7 million.
Gearing has decreased by 16.7pp to 19.0% since June 2020
reflecting the strong operating cash flows and a material
reduction in debt levels as proceeds from divestments and
capital raising in July 2020 were partially utilised to repay
borrowings. Gearing also reduced despite $83.3 million
deferred interim FY20 dividend paid in the period and a
$134.5 million payment made to acquire the remaining
12.2% interest in Spotless.
Cash conversion for the year of 92.0% and 100.8% once
adjusted for $79.0 million of cash outflows relating to Individually
Significant Items (ISIs) recognised in FY20, has significantly
improved from prior year.
ISIs totalled $66.3 million loss before interest and tax for the year,
($31.2 million after tax and interest). These ISIs relate to:
– the fair value movement of the Downer Contingent Share
Option (DCSO) as part of the consideration to acquire the
remaining 12.2% interest in Spotless
– the impact of derecognition of unamortised deferred
financing costs following the termination of the Spotless
financing arrangement
– impairment of non-current assets
– the net loss recognised on divestments made during
the year (including transaction costs)
– the impact of the adoption of Cloud Computing –
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) interpretations.
Refer to Note B3 to the Financial Report for further details.
The table below provides a comparison of the underlying 1
earnings for FY21 versus the results for FY20 and a reconciliation
to statutory NPAT.
Underlying 1 EBITA
(A$m)
Reporting
Segment FY21
Variance
(%)
6.2%
0.4%
12.1%
(32.5%)
FY20
235.6
114.6
124.9
27.1
Transport 250.2
115.1
140.0
EC&M 18.3
Utilities
Facilities
523.6
502.2
4.3%
EC&M
(5.1)
(69.2)
92.6%
Mining
Facilities
Facilities
(5.1)
46.6
5.0
0.4
(69.2)
79.0
9.1
(19.7)
92.6%
(41.0%)
(45.1%)
>100%
52.0
Unallocated (103.2)
68.4
(85.4)
(24.0%)
(20.8%)
467.3
416.0
12.3%
(66.2)
401.1
(100.6)
(85.6)
214.9
(71.3)
344.7
(112.0)
(67.5)
165.2
7.2%
16.4%
10.2%
(26.8%)
30.1%
46.3
261.2
49.9
215.1
(7.2%)
21.4%
(70.6)
(386.0)
81.7%
39.4
65.1
230.0 (105.8)
(39.5%)
>100%
(46.3)
183.7
(49.9)
(155.7)
7.2%
>100%
Transport
Utilities
Facilities 2
Asset Services 3
Core Urban Services
Businesses
Engineering and
Construction 3
Businesses in
wind down
Mining
Laundries 2
Hospitality 2
Businesses under
review or to be sold
Corporate
Group Underlying
EBITA 4
Amortisation of
acquired intangibles
(pre-tax)
Underlying EBIT
Net interest expense
Tax expense
Underlying NPAT
Amortisation of
acquired intangibles
(post-tax)
Underlying NPATA 4
Items outside of
underlying NPATA
Tax effect on items
outside NPATA
Statutory NPATA
Amortisation of
acquired intangibles
(post-tax)
Statutory NPAT
1
2
3
The underlying result is a non-IFRS measure that is used by management to
assess the performance of the business. Non-IFRS measures have not been
subject to audit or review.
Total underlying EBITA for the Facilities segment was $145.4m (FY20: $114.3m).
Refer to Note B1.
Total underlying EBITA for the EC&M segment was $13.2m (FY20: loss of
$42.1m). Refer to Note B1.
4 Downer calculates EBITA and NPATA by adjusting EBIT and NPAT to add back
acquired intangible assets amortisation expense. Group FY21: $66.2 million,
$46.3 million after-tax. (FY20: $71.3 million, $49.9 million after tax).
Directors’ Report – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021DIRECTORS’ REPORTAnnual Report 2021 11
Revenue
Total revenue for the Group decreased by $1.2 billion or 8.8%,
to $12.2 billion.
Transport revenue increased by 12.8%, or $602.9 million, to
$5.3 billion due to strong performance in the Projects business,
both in Australia and New Zealand, and continuing strong
performance in the Road Services business particularly in
Australia. These increases were partially offset by lower revenue
from Rollingstock Services due to completion of Waratah bogie
overhaul activities.
Utilities revenue decreased by 21.6%, or $581.7 million, to
$2.1 billion largely due to the continued wind-down of nbn™
contracts and completion of Murra Warra. This was partially offset
by increased activities in Power and Gas and Water services.
Facilities revenue decreased by 14.1%, or $466.0 million, to
$2.8 billion largely due to the impact of COVID-19 on Hospitality,
loss of revenue contribution from the disposal of Laundries and
projects completions in both Australia and New Zealand.
EC&M revenue decreased by 25.9%, or $302.7 million, to
$0.9 billion as a result of project completions and reduced
construction activity in line with Downer’s strategy. The Asset
Services business continued to be impacted by COVID-19
resulting in customers deferring non-essential maintenance.
Mining revenue decreased by 29.3%, or $453.7 million, to
$1.1 billion as a result of contract completions and the cessation
of revenue from those Mining businesses disposed during the
year as part of the Group’s Urban Services strategy.
Expenses
Total expenses decreased by 12.0% compared to the pcp and
includes $77.0 million of Individually Significant Items (ISIs) outside
the underlying result, while the pcp included $367.2 million of ISIs.
Excluding the impact of ISIs, total expenses decreased by 10.0%
or $1,241.7 million.
Employee benefits expenses decreased by 8.5%, or
$357.8 million, to $3.9 billion and represent 34.2% of Downer’s
cost base. The decrease is mainly driven by lower costs due
to disposal of businesses, contract completions, reduced
activities in Hospitality and the benefit of restructuring
activities made in FY20.
Subcontractor costs decreased by 6.2%, or $273.3 million,
to $4.1 billion and represent 36.7% of Downer’s cost
base. This decrease is a result of contract completions
during the year particularly in Utilities, disposal of Mining
businesses and reduced activities in Hospitality due to
COVID-19. This was partially offset by increased contract
activities in Transport.
Raw materials and consumables costs decreased by 26.1%, or
$563.1 million, to $1.6 billion and represent 14.1% of Downer’s
cost base. The decrease is mainly due to contract completions,
particularly in the Utilities and EC&M segments, as well as
completion of Waratah bogie overhaul activities in Rollingstock
Services and the disposal of Mining and Laundries businesses
during the year.
Plant and equipment costs decreased by 10.7%, or $70.4 million,
to $590.2 million and represent 5.2% of Downer’s cost base. The
decrease in plant and equipment costs is attributed to a less
capital-intensive business following the disposal of Laundries
and Mining as well as from initiatives to drive efficient plant and
equipment utilisation and maintenance practices.
Depreciation and amortisation on leased assets increased by
19.0%, or $28.8 million, to $180.6 million and represent 1.6% of
Downer’s cost base. This increase is a result of investment in
equipment on a lease basis.
Other depreciation and amortisation decreased by 14.1%, or
$51.7 million, to $313.8 million and represent 2.8% of Downer’s
cost base. The decrease is driven by assets disposed as part of
the Laundries and Mining divestments together with the normal
run-off of assets useful life.
Included in Other depreciation and amortisation is $3.6 million
of pre-tax ISIs benefit in relation to the implementation of SaaS
arrangements as described in Note B3 to the Financial Report.
Impairment of non-current assets of $20.2 million represents
impairment recognised to adjust the carrying value of the
Property, plant and equipment and other assets of the Open
Cut Mining West business to its expected recoverable value
as described in Note B3 to the Financial Report.
Other expenses, which include communication, travel,
occupancy and professional fees costs, decreased by 8.3%,
or $52.6 million and represent 5.1% of Downer’s cost base.
The decrease is mainly due to reduced travel and discretionary
expenses across the Group.
Included in Other expenses is $60.4 million of pre-tax ISIs in
relation to SaaS arrangements, fair value movement on DCSO
liability and divestment results (including transaction and
divestments costs) in relation to the Laundries and Mining
divestments as described in Note B3 to the Financial Report.
Earnings
Statutory earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of
$334.8 million up from loss of $41.3 million in pcp.
Statutory EBITA of $401.0 million up from $30.0 million in pcp.
Underlying EBITA for the Group increased by 12.3%, or
$51.3 million, to $467.3 million.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT12 Downer EDI Limited
A reconciliation of the FY21 underlying result to the statutory result is provided in the table below:
Underlying results
Fair value on Downer Contingent Share Option (DCSO) 1
Termination of Spotless financing arrangements
Mining divestments (net of transaction costs)
Laundries divestment (net of transaction costs)
SaaS arrangements
Total items outside underlying performance
Statutory result – Profit/(loss)
Net
Interest
expense
Tax
expense
NPATA
(100.6)
–
(4.3)
–
–
–
(4.3)
(104.9)
(105.5)
–
1.3
17.5
16.5
4.1
39.4
(66.1)
261.2
(16.6)
(3.0)
(2.0)
0.3
(9.9)
(31.2)
230.0
EBITA
467.3
(16.6)
–
(19.5)
(16.2)
(14.0)
(66.3)
401.0
Deduct
Amortisation
of acquired
intangibles
(post-tax)
(46.3)
–
–
–
–
–
–
(46.3)
NPAT
214.9
(16.6)
(3.0)
(2.0)
0.3
(9.9)
(31.2)
183.7
1
The initial recognition of the fair value of the Downer Contingent Share Option (DCSO) was $16.7 million as at 12 August 2020 and recorded as a current financial liability.
The fair value of the DCSO issued as at the date the transaction completed was determined using an option pricing model. The key assumptions used in this assessment
were a TERP adjusted share price of $5.59, option volatility of 40%, interest of 0.51% and dividend yield of 4.1%. The DCSO was remeasured to fair value at 30 June 2021, with
any fair value movements recognised through the income statement. As the Downer share price has increased from $4.30 to $5.59 at 30 June 2021 this has resulted in a fair
value movement of $16.6 million.
Transport EBITA increased by 6.2% to $250.2 million due to
continued strong contribution from Australia and New Zealand
operations. In Australia, driven by strong contribution from
Roads Services, partially offset by lower Rollingstock Services
contribution following completion of the construction phase of
the Sydney Growth Trains project and completion of Waratah
bogie overhaul activities. In New Zealand, from new contracts
and higher activities within the Project business.
Utilities EBITA increased by 0.4% to $115.1 million as
increased contributions from Water services in Australia and
from telecommunications in New Zealand were offset by
the wind-down of nbn™ contracts.
Facilities EBITA increased by 39.3% to $145.4 million mainly
driven by increased contribution from Government services,
including COVID-19 cleaning activities, a recovery of activity
levels within the Hospitality sector due to fewer COVID-19
restrictions in 2H21; and a higher contribution from projects
in New Zealand.
EC&M EBITA increased by 125.9% to $13.2 million as the pcp
included non-recurring contract losses within the Engineering
and Construction business that are now complete. This was
partially offset by lower contribution from the Asset Services
business due to COVID-19 resulting in customers deferring
non-essential maintenance activities.
Mining EBITA decreased by 41.0% to $46.6 million due to loss
of earnings as a result of divestments made during the year.
Corporate costs increased by $17.8 million to $103.2 million
mainly due to higher information technology and insurance costs
and from FY21 short-term incentive expense recognised.
Net finance costs decreased by $7.1 million, or 6.3%, to
$104.9 million driven by lower levels of debt throughout the
year and lower interest rates. Included in net finance costs
is $4.3 million of pre-tax ISIs in relation to termination of
Spotless financing arrangements as described in Note B3
to the Financial Report. Excluding ISIs, net finance costs
would have been $11.4 million lower than pcp.
Effective tax rate is 20.1% which is lower than the statutory
corporate tax rate of 30% due to the impact of items including
non-taxable gains on divestments, recognition of previously
unrecognised capital losses, non-taxable distributions from
joint ventures and lower tax rates in overseas jurisdictions
(e.g. New Zealand).
Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow was strong at $708.7 million, a major
improvement from the $158.6 1 million inflow in the pcp and
represents a cash conversion of 92.0% of adjusted earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA).
The improvement in cash was driven by a strong contract
performance across the Group including the completion of
loss-making contracts in Engineering and Construction.
Included within the operating cash flow is $79.0 million in ISIs
recognised in FY20 (mainly restructuring cost and shareholder
class action settlement) being the cash outflow incurred during
the current period. Excluding the cash outflows for FY20 ISIs,
cash conversion would be 100.8%.
Investing Cash
Total investing cash inflow of $35.9 million was driven by
$447.8 million of proceeds from disposal activities during
the year, partially offset by $134.5 million paid in relation to
the acquisition of the remaining 12.2% interest in Spotless.
Total proceeds from disposal activities includes $395.9 million
proceeds from the sale of businesses, $10.9 million
net proceeds from the disposal of RTL JV and $41.0 million
from sale of Mining’s property plant and equipment.
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Excluding the cash flow from the major transactions, investing
cash flow would have been an outflow of $277.4 million;
$100.3 million or 26.6% lower than prior year 1, driven by lower
capex requirements following Laundries and Mining businesses
divestments, and by $13.1 million lower payments for intangibles.
Debt and Bonding
The Group’s performance bonding facilities totalled
$2,009.3 million at 30 June 2021 with $633.0 million undrawn.
As at 30 June 2021, the Group had liquidity of $2.2 billion
comprising cash balances of $811.4 million and undrawn
committed debt facilities of $1.4 billion.
During the year, the Group raised $390.4 million (net of costs)
from the issue of new shares in order to rebalance the Group’s
gearing and overall liquidity positions, and in anticipation of
the payments for the purchase of the Spotless shares it did not
already own. In December 2020, the Group established a new
$1.4 billion syndicated sustainability linked loan facility. This
new facility replaces the Spotless $888.7 million and Downer
$400 million syndicated bank loan facilities as the Group’s
primary source of financing. In addition, $145 million of Spotless
bilateral bank loan facilities were refinanced at the Downer level.
A buy-back of Downer’s shares was announced to the market
on 27 April 2021 and the buy-back commenced on 8 June 2021.
As of 30 June 2021, a total of 4,363,398 shares were purchased
for total consideration of $24.8 million.
The Group continues to be rated BBB (Stable) by Fitch Ratings.
Balance Sheet
The net assets of Downer increased by $362.4 million, or 14.0%
to $3.0 billion, mainly as a result of capital raising funds received
in the period.
Net debt is calculated as borrowings (excluding lease liabilities)
less the cash and cash equivalents. Net debt has decreased
$792.6 million to $670.2 million mainly driven by $569.7 million
lower borrowings following debt repayments made as a result
of capital raising funds and $222.9 million higher cash position
since 30 June 2020. The strong operating cash flow and lower
capital expenditure compared to the pcp further contributed
to a lower net debt position.
Group gearing at 30 June 2021 was 19.0% (calculated on a
pre-AASB 16 basis) which is 16.7pp lower than 30 June 2020.
This reduction was achieved despite the payment of the
deferred FY20 interim dividend ($83.3 million) and payment
of $134.5 million for the remaining 12.2% interest in Spotless.
Total trade receivables and contract assets decreased by 7.5%,
or $180.9 million, to $2,230.2 million reflecting the impact of the
trade receivables disposed, contract completions and strong
cash collections during the year. The decrease also reflects
$24.2 million that has been classified as Assets held for sale in
relation to the Otraco divestment described in Note F6 to the
Financial Report.
Inventories decreased by 23.9%, or $79.8 million, to $254.2 million
largely driven by the disposal of Mining and Laundries businesses
while $1.8 million was reclassified to Assets held for sale.
Current tax assets decreased by 25.5%, or $16.6 million, to
$48.6 million reflecting tax refund received and timing of
tax payments.
Assets held for sale of $41.5 million represent the assets that will
be disposed as part of the sale of Otraco business as described
in Note F6 to the Financial Report. The completion of the sale
of Otraco within 12 months is considered highly probable, and
as such the recoverable value of the assets and liabilities is
presented separately as Assets/Liabilities held for sale.
Interest in equity accounted investments increased by 40.2%,
or $44.5 million, to $155.1 million mainly reflecting $33.4 million
for the remaining 30% interest in Laundries and $9.8 million
additional investment in Keolis Downer during the year, offset by
$8.1 million interest in RTL JV sold and the net impact of profit
and distributions received during the period.
Property, plant and equipment decreased by 26.3%, or
$355.5 million, to $994.7 million after $340.8 million was
disposed of as part of the Laundries and Mining divestments
while $9.4 million was transferred to Assets held for sale.
Excluding the disposals and transfers, Property, plant and
equipment would have decreased by $5.3 million largely from
additions of $309.7 million during the year being offset by
depreciation and impairment charges of $244.8 million and
disposals of $61.4 million.
Right-of-use assets decreased $46.1 million to $546.5 million.
The decrease includes $55.2 million that has been disposed
as part of Mining and Laundries divestments with $2.2 million
classified to Assets held for sale. Excluding these movements,
Right-of-use assets would have increased by $11.3 million,
reflecting new leases and extensions arrangements entered
into during the year.
Intangible assets 1 decreased by 2.7%, or $77.1 million, to
$2,782.9 million with $89.2 million of amortisation charges
during the year, $23.6 million disposed as part of the divestment
program and $0.5 million transferred to Assets held for sale.
This was partially offset by $28.4 million additional investment
in software during the year.
Net deferred tax balances (net of deferred tax assets and
liabilities) of $59.5 million increased by 3.3%, or $1.9 million
reflecting the net position of deferred tax, including the
consolidation of the Spotless tax consolidated group into
the Downer tax consolidated group.
1
2020 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows have been restated to reflect the Group’s change in accounting policy for
costs related to configuration and customisation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangements. Refer to Note C7 for more details.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT14 Downer EDI Limited
Total trade payables and contract liabilities decreased by 5.1%, or
$129.0 million, to $2,397.2 million primarily due to payment of the
deferred 2020 interim dividend ($83.3 million), and settlement
of the Spotless shareholder class action, while $27.4 million was
disposed as part of the divestment program and $5.9 million
has been reclassified to Liabilities held for sale as described in
Note F6 to the Financial Report. Trade payables and contract
liabilities represent 46.9% of Downer’s total liabilities.
Other financial liabilities increased by 11.8%, or $7.1 million, to
$67.3 million, representing 1.3% of Downer’s total liabilities.
The increase mainly reflects the recognition of the fair value
of the Downer Contingent Share Option (DCSO) arising from
the transaction to acquire the shares in Spotless that it did not
already own. Refer to Note B3 to the Financial Report.
Lease liabilities decreased by 13.2%, or $100.4 million, to
$662.8 million and represent 13.0% of Downer’s total liabilities.
The decrease mainly relates to $89.2 million of leases disposed
as part of the Laundries and Mining divestments, with
$2.4 million reclassified to Liabilities held for sale. Excluding the
disposal and reclassification impact, lease liabilities would have
decreased by $8.8 million largely reflecting lease arrangements
terminated during the year.
Liabilities held for sale of $17.2 million represent total liabilities
that will be disposed as part of the sale of Otraco as described
in Note F6 to the Financial Report.
Provisions decreased by 13.0%, or $70.7 million, to $474.9 million,
representing 9.3% of Downer’s total liabilities. The decrease
is mainly driven by $31.1 million of provisions disposed as
part of the divestment program and due to employee related
provisions utilised during the year. Employee related provisions
(annual leave and long service leave) made up 81.9% of this
balance with the remainder covering contract provisions,
decommissioning, restructuring and warranty obligations.
Total Equity increased by $362.4 million, driven by $393.2 million
from the equity raising (net of costs) and $183.7 million of
net profit after tax. This was partially offset by $140.9 million
derecognition of Non-Controlling Interest (NCI) in Spotless
following the acquisition of the remaining 12.2% interest,
$24.8 million in shares bought back and by dividends
declared during the year. Net foreign currency gains on
translation of foreign operations, particularly in New Zealand,
resulted in a movement in the foreign currency translation
reserve of $0.9 million.
Dividends
The Downer Board resolved to pay a final dividend of
12.0 cents per share, unfranked payable on 23 September 2021
to shareholders on the register at 26 August 2021.
The unfranked dividend will be paid out of Conduit Foreign
Income (CFI).
The Board also determined to continue to pay a fully imputed
dividend on the ROADS security, which having been reset on
15 June 2021 has a yield of 4.42% per annum payable quarterly
in arrears, with the next payment due on 15 September 2021.
As this dividend is fully imputed (the New Zealand equivalent
of being fully franked), the actual cash yield paid by Downer will
be 3.18% per annum until the next reset date.
Consistent with the prior year, the Company’s Dividend
Reinvestment Plan remains suspended.
Zero Harm
Downer’s 1 Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) decreased
to 0.99 from 1.08 and its Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate
(TRIFR) decreased to 2.60 from 3.10 per million hours worked 2.
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Safety data includes Hawkins and Spotless (Note: Hawkins and Spotless were excluded in the FY20 Annual Report).
Lost time injuries (LTIs) are defined as injuries that cause the injured person (employee or contractor) to be unfit to perform any work duties for one whole day or shift, or
more, after the shift on which the injury occurred, and any injury that results, directly or indirectly, in the death of the person. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
is the number of LTIs per million hours worked. Total Recordable Injuries (TRIs) are the number of LTIs plus medically treated injuries (MTIs) for employees and contractors.
Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) is the number of TRIs per million hours worked.
Directors’ Report – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021DIRECTORS’ REPORTAnnual Report 2021 15
Group Business Strategies and Prospects for Future Financial Years
Downer’s Purpose is to create and sustain the modern environment by building trusted relationships with our customers.
Our Promise is to work closely with our customers to help them succeed, using world-leading insights and solutions.
Our business is founded on four Pillars:
– Safety: Zero Harm is embedded in Downer’s culture and is fundamental to the Company’s future success
– Delivery: we build trust by delivering on our promises with excellence while focusing on safety, value for money and efficiency
– Relationships: we collaborate to build and sustain enduring relationships based on trust and integrity
– Thought leadership: we remain at the forefront of our industry by employing the best people and having the courage to challenge
the status quo.
Downer’s strategic objectives, prospects, and the risks that could adversely affect the achievement of these objectives, are set out in
the table below.
Strategic Objective
Prospects
Risks and risk management
Maintain focus
on Zero Harm
Downer believes that a sustainable and embedded
Zero Harm culture is fundamental to the Company’s
ongoing success, and to building trusted
relationships with customers and business partners.
Downer’s approach to Zero Harm enables it to work
safely and environmentally responsibly in industry
sectors with inherently hazardous environments.
Zero Harm at Downer means a work environment
that supports the health and safety of its people
and allows it to deliver its business activities in an
environmentally sustainable manner and advance
the communities in which it operates.
This includes continuing to monitor all COVID-19
risks and controls, and supporting the Government’s
vaccination rollout strategy.
Downer has a robust Critical Risk program. Risks that
could cause serious injury to people or harm to the
environment, and the controls needed to eliminate or
manage those risks, are understood. This knowledge
forms the core of Downer’s risk management
processes, and the monitoring of its critical controls.
There is a strong commitment to Downer’s Zero Harm
objectives across all levels of the business.
A core objective of The Downer Standard program is
to unify the way we manage Zero Harm and perform
our work.
In an important step, Downer achieved centralised
third-party accreditation to the International
Standards ISO 45001 (Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality) and
ISO 14001 (Environment). This gives Downer a single
system of work for safety, quality and environment,
and a framework to develop, implement and monitor
The Downer Standard.
Establishing this consistent single platform means
Downer can deliver consistent best practice
information and work processes to our frontline
employees, helping them to better manage risk and
change in their dynamic workplaces.
Downer continues to be vigilant around the
management of COVID and maintaining the highest
levels of controls in line with expert advice and
Government guidance, providing our workforce with
relevant up-to-date information. Downer supports the
Government’s vaccination initiative and encourages
employees to have the vaccination when it is
available to them, once they have consulted a health
professional on the associated risks and benefits.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT16 Downer EDI Limited
Strategic Objective
Prospects
Risks and risk management
Embed asset
management and
standardisation as a
cornerstone of the
Delivery pillar
Downer has developed extensive asset
management knowledge and expertise and also
adopts and implements world-leading insights
and solutions.
Downer strives for standardisation in its risk
management and project delivery to ensure
consistent quality outcomes for its customers.
Focus on engagement
with customers as a
cornerstone of the
Relationships pillar
Utilise technology in
core service offerings
as a cornerstone
of our Thought
Leadership pillar
Providing valuable and reliable products and
services to customers, and their customers,
is at the heart of Downer’s culture. It enables
Downer’s customers to focus more on their
core expertise while Downer delivers non-core
operational services.
Through ongoing analysis of markets, customers
and competitors, Downer is well positioned to
improve value and service for its customers and
their customers.
Technology is an inherent feature of today’s
world and there is therefore greater demand
for provision of cyber secure technology in the
services Downer provides.
Customer operations are growing in complexity
in an ever-changing threat landscape, and this
creates opportunities for Downer to connect
securely, manage, monitor and report on core
services and infrastructure.
The expectations of Downer’s customers, and their
customers, continue to grow with regards to reliable,
intuitive, and cost-effective assets and services.
Downer has invested in capability and talent to
improve asset management, standard processes,
data analytics and lifecycle performance
analytics. A number of these investments have
Group-wide application in addition to their bespoke
customer benefits.
Risks to be managed include: not delivering
value-added services to customers; scope reduction
by customers who elect to use pure maintenance/
blue collar services; and an inability to deliver
obligations in performance frameworks and service
outcome contracts.
Relationships creating success continues to be
Downer’s core operating philosophy that drives
delivery of projects and services. It helps to ensure
investment as initiatives and activities are focused on
helping Downer’s customers to succeed.
Risks to be managed include: the threat of new
competitors and disruptors in traditional markets; not
keeping pace with changing customer expectations;
and the threat of commoditisation of core products
and services.
Downer invests in a range of technology platforms
and partnerships to meet customer needs. Downer
focuses on selecting the right investments, for
example those that can be leveraged across a number
of service lines to maximise value for the greatest
number of customers.
Downer remains firmly focused on continuously
protecting against evolving cyber risks and threats,
demonstrating credibility and trust through secure
cyber stewardship and custody.
Risks to be managed include: intensification of
competition as customers converge into large single
market procurement channels; introduction of foreign
and technology-based competitors that bring a
different value proposition; and a need for greater
investment in technology and data services.
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The following table provides an overview of the key prospects relevant to each of Downer’s service lines and summarises Downer’s
intended strategic response across each sector to maximise the Company’s performance and realise future opportunities.
Service line
Transport
Prospects
Downer’s response
The multi-billion dollar market for transport
services continues to grow in both Australia and
New Zealand. Governments in both countries
continue to invest in a range of projects to reduce
congestion, improve mobility, and provide better
linkages between communities.
Downer is a market leader in road services in both
Australia and New Zealand, light rail construction
in Australia and heavy rail construction and
maintenance in Australia.
Downer maintains strong strategic partnerships
with leading global transport solutions providers
and, through this model, is pursuing opportunities
in rollingstock manufacture and maintenance, and
transport network operations and maintenance.
The Keolis Downer joint venture is a leading
Australian multi-modal transport operator.
Downer has market leading positions in the power,
gas, water and telecommunications sectors in both
Australia and New Zealand.
Downer is strongly positioned to take advantage of
the growth opportunities available in these sectors,
with a demonstrable track record of excellence in
service delivery, and a greater focus on introducing
operational technology to improve the value Downer
brings to customers.
Through the acquisition of Spotless, Downer is a
major force in both Australia and New Zealand with
market leading positions across key sectors including
defence, health, education and government.
Government restrictions imposed to slow the spread
of COVID-19 have had a major impact on Spotless’
Hospitality business. Downer has reduced the
footprint of Hospitality to reflect the smaller scale of
operations and is reviewing the future of this business.
Downer has strong market positions across all these
areas and is well placed to secure at least its share of
new opportunities.
Downer is also investing in expertise and capability
to ensure we have the necessary skills to participate
wholly in the new Hydrogen economy.
Utilities
Growth across utility markets is multi-faceted with
a good pipeline of prospects in both Australia
and New Zealand.
Facilities
Asset Services
Large-scale and long-term outsourcing contracts
continue to come to market, however the long-term
nature of contracts in this sector means that a lot of
work is already under contract.
There is a strong pipeline of opportunities on the
short-to-medium-term horizon in both Australia
and New Zealand.
There are opportunities for growth in all areas in
which Asset Services operates: Oil and Gas, Power
Generation and Industrial. These opportunities
include the next generation of LNG maintenance
contracts and the need to upgrade ageing
industrial assets.
In addition, all Downer’s customers are actively
investing in decarbonisation projects and most are
investigating Hydrogen opportunities.
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18 Downer EDI Limited
Outlook
Downer expects its core Urban Services to continue to grow in
FY22 both in revenue and earnings. Given the changing nature
of the COVID pandemic and the ongoing restrictions Downer
will not provide specific earnings guidance.
Subsequent Events
Downer’s end markets relate to critical infrastructure and
essential services. Downer’s strength in those markets, and their
diversity, are a key advantage.
At the date of this report, Downer has not had a material
impact from the current COVID-19 lockdowns across Sydney
and other metropolitan areas in Australia and will continue
to monitor the changing nature of the pandemic and the
ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Outside the above, at the date of this report, there have been
no matters or circumstances other than those referred to in the
financial statements or notes thereto, that have arisen since
the end of the financial year, that have significantly affected,
or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the
results of those operations, or the state of affairs of the Group
in subsequent financial years.
Changes in state of affairs
During the financial year there was no significant change in the
state of affairs of the Group other than that referred to in the
financial statements or notes thereto.
Environmental management
Environmental management is an important component of
Downer’s Zero Harm philosophy and it places a strong emphasis
on meeting its environmental compliance obligations. Downer’s
environmental commitments are outlined in its Environmental
Sustainability Policy which can be found on the Downer website
at www.downergroup.com/board-policies.
Downer’s Urban Services focus delivers many environmental
and social benefits, including a move to lower capital intensive
and lower carbon activities, which supports Downer’s climate
change resilience and decarbonisation pathway. Downer is also
conscious of its social licence to operate – and responds to this
by improving the sustainability of the Company’s operations,
aiming to achieve Zero Harm to its people, minimise harm to the
environment, avoid legal liability and always strives to positively
impact Downer’s reputation, business value and ultimately
shareholder wealth.
Downer’s ability to manage the impacts of its activities on the
natural and built environment is fundamental to its long-term
success. Downer is committed to helping its customers succeed
by developing and delivering environmentally responsible
and sustainable solutions, so communities remain resilient
for the future.
Downer’s environmental management system is accredited to
AS/NZ ISO 14001:2015 and is integrated into its Group-wide
management system, The Downer Standard, which ensures a
consistent approach to identifying and controlling environmental
hazards and risks, and monitoring environmental performance
across the entire organisation. In addition, the environment
management system is audited, both internally and externally,
by independent third parties.
The effective management of Downer’s environmental aspects
and impacts is fundamental to the Company’s approach to
the delivery of its services. Significant emphasis is placed on
ensuring effective controls are implemented through the critical
risk program and continuous improvement through lessons
learned to sustain the natural environment for future generations.
Each Business Unit is required to have an Environment and
Sustainability Improvement Plan and strategies in place
supported by suitably qualified environment and sustainability
professionals. The Improvement Plans allocate internal
responsibilities for reducing the impact of its operations and
business activities on the environment.
Employee Discount Share Plan (ESP)
An ESP was instituted in June 2005. In accordance with the
provisions of the plan, as approved by shareholders at the
1998 Annual General Meeting, permanent full-time and part-time
employees of Downer EDI Limited and its subsidiary companies
who have completed six months service may be invited
to participate.
No shares were issued under the ESP during the years ended
30 June 2021 or 30 June 2020.
There are no performance rights or performance options,
in relation to unissued shares, that are outstanding.
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Directors’ meetings
The following table sets out the number of Directors’ meetings (including meetings of Board Committees) held during the 2021 financial
year and the number of meetings attended by each Director (while they were a Director or Board Committee member). During the year,
17 Board meetings, seven Audit and Risk Committee meetings, four Remuneration Committee meetings, three Zero Harm Committee
meetings and two Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee meetings were held. In addition, 29 ad hoc meetings (attended
by various Directors) were held in relation to various matters including tender reviews, major projects and due diligence for the
on-market share buy-back program and Spotless takeover offer and Entitlement Offer.
Director
R M Harding
G A Fenn
P S Garling 2
T G Handicott 3,6
N M Hollows
C G Thorne 5
P L Watson 4
Director
R M Harding
G A Fenn
P S Garling 2
T G Handicott 3
N M Hollows
C G Thorne 5
P L Watson 4
Board
Held 1
17
17
17
17
17
1
17
Attended
17
17
17
16
17
1
17
Audit and Risk
Committee
Remuneration
Committee
Held 1
–
–
–
7
7
–
7
Attended
–
–
–
7
7
–
7
Held 1
4
–
4
4
4
–
–
Attended
4
–
4
4
4
–
–
Zero Harm
Committee
Nominations and Corporate
Governance Committee
Held 1
–
3
3
–
–
–
3
Attended
–
3
3
–
–
–
3
Held 1
2
–
–
2
2
–
–
Attended
2
–
–
2
2
–
–
These columns indicate the number of meetings held during the period each person listed was a Director or member of the relevant Board Committee.
1
2 Mr Garling was also Chairman of the Rail Projects Committee. The Rail Projects Committee ceased in April 2021.
3 Ms Handicott is also Chairman of the Disclosure Committee and the Buy-back Committee which meets on an unscheduled basis; and was Chair of the Due Diligence
Committee for the Spotless takeover offer and Entitlement Offer.
4 Mr Watson is also Chairman of the Tender Risk Evaluation Committee which meets on an unscheduled basis.
5 Mr Thorne retired as a Director on 13 July 2020.
6. Ms Handicott was unable to attend one unscheduled Board meeting which was convened at short notice.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT20 Downer EDI Limited
Indemnification of officers and auditors
During the financial year, the Company paid a premium in
respect of a contract insuring the Directors of the Company, the
Company Secretary, and all officers of the Company and of any
related body corporate against a liability incurred as a Director,
secretary or executive officer to the extent permitted by the
Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
The contract of insurance prohibits disclosure of the nature of
the liability and the amount of the premium.
Downer’s Constitution includes indemnities, to the extent
permitted by law, for each Director and Company Secretary
of Downer and its subsidiaries against liability incurred in the
performance of their roles as officers. The Directors and the
Company Secretaries listed on pages 4 to 6, individuals who act
as a Director or Company Secretary of Downer’s subsidiaries and
certain individuals who formerly held any of these roles also have
the benefit of the indemnity in the Constitution.
The Company has not otherwise, during or since the financial
year, indemnified or agreed to indemnify an officer or auditor of
the Company or of any related body corporate against a liability
incurred as such an officer or auditor.
Corporate Governance
In recognising the need for the highest standards of corporate
behaviour and accountability, the Board endorses the ASX
Corporate Governance Council’s Corporate Governance
Principles and Recommendations (ASX Principles). The Group’s
corporate governance statement is set out at pages 136 to 145
of this Annual Report.
Non-audit services
Downer is committed to audit independence. The Audit and
Risk Committee reviews the independence of the external
auditors on an annual basis. This process includes confirmation
from the auditors that, in their professional judgement, they are
independent of the Group. To ensure that there is no potential
conflict of interest in work undertaken by Downer’s external
auditor, KPMG, it may only provide services that are consistent
with the role of the Company’s auditor.
The Board has considered the position and, in accordance with
the advice from the Audit and Risk Committee, is satisfied that
the provision of non-audit services during the year is compatible
with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed
by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
The Directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed
below do not compromise the external auditor’s independence,
based on advice received from the Audit and Risk Committee,
for the following reasons:
– All non-audit services have been reviewed and approved to
ensure that they do not impact the integrity and objectivity
of the auditor
– None of the services undermine the general principles
relating to auditor independence as set out in the Institute
of Chartered Accountants in Australia and CPA Australia’s
Code of Conduct APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional
Accountants issued by the Accounting Professional and
Ethical Standards Board, including reviewing or auditing
the auditor’s own work, acting in a management or
decision-making capacity for the Company, acting as
advocate for the Company or jointly sharing economic
risks and rewards.
A copy of the Auditor’s Independence Declaration is set out on
page 52 of this Annual Report.
During the year, details of the fees paid or payable for non-audit
services provided by the auditor of the parent entity, its related
practices and related audit firms were as follows:
Non-audit services
Tax services
Advisory and due diligence services
2021
$
2020
$
205,795
506,977
712,772
242,148
468,318
710,466
Rounding of amounts
The Company is of a kind referred to in ASIC Corporations
(Rounding in Financial/Directors’ reports) Instrument 2016/191,
relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts in the Directors’ Report
and consolidated financial statements. Unless otherwise stated,
amounts have been rounded off to the nearest whole number
of millions of dollars and one place of decimals representing
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Remuneration Report
Chairman’s Letter
Dear Shareholders,
Downer’s 2021 Remuneration Report provides information about
the remuneration of its most senior executives and explains how
performance has been linked to reward outcomes at Downer for
the 2021 financial year.
At the last Annual General Meeting in November 2020, 99.3%
of all votes cast by shareholders were in favour of the 2020
Remuneration Report. The structure of the 2021 Remuneration
Report has been prepared with the same objective of providing
readers with a transparent view of key performance and
outcomes using the report structure adopted in previous years.
A strong future
Several decisions have been made since the last Chairman’s
Letter with a clear objective to create a stronger platform for
long-term, sustainable growth and position Downer as one of
the largest integrated providers of Urban Services in Australia
and New Zealand.
These include:
– Acquiring the remaining interests in Spotless
– Selling the RTL joint venture, Open Cut Mining West, Blasting
Services, Snowden, and Otraco businesses as well as exiting
the Underground Mining business and selling 70% of the
Laundries business, delivering on the strategy to exit the
capital-intensive Mining and Laundries businesses and
significantly decreasing the Group’s carbon emissions profile
– Exploring options to sell the Open Cut Mining East and
Hospitality businesses
Key remuneration issues in 2021
Staff and management responded well to the COVID-19 pandemic
and, continued to work toward our Zero Harm objectives.
As outlined above, our executive team effected significant
transformation in 2021 that positions the Company for more
sustainable and less volatile revenues, earnings and cash flows
and which will maximize long term shareholder value.
The remaining core businesses are scalable, permitting our
balance sheet strength to be deployed for further investment,
including bolt-on acquisitions.
These transformative activities should position management
well for the 2021 long-term incentive (LTI) grant vesting in 2024.
While early into the performance period, current projections are
for vesting above 80%.
The Board also considered the base value for the EPS
component of the 2021 LTI plan, from which performance will be
measured. The Company’s policy is to add back any items that
were outside of the underlying statutory result when setting the
base value. The Board decided that this adjustment be increased
by an additional $10 million of earnings to ensure that any future
reward is appropriate.
The impact of major divestments or acquisitions on executive
remuneration can be significant. The Board’s overarching
concern is to ensure executives:
– Are accountable for delivery of the annual budget and
– Commencing an on-market share buy-back to return surplus
business plan; and
funds from the divestment program to shareholders.
– Consider potential acquisition or divestment
The acquisition of the remaining shares in Spotless continues
the reshaping of Downer as an Urban Services business with
resilient earnings, long-term customer relationships and more
predictable cash flows.
Many of the activities that Downer’s people perform every
day have potential risks and ensuring they remain safe is of
paramount importance. Downer’s Lost Time Injury Frequency
Rate at 30 June 2021 was 0.99 and the Total Recordable
Injury Frequency Rate was 2.60. Downer’s culture and our
commitment to continuous improvement in Zero Harm remain
core strategic objectives.
opportunities without the influence of their impact
on remuneration outcomes.
For these and other reasons, where a transaction is both
material and unbudgeted, the Board’s policy is that it should
remove the impact of the transaction when calculating the key
performance indicators on which executive performance is
measured. This ensures that executives are ‘no better or worse
off’ as a result of the transaction.
In 2021, adjustments were made in respect of the acquisition
of the remaining interests in Spotless and the divestments,
in line with policy.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT22 Downer EDI Limited
There were two items in 2021 which significantly affected
statutory results, which were the fair value adjustment on
the Downer Contingent Share Options issued as part of the
consideration for its acquisition of the remaining interests in
Spotless and the implementation of the International Financial
Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee (IFRIC)
decision on Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud
Computing Arrangement which requires certain software
development costs to be expensed as they are incurred.
Link between Downer performance and
reward outcomes
Downer’s remuneration framework for key senior employees
has been very successful in aligning Downer’s strategy and
the creation of alignment between senior executives and
shareholders. As set out in this Remuneration Report, Downer’s
remuneration strategy continues to provide:
– A significant proportion of remuneration being ‘at risk’ linked
to clear, objective measures
– A profitability gateway as a precondition to any short-term
incentive entitlement
– For deferral of 50% of short-term incentive payments over
a further two-year period
– The delivery of a significant proportion of pay in equity.
We trust that this overview and the accompanying detailed
analysis are helpful when forming your own views on Downer’s
remuneration arrangements.
R M Harding
Chairman
T G Handicott
Remuneration Committee Chairman
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Annual Report 2021 23
Remuneration Report – AUDITED
The Remuneration Report provides information about the remuneration arrangements for key management personnel (KMP), which
means Non-executive Directors and the Group’s most senior executives, for the year to 30 June 2021. The term ‘executive’ in this
Report means KMPs who are not Non-executive Directors.
The Report covers the following matters:
1. Year in Review
2. Details of Key Management Personnel
3. Remuneration Policy, Principles and Practices
4. Relationship Between Remuneration Policy and Company Performance
5. The Board’s Role in Remuneration
6. Description of Executive Remuneration
7. Details of Executive Remuneration
8. Executive Equity Ownership
9. Key Terms of Employment Contracts
10. Related Party Information
11. Description of Non-executive Director Remuneration.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT24 Downer EDI Limited
1. Year in Review
1.1 Summary of changes to remuneration policy
Downer has continued to refine its remuneration policy during the period. The Board considered Company strategy and reward plans
based on performance measurement, competitive position and stakeholder feedback. Changes to policy are noted in the relevant
sections of this Report and are summarised in the table below.
Policy
Enhancements since 2020
Short-term incentive (STI) plan
Long-term incentive (LTI) plan
– EPS component
The environmental sustainability, critical risk and Zero Harm leadership measures for the Zero
Harm element have been further refined, building upon previous improvements to move with
and support growth in organisational maturity and ensure continual stretch and ongoing Zero
Harm improvement through requiring executives, in addition to achieving lagging indicator
performance, to:
– Undertake a materiality assessment and identify two material Sustainable Development
Goals, develop improvement plans for them and achieve their first-year targets
– Evidence that the relevant business unit is on track to achieve its science-based
decarbonisation target
– Review all critical controls for at least 2 critical risk activities amongst the top 5 critical risks
of the business unit and develop a plan to raise the effectiveness for the 5 least effective
critical controls for each of those activities
– Lead and finalise a Community of Practice to improve a critical control that has application
across the Group
– Achieve independent confirmation that critical control information is fully integrated into all
aspects of the operating management system and processes, including risk registers, and
the use of Bow Ties for investigations
– Complete all actions arising from high potential incidents within a defined timeframe
– Deliver Critical Control Verification Programs, perform a minimum number of critical
risk observations by senior executives within their business, across businesses, and in
partnership with clients and maintain an active program of audits and inspections
– Continuing from Downer’s implementation of an accredited Group-wide Zero Harm
management system, achieve independent confirmation of removal of legacy systems as
well as achievement of all certification requirements.
The Company adds back any items that were outside of the underlying statutory result to the
earnings value when setting the base year value from which performance is measured over the
performance period. The Board recognised that the calculated starting value was impacted
by the events of 2020 and accordingly increased the base year earnings by an additional
$10 million to ensure that any future reward is appropriate.
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2. Details of Key Management Personnel
The following persons acted as Directors of the Company during or since the end of the most recent financial year:
Director
Role
R M Harding
G A Fenn
P S Garling
T G Handicott
N M Hollows
C G Thorne
P L Watson
Chairman, Independent Non-executive Director
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Independent Non-executive Director
Independent Non-executive Director
Independent Non-executive Director
Independent Non-executive Director (retired 13 July 2020)
Independent Non-executive Director
The named persons held their current executive position for the whole of the most recent financial year, except as noted:
Executive
Role
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
Chief Operating Officer – Australian Operations
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Executive Officer – New Zealand
Chief Executive Officer – Spotless
DIRECTORS’ REPORT26 Downer EDI Limited
3. Remuneration Policy, Principles and Practices
3.1 Executive remuneration policy
Downer’s executive remuneration policy and practices are summarised in the table below.
Policy
Practices aligned with policy
Retain experienced, proven
performers, and those
considered to have high
potential for succession
Focus performance
Provide a Zero Harm
environment
Manage risk
– Provide remuneration that is internally fair
– Ensure remuneration is competitive with the external market
– Defer a substantial part of pay contingent on continuing service and sustained performance.
– Provide a substantial component of pay contingent on performance against targets
– Focus attention on the most important drivers of value by linking pay to their achievement
– Require profitability to reach a challenging level before any bonus payments can be made
– Provide a LTI plan component that rewards consistent Scorecard performance over multiple years
and over which executives have a clear line of sight.
– Incorporate measures that embody Zero Harm for Downer’s employees, contractors, communities
and the environment as a significant component of reward.
– Encourage sustainability by balancing incentives for achieving both short-term and longer-term
results, and deferring equity-based reward vesting after performance has been initially tested
– Set stretch targets that finely balance returns with reasonable but not excessive risk taking and cap
maximum incentive payments
– Do not provide excessive ‘cliff’ reward vesting that may encourage excessive risk taking as a
performance threshold is approached
– Diversify risk and limit the prospects of unintended consequences from focusing on just one measure
in both short-term and long-term incentive plans
– Stagger vesting of deferred short-term incentive payments to encourage retention and allow
forfeiture of rewards that are the result of misconduct or material adjustments
– Retain full Board discretion to vary incentive payments, including in the event of excessive risk taking
– Restrict trading of vested equity rewards to ensure compliance with the Company’s Securities
Trading Policy.
Align executive interests
with those of shareholders
– Provide that a significant proportion of pay is delivered as equity so part of executive reward is linked
to shareholder value performance
– Provide a long-term incentive that is based on consistent Scorecard performance against challenging
targets set each year that reflect sector volatility and prevailing economic conditions as well as
relative TSR and earnings per share measures directly related to shareholder value
– Maintain a guideline minimum shareholding requirement for the Managing Director
– Exclude the short-term impact of unbudgeted and opportunistic acquisitions and divestments from
performance assessment to encourage agility and responsiveness
– Encourage holding of shares after vesting via a trading restriction for all executives and payment
of LTI components in shares
– Prohibit hedging of unvested equity and equity subject to a trading lock to ensure alignment with
shareholder outcomes.
Attract experienced,
proven performers
– Provide a total remuneration opportunity sufficient to attract proven and experienced executives
from secure positions in other companies and retain existing executives.
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4. Relationship Between Remuneration Policy
and Company Performance
– Deferring 50% of STI awards to encourage sustainable
performance and a longer-term focus
4.1 Company strategy and remuneration
Downer’s business strategy includes:
– Maintaining focus on Zero Harm by continually improving
health, safety and environmental performance to achieve
Downer’s goal of zero work-related injuries and significant
environmental incidents
– Driving growth in core markets through focusing on serving
existing customers better across multiple products and
service offerings, growing capabilities and investing in
innovation, research and development and community
and Indigenous partnerships
– Creating new strategic positions through enhanced value
add services that improve propositions for customers and
exporting established core competencies into new overseas
markets with current customers of the Company
– Reducing risk and enhancing the Company’s capability
to withstand threats, take advantage of opportunities and
reduce cyclical volatility
– Obtaining better utilisation of assets and improved margins
through simplifying and driving efficiency
– Identifying opportunities to manage the Downer portfolio
through partnering, acquisition and divestment that deliver
long-term shareholder value
– Maintaining flexibility to be able to adapt to the changing
economic and competitive environment to ensure Downer
delivers shareholder value.
The Company’s remuneration policy complements this
strategy by:
– Incorporating Company-wide performance requirements
for both STI and LTI reward vesting for earnings (NPATA),
Free Cash Flow (FFO) and People measures to encourage
cross- divisional collaboration
– Incorporating performance metrics that focus on cash flow to
reduce working capital and debt exposure
– Setting NPATA, EBITA and FFO STI performance and
gateway requirements based on effective application of funds
employed to run the business for better capital efficiency
– Employing FFO as the cash measure for the STI to provide
more emphasis on control of capital expenditure
– Excluding the short-term impacts of opportunistic and
unbudgeted acquisitions and divestments on incentive
outcomes to encourage flexibility, responsiveness and
growth consistent with strategy
– Incorporating consistent financial performance in the LTIP
Scorecard measure
– Emphasis on Zero Harm measures in the STI to maintain the
Company’s position as a Zero Harm leader and employer and
service provider of choice, thereby delivering a competitive
advantage
– Encouraging engagement with, and the development and
retention of, its people to help maintain a sustainable supply
of talent.
4.2 Remuneration linked to performance
The link to performance is provided by:
– Requiring a significant portion of executive remuneration to
vary with short-term and long-term performance
– Applying a profitability gateway to be achieved before an STI
calculation for executives is made
– Applying further Zero Harm gateways to be achieved
before calculating any reward for safety or environmental
performance
– Applying challenging financial and non-financial measures
to assess performance
– Ensuring that these measures focus management on
strategic business objectives that create shareholder value
– Delivering a significant proportion of payment in equity for
alignment with shareholder interests.
Downer measures performance on the following key corporate
measures:
– Earnings per share (EPS) growth
– Total shareholder return (TSR) relative to other ASX 100
companies (excluding ASX ‘Financials’ sector companies)
– Group NPATA
– Divisional EBITA
– FFO
– Engagement with Downer’s people
– Zero Harm measures of safety and environmental
sustainability.
Remuneration for all executives varies with performance
on these key measures.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT28 Downer EDI Limited
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5. The Board’s Role in Remuneration
The Board engages with shareholders, management and other stakeholders as required, to continuously refine and improve executive
and Director remuneration policies and practices.
Two Board Committees deal with remuneration matters. They are the Remuneration Committee and the Nominations and Corporate
Governance Committee.
The role of the Remuneration Committee is to review and make recommendations to the Board in relation to executives in respect of:
– Executive remuneration and incentive policy
– Remuneration of senior executives of the Company
– Executive reward and its impact on risk management
– Executive incentive plans
– Equity-based incentive plans
– Superannuation arrangements
– Recruitment, retention, performance measurement and termination policies and procedures for all Key Management Personnel and
senior executives reporting directly to the Managing Director
– Disclosure of remuneration in the Company’s public materials including ASX filings and the Annual Report
– Retirement payments for all Key Management Personnel and senior executives reporting directly to the Managing Director.
The Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for recommending and reviewing remuneration arrangements
for the Executive Director and Non-executive Directors of the Company.
Each Committee has the authority to engage external professional advisors without seeking approval of the Board or management.
During the reporting period, the Remuneration Committee retained Guerdon Associates Pty Ltd as its advisor. Guerdon Associates Pty
Ltd does not provide services to management and is considered to be independent.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT30 Downer EDI Limited
6. Description of Executive Remuneration
6.1 Executive remuneration structure
Executive remuneration has a fixed component and a component that varies with performance.
The variable component ensures that a proportion of pay varies with performance. Performance is assessed annually for performance
periods covering one year and three years. Payment for performance assessed over one year is an STI. Payment for performance over a
three-year period is an LTI.
In order for maximum STIs to be awarded, performance must achieve a stretch goal that is a clear margin above the planned budget for
the period. This enables the Company to attract and retain better performing executives, and ensures pay outcomes are aligned with
shareholder returns.
Target STIs are less than the maximum STI. Target STI is payable on achievement of planned objectives. For executives, the target
STI is 75% of the maximum STI. The maximum total remuneration that can be earned by an executive is capped. The maximums are
determined as a percentage of fixed remuneration.
Executive position
Managing Director
Executives appointed prior to 2011
Executives appointed from 2011
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% of fixed
remuneration
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% of fixed
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The proportions of STI to LTI take into account:
– Market practice
– The service period before executives can receive equity rewards
– The behaviours that the Board seeks to encourage through direct key performance indicators
– The guideline for the Managing Director to maintain a shareholding as a multiple of pay after long-term incentive rewards
have vested.
6.2 Fixed remuneration
Fixed remuneration is the sum of salary and the direct cost of providing employee benefits, including superannuation, motor vehicles,
car parking, living away from home expenses and fringe benefits tax.
The level of remuneration is set to be able to retain proven performers and when necessary to attract the most suitable external
candidates from secure employment elsewhere.
Remuneration is benchmarked against a peer group of direct competitors and a sector peer group. While market levels of remuneration
are monitored on a regular basis, there is no contractual requirement or expectation that any adjustments will be made.
No adjustment has been made to remuneration for the Managing Director since July 2012, other than a voluntarily reduction in
his fixed remuneration by 50% for the period 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 in recognition of the likely impact of the coronavirus
pandemic on Downer and its people. The funds from this voluntary remuneration reduction, along with contributions from Directors and
other executives, were used to establish a fund to provide financial assistance to Downer and Spotless employees experiencing severe
hardship.
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6.3 Short-term Incentive
6.3.1 STI tabular summary
The following table outlines the major features of the 2021 STI plan.
Purpose of STI plan
Minimum performance ‘gateway’
before any payments can be made
Maximum STI that can be earned
Percentage of STI that can be
earned on achieving target
expectations
Individual Performance Modifier
(IPM)
Discretion to vary payments
Performance period
Performance assessed
Additional service period after
performance period for payment
to be made
Payment timing
Form of payment
Performance requirements
Board discretion
New recruits
Terminating executives
– Focus performance on drivers of shareholder value over 12-month period
– Improve Zero Harm and people related results
– Ensure a part of remuneration costs varies with the Company’s 12-month performance.
Achievement of a gateway based on budgeted Group NPATA for corporate executives and
Division EBITA for divisional heads.
– KMP appointed pre-2011: up to 100% of fixed remuneration
– KMP appointed from 2011: up to 75% of fixed remuneration.
75% of the maximum. For an executive to receive more, performance in excess of target
expectations will be required.
– An IPM may be applied based on an executive’s individual key performance indicators
and relative performance
– Moderate individual performance may result in an IPM of less than 1 or outstanding
performance may result in an IPM greater than 1. The IPM must average 1 across
all participants
– Application of an IPM cannot result in an award greater than the maximum STI% level set out
in Section 6.1.
The Board, in its discretion, may vary STI payments by up to + or – 100% from the payment
applicable to the level of performance achieved, up to the maximum for that executive.
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
August 2021, following audit of accounts.
50% of the award is deferred with the first tranche of 25% vesting one year following award and
the second tranche of 25% vesting two years following award.
September 2021 for the first cash payment of 50% of the award. The deferred components of
the STI payments will be paid one and two years following the award, in equal tranches of 25%
of the award.
Cash for initial payment.
The value of deferred components will be settled in cash or shares, net of personal tax. An
eligible leaver’s deferred components will be settled in shares or in cash in the sole and absolute
discretion of the Board.
Group NPATA and divisional EBITA, FFO, Zero Harm and people measures.
The Board may exercise discretion to:
– Reduce partly or fully the value of the deferred components that are due to vest in certain
circumstances, including where an executive has acted inappropriately or where the Board
considers that the financial results against which the STI performance measures were tested
were incorrect in a material respect or have been reversed or restated
– Settle deferred components in shares or cash.
New executives (either new starts or promoted employees) are eligible to participate in the STI
in the year in which they commence in their position with a pro-rata entitlement.
There is no STI entitlement where an executive’s employment terminates prior to the end of
the financial year. Where an executive’s employment terminates prior to the vesting date, the
unvested deferred components will be forfeited. However, the Board has retained discretion
to vest deferred awards, in the form of shares or cash, in their ordinary course where the
executive is judged to be an eligible leaver.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT32 Downer EDI Limited
6.3.2 STI overview
The STI plan provides for an annual payment that varies with annual performance. This has been applied to performance measured
over the Company’s financial year to 30 June 2021.
The basis of the plan is designed to align STI outcomes with financial results. No STI is paid unless a minimum profit gateway is met.
For corporate executives, the gateway is based on the Group budgeted profit target. For Divisional executives, the gateway is based
on the Division budgeted profit target. Profit for this purpose is defined as NPATA for Corporate executives and EBITA for Divisional
executives. This minimum must be at a challenging level to justify the payment of STI to an executive and deliver an acceptable return
for the funds employed in running the business. Positive and negative impacts from material but unbudgeted and opportunistic
transactions are excluded from gateway assessment. Whether to exclude the impact of significant items (positive or negative) is
considered on a case by case basis.
As noted in Section 6.1, the maximum STI that can be earned is capped to minimise excessive risk taking.
Deferral is a key feature as part of the STI structure. Payment of 50% of the award is paid at the time of award in cash and the remaining
50% of the award earned is deferred over two years.
The first payment of 50% of the award will be in cash after finalisation of the annual audited results. The payment of the deferred
component of the award will be in the form of two tranches, each to the value of 25% of the award.
The deferred components represent an entitlement to cash or shares, subject to the satisfaction of a continued employment condition.
The first tranche will vest one year following award and the second tranche will vest two years following award, provided an executive
remains employed by the Group at the time of vesting.
The value of deferred components will generally be settled in shares, net of applicable personal tax. This is designed to encourage
executive share ownership, and not adversely impact executives who have to meet their taxation obligations arising from the vesting
of the deferred components. However, the Board retains the discretion to vest deferred awards, in the form of shares or cash, and will
generally have regard to an executive’s individual circumstances and existing level of equity ownership.
No dividend entitlements are attached to the deferred components during the vesting period.
Where an executive ceases employment with the Group prior to the vesting date, the deferred components will be forfeited. However,
the Board has retained the discretion to vest deferred awards, in the form of shares or cash, in their ordinary course where the executive
is judged to be an eligible leaver.
6.3.3 How STI payments are assessed
Target STI plan percentage of pay
Organisational or divisional
scorecard result
Individual Performance Modifier
(IPM)
STI plan incentive calculation
An individual’s target incentive under the STI plan is expressed as a percentage of fixed
remuneration. The STI plan percentage is set according to policy tabulated in Section 6.1.
As a principle, ‘target’ achievement would be represented at budget. Thresholds and maximums
are also set.
At the end of the plan year, eligible employees are provided with an IPM against their key
performance indicators and relative performance. Individual key performance indicators are set
between the individual and the Managing Director (if reporting to the Managing Director) or the
Board (if the Managing Director) at the start of the performance period. IPMs must average to 1.
Fixed remuneration x maximum STI plan percentage x scorecard result x IPM.
6.3.4 STI performance requirements
Overall performance is assessed on Group NPATA, Divisional EBITA, FFO, Zero Harm and a measure of employee engagement.
NPATA and EBITA include joint ventures and associates and include, inter alia, changes in accounting policy. NPATA and EBITA provide
transparency on operational business performance, align with how Downer presents its results to the market and allow for easier
understanding of alignment between performance and remuneration outcomes. The Board considers this approach to be appropriate as:
– The Board is the ultimate decision maker for transactions that give rise to acquired intangibles that result in the amortisation expense
– The impact of amortisation of acquired intangibles, which in nature relate to long-term strategic decisions, remains reflected in
incentive outcomes through the EPS measure in the LTI plan.
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FFO is defined as net cash from operating activities (i.e. EBIT plus non-cash items in operating profit plus distributions received
from JVs or associates plus movements in working capital plus movements in operating assets less net interest less tax paid), less
investing cash flow.
Zero Harm reflects Downer’s commitment to safety and environmental, social and governance matters. The Zero Harm element
includes safety and environmental measures, underscoring Downer’s commitment to customers, employees, regulators and the
communities in which it operates.
The measures for the Zero Harm element of the scorecard are as follows:
Measure
Target
Safety
Total Recordable Injury
Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate
(LTIFR)
Environmental
Sustainability and GHG emissions
reduction
Critical Risk
Zero Harm Leadership
Achieve TRIFR and LTIFR below defined threshold for area of responsibility. TRIFR is calculated
as the number of recordable injuries per million hours calculated over 12 months.
LTIFR is calculated as the number of lost time injuries per million hours calculated over 12 months.
Undertake a materiality assessment and identify two material Sustainable Development Goals,
develop improvement plans for them and achieve their first-year targets.
Evidence that the relevant business unit is on track to achieve its science-based decarbonisation
target.
Review all critical controls for at least 2 critical risk activities amongst the top 5 critical risks of the
business unit and develop a plan to raise the effectiveness for the 5 least effective critical controls
for each of those activities.
Lead and finalise a Community of Practice to improve a critical control that has application
across the Group.
Achieve independent confirmation that critical control information is fully integrated into all
aspects of the operating management system and processes, including risk registers, and the
use of Bow Ties for investigations.
Completion of all actions arising from high potential incidents within a defined timeframe.
Delivery of Critical Control Verification Programs, performance of a minimum number of
critical risk observations by senior executives within their business, across businesses, and
in partnership with clients; and maintenance of an active program of audits and inspections.
Continuing from Downer’s implementation of a single accredited Group-wide Zero Harm
management system, achieve independent confirmation of removal of legacy systems as well
as achievement of all certification requirements.
Should a workplace fatality or serious environmental incident occur, the relevant safety or environmental portion of the STI is foregone.
Weightings applied to the 2021 STI scorecard measures for all executives, including the Managing Director, are set out in the table below.
Executive
Corporate
Business Unit
Group NPATA
Divisional EBITA
Free cash flow
Zero Harm
30%
7.5%
–
22.5%
30%
30%
(7.5% Group,
22.5% Division)
30%
30%
People
10%
10%
(3% Group,
7% Division)
The Board has discretion to vary STI payments by up to + or – 100% from the payment applicable to the level of performance achieved,
up to the maximum for that executive.
Specific details of STI performance outcomes are set out in Section 7.3.
The Board retains the right to vary from policy in exceptional circumstances. However, any variation from policy and the reasons for it
will be disclosed.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT34 Downer EDI Limited
6.4 Long-term Incentive
6.4.1 LTI tabular summary
The following table outlines the major features of the 2021 LTI plan.
Purpose of LTI plan
– Focus performance on drivers of shareholder value over three-year period
– Manage risk by countering any tendency to over-emphasise short-term performance to the
detriment of longer-term growth and sustainability
Maximum value of equity
that can be granted
Performance period
Performance assessed
Additional service period
after performance period
for shares to vest
Performance rights vest
Form of award and payment
Performance conditions
– Ensure a part of remuneration costs varies with the Company’s longer-term performance.
– Managing Director: 100% of fixed remuneration
– KMP appointed pre-2011: 75% of fixed remuneration
– KMP appointed from 2011: 50% of fixed remuneration.
1 July 2020 to 30 June 2023.
August 2023.
Performance rights for which the relevant performance vesting condition is satisfied will not vest unless
executives remain employed with the Group on 30 June 2024.
July 2024.
Performance rights.
There are three performance conditions. Each applies to one-third of the performance rights granted to
each executive.
Relative TSR
The relative TSR performance condition is based on the Company’s TSR performance relative to the
TSR of companies comprising the ASX 100 index, excluding financial services companies, at the start of
the performance period, measured over the three years to 30 June 2023.
The performance vesting scale that will apply to the performance rights subject to the relative TSR test
is shown in the table below:
Downer EDI Limited’s
TSR Ranking
Percentage of performance rights subject to TSR condition
that qualify for vesting
< 50th percentile
50th percentile
Above 50th and below
75th percentile
75th percentile and above
0%
30%
Pro-rata so that 2.8% of the performance rights in the tranche will
vest for every 1 percentile increase between the 50th percentile
and 75th percentile
100%
Directors’ Report – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021DIRECTORS’ REPORTPerformance conditions
How performance rights and
shares are acquired
Treatment of dividends
and voting rights on
performance rights
Restriction on hedging
Restriction on trading
New participants
Ceasing executives
Change of control
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EPS growth
The EPS growth performance condition is based on the Company’s compound annual EPS growth over
the three years to 30 June 2023.
The performance vesting scale that will apply to the performance rights subject to the EPS growth test
is shown in the table below:
Downer EDI Limited’s EPS
compound annual growth
Percentage of performance rights subject to EPS condition
that qualify for vesting
< 5%
5%
Above 5% to < 10%
10% or more
0%
30%
Pro-rata so that 14% of the performance rights in the tranche will vest
for every 1% increase in EPS growth between 5% and 10%
100%
Scorecard
The Scorecard performance condition is based on the Group’s NPATA and FFO for each of the
three years to 30 June 2023. These measures are considered to be key drivers of shareholder value.
Accordingly, they have been included in the LTI plan to reward sustainable financial performance.
The performance vesting scale that will apply to the performance rights subject to the Scorecard test
is shown in the table below:
Scorecard result
< 90%
90%
Above 90% to < 110%
110% or more
Percentage of performance rights subject to Scorecard condition
that qualify for vesting
0%
30%
Pro-rata so that 3.5% of the performance rights in the tranche will vest
for every 1% increase in the Scorecard result between 90% and 110%
100%
The rights are issued by the Company and held by the participant subject to the satisfaction of
the vesting conditions. The number of rights held may be adjusted pro-rata, consistent with ASX
adjustment factors, for any capital restructures.
If the rights vest, executives can exercise them to receive shares that are normally acquired on-market.
The Board retains the discretion to vest awards in the form of cash.
Performance rights do not have voting rights or accrue dividends.
Hedging of entitlements under the plan by executives is not permitted.
Vested shares arising from the rights may only be traded with the approval of the Remuneration
Committee. Approval requires that trading complies with the Company’s Securities Trading Policy.
New executives (either new starters or promoted employees) are eligible to participate in the LTI on the
first grant date applicable to all executives after they commence in their position. An additional pro-rata
entitlement if their employment commenced after the grant date in the prior calendar year may be
made on a discretionary basis.
Where an executive ceases employment with the Group prior to the vesting date, the rights will
be forfeited. However, the Board will retain the discretion to retain executives in the plan in certain
circumstances including the death, total and permanent disability or retirement of an executive.
In these circumstances, the Board will also retain the discretion to vest awards in the form of cash.
On the occurrence of a change of control event and providing at least 12 months of the grants’
performance period have elapsed, unvested performance rights pro-rated with the elapsed service
period are tested for vesting with performance against the relevant relative TSR, EPS growth or
Scorecard requirements for that relevant period. Vesting will occur to the extent the performance
conditions are met. Performance rights that have already been tested, have met performance
requirements and are subject to the completion of the service condition, fully vest.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT36 Downer EDI Limited
6.4.2 LTI overview
Executives participate in a LTI plan. This is an equity-based
plan that provides for a reward that varies with Company
performance over three-year measures of performance.
Three-year measures of performance are considered to be the
maximum reasonable time period for setting incentive targets
for earnings per share and are generally consistent with market
practice in the Company’s sector.
The payment is in the form of performance rights. The
performance rights do not have any dividend entitlements or
voting rights. If all the vesting requirements are satisfied, the
performance rights will vest and the executives will receive
shares in the Company or cash at the discretion of the Board.
The 2021 LTI represents an entitlement to performance rights
to ordinary shares exercisable subject to satisfaction of both a
performance condition and a continued employment condition.
Grants will be in three equal tranches, with each tranche subject
to an independent performance requirement. The performance
requirements for each tranche will share two common features:
– Once minimum performance conditions are met, the
proportion of performance rights that qualify for vesting
commences at 30% and gradually increases pro-rata with
performance. This approach provides a strong motivation
for meeting minimum performance, but avoids a large ‘cliff’
which may encourage excessive risk taking
– The maximum reward is capped at a ‘stretch’ performance
level that is considered attainable without excessive
risk taking.
Performance for the 2021 LTI grants will be measured over the
three-year period to 30 June 2023.
The proportion of performance rights that can vest will be
calculated in August 2023, but executives will be required
to remain in service until 30 June 2024 to be eligible to
receive any shares.
Where an executive ceases employment with the Group prior to
the vesting date, the rights will be forfeited. However, the Board
will retain the discretion to retain executives in the plan in certain
circumstances such as the death, total and permanent disability
or retirement of an executive. In these circumstances, the Board
will also retain the discretion to vest awards in the form of cash.
After vesting, any shares will remain subject to a trading restriction
that is governed by the Company’s Securities Trading Policy.
All unvested performance rights will be forfeited if the Board
determines that an executive has committed an act of fraud,
defalcation or gross misconduct or in other circumstances at
the discretion of the Board.
6.4.3 Performance requirements
One tranche of performance rights in the 2021 LTI grant will
qualify for vesting subject to performance relative to other
companies, while the other two tranches of performance rights
will qualify for vesting subject to separate, independent absolute
performance requirements.
The relative performance requirement applicable to the first
tranche of performance rights is based on total shareholder
return (TSR). TSR is calculated as the difference in share
price over the performance period, plus the value of shares
earned from reinvesting dividends received over this period,
expressed as a percentage of the share price at the beginning
of the performance period. If the TSR for each company in the
comparator group is ranked from highest to lowest, the median
TSR is the percentage return to shareholders that exceeds the
TSR for half of the comparison companies. The 75th percentile
TSR is the percentage return required to exceed the TSR for
75% of the comparison companies.
Directors’ Report – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021DIRECTORS’ REPORTPerformance rights in the tranche to which the relative TSR
performance requirement applies will vest pro-rata between the
median and 75th percentile. That is, 30% of the tranche vest at
the 50th percentile, 32.8% at the 51st percentile, 35.6% at the
52nd percentile and so on until 100% vest at the 75th percentile.
The comparator group for the 2021 LTI grants will be the
companies, excluding financial services companies, in the
ASX 100 index as at the start of the performance period on
1 July 2020. Consideration has been given to using a smaller
group of direct competitors for comparison, however:
– Limiting the comparator group to a small number of direct
competitors could result in very volatile outcomes from
period to period
– Management’s strong focus on improving the Company’s
ranking among ASX 100 companies has become embedded
in Company culture, so reinforcing this rather than trying to
dislodge it with another focus was considered desirable.
The absolute performance requirement applicable to the
second tranche of performance rights is based on Earnings per
Share (EPS) growth over the three-year performance period
to 30 June 2023. The EPS measure is based on AASB 133
Earnings per Share.
The tranche of performance rights dependent on the EPS
performance condition will vest pro-rata between 5% compound
annual EPS growth and 10% compound annual EPS growth.
Vesting applies on a pro-rata basis from 30% upon meeting the
minimum compound annual EPS growth performance level of 5%
to 100% at 10% compound annual EPS growth. Capping reduces
the tendency for excessive risk taking and volatility that may
be encouraged if the annual compound EPS growth bar is set
above 10%.
The absolute performance requirement applicable to the
third tranche of performance rights is based on the Scorecard
condition over the three-year performance period to
30 June 2023.
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The Scorecard condition is designed to:
– Strengthen retention through the setting of challenging
targets on an annual basis that reflect prevailing market
conditions, for a portion of LTI awards
– Align with the STI plan to encourage a long-term approach
to achieving annual financial performance targets
– Improve the line of sight for executives so as to increase
motivation and focus on consistent performance
– Focus on performance sustainability through reward of
consistent achievement of absolute performance targets
over the long term.
The Scorecard condition is comprised of two independent
absolute components of equal weighting. These components
are based on Group NPATA and Group FFO.
The performance of each component will be measured over the
three-year period to 30 June 2023.
NPATA and FFO targets are set at the beginning of each of the
three financial years. The performance of each component will
be assessed each year relative to the targets. Performance of
each component will be determined as the average of the annual
performance assessments for the three years. The performance
rights will vest on a pro-rata basis from 30% upon meeting the
minimum three-year average component performance level
of 90% of target to 100% at the capped maximum three-year
average component performance level of 110% of target.
The processes and timing applicable for the Scorecard measure
are outlined below:
Timing
Actions
At the beginning
of the plan
At the beginning of
each financial year
At the end of each
financial year
At the end of
three years
Weighting of components is
determined. In 2021 the components
are equally weighted.
NPATA and FFO target performance
levels are set.
– Calculate actual performance
– Assess actual performance compared
to target to determine performance
percentage for the year.
– Calculate average annual performance
for each component
– Calculate award based on performance
against the vesting range.
At the end of
four years
Consider the continued service condition
and determine vesting.
DIRECTORS’ REPORTIn assessing Zero Harm performance of executives, the results
of acquired businesses are excluded for a period of 12 months
post acquisition to ensure that management is accountable for
the objectives set in the annual business planning process and
in recognition that an integration period during which Downer’s
Zero Harm framework (including systems, processes, definitions
and measurement and reporting methods) is implemented
through the acquired business is appropriate. Where this
transition to Downer’s framework takes place over a longer
period due to the complexity of the implementation or the
maturity profile of the acquired business, the Board will consider
an extension to a more appropriate period. During 2021, the
integration of Hawkins and Spotless into the Downer Zero Harm
Framework reached an appropriate stage for their inclusion in
the Group’s lagging performance measures.
6.6 Treatment of significant items
From time to time, Downer’s performance is impacted by
significant items. Where these occur, the Board considers
whether to adjust for their impact (positive or negative) on a
case by case basis, having regard to the circumstances relevant
to each item.
The Board considers this approach to be appropriate as it
ensures that executives and the Board make decisions solely
based on the best interests of Downer.
38 Downer EDI Limited
6.4.4 Post-vesting shareholding guideline
The Managing Director is required to continue to hold shares
after they have vested until the shareholding guideline has been
attained. This guideline requires that the Managing Director
holds vested long-term incentive shares equal in value to 100%
of his fixed remuneration. The Managing Director’s shareholding
is currently well in excess of the guideline.
The guideline requirement has been developed to reinforce
alignment with shareholder interests. The Remuneration
Committee has discretion to allow variations from this
guideline requirement.
The Board retains the right to vary from policy in exceptional
circumstances. However, any variation from policy and the
reasons for it will be disclosed.
6.5 Treatment of major transactions
Downer has delivered significant shareholder value through a
long history of strategic mergers, acquisitions and divestments.
On each occasion, the Board considers the impact of these
transactions. Where a transaction is both material and
unbudgeted, the Board considers whether it is appropriate
to adjust for its impact on the key performance indicators on
which executive performance is measured. The objective of any
adjustment is to ensure that opportunities to add value through
an opportunistic divestment or acquisition should not be
fettered by consideration of the impact on incentive payments.
That is, executives should be ‘no better or worse off’ as a result
of the transaction. No adjustments are made for market reactions
to a transaction as the Board believes that management is
accountable for those outcomes.
The Board considers this approach to be appropriate as it:
– Ensures that executives and the Board consider these
transactions solely based on the best interests of Downer
– Means executives remain accountable for transaction
execution and post-transaction performance from the next
budget cycle
– Ensures that executives complete opportunistic transactions
that are in the long-term interests of shareholders
– Is consistent with the Board’s long-term view when
considering the value of major transactions to
Downer’s shareholders
– Ensures Downer remains agile and responsive in managing
its portfolio by pursuing opportunities as and when they
emerge rather than being constrained by the annual
budget process.
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7. Details of Executive Remuneration
7.1 Remuneration received in relation to the 2021 financial year
Executives receive a mix of remuneration during the year, comprising fixed remuneration, an STI paid in cash, and a LTI in the form of
performance rights that vest four years later, subject to meeting performance and continued employment conditions.
The table below lists the remuneration actually received in relation to the 2021 financial year, comprising fixed remuneration, cash STIs
relating to 2021, deferred STIs payable in 2021 in respect of prior years and the value of LTI grants that vested during the 2021 financial
year. This information differs to that provided in the statutory remuneration table at Section 7.2 which shows the accounting expense
of LTIs and deferred STIs for 2021 determined in accordance with accounting standards rather than the value of LTI grants that vested
during the year.
Cash Bonus
paid or
payable in
respect of
current year 2
$
Deferred Bonus
paid or payable
in respect of
prior years 4
$
861,500
473,825
323,063
306,360
321,225
2,285,973
373,400
240,790
140,025
150,573
99,779
1,004,567
Fixed
Remuneration 1
$
2,084,302
1,119,923
1,000,000
938,299
1,000,000
6,142,524
Total
payments
$
3,319,202
1,834,538
1,463,088
1,395,232
1,421,004
9,433,064
Equity that
vested during
2021 3
$
Total
remuneration
received
$
1,195,746
448,400
224,204
–
209,251
2,077,601
4,514,948
2,282,938
1,687,292
1,395,232
1,630,255
11,510,665
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
1
2
3
Fixed remuneration comprises salary and fees, payment of leave entitlements, non-monetary benefits and superannuation payments.
Cash Bonus paid or payable in respect of current year represents cash payments in relation to the 2021 financial year. These comprise the 50% cash component of the
award. The remaining 50% of the total award is deferred as described in Section 6.3.
Represents the value of performance rights granted in previous years that vested during the year, calculated as the number of performance rights that vested multiplied
by the closing market prices of Downer shares on the vesting date.
4 Deferred Bonus represents the deferred cash bonus amount to be paid in September 2021, being the second deferred component of the 2019 award, being 25% of the award.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT40 Downer EDI Limited
7.2 Remuneration of executive key management personnel required under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
2021
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Cash
Bonus
paid or
payable
in respect
of current
year 1
$
Deferred
Bonus
paid or
payable 3
$
Salary
and fees
$
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
1,723,306
1,078,306
965,904
905,749
959,525
483,425
277,691
181,284
177,841
167,103
5,632,790 2,285,973 1,287,344
861,500
473,825
323,063
306,360
321,225
Non-
monetary
$
Super-
annuation
$
Other
benefits
$
Term-
ination
Benefits
$
Subtotal
$
Share-
based
payment
transac-
tions 2
$
Total
$
339,302
15,566
12,402
72
18,781
386,123
21,694
26,051
21,694
32,478
21,694
123,611
–
–
–
–
–
–
3,429,227
–
1,871,439
–
–
1,504,347
– 1,422,500
–
1,488,328
– 9,715,841
(116,059) 3,313,168
(61,165)
1,810,274
4,098 1,508,445
1,424,233
1,733
1,509,367
21,039
(150,354) 9,565,487
1
2
3
Cash Bonus paid or payable in respect of current year represents cash payments in relation to the 2021 financial year. These comprise the 50% cash component of the award.
Represents the value of vested and unvested equity expensed during the period including reversal for forfeited equity incentives and the probability of the incentives
vesting, in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payment, related to grants made to the executive, as outlined in Section 8.3. Vesting of the majority of securities remains
subject to significant performance and service conditions as outlined in Section 6.4.
Deferred Bonus represents the value of deferred components attributable to the 2021 financial year based on amortisation of deferred components over the period from the
commencement of the relevant performance year to the end of financial year to which payment of the relevant deferred component relates.
In recognition of the likely impact of COVID-19 on Downer and its people, the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer – New Zealand
and Chief Executive Officer – Spotless decided to voluntarily reduce their fixed remuneration by 50% for the period 1 March 2020 to
30 June 2020 and the other KMP decided to voluntarily reduce their fixed remuneration by 30% for the same period.
2020
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Cash
Bonus
paid or
payable
in respect
of current
year 2
$
Deferred
Bonus
paid or
payable 4
$
Non-
monetary
$
Super-
annuation
$
Other
benefits
$
Term-
ination
Benefits
$
Subtotal
$
Share-
based
payment
transac-
tions 3
$
Total
$
–
451,217
–
282,755
–
161,328
–
161,745
–
30,976
116,541
–
– 1,204,562
316,821
16,301
12,402
–
–
13,277
358,801
21,003
30,063
21,003
37,368
3,162
21,003
133,602
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2,279,705
–
1,325,616
–
–
1,086,329
– 1,003,336
–
196,568
994,167
–
- 6,885,721
793,520 3,073,225
1,658,172
332,556
1,294,907
208,578
1,281,705
278,369
51,454
248,022
1,207,933
213,766
1,878,243 8,763,964
Salary
and fees
$
1,490,664
996,497
891,596
804,223
162,430
843,346
5,188,756
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
B C Petersen 1
P J Tompkins
1
2
3
Amounts represent the expense relating to the period during which the individual was a KMP.
Cash Bonus paid or payable in respect of current year represents cash payments in relation to the 2020 financial year. These comprise the 50% cash component of the award.
Represents the value of vested and unvested equity expensed during the period including reversal for forfeited equity incentives and the probability of the incentives
vesting, in accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payment, related to grants made to the executive, as outlined in Section 8.3 and an estimate of the fair value of grants to be
made in respect of the 2020 financial year attributable to the period. Vesting of the majority of securities remains subject to significant performance and service conditions
as outlined in Section 6.4.
4 Deferred Bonus represents the value of deferred components attributable to the 2020 financial year based on amortisation of deferred components over the period from the
commencement of the relevant performance year to the end of financial year to which payment of the relevant deferred component relates.
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7.3 Performance related remuneration
7.3.1 Performance outcomes required under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
The table below lists the proportions of remuneration paid during the year ended 30 June 2021 that are performance and
non-performance related and the proportion of STIs that were earned during the year ended 30 June 2021 due to the
achievement of the relevant performance targets.
Proportion of 2021 remuneration
2021 Short-term incentive
G A Fenn 1
S Cinerari 1
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins 1
Performance
Related
%
Non-performance
Related
%
37%
38%
34%
34%
34%
63%
62%
66%
66%
66%
Paid
%
86%
86%
86%
88%
86%
Forfeited
%
14%
14%
14%
12%
14%
1
Performance related portion includes the reversal of expense for forfeited equity incentives described in Section 6.4.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT42 Downer EDI Limited
7.3.2 STI performance outcomes
In order for an STI to be paid, a minimum of 90% of the budgeted profit target must be met. For Corporate executives, the hurdle is
90% of the Group budgeted profit target. Profit for this purpose is defined as NPATA. For Divisional executives, the hurdle is 90% of the
Division budgeted profit target. Profit for this purpose is defined as EBITA.
Specific STI financial and commercial targets remain commercially sensitive and so have not been reported.
The following table summarises the average performance achieved by the KMP across each element of the scorecard.
Group
NPATA
Divisional
EBITA
Group
FFO
Divisional
FFO
Weighting of scorecard element
Percentage of the element achieved
Corporate
Division
Corporate
Division 1
30.0
7.5
77.2
77.2
22.5
89.9
30.0
7.5
100.0
100.0
22.5
100.0
1
Performance includes the results for each Division for each element, even if the EBITA gateway was not achieved.
The following table sets out the performance achieved by each KMP across each element of the scorecard.
Zero
Harm
30.0
30.0
100.0
93.8
People
10.0
10.0
30.0
24.8
G A Fenn, M J Ferguson and S Cinerari
Element
Measure
Below
Threshold
Threshold
Target
Maximum
Safety and Environmental
Employee engagement
Profit (NPATA)
FFO
Zero Harm
People
Financial
S L Killeen
Element
Measure
Zero Harm
People
Financial
Safety and Environmental
Employee engagement
Profit (NPATA/EBITA)
FFO
P J Tompkins
Element
Measure
Zero Harm
People
Financial
Safety and Environmental
Employee engagement
Profit (NPATA/EBITA)
FFO
Below
Threshold
Threshold
Target
Maximum
Below
Threshold
Threshold
Target
Maximum
For 2021, the IPM applied to each member of the KMP remained at 1.
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7.3.3 LTI performance outcomes
The table below summarises LTI performance measures tested and the outcomes for each executive.
Relevant
executives 1
G A Fenn,
S Cinerari,
M J Ferguson,
P J Tompkins
G A Fenn,
S Cinerari,
M J Ferguson,
P J Tompkins
Relevant LTI measure
Performance outcome
% LTI tranche that vested
Actual performance ranked
at the 18th percentile based
on a TSR result of –17.9%.
Actual performance was
–186.6%.
2018 plan – performance period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020
TSR tranche – percentile ranking of
Downer’s TSR relative to the constituents
of the ASX 100 over a three-year period.
EPS tranche – compound annual
earnings per share growth against
absolute targets over a three-year period.
Scorecard tranche – sustained NPAT
and FFO performance against budget
over a three-year period.
2019 plan – performance period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2021 2
TSR tranche – percentile ranking of
Downer’s TSR relative to the constituents
of the ASX 100 over a three-year period.
EPS tranche – compound annual
earnings per share growth against
absolute targets over a three-year period.
Scorecard tranche – sustained NPAT
and FFO performance against budget
over a three-year period.
Actual performance ranked
at the 30th percentile based
on a TSR result of –8.4%.
Actual performance was
–4.3%.
Actual performance was 41.1%
for NPAT and 49.7% for FFO.
Actual performance was 54.3%
for NPAT and 63.6% for FFO.
0% became provisionally qualified.
100% were forfeited.
0% became provisionally qualified.
100% were forfeited.
0% became provisionally qualified.
100% were forfeited.
0% became provisionally qualified.
100% were forfeited.
0% became provisionally qualified.
100% were forfeited.
0% became provisionally qualified.
100% were forfeited.
1
2
Relevant executive refers to members of the KMP who are participants in the plan tested.
Test outcomes for the 2019 plan are provisional and will be confirmed following release of the Company’s audited 2021 results. Accordingly, the outcomes are not reflected
in the disclosures in Section 8.
7.4 Major transactions and significant items
7.4.1 Major transactions
In 2021 Downer continued to optimise its portfolio in keeping with its urban services strategy, creating efficient market positions to
deliver long-term shareholder value through restructuring, partnering, divestments and acquisitions.
Downer undertook three transactions during 2021. These transactions were the acquisition of the remaining interests in Spotless and
divestment of Mining businesses of Snowden, Downer Blasting Services, Open Cut Mining West and Downer’s 50% interest in the RTL
joint venture, and 70% of the Laundries business.
In accordance with its policy, the Board considered the impact of each transaction on incentive outcomes and determined that:
– The acquisition of the remaining interests in Spotless was a material, unbudgeted transaction for which it was appropriate to adjust
incentive outcomes
– The divestment of the Mining businesses of Snowden, Downer Blasting Services, Open Cut Mining West and 50% interest in the
RTL joint venture were material, unbudgeted transactions for which it was appropriate to adjust incentive outcomes
– The divestment of 70% of the Laundries business was a material, unbudgeted transaction for which it was appropriate to adjust
incentive outcomes.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT44 Downer EDI Limited
7.4.2 Significant items
During the year, two items had a significant impact. The Board considers such items at the end of each performance period and
whether it is appropriate to adjust for their impact on incentive outcomes.
The Board considered it was appropriate to adjust incentive outcomes for the following items:
Item
Description
Fair value adjustment on
the Downer Contingent
Share Options
Software-as-a-Service
(SaaS) arrangements
In September 2020, Downer issued contingent share options as part of the consideration for its
acquisition of the remaining interests in Spotless.
The options are required to be remeasured to fair value at each reporting date. For 2021, the options
were revalued upwards by $16.6 million post-tax, resulting in an unbudgeted expense.
Issuing the securities in order to acquire the remaining interests in Spotless was considered to be in the
best interests of Downer.
It was determined that it was appropriate to adjust incentive outcomes for this item.
In March 2021 the International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) issued
a decision on Configuration or Customisation Costs in a Cloud Computing Arrangement (IAS 138
Intangible Assets). The decision requires that where a customer does not control a Software-as-a-Service
product, customisation costs are required to be expensed rather than capitalised.
Downer’s accounting policy has historically been to capitalise all costs related to SaaS arrangements
as intangible assets in the Statement of Financial Position. The adoption of the decision resulted in the
classification of costs incurred in the year as unbudgeted expense of $9.9 million post-tax.
It was determined that it was appropriate to adjust incentive outcomes for this item.
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7.4.3 Adjustments made to incentive calculations for major transactions and significant items
The Board determined that the following adjustments be made to KPI calculations for the impact of major transactions and significant
items. The adjustments mean that executives are ‘no better or worse off’ as a result of the transactions and significant items so that
performance is measured against delivery of the Company’s budget and business plan.
Impact on LTI
No change.
Impact on STI
For Corporate scorecard
participants:
– The gateway was met; and
– 77.2% of the NPATA measure
was achieved.
For New Zealand scorecard
participants, a decrease from
100.0% to 90.0% of the measure
being achieved.
For Spotless scorecard
participants:
– The gateway was met; and
– 89.8% of the NPATA measure
was achieved.
No change.
No change.
Measure
Adjustment
NPATA
Net increase of $51.8 million comprised of:
– Exclusion of $16.6 million of fair value movement on Downer
Contingent Share Option (DCSO) liability
– Exclusion of the costs of termination of Spotless financing
arrangement of $3.0 million (post-tax)
– Exclusion of net loss on divestment of Mining division,
including the loss of operating earnings since the
divestment net of interest expense of $20.6 million
(post-tax)
– Exclusion of net impact on divestment of Laundries
business, including the loss of operating earnings since the
divestment net of interest expense of $1.7 million (post-tax)
– Exclusion of customisation costs on SaaS arrangements as
a result of the change in accounting policy of $9.9 million
(post-tax).
Net decrease of $313.1 million comprised of:
– Exclusion of $134.5 million payment of consideration for
Spotless acquisition and $4.4 million transaction costs paid
– Exclusion of $311.6 million proceeds from the divestment of
Mining businesses net of transaction costs and $2.9 million
net interest benefits
– Exclusion of $136.2 million proceeds from the divestment of
Laundries business net of transaction costs and $1.3 million
net interest benefits.
FFO
EPS
TSR
The use of NPAT adjusted as set out above.
No adjustments were made.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
No change.
Not applicable.
7.4.4 Future periods
For major transactions completed in 2021, the impact on operational performance is included in the 2022 budget and accordingly no
adjustments are expected in respect of FY22 operational performance.
7.5 Variances from policy
There was one variation from policy in 2021.
2021 Long-term Incentive plan EPS measure
The Company’s policy is to add back any items that were outside of the underlying statutory result to the earnings value when setting
the base value EPS from which performance will be measured. The Board recognised that the calculated starting value was impacted
by the events of 2020 and accordingly decided that this adjustment be increased by an additional $10 million of earnings when
calculating the base year EPS in order to ensure that any future reward is appropriate.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT46 Downer EDI Limited
8. Executive Equity Ownership
8.1 Ordinary shares
KMP equity holdings in fully paid ordinary shares and performance rights issued by Downer EDI Limited are as follows:
Ordinary shares
Performance rights
Balance at
1 July 2020
No.
Net Change
No.
Balance at
30 June 2021
No.
Balance at
1 July 2020
No.
Net Change
No.
Balance at
30 June 2021
No.
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
1,582,218
263,219
2,000
15,528
185,511
467,554
(90,354)
90,694
35,198
100,493
2,049,772
172,865
92,694
50,726
286,004
923,646
358,823
196,577
132,045
192,576
(297,898)
(112,237)
(43,986)
9,430
(36,139)
625,748
246,586
152,591
141,475
156,437
8.2 Preference shares
KMP equity holdings in fully paid preference shares issued by Works Finance (NZ) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Downer EDI
Limited, are as follows:
S L Killeen
Preference shares
Balance at
1 July 2020
No.
Net change
No.
Balance at
30 June 2021
No.
3,000
–
3,000
8.3 Options and rights
No performance options were granted by Downer EDI Limited or exercised during the 2021 financial year.
As foreshadowed in 2020, grants in relation to 2020 were made during the 2021 financial year.
As outlined in section 6.4.1, the LTI plan for the 2021 financial year is in the form of performance rights. Relief from certain regulatory
requirements was applied for and has been received from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. During the year, the
LTI plan for the 2021 financial year was approved as outlined in section 6.4 of this report; however due to restructuring of the Group,
grants of performance rights have not yet been made to KMP, however they are expected to be made in early 2022. This means that
grants in relation to 2021 and 2022 are expected to be made during the 2022 financial year.
Consistent with the ASX Listing Rules for the adjustment of the quantity of rights and options on issue at the time of new share issues,
the quantity of unlapsed rights granted to executives under the 2018 and 2019 plans was adjusted by the ASX Adjustment Factor of
0.9812 in respect of the bonus element of the accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer made during the year.
The following table shows the number of performance rights granted by Downer EDI Limited and percentage of performance rights
that vested or were forfeited during the year for each grant that affects compensation in this or future reporting periods.
2017 Plan
2018 Plan
Number of
performance
rights 1
Vested
%
Forfeited
%
Number of
performance
rights 2
Vested
%
Forfeited
%
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
503,526
188,822
94,411
–
88,116
57.5
57.5
57.5
–
57.5
–
–
–
–
–
338,524
139,641
71,936
67,509
67,705
–
–
–
–
–
100
100
100
100
100
1
2
Grant date 21 June 2017. Expiry date is 1 July 2020. The fair value of shares granted was $5.29 per share for the EPS and Scorecard tranches and $4.61 per share for the TSR tranche.
Grant date 21 June 2018. Expiry date is 1 July 2021. The fair value of shares granted was $6.12 per share for the EPS and Scorecard tranches and $3.38 per share for the TSR tranche.
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2019 Plan
2020 Plan
Number of
performance
rights 1
Vested
%
Forfeited
%
Number of
performance
rights 2
Vested
%
Forfeited
%
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
307,573
115,340
73,048
67,066
76,894
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
318,175
131,246
79,543
74,409
79,543
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
2
Grant date 3 June 2019. Expiry date is 1 July 2022. The fair value of shares granted was $5.93 per share for the EPS and Scorecard tranches and $2.22 per share for the TSR tranche.
Grant date 21 October 2020. Expiry date is 1 July 2023. The fair value of shares granted was $4.36 per share for the EPS and Scorecard tranches and $1.14 per share for the TSR tranche.
The maximum number of performance options and rights that may vest in future years that will be recognised as share-based
payments in future years is set out in the table below:
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
Maximum number of shares for the vesting year 1
2022
–
–
–
–
–
2023
307,573
115,340
73,048
67,066
76,894
2024
318,175
131,246
79,543
74,409
79,543
1
The quantity of performance rights that may vest in future years has been adjusted in the 2021 financial year to reflect the discount to the market price of the Company’s
shares offered to shareholders in the equity raising announced on 21 July 2020. The adjustment factor of 0.9812 is based on the theoretical ex-rights price (TERP) of $4.18
divided by the last share price prior to the announcement of the equity raising. The quantities in this table are after this adjustment.
The maximum expense for performance options and rights that may vest in future years that will be recognised as share-based
payments in future years is set out in the table below. The amount reported is the value of share-based payments calculated in
accordance with AASB 2 Share-based Payment over the vesting period. In respect of the 2021 plan an estimated expense has been
recognised that will be trued up following formal valuation after the grants have been made.
G A Fenn
S Cinerari
M J Ferguson
S L Killeen
P J Tompkins
2022
885,059
351,796
216,835
201,377
221,263
2023
530,711
218,915
132,677
124,112
132,677
2024
269,277
111,075
67,319
62,973
67,319
8.4 Remuneration consultants
Guerdon Associates Pty Ltd was engaged by the Board Remuneration Committee to provide remuneration advice in relation to KMP,
but did not provide the Board Remuneration Committee with remuneration recommendations as defined under Division 1, Part 1.2,
9B (1) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
The Board was satisfied that advice received was free from any undue influence by KMP to whom the advice may relate, because strict
protocols were observed and complied with regarding any interaction between Guerdon Associates Pty Ltd and management, and
because all remuneration advice was provided to the Board Remuneration Committee chair.
DIRECTORS’ REPORT48 Downer EDI Limited
9. Key Terms of Employment Contracts
9.1 Notice and termination payments
Executives are on contracts with no fixed end date.
The following table captures the notice periods applicable to termination of the employment of executives.
Managing Director
Other Executives
12 months
12 months
6 months
6 months
12 months
12 months
Termination notice
period by Downer
Termination notice
period by employee
Termination payments
payable under contract
Termination payments are calculated based upon total fixed remuneration at the date of termination. No payment is made for
termination due to gross misconduct.
9.2 Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Downer’s employment agreement
Mr Fenn was appointed as the Managing Director of Downer commencing on 30 July 2010. The following table sets out the key terms
of the Managing Director’s employment agreement.
Term
Fixed remuneration $2.0 million per annum. This has remained unchanged since July 2012.
Until terminated by either party.
STI opportunity
LTI opportunity
Fixed remuneration includes superannuation and non-cash benefits but excludes entitlements to reimbursement
for Mr Fenn’s home telephone rental and call costs, home internet costs and medical, life and salary continuance
insurance. Mr Fenn may also be accompanied by his wife when travelling on business, at the Chairman’s discretion.
There was no such travel during the year.
Mr Fenn is eligible to receive an annual STI and the maximum STI opportunity is 100% of fixed remuneration.
Any entitlement to an STI is at the discretion of the Board, having regard to performance measures and targets
developed in consultation with Mr Fenn including Downer’s financial performance, safety, people, environmental
and sustainability targets and adherence to risk management policies and practices. The Board also retains the
right to vary the STI by + or – 100% (up to the 100% maximum) based on its assessment of performance. The STI
deferral arrangements in place for KMP apply to Mr Fenn.
There is no STI entitlement where the Managing Director’s employment terminates prior to the end of the financial
year, other than in the event of a change in control or by mutual agreement.
Mr Fenn is eligible to participate in the annual LTI plan and the value of the award is 100% of fixed remuneration
calculated using the volume weighted average price after each year’s half yearly results announcement.
Mr Fenn’s performance requirements have been described in Section 6.4.
In the event of a change of control, providing at least 12 months of a grant’s performance period have elapsed,
unvested shares and performance rights pro-rated with the elapsed service period are tested for vesting with
performance against the relevant hurdles for that period and vest, as appropriate. Shares that have already been
tested, have met performance requirements, and are subject to the completion of the service condition, fully vest.
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Termination
Mr Fenn can resign:
(a) By providing six months’ written notice; or
(b) Immediately in circumstances where there is a fundamental change in his role or responsibilities.
In these circumstances, Mr Fenn is entitled to a payment in lieu of 12 months’ notice.
Downer can terminate Mr Fenn’s employment:
(a) Immediately for misconduct or other circumstances justifying summary dismissal; or
(b) By providing 12 months’ written notice.
When notice is required, Downer can make a payment in lieu of notice of all or part of any notice period
(calculated based on Mr Fenn’s fixed annual remuneration).
If Mr Fenn resigns because ill health prevents him from continuing his duties, he will receive a payment in
recognition of his past services equivalent to 12 months’ fixed remuneration. At the discretion of the Board,
his shares under the LTI plan may also vest.
If Downer terminates Mr Fenn’s employment on account of redundancy, in addition to the notice (or payment
in lieu of notice) required to be given by Downer, Mr Fenn will receive a payment in recognition of his past
services equivalent to 12 months’ fixed remuneration.
If Mr Fenn resigns he will be subject to a six-month post-employment restraint in certain areas where the
Downer Group operates, where he is restricted from working for competitive businesses.
The agreement contains provisions regarding leave entitlements, duties, confidentiality, intellectual property, moral
rights and other facilitative and ancillary clauses. It also contains provisions regarding corporate governance and a
provision dealing with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) limits on termination benefits to be made to Mr Fenn.
Other
DIRECTORS’ REPORTThe basis of fees and the fee pool are reviewed when new
Directors are appointed to the Board, when the structure of
the Board changes, or at least every three years. Reference
is made to individual Non-executive Director fee levels and
workload (i.e. number of meetings and the number of Directors)
at comparably sized companies from all industries other than the
financial services sector, and the fee pools at these companies.
In addition, an assessment is made on the extent of flexibility
provided by the fee pool to recruit any additional Directors for
planned succession after allocation of fees to existing Directors.
A review of fees was conducted during the year. The review
found that base fees paid to the Chairman and Non-executive
Directors remained appropriate however fees paid for chairing or
serving as a member of a committee were below market levels.
Accordingly it was determined that the following changes in fees
apply from 1 July 2021:
– Fees be set at a fixed value inclusive of superannuation,
rather than a fee plus superannuation at the superannuation
guarantee rate
– Increase in the Chairman fees for the Remuneration
Committee to $27,000 from $16,425
– Increase in the Chairman fees for the Zero Harm Committee
to $27,000 from $16,425
– Increase in the Chairman fees for the Tender Risk Evaluation
Committee to $17,000 from $16,425
– Introducing of fees for committee members at the rate of
50% of the respective committee Chairman fee.
The impact of these changes based on the current configuration
of the Board is approximately $92,626 per annum.
Non-executive Directors are not entitled to retirement benefits.
All Non-executive Directors are entitled to payment of statutory
superannuation entitlements in addition to Directors’ fees.
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10. Related Party Information
10.1 Transactions with other related parties
Transactions entered into during the year with Directors of
Downer EDI Limited and the Group are within normal employee,
customer or supplier relationships on terms and conditions no
more favourable than dealings in the same circumstances on an
arm’s length basis and included:
– The receipt of dividends from Downer EDI Limited
– Participation in the Long-Term Incentive Plan
– Terms and conditions of employment
– Reimbursement of expenses.
A number of Directors of the Company hold directorships in
other entities. Several of these entities transacted with the Group
on terms and conditions no more favourable than those available
on an arm’s length basis.
11. Description of Non-executive Director
Remuneration
11.1 Non-executive Director remuneration policy
Downer’s Non-executive Director remuneration policy is to
provide fair remuneration that is sufficient to attract and retain
Directors with the experience, knowledge, skills and judgement
to steward the Company.
Fees for Non-executive Directors are fixed and are not linked to
the financial performance of the Company. The Board believes
this is necessary for Non-executive Directors to maintain their
independence.
There was no change to the level of Non-executive Director fees
since the prior reporting period.
Shareholders approved an annual aggregate cap of $2.0 million
for Non-executive Director fees at the 2008 AGM. The allocation
of fees to Non-executive Directors within this cap has been
determined after consideration of a number of factors, including
the time commitment of Directors, the size and scale of the
Company’s operations, the skill sets of Board members, the
quantum of fees paid to Non-executive Directors of comparable
companies and participation in Board Committee work.
The Chairman receives a base fee of $375,000 per annum
(inclusive of all Committee fees) plus superannuation. The other
Non-executive Directors each receive a base fee of $150,000
per annum plus superannuation. Additional fees are paid for
Committee duties: $35,000 for the chair of the Audit and Risk
Committee; and $15,000 for the chair of each of the Zero Harm
Committee, Remuneration Committee, Rail Projects Committee
and Tender Risk Evaluation Committee.
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11.2 Non-executive Directors’ remuneration
The table below sets out the remuneration paid to Non-executive Directors for the 2021 and 2020 financial years.
In recognition of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the Company and its people, Directors’ fees were reduced for the period
1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020 by 50% for the Chairman and 30% for the other Non-executive Directors.
Short-term benefits
Post-employment benefits
R M Harding
P S Garling
T G Handicott
N M Hollows
C G Thorne 1
P L Watson
Board fee
$
Chair fee
$
Total fees
$
Super-
annuation
$
Termination
benefits
$
375,000
328,125
150,000
138,750
150,000
138,750
150,000
138,750
5,766
138,750
150,000
138,750
–
–
13,750
13,875
15,000
13,875
35,000
32,375
–
19,167
28,347
8,583
375,000
328,125
163,750
152,625
165,000
152,625
185,000
171,125
5,766
157,917
178,347
147,333
35,625
31,172
15,556
14,499
15,675
14,499
17,575
16,257
548
15,002
16,943
13,997
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Year
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
Total
$
410,625
359,297
179,306
167,124
180,675
167,124
202,575
187,382
6,314
172,919
195,290
161,330
1
Amounts represent the payments relating to the period during which the individual was a Non-executive Director.
11.3 Equity held by Non-executive Directors
The table below sets out the equity in Downer held by Non-executive Directors for the 2021 and 2020 financial years.
2021
2020
Balance at
1 July 2020
Net change
Balance at
30 June 2021
Balance at
1 July 2019
Net change
Balance at
30 June 2020
R M Harding
P S Garling
T G Handicott
N M Hollows
P L Watson
28,856
19,962
17,000
3,000
6,329
5,172
3,578
3,047
12,538
11,604
34,028
23,540
20,047
15,538
17,933
28,856
19,962
14,000
3,000
–
–
–
3,000
–
6,329
28,856
19,962
17,000
3,000
6,329
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to section 298(2) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
On behalf of the Directors.
R M Harding
Chairman
Sydney, 12 August 2021
DIRECTORS’ REPORT52 Downer EDI Limited
Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration under
Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001
To the Directors of Downer EDI Limited
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit of Downer EDI Limited for
the financial year ended 30 June 2021 there have been:
no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the
Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and
no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.
i.
ii.
KPMG
Nigel Virgo
Partner
Sydney
12 August 2021
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated
with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. The KPMG name and
logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global organisation. Liability limited by
a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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Annual Report 2021 53
Independent Auditor’s Report
for the year ended 30 June 2021
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the shareholders of Downer EDI Limited
Report on the audit of the Financial Report
Opinion
We have audited the Financial Report of
Downer EDI Limited (the Company).
In our opinion, the accompanying Financial
Report of the Company is in accordance
with the Corporations Act 2001, including:
giving a true and fair view of the
Group’s financial position as at 30
June 2021 and of its financial
performance for the year ended on
that date; and
complying with Australian Accounting
Standards and the Corporations
Regulations 2001.
Basis for opinion
The Financial Report comprises:
Consolidated statement of financial position as at 30
June 2021
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income, Consolidated statement of
changes in equity, and Consolidated statement of
cash flows for the year then ended
Notes including a summary of significant accounting
policies
Directors’ Declaration.
The Group consists of the Company and the entities it
controlled at the year-end or from time to time during
the financial year.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. We believe that the audit
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for
the audit of the Financial Report section of our report.
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical
requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics
for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our
audit of the Financial Report in Australia. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in
accordance with the Code.
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms affiliated
with KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee. All rights reserved. The KPMG name and
logo are trademarks used under license by the independent member firms of the KPMG global organisation. Liability limited by
a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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54 Downer EDI Limited
Key Audit Matters
The Key Audit Matters we identified are:
Recognition of revenue
Value of goodwill
Recognition of revenue
Refer to Note B2 ‘Revenue’ ($11,530.2m)
Key Audit Matters are those matters that, in our
professional judgement, were of most significance in
our audit of the Financial Report of the current period.
These matters were addressed in the context of our
audit of the Financial Report as a whole, and in forming
our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate
opinion on these matters.
The key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
Recognition of revenue is a key audit matter
due to the:
•
•
Significance of revenue to the financial
statements; and
Large number of contracts with numerous
estimation events potentially occurring over
the course of the contract’s life. This
results in complex and judgemental
revenue recognition from rendering of
services and construction contracts and
therefore significant audit effort is required
to gather sufficient audit evidence for
revenue recognition.
We focused on the Group’s assessment of the
following elements of revenue recognition for
rendering of services and construction
contracts, as applicable:
• Revisions to total expected costs for
certain events or conditions occurring
during the performance of the contract, or
are expected to occur to complete the
contract, which is difficult to estimate;
•
The Group’s assessment of when a
modification to the contract scope and/or
price for variations and claims is approved
and enforceable. The Group’s consideration
of the enforceability or approval may
include evidence that is written, oral or
implied by customary business practice and
therefore requires a degree of judgement.
The Group’s assessment of the
enforceability of variations and claims can
Our procedures included:
• We obtained an understanding of the Group’s
process of accounting for rendering of
services and construction contract revenues.
We considered the appropriateness of the
Group’s accounting policy for rendering of
services and construction contract revenues,
including variations and claims and variable
consideration, against the requirements of the
accounting standards. We tested key controls
such as:
‒ Management’s review and approval of bid
information including estimated project
milestones, projected Earnings Before
Interest and Tax (EBIT), Net Present Value
(NPV), Return On Funds Employed
(ROFE), and potential legal risks;
‒ Management’s review of key contracts
where events or conditions have occurred
that require changes to revenue
recognition;
‒ The Group’s requirement to obtain
customer acceptance prior to billing an
invoice.
• We selected a statistical sample of revenue
recognised and checked to customer approval
of the service being performed or cash
received.
• We used data analytic routines to select a
sample of contracts for testing based on a
number of quantitative and qualitative factors.
These factors included contracts with
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•
drive different accounting treatments,
increasing the risk of inappropriately
recognising revenue; and
The Group’s policy for the determination of
the amount of revenue recognised from
variable consideration which is highly
probable of not reversing. Variable
consideration is contingent on the Group’s
performance and includes key performance
payments, abatements offsetting revenue
under the contract and liquidated damages.
The Group's determination that variable
consideration is highly probable requires a
degree of estimation and judgement. This
increased the audit effort we applied to
gather sufficient audit evidence.
Annual Report 2021 55
significant deterioration in margin, significant
variations and claims or variable consideration.
We also included factors which indicated to us
a greater level of judgement was required by
the Group when assessing the revenue
recognition based on the estimates developed
for current and forecast contract performance.
For the samples selected, where relevant:
‒ we read the selected contract terms and
conditions to evaluate the individual
characteristics of each contract reflected
in the Group’s estimate of revenue;
‒ we assessed the estimation of total
expected costs, including cost
contingencies for contracting risks, by
challenging the Group’s project and
finance managers on their estimations.
We also checked key forecast cost
assumptions to underlying documentation
such as Enterprise Bargaining
Agreements for wage rates, salary costs
and agreements with subcontractors;
‒ we assessed the Group’s ability to
forecast margins on contracts by
analysing the accuracy of previous margin
forecasts to actual outcomes;
‒ we evaluated the Group’s assessment of
when a modification to the contract scope
and/or price for variations and claims is
approved and enforceable. This included
assessing the underlying records, legal
documents, customer correspondence
and contracts. We recalculated the
amount of revenue using the modified
features of the contract. We compared
the recalculated amounts against the
amounts recorded by the Group;
‒ we assessed the Group’s estimation of
the highly probable amount of revenue for
variations and claims. This included
comparing underlying evidence such as
correspondence with customers, and
reports from objective time and cost claim
experts (where applicable) for consistency
with contract terms;
‒ we evaluated the Group’s legal and
external experts’ reports received on
contentious matters to identify conditions
indicating inappropriate recognition of
variations and claims. We checked the
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56 Downer EDI Limited
consistency of this to the inclusion or not
of an amount in the estimates used for
revenue recognition;
‒ we assessed the scope, competency and
objectivity of the legal and external
experts engaged by the Group; and
• We evaluated the method applied by the
Group to estimate the highly probable amount
of the key performance payments, liquidated
damages and abatements against the specific
contract terms. This included gathering
underlying evidence in relation to the Group’s
performance against the terms of the
contract. We then recalculated the amount of
variable consideration. We compared the
recalculated amounts to the amounts
recorded by the Group as offsets to revenue.
Value of goodwill
Refer to Note C7 ‘Intangible assets’ ($2,280.8m)
The key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
The value of goodwill is a key audit matter due
to the size of the balance (being 28.3% of total
assets) and the significant audit effort arising
from:
•
•
The Group having 8 groups of Cash
Generating Units (CGUs) for which the
impairment of goodwill is assessed;
The Spotless CGU recorded an impairment
charge in the prior year, increasing the risk
that an unfavourable change in certain key
assumptions, in the absence of any
mitigating factors, may result in impairment
in the current year.
Our procedures included:
• We obtained an understanding of the Group’s
goodwill impairment assessment process and
tested key controls such as the review and
approval of the budget by management and the
Board.
• We considered the appropriateness of the value
in use and fair value less cost of disposal
(FVLCOD) methods applied by the Group to
perform the annual test of goodwill for
impairment against the requirements of the
accounting standards.
• We considered independently prepared
We focused on the following key forward
looking assumptions in the Group’s value in use
models and fair value less cost of disposal
model including:
valuations of the Spotless CGU prepared on a
FVLCOD basis during the year to identify any
contradictory evidence for further consideration
in our testing.
•
Forecast cash flows including budgeted
EBIT – including the improvement in
forecast cash flows compared to the prior
year forecasts which contained a higher
degree of uncertainty due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
• We assessed the integrity of the value in use
and FVLCOD models used, including the
accuracy of the underlying calculation formulas.
• We assessed the accuracy of previous Group
forecasting to inform our evaluation of forecasts
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• Discount rates – these are complicated in
nature and vary according to the conditions
and environment the specific CGU is
subject to from time to time; and
•
Long-term growth rates – certain valuations
for CGUs of the Group are highly sensitive
to changes in this assumption.
Using forward-looking assumptions tends to be
prone to greater risk for potential bias, error and
inconsistent application. These conditions
necessitate additional scrutiny by us, in
particular to address the objectivity of sources
used for assumptions, and their consistent
application.
The significant judgement involved in key
assumptions required the involvement of
valuation specialists to supplement our senior
audit team members in assessing this key audit
matter.
included in the value in use and FVLCOD
models. We applied increased scepticism to
current period forecasts in areas where previous
forecasts were not achieved and/or where
future uncertainty is greater, or volatility is
expected.
• We obtained the Group’s value in use models
and FVLCOD model and checked amounts to
the Board approved FY22 budget and the FY23-
FY24 business plan. We challenged the Group’s
projected cash flows by comparing the budget
and business plan to our understanding of the
business. We compared actual performance in
FY21 to the budget for FY21. We also
considered the compound annual growth rate
between FY21 and the terminal year in the
models through our sensitivity analysis.
• We considered the sensitivity of the models by
varying key assumptions including budgeted
EBIT, long-term growth rates and discount
rates, within a reasonably possible range. We
considered the interdependencies of key
assumptions when performing the sensitivity
analysis. We did this to identify those CGUs at
higher risk of impairment and those
assumptions at higher risk of bias or
inconsistency in application to focus our further
procedures.
• Working with our valuation specialists we:
‒
‒
independently developed a discount rate
range using publicly available market data
for comparable entities, adjusted by risk
factors specific to the Group and the
industry it operates in; and
independently assessed the long-term
growth rate for each of the CGUs against
publicly available market data for
comparable entities and compared this to
the Group’s assumption;
• We assessed the Group’s disclosures of the
quantitative and qualitative considerations in
relation to the valuation of goodwill, by
comparing these disclosures to our
understanding and the requirements of the
accounting standards.
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58 Downer EDI Limited
Other Information
Other Information is financial and non-financial information in Downer EDI Limited’s annual reporting
which is provided in addition to the Financial Report and the Auditor's Report. The Directors are
responsible for the Other Information.
Our opinion on the Financial Report does not cover the Other Information and, accordingly, we do not
express an audit opinion or any form of assurance conclusion thereon, with the exception of the
Remuneration Report and our related assurance opinion.
In connection with our audit of the Financial Report, our responsibility is to read the Other
Information. In doing so, we consider whether the Other Information is materially inconsistent with
the Financial Report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially
misstated.
We are required to report if we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other
Information, and based on the work we have performed on the Other Information that we obtained
prior to the date of this Auditor’s Report we have nothing to report.
Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report
The Directors are responsible for:
preparing the Financial Report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001
implementing necessary internal control to enable the preparation of a Financial Report that
gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error
assessing the Group and Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and whether the
use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate. This includes disclosing, as
applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting
unless they either intend to liquidate the Group and Company or to cease operations, or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report
Our objective is:
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Financial Report as a whole is free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; and
to issue an Auditor’s Report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it
exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on
the basis of the Financial Report.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the Financial Report is located at the
Auditing and Assurance Standards Board website at:
http://www.auasb.gov.au/admin/file/content102/c3/ar1_2020.pdf
This description forms part of our Auditor’s Report.
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Report on the Remuneration Report
Opinion
Directors’ responsibilities
In our opinion, the Remuneration Report
of Downer EDI Limited for the year ended
30 June 2021, complies with Section
300A of the Corporations Act 2001.
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the
preparation and presentation of the Remuneration
Report in accordance with Section 300A of the
Corporations Act 2001.
Our responsibilities
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in
pages 23 to 51 of the Directors’ report for the year
ended 30 June 2021.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.
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KPMG
Nigel Virgo
Partner
Sydney
12 August 2021
Stephen Isaac
Partner
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Statements
for the year ended 30 June 2021
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Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
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and liabilities
Employee
benefits
Capital structure
and financing
Group
structure
G
Other
Page 65–66
Page 67–80
Page 81–96
Page 97–99
Page 100–108
Page 109–119
Page 120–130
B1
Segment
information
B2
Revenue
C1
Reconciliation of
cash and cash
equivalents
D1
Employee benefits
E1
Borrowings
F1
Joint arrangements
and associate
entities
G1
New accounting
standards
C2
Trade receivables
and contract assets
D2
Defined benefit
plan
E2
Financing facilities
F2
Controlled entities
G2
Capital and
financial risk
management
G3
Other financial
assets and liabilities
F3
Related party
information
F4
Parent entity
disclosures
F5
Acquisition and
disposals of
businesses
F6
Disposal group
held for sale
B3
Individually
significant items
C3
Inventories
D3
Key management
personnel
compensation
E3
Lease liabilities
B4
Earnings per share
C4
Trade payables and
contract liabilities
D4
Employee discount
share plan
E4
Commitments
E5
Issued capital
E6
Non-controlling
interest (NCI)
E7
Reserves
E8
Dividends
B5
Taxation
B6
Remuneration
of auditor
C5
Property, plant and
equipment
C6
Right-of-use assets
B7
Subsequent events
C7
Intangible assets
C8
Lease receivables
C9
Other provisions
C10
Contingent liabilities
Page 131 Directors’ Declaration
Other information
Page 132 Sustainability Performance Summary 2021
Page 136 Corporate Governance
Page 146
Information for Investors
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Annual Report 2021 61
Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 30 June 2021
Revenue
Other income
Total revenue and other income
Employee benefits expense
Subcontractor costs
Raw materials and consumables used
Plant and equipment costs
Depreciation on leased assets
Other depreciation and amortisation
Impairment of non-current assets
Other expenses from ordinary activities
Total expenses
Share of net profit of joint ventures and associates
Earnings before interest and tax
Finance income
Lease finance costs
Other finance costs
Net finance costs
Profit/(loss) before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit/(loss) after income tax
Profit/(loss) for the year that is attributable to:
– Non-controlling interest
– Members of the parent entity
Total profit/(loss) for the year
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
– Actuarial movement on net defined benefit plan obligations
– Income tax effect of actuarial movement on defined benefit plan obligations
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
– Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations
– Net gain/(loss) on foreign currency forward contracts taken to equity
– Net gain/(loss) on cross currency and interest rate swaps taken to equity
– Income tax effect of items above
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year (net of tax)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year is attributable to:
– Non-controlling interest
– Members of the parent entity
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year
Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year
Earnings per share (cents)
Basic earnings per share (i)
Diluted earnings per share (i) (ii)
Note
B2
B2
D1
C6
C5,C7
B3
F1(a)
B5(a)
D2
2021
$’m
11,530.2
53.9
11,584.1
(3,859.5)
(4,132.7)
(1,594.6)
(590.2)
(180.6)
(313.8)
(20.2)
(579.9)
(11,271.5)
22.2
334.8
4.2
(27.7)
(81.4)
(104.9)
229.9
(46.2)
183.7
2.1
181.6
183.7
5.0
(1.5)
1.1
1.4
8.4
(2.9)
11.5
0.5
11.0
11.5
195.2
2020
$’m
12,669.4
73.3
12,742.7
(4,217.3)
(4,406.0)
(2,157.7)
(660.6)
(151.8)
(365.5)
(212.0)
(632.5)
(12,803.4)
19.4
(41.3)
6.0
(26.4)
(91.6)
(112.0)
(153.3)
(2.4)
(155.7)
(5.4)
(150.3)
(155.7)
0.7
(0.2)
(14.6)
(3.3)
(5.3)
2.9
(19.8)
(1.0)
(18.8)
(19.8)
(175.5)
Restated
B4
B4
25.4
24.8
(26.1)
(26.1)
(i) FY20 figures have been adjusted to reflect the impact of the equity raising as part of the acquisition of the remaining shares in Spotless. Refer to Note B4.
(ii) At 30 June 2020, the ROADS were deemed anti-dilutive and consequently, diluted EPS remained at (26.1) cents per share.
The consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
notes on pages 65 to 130.
62 Downer EDI Limited
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as at 30 June 2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables and contract assets
Other financial assets
Inventories
Lease receivables
Current tax assets
Prepayments and other assets
Assets held for sale
Total current assets
Non-current assets
Trade receivables and contract assets
Equity accounted investments
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Intangible assets
Other financial assets
Lease receivables
Deferred tax assets
Prepayments and other assets
Total non-current assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade payables and contract liabilities
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Employee benefits provision
Other provisions
Current tax liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Total current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Trade payables and contract liabilities
Borrowings
Lease liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Employee benefits provision
Other provisions
Deferred tax liabilities
Total non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
EQUITY
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained earnings
Parent interests
Non-controlling interest
Total equity
30 June
2021
$’m
Note
Restated (i)
30 June
2020
$’m
C1(a)
C2
G3
C3
C8
F6
C2
F1(a)
C5
C6
C7
G3
C8
B5(b)
C4
E1
E3
G3
D1
C9
F6
C4
E1
E3
G3
D1
C9
B5(b)
E5
E7
E6
811.4
2,121.0
62.7
254.2
0.1
48.6
63.7
41.5
3,403.2
109.2
155.1
994.7
546.5
2,782.9
7.8
–
65.3
7.4
4,668.9
8,072.1
2,363.0
296.2
157.7
49.0
353.6
64.4
7.9
17.2
3,309.0
34.2
1,185.4
505.1
18.3
35.3
21.6
5.8
1,805.7
5,114.7
2,957.4
2,802.6
(31.2)
181.5
2,952.9
4.5
2,957.4
588.5
2,315.9
26.2
334.0
18.5
65.2
56.4
–
3,404.7
95.2
110.6
1,350.2
592.6
2,860.0
21.4
48.3
152.1
11.9
5,242.3
8,647.0
2,497.4
1.4
168.9
45.8
377.1
74.1
11.0
–
3,175.7
28.8
2,049.9
594.3
14.4
55.0
39.4
94.5
2,876.3
6,052.0
2,595.0
2,429.7
(47.7)
68.8
2,450.8
144.2
2,595.0
(i)
2020 balances have been restated to reflect the Group’s change in accounting policy for costs related to configuration and customisation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
arrangements. Refer to Note C7 for more details.
The consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes on pages 65 to 130.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Annual Report 2021 63
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the year ended 30 June 2021
2021
$’m
Balance at 1 July 2020
Profit after income tax
Other comprehensive income for the
year (net of tax)
Total comprehensive income for the year
Capital raising (net of transaction costs
and tax)
Vested executive incentive share
transactions
Share-based employee benefits expense
Income tax relating to share-based
transactions during the year
Payment of dividends (i)
Group on-market share buy-back
Acquisition of non-controlling interest
Balance at 30 June 2021
Issued
capital
2,429.7
–
–
–
393.2
4.5
–
–
–
(24.8)
–
2,802.6
Reserves
Retained
earnings
Total
attributable
to owners of
the parent
Non-
controlling
interest
(47.7)
–
11.0
11.0
–
(4.5)
(0.4)
1.2
–
–
9.2
(31.2)
68.8
181.6
–
181.6
–
–
–
–
(68.9)
–
–
181.5
2,450.8
181.6
11.0
192.6
393.2
–
(0.4)
1.2
(68.9)
(24.8)
9.2
2,952.9
144.2
2.1
0.5
2.6
–
–
–
–
(1.4)
–
(140.9)
4.5
Total
2,595.0
183.7
11.5
195.2
393.2
–
(0.4)
1.2
(70.3)
(24.8)
(131.7)
2,957.4
(i) Relates to the 2021 interim dividend and $5.8 million ROADS dividends paid during the financial year.
2020
$’m
Restated balance as at 30 June 2019 (i)
Opening balance adjustment on application
of IFRS Interpretation Committee decision (ii)
Opening balance adjustment on application
of AASB 16 (net of tax) (iii)
Balance at 1 July 2019
Loss after income tax
Other comprehensive loss for the year
(net of tax)
Total comprehensive income for the year
Vested executive incentive share transactions
Share-based employee benefits expense
Income tax relating to share-based
transactions during the year
Declared dividends (iv)
Balance at 30 June 2020
Reserves
Retained
earnings
Total
attributable
to owners of
the parent
Non-
controlling
interest
Total
(27.5)
481.4
2,879.0
153.8
3,032.8
Issued
capital
2,425.1
–
–
(25.5)
(25.5)
–
(25.5)
–
2,425.1
–
–
–
4.6
–
–
–
2,429.7
–
(27.5)
–
(18.8)
(18.8)
(4.6)
4.8
(1.6)
–
(47.7)
(62.8)
393.1
(150.3)
–
(150.3)
–
–
–
(174.0)
68.8
(62.8)
2,790.7
(150.3)
(18.8)
(169.1)
–
4.8
(1.6)
(174.0)
2,450.8
(3.2)
150.6
(5.4)
(1.0)
(6.4)
–
–
–
–
144.2
(66.0)
2,941.3
(155.7)
(19.8)
(175.5)
–
4.8
(1.6)
(174.0)
2,595.0
(i) June 2019 balances have been restated following review of the Group’s compliance with Enterprise Agreements (EAs) and Modern Award obligations. Refer to Note D1 of the
30 June 2020 Annual Report.
(ii) 2020 balances have been restated to reflect the Group’s change in accounting policy for costs related to configuration and customisation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
arrangements. Refer to Note C7 for more details.
(iii) Refer to Annual Report as at 30 June 2020 for details on opening balance adjustments made on application of new accounting standard AASB 16.
(iv) Relates to the 2019 final dividend and $7.4 million ROADS dividends paid during the financial year. The payment of 2020 interim dividend of $83.3 million was deferred
to 25 September 2020 (refer to Note E8).
The consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes on pages 65 to 130.
64 Downer EDI Limited
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ended 30 June 2021
Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers
Payments to suppliers and employees
Distributions from equity accounted investees
Operating cash flow before interest and tax
Interest received
Interest paid on lease liabilities
Interest and other costs of finance paid
Income tax paid
Net cash generated by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for intangible assets
Payment to acquire remaining shares in NCI
Payments of deferred consideration on acquisition of businesses
Proceeds from sale of business (net of cash disposed)
Proceeds from sale of equity accounted investments
Investment in equity accounted investments
Advances to equity accounted investments
Purchases of assets as a lessor
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Group on-market share buy-back
Proceeds from issue of shares (net of costs)
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayments of borrowings
Payment of principal of lease liabilities
Dividends paid
Net cash (used in)/generated by financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Effect of exchange rate changes
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
2021
$’m
Restated (i)
2020
$’m
12,988.8
(12,173.2)
11.6
827.2
13,841.5
(13,538.5)
17.2
320.2
2.9
(27.7)
(73.8)
(19.9)
708.7
69.6
(250.2)
(28.4)
(134.5)
(14.3)
395.9
20.2
(9.8)
(5.9)
(6.7)
35.9
(24.8)
390.4
6,653.0
(7,193.7)
(194.5)
(153.6)
(523.2)
221.4
588.5
1.5
811.4
4.7
(26.4)
(82.0)
(57.9)
158.6
21.9
(290.7)
(41.5)
–
(29.8)
–
–
–
(3.6)
(34.0)
(377.7)
–
–
7,411.9
(7,063.2)
(152.9)
(90.7)
105.1
(114.0)
710.7
(8.2)
588.5
Note
F1(a)
C1(c)
E6
F5
F5
F1(a)
E5
C1(b)
C1(a)
(i) 2020 balances have been restated to reflect the Group’s change in accounting policy for costs related to configuration and customisation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
arrangements. Refer to Note C7 for more details.
The consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes on pages 65 to 130.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 30 June 2021
Annual Report 2021 65
A
About this report
Statement of compliance
These financial statements represent the consolidated results
of Downer EDI Limited (ABN 97 003 872 848). The consolidated
Financial Report (Financial Report) is a general purpose financial
report which has been prepared in accordance with Australian
Accounting Standards (AASBs) adopted by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the Corporations Act
2001 (Cth). The Financial Report complies with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
The Financial Report was authorised for issue by the Board
of Directors on 12 August 2021.
Rounding of amounts
Downer is a company of the kind referred to in ASIC
Corporations (Rounding in Financial/Directors’ reports)
Instrument 2016/191, relating to the ‘rounding off’ of amounts
in the Directors’ Report and consolidated financial statements.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, amounts have been rounded
off to the nearest whole number of millions of dollars and one
place of decimals representing hundreds of thousands of
dollars in accordance with that Instrument. Amounts shown
as $- represent amounts less than $50,000 which have been
rounded down.
Basis of preparation
The Financial Report has been prepared on a historical cost
basis, except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments.
Cost is based on the fair value of the consideration given in
exchange for assets. All amounts are presented in Australian
dollars, unless otherwise noted.
The accounting policies used in the preparation of the Financial
Report are consistent with those adopted and disclosed in
Downer’s Annual Report for the financial year ended 30 June
2020, except changes to a significant accounting policy as
disclosed below.
Changes to significant accounting policy
The IFRIC has issued two final agenda decisions which impact
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangements:
– Customer’s right to receive access to the supplier’s software
hosted on the cloud (March 2019) – this decision considers
whether a customer receives a software asset at the contract
commencement date or a service over the contract term.
– Configuration or customisation costs in a cloud computing
arrangement (April 2021) – this decision discusses whether
configuration or customisation expenditure relating to SaaS
arrangements can be recognised as an intangible asset and
if not, over what time period the expenditure is expensed.
The Group’s accounting policy has historically been to capitalise
costs related to the configuration and customisation of SaaS
arrangements as intangible assets in the Statement of Financial
Position. The adoption of the above agenda decisions has
resulted in an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit
or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income in the current year
and derecognition of previously capitalised costs as an opening
balance adjustment to prior year.
The new accounting policy and impact of adoption is presented
in Note C7.
Accounting estimates and judgements
Preparation of the Financial Report requires management to
make judgements, estimates and assumptions about future
events. Information on material estimates and judgements
considered when applying the accounting policies can be found
in the following notes:
Accounting estimates and
judgements
Revenue recognition
Recovery of deferred tax assets
Income taxes
Credit risk
Useful lives and residual values
SaaS arrangements
Impairment of assets
Other provisions
Employee benefits obligations
Valuation of the defined benefit
plan assets and obligations
Lease liabilities
Allocable Cost Amount (ACA)
calculation
Acquisition of businesses
Disposal group held for sale
Valuation of asset held for sale
Note
Page
B2
B5
B5
C2
C5 to C7
C7
C7
C9
D1
D2
E3
E6
F5
F6
F6
73
78
78
84
87, 88, 92
92
92
95
98
98
103
106
118
119
119
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS66 Downer EDI Limited
A. About this report – continued
Significant accounting policies
On consolidation the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of
foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the
following applicable exchange rates:
Foreign currency amount
Applicable exchange rate
Income and expenses
Assets and liabilities
Equity
Average exchange rate
Reporting date
Historical date
Foreign exchange differences resulting from translation are
initially recognised in the foreign currency translation reserve
and subsequently transferred to the profit or loss on disposal
of the foreign operation.
(iii) Finance and borrowing costs
Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwind
of discount on provisions, costs to establish financing facilities
(which are expensed over the term of the facility), losses on
ineffective hedging instruments that are recognised in profit
or loss and lease charges.
Accounting policies are selected and applied in a manner that
ensures that the resulting financial information satisfies the
concepts of relevance and reliability, thereby ensuring that the
substance of the underlying transactions or other events is
reported. Other significant accounting policies are contained in
the notes to the Financial Report to which they relate.
(i) Principles of consolidation
The Financial Report incorporates the financial statements
of the Company and entities controlled by the Group and its
subsidiaries. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with
the entity and has the ability to affect those returns from its
involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those
returns through its power over the entity.
The Financial Report includes the information and results of
each subsidiary from the date on which the Company obtains
control and until such time as the Company ceases to control
such entity.
In preparing the Financial Report, all intercompany balances
and transactions, and unrealised profits arising within the
consolidated entity, are eliminated in full.
(ii) Foreign currency
Transactions, assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are translated into Australian dollars at reporting date
using the following applicable exchange rates:
Foreign currency amount
Applicable exchange rate
Transactions
Monetary assets and liabilities Reporting date
Non-monetary assets and
liabilities carried at fair value
Date of transaction
Date fair value is determined
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from translation are
recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and
Other Comprehensive Income, except for qualifying cash flow
hedges which are deferred to equity.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 67
B
Business performance
This section provides the information that is most relevant to understanding the financial performance of the Group during
the financial year and, where relevant, the accounting policies applied and the critical judgements and estimates made.
B1. Segment information
B2. Revenue
B3.
B4. Earnings per share
Individually significant items
B1. Segment information
Identification of reportable segments
An operating segment is a component of an entity that engages
in business activities from which it may earn revenue and incur
expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the
Group’s chief operating decision maker in order to effectively
allocate Group resources and assess performance.
The Group has identified its operating segments based on the
internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Group CEO
in assessing performance and in determining the allocation
of resources. The operating segments are identified by the
Group based on the nature of the services provided. Discrete
financial information about each of these operating businesses
is reported to the Group CEO on a recurring basis.
B5. Taxation
B6. Remuneration of auditor
B7. Subsequent events
The reportable segments are based on a combination of
operating segments determined by the similarity of the services
provided, and the sources of the Group’s major risks that could
therefore have the greatest effect on the rates of return. Downer
has determined that reportable segments are best represented
as service lines.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS68 Downer EDI Limited
B1. Segment information – continued
There have been no changes to the composition of the Group’s reportable segments since last reported in the 2020 Annual Report.
The reportable segments identified within the Group are outlined as follows:
Service line
Segment description
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
Comprises the Group’s road services, transport infrastructure and rail businesses. Downer’s road and transport
infrastructure services include: road network management; routine road maintenance; asset management systems;
spray sealing; asphalt laying; manufacture and supply of bitumen-based products and asphalt products; the use
of recycled products and environmentally sustainable methods to produce asphalt; landfill diversion solutions;
intelligent transport systems; design and construction of light rail and heavy rail networks; signalling; track and
station works; rail safety technology; and bridges. The Rail business spans all light rail and heavy rail sectors, from
rollingstock to infrastructure; from design and manufacture to through-life-support including fleet maintenance,
operations and comprehensive overhaul of assets.
Comprises the Group’s power, gas, water, renewable energy and telecommunications businesses. This includes:
planning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining, managing and decommissioning power and gas network
assets; providing complete water lifecycle solutions for municipal and industrial water users including water and
wastewater treatment, network construction and rehabilitation; design, construction and maintenance services for
a range of renewable assets in the wind, solar and power system storage sectors; and end-to-end technology and
communications solutions including design, civil construction, network construction, operations and maintenance
across fibre, copper and radio networks.
Facilities operates in Australia and New Zealand and provides outsourced facility services to customers across a
diverse range of industry sectors including: defence; education; government; healthcare; resources; leisure; and
hospitality. Facilities provides catering and laundry services; technical and engineering services; maintenance and
asset management services and refrigeration solutions to various industries; as well as building and construction
solutions across a variety of sectors in New Zealand. The Laundries business within the Facilities segment was
disposed of on 31 March 2021.
Engineering,
Construction
and Maintenance
(EC&M)
Provides design, engineering, construction, shutdowns, turnaround and outage delivery, operations maintenance
and ongoing management of strategic assets across a range of sectors and in all stages of the project lifecycle
including: feasibility studies; engineering design; procurement and construction; structural, mechanical and piping;
electrical and instrumentation; commissioning and decommissioning services; and design and manufacture of
mineral process equipment.
Mining
Provides services across all stages of the mining lifecycle including: resource definition; exploration drilling and
mine feasibility studies; open cut and underground mining services; drilling, explosives manufacture and supply;
blasting and crushing; asset management; tyre management; and mine closure and rehabilitation. Snowden,
RTL JV, Open Cut Mining West, Underground and Downer Blasting Services have each been disposed of during
the year. Refer to Note F5.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAcquisition of segment assets
Segment assets
Segment liabilities
Carrying value of equity accounted investees
199.9
3,178.4
1,628.0
121.7
19.8
1,088.7
442.1
–
42.0
2,190.3
734.2
33.4
4.3
462.9
196.9
–
Annual Report 2021 69
Transport
Utilities Facilities
EC&M
Mining
Un-
allocated
Total
4,658.2
2,106.3
2,844.1
865.3
1,088.6
21.6
11,584.1
637.0
–
5.6
–
7.5
–
650.1
5,295.2
2,106.3
2,849.7
865.3
1,096.1
21.6
12,234.2
22.0
168.5
250.2
(7.3)
242.9
–
37.1
115.1
(2.5)
112.6
(0.1)
91.7
145.4
(6.8)
138.6
–
12.8
13.2
–
13.2
0.3
103.5
46.6
–
46.6
42.0
411.2
176.3
–
–
80.8
22.2
494.4
(169.5)
(49.6)
(219.1)
30.1
740.6
1,937.2
–
Un-
allocated
4.1
–
4.1
–
82.7
(452.6)
–
(452.6)
(48.0)
(500.6)
401.0
(66.2)
334.8
(104.9)
229.9
338.1
8,072.1
5,114.7
155.1
Total
12,742.7
675.2
13,417.9
19.4
517.3
48.8
(18.8)
30.0
(71.3)
(41.3)
(112.0)
(153.3)
Transport
Utilities Facilities
EC&M
Mining
4,081.1
2,688.0
3,308.4
1,168.0
1,493.1
611.2
–
7.3
–
56.7
4,692.3
2,688.0
3,315.7
1,168.0
1,549.8
15.3
150.2
–
40.1
0.3
109.8
235.6
–
235.6
(10.9)
224.7
114.6
–
114.6
(2.6)
112.0
114.3
(9.9)
104.4
(9.8)
94.6
–
15.3
(42.1)
(8.9)
(51.0)
–
(51.0)
3.8
119.2
79.0
–
79.0
–
79.0
B1. Segment information – continued
2021
$’m
Segment revenue and other income
Share of sales revenue from joint ventures
and associates (i)
Total revenue including joint ventures
and other income (i)
Share of net profit from joint ventures
and associates
Depreciation and amortisation
EBIT before amortisation of acquired
intangibles (EBITA)
Amortisation of acquired intangibles
Total reported segment results (EBIT)
Net finance costs
Total profit before income tax
2020
$’m
Segment revenue and other income
Share of sales revenue from joint ventures
and associates (i)
Total revenue including joint ventures
and other income (i)
Share of net profit from joint ventures
and associates
Depreciation and amortisation
EBIT before amortisation of acquired
intangibles and historical contract claims
adjustments
Historical contract claims adjustments (ii)
EBITA
Amortisation of acquired intangibles
Total reported segment results (EBIT)
Net finance costs
Total loss before income tax
Acquisition of segment assets
Segment assets
Segment liabilities
Carrying value of equity accounted investees
98.3
2,649.1
1,278.6
101.1
34.9
1,186.0
478.5
–
68.5
2,621.6
1,751.2
1.2
3.8
617.4
345.6
–
107.0
939.0
339.8
8.3
30.2
633.9
1,858.3
–
342.7
8,647.0
6,052.0
110.6
(i) This is a non-statutory disclosure as it relates to Downer’s share of revenue from equity accounted joint ventures and associates.
(ii) Relates to historical Spotless contracts on foot at the time of Downer acquisition which are separately monitored by the Group’s Chief Operating Decision Maker.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS70 Downer EDI Limited
B1. Segment information – continued
Reconciliation of segment EBIT to net profit/(loss) after tax:
Segment EBIT
Unallocated:
Fair value movement on DCSO liability
SaaS arrangements
Laundries divestment
Mining divestment
Portfolio restructure and exit costs
Payroll remediation costs
Goodwill impairment
Spotless Shareholder class action
Legal settlement
Amortisation of Spotless and Tenix acquired intangible assets
Corporate costs
Total unallocated
Earnings/(loss) before interest and tax
Net finance costs
Profit/(loss) before income tax
Income tax expense
Profit/(loss) after income tax
Segment assets by geographical location
Geographical location (i)
Australia
New Zealand and Pacific
Rest of the world
Total
Note
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B3
B5(a)
Segment results
2021
$’m
553.9
(16.6)
(14.0)
(16.2)
(19.5)
–
–
–
–
–
(49.6)
(103.2)
(219.1)
334.8
(104.9)
229.9
(46.2)
183.7
2020
$’m
459.3
–
–
–
–
(142.4)
(16.3)
(165.0)
(34.0)
(9.5)
(48.0)
(85.4)
(500.6)
(41.3)
(112.0)
(153.3)
(2.4)
(155.7)
Segment assets
Non-current (ii)
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
3,925.5
554.3
6.8
4,486.6
4,371.3
546.5
7.5
4,925.3
Acquisition of
segment assets
Non-current
2021
$’m
271.9
65.7
0.5
338.1
2020
$’m
273.1
64.8
4.8
342.7
(i) Assets are allocated based on the geographical location of the legal entity.
(ii) Total of non-current assets other than deferred tax assets, financial instruments and trade and other receivables.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 71
B2. Revenue
Revenue and other income
2021
$’m
Transport
Utilities Facilities
EC&M
Mining
Un-
allocated
Rendering of services
Construction contracts
Sale of goods
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Other revenue
Total revenue
Government grants (i)
Gain on divestments of equity accounted investee
(Note B3)
Insurance recoveries
Other
Other income
Total revenue and other income
2,908.8
1,540.6
188.8
4,638.2
4.8
4,643.0
1,911.8
188.3
5.0
2,105.1
0.2
2,105.3
2,083.2
695.5
57.7
2,836.4
–
2,836.4
0.3
0.3
4.4
–
10.2
4.7
15.2
4,658.2
–
–
0.7
1.0
2,106.3
0.9
–
2.4
7.7
2,844.1
599.2
251.7
13.6
864.5
0.1
864.6
–
–
–
0.7
0.7
865.3
1,054.6
–
13.9
1,068.5
7.4
1,075.9
–
10.7
–
2.0
12.7
1,088.6
0.1
–
–
0.1
4.9
5.0
–
–
13.6
3.0
16.6
21.6
Total
8,557.7
2,676.1
279.0
11,512.8
17.4
11,530.2
5.0
11.6
23.8
13.5
53.9
11,584.1
Share of sales revenue from joint ventures
and associates (ii)
Total revenue including joint ventures
and other income (ii)
637.0
–
5.6
–
7.5
–
650.1
5,295.2
2,106.3
2,849.7
865.3
1,096.1
21.6
12,234.2
2020
$’m
Transport
Utilities Facilities
EC&M
Mining
Un-
allocated
Rendering of services
Construction contracts
Sale of goods
Total revenue from contracts with customers
Other revenue
Total revenue
Government grants (i)
Other
Other income
Total revenue and other income
Share of sales revenue from joint ventures
and associates (ii)
Total revenue including joint ventures
and other income (ii)
2,837.0
1,025.2
191.7
4,053.9
2.9
4,056.8
21.1
3.2
24.3
4,081.1
1,730.4
936.7
1.1
2,668.2
1.1
2,669.3
17.1
1.6
18.7
2,688.0
2,425.8
749.7
108.5
3,284.0
–
3,284.0
24.4
–
24.4
3,308.4
833.5
315.4
13.9
1,162.8
3.7
1,166.5
–
1.5
1.5
1,168.0
1,446.1
–
42.6
1,488.7
–
1,488.7
–
4.4
4.4
1,493.1
611.2
–
7.3
–
56.7
4,692.3
2,688.0
3,315.7
1,168.0
1,549.8
–
–
–
–
4.1
4.1
–
–
–
4.1
–
4.1
Total
9,272.8
3,027.0
357.8
12,657.6
11.8
12,669.4
62.6
10.7
73.3
12,742.7
675.2
13,417.9
(i) Government grants represents incentives received under the New Zealand Government’s wage subsidy scheme available to eligible businesses impacted by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
(ii) This is a non-statutory disclosure as it relates to Downer’s share of revenue from equity accounted joint ventures and associates.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS72 Downer EDI Limited
B2. Revenue – continued
Revenue from contracts with customers by geographical location:
2021
$’m
Geographical location (i)
Australia
New Zealand and Pacific
Rest of the world
Total revenue from contracts
with customers
2020
$’m
Geographical location (i)
Australia
New Zealand and Pacific
Rest of the world
Total revenue from contracts
with customers
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
EC&M
Mining
3,353.8
1,284.4
–
1,542.6
562.5
–
2,162.6
673.8
–
847.3
–
17.2
1,034.8
–
33.7
4,638.2
2,105.1
2,836.4
864.5
1,068.5
Transport
Utilities
Facilities
EC&M
Mining
2,883.8
1,170.0
0.1
2,098.1
570.1
–
2,549.5
734.5
–
1,124.5
–
38.3
1,429.2
–
59.5
4,053.9
2,668.2
3,284.0
1,162.8
1,488.7
Un-
allocated
0.1
–
–
0.1
Un-
allocated
–
–
–
–
Total
8,941.2
2,520.7
50.9
11,512.8
Total
10,085.1
2,474.6
97.9
12,657.6
(i) Revenue is allocated based on the geographical location of the legal entity.
Recognition and measurement
Revenue
The Group recognises revenue when a customer obtains control
of the goods or services, in accordance with AASB 15 Revenue
from Contracts with Customers. Revenue is measured at the fair
value of the consideration received or receivable. Determining
the timing of the transfer of control – at a point in time or over
time – requires judgement. Revenue is recognised if it meets the
criteria below.
(i) Rendering of services
The Group primarily generates service revenue from the
following activities:
– Maintenance and management of transport infrastructure
– Utilities infrastructure maintenance services
(gas, power and water)
– Maintenance and installation of infrastructure in the
telecommunications sector
– Industrial plant maintenance
– Rollingstock maintenance and rail asset
management services
– Engineering and consultancy services
– Facilities management
– Contract mining services, mining assets maintenance
services, tyre management and blasting.
Typically, under the performance obligations of a service
contract, the customer consumes and receives the benefit of the
service as it is provided. As such, service revenue is recognised
over time as the services are provided.
(ii) Construction contracts
The contractual terms and the way in which the Group operates
its construction contracts are predominantly derived from
projects containing one performance obligation. Under these
performance obligations, customers either simultaneously
receive and consume the benefits as the Group performs them
or performance creates or enhances an asset that the customer
controls as the asset is created or enhanced. Therefore,
contracted revenue is recognised over time based on stage
of completion of the contract.
(iii) Sale of goods
Revenue is recognised at a point in time when the customer
obtains control of goods.
(iv) Other revenue
Other revenue primarily includes rental income.
(v) Other income
Other income primarily includes insurance recoveries and
government grants.
Insurance recoveries relates to insurance refunds received for
claims lodged that met the recoverability criteria of being ‘virtually
certain’ following confirmation of indemnity received from insurers.
Government grants relates to income received under the
New Zealand Government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme available to
eligible businesses that were adversely impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic. The Group elects to present these subsidies in ‘Other
income’ as allowed under AASB 120 Accounting for Government
grants and disclosure of Government assistance.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 73
B2. Revenue – continued
Recognition and measurement – continued
Contract modifications
For services and construction contracts, revenue from variations
and claims is recognised to the extent they are approved or
enforceable under the contract. The amount of revenue is then
recognised to the extent it is highly probable that a significant
reversal of revenue will not occur.
AASB 15 provides guidance in respect of the term over which
revenue may be recognised and is limited to the period for which
the parties have enforceable rights and obligations. When the
customer can terminate a contract for convenience (without a
substantive penalty), the contract term and related revenue is
limited to the termination period.
In making this assessment, the Group considers a number of
factors including nature of the claim, formal or informal acceptance
by the customer of the validity of the claim, stage of negotiations,
or the historical outcome of similar claims to determine whether
the enforceable and ‘highly probable’ threshold has been met.
The Group has elected to apply the practical expedient to
not adjust the total consideration over the contract term for
the effect of a financing component if the period between the
transfer of services to the customer and the customer’s payment
for the service is expected to be one year or less.
Revenue in relation to modifications, such as a change in the
scope of the contract, will only be included in the transaction
price when it is approved by the parties to the contract or the
modification is enforceable and the amount becomes highly
probable. Modifications may also be recognised when client
instruction has been received in line with customary business
practice for the customer.
Contract costs (tender costs)
Costs incurred during the tender/bid process are expensed, unless
they are incremental to obtaining the contract and the Group expects
to recover those costs or where they are explicitly chargeable to the
customer regardless of whether the contract is obtained.
Performance obligations and contract duration
Revenue is allocated to each performance obligation and
recognised as the performance obligation is satisfied which may
be at a point in time or over time.
AASB 15 requires a granular approach to identify the different revenue
streams (i.e. performance obligations) in a contract by identifying the
different activities that are being undertaken and then aggregating
only those where the different activities are significantly integrated
or highly interdependent. Revenue will be recognised, on certain
contracts over time, as a single performance obligation when the
services are part of a series of distinct goods and services that are
substantially integrated with the same pattern of transfer.
Measure of progress
The Group recognises revenue using the measure of progress
that best reflects the Group’s performance in satisfying
the performance obligation within the contracts over time.
The different methods of measuring progress include an
input method (e.g. costs incurred) or an output method (e.g.
milestones reached). The same method of measuring progress
will be consistently applied to similar performance obligations.
Variable consideration
Variable consideration that is contingent on the Group’s
performance, including key performance payments, liquidated
damages and abatements that offset revenue under the contract,
is recognised only when it is highly probable that a reversal of
that revenue will not occur.
In addition, where the identified revenue stream is determined to
be a series of distinct goods or services that are substantially the
same and that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer
(for example maintenance services), variable consideration is
recognised in the period/(s) in which the series of distinct goods
or services subject to the variable consideration are completed.
Loss-making contracts
Loss-making contracts are recognised under AASB 137
Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets as
onerous contracts.
Key estimates and judgements: Revenue recognition
Stage of completion
Determining the stage of completion requires an estimate of expenses incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated costs.
Modifications
When a contract modification exists and the Group has an approved enforceable right to payment, revenue in relation to claims
and variations is only included in the transaction price when the amount claimable becomes highly probable. Management uses
judgement in determining whether an approved enforceable right exists.
Variable consideration
Determining the amount of variable consideration requires an estimate based on either the ‘expected value’ or the ‘most likely
amount’. The estimate of variable consideration can only be recognised to the extent it is highly probable that a significant
revenue reversal will not occur in future. Changes in these estimates or judgements could have a material impact on the financial
statements of the Group.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS74 Downer EDI Limited
B3. Individually significant items
The following material items of expenses, forming part of the unallocated segment are relevant to an understanding of the Group’s
financial performance:
2021
$’m
Loss on disposal of businesses
Gain on divestment of equity
accounted investee
Depreciation and amortisation
Impairment of non-current assets
Other expenses from ordinary activities
Loss before interest and tax
Other finance costs
Income tax benefit
Loss/(profit) after income tax
Termin-
ation of
Spotless
financing
arrange-
ments
Software-
as-a-
Service
(SaaS)
arrange-
ments
Fair value
movement
on DCSO
liability
Mining
divest-
ments
Laundries
divestment
–
–
–
–
16.6
16.6
–
–
16.6
–
–
–
–
–
–
4.3
(1.3)
3.0
–
7.1
16.2
–
(3.6)
–
17.6
14.0
–
(4.1)
9.9
(10.7)
–
20.2
2.9
19.5
–
(17.5)
2.0
–
–
–
–
16.2
–
(16.5)
(0.3)
Total
23.3
(10.7)
(3.6)
20.2
37.1
66.3
4.3
(39.4)
31.2
Refer to Note F5 for additional information on disposal of businesses.
Fair value movement on Downer Contingent Share
Option (DCSO) liability
As part of the consideration to acquire the shares in Spotless
that it did not already own, the Group granted three tranches
of 2.5 million share options to the previous minority interest
shareholders which are exercisable within four years of issue on
achievement of three prescribed share price targets (the Downer
Contingent Share Options or DCSO). The fair value at issue
date of these options was recognised as a liability arising on
the acquisition of the shares. The DCSO are classified as a
liability, with subsequent changes in the fair value recognised
in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income. Since grant date, and primarily driven by
the movement in Downer’s share price from $4.30 at grant date
to $5.59 at 30 June 2021, the fair value of the DCSO increased by
$16.6 million, which has been expensed through ‘Other expenses’
in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income (refer to Note E6).
Termination of Spotless financing arrangements
Following the purchase of the Non-Controlling Interest (NCI)
in Spotless, the Group extinguished the Spotless financing
arrangements. As a result, the unamortised deferred financing
costs related to the extinguished facilities were immediately
written-off to the ‘Other finance costs’ line in the Consolidated
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income,
with the tax effect of $1.3 million being credited to the income
tax expense line.
Mining divestments
The divestment program for the Mining division has resulted in a
number of material transactions netting to a pre-tax $19.5 million
expense. These include:
– $7.1 million representing the net loss made from the disposal
of Open Cut Mining West, Downer Blasting Services,
Underground and Snowden businesses. This individually
significant item is disclosed as part of ‘Other expenses from
ordinary activities’ in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or
Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
– $10.7 million gain on the divestment of the equity accounted
investment in RTL JV. This individually significant item is
disclosed as part of ‘Other income’ in the Consolidated
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
– $20.2 million impairment charge to adjust the carrying value
of the property, plant and equipment and other assets of the
Open Cut Mining West business to its expected recoverable
value on the earlier classification of this business as a
Disposal group held for sale
– $2.9 million representing transaction, redundancies and other
costs incurred as part of the divestment program.
The net income tax benefit arising on the Mining divestments
is $17.5 million. This is comprised of a tax benefit of $5.4 million
attributable to net non-taxable accounting gains on divestments
and a net tax benefit of $5.9 million arising on associated
divestment costs. A tax benefit of $6.2 million has also been
recognised in respect of previously unbooked capital losses used
to offset capital gains arising on the Mining divestments.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 75
B3. Individually significant items – continued
Laundries divestment
On 31 March 2021, the Group completed the share sale of
70% of Spotless’ Laundries business to Adamantem Capital
(Adamantem) and recognised a 30% interest in the remaining
Laundries business as an equity accounted investment
(refer to Note F1(a)). The transaction resulted in a pre-tax
loss of $16.2 million net of transaction costs and stamp
duty costs incurred. This individually significant item is
disclosed as part of ‘Other expenses from ordinary activities’
in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income.
The net income tax benefit arising on the Laundries divestment
is $16.5 million. This is primarily comprised of a tax benefit of
$12.8 million in respect of capital losses arising on the divestment
and a net tax benefit of $3.7 million arising on associated
divestment costs.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangements
IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) has recently issued
an agenda decision which impacts whether a customer can
recognise an intangible asset in relation to configuration
or customisation of cloud computing arrangements (CCA),
specifically for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The Group’s
accounting policy has historically been to capitalise costs related
to the configuration and customisation of SaaS arrangements
as intangible assets in the Statement of Financial Position.
Downer used SaaS across a range of businesses and functions.
Following the adoption of the above IFRIC agenda decision,
current SaaS arrangements were identified and assessed
to determine if the Group has control of the software. For
those arrangements where control does not exist, the Group
derecognised the intangible previously capitalised.
The adoption of the above agenda decisions has resulted
in recognition of costs to configure SaaS arrangements as a
pre-tax expense of $14.0 million in the Consolidated Statement
of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income in the
current year. The opening retained earnings adjustment
is presented in Note C7.
2020
The Group recognised the following items as individually significant items as at 30 June 2020:
$’m
Employee benefits expense
Raw materials and consumables used
Impairment of non-current assets
Other expenses from ordinary activities
Loss before interest and tax
Income tax benefit
Loss after income tax
Portfolio
restructure
and exit
costs
Payroll
remediation
on costs
Goodwill
impairment
Spotless
shareholder
class action
Legal
settlement
42.1
9.7
46.6
44.0
142.4
(42.2)
100.2
8.9
–
–
7.4
16.3
(4.5)
11.8
–
–
165.0
–
165.0
–
165.0
–
–
–
34.0
34.0
(10.2)
23.8
–
–
–
9.5
9.5
(2.7)
6.8
Total
51.0
9.7
211.6
94.9
367.2
(59.6)
307.6
Portfolio restructure and exit costs
Represents restructuring costs incurred following management’s
decision to scale back the Group’s construction service offerings
as well as costs associated in rightsizing the business to reflect
the new business model and remain competitive in a post-
COVID-19 environment. The material elements of the costs
associated with the portfolio restructure program are as follows:
– $46.4 million restructure costs to cover redundancies, asset
impairments, stock write-offs, onerous contracts and other
exit costs in Hospitality business.
– $15.0 million restructure costs to cover redundancies and
– $9.3 million restructure costs to cover redundancies and
other exit costs as Spotless has exited the facilities based
electrical and mechanical major construction market within
the Infrastructure and Construction (I&C) business unit.
– $35.6 million restructure costs in relation to the Group’s
management overhead reduction through reduction
in management layers, headcount, property footprint,
systems and discretionary spend to better reflect the new
operating model.
– $10.0 million transaction costs related to the portfolio review
of Mining and Laundries.
other exit costs as the Group has exited the resource based
electrical and mechanical major construction market within
the Engineering and Construction (E&C) business unit.
– $26.1 million impairment on carrying value of information
systems related to applications and infrastructure in
businesses that are being wound down.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS76 Downer EDI Limited
B3. Individually significant items – continued
2020
Payroll remediation costs
During the year ended 30 June 2020, Spotless commenced
a review of the applicable Enterprise Agreements (EAs)
and Modern Award obligations, together with the assumptions
regarding their interpretation and application in its payroll
systems in order to validate the correct application of
pay rates to employees as well as identify historical
underpayments and overpayments.
On 1 July 2020, Spotless lost a Federal Court case with respect
to Ordinary and Customary Turnover of Labour rate (OCTL)
redundancy payments for employees made redundant on
cessation of specific contracts.
Spotless has recognised an employee benefits provision of
$41.1 million in relation to these matters, including interest and
other remediation costs. Of this amount, $24.8 million relating to
the EAs and Modern Award obligations that should have been
incurred in previous years, was recognised as a prior period error
in opening retained earnings, with $16.3 million being recognised
as an expense in the period. The $16.3 million comprises all the
estimated OCTL redundancy amounts and EAs and Modern
Award obligation amounts relating to FY20.
B4. Earnings per share
Goodwill impairment
$165.0 million goodwill impairment was recognised following the
identification of possible impairment indicators on the carrying
value of the Spotless group of CGUs.
Spotless shareholder class action
$34.0 million expense (net of insurance recoveries) to settle the
shareholder class action commenced against Spotless in the
Federal Court of Australia in May 2017. This claim was previously
disclosed as a contingent liability.
Legal settlement
$9.5 million expense for a settlement agreement in relation to
a legacy leaky building claim in New Zealand. This claim was
previously disclosed as a contingent liability.
Basic earnings per share
The calculation of basic earnings per share (EPS) is based on the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted-average
number of ordinary shares outstanding.
2021
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity ($’m)
Adjustment to reflect ROADS dividends paid ($’m)
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity used in calculating EPS ($’m)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (WANOS) on issue (m’s) (ii)
Basic earnings per share (cents)
2021
181.6
(5.8)
175.8
692.9
25.4
Restated (i)
2020
(150.3)
(7.4)
(157.7)
603.3
(26.1)
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 77
B4. Earnings per share – continued
Diluted earnings per share
The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the following profit attributable to ordinary shareholders and the weighted-
average number of ordinary shares outstanding after adjustments for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.
2021
Profit attributable to members of the parent entity used in calculating basic EPS ($’m)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
– Weighted average number of ordinary shares (WANOS) on issue (m’s) (ii)
– WANOS adjustment to reflect potential dilution for ROADS (m’s) (iii)
WANOS used in the calculation of diluted EPS (m’s)
Diluted earnings per share (cents) (iv)
2021
181.6
692.9
38.0
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24.8
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2020
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633.5
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(i) Basic and diluted EPS calculations for June 2020 were restated as a result of 106.6 million shares issued from the capital raising as part of the acquisition of the remaining
shares in Spotless. Under the entitlement offer, 1 new share for each 5.58 outstanding shares were issued at a discounted price of $3.75 per share. As a result of the
new shares issued, the weighted average number of ordinary shares (WANOS) to calculate EPS needs to be adjusted by a theoretical ex-rights price (TERP) factor.
The adjustment factor of 0.9817 was utilised to restate the 30 June 2020 WANOS for the basic and diluted EPS calculations.
(ii) The WANOS on issue has been adjusted by the weighted average effect of on-market share buy-back and the unvested executive incentive shares.
(iii) The WANOS adjustment is the value of ROADS that could potentially be converted into ordinary shares at the reporting date. It is calculated based on the issued value of
ROADS in New Zealand dollars converted to Australian dollars at the spot rate prevailing at the reporting date, which was $186.2 million (2020: $186.9 million), divided by the
average market price of the Company’s ordinary shares for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 discounted by 2.5% according to the ROADS contract terms, which was
$4.90 (2020: $6.37).
(iv) At 30 June 2020, the ROADS were deemed anti-dilutive and consequently, diluted EPS remained at (26.1) cents per share.
B5. Taxation
(a) Reconciliation of income tax expense
The prima facie income tax expense on profit before income tax expense/(benefit) in the financial statements as follows:
Profit/(loss) before income tax
Tax using the Company’s statutory tax rate
Effect of tax rates in foreign jurisdictions
Non-deductible expenses
Profits and franked distributions from joint ventures and associates
Impairment of goodwill
Tax effect of divestments
Tax effect of previously unrecognised capital losses
Other items
Under provision of income tax in previous year
Total income tax expense
Current tax expense
Deferred tax expense/(benefit)
2021
$’m
229.9
69.0
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(153.3)
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The tax rate used in the above reconciliation is the corporate tax rate of 30% payable by Australian corporate entities on taxable profits
under Australian tax law. There has been no change in the corporate tax rate when compared with the previous year.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS78 Downer EDI Limited
B5. Taxation – continued
(a) Reconciliation of income tax expense – continued
Recognition and measurement
Current tax
Current tax assets and liabilities are measured at the amount of
income taxes payable or recoverable in respect of the taxable
profit or tax loss for the period; this is calculated using tax rates
and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted
by the reporting date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is accounted for in respect of temporary differences
arising from differences between the carrying amount of assets
and liabilities and the corresponding tax base.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary
differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible
temporary differences, unused tax and capital losses and tax
offsets, to the extent that it is probable that sufficient taxable
profits will be available to utilise them.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised for:
– Temporary differences that arise from the initial recognition
of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business
combination which affects neither taxable income nor
accounting profit
– Temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries,
associates and joint ventures to the extent that the Group
is able to control the timing of the reversal of the temporary
differences and it is probable that they will not reverse in the
foreseeable future
– Temporary differences arising from goodwill.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates
and tax laws that are expected to apply in the year when the
asset is utilised or liability is settled, based on tax rates and tax
laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date.
Income taxes relating to items recognised directly in equity are
recognised in equity and not in the income statement.
Offsetting deferred tax balances
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate
to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the
Company/consolidated entity intends to settle its current tax
assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Tax consolidation
Downer EDI Limited and its wholly owned Australian entities are
part of a tax consolidated group under Australian taxation law.
Downer EDI Limited is the head entity in the tax consolidated
group. Entities within the tax consolidated group have entered
into a tax funding agreement and a tax sharing agreement
with the head entity. Under the terms of the tax funding
agreement, Downer EDI Limited and each of the entities in the
tax consolidated group have agreed to pay (or receive) a tax
equivalent payment to (or from) the head entity, based on the
current tax liability or current tax asset of the entity.
Key estimates and judgements:
Recovery of deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets are recognised for deductible temporary
differences, unused tax and capital losses and tax offsets,
to the extent it is probable that sufficient future taxable
profits will be available to utilise them. Judgement is
required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets
that can be recognised, based upon the likely timing,
nature and the level of future taxable profits.
Income taxes
The Group is subject to income taxes in Australia and
jurisdictions where it has foreign operations. Judgement is
required to determine the worldwide provision for income
taxes and to assess whether deferred tax balances are
recognised on the statement of financial position. Changes
in circumstances will alter expectations, which may impact
the amount of provision for income taxes and deferred tax
balances recognised.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 79
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Assurance services:
Regulatory assurance services
Other assurance services
Total assurance services
Other services:
Tax services
Advisory services
Total other services
The auditor of the Group is KPMG.
B7. Subsequent events
2021
$
2020
$
5,355,264
5,224,180
20,000
325,566
345,566
205,795
506,977
712,772
50,000
340,211
390,211
242,148
468,318
710,466
Downer’s end markets relate to critical infrastructure and essential services. Downer’s strength in those markets, and their diversity, are
a key advantage.
At the date of this report, Downer has not had a material impact from the current COVID-19 lockdowns across Sydney and other
metropolitan areas in Australia and will continue to monitor the changing nature of the pandemic and the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Outside the above, at the date of this report, there is no other matter or circumstance that has arisen since the end of the financial year,
that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect, the operations of the Group, the results of those operations, or the state of
affairs of the Group in subsequent financial years.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 81
C
Operating assets and liabilities
This section provides information relating to the operating assets and liabilities of the Group. Downer has a strong focus
on maintaining a strong balance sheet through continued focus on cash conversion. The Group’s strategy also considers
expenditure, growth and acquisition requirements.
C1. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
C2. Trade receivables and contract assets
C3.
C4. Trade payables and contract liabilities
C5. Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
C6. Right-of-use assets
C7.
Intangible assets
C8. Lease receivables
C9. Other provisions
C10. Contingent liabilities
C1. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
(a) Cash and cash equivalents
For the purpose of the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprises:
Cash
Short-term deposits
Total cash and cash equivalents
(b) Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities
2021
$’m
563.8
247.6
811.4
2020
$’m
567.9
20.6
588.5
$’m
Interest bearing loans
Lease liabilities
Total liabilities from
financing activities
1 July
2020
2,051.3
763.2
Net
cash
flows
(540.7)
(194.5)
2,814.5
(735.2)
–
187.1
187.1
Lease net
additions
and
remeasure
Amortisation
and foreign
exchange
movement
Disposal of
businesses
Transferred
to disposal
group
assets
held for
sale
30 June
2021
1,481.6
662.8
(29.0)
(1.4)
–
(89.2)
–
(2.4)
(30.4)
(89.2)
(2.4)
2,144.4
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS82 Downer EDI Limited
C1. Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents – continued
(c) Reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities
Profit/(loss) after tax for the year
Adjustments for:
Share of joint ventures and associates’ profits net of distributions
Depreciation on leased assets
Depreciation and amortisation of other non-current assets
Impairment of goodwill
Impairment of other non-current assets
Amortisation of deferred borrowing costs
Net gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
Movement in current tax balances
Movement in deferred tax balances
Movements on net defined benefit plan obligation
Share-based employee benefits expense
Adjustment on application of IFRS Interpretation Committee decision
Other
Changes in net assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisition and disposal of businesses:
(Increase)/decrease in assets:
Current trade receivables and contract assets
Current inventories
Other current assets
Non-current trade receivables and contract assets
Other non-current assets
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities:
Current trade payables and contract liabilities
Current financial liabilities
Shareholder class action payable
Current provisions
Non-current trade payables and contract liabilities
Non-current financial liabilities
Non-current provisions
Net cash generated by operating activities
Note
F1(a)
C6
C5,C7
C7
C5,C6,C7
D2
D1
C4
2021
$’m
183.7
(10.6)
180.6
313.8
–
20.2
8.4
(8.2)
14.3
1.0
1.7
(0.4)
–
1.2
522.0
115.7
–
(9.5)
(14.0)
4.7
(15.6)
(16.4)
(34.0)
0.7
4.2
3.8
(36.6)
3.0
708.7
Restated (i)
2020
$’m
(155.7)
(2.2)
151.8
365.5
165.0
47.0
6.7
(5.7)
(11.9)
(43.7)
7.0
4.8
(20.2)
(0.2)
663.9
(315.1)
(31.9)
(4.3)
(21.0)
8.1
15.8
4.8
34.0
(18.8)
(22.3)
8.3
(7.2)
(349.6)
158.6
(i) 2020 balances have been restated to reflect the Group’s change in accounting policy for costs related to configuration and customisation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
arrangements. Refer to Note C7 for more details.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
C2. Trade receivables and contract assets
Trade receivables
Contract assets (i)
Other receivables
Loss allowance on trade receivables and contract assets arising from contracts with customers
Total
Included in the financial statements as:
Current (i)
Non-current
(i) Current contract assets: $1,386.5 million (2020: $1,482.9 million).
Annual Report 2021 83
2021
$’m
685.4
1,493.8
2,179.2
71.6
(20.6)
2,230.2
2020
$’m
792.1
1,573.5
2,365.6
64.7
(19.2)
2,411.1
2,121.0
109.2
2,315.9
95.2
Allowance for credit losses:
The Group’s trade receivables and contract assets are disaggregated based on their expected credit risks between Government and
Private (non-government) customers. An analysis of the balances is presented below:
Government – not due
Government – less than 90 days past due
Government – more than 90 days past due
Private – not due
Private – less than 90 days past due
Private – more than 90 days past due
Total Gross Carrying Amount
Credit impaired – specific allowance
Not credit impaired – lifetime expected credit loss
Loss allowance on trade receivables and contract assets arising from contracts with customers
2021
$’m
938.7
29.5
35.0
1,078.6
63.0
34.4
2,179.2
13.2
7.4
20.6
2020
$’m
1,015.8
31.4
35.9
1,191.5
55.2
35.8
2,365.6
6.9
12.3
19.2
The Group has policies to manage its overall exposure to credit
risk as set out in Note G2(e).
In assessing lifetime expected credit losses (ECL) as at
30 June 2021, the Group has considered the risk arising from
the economic impacts of COVID-19. The Group has assessed
ECLs by segmenting the portfolio of trade receivables and
contract assets by customer (i.e. Government and Private)
as well as by geography to better assess inherent credit risk.
The Group defines counterparties as ‘Government’ if the
contract is with a National, Federal, State or Local Government
body, or an agency or entity that is owned, controlled or
guaranteed by such bodies. Any counterparties other than
those defined as ‘Government’ are classified as ‘Private’ and
include Blue-Chip listed companies, PPPs, large multinational
companies, network infrastructure companies, as well as other
private sector businesses.
The credit risk associated with Government balances is
considered to be negligible (FY20: negligible) due to the high
creditworthiness of the counterparties. No Government balances
are currently in default.
For ‘Private’ balances, the Group has recorded specific
impairment losses for counterparties that are currently in default.
The ECLs have decreased from $12.3 million at 30 June 2020
to $7.4 million at 30 June 2021 reflecting a lower credit risk in
the current portfolio of trade receivables and contract assets,
determined in reference to past default experience.
Credit losses on ‘Private’ counterparty balances have historically
averaged less than 1%. The allowance for credit losses, excluding
specific provisions, is 0.6% (2020: 1.1%) of the trade receivables
and contract assets.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS84 Downer EDI Limited
C2. Trade receivables and contract assets
– continued
Remaining performance obligations
As of 30 June 2021, the aggregate amount of the transaction
price allocated to the remaining performance obligations
is $13,572.6 million (2020: $13,466.1 million). The Group will
recognise this revenue when the performance obligations
are satisfied. Approximately ~44% of remaining performance
obligations are expected to occur within the next five years; with
the remaining ~56% related to long-term service/maintenance
contracts ranging up to 41 years.
The remaining performance obligations balances for both
30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020 presented above relate
to the revenue expected to be recognised from ongoing
construction type contracts with an expected duration of
more than 12 months.
During the current financial year revenue of $3,368.4 million has
been recognised in relation to performance obligations satisfied
or partially satisfied in previous periods.
Recognition and measurement
Trade receivables
Trade receivables and other receivables are initially recognised
at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost using the
effective interest rate method, less an allowance for impairment.
Contract assets
Contract assets primarily relate to the Group’s rights to
consideration for work performed but not billed at the reporting
date. The contract assets are transferred to trade receivables
when the rights have become unconditional. This usually occurs
when the Group issues an invoice in accordance with contractual
terms to the customer.
Payments from customers are received based on a billing
schedule/milestone basis, as established in our contracts.
Costs to obtain or fulfil contracts
Costs incremental to obtaining a contract and that are expected
to be recovered or are explicitly chargeable to the customer
regardless of whether the contract is obtained are capitalised.
Financial assets and liabilities
AASB 9 Financial Instruments (AASB 9) contains a classification
and measurement approach for financial assets that reflects
the business model in which assets are managed and their
cash flow characteristics.
AASB 9 contains three principal classification categories for
financial assets: measured at amortised cost, fair value through
other comprehensive income (FVOCI) and fair value through
profit or loss (FVTPL).
Fair value
Due to the short-term nature of these financial rights, the
carrying amounts of the trade receivables and contract assets
are estimated to represent their fair values.
Impairment
The Group has applied the simplified approach to recognise
lifetime expected credit losses for trade receivables, contract
assets and finance lease receivables as permitted by AASB 9.
The Group considers the relevant credit risk associated
with disaggregated portions of the financial assets and after
considering specific provisions against counterparties and
defaults, applies an expected credit loss (ECL) percentage
derived from recorded historic credit losses associated with
the specific population. The key disaggregation of the balances
is between those that are backed by Government funding
and those that are not, and between those that are current or
are overdue less than 90 days or become more than 90 days
overdue. The Group exercises considerable judgement
about how economic factors affect this ECL of each of the
disaggregated balances independently, and applies a premium
as deemed appropriate to adjust the historically determined
default rates to present the total expected credit losses on the
current balances.
This impairment model applies to financial assets measured
at amortised cost or FVOCI (except for investments in
equity instruments).
Key estimate and judgement: Credit risk
Credit risk represents the risk that a counterparty will fail
to perform an obligation causing a financial loss to the
Group. The Group minimises credit risk by undertaking
transactions with a large number of customers in
various industries and geographical areas. A credit risk
management policy is in place and exposure to credit risk
is monitored on an ongoing basis.
The Group uses historical information as a basis for the
estimation of expected credit losses and then adjusts its
assessment of credit risk based on current macro/micro
economic conditions; however, judgement is applied in
doing this assessment.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSC3. Inventories
Current
Raw materials
Work in progress
Finished goods
Components and spare parts
Total inventories
Annual Report 2021 85
2021
$’m
74.4
4.3
54.4
121.1
254.2
2020
$’m
134.6
1.3
57.7
140.4
334.0
Recognition and measurement
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all
estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.
C4. Trade payables and contract liabilities
Trade payables
Contract liabilities
Accruals
Shareholder class action payable
Dividends payable
Other payables
Total trade payables and contract liabilities
Included in the financial statements as:
Current
Non-current
Note
B3
E8
2021
$’m
670.5
444.3
1,091.5
–
–
190.9
2,397.2
2,363.0
34.2
2020
$’m
697.7
497.7
1,034.4
34.0
83.3
179.1
2,526.2
2,497.4
28.8
Recognition and measurement
Trade payables, accruals and other payables
Trade payables, accruals and other payables are recognised when the Group becomes obliged to make future payments resulting from
the purchase of goods and services.
Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities primarily relate to the Group’s obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Group has
received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. Contract liabilities are recognised as revenue when
work is performed under the contract.
If the net amount of the Group’s rights to consideration for work performed after deduction of progress payments received is negative,
the difference is recognised as a liability and included as part of contract liabilities.
Of the Contract liabilities balance of $497.7 million at 30 June 2020, substantially all has been recognised in the current year.
Fair value
Due to the short-term nature of these financial obligations, their carrying amounts are estimated to represent their fair values.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS86 Downer EDI Limited
C5. Property, plant and equipment
2021
$’m
Balance as at 1 July 2020
Additions
Disposals at net book value
Disposal of businesses
Depreciation expense
Impairment charge (i)
Transferred to disposal group assets held for sale
Reclassification at net book value (ii)
Net foreign currency exchange differences
at net book value
Net book value as at 30 June 2021
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
2020
Balance as at 30 June 2019
Opening balance adjustment on application of AASB 16
Balance as at 1 July 2019
Additions
Disposals at net book value
Depreciation expense
Impairment charge (iii)
Net foreign currency exchange differences
at net book value
Net book value as at 30 June 2020
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Plant,
equipment
and
leasehold
improve-
ments
Equipment
under
finance
lease
Laundries
rental
stock
Freehold
land and
buildings
Note
F5
B3
F6
123.1
0.7
(1.8)
(52.2)
(2.6)
–
–
–
(0.1)
67.1
96.5
(29.4)
124.0
–
124.0
4.0
(0.2)
(4.4)
–
(0.3)
123.1
155.1
(32.0)
1,187.9
281.4
(59.6)
(247.7)
(196.2)
(20.2)
(9.4)
(8.2)
(0.4)
927.6
2,005.4
(1,077.8)
1,196.2
–
1,196.2
248.7
(19.1)
(225.6)
(6.8)
(5.5)
1,187.9
2,748.7
(1,560.8)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
9.0
(9.0)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
39.2
27.6
–
(40.9)
(25.8)
–
–
–
(0.1)
–
–
–
44.1
–
44.1
33.5
–
(35.0)
(3.3)
(0.1)
39.2
139.0
(99.8)
Total
1,350.2
309.7
(61.4)
(340.8)
(224.6)
(20.2)
(9.4)
(8.2)
(0.6)
994.7
2,101.9
(1,107.2)
1,373.3
(9.0)
1,364.3
286.2
(19.3)
(265.0)
(10.1)
(5.9)
1,350.2
3,042.8
(1,692.6)
Impairment relates to the divestment of Open Cut Mining West (refer to Note F5).
(i)
(ii) Reclassifications of software from Capital work in progress to Intangible assets.
(iii) Impairment relates to leasehold improvement assets as a result of the portfolio restructure.
Recognition and measurement
The value of property, plant and equipment is measured as the cost of the asset less accumulated depreciation and impairment.
The expected useful life and depreciation methods used are listed below:
Item
Freehold land
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment – mining, power and gas
Plant and equipment – other
Laundries rental stock
Useful life
n/a
20 to 50 years
Life of lease
Working hours
3 to 25 years
18 months to 5 years
Depreciation method
No depreciation
Straight-line
Straight-line
Based on hours of use
Straight-line
Straight-line
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 87
C5. Property, plant and equipment – continued
Recognition and measurement – continued
Key estimate and judgement: Useful lives and residual values
The estimation of the useful lives and residual values of assets has been based on historical experience as well as manufacturers’
warranties (for plant and equipment), lease terms (for leasehold improvements) and turnover policies. In addition, the condition of
the assets is assessed at least annually and considered against the remaining useful life. Adjustments to useful lives and residual
values are made when considered necessary.
C6. Right-of-use assets
The Group leases many assets including property, motor vehicles and plant and equipment. Information about leased assets for which
the Group is a lessee is presented below:
2021
$’m
Leasehold
Property
Motor
Vehicles
Plant and
Equipment
Balance as at 1 July 2020
Additions
Remeasure
Depreciation expense
Transferred to disposal group assets held for sale
Disposal of businesses
Disposals at net book value
Net foreign currency exchange differences at net book value
Net book value as at 30 June 2021
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
2020
Balance recognised on adoption of AASB 16
Additions
Remeasure
Depreciation expense
Impairment charge (i)
Disposals at net book value
Net foreign currency exchange differences at net book value
Net book value as at 30 June 2020
Cost
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
340.9
35.3
(1.4)
(61.1)
(0.2)
(25.8)
(5.4)
(0.7)
281.6
401.6
(120.0)
385.5
57.5
(24.1)
(60.8)
(13.0)
(1.5)
(2.7)
340.9
413.9
(73.0)
109.1
53.2
25.7
(61.4)
(1.1)
(2.5)
(2.6)
(0.1)
120.3
226.7
(106.4)
101.7
56.4
9.2
(56.0)
–
(0.9)
(1.3)
109.1
164.8
(55.7)
142.6
77.3
12.8
(58.1)
(0.9)
(26.9)
(2.1)
(0.1)
144.6
224.0
(79.4)
83.4
86.1
10.1
(35.0)
–
(1.2)
(0.8)
142.6
176.8
(34.2)
(i)
Impairment recognised as a result of the impact that the portfolio restructure had on property footprint across the businesses (refer to Note B3).
Total
592.6
165.8
37.1
(180.6)
(2.2)
(55.2)
(10.1)
(0.9)
546.5
852.3
(305.8)
570.6
200.0
(4.8)
(151.8)
(13.0)
(3.6)
(4.8)
592.6
755.5
(162.9)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSKey estimate and judgement: Useful lives/lease term
and recoverable value
The estimation of the useful lives has been based on the
assets’ lease terms. There are a number of judgements
made in determining the lease terms as noted in the Key
estimates and judgements section of Note E3.
The expected useful life of the asset includes a judgement
as to whether available extension changes will be
exercised. Changes to this assessment are reflected as
a remeasurement, with a corresponding adjustment for
the liability.
In assessing whether a right-of-use asset is impaired,
judgement is required to determine the recoverable value
of the asset. For corporate right-of-use assets, impairment
is assessed against the recoverable amount of cash
generating units to which they are allocated.
88 Downer EDI Limited
C6. Right-of-use assets – continued
Recognition and measurement
Right-of-use assets
The right-of-use assets are initially measured at cost, which
comprises:
– The amount of the initial measurement of the lease liability
– Any lease payments made at or before the commencement date,
less any lease incentives and any initial direct costs incurred by
the lessee
– An estimate of the costs to dismantle and remove the
underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset.
Subsequently the right-of-use asset is measured at cost less any
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses and adjusted
for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.
The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the shorter period
of the lease term and the economic useful life of the underlying
asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or
the costs of the right-of-use asset reflect that the Group will
exercise a purchase option, the asset will be depreciated from
the commencement date to the end of the useful life of the
underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the commencement
date of the lease.
Where the initially anticipated lease term is subsequently
reassessed, any changes are reflected in a remeasurement of
the lease liability and a corresponding adjustment to the asset.
If the recoverable amount of a right-of-use asset is less than
its carrying value, an impairment charge is recognised in the
profit or loss, and the carrying value of asset written-down to its
recoverable amount. Should the recoverable amount increase in
future periods the carrying value may be adjusted to the lower
of the recoverable value or the amortised cost of the asset had
it not been impaired.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 89
C7. Intangible assets
2021
$’m
Restated balance as at 1 July 2020
Additions
Amortisation expense
Disposal of businesses
Transferred to disposal group assets
held for sale
Reclassification at net book value (i)
Net foreign currency exchange differences
at net book value
Net book value as at 30 June 2021
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
2020
Carrying amount as at 1 July 2019
Opening balance adjustment on application
of IFRS Interpretation Committee decision (ii)
Adjusted carrying amount as at 1 July 2019
Additions
Disposals at net book value
Business acquisition adjustments
Amortisation expense
Impairment charge (iii)
Net foreign currency exchange differences
at net book value
Net book value as at 30 June 2020
Cost
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Customer
contracts
and
relation-
ships
Brand
names on
acquisition
Intellectual
property on
acquisition
Software
and system
develop-
ment
Goodwill
2,281.3
–
–
–
–
–
(0.5)
2,280.8
2,598.2
(317.4)
280.6
–
(62.0)
(15.4)
–
–
–
203.2
471.2
(268.0)
2,454.5
345.0
–
2,454.5
–
–
(5.5)
–
(165.0)
(2.7)
2,281.3
2,598.7
(317.4)
–
345.0
2.7
–
–
(67.1)
–
–
280.6
494.7
(214.1)
67.0
–
(4.0)
–
–
–
–
63.0
79.0
(16.0)
71.3
–
71.3
–
–
–
(4.0)
–
(0.3)
67.0
79.1
(12.1)
1.8
–
(0.2)
–
–
–
–
1.6
2.4
(0.8)
2.0
–
2.0
–
–
–
(0.2)
–
–
1.8
2.4
(0.6)
Total
2,860.0
28.4
(89.2)
(23.6)
(0.5)
8.2
(0.4)
2,782.9
3,587.4
(804.5)
229.3
28.4
(23.0)
(8.2)
(0.5)
8.2
0.1
234.3
436.6
(202.3)
257.9
3,130.7
(36.1)
221.8
61.4
(0.2)
–
(29.2)
(23.9)
(0.6)
229.3
441.9
(212.6)
(36.1)
3,094.6
64.1
(0.2)
(5.5)
(100.5)
(188.9)
(3.6)
2,860.0
3,616.8
(756.8)
(i) Reclassifications of software from Capital work in progress to Intangible assets.
(ii) Restated to reflect the Group’s change in accounting policy for costs related to configuration and customisation of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangements.
(iii) $165.0 million impairment as a result of assessment of the carrying value of the Spotless group of CGUs. $23.9 million impairment of capitalised Information Systems
(including applications and IT infrastructure) in CGUs that are being wound down as part of the portfolio restructure (refer to Note B3).
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS90 Downer EDI Limited
C7. Intangible assets – continued
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangements
During the year, the Group revised its accounting policy in
relation to configuration and customisation costs incurred in
implementing SaaS arrangements in response to the IFRIC
agenda decision clarifying its interpretation of how current
accounting standards apply to these types of arrangements.
The Group’s accounting policy has historically been to capitalise
costs related to the configuration and customisation of SaaS
arrangements as intangible assets in the Statement of Financial
Position. Following the adoption of the above IFRIC agenda
decision, current SaaS arrangements were identified and
assessed to determine if the Group has control of the software.
For those arrangements where control does not exist, the Group
derecognised the intangible previously capitalised.
The adoption of the above agenda decisions has resulted
in recognition of costs to configure SaaS arrangements
as an expense of $14.0 million ($9.9 million post-tax) in
the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income in the current year and $25.5 million
(post-tax) as an opening balance adjustment to prior year.
The impact of this change has flowed through to the closing
balances for the year ended 30 June 2020. The Consolidated
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
comparatives for FY20 are unchanged, as the net impact of an
increase in expenses and a reduction on amortisation was not
assessed to be material.
The following table presents the impact of the 1 July 2019
restatement on the comparative information presented in the
prior year Annual Report:
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Balances as at 30 June 2020:
$’m
Intangible assets
Deferred tax asset
Other net assets/(liabilities)
Net assets
Retained earnings
Other equity balances
Total equity
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 June 2020:
$’m
Payments to suppliers and employees
Net cash generated by operating activities
Payments for intangible assets
Net cash used in investing activities
Note
B5(b)
As
previously
reported Adjustment
2,896.1
141.5
(417.1)
2,620.5
94.3
2,526.2
2,620.5
(36.1)
10.6
–
(25.5)
(25.5)
–
(25.5)
As
previously
reported Adjustment
(13,518.3)
178.8
(61.7)
(397.9)
(20.2)
(20.2)
20.2
20.2
As
restated
2,860.0
152.1
(417.1)
2,595.0
68.8
2,526.2
2,595.0
As
restated
(13,538.5)
158.6
(41.5)
(377.7)
Recognition and measurement
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is measured at
cost and subsequently measured at cost less any impairment
losses. The cost represents the excess of the cost of a business
combination over the fair value of the identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired.
Customer contracts and relationships on acquisition
Customer contracts and relationships acquired as part of
a business combination are recognised separately from
goodwill and are carried at fair value at date of acquisition
less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated
impairment losses.
Brand names on acquisition
Brand names acquired as part of a business combination are
recognised separately from goodwill and are carried at fair value
at date of acquisition less accumulated amortisation and any
accumulated impairment losses.
Intellectual property on acquisition
Intellectual property acquired as part of a business combination
is recognised separately from goodwill and is carried at fair value
at date of acquisition less accumulated amortisation and any
accumulated impairment losses.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 91
C7. Intangible assets – continued
Intellectual property, software and system development
Intangible assets acquired by the Group, including intellectual
property (purchased patents and trademarks) and software
are initially recognised at cost, and subsequently measured at
cost less accumulated amortisation and any impairment losses.
Internally developed systems are capitalised once the project is
assessed to be feasible. The costs capitalised include consulting
and direct labour costs. Costs incurred in determining project
feasibility are expensed as incurred.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arrangements
SaaS arrangements are service contracts providing the Group
with the right to access the cloud provider’s application software
over the contract period. As such the Group does not receive a
software intangible asset at the contract commencement date.
For SaaS arrangements, the Group assesses if the contract will
provide a resource that it can ‘control’ to determine whether an
intangible asset is present. If the Group cannot determine control
of the software, the arrangement is deemed a service contract
and any implementation costs including costs to configure
or customise the cloud provider’s application software are
recognised as operating expenses when incurred.
Amortisation
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortised on a
straight-line basis over their useful lives. The estimated useful
lives are generally:
Item
Software and system development
Brand names
Intellectual property acquired
Customer contracts and relationships
Other intangible assets
Useful Life
5 to 15 years
20 years
15 to 20 years
1 to 20 years
20 years
The estimated useful life and amortisation method are reviewed
at the end of each annual reporting period.
Impairment of assets
Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life
are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or
changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired.
Other assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may
not be recoverable.
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which
the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped
at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable
cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows
from other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units or
CGUs). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered
impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment
at each reporting date.
Allocation of goodwill to cash-generating units
Goodwill has been allocated for impairment testing purposes to
CGUs or groups of CGUs (‘CGUs’) that are significant individually
or in aggregate, taking into consideration the nature of service,
resource allocation, how operations are monitored and where
independent cash flows are identifiable.
Consistent with prior year, eight independent CGUs have been
identified across the Group against which goodwill has been
allocated and for which impairment testing has been undertaken.
The goodwill allocation to each CGU is presented below:
Transport Australia
Utilities Australia
Rail
Defence
Downer NZ Services
Building Projects NZ
Spotless
EC&M Australia
Carrying value of
consolidated goodwill
2021
$’m
275.1
335.0
55.3
53.7
69.0
62.0
1,276.3
154.4
2,280.8
2020
$’m
275.1
335.0
55.3
53.7
69.3
62.2
1,276.3
154.4
2,281.3
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS92 Downer EDI Limited
C7. Intangible assets – continued
Key estimates and judgements:
SaaS arrangements
Where the SaaS arrangement supplier provides both
configuration and customisation services, judgement has
been applied to determine whether each of these services
are distinct from the underlying use of the SaaS application
software. Distinct configuration and customisation costs
are expensed as incurred as the software is configured or
customised (i.e. upfront).
Non-distinct configuration and customisation costs are
expensed over the SaaS contract term. Non-distinct
customisation activities significantly enhance or
modify a SaaS cloud-based application. Judgement
has been applied in determining whether the degree of
customisation and modification of the SaaS cloud-based
application is significant.
In implementing SaaS arrangements, the Group has
developed software code that either enhances, modifies or
creates additional capability to the existing owned software.
This software is used to connect with the SaaS arrangement
cloud-based application.
Judgement has been applied in determining whether the
changes to the owned software meets the definition of and
recognition criteria for an intangible asset in accordance
with AASB 138 Intangible Assets.
Impairment of assets
Determination of potential impairment requires an
estimation of the recoverable amount of the CGUs to which
the goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
are allocated. Key assumptions requiring judgement include
projected cash flows, discount rates, budgeted EBIT growth
rate and long-term growth rate.
Estimation of useful life
The estimation of the economic useful lives of software
is initially determined based on historical experience. The
useful lives of intangible assets recognised on business
combinations is independently determined based on
detailed reviews of similar assets and underlying factors.
These useful lives are regularly reassessed for indicators of
any change to the initial assessments. If the economic useful
lives are determined to have changed, the amortisation of
the assets is adjusted to reflect the new expected useful life,
impacting the future amortisation recognised.
Recoverable amount testing
The recoverable amount of the identified CGUs has been
assessed using the higher of “value in use” (VIU) and “fair value
less cost of disposal” (FVLCD).
The carrying value of the CGUs has been determined using
methodologies consistent with the prior period.
Value in use calculation
Transport Australia, Utilities Australia, EC&M Australia,
Rail, Defence, Building Projects NZ and NZ Services CGUs
have been assessed using a VIU model.
In assessing VIU, the estimated future cash flows are discounted
to their present value using a discount rate that uses current
market assessments of the time value of money and the risks
specific to the CGU.
The Group determines the recoverable amount, using three-
year cash flow projections based on the FY22 budget and the
business plans for the years ending 30 June 2023 and 2024
(as approved by the Board). For FY25 onwards, the Group
assumes a long-term growth rate of 2.25% to reflect the organic
growth expectations of the industry.
Cash flow projections are determined utilising the budgeted
Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) less tax, capital
maintenance spending and working capital changes, adjusted
to exclude any uncommitted restructuring costs and future
benefits to provide a ‘free cash flow’ estimate. This calculated
‘free cash flow’ is then discounted to its present value using a
post-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments
of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for
which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
Fair value less cost of disposal calculation
The carrying value of the Spotless CGUs has been assessed
using a FVLCD model.
In FY21 Downer reached an agreement with shareholders
to acquire the remaining 12.2% minority interest in Spotless.
Following the acquisition on 7 October 2020, the Group has
delivered on its FY21 synergy targets with further synergies
anticipated to be realised in FY22.
The use of the FVLCD method for impairment testing is
considered more appropriate as a market participant would take
advantage of the ongoing synergy benefits available.
In determining FVLCD for the Spotless CGU, a discounted cash
flow model was used. Similarly to the other CGUs, a three-year
cash flow projection, based on the EBIT as per the FY22 budget
and the business plan for FY23 and FY24, was utilised. For FY25
onwards, the Group assumes a long-term growth rate of 2.25%
to allow for organic growth on the existing asset base.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 93
C7. Intangible assets – continued
Recoverable amount testing – continued
Adjustments are made to these projections to include assumptions that a market participant would make, such as cash flows relating
to restructuring and integration, following Downer obtaining 100% control of Spotless.
These calculations, classified as Level 3 on the fair value hierarchy, are compared to valuation multiples, or other fair value indicators
where available, to ensure reasonableness.
Results of impairment testing
No impairment has been identified for any of the CGUs.
For all CGUs, sensitivities were made around WACC, growth rate and cash flows assumptions. No reasonably possible change in key
assumptions would give rise to an impairment of any of the CGUs.
Recoverable amount testing – Key assumptions
The table below summarises the key assumptions utilised in the VIU and FVLCD calculations.
2021
2020
Budgeted
EBIT (i)
Long-term
growth
rate
Discount
rate
(post-tax)
Budgeted
EBIT (ii)
Long-term
growth
rate
Discount
rate
(post-tax)
3.7%
7.1%
5.7%
13.8%
3.0%
1.4%
6.8%
8.6%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
8.5%
8.3%
8.7%
9.4%
8.6%
9.7%
8.1%
9.0%
4.7%
(2.6)%
0.3%
16.8%
3.9%
(2.0)%
1.8%
1.8%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
2.25%
9.0%
8.2%
9.1%
10.3%
8.3%
9.5%
8.3%
9.7%
Transport Australia
Utilities Australia
Rail
Defence
Downer NZ Services
Building Projects NZ
Spotless
EC&M Australia
(i) Budgeted EBIT for 2021 is expressed as the compound annual growth rates (CAGR) from FY21 actual to terminal year forecast based on the CGU’s business plan.
(ii) Budgeted EBIT for 2020 is expressed as the compound annual growth rates (CAGR) from FY19 actual to terminal year forecast based on the CGU’s business plan.
An FY19 actual to terminal year CAGR has been disclosed to normalise for the impacts of COVID-19 in FY20.
For all CGUs the FY22 budget and the business plan for FY23
and FY24 have included consideration of the impact of climate
risk. The impact of climate risk is not a key assumption in the
‘value in use’ or ‘fair value less cost of disposal’ calculations.
Growth in activity is expected to be broad-based over this
period, led by the household sector and, importantly for
Downer, the public sector. Growth is then forecast to settle
in a range of 2-3%.
(i) Projected cash flows – including budgeted EBIT and
the impact of COVID-19
COVID-19 Impact on projected cash flows
Budgeted EBIT has been based on past experience and the
Group’s assessment of economic and regulatory factors affecting
the industry within which the Downer businesses operate. The
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Group’s business
lines to varying degrees, with impacts including forced lockdown,
event cancellations, travel restrictions, supply chain restrictions
and general productivity constraints.
Whilst the near-term future health consequences of COVID-19
remain uncertain, the experience to date of the impacts of
COVID-19 on FY20 and FY21 financial performance has been
taken into consideration in the preparation of the projected
cash flows for the FY22 budget and the business plans for
FY23 and FY24.
Generally speaking, the Transport Australia, Utilities Australia,
Rail, Defence and Downer NZ Services CGUs have demonstrated
ongoing resilience, mainly as their customer base includes
Government Agencies or Government-owned corporations.
Downer continues to be vigilant around the management of
COVID-19 and maintaining the highest levels of controls in
line with expert advice and Government guidance. Following a
shock to GDP growth in 2020 driven by COVID-19 shutdowns
and restrictions, the economy has rebounded sharply. In
its latest Economic Outlook statement, the RBA estimates
domestic GDP will grow 4.75% in 2021 and 3.5% in 2022.
Through FY21 the EC&M Australia CGU was the most
heavily impacted by COVID-19 due to customers deferring
maintenance program spending and challenges in mobilising
labour as a result of State border closures. Maintenance
expenditure deferred from FY21 is anticipated to give rise
to an improved performance in FY22.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS94 Downer EDI Limited
C7. Intangible assets – continued
Recoverable amount testing – Key assumptions – continued
Ongoing cash flow forecasts
The cash flow projections through to the terminal year are based
on the Group’s past experience and assessment of economic
and regulatory factors affecting the business in which the
Downer businesses operate. The terminal year cash flow reflects
a steady state performance. Specifically, for each CGU:
– Transport Australia is expected to benefit from an increase
in activity in the transport sector due to higher user
expectation and higher Government spend.
– Utilities Australia is expected to benefit from an increase
in new work won and increased levels of activity in
maintenance work contracts.
– Rail is expected to improve through new opportunities
on rail fleet extensions and maintenance, increased work
opportunities in Queensland and through committed
operational synergies.
– The Defence business is expected to benefit from an
increase in Government spending to deliver a number of
key initiatives as well as from expanding its offering and
services to current and new customers.
– Downer New Zealand Services is expected to benefit
from increased investment in infrastructure, particularly
in transport and utilities.
– Building Projects New Zealand is expected to benefit from
Government-linked expenditure in the vertical build area.
– EC&M Australia’s revenue and EBIT growth assumptions
have reflected an expected recovery on plant maintenance
and shutdowns that were delayed due to COVID-19.
– The cash flows of the Spotless CGU have outperformed
against expectations in the year, and with the exception
of the impact of COVID-19 on the Hospitality business,
have demonstrated operational resilience. During the year
Spotless has disposed of its Laundries business (refer to
Note F5), resulting in a reduction in ongoing capital
investment required to deliver forecast cash flows.
(ii) Long-term growth rates
The long-term annual growth rates, applicable for the periods
after which detailed forecasts have been prepared, are based on
the long-term expected GDP rates for the country of operation,
adjusted as necessary to reflect industry-specific considerations.
(iii) Discount rates
Post-tax discount rates of between 8.1% and 9.7% reflect
the Group’s estimate of the time value of money and risks
associated with each CGU.
In determining the appropriate discount rate for each CGU,
consideration has been given to the estimated weighted
average cost of capital (WACC) for the Group adjusted
for country and business risks specific to that CGU.
The post-tax discount rate is applied to post-tax cash flows
that include an allowance for tax based on the respective
jurisdiction’s tax rate. This method is used to approximate the
requirement of the accounting standards to apply a pre-tax
discount rate to pre-tax cash flows.
(iv) Budgeted capital expenditure
The expected cash flows for capital expenditure are based
on past experience and the amounts included in the terminal
year calculation are for maintenance capital used for existing
plant and replacement of plant as it is retired from service. The
resulting expenditure has been compared against the annual
depreciation charge to ensure that it is reasonable.
(v) Budgeted working capital
Working capital has been maintained at a level required to
support the business activities of each CGU, taking into account
changes in the business cycle. It has been assumed to be in line
with historic trends given the level of operating activity.
C8. Lease receivables
Less than one year
Between one and five years
Greater than five years
Future minimum lease receivables
Less: unearned finance income
Present value of minimum lease
receivables
Included in the financial
statements as:
Current
Non-current
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
0.1
–
–
0.1
–
0.1
0.1
–
20.6
50.9
–
71.5
(4.7)
66.8
18.5
48.3
The Group’s lease receivables materially related to mining
businesses that have been divested in the year. Refer to Note F5.
There were no guaranteed residual values of assets leased under
finance leases at reporting date (2020: nil). However some of the
leased assets serve as a guarantee against these receivables.
Recognition and measurement
Some of the Group’s mining services contracts include
arrangements whereby the customer will retain ownership of the
assets at the end of the contract. The asset component of those
contracts is recognised as lease receivables.
A lease arrangement transfers substantially all the risks and
rewards of ownership of the asset to the lessee. The Group’s net
investment in the lease equals the net present value of the future
minimum lease payments. Finance lease income is recognised
to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the Group’s
remaining net investment in respect of the lease.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSC9. Other provisions
2021
$’m
Balance at 1 July 2020
Additional provisions recognised
Unused provisions reversed
Utilisation of provisions
Disposal of businesses
Balance at 30 June 2021
Included in financial statements as:
Current
Non-current
Annual Report 2021 95
Decomm-
issioning
and
restoration
Warranties
and
contract
claims
Onerous
contracts
and other
29.1
1.3
(1.3)
(4.0)
–
25.1
8.5
16.6
37.7
15.5
(1.8)
(25.1)
–
26.3
21.6
4.7
46.7
17.3
–
(28.6)
(0.8)
34.6
34.3
0.3
Total
113.5
34.1
(3.1)
(57.7)
(0.8)
86.0
64.4
21.6
Recognition and measurement
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when:
– The Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event
– It is probable that resources will be expended to settle
the obligation
– The amount of the provision can be measured reliably.
(i) Decommissioning and restoration
Provisions for decommissioning and restoration are made for
close-down, restoration and environmental rehabilitation costs,
including the cost of dismantling and demolition of infrastructure,
removal of residual materials and remediation of disturbed areas.
Future rectification costs are reviewed annually and any changes
are reflected in the present value of the rectification provision at
the end of the reporting period.
The provision is discounted using a pre-tax rate that reflects
current market assessments of the time value of money and the
risks specific to the liability.
(ii) Warranties and contract claims
Provisions for warranties and contract claims are made for
the estimated liability on all products still under warranty at
balance sheet date and known claims arising under service and
construction contracts.
(iii) Onerous contracts and other
Provisions primarily include amounts recognised in relation to
onerous customer contracts and supply contracts.
The onerous contract provision is discounted using a pre-tax
rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value
of money and the risks specific to the liability.
Key estimates and judgements: Provisions
(i) Decommissioning and restoration
Judgement is required in determining the expected
expenditure required to settle rectification obligations at
the reporting date, based on current legal requirements,
technology and estimates of inflation.
(ii) Warranties and contract claims
The provision is estimated having regard to previous claims
experience.
(iii) Onerous contracts and other
These provisions have been calculated based on
management’s best estimate of discounted net cash
outflows required to fulfil the contracts. The status of these
contracts and the adequacy of provisions are assessed
at each reporting date. Any change in the assessment of
provisions impacts the results of the business.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS96 Downer EDI Limited
C10. Contingent liabilities
Bonding
The Group has bid bonds and performance bonds issued in respect of contract
performance in the normal course of business for controlled entities
Note
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
E2
1,376.3
1,439.8
The Group is called upon to give guarantees and indemnities to
counterparties, relating to the performance of contractual and
financial obligations (including for controlled entities and related
parties). Other than as noted above, these guarantees and
indemnities are indeterminable in amount.
Other contingent liabilities
(i) The Group is subject to design liability in relation to
completed design and construction projects. The Directors
are of the opinion that there is adequate insurance to cover
this area and accordingly, no amounts are recognised in the
financial statements.
(ii) The Group is subject to product liability claims. Provision
is made for the potential costs of carrying out rectification
works based on known claims and previous claims history.
However, as the ultimate outcome of these claims cannot
be reliably determined at the date of this report, contingent
liability may exist for any amounts that ultimately become
payable in excess of current provisioning levels.
(iii) Controlled entities have entered into various joint
arrangements under which the controlled entity is jointly
and severally liable for the obligations of the relevant
joint arrangements.
(iv) The Group carries the normal contractors’ and consultants’
liability in relation to services, supply and construction
contracts (for example, liability relating to professional
advice, design, completion, workmanship, and damage), as
well as liability for personal injury/property damage during
the course of a project. Potential liability may arise from
claims, disputes and/or litigation/arbitration by or against
Group companies and/or joint venture arrangements in which
the Group has an interest. The Group is currently managing
a number of claims, arbitration and litigation processes in
relation to services, supply and construction contracts as
well as in relation to personal injury and property damage
claims arising from project delivery.
(v) Downer New Zealand, an entity in the Group, has been
named as co-defendants in a ‘leaky building’ claim. The leaky
building claim where the Group entity is co-defendant
relates to water damage arising from historical design and
construction methodologies (and certification) for residential
and other buildings in New Zealand during the early to mid
2000s. The Directors are of the opinion that disclosure of
any further information relating to the leaky building claim
would be prejudicial to the interests of the Group.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 97
D
Employee benefits
This section provides a breakdown of the various programs Downer uses to reward and recognise employees and key executives,
including Key Management Personnel (KMP). Downer believes that these programs reinforce the value of ownership and
incentives and drive performance both individually and collectively to deliver better returns to shareholders.
D1. Employee benefits
D2. Defined benefit plan
D1. Employee benefits
Employee benefits expense:
– Defined contribution plans costs
– Share-based employee benefits expense (i)
– Employee benefits
– Redundancy costs
– Defined benefit plan costs
Total
Employee benefits provision:
– Current
– Non-current (ii)
Total
D3. Key management personnel compensation
D4. Employee discount share plan
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
214.6
(0.4)
3,630.7
12.9
1.7
3,859.5
353.6
35.3
388.9
262.3
4.8
3,885.8
57.4
7.0
4,217.3
377.1
55.0
432.1
(i) Share-based payments net benefit for the year includes the reversal for the 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan performance rights due to forfeiture.
(ii)
Included in the non-current employee benefit provision is the net obligation of the defined benefit plan. Refer to Note D2.
Recognition and measurement
The employee benefits liability represents accrued wages and salaries, leave entitlements and other incentives recognised in respect of
employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period. These liabilities are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when they
are settled and include related on-costs, such as workers compensation insurance, superannuation and payroll tax.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS98 Downer EDI Limited
Key estimates and judgements:
Annual leave and long service leave
Long-term employee benefits are measured at the present value of estimated future payments for the services provided by
employees up to the end of the reporting period. This calculation requires judgement in determining the following key assumptions:
– Future increase in wages and salary rates
– Future on-cost rates
– Expected settlement dates based on staff turnover history.
The liability is discounted using the Australian corporate bond rates which most closely match the terms to maturity of the entitlement.
For New Zealand employees the liability is discounted using long-term government bond rates given there is no deep corporate
bond market.
Interpretation of Enterprise Agreements (EAs) and Modern Awards
Management estimates any potential expenses in relation to payroll remediation matters.
Previously identified matters are in the process of final validation and quantification. In the case of redundancy costs arising
from Ordinary and Customary Turnover of Labour rate (OCTL), the quantification and ultimate liability will also be subject to the
outcome of any appeal.
The Group is committed to ensuring its people are paid in accordance with their legal entitlements and will keep the dedicated
reviewing team in place until it is satisfied that the above matters have been addressed.
D2. Defined benefit plan
The Group participates in the EquipSuper Defined Benefit Scheme which provides participants (<100 employees) with a lump sum
benefit on retirement, death, disablement or withdrawal. The scheme operates under the Superannuation Industry legislation, and
is governed by The Scheme Trustees, in compliance with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority framework. The scheme is closed
to new employees.
As at 30 June 2021, the fair value of plan assets (comprising Investment Funds) was $59.6 million. The plan obligation balance was
$60.5 million. The net liability of $0.9 million is included in Employee provisions above (refer to Note D1). These balances were subject
to an independent actuarial review as at 30 June 2021.
The main movements during the year were $1.7 million of services costs expensed to the profit or loss, $5.0 million of actuarial gains on
the obligation, and the Group contributions of $1.3 million.
Key actuarial assumptions used in determining the values were a discount rate of 2.5% and an expected salary increase rate of
3.0%. Sensitivity analysis shows a 0.5 percentage point reduction in the discount rate would increase the obligation by 4.6% and
0.5 percentage point increase in the expected salary increase rate would increase the obligation by 4.4%.
Key estimate and judgement: Valuation of the defined benefit plan assets and obligations
There are a number of estimates and assumptions used in determining the defined benefit plan assets, obligations and expenses.
These include salary increases, future earnings, and the returns on fund investments. Any difference in these assumptions or
estimates will be recognised in other comprehensive income and not through the income statement. The net of the plan assets
and obligations recognised in the statement of financial position will be affected by any movement in the returns on the investment
or the rate of interest.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSD3. Key management personnel compensation
Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Share-based payments (i)
Total
Annual Report 2021 99
2021
$
2020
$
10,665,093
225,533
(150,354)
10,740,272
7,914,786
244,055
1,878,243
10,037,084
(i) Share-based payments net benefit for the year includes the reversal for the 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan performance rights due to forfeiture.
Recognition and measurement
Equity-settled transactions
Equity-settled share-based transactions are measured at fair
value at the date of grant. The cost of these transactions is
recognised in profit or loss and credited to equity over the
vesting period. At each balance sheet date, the Group revises
its estimates of the number of rights that are expected to
vest for service and non-market performance conditions.
The expense recognised each year takes into account the
most recent estimate.
The fair value at grant date is independently determined using
an option pricing model and takes into account any market
related performance conditions. Non-market vesting conditions
are not considered when determining value; however they are
included in assumptions about the number of rights that are
expected to vest.
Cash-settled transactions
The amount payable to employees in respect of cash-settled
share-based payments is recognised as an expense, with a
corresponding increase in liabilities, over the period during
which the employees become unconditionally entitled to the
payment. The liability is remeasured at each reporting date
and at settlement date based on the fair value, with any changes
in the liability being recognised in profit or loss.
D4. Employee discount share plan
No shares were issued under the Employee Discount Share Plan
during the years ended 30 June 2021 and 30 June 2020.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS100 Downer EDI Limited
E
Capital structure and financing
This section provides information relating to the Group’s capital structure and its exposure to financial risks, how they affect
the Group’s financial position and performance and how the risks are managed.
The capital structure of the Group consists of debt and equity. The Directors determine the appropriate capital structure
of Downer, specifically how much is raised from shareholders (equity) and how much is borrowed from financial institutions
(debt) in order to finance the current and future activities of the Group. The Directors review the Group’s capital structure
and dividend policy regularly and do so in the context of the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, to invest in
opportunities that grow the business and enhance shareholder value.
E1. Borrowings
E2. Financing facilities
E3. Lease liabilities
E4. Commitments
E1. Borrowings
Current
Unsecured:
– Bank loans
– AUD medium term notes
– Deferred finance charges
Total current borrowings
Non-current
Unsecured:
– Bank loans
– USD private placement notes
– AUD private placement notes
– AUD medium term notes
– JPY medium term notes
– Deferred finance charges
Total non-current borrowings
Total borrowings
Fair value of total borrowings (i)
(i) Excludes lease liabilities.
Issued capital
E5.
E6. Non-controlling interest (NCI)
E7. Reserves
E8. Dividends
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
50.0
250.0
(3.8)
296.2
400.0
133.0
30.0
510.7
120.4
(8.7)
1,185.4
1,481.6
1,611.5
5.4
–
(4.0)
1.4
982.2
145.7
30.0
762.8
135.3
(6.1)
2,049.9
2,051.3
2,230.4
Recognition and measurement
Borrowings
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest rate method.
Fair value
The cash flows under the Group’s debt instruments are discounted using current market base interest rates and adjusted for current
market credit default swap spreads for companies with a BBB credit rating.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSE2. Financing facilities
At reporting date, the Group had the following facilities that were unutilised:
Syndicated loan facilities
Bilateral loan facilities
Total unutilised loan facilities
Syndicated bank guarantee facilities
Bilateral bank guarantees and insurance bonding facilities
Total unutilised bonding facilities
Summary of borrowing arrangements
The Group’s borrowing arrangements are as follows:
Bank loan facilities
Bilateral loan facilities:
The Group has a total of $477.0 million in bilateral loan facilities
which are unsecured, committed facilities.
Syndicated loan facilities:
The Group has $1,400.0 million of syndicated bank loan facilities
which are unsecured, committed facilities.
USD private placement notes
USD unsecured private placement notes are on issue for a total
amount of US$100.0 million with a maturity date of July 2025.
The USD denominated principal and interest amounts have been
fully hedged against the Australian dollar through cross-currency
interest rate swaps.
Annual Report 2021 101
2021
$’m
1,100.0
327.0
1,427.0
148.1
484.9
633.0
2020
$’m
960.0
310.0
1,270.0
102.5
492.5
595.0
AUD private placement notes
AUD unsecured private placement notes are on issue for a total
amount of $30.0 million with a maturity date of July 2025.
Medium Term Notes (MTNs)
The Group has the following unsecured MTNs on issue:
– $250.0 million maturing March 2022
– $500.0 million maturing April 2026
– JPY 10.0 billion maturing May 2033
– The carrying value of the AUD MTN maturing April 2026
includes a premium of $10.7 million over the face value
owing to the differential between the coupon rate for that
instrument and the prevailing market interest rate at the
date of issue.
– The JPY denominated principal and interest amounts have
been fully hedged against the Australian dollar through
a cross-currency interest rate swap.
The above loan facilities and note issuances are supported
by guarantees from certain Group subsidiaries.
The maturity profile of the Group’s borrowing arrangements by
financial year is represented in the below table by facility limit:
Maturing in the period
$’m
1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022
1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023
1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026
1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
1 July 2032 to 30 June 2033
Total
Bilateral
Loan
Facilities
Syndicated
Loan
Facilities
USD Private
Placement
Notes
AUD Private
Placement
Notes
Medium
Term
Notes
50.0
352.0
75.0
–
–
–
–
477.0
–
–
300.0
400.0
400.0
300.0
–
1,400.0
–
–
–
–
133.0
–
–
133.0
–
–
–
–
30.0
–
–
30.0
250.0
–
–
–
500.0
–
120.4
870.4
Total
300.0
352.0
375.0
400.0
1,063.0
300.0
120.4
2,910.4
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS102 Downer EDI Limited
E2. Financing facilities – continued
Covenants on financing facilities
Downer Group’s financing facilities contain undertakings to
comply with financial covenants and ensure that Group guarantors
of these facilities collectively meet certain minimum threshold
amounts of Group EBITA and Group Total Tangible Assets.
The main financial covenants which the Group is subject to are
Net Worth, Interest Service Coverage and Leverage.
Financial covenants testing is undertaken monthly and reported
at the Downer Board meetings. Reporting of financial covenants
to financiers occurs semi-annually for the rolling 12-month
periods to 30 June and 31 December. Downer Group was in
compliance with all its financial covenants as at 30 June 2021.
Bank guarantees and insurance bonds
The Group has $2,009.3 million of bank guarantee and insurance
bond facilities to support its contracting activities.
$1,126.5 million of these facilities are provided to the Group on a
committed basis and $882.8 million on an uncommitted basis.
The Group’s facilities are provided by a number of banks and
insurance companies on an unsecured and revolving basis.
$1,376.3 million (refer to Note C10) of these facilities were
utilised as at 30 June 2021 with $633.0 million unutilised.
These facilities have varying maturity dates between financial
years 2022, 2023 and 2024.
The underlying risk being assumed by the relevant financier
under all bank guarantees and insurance bonds is corporate
credit risk rather than project specific risk.
The Group has flexibility in respect of certain committed facility
amounts (shown as part of the unutilised bilateral loan facilities)
which can, at the election of the Group, be utilised to provide
additional bank guarantees capacity.
Refinancing requirements
The Group will negotiate with existing and, where required,
with new financiers to extend the maturity date or refinance
facilities maturing within the next 12 months. The Group’s
financial metrics and credit rating as well as conditions in
financial markets and other factors may influence the outcome
of these negotiations. As at 30 June 2021, the Group has
$300 million debt facilities maturing within the next 12 months,
comprising a $250 million MTN that matures in March 2022
and a $50 million Term Loan facility that matures in June 2022.
Whilst the means of refinancing has not yet been determined,
the Group’s strong liquidity, investment grade credit rating
and extensive bank relationships are expected to provide it
with sufficient flexibility to either repay these maturities from
existing undrawn committed debt facilities or refinance them
with new facilities prior to maturity. Refer to Note G2(f) for
liquidity risk management.
Credit ratings
The Group has an Investment Grade credit rating of BBB
(Outlook Stable) from Fitch Ratings. Where the credit rating is
lowered or placed on negative watch, customers and suppliers
may be less willing to contract with the Group. Furthermore,
banks and other lending institutions may demand more stringent
terms (including increased pricing, reduced tenors and lower
facility limits) on all financing facilities, to reflect the weaker
credit risk profile.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSE3. Lease liabilities
Contractual undiscounted
cash flows
Less than one year
One to five years
More than five years
Total undiscounted lease
liabilities
Current
Non-current
Total lease liabilities
2021
$’m
176.1
360.8
196.1
733.0
157.7
505.1
662.8
2020
$’m
193.1
402.2
292.5
887.8
168.9
594.3
763.2
Lease liabilities
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of
future lease payments that are not paid at the commencement
date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or if
this rate cannot be readily determined the Group’s incremental
borrowing rate. Generally, the Group uses its incremental
borrowing rate as the discount rate.
Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease
liability comprise:
– Fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments),
less any lease incentives receivable
– Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate
– The exercise price of a purchase option if the lessee is
reasonably certain to exercise that option
– The amount expected to be payable under a residual value
guarantee
– Payments of penalties for termination of the lease, if the
lease term reflects the lessee exercising an option to
terminate the lease.
Variable lease payments not included in the initial measurement
of the lease liability are recognised directly in profit or loss.
The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the
carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using
the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying
amount to reflect the lease payments made.
Annual Report 2021 103
The Group remeasures the lease liability (and makes a
corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use asset)
whenever:
– The lease term has changed or there is a significant event
or change in circumstances resulting in a change in the
assessment of exercise of a purchase option, in which case
the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised
lease payments using a revised discount rate
– The lease payments change due to changes in an index or
rate or a change in the amount expected to be payable under
a residual value guarantee
– A lease contract is modified, and the lease modification is
not accounted for as a separate lease, in which case the
lease liability is remeasured based on the lease term of the
modified lease by discounting the revised lease payments
using a revised discount rate at the effective date of
the modification.
The expense charged to profit or loss for low value and short-
term leases (excluded from lease liabilities) is analysed as:
Lease expenses
Land and buildings
Plant and equipment
Total lease expenses
2021
$’m
2.1
52.7
54.8
2020
$’m
2.4
36.5
38.9
Key estimates and judgements: Lease liabilities
(i) Extension option
In determining the lease term, the Group considers all facts
and circumstances that create an economic incentive to
exercise an extension option, or not exercise a termination
option. Extension options (or periods after termination
options) are only included in the lease term if the lease is
reasonably certain to be extended (or not terminated).
(ii) Incremental borrowing rate
In determining the present value of the future lease
payments, the Group discounts the lease payments using
an incremental borrowing rate (IBR). The IBR reflects the
financing characteristics and duration of the underlying
lease. Once a discount rate has been set for a leased asset
(or portfolio of assets with similar characteristics), this rate
will remain unchanged for the term of that lease. When a
lease modification occurs, and it is not accounted for as a
separate lease, a new IBR will be assigned to reflect the new
characteristics of the lease.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS104 Downer EDI Limited
E4. Commitments
Capital expenditure commitments
Plant and equipment and other
Within one year
Between one and five years
Greater than five years
Total
Catering rights
Catering rights relates to exclusive secured catering rights arrangements with customers.
Within one year
Between one and five years
Greater than five years
Total
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
42.5
16.7
0.7
59.9
16.8
7.0
2.5
26.3
72.1
15.5
0.4
88.0
24.3
35.2
3.7
63.2
E5. Issued capital
Ordinary shares
Unvested executive incentive shares
Distributing Securities (ROADS)
Total
Jun 2021
Jun 2020
No.
$’m
No.
$’m
696,928,956
1,249,255
200,000,000
594,702,512
2,231,632
200,000,000
2,631.5
(7.5)
178.6
2,802.6
2,263.1
(12.0)
178.6
2,429.7
(a) Fully paid ordinary share capital
Fully paid ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the right to dividends.
Fully paid ordinary share capital
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Capital raising (i)
Capital raising costs net of tax
Group on-market share buy-back
Balance at the end of the financial year
(b) Unvested executive incentive shares
Balance at the beginning of the financial year
Vested executive incentive share transactions (ii)
Balance at the end of the financial year
2021
2020
m’s
$’m
m’s
$’m
594.7
106.6
–
(4.4)
696.9
2.2
(1.0)
1.2
2,263.1
399.7
(6.5)
(24.8)
2,631.5
(12.0)
4.5
(7.5)
594.7
–
–
–
594.7
3.4
(1.2)
2.2
2,263.1
–
–
–
2,263.1
(16.6)
4.6
(12.0)
(i) On 30 July 2020, 88,585,611 shares were issued with net proceeds of $332.2 million, and on 20 August 2020 18,004,231 shares were issued with net proceeds of $67.5 million
being received.
(ii) June 2021 figures relate to the 2017 LTI plan, second deferred component of the 2018 STI award and first deferred component of the 2019 STI award totalling 982,377 vested
shares for a value of $4,488,658. June 2020 figures relate to the 2016 LTI plan, second deferred component of the 2017 STI award and first deferred component of the 2018
STI award totalling 1,153,814 vested shares for a value of $4,608,778.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 105
E5. Issued capital – continued
(b) Unvested executive incentive shares – continued
Unvested executive incentive shares are stock market purchases and are held by the Executive Employee Share Plan Trust under the
Long Term Incentive (LTI) plan. From the 2011 LTI plan onwards, no dividends will be distributed on shares held in trust during the
performance measurement and service periods. Accumulated dividends will be paid out to executives after all vesting conditions have
been met. Otherwise, excess net dividends are retained in the trust to be used by the Company to acquire additional shares on the
market for employee equity plans.
(c) Redeemable Optionally Adjustable Distributing Securities (ROADS)
Balance at the beginning and at the end of the financial year
2021
m’s
200.0
$’m
178.6
2020
m’s
200.0
$’m
178.6
ROADS are perpetual, redeemable, exchangeable preference shares. In accordance with the terms of the ROADS preference shares,
the dividend rate for the one year commencing 15 June 2021 is 4.42% per annum (2020: 4.32% per annum) which is equivalent to the
one year swap rate on 15 June 2021 of 0.37% per annum plus the step-up margin of 4.05% per annum.
Share options and performance rights
During the financial year 1,420,213 performance rights (Jun 2020: nil) in relation to unissued shares were granted to senior
executives of the Group under the LTI plan. Further details of the Key Management Personnel (KMP) LTI plan are contained
in the Remuneration Report.
Recognition and measurement
Ordinary shares
Incremental costs directly attributed to the issue of ordinary shares are accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.
Executive incentive shares
When executive incentive shares subsequently vest to employees under the Downer employee share plans, the carrying value of the
vested shares is transferred from the Employee benefits reserve.
E6. Non-controlling interest (NCI)
The following table summarises the NCI in relation to the Group’s subsidiaries:
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Net assets
NCI percentage
Net assets attributable to NCI
Jun 2021
Jun 2020
Spotless
$’m
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Other
$’m
17.3
1.4
(1.4)
(0.1)
17.2
26.0%
4.5
Total
$’m
Spotless
$’m
17.3
1.4
(1.4)
(0.1)
17.2
26.0%
4.5
563.9
2,407.3
(738.3)
(1,087.4)
1,145.5
12.198%
139.7
Other
$’m
18.4
0.3
(1.4)
(0.1)
17.2
26.0%
4.5
Total
$’m
582.3
2,407.6
(739.7)
(1,087.5)
1,162.7
144.2
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS106 Downer EDI Limited
E6. Non-controlling interest (NCI) – continued
On 7 October 2020, the Group completed the acquisition of the 12.198% of the Spotless shares that it did not already own.
The table below summarises the accounting for the acquisition of the NCI.
Cash consideration paid
Fair value of Downer Contingent Share Options (DCSO) at issue date
Total consideration
Value of Spotless NCI at 30 June 2020
NCI share of Spotless results
NCI share of other reserves
Value of NCI on acquisition
Net premium
Transaction Costs (net of tax)
Deferred Tax recognised on Spotless joining the Downer tax consolidated group (i)
Amount recognised in Equity reserve
Note
E7
$’m
134.5
16.7
151.2
(139.7)
(1.2)
(140.9)
(0.3)
(141.2)
(10.0)
(5.3)
24.8
9.5
(i) The acquisition of the remaining 12.198% shares in Spotless that Downer did not already own automatically resulted in Spotless joining the Downer tax consolidated group
on 7 October 2020. As such, the tax bases of the assets of Spotless are required to be reset by applying the allocable cost amount (ACA) methodology prescribed under
the income tax legislation. An ACA calculation has been undertaken resulting in a net increase of $24.8 million in deferred tax assets which has been recognised in equity
at 30 June 2021.
The fair value of the DCSO issued as at the date the transaction completed was determined using an option pricing model. The key
assumptions used in this assessment were a TERP adjusted share price of $4.30, option volatility of 40%, interest of 0.31% and dividend
yield of 8.5%.
The premium payable (being the difference between the total carrying value of the NCI interest, and the fair value of the consideration
paid or payable) was recognised within Equity.
The liability recognised in relation to the DCSO is a Level 2 financial instrument whose fair value is calculated based on an option
pricing model, using inputs from observable data. It is recorded in the Statement of financial position as part of the current Other
financial liabilities balance and is revalued at each reporting date, with any movement in the liability being recognised through
‘Other expenses from ordinary activities’ in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.
DCSO Liability recognised at issue date
Charge to ‘Other expenses from ordinary activities’
Liability at 30 June 2021
Note
B3
$’m
16.7
16.6
33.3
Key estimate and judgement: Allocable cost amount (ACA) calculation
As a consequence of acquiring the remaining 12.198% shares in Spotless that Downer did not already own, Spotless automatically
joined the Downer tax consolidated group on 7 October 2020. As such, the tax bases of the assets of Spotless were reset applying
the ACA methodology. An external valuation of the assets of Spotless at the joining date was undertaken for the purpose of
performing the ACA calculation. Judgement is required to determine the market values of the relevant assets.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 107
E7. Reserves
2021
$’m
Foreign
currency
trans-
lation
reserve
Hedge
reserve
Employee
benefits
reserve
Equity
reserve
Total
attribut-
able
to the
members
of the
Parent
Fair
value
through
OCI
reserve
Balance at 1 July 2020
Foreign currency translation difference
Actuarial movement on defined benefit plan obligations
Income tax effect of actuarial movement on
defined benefit plan obligations
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of tax)
Total comprehensive income for the year
Vested executive incentive share transactions
Share-based employee benefits expense
Income tax relating to share-based transactions during the year
Acquisition of Non-Controlling Interest (net of tax)
Balance at 30 June 2021
2020
Balance at 1 July 2019
Foreign currency translation difference
Change in fair value of cash flow hedges (net of tax)
Actuarial movement on defined benefit plan obligations
Income tax effect of actuarial movement on defined benefit plan
obligations
Total comprehensive income for the year
Vested executive incentive share transactions
Share-based employee benefits expense
Income tax relating to share-based transactions during the year
Balance at 30 June 2020
(29.4)
–
–
–
6.8
6.8
–
–
–
(0.5)
(23.1)
(24.0)
–
(5.4)
–
–
(5.4)
–
–
–
(29.4)
(30.6)
0.7
–
–
–
0.7
–
–
–
0.2
(29.7)
(16.7)
(13.9)
–
–
–
(13.9)
–
–
–
(30.6)
14.9
–
5.0
(1.5)
–
3.5
(4.5)
(0.4)
1.2
–
14.7
15.8
–
–
0.7
(0.2)
0.5
(4.6)
4.8
(1.6)
14.9
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
9.5
9.5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2.6)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2.6)
(2.6)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(2.6)
(47.7)
0.7
5.0
(1.5)
6.8
11.0
(4.5)
(0.4)
1.2
9.2
(31.2)
(27.5)
(13.9)
(5.4)
0.7
(0.2)
(18.8)
(4.6)
4.8
(1.6)
(47.7)
Hedge reserve
The hedge reserve comprises the effective portion of the
cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging
instruments relating to future transactions.
Equity reserve
The Equity reserve accounts for the difference between the
fair value of, and the amounts paid or received for, equity
transactions with non-controlling interests.
Foreign currency translation reserve
The foreign currency translation reserve comprises foreign
exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial
statements of operations where their functional currency is
different to the presentation currency of the Group.
Fair value through OCI reserve
The fair value through OCI reserve comprises the cumulative
net change in the fair value of equity investments designated
as FVOCI. Until the assets are derecognised or reclassified, this
amount is reduced by the amount of loss allowance.
Employee benefit reserve
The employee benefit reserve is used to recognise the fair
value of share-based payments issued to employees over the
vesting period, and to recognise the value attributable to the
share-based payments during the reporting period. This reserve
also includes the actuarial gain/loss arisen on the defined benefit
plan (refer to Note D2).
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS108 Downer EDI Limited
E8. Dividends
(a) Ordinary shares
Dividend per share (in Australian cents)
Franking percentage
Cost (in $’m)
Dividend record date
Payment date
2021
Final
12.0
0%
83.6
26/8/21
23/9/21
2021
Interim
9.0
0%
63.1
25/2/21
25/3/21
2020
Final
–
–
–
–
–
2020
Interim
14.0
0%
83.3
26/2/20
25/9/20
Recognition and measurement
A liability is recognised for the amount of any dividend declared, being appropriately authorised and no longer at the discretion of the
entity, before or at the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance sheet date.
Downer deferred the unfranked FY20 interim dividend which was originally due to be paid on 25 March 2020 which was disclosed
as a dividend payable as at 30 June 2020 (refer to Note C4). The dividend was paid on 25 September 2020 and is disclosed in the
cash flows for the year ended 30 June 2021.
The final 2021 dividend has not been declared at the reporting date and therefore is not reflected in the consolidated financial statements.
(b) Redeemable Optionally Adjustable Distributing Securities (ROADS)
2021
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Dividend per ROADS (in Australian cents)
New Zealand imputation credit percentage
Cost (in A$’m)
Payment date
0.72
100%
1.4
15/9/20
0.73
100%
1.5
15/12/20
0.71
100%
1.5
15/3/21
0.72
100%
1.4
15/6/21
2020
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Dividend per ROADS (in Australian cents)
New Zealand imputation credit percentage
Cost (in A$’m)
Payment date
0.92
100%
1.8
16/9/19
0.95
100%
1.9
16/12/19
0.96
100%
1.9
16/3/20
0.92
100%
1.8
15/6/20
Total
2.88
100%
5.8
Total
3.75
100%
7.4
(c) Franking credits
The franking account balance as at 30 June 2021 is nil (2020: nil).
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 109
F
Group structure
This section explains significant aspects of Downer’s Group structure, including joint arrangements where the Group has
interest in its controlled entities and how changes have affected the Group structure. It also provides information on business
acquisitions and disposals made during the financial year as well as information relating to Downer’s related parties, the extent
of related party transactions and the impact they had on the Group’s financial performance and position.
F1. Joint arrangements and associate entities
F2. Controlled entities
F3. Related party information
F4. Parent entity disclosures
F5. Acquisition and disposals of businesses
F6. Disposal group held for sale
F1. Joint arrangements and associate entities
(a) Interest in joint ventures and associates
Interest in joint ventures at the beginning of the financial year
Share of net profit
Share of distributions
Interest in joint venture divested
Foreign currency exchange differences
Interest in joint ventures at the end of the financial year
Interest in associates at the beginning of the financial year
Share of net profit
Investment in associates
Additional associate interest acquired
Interest in associates at the end of the financial year
Total interest in joint ventures and associates
Note
F5
2021
$’m
32.1
12.9
(11.6)
(9.3)
–
24.1
78.5
9.3
9.8
33.4
131.0
155.1
2020
$’m
31.5
18.2
(17.2)
–
(0.4)
32.1
77.3
1.2
–
–
78.5
110.6
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS110 Downer EDI Limited
F1. Joint arrangements and associate entities – continued
(a) Interest in joint ventures and associates – continued
The Group has interests in the following joint ventures and associates which are equity accounted:
Name of arrangement
Principal activity
Ownership interest
Country of
operation
2021
%
2020
%
Joint ventures
Allied Asphalt Limited
Bitumen Importers Australia Joint Venture
Bitumen Importers Australia Pty Ltd
Eden Park Catering Limited (i)
EDI Rail-Bombardier Transportation Pty Ltd
Emulco Limited
Isaac Asphalt Limited
Repurpose It Holdings Pty Ltd
RTL Mining and Earthworks Pty Ltd (i)
Waanyi Downer JV Pty Ltd
Asphalt plant
Construction of bitumen storage facility
Bitumen importer
Catering for functions at Eden Park
Sale and maintenance of railway rollingstock
Emulsion plant
Manufacture and supply of asphalt
Waste recycling
Contract mining; civil works and plant hire
Contract mining services
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Australia
ZFS Functions (Pty) Ltd
Catering for functions at Federation Square
Australia
Associates
Keolis Downer Pty Ltd
HT HoldCo Pty Ltd (ii)
Operation and maintenance of Gold Coast
light rail, Melbourne tram network, Adelaide
metro and bus operation
Laundries services
Australia
Australia
50
50
50
–
50
50
50
45
–
50
50
49
30
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
44
50
50
49
–
(i) Downer’s interest in this joint venture was disposed of during the year ended 30 June 2021.
(ii) Joint venture was entered into during the year ended 30 June 2021, upon 70% sale of Laundries business.
There are no material commitments held by joint ventures or associates. All joint ventures and associates have a statutory reporting
date of 30 June.
The Group’s share of aggregate financial information from joint ventures and associates is presented below.
The Group does not disclose the details of the individual joint ventures and associates on the basis these are individually immaterial.
The Group’s share of the carrying amounts:
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Net assets
Goodwill
Adjustment to align accounting policies
Carrying amount
Profit for the year
Total comprehensive income
2021
$’m
266.1
228.2
(165.8)
(184.6)
143.9
7.0
4.2
155.1
22.2
22.2
2020
$’m
229.1
149.0
(144.7)
(132.7)
100.7
7.0
2.9
110.6
19.4
19.4
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 111
F1. Joint arrangements and associate entities – continued
Recognition and measurement
Equity accounting
(i) Investments in joint ventures
Investments in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
(ii) Investments in associates
Investments in entities over which the Group has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, are accounted for using
the equity method of accounting. The investment in associates is carried at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share
of the associates’ net assets, less any impairment in value.
Proportionate consolidation
Joint operations
Joint operations give the Group the right to the underlying assets and obligations for liabilities and are accounted for by recognising
the share of those assets and liabilities.
(b) Interests in joint operations
The Group has interests in the following joint operations which are proportionately consolidated:
Name of joint operation
Principal activity
Ownership interest
Country of
operation
2021
%
2020
%
Ausenco Downer Joint Venture
Bama Civil Pty Ltd and Downer EDI Works
Pty Ltd
China Hawkins Construction JV
City Rail JV
Concrete Pavement Recycling Pty Ltd (i)
Confluence Water JV
CPB Downer Joint Venture
CRL Construction Joint Venture
Dampier Highway Joint Venture
Downer-Carey Mining JV (ii)
Downer Electrical GHD JV (iii)
Downer FKG JV
Downer HEB Joint Venture
(Memorial Park Alliance)
Downer HEB Joint Venture
(Mt Messenger Project)
Downer MCD Wynyard Edge JV
(Americas Cup Project)
Downer Seymour Whyte JV
Downer York Joint Venture
Downtown Infrastructure Development
Project JV
Gumala Downer Joint Venture
Hatch Downer JV
HCMT Supplier JV
Enabling works for Carrapateena Project
Civil Infrastructure design and/or
construction activities
Building construction
Enabling works for Auckland City Rail Link
Road maintenance
Sydney Water services
Parramatta Light Rail construction
Construction of the City Rail Link Alliance
Project
Highway construction and design
Management of run of mine and ore
rehandling services
Traffic control infrastructure
Major civil and roadworks
Design and build of the New Zealand
National War Memorial Park
Design and build of the Mt Messenger Project
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand
Design and build on Americas Cup Project
New Zealand
Road construction
Tramline extension
Downtown infrastructure development
program
Contract mining services
Design and construction of
solvent extraction plant
Rail build supplier
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Australia
50
50
50
50
49
43
50
30
50
46
90
50
50
50
50
50
50
33
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
49
43
50
30
50
46
90
50
50
50
50
50
50
33
50
50
50
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS112 Downer EDI Limited
F1. Joint arrangements and associate entities – continued
Name of joint operation
Principal activity
John Holland Pty Ltd and Downer Utilities
Australia Pty Ltd Partnership
Rail construction
Macdow Downer Joint Venture (Connectus)
Macdow Downer Joint Venture (CSM2)
Road construction
Macdow Downer Joint Venture (Russley Road) Road construction
NEWest Alliance
North Canterbury Transport Infrastructure
Economic Recovery Alliance ‘NCTIER’ JV
Safety Focused Performance JV
Thiess VEC Joint Venture
Utilita Water JV
VEC Shaw Joint Venture
Waanyi ReGen JV
WDJV Unit Trust
Wiri Train Depot Joint Venture
Construction activities as part of Perth’s
METRONET program
Kaikoura earthquake works
Water and sewerage capital works
Highway construction
Plant maintenance
Road construction
Rehab contract services
Contract mining services
Construction of the Wiri train depot
Operation of water recycling plant at Mackay
Country of
operation
Australia
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Ownership interest
2021
%
2020
%
50
50
50
50
50
25
45
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
25
45
50
50
50
50
50
50
(i) Concrete Paving Recycling Pty Ltd changed its name to Concrete Pavement Recycling Pty Ltd during the financial year 30 June 2021.
(ii) Joint operation is currently undergoing liquidation/de-registration.
(iii) Contractual arrangement prevents control despite ownership of more than 50% of this joint operation.
F2. Controlled entities
The controlled entities of the Group listed below were wholly owned during the current and prior year, unless otherwise stated:
Australia
ACN 009 173 040 Pty Ltd (viii)
AGIS Group Pty Limited
ASPIC Infrastructure Pty Ltd
DMH Plant Services Pty Ltd
DMH Maintenance and Technology Services Pty Ltd
DM Road Services Pty Ltd
DMH Electrical Services Pty Ltd
Downer Australia Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Associated Investments Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Engineering Company Pty Limited
Downer EDI Engineering CWH Pty Limited
Downer EDI Engineering Electrical Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Engineering Group Pty Limited
Downer EDI Engineering Holdings Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Engineering Power Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Engineering Pty Limited
Downer EDI Limited Tax Deferred Employee Share Plan
Downer EDI Mining Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Mining-Blasting Services Pty Ltd (v)
Downer EDI Mining-Minerals Exploration Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Rail Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Services Pty Ltd
Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd
Downer Energy Systems Pty Limited
Downer Group Finance Pty Limited
Downer Holdings Pty Limited
Downer Investments Holdings Pty Ltd
Downer Mining Regional NSW Pty Ltd
Downer PipeTech Pty Limited
Downer PPP Investments Pty Ltd
Downer Utilities Australia Pty Ltd
Downer Utilities Holdings Australia Pty Ltd
Downer Utilities New Zealand Pty Ltd
Downer Utilities SDR Australia Pty Ltd (iv)
Downer Utilities SDR Pty Ltd
Downer Victoria PPP Maintenance Pty Ltd
EDI Rail PPP Maintenance Pty Ltd
EDICO Pty Ltd
Emoleum Partnership
Emoleum Road Services Pty Ltd
Emoleum Roads Group Pty Ltd
Envista Pty Limited
Evans Deakin Industries Pty Ltd
LNK Group Pty Ltd
Lowan (Management) Pty. Ltd.
Maclab Services Pty Ltd
Mineral Technologies Pty Ltd
Mineral Technologies (Holdings) Pty Ltd
New South Wales Spray Seal Pty Ltd
Otraco International Pty Ltd
Otracom Pty Ltd
Primary Producers Improvers Pty Ltd.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 113
F2. Controlled entities – continued
Australia – continued
Rail Services Victoria Pty Ltd
REJV Services Pty Ltd (iv)
Roche Bros. Superannuation Pty. Ltd. (iv)
Roche Services Pty Ltd
RPC Roads Pty Ltd
RPQ Asphalt Pty. Ltd.
RPQ Mackay Pty Ltd (ix)
RPQ North Coast Pty. Ltd.
RPQ Pty Ltd
RPQ Services Pty. Ltd.
RPQ Spray Seal Pty. Ltd.
Smarter Contracting Pty Ltd
Snowden Holdings Pty Ltd (v)
Snowden Mining Industry Consultants Pty Ltd (v)
Snowden Technologies Pty Ltd (v)
Southern Asphalters Pty Ltd
Trico Asphalt Pty. Ltd.
VEC Civil Engineering Pty Ltd
VEC Plant & Equipment Pty Ltd
New Zealand and Pacific
AF Downer Memorial Scholarship Trust
DGL Investments Limited
Downer Construction (Fiji) Limited
Downer Construction (New Zealand) Limited
Downer EDI Engineering Power Limited
Downer EDI Engineering PNG Limited
Downer EDI Works Vanuatu Limited
Downer New Zealand Limited
Downer New Zealand Projects 1 Limited
Downer New Zealand Projects 2 Limited
Downer Utilities Alliance New Zealand Limited
Downer Utilities New Zealand Limited
Downer Utilities PNG Limited (iii)
Green Vision Recycling Limited
Hawkins Limited (x)
Hawkins Project 1 Limited
ITS Pipetech Pacific (Fiji) Pte Limited (xi)
Richter Drilling (PNG) Limited
Techtel Training & Development Limited
The Roading Company Limited
Underground Locators Limited
Waste Solutions Limited
Works Finance (NZ) Limited
Africa
Downer EDI Mining – Ghana Limited
Downer Mining South Africa Proprietary Limited
MD Mineral Technologies SA (Pty) Ltd.
MD Mining and Mineral Services (Pty) Ltd (i)
Otraco Botswana (Proprietary) Limited
Otraco Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (ii)
Otraco Tyre Management Namibia (Proprietary) Limited
Snowden Mining Industry Consultants (Proprietary) Limited (v)
Asia
Chang Chun Ao Hua Technical Consulting Co Ltd
Downer EDI Engineering (S) Pte Ltd
Downer EDI Engineering Holdings (Thailand) Limited
Downer EDI Engineering Thailand Ltd
Downer EDI Group Insurance Pte Ltd
Downer EDI Rail (Hong Kong) Limited
Downer EDI Works (Hong Kong) Limited
Downer Pte Ltd
Downer Singapore Pte Ltd
MD Mineral Technologies Private Limited
PT Duffill Watts Indonesia
PT Otraco Indonesia
Americas
DBS Chile SpA (iii) (v)
Mineral Technologies Comercio de Equipamentos para
Processamento de Minerais LTD
Mineral Technologies, Inc.
Otraco Brasil Gerenciamento de Pneus Ltda
Otraco Chile SA
United Kingdom and Channel Islands
KHSA Limited
Sillars (B. & C.E.) Limited
Sillars (TMWD) Limited
Sillars Holdings Limited
Sillars Road Construction Limited
Works Infrastructure (Holdings) Limited
Works Infrastructure Limited
Spotless (vi)
A E Smith & Son (NQ) Pty Ltd
A E Smith & Son (SEQ) Pty Ltd
A.E. Smith & Son Proprietary Limited
AE Smith Building Technologies Pty Ltd
A.E. Smith Service (SEQ) Pty Ltd
A.E. Smith Service Holdings Pty Ltd
A.E. Smith Service Pty Ltd
Airparts Holdings Pty Ltd
Airparts Fabrication Pty Ltd
Airparts Fabrication Unit Trust
Aladdin Group Services Pty Limited (vii)
Aladdins Holdings Pty. Limited (vii)
Aladdin Laundry Pty Limited (vii)
Aladdin Linen Supply Pty Limited (vii)
Asset Services (Aust) Pty Ltd (vii)
Berkeley Challenge (Management) Pty Limited (vii)
Berkeley Challenge Pty Limited (vii)
Berkeley Railcar Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Berkeleys Franchise Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Bonnyrigg Management Pty. Limited (vii)
Cleandomain Proprietary Limited (vii)
Cleanevent Australia Pty. Ltd. (vii)
Cleanevent Holdings Pty. Limited (vii)
Cleanevent International Pty. Limited (vii)
Cleanevent Middle East FZ LLC (iii)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS114 Downer EDI Limited
F2. Controlled entities – continued
Spotless (vi) – continued
Cleanevent Technology Pty Ltd (vii)
Emerald ESP Pty Ltd
Ensign Services (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. (v) (vii)
Envar Installation Pty Ltd
Envar Service Pty Ltd
Envar Holdings Pty Ltd
Envar Engineers and Contractors Pty Ltd
Errolon Pty Ltd (vii)
Fieldforce Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Infrastructure Constructions Pty Ltd (vii)
International Linen Service Pty Ltd (vii)
Monteon Pty Ltd (vii)
National Community Enterprises (iii)
Nationwide Venue Management Pty Limited (vii)
NG-Serv Pty Ltd (vii)
Nuvogroup (Australia) Pty Ltd” (vii)
Pacific Industrial Services BidCo Pty Ltd (vii)
Pacific Industrial Services FinCo Pty Ltd (vii)
Riley Shelley Services Pty Limited (vii)
Skilltech Consulting Services Pty. Ltd. (vii)
Skilltech Metering Solutions Pty Ltd. (vii)
Sports Venue Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Defence Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Facility Services (NZ) Limited
Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Financing Pty Limited (vii)
Spotless Group Limited (vii)
Spotless Group Holdings Limited (vii)
Spotless Holdings (NZ) Limited
Spotless Investment Holdings Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Management Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Property Cleaning Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Securities Plan Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Services Australia Limited (vii)
Spotless Services International Pty Ltd (vii)
Spotless Services Limited (vii)
Spotless Treasury Pty Limited (vii)
SSL Asset Services (Management) Pty Ltd (vii)
SSL Facilities Management Real Estate Services Pty Ltd (vii)
SSL Security Services Pty Ltd (vii)
Taylors Laundries Limited (v)
Taylors Two Two Seven Pty Ltd (vii)
Trenchless Group Pty Ltd (vii)
UAM Pty Ltd (vii)
Utility Services Group Holdings Pty Ltd (vii)
Utility Services Group Limited (vii)
(i) 70% ownership interest.
(ii) 74% ownership interest.
(iii) Entity is currently undergoing liquidation/dissolution.
(iv) Entity de-registered during the financial year ended 30 June 2021.
(v) Entity disposed during the financial year ended 30 June 2021.
(vi) The ownership interest in Spotless is 100% as at 30 June 2021.
(vii) These Spotless controlled entities all form part of the tax consolidated group
of which Downer EDI Limited is the head entity. The acquisition of the remaining
12.198% shares in Spotless that Downer did not already own automatically resulted
in Spotless joining the Downer tax consolidated group on 7 October 2020.
(viii) QCC Resources Pty Ltd changed its name to ACN 009 173 040 Pty Ltd during
the financial year ended 30 June 2021.
(ix) Rock N Road Bitumen Pty Ltd changed its name to RPQ Mackay Pty Ltd during
the financial year ended 30 June 2021.
(x) Hawkins 2017 Limited changed its name to Hawkins Limited during the financial
year ended 30 June 2021.
(xi) ITS Pipetech Pacific (Fiji) Limited changed its name to ITS Pipetech Pacific (Fiji)
Pte Limited during the financial year ended 30 June 2021.
F3. Related party information
(a) Transactions with controlled entities
Aggregate amounts receivable from and payable to controlled
entities by the parent entity are included within total assets and
liabilities balances as disclosed in Note F4.
Other transactions which occurred during the financial year
between the parent entity and controlled entities, as well as
between entities in the Group, were on normal arm’s length
commercial terms.
(b) Equity interests in related parties
Equity interests in subsidiaries
Details of the percentage of ordinary shares held in controlled
entities are disclosed in Note F2.
Equity interests in joint arrangements and
associate entities
Details of interests in joint arrangements and associate entities
are disclosed in Note F1. The business activities of a number of
these entities are conducted under joint venture arrangements.
Associated entities conduct business transactions with various
controlled entities. Such transactions include purchases and
sales, dividends and interest. All such transactions are conducted
on the basis of normal arm’s length commercial terms.
(c) Controlling entity
The parent entity of the Group is Downer EDI Limited.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSF4. Parent entity disclosures
(a) Financial Position
Assets
Current assets
Non-current assets
Total assets
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Issued capital
Retained earnings
Reserves
Employee benefits reserve
Total equity
(b) Financial performance
Profit for the year
Total comprehensive income
Annual Report 2021 115
Company
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
19.8
2,883.8
2,903.6
74.6
4.2
78.8
2,824.8
2,624.0
190.1
10.7
2,824.8
244.2
244.2
46.5
2,343.9
2,390.4
111.8
4.1
115.9
2,274.5
2,251.1
9.0
14.4
2,274.5
53.2
53.2
(c) Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to debts of its subsidiaries
The parent entity has, in the normal course of business, entered into guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries during the
financial year.
(d) Contingent liabilities of the parent entity
The parent entity has no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2021 (2020: nil) other than those disclosed in Note C10 to the
financial statements.
(e) Commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment by the parent entity
The parent entity does not have any commitments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2021 (2020: nil).
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS116 Downer EDI Limited
F5. Acquisition and disposals of businesses
2021 acquisitions
There have been no acquisitions during the year ended
30 June 2021.
During the year, deferred consideration payments of $14.3 million
were made (2020: $29.8 million) in relation to acquisitions
completed in previous periods.
The purchase of the remaining Spotless shares not already
owned does not represent an acquisition of a business as the
Group already controlled this entity. Further information on that
transaction is presented in Note E6 Non-controlling interest.
2021 disposals
As previously announced, Downer’s strategy is to focus on its
core Urban Services businesses. Initiatives included to have
100% ownership of Spotless and exit non-core capital intensive
Mining and Laundries businesses. During the financial year, the
Group was able to complete the sale of a majority shareholding
of the Laundries business as well as the disposal of certain
businesses of the Mining segment, as described below.
Disposal of Mining businesses
Disposal of Downer Blasting Services (DBS) business
On 18 November 2020, Downer entered into an agreement to sell
its blasting services business (Downer Blasting Services or DBS)
to Enaex S.A. (a subsidiary of Sigdo Koppers Group (Chile)) for
gross proceeds of $62.0 million.
The transaction was completed on 1 March 2021 with net
proceeds (after transaction costs) of $59.1 million and net gain
on disposal of $6.5 million.
Disposal of Open Cut Mining West business
On 15 December 2020, Downer entered into an agreement
to sell its Western Australian open cut mining business
(Open Cut Mining West) to MACA Limited for gross proceeds
of $175 million. The sale included the transfer of certain
assets (including fleet and inventory) and liabilities; and the
novation of the existing contracts to MACA. On classification
as a disposal group held for sale, the Group recognised a
$20.2 million impairment to adjust the carrying value of the
assets to its expected recoverable value. Refer to Note B3.
On 1 February 2021, the sale of Open Cut Mining West
was completed. Downer received an initial payment of
$109.0 million, with an additional $66.0 million to be received
in 12 equal monthly instalments of $5.5 million commencing
in February 2021.
As at 30 June 2021, net proceeds of $133.5 million had been
received with a $14.4 million pre-tax loss on disposal recognised.
Disposal of Underground
On 4 March 2021, Downer completed the transition of
underground mining services at OZ Minerals’ Carrapateena
mine to Byrnecut Australia. The transition included the
transfer of equipment from Downer to Byrnecut for $56 million
(representing book value). Net proceeds received (after
transaction costs with the unwinding of working capital)
amounted to $59.6 million with a net pre-tax loss on disposal
of $4.8 million recognised.
Disposal of Snowden
During the year, Downer disposed of its Snowden
Consulting business.
The sale of Snowden Consulting was completed on 15 July 2020
to Datamine for a net consideration of $7.5 million with a net
gain on disposal of $5.6 million recognised.
Disposal of RTL JV
On 28 August 2020, Mining disposed its 44% interest
in RTL JV to Thiess for a total gross consideration of
$18.9 million, representing a gain on disposal of $10.7 million.
Refer to Note F1.
Divestment of 70% of the Laundries business
On 2 December 2020, Downer entered into an agreement
to sell 70% of its Laundries business to an Australian
private equity firm, Adamantem Capital (Adamantem)
for $139.6 million (net of transaction costs). The sale was
completed on 31 March 2021.
Upon completion of this transaction, Downer ceased to
consolidate the Laundries business on 31 March 2021
and recognised its remaining interest in the Laundries
business of 30% as an equity accounted investment.
Refer to Note F1(a).
As at 30 June 2021, net proceeds of $136.2 million
had been received with a $16.2 million pre-tax loss
on disposal recognised.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 117
Note
Laundries
Mining
Divestments
139.6
(3.4)
136.2
–
33.4
169.6
3.4
30.7
3.7
–
1.4
26.1
180.1
23.6
19.7
288.7
11.3
13.9
–
59.7
14.6
99.5
189.2
–
(16.2)
F1
C6
C5
C7
C9
B3
260.6
(0.9)
259.7
39.2
–
298.9
0.9
37.6
74.4
60.6
0.5
29.1
160.7
–
5.1
368.9
16.1
16.4
0.8
29.5
0.7
63.5
305.4
1.5
(7.1)
Total
400.2
(4.3)
395.9
39.2
33.4
468.5
4.3
68.3
78.1
60.6
1.9
55.2
340.8
23.6
24.8
657.6
27.4
30.3
0.8
89.2
15.3
163.0
494.6
1.5
(23.3)
F5. Acquisition and disposals of businesses – continued
The table below summarises the impact on divestment during the financial year:
$’m
Proceeds on disposal (net of transaction costs)
Less cash disposed
Proceeds net of disposal costs
Deferred consideration
Additional associate interest acquired
Total proceeds on disposal
Cash
Trade receivables and contract assets
Inventory
Finance lease receivable
Other assets
Right-of-use assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred tax assets
Assets disposed
Trade payables and contract liabilities
Employee benefits provisions
Provisions
Lease liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Liabilities disposed
Net assets disposed
FCTR held on businesses disposed
Loss on disposal before tax
2020 acquisitions and disposals
There were no new acquisitions and disposals during the year.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS118 Downer EDI Limited
F5. Acquisition and disposals of businesses – continued
Measurement of fair values
The valuation techniques used for measuring the fair value of material assets acquired were as follows:
Asset/liability acquired
Valuation technique
Trade receivables and
contract assets
Property, plant and
equipment
Intangible assets
Trade payables and
contract liabilities
Borrowings
Provisions
Cost technique – considers the expected economic benefits receivable when due.
Market comparison technique and cost technique – the valuation model considers quoted market prices
for similar items when available and depreciated replacement cost when appropriate.
Multi-period excess earnings method – considers the present value of net cash flows expected to be
generated by the customer contracts and relationships, intellectual property and brand names, excluding
any cash flows related to contributory assets. For the valuation of certain brand names, discounted cash
flow under the relief from royalty valuation methodology has been utilised.
Cost technique – considers the expected economic outflow of resources when due.
Cost technique – considers the expected economic outflow of resources when due.
Cost technique – considers the probable economic outflow of resources when the obligation arises.
Goodwill from acquisitions
The goodwill resulting from the above acquisitions represents
future market development, expected revenue growth
opportunities, technical talent and expertise, and the benefits
of expected synergies. These benefits are not recognised
separately from goodwill because they do not meet the
recognition criteria for identifiable intangible assets.
Recognition and measurement
Business combinations
The Group accounts for business combinations using the
acquisition method when control is transferred to the Group. The
consideration transferred in the acquisition is measured at fair value.
Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred in profit or loss.
(i) Acquisition achieved in stages
Where a business combination is achieved in stages, the Group’s
previously held equity interest in the acquiree is remeasured
to fair value at the acquisition date (i.e. the date when the
Group attains control) and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is
recognised in profit or loss. Amounts arising from interests in the
acquiree prior to the acquisition date that have previously been
recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to
profit or loss where such treatment would be appropriate if that
interest were disposed of or control of the acquiree obtained.
(ii) Contingent consideration
The subsequent accounting for changes in the fair value of
contingent consideration that do not qualify as measurement
period adjustments depends on how the contingent
consideration is classified.
Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not
remeasured at subsequent reporting dates and its subsequent
settlement is accounted for within equity.
Contingent consideration that is classified as an asset or
liability is remeasured at subsequent reporting dates with the
corresponding gain or loss being recognised in profit or loss.
(iii) Non-controlling interest
The Group can elect, on an acquisition by acquisition basis, to
recognise non-controlling interests in an acquired entity either
at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s share of the
acquired entity’s net identifiable assets/(liabilities).
Key estimate and judgement: Acquisition of
businesses
Accounting for acquisition of businesses requires judgement
and estimates in determining the fair value of acquired
assets and liabilities. The relevant accounting standard
allows the fair value of assets acquired to be refined in a
window of a year after the acquisition date and judgement
is required to ensure that the adjustments made reflect new
information obtained about facts and circumstances that
existed as of the acquisition date. The adjustments made to
the fair value of assets are retrospective in nature and have
an impact on goodwill recognised on acquisition.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 119
F6. Disposal group held for sale
Continuing with the Group’s divestment of its portfolio of Mining businesses as part of Urban Services strategy, the Group has made
further progress in the disposal of remaining Mining businesses as follows:
Disposal of Otraco business:
On 26 April 2021, an agreement was reached for the sale of Mining’s tyre management business (Otraco) to Bridgestone Corporation
(Bridgestone). The estimated $79 million sale price represents enterprise value of Otraco. Completion of the Otraco transaction,
which is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, is expected to occur in FY22.
$’m
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Intangible assets
Trade receivables and contract assets
Inventory
Other assets
Assets held for sale
Trade payables and contract liabilities
Lease liabilities
Other liabilities
Liabilities held for sale
Otraco
9.4
2.2
0.5
24.2
1.8
3.4
41.5
5.9
2.4
8.9
17.2
Recognition and measurement
Disposal groups are recognised when a sale is considered highly probable. The assets and liabilities of these disposal groups are
disclosed separately on the basis that their value is expected to be realised through a sale event rather than continued use. Disposal
group assets are presented at the lower of their carrying value or the value expected to be realised through the sale. Any impairment to
the carrying value of the assets is recognised through the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income.
Key estimate and judgement:
Disposal group held for sale
Non-current assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, are classified as held-for-sale if it is highly probable that
they will be recovered primarily through sale rather than through continuing use. To meet this, Downer must be committed to a
plan to sell the asset; an active program to locate a buyer must be in place; the asset must be actively marketed for sale at a price
at its fair value and the sale should be completed within one year.
Valuation of asset held for sale
An asset held for sale is measured at the lower of its carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. This requires judgement and
estimates in determining the fair value of disposed assets and liabilities. Fair value has been taken as the price that would be received
to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS120 Downer EDI Limited
G
Other
This section provides details on other required disclosures relating to the Group to comply with the accounting standards
and other pronouncements including the Group’s capital and financial risk management disclosure. This disclosure provides
information around the Group’s risk management policies and how Downer uses derivatives to hedge the underlying exposure
to changes in interest rates and to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
G1. New accounting standards
G2. Capital and financial risk management
G3. Other financial assets and liabilities
G1. New accounting standards
(a) New and amended accounting standards and
interpretations adopted by the Group
During the year, the Group has applied a number of new
and revised accounting standards issued by the Australian
Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that are mandatorily
effective for an accounting period that begins on or after
1 July 2020, as follows:
– AASB 2018-6 Definition of Business (Amendments to
AASB 3).
(b) New accounting standards and interpretations
not yet adopted
The following standards, amendments to standards and
interpretations are relevant to current operations. They are
available for early adoption but have not been applied by the
Group in this Financial Report.
– AASB 2020-1 and 2020-6 Classification of liabilities as
current or non-current.
– AASB 2020-4 COVID-19 Related Rent Concessions Beyond
– AASB 2018-7 Definition of Material (Amendments to
30 June 2021 (AASB 2020-4).
AASB 101 and AASB 8).
– AASB 2019-1 Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards – References to Conceptual Framework.
– AASB 2019-3 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform
(Amendments to AASB 139, AASB 7 and AASB 9).
– AASB 2019-5 Disclosure of the Effect of New IFRS Standards
Not Yet issued in Australia (Amendments to AASB 1054).
– AASB 2020-4 Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards – COVID-19 Related Rent Concessions.
– AASB 1059 Service Concession Arrangements:
Grantors (effective to annual reporting periods beginning
on or after 1 January 2020).
– IFRIC agenda decisions on Cloud Computing
Arrangements Costs.
– AASB 2020-3 Narrow scope improvements to AASB 116,
AASB 137 and AASB 3. Annual improvements to AASB 16,
AASB 1, AASB 9 and AASB 141.
– AASB 2020-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards – Interest Rate Benchmark Reform – Phase 2.
– AASB 2021-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards – Disclosure of Accounting Policies and Definition
of Accounting Estimates.
– AASB 2021-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards – COVID-19 Related Rent Concessions Beyond
30 June 2021.
– AASB 2021-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting
Standards – Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities
arising from a Single Transaction.
– AASB 17 Insurance Contracts (effective to annual reporting
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023).
Management continues to assess the impact of AASB 17
Insurance Contracts on the Group, and has not yet quantified
the effect of the new standard. With the exception of AASB 17
Insurance Contracts, these new or amended standards’ impacts
are not expected to have a significant impact on the Group’s
consolidated financial statements when they are adopted.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 121
The Group does not enter into or trade derivative financial
instruments for speculative purposes.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount
reported in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position,
when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognised
amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or
realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. No
material amounts with a right to offset were identified in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
(c) Foreign currency risk management
The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in
foreign currencies. As a result, exposures to exchange rate
fluctuations arise. Exchange rate exposures are managed within
approved policy parameters, utilising forward foreign exchange
contracts and cross-currency swaps.
The carrying amounts of the Group’s unhedged foreign currency
denominated financial assets and financial liabilities at the
reporting date are as follows:
Financial assets (i) Financial liabilities (i)
2021
$’m
2.3
2020
$’m
2.7
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
–
1.2
US dollar (USD)
(i) The above table shows foreign currency financial assets and liabilities in
Australian dollar equivalent.
G2. Capital and financial risk management
(a) Capital risk management
The capital structure of the Group consists of debt and equity.
The Group may vary its capital structure by adjusting the
amount of dividends, returning capital to shareholders, issuing
new shares or increasing or reducing debt.
The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard
its ability to operate as a going concern so that it can meet all
its financial obligations when they fall due, provide adequate
returns to shareholders, maintain an appropriate capital structure
to optimise its cost of capital and maintain an investment grade
credit rating to ensure ongoing access to funding.
(b) Financial risk management objectives
The Group’s Treasury function manages the funding, liquidity and
financial risks of the Group. These risks include foreign exchange,
interest rate, commodity and financial counterparty credit risk.
The Group enters into a variety of derivative financial
instruments to manage its exposures including:
(i)
Forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the exchange
rate risk arising from cross-border trade flows, foreign
income and debt service obligations
Cross-currency interest rate swaps to manage the interest
rate and currency risk associated with foreign currency
denominated borrowings
(ii)
(iii) Interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk
(iv) Commodity forward contracts to manage commodity
price movements in contracts.
Foreign currency forward contracts
The following table summarises, by currency pairs, the Australian dollar value (unless otherwise stated) of forward exchange contracts
outstanding as at the reporting date:
Weighted average
exchange rate
Outstanding contracts
2021
2020
Foreign currency
Contract value
Fair value
2021
FC’m
2020
FC’m
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
Buy USD / Sell AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Sell USD / Buy AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Buy EUR / Sell AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
0.7728
0.7729
0.7593
0.6552
0.6670
0.6403
0.7755
0.7625
0.7777
0.6949
0.6846
0.6814
0.6356
0.6127
0.6208
0.5960
0.6060
0.5902
5.1
12.1
2.8
20.0
5.8
6.9
29.9
42.6
4.1
1.6
2.1
7.8
52.3
29.2
10.5
92.0
33.9
34.1
4.8
72.8
3.7
7.1
5.2
16.0
6.7
15.7
3.7
26.1
7.4
9.1
38.5
55.0
6.4
2.7
3.4
12.5
79.9
43.9
16.4
140.2
48.8
50.0
7.0
105.8
6.2
11.6
8.8
26.6
0.2
0.4
–
0.6
(0.2)
(0.1)
(1.3)
(1.6)
–
(0.1)
–
(0.1)
(3.7)
(1.3)
(1.1)
(6.1)
(0.5)
0.3
–
(0.2)
(0.1)
–
(0.2)
(0.3)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS122 Downer EDI Limited
G2. Capital and financial risk management – continued
(c) Foreign currency risk management – continued
Weighted average
exchange rate
Outstanding contracts
2021
2020
Foreign currency
Contract value
Fair value
2021
FC’m
2020
FC’m
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
Sell EUR / Buy AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Buy JPY / Sell AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Sell JPY / Buy AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Buy NZD / Sell AUD
Less than 3 months
Sell NZD / Buy AUD
Less than 3 months
Buy GBP / Sell AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Buy CAD / Sell AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Sell CAD / Buy AUD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
Later than 6 months
Buy USD / Sell NZD
Less than 3 months
3 to 6 months
BUY ZAR / Sell AUD
Less than 3 months
Total
0.6409
0.6364
0.6156
0.5987
0.5973
0.6081
78.50
77.44
84.02
78.27
83.01
83.79
73.46
73.75
68.92
70.96
–
73.32
1.6
0.1
0.1
1.8
138.5
80.5
463.0
682.0
116.7
12.8
301.2
430.7
0.2
0.6
1.6
2.4
770.8
46.9
64.5
882.2
31.9
–
98.8
130.7
2.5
0.2
0.2
2.9
1.8
1.0
5.5
8.3
1.5
0.2
3.6
5.3
0.4
1.1
2.6
4.1
10.5
0.6
0.9
12.0
0.4
–
1.3
1.7
–
–
–
–
(0.1)
(0.1)
0.1
(0.1)
0.1
–
–
0.1
–
–
–
–
–
–
(0.1)
(0.1)
–
–
–
–
1.0767
1.0659
190.0
112.0
176.5
105.1
0.4
(0.4)
1.0746
–
10.0
–
0.5625
–
0.5653
0.4812
0.5367
0.5511
0.9387
0.9379
0.9383
–
–
0.9182
0.9581
0.9685
0.9572
0.9052
0.9093
–
0.7134
0.7132
–
–
1.9
–
1.5
3.4
0.2
0.1
0.6
0.9
0.2
0.4
1.9
2.5
0.8
0.1
0.9
0.2
0.5
0.4
1.1
–
–
3.7
3.7
5.1
5.1
–
10.2
–
–
–
9.3
3.4
–
2.7
6.1
0.2
0.1
0.7
1.0
0.2
0.4
1.9
2.5
1.1
0.1
1.2
–
–
–
0.4
0.9
0.7
2.0
–
–
4.0
4.0
5.7
5.6
–
11.3
–
–
–
0.1
–
0.1
0.2
–
–
–
–
–
–
(0.1)
(0.1)
–
–
–
(0.1)
–
–
(0.1)
–
–
(0.1)
(0.1)
0.2
0.2
–
0.4
–
–
–
–
11.83
–
24.3
–
2.1
–
(0.6)
–
(6.9)
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 123
G2. Capital and financial risk management – continued
(c) Foreign currency risk management – continued
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
Under cross-currency interest rate swaps, the Group is committed to exchange certain foreign currency loan principal and interest
amounts at agreed future dates at fixed foreign exchange and interest rates. Such contracts enable the Group to eliminate the risk
of adverse movements in foreign exchange and interest rates related to foreign currency denominated borrowings.
The following table details the Australian dollar equivalent of cross-currency interest rate swaps outstanding as at the reporting date:
Weighted average AUD
equivalent interest rate
(including credit margin)
Weighted average
exchange rate
Contract value
Fair value
2021
%
2020
%
2021
2020
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
5.9
–
–
5.9
0.7739
–
–
0.7739
129.2
–
129.2
–
129.2
129.2
(2.1)
–
(2.1)
–
13.2
13.2
5.2
5.2
83.12
83.12
120.3
120.3
(20.7)
(12.4)
Outstanding contracts
Buy USD / Sell AUD
1 to 5 years
5 years or more
Buy JPY / Sell AUD
5 years or more
The above cross-currency interest rate swaps are designated as effective cash flow hedges.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS124 Downer EDI Limited
G2. Capital and financial risk management – continued
(c) Foreign currency risk management – continued
Foreign currency sensitivity analysis
The Group is mainly exposed to the movement in United States dollar (USD), New Zealand dollar (NZD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen
(JPY), Great British Pound (GBP) and Canadian dollar (CAD).
The following table details the Group’s sensitivity to movements in the Australian dollar against relevant foreign currencies. The percentages
disclosed below represent the Group’s assessment of the possible changes in spot foreign exchange rates (i.e. forward exchange
points and discount factors have been kept constant). The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated
monetary items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a given percentage change in foreign exchange rates.
A positive number indicates a before-tax increase in profit and equity and a negative number indicates a before-tax decrease
in profit and equity.
Profit/(loss) (i)
Equity (ii)
USD impact
- 15% rate change
+ 15% rate change
NZD impact
- 15% rate change
+ 15% rate change
EUR impact
- 15% rate change
+ 15% rate change
GBP impact
- 15% rate change
+ 15% rate change
JPY impact
- 15% rate change
+ 15% rate change
CAD impact
- 15% rate change
+ 15% rate change
2021
$’m
0.4
(0.3)
2020
$’m
0.3
(0.2)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
2021
$’m
(4.7)
3.5
19.7
(14.6)
1.7
(1.3)
1.1
(0.8)
0.5
(0.4)
(0.3)
0.2
2020
$’m
6.0
(4.5)
18.5
(13.7)
4.4
(3.3)
–
–
1.9
(1.4)
(1.2)
0.9
(i) This is mainly as a result of the changes in the value of unhedged foreign currency denominated financial asset and liabilities.
(ii) This is as a result of the changes in the value of forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges.
(d) Interest rate risk management
The Group is exposed to interest rate risk as entities borrow funds at floating interest rates. Management of this risk is governed by
a Board approved Treasury Policy and is managed by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating rate borrowings and
hedging is undertaken through cross-currency interest rate swaps and interest rate swap contracts and the issue of long-term fixed
rate debt securities.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 125
G2. Capital and financial risk management – continued
(d) Interest rate risk management – continued
The Group’s exposure to interest rates on financial assets and financial liabilities is detailed in the table below:
Floating interest rates – cash flow exposure
Bank loans
Cash and cash equivalents
Total cash flow exposure
Fixed interest rates – fair value exposure
Bank loans (i)
USD private placement notes (i)
AUD private placement notes
Medium term notes (i)
Total fair value exposure
Weighted average AUD
equivalent interest rate
(including credit margin)
Liability/(asset)
2021
%
2020
%
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
1.2
0.3
3.0
5.9
5.8
3.9
1.3
0.8
2.6
5.9
5.8
3.9
45.0
(811.4)
(766.4)
407.7
135.2
30.0
901.8
1,474.7
333.7
(588.5)
(254.8)
662.3
132.5
30.0
910.4
1,735.2
(i) The values of the interest rate and cross-currency swaps have been included in the debt amounts.
All interest rates in the above table reflect rates in the currency of the relevant loan other than USD private placement notes and JPY
medium term notes, where the AUD rates under the relevant cross-currency swaps are used.
The table above relates to amounts that are drawn. The Group has a number of undrawn facilities, which if utilised would be on a
floating rate basis.
The Group uses cross-currency interest rate swaps and interest rate swap contracts to manage interest rate exposures. Under these
contracts, the Group commits to exchange the difference between fixed and floating rate interest amounts calculated on notional
principal amounts. The fair values of interest rate swaps are based on market values of equivalent instruments at the reporting date.
The following table details the interest rate swap contracts and related notional principal amounts as at the reporting date:
Weighted average
interest rate
Notional principal
amount
Outstanding floating to
fixed swap contracts
AUD interest rate swaps
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
NZD interest rate swaps
1 to 2 years
2021
%
2020
%
1.2
1.3
–
–
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.5
2021
$’m
270.0
135.0
–
405.0
2020
$’m
150.0
270.0
135.0
555.0
–
100.0
–
Fair value
2021
$’m
2020
$’m
(1.0)
(1.7)
–
(2.7)
(0.2)
(3.7)
(2.9)
(6.8)
(1.7)
Interest rate sensitivity analysis
The sensitivity analysis has been determined based on the exposure to interest rates at the reporting date and assuming that the rate
change occurs at the beginning of the financial year and is then held constant throughout the reporting period.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS126 Downer EDI Limited
G2. Capital and financial risk management – continued
(d) Interest rate risk management – continued
Interest rate sensitivity analysis – continued
Sensitivities have been based on a movement in interest rates
of 100 basis points across the yield curve of the relevant
currencies. The selected basis point increase or decrease
represents the Group’s assessment of the possible change
in interest rates on variable rate instruments, cross-currency
interest rate swaps and interest rate swaps. An increase in
interest rates of 100 basis points on the unhedged position
(mostly cash and cash equivalents) will generate a profit of
$7.7 million (2020: $2.5 million profit) to the profit or loss; a similar
decrease in interest rates will generate a loss of $7.7 million
(2020: $2.5 million loss) to the profit or loss.
For hedged positions designated as cash flow hedges, an increase
and decrease in interest rates of 100 basis points will generate an
increase and decrease in equity of $2.0 million (2020: $6.9 million)
and $3.5 million (2020: $6.6 million) respectively.
(e) Credit risk management
Credit risk refers to the risk that a financial counterparty will
default on its contractual obligations in respect of a financial
instrument, resulting in a potential loss to the Group.
Trade receivables and contract assets arise from a large number
of customers, spread across diverse industries and geographical
areas. A credit evaluation is performed at the onset of material
contracts to assess the financial condition of the counterparty
and a credit evaluation is maintained over the life of the
contract to take account of any changes in the risk profile of the
counterparty. Where possible, a bank guarantee or performance
bond, or parent guarantee from a creditworthy counterparty,
is sought to secure a counterparty’s contractual payment
obligations. Refer to Note C2 for details on credit risk arising
from trade receivables and contract assets.
Financial counterparty credit limits and the related credit
acceptability of financial counterparties are set by a Board
approved Treasury Policy that is subject to annual review to
ensure it remains relevant to the external environment and
reflects the Group’s risk appetite at all times. The Treasury
Policy sets clear parameters for determining acceptable financial
counterparties and limits the exposure the Group may have at
any one time to any individual financial counterparties to mitigate
financial loss due to a default by a counterparty. No material
exposure is considered to exist by virtue of the non-performance
of any financial counterparty.
Credit risk on derivative financial instruments and cash balances
held with financial counterparties is managed by Group Treasury
with transactions only made with approved counterparties that
have a minimum investment grade rating from Standard & Poor’s
of A- (or equivalent from Moody’s or Fitch rating agencies).
In limited circumstances, surplus cash may be held in foreign
jurisdictions with financial counterparties that do not meet the
minimum rating threshold where there is no other alternative.
The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial
statements, net of any allowances for losses, represents the
Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk.
(f) Liquidity risk management
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group is unable to meet its
financial obligations as and when they fall due. The Group’s
liquidity risk is managed under a Board approved Treasury Policy
that sets clear parameters governing the Group’s continued
access to liquidity.
The Group manages liquidity risk by ensuring a minimum level
of liquidity is available to meet the Group’s financial obligations
in the form of available liquid cash balances and access to
committed undrawn debt facilities and other forms of capital,
monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the
maturity profile of financial assets and liabilities.
The Group seeks to mitigate its exposure to liquidity risk by
ensuring that debt facilities are provided by strong investment
grade rated financial counterparties and by the early refinancing
of debt facilities to ensure continued access to capital over the
medium term.
During the year, the Group raised $399.7 million from the issue
of new shares in order to rebalance the Group’s gearing and
overall liquidity positions, and in anticipation of the payments
for the purchase of the Spotless shares it did not already own. In
December 2020, the Group established a new $1,400.0 million
syndicated sustainability linked loan facility. This new facility
replaces the Spotless $888.7 million and Downer $400 million
syndicated bank loan facilities as the Group’s primary source of
financing. The new facility is split into various tranches maturing
in financial years 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. In addition,
$145 million of Spotless bilateral bank loan facilities were
refinanced at the Downer level.
A buy-back of Downer’s shares was announced to the market
on 27 April 2021 and the buy-back commenced on 8 June 2021.
As of 30 June 2021, a total of 4,363,398 shares were purchased
for total consideration of $24.8 million, funded by the Group’s
cash reserves.
As at 30 June 2021, the Group has $300 million of debt facilities
maturing within the next 12 months, comprising a $250 million
MTN that matures in March 2022 and a $50 million Term
Loan facility that matures in June 2022. Whilst the means
of refinancing has not yet been determined, the Group’s
strong liquidity, investment grade credit rating and extensive
bank relationships are expected to provide it with sufficient
flexibility to either repay these maturities from existing
undrawn committed debt facilities or refinance them with new
facilities prior to maturity. The maturity profile and quantum
of the Group’s debt facilities will continue to be monitored and
refinanced in advance subject to credit market conditions and
the support of its financial counterparties. Included in Note E2
is a summary of committed undrawn bank loan facilities.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAnnual Report 2021 127
G2. Capital and financial risk management – continued
(f) Liquidity risk management – continued
Liquidity risk tables
The following tables detail the contractual maturity of the Group’s financial liabilities. The tables are based on the undiscounted cash
flows of financial liabilities and include both interest and principal cash flows.
2021
$’m
Trade payables
Lease liabilities
Bank loans (i)
USD notes
AUD notes
Medium term notes
Total borrowings including interest
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Foreign currency forward contracts
Total derivative instruments (ii)
Less than
1 year
670.5
176.1
51.8
6.1
1.7
281.1
340.7
6.5
3.1
0.7
10.3
1 to 2
years
–
132.8
100.0
6.1
1.7
19.8
127.6
6.4
0.3
0.1
6.8
2 to 3
years
–
101.6
–
6.1
1.7
19.8
27.6
6.4
–
–
6.4
3 to 4
years
–
75.2
–
6.1
1.7
19.8
27.6
6.5
–
–
6.5
4 to 5
years
–
51.2
–
136.1
30.9
519.8
686.8
1.8
–
–
1.8
More
than 5
years
–
196.1
300.0
–
–
129.7
429.7
34.3
–
–
34.3
Total
2020
$’m
Trade payables
Dividend payable
Shareholder class action payable
Lease liabilities
Bank loans
USD notes
AUD notes
Medium term notes
Total borrowings including interest
Cross-currency interest rate swaps
Interest rate swaps
Foreign currency forward contracts
Total derivative instruments (ii)
1,197.6
267.2
135.6
109.3
739.8
660.1
Less than
1 year
697.7
83.3
34.0
193.1
10.9
6.7
1.7
31.3
50.6
5.7
5.8
7.1
18.6
1 to 2
years
–
–
–
139.9
153.1
6.7
1.7
281.3
442.8
5.7
3.7
–
9.4
2 to 3
years
–
–
–
105.8
532.3
6.7
1.7
20.0
560.7
5.7
0.3
–
6.0
3 to 4
years
–
–
–
86.4
300.0
6.7
1.7
20.0
328.4
5.7
–
–
5.7
4 to 5
years
–
–
–
70.1
–
6.7
1.7
20.0
28.4
5.7
–
–
5.7
More
than 5
years
–
–
–
292.5
–
149.1
30.9
665.8
845.8
6.9
–
–
6.9
Total
1,077.3
592.1
672.5
420.5
104.2
1,145.2
(i) $450m of the bank loan liabilities relate to loan principal obligations with the balance relating to interest obligations for the current quarterly or monthly drawn profile.
Interest obligations beyond the respective loan rollover dates are set by reference to the quarterly or monthly floating interest rate at the time of the respective loan rollover.
As these rates have not yet been quantified, the interest obligations for these liabilities beyond the current rollover period have not been disclosed .
Includes assets and liabilities.
(ii)
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS128 Downer EDI Limited
G2. Capital and financial risk management – continued
Recognition and measurement
Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair
value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are
subsequently re-measured to their fair value at each reporting
date. Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value of
derivatives, except those that qualify as effective hedges, are
immediately recognised in profit or loss.
Hedge accounting
AASB 9 aligns the accounting for hedging instruments
closely with the Group’s risk management objectives and
strategy and applies a more qualitative and forward-looking
approach to assessing hedge effectiveness. The Group
has elected to adopt the general hedge accounting model
in AASB 9. AASB 9 includes requirements on rebalancing
hedge relationships and prohibiting voluntary discontinuation
of hedge accounting.
Fair value hedges
Fair value hedges are used to hedge the exposure to changes in
the fair value of a recognised asset, liability or firm commitment.
For fair value hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative,
together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset
or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk, are immediately
recorded in profit or loss. Hedge accounting is discontinued
when the hedge instrument expires or is sold, terminated,
exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting.
Cash flow hedges
Cash flow hedges are used to hedge risks associated with
contracted and highly probable forecast transactions. For cash
flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of
the derivative is deferred in equity and the gain or loss relating to
the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Amounts deferred in equity are transferred to profit or loss in
the same period the hedged item is recognised in profit or loss.
When the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the
recognition of a non-financial asset or liability, the gains and
losses previously deferred in equity are transferred to form part
of the initial measurement of the cost of the non-financial asset
or liability.
If the forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the
cumulative gain or loss that was deferred in equity is recognised
immediately in profit or loss. If the hedge instrument expires or
is sold, terminated, exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge
accounting, any gain or loss deferred in equity remains in equity
until the forecast transaction occurs.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSG3. Other financial assets and liabilities
2021
$’m
At amortised cost:
Other financial assets
Advances to/from joint ventures and associates
Deferred consideration
At fair value:
Level 2
Foreign currency forward contracts – Cash flow hedge
Commodity forward contract – Cash flow hedge
Cross-currency and interest rate swaps – Cash flow hedge
Downer Contingent Share Options (DCSO) financial instrument
Level 3
Unquoted equity investments – Fair value through OCI
Total
2020
$’m
At amortised cost:
Other financial assets
Advances to/from joint ventures and associates
Deferred consideration
At fair value:
Level 2
Foreign currency forward contracts – Cash flow hedge
Commodity forward contracts – Fair value through profit or loss
Cross-currency and interest rate swaps – Cash flow hedge
Level 3
Unquoted equity investments – Fair value through OCI
Total
Annual Report 2021 129
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Current Non-current
Current Non-current
18.8
3.2
39.2
61.2
1.5
–
–
–
1.5
–
–
62.7
5.7
–
–
5.7
0.1
–
–
–
0.1
2.0
2.0
7.8
–
3.6
0.1
3.7
2.0
2.4
7.6
33.3
45.3
–
–
49.0
–
–
0.2
0.2
0.2
–
17.9
–
18.1
–
–
18.3
Financial assets
Financial liabilities
Current Non-current
Current Non-current
19.0
4.5
–
23.5
1.7
1.0
–
2.7
–
–
26.2
5.7
–
–
5.7
–
–
13.7
13.7
2.0
2.0
21.4
–
15.6
14.4
30.0
8.6
–
7.2
15.8
–
–
45.8
–
–
0.2
0.2
–
–
14.2
14.2
–
–
14.4
Reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements of financial assets
The fair value of Level 3 investments remained unchanged from prior year (2020: no change).
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS130 Downer EDI Limited
G3. Other financial assets and liabilities – continued
Recognition and measurement
Fair value measurement
When a derivative is designated as the cash flow hedging instrument, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative
is recognised in Other comprehensive income and accumulated in the hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of changes in the fair
value of the derivative is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
Valuation of financial instruments
For financial instruments measured and carried at fair value, the Group uses the following to categorise the methods used:
– Level 1: fair value is calculated using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
– Level 2: fair value is estimated using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices)
– Level 3: fair value is estimated using inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data.
During the year there were no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 fair value hierarchies.
The following table shows the valuation technique used in measuring Level 2 and 3 fair values, as well as significant unobservable
inputs used:
Type
Valuation technique
Significant unobservable input
Cross-currency and
interest rate swaps
Foreign currency
forward contracts
Unquoted equity
investments
Calculated using the present value of the
estimated future cash flows based on
observable yield curves.
Calculated using forward exchange rates
prevailing at the balance sheet date.
Calculated based on the Group’s interest in the
net assets of the unquoted entities.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Assumptions are made with regard to future
expected revenues and discount rates.
Changing the inputs to the valuations to
reasonably possible alternative assumptions
would not significantly change the amounts
recognised in profit or loss, total assets or total
liabilities, or total equity.
Notes to the consolidated financial statements – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ DECLARATION
Annual Report 2021 131
Directors’ Declaration
for the year ended 30 June 2021
In the opinion of the Directors of Downer EDI Limited:
(a)
The financial statements and notes set out on pages 61 to 130 are in accordance with the Australian Corporations Act 2001 (Cth),
including:
(i)
Complying with Accounting Standards, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting
requirements; and
(ii)
The financial statements and notes thereto give a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Company
and the consolidated entity;
(b) There are reasonable grounds to believe that Downer EDI Limited will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due
and payable;
(c) The Directors have been given the declarations required by Section 295A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth); and
(d) The attached financial statements are in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as noted in Note A to the
financial statements.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors made pursuant to Section 295(5) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
On behalf of the Directors
R M Harding
Chairman
Sydney, 12 August 2021
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
132 Downer EDI Limited
Sustainability Performance Summary
for the year ended 30 June 2021
Downer’s sustainability approach
Downer’s ESG reporting approach
At Downer, sustainability means sustainable and profitable
growth, providing value to customers, delivering services in a
safe and environmentally responsible manner, helping people
to be better and advancing the communities in which it operates.
Downer recognises that sustainability is vital for securing
long-term environmental, economic and social viability and
understands its role in contributing to a sustainable future for
communities to prosper.
Downer’s sustainability strategy is integrated into its
business strategy which is shaped by its four Pillars: Safety;
Delivery; Relationships and Thought Leadership. Downer’s
commitment to sustainability is outlined on the Downer
website and within the Sustainability Report located at
www.downergroup.com/sustainability.
Downer operates in sectors that are closely connected to
the investment that is being driven by population growth and
urbanisation. These sectors include roads, rail, light rail, other
public transport, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health,
education, defence and other government sectors.
These sectors are served by Downer’s Urban Services
businesses – Transport, Utilities, and Facilities and Asset
Services. These businesses have demonstrated strength
and resilience, hold market leading positions and attractive
medium-term and long-term growth opportunities. They have
a high proportion of government and government-related
contracts and a capital light, services-based business model
generating lower risk, and more predictable revenues and
cash flows. Downer’s Urban Services strategy delivers many
environmental and social benefits including a move to lower
capital intensive and lower carbon activities which supports
Downer’s decarbonisation pathway.
Downer is proud of the role it plays in creating more sustainable
cities and improving the quality of life in Australia and
New Zealand. Downer is also heavily involved in providing
services for social infrastructure such as schools, universities,
hospitals, public housing and other areas of government such
as defence.
Customers trust Downer to deliver these services, which will
have a direct impact on their customers every day.
With services impacting millions of lives every day, the
sustainability of Downer’s operations is paramount – for its
people, its partners, its shareholders, its customers and their
customers. Downer delivers these services while managing the
impacts of its activities on the environment and communities
in which it operates, and working collaboratively with its
supply chain. Downer understands that its ability to do this
is fundamental to the Company’s long-term success.
Downer prepares its Sustainability Report with reference to the
Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Standards to provide investors
with comparable information relating to environmental, social and
governance (ESG) performance. Specifically, Downer’s approach
takes into consideration the GRI’s principles for informing report
content: materiality, completeness, and sustainability context
and stakeholder inclusiveness. A key focus is to demonstrate
how Downer delivers sustainable returns while managing risk
and being responsible in how it operates.
Downer seeks to identify the issues that have the greatest
potential to impact its future success and returns to shareholders.
This year Downer revisited its materiality assessment in line with
the GRI Standards via a rigorous independent lead process to
formally engage internal and external stakeholders to understand
what they believe are the material sustainability issues for Downer
and inform the identification of its material issues by economic,
social, environmental and governance categories.
The materiality assessment provided key sustainability insights
for Downer’s strategy and frames the content for this year’s
Sustainability Report. The results were positive with strong
alignment between internal and external stakeholder views.
The material issues ranked in order of importance for Downer
and its stakeholders are:
1. Health, safety and wellbeing
2. Governance and ethics
3. Economic performance
4. Customer relationships
5. Contractor management
6. Climate change
7. Cybersecurity
8. Business resilience
9. Employee development and engagement
10. Diversity and inclusion
11. Community engagement, impact and development
12. Human rights (including modern slavery)
13. Supply chain management
Further information including the Materiality process
undertaken is available on Downer’s website and
within the 2021 Sustainability Report located at
www.downergroup.com/sustainability.
SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE SUMMARYAnnual Report 2021 133
Governance and risk management
The Downer Board, through its oversight functions, has verified
that Downer appropriately considers ESG risks including those
related to climate change. In fulfilling this function, the Downer
Board also receives oversight from Downer’s Zero Harm Board
Committee Audit and Risk Committee, Tender Risk Evaluation
Committee and Disclosure Committee. ESG related risks and
opportunities are incorporated into Downer’s broader corporate
strategy, planning and risk management.
Downer’s Board recognises that an integrated approach to
managing ESG risks and opportunities is essential. This has been
reflected in the strengthening of Downer’s governance structure
and increased focus in both Board and executive forums
throughout the 2021 financial year. Managing the business to be
sustainable over the long term has always been front of mind for
Downer’s Board. In March, Downer reaffirmed this commitment
by appointing a new role of Group Head of Sustainability.
ESG risks and opportunities are governed as part of Downer’s
Group Risk and Opportunity Management Framework and
Project Risk Management Framework. Downer identifies,
manages and discloses material climate-related risks as part
of Downer’s standard business practices, and, in accordance
with the Group and Divisional strategies, which apply to
everyone at Downer.
Downer’s Zero Harm Management System Framework sets
the Company’s Zero Harm and sustainability governance
requirements. Downer achieved centralised third-party
accreditation to the International Standards ISO 45001
(Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environment).
This gives Downer a single system of work for safety, quality
and environment, and a framework to develop, implement and
monitor The Downer Standard.
The Board’s Zero Harm Committee oversees the strategy and
monitors the development and implementation of Downer’s Zero
Harm management systems, improvement and performance
reporting systems, and monitors Downer’s Zero Harm
performance. Effective monitoring occurs through extensive
internal and third-party audit programs, with oversight by both
the Board Zero Harm and Board Audit and Risk Committees.
Other aspects of Downer’s approach to sustainability are
overseen by the Group Diversity Committee and other relevant
corporate governance forums.
The method for measuring the Company’s performance is clearly
set out in its governance framework. Short-term remuneration
incentives are offered to senior managers in relation to the
Company’s performance against Zero Harm and Sustainability
targets. These targets include the management of Downer’s
Safety performance (LTIFR and TRIFR) Zero Harm critical risks,
developing improvement plans aligned to material Sustainable
Development Goals and focusing on decarbonisation
(greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions) in order to
achieve Downer’s science-based target net zero by 2050.
Downer’s Zero Harm performance during 2021 is summarised
below. More comprehensive information is provided in Downer’s
2021 Sustainability Report which will be available on the Downer
website www.downergroup.com/sustainability.
Health and safety
Downer’s business is founded on a deeply held value of Zero
Harm. Health and safety is Downer’s highest priority, its top
material issue and the first of its strategic pillars. Zero Harm
is embedded in Downer’s culture and is fundamental to future
success. Downer’s managers, supervisors and employees
bring this core principle to fruition and actively live it every day,
vigilantly protecting the health and safety of themselves and
others in and around its workplaces.
Downer’s approach to health and safety is built on leading,
innovating, managing risk, rethinking processes, applying lessons
learnt, and adopting and adapting practices that aim to achieve
zero work-related injuries. Downer’s integrated lifecycle approach
is a market differentiator, and enables its people to work safely in
industry sectors that may be inherently hazardous. In everything
it does, the health and safety of its people and communities that
it works within is always its top priority.
Downer’s commitment is enhanced by strong leadership
from senior leaders within the business, who actively
engage, enable and empower its people to work safely, and
maintain safe working environments for themselves and the
community. Downer has a mature safety culture; it is proud
of its people’s support and commitment to its Zero Harm
principles and practices.
Strategic initiatives as identified for FY21 have been progressed
and have continued to strive for a more aligned and consistent
approach across the Group. Downer’s strategic program for
health and safety has focused on:
– Optimising the Critical Risk program to eliminate all
preventable significant harm and establish Downer
as a leader in critical risk management
– Finalising the harmonisation of best practice and
management system integration, as well as the integration
of our Critical Risk Optimisation and Centre of Excellence
programs into its management system
– Enriching the quality of data and utilising emerging
technologies in strategy and planning activities. This includes
the continued focus on the deployment of mobile technology
and digital forms via mobile applications
– Progressing outcomes of our Communities of Practice program
– Business resilience, including mental health. The goal is
to proactively respond to emerging strategic Zero Harm
issues that impact the sectors it operates in and reinforce
the positioning of Downer as a thought leader. To further
demonstrate its commitment to mental health Downer
joined Beyond Blue as a Major Partner and linked uptake and
maintenance of its Mental Health First Aid training program
to its Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) facility.
SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY134 Downer EDI Limited
During FY21 Downer received two Penalty Infringement
Notices for safety-related breaches. One was for A$3,000 for
disruption of power to a residence in Queensland, and the
other was for A$27,000 relating to the 2019 fatality at the
Otraco depot in Calama, Chile, which was reported in Downer’s
FY20 Sustainability Report.
In FY21, WorkSafe NZ filed charges against Downer and its
joint venture partner in relation to the fatality of a cyclist
(non-employee) in October 2020. At the time of writing this
report, proceedings had been adjourned to enable consideration
of an Enforceable Undertaking.
Full details of these matters are described in Downer’s 2021
Sustainability Report which will be available on the Downer
website www.downergroup.com/sustainability.
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2020 excludes Hawkins and Spotless.
Environmental Sustainability
Downer’s environmental sustainability performance is measured
against the key areas of risk management, compliance,
minimising environmental impact and maximising resource
efficiency opportunities in its own and its customers’ businesses.
Downer’s key focus areas during the year were:
– Continuing to focus on the resilience and assurance of
– Protecting high value biodiversity located on sites Downer
owns, occupies or operates
– Preparing the business as markets transition to a low
carbon economy.
Downer achieved its Group-wide target of zero Level 5 1 or
Level 6 2 environmental incidents. There were no significant
environmental incidents 3 (≥ Level 4) during financial year 2021.
In FY21, Downer incurred one penalty infringement notice for
environmental breaches which was an improvement on Downer’s
performance over the past five years.
Downer was found guilty of two charges, fined NZ$15,000
(A$13,921), and contributed NZ$7,000 (A$6,497) towards
marketing Hawkes Bay Regional Council’s burning rules in
relation to burning of waste containing prohibited items within
the Hawkes Bay Regional Council in New Zealand.
The Enforceable Undertaking under negotiation with the
NSW EPA which was disclosed in FY20 relating to the Downer
Seymour White Joint Venture stormwater discharges near Nowra
in New South Wales was formalised in FY21. In addition to the
Enforceable Undertaking, Downer paid the NSW EPA $9,500 for
associated investigation and legal costs.
Full details of these matters are described in Downer’s 2021
Sustainability Report which will be available on the Downer
website www.downergroup.com/sustainability.
Noteworthy achievements for FY21 include:
– Divestment of capital and carbon intensive Laundries
and Mining businesses. Upon completing the sale of the
remaining Mining services business and exiting the Mining
sector, Downer’s operational emissions will reduce by 35% or
206,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
– Successfully completed the refinancing of the Group’s debt
platform with a new $1.4 billion SLL facility
– Achieved FY21 SLL Targets for KPI1 – GHG emission intensity
reduction, KPI3 – Indigenous and cultural awareness training
and KPI4 – Mental Health First Aid training
environmental risk controls
– S&P Global ranked Downer in the top 650 of 7,000
– Taking a whole-of-life approach when considering initiatives
and specifying materials
– Incorporating sustainability rating tools and initiatives into
major projects
– Improving environmental workforce capability
– Engaging with customers regarding Downer’s
environmental capability
companies globally and listed Downer in their Sustainability
Yearbook 2021 because its sustainability performance is
within the top 15% for its industry sector. Downer was also
awarded Industry Mover status, for the company with the
strongest year-on-year score improvement in its industry
– Achieved third-party certification to the International
Standards, and ISO 14001 (Environment), ISO 9001 (Quality),
and ISO 45001 (Safety). This gives a single system of work
for safety, environment and quality.
1
2
3
A Level 5 environmental incident is defined as any incident that causes significant impact or serious harm on the environment, where material harm has occurred and
if costs in aggregate exceed $50,000.
A Level 6 environmental incident is defined as an incident that results in catastrophic widespread impact on the environment, resulting in irreversible damage.
A significant environmental incident or significant environmental spill (≥ Level 4) is any environmental incident or spill where there is significant impact on or material harm
to the environment; or a notifiable incident where there is a spill that results in significant impact or material harm; or there is long-term community irritation leading to
disruptive actions and requiring continual management attention.
Sustainability Performance Summary – continued for the year ended 30 June 2021SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Annual Report 2021 135
In FY22 and beyond Downer will:
– Revisit the TCFD risks and opportunities, in line with its
Urban Services Strategy;
– Undertake climate related financial impact assessment of:
– Downer’s fleet, (light and heavy)
– Fixed assets, e.g. asphalt plants
– Physical climate impacts
– Develop a framework to integrate into Downer’s capital
allocation decision making process to consider carbon
implications of investment over the short and longer terms.
Downer will track its progress towards its emissions reduction
target and review its emission reduction approach in line with
the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) updated
scientific reports, whilst considering other developments in
low-emissions technology, to ensure a practical and affordable
transition towards this commitment.
Downer recognises the uncertainties, challenges and
opportunities that climate change presents and despite the
recent impacts of COVID-19, Downer remains committed to
partnering with its customers and supply chain to achieve its
long-term GHG emission reduction target.
Refer to Downer’s Sustainability Report located at
www.downergroup.com/sustainability for further disclosures
on Downer’s response to climate change and how it has
specifically addressed the TCFD recommendations.
Climate change and TCFD Update
Downer is committed to reducing its direct emissions profile and
is well positioned to contribute to Australia and New Zealand’s
energy transition that is essential for the broader economy
to decarbonise.
The Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
scenario analysis tested the resilience of Downer’s strategy in
relation to plausible climate futures that considered possible
physical, socioeconomic and political changes. In each scenario
Downer’s strategy was found to be resilient and well positioned.
It affirmed that Downer was well placed to provide products and
services to its customers that will contribute to a low carbon
future. It highlighted there are considerable opportunities for
Downer which outweigh identified risks. These will assist in lower
cost capital and increased margins.
Downer’s Urban Services strategy delivers many environmental
and social benefits including a move to lower capital intensive
and lower carbon activities, which supports Downer’s Climate
Change Resilience and decarbonisation pathway.
Downer set an ambitious science-based target (aligned to a
1.5°C pathway) and committed to the decarbonisation of its
absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 45-50% by 2035 from
a FY18 base year and being Net Zero by 2050. In FY21, Downer
became a signatory to the Science-Based Target Initiative (SBTi)
in line with the 1.5ºC business ambition pathway. In addition,
Downer linked its Science-Based GHG emissions reductions
targets with financial incentives as part of the SLL facility.
Downer has expanded its commitment to decarbonisation to
incorporate Scope 3 emissions, as Downer recognises that it has
a key role to play in minimising emissions that occur throughout
its value chain. As such Downer has signed up to the Carbon
Disclosure Project (CDP) supply chain program.
Downer is focused on initiatives to ensure it meets its SBT
commitment. Downer has a clear pathway to Net Zero by 2050
which aligns to its Urban Services Strategy. The six key focus
areas include:
– Divesting from high capital, carbon intense industries to
lower carbon activities (2020>)
– Continue to focus on energy efficiency and GHG emission
reductions (2010>)
– Decarbonise our fixed assets with new technology and
fuel switching (2025>)
– Decarbonise Downer’s fleet through electric vehicles (EVs)
and alternate fuel vehicles (2025>)
– Increase uptake of renewables both on and off-grid (2010>)
– Reduce Scope 3 emissions i.e. low carbon materials e.g. asphalt
and work with suppliers to lower their emissions (2018>).
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Corporate Governance
for the year ended 30 June 2021
Overview
Downer’s corporate governance framework provides the platform
from which:
– The Board is accountable to shareholders for the operations,
performance and growth of the Company
– Downer management is accountable to the Board
– The risks to Downer’s business are identified and managed
– Downer effectively communicates with its shareholders and
the investment community.
Downer continues to enhance its policies and processes to
promote leading corporate governance practices.
The Board endorses the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s
Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (ASX
Principles).
Principle 1: Lay solid foundations for
management and oversight
The Downer Board Charter sets out the functions and
responsibilities of the Board and is available on the Downer
website at www.downergroup.com.
The Board Charter states that the role of the Board is to provide
strategic guidance and to effectively oversee management of the
Company. Among other things, the Board is responsible for:
– Overseeing the Company, including its control and
accountability systems
– Appointing and removing the Group CEO and senior
executives
– Monitoring performance of the Group CEO and senior
executives
– Reviewing, ratifying and monitoring systems of risk
management and internal control, codes of conduct and legal
compliance.
Before appointing a Director or senior executive, the Board
undertakes appropriate checks.
The Board provides shareholders with all material information
which is relevant to the decision to elect or re-elect a Director.
Directors receive formal letters of engagement setting out the
key terms, conditions and expectations of their engagement.
The Board Charter also describes the functions delegated to
management, led by the Group CEO.
The primary goal set for management by the Board is to focus
on enhancing shareholder value, which includes responsibility for
Downer’s economic, environmental and social performance.
The Group CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of
Downer and his authority is delegated and authorised by the Board.
Downer has written employment agreements with each of
its senior executives and the performance of those senior
executives is regularly reviewed against appropriate measures,
including performance targets linked to the business plan and
overall corporate objectives. In 2021, Downer’s senior executives
participated in periodic performance evaluations where they
received feedback on progress against these targets.
The Company Secretary is responsible for supporting the
effectiveness of the Board and is directly accountable to the
Board, through the Chairman, on all matters to do with the proper
functioning of the Board.
Details of Downer’s Directors and the Executive Leadership Team
are available on the Downer website at www.downergroup.com.
Diversity at Downer
Downer is committed to ensuring that it has a diverse and
inclusive workforce, which fulfils the expectations of its employees,
customers and shareholders while building a sustainable future for
its business. This is formalised through the Downer Diversity and
Inclusion (D&I) Policy which outlines the Company’s commitment
to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
In 2016, Downer launched a revised Diversity Framework.
The purpose of this framework is to support the D&I Policy and
implementation of Divisional D&I strategies.
The Diversity and Inclusion Policy is available on the Downer
website at www.downergroup.com.
ASX diversity recommendations – diversity statement
This diversity statement outlines Downer’s performance
throughout 2021 with respect to its broader diversity program,
but with a particular focus on gender, and specifically includes:
– Details of Downer’s key gender representation metrics
– An overview of the gender diversity initiatives undertaken
by Downer throughout 2021
– An outline of Downer’s measurable gender diversity
objectives for 2021.
Gender representation metrics
As at 30 June 2021, Downer’s female gender representation
metrics were as follows:
– Board
– Senior Executive 1
– Management 2
– Workforce
33%
25%
17%
34%
1
2
For present purposes, ‘Senior Executive’ refers to CEO, KMP and Other Executives/General Managers as defined in the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Reference guide
to the workplace profile and reporting questionnaire (WGEA Reference Guide).
For present purposes, ‘Management’ refers to CEO, KMP, Other Executives/General Managers, Senior Managers and Other Managers as defined in the WGEA Reference Guide.
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Looking back: 2021 measurable objectives
Focus Area Objective
Targets
Outcome
Flexibility,
Diversity and
Inclusion
To continue
developing Downer’s
commitment to
representing the
businesses and
communities in which
we serve through a
focus on D&I.
Report quarterly
to the Executive
Committee on
progress towards
targets and
objectives.
Gender
Diversity
Cultural
Diversity
To improve
opportunities for
women to reach their
potential through
an inclusive work
environment while
positioning Downer
Group as a preferred
employer for women
in our industry.
40% women in the
workforce by 2023.
25% women in
management
positions by 2023.
25% women in
executive positions
by 2023.
30% women
on the Board.
3% Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
employees.
To build on Downer
Group’s commitment
to closing the
gap by increasing
Indigenous workforce
participation and
developing strategic
partnerships
with Indigenous
organisations and
community groups.
Maintain or increase
the number of
graduate employees
year-on-year.
Generational
Diversity
To establish Downer
Group as a sought-
after employer for
all age groups and
as an organisation
that builds a
talent pipeline of
thought leaders and
continues to value
experience.
Achieved:
– Governance structure embedded through the establishment of the
Group Diversity Steering Committee and Line of Business Steering
Committees and Tactical Plans. Progress reporting occurs quarterly
to the Executive Committee.
– COVID-19 necessitated increased use of flexible working
arrangements across the business.
– Strategic partnerships with Aboriginal employment and ex-Defence
human resource organisations enabled ongoing attraction of
diverse, disadvantaged and/or minority groups.
– Established a strategic supplier relationship with social enterprise
Social Traders to participate in contracted works.
Progressing:
– Launch of the ‘Own Different’ Campaign across the business to
celebrate our commitment to Inclusion.
– Referral programs such as refer a female friend and refer an
Indigenous friend continued during FY21.
Achieved:
– Development and launch of leadership opportunities and
networking programs in Australia and New Zealand.
Progressing:
– Focus on extending female talent in Management and Subject
Matter Expert positions.
– Working with Registered Training Organisations and employment
organisations to support women into trades-based employment
in skilled trades that are male-dominated with a view to a formal
partnership and pilot.
– An unconscious bias learning module will form part of a Podcast
series in FY22.
Achieved:
– Progress on Downer Group’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
‘Innovate’, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia, which outlines our
reconciliation vision, strategy and targeted initiatives, continues.
– Downer has exceeded RAP commitments by establishing
relationships with labour hire companies, employment agencies and
other Indigenous Organisations.
– Downer continues to work with Indigenous Organisations to further
develop opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
employees, apprentices, and trainees.
Progressing:
– Downer continues to review, consult and enhance its Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Employment and Retention Strategy through
engaging employment organisations and community to identify
barriers and implement recommendations for improvement.
Progressing:
– Downer continues to build its pipeline of talent by investing in entry
level programs that align to our generational diversity focus and
priority areas, including:
– The Downer Graduate Development Program
– Cadets and further Undergraduate programs
– Implementation of The Downer Standard for Apprentices
and Trainees that supports strategic attraction, selection,
development, management and retention.
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Looking ahead: 2022 measurable objectives
Focus Area Objective
Targets
Initiatives
Flexibility,
Diversity and
Inclusion
To continue
developing Downer’s
commitment to
representing the
businesses and
communities in which
we serve through a
focus on D&I.
Report quarterly
to the Executive
Committee on
progress towards
targets and objectives.
– Embed talent management and succession planning framework
cohort to CEO-3 for females
– Establish a Group Level Community of Practice that provides
strategic advice and governance for the Line of Business D&I
Steering Committees. This will include a strategic focus on flexible
work arrangements
– Embed and leverage the Diversity and Inclusion Steering
Committees within each Line of Business to focus on programs and
initiatives that will support the achievement of targets
– Continue to review and modify Downer’s Mandatory Induction
program to ensure our commitment to a diverse and
inclusive workforce and working environment is embedded
in Downer’s culture
– Deliver a series of D&I ‘Lunch ’n’ Learn’ sessions for all employees
across the Group, covering a range of topics including Indigenous,
gender, disability, orientation and generational diversity
– Launch a Workplace Giving Program
– Continue to leverage our relationships that manage the transition of
ex-Defence personnel into employment
– Engage with not-for-profit and community organisations to provide
pathways and opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse
groups and people.
– Analyse the WGEA reporting data and use the learnings as key
inputs to develop ongoing strategy, programs and initiatives
– Deliver Downer’s THRIVE women’s personal and professional
growth program
– Develop and release an unconscious bias capability program to
support an inclusive workplace
– Realign our leadership programs to include further D&I content
and learning.
– Work with Reconciliation Australia to develop and launch a Downer
Group Innovate RAP
– Create an Indigenous Champions network
– Embed best practice cultural heritage monitoring within large-scale
on-country project deliveries
– Continue to deliver Downer’s Māori Leadership Development
program, Te Ara Whanake
– Continue to deliver the Te Ara Whanake program to Non-Māori
leaders which gives them a deeper understanding of Māori history,
culture and Tikanga.
Maintain or increase
the number of
graduate employees
year-on-year.
– Continue to build a talent pipeline by investing in entry level
programs that align to our generational diversity focus and priority
areas, including:
– The Downer Graduate Development Program
– Cadets and further Undergraduate programs
– Apprentices and Trainees.
40% women in the
workforce by 2023.
25% women in
management
positions by 2023.
25% women in
executive positions
by 2023.
30% women on
the Board.
3% Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
employees.
Gender
Diversity
Cultural
Diversity
Generational
Diversity
To improve
opportunities for
women to reach their
potential through
an inclusive work
environment while
positioning Downer
Group as a preferred
employer for women
in our industry.
To build on Downer’s
commitment to
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
peoples and the
Māori people, through
the development of
strategic partnerships
with Indigenous
organisations and
community and
increased workforce
participation.
To establish Downer
Group as a sought-
after employer for all
age groups and as
an organisation that
builds a talent pipeline
of thought leaders
and continues to
value experience.
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Principle 2: Structure the Board to be
effective and add value
Throughout the 2021 financial year, the Board was comprised
of a majority of independent Directors.
The Board is currently comprised of the Chairman
(Mike Harding, an independent, Non-executive Director),
four other independent, Non-executive Directors and an
Executive Director (the Group CEO, Grant Fenn). Details of the
members of the Board, including their skills, experience, status
and their term of office are set out in the Directors’ Report on
pages 4 to 51 and are also available on the Downer website at
www.downergroup.com.
The composition of the Board is reviewed and assessed by the
Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee to ensure
the Board is of a composition, size and commitment to effectively
discharge its responsibilities and duties.
Directors are required to bring their independent judgement to
bear on all Board decisions. To facilitate this, it is Downer’s policy
to provide Directors with access to independent professional
advice at the Company’s expense in appropriate circumstances.
Downer’s Non-executive Directors recognise the benefit of
conferring regularly without management present, and they do
so at various times throughout the year.
The Board considers that an independent Director is a
Non-executive Director who is not a member of management
and who is free of any business or other relationship that could
(or could reasonably be perceived to) materially interfere with
the independent exercise of their judgement.
The Board regularly assesses the independence of each
Director to ensure that each Director has the capacity to bring
independent judgement to bear on issues before the Board and
to act in the best interests of Downer as a whole.
Downer’s governance framework requires each Director to
promptly disclose actual and possible conflicts of interest, any
interests in contracts, other directorships or offices held, related
party transactions and any dealing in the Company’s securities.
At least one Director must retire from office at each Annual
General Meeting (AGM). No Non-executive Director can
serve more than three years without offering themselves
for re-election.
The Chairman of the Board is an independent, Non-executive
Director. He is responsible for the leadership of the Board and
for the efficient organisation and functioning of the Board.
The Chairman is appointed by the Board to ensure that a high
standard of values, governance and constructive interaction
is maintained.
The Chairman facilitates the effective contribution of all
Directors and promotes constructive and respectful relations
between Directors and the Board and management. He also
represents the views of the Board to Downer’s shareholders
and conducts the AGM.
The roles of Chairman and Group CEO are not exercised by
the same person and the division of responsibilities between
the Chairman and the Group CEO have been agreed by the
Board and are set out in the Board Charter and Downer’s
Delegations Policy.
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The Board has established a number of committees to assist the Board to effectively and efficiently execute its responsibilities.
A list of the main Board Committees and their current membership is set out in the table below.
Board Committee
Audit and Risk
Zero Harm
Chairman
N M Hollows
P L Watson
Nominations and Corporate Governance
R M Harding
Remuneration
T G Handicott
Disclosure
Rail Projects
T G Handicott
P S Garling
Tender Risk Evaluation
P L Watson
Members
T G Handicott
P L Watson
G A Fenn
P S Garling
T G Handicott
N M Hollows
P S Garling
R M Harding
N M Hollows
G A Fenn
R M Harding
G A Fenn
T G Handicott
R M Harding
G A Fenn
R M Harding
N M Hollows
The names of members of each committee, the number of
meetings and the attendances by each of the members of the
various committees to which they are appointed are set out in
the Directors’ Report on page 19.
The Tender Risk Evaluation Committee’s primary purpose is
to oversee tenders and contracts that exceed the delegation
of the Group CEO. The Tender Risk Evaluation Committee
is chaired by an independent Director and comprises four
members, including the Group CEO. Meetings of the Tender
Risk Evaluation Committee are convened as required to review
tender opportunities.
The Rail Projects Committee was formed to provide oversight of
the major rollingstock delivery programs, being Sydney Growth
Trains for the Sydney metropolitan network and High Capacity
Metropolitan Trains in Melbourne. With the projects reaching an
advanced stage, the Committee ceased in April 2021 and regular
periodic reports are being made directly to the Board.
The Board has established the Nominations and Corporate
Governance Committee to oversee the practices for selection
and appointment of Directors of the Company.
The Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee’s
primary purpose is to support and advise the Board on fulfilling
its responsibilities to shareholders by ensuring that the Board
is comprised of individuals who are best able to discharge the
responsibilities of Directors having regard to the law and leading
governance practice.
The Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee has a
charter which sets out its roles and responsibilities, composition,
structure, membership requirements and the procedures for
inviting non-committee members to attend meetings. The
Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee Charter
gives the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee
access to internal and external resources, including advice
from external consultants and specialists. The Nominations and
Corporate Governance Committee Charter is available on the
Downer website at www.downergroup.com.
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The Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee, all
members of which are independent Directors, is chaired by an
independent Director and has a minimum of three members.
Professional qualifications
Business, finance and economics
The Committee’s responsibilities include:
– Assessing the skills and competencies required on the Board
– Assessing the extent to which the required skills are
represented on the Board
– Establishing processes for the review of the performance
of individual Directors, Board Committees and the Board
as a whole
– Establishing processes for identifying suitable candidates for
appointment to the Board (including undertaking a formal
due diligence screening process)
– Recommending the engagement of nominated persons
as Directors.
When appointing Directors, the Nominations and Corporate
Governance Committee aims to ensure that an appropriate
balance of skills, experience, expertise and diversity is
represented on the Board. This may result in a Non-executive
Director with a longer tenure remaining in office to bring that
experience and depth of understanding to matters brought
before the Board.
Given the breadth of Downer’s service offerings across a range
of markets, the Board seeks to ensure that it maintains an
appropriate range of technical skills and executive experience
across engineering, construction and scientific disciplines as well
as services activities and professional services when considering
the appointment of a new Director.
In June 2021, Downer announced that its Chairman, Mr R M
Harding, would retire on 30 September 2021 and that Mr M
P Chellew had been appointed as a Non-executive Director
effective 1 September 2021 and would become Chairman on
30 September 2021. In appointing Mr Chellew, the Downer Board
identified the need to ensure ongoing engineering expertise
and his extensive experience as a Chief Executive Officer,
Non-executive Director and Non-executive Chairman of large
publicly listed organisations.
Technical*
Humanities
Legal
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
* Comprises construction, engineering, metallurgy and science.
Industry experience
Professional services*
Resources
Transport and infrastructure
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
* Includes banking, finance and legal.
Tenure (years)
9+
6–9
3–6
0–3
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Gender diversity
2
The chart illustrates the balance achieved with the current Board
composition. The Company recognises the value of diversity
which has been a component of the appointment process over
the past few years.
4
Male
Female
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From time to time, Downer engages external specialists to assist
with the selection process as necessary, and the Chairman,
Board and Group CEO meet with candidates as part of the
appointment process.
Nominations for re-election of Directors are reviewed by the
Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee and
Directors are re-elected in accordance with the Downer
Constitution and the ASX Listing Rules.
As part of its commitment to leading corporate governance
practice, the Board undertakes improvement programs, including
externally facilitated periodic reviews of its performance and that
of its Committees and Directors. The last review was completed
during FY21 and included consideration of the skills and
knowledge of Directors.
The Company has formal induction procedures for both
Directors and senior executives. These induction procedures
have been developed to enable new Directors and senior
executives to gain an understanding of:
– Downer’s financial position, strategies, operations and risk
management policies
– The respective rights, duties and responsibilities and roles
of the Board and senior executives
– Downer’s culture and values.
Directors are given an induction briefing by the Company
Secretary and an induction pack containing information about
Downer and its business, Board and Committee charters and
Downer Group policies. New Directors also meet with key senior
executives to gain an insight into the Company’s business
operations and the Downer Group structure.
Directors are encouraged to continually build on their
exposure to the Company’s business and a formal program
of Director site visits has been in place since 2009. Directors
are also encouraged to attend appropriate training and
professional development courses to update and enhance
their skills and knowledge and the Company Secretary
regularly organises governance and other continuing education
sessions for the Board.
The Board is provided with the information it needs to discharge
its responsibilities effectively. The Directors also have access to
the Company Secretary for all Board and governance-related
issues and the appointment and removal of the Company
Secretary is determined by the Board. The Company
Secretary is accountable to the Board, through the Chair,
on all governance matters.
Principle 3: Instil a culture of acting lawfully,
ethically and responsibly
Downer’s Purpose is to create and sustain the modern
environment by building trusted relationships with our
customers. Its Promise is to work closely with our customers to
help them succeed, using world-leading insights and solutions.
Downer’s Purpose and Promise are founded on the Pillars of
Zero Harm, Delivery, Relationships and Thought Leadership and
define the way it manages its business and are the foundations
that support Downer’s culture. An overview of the Purpose,
Promise and Pillars can be found on the Downer website at
www.downergroup.com.
Downer strives to attain the highest standards of behaviour
and business ethics when engaging in corporate activity. The
Downer Standards of Business Conduct sets the ethical tone and
standards of the Company and deals with matters such as:
– Compliance with the letter and the spirit of the law
– Workplace behaviour
– Prohibition against bribery and corruption
– Protection of confidential information
– Engaging with stakeholders
– Workplace safety
– Diversity and inclusiveness
– Sustainability
– Conflicts of interest.
Downer has a formal whistleblower policy and procedures
for reporting and investigating breaches of the Standards of
Business Conduct. This includes the Our Voice service, an
external and independent reporting service which enables
employees to anonymously report potential breaches of the
Standards of Business Conduct, including misconduct or other
unethical behaviour. Reports received through Our Voice are
investigated where appropriate, with the Company Secretary
overseeing the completion of any remedial action. The Board
is informed of material breaches of the Standards of Business
Conduct through reporting of incidents reported under the
whistleblower policy, investigations of allegations of fraud and
breaches of Downer’s Zero Harm Cardinal Rules.
The Standards of Business Conduct applies to all officers
and employees and is available on the Downer website at
www.downergroup.com.
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Downer endorses leading governance practices and has in place
policies setting out the Company’s approach to various matters,
including:
– Securities trading (stipulating ‘closed periods’ for designated
employees and a formal process which employees must
adhere to when dealing in securities)
– The Company’s disclosure obligations (including
continuous disclosure)
The Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board to fulfil its
responsibilities relating to:
– The quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing and
reporting practices of the Company with a particular
focus on the qualitative aspects of financial reporting to
shareholders
– The Company’s risk profile and risk policies
– The effectiveness of the Company’s system of internal
– Communicating with shareholders and the general
control and framework for risk management.
investment community
– Privacy.
Downer has an Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy which
expands upon the prohibition against bribery and corruption
currently contained in the Standards of Business Conduct, and
which addresses key issues such as working with government,
political donations, human rights, conducting business
internationally and gifts and benefits. The Board is informed of
material breaches of the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
As Downer has operations in foreign jurisdictions, Downer
employees are confronted by the challenges of doing business
in environments where bribery and corruption are real risks.
However, regardless of the country or culture within which its
people work, Downer is committed to compliance with the law,
as well as maintaining its reputation for ethical practice.
These policies are available on the Downer website at
www.downergroup.com.
Principle 4: Safeguard the integrity of
corporate reporting
The Company has in place a structure of review and
authorisation which independently verifies and safeguards
the integrity of its financial reporting.
An external limited assurance engagement is performed
on selected sustainability information in Downer’s annual
Sustainability Report. Downer also follows a comprehensive
internal verification process to ensure the integrity of the
Sustainability Report and other periodic corporate reports which
are not audited or reviewed by the external auditor, including
the Directors’ Report, Corporate Governance Statement,
and Information for Investors. This process involves review
of reporting by relevant subject matter experts across the
organisation to ensure it is materially accurate, balanced and
provides investors with appropriate information.
The Audit and Risk Committee is structured so that it:
– Consists of only Non-executive Directors
– Consists of a majority of independent Directors
– Is chaired by an independent Chairman (who is not the
Chairman of the Board)
– Has at least three members.
The Audit and Risk Committee comprises only independent
Directors, includes members who are financially literate and
has at least one member who has relevant qualifications
and experience.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter sets out the Audit and
Risk Committee’s role and responsibilities, composition, structure
and membership requirements and the procedures for inviting
non-committee members to attend meetings.
The Board receives assurances from the Group CEO and the
Group CFO that the declarations provided to it in relation to the
annual and half-year financial statements, in accordance with
sections 295A and 303(4) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
are founded on a sound system of risk management and internal
control and that the system is operating effectively in all material
respects in relation to financial reporting risks.
Downer’s external auditor attends the Company’s AGMs and is
available to answer any questions which shareholders may have
about the conduct of the external audit for the relevant financial
year and the preparation and content of the Audit Report.
Information regarding the number of times the Audit and Risk
Committee convened in FY21, together with the individual
attendances of members at the meetings, is set out in the
Directors’ Report on page 19.
The Audit and Risk Committee Charter is available on the
Downer website at www.downergroup.com.
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Principle 5: Make timely and
balanced disclosure
The Company’s Disclosure Policy sets out processes which
assist the Company to ensure that all investors have equal and
timely access to material information about the Company and
that Company announcements are factual and presented in a
clear and balanced way. It includes that new and substantive
investor or analyst presentations are released on the ASX Market
Announcements Platform ahead of the presentation. A copy
of the Disclosure Policy is available on the Downer website at
www.downergroup.com.
The Disclosure Policy also sets out the procedures for identifying
and disclosing material and market-sensitive information in
accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the ASX
Listing Rules. The Board receives copies of all material market
announcements promptly after they have been made.
Downer’s Disclosure Committee consists of two independent,
Non-executive Directors (one of which is the Chairman of the
Board) and the Group CEO. The Disclosure Committee oversees
disclosure of information by the Company to the market and the
general investment community.
Principle 6: Respect the rights of
security holders
Downer empowers its shareholders by:
– Communicating effectively, openly and honestly with
shareholders
– Giving shareholders ready access to balanced and
understandable information about the Company and
its governance
– Making it easy for shareholders to participate in
general meetings
– Giving shareholders the option to receive communications
from, and send communications to, the Company and its
security registry electronically.
The Downer Communication Policy sets out the Company’s
approach to communicating with shareholders and is available
on the Downer website at www.downergroup.com.
The Company publishes corporate information on its website
(www.downergroup.com), including Annual and Half
Year Reports, ASX announcements, investor updates and
media releases.
Downer encourages shareholder participation at members
meetings through its use of electronic communication, including
by making notices of meetings available on its website and audio
casting of general meetings and significant Group presentations.
All substantive resolutions at meetings of shareholders are
conducted by poll.
The Directors and key members of management attend the
Company’s AGMs and are available to answer questions.
Principle 7: Recognise and manage risk
To mitigate the risks that arise through its activities, Downer has
various risk management policies and procedures in place that
cover (among other matters) interest rate management, foreign
exchange risk management, credit risk management, tendering
and contracting risk and project management.
Downer has controls at the Board, executive and business unit
levels that are designed to safeguard Downer’s interests and
ensure the integrity of reporting (including accounting, financial
reporting, environment and workplace health and safety policies
and procedures). These controls are designed to ensure that
Downer complies with legal and regulatory requirements, as well
as community standards.
Downer has a Risk Management Framework in place to enable
business risks to be identified, evaluated and managed. The
Board ratifies Downer’s approach to managing risk and oversees
Downer’s Risk Management Framework, including the Group risk
profile and the effectiveness of the systems being implemented
to manage risk. The last review of the Risk Management
Framework was completed in 2021. The Board reviews the Group
risk profile twice each year and considers other risk matters,
such as business resilience, tender review processes, risk
appetite, and specific risk areas, on a regular basis, as well as
regular reports from senior management, the internal audit team,
and the external auditor.
Downer’s annual Sustainability Report provides a detailed
overview of Downer’s approach to managing its environmental
and social risks. The Sustainability Report is available on the
Downer website at www.downergroup.com/sustainability.
The Company’s internal audit function objectively evaluates
and reports on the existence, design and operating
effectiveness of internal controls. Downer’s internal audit
team is independent of the external auditor and reports
to the Audit and Risk Committee.
Downer’s Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board in
its oversight of Downer’s risk profile and risk policies, the
effectiveness of the systems of internal control and Risk
Management Framework and Downer’s compliance with
applicable legal and regulatory obligations. The Audit and
Risk Committee Charter is available on the Downer website
at www.downergroup.com.
Management reports regularly to the Audit and Risk Committee
on the effectiveness of Downer’s management of its material
business risks and on the progress of mitigation treatments.
Corporate Governance – continuedfor the year ended 30 June 2021CORPORATE GOVERNANCEAnnual Report 2021 145
Principle 8: Remunerate fairly and responsibly
The Board has established a Remuneration Committee and has
adopted the Remuneration Committee Charter which sets out its
role and responsibilities, composition, structure and membership
requirements and the procedures for inviting non-committee
members to attend meetings.
Executive Directors and senior executives are prohibited from
entering into transactions in associated products which limit
the economic risk of participating in unvested entitlements
under any of the Company’s equity-based remuneration
schemes, as set out in the Securities Trading Policy. A copy of
the Securities Trading Policy is available on the Downer website
at www.downergroup.com.
Further details about the remuneration of Executive Directors
and senior executives are set out in the Remuneration Report
at page 23 and details of Downer shares beneficially owned by
Directors are provided in the Directors’ Report at page 6.
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for reviewing and
making recommendations to the Board about:
– Executive remuneration and incentive policies
– The remuneration, recruitment, retention, performance
measurement and termination policies and procedures for
all senior executives reporting directly to the Group CEO
– Executive and equity-based incentive plans
– Superannuation arrangements and retirement payments.
Remuneration of the Group CEO, Executive Directors and
Non-executive Directors forms part of the responsibilities of
the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee.
Downer’s remuneration policy is designed to motivate senior
executives to pursue the long-term growth and success of
the Company and prescribes a relationship between the
performance and remuneration of senior executives.
The Remuneration Committee is structured so that it:
– Consists of a majority of independent Directors
– Is chaired by an independent Director
– Has at least three members.
The Executive Director is not a member of the Remuneration
Committee.
The maximum aggregate fee approved by shareholders that can
be paid to Non-executive Directors is $2.0 million per annum.
This cap was approved by shareholders on 30 October 2008.
Further details about remuneration paid to Non-executive
Directors are set out in the Remuneration Report at page 23.
Retirement benefits are not paid to Non-executive Directors.
Non-executive Directors do not participate in any equity
incentive schemes.
The remuneration structure for Executive Directors and senior
executives is designed to achieve a balance between fixed and
variable remuneration taking into account the performance of
the individual and the performance of the Company. Executive
Directors receive payment of equity-based remuneration as
short-term and long-term incentives.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE146 Downer EDI Limited
Information for Investors
for the year ended 30 June 2021
Downer shareholders
Share registry
Downer had 28,171 ordinary shareholders as at 30 June 2021, of
which 26,295 shareholders had a registered address in Australia.
The largest shareholder, HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia)
Limited, held 33.53% of the 696,928,956 fully paid ordinary
shares issued at that date.
Securities exchange listing
Downer is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
under the ‘Downer EDI’ market call code 3965, with ASX code
DOW, and is a foreign exempt issuer on the New Zealand
Exchange with the ticker code DOW NZ.
Company information
The Company’s website www.downergroup.com offers
comprehensive information about Downer and its services.
The site also contains news releases and announcements to
the ASX and NZX, financial presentations, Annual Reports,
Half Year Reports and company newsletters. Downer printed
communications for shareholders include the Annual Report
which is available on request.
Dividends
Dividends are determined by the Board having regard to a range
of circumstances within the business operations of Downer
including operating profit and capital requirements. The level of
franking on dividends is dependent on the level of taxes paid to
the Australian Taxation Office by Downer and its incorporated
joint ventures.
Dividends are paid in Australian dollars, other than for
shareholders with a registered address in New Zealand, who
receive dividends in New Zealand dollars unless an election
is made to receive payment in Australian dollars by providing
Australian bank account details.
International shareholders can use Computershare’s Global
Payments System to receive dividend payments in the currency
of their choice at a nominal cost to the shareholder.
Dividend reinvestment plan
Downer’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) is a mechanism
to allow shareholders to increase their shareholding in the
Company without the usual costs associated with share
acquisitions, such as brokerage. Details of the DRP are available
from the Company’s website or the Easy Update website at
www.computershare.com.au/easyupdate/dow.
Shareholders and investors seeking information about Downer
shareholdings or dividends should contact the Company’s
share registry, Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
(Computershare):
Level 3
60 Carrington Street
Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 2975
Melbourne VIC 3001
Tel: 1300 556 161 (within Australia)
+61 3 9415 4000 (outside Australia)
Fax: 1300 534 987 (within Australia)
+61 3 9473 2408 (outside Australia)
www.computershare.com
Shareholders must give their holder number (SRN/HIN) when
making inquiries. This number is recorded on issuer sponsored
and CHESS statements.
Updating your shareholder details
Shareholders can update their details (including bank accounts,
DRP elections, tax file numbers and email addresses) online at
www.computershare.com.au/easyupdate/dow.
Shareholders will require their holder number (SRN/HIN) and
postcode to access this site.
Tax file number information
Providing your tax file number to Downer is not compulsory.
However, for shareholders who have not supplied their tax file
number, Downer is required to deduct tax at the top marginal
rate plus Medicare levy from unfranked dividends paid to
investors residing in Australia. For more information please
contact Computershare.
Lost issuer sponsored statement
You are advised to contact Computershare immediately,
in writing, if your issuer sponsored statement has been lost
or stolen.
Annual Report mailing list
Shareholders must elect to receive a Downer Annual Report
by writing to Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd at the
address provided. Alternatively, shareholders may choose to
receive this publication electronically.
Change of address
So that we can keep you informed, and protect your interests in
Downer, it is important that you inform Computershare of any
change of your registered address.
INFORMATION FOR INVESTORSAnnual Report 2021 147
Registered office and principal
administration office
Downer EDI Limited
Level 2, Triniti III
Triniti Business Campus
39 Delhi Road
North Ryde NSW 2113
Tel: +61 2 9468 9700
Fax: +61 2 9813 8915
Auditor
KPMG
International Towers Sydney 3
300 Barangaroo Avenue
Sydney NSW 2000
Australian securities exchange information as at 30 June 2021
Number of holders of equity securities:
Ordinary share capital
696,928,956 fully paid listed ordinary shares were held by 28,171 shareholders. All issued ordinary shares carry one vote per share.
Substantial shareholders
The following shareholders have notified that they are substantial shareholders of Downer as at 30 June 2021.
Shareholders
Yarra Management Nominees Pty Ltd
FIL Limited
The Vanguard Group
T Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
Pendal Group Limited
L1 Capital Pty Ltd
Distribution of holders of quoted equity securities
Shareholder distribution of quoted equity securities as at 30 June 2021 is as follows.
Range of holdings
1 – 1,000
1,001 – 5,000
5,001 – 10,000
10,001 – 100,000
100,001 and over
Total
Holding less than a marketable parcel of shares
Number of
shareholders
Shareholders
%
14,922
9,955
2,005
1,217
72
28,171
1,026
52.97
35.34
7.12
4.32
0.26
Ordinary
shares held
% of issued
shares
53,484,319
51,772,061
42,930,691
35,171,878
35,075,107
34,994,479
Ordinary
shares held
6,441,384
23,380,204
14,504,847
26,517,726
626,084,795
696,928,956
7.67
7.43
6.16
5.05
5.03
5.02
Shares
%
0.92
3.35
2.08
3.81
89.84
100.00
INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS148 Downer EDI Limited
Twenty largest shareholders
Downer’s 20 largest shareholders of ordinary fully paid shares as at 30 June 2021 are as follows.
Shareholders
HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited
Chase Manhattan Nominees Limited
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited
National Nominees Limited
BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd
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