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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Appendix 4E
Preliminary final report

1. Company details

Name of entity:
ABN:
Reporting period:
Previous period:

ReadyTech Holdings Limited
25 632 137 216
For the year ended 30 June 2022
For the year ended 30 June 2021

2. Results for announcement to the market

Revenues from ordinary activities

Profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to the owners of 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited

Profit for the year attributable to the owners of ReadyTech Holdings 
Limited

up

up

up

$'000

56.5%  to

78,284

308.1%  to

308.1%  to

8,794

8,794

Dividends
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.

Comments
The profit for the Group after providing for income tax amounted to $8,794,000 (30 June 2021: $2,155,000).

Refer to the 'Review of operations' in the Directors' report for further commentary and analysis of the results.

3. Net tangible assets

Net tangible assets per ordinary security

Reporting 
period
Cents

Previous 
period
Cents

(48.82)

(63.98)

Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities have been excluded from net tangible assets calculation.

4. Control gained over entities

Name of entities (or group of entities)

Avaxa Pty Ltd, Open Windows Software Pty Ltd, Capital Software
Limited and its subsidiary, PhoenixATS Australia Pty Ltd

Date control gained

24 September 2021, 16 December 2021, 17 March 2022

Contribution of such entities to the reporting entity's profit/(loss) from ordinary activities before income tax 
during the period (where material)

Profit/(loss) from ordinary activities before income tax of the controlled entity (or group of entities) for the 
whole of the previous period (where material)

$'000

1,299

-

5. Loss of control over entities

Not applicable.

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6. Dividends

Current period
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial period.

Previous period
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the previous financial period.

7. Dividend reinvestment plans

Not applicable.

8. Details of associates and joint venture entities

Not applicable.

9. Foreign entities

Details of origin of accounting standards used in compiling the report:

Not applicable.

10. Audit qualification or review

Details of audit/review dispute or qualification (if any):

The financial statements have been audited and an unmodified opinion has been issued.

11. Attachments

Details of attachments (if any):

The Annual Report of ReadyTech Holdings Limited for the year ended 30 June 2022 is attached.

12. Signed

As authorised by the Board of Directors

Signed ___________________________

Date: 17 August 2022

Tony Faure
Chairman
Sydney

ReadyTech Holdings Limited

ABN 25 632 137 216

Annual Report - 30 June 2022

ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Contents
30 June 2022

Corporate directory
Directors' report
Auditor's independence declaration
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
Statement of financial position
Statement of changes in equity
Statement of cash flows
Notes to the financial statements
Directors' declaration
Independent auditor's report to the members of ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Shareholder information

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Corporate directory
30 June 2022

Directors

Company secretaries

Registered office

Principal place of business

Share register

Auditor

Tony Faure - Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director
Marc Washbourne - Chief Executive Officer
Elizabeth Crouch AM - Independent Non-Executive Director
Timothy Ebbeck - Independent Non-Executive Director
Tom Matthews - Non-Executive Director 
Mark Summerhayes - Alternate Non-Executive Director to Tom Matthews

Nimesh Shah
Melissa Jones

Level 1, 35 Saunders St
Pyrmont
NSW 2009
Australia
Ph: +61 2 9018 5525

Level 1, 35 Saunders St
Pyrmont
NSW 2009
Australia
Ph: +61 2 9018 5525

Link Market Services Limited
Level 12, 680 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Ph: 1300 554 474

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Level 9, Grosvenor Place
225 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Ph: +61 2 9322 7000

Stock exchange listing

ReadyTech Holdings Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange 
(ASX code: RDY)

Website

www.readytech.com.au

Corporate Governance Statement

The Directors and management are committed to conducting the business of 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited in an ethical manner and in accordance with the highest 
standards of corporate governance. ReadyTech Holdings Limited has adopted and 
has complied with the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance 
Principles and Recommendations (Fourth Edition) (‘Recommendations’) to the extent 
appropriate to the size and nature of its operations.

The Corporate Governance Statement, which sets out the corporate governance 
Recommendations that were followed during the reporting period and identifies and 
explains any Recommendations that were not followed was approved by the Board of 
Directors at the same time as the Annual Report and can be found at 
https://investors.readytech.com.au

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The Directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity ('Group' or 'ReadyTech') 
consisting of ReadyTech Holdings Limited ('Company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled for the year ended 30 
June 2022.

Directors
The following persons were Directors of ReadyTech Holdings Limited during the whole of the financial year and up to the 
date of this report, unless otherwise stated:

Tony Faure - Non-Executive Chair
Marc Washbourne - Chief Executive Officer 
Elizabeth Crouch AM - Non-Executive Director 
Timothy Ebbeck - Non-Executive Director 
Tom Matthews - Non-Executive Director 
Mark Summerhayes - Alternate Non-Executive Director to Tom Matthews 

Principal activities
During the financial year the principal continuing activities of the Group consisted of:
●

Education and Work Pathways - provider of student and learning management systems to vocational education and 
training ('VET') and higher education providers and management system for back to work and apprenticeship sectors;

● Workforce Solutions - people-centric SaaS payroll, HR and workforce management provider; and
●

Government  and  Justice  -  provider  of  case  management  software  as  a  service  solution  to  local  governments,  state 
governments and justice departments.

Dividends
There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial year or previous financial period.

Review of operations
The profit for the Group after providing for income tax amounted to $8,794,000 (30 June 2021: $2,155,000).

Commenting on the FY22 result, ReadyTech Co-Founder and CEO, Marc Washbourne said:

“FY22 was a highly successful year for ReadyTech driven by the disciplined execution of our vertical SaaS playbook strategy. 
Our  investments  in  product-market  fit,  sales  and  marketing  –  with  a  particular  focus  on  enterprise  accounts  –  saw  the 
Company deliver strong organic growth across all verticals. At the same, we integrated 3 new strategic acquisitions into our 
shared platform of best practice SaaS – all of which brought new product capability and customer sets. Post year end, we 
also completed the highly strategic acquisition of leading local government software provider, IT Vision.”

“We continued to realise the benefits of targeting higher value and enterprise customers, with 48 new large customers won 
during the year, well distributed across all segments. Our increasing penetration of the upper end of the market reflects our 
growing reputation as the vendor of choice for highly configurable, interoperable and scalable software, driven by a genuine 
focus on customers and their outcomes.”

“Through listening closely to customers, continuing to nurture our trusted customer relationships and delivering on a modular 
product strategy, we saw significant growth derived from cross-sell and upsell initiatives. As a low churn, subscription revenue 
business, this expansion with existing customers delivered net revenue return of 106%, also underlining the mission critical 
nature  of  ReadyTech’s  suite  of  products  across  Education  &  Work  Pathways,  Workforce  Solutions  and  Government  & 
Justice.”

Strong like-for-like* revenue growth delivered at high margins
Revenue was $78.3 million, up 16.8% on a like-for-like* basis and ahead of guidance of mid-teens organic growth. Like-for-
like growth best captures ReadyTech's organic growth performance based on its business mix at 30 June 2022.

High quality subscription revenue reached $65.6 million and continued to grow at a faster rate than total revenue on a like-
for-like  basis  at  21.9%.  Likewise,  net  customer  revenue  retention  increased  to  106%  (FY21:  104%)  reflecting  low  churn, 
customer expansion and successful cross-sell and upsell.

*

Like-for-like compares revenue contribution from FY22 acquisitions of AVAXA, Open Windows and PhoenixHRIS against respective prior corresponding periods. FY21 revenue figures 

also include the 12-month revenue for Open Office of $18.3 million.

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Organic growth was driven by a combination of new customer wins and significant user subscription and module upgrades. 
ReadyTech’s  strategy  of  targeting  higher  value  enterprise  customers  also  lifted  average  revenue  per  new  customer  to 
$51,600 (FY21: $35,300), which includes the reward of 48 new customers generating aggregate annualised revenue of $8 
million.

The Company continued to execute its strategy of measured and targeted reinvestment in the business, including research 
and development growing to 32.5% of revenue (FY21: 30.7%). The underlying EBITDA margin, excluding LTIP impact of 
$1.1 million (FY21: $0.4 million), of 36.5% was in line with guidance.

Strong growth in Education & Work Pathways
ReadyTech’s Education & Work Pathways segment delivered 17.3% like-for-like* growth in revenue to $31.0 million. Growth 
was  driven  by  substantial  new  business  and  upsell  of  the  highly  successful  learning  management  system,  with  demand 
driven by the trend towards increased digitisation of learning offerings. In addition, the highly strategic acquisition of AVAXA 
(which provided 2 major new TAFE customers to ReadyTech) made a part year contribution of $1.7 million.

The shift in new business towards enterprise customers continued with average revenue per new customer of $45,800 (FY21: 
$38,800). With customers attracted by ReadyTech’s modern cloud tech stack, noteworthy wins included Australia’s largest 
employment service provider MAX Solutions, enterprise training institute Engineering Institute of Technology and NSW State 
Training Authority (STA), Training Services NSW.

Strong growth in Workforce Solutions software revenue
Workforce Solutions delivered 14.4% revenue growth to $23.4 million, including 20.7% growth in software revenue to $15.4 
million. Growth was driven by targeting larger employers, strong uptake of the all-in-one platform and significant upgrades 
from ReadyTech’s customers in the stand-up economy.

ReadyTech Workforce Solution’s enterprise strategy continues to deliver with average revenue per new customer of $46,200 
(FY21: $39,400), which includes $59,200 on average from new all-in-one customers. Strong momentum is being achieved 
in  the  hotel  and  accommodation  sector  with  recent  enterprise  wins  including  The  Langham,  Novotel,  Stamford  and  Ibis 
Hotels.

Uplift in Government & Justice subscription revenue
Government & Justice performed strongly with 18.6% growth in revenue to $23.9 million on a like-for-like* basis and recurring 
revenue increasing to 76% of total revenue (FY21: ~65%). These strong results were predominately driven by Open Office 
which achieved its second and final set of earnout hurdles. Open Windows also performed well, delivering $2.3 million of 
revenue since acquisition completion in December 2021.

Average revenue per new customer was $186,000, up 15.4%, with module upgrades to existing customers complemented 
by new customer wins across local government, state government and the justice sector.

Post-year end, the Company completed the acquisition of IT Vision, which bolsters ReadyTech’s Government offering and 
capability with a broad geographic and customer footprint across all Australian states and territories, positioning ReadyTech 
as a leading local government software provider.

Material business risks
The following is a summary of material business risks that could adversely affect our financial performance and growth 
potential in future years.

Disruption to, or failure of, technology systems and software, including security breaches
The Group and its customers are dependent on the effective performance, reliability and availability of the Group’s technology 
platforms,  communications  systems,  servers,  the  internet,  hosting  services  and  the  on-premise  and  cloud-based 
environments in which it provides such software solutions.

There is a risk that the Group’s systems and software may be adversely affected by damaged or faulty equipment misuse by 
staff or contractors, disruption, failure, service outages or data corruption that could occur as a result of computer viruses, 
“worms”, malware, ransomware, internal or external misuse by websites, hacking or cyber-attacks, and other disruptions 
including natural disasters, power surges or outages, terrorist attacks, or other similar events.

*

Like-for-like compares revenue contribution from FY22 acquisitions of AVAXA, Open Windows and PhoenixHRIS against respective prior corresponding periods. FY21 revenue figures 

also include the 12-month revenue for Open Office of $18.3 million.

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There is also a risk that security and technical precaution measures taken by the Group and its third-party operators will not 
be sufficient to prevent unauthorised access to the Group’s networks, systems and databases.

Operational or business delays, and damage to reputation, may result from any disruption or failure of the Group’s information 
systems and product delivery platforms, which may be caused by events outside the Group’s control. This could lead to 
claims  against  the  Group  by  its  customers,  reduce  the  attractiveness  of  the  Group’s  software  and  services  to  its  clients, 
subject the Group to legal action and/or regulatory scrutiny and the potential termination of customer contracts.

Talent retention and acquisition
The Group’s success depends to some extent on its ability to attract and retain key personnel; specifically technology talent, 
implementation and customer success roles, payroll specialists and senior management with extensive experience in, and 
knowledge of, the education, government, justice and employment industries in which the Group operates. 

The  loss  of  key  personnel  may  adversely  affect  the  Group’s  ability  to  develop  its  products,  or  implement  its  business 
strategies  and  may  adversely  affect  its  future  financial  performance.  This  continues  to  be  an  elevated  risk  due  to  a  tight 
labour  market,  wage  inflation  driven  by  an  increased  demand  for  this  talent  by  acceleration  of  digital  strategies,  lack  of 
migration and skills shortages. 

Technology and software
Long  term  development  of  software  can  lead  to  dependency  on  dated  technology  that  restricts  maintainability,  speed  of 
development, security and The Group's competitiveness in the market. Rapid growth can incur technical debt in service of 
speed to market. As with all information technology and software products, there is a risk of technology obsolescence. New 
technology may be perceived by customers to have advantages over the Group’s current products.

Regulatory
The  Group’s  products  are  significantly  influenced  and  affected  by  government  policy  and  regulations  which  apply  to  the 
education, employment and government related entities industries in which the Group operates. There is a risk that the Group 
may fail to keep abreast of such policy and regulations and potential changes to the same, which may have an adverse 
impact on its business, operations and financial performance. 

Any material new or altered law, regulation or policy which impacts the Group’s products could require the Group to increase 
spending and employee resources on regulatory compliance and/or change its business practices, which would adversely 
affect the Group’s operations and profitability. Further, there is a risk that customers may reduce their usage of the Group’s 
products, or that the Group may fail to attract new customers, if the Group fails to offer solutions with appropriate coverage 
of compliance or regulatory requirements as sought by its customers.

Significant changes in the state of affairs
On  24  September  2021,  the  Group  acquired  100%  of  the  ordinary  shares  in  Avaxa  Pty  Ltd  for  total  consideration  of 
$2,039,000.

On 13 September 2021 and 17 November 2021, the Group issued 434,784 and 120,528 performance rights respectively.

On  16  December  2021,  the  Group  acquired  100%  of  the  ordinary  shares  in  Open  Windows  Software  Pty  Ltd  for  total 
consideration of $7,380,000.

On  17  March  2022,  the  Group  acquired  100%  of  the  ordinary  shares  in  Capital  Software  Limited  and  its  subsidiary, 
PhoenixATS Australia Pty Ltd, for a consideration of $3,267,000. 

There were no other significant changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the financial year.

Matters subsequent to the end of the financial year
On 25 July 2022, the Group completed the acquisition of 100% of ordinary shares of IT Vision Pty Ltd (and its controlled 
entities)  for  a  total  consideration  of  $54,000,000  which  consists  of  upfront  consideration  of  $23,100,000  and  earnout 
consideration  of  $31,500,000.  The  earnout  consideration  is  subject  to  the  achievement  of  certain  revenue  and  EBITDA 
milestones within 4 years.

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IT Vision Pty Ltd develops and implements ERP technology software in local government segment. With this acquisition, the 
Group expects to broaden its market presence as the local government software services provider. The initial accounting for 
the business combination is incomplete at the time the financial statements are authorised for issue. Therefore, the fair value 
of the acquired assets and liabilities could not be made. The expected goodwill would come from technology and product 
synergies.

The upfront consideration was settled by 50% cash, net of the working capital adjustment (amounting to $10,373,000) and 
50% in equity (amounting to $11,550,000, with the issue of 3,960,792 shares valued at $3.05 per share on 25 July 2022).

To fund the acquisition, the Group entered into a loan variation agreement to increase the credit facility by $12,500,000 (from 
$38,500,000 to $51,100,000). The loan was fully drawndown on 25 July 2022.

In July 2022, Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd and its controlled entities have met the earn out revenue targets as per the purchase 
sales agreement dated 23 March 2021 as announced to ASX on 5 August 2022 and the sellers have elected to be paid via 
shares. A deferred consideration of $9,000,000 is to be settled by shares at $3.0977 per share on or about 17 August 2022.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2022 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the 
Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years.

Likely developments and expected results of operations
Information on likely developments in the operations of the Group and the expected results of operations have not been 
included in this report because the Directors believe it would be likely to result in unreasonable prejudice to the Group.

Environmental regulation
The Group is not subject to any significant environmental regulation under Australian Commonwealth or State law.

Information on Directors
Name:
Title:
Qualifications:
Experience and expertise:

Other current directorships:

Tony Faure
Independent Non-Executive Chair
Tony holds a Bachelor of Economics (hons) from the University of Sussex.
Tony  is  a  deeply  experienced  business  leader  with  a  career  history  that  includes 
advising some of Australia’s leading technology and digital media companies.

A former CEO of both ninemsn and HomeScreen Entertainment, Tony was the launch 
Managing Director of Yahoo! Australia & NZ between 1997 and 2001. He is a respected 
board  member  and  has  previously  been  a  board  member  at  several  companies, 
including  Australian 
(publisher  of  Business 
Spectator/Eureka  Report),  Junkee  Media  and  iSelect,  as  well  as  a  member  of  the 
Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia’s NSW Advisory Board.
Chair  of  oOh!media  Ltd  (ASX:OML),  PredictHQ  Limited,  Tidal  Ventures  Opportunity 
Fund, Chair of LawPath 

Independent  Business  Media 

Former directorships (last 3 years): Stackla, Medical Media, Uno Homeloans
Special responsibilities:

Member  of  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  and  Nomination  and  Remuneration 
Committee
378,819 ordinary shares

Interests in shares:

Name:
Title:
Qualifications:
Experience and expertise:

Marc Washbourne
Chief Executive Officer
First-class degree (History), University of Leeds, UK. Company Directors Course, AICD
Marc Washbourne is a founder of the ReadyTech business and was appointed CEO in 
2006.  A  former  software  developer  and  original  architect  of  the  JobReady  software, 
Marc brings to ReadyTech over 20 years of experience in technology for the education, 
employment and government sectors. Marc now heads up a global team committed to 
innovation and better technology. Marc couples his strong technical background with a 
strategic  vision 
('SaaS')  products, 
underpinning best practice approaches shared across the platforms.
Year13, Digital Skills Organisation

for  ReadyTech’s  Software-as-a-Service 

Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): None
None
Special responsibilities:
4,059,414 ordinary shares
Interests in shares:

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Name:
Title:
Qualifications:

Experience and expertise:

Elizabeth Crouch AM
Independent Non-Executive Director
Elizabeth  holds  a  Bachelor  of  Economics  and  a  Master  of  Cyber  Security.  She  is  a 
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Elizabeth is a seasoned non-executive Director with a career that includes executive 
experience in both the public and private sectors in Australia. Elizabeth is the Emeritus 
Deputy Chancellor of Macquarie University and held previous non-executive Director 
roles with Chandler Macleod Group, McGrath Estate Agents and Macquarie University 
Hospital.  She  chairs  the  Boards  of  the  Sydney  Children’s  Hospital  Network,  the 
Customer Owned Banking Association and SGS Economics and Planning and is also 
on  the  Boards  of  Bingo  Industries  and  the  NSW  Government’s  Health  Infrastructure 
and the NSW Institute of Sport.
Bingo Industries Pty Ltd

Chairman  of  the  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  and  a  member  of  the  Nomination  and 
Remuneration Committee
41,899 ordinary shares

Timothy Ebbeck
Independent Non-Executive Director
Timothy holds a Bachelor of Economics, is a Fellow of CPA Australia, a Fellow of the 
Australian Institute of Management, a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of 
Company Directors, and a Member of the Australian Computer Society.
Timothy  has  over  35  years  of  board,  executive,  and  advisory  experience  across  a 
breadth of industries including technology, media, consulting, and finance.

Timothy’s executive experience includes roles as Chief Executive Officer at SAP (ANZ), 
Chief Commercial Officer of SAP (APJ), Managing Director of Oracle (ANZ) and Chief 
Commercial Officer of NBN Co, as well as Chief Financial Officer of Compaq (ANZ), 
Unisys (ANZ) and TMP Worldwide (APJ). His board roles have included being a non-
executive  Director  of  Australian  Tower  Network  Limited,  Envirosuite  Ltd  (ASX:EVS), 
Xpon  Technologies  Ltd  (ASX:XPN),  Central  Coast  Local  Health  District,  Museum  of 
Applied  Arts  and  Sciences,  Tymlez  Group  Ltd,  IXUP  Limited,  GeoOp  Limited,  Nvoi 
Limited,  CPA  Australia,  Nextgen  Distribution,  and  Insite  Organisation  and  as 
Independent Chairman of The Yield Technology Solutions.

He is presently principal of Ebbeck TIG Consulting and advisor to emerging technology 
companies.
Envirosuite  Ltd  (ASX:EVS),  Xpon  Technologies  Ltd  (ASX:XPN),  Australian  Tower 
Network  Limited,  The  Yield  Technology  Solutions  Pty  Ltd,  and  Central  Coast  Local 
Health District.

Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): None
Special responsibilities:

Interests in shares:

Name:
Title:
Qualifications:

Experience and expertise:

Other current directorships:

Former directorships (last 3 years): Tymlez Group Ltd (ASX:TYM), IXUP Limited (ASX:IXU)
Special responsibilities:

Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit 
and Risk Committee 
17,273 ordinary shares

Interests in shares:

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Name:
Title:
Qualifications:

Experience and expertise:

Other current directorships:

Tom Matthews
Non-Executive Director
Tom is a CFA charter holder, a member of the Sydney CFA Society and also has a 
Masters  of  Applied  Finance  and  Investment  from  the  Financial  Services  Institute  of 
Australasia.  In  2001,  Tom  was  awarded  a  Bachelor  of  Sciences  honours  degree  in 
Management Sciences from the London School of Economics. 
Tom has over 18 years of experience in private equity, principal investment, investment 
banking and middle market advisory and valuations in both Australia and the UK. 

A  partner  at  leading  private  equity  manager  Pemba,  Tom  has  led  a  number  of 
transactions  across  Pemba’s  areas  of  focus  since  2015,  including  investments  into 
HR3,  JobReady,  Marque  Group,  Open  Office,  ONCALL,  RxMx,  Vets  Central,  Acis, 
Consilium Technology, elmTEK and Platinum Healthcare. Tom has held a variety of 
senior roles prior to joining Pemba, including at private equity firm Sovereign Capital 
Partners  in  the  UK,  the  Investment  Banking  Group  of  Macquarie  Bank,  and  Deloitte 
Corporate Finance in both Sydney and London.
Marque Group, ONCALL, RxMx, Vets Central, Acis, Consilium Technology, elmTEK, 
Outsourced, Platinum Healthcare

Former directorships (last 3 years): None
None
Special responsibilities:
34,590,926 ordinary shares
Interests in shares:

Name:
Title:
Qualifications:
Experience and expertise:

Mark Summerhayes
Alternate Non-Executive Director to Tom Matthews
Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge.
After graduating from Cambridge University in 1987, Mark spent seven years at Bain & 
Company advising corporates on a mix of strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions ('M&A'), 
and operational improvement projects. He was based in London, Munich and Sydney. 
Mark  led  assignments  for  leading  European  players  in  the  Fast-Moving  Consumer 
Goods  ('FMCG'),  financial  services,  telecoms,  healthcare  and  industrial  sectors.  In 
1996  Mark  co-founded  SB  Capital  Partners,  a  private  equity  partnership,  which  was 
backed by Bain Capital, one of the leading US private equity firms. On the back of the 
success  of  this  venture,  Bain  Capital  subsequently  launched  its  first  dedicated 
European buy-out fund. In parallel to this activity, Mark assisted a wealthy Norwegian 
family build its own portfolio of private equity investments in both early and late stage 
situations and private equity funds. In 2001 Mark joined Smedvig Capital full time and 
as  a  Managing  Director  was  one  of  the  senior  executives  responsible  for  investing, 
managing  and  reporting  on  a  diversified  A$350  million  private  equity  portfolio.  Mark 
moved to Sydney in 2005 to join Pemba Capital Partners and co-led the spin out of the 
captive fund from Pemba in 2009. More recently has co-led a $650 million and a $400 
million  fundraising  (backed  by  some  of  the  largest  global  and  local  LPs)  which  has 
established the firm as one of the leaders in its segment in Australia and NZ. 
Director of Arteva, Ausreo, InteriorCo, ONCALL and RxMx

Other current directorships:
Former directorships (last 3 years): Coverforce and Instant Access
Special responsibilities:
Interests in shares:

None
555,036 ordinary shares

Company secretaries
Nimesh Shah and Melissa Jones are joint company secretaries.

Nimesh Shah has been the Chief Financial Officer of ReadyTech since August 2017 and was appointed Company Secretary 
on 28 March 2019. Nimesh has over 20 years’ experience as an executive in technology and online digital industries, utilising 
experience  gained  working  across  Australia  and  many  parts  of  Asia.  Nimesh  was  Global  CFO  for  pioneering  social 
networking site, Friendster, Inc. Nimesh was also Finance Director at Fairfax Digital Australia & New Zealand Pty Limited for 
seven  years,  playing  an  instrumental  role  in  navigating  the  company  into  the  world  of  online  publishing  and  transaction 
businesses. Nimesh was also the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of ASX-listed iSentia Group Limited, a 
position which he held until July 2017, where he played an instrumental role in transitioning iSentia to become a leading 
media intelligence organisation in Asia Pacific. Nimesh holds an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management 
and a Bachelor of Commerce with Merit from the University of New South Wales. Nimesh is also a member of Chartered 
Accountants Australia and New Zealand. 

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30 June 2022

Melissa  Jones  is  the  General  Manager  of  Company  Matters,  Link  Group’s  governance  and  company  secretarial  team. 
Melissa has over 20 years’ experience as a lawyer, company secretary and governance professional. Melissa is admitted as 
a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Meetings of Directors
The number of meetings of the Company's Board of Directors ('the Board') held during the period ended 30 June 2022, and 
the number of meetings attended by each Director were:

Full Board

Attended

Held

Nomination and 
Remuneration Committee
Attended

Held

Audit and Risk Committee
Attended

Held

Tony Faure
Marc Washbourne*
Elizabeth Crouch AM
Timothy Ebbeck
Tom Matthews*
Mark Summerhayes**

15
15
15
15
15
8

15
15
15
15
15
15

3
3
3
3
-
-

3
3
3
3
-
-

4
4
4
4
2
-

4
4
4
4
4
-

Held: represents the number of meetings held during the time the Director held office.

*

Marc  Washbourne  attended  four  Audit  and  Risk  Committee  meetings  and  three  Nomination  and  Remuneration 
Committee meetings as an observer. Tom Matthews attended two Audit and Risk Committee meetings as an observer.
** Mark Summerhayes is an Alternative Non-Executive Director for Tom Matthews and attended a number of meetings 

either as alternate or in an observer capacity.

Remuneration report (audited)
The remuneration report details the key management personnel remuneration arrangements for the Group, in accordance 
with the requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and its Regulations.

Key  management  personnel  ('KMP')  are  those  persons  having  authority  and  responsibility  for  planning,  directing  and 
controlling the activities of the entity, directly or indirectly, including all Directors.

The remuneration report is set out under the following main headings:
●
●
●
●
●
●

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
Details of remuneration
Service agreements
Share-based compensation
Additional information
Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

Principles used to determine the nature and amount of remuneration
The objective of the Group's executive reward framework is to ensure reward for performance is competitive and appropriate 
for the results delivered. The framework aligns executive reward with the achievement of strategic objectives and the creation 
of value for shareholders, and it is considered to conform to the market best practice for the delivery of reward. The Board 
of Directors ('the Board') ensures that executive reward satisfies the following key criteria for good governance practices:
●
●
●
●

competitiveness and reasonableness
acceptability to shareholders;
performance linkage / alignment of executive compensation; and
transparency.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for determining and reviewing remuneration arrangements for 
its  Directors  and  executives.  The  performance  of  the  Group  depends  on  the  quality  of  its  Directors  and  executives.  The 
remuneration philosophy is to attract, motivate and retain high performance and high quality personnel.

The  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee  has  structured  an  executive  remuneration  framework  that  is  market 
competitive and complementary to the incentives strategy of the Group.

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The reward framework is designed to align executive reward to shareholders' interests. The Board has considered that it 
should seek to enhance shareholders' interests by:
●
●

having economic profit as a core component of plan design;
focusing on sustained growth in shareholder wealth, consisting of dividends and growth in share price, and delivering 
constant or increasing return on assets as well as focusing the executive on key non-financial drivers of value; and
attracting and retaining high calibre executives.

●

Additionally, the reward framework seeks to enhance executives' interests by:
●
●
●

rewarding capability and experience;
reflecting competitive reward for contribution to growth in shareholder wealth; and
providing a clear structure for earning rewards.

In  accordance  with  best  practice  corporate  governance,  the  structure  of  non-executive  Director  and  executive  Director 
remuneration is separate.

In May 2022, it was approved that a bi-annual review cycle was to be held for Board remuneration. This reflects that Board 
members are an important strategic and governance cohort within the Group. It overcomes a natural reticence from Board 
members  to  raise  remuneration  matters,  and  that  Board  members  are  subject  to  the  same  market  pressures  as  other 
employees of the Group.

Non-executive Directors' remuneration
Fees and payments to non-executive Directors reflect the demands and responsibilities of their role. Non-executive Directors' 
fees  and  payments  are  reviewed  annually  by  the  Nomination  and  Remuneration  Committee.  The  Nomination  and 
Remuneration Committee may, from time to time, receive advice from independent remuneration consultants to ensure non- 
executive Directors' fees and payments are appropriate and in line with the market. The Chairman's fees are determined 
independently to the fees of other non-executive Directors based on comparative roles in the external market. Non-executive 
Directors are not entitled to participate in any employee incentive scheme established by the Company.

ASX  listing  rules  require  the  aggregate  non-executive  Directors'  remuneration  be  determined  periodically  by  a  general 
meeting. The most recent determination was disclosed in the Prospectus dated 29 March 2019, where the maximum annual 
aggregate  remuneration  is  $750,000.  For  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2022,  the  fees  payable  to  the  current  non- 
executive Directors will not exceed $600,000 in aggregate.

The annual non-executive Directors’ fees currently agreed to be paid by the Company are inclusive of superannuation and 
are $150,000 to the Chairman and $70,000 (inclusive of superannuation) to each of the other Independent non-executive 
Directors and an additional fee of $10,000 for chairing board sub-committees.

Any non-executive Director who devotes special attention to the business of the Group or who performs services which, in 
the opinion of the Remuneration Committee, are outside the scope of ordinary duties of a Director, may be remunerated for 
the services (as determined by the Board) out of the funds of the Company. There are no retirement benefit schemes for 
Directors, other than statutory superannuation contributions.

In May 2022, it was approved to increase the annual non-executive Directors' fees inclusive of superannuation to be $170,000 
to the Chairman and $90,000 to each of the other independent non-executive Directors, inclusive of fee for chairing board 
sub-committees. 

Executive remuneration
The Group aims to reward executives based on their position and responsibility, with a level and mix of remuneration which 
has both fixed and variable components.

The executive remuneration and reward framework has three components:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

fixed remuneration consisting of base pay, non-monetary benefits and other remuneration such as superannuation;
short-term incentives; and
long-term benefits.

The combination of these comprises the executive's total remuneration.

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(i) Fixed remuneration
Fixed  remuneration,  consisting  of  base  salary,  superannuation  and  non-monetary  benefits,  are  reviewed  annually  by  the
Nomination and Remuneration Committee based on individual and business unit performance, the overall performance of
the Group and comparable market remuneration.

Executives  may  receive  their  fixed  remuneration  in  the  form  of  cash  or  other  fringe  benefits  (for  example  motor  vehicle 
benefits) where it does not create any additional costs to the Group and provides additional value to the executive.

(ii) Short-term incentives
The Group currently provides certain members of its senior management team with annual short-term incentives ('STI') which
become  payable  upon  satisfaction  of  specified  performance  criteria.  These  incentives  are  set  out  in  each  KMP  service
agreement. Payment of STI's in any given year will be determined by the Company and will be conditional upon achievement
of:
●
●

performance criteria tailored to each respective role (if any); and
the Group’s financial performance against criteria set by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

No STI will be payable if the performance criteria are not met by the relevant KMP with respect to his or her STI award.

The  STI  program  is  designed  to  align  the  targets  of  the  business  units  with  the  performance  hurdles  of  executives.  STI 
payments  are  granted  to  executives  based  on  specific  financial  targets  and  key  performance  indicators  ('KPI's')  being 
achieved. KPI's include profit contribution, customer satisfaction, leadership contribution and product management.

From time to time the Nomination and Remuneration Committee may, at their discretion, award bonuses to certain executives 
in recognition of work performed which are not linked to any specified performance criteria.

For KMP, the STI is maximum 60% of base salary with 70% based on Financial KPI and 30% on Personal KPI's for the year 
ended 30 June 2022. 

The Financials KPIs are based on achieving Group revenue and Group net profit after tax ('NPAT') targets.

(iii) Long-term benefits
The  long-term  benefits  include  long  service  leave  and  share-based  payments.  The  Group  implemented  a  long-term
incentives ('LTI') plan during the financial year ended 30 June 2022 where performance rights are awarded to executives
over a period of three years based on long-term incentive measures. These include earnings per share ('EPS') targets, a
total shareholder return ('TSR') targets relative to the S&P/ASX All Tech Index and recurring revenue per share targets.

Group performance and link to remuneration
Remuneration for certain individuals is directly linked to the performance of the Group. A portion of cash bonus and incentive 
payments are dependent on defined earnings per share targets being met. The remaining portion of the cash bonus and 
incentive payments are at the discretion of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is of the opinion that the continued improved results can be attributed in part 
to  the  adoption  of  performance  based  compensation  and  is  satisfied  that  this  improvement  will  continue  to  increase 
shareholder wealth if maintained over the coming years.

Refer to the section 'Additional information' below for details of the earnings and total shareholders return for the last 4 years.

Use of remuneration consultants
During the financial year ended 30 June 2022, the Group, through the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, engaged 
AON  Advisory  Pty  Ltd,  remuneration  consultants,  to  provide  benchmarking  information  on  the  remuneration  level  of  the 
executives and directors. This information is used to determine the remuneration levels of the executives and directors for 
the financial year ending 30 June 2023. AON Advisory Pty Ltd was paid $24,200 for these services.

Voting and comments made at the Company's 2021 Annual General Meeting ('AGM')
At the 2021 AGM, 99.89% of the votes received supported the adoption of the remuneration report for the year ended 30 
June 2021. The Company did not receive any specific feedback at the AGM regarding its remuneration practices.

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Details of remuneration

Amounts of remuneration
Details of the remuneration of key management personnel of the Group are set out in the following tables.

The key management personnel of the Group consisted of the following Directors of ReadyTech Holdings Limited:
●
Tony Faure - Non-Executive Chairman
● Marc Washbourne - Chief Executive Officer 
●
●
●
● Mark Summerhayes - Alternate Non-Executive Director to Tom Matthews 

Elizabeth Crouch AM - Non-Executive Director 
Timothy Ebbeck - Non-Executive Director 
Tom Matthews* - Non-Executive Director 

*

Tom Matthews is a representative of Pemba entities and elects not to receive director fees. 

And the following person:
●

Nimesh Shah - Chief Financial Officer

Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-
based 
payments

Cash salary
and fees
$

Cash
bonus
$

Annual
leave
$

Super-
annuation
$

Long 
service
leave
$

Equity-
settled
$

Total
$

150,000
80,000
80,000

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

150,000
80,000
80,000

375,000

168,750

9,263

23,568

(3,744)

272,443

845,280

350,000
1,035,000

105,000
273,750

7,958
17,221

23,568
47,136

(888)
(4,632)

235,887
508,330

721,525
1,876,805

2022

Non-Executive Directors:
Tony Faure
Elizabeth Crouch AM
Timothy Ebbeck**

Executive Directors:
Marc Washbourne*

Other Key Management 
Personnel:
Nimesh Shah*

*

**

Marc  Washbourne  and  Nimesh  Shah  received  cash  bonuses  approved  by  the  Nomination  and  Remuneration 
Committee based on financial and personal KPIs.
The amount presented excludes expense reimbursements of $100.

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2021

Non-Executive Directors:
Tony Faure
Elizabeth Crouch AM
Timothy Ebbeck**

Executive Directors:
Marc Washbourne*

Other Key Management 
Personnel:
Nimesh Shah*

Short-term benefits

Post-
employment 
benefits

Long-term 
benefits

Share-
based 
payments

Cash salary
and fees
$

Cash
bonus
$

Annual
leave
$

Super-
annuation
$

Long 
service
leave
$

Equity-
settled
$

Total
$

150,000
69,996
69,996

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

150,000
69,996
69,996

310,000

101,680

10,243

21,694

3,255

97,342

544,214

300,000
899,992

98,400
200,080

7,958
18,201

21,694
43,388

2,481
5,736

94,201
191,543

524,734
1,358,940

*

**

Marc  Washbourne  and  Nimesh  Shah  received  cash  bonuses  approved  by  the  Nomination  and  Remuneration 
Committee based on financial and personal KPIs.
The amount presented excludes expense reimbursements of $259.

The proportion of remuneration linked to performance and the fixed proportion are as follows:

Name

Non-Executive Directors:
Tony Faure
Elizabeth Crouch AM
Timothy Ebbeck

Executive Directors:
Marc Washbourne

Other Key Management 
Personnel:
Nimesh Shah

Fixed remuneration
2021
2022

At risk – STI

At risk – LTI

2022

2021

2022

2021

100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

48% 

62% 

20% 

20% 

32% 

18% 

53% 

64% 

15% 

18% 

32% 

18% 

The proportion of the cash bonus paid/payable or forfeited is as follows:

Name

Executive Directors:
Marc Washbourne

Other Key Management Personnel:
Nimesh Shah

Cash bonus paid/payable

2022

2021

Cash bonus forfeited
2021
2022

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

-

-

-

-

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Service agreements
Remuneration and other terms of employment for key management personnel are formalised in service agreements. Details 
of these agreements are as follows:

Name:
Title:
Agreement commenced:
Term of agreement:
Details:

Name:
Title:
Agreement commenced:
Term of agreement:
Details:

Marc Washbourne
Chief Executive Officer
13 December 2016
No fixed term
Base  salary  of  $425,000  and  6  month  notice  period.  Mr  Washbourne’s  employment 
contract provides for short term incentives. Upon the termination of Mr Washbourne’s 
employment contract, Mr Washbourne will be subject to post employment restraints for 
up to 12 months. 

Nimesh Shah
Chief Financial Officer
7 August 2017
No fixed term
Base salary of $375,000 and 6 month notice period. Mr Shah’s employment contract 
provides  for  short  term  incentives.  Upon  the  termination  of  Mr  Shah's  employment 
contract, Mr Shah will be subject to post employment restraints for up to 12 months.

Key management personnel have no entitlement to termination payments in the event of removal for misconduct.

Share-based compensation

Issue of shares
There were no shares issued to Directors and other key management personnel as part of compensation during the year 
ended 30 June 2022.

Options
There  were  no  options  over  ordinary  shares  issued  to  Directors  and  other  key  management  personnel  as  part  of 
compensation that were outstanding as at 30 June 2022.

There were no options over ordinary shares granted to or vested by Directors and other key management personnel as part 
of compensation during the year ended 30 June 2022.

Performance rights
The terms and conditions of each grant of performance rights over ordinary shares affecting remuneration of Directors and 
other key management personnel in this financial year or future reporting years are as follows:

Name

Marc Washbourne

Nimesh Shah

Number of
rights
granted

Grant date

Vesting date and
exercisable date

86,815 11/12/2020
86,815 11/12/2020
60,264 17/11/2021
60,264 17/11/2021

84,015 11/12/2020
84,014 11/12/2020
56,246 13/09/2021
56,246 13/09/2021

30/06/2022
30/06/2023
30/06/2023
30/06/2024

30/06/2022
30/06/2023
30/06/2023
30/06/2024

Expiry date

30/06/2022
30/06/2023
30/06/2023
30/06/2024

30/06/2022
30/06/2023
30/06/2023
30/06/2024

Fair value
per right
at grant date

$1.79 
$1.80 
$3.99 
$3.99 

$1.79 
$1.80 
$3.06 
$3.06 

Performance rights granted in the financial year ended 30 June 2021
Performance rights are subject to an earnings per share ('EPS') hurdle (50% of grant value) and a relative total shareholder 
return ('TSR') hurdle which is compared against the S&P/ASX All Tech Index (50% of grant value).

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Performance rights will be evaluated in two tranches. The first tranche, equivalent to 50% of the total grant value, will be 
evaluated two years from 1 July 2020 ('the beginning of the performance period'). The second tranche, also equivalent to 
50% of the total grant value, will be evaluated three years from the beginning of the performance period. 

Details of the performance hurdles are as follows:
●

EPS - if the compound annual growth rate of EPS is less than the target of 9%, no vesting will occur. If the target is met, 
50% of rights will vest. In the event that the compound annual growth rate is between 10-14%, vesting will be pro-rated 
between 50-100%.
TSR - if the relative TSR of the company ranks at or above the 75th percentile, 100% of the rights will vest. In the event 
that the company ranks at the 50th percentile, 50% of the rights will vest. For any achievement between the 50th and 75th 
percentile, vesting will be pro-rated between 50-100%.

Performance rights granted in the financial year ended 30 June 2022
Performance rights are subject to an earnings per share ('EPS') hurdle (50% of grant value) and a recurring revenue per 
share hurdle (50% of grant value).

Performance rights will be evaluated in two tranches. The first tranche, equivalent to 50% of the total grant value, will be 
evaluated two years from 1 July 2021 ('the beginning of the performance period'). The second tranche, also equivalent to 
50% of the total grant value, will be evaluated three years from the beginning of the performance period.

Details of the performance hurdles are as follows:
●

EPS - if the compound annual growth rate of EPS is less than the target of 13%, no vesting will occur. If the target is 
met, 50% of rights will vest. In the event that the compound annual growth rate is between 13-17%, vesting will be pro-
rated between 50-100%.
Recurring revenue per share - if the compound annual growth rate of recurring revenue per share is less than the target 
of 13%, no vesting will occur. If the target is met, 50% of rights will vest. In the event that the compound annual growth 
rate is between 13-17%, vesting will be pro-rated between 50-100%.

●

●

The performance rights are not subject to an exercise price.

Performance rights granted carry no dividend or voting rights.

Additional information
The earnings of the Group for the four years to 30 June 2022 are summarised below:

Sales revenue
Adjusted EBITDA*
Profit/(loss) after income tax

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

2020
$'000

2019
$'000

78,284
27,472
8,794

50,027
18,884
2,155

39,254
14,954
3,943

32,711
13,013
(1,490)

*

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and other non-operating items.

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

Share price at financial year end ($)
Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

3.10
8.28

2.40
2.37

1.40
4.93

1.54
(2.15)

2022

2021

2020

2019

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Additional disclosures relating to key management personnel

Shareholding
The number of shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and other members of key management 
personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below:

Ordinary shares
Tony Faure
Marc Washbourne
Elizabeth Crouch AM
Timothy Ebbeck
Tom Matthews
Mark Summerhayes
Nimesh Shah

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Received 
as part of 
remuneration

Additions

Disposals/ 
other

341,804
4,059,414
31,555
17,273
34,590,926
519,000
1,368,161
40,928,133

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

37,015
-
10,344
-
3,181,350
36,036
10,175
3,274,920

-
-
-
-
(3,181,350)
-
-
(3,181,350)

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

378,819
4,059,414
41,899
17,273
34,590,926
555,036
1,378,336
41,021,703

Performance rights holding
The number of performance rights over ordinary shares in the Company held during the financial year by each Director and 
other members of key management personnel of the Group, including their personally related parties, is set out below:

Performance rights over ordinary shares
Marc Washbourne
Nimesh Shah

Performance rights over ordinary shares
Marc Washbourne
Nimesh Shah

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Granted

Exercised

Expired/ 
forfeited/ 
other

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

173,630
168,029
341,659

120,528
112,492
233,020

-
-
-

-
-
-

294,158
280,521
574,679

Vested and 
Vested and 
exercisable unexercisable

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

86,815
84,015
170,830

-
-
-

86,815
84,015
170,830

Other transactions with key management personnel and their related parties
There was no transaction with key management personnel and their related parties during the financial year ended 30 June 
2022 (2021: none).

This concludes the remuneration report, which has been audited.

Shares under option
There were no unissued ordinary shares of ReadyTech Holdings Limited under option outstanding at the date of this report.

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Shares under performance rights
Unissued ordinary shares of ReadyTech Holdings Limited under performance rights at the date of this report are as follows:

Grant date

11/12/2020
11/12/2020
13/09/2021
13/09/2021
17/11/2021
17/11/2021

Expiry date

30/06/2022
30/06/2023
30/06/2023
30/06/2024
30/06/2023
30/06/2024

Number 
under rights

351,462
351,460
217,392
217,392
60,264
60,264

1,258,234

The performance rights are not subject to an exercise price.

No person entitled to exercise the performance rights had or has any right by virtue of the performance right to participate in 
any share issue of the Company or of any other body corporate.

Shares issued on the exercise of options
There were no ordinary shares of ReadyTech Holdings Limited issued on the exercise of options during the year ended 30 
June 2022 and up to the date of this report.

Shares issued on the exercise of performance rights
There were no ordinary shares of ReadyTech Holdings Limited issued on the exercise of performance rights during the year 
ended 30 June 2022 and up to the date of this report.

Indemnity and insurance of officers
The Company has indemnified the Directors and executives of the Company for costs incurred, in their capacity as a Director 
or executive, for which they may be held personally liable, except where there is a lack of good faith.

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

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

During the financial year, the Company has not paid a premium in respect of a contract to insure the auditor of the Company 
or any related entity.

Proceedings on behalf of the Company
No person has applied to the Court under section 237 of the Corporations Act 2001 for leave to bring proceedings on behalf 
of the Company, or to intervene in any proceedings to which the Company is a party for the purpose of taking responsibility 
on behalf of the Company for all or part of those proceedings.

Non-audit services
Details of the amounts paid or payable to the auditor for non-audit services provided during the financial year by the auditor 
are outlined in note 30 to the financial statements.

The Directors are satisfied that the provision of non-audit services during the financial year, by the auditor (or by another 
person or firm on the auditor's behalf), is compatible with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by the 
Corporations Act 2001.

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The Directors are of the opinion that the services as disclosed in note 30 to the financial statements do not compromise the 
external auditor's independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 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; and
none of the services undermine the general principles relating to auditor independence as set out in APES 110 Code 
of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) 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.

●

Officers of the Company who are former partners of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
There are no officers of the Company who are former partners of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

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

Auditor's independence declaration
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out 
immediately after this Directors' report.

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

On behalf of the Directors

___________________________
Tony Faure 
Chairman

17 August 2022
Sydney

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The Directors
ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Level 1
35 Saunders Street
Pyrmont  NSW  2009

17 August 2022

Dear Directors

Auditor’s Independence Declaration to ReadyTech Holdings Limited

In accordance with section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001, I am pleased to provide the following
declaration of independence to the directors of ReadyTech Holdings Limited.

As lead audit partner for the audit of the financial report of ReadyTech Holdings Limited for the year
ended  30  June  2022,  I  declare  that  to  the  best  of  my  knowledge  and  belief,  there  have  been  no
contraventions of:

(i)

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

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

Yours faithfully

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU

Sandeep Chadha
Partner
Chartered Accountants

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Member of Deloitte Asia Pacific Limited and the Deloitte organisation.

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Revenue from contracts with customers

5

78,284 

50,027 

Consolidated

Note

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method
Revaluation of contingent consideration

Expenses
Hosting and other direct costs
Employee benefits expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Impairment of assets
Advertising and marketing expenses
Consultancy and professional expenses
Administration expenses
Communication and IT expenses
Occupancy costs
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Other expenses
Finance costs

Profit before income tax expense

Income tax expense

Profit after income tax expense for the year attributable to the owners of 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited

Other comprehensive income

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the owners of 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

-  
6,027 

(4,685)
(41,970)
(14,079)
(4,373)
(542)
(2,089)
(767)
(1,628)
(530)
-  
(981)
(1,043)

3 
-  

(3,473)
(23,711)
(11,057)
-  
(437)
(2,800)
(710)
(1,343)
(435)
(1,840)
(477)
(963)

11,624 

2,784 

(2,830)

(629)

8,794 

2,155 

(73)

(73)

(32)

(32)

6

7

8,721 

2,123 

Cents

Cents

42
42

8.28
8.28

2.37
2.34

The above statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the 
accompanying notes
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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Statement of financial position
As at 30 June 2022

Assets

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Contract assets
Prepayments
Total current assets

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles
Right-of-use assets
Contract costs
Deferred tax
Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Contract liabilities
Derivative financial liability
Lease liabilities
Income tax payable
Employee benefits
Contingent consideration
Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities
Contract liabilities
Borrowings
Provisions
Lease liabilities
Employee benefits
Contingent consideration
Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained profits/(accumulated losses)

Total equity

Consolidated

Note

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

8
9
10

11
12
13
14
7

15
16
17
18
7

19

20
21
22
24

23

25
26

9,201 
11,377 
1,383 
1,355 
23,316 

1,042 
150,639 
3,149 
2,120 
5,704 
162,654 

11,995 
7,141 
1,445 
1,024 
21,605 

928 
140,698 
2,404 
1,362 
2,593 
147,985 

185,970 

169,590 

6,824 
18,974 
17 
1,176 
3,227 
6,240 
12,971 
49,429 

368 
33,949 
64 
2,214 
322 
1,451 
38,368 

7,058 
16,725 
-  
996 
2,487 
4,803 
12,488 
44,557 

549 
30,917 
62 
1,654 
433 
16,320 
49,935 

87,797 

94,492 

98,173 

75,098 

171,916 
(81,208)
7,465 

159,095 
(82,668)
(1,329)

98,173 

75,098 

The above statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020

Profit after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs (note 25)
Share-based payments (note 39)

Issued
capital
$'000

Reserves
$'000

Accumulated
losses
$'000

Total equity
$'000

119,581

(83,030)

(3,484)

33,067

-
-

-

39,514
-

-
(32)

(32)

-
394

2,155
-

2,155

2,155
(32)

2,123

-
-

39,514
394

Balance at 30 June 2021

159,095

(82,668)

(1,329)

75,098

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2021

Profit after income tax expense for the year
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners:
Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs (note 25)
Share-based payments (note 39)

Issued
capital
$'000

Reserves
$'000

Accumulated
losses
$'000

Total equity
$'000

159,095

(82,668)

(1,329)

75,098

-
-

-

-
(73)

(73)

8,794
-

8,794

8,794
(73)

8,721

12,821
-

-
1,533

-
-

12,821
1,533

Balance at 30 June 2022

171,916

(81,208)

7,465

98,173

The above statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Statement of cash flows
For the year ended 30 June 2022

Cash flows from operating activities
Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST)
Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST)

Interest received
Interest and other finance costs paid
Payment of acquisition costs
Income taxes paid

Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
Payments of contingent consideration
Payments for property, plant and equipment
Payments for contract assets
Payments for intangibles
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
Proceeds from borrowings
Share issue transaction costs
Repayment of borrowings
Repayment of lease liabilities

Net cash from financing activities

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

Consolidated

Note

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

38

36
29
11

12

25

81,983 
(57,626)

59,748 
(32,858)

24,357 
-  
(911)
(1,190)
(5,256)

26,890 
3 
(963)
(1,673)
(3,421)

17,000 

20,836 

(5,354)
(2,297)
(572)
(1,027)
(12,038)
-  

(40,301)
(2,408)
(395)
(1,340)
(5,739)
4 

(21,288)

(50,179)

-  
4,817 
(20)
(1,800)
(1,503)

27,724 
15,000 
(564)
(9,000)
(1,036)

1,494 

32,124 

(2,794)
11,995 

2,781 
9,214 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

8

9,201 

11,995 

The above statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 1. General information

The  financial  statements  cover  ReadyTech  Holdings  Limited  as  a  Group  consisting  of  ReadyTech  Holdings  Limited 
('Company or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the period (collectively referred to in these 
financial  statements  as  the  'Group').  The  financial  statements  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  ReadyTech 
Holdings Limited's functional and presentation currency.

ReadyTech  Holdings  Limited  is  a  listed  public  Company  limited  by  shares,  incorporated  and  domiciled  in  Australia.  Its 
registered office and principal place of business is:

Level 1, 35 Saunders St
Pyrmont
NSW 2009
Australia

A description of the nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are included in the Directors' report, which is 
not part of the financial statements.

The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of Directors, on 17 August 2022. The 
Directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

Note 2. Significant accounting policies

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

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted
The  Group  has  adopted  all  of  the  new,  revised  or  amending  Accounting  Standards  and  Interpretations  issued  by  the 
Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period.

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

Deficiency of net current assets 
The statement of financial position has a deficiency of net current assets of $26,113,000 (2021: $22,952,000) at the reporting 
date. The  deficiency  is  mainly  attributable  to  (i)  contract  liabilities  of  $18,974,000  disclosed  in  current  liabilities,  which 
represents upfront payments received from customers on signed sales contracts which will not result in an outflow of cash 
within the next twelve months; (ii) an amount of $6,240,000 in relation to employee benefits is included in current liabilities, 
the majority of this liability is not expected to be settled in cash within the next twelve months.

In addition, there is a contingent consideration liability of $12,971,000 of which $9,000,000 was settled by equity instead of 
cash post 30 June 2022 (refer to note 43) and $733,000 was paid on 4 July 2022. The remaining balance is payable only if 
the targets are met (e.g. recurring revenue), consequently, this payable will be partially funded by the incremental operating 
cash flow to be generated from acquired businesses.

The Directors are satisfied that the Group will be able to meet its working capital requirements through the normal cyclical 
nature of receipts and payments and budgeted cash flows generated from operations.

Basis of preparation
These general-purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and 
Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') and the Corporations Act 2001, as appropriate 
for for-profit oriented entities. These financial statements also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ('IASB').

Historical cost convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for derivatives at fair value through 
profit or loss.

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Critical accounting estimates
The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  the  use  of  certain  critical  accounting  estimates.  It  also  requires 
management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. The areas involving a 
higher  degree  of  judgement  or  complexity,  or  areas  where  assumptions  and  estimates  are  significant  to  the  financial 
statements, are disclosed in note 3.

Parent entity information
In  accordance  with  the  Corporations  Act  2001,  these  financial  statements  present  the  results  of  the  Group  only. 
Supplementary information about the parent entity is disclosed in note 34.

Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets and liabilities of all subsidiaries of ReadyTech Holdings Limited 
as at 30 June 2022 and the results of all subsidiaries for the period then ended.

Subsidiaries are all those entities over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed 
to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its 
power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to 
the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

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

The acquisition of subsidiaries is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. A change in ownership interest, 
without  the  loss  of  control,  is  accounted  for  as  an  equity  transaction,  where  the  difference  between  the  consideration 
transferred and the book value of the share of the non-controlling interest acquired is recognised directly in equity attributable 
to the parent.

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

Operating segments
Operating segments are presented using the 'management approach', where the information presented is on the same basis 
as the internal reports provided to the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM'). The CODM is responsible for the allocation 
of resources to operating segments and assessing their performance.

Foreign currency translation
The  financial  statements  are  presented  in  Australian  dollars,  which  is  ReadyTech  Holdings  Limited's  functional  and 
presentation currency.

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

Foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the exchange rates at the reporting 
date. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Australian dollars using the average exchange 
rates, which approximate the rates at the dates of the transactions, for the period. All resulting foreign exchange differences 
are recognised in other comprehensive income through the foreign currency reserve in equity.

The foreign currency reserve is recognised in profit or loss when the foreign operation or net investment is disposed of.

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Revenue

The principal activities of the Group during the year consisted of:
●

Education and Work Pathways: provider of student management system to vocational education and training (VET) and 
higher education providers and management systems for back to work and apprenticeships sectors;

● Workforce Solutions: people-centric SaaS payroll, HR and workforce management provider; and
●

Government  and  Justice  -  provider  of  case  management  software  as  a  service  solution  to  local  governments,  state 
governments and justice departments.

Subscription, implementation and hosting revenue
Subscription, implementation and hosting revenue includes sales from cloud based solutions that provide customers with 
software, services, platforms and content such as Aussiepay, ePayroll, JobReady.Plus, JobReady.Live, HR3 Payroll, HR3 
Human Resources, VETtrak Student Portal, VETtrak Trainer Portal, Zambion, HR3 Plus and Myprofiling. Subscription based 
revenue can either be hosted on the Group’s servers, or on premise, available to be purchased by the customer which allows 
immediate download.

Training revenue
Training revenue includes assessment and behavioural intervention programs that deliver outcomes for government policy 
objectives – particularly with adult, youth and disabled unemployed initiatives.

Revenue Recognition
Under AASB 15, an entity recognises revenue when (or as) a performance obligation is satisfied, i.e. when 'control’ of the 
goods or services underlying a particular performance obligation is transferred to the customer.

Revenue is recognised upon transfer of control of promised products and services to customers at an amount that reflects 
the consideration to which the Group is expected to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. 
For each contract with a customer, the Group: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations 
in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time 
value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-
alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue when or as each performance 
obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services promised. Revenue is 
recognised  net  of  allowances  for  returns  and  any  taxes  collected  from  customers,  which  are  subsequently  remitted  to 
governmental authorities. 

Revenue from contracts with customers
The Group provides cloud based hosted student management systems software and for back to work and apprenticeships 
sectors, employee and payroll management software to its customers and case management software to local and state 
governments and justice departments. Customers gain access to the use of the hosted Intellectual Property Software via 
licence  subscription  fees,  which  provide  them  access  to  the  software  over  the  licence  fee  term.  The  Group  can  provide 
subscription licences, hosting and implementation services within these contracts. The sale of software subscription licenses 
in conjunction with integration services (including hosting) is treated as a single performance obligation (‘software solution 
services’)  as  the  licence,  implementation  and  hosting  are  integrated  services  promised  in  the  contract  into  an  integrated 
bundle of services that represent the combined output for which the customer has contracted.

Revenue  is  recognised  on  the  basis  of  stage  of  completion.  ReadyTech  determines  stage  of  completion  based  on  input 
method  (time)  under  AASB  15.  Fees  billed  in  advance  are  recognised  in  the  statement  of  financial  position  as  contract 
liabilities and brought to account when the performance obligation has been satisfied.

(i) Off premise licences, implementation and hosting  
ReadyTech has assessed and concluded that the performance obligations for the sale of software subscription licences, 
related installation and hosting services are not distinct. The Company assessed that the promise to the customer is provision 
of the software subscription licence that is integrated to the customers’ network and hosted by ReadyTech. Hence, under 
AASB  15,  ReadyTech  considers  the  sale  of  subscription  licence,  related  installation  and  hosting  service  as  a  single 
performance  obligation  as  the  subscription  licence,  implementation  and  hosting  are  integrated  services  promised  in  the 
contract into an integrated bundle of services that represent the combined output for which the customer has contracted. The 
related  installation  and  hosting  should  be  bundled  as  one  performance  obligation  and  recognised  over  the  period  of  the 
contract. 

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

(ii) On-premise licences
Certain products are available to be purchased by the customer which allows immediate download. These products are not 
tailored for customer use throughout the duration of the contact and no maintenance / training services are included. There 
is optionality for customers to purchase additional support and maintenance. This is accounted for as a separate performance 
obligation and revenue is recognised over time.

Accordingly, the sale of a licence represents a right of use license that a customer obtains of an entity’s intellectual property, 
and revenue is recognised when the license transfers to the customer. For on premise licenses, this is assessed to be at the 
point of sale.

(iii) Training, consultancy and other revenue 
Training, consultancy and other revenue is earned as the services are delivered as defined in the contract.

Contract balances
Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. Receivables are recorded when revenue 
is  recognised  prior  to  invoicing,  or  deferred  income  when  revenue  is  recognised  subsequent  to  invoicing.  For  multi-year 
agreements, customers are generally invoiced at the beginning of the contract. 

Contract liabilities comprise mainly of unearned revenue related to subscription licences, which are cloud based. Contract 
liabilities are generally invoiced at the beginning of each contract period.

Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include a requirement of payment within 30 
to 60 days. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, we have determined our 
contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. The primary purpose of our invoicing terms is to provide 
customers with simplified and predictable ways of purchasing our products and services, not to receive financing from our 
customers, such as invoicing at the beginning of a subscription term with revenue recognised using the output method (time) 
over the contract period, or to provide customers with financing. 

Loss making contracts 
A provision under AASB 137 is made for the difference between the expected cost of fulfilling a contract and the expected 
unearned portion of the transaction price where the forecast costs are greater than the forecast revenue. 

Variable consideration
Variable consideration within the transaction price, if any, reflects concessions provided to the customer such as additional 
licenses, discounts, rebates and refunds. Such estimates are determined using either the 'expected value' or 'most likely 
amount' method. The measurement of variable consideration is subject to a constraining principle whereby revenue will only 
be recognised to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognised 
will  not  occur.  The  measurement  constraint  continues  until  the  uncertainty  associated  with  the  variable  consideration  is 
subsequently resolved. Amounts received that are subject to the constraining principle are recognised as a refund liability.

Other income 
Other income is recognised when it is received or when the right to receive payment is established. The revenue is measured 
at the transaction price agreed under the contract. 

Interest income is recognised on a time proportionate basis that takes into account the effective yield on the financial asset. 

Dividend income is recognised when the dividend is declared.

Government grants
Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be 
received  and  the  Group  will  comply  with  all  attached  conditions.  Government  grants  relating  to  costs  are  deferred  and 
recognised in profit or loss over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate.

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

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised for temporary differences at the tax rates expected to be applied when the 
assets are recovered or liabilities are settled, based on those tax rates that are enacted or substantively enacted, except for:
when the deferred income tax asset or liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a 
●
transaction that is not a business combination and that, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting nor 
taxable profits; or
when the taxable temporary difference is associated with interests in subsidiaries and the timing of the reversal can be 
controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

●

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

The carrying amount of recognised and unrecognised deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date. Deferred tax 
assets recognised are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that future taxable profits will be available for the 
carrying amount to be recovered. Previously unrecognised deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable 
that there are future taxable profits available to recover the asset.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against 
current tax liabilities and deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities; and they relate to the same taxable authority on 
either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities which intend to settle simultaneously.

ReadyTech  Holdings  Limited  (the  'head  entity')  and  its  wholly-owned  Australian  subsidiaries  have  formed  an  income  tax 
consolidated group under the tax consolidation regime. The head entity and each subsidiary in the tax consolidated group 
continue to account for their own current and deferred tax amounts. The tax consolidated group has applied the 'separate 
taxpayer  within  group'  approach  in  determining  the  appropriate  amount  of  taxes  to  allocate  to  members  of  the  tax 
consolidated group.

In addition to its own current and deferred tax amounts, the head entity also recognises the current tax liabilities (or assets) 
and the deferred tax assets arising from unused tax losses and unused tax credits assumed from each subsidiary in the tax 
consolidated group.

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

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

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

A liability is classified as current when: it is either expected to be settled in the Group's normal operating cycle; it is held 
primarily  for  the  purpose  of  trading;  it  is  due  to  be  settled  within  12  months  after  the  reporting  period;  or  there  is  no 
unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. All other liabilities 
are classified as non-current.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are always classified as non-current.

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

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Trade and other receivables
Trade  receivables  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  and  subsequently  measured  at  amortised  cost  using  the  effective 
interest method, less any allowance for expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 
days.

The Group has applied the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss 
allowance. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on days overdue.

Receivables from related parties and other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment.

Contract assets
Contract assets are recognised when the Group has transferred goods or services to the customer but where the Group is 
yet  to  establish  an  unconditional  right  to  consideration.  Contract  assets  are  treated  as  financial  assets  for  impairment 
purposes.

Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives  are  initially  recognised  at  fair  value  on  the  date  a  derivative  contract  is  entered  into  and  are  subsequently 
remeasured  to  their  fair  value  at  each  reporting  date.  The  accounting  for  subsequent  changes  in  fair  value  depends  on 
whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged.

Derivatives are classified as current or non-current depending on the expected period of realisation.

Property, plant and equipment
Property,  plant  and  equipment  is  stated  at  historical  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation  and  impairment.  Historical  cost 
includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line or diminishing value basis to write off the net cost of each item of property, plant 
and equipment (excluding land) over their expected useful lives as follows:

Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computer equipment
Office equipment

3-5 years
3-10 years
3-5 years
3-5 years

The residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.

Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the assets, 
whichever is shorter.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when there is no future economic benefit to the 
Group. Gains and losses between the carrying amount and the disposal proceeds are taken to profit or loss.

Right-of-use assets
A right-of-use asset is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which 
comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, adjusted for, as applicable, any lease payments made at or before the 
commencement date net of any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs incurred, and, except where included in the 
cost of inventories, an estimate of costs expected to be incurred for dismantling and removing the underlying asset, and 
restoring the site or asset.

Right-of-use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful 
life of the asset, whichever is the shorter. Where the Group expects to obtain ownership of the leased asset at the end of the 
lease term, the depreciation is over its estimated useful life. Right-of use assets are subject to impairment or adjusted for 
any remeasurement of lease liabilities.

The Group has elected not to recognise a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability for short-term leases with terms 
of 12 months or less and leases of low-value assets. Lease payments on these assets are expensed to profit or loss as 
incurred.

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Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination, other than goodwill, are initially measured at their fair value at 
the  date  of  the  acquisition.  Intangible  assets  acquired  separately  are  initially  recognised  at  cost.  Indefinite  life  intangible 
assets  are  not  amortised  and  are  subsequently  measured  at  cost  less  any  impairment.  Finite  life  intangible  assets  are 
subsequently measured at cost less amortisation and any impairment. The gains or losses recognised in profit or loss arising 
from the derecognition of intangible assets are measured as the difference between net disposal proceeds and the carrying 
amount of the intangible asset. The method and useful lives of finite life intangible assets are reviewed annually. Changes in 
the expected pattern of consumption or useful life are accounted for prospectively by changing the amortisation method or 
period.

Research costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Goodwill
Goodwill arises on the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortised. Instead, goodwill is tested annually for impairment, 
or  more  frequently  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  it  might  be  impaired,  and  is  carried  at  cost  less 
accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are taken to profit or loss and are not subsequently reversed.

Patents and trademarks
Significant  costs  associated  with  patents  and  trademarks  are  capitalised  as  an  asset.  These  costs  are  not  subsequently 
amortised. Instead, patents and trademarks are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in 
circumstances  indicate  that  they  might  be  impaired.  They  are  carried  at  cost  less  accumulated  impairment  losses. 
Management consider patents and trademarks to have indefinite useful lives because the potential to generate cash flows 
is unlimited.

Customer relationships
Customer relationships acquired in a business combination are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of their 
expected benefit, being their finite useful life between 9 and 14 years.

Software
An intangible asset arising from software development expenditure on an internal project is recognised only when the Group 
can  demonstrate  the  technical  feasibility  of  completing  the  intangible  asset  so  that  it  will  be  available  for  use  or  sale,  its 
intention  to  complete  and  its  ability  to  use  or  sell  the  asset,  how  the  asset  will  generate  future  economic  benefits,  the 
availability of resources to complete the development and the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the 
intangible asset during its development. Following the initial recognition, the cost model is applied requiring the asset to be 
carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Significant costs associated with the 
acquisition of software or software internally developed is amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of its expected 
benefit, being a finite useful life of between 5 and 10 years. Amortisation commences when the asset is available for use, 
i.e. when it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management. 

Impairment of non-financial assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually 
for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. Other non-
financial 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.

Recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs of disposal and value-in-use. The value-in-use is the 
present value of the estimated future cash flows relating to the asset using a pre-tax discount rate specific to the asset or 
cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Assets that do not have independent cash flows are grouped together to 
form a cash-generating unit.

Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Group prior to the end of the financial 
year and which are unpaid. Due to their short-term nature they are measured at amortised cost and are not discounted. The 
amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

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30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities are recognised when a customer pays consideration, or when the Group recognises a receivable to reflect 
its unconditional right to consideration (whichever is earlier), before the Group has transferred the goods or provided the 
services to the customer. The liability is the Group's obligation to transfer goods or provide services to a customer from which 
it has received consideration.

Borrowings
Loans and borrowings are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration received, net of transaction costs. They 
are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Lease liabilities
A lease liability is recognised at the commencement date of a lease. The lease liability is initially recognised at the present 
value of the lease payments to be made over the term of the lease, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, 
if  that  rate  cannot  be  readily  determined,  the  Group's  incremental  borrowing  rate.  Lease  payments  comprise  of  fixed 
payments less any lease incentives receivable, variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, amounts expected 
to be paid under residual value guarantees, exercise price of a purchase option when the exercise of the option is reasonably 
certain to occur, and any anticipated termination penalties.

The variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or a rate are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Lease liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The carrying amounts are remeasured 
if  there  is  a  change  in  the  following:  future  lease  payments  arising  from  a  change  in  an  index  or  a  rate  used;  residual 
guarantee; lease term; certainty of a purchase option and termination penalties. When a lease liability is remeasured, an 
adjustment is made to the corresponding right-of use asset, or to profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset 
is fully written down.

Finance costs
Finance costs attributable to qualifying assets are capitalised as part of the asset. All other finance costs are expensed in 
the period in which they are incurred.

Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present (legal or constructive) obligation as a result of a past event, it is 
probable  the  Group  will  be  required  to  settle  the  obligation,  and  a  reliable  estimate  can  be  made  of  the  amount  of  the 
obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present 
obligation at the reporting date, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. If the time value of 
money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate specific to the liability. The increase in the provision 
resulting from the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.

Employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits
Liabilities  for  wages  and  salaries,  including  non-monetary  benefits,  annual  leave  and  long  service  leave  expected  to  be 
settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities 
are settled.

Other long-term employee benefits
The liability for annual leave and long service leave not expected to be settled within 12 months of the reporting date are 
measured at the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to 
the reporting date. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and 
periods  of  service.  Expected  future  payments  are  discounted  using  market  yields  at  the  reporting  date  on  high  quality 
corporate bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

Defined contribution superannuation expense
Contributions to defined contribution superannuation plans are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based compensation benefits are provided to employees.

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Notes to the financial statements
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Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Equity-settled transactions are awards of shares, or options over shares, that are provided to employees in exchange for the 
rendering of services. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions are measured at fair value on grant date. Fair value is independently determined using 
either the Binomial or Black-Scholes option pricing model that takes into account the exercise price, the term of the option, 
the impact of dilution, the share price at grant date and expected price volatility of the underlying share, the expected dividend 
yield and the risk free interest rate for the term of the option, together with non-vesting conditions that do not determine 
whether the Group receives the services that entitle the employees to receive payment. No account is taken of any other 
vesting conditions.

The cost of equity-settled transactions are recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in equity over the vesting 
period. The cumulative charge to profit or loss is calculated based on the grant date fair value of the award, the best estimate 
of the number of awards that are likely to vest and the expired portion of the vesting period. The amount recognised in profit 
or loss for the period is the cumulative amount calculated at each reporting date less amounts already recognised in previous 
periods.

The cost of cash-settled transactions is initially, and at each reporting date until vested, determined by applying either the 
Binomial or Black-Scholes option pricing model, taking into consideration the terms and conditions on which the award was 
granted. The cumulative charge to profit or loss until settlement of the liability is calculated as follows:
●

during the vesting period, the liability at each reporting date is the fair value of the award at that date multiplied by the 
expired portion of the vesting period.
from the end of the vesting period until settlement of the award, the liability is the full fair value of the liability at the 
reporting date.

●

All changes in the liability are recognised in profit or loss. The ultimate cost of cash-settled transactions is the cash paid to 
settle the liability.

Market conditions are taken into consideration in determining fair value. Therefore any awards subject to market conditions 
are considered to vest irrespective of whether or not that market condition has been met, provided all other conditions are 
satisfied.

If equity-settled awards are modified, as a minimum an expense is recognised as if the modification has not been made. An 
additional expense is recognised, over the remaining vesting period, for any modification that increases the total fair value 
of the share-based compensation benefit as at the date of modification.

If the non-vesting condition is within the control of the Group or employee, the failure to satisfy the condition is treated as a 
cancellation. If the condition is not within the control of the Group or employee and is not satisfied during the vesting period, 
any remaining expense for the award is recognised over the remaining vesting period, unless the award is forfeited.

If equity-settled awards are cancelled, it is treated as if it has vested on the date of cancellation, and any remaining expense 
is recognised immediately. If a new replacement award is substituted for the cancelled award, the cancelled and new award 
is treated as if they were a modification.

Fair value measurement
When an asset or liability, financial or non-financial, is measured at fair value for recognition or disclosure purposes, the fair 
value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction 
between market participants at the measurement date; and assumes that the transaction will take place either: in the principal 
market; or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market.

Fair value is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, assuming 
they act in their economic best interests. For non-financial assets, the fair value measurement is based on its highest and 
best  use.  Valuation  techniques  that  are  appropriate  in  the  circumstances  and  for  which  sufficient  data  are  available  to 
measure fair value, are used, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable 
inputs.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  are  classified  into  three  levels,  using  a  fair  value  hierarchy  that  reflects  the 
significance of the inputs used in making the measurements. Classifications are reviewed at each reporting date and transfers 
between  levels  are  determined  based  on  a  reassessment  of  the  lowest  level  of  input  that  is  significant  to  the  fair  value 
measurement.

For recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements, external valuers may be used when internal expertise is either not 
available or when the valuation is deemed to be significant. External valuers are selected based on market knowledge and 
reputation. Where there is a significant change in fair value of an asset or liability from one period to another, an analysis is 
undertaken,  which  includes  a  verification  of  the  major  inputs  applied  in  the  latest  valuation  and  a  comparison,  where 
applicable, with external sources of data.

Issued capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.

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

Dividends
Dividends are recognised when declared during the financial year and no longer at the discretion of the Company.

Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for business combinations regardless of whether equity instruments 
or other assets are acquired.

The  consideration  transferred  is  the  sum  of  the  acquisition-date  fair  values  of  the  assets  transferred,  equity  instruments 
issued or liabilities incurred by the acquirer to former owners of the acquiree and the amount of any non-controlling interest 
in the acquiree. For each business combination, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree is measured at either fair value 
or at the proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. All acquisition costs are expensed as incurred to profit 
or loss.

On the acquisition of a business, the Group assesses the financial assets acquired and liabilities assumed for appropriate 
classification  and  designation  in  accordance  with  the  contractual  terms,  economic  conditions,  the  Group's  operating  or 
accounting policies and other pertinent conditions in existence at the acquisition-date.

Where  the  business  combination  is  achieved  in  stages,  the  Group  remeasures  its  previously  held  equity  interest  in  the 
acquiree at the acquisition-date fair value and the difference between the fair value and the previous carrying amount is 
recognised in profit or loss.

Contingent  consideration  to  be  transferred  by  the  acquirer  is  recognised  at  the  acquisition-date  fair  value.  Subsequent 
changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  contingent  consideration  classified  as  an  asset  or  liability  is  recognised  in  profit  or  loss. 
Contingent consideration classified as equity is not remeasured and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity.

The difference between the acquisition-date fair value of assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest 
in the acquiree and the fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of any pre-existing investment in the 
acquiree is recognised as goodwill. If the consideration transferred and the pre-existing fair value is less than the fair value 
of the identifiable net assets acquired, being a bargain purchase to the acquirer, the difference is recognised as a gain directly 
in profit or loss by the acquirer on the acquisition-date, but only after a reassessment of the identification and measurement 
of the net assets acquired, the non-controlling interest in the acquiree, if any, the consideration transferred and the acquirer's 
previously held equity interest in the acquirer.

Business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The acquirer retrospectively adjusts the provisional 
amounts  recognised  and  also  recognises  additional  assets  or  liabilities  during  the  measurement  period,  based  on  new 
information obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition-date. The measurement period ends 
on either the earlier of (i) 12 months from the date of the acquisition or (ii) when the acquirer receives all the information 
possible to determine fair value.

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30 June 2022

Note 2. Significant accounting policies (continued)

Business combinations under common control
Common control transactions are specifically scoped out of AASB 3 'Business Combinations'. Common control transactions 
are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements prospectively from the date of obtaining the ownership interest. 
The  Directors  have  elected  to  use  existing  book  values  of  assets  and  liabilities  of  the  entities  subject  to  the  business 
combination and record the difference between the purchase price paid by the Company and the existing book value of the 
entity acquired immediately prior to the business combination as a reserve. Where equity instruments are issued as part of 
the consideration, the value of the instruments is their market price as at the acquisition date. Transaction costs arising on 
the issue of equity instruments are recognised directly in equity.

Earnings per share

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

Diluted earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the 
after income tax effect of interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted 
average number of additional ordinary shares that would have been outstanding assuming conversion of all dilutive potential 
ordinary shares.

Goods and Services Tax ('GST') and other similar taxes
Revenues,  expenses  and  assets  are  recognised  net  of  the  amount  of  associated  GST,  unless  the  GST  incurred  is  not 
recoverable from the tax authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of the acquisition of the asset or as part of 
the expense.

Receivables  and  payables  are  stated  inclusive  of  the  amount  of  GST  receivable  or  payable.  The  net  amount  of  GST 
recoverable  from,  or  payable  to,  the  tax  authority  is  included  in  other  receivables  or  other  payables  in  the  statement  of 
financial position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities 
which are recoverable from, or payable to the tax authority, are presented as operating cash flows.

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the tax authority.

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

New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, 
have  not  been  early  adopted  by  the  Group  for  the  annual  reporting  period  ended  30  June  2022.  The  Group  has  not  yet 
assessed the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations.

Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions

The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that 
affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in 
relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and 
assumptions  on  historical  experience  and  on  other  various  factors,  including  expectations  of  future  events,  management 
believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal 
the  related  actual  results.  The  judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that  have  a  significant  risk  of  causing  a  material 
adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities (refer to the respective notes) within the next financial year are 
discussed below.

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30 June 2022

Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Judgement has been exercised in considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have, 
on the Group based on known information. This consideration extends to the nature of the products and services offered, 
customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the Group operates. Other than as addressed in specific 
notes, there does not currently appear to be either any significant impact upon the financial statements or any significant 
uncertainties  with  respect  to  events  or  conditions  which  may  impact  the  Group  unfavourably  as  at  the  reporting  date  or 
subsequently as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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

The  fair  value  of  assets  and  liabilities  classified  as  level  3  is  determined  by  the  use  of  valuation  models.  These  include 
discounted cash flow analysis or the use of observable inputs that require significant adjustments based on unobservable 
inputs. Refer to note 29 for further information.

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

Goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets
The Group tests annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate impairment, whether goodwill 
and other indefinite life intangible assets have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy stated in 
note 2. The recoverable amounts of cash-generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These 
calculations  require  the  use  of  assumptions,  including  estimated  discount  rates  based  on  the  current  cost  of  capital  and 
growth rates of the estimated future cash flows. Refer to note 12 for further information.

Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets
The Group assesses impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets at each 
reporting date by evaluating conditions specific to the Group and to the particular asset that may lead to impairment. If an 
impairment trigger exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined. This involves fair value less costs of disposal 
or value-in-use calculations, which incorporate a number of key estimates and assumptions.

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

Contingent consideration
The contingent consideration liability is the difference between the total purchase consideration, usually on an acquisition of 
a business combination, and the amounts paid or settled up to the reporting date, discounted to net present value. The Group 
applies  provisional  accounting  for  any  business  combination.  Any  reassessment  of  the  liability  during  the  earlier  of  the 
finalisation  of  the  provisional  accounting  or  12  months  from  acquisition-date  is  adjusted  for  retrospectively  as  part  of  the 
provisional accounting rules in accordance with AASB 3 'Business Combinations'. Thereafter, at each reporting date, the 
deferred consideration liability is reassessed against revised estimates and any increase or decrease in the net present value 
of the liability will result in a corresponding gain or loss to profit or loss. The increase in the liability resulting from the passage 
of time is recognised as a finance cost. Refer to note 29, 36 and 39 for further information.

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30 June 2022

Note 3. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions (continued)

Business combinations
As discussed in note 2, business combinations are initially accounted for on a provisional basis. The fair value of assets 
acquired,  liabilities  and  contingent  liabilities  assumed  are  initially  estimated  by  the  Group  taking  into  consideration  all 
available information at the reporting date. Fair value adjustments on the finalisation of the business combination accounting 
is  retrospective,  where  applicable,  to  the  period  the  combination  occurred  and  may  have  an  impact  on  the  assets  and 
liabilities, depreciation and amortisation reported. Refer to note 29, 36 and 39 for further information.

Capitalised software development expenditure
Software development expenditure have been capitalised only when the Group can demonstrate the technical feasibility of 
completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale. Key judgements are applied in considering costs to 
be capitalised which includes determining expenditures directly related to these activities and allocating overheads between 
those  that  are  expensed  and  capitalised.  In  addition,  costs  are  only  capitalised  that  are  expected  to  be  recovered  either 
through successful development or sale of the relevant software. To the extent that capitalised costs are determined not to 
be recoverable in the future, they will be written off in the period in which this determination is made.

Note 4. Operating segments

Identification of reportable operating segments
The Group is organised into three reportable operating segments: Education, Workforce Solutions, and Government and 
Justice. These operating segments are based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors 
(who  are  identified  as  the  Chief  Operating  Decision  Makers  ('CODM'))  in  assessing  performance  and  in  determining  the 
allocation of resources.

The CODM reviews adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation adjusted for non-cash 
and significant items). The accounting policies adopted for internal reporting to the CODM are consistent with those adopted 
in the financial statements.

EBITDA is a financial measure which is not prescribed by Australian Accounting Standards (‘AAS’) and represents the profit 
under  AAS  adjusted  for  non-specific  non-cash  and  significant  items.  The  Directors  consider  EBITDA  to  reflect  the  core 
earnings of the Group.

The information reported to the CODM is on a monthly basis.

Types of products and services
The principal products and services of each of these operating segments are as follows:
Education and Work 
Pathways

mainly provides products and services to tertiary education providers. Core products are its 
cloud-based student management systems (SMS) and learning management systems 
(LMS) for education and training providers to manage the student lifecycle from student 
enrolment to course completion. ReadyTech also provides platforms to help state 
governments manage vocational education and training (VET) programs, software platforms 
for the pathways and back-to-work sector to manage apprentices and job seekers, and a 
competency assessment and skills profiling tools to track on-the-job training through a 
qualification.

Workforce Solutions 

provides products and services to mid-sized company across various industries with payroll 
software, outsourced payroll services and human resource management (HRM) software 
solutions to employers to assist them with payroll and the management of their employees. 
HRM consists of human resource (HR) administration and talent management. HR 
administration involves employee records, workplace health and safety (WHS) and 
organisational structure.

Government and Justice

provides government and justice case management software as a service solutions to local 
governments, state governments and justice departments. Core products in asset 
management, property, licensing and compliance, finance, HR and payroll, customer 
management and courts and justice.

Refer to note 5 for disclosure of revenues from external customers for these principal products and services.

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30 June 2022

Note 4. Operating segments (continued)

Intersegment transactions
No intersegment transactions were made during the year ended 30 June 2022 (30 June 2021: $nil).

Intersegment receivables, payables and loans
Intersegment loans are initially recognised at the consideration received. Intersegment loans receivable and loans payable 
that earn or incur non-market interest are not adjusted to fair value based on market interest rates. Intersegment loans are 
eliminated on consolidation.

Major customers
During the years ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021, no single customer contributed 10% or more to the Group's external 
revenue.

Operating segment information

Consolidated - 2022

Revenue
Sales to external customers
Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA 
Transaction and restructuring costs
Contingent consideration charged as employee 
expenses
Employee share gifts
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Impairment of assets
Depreciation and amortisation
Finance costs
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax expense

Consolidated - 2021

Revenue
Sales to external customers
Interest revenue
Total revenue

Adjusted EBITDA 
Transaction and restructuring costs
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Depreciation and amortisation
Interest revenue
Finance costs
Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Profit after income tax expense

Workforce 
Solutions
$'000

Education
and Work 
Pathways
$'000

Government 
and Justice
$'000

Corporate
$'000

Total
$'000

23,461
23,461

30,966
30,966

23,857
23,857

-
-

8,741

13,825

8,566

(3,660)

78,284
78,284

27,472
(1,190)

(797)
(393)
6,027
(4,373)
(14,079)
(1,043)
11,624
(2,830)
8,794

Workforce 
Solutions
$'000

Education
and Work 
Pathways
$'000

Government 
and Justice
$'000

Corporate
$'000

Total
$'000

20,288
2
20,290

24,901
-
24,901

8,496

11,614

4,838
1
4,839

1,699

-
-
-

(2,925)

50,027
3
50,030

18,884
(2,243)
(1,840)
(11,057)
3
(963)
2,784
(629)
2,155

Government and Justice is a new operating segment during the financial year ended 30 June 2021. Refer note 36 for further 
information.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 4. Operating segments (continued)

All assets and liabilities, including taxes are not allocated to the operating segments as CODM reviews and manages on an 
overall group basis.

Note 5. Revenue from contracts with customers

Revenue from contracts with customers

Disaggregation of revenue
The disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers is as follows:

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

78,284 

50,027 

Consolidated - 2022

Major product lines
Subscription, licence and hosting
Implementation, training, consultancy and other

Consolidated - 2021

Major product lines
Subscription, licence and hosting
Implementation, training, consultancy and other

Note 6. Expenses

Workforce 
Solutions
$'000

Education
and Work 
Pathways
$'000

Government 
and Justice
$'000

Total
$'000

20,895
2,566

26,648
4,318

18,104
5,753

65,647
12,637

23,461

30,966

23,857

78,284

Workforce 
Solutions
$'000

Education
and Work 
Pathways
$'000

Government 
and Justice
$'000

Total
$'000

18,041
2,247

21,518
3,383

20,288

24,901

3,738
1,100

4,838

43,297
6,730

50,027

Profit before income tax includes the following specific expenses:

Finance costs
Interest and finance charges paid/payable on borrowings
Interest charges on lease liability 

Finance costs expensed

Superannuation expense
Defined contribution superannuation expense

Impairment of receivables
Impairment of receivables

38

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

944 
99 

1,043 

861 
102 

963 

3,505 

1,939 

472 

144 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 7. Income tax

Income tax expense
Current tax
Deferred tax - origination and reversal of temporary differences
Adjustment recognised for prior periods
Adjustment for change in tax rate

Aggregate income tax expense

Deferred tax included in income tax expense comprises:
Increase in deferred tax assets

Numerical reconciliation of income tax expense and tax at the statutory rate
Profit before income tax expense

Tax at the statutory tax rate of 30%

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

Research and development expenses
Research and development tax offset
Other non-assessable items
Other non-deductible expenditure

Adjustment recognised for prior periods
Tax rate differential
Change in corporate tax rate

Income tax expense

Amounts credited directly to equity
Deferred tax assets

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

5,851 
(3,503)
482 
-  

4,043 
(2,813)
(203)
(398)

2,830 

629 

(3,503)

(2,813)

11,624 

2,784 

3,487 

835 

657 
(844)
(976)
49 

2,373 
482 
(25)
-  

2,830 

717 
(920)
(47)
645 

1,230 
(203)
-  
(398)

629 

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

(8)

(242)

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 7. Income tax (continued)

Deferred tax asset
Deferred tax asset comprises temporary differences attributable to:

Amounts recognised in profit or loss:

Allowance for expected credit losses
Labour capitalisation
Contract liabilities
Employee benefits
Accrued expenses
Software
Customer relationships
Brand names
Property, plant and equipment
Prepayments
IPO costs
Right-of-use assets
Lease liabilities
Contract costs
Other

Deferred tax asset

Movements:
Opening balance
Credited to profit or loss
Credited to equity
Additions through business combinations and common control transaction (note 36)
Adjustment recognised for prior periods 
Change in tax rate

Closing balance

Income tax payable
Income tax payable

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

171 
2,066 
5,919 
1,600 
1,006 
2,446 
(7,121)
(139)
(239)
(3)
651 
(913)
994 
(685)
(49)

88 
1,714 
5,122 
1,247 
906 
1,734 
(8,621)
(142)
-
-
1,196
(721)
795
(670)
(55)

5,704 

2,593 

2,593 
3,503 
8 
(55)
(345)
-

5,704 

4,399 
2,813 
242 
(4,853)
(406)
398

2,593 

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

3,227 

2,487 

As at 30 June 2022, the Group has capital losses totalling $2,996,023 (2021: $2,996,023) which have not been recognised 
in the statement of financial position as the recovery of this benefit is uncertain.

Note 8. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents

Cash at bank
Cash on deposit

40

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

9,059 
142 

11,853 
142 

9,201 

11,995 

ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 9. Current assets - trade and other receivables

Trade receivables
Less: Allowance for expected credit losses

Other receivables

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

11,529 
(570)
10,959 

418 

7,209 
(293)
6,916 

225 

11,377 

7,141 

Allowance for expected credit losses
The Group has recognised a loss of $472,000 in profit or loss in respect of impairment of receivables for the period ended 
30 June 2022 (2021: $144,000).

The ageing of the receivables and allowance for expected credit losses provided for above are as follows:

Consolidated

Not overdue
0 to 3 months overdue
3 to 6 months overdue
Over 6 months overdue

Expected credit loss rate

2022
%

2021
%

Carrying amount
2021
$'000

2022
$'000

Allowance for expected 
credit losses

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

2.00% 
2.55% 
6.97% 
26.36% 

1.00% 
1.00% 
17.00% 
48.00% 

6,846
2,502
1,062
1,119

11,529

4,596
1,767
569
277

7,209

137
64
74
295

570

44
18
98
133

293

Movements in the allowance for expected credit losses are as follows:

Opening balance
Additional provisions recognised
Additions through business combinations
Receivables written off during the year as uncollectable

Closing balance

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

293 
403 
13 
(139)

570 

221 
144 
95 
(167)

293 

41

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 10. Current assets - contract assets

Contract assets

Reconciliation
Reconciliation of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and 
previous financial year are set out below:

Opening balance
Additions
Transfer to trade receivables

Closing balance

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

1,383 

1,445 

1,445 
487 
(549)

1,383 

-  
1,445 
-  

1,445 

Allowance for expected credit losses
The allowance for expected credit losses on contract assets for the year ended 30 June 2022 is $nil (2021: $nil).

Note 11. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

928 
(701)
227 

289 
(109)
180 

22 
(15)
7 

1,143 
(580)
563 

264 
(199)
65 

1,042 

920 
(557)
363 

210 
(67)
143 

20 
(11)
9 

655 
(336)
319 

274 
(180)
94 

928 

Leasehold improvements - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Fixtures and fittings - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Motor vehicles - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Computer equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Office equipment - at cost
Less: Accumulated depreciation

42

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 11. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment (continued)

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020
Additions
Disposals
Write off of assets
Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2021
Additions
Additions through business 
combinations (note 36)
Exchange differences
Write off of assets
Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2022

Leasehold 
improve-
ments
$'000

Fixtures and 
fittings
$'000

Motor 
vehicles
$'000

Computer 
equipment
$'000

Office 
equipment
$'000

Total
$'000

542
-
-
-
(179)

363
9

-
-
(3)
(142)

227

93
86
-
(6)
(30)

143
89

-
(3)
(3)
(46)

180

14
-
-
-
(5)

9
2

-
-
-
(4)

7

210
297
-
-
(188)

319
479

50
(1)
(8)
(276)

563

157
12
(3)
(1)
(71)

94
-

32
(7)
(17)
(37)

65

1,016
395
(3)
(7)
(473)

928
579

82
(11)
(31)
(505)

1,042

Note 12. Non-current assets - intangibles

Goodwill - at cost

Patents and trademarks - at cost

Customer relationships - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation

Software - at cost
Less: Accumulated amortisation

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

88,785 

81,431 

474 

474 

35,103 
(10,819)
24,284 

69,759 
(32,663)
37,096 

36,476 
(7,740)
28,736 

53,888 
(23,831)
30,057 

150,639 

140,698 

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 12. Non-current assets - intangibles (continued)

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020
Additions
Additions through business combinations (note 
36)
Exchange differences
Write off of assets
Amortisation expense

Balance at 30 June 2021
Additions
Additions through business combinations (note 
36)
Exchange differences
Impairment of assets
Write off of assets
Amortisation expense

Goodwill
$'000

Patents and 
trademarks
$'000

Customer 
relationships
$'000

Software
$'000

Total
$'000

31,605
-

49,842
(16)
-
-

81,431
-

7,350
4
-
-
-

475
-

-
(1)
-
-

474
-

-
-
-
-
-

14,362
-

16,653
(2)
-
(2,277)

28,736
-

2,986
14
(4,373)
-
(3,079)

16,165
5,739

15,591
(4)
(1)
(7,433)

30,057
12,038

3,862
(16)
-
(13)
(8,832)

62,607
5,739

82,086
(23)
(1)
(9,710)

140,698
12,038

14,198
2
(4,373)
(13)
(11,911)

Balance at 30 June 2022

88,785

474

24,284

37,096

150,639

Acquired customer relationships at net carrying amount of $4,373,000 was written-off during the financial year ended 30 
June 2022 since Open Office did not secure the contract that was expected during the acquisition due diligence period.

Impairment testing
Goodwill  acquired  through  business  combinations  has  been  allocated  to  the  following  groups  of  cash  generating  units 
('CGU'):

Education and Work Pathways
Workforce Solutions
Government and Justice

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

19,286 
15,563 
53,936 

18,276 
13,313 
49,842 

88,785 

81,431 

Goodwill and the group of CGUs to which it belongs is tested annually for impairment or at the end of each reporting date 
where an indicator impairment exists.

The recoverable amount of the group of CGUs, which includes the carrying values of all intangibles, is determined based on 
value-in-use calculations using a five-year discounted cash flow model, with a terminal value applied to the discounted cash 
flows after year five. This model incorporates the forecast to 30 June 2023 and extrapolated for a further four years using a 
steady growth rate.

44

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 12. Non-current assets - intangibles (continued)

The following table sets out the key assumptions used in the value-in-use calculations:

Groups of CGUs 

Pre-tax discount rate used

2022
%

2021
%

Terminal growth rate
2021
2022
%
%

EBITDA 
CAGR from 
FY23 to FY27
2022
%

EBITDA 
CAGR from 
FY22 to FY26
2021
%

Education and Work Pathways
Workforce Solutions 
Government and Justice

15% 
15% 
15% 

15% 
15% 
15% 

2% 
2% 
3% 

2% 
2% 
3% 

16.0% 
14.6% 
16.3% 

15.6% 
22.1% 
22.0% 

Impairment testing results
No impairment existed at 30 June 2022. Based on the value-in-use calculation methodology and assumptions stated above, 
the carrying amount of each group of CGUs at balance date does not exceed its recoverable amount.

Impact of possible changes in assumptions
In respect of impairment testing of goodwill, judgements and estimates were made. With the Government and Justice CGU, 
the goodwill balance would need to be impaired, should these judgements and estimates change as below:
Increase in the discount rate by more than 0.5% with all other assumptions remaining constant
●
Decrease in the EBITDA CAGR FY23 to FY27 by more than 1% with all other assumptions remaining constant
●
Decrease in the terminal growth by more than 1% with all other assumptions remaining constant
●

With Education and Work Pathways and Workforce Solutions CGUs, a reasonable possible change in assumptions would 
not cause the carrying amount of each group of CGUs to exceed its recoverable amount.

Note 13. Non-current assets - right-of-use assets

Land and buildings - right-of-use
Less: Accumulated depreciation

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

6,784 
(3,635)

4,645 
(2,241)

3,149 

2,404 

The Group leases land and buildings for its offices under agreements of 5 years. At the inception of a lease, management 
determines the non-cancellable period of a lease, including options to extend the lease if it is reasonably certain to exercise 
that option. The Group also leases plant and equipment under agreements of 3 years.

45

ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 13. Non-current assets - right-of-use assets (continued)

Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out 
below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020
Additions
Additions through business combinations (note 36)
Lease termination
Lease modification
Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2021
Additions
Additions through business combinations (note 36)
Lease modification
Exchange differences
Depreciation expense

Balance at 30 June 2022

Land and 
buildings - 
right-of-use
$'000

2,818
359
173
(60)
(12)
(874)

2,404
1,968
72
106
(7)
(1,394)

3,149

For other lease related disclosures refer to the following, refer:
●
●
●

note 6 for details of interest on lease liabilities and other lease expenses;
note 18 and note 24 for details of lease liabilities at the beginning and end of the reporting period; and
consolidated statement of cash flows for repayment of lease liabilities.

Note 14. Non-current assets - contract costs

Costs to obtain contracts
Contract fulfilment costs

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

326 
1,794 

2,120 

413 
949 

1,362 

Certain commission costs that meet the criteria as costs to obtain contracts are capitalized. Contract fulfilment costs represent 
costs incurred by the Group that are related to future performance or delivery of services. These costs are capitalized and 
amortised over the contract terms.

46

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 15. Current liabilities - trade and other payables

Trade payables
Accrued expenses
GST payable

Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments.

Note 16. Current liabilities - contract liabilities

Contract liabilities

Note 17. Current liabilities - derivative financial liability

Interest rate swap 

Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments.

Refer to note 29 for further information on fair value measurement.

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

1,736 
3,257 
1,831 

6,824 

1,695 
3,880 
1,483 

7,058 

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

18,974 

16,725 

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

17 

-  

Interest rate swap
Interest rate swap represents the fair value of interest rate swap as at 30 June 2022. The Group enters into an interest rate 
swap arrangement to hedge the variable rate of $20,000,000 loan with a fixed rate of 2.884% that is settled on a quarterly 
basis. The contract expires on 1 May 2023. 

Note 18. Current liabilities - lease liabilities

Lease liability

Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments.

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

1,176 

996 

47

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 19. Current liabilities - contingent consideration

Contingent consideration

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

12,971 

12,488 

Included in $12,971,000 is a deferred consideration of $733,000 related to the acquisition of Avaxa Pty Ltd. The balance was 
paid in cash on 4 July 2022. Refer to note 29 and note 36 for further details on contingent consideration.

Note 20. Non-current liabilities - contract liabilities

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

368 

549 

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

34,000 
(51)

31,000 
(83)

33,949 

30,917 

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

34,000 

31,000 

Contract liabilities

Note 21. Non-current liabilities - borrowings

Borrowings
Less: establishment fees

Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments.

Total secured liabilities
The total secured liabilities (current and non-current) are as follows:

Borrowings

Assets pledged as security
Borrowings are secured over the assets of the Group.

48

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 21. Non-current liabilities - borrowings (continued)

Financing arrangements
Unrestricted access was available at the reporting date to the following lines of credit:

Total facilities

Borrowings (Facility A)
Borrowings (Facility B)

Used at the reporting date
Borrowings (Facility A)
Borrowings (Facility B)

Unused at the reporting date
Borrowings (Facility A)
Borrowings (Facility B)

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

23,000 
14,500 
37,500 

23,000 
11,000 
34,000 

23,000 
14,500 
37,500 

23,000 
8,000 
31,000 

-  
3,500 
3,500 

-  
6,500 
6,500 

The Group has established two facilities, Facility A and Facility B:

●

●

Facility A - $23,000,000 (30 June 2021: $23,000,000) with an amortising loan term over 3 years and an interest rate set 
at BBSY plus a margin of 2.1-2.2% (30 June 2021: 2.3%) depending on the Net Leverage Ratio of the Group. As at 30 
June 2022, $23,000,000 (30 June 2021: $23,000,000) of the total facility has been drawn down.
Facility B - $14,500,000 (30 June 2021: $14,500,000) with a bullet term repayment after 3 years and an interest rate 
set at BBSY plus a margin of 2.0-2.2% (30 June 2021: 2.3%) depending on the Net Leverage Ratio of the Group. As at 
30 June 2022, $11,000,000 (30 June 2021: $8,000,000) of the total facility has been drawn down.

In addition, the Group has a bank guarantee facility of $1,135,000 (refer to note 32).

Note 22. Non-current liabilities - provisions

Lease make good

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

64 

62 

Lease make good
The provision represents the present value of the estimated costs to make good the premises leased by the Group at the 
end of the respective lease terms.

Note 23. Non-current liabilities - Contingent consideration

Contingent consideration

Refer to note 29 and note 36 for further details on contingent consideration.

49

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

1,451 

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 24. Non-current liabilities - lease liabilities

Lease liability

Refer to note 28 for further information on financial instruments.

Current (note 16)
Non-current

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

2,214 

1,654 

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

1,176 
2,214 

3,390 

996 
1,654 

2,650 

Reconciliation 
Reconciliation of lease liabilities (current and non-current) at the beginning and end of financial year are set out below: 

Balance at start of the year
Additions
Lease termination
Lease modification
Additions through business combinations (note 36)
Interest
Repayment of lease liabilities

Balance at end of the year

Note 25. Equity - issued capital

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

2,650 
1,966 
-  
106 
72 
99 
(1,503)

3,138 
336 
(64)
(12)
186 
102 
(1,036)

3,390 

2,650 

Ordinary shares - fully paid

106,977,894

102,149,776

171,916 

159,095 

Consolidated

2022
Shares

2021
Shares

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

50

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 25. Equity - issued capital (continued)

Movements in ordinary share capital

Details

Date

Shares

Issue price

$'000

Balance
Issue of shares
Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiary
Shares issued under Share Purchase Plan
Less transaction costs (net of tax)

Balance
Shares issued on earn-out tranche 1 of Pentagon 
HoldCo Pty Ltd
Shares issued under employee share plan
Shares issued on acquisition of Open Windows 
Software Pty Ltd
Less transaction costs (net of tax)

1 July 2020
6 November 2020
23 March 2021
21 April 2021

80,005,367
13,297,872
7,397,353
1,449,184
-

30 June 2021

102,149,776

24 August 2021
6 October 2021

16 December 2021

4,500,250
117,786

210,082
-

Balance

30 June 2022

106,977,894

$1.88 
$1.67 
$1.88 
$0.00

$2.60 
$3.33 

$3.56 

119,581
25,000
12,354
2,724
(564)

159,095

11,701
392

748
(20)

171,916

Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in any dividends declared and any proceeds attributable to shareholders 
should the Company be wound up in proportions that consider both the number of shares held and the extent to which those 
shares are paid up. The fully paid ordinary shares have no par value and the Company does not have a limited amount of 
authorised capital.

On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and upon a poll each 
share shall have one vote.

Share buy-back
There is no current on-market share buy-back.

Capital risk management
The Group's objectives when managing capital is to safeguard its ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can provide 
returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimum capital structure to reduce the cost 
of capital.

Capital is regarded as total equity, as recognised in the statement of financial position, plus net debt. Net debt is calculated 
as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return 
capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

The Group would look to raise capital when an opportunity to invest in a business or company was seen as value adding 
relative to the current Company's share price at the time of the investment. The Group is not actively pursuing additional 
investments in the short term as it continues to integrate and grow its existing businesses in order to maximise synergies.

The  Group  is  subject  to  certain  financing  arrangements  covenants  and  meeting  these  is  given  priority  in  all  capital  risk 
management decisions. There have been no events of default on the financing arrangements during the financial year.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 26. Equity - reserves

Foreign currency reserve
Share-based payments reserve
Common control reserve
Reorganisation reserve

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

(191)
2,089 
(10,058)
(73,048)

(118)
556 
(10,058)
(73,048)

(81,208)

(82,668)

Foreign currency reserve
The  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  exchange  differences  arising  from  the  translation  of  the  financial  statements  of  foreign 
operations to Australian dollars. It is also used to recognise gains and losses on hedges of the net investments in foreign 
operations.

Share-based payments reserve
The  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  value  of  equity  benefits  provided  to  employees  and  Directors  as  part  of  their 
remuneration, and other parties as part of their compensation for services.

Common control reserve
Common  control  reserve  is  used  to  recognise  the  difference  between  the  consideration  paid  and  the  historical  values  of 
assets and liabilities acquired, between entities under common control. 

Reorganisation reserve
Reorganisation reserve is used to recognise the difference between the consideration paid and the historical values of assets 
and liabilities acquired, between ReadyTech Holdings Limited and the subsidiaries it acquired. 

Movements in reserves
Movements in each class of reserve during the current and previous financial year are set out below:

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020
Foreign currency translation
Share-based payments

Balance at 30 June 2021
Foreign currency translation
Share-based payments

Balance at 30 June 2022

Note 27. Equity - dividends

Foreign 
currency
$'000

Share-based 
payments
$'000

Common 
control
$'000

Reorgan-
isation
$'000

Total
$'000

(86)
(32)
-

(118)
(73)
-

(191)

162
-
394

556
-
1,533

(10,058)
-
-

(10,058)
-
-

(73,048)
-
-

(73,048)
-
-

(83,030)
(32)
394

(82,668)
(73)
1,533

2,089

(10,058)

(73,048)

(81,208)

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current financial year or previous financial period.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 28. Financial instruments

Financial risk management objectives
The  Group's  activities  expose  it  to  a  variety  of  financial  risks:  market  risk  (including  foreign  currency  risk,  price  risk  and 
interest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group's overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability 
of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Group. The Group 
may use derivative financial instruments such as forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain risk exposures. The 
Group uses different methods to measure different types of risk to which it is exposed. These methods include sensitivity 
analysis in the case of interest rate, foreign exchange and other price risks and ageing analysis for credit risk.

Risk management is carried out by senior finance executives ('finance') under policies approved by the Board of Directors 
('the Board'). These policies include identification and analysis of the risk exposure of the Group and appropriate procedures, 
controls and risk limits. Finance identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks within the Group's operating units. Finance 
reports to the Board on a monthly basis.

Market risk

Foreign currency risk
The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated in foreign currency and is exposed to foreign currency risk through 
foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions and recognised financial assets and financial liabilities 
denominated in a currency that is not the entity's functional currency. The risk is measured using sensitivity analysis and 
cash flow forecasting.

The Group's foreign exchange risk is managed to ensure sufficient funds are available to meet foreign denominated financial 
commitments in a timely and cost-effective manner. The Group will continually monitor this risk and consider entering into 
forward foreign exchange, foreign currency swap and foreign currency option contracts if appropriate.

Creditors and debtors as at 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021 were reviewed to assess currency risk at year end. The value 
of transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective subsidiary was insignificant 
and therefore the risk was determined as not being significant.

Price risk
The Group is not exposed to any significant price risk.

Interest rate risk
The Group's main interest rate risk arises from long-term borrowings. Borrowings obtained at variable rates expose the Group 
to interest rate risk.

As at the reporting date, the Group had the following variable rate borrowings outstanding:

Consolidated

Borrowings

2022

2021

Weighted 
average 
interest rate
%

Weighted 
average 
interest rate
%

Balance
$'000

Balance
$'000

2.85% 

34,000

2.68% 

31,000

Net exposure to cash flow interest rate risk

34,000

31,000

An analysis by remaining contractual maturities in shown in 'liquidity and interest rate risk management' below.

For  the  Group  the  borrowings  outstanding  totalling  $34,000,000  (2021:  $31,000,000),  are  principal  and  interest  payment 
loans. An increase/decrease in interest rates of 100 (2021: 100) basis points would have an adverse/favourable effect on 
loss  before  tax  of  $340,000  (2021:  $310,000)  per  annum.  The  percentage  change  is  based  on  the  expected  volatility  of 
interest rates using market data and analysts forecasts.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 28. Financial instruments (continued)

Credit risk
Credit  risk  refers  to  the  risk  that  a  counterparty  will  default  on  its  contractual  obligations  resulting  in  financial  loss  to  the 
Group. The Group has a strict code of credit, including obtaining agency credit information, confirming references and setting 
appropriate credit limits. The Group obtains guarantees where appropriate to mitigate credit risk. The maximum exposure to 
credit risk at the reporting date to recognised financial assets is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of 
those assets, as disclosed in the statement of financial position and notes to the financial statements. The Group does not 
hold any collateral.

The Group has adopted a lifetime expected loss allowance in estimating expected credit losses to trade receivables through 
the use of a provisions matrix using fixed rates of credit loss provisioning. These provisions are considered representative 
across  all  customers  of  the  Group  based  on  recent  sales  experience,  historical  collection  rates  and  forward-looking 
information that is available. As disclosed in note 9, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the calculation of expected 
credit losses has been revised as at 30 June 2022 and rates have increased in each category up to 6 months overdue.

Generally, trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Indicators of this include 
the  failure  of  a  debtor  to  engage  in  a  repayment  plan,  no  active  enforcement  activity  and  a  failure  to  make  contractual 
payments for a period greater than 1 year.

Liquidity risk
Vigilant liquidity risk management requires the Group to maintain sufficient liquid assets (mainly cash and cash equivalents) 
and available borrowing facilities to be able to pay debts as and when they become due and payable.

The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate cash reserves and available borrowing facilities by continuously 
monitoring actual and forecast cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.

Remaining contractual maturities
The following tables detail the Group's remaining contractual maturity for its financial instrument liabilities. The tables have 
been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the financial 
liabilities are required to be paid. The tables include both interest and principal cash flows disclosed as remaining contractual 
maturities and therefore these totals may differ from their carrying amount in the statement of financial position.

Consolidated - 2022

Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Other payables
Contingent consideration

Interest-bearing - variable
Bank loans
Lease liability
Total non-derivatives

Derivatives
Interest rate swaps
Total derivatives

Weighted 
average 

interest rate 1 year or less

%

$'000

Between 1 
and 2 years
$'000

Between 2 
and 5 years Over 5 years

$'000

$'000

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities
$'000

-
-
758

34,000
819
35,577

-
-

-
-
693

-
1,325
2,018

-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-

1,736
1,831
14,422

34,000
3,284
55,273

17
17

-
-
-

2.85% 
3.50% 

-

1,736
1,831
12,971

-
1,140
17,678

17
17

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 28. Financial instruments (continued)

Consolidated - 2021

Non-derivatives
Non-interest bearing
Trade payables
Other payables
Contingent consideration

Interest-bearing - variable
Bank loans
Lease liability
Total non-derivatives

Weighted 
average 

interest rate 1 year or less

%

$'000

Between 1 
and 2 years
$'000

Between 2 
and 5 years Over 5 years

$'000

$'000

Remaining 
contractual 
maturities
$'000

-
-
-

2.68% 
3.50% 

1,695
1,483
12,488

831
1,080
17,577

-
-
16,320

831
894
18,045

-
-
-

31,419
850
32,269

-
-
-

-
-
-

1,695
1,483
28,808

33,081
2,824
67,891

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

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

Note 29. Fair value measurement

Fair value hierarchy
The following tables detail the Group's assets and liabilities, measured or disclosed at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, 
based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being:
Level  1:  Quoted  prices  (unadjusted)  in  active  markets  for  identical  assets  or  liabilities  that  the  entity  can  access  at  the 
measurement date
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or 
indirectly
Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

Consolidated - 2022

Liabilities
Contingent consideration
Interest rate swap
Total liabilities

Consolidated - 2021

Liabilities
Contingent consideration
Total liabilities

Level 1
$'000

Level 2
$'000

Level 3
$'000

Total
$'000

Level 1
$'000

-
-
-

-
-

Level 2
$'000

-
-
-

-
-

14,442
17
14,459

14,442
17
14,459

Level 3
$'000

Total
$'000

28,808
28,808

28,808
28,808

There were no transfers between levels during the financial year.

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

The fair value of financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the remaining contractual maturities at the current market 
interest rate that is available for similar financial liabilities.

Valuation techniques for fair value measurements categorised within level 2 and level 3
Contingent consideration has been valued using a discounted cash flow model.

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 29. Fair value measurement (continued)

Interest rate swap has been valued using the present value of the estimated future cash flows based on observable yield 
curves.

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

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020
Additions
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Amounts paid

Balance at 30 June 2021
Additions
Amounts paid
Converted to shares
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Exchange difference

Balance at 30 June 2022

Contingent
consideration
$'000

4,096
25,280
1,840
(2,408)

28,808
5,646
(2,297)
(11,701)
(6,027)
(7)

14,422

Refer to note 36 for details of the contingent consideration arrangements arising from business combinations.

The level 3 unobservable inputs are as follows:

Description

Unobservable inputs

Range

Outcome

Contingent 
consideration

Probability of achieving 
revenue targets and 
probability of integrating 
the product

to satisfy/not to satisfy

If revenue targets and product integration 
specified as earn-out triggers are executed and 
the associated revenue targets are achieved 
100% of the contingent consideration is 
payable/if revenue targets are not achieved no 
contingent consideration is payable

Note 30. Remuneration of auditors

During the financial year the following fees were paid or payable for services provided by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, the 
auditor of the Company:

Deloitte and related network firms
Audit or review of the financial statements

Other services
Tax compliance
Research and development tax services

56

Consolidated

2022
$

2021
$

343,000 

260,800 

26,500 
72,500 

18,500 
52,578 

99,000 

71,078 

442,000 

331,878 

ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 31. Key management personnel disclosures

Compensation
The aggregate compensation made to Directors and other members of key management personnel of the Group is set out 
below:

Short-term employee benefits
Post-employment benefits
Long-term employment benefits
Share-based payments

Note 32. Contingent liabilities

Consolidated

2022
$

2021
$

1,325,971 
47,136 
(4,632)
508,330 

1,118,273 
43,388 
5,736 
191,543 

1,876,805 

1,358,940 

The Group has given bank guarantees as at 30 June 2022 of $1,129,130 (2021: $632,000). The bank guarantees are for 
various office leases. No cash outflows are expected from the bank guarantees given by the Group.

Note 33. Related party transactions

Parent entity
ReadyTech Holdings Limited is the parent entity.

Subsidiaries
Interests in subsidiaries are set out in note 35.

Key management personnel
Disclosures  relating  to  key  management  personnel  are  set  out  in  note  31  and  the  remuneration  report  included  in  the 
Directors' report.

Transactions with related parties
Pentagon  Holdco  Pty  Ltd  and  its  controlled  entities  was  majority  owned  by  Pemba  Capital,  a  related  party,  prior  to  its 
acquisition by the Group. The impact of the acquisition is presented in the Business Combinations note (note 36).

The following transactions occurred with related parties:

Consolidated

2022
$

2021
$

Other transactions:
Shares issued to related party on earn-out tranche 1 of Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd acquisition

11,700,650 

-  

Subsequent to balance date, a further $9.0 million earn-out tranche 2 was achieved. Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd has elected 
to settle in shares (refer to note 43).

Receivable from and payable to related parties
There were no trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

Loans to/from related parties
There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

Terms and conditions
All transactions were made on normal commercial terms and conditions and at market rates.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 34. Parent entity information

Set out below is the supplementary information about the parent entity.

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Loss after income tax

Total comprehensive income

Statement of financial position

Total current assets

Total assets

Total current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Issued capital
Share-based payments reserve
Reorganisation reserve
Accumulated losses

Total equity

Parent

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

(201)

(201)

(679)

(679)

Parent

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

500 

693 

84,890 

70,222 

2,913 

2,913 

2,399 

2,399 

172,543 
1,928 
(89,471)
(3,023)

159,722 
394 
(89,471)
(2,822)

81,977 

67,823 

Guarantees entered into by the parent entity in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries
The parent entity had no guarantees in relation to the debts of its subsidiaries as at 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021.

Contingent liabilities
The parent entity had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021.

Capital commitments - Property, plant and equipment
The parent entity had no capital commitments for property, plant and equipment as at 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021.

Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies of the parent entity are consistent with those of the Group, as disclosed in note 2, except for the 
following:
●
●

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost, less any impairment, in the parent entity.
Dividends received from subsidiaries are recognised as other income by the parent entity and its receipt may be an 
indicator of an impairment of the investment.

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 35. Interests in subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the assets, liabilities and results of the following subsidiaries in accordance 
with the accounting policy described in note 2:

Name

ReadyTech HoldCo Pty Ltd
ReadyTech BidCo Pty Ltd
JobReady Tech Pty Ltd
Esher House Pty Ltd
Thymos Pty Ltd
VETtrak Pty Ltd
Lirac HoldCo Pty Ltd
Lirac BidCo Pty Ltd
Ready Pay Services Pty Ltd (previously Australian 
Payroll Professionals Holdings Pty Ltd)
Readytech Workforce Solutions Pty Ltd (previously 
HR3 Pty Ltd)
eLearning Australia Pty Ltd
WageLink Australia Pty Ltd
Zambion Limited
Zambion Pty Ltd
Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd*
Pentagon BidCo Pty Ltd*
Open Office Holdings Pty Ltd*
McGirr Holdings Pty Ltd*
McGirr Information Technology Pty Ltd*
McGirr Technologies, Inc.*
Open Windows Software Pty Ltd**
Avaxa Pty Ltd**
Capital Software Limited**
PhoenixATS Australia Pty Ltd**

Principal place of business /
Country of incorporation

Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

Australia

Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia

*
**

Acquired by the Group during the year-ended 30 June 2021. Refer to note 36.
Acquired by the Group during the year-ended 30 June 2022. Refer to note 36.

Ownership interest
2021
2022
%
%

100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 

100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 

100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 

100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 
100.00% 

-
-
-
-

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 36. Business combinations

Acquisition of PhoenixATS Australia Pty Ltd
On  17  March  2022,  the  Group  acquired  100%  of  the  ordinary  shares  of  Capital  Software  Limited  and  its  subsidiary, 
PhoenixATS Australia Pty Ltd ('PhoenixHRIS'), for the total consideration transferred of NZD$ 3,490,325 (or equivalent to 
AUD$3,266,605). This is a cloud-based talent management and applicant tracking system, specialising in management of 
online recruitment and onboarding business and operates in the workforce solution segment of the Group. It was acquired 
to bolster the workforce solution all-in-one capability and product market fit in the stand-up economy, which will create cross-
sell/upsell  opportunities  to  existing  customer  base  and  to  increase  the  attractiveness  of  the  platform  with  the  additional 
functionality into the suite. The goodwill of $2,247,000 represents technology and revenue synergies. The acquired business 
contributed revenues of $322,000 for the period from 17 March 2022 to 30 June 2022. The values identified in relation to the 
acquisition of PhoenixHRIS are provisional as at 30 June 2022.

Details of the acquisition are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Allowance for expected credit losses
Deferred tax asset
Contract liabilities
GST payables
Accrued expenses

Net assets acquired
Software
Goodwill

Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred

Representing:
Cash paid or payable to vendor
Contingent consideration 

Acquisition costs expensed to profit or loss

Cash used to acquire business, net of cash acquired:
Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred
Less: cash and cash equivalents
Less: contingent consideration

Net cash used

Fair value
$'000

2
106
(12)
23
(41)
(33)
(25)

20
1,000
2,247

3,267

2,130
1,137

3,267

180

3,267
(2)
(1,137)

2,128

As  part  of  the  acquisition  of  PhoenixHRIS,  an  amount  of  contingent  consideration  has  been  agreed. The  contingent 
consideration is payable depending on the integration of PhoenixHRIS product to the existing workforce solutions products 
and  revenue  targets. The  amount  of  contingent  consideration  recognised  of  NZD$  1,208,757  (or  equivalent  to 
AUD$1,137,000) represents the fair value as at the date of acquisition, if both the product integration and revenue thresholds 
are  met.  If  these  thresholds  are  not  met,  then  no  amount  is  payable.  Given  the  current  performance  of  the  business,  it 
appears probable that the thresholds will be met and as such, contingent consideration of $1,137,000 has been recognised.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 36. Business combinations (continued)

Acquisition of Avaxa Pty Ltd
On  24  September  2021,  the  Group  acquired  100%  of  the  ordinary  shares  of  Avaxa  Pty  Ltd  for  the  total  consideration 
transferred  of  $2,039,000.  This  is  a  specialist  enterprise  student  management  software  business  and  operates  in  the 
Education  and  Work  Pathways  segment  of  the  Group.  It  was  acquired  to  expand  ReadyTech's  existing  presence  in  the 
Australian  enterprise  education  market.  The  goodwill  of  $1,010,000  represents  technology  and  revenue  synergies.  The 
acquired business contributed revenues of $1,727,000 to the Group for the period from 24 September 2021 to 30 June 2022. 
The values identified in relation to the acquisition of Avaxa Pty Ltd are final as at 30 June 2022.

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Right-of-use assets
Property, plant and equipment
Customer relationships
Software
Trade and other payables
Contract liabilities
Deferred tax liability
Employee benefits
Lease liability

Net assets acquired
Goodwill

Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred

Representing:
Cash paid or payable to vendor
Deferred consideration 

Acquisition costs expensed to profit or loss

Cash used to acquire business, net of cash acquired:
Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred
Less: cash and cash equivalents
Less: deferred consideration

Net cash used

Fair value
$'000

219
180
18
50
846
806
(435)
(61)
(116)
(460)
(18)

1,029
1,010

2,039

733
1,306

2,039

159

2,039
(219)
(1,306)

514

As part of the acquisition of Avaxa Pty Ltd, an amount of deferred consideration of $1,306,000 has been agreed.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 36. Business combinations (continued)

Acquisition of Open Windows Software Pty Ltd
On 16 December 2021, the Group acquired 100% of the ordinary shares of Open Windows Software Pty Ltd for the total 
consideration transferred of $14,001,000. This is a cloud-based contract management and procurement software business 
and operates in the Government and Justice segment of the Group. It was acquired as a strategic acquisition that enhances 
ReadyTech’s  Local  and  State  Government product-market  fit,  whilst  also  providing  the  opportunity  to  cross-sell  Open 
Windows  into ReadyTech’s  existing  government  customer  base.  The  goodwill  of  $4,094,000  represents  technology  and 
revenue synergies. The acquired business contributed revenues of $2,292,000 to the Group for the period from 16 December 
2021 to 30 June 2022. The values identified in relation to the acquisition of Open Windows Software Pty Ltd are final as at 
30 June 2022.

Details of the acquisition are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Income tax refund due
Prepayments
Property, plant and equipment
Right-of-use assets
Customer relationships
Software
Deferred tax asset
Trade and other payables
Contract liabilities
Employee benefits
Lease liability

Net assets acquired
Goodwill

Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred

Representing:
Cash paid or payable to vendor
Contingent consideration
ReadyTech Holdings Limited shares issued to vendor

Acquisition costs expensed to profit or loss

Cash used to acquire business, net of cash acquired:
Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred
Less: cash and cash equivalents, net working capital adjustment
Less: contingent consideration
Less: shares issued by Company as part of consideration

Net cash used

Fair value
$'000

1,022
307
42
65
32
54
2,140
2,056
38
(341)
(1,707)
(368)
(54)

3,286
4,094

7,380

3,736
2,896
748

7,380

273

7,380
(1,022)
(2,896)
(748)

2,714

As part of the acquisition of Open Windows Software Pty Ltd, an amount of contingent consideration has been agreed. The 
contingent consideration is payable in two tranches, depending on revenue targets.

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 36. Business combinations (continued)

The amount of contingent consideration recognised of $2,896,000 represents the fair value as at the date of acquisition, if 
revenue thresholds are met. If these thresholds are not met, then no amount is payable. Given the current performance of 
the business, it appears probable that the thresholds will be met and as such, contingent consideration of $2,896,000 has 
been  recognised.  A  portion  of  the  contingent  consideration  amount  as  per  share  purchase  agreement  is  treated  as  a 
remuneration to the ex-founders who continue to work in the business (refer to note 39).

Acquisition of Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd and its controlled entities (prior year)
On 23 March 2021, the Group acquired 100% of the ordinary shares of Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd and its controlled entities 
for the total consideration transferred of $82,919,000. This is a Government software as a service ('SaaS') provider business 
and operates in the Government and Justice division of the Group. It was acquired to diversify into a new segment. The 
goodwill of $49,842,000 represents future growth. The acquired business contributed revenues of $4,838,000 to the Group 
for the period from 23 March 2021 to 30 June 2021. The values identified in relation to the acquisition of Pentagon HoldCo 
Pty Ltd are final as at 30 June 2021.

Details of the acquisition are as follows:

Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables
Other assets
Right-of-use assets
Customer relationships
Software
Trade payables and other payable
Contract liabilities
Provision for income tax
Net deferred tax liability
Employee benefits
Lease liability

Net assets acquired
Goodwill

Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred

Representing:
Cash paid or payable to vendor
ReadyTech Holdings Limited shares issued to vendor
Contingent consideration

Acquisition costs expensed to profit or loss

Cash used to acquire business, net of cash acquired:
Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred
Less: cash and cash equivalents
Less: contingent consideration
Less: shares issued by Company as part of consideration

Net cash used

63

Fair value
$'000

4,984
5,394
362
173
16,653
15,591
(894)
(1,944)
(523)
(4,853)
(1,680)
(186)

33,077
49,842

82,919

45,285
12,354
25,280

82,919

1,673

82,919
(4,984)
(25,280)
(12,354)

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 36. Business combinations (continued)

As part of the acquisition of Pentagon Holdco Pty Ltd and its controlled entities an amount of contingent consideration has 
been agreed. The contingent consideration is payable in three tranches, depending on total revenue and recurring revenue 
targets. During the period, the third and final tranche of contingent consideration was revalued to $nil as a key contract was 
not secured. Subsequent to 30 June 2022, the second tranche was settled (refer to note 43). 

The amount of contingent consideration recognised represents the fair value as at the date of acquisition, if the relevant 
targets are met. If these targets are not met, then no amount is payable. As at 30 June 2022, the fair value of contingent 
consideration was $9,006,000 (2021: $27,120,492).

Note 37. Deed of cross guarantee

The following entities are party to a deed of cross guarantee under which each Company guarantees the debts of the others:

ReadyTech HoldCo Pty Ltd 
ReadyTech BidCo Pty Ltd 
JobReady Tech Pty Ltd
Esher House Pty Ltd
Thymos Pty Ltd
VETtrak Pty Ltd
Lirac HoldCo Pty Ltd
Lirac BidCo Pty Ltd
Ready Pay Services Pty Ltd (previously Australian Payroll Professionals Holdings Pty Ltd)
Readytech Workforce Solutions Pty Ltd (previously HR3 Pty Ltd)
eLearning Australia Pty Ltd
WageLink Australia Pty Ltd
Zambion Pty Ltd
Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd
Pentagon BidCo Pty Ltd
Open Office Holdings Pty Ltd
McGirr Holdings Pty Ltd
McGirr Information Technology Pty Ltd
Open Windows Software Pty Ltd
Avaxa Pty Ltd

By entering into the deed, the wholly-owned entities have been relieved from the requirement to prepare financial statements 
and  Directors'  report  under  Corporations  Instrument  2016/785  issued  by  the  Australian  Securities  and  Investments 
Commission.

The above companies represent a 'Closed Group' for the purposes of the Corporations Instrument, and as there are no other 
parties to the deed of cross guarantee that are controlled by ReadyTech Holdings Limited, they also represent the 'Extended 
Closed Group'.

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 37. Deed of cross guarantee (continued)

Set  out  below  is  a  consolidated  statement  of  profit  or  loss  and  other  comprehensive  income  and  statement  of  financial 
position of the 'Closed Group'.

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Revenue
Interest revenue calculated using the effective interest method
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Hosting and other direct costs
Employee benefits expense
Depreciation and amortisation expense
Impairment of assets
Advertising and marketing expenses
Consultancy and professional expenses
Administration expenses
Communication and IT expenses
Occupancy costs
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Other expenses
Finance costs

Profit before income tax expense
Income tax expense

Profit after income tax expense

Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

Equity - retained profits/(accumulated losses)

Accumulated losses at the beginning of the financial year
Profit after income tax expense
Cumulative profit prior to joining the “Closed Group”

Retained profits/(accumulated losses) at the end of the financial year

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

72,043
-
6,027
(3,872)
(39,310)
(13,207)
(4,373)
(494)
(2,072)
(716)
(1,526)
(479)
-
(938)
(1,033)

10,050
(2,537)

7,513

8

8

42,464
2
-
(2,861)
(19,786)
(9,441)
-
(423)
(2,745)
(663)
(1,241)
(409)
(1,840)
(561)
(947)

1,549
(536)

1,013

(10)

(10)

7,521

1,003

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

(2,506)
7,513
776

(3,519)
1,013
-

5,783

(2,506)

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Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 37. Deed of cross guarantee (continued)

Statement of financial position

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Contract assets
Prepayments

Non-current assets
Investments
Property, plant and equipment
Intangibles
Right-of-use assets
Contract costs
Deferred tax

Total assets

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Contract liabilities
Derivative financial liability
Lease liabilities
Income tax payable
Employee benefits
Contingent consideration

Non-current liabilities
Contract liabilities
Borrowings
Provisions
Lease liabilities
Employee benefits
Contingent consideration

Total liabilities

Net assets

Equity
Issued capital
Reserves
Retained profits/(accumulated losses)

Total equity

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2022
$'000

2021
$'000

7,786
9,582
1,383
1,264
20,015

20,939
901
130,242
2,922
2,112
6,069
163,185

7,177
2,290
13
882
10,362

93,235
787
49,148
2,026
1,362
8,475
155,033

183,200

165,395

8,968
16,020
17
1,152
3,580
5,702
12,971
48,410

344
33,949
64
2,011
322
1,450
38,140

10,694
12,243
-
842
2,127
3,298
12,488
41,692

549
30,917
62
1,419
433
16,320
49,700

86,550

91,392

96,650

74,003

171,916
(81,049)
5,783

159,095
(82,586)
(2,506)

96,650

74,003

ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 38. Reconciliation of profit after income tax to net cash from operating activities

Profit after income tax expense for the year

Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation
Impairment of assets
Write off of non-current assets
Net gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Share-based payments
Foreign exchange differences
Contingent consideration treated as remuneration expense
Other expenses - non-cash

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables
Decrease/(increase) in deferred tax assets
Increase in prepayments
Decrease/(increase) in other operating assets
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables
Increase in contract liabilities
Increase in provision for income tax
Decrease in deferred tax liabilities
Increase in employee benefits
Decrease in other provisions
Increase in other operating liabilities

Net cash from operating activities

Note 39. Share-based payments

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

8,794 

2,155 

14,079 
4,373 
44 
-
(6,027)
1,463 
(71)
800 
100 

(3,614)
(3,166)
(266)
61 
(1,067)
259 
740 
-
498 
-
-

11,057 
-  
8 
(1)
1,840
394 
(9)
-  
-  

2,789 
1,806 
(304)
(565)
2,191 
3,375 
255 
(4,853)
2,302
(1,679)
75

17,000 

20,836 

FY2021 Plan
On 11 December 2020, the Group issued 702,922 performance rights to key management personnel as part of its long term 
incentives ('LTI') plan. The LTI performance rights are subject to an earnings per share ('EPS') hurdle (50% of grant value) 
and a relative total shareholder return ('TSR') hurdle which is compared against the S&P/ASX All Tech Index (50% of grant 
value).

These LTI performance rights will be evaluated in two tranches. The first tranche, equivalent to 50% of the total grant value, 
will be evaluated two years from 1 July 2020 ('the beginning of the performance period'). The second tranche, also equivalent 
to 50% of the total grant value, will be evaluated three years from the beginning of the performance period.

If the compound annual growth rate of EPS is less than the target of 9%, no vesting will occur. If the target is met, 50% of 
rights will vest. In the event that the compound annual growth rate is between 10-14%, vesting will be pro-rated between 50-
100%.

If the relative TSR of the company ranks at or above the 75th percentile, 100% of the rights will vest. In the event that the 
company ranks at the 50th percentile, 50% of the rights will vest. For any achievement between the 50th and 75th percentile, 
vesting will be pro-rated between 50-100%.

The performance rights are not subject to an exercise price.

FY2022 Plan
The LTI performance rights are subject to an EPS hurdle (50% of grant value) and a recurring revenue hurdle (50% of grant 
value).

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 39. Share-based payments (continued)

These LTI performance rights will be evaluated in two tranches. The first of which, equivalent to 50% of the total grant value, 
will be evaluated two years from the beginning of the performance period. The second or which, equivalent to 50% of the 
total grant value, will be evaluated three years from the beginning of the period.

If the compound annual growth rate of EPS is less than the target of 13%, no vesting will occur. If the target is met, 50% of 
rights will vest. In the event that performance is up to 4% above the target, vesting will be pro-rated between 50-100%.

If the compound annual growth rate of recurring revenue is less than the target of 13%, no vesting will occur. If the target is 
met, 50% of rights will vest. In the event that performance is up to 4% above the target, vesting will be pro-rated between 
50-100%.

Set out below are summaries of performance rights granted under the plan:

2022

Grant date

Expiry date

11/12/2020
11/12/2020
13/09/2021
13/09/2021
17/11/2021
17/11/2021

2021

30/06/2022
30/06/2023
30/06/2023
30/06/2024
30/06/2023
30/06/2024

Grant date

Expiry date

11/12/2020
11/12/2020

30/06/2022
30/06/2023

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

351,462
351,460
-
-
-
-
702,922

Balance at 
the start of 
the year

Granted

Exercised

Expired/ 
forfeited/
 other

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

-
-
217,394
217,390
60,264
60,264
555,312

Granted

Exercised

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-

351,462
351,460
217,394
217,390
60,264
60,264
1,258,234

Balance at 
the end of 
the year

351,462
351,460
702,922

Expired/ 
forfeited/
 other

-
-
-

351,462
351,460
702,922

The weighted average share price during the financial year was $3.22 (2021: $1.90).

The weighted average remaining contractual life of performance rights outstanding at the end of the financial year was 1.3 
years (2021: 1.5 years).

Set out below are the performance rights exercisable at the end of the financial year:

Grant date

Expiry date

11/12/2020

30/06/2022

2022
Number

2021
Number

351,462

351,462

-

-

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 39. Share-based payments (continued)

For the performance rights granted during the current financial year, the valuation model inputs used to determine the fair 
value at the grant date, are as follows:

Grant date

Expiry date

13/09/2021
13/09/2021
17/11/2021
17/11/2021

30/06/2023
30/06/2024
30/06/2023
30/06/2024

Share price
at grant date

Expected
volatility

Dividend
yield

Risk-free
interest rate

Fair value
at grant date

$3.06 
$3.06 
$3.99 
$3.99 

50.00% 
50.00% 
50.00% 
50.00% 

-
-
-
-

0.01%
0.18%
0.58%
0.99%

$3.06 
$3.06 
$3.99 
$3.99 

Deferred consideration in shares
As part of the acquisition of Open Windows Software Pty Ltd, an amount of contingent consideration has been agreed. A 
portion of the consideration is treated as a remuneration to the ex-founders who continue to work in the business. As per 
agreement, a maximum of 40% could be settled in cash whilst the remaining is in shares. During the financial year ended 30 
June 2022, an amount of $462,000, which represented an equity settlement, was charged as a share based payment. 

Note 40. Non-cash investing and financing activities

Additions to the right-of-use assets, including lease modification
Shares issued in relation to business combinations
Additional contingent consideration charged as employee expenses
Revaluation of contingent consideration
Changes in the fair value of interest rate swap

Note 41. Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities

Consolidated

Balance at 1 July 2020
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities
Acquisition of leases
Changes through business combinations (note 36)
Other changes

Balance at 30 June 2021
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities
Lease modification
Acquisition of leases
Changes through business combinations (note 36)
Other changes

Balance at 30 June 2022

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

2,074 
11,701 
800 
6,027 
17 

359 
12,354 
-  
-  
-  

20,619 

12,713 

Borrowings
$'000

Lease liability
$'000

Total
$'000

25,000
6,000
-
-
(83)

30,917
3,017
-
-
-
66

34,000

3,138
(1,036)
336
186
26

2,650
(1,503)
107
1,965
72
99

28,138
4,964
336
186
(57)

33,567
1,514
107
1,965
72
165

3,390

37,390

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Notes to the financial statements
30 June 2022

Note 42. Earnings per share

Consolidated

2022
$'000

2021
$'000

Profit after income tax attributable to the owners of ReadyTech Holdings Limited

8,794 

2,155 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating basic earnings per share
Adjustments for calculation of diluted earnings per share:

Performance rights over ordinary shares

Number

Number

106,170,879

90,887,774

-

1,220,548

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in calculating diluted earnings per share

106,170,879

92,108,322

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share

Note 43. Events after the reporting period

Cents

Cents

8.28
8.28

2.37
2.34

On 25 July 2022, the Group completed the acquisition of 100% of ordinary shares of IT Vision Pty Ltd (and its controlled 
entities)  for  a  total  consideration  of  $54,000,000  which  consists  of  upfront  consideration  of  $23,100,000  and  earnout 
consideration  of  $31,500,000.  The  earnout  consideration  is  subject  to  the  achievement  of  certain  revenue  and  EBITDA 
milestones within 4 years.

IT Vision Pty Ltd develops and implements ERP technology software in local government segment. With this acquisition, the 
Group expects to broaden its market presence as the local government software services provider. The initial accounting for 
the business combination is incomplete at the time the financial statements are authorised for issue. Therefore, the fair value 
of the acquired assets and liabilities could not be made. The expected goodwill would come from technology and product 
synergies.

The upfront consideration was settled by 50% cash, net of the working capital adjustment (amounting to $10,373,000) and 
50% in equity (amounting to $11,550,000, with the issue of 3,960,792 shares valued at $3.05 per share on 25 July 2022).

To fund the acquisition, the Group entered into a loan variation agreement to increase the credit facility by $12,500,000 (from 
$38,500,000 to $51,100,000). The loan was fully drawndown on 25 July 2022.

In July 2022, Pentagon HoldCo Pty Ltd and its controlled entities have met the earn out revenue targets as per the purchase 
sales agreement dated 23 March 2021 as announced to ASX on 5 August 2022 and the sellers have elected to be paid via 
shares. A deferred consideration of $9,000,000 is to be settled by shares at $3.0977 per share on or about 17 August 2022.

No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2022 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the 
Group's operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state of affairs in future financial years.

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Directors' declaration
30 June 2022

In the Directors' opinion:

●

●

●

●

●

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

the attached financial statements and notes comply with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board as described in note 2 to the financial statements;

the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position as at 30 June 
2022 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date;

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

at the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the members of the Extended Closed Group 
will be able to meet any obligations or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the deed of cross 
guarantee described in note 37 to the financial statements.

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

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

On behalf of the Directors

___________________________
Tony Faure 
Chairman

17 August 2022
Sydney

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Independent Auditor’s Report to the members of
ReadyTech Holdings Limited

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion

We  have  audited  the  financial  report  of  ReadyTech  Holdings  Limited  (the  “Company”)  and  its  subsidiaries
(the “Group”)  which  comprises  the  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  as  at  30  June  2022,  the
consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes
in  equity  and  the  consolidated  statement  of  cash  flows  for  the  year  then  ended,  and  notes  to  the  financial
statements,  including  a  summary  of significant  accounting policies  and  other  explanatory information, and the
directors’ declaration.

In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Group 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 2022 and of its financial performance

for the year then ended; and

 Complying with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001.

Basis for Opinion

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

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

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

Key Audit Matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of
the  financial  report  for  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.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Member of Deloitte Asia Pacific Limited and the Deloitte organisation.

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Key Audit Matter

How the scope of our audit responded to the Key Audit
Matter

Capitalisation of internally generated software

Our procedures included but were not limited to:

During  the  year,  the  Group  capitalised  internal
software  development  project  costs  of  $10.88
million  (total  software  capitalised  during  the  year
$12.04 million including external costs) as disclosed
in  Note  12.  These  projects  were  predominantly  in
relation  to  the  development  of  the  Group’s  key
software  platforms. The costs  mainly  comprised of
payroll expenses.

Significant  management  judgement  is  required  in
respect of:







Through inquiries with management obtaining an
understanding of the Group’s capitalisation policy,
including  the  rationale  for  the  percentage  of
payroll and related costs capitalised;

Understanding  the  relevant  controls  over  the
capitalisation of development costs;

On  a  sample  basis,  testing  capitalised  software
development  costs  during  the  year  through  the
following;

 whether costs incurred qualify for capitalisation
in accordance with AASB 138 Intangible Assets;





the rate of capitalisation of relevant payroll and
related costs; and

the  extent  to  which  these  capitalised  software
development  project  costs  will  generate
probable future economic benefits.

a. Assessing 

movement
management’s 
schedule  of  capitalised  labour  by  agreeing
the underlying salaries and expenses to the
respective payroll report;

b. Challenging management’s key assumptions
labour  capitalisation
level 

on  employee 
rates;

c.

Performing direct interviews and confirming
with  respective  software  engineers  to
corroborate the roles and responsibilities as
assessed by management and capitalisation
rates used by management; and

d. Assessing whether the costs incurred qualify
for capitalisation in accordance with Group’s
accounting  policy  and  AASB  138 Intangible
Assets.

We also assessed the appropriateness of the disclosures
in Note 2 and Note 12.

Other Information

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included
in the Group’s annual report for the year ended 30 June 2022, but does not include the financial report and our
auditor’s report thereon.

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

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In connection with our audit of the financial report, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing
so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial report or our knowledge
obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed,
we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the Financial Report

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

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

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report

Our  objectives are  to  obtain reasonable assurance  about whether  the financial report as  a  whole  is free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements
can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably
be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report.

As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and
maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:



Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error,
design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.

 Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Group’s internal control.

 Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and

related disclosures made by the directors.

 Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on
the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may
cast  significant  doubt  on the Group’s  ability to continue  as a going  concern.  If we  conclude that  a  material
uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the
financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the
audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause
the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.

 Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and
whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.

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 Obtain  sufficient appropriate  audit evidence regarding  the financial information  of  the entities  or  business
activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial report. We are responsible for the direction,
supervision and performance of the Group’s audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.

We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit
and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our
audit.

We  also  provide  the  directors  with  a  statement  that  we  have  complied  with  relevant  ethical  requirements
regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably
be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards
applied.

From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance
in the audit of the financial report of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe
these matters  in our auditor’s  report  unless law  or regulation precludes public  disclosure about  the  matter  or
when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report
because  the  adverse consequences  of doing  so  would reasonably be expected to  outweigh the  public  interest
benefits of such communication.

Report on the Remuneration Report

Opinion on the Remuneration Report

We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 9 to 16 of the Directors’ Report for the year ended
30 June 2022.

In  our  opinion,  the  Remuneration  Report  of  ReadyTech  Holdings  Limited,  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2022,
complies with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

Responsibilities

The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Remuneration Report
in accordance with section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Remuneration Report, based on our audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards.

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU

Sandeep Chadha
Partner
Chartered Accountants

Sydney, 17 August 2022

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ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Shareholder information
30 June 2022

Voting Rights

Ordinary shares: On a show of hands every member present at a meeting in person or by proxy shall have one vote and 
upon a poll each share shall have one vote. 

There are currently 90,005 Class B Performance Shares on issue. As set out in the Notice of Meeting and accompanying 
documents dated 15 February 2021 (Notice), prior to Blooming (as defined in the Notice) the holders will not be entitled to 
vote at any general meeting or class meeting of the Company except where a vote is required by law.  

After Blooming, the holders will not be entitled to vote at any general meeting or class meeting of the Company except in the 
following circumstances:

on a proposal to reduce the share capital of the Company;
(i)
(ii) on a resolution to approve the terms of a buy-back agreement;
(iii) on a proposal that affects rights attached to the Class B Performance Shares;
(iv) on a proposal to wind up the Company;
(v) on a proposal for the disposal of the whole of the Company’s property, business and undertaking;
(vi) during the winding up of the Company.

There are currently 1,258,234 Performance Rights on issue. Holders of performance rights have no voting rights. 

The below information is current as at 26 July 2022.

Distribution Of Equity Securities

Analysis of number of equity security holders (fully paid ordinary shares) by size of holding:

Range

1 to 1,000
1,001 to 5,000
5,001 to 10,000
10,001 to 100,000
100,001 and over
Total number of security holders

Holders holding less than a marketable 
parcel of shares*

Number of 
holders
849
915
297
325
53
2,439

% of 
holders
34.81
37.52
12.18
13.33
2.17
100.00

Number of 
securities
443,926
2,370,052
2,298,849
8,556,856
97,269,003
110,938,686

% of 
securities
0.40
2.14
2.07
7.71
87.68
100.00

95

3.90%

6,158

0.01

*marketable parcel of shares calculated based on closing market price on 26 July 2022 of $3.07.

Restricted Securities
There are currently 3,960,792 restricted securities on issue. The restricted securities will be subject to escrow until the date 
that is 5 Trading Days after the date on which the half-year reviewed accounts of ReadyTech for the period to 31 December 
2022 are released to ASX. 

On-Market Buy Back
There is no current on-market buy back.

Unquoted Securities

Type of security
Class B Performance Shares
Performance Rights

Number of holders
8
8

Number of securities 
90,005
1,258,234

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Shareholder information
30 June 2022

Class B Performance Shares

Range

Number of 
holders

% of holders

Number 
of 
securities

% of securities

1 to 1,000
1,001 to 5,000
5,001 to 10,000
10,001 to 100,000
100,001 and over
Total number of security holders

3
2
1
2
0
8

37.50 2,408 
25.00 2,112 
12.50 6,775 
25.00 78,710 
0 0
8

90,005 

*Pemba Capital Partners Fund 1 Partnership Lp holds 62,729 Class B Performance Shares.

2.68
2.35
7.53
87.44*
0
100.00

Performance Rights

Range

1 to 1,000
1,001 to 5,000
5,001 to 10,000
10,001 to 100,000
100,001 and over
Total number of security holders

Number of 
holders
0
0
0
4
4
8

% of holders

0
0
0
50.00
50.00
4

Twenty Largest Quoted Equity Security Holders

No. Shareholder
1
2
3
4
5

PEMBA CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND I GP PTY LTD 
J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 
CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED 
OPEN OFFICE PTY LTD 
PEMBA CAPITAL PARTNERS FUND 1 PARTNERSHIP 
LP 
MARC RAYMOND WASHBOURNE 
SYNERGYSOFT PTY LTD 
NANAYAKKARA HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED - 
A/C 2 

6

7
8
9

10

11 WASHBOURNE GROUP PTY LTD 
12
SYCAMORE MANAGEMENT PTY LTD 
13 MALVERN AVENUE MANAGEMENT PTY LTD 
14 MARISH PTY LTD 
ANKSH PTY LTD 
15
PEMBA TRUSCO 1 PTY LTD 
16
DARREN COPPIN 
17
SAPIOINVEST PTY LTD 
18
NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 
19
20
BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD 
Top 20 holders of Shares
Balance of Shares
Total Shares on issue

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Number of
 shares
30,157,762
20,394,668
7,396,568
6,814,073
5,012,288

3,136,450

2,861,363
2,823,650
1,884,890

1,567,519

1,147,051
1,080,190
1,005,509
878,646
860,288
841,731
793,545
689,178
685,854
537,441
90,568,664
20,370,022
110,938,686

Number of 
securities
0
0
0
137,483
1,120,751
1,258,234

% of 
securities
0
0
0
10.9
89.1
100.00

% of issued
equity

27.18
18.38
6.67
6.14
4.52

2.83

2.58
2.55
1.70

1.41

1.03
0.97
0.91
0.79
0.78
0.76
0.72
0.62
0.62
0.48
81.64
18.36
100.00

 
ReadyTech Holdings Limited
Shareholder information
30 June 2022

Substantial Holders

Shareholder 
Microequities Asset Management Pty Ltd
The Pemba Entities2

Date of
notice
19 November 2020
22 December 2021

Number of
shares
11,967,676
34,539,611

 % of issued 
equity1

12.83%
32.35%

1 Percentage of issued equity held as disclosed in the substantial holding notices provided to the Company.

2 Pemba Capital Partners Fund I Partnership LP, Pemba Capital Partners Pty Limited ACN 121 906 045 as trustee of The Pemba Capital Co-Investment Trust and Pemba Capital 

Partners Pty Ltd ACN 121 906 045 as trustee of The Lirac Trust (together, the Pemba Entities).

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